New York Boy Kidnapped and Murdered in Glasco
Deputy Sheriff and constables search Glasco for two Italian laborers suspected in the kidnapping and murder of 4 year old Peter Fabian whose body was found in a building near his father Frank Fabian after the man had recently quarreled with two fellow workers. The case has stirred community outrage and threats of lynching amid mounting tension.
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N. Y
Frank Spadafora
Sotillo
Peter Faplan
Frank Fabian
Glasco
Peter
Fabian
New York
One of oldest physicians dies in Indianapolis
Dr. William Wands, 74, of 628 East Vermont street, Indianapolis, died after a heart attack. He came to Indianapolis in 1848, graduated from a New York medical college, and served as an assistant surgeon in the war. Survived by his widow, a daughter Eliza, and a sister Mrs. Charles D. Bushong. Funeral plans pending daughter’s return from Michigan. Ancient Landmark's lodge to oversee services.
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William Wands
East
Vermont Street
Indianapolis
Joses
Wands
New York Medical College
Sutcliffe
Eliza Wands
Charles D. Bushong
Michigan
Arrested He Stoops to Kiss Ruby Lips
Lon Williams, 21, of 841 East St Clair Street, was stopped by Detectives in a street confrontation after a girl kissed him, while Williams faced a charge of obtaining $70 under false pretenses in Ashland City, Tennessee, with Sheriff W. W. Bracy to retrieve him in Indianapolis.
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Lon Williams
East St. Clair Street
Dugan
de Rossette
Williams
W. W. Bracy
Ashland City
Tenn
Indianapolis
Angered by Slur Negro Hurls Brick in Riverside Park
Herb Freeman colored was fined one dollar and costs and given thirty days in police court for striking Joseph Caldwell with a brick. Freeman attacked after Caldwell allegedly made a slighting remark about his color as he boarded a Riverside park car. Caldwell protected his face and suffered multiple bone injuries in the left hand and a paralyzed nerve above the left eye.
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Herb Freeman
Joseph Caldwell
Freeman
Caldwell
Riverside Park
Treat offer lures woman from creek
Mrs. Lizzie Silzer of 1509 South State street was arrested by Bicycle Officers Murphy and Hett on a loitering charge after being found wading in Pleasant Run creek. She remained in the water for nearly three hours and was coaxed out only after officers offered to buy an ice cream soda.
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Lizzie Silzer
South State Street
Murphy and
Hett
Pleasant Run
Taft Finishes Conservation Speech Plan at Beverly
President Taft, in Beverly Massachusetts, announced he has practically completed his conservation speech to be delivered in St Paul and planned a final afternoon rehearsal as he prepared to depart for the event.
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Beverly
Mass
St. Paul
Taft
Hinks
Duke Is Guest of Mrs Goelet in Newport
The Duke Franz Josef of Austria is the guest of Mrs. Robert Goelet in Newport. Mrs. Ogden Goelet and Mrs. Goelet plan receptions and entertainments to delay his hunting trip. A recent dance drew all foreign diplomats, with four thousand American beauty roses as decor to showcase American hospitality.
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Newport
R. L
Franz Josef of
Austria
Robert Goelet
Ogden Goelet
Rocky Mountain
Prisoners May Hunger If Feeding Appropriation Fails
Judge Collins warns that the police station faces a feeding shortfall with only 722.62 left of a 2500 annual appropriation. He cites increased detentions, more arrests, and a single daily wagon trip to the workhouse. Superintendent Hyland says funds can be shifted from a surplus station to cover the deficit.
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Collins
Advises Postmaster to Heed Complaints at Indiana Meet
Assistant Postmaster J E Shideler urged Indiana postmasters to accept public complaints calmly and resolve issues through questioning and investigation. He said public kicks are proper since patrons pay for service. Elias Frey’s talk was postponed. Ti A Bush of Reynolds spoke on Fourth Class Office conduct. The convention noted 265 new members in a year and 14 total gains since starting. Officers to be elected at final session.
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J. E. Shideler
Indianapolis
Indiana State League of Postmasters
Federal
Shideler
Elias Frey
National Letter Carriers’ Association
Frey
Ti. A. Bush
Reynolds
Dividing Railways and Waterways for Public Benefit
Washington debate notes Representative J H Small NC calls for legislation to divorce waterways from railways and have independent but coordinated operation to boost trade. He urges public controlled terminals, free under regulation, and warns against joint ownership of water carriers and railroads as incompatible with public service. He argues waterways spur progress and should not be seen as enemies of railroads.
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Washington
J. H. Small
North Carolina
Small
Aley Accepts Presidency of Maine College
Delegates and supporters gathered at the Democratic headquarters as news spread that Aley had accepted the presidency of Maine College. The meeting outlined committee plans while Gov. Marshall’s role remained unconsulted regarding the party’s ticket successor. Insurgency voices in Lake County were noted as gaining ground, with attorney A. C. Carver expressing favorable sentiment toward Senator Beveridge.
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Marshall
Edward G. Hoffman
Ft. Wayne
T. D. Scales
Boonville
Fabius F. Gwin
Shoals
Mark Storen
Scottsburg
M. F. Griffith
Vevay
Peter F. Foley
Terre Haute
John E. Osborn
Greensburg
Bernard Korbly
Indianapols
George Beeby
Anderson
Wm. 5
Lengley
Noblesville
Charles Murphy
Brookston
Edward BE. Cox
Hartford City
The Prince Tries To Lure Inspector Jacks With Offer
Jacks and a Tokyo prince walk in St James's Park where the prince proposes the Tokyo police modelled after Scotland Yard. He offers 30,000 pounds for three years of service and asks Jacks to relocate to Tokio, while hinting at a murder case. Jacks declines, citing loyalty and safety.
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Inspector Jacks
Jacks
Scotland Yard
Mr. Jacks
St. James's Park
St. James’s Palace
Prince
Tokio
Southampton Dock
England
Death After Premonition On Train To Shore
John Sweeney of Lansford Pennsylvania died after expressing a premonition aboard a train from Atlantic City to Camden. He told friends at a shore hotel he felt something wrong at home and intended to return home that afternoon. He died later at Cooper Hospital.
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Camden
N. 2
Atlantic City
John Sweeney
Lansford
Cooper Hospital
Shore
Sweeney
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Duke
Mrs. Goelet
Divorce Railway and Water Lines
Congressman Small
Aley
Maine College
Buckingham Palace
Japan
London
Castoria
Astoria
Chas. H. Fletcher
Salsor
Albert W. Kahl
Buffalo
Gustave A. Ebengraeber
Minn
E. J. Dennis
St. Louis
A. Buchanan
Philadelphia
J. H. Simpson
Chicago
R. H. Eskildson
Omaha
Neb
L. R. Robinson
Kansas City
Edwin F. Pardee
New York City
N. B. Sizer
Brooklyn
the Sun
Forum of
Express
Blood Balm Co
Atla Ta
Weber Drug CO
DR. Sherwood
Sherwood
State Life
Indiana
Dental College
Col
Delaware and
Ohio Streets
Hartmann’s
Barris-Thompson CO
South St. Pheness Main
Indianapolis Automobile
the Motor Car Center
Zeelasetuet
Crescent Auto CO
Flanders
Studebaker
N. Pens
N. Penn St
Waussee
Usu
Mitchell Mearley
Ae Mae
OVI Oliver Avenue
Erland Giver Averec and Brewer
Parry Auts Co
Sis
Aseeowize
Stearns Jackson and Fuller Auto Sales Co
Kentucky Avenue
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