Mob Leader Convicted in Danville Riot Case
One lead mob member Winfield Baker, from Kentucky, convicted for assault with intent to kill Sheriff Whitlock and riot during the Danville dragoon raid on July 3. Other defendants Henry Slade and others face hearings as the town reels from the terror. Meanwhile Marion, Indiana installs Bert White as police superintendent and reshuffles city board members with Mark Brwayzee and Claude Martin joining the board.
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Danville
Bheritt Whitack
Winfield Baker
Kentucky
Sherif Whitlock
Henry Slade
Winfeld Haker
Clay Biddle
Thomas Dell
John Walton
John Robertson
William Hedwine
Adam Murray
Holliday Breaks Row Over Bridge Fund Transfer Vote
Councilman Holliday sided with Democrats to defeat a transfer of 3.40 from the bridge fund to the street paving fund, drawing applause from Democrats and anger from Republicans. The plan would have shifted funds to reward street work before the election, while another measure to transfer 2282 from the bridge fund for River Ave improvements was approved as a city debt to a contractor. The Toledo style notes also refer to railroad franchise referral and bond issues to committees.
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Holliday
Board of Works
River Ave
Cheenwood Cemetery
Cured of Lockjaw After Bullet Wound in Minnesota
Mrs. Feterilla Meresmil of St. Paul has recovered from lockjaw caused by a bullet wound in her right ankle suffered July 4. Dr. Quinn stated no new methods were used and credited the woman’s remarkable vitality for the recovery. He initially feared for her life and focused on keeping her alive by feeding until the disease ran its course.
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ST. Paul. Minn
Fe Terilla Meresmil
Quinn
Still Loves Her Anderson Ind Aug 22 Divorce Plea
James Foster of nearby Anderton files for divorce claiming his wife loves neighbor William Howard and prefers marriage to him over Foster. Foster says he would be happy if she wed Howard and notes their friendly dealings despite the marital breakup.
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Howard
Foster
Oth
Now You Quit Narration From Crawfordsville Woman
Nora Mullen an 18 year old from Crawfordsville Ind after physicians revived her from a morphine overdose, declared If they don't let me alone I’ll do it again angered by her mother’s scolding over letters to her lover and the incident reflects a troubled youth.
Notable suicides and deaths across multiple locales
The clipping reports several self inflicted deaths including Mim Route Alice on Rample Chicago and Edward Tholte in Spor kane Washington. It also notes George Rabingon of Georgetown Kentucky, F D Preston of Beattie Iowa, and W B Golden of Monroe City Missouri facing fatal outcomes. A prisoner Thomas Donohue from Springsfield Ohio reportedly died by striking his head. A medical testimonial touts Dean's Ornament for instant relief of burning and itching.
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Edward ‘Tholte
Sporkane
Wash
H. L. Rabingon
Georgetown
F. D. Preston
Beattie, Waal
Brooklyn
N.Y
Atrocities in the Balkans Stir International Outcry
Bombay dispatches describe brutal killings and destructions in Ottoman provinces as Bulgarians and insurgents massacre Greeks and burn towns. Turkish leaders pledge reforms while officials debate Russian influence, urging troops to honor foreign representatives amid ongoing turmoil.
Indignation Over Mrs Boyesen Arrest At Spa Springs
Indignation cited in LaPorte Indiana over the arrest of Mrs Janie Stewart Boyesen a noted Indiana writer from Westville Laporte County on suspicion of robbing a hotel room at Liha Springs near Spartansboro Telegrams from ministers judges and influential figures defend her character and raise support She has filed suit for 725 against Dr Morgan and hotel landlord Hartia amid her eastern and southern travels
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Laporte
Ind
Spartansburg
Janie Stewart Boyesen
Indiana
Westville
Laporte County
Morgan
Liha Springs
Spartansbore
May Suppress Paper of the Anarchists in Vermont
The Washington state department informs Governor McCullough of Vermont that an anarchist paper in Harte Vermont titled Cronace Sox versina and linked to Circula Studi Social is to be controlled or shut down. The Vermont attorney will investigate and suppress if necessary. Separately, Marion Indiana awaits Standard Oil plans to move refineries and headquarters from Montpelier to Marion and build a large hotel for employees.
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Montpelier
State Department
Washington
John G. McCullough
Vermont
Harte, Vt
United States
Adee
F M. Ariana
Circula Studi Social
Marion
Ind
Standard Oil Company
Montpeler
Sharp Brains or Drop Back Says Marquette Builder
A Marquette Michigan carpenter and builder credits condensed food Graps-Nuts for sharpening thinking, boosting brain power, strengthening muscles, and improving digestion. He reports improved stamina, quicker recovery after fatigue, and better night rest since using the product.
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Marquette, Mich
Three Killed by Lightning in Tuesday Storm Across City
A severe Tuesday storm ripped through Marion county with lightning strikes killing three men and injuring four. Holy Angels church in North Indianapolis suffered tower damage while homes near Cumberland and Millerstown were struck. In Muncie, Hugh Arnold died from a lightning strike as others were shocked. the day featured broken wires and a rapid temperature swing from 88 to 73.
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Marion County
Ives
Indianapolis
Holy Angeles Catholic
Sather Carrico
Muncie
Jease Irwin
AD Heraviles
Tilia Enoch
Cumberland
Hugh Arnold
Allen Leatherman
Bert Leathermay
Miltereville
Harry Phillips
Belma
Milton Drockemiller
Roneburg
William Enoch
Huntington & Foge
Senag
Father Carrico
Prieat
Clarence Crippin
Dearbornst
Powell's Station
Tenn
Wiem Meeker
Selma
Ufe
Indiananang
Arsenic in Food Ties Murders in Louisville
In Louisville on Tuesday detectives probed a new arsenic poisoning linked to the 19th century Lam bark murder case. Four victims are named Mrs Fannie Land 42 Miss Mattie Land 22 and brothers Enoch Gore and Palmer Gore 77 who boarded with the Land family. Edward Lambert slain after returning from the Philippines with gold.
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Louisville
Lambark
Edward Lambert
Philippines
Petsoning
Victia
Fannie Land
Miew Mattie Land
Enoch Gore
Mrn
Palmer Gore
Enoch
Tre Land Famiy
Coat Targeted Man in Kenosha Mob Action
In Kenosha Wisconsin on a warm August day George Schmite a Pleasant Prairie merchant was dragged from his bed by a mob and tarred after allegedly threatening to kill a local youth named Hawerd Naylor and refusing to leave town. The town’s vigilant group reportedly formed the mob and warrants for several assailants are expected.
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Kenosha
Wis
George Schmite
Pleasant Prairie
Itte
Schmits
Hawerd ‘Nylor
Wind and heat storms cause deaths across several states
Severe weather punished multiple regions Tuesday with windstorms and heat. A man died in Monsville, one death reported in Pittstone, several injuries and prostrations in Washington D C and along the Blue River near Marynville. Temperature highs reached extreme values as crews toiled amid damage on a railroad worksite.
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Philadelphia
Cioufburst
Blue River
Marynville
Eas
Washington
D. C
Monsville
Woulaville
Pittstoes
Powder Explosion Kills Four at Carthage Works
Powder plant in Carthage Mississippi reports four dead after an explosion Wednesday morning. Superintendent W O Roll and workers Gee Barry Ernest Peatman Mr Hayworth among the victims. About 30 employees were at the site. only three escaped unharmed.
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Carthage
Gee Barry
Ernest Peatman
Mr. Hayworth
W. O. Roll
Brother Saves Brother From Fall in New York Scaffold Accident
Two brothers on a sixth floor scaffold above a street courtyard in New York burst into action when the rope slipped. Edward Brunner fell toward the street but was caught by his brother George Brunner who held on and guided him back to safety. Carpenter was killed in the fall. In Milwaukee, actress Linet Whittaker rescued Miss Erma Reel from drowning at a swimming pool, diving in despite her gown to bring the swimmer to safety.
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Aus
George Brunner
Edward
William Carpenter
Public Echo
Carpenter
Edward Brunner
Brunner
George Bruner
Careenter
George
Jax Heroins
Milwaukee
Wis
Linet Whittaker
Erma Reel
Milwaukee Athletic Club
Misa Whitaker
Elba
Linet
Miss Reel
Mise Reel
Cotton Markets Torn Up In Bolton Slump
Bolton England August reports show cotton markets badly torn up with trade at 2% below normal. Many workers are unemployed as spinner processions shrink. wages are falling to about 50 pounds per week amid a 18 year downturn.
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Bolton
Eng
Two Injured In Restaurant Fire Blast
Henry Hart and Hosea Hawkins suffered burns after a propane tank feed flame under two coffee urns exploded in a restaurant on 39 S. Thinaleet Wednesday morning. Henry Thiet and Tian were also burned. Clarst Mart, the cook, suffered clothing burns. Neighbors donated to cover losses. fire dept found no active fire. The injuries were not serious.
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Henry
S. Thinaleet
Tian
Heaven Hawkins
Poets as Teachers of Political Principles at Chicago
In Chicago August 26, Bites Perry editor of the Atlantic Monthly lectured at Chicago University on types of political poetry. He argued that poets influence patriotism and civic virtue though their verse often centers on nature. He said poets reveal emotions indirectly and can sway political campaigns when wielded by a capable person.
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Chicago
Bites
Perry
The
Atlantic Monthly
Chicago University
An Invitation You Are Invited to Secure Help Through
An invitation highlights options to obtain assistance and guidance. It presents steps to access support services and encourages trust in available resources for help. The note underlines seeking aid through specified channels and promises confidential, accessible help.
Maud Seeks Custody After Rivalry Photo Incident
Maud May Samuele alleges her husband Lev Samuels a habitual drunkard showed her a photo of another woman while insisting the original was the only woman he loved. She seeks custody of their 20 month old son.
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Maud May Samuele
Aiverce
Lev Samuels
Bealdea Beeing
Smallest Baby Emma Harriet Butts Dies at Four Months
In Circleville Emma Harriet Butts, the smallest baby on record, died Tuesday at four and a half months old from failure of growth. Born weighing about 1% pounds, she never exceeded 2% pounds, remaining perfectly formed despite frail health.
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Circleville
Emma Harriet
Butts
Gene Ara
Emme
Millionaire in Chicago Gives One Million to Relatives
Aug 3 Chicago reports an elderly stockyards magnate Breonen BL Roath settling one million dollars on chosen relatives to gauge their reaction. Roath, longtime associate of John B. Sherman, lived in same Transit House room for three years. unusual hush surrounds the act. Bluffton, Ind Aug 5 John W. Terrell likely to miss September murder trial of son in law Melvin Wolfe. case may move to November as he pleads emotional distress and provocation amid allegations of daughter abuse. Terrell builds a new 57600 house in Alsceel and runs local work from there. Also promotional note for Dr. Fowler Extract of Wild Strawberry and a general invitation to seek free help via THE WON liners.
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Chicago
Breonen BL Roath
Roath
John B. Sherman
Garde
Transit House
Bluffton
Ind
John W. Terrell
Melvin Wolfe
Terrell
Alsceil
Jal
Young
Aia
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