Morphine tragedy and odd hunting notes in Wisconsin
A neighbor found Mrs. Wilcots in distress at 183 Springac Street after ingesting morphine. She died despite Dr. Wynne’s arrival. She had bought morphine for insomnia and claimed pain, while neighbors suspect a suicide. her son’s purchases and comments add to the mystery. The record also notes hunting tales, fishing, and regional events from Wisconsin and Indianapolis figures, with sketches of local life and upcoming conventions.
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Mra Eame
Wilcona’ Howe
Sprimgac
Wynne
Seni Tor
Ake
Wilcotte
Grand Rapids Waylaying Game Sparks Big Crowd
Reports from Grand Rapids recount a chaotic sequence at a local event where the infant Cross caused a stir among a large sympathetic audience. The narrative covers players Mac Henry Gray Pepper and others, with injuries and a night of aftermath, detailing names such as Moorphy and Phillipa and a Sunday follow up.
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Cross
Balure
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Grand Koeplds
Khlows
Varker
Bisaie
Mac
Mr. Pepper
Billy Gray
Pepper
Indianapotin
HO Ty
Pintos
Daftie
Moorphy
Statara
Inukill
Phillipa
Mr. Moorphy
Gray
Hont
Drifted the Pitiful Case of Albert Howden
A tale from Marion county tells of Albert Howden once a man of schooling and position now an inmate at the poor farm. He recalls a life of naval ties in England, banking, and a mayoralty past, but exile from fortune led to destitution and public pity. A local judge and elderly gentlemen seek to place him where he may be useful, amid reports of a life ruined by misfortune and pride.
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J. M. Bailey
Wisconsin
Emmles
Joby MM. Hatley
Bearlake
Wieconsin
Acaly Dantzane
Mr. Halley
Petcaxey
Tony
Beng Co
Albart Bowton
Marion County
Bowden
Sen
Seylum
British Navy and When 1 Was Young He War Ee: Inne! At Portamouth
Rome
Ani
Naval Academy of
Gosport
Annapolis
Bank
Prisi
England
Ce Slaction
Chas
Spriice
Wales
France
Table Country
New York
Columbia
Howlen
Veazer
Big Dohaif
Horars Wood
Asbury Park
J. C. Ghafer
Bia
Wood
Shafer
Asbury
Tro Rendria
Wat
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Lasusa
Gen. Harrison
Br. Perensicke
Ang
Azov
Te Ix
Novalsk
Mariga
Pole
Herdiansk
United Ofort
Venter
Democratic League
Carpenters
Trong
Gorman Protes'antorphean' Association
Atete
Vinitora
Cipclonat
Vrol
LH. James
Moodey
Broadway
Cleveland
Schmidt
Wm. Lemay
Heory
Bes Douglass
Stipp
Ford
White River
Avor Bad
Taggart
Jack Gowdy
Myers
Owen
Phat
Indianapolis Engineering Club
Kallin Defreen
Sitney Johoson
St. Clair-st
Misa Mar
Downson
First Presbyterian
Milton Pander
Chicago
Gardner
Cardoer
Cal. Hapoasa F.T. McWhirter
W. J. Fishback
Cumbleg
Hall
Gale
Towlingon
Laat Fosellng
Neer
Sauras
George
Lily Blettner
Jobo
Rosa Fribug
Elmereed Margaret Mitchell
Rhos
Kate Clayton
Mrs. Beeston, Jr
U. P
Mr Bellager
Haar
Rachel Oisens
Adas M, Jackson
Lizzie M
Morris
Brother E
Newby
Agen Colley
Charles Bragon
Pearl Sims
Bert Brann
Beavill
Walter Noe
Callie Swale
Kao
Edebhoffer
Mary Netd
Lovin E. Thorns
Ottie Eliis
Arthur Apple
Clara Bi. Ketter
Harvey W. Mobley
Badle Jtupker
Charles White
Elle Qala
Javen H. Garza
Lillis Myara
Thorn
Kane
Elle Connidine
Desta
Indiana Politicians Eye Matthews As Voorhees Falls Back
Indiana political chatter centers on Gov. Matthews as a successor to Voorhees. The crowd expects Voorhees to exit politics before the convention while Matthews is seen as the coming man. Also note remarks on Asbury Park visits and rail tale amid broader campaign talk.
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Vuorher
Itas
Bimal
Acre
Gov. Matthews
Jodiana
Voorhees
Indiana
Matthews
Lam
Thas
Tarpis
New Albany
Voorhees and
Turme
Judge remits fines and aids prisoners amid court queries
The article outlines Judge Stubbs frequent remittance of police court fines, his charitable acts toward defendants, and criticism from the controller over fee reporting. It notes prior judges’ higher fee totals, reveals mixed views on authority to remit, and cites Secretary Carroll’s tariff enforcement plans amid other scattered items.
Japs to march on Pekin sparks war mood in China
Aug 27 dispatches report growing warlike sentiment in China as Japan urged to deploy all forces toward Pekin. Notes include leadership shifts, troops en route, and consul efforts to move Japanese residents from Shanghai. Mentions US and other actors shaping the mounting tension and broader regional actions.
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Youottana
Ceres
China
Japen
Daing Kilng
Digu
Hervercor
Gen.y Livos
Corea
Shaoghai
Ts Uding
Arthur
Wei Hat Wal
Chemalpo
Yon Hapneckee
Wing
Fav Crary
Shawdigd Hare
Negro vote courted by Democrats in Indiana clash
A published plan outlines strong efforts to sway Black voters for the Democratic Party in Indiana battles against Republicans. Leaders named include Plure mer, Taylor, Crosawaite, and Atwater. The push aims to win Black support by exposing Republican pledges and pressing for debates on current issues, with state-wide organizing and electoral maneuvers described.
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Democratic Party
Manning
Negro Democratic League
Republican Party
A. E. Manoutey
Etar
Attorgay Pluremer
Boston
G. H. J. Taylor
Washington
Crosawaite
Nashville
Teon
J. Mson Torsér
St Louis
Atwater
Montgomery
Als
T. McCane Stewart
New York
Qartare
Bridge Collapse Injures Parry and Six Others
A bridge collapse in Fairmount Park Kansas City Missouri Sunday evening left J M Parry president of Parry Manufacturing Company Indianapolis injured lightly and six others hurt. The 20 foot high span failed sending travelers into the ravine prompting telegrams of concern from Parry’s business. Parry later stated the injuries would not stop his journey.
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Fairmount Park
Kansan City
J. M. Parry
Parry Msenfacturing Comperos
Indianapolis
Pi Wa
Jury Finds Fire Incendiary In Mine Disaster
Coroner's jury concludes fire at Praak-Mu coal mine killed 37, declaring incendiary act started by Bertiss Unknown and that the arsonist perished. No valid suspect named. Report mentions Zimmerman involved in a separate incident and later wounded while resisting arrest. Also notes state fair musical features directed by Lem H Wiley and changes in whisky tax at Peoria.
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Beattux
Praak- Mu Coal Ming
Bertiss
Sng
Lem H. Wiley
Regi
Wiley
Peoria
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