Death of State Bureau Chief Joseph H Stubbs
Joseph H Stubbs chief of the State Bureau of Statistics dies at home in Indianapolis after two months illness at 63. Born near Spiceland in 1858 he was a traveling salesman and long serving public official. Funeral at the Rex M C Pearson and Rev Brown will conduct with Crown Hill interment Saturday.
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Joseph H. Stubbs
State Bureau of Statistics
U'Elode
Fly Home
Parkavng
Mrr. Stuphs
Mr. Brubby
Ar. Stubbs
Brigint
Spiceland
Joven H. Stubbs
Spierland
Tne
Ile
Ethel Way
Vr. CE. Day
N. Alnniest
Mary
Helen Suimha
Charles J. Stubbs
Henry Painter
James W. Stubbs
Spices Land
OR. Stubbs
Lewtaville
Charles Tore
Plainfield
SE. Stubbs
Wilkinson
Rex
MC. Pearson
Albert
Wilminster
Crown Hi Cemetery
State Bureau of
Benettes
Stubbs
Post Rot. PA
Stubs
Mvin Makepeace
Nis Homb
Lexingtonsaye
Acetic Acid Torture Allegations In Horse Driving Case
Testimony in a Chicago dispatch details a brutal method alleged to torment wagon horses. A driver described pouring acid into eggs and feeding them to horses to drive them into frenzy, claimed by a driver as ordered by a business agent. The proceedings center on the Montgomery Ward case and involved multiple witnesses.
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Sormon-MoRine Press Association
Chicago
Dee
Stee
Dviey
Bear
Toxephsolute
Crc
Uelon
Hunter Faces Trespass Charge Over Rabbit Hunt
Ernest Beary bought a license and hunted rabbits on Marshall Pugh’s farm using a shotgun. W. Holmes filed the trespass complaint, Beard claimed he was licensed and thought he was lawful, while other text mentions unrelated items.
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Ernest Beary
Fort Ass
W. Holmes
Beard
Marshall Pugh
Pugh
Local Jottings from Indiana and Nearby Events
In Indiana the social scene and state life appear in brief notes. Citizens observe state ceremonies, lectures in Indianapolis, and local addresses by Belle O Hair and Love Lillard. Travelers and locals gather at venues like Traveler Frank Caldwell’s collection and Germania hall while discussions touch on wages, duties, and civic matters.
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Crowde
Klondike
Frank Caldwell
Snec
Tomlinson Wall
Friday
Sattriag
Argued rink case over city demurrer prior ruling
The Princess Amusement Company contested a city demurrer in Imperial Court No. 2. The firm bought land to build a relief skating rink and challenged an ordinance restricting rink construction. Police and public safety officials were named as defendants in the suit.
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Areminant Rie
Princass Amusement Compas
Om Kult aRmIn
Saies M. Geuthegg
Princeas Amusemert 1
Pear Unoi
Reventoenthats
Hull
Puller Department
Princess Amusement Company
Ordower
Robert Metzger
Lew Congr
Public Safety
Fatal saloon duel leaves Parker dead in Birmingham
In a Birmingham saloon a plaid duel between Alfred Parker and barkeeper J P Edwards ended with Parker shot twice and killed instantly. Edwards died later from wounds, with witnesses noting the violent confrontation and ongoing investigation.
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Scrippe-Meilae Press
Birmingham
Ala
Alfred Parker
J. P. Edwards
Parker
Edsyards
Ant Will
Metzger Trial Delayed as Defense Seeks Continuance
Chief of Police Metzger faces assault and battery charges in a case tied to Farrington. A continuance motion delays the start, with special judge Joly W. Kealing presiding and Judge Cremont Alford arranging the change of venue. Prosecution led by Mr Farrington’s attorney and defense panel argues over witnesses and timing as a large crowd gathers for the delayed proceedings.
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John AW
Farrington
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Metegey
Iiskie
Autonio
New York
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Botien’ Metzger
Min Barrington
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Mr. Kealing
Joly W. Kealing
Metager
Cremont Alford
Metaget
Promsenyar AL H. Banedict
AT Hachelier
Hency Span
Martin da Huge
Ryn and
Ruckelshans
Advertising writer Paramore dies after fever attack
Paromore, famed midwestern advertising writer and humorist, died at his mother in law’s home after a bout with typhoid fever. Born in St Louis, he edited Bank Notes and helped found an advertising group. He had recently moved to a new post after leaving Levey Bros. His widow and two brothers survive.
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Earse
Paramore
Middle West
Browning
Vlaintiel
Pursmore
St. Louis
Fort Wayne
Meadon
Mt St. Louis
Levey Bros
Wall
Forte
Weather forecast and local bidding questions from Lawton
The report notes fair but cold weather for Thursday night and Friday with sunrise, and mentions thousands of people arriving for an auction. Bidders ask the Sage Witten to seek an extension from the district department due to roadway conditions. Also referenced is a Chicago item about Magarth Gregan, a former bank teller, facing a theft charge and upcoming court appearance.
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Scrippr-merae Eens
Associa
Lawton
Ohia
Fahda
Tereble
Mall AL Neon
Sage Witten
Mitertor Department
Burned in a Car Fatality Report in St Louis
Chicago youth Lawrence Allen, 12, died after being rescued from a burning box car in St Louis. Police heard screams, but Allen succumbed to severe burns three hours later.
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Seripis-Meltar
ST. Louis
Fee
Lawrence Allen
Chicago
Allen
Harney Shoe Plant Fire Destroys Lynn Factory
A disastrous explosion and fire at the Harney Shoe Plant in Lynn Massachusetts destroyed the factory where about 300 workers were employed. Early estimates put property loss near 300000 dollars as flames swept through the building and control measures began hours after the blaze.
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Harney Shoe Plant
Lynn
Mass
Scripps-Veltac Treas Asvoetain
Wynn Mann
Derk Thoras
Soller
Harney
Costin
Streetcar Thief Steals Fares In East Liverpool
A man boarded a streetcar in East Liverpool and, after signaling, stole fare from riders. Conductor Ditwie reported the theft and the suspect escaped during a rainstorm, with the incident forming a troubling pattern for city transit officials.
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Scrippa-Meline Presa
Liverpool
O. Dee &—the
Wesengery
Weiner de
Svete
Parish event and county clerk report patchy text
Fragmented OCR notes describe a county clerk inquiry and an event at a church with a reading titled Anne Betsy’s Parvin’ Hee. It mentions a panel including Hodiin Peele and Justice Harry W. Holmes, a theater or society presentation, and an admission price of five cents with reserved seating.
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Anne Betsy
Mactha M. Society of
English Lutheran Church
Masonic Hall
Severe Coast Storm Forecast Shrugs Off Coastline
Norfolk and Jacksonville issued storm warnings as a severe coast storm moves along the coast. Shipping is cautioned from the Delaware breakwater to coastal waters for the next several hours with signals ordered and sailors urged to take shelter.
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Norfolk
Jacksonville
Delaware
Yea
Escape the Noose for Rawlings Sisters and Trials
Gov Terrill commuted two death sentences in a Georgia case involving Milton and Jonse Tawlingy for the Carterana murder. Sentences to life imprisonment after pardon board recommendation. Rev J G Rawlings defended, Alf Moore testified Milton fired the fatal shots. Leonard Rawlings, an earlier convict, is serving life for related charges.
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Serlogn-McRae Frese
Atlanta
Terrill
Milton
Jonse Tawlingy
de Carpegut
Yale
Fay Gompbelty
Wille
Carrin Carterana
J. G. Rawlings
Alf Moore
Milton Rawlings
Leonard Rawlings
Long life at end MVIN Makepeace obituary notes
Nathan Morris fountain project details plus civic plans. The text records the death of Makepeace after months of illness and mentions a fountain design received by the Board of Public Works. It notes wishes to place the fountain near Tomlinson Hall and concerns about vehicle congestion at the site.
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Nathan Morris
Board of Public Works
Tomlinson Hall
Without 3 Microscope Fails to Inspect Meat in Paris Case
In Paris authorities suspend microscopic checks on U S pork shipments amid meat inspection reforms. Eyewitnesses recount fires at a derelict facility where several bodies were recovered and six victims treated for injuries. Police identified multiple casualties as the blaze roared through the building.
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Serpi
Paris
France
Fire Under Floor Sparks Blaze at New York Company
Fire started in a stairwell on the second floor of the Indianapolis Chale mpany in New York and Misavart nts Thursday morning. Firemen extinguished the blaze after the floor overheated, with rapid response preventing greater damage. An explosion inquiry by State Adme Inspector Jamis Eppersin is noted in Beeleyville. Also listed are local eateries and businesses including National Restaurant, 38 Circle, and Wulschner's artineia teeth maker.
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Cdianapolis
Adme
Jamis Eppersin
Beeleyville
Phurwday
Ta Tay Ney
Hat Phyce
Driver Saves Himself as Train Hits Horse Near Big Four
A Thursday incident near Hiddle Street and One involved Southern and Ish Pratt attempting to cross in front of a Big Four switch engine. The horse was killed and the wagon demolished. Southern reportedly jumped to save his life. Local authorities note the horse did not seem ready to clear the crossing.
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Marry Southern
Ish Pratt
Hiddle St
Southern
Thelias
Hore
Girls Recover After Factory Fire And Stampede
Reports say several young women injured in a factory explosion and ensuing stampede at St. A Lyhbun Match Factory on 8 Bard ing Jr Wednesday are improving. Lizzie Richards Luli Bree love and Helen Stapp suffered severe injuries but are expected to recover. Two other girls had lighter injuries.
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Oregon Prober Targets Timber Theft Chief William Bristol
Portland Ore Dec 6 United States district attorney William C Bristol takes over the craft of prosecuting timber theft graft cases in Oregon replacing Francis J Hyney the noted land grabber prosecutor Bristol with a sharp legal style faces major indictments involving large timber fraud schemes centered on the Kelly Fort and Booth rings. The prosecutions promise to unmask widespread theft across the state while Bristol applies a precise argument style to convict those charged.
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William C
Bristol Sigeetal
Portland
Ore
Francis J. Hyney
Oregon
William C. Briatol
United States
Honsevelt
Hrletul
BR. A. Booth
Pally
Figantie
Franda
John Ty Valz Seeks Speaker Post in Rauag Legislature
John Ty Valz, candidate for speaker of the Rauag he Aeroming gesajin, asserts he has given the matter thought and would accept if offered. Friends urge him to run formally. supporters push a campaign led by W. Branch of Mare Anerthe as Valz emphasizes parliamentary experience with The Modern Woodmen of America.
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John Ty Valz
Brent Ae
Rauag
Imiiann
Abe
Aerious
Hin
TNA
Hi le Esmeny
Banmett W. Branch
Mare Anerthe
Vole
Fayette County
Indiana
Woodinet
America
Tari
Volz
Uberty
Library meeting forms early club at city library
A meeting at the city library Wednesday night began organizing a library club. Attendees included Miss Merryd Houghind Miss Fillian Arnold DC. Brown Charles W. Moores and others. Election of officers followed with Snyder post commander Rephins senior vice commander Robbins acting vice commander Miller quartermaster Taylor surgeon Cochran chaplain Landers and others elected trustees Beavor Clark named delegates to the state convention at Ft Wayne next May.
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Misn Merriyd Houghind
Miss Fillian
Arnol
DC. Brown
Charles W. Moores
FR. Knotz
Chalmers Hadley
Orhers
Avanerson
Gal WL
Otcers
Charles W. Snyder
William W. Rephins
Aenior Vier
James Mf. Robbins
Duninr
A.D. Miller
WW. M. Taylor
Urgeon
William W. Cochran
ZT. Landers
A. S
Joseph £. Burk
Xuari
William W. Cochren
J. W. Murphy
AW. J. Reagan
W. J. Beavar
W. F. Clark
Ft. Wayne
Count Boni de Castellane May Wed Rich Woman in England
Paris dispatch notes Count Boni de Castellane sails to England to wed Madame Letellier, former wife of Albert Monier, amid reports of past marriages and immense fortunes. The piece traces Castellane’s turbulent liaisons, Paris social circles, and legal maneuvers over debts tied to Anna Gould and others.
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Paris
Boni de Casetellane
Reloles
England
Letellier
Albert Monter
Gould
Albert [ Menier
Baran Do Forest
Noir
Baron Hirsch
Ismond Austrahian Railway
Riaron Hirsch
Europe
Parie Mporia Club
Karon de Foreut
Alater
Lordard
Teewig
Wieeburch
Ecclesiastics
Rome
Wig
Faroe i Forest
Gerard
Forest
Mme. Letaller
Mme. Gould
Suma Bers
Dont
Usurera
Federal court action on post office cases in Sulphur and nearby areas
Two cases before the federal court on Thursday involved embezzlement of money from the money order department and vandalism with firecrackers in rural mailboxes near Selma. Several defendants pleaded not guilty. Clarence Robertson pleaded guilty to forging a money order. A horse race accident near Mackey left George Stuth severely injured.
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Federal Court
Lester Mooreland
Sulphur
Ind
John
Guy Willingyon
G. A. Halstead
Selma
Chex
Howney
North Judson
Denham
Clarence Rovertson
Morrise
Kinsley
Apedal
Sus
Princeton
George Stulth
Mackey
Severs Sun
Bugesses
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Belle O' Hair
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Metzger
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LA Sola
Alvin Makepeace
Yarres
Burrell
Swan
Thage
Rovert Burt
Morris Perth
Nathan Frieda
Duyques Loguerdla
Ella Trusenble
Day and Onigak National Restaurant
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Alles Natiys Herbs
W. Wash, St
Wulschner
GHANT
New York Dental Company
J. D. Volz
Nier, Chocolate Man
Anna Gould
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