Indiana to Host First Special Corn Train
Indiana prepares for a four day special corn train from the Lake Erie & Western to Purdue's experiment station. Leading corn authorities from Purdue, Frankfort, Sheridan and Noblesville discuss seed improvement. Press representatives join as the train tours eastern and central Indiana to promote better seed selection and increased crop yields.
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Indiana
Lake Erie & Western Railroad
Purdue
Central States
Wianoko, Goss and
Christe
Purdue University
D. F. Marsh
Frankfort
Indiana Corn Growers’ Association
J. P. Davis
Sheridan
Farmers’ Institute
J. F. Haines
Noblesville
Holden
Iowa
L. W. Henley
Indianapolis
Wheat prices ease at Chicago open
Grain markets opened softer in Chicago with December wheat and corn easing alongside oats. December pork futures stood at 15.64, lard at 27.00, ribs at 47.10 as trading focused on near months and ahead.
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Indianapolia Castleton
Noblvaville
Ene
Arnadia
Sharpaville
Tae Kokemas
Bennett's
Peru
Macy ” Rh
Rochester Everyersr
Aim
Laporte
Kokomo
Walkerton
Plymouth
Argos
Finond
Alexanderia
Albany
Hedley
Portland
Dar
Marete
Rousaville
Mt. Summit Vakeile
Eaton
Hartard
Montpelier
Poneta
Riyftiona
Tipton
Ulmner
Muncie
Kempton
Tnmieburg
Prankfort
Lafayette Mentmorende
Osterbein
Oxford
Chase
Laswellen
TBR Bi Talbot
Lafayete
Chicago
Stee
Mye
Timothy
Alleged Major Brown swindle narrows to missing partner
The case centers on Harry R. Major who vanished last week with Thos. D. Brown’s business, accused of defrauding many individuals by cashing checks drawn on the Major-Brown firm. Brown suspects Major fled the country while bank officials say only a small, now closed Major-Brown account existed and checks were not honored.
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Harry R. Major
Oro
Connon
Thos
D. Brown
Major-Brown
Brown
Major
Po-Lce
Union National Bank
Frm
Wealthy farmer Michael Omer found dead at barn driveway
Shelbyville Indiana December 7 Special to The Sun Michael Omer a 7 year old farmer who lived with his son in law Jackson was found dead this morning in the driveway of his barn. Marks of violence were on the body and he was bleeding from the nose. Mrs. Jackson is his only child.
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Shelbyville
Ind
Michael Omer
Jackson
First City Car Runs Under Subway Anew
The first city car operated beneath the new subway this Wednesday afternoon avoiding a transfer. The route under the tracks will now carry people without changing cars, signaling a milestone for the transit project.
Cured by Cuticura for Baby’s Yellow Scalp Crusts
Mrs John Sarce of Pine Bush New Jersey describes a baby scalp condition with yellow crusts and severe itching. After unsuccessful attempts to clear the scalp she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment with oak bathings. A few treatments resolved the issue and she recommends Cuticura to other mothers.
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John Sarce
Fruit Growers Hold Sessions at Mitchell Meeting
Indiana Hartt cultural society hosts sessions at Mitchell with talks on San Jose scale apple strains and potato disease. J A Burton reports on the experiment station, and Prof Taft discusses potato issues. Prizes and fruit exhibit draw strong interest as members plan future Purdue linked station.
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Stevens
Indiana Hartt
Davis
J. A. Burton
Mitchell
Joseph ‘Troop
Troop
San Jose
J. M. Sno
W. C. Reed
Vinceanca
Indiana
Reed
James A. Little
Mailers' Union No 1 elects officers for year
At a regular meeting of Mailers' union No 1 held Wednesday evening in Union hall, officers were elected for the ensuing year. M. R. Gray is president James Light is vice president Winfield Hollister recording secretary William Dalhelm secretary treasurer Ed Vieira sergeant at arms. Executive committees include Charlies Leeds John White Dave Jems and Herb White man. Delegates to C I A Hollistar and J O'Neil. Delegates to A P B T Charles Leeds Willis Dalhe Charice Balitva.
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Mailers’ Union
Mailers’ Union No. 1
St .Union Hall
M. R. Gray
James Light
Winfield Hollister
William Dalhelm
Ed Vieira
Charlies Leeds
John White
Dave Jems
Herb Whiteman
W. Hollistar
Robbed a Sick Man Near Market Street
A man at a Delaware Street location near Market Street allegedly took a pair of stockings from Eaton's pocket valued as a small sum. The stockings were seen wrapped in paper as the culprit bent over the victim. Several bystanders held the suspect until authorities arrived, with possession of the stockings turning up among suspects.
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James Hatun
Mark
Test
Delaware St
Market
Wiliam Poutt
Harrison
Eaton
Ponte
Blevelenien Bernaner and
Kitaniker
Transit merger talks loom with Northwestern Traction
Indianapolis and Martinville Rapid Transit may merge with Northwestern Traction led by president Hugh J. McGowan. Morgan-Sehopt syndicate shows interest in the Indiana merger. Martinville Mine stockholders are told of a meeting in Saturday at which the line’s conversion to a mart at the Indianapolis and Northwestern line will be voted. Charles M Schwab aims for the United States Senate. Recalled boasts about John D Rockefeller’s fictional ascent are noted.
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Indianapolis & Martingville Rapids Transit
Northwestern Traction Company
Hugh J. McGowan
Indiana
Morgan-Sehoept
Martinaville
Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills End Headache Before Travel
A Cleveland area ad advises taking Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills before travel to prevent headaches and nervousness from excitement or motion. It claims two tablets stop mild headaches and urges readers to carry and use them at places of amusement, church, or events. The promo cites testimonials from Mary and Ella Wie Fxn of Springfield Ohio and notes availability through local druggists with a money back guarantee.
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Dr. Miles
Mary
Ella
Miles
Miles Medical Co
Woman accused of stealing to buy liquor
Filla Walah visited friend Mrs Elizabeth Reed at 7188 Capitol Ave Whidnesday then allegedly took a table cloth and later a glass water pitcher to raise money for liquor. Reed pursued and captured her, holding her until Bicyclemen Morgan and Samials arrived and took her to the police station.
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Filla Walah
Mra
Hizabeth Reed
Capitol Ave
Mra. Reed
New Engine House At Raymond And Webb Ready Saturday
The new engine house at Raymond and Webb will go into service Saturday morning. The Hose Company No. ? will be staffed by Fire Chief C. EF Conty with Captain Harry Davia, Lieutenant Harry Ingram, hosemen William Puryear, Louis Saylor, and William H. Richarizon.
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Raymond and Webb
Hose Company
Harry Davia
Meutenant
Harry Ingram
Willam Puryear
Louis Saylor
William H. Richarizon
Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Remedy Claim
An advertiser promotes a laxative and bromide quinine tablet as a quick cold cure. The pitch promises a refund if it fails, signed by Groves, with a terse Journal-era disclaimer.
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Groves
Bos. Sc
Studebaker Donates Electric Fountain for South Bend Park
South Bend resident and Stude baker Bros. Manufacturing president M ZI M Studebaker has gifted a grand electric fountain for Howard Park to be installed next spring. The costly installation will be crafted by J da Mott Iron Works of New York and is hailed as a further sign of his generous interest in the city and its people.
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South Bend
Ind
M. Studebaker
Studebaker Bros. Manufacturing Company
Sooth Bend
Howard Park
J. da Mott
New York
Marriage on Main Street in Memphis Courthouse District
Special to The Bun reports George N. Witt formerly of Indianapolis and Miss Annie Jerome wed on a sidewalk in the heart of the Main Street shopping district after eluding the parents to obtain a license. The ceremony was performed by Squire Thompson as a large crowd looked on.
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Memphis
Tenn
George N. Witt
Indianapolis
Squire ‘Thompson
Hearst
Main St
Ainmie Jerome
Richard Jerome
Incorporations and Stock Changes in Local Firms
Valley Oil company Weatfeld plans to drill oil and gas wells with capital stock 20000 Thomas L Bray Morrix E Cox ac Jones Harden State Bank Barden forms unit to discount and deposit with capital stock 78000 Hardin Wilson Ki T Elrod E D Porter Lafayette Sand company Lafayette Ind to mine sell sand gravel and manufacture artificial stone capital stock 112000 William F Stillwell Richard B Rample John G Sample Beymer Mfg company Lafayette to manufacture Beymer sanitary products capital stock 1000 William J Beymer E Mueler Katherine M Marlier At a stockholders meeting November 1 Nobles Citizens State Bank elected J F Wild president A Z Grown secretary capital stock increased from 50 to 100000
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Richard B. Rample
John G. Sample
Beymer
Mfg Company
Lafayette
William J. Beymer
E. & Mueler
Katherine M. Marlier
Citizens State Bank of Nobles
J. F. Wild
A. ZT
Hogs at 4.25 in Indianapolis Market Brief
Hog receipts totaled 1 000 with 1 400 cattle and 200 sheep noted. Hog prices rose about 1 to 16 cents with demand strong from local packers. market closed steady. Cattle demand steady for prime stock with many steers bound for Pittsburg livestock show. common grades slow. Sheep market remained active and steady. Public Safety Board appoints George W Ro, F D Leavitt, W J Schlanger, John Gaughale and J R Blackenzhio as policemen. RI King resigns as smoke inspector.
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Indianapolis
Pittsburg
George W- Ro
F. D. Leavitt
W. J. Schlanger
John Gaughale
J. R. Blackenzhio
Democrata
Board of Public Safety
RI. King
Mountain trader swindled for 11783 stock in Mount Sterling
C L Terrill of Wolf county says two strangers tricked him out of 11783 worth of stock here by passing worthless checks drawn on Mount Sterling banks. The incident occurred in Mount Sterling Kentucky on December 7, and Terrill reports the loss as a mountain trader.
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Mount Sterling
C. L. Terrill
Wolf County
Market Steady in New York as Prices Edge Higher
New York quotes show modest gains across several issues while others held near steady. Amalgamated Copper and Tennessee Coal & Iron rose slightly. Metropolitan Street Railway advanced, and Union Pacific gained near a point amid a generally cautious trading day. Grain and livestock prices fluctuated with no dramatic moves as traders awaited clearer signals from the money market.
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New York
Paul
I. P
Ratty
Speakig
Unlom Parlie
Amalgamated Cowper
London
Colerain
U.P Mbla
Atchison, GA
Erie
Tennessee Coal & Irom
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Lake Erie & Westeen
Wade
Charles M. Schwab
United States Senate
John D Beckrfeller
Bologna
Tennessee Coal and Iron
Spot
Tallow City
Reete
Peneweh
Steinway
Kurtzmann
Pearson’s Piano House
Pennsylvania Street
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