Shocking life of Rev Dr Geo Simmons ends in suicide
Rev Dr Geo H Simmons of Peoria committed suicide after a scandal alleging he corrupted the minds and morals of a girl. Found dead in bed, cyanide poisoning, widow Mia survives. He had led churches and banks and faced abrupt dismissal under pressure.
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ScrippedteRne Press
Peoria
Geo. H. Simmons
Bila
Macon
Simmons
West
Statency
Baptist Boys Brigade
The
Star. Journal and Herald-Transcript
Interstate Bank
Aml
Thas
Mia
Valdosta preacher commits suicide by jumping into a well
In Valdosta Georgia Reverend J G Norton a Baptist minister with long service ended his life Sunday morning after delivering a sermon. He leaped into a well following a final exhortation to his congregation to prepare to meet God. Norton, born in Shepherdsville Kentucky, was in his sixties and had studied at several colleges and seminaries across Kentucky Illinois and Tennessee.
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Rowolu
Scripps-Moktae Press Association
Valdosta
Rey
J. G Norton
Suelde
Simmons
Shephardaville
Louteville
Grangeown
Hensdersen
Louisville
Jackson
Tenn
Terre Daute
Tne
Illinois
Heyburn Improves After Illness Setback
Washington Fr. G senator from Idaho shows slight improvement after appendicitis. Peritonitis has developed but he remains at Stoneleigh court, where he is expected to reside, with the complication still troublesome today.
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Washington
Rer Burn
Idaho
Stoneleigh Court
Heyburn
Federation to See President on Miners Strike
Members of the National Civic Federation will seek to prevail on President Roosevelt to influence an end to the threatened coal miners strike. Negotiations have faltered, with federation involvement deferred until after a meeting between President Mitchell and coal operators in New York.
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National Civic Body
Scrippa-Meitae Freea Aasvennon
York
Nation Civic Federation
Deavor
Roosevelt
Anton Voxters
Federation
Teme Nities
Ater Web. 1
John Mitchell
Tr Ners
Motive in a Suit Contested Over Six Thousand Owed
D M Geeting sues state superintendent Fraseer A Catton in superior court claiming six thousand dollars from a partnership formed years ago with Pus sett A Colttoh. Catton says the claim is false, notes prior settlements, and cites statute of limitations while denying political influence on the suit.
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Timag
Pussett A. Colttoh
D. M. Geeting
Plate Superintendent of Public Instruction
Superior Court
Geeting
Catton
Catton Mrate
Ge Ung
de Sugersian
Frente
Sette Board of Education
Gerting
Woomadé
D. M. Greting
Public Instruction Fraseer
A. Catton
Traction project plans under way in Indiana and Newcastle
Special to The Sun reports attorneys for the Indianapolis Newcastle and Toledo Traction Company say construction may begin next spring. A Newcastle to Richmond branch is contemplated, and the Newcastle to Raimond right of way parallels the Pennsylvania road and is under option.
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Pennsylvania
Sun
Nchmond
Mid
Fen
Indianapolis, Newcastle & Toledo ‘Traction Company
Newcastle
Hiehmond
Raimond
Five Are Killed as Wreck Sparks Fire Tragedy
At Elena Montana near midnight a Northern railroad wreck killed five people including J. B. Robinson of Missoula and Brickell the conductor. Two men remained unidentified. A freight engine detached, cars ran wild, and flames engulfed the wreckage burning several victims beyond recognition. An attempt by an engineer to save the train failed as the locomotive and cars plunged into wood.
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Sempra-SeRise Press Apaeetation
Uelena
Mont
Norther
Robinson
Missoula
Brickell
Jessup
Messenger
Jaheey
Austin
Montana Central Crossing
Ayty
Caetioner
Hanly to speak at Lincoln birthday celebration in Marion
Gov J Frank Hanly will address a Lincoln birthday event in Marion during a league hosted celebration at the National Military Home on Lincoln's birthday week The gathering will be led by George W Steele the governor of the home and officer presiding The note recalls anti Hutly saloon opposition tied to prior governor race and the Soldiers home location nearby
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J. Frank Hanly
Marion
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln Teague
League
Hanly
Ue National Military Home
George W. Steele
Hutly
Senator Woods
Lafayette
Healy
Simon
Nile
Hamilton Prohibition Ticket Nominated in Hamilton County
Soblesville Indiana February 6 The Prohibitionists of Hamilton county have named a full slate for local and county offices including Representative Rev John L Griffin Sheriff Jed I Bishop Recorder Charles Castor Clerk Harvey Smith Surveyor Jesse Johnson Prosecuting Attorney Robert Denny Assessor Franke Willingham and Commissioners John F Kenny Jonathan Haworth forming a complete county ticket.
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Hamilton
Soblesville
Ind
Hamilton County
John L. Griffin
Jd. I. Bishop
Charles Castor
Harvey Smith
Jesse Johnson
Robert Denny
Franke Willinram
John F. Kenny
Jonathan Haworth
Friendly slap shocks barber Nathan Mann in bed
Bedford Indiana February 6 Nathan Mann a barber was confined to his bed after a mysterious accident. A friend slapped him on the back and he soon suffered severe back pain with discoloration. Doctors cannot explain the pain and consider possibly summoning a specialist from Indiana or Louisville if there is no improvement.
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Nathan Mann
Bedford
Ind
Nathan Manny
Ineal
Aook
Indianapatia
Louisville
Munn
Indiana leaders weigh special session for impeachment impact
Gav and Manly plan two day Washington trip to meet Indiana Republicans about a possible special session. Governors, legislators, and city clerks are consulted as Governor Hanly seeks records and funding details. Officials forecast debates on impeachment plans and state ticket make-up amid growing party pressures.
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Gav
Manly
Washington
DB. C
Baltimore
Gardenor
Indiana
Plole
Joseph B. Kealing
James
Hanty
Hably
Doctor E F Yohn Dies From Blood Poisoning
Special article from Valparaiso Indiana reports Dr E F Yohn is dead from blood poisoning contracted from four patients. The February 6 notice notes the fatal infection occurred in his medical practice and attributes the illness to medical exposure.
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E. F. Yohn
Valparaiso
Ind
Bulliet Awarded 1800 Dollars in Railway Wreck Case
Albany Ind Feb 6 Bulliet receives one thousand eight hundred dollars in damages from the Southern railway company after being injured in a wreck Mrs Nearing killed or destroyed in the incident as indicated by the report
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the Sun
Free Joy of Skating At Indianapolis Parks Draws Crowds
Ice at Garfield Park and nearby spots is described as good with some snow cover, plenty of skaters at Armstrong Park and Pleasant Run, and guidance notes that ice harvest is likely. The piece notes a citywide rise in skating interest, with families and young couples enjoying the sport and streetcar crowds heading to skating sites.
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Broad
Eighth-st
Aqueduct
Riverside
Irvington
Armstrong Park
Farmer demonstrates benefits of electric line near his home
Crawfordsville farmer Wat Smith shows power from the Indianapolis & Northwest interurban near his farm. He uses electricity for lighting grinding pumping and stock water plus driving motors for a cistern pump and farm tasks. The system, underground wiring and a small power house make farm life more convenient with higher land value noted along interurban routes.
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Ind
Wat Smith
Sith
Indianapolis & Northwest
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Mr. Smith Fits
Hia
Power Horse
Siack
Aubuin
Smith
Wayne County Republicans Nominate in Primary Election
Wayne County Republicans held a primary election electing six delegates. Nominees include Joint Senator Warne aug Unton counties and Hichard lint for county clerk. Other picks: Ensoy FL Kinkman joint representative Wayny aml Fayette counties, Harry EB Penny visitor, Demas Vou treasurer, commissioners Cornelis B. Wiley Edwend Clark, prosecutor Wilfred Jes sup ¢erster, Dr A Te Brallamp.
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Corsers
Richmond
Wayne
Elewtsian
Amd
Warne
Enseoy
Kinkman
Wayny
Edwend Clark
Wilfred Jessup ¢Erster
A. Te Brallamp
Farmer Sues Railroad Over Land Route In Danville
Alva B. Smith, a farmer, sues New York Central Railroad to stop the company from condemning land for a route through his property. The plaintiff argues the railroad is a private corporation and that the Sand 41 condemnation is improper.
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Sneevil
Jewelry thief escapes through transom at store
In Noblesville on Feb 6 author Belles was arrested for stealing a watch from Smith and Anderson's Jewelry. He was jailed overnight in the frame jar and fled by squeezing through a transom during the night.
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Noblesville
Belles
Sherklan
Smith & Anderson
Indiana Dwarf Dick Burk Dies in Chawfordsville
Richard Burk, 34, the dwarf known as Dick Burk who traveled for years with Barnum's shows, died here yesterday in Chawfordsville Indiana. The obituary notes his long career and stage name.
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Indiana
Chawfordsville
Ind
Richard Burk
Barnunn
Dick Burk
United Mine Workers Board Adjourns. Strike Policy Unstated
The national executive board of the United Mine Workers adjourned and departed for homes long unvisited. Proceedings were kept secret and no announcements were made about strike policy or actions. President John Mitchell will rest at Spring Valley after the February 15 Stamokin conference.
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The
United Mine Workers
John Mitchell
Spring Valley
Stamokin
Little Brother Will Not Return
Robert Bailey, elevator operator at the statehouse, notes four young siblings called the Little Brother, part of a family known to office staff. The three girls inquire daily about their missing brother who had joined a group at the Whistle Key. A young man recognizes them, learns the Little Brother is gone, and feels sorrow for the young trio realizing he has departed forever.
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Robert Bailey
Statehouse
Court seeks reconciliation in Countess and Cant Boni case
A French style court dispute over separation and child provision unfolds as parties aim to avert divorce. The Countess faces financial demands while both spouses endure nervous strain, with a potential ruling pending and no final agreement yet reached.
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Taris
Nervous Babies and Coffee Effects on Nursing Mothers
An Elgin Illinois mother writes that coffee worsened her nervous attacks and affected her nursing baby through milk. She found Postum with cream a healthier alternative after trial and urges other mothers to avoid coffee to protect babies. She credits Postum with ending both their nervous episodes.
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Elgin
Baby
Pratt
Brent
Battie Creek
Mie
Teason
Retains Goach vost Arko Mich Fen 6 Thr Versity
A fragmented article notes Michigan football support and conference views on coaching reforms. It mentions a nearly unanimous vote for a Michigan football eleven amid controversy over coaching and rules, with Chicago conferees’ recommendations echoed. A separate Richmond dispatch reports a headless slain man found near mountains and a torch-lit suspect link to a Brotherhood group. The piece mixes sports and crime items with vague details and damaged wording.
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ANS Arko
Michigan Toothall
Fothall
Pratexshonl
Chicago
Unclear fragment on ivory carvings and repairs
Fragmentary notes describe ivory carvings being restored with turpentine and sun drying. Text mentions Pat, a good job, and references to payments or rates per day, but details are garbled and largely unintelligible.
MagicianHilgert's Magic Boots Stir Arrest in New York
Special to The Sug. York February story of Prof Matthew A Hilgert who sells "magic boots" claimed to cure many ailments. He faced charges for practicing medicine without a license after alleged fraud with a paralytic girl. Police say a boy with hip disease received a pair of boots and worsened. Trials pending next week.
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Matthew A. Hilgert
Hilgert
Charles
Schwab Dg
Hilgerty
Henry Lubbe
Hilgert Saidy
Pitter
Faligert
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Wayne County
Executive Board of Miners
Count Boni
New York
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Serippa-Mtettne Prean Association
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Soainkhewit
Gunde Aide
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Charlaton
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