Night Riders In Touring Car Kill Man
Albert W. Shoyer was found dead in a Monica hotel room after apparently being struck in a dark alley by a large touring car. Police rule out an eight truck and think the vehicle fled after the man was ejected from the saloon. No tire marks were found on the body, and Alfred Dunham and Edward Ayers, workers at the saloon, are being investigated.
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Albert W. Shoyer
Monica
Alabama
Wabdaza
Lice
Ian
Shroyer
Wabash Street
Thenmry
Alfred Dunham
Edward Yers
Vatican explains cancellation of Fairbanks audience
Rome Feb 9 The Vatican released an official explanation for canceling former Vice President Charles Warren Fairbanks audience with the pope after he spoke in a Methodist church The statement says his intention to address Methodists made the audience impossible as the pope denies audiences to non Catholic religious ministers in Rome No exception has ever been made
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Rome
Vatican
Charles Warren Fairbanks
Kidwaper Grove Starts on Trail of Kidnappers
Chicago February 9 Pat Crowe a notorious figure linked to the Cudahy kidnapping clan who has recently become a temperance tutor will travel to Louisville Kentucky to pursue the Louise Kellner kidnapping case which has baffled investigators for weeks Crowe says he has been engaged by the child's father and will receive a large fee if successful He predicts bringing the girl home within a week after arriving in Louisville
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Hicago
Pat Crowe
Cudahy
Louisville
Louise Kellner
Crowe
Louiste
Indiana Postmasters Named by Senator Berge
Washington February 9 Senator Berge sent to President Taft recommendations for postmasters in Indiana listing Terre Haute Thatch Parker West Terre Traute W A Mnford Kokomo William H Arnett Cornfield John W Graham Spencer Heavenridge Madison Mar as R Sulzer Seymour Edward Amy Cloverdale C M H Rockwell Martinsville Frank T Singleton Mooresville and Sheets Pendleton R 3 Ross Kville J 5S Spencer.
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Indiana
Washington
Senator Berge
Taft
Terre Haute
Thatch- Parker
West Terre Traute
W. A. Mnford
Kokomo
Williuam H. Arnett
Cornfield
John W. Graham
Spencer
Man PP
Heavenridge
Madison
Maras R. Sulzer
Seymour
Edward Amy
Cloverdale
C. MH. Rockwell
Marnsville
Frank T. Singleton
Moore
Moores Calls Full Probe Of All Bids At Board Meeting
At a board session Charles W. Moores urged a complete investigation of charges against the former board. Attorney Albert Baker favored competitive bids for expenditures over 200 and required newspaper notices. Dr. Frank Morrison sought ruling on whether J E Cleland awarded $54000 in contracts without bids and the board discussed extending high school time for some students.
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Board of School Commissioners
Charles W. Moores
Presi
Albert Baker
Frank Morrison
J. E. Cleland
Superintendent of Schools
Naval surgeon Rognett may lose eight points
Boston February 9 a court martial found two specifications guilty and recommended a five number penalty against Assistant Surgeon Ansey Hamilton Robnett for the Navy Yard row involving Paymaster George Auld and a telephone exchange with Dr Edward Cowles over a photo of Dorothy Hesler Robnett’s fiancée.
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Navy Department
Ansey Hamilton Robnet
Edward S. Cowles
Navy Yard
George Percival Auld
Roonett
Cowles
Dorothy Hesler
Robbett
Convicts Escape Ohio State Prison In Night Break
Columbus February 9 two convicts escaped the state penitentiary in a daring break. By dawn every available prison staff and posse of deputy sheriffs were pursuing them aided by bloodhounds. The fugitives are Fred Connors of Springfield Ohio a safe blower serving 11 years and William Williams serving one year for forgery after scaling a wall with no apparent foothold.
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Columbus
State Penitentiary
Fred Connors
Springfield
William Wiliams
Elevator Fall Traps Eight Workers in Kenosha
In Kenosha Wisconsin February 9 thirty five Simmons Manufacturing employees rode an elevator from the sixth floor to the shaft bottom when the hydraulic shaft broke causing a sixty foot drop. Eight men were pulled free bruised and bleeding to Kenosha hospital. Three more are feared dead.
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Kenosha, Wis
Simmons Manufacturing Company
Ieap
Kenosha Hospital
Fire destroys Greenville roundhouse at Erie railroad shops
Fire early today leveled the Lig roundhouse at the Bessemer & Lake Erie Railroad general shops in Greenville Pennsylvania, causing losses above 200000 dollars. One building housed valuable machinery, seven locomotives were badly damaged and several cars were burned.
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Greenville
Bessemer & Lale Erie Railroad
Local boxing card slated in Richmond tonight
Tommy Moore meets Young Oliver in a four round 120 pound preliminary in Richmond with Bobby Welsh looming in Cincinnati next week. Other bouts include Kid Brown of Fortville versus Tommy Dillon of Indianapolis at 133 pounds and Kid Simms of Cleveland versus Willie McGee at 126 pounds.
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Moore
Bobby Welsh
Cincinnati
Young Oliver
Kid Brown
Fdrtville
Tommy Dillon
Indianapolis
Kid Simms
Cleveland
Willie McGee
Taft to Intervene Over Rising Meat Prices
Washington reports indicate members of Congress debate the Chicago and New York price hikes on meat as packers again antagonize public opinion. The beef barons resist boycotts while Taft plans action, fearing a growing political issue over food prices and packer power.
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Washington
Congress
Chicago
New York
Taft
Millonaire
Local society notes and notable marriages in Ohio and Indiana
Mr and Mrs John H Aufderheide of Indianapolis and their daughter Mrs Thomas Kaufmann of Richmond have returned from New York. Miss Helen Winifred Egan and Frank B Leck were married at SS Peter and Pauls cathedral. Miss Anne Vondersaar and John W Kennelly wed at the same church and left for an extended western trip. Guests included Miss Mayme Stoner from Dayton and Thomas Moore of Bellefontaine. Mrs H M Gentry hosted a bridge gathering for guests from Hawesville and Owensboro. Mr and Mrs C A Hilgenberg plan a Texas and Mexico trip next week. Ella Byrne Margaret Poundstone Florence Kranch and Lillian Bailey were in New York or visiting.
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John H. Aufderheide
Indianapolis
Thomas Kaufmann
Mr. Kaufmann
Richmond
New York
Helen Winifred Egan
Dennis Egan
Frank B. Leck
Grand Rapids
Mich
SS. Peter and Paul's Cathedral
Joseph Chatland
Anne Vondersaar
George Vondersaar
John W. Kennelly
SS. Peter and Paul’s Church
Snowy Morning With Sudden Cold Heavier Snow Falls
Snow fell overnight creating artful white scenes on trees and buildings. By 9 am the temperature dropped from 33 to 28 in an hour. The snowfall was light enough not to hinder streetcar traffic and workers cleared the streets promptly.
Manual League Opens At Manual Training High School
The Seniors toppled the Sophomores in a narrow 22 to 21 Senior-Sophomore clash. The Juniors defeated the Freshmen 12 to 7, opening the Inter class basketball league with wins for three grade levels.
Co-Respondents Named In Rowbotham Divorce Suit
New York reports attorneys for stock broker William Ll. Rowbotham filed papers naming eight co-respondents in his divorce suit while Mrs Rowbotham’s counsel named five co-respondents in a counter suit. The couple married in 1848 and have two living children. A year of separation followed, a horsewhipping incident on the street involving a bridesmaid and an arrest for assault against Rowbotham, and a later defamation charge against Mrs Rowbotham. One co-respondent is said to be Rowbotham’s brother. The Kings County Supreme Court case is set to feature the climax of these incidents next month.
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New York
William Ll. Rowbotham
Rowbentham
Kings County Supreme Court
Rowbotham
Kentucky Tracks Set Racing Dates This Spring
Frankfort Kentucky racing commission allocated spring dates for three tracks. Lexington runs April 30 to May 7, Louisville from May 10 to June 4, and Latonia June 6 to July 9.
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Frankfort
Kentucky State Racing Commission
Kentucky
Lexington
Louisville
Latonia
Glover Beats Seiger In Ten Round Bout
Mike Glover of Boston outpointed Charley Seiger of Brooklyn in a fast ten round lightweight bout in New York. The match remained even through five rounds before Glover showcased superior cleverness that carried him to victory.
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New York
Mike Glover
Boston
Charley Seiger
Koboken
N. J
The Excuse of Goal Dealer Costello Coal Case
Leo M Costello of Costello Coal convinced Police Judge Cor Ens that Ioan Barretts coal load was short due to mix up with another order. Costello was arrested for selling a short weight load but released on a promise to deliver Barrett two extra sacks of coal.
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Leo M. Costello
Costello Coal Company
Cor Ens
Ioan Barrett
Costello
Wulfson
Barrett
Clabby Edges Lavin In Fast Milwaukee Bout
Jimmy Clabby of Milwaukee defeated Paddy Lavin of Buffalo in a ten round fight here last night. The bout was fast from start to finish and honors were nearly even. a decision would have favored Clabby if given.
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Buffalo
Jimmy Clabby
Milwaukee
Paddy Lavin
Pride of
Moore defeats Malone in Doug las Athletic club wind-up
Pal Moore of New York defeated Mike Malone in a wind-up boxing match at the Douglas Athletic Club in Philadelphia on February 9 indicating Moore won the bout.
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Philadelphia
Pal Moore
New York
Mike Malone
Douglas Athletic Club
Collecting Funds: Martin Known As Colonel Active in Cincinnati
D. M. Martin calling himself Colonel faced a short deadline to leave Indianapolis or be arrested. He appeared in Cincinnati soliciting funds for a home for young girls. Mayor Schwab of Cincinnati wrote to Hyland on Sept 10 seeking details about Martin and the larger proceeds he collected.
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D. M. Martin
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Martin
Schwab
Hyland
West and Christensen Fight Ten Rounds To Draw
Billy West of New York and Al Christensen of Atlanta battled ten fast rounds in Atlanta last night ending in a draw. Both fighters showed speed and skill with clear exchanges throughout the bout.
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Atlanta
Billy West
New York
al Christensen
Caledonian Election Chooses Officers in Indianapolis
The Indianapolis Caledonian club met Tuesday night and elected officers including president A C Balfour vice president John Wylie secretary Charles T Stewart financial secretary Thomas Johnston treasurer John D Gould club piper Peter Brygon standard bearer William D Moffat and trustees Daniel R Cathra Morris Henderson and Daniel J Pert.
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Indianapolis
Caledonian Club
A. C. Balfour
John Wylie
Charles T. Stewart
Thomas Johnston
John D. Gould
Peter Brygon
William D. Moffat
Daniel R. Cathra
Morris Henderson
Daniel J. Pert
Over Eating as a National Crime Promoted by Tablets
An English observer claims seven deaths from over eating for every starvation death and links gluttony to dyspepsia and organ decay. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are advertised to digest excess food and curb symptoms, with a free trial offer by mail from F A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.
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Stuart
F. A
Tuart Co
Marghall, Mich
Not I Wouldn't Allow It. Public health letter to readers
A bright woman recalls how rheumatism and debility vanished after she changed her diet to a Grape-Nuts based plan. She claims no pain, clear nerves, and weight gain, crediting the cereal for her improved health and energy for literary work. She references a book titled The Road to Wellville and notes new letters of similar interest continue to appear.
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Wellville
Model Citizens Purloined Public Cash in Towns
Massachusetts towns face a new wave of irregularities as Frank E. Moos, former town tax collector, is arraigned on charges of theft totaling 4508 plus prior forgeries of over 1.9 million by Framingham’s Town Treasurer John B. Lombard. Other arrests include John A Hill of Southbridge and Clarence H Cadman of Wellesley with sizable shortages, while Francis T Bent repaid a $1000 shortage to Sudbury. Moos had long been regarded as a model citizen.
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South Hadley
Mass
Massachusetts
Frank E. Moos
John B. Lombard
Framingham
John A. Hill
Southbridge
Southbridge Savings Bank
Clarence H. Cadman
Wellesley
Sudbury
Francis T. Bent
Moos
American Falls in the Battle at Santo Tomas
In Santo Tomas Gen. Estrada reported victory at Rama when Col. Gabe Conrad of Louisiana, commander of a machine gun unit, was killed. His body lay on the battlefield as Gen. Vasquez and Gen. Mena pressed the government offensive. Capt. Godfrey R. Fowler of Texas was captured near La Libertad but escaped.
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San Juan del Sur
Gabe Conrad
Louisiana
Estrada
Rama
Santo Tomas
Mena
Vasquez
Conrad
Santo Tomar
Godfrey R. Fowler
Texas
la Libertad
Pink eye prevalent in Washington schools
Washington physicians report pink eye is infectious and contagious in the national capital. If not checked promptly it may spread among pupils in public schools, prompting concern about outbreaks.
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Washington
Blaze at Brighton rendering plant drives workers to flee
Fire gutted the New England Rendering plant in Brighton. The blaze sent a river of burning grease down stairs as fourteen workers escaped for their lives. Michael Atkins, 18, feared burned. Hundreds of livestock fled from pens, running through the streets, endangering passersby.
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Boston
New England Rendering Company
Brighton Abattoir
Michael Atkins
Denth
Brighton
Fire at Indianapolis coal yard from locomotive spark
A fire in the Indianapolis Pressed Fuel company yard at state and Deloss streets Tuesday evening destroyed part of the sheds and damaged a carload of coal. It is believed a spark from a locomotive caused the blaze, with losses around $1,000.
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Dianapolis
State and
Deloss Streets
Redmond Still Leader at Nationalist Party Meeting
Dublin February 9 John Redmond retained leadership at Mansion House section with 34 members present. Faction leaders William O'Brien and Timothy Healy were not invited and did not attend.
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Elkhart
Ind
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CY UE
Mrs. C. A. Hilgenberg
Mexico
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Florence Kranch
Lillian Bailey
Clara Hastings
H. M. Gentry
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Adair
Hawesville
Jess Hays
Owensboro, Ky
Kentucky Racing
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Seiger
Clabby
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Greatest Store
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Forepaugh Stock Co
Clyde Fitch
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