Black Hand threats haunt Italian immigrant in Indianapolis
Nicholas Migliozzi, an Italian, told Desk Sergt. John Corrigan and Capt. of Detectives Bray of a vendetta linked Black Hand. He reported blue steel and glittering knives, an agent visiting his Cook street boarding house, and a warning from his Canton, Ohio based brother that his son could be seized and Migliozzi killed.
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John Corrigan
Bray
Black Hand Society
Indianapolis
Cook St
Migliozzi
Canton
Black Hind
Nick
McKinley Day Observance Across Cities With Carnations
McKinley day is celebrated January 29 in Indianapolis and many U S cities. The Carnation League of America established the custom on January 23, 19%, with carnations worn to mark the late President William McKinley’s birthday. Lewis G Reynolds founded the league. the day is also called Carnation day.
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Tom
Carnation League of America
Lewis G. Reynolds
McWinley
Old Newsman Isaac Hayes Thomas Dies at 73
Bedford Indiana January 28 Isaac Hayes Thomas a lifelong newspaperman died of paralysis at age 73. He was a familiar figure in local journalism and served the community through papers and editorial work.
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Bedford
Ind
Isaac Hayes Thomas
How to Make Your Own Cough Medicine at Home
A simple five minute remedy using granulated sugar syrup, wood pine extract, and Pinex sold by druggists. Prepare by boiling sugar until thick, add Pinex to a clean pint bottle, shake and cork. This home preparation is claimed to be more effective than patent nostrums and can last months.
Doyle guilty of assault in case of attempted second degree murder
Anderson Ind Jan 28 Shirley Doyle was found guilty of assault and battery with intent to commit second degree murder for slashing his sweetheart Miss Lida Scott on a night ride March 19, 1905. He also attempted to take his own life by slashing his neck.
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Lida Scott
Morgan Entertains New York Bankers as Finance King
In a Waldorf Astoria banquet,J Pierpont Morgan was hailed as the uncrowned king of finance with thunderous applause from the bankers of New York. Alexander Gilbert led the event while Morgan remained unmoved as the Roosevelt toast drew quiet reactions.
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J. Pierpont Morgan
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City of New York
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Mr. Morgan
Alexander Gilbert
Clearing House Committee
United States
Rushville Residents Report Quick Burglar Chase and Fire
In Rushville Indiana Richard Wilson chased a burglar from his house early today. Burglars then entered Frank Wolcott’s drugstore home shot grazed his shoulder and fled. A saloon fire destroyed by Towell in Offutt’s building causing $2000 loss. Yesterday Lafayette Johnson’s home was robbed and two gold watches plus $45 taken.
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Rushville
Ind
Richard Wilson
Frank Wolcott
Wolcott
David Towell
Wiliam Offutt
Stoppped Machinery Rescues Worker From Injury
Wrank Marsh an employee at Perl Bros starch works Morris street west of the river escaped being ground to death when clothing caught in a starch carrier Monday morning. His clothes were torn and he was crushed on the left side but not seriously hurt. Spitler of the City dispensary took him to his home at 24 Arsenal Avenue. Marsh was working near a sprocket when his clothing was caught. the machinery was stopped in time.
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Perl Bros
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Marsh
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Arsenal-ave
Two Prisoners Escape County Jail By Rope And Bars
Lon Hoyt and Karl Martin slipped from a third story window at Marion county jail using a improvised rope. After robbing two victims they fled toward East Street and Union railway, pursued by bloodhounds, officers, and deputies. Police fear the pair are desperate and dangerous.
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Karl Martin
Marion County
East St
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Hoyt
J. S. Hollingsworth
Charles Robbins
Trout
Mullin
Stewart
Joe Clay
Harry Phillips
HE. Market
Southeastern-ave
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Charles Denker
Fountain Square
Elmendorf to present Panama lecture series at Caleb Mills Hall
Dwight L. Elmendorf will begin a fiveLecture series at Caleb Mills hall on Tuesday evening February 11. His Panama talk features photographs he took during travels and his artistry as a painter. Subsequent Tuesdays will cover Old Mexico the Grand Canyon the Pacific coast and Yellowstone Park.
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Caleb Mills
Panama
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Canal
Ilmendorf
Jie
Grand Canyon
Pacific Coast
Yellowstone Park
Minstrel Show Draws Large St Pauls Episcopal Crowd
The Microbe minstrel show at St Pauls Episcopal Church Monday evening was a hit. Frank Demerly served as interlocutor with Otto Krauss John Bryan and Walter Ixrull as bones and Stanley D Turner Holly Shideler and Yad Shideler as tambos. A large crowd attended.
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Frank Demerly
Otto Krauss
John Bryan
Walter Ixrull
Stanley D. Turner
Holly Shideler
Yad Shideler
Special West Virginia Legislature Opens in Charleston
Gov. Dawson calls a special session in Charleston to push drastic reforms including a liquor amend ment and a Monongah mine disaster report. The 37 topics include a prohibition amendment prepared by the Anti-Saloon League with a 1909 rollout if approved.
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Dawson
Anti-Saloon League
Belasco Club Holds Meeting at Tolles Home Discusses Plays
The Belasco Theatrical Club met Sunday at Harold Tolles’s Delawarest home. Harold Ralston was admitted as a member. John J. Shaughnessy read an article on The Life of Belasco. Rex P. Young spoke on new New York productions for forthcoming club papers. Elizabeth Catherine Rohrman and B C De Vere announce their engagement with a February 12 wedding in Indianapolis.
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Delawarest
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Belasco
John J. Shaughnessy
Rex P. Young
New York
Otis Skinner
Blanche Walsh
Nicholas Rohrman
Greenfield
Elizabeth Catherine
B.C. de Vere
Franklin
Ind
Indianapolis
Social notes recount dances and visits in local circles
Miss Mae Allison celebrated her sixteenth birthday at a party hosted by Capt. and Mrs. Allison of North Priest Street. Edith Cleaveland, bride to be, will attend a matinee party to see The Lion and the Mouse with the Sigma Beta Sigma sorority. Various clubs met or planned events, and several residents announced travels including trips to Europe and the Mediterranean.
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Allison
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Edith Cleaveland
the Lion and the Mouse
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Sigma Beta Sigma
Fierce Atlantic Storm Wrecks Coast and Kills Many
Philadelphia reports the fiercest hurricane in years with at least 24 lives lost and crews of four barges diverted from Baltimore to Philadelphia feared missing. Winds reached 100 mph. wreckage stretches from breakwater to gulf as waterspouts rise to 1500 feet.
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Emmett Branch Declares Candidacy for Indiana Lieutenant Governor
Emmett F. Branch of Martinsville announces his bid for the Republican nomination for Indiana lieutenant governor. The former speaker of the last house of representatives will have his name submitted to the Republican state convention set for April 1 and 2.
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Emmett F. Branch
Indiana
Branch
House of Representatives
Woman regains sight after 15 years of blindness
In Sugar Grove, Wayne County, Mrs May Hagle had her sight restored by an operation after total blindness lasting 15 years. She first saw her youngest child, a daughter now 14.
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Richmond
Ind
Wayne County
May Hagle
Sugar Grove
Hagle
Policeman John Loughman Dies After Prisoner Shootout
New York police report officer John Loughman died at Harlem hospital from gunshot wounds after a struggle with a prisoner. He suffered two stomach shots with bullets making six puncture wounds to the intestines.
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John Loughman
Harlem
Loughman
Sisters End Coffee Habit with Postum Health Claim
An Indiana man recounts quitting coffee after five years of stomach trouble and nerve shakiness. He credits Postum with restoring health, noting improved nerves and general well being after switching from coffee. He followed package directions for a rich tasting drink and praises its effects.
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Indiana
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Hindoo mob drives out Hindoos from California town
A mob raided two houses in Live Oak driving out 70 Hindoos employed by the Southern Pacific. The leader went to Yuba City to file grand larceny complaints alleging $1,950 stolen. Two mob members were arrested and to be tried today. The Hindoos reported the incident to the British consul in San Francisco. Mob participants claim no money was taken.
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Live Oak
Cal
Jan. S
Southern Pacific
San Francisco
Old House Numbers Reassigned in North and West Indianapolis
Light Inspector S. Bell and assistants Storms and Kost are busy renumbering houses in North and West Indianapolis. No similar work has been done in these districts for some time.
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Storms
Kost
Indianapolis
Woman Admitted to New York Bar in Historic Vote
New York Bar Association admits a woman for the first time, with Mrs. Harriette Johnston Wood elected unanimously to join the ranks of lawyers in the state capital.
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New York Bar Association
Harriette Johnston Wood
Fires Force Residents From Homes In Six Blazes
In New York on January 28 more than 100 people were driven into the streets by six fires between midnight and 6 am. Buildings at 218 Avenue B 27 East 36th Street 6% Second Avenue 892 Ninth Avenue and 528 Second Avenue housed families that had to flee. No injuries were reported.
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Avenue B
New Rhodius Case Opens in Quiet Title Suit
In superior court Judge J. M. Leathers heard the quiet title suit filed by Joseph Emminger and Werner Amiet against George Rhodius over property at 434 Washington St. The plaintiffs allege the property was deeded to them by Rhodius after his mother's death in 190.
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Werner Amiet
George Rhodius
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Rhodius
Superior Court
J. M. Leathers
Castor-Oil Pills Promise Gentle Constipation Relief
Linton Indiana reports Blackburn's Castor-Oil Pills promoted as an ethical non secret remedy for constipation. Local endorsements come from prominent residents and druggists note rising sales after a Chicago dealer introduced the product to town.
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Chicago
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