Gone With The Money Where Is The Good Prescott
A widow, Lulu Rhinehart, seeks answers about $500 Prescott collected and vanished with two trunks after posing as a reading instructor and friend. Prescott, once a traveling agent, left Lexington Avenue home two weeks earlier with his wife and mother in law, sending a misleading Kansas City postmark letter and leaving debts and a damaged trust in Irving and Chicago connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David L. Prescott
Lulu Rhinehart
Sun
Prescott
Lexington Ave
Cincinnati
Preacott
Precott
Rhise
Bart
C. R. Olsen
Illinois
Reinelart
Flinnis
Kansas City
Mr. Rhinehart
Dillonat
Rhinehart
Cronin Case Touches Police Clan na Gael Links
July coverage from Curiaco reports 20 to 30 Clan na Gael members on the police force as Burke faces transfer for the Cronin prosecution. State's attorney asserts sufficient evidence to convict all indicted and hints at witnesses who may reveal crucial testimonies. Judge Longnecker laments limited progress while a Camp 20 roster and officer retention review are set to unfold.
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Clan-na-Gacl
Curiaco
Cronin
Burke
Alexander Sylvan
Clan-na-gael
Longnecker
Hubard
Judgment in Lumber Suit Finds Fraud in Transfer
Judge Taylor missed vacation and completed a case from the prior week. In John N Scotcherd et al v Georgia Carter et al a lumber contract suit the plaintiffs were awarded 85,400. A transfer by Mrs Carter to John Hilton was ruled fraudulent and an order to sell the property to satisfy the judgment was issued.
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Taylor
Superior Court
Superior Courts
John N. Scotcherd
al. Va
Georgia Carter
Bull is Better. Standing Rock Agency July 6 item
Sitting Bullies able to sit up and speak says Indians do not want to sell land but seek flouring mills and other modern improvements. Bull has three wires.
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Standing Rock Agency
Miners Rally as Relief Fund Grows in Brazin Ind
The executive committee reports 5685 destitute men women and children in the miners strike with 99 more than Tuesday. Relief fund receipts total 693.73 from Cincinnati Post National Progressive Union Leaville Indianapolis Tribune and others. Messengers travel to Evansville Louisville South Bend Terre Haute for canvassing and solicitation work amid continued determination to press operators to arbitration.
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Brazin
Ind
Cincinnati Post
National Progressive Union
Leenville
Ohio
Indianapolis Tribune
Jas. Anderson
Jackson
Mich
Joshua Horsfield
Wm. Murray
Evansville
Louisville
Cincinnati
John Morgan
John Navin
South Bend
McQuade
Carpenter
Terre Bante
John E. Lamb
Raagan
Nick Philbeck
Peculia Quest of a Chicago Youth Ends in Death
William Crawford a 22 year old Chicago youth suffered from a rare deformity and repeated bleeding spells leaving him bedbound. He bled to death after a nosebleed, despite doctors from distant cities failing to help. The case highlights his lifelong vulnerability and lack of a cure. Frank Host, a First National Bank teller in Horoken New Jersey, was arrested for an 18000 defalcation. City council actions covered streetcar electricity rights, storage battery experiments, and several paving and sewer projects, with Cal Darnell not taking public position as anticipated.
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Caicaco
William Crawford
Young Crawford
Crawford
Cak
Taylor
Tuk Sun
Citizens’ Company
Brightwood
Julien Company
Shaffer
Pennsylvania-st
First
Seventh-sts
Broadway
Cherry
Christian-ave
Christian
Central-ave
Michigan-st
Meridian St
Indiana-ava
Cal Darnell
Cal
Judge sustains new trial motion in Rooker slander suit
In Circuit Court Judge Howland sustains the motion for a new trial in the slander case Grant Rooker versus Dr James Rooker after a jury awarded $4000 to the plaintiff. A Meaffey Walk decision on a similar motion is overruled. Sixty days granted for a bill of exceptions. appeal planned if the Bingham matter is not resolved.
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Circuit Court
Howland
Grant Rooker
James —. Rooker
Bingham
Bingham & Walk
Supreme Court
Railway clerks face relocation due to remote homes
The railway mail service faces a staffing problem as Pittsburg and St. Louis run clerks live far from the line. In case of crew loss, timely information cannot reach them, delaying mail delivery. The department may compel clerks to relocate to Richmond or nearby to ensure prompt handling.
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Pittsburg
St. Louis
Richmond
Divorce Granted After 39 Years of Marriage
Judge Howland grants the divorce of Rhoda A. from Robert L. Carlin after 39 years of marriage and the children reaching adulthood. Carlin, a traveling salesman for D. H. Baldwin & Co., did not contest the suit, granted on abandonment seven years ago. He must pay $82 a month for his wife's support as she is now bedridden at Martinsville Springs.
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Howland Friday
Rhoda A
Robert L. Carlin
D. H. Baldwin & Co
Martinsville Springs
Before the Battle Sullivan Kilrain Fight Moves Toward New Orleans
Reports from New Orleans on July 6 describe Kilrain's southern journey for the Sullivan bout with rising crowd excitement and police concerns. Gov. Nichols threatens to block the match, while Sullivan’s camp touts confidence and a prepared referee discussion. Kilrain trains under heavy scrutiny, with betting favoring Sullivan and ongoing travel woes shaping the dramatic lead-up.
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New Orveans
Tanatreeta Hera
Sullivan
Kilrain
Sully
Psopla
Mississippi
Slidell
Moss
New Orleans
Bud Renaud
Jimmie Wakely
Kilratn
Renaud
Gov. Nichols
Mambara
Nichols
Sullivan Party
Kilrein
Johnson
Muldoon
Cleary
Mitchell
Mike Donavan
South
Hare
Cincinnati
Oakdale
Sullivan City
Kil
Chattanooga
York
Alabama
Depeat
Ilrain
Denver
Kilraine
George Lacey
Paying Job Bushed Through Amid City Asphalt Push
City council hurried through multiple ordinances including paving two blocks on Pennsylvania Street with Vulcanite asphalt under an old law. The measure, introduced June 17 and passed Friday, faces questions over ad requirements and bids, with councilmen recalling no vote for the action.
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Washington St. Hippodrome
Murdock
Pennsylvania St
Washinton
Ohiost
Swain
Markey
Trusler
Davis
When Clothing Company
Dicks & Talbott
W. H. Talbott
John C. Wright
John Rk
Leonard
Alma Insurance Company
J. W. McDonald
William Wallace
Odd Fellows’ Ball
Wallace
Taylor
Cummings
Child of the Flood Moses Flood Williams Born After Johnstown Disaster
In Philadelphia at the Children’s Aid Society a baby named Moses Flood Williams was born after the Johnstown flood. The mother Mrs Williams survived on a roof and raft, reaching a mountain side. A stray physician aided the delivery and baptism followed by Rev Beale. The father wanted Noah and the baptism name Moses Flood Williams.
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Philadelphia
Children’s Aid Society
Moses Flood Williams
Johnstown
Williams
Beale
Noah
Moses
Mosva Flood Williams
Let 'Em Go. Convictions and committals spark controversy
Edward Gard and James Fallon were fined and given days in the works after police court convictions for idling and loitering. Mayor Denny released them on commitments, which the Kerr case says are unenforceable. A bystander criticized the practice, urging limits on releases while noting some leniency can aid victims and families in temperance cases. Local items from Muncie and Milwaukee report bail issues, indictments, and a bank cashier’s substantial shortage.
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Edward Gard
James Fallon
Denny
Kerr
A Fair and Just Boss on the Big Four Line
Robert Rice, general superintendent of the Big Four system, commands over 1200 miles of Bee line and Big Four. Cleveland born and longtime railroader, he is described as a strong, merciful leader who shares facts with reporters and remains active in railroading, not politics. A vivid anecdote recalls a flagman near a pile driver who slept on the job and narrowly avoided disaster as a freight train narrowly halted in time.
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Robert Rice
Cleveland
Big Four
Clevka
Barry
John C. New
Fraight
Bob
Tilden Club
West
Sux
A. W. Coffin
Johnstown
Cork
Mr. Coffin
Eden Musee To Open All Week With New Attractions
The Eden Musee will be open each afternoon and evening next week showcasing new acts including Laura Wolford and Hattie Bowen the Jorgen women in the world Mackelsie the human ostrich who feasts on frogs and paper of tacke Kii Bo who dances on broken glass with bare feet and Prof Williams the tattooed man among other attractions.
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Eden Musee
Laura Wolford
Hattie Bowen
Mackelsie
Kii Bo
Prof. Williams
Niagara Falls Excurson by Northern Rail Route
Excurson leaves Indianapolis Thursday August 1 via Old Reliable C. H. D. and Michigan Central railroads for the cool northern route. For full information send a card to W. H. Fisher General Agent Indianapolis.
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Reliable’ C., H. & D
Michigan Central
Indianapolis
W. H. Fisher
Gen. Agt
President Harrison Consul Appointments Debate
Washington news reports Secretary Blaine explaining slow consul appointments to a western senator. Blaine argues the method keeps selections unbiased and avoids ministerial edits, while senators debate the process amid Ben Harrison celebration confusion and local fireworks reports.
Ingalle and Lice Visit to Choose Local Office
President Ingalle of the Big Four with Robert Rice the general superintendent and Oscar Murray the traffic manager visited Friday morning to decide which of two offices to use for combined local passenger services. They left without staffing changes and will likely retain both offices, then proceeded to Cincinnati.
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Ingalle
Lice
Big Four
Robert Rice
Oscar Murray
Bates House
Bee-line
Ignour
Washington
Meridian
Cincinnat
Pittsburg teams set to play season with Smoky City club
Split-White and Rowe start for Pittsburg Saturday night to join the Smoky City baseball squad for the season. District attorney Chambers Friday nailed the election case against H S Osborn J W True and Eli Krauss. Sam Rivers faced counterfeiting charges with bail set at 10000. Burglars entered W J F Bone’s home on 74 W North St Friday night, the dog alerting the family. Bain Creek Gas Co incorporated with 5250 capital, to operate from the Fairmount schoolhouse in Grant county. Lin Rolling, drunk, was committed to the workhouse per a mayor-backed prescription. Israel Gorham jailed after quarrel with son Delaney. fine levied in a related case. A new topless patrol chariot will be ready in ten days. old wagon to be repurposed for prisoner transport. Juveniles arrested for jumping on and off trains were released on promises. James Gray died after an apoplectic stroke. coroner Ridpath to investigate.
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Chambers
H. S. Osborn
J W. True
Eli Krauss
Sam Rivers
van Buren
W. J. F. Bone
North St
Jimmy
Bain Creek Gas Company
Fairmount
Grant County
Lin
Hodges
Israel Gorham
Indianapolis
Delaney
Gorham
Squire Allen
Israel
Boone
Ridpath
Louis
Geo. Gond
Albert Richards
H. T. Bowers
James Gray
New Albany
Oliver
Gray
Pants to Order at Four Dollars in City Trade
Kahn & Co offers pants made to measure from any cassimere or cheviot stock for four dollars. These pants, previously selling at seven dollars, are described as unmatched for the price in the city. Located at 14H Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kahn & Co
Wash Ington-st
Phillies Triumph in Wild Park Game at Indianapolis
At Athletic Park Indianapolis July 6 about 1,000 watched a ragged contest. Getzein wild in pitching for Philadelphia, daily hitting for Hines and Gleason and Clements among the visitors contributing. Thompson hit a homer and Hallman made a key stop, with Seery and Glasscock among the fielding highlights. Final line shows Philadelphia 12, Indianapolis 2, as errors and timely hits fueled a lopsided score in a listless ball game.
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Athletic Park
Indianapolis
Getzein
Daily
Paul Hines
Costa
Gleason
Clements
Tessenden
Seery
Tor Hallman
Capt
Glasscock
Mulvey
Farrar
Hallman
Tenny
Getzsin
Myers
Meyers
Thompson
Danny
Hines
Blank
Paulus Hines
McGeachy
Boundsar
Haliman
Bassett
Moyers
Fogarty
Basson
Glaescoch
Denny
Glaneco
Cree
Little Fly
Blankety Blank
Quaker Clements
Fam Thompson
Homer
Mr. Fogarty
Densy
Clemments
Gaetzein
Wood
Quaker Thompson
Leary
Dally
Rusia
Junker Wood
Clements Blank
Hallinan
Victor Thompson
Glasecock
MccGeachy
Balla
Hoosiers
Woods
Claments
Philadelphia
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Horoxken
N. J
Frank Host
First National Bank
Sullivan and
Kileain
Silvarn
Cairo
Egypt
Col
Wadehouse
Council
Child OF
Muncie
Nevwt
Simpson
Marion
Wm. Guinn
West Wash.st
Arcade
Hrakeman
Goeneril
Niagara Falls Excurson
Blaine
Harrison
Spt
Inez
Rock & Fort Smith
Har Tizon
Wanner
Ben
Sisty Friay
Bennie
Attorney Green
Waamdot
Orue
Frewyorks
Messrs
Swift, Stein and
Loure
Wyindot Weouse
Berrato
White
Rowe
City Lif
THE
Phillies
Jone Kuns
New York
Staley
Miller
Welch
Ewing
Chicago Sruns
Keefe
Clark
Tener
Farrell
Boston
Bakley
Zimmer
Clarkson
Bennett
Athletics
Baltimore
Bxtt Kahn
Phil
M. Hildebrand
Customs
August M. Kahn
Hildebrand
William Hoy
Fred
Schmidt
Nolan
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