Death by Carbolic Acid Shocks Local Family
Elizabeth Fox a 15 year old girl at the home of Mrs. William Schakel drank carbolic acid Thursday morning and died two hours later. She had recently mourned her parents and failed to find work, with her sister Carria Fox present. A note explained her wish to die, and neighbors recall her cheerful mood the previous night.
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Elizabeth Fox
William Schakel
Sanders Street
Carria Fox
Misa Bx
Mrs. Schakel
Katie
Dorab
Miss Fox
Reeve
Hyland and Burris
Fourth Precinct
Elizabeth
Fresh air camp opened at Fisher farm for sick women and children
Salvation Army plans a eight week camp at Carl Fisher's 30 acre Augusta area farm for sick women and children. Major Escott and Capt S C McLain supervise with deliveries of beds meals and recreation. donors include Lew Shank and Puritan Bed Co Partners and local firms.
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Salvation Army
Indianapolis
Carl Fisher
Lew Shank
Baron Furniture Company
Albert Hutchinson
Feeney, Furniture Company
Puritan Spring Bed Company
Alsop Feed Company
E. C. Dolmetsch
Sporting
Escott
Major Escott
Augusta
S. C. McLain
Fieher Farm
Fisher Residence
Fisher Farm
Salvationists
Boy Fatally Hurt in Wagon Fall
Evansville Indiana July 7 Willie Schroeder seven years old fell from a wagon rear causing a concussion of the brain and he cannot live in rural hospital report
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Willie Schroeder
Early Morning Row Ends With Accusations In Boarding House
Fred Greer and Charles McCoy, both boarders at 447 East South Street, argued in Greer s room. Greer drew a revolver and ordered McCoy to leave, prompting police and a ride to court. both men faced assault charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Greer
E. South Street
Charles McCoy
Rcom
Greer
McCoy
Simon and Hett
Shenango Valley blast furnaces run at full blast
Pittsburg reports most blast furnaces in Shenango valley firing except three stacks. Pig iron production in the district rose by an unspecified percent in four months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
West Middlesex
Sharon
Shenango Valley
Woman Shot Dead in Burglary Struggle at New York Home
Wife of George Staber, a wealthy New York importer, rushes to aid her son during a burglary in progress and is killed by a bullet from an intruder. Police report indicates a violent confrontation at the Staber residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Staber
New York
Burglary ends in tragedy at Flatbush home
Early today Mrs. Sophie Staber was fatally shot during a struggle with armed burglars at 455 Eighteenth Street in Parkville Flatbush. Her son George Staber fought the intruders, firing the revolver and aiding police after the attack. A suspect named Carlo Greo and another man named John Smith were later arrested with bloodstained socks and injuries.
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Manhattan
Eighteenth Street
Young Staber
Staber
Mrs. Staber
Carlo Greo
Nicholas Belot
Charen Avenue
Reid Street
Belot
John Smith
Canarsie
L. I
Smith
Two More $50 Fines For Fireworks Users
Police court heard July Fourth noise with George Irwin 21 of 116 Dixon street and Parl Henley 17 charged with rooting firecrackers and each fined 50 dollars.
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George Irwin
Dixon Street
Parl Henley
Guardian Sought for Whittaker in Probate Court
A guardian is requested for Will H Whittaker former Jeffersonville reformatory superintendent now in an Indianapolis sanitarium. The petition claims he is of unsound mind. Attorney J W Fortune filed in probate court Thursday. Judge Ross is away but may review at an early special session.
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Will H Whittaker
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Indianapolis
Whittaker
J. W. Fortune
Ross
Gingles Girl Torture Tale to Be Denied
In Chicago the Ella Gingles trial on lace theft from the Ellington hotel store proceeds as defense and state present witnesses. Prosecutor Short vows rebuttal evidence attacking Gingles tale of torture by Agnes Barrette. A juvenile witness challenges necklace ownership and bead count amid tense testimony.
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Ella Gingles
Trish Lacemaker
Wellington Hotel
Chicago
Ellington Hotel
Agnes Barrette
Gingles
Wellington
Ela Gingles
Leckla Linderman
Sofia Linderman
Miss Barrette
Prosecutor Short
Ella
Mr. Short
William P. McBride Police Engineer Dies at Home
William P. McBride, police headquarters engineer, died at his home 937 E Georgia Street after five months illness. A former Pennsylvania railroad passenger engine man for nearly 30 years, he had led engines at the police yard since 1906 and was known in local politics. He is survived by a widow and one daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. McBride
Georgia Street
Mr. McBride
Pennsylvania Railroad
Cox pleads not guilty to arson charge and fraud
John Cox was arraigned in criminal court and pleaded not guilty to arson and insurance fraud allegations. Prosecutors say he burned old vehicles kept in a barn to collect insurance money. Charles Starkey also pleaded not guilty to assault with intent to kill after a shooting at Broad Ripple farm, with trial dates not yet set.
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John Cox
Ilegally
Charles Starkey
Frankl
McCord
Haverstick
Nga Broad Ripple
Starkey
Havig
Arrange for Primary Election Aid at McNulty Office
A report notes that on Thursday the Primary Election Commission met in the office of McNulty to arrange for the state to be used at the primary. The item reflects planning activity for upcoming election logistics and venue use.
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Fer McNulty
Ytate
Pri
Flood Refugees as Missouri Flood Worsens
Railways crippled and telegraph down as rescue work for flood victims expands. Water rises further across Pattonsburg and surrounding towns while gas and lights fail, threatening more property losses. Officials report ref ugees removed and damage surpassing two million dollars.
Strike Breaker Trio Heads to Indiana
Pittsburg Pennsylvania reports that three hundred strike breakers will depart Meltess port tonight under guard of G B Fabrian to Elwood Indiana for duties related to labor disputes.
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Pittsburg
Meltessport
G. B. Fabrian
Elwood
Ind
Two Hanged for Murder of Bund Man in Indiana Pa
Joe Veltre and Bruno Carbone were hanged in the county jail for killing Robert Tozier a blind soldier during a robbery. The double execution followed a confession implicating Frank Veltre who was jailed awaiting trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Joe Veltre
Bruno Carbone
Robert Tozier
Frank Veltre
Joe
Frank
Daugéist Announces Candidacy for City Council
Charles Hoch a druggist of 1902 College Avenue and 1991 Broadway has announced his bid for the council from the Second district. He is a lifelong Democrat with broad support promised from friends in the Second district and across the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles 8. Hoch
College Avenue
Broadway
Democrats Hunt New Chief In Indianapolis Race
A Chattanooga style political sketch describes Indianapolis voters tired of Holtzman and Bookwalter. It notes John W. Holtzman plans to enter the mayoralty race after a delayed announcement, with backers hoping to unseat the incumbent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
John W. Holtzma
Charles A. Bookwalter
Holtzman
Bookwalter
John W. Holtzman
Illinois man faces multiple charges in Decatur case
Joseph Yates a 52 year old insurance agent from Decatur Illinois is under police scrutiny after passing a $40 check at the Princeton hotel where he stayed. He was arrested July 2 on loitering and later charged with attempting to defraud and passing a fraudulent check as hotel bills allegedly remain unpaid. Police say he drew the check on a Decatur bank with insufficient funds while still lodging at the hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Yates
Decatur
Ill
Princeton
Yates
Gillespie and Cronin
Jealous Husband Slain Over Pretty Wife in New Orleans
New Orleans July 8 J q Knecht bakery owner was killed with an ax by his helper Carl Bertina. Knecht’s wife with whom Bertina spoke after the crime so prompted the confession. Bertina had stolen 50 dollars days earlier and faced Knecht’s jealousy before retreating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
J. Q. Knecht
Carl Bertina
Knecht
Bertuna
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