Bowman Looted Bank After Widow Deposited Ten
In Hagerstown Indiana July 10 widow Martha Newman deposited ten dollars for her children with banker John Bowman just before the bank closed. He later killed himself and the bank is found to be looted by at least 110000 dollars. Neighbors speculate on how funds were spent and whether Bowman's acts were premeditated.
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ING
BANK
the Sun
Hagheratown
Ind
Tara
John Bowman
MacNewman
Bowman
Mr. Bowman
Mr. Fowman
Alway
Indianapolis
Express
Hagerstown
Martha Bowman
Nim Butt
Mts Vest
Nimgeit
Af Howman
bin Roanner
Tite
Walter Scott aims to smash Chicago speed record
Walter Scott, the "bonanza king," starts from Los Angeles on a Santa Fe special geared to beat the Los Angeles to Chicago speed record in 48 hours. He vows to charter eight trains if needed and jokes about riding the engine in his undershirt. The train reached Albuquerque on schedule with champagne aboard, then continued to Kansas City for Chicago.
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Scripps-Brae Press Association
Angeles
Cal
Walter Scott
Chicago
Scott
Santa Fe Railroad
Los Angeles
Santa Fe
Umsaxo
New York
Albuquerque
Scripps-3
RAE Press Association
Kansas City
Water Wagon Spectacle Stirs Sun Pawtucket Crowd
An intoxicated man climbed into a water wagon and, after police transport, urged soberness from a crowd. A passerby, Paleeman, alerted others and helped wheel the wagon toward the station. The man stuck his head out, condemned the arrest, and drew cheers from onlookers thinking a riot might erupt.
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Pawtucket
Naver
Paleeman
Funeral for Thomas McCarty Held at St John’s Church
Funeral services for Thomas McCarty, crushed between two streetcars Friday morning, were held at St. John’s Church Sunday afternoon with Father Frank Gavish officiating. McCarty, long a prominent member of Emmett Lun and the Iberplang, was honored by 20 attendees and a Boys' Brigade band led the funeral procession. Floral tributes from friends and organizations covered the casket. McCarty had worked for the street car company, drawing attendance from officials, citizens, and many fellow employees.
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Thomas McCarty
St. John's Church
Frankt Gavish
Emmet Lun
Iberplang
McCarty
Boys’ Brigate Band
Ax McCarty
Internal ward power struggles threaten bid for Twelfth seat
In the Twelfth ward a bitter fight looms as former councilman Michael Kelly debates a return, challenging incumbent James F Sullivan with rival backing from James W Ballard and party insiders. In the Eleventh ward James Moriarity faces John Donavon amid rumors of a late wild card entry by a dark horse aligned with Reach and Raub.
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Michael Kelly
James F. Sullivan
Kelly
Sullivan
Bulliven
Bom Keach
Raub
Democ-rey
James W. Ballard
James Moriarity
John Donavon
Donavon
George Colter
Lantern fete at Spades Park highlights Northeastern Improvement
A lantern fete will be held at Spades Park on Wednesday evening organized by the Northeastern Improvement Association of Indianapolis. The event will feature music amusements and ample refreshments. The association invites all residents interested in developing the northeastern city area to attend and show support for the initiative.
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Spades Park
Sanocin Hon
Indianapolis
Cty
Fruit Crop Report for Indiana Horticultural Society
W B Flick of Lawrence reports Indiana fruit crop results by region. Apples show varying percentages across southern central and northern Indiana. pears range around four percent in various regions. peaches promise across sections with notable regional differences. Grapes are described as fine with large clusters. overall price prospects look reasonable, though western and eastern reports lag behind last year. Michigan reports indicate better prospects for orchard crops.
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W. B. Flick
Lawrence
Indiana Horticultural Society
Indiana
Central
Northern
Michigan
Maine Men Reel In Giant Fish Tale From Sea
Boston Globe reports two Maine men fishing near shore lately spotted a large fish under their boat. One man dived overboard and gripped the fish by the tail with his teeth, then the second man hauled the pair into the boat to land the creature.
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Toaute
Boston Globe
Maine
Fiah
Former Indianapolis Pastor Becomes Chicago Church Builder
Dr. J. Randthaler, former Tabernacle and Normal Park pastor from Indianapolis, is building the Normal Path Presbyterian church in Chicago. He helped fund and raise for Indiana churches and now leads a modern stone and brick structure seating 1000 to 1200 with a large Sunday school room.
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Ndianapolis
Normal Path Presbyterian Church
Yule-ave
Beventy-tret
Chicago
J. 4
Randrhnler
Normal Park Presbyterian
Churen
Indianapolis
Tabernacle
Wnex
Indiana
Hondthater
Normal Park
Rcality
Plymouth Congregational
William KR. Covert
Forty
First Presbyterian Church
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Arthur Neely Killed in New York Boarding House Fire
Arthur D. Neely, formerly of Indianapolis and brother of publisher F. Tennyson Neely, died in a fire at a fashionable boarding house on Fourteenth Street. Neely, trapped on the floor, cried for help as rescuers arrived. his brother on a bay window roof urged him to jump but he fell to the street and died. Four others were rescued from the blaze, which started in a rear department and spread rapidly. Neely had recent ties to Chicago and Indianapolis, where the Neely brothers were known in book business and in Bloomington at the state university.
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Scripps-20rre Press Association
New York
Arthur D. Neely
Indianapolis
F. Tennyson Neely
Hattie L. Coyne
Fourteenth-st
Neely
A Mathers
Cleveland
West
de Bagement
No Land
Tennyron Neely
Neely Brothers
Indianapolla
Bloomington
Indiana State University
Chicago
Mr. Neely
American Engineering Company
Traction and Terminal
Tndianapolis
Fraud Order Issued Against St Louis Bank
The postal department issued a fraud order against The People's United States Bank of St. Louis founded seven months ago by BE fe véerin maker of The Woman's Magazine. It had capital stock of 1 92,000,000 and funds received from the public. Claims include violation of subscriber agreements and loaning money to the founder’s enterprises and to himself. H L Cramer of Jili and Mineral Springs is an officer. Judge McHihinney of 1 Louis county appointed. Judge S P Spencer named receiver.
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Washington
Poatatica
People's United States Bank
St. Louis
BE. Fe Véerin
Woman's Magazine
Lewis
H. L. Cramer
Jiliana Mineral Springs
McHihinney
Louis County
S. P. Spencer
Elks Reunion Brightens Buffalo at Pan-American Exposition
In Buffalo on July 10 Elks gathered for their annual reunion drawing thousands. Brass bands led delegations from across the United States as crowds filled downtown streets and electric display halls at the Pan-American exposition. Estimates say about 10,000 Elks arrived Sunday with more arrivals Monday continuing the influx.
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Scripps-Awrae Press Association
Buffalo
United States
Elka
Denyer
Monarchs to Hunt at Archduke Frederic Lodge
Vienna reports three European monarchs will visit Archduke Frederic’s autumn hunting estate near Bellye. Emperor William, King Alfonso, and the King of Saxony are named guests with arrangements under way to entertain them at the shooting lodge. It is unclear if all will hunt together or visit sequentially.
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Vienna
Europe
Amour
Archduke Frederic
Bellye
Wiliam
Alfonso
Saxony
Lipa
Lake Superior and Georgian Bay Resort Area Highlighted
A promotional note extols Lake Superior and Georgian Bay as a premier resort region with trout streams deepwater fishing fjr, timber, hotels, and a pleasant climate. It invites readers to request a summer folder from W B Kriskern, Chicago, via Chicago and North Western Railway and steamer routes.
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Houghton
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Bault Bte
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Jackson Boulevard
Chirage
Murder at Coalmont mystery shocks Brazil Ind July
A miner named Balland Caldwell was shot in his doorway in Coalmont early June, by an unknown assailant who fled after a second shot. His wife and children heard the shots but authorities have no leads. the killer remains unidentified and the case is wrapped in mystery.
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Brazil
Ind
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Miv
Burglar 18 Wounded in Shootout During Escape
Frankfort Indiana July 16 George Wolf 16 was shot in the hip and seriously wounded while attempting to escape from Eimer and Lawrence Emmons who surprised him stealing from Adam Wain store in Manion About six worth of stolen goods were found on Wolf who is lodged in jail Police report the incident and capture followed a theft in the area
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Ind
George Wolf
Eimer
Lawrence Emmonz
Wolf
Storz
Adam Wain
Manion
Jul
Popular wedding trip by D and D steamers to Mackinac Island
A short wedding travel pitch promotes a D and D steamship trip to Mackinac Island as a delightful getaway away from acquaintances. It mentions steamer options, advance reservations, and a request for illustrated pamphlets via address.
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Mackinac Island
D. & Steel
Statercome and
Barors
T. Mer
Low Rates to Summer Resorts by Northwestern Line
Low daily rates for summer resort travel offered on the Northwestern Line with cheap onward fares to Lake Geneva Waukesha Green Lake Devils Lake Milwaukee Fond du Lac Oshkosh Neenah Menasha Eagle River Manitowish St Paul and Duluth. Return by Oct 7. Illustrated booklet detailing maps hotels and rates available for 4 cents in stamps from W B Kniskern P T M Chicago.
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Lake Geneve
Waukesha
Green Lake
Devils Lake
Bradison
Mulwaukee
Fond du Lec
Oshkosh
Neonan- Menasha
Eagle River
Manitowish
St. Paul
Minnespoke
Lake Aitnndonke
Ashland
Superior
Duluth
Marguerte
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Mit
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Wilthave
An Old Nut for Children Teething Remedy
An ad style note touts Mra Winslow's Boothing Symuf as a teething remedy for children. It claims to soften gums ease pain soothe wind colic and aid diarrhea. Presented as a universal cure all with price listed as Twenty five cents per bottle.
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Mra Winslow
Pacific Northwest booklet promotes region and tours
The Chicago and North-Western Railway issued an illustrated booklet praising the Pacific Northwest with its natural resources and growth. It highlights low excursion rates to the Lewis and Clark Exposition and guided tours from Chicago and the coast, inviting requests for 4 cents postpaid. Address inquiries to W. B Kalekern, P. T. I, 26 Jackson Boulevard, Chicago.
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Pacific Northwest
Northwest
Chicago & North-Western R'y
Chicago
W. B Kalekern
Jeckwon Bowe Werd
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