Miner Scott Orders Whisky by Gallon in Chicago
Walter Scott, famed California miner who recently set a railroad record from Los Angeles to Chicago, stays at the Great Northern hotel. He rooms in suite L 16, travels with a yellow dog, and treats companions to heavy drinks, declaring he will drink a gallon with no tips. Guests recall his wealth and fast living as he plans to tear things up in Chicago, while security surrounds his property in Furnace Creek.
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Rsprcriar
Chicago
Walter Scott
Los Angeles
Great Northern
Suatt
Weil
Croesus
Death Valley
Archedute
Beatt
Mort
Huey
Ming
Sam
Scott
Funeral Mountains
Butte
New York Central
New York
Sears
Furnace Creek
California
Bent
Hub Case Dismissed in Federal Court
A federal case involving Marry Ro Gilet qumeinet Fotrard Sondebach and Charles Miny shal from Torre kiaute was dismissed Wednesday morning by Judge Anderson. The matter, tied to a patent dispute and hub vehicle improvements, faced jurisdiction questions after a vacancy and office review.
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Gilet
Fotrard Sondebach
Charles Minyshal
Dite Mier
Anderson
Aller
Gillette
Lette
Minshall
Unable to Pay Fine for Postal Violation
Walter Ammermes faces a Lawrenceburg U S commissioner appearance to swear he cannot pay the fine for postal law violations. He has been jailed in Indianapolis 30 days and will be transported Wednesday afternoon by Deputy Marshal Hankin under the poor convict act.
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Walter Ammermes
Zell Court
United States
Lawrenceburg
Ammerman
Indianapolis
Hankin
Plot to Kidnap Son of New Mexico Governor Exposed
Scripps M and Rae Press Association reports a group of eight ex convicts formed a band to abduct Governor Otero’s son and take him to Lincoln County wilderness for ransom. Government agents vow full pursuit until all suspects are captured.
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Scripps-M' Rae Press Association
Banta PE
N. M
Otero
Wilde
Lincoln County
Tramp Steamer Sinks Trio Missing Woman Linked to Loot
Reported wreck on Tuesday evening left three missing and two rescued from a tramp steamer near Dobbs Ferry. Police trace a drowned woman to be a sister of a passenger, with jewelry found on her. Investigators say five men and a woman suspected. two crewmen gave statements as dawn approached. Witnesses recall a thirsty scramble at the shore as the vessel drifted ashore.
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Suripps-Aurae Prers Association
New York
Dh. W. Duncan
Inusen Normandin
Dobb
Ferre
Dobbs Berry
Marne
Arcane Arc Hues Council Sets Suspenseful Meeting
The Hewdier council of the Royal Arc Hues calls a meeting for Saturday inviting representatives from every council in Lawians to discuss new rules. Discontent rises as factions urge rescission while Hoosier and Hoosier-adjacent bodies demand action and possible reconvening of the supreme council to force changes.
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Hewdier Council
The
Royal Arc
Uae
Lawians
Regsl Arcanum
Supreme Council
Indiana
Hougler Coaneil
Irvine
Su Sree Couneil
Hirtle
Annie
Hosier
Entnell Arboravery
Rand
Berhaus
Grotten
Erie
Dearinger Case Dismissals and Murder Indictments Report
The Marion county grand jury released three murder cases in its final report and continued another. Alfred Dearinger was discharged after ruling Frank Henning was the aggressor. Henning’s pursuit of Dearinger led to a struggle ending with a revolver discharge. An indictment for murder targeted John Hana, a young white man, and Austin Simms, a Black man, amid questions about care and witness testimony. Stuart Medfield’s killing of his son with a vase and Alfred Medfield’s use of a flatiron are cited as self defense findings. The vase of George Shipman’s case with Toho Kelley was postponed to next month’s grand jury session.
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Marion County Grand Jury
Alfred Dearinger
Frank Henning
Coron Harry Tutewller
Menning
Henning
Dearinger
Sistor
Wii
Fation
Stuart Medfield
Alfred
Sel Defenne
George Shipman
Toho Kelley
Sesson
Rand Javy
Stork Bears Another Boy in Wales Royal Birth
London July 12 A nun was born at 3 o'clock Wednesday morning at Sandringham Palace. Both mother and child are reported well. Disappointment is noted that the new arrival is a boy rather than a girl. Four children of Wales are boys and the prince had hoped for a daughter.
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New York
Ethel Barrymore
Barryraha
Tule
Lord Hosebery
Mire Barrymore
London
Graham
Mauries, Barrymore
Grorgie Drew
John Drew
Wales
Sandringham Pilace
Mystery in Chew murder case stirs Indiana officials
Detectives led by Indianapolis officer Detective William Hosea Hawkins pursue a widening murder mystery after a crew was struck down. A possible new arrest looms as coroner and prosecutor reassess evidence while a rumored witness details a tearful plea by a spouse. A monument initiative for Christopher Columbus is also noted in Rome.
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Chew
Hawkins
William Hosea Hawkins
Indianapolis
Train Falls In River Cripps M Rre Press Report
In Inez Kentucky on Tuesday afternoon a Norfolk and Western train derailed near Bull Creek. One engineer and three others were reported fatally injured while three more were severely hurt as coaches plunged into the river. Rescue efforts found several survivors submerged and the wreckage obstructed the tracks.
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Cripps-M Rre Press Association
Inez, Ky
Norfolk & Went
Bull Creek
Prink Ithaut Dortouat
Jules Ward
Wrong Bed Scuffle Ends With Fine in Local Case
Dr Merman L Billings of Finney Avenue paid a fine and costs for entering another man’s home by force after a dispute over previous residence at Multfax Avenue. He had moved years earlier, and Frank Winslow, renting the Finney Avenue house, allegedly detained him when the door was forced open. The incident led to police involvement and a court appearance.
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Btv
Merman L. Billinga
Finney-ave
Billings
Att Multfax-ave
Finney Ave Num
Frank Winslow
Fuirfax-ave
Abd Nin
Lings
Winslow
Owen
Religious Crank Kills Target After Apostasy Accusation
A religiously motivated assailant, described as a crank, killed a man after accusing him of backsliding. The incident occurred near Reenham as the assailant confronted Ella Ransome at Warfield's home on Wednesday. The attacker reportedly declared the victim “better dead than alive” before the fatal act.
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Wiliam
Reenham
Aitead Church
Ella Ransome
Stock Market Mixed as Wheat Dips and Prices Edge Higher
Chicago and New York markets show mixed activity with wheat retreating while steel and iron issues rise. Major movers include Amalgamated Copper, Pennsylvanian steel, and Northern Pacific with cautious demand, and government bonds steady as traders await clear direction.
Old-Time Reunion at Ripple Park Draws Hamilton Marion Delegations
An old-time picnic and reunion organized by the association will gather residents from Hamilton and Marion counties. The event, led by officers including President T. P. Davis and Vice President James A. Houser, aims to attract many from nearby counties for an all-day gathering under interurban rail access.
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Reantan
Asaneia
Irenaa
Ripple Park
Asaochition Comsiais
Altortion
Hamilton County
Hndianagolis
Marion County
AOR
How
T. P. Davis
Mia
James A. Houser
J. Burdette
CITY RECORD FOR A DAY Births and marriages listed
A day’s city record notes births in multiple addresses and parents, with a list of marriages and building permits. It includes deaths and illnesses such as paralysis and cancer, plus a bridge order across the canal by the Board of Public Works challenging the Indianapolis Water Company’s authority.
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Board of Public tWorks
Indianapolis Water Company
Wright Named Deputy Factory Inspector in Arthur
Arthur TL reports Arthur J. Wright has been appointed deputy factory inspector by Chief Inspector D H MuAber with Gov Hamby’s approbation. Wright, former manager of Arthur J Wright Planning 31, fills the vacancy caused by Joseph Clarke’s resignation.
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Arthur TL. Weight
Marloweaven
D. H. MuAber
Gov. Hamby
Wright
Arthur J. Wright
Joseph 1. Clarke
Thieves Rob City as Police Route Patrols
Reported robberies plagued the city amid patrols by plainclothes detectives. A break in at a bar left tools and shears missing as thieves bypassed guards. A Missouri resident was among those targeted, with details unclear.
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Oliis
Barheyalah
Washington
Missourist
Police board to safeguard free hatch at swimming holes
Robert Shingier and others sought police protection at the swimming holes during Achmonlos hour before the Board of Safety. Chief Kruger was asked to assign men with police powers to guard the area while the board stated attendants would be responsible for supervision, noting the police would not be held responsible for any deaths that may occur at the swimming spots.
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Robert Shingier
Otters
Free Hatch Enterprise
Board of Safety
Ane Askei
Kruger
Krnger Wald
New Yorker apologizes for false Rhinock allegation
In the New Yorker, Editor Robert W. Criswell apologizes to Congressman Joseph L. Rhinock for reporting he was indicted over a pocketbook theft at a fair. The paper admits the charge was untrue and expresses regret. Also announced is the appointment of Thomas Ford as a new patrolman by the Board of Safety.
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Bcripps-M'Ark Press Association
New York
The
New Yorker
Robert W. Criswell
Joseph L. Rhinock
Wovington. Y
Rhinock
Thomas Ford
Board of Safety
Indianapolis Hog Market Brisk Demand Despite Decline
In Indianapolis on July 12 the hog market fell about 3 cents from Tuesday yet activity remained brisk with strong demand amid a large run. Top fats dropped to around 45.5 cents, most trades settling between 40 and 45 cents. Cattle futures showed steadiness at the sale grounds as steers and heifers attracted buyers, while common grades softened and chattel stockers saw dull trade. Lambs and sheep were quoted at varying prices, with cull lambs and fair to medium ewes listed among the offerings.
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Indianapolis
Wat
Petesa
East Buffalo Live Stock Report Calibrates Quality
East Buffalo NSW July 1 cattle receipts show lower selected steers and feeders with varied quality, hog receipts listed and sheep entries noted. The market highlights include light to moderate numbers, with prices quoted for wethers and other livestock as buyers move to prepare for spring sales.
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East Buffalo
Nsw
Chater
Chicago Produce Market Report Summary
Chicago Live Stock and dairy items list a mix of poultry eggs cheese and beef products. Mentions include turkeys chickens geese and ducks with price notes and various regional references. Some entries reference St Louis and Miters stockyards with mixed figures and conditions.
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Chicago
Exia
Drugged and Robbed Scripps Hotel Promoter Case
George Yaffe, a saloon keeper, was dragged from his bed and robbed of money and a diamond ring after being drugged at a hotel in Cincinnati. A guest registered as Mr J. H. Wait and a promoter unknown used knockout drops in a glass of water, then disappeared with an accomplice. Police have been notified of the long-standing thefts.
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Scripps. Rae Press Association
Cincinnati
George Yaffe
Waa
Yalfe
Hin Sengen
J. H. Wait
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