Baptists' Global Convention Opens In Indianapolis
The Young People's Baptist Union of America begins a three day international convention at Tomlinson Hall with delegates from all states, Canada, and European leaders expected. Maryland sings its proposed state hymn while Clarity and unity dominate remarks by Dr. John Chapman and other officials.
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Indianapolis
Christian Endeavor League
United States
Fomlinson Hall
Young People’s Bapital Union of America
Canada
Union
Christ
Maryland
B. YY. P
U A
John Chapman
Chicago
L. L. Henson
Baltimore
Board of Managers
Baptist Church of the World
Tomlinson Hall
Cincinnati Messenger
New York Inquirer
Louisville
Rio Grande Do Sul Bombarded by Rebels and Waldenkolk
From Valparaiso on July 13 reports say the town of Rio Grande Do Sul Brazil was bombarded by Admiral Waldenkolk and rebel forces with no warning to residents. Many evacuated but the outcome remains unknown.
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Valraraiso
Chile
Rio Grande Do Sul
Brazil
Waldenkolk
A Life of Good Works in Laporte Church Loss
Rev. Samuel K. Sweetman, a venerable Christian Church minister, dies at Laporte Indiana after a long life of service. Ordained at 17, he led pastorates in New York and Philadelphia and left a legacy of local ministry and guidance.
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Laporte
Ind
Samuel K. Sweetman
The
Christian Church
New York
Philadelphia
Falcon Returns with Peary Expedition Crew to Greenland
The Falcon arrived at St Johns Newfoundland on July 18 with the Peary expedition aboard all in good health. The vessel will take on supplies and sail Friday night for Greenland to resume exploration efforts.
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Greenland
St. Jouns
N. F
Falcon
Tipton Treasurer Shows $20,000 Short in Accounts
Tipton Indiana July 13 A sensational report finds County treasurer Armstrong short at least $20,000 with deficits rising as investigations proceed. Deputy Col Armstrong vanished Wednesday night and bondsmen admitted no definite answers. Mary Wagner sues Judge Ayers and spouse to quiet title after years of land dispute over a tract from Meridian Street to White River.
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Tipton
Ind
Armstrong
Col. Armstrong
Peter Wagner
Meridian-st
White River
Louisiana-st
Belt Railroad
Mary J
Peter
A. C. Ayers
Mary Wagner
Brazil
Brave Fireman Buried After Large Funeral Escort
Cureaco reports the burial of James Titz patrick, a fireman, with a large funeral escort by firemen, police, and civic societies. A human arm found in ruins was identified as Lieut. Puervis by a ring. Engineer Drummond's body was recovered, raising total deaths to 17.
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Cureaco
James Titzpatrick
Puervis
Engineer Drummond
Missing Boys George and Willie Taber
George and Willie Taber aged 10 and 15 are missing from 282 Prospectst. They were last seen Monday morning in the neighborhood. A strange man was seen talking to them the night before and it is feared they were enticed away.
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George
Willie Taber
Brs
Indianapolis rail line incorporates and city transport news
The Indianapolis Springfield and Western railway was incorporated with capital stock of 5.5 million dollars the largest in the secretary of state's office. A one cent round trip rate contract for the encampment was signed by railroads and a five cent fare may be introduced citywide by the street railway. Anomalies include local extra fares on the Irvington and Fairview park lines. Post mortem found death by stomach congestion for John Braun. Indiana odd fellows plan a ten day World’s Fair camp September 16 to 26 with special trains. A lighthouse supply wire broke cutting lights downtown, and two homes on North Pennsylvania street were robbed. Freight bureau praised its value to shippers, while a street car company received censure for poor service. A journalist, Chas X Matthews, remains with the Non-conformist. A broken wire near Fourth Street caused blue flames and panic. several passengers were injured, but the accident was deemed unavoidable. Traffic disruptions followed.
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Street
Irvington
Fairview Park
C. R. Schaffer
John Braun
Indiana Odd-Fellows
Pennsylvania St
J. H. Lotsher
Board of Trade
Chas. X. Matthews
Matthews
Vincents
Minois-st
Fourth-st
Lotz
Inlow
Thomas Holmes
Jesse Mount
Mitchell and Corbett Ready to Meet Champion
Charley Mitchell says Corbett has shown guilt about fighting and may avoid meeting him. He plans to come to America in September to sign articles or will sign in London if sent. He would fight at Coney Island or any US club with proper authority, and warns Jackson could decide Corbett’s fate if he loses.
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Corbett
Jackson
New York
London
Charley Mitchell
Mitchell
America
Coney Island
Peter Jackson
U. S. Official Shot Down Near Bragg Station
United States solicitor Geo. McDaniela was shot and killed at Bragg station ten miles south of Fort Gisson I T by George Sanders and John Fields on Wednesday night. A posse of U. S. deputy marshals is in pursuit of the murderers. the motive remains unknown.
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U. S
Fort Gisson
I. T
United States
Geo. McDaniela
George Sanders
John Fields
Bragg Station
Here
Review of McClures on North Pole and Holmes Bronte Tale
The July issue of McClure's is praised for North Pole explorations and Edward Everett Hale on Dr Holmes. It recounts Hugh Bronte’s uncle Hugh travels to London seeking vengeance on a critic, details a weapon called shillalah, and reveals the author of a libel was Miss Rigby. Also notes Indian detective fiction rise and Conan Doyle Holmes tales, plus Modern Art and other periodicals.
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McClure
North Pole
Dr. Holmes
Edward Everett Hale
London
Charlotte Bronte
Hugh
the Quarterly
Hughey
Miss Rigby
Collyer
Harper's Magazine
The
Century
Strand
Conan Doyle
Harper’s Weekly
Sherlock Holmes
Dyeing and Cleaning. BSreith's dye works, 67 N. Pennsylvania-st
Local textile dyeing and cleaning business listed with address 67 N. Pennsylvania Street. Indicates specialized dyeing services and shop location.
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Bsreith’s Dye Works
Pennsylvania-st
City sidewalk contract questioned over shade tree damag
A suit filed Thursday in Indianapolis seeks to halt a Board of Public Works sidewalk contract arguing it infringes on property and shade trees. Marcus L. Hare sues Wasson and Colwell claiming the city charter lacks authority and the resolution is indefinite, with details on affected blocks unclear.
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City of Indianapolis
Board of Public Works
Wm. G. Wasson
Horace Colwell
Marcus L. Hare
Pennsylvania
Wasson and Colwell
Sullivan's Diary Describes Political Campaign and Street Reforms
Diary entry from July 18 recounts meeting lord Frenzel and Patay Gorman, warning about glare from a diamond, and a new stump speaker device. It notes fear work on streets may stop, inspectors facing job loss, and amused officials who supported the author amid dry conditions.
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Withal
Innocent Looking Man Apprehended Over Coat Mixup at Hennessy’s
A tall man, claiming to be Frank Tout, visited 244 West New York Street seeking Capt. Hennessy’s checked pants and coat to clean. The suspect said he was robbed in the park and aimed to even things up after meeting Hennessy who appeared at his home. Capt. Splan detained him after Hennessy confronted the visitor.
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Calaboose
New York St
Capt. Hennessy
Mr. Hennessy
A Wayward Girl Sent to Reform School
A mother asked Judge Cox to send Vanchie Wilson a 14 year old girl to the female reformatory. The girl described as pretty and wayward was said to associate with evil people and defy her mother. She left with Blanche Luttreal for a night away and was later committed to the reform school.
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Reformatory
Vanchie Wilson
Cox
Nellie Wilson
Vanchie
Female Reformatory
Blanche Luttreal
Mrs. Wilson
Mattie Douglas’ Resort
Mississippi St
Reform School
Stubborn Corporations Slow to Divulge Hospital Stocks
The county board of review continues work at a slow pace as local firms like Atkins Saw Works Eagle Machine Works and H T Conde Implement Company appear before it. Blank forms on capital stock remain largely unanswered with only sporadic cooperation. Dr A K Chitwood has moved his office to 427 South East Street Monuments 243 E Washington St and Aug Diener.
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Vohey
County Board of Review
Atkins Saw Works
Eagle Machine Works
H. T. Conde Implement Company
Murder as a Business Use of Slow Poison for Insurance Money
Dr Henry C Meyer arrested in Detroit on charges of murdering via slow poison to collect life insurance. He and his Detroit partner, identified as Meyer's mistress, allegedly targeted husbands who insured their lives, using antimony to poison them. The scheme spanned multiple cities, with the New York case cited as strongest. Meyer formerly lived at 197 Walcott Street in Indianapolis and was known locally as Hugo Wagler.
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Indianapolis
New York
Henry C. Meyer
Meyer
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Dr. Meyer
Walcott St
Baum
Hugo Wagler
Irl
Chicago
Detroit
Wayler
Bardwell crime case eyed for federal lawsuit
Springfield July 13 Reuters report says the National Citizens Rights Association plans to back Mrs. C J Miller widow of the man hanged and burned at Bardwell in a damages suit against the Bardwell capture team including the city marshal of Sykeston Missouri sheriff of Carlisle County and his bondsmen and posse members. The suit will be filed in the U S circuit court for the southern district of Illinois.
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United States District Court
Springfield
Ill
National Citizens’ Rights Association
C. J. Miller
Bardwell
Illinois
Missouri
Kentucky
Bradwell
U. S
Southern District of
German Widow Mourns Poor Farm Death Of August Prentzler
August Prentzler, 70, died at the poor farm from paralysis after being stricken on Tuesday. A German resident with a widow and children in West Indianapolis, he had stored burial funds in three checks found by Bank Superintendent Yeager. Two were on Fletcher's bank for 114 dollars each, the third for 250 dollars on Fletcher & Sharpe's old bank, now worthless. He had lived at the farm three years and cared for the flower garden there.
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August Prentzler
Indianapolis
Yeager
Fletcher’s Bank
Fletcher & Sharpe
Sim in Clover as City Hero Earns Wide Commendation
Sim Coy is hailed as the day’s hero around city offices with a halo of praise. He receives abundant thanks and is given full sway in all departments, moving about as if the high executive while the mayor and others serve as his subordinates.
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Sim Coy
Simeon
Tur Sun
Sim
Cyclone Toll and Damage in Fort Doner Iowa
About 100 cyclone victims remain in Pomeroy area hospitals with a dozen surgeons and 50 nurses tending them. Katie Davey is dead, Mrs. Davey hopes for recovery. Verified deaths reach 440. Property loss totals 178000 dollars, including 6000 in business district, 2500 at block tile factory, 25000 for churches and schools, 120300 for over 100 houses, and 50000 for contents of houses barns and stores.
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Fort Doner
Pomeroy
Katie Davey
Fire Destroys Luckey Business Section Widespread Losses
TonEpo O July 18. A town Luckey business district burned nearly to ashes Wednesday night with losses near 100000 and insurance around 40000. Fire officials say several stores were damaged or destroyed in the blaze.
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TonEpo
Luckey
Almos Wines
Balloon plan looms over Roby prize fights arrest options
Lake County Sheriff Fredericks met Governor Matthews and lawyers Elliott in a noon conference on suppressing the Roby prize fights. The attorney said decisive action should wait for court ruling on whether exhibitions are true prize fights. The governor offered no immediate statement. Unconfirmed reports say club president O Malley arranged two balloons over the ring to help principals evade interference.
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Fredericks
Lake County
Elliott & Elliott
Elliott
Roby
Matthews
Nicaragua Civil War Breaks Out As Leaders Seized
A Managua cable reports Leona rebels seize military barracks and three steamers on Lake Managua while holding President Don Salvalador Machado and Gen. Avilex captive. Troops move to Leon to quell the revolt and secure the leaders, with suspected support from San Salvador.
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Avilez
New York
Managua
Nicaragua
Leona
Sacaza
Don Salvalador Machado
Avilex
Leon
Lake
Republic of San Salvador
Machados
Supt Yeager Reports to Commissioners on County Poor Farm
Supt Yeager submitted the quarterly report to the county commissioners. There are 208 inmates, 17 died, 25 in good health, the rest with disease. Forty nine insane residents, 196 white and 12 colored, 127 native born and 41 foreign born. Men outnumber women by 120. Farm outputs include 35 acres corn, 45 acres wheat, 18 potatoes, 6.5 acres other crops. $476.08 from hogs and products turned over to county. Buildings sound, sickness due to hot weather.
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Yeager
County Poor Farm
Gowdy Says No Date Set for State Committee Meeting
John K. Gowdy, chairman of the Republican state committee, spoke in the city noting no fixed date for the committee meeting. He blamed the money market on the Democratic party and expressed bright Republican prospects while describing Gowdy’s health and urging progress. Also reports Belle show at Chicago fair July 13 with Viking ship and Columbus caravans drawing visitors, plus recovery of bodies from a storage warehouse wreck.
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John K. Gowdy
Republican State Committee
Curcago
World’s Fair Harbor
Children's Order of the Round Table
New York
Pennsylvania
Dead Congressman Enochs Reported Found Dead in Bed
Indiana forecast promises warm fair weather. Ironton reports Congressman W. S. Enochs of the district found dead in bed Thursday morning. The clipping mentions a dry weather ditty and a puzzling note about fireworks and weather, with Beecham’s as family medicine in the ad snippet.
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Indiana
Enochs
Ironton
Gen. W
Wreck on West Shore Line Kills Several in Newburgh
horrific crash on the West Shore railroad near Newburgh when an open switch caused a collision with a standing freight train. four dead and eight to ten feared killed, 15 injured as passengers were removed to improvised hospitals. the overheated scene saw car two telescope into car one, with bodies crushed in the forward coach. authorities report engine No 20 Shelby as engineer, with both fireman and engineer briefly hurt. names of victims include an unknown woman about 80 and a 20 month old child. a purse found bearing Mies Jane J. Cooke of Cambridge Mass. casualties listed hours later as more identities awaited confirmation.
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Newsure
N. Y
West Shore
Here
Hundreda
T Shelby
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Weat, Shore
Burnham Hiberson
Mies Jane J. Cooke
Cambridge
Mass
Dangerous Toy Explodes Hurting Three Children in Washington County
Three children found two nitro glycerine bottles under a tree in Washington, Pennsylvania. While throwing stones at them one bottle exploded, blasting a hole in the ground and leveling trees and fences. Willie Cox died from injuries, while Matilda Cox and Georgia Ward, ages 14 and 12, were seriously hurt and may die.
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WasHine Ton
Willie Cox
Matilda
Georgia Ward
Maydie
Siam Defies France Over Bangkok River Blockade
The Siamese government refuses entry of two more French gunboats to the Meinam above Bangkok and threatens to sink them if they cross the river bar, a move France calls a declaration of war. Trade declines amid tensions.
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France
London
Times
Bangkok
Meinam
Will Moore and Kila Belznar in police court draw fines
Will Moore and Kila Belznar appeared in police court Thursday morning and each drew a 25 fine in the cadis prize drawing as neither could vote. They had been driving Wednesday evening and frightened a horse along I Washington and Michigan streets, sparking a chase by officers. Johnn Clune faced assault and battery charges for slapping Pete Conway during a Tuesday night encounter. the case was continued until Friday.
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Will Moore
Kila Belznar
Cadi
I. Washington
Michigan
Johnn Clune
Caci
Pete Conway
Conway
Fire Ravages Princeton Business District in Law Office Blaze
A disastrous fire struck Princeton Wednesday evening, drawing Livansville fire crews as Buskirk Brady’s law office ignited and flames spread to multiple buildings. Losses exceed large sums and are partially insured.
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Priceton
Ind
Livansville
Buskirk & Brady
Condo murderer Baum berger to stand trial in special term
Albert Baumberger, charged with murder, was imprisoned in Faree North Dakota. Judge Morgan plans a special term of court to hear the case. Baumberger concedes public reports of the murder are accurate.
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Faree
N. D
Albert Baumberger
Thora
Morgan
Baumberger
Four London Failures Reported On Exchange
Four business failures were announced on the London stock exchange Thursday. A cyclone lasting two minutes tore through Waterloo Iowa Thursday morning causing immense damage but no lives were lost. Furniture at Wm. L. Eider's was damaged in the incident.
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London Stock Exchange
AM Pecones
Waterloo
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