Gamblers claim Judge Stubbs easy after Coval incident
In police court two weeks ago Coval and Baumfuhrer pretended a man named William Smith was present, fooling Judge Stubbs who questioned Coval three times about his true name. The crowd laughed as the judge let the matter pass, sparking talk that the judge is easy on gamblers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Coval
Dan. Smith
N. Imnoisst
John Barmier
Dmam
Wil Jam Smith
Prisners
Charles Coval
William Smith
Coval
Judge Stubbs
Stubbs
Billy Smith
Indiana in a Nutshell Richmond Ripples and Poseyville Melons
Richmond and Poseyville items report local happenings on July 14. Centerville residents, medical society leadership, and a Wayne County exchange project appear alongside Poseyville cantaloupe shipments and a watermelons timeline. A man killed by a train in Columbus and Gen Thomas J organ in Yonkers death are noted, plus a record-setting passenger train run from Washington Indiana to East St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
Nterville
Cvent
J. H. Gentrys
Centerville
Ufe
Starr Piano Company
Rick Fitzsimorris
Roscoe
Lloyd Hill
G. H. Grant
Wayne County Medical Society
Fountain City
Poseyville
Washington
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Railway
East St. Louis
Body of Boy Found Near Cincinnati River Shore
The body of Henry Bonekessel was recovered on the Ohio river bank near Cincinnati. He had disappeared with his stepsister Mary Schneering from Dayton Kentucky on July 3. The girl’s body was found the following Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Henry Bonekessel
Ohio River
Mary Schneering
Dayton
Mills Resume at Republic Iron and Steel in Muncie
The Republic Iron and Steel mills in Muncie reopened in all departments after extensive repairs. This year's shutdown was unusually short in duration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
Republic Iron and Steel Mills
Missionary Family Heads to Korea From Richmond
Rev. Addison Parker and his wife of Richmond sail from San Francisco on August 9 to visit their daughter Mrs. Woodbridge Johnson in Korea, where she serves as a missionary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
Addison Parker
San Francisco
Korea
Woodbridge Johnson
Local Attorney Named General Counsel for Railway
Richmond Indiana July 14 Richard A Jackson a local attorney was notified Monday that he has been appointed general attorney of the C R P railway company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
Richard A. Jackson
C., R. & P. Railway Company
Druggist John Brucker Ends Own Life in Reynolds
Reynolds Indiana July 14 John Brucker a druggist shot himself in a possible act influenced by drink. Neighbors report no other persons involved and the tragedy was discovered at his store early today.
Portland man slashes rival. critical condition feared
In Portland Indiana Curtis Wilson slashed John Farris of Pennville with a knife. The injured man may die as police investigate the assault and seek medical aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ind
Curtis Wilson
John Farris
Pennville
Dr Pendleton Dead After Theft of Pay
Dr E Boyd Pendleton aged 82 a renowned West Virginia physician died Sunday in Berkeley Springs He had served as a paymaster in the army appointed by President Lincoln and recently completed paying the government 50 000 which was stolen from him while in office
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkeley Springs
W. Va
E. Boyd Pendleton
Lincoln
LeMare Leaves for London Amid Union Tension
Edwin F. H. LeMare, organist of Carnegie Institute, has gone to London to visit his ailing wife. Union musicians may bar his return unless he resigns as organist. His current five year contract is worth $4 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Edwin FH. LeMare
Carnegie Institute
London
America
LeMare
Lumber Mills Combine
Vancouver July 14 delegates report that the export lumber mills of British Columbia and the Puget Sound have merged operations to form a unified timber export group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
B. C
British Columbia
Puget Sound
Wells Hair Balsam Restores Natural Hair Color
Wells Hair Balsam is not a dye and gradually returns gray hair to its natural color black or brown. It contains no oil and is not sticky or mussy. Sold for $1.00 by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tee
Balfour Named Britain’s New Premier as Salisbury Resigns
London reports officially confirm Lord Salisbury’s resignation as prime minister. Arthur J. Balfour will assume the premiership with Austen Chamberlain expected to remain in his post. Sir Michael Hicks-Beach resigns as chancellor of the exchequer, citing personal reasons after the war’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Hicks-Beach
Lord Chamberlain
London
Lord Salisbury
Great Britain
King Edward
Arthur J. Balfour
Salisbury
House of Commons
Chamberlain
Foreign Office
Austen Chamberlain
Balfour
Michael Hicks- Beach
M Hicks-Beach
Duke of Devonshire
Boy Messenger Dives 130 Feet From Bridge To River
In Wheeling West Virginia Teddy McGranea a messenger boy leaped 130 feet from a suspension bridge into the Ohio River in full view of hundreds. A pro high diver failed to appear McGranea refused a skiff and swam 50 yards to shore without a bruise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teddy McGranea
Wheeling
W. Va
Ohio River
Young McGrawen
Twelve Gamblers Die by Own Action at Monte Carlo
Paris report states twelve ruined gamblers including a German officer have committed suicide at Monte Carlo in recent days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Monte Carlo
Quiet election for Central Labor Union officers planned
Monday night election of Central labor union aims to reelect all officers. Rumors of opposed candidates surface but none confirmed. Local A O H divisions meet to plan attendance at July 20 dedication of St Joseph's church in Lebanon with 500 Catholics expected. Hibernians appoint an arrangements committee listing division members and leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Union
E. J. Collhs
Machinists’ Union
P. L. Feltmen
Harry Slough
Typographical Union
George Custer
The
Molders
A. O. of H. Met
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Lebanon
Hibernians
Patrick Fanning
Paul Bonner
Frank Lally
James McBride
Daniel O'Donnell
Bartholomew Kavanagh
James H. Deery
Cecil Rhodes Will Funds Food For Oxford Students
A late will by Cecil Rhodes leaves a 50000 gift to improve dining for resident Fellows and tutors at Oriel College Oxford. The item cites diet as key to brain work and promotes Grape-Nuts and Postum Food Coffee as ideal breakfast components to boost health and mental performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Rhodes
Oriel College
Oxford
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
New York Journal
Max Groszman
New York City
Board of Education
Holcomb Sues Lord for 100000 Damages in Defamation Case
Benj F Holcomb of Poston sues Geo S Lord a Boston born millionaire drug wholesaler for 100000 damages alleging defamation and alienation of his wife Nellie Hurd Holcomb. Lord calls suit a blackmail attempt while Nellie denies being Holcomb's wife and both Hurd and George S Hurd deny the marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Geo. S. Lord
Benj. F. Holcomb
Poston
Nellie Hurd Holcomb
Harvey B. Hurd
Evanston
H. W. Comstock
Holcomb
Hurd
George S. Hurd
Boston
Four Drownings Reported in Lake Michigan and Calumet River
Four people drowned Sunday in Lake Michigan and the Calumet river near Chicago. The victims are Henry Boraurion a porter for the Illinois Central railroad Wm Kahl a 28 year old salesman Frank Knepp 25 and Ira Worth 23 of Harvey Illinois Worth was married though the report notes his marital status.
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Chicago
Lake Michigan
Calumet River
Henry Boraurion
Illinois ‘Central Railroad
Wm. Kahl
Frank ‘Knepp
Ira ‘Worth
Harvey, Ill
Worth
Tvjo
Moktha
Civil Service Commission reports exam results and staffing
The annual report shows 48,698 competitors examined with 33,521 passing and 14,572 failing across departments customs houses and other offices. It notes pass rates under 70 percent and a rise in appointments through examination from 4,000 to over 10,000 yearly. On June 30 1901 1,858 boards existed and 63 new boards formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Civil-Service Commission
Customs Houses
Internal Revenue Offices
District of Columbian Service
Philippine Commission
Cyclone Spares Few Areas in Virginia and North Carolina
A Sunday cyclone near Margnola Virginia destroyed barns and outhouses at L. C. Duke’s farm, toppled maple trees, and uprooted others. Lightning killed Malcolm Caswell's 11 year old son at Grays Creek North Carolina, stunning family members as the residence burned.
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Norfolk
L. C
Duke
Margnola
Malcolm Casnwell
Grays Creek
N. C
Unusual Prison Death in Hennepin Jail
William Milleau, held on grand larceny charges, was found dead in the jail hospital bathroom as hot water steamed the room. The jailer suspects self harm. symptoms described include intense skin irritation. The passage ends with an advertisement for Dean's Ointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
William Milleau
Hennepin County
Milleau
Fox
Mrs Ladenburg to Wed Jay Phipps Jr in Hunting Wedding
Reported in society pages that Mrs Adolf Ladenburg widow of the Wall Street magnate may marry Jay Phipps Jr son of Andrew Carnegie partner. The hunting set anticipates a hunting wedding with pink coats and riding habits for guests. Also a testimonial from M S Gist Hawesville Ky claims Eclectric Oil cured sore throat in twenty four hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Adolf Ladenburg
Laden
M. S. Gist
Hawesville, Ky
Bargains on Upright Pianos at Baldwin’s Store
WM. B. BURFORD Indiana advertises piano bargains and loose leaf ledgers with self locking extensions. A Seashore Excursion to Atlantic City, New Jersey departs July 17, 1902 via multiple routes at only 15 dollars round trip with stop overs at Sandusky Chautauqua Lake Niagara Falls and Philadelphia. Call A H Sellars city passenger agent at 28 Illinois st for particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh Valley
Sandusky
Chautauqua Lake
Niagara Falls
Philadelphia
A. H. Sellars
Ilinois St
Pennsylvania Special Excursion to Niagara Falls Flows Friday
A Friday July 18 excursion runs from Indianapolis to Niagara Falls via Columbus and Akron then Erie line through Cambridge Springs Lakewood and Jamestown with through sleepers and coaches. Depart Indianapolis 7 15 p m. tickets valid returning 12 days. Low rates from other points. call or write W W Richardson D P A Indianapolis for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Lines
Niagara Falls
Columbus, CO
Akron
Erie Railroad
Cambridge Springs
Lakewood
Jamestown
Chautauqua Lake
Indianapolis
Niagara Frontier
Canada
W. W. Richardson
New Route to Yellowstone by Monida Stage Line
The text promotes Yellowstone National Park with a scenic stage ride from Monida Montana. It notes a daily palatial Concord coach service via Union Pacific and Oregon Short Line Railroads to the park, with contact details for W H Conner in Cincinnati for more information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Park
Earth
Monida
Park
Yellowstone
Union Pacific
Oregon Short Line
Montana
Concord
Special Train Excursion From Indianapolis to Madison
A special train departs Indianapolis at 7 30 a m for a steamboat excursion from Madison on the Ohio River. The return trip leaves Madison at 6 p m. The voyage covers twenty miles each way and the round trip fare is twenty five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Madison
Ohio River
Job Lines Offered Through The Sun’s Liners
An invitation to secure a cook or assistant through The Sun’s liners. The notice references the office at 13 E. Ohio and provides a contact phone number for applicants seeking help or employment.
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Ohio
Sither
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Ales Coval
Indiana
Richmond Ripples
Columbus
John Oaneier
Gen
T. J. Morgan
Thomas Jorgan
Yonkers
Franklin, Ind
Franklin College
Seventieth Indiana Volunteers
Hia
East
Republic Mills
Corea
Hoosier
Brucker
DR. Pendleton
Will
Lord
Virginia
Dean
Delaware
Indiana Ave
Senats
Mass. Ave
Noble
N. Ilinois St
16Th
Alabama St
Squar
Priva
Standard Tea and Grocery CO
King OF Cut Price Grocers
Neek Best
Navy
Columbia River
Tall
Japan
Wholesale Department
Washington and
New Jersey
Strosta Branch
W. Washington St
West
Shelby St
Fountain Square
E. St. Clair St
Mass
Ava
E. Washington St
L. A. Jackson
L.S. AYRES @ CO
Hoyt
Navin’s
Senate Ave
Washington St
Uliois St
Indianapolis Usiness University
J. Heeb
VOR Ins
Monument Place
Ladenburg
Baldwin's
WM. B. Burford
Atlantic City
N. J
Via
Yellowstone National Park
Conrad
ST. Michaels
Seattle
Wash
Dawson
Port ‘Townsend
Dutch Harbor
Honolulu
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