Lottery Agent Arrested in Ban Luis Scheme
Eagar I Swisher, Indianapolis agent for Ban Lula Lottery Co, was arrested Tuesday afternoon by Deputy U S Marshal Boyd. He appeared before US Commissioner Charles Moores Wednesday and was released on $200 personal bond. He faces charges of importing lottery tickets into the state under interstate commerce laws. The Ban Luis lottery is described as a major swindle with prearranged drawings and staged winning tickets.
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Eagar I. Swisher
Indianapolis
Ban Lula Lottery Company
Co Turntus
U. 3
Marshal Boyd
Swisher
U. S
Charles Moores
Express
Negro Lawyers Held For Forgery In Police Court
John Young and Willam Hyde, two Black attorneys, were arrested on a forgery warrant sworn by William Archie, a boy recently jailed for loitering. Archie claims the pair forged an order on Turnkey John Long at the Police station to take $1.20 left for him. The men allegedly wrote the offer and Archie could not write his name. They say the money was their fee for Archie’s defense, but Archie denies employment and says he never met them.
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John Young
Willam Hyde
William Archi
John Long
Archie
Boylan
Young and Hyde
Fenn
Steiner
Waa
Wiltshire
Harry Fenn
Newton McGuire
Fey
Herbert
Woodside
Boy Stole a Wagon Leaves Family Distressed
Eight year old Raymond Ruachert of Mintherst, tired and sleepy from a late escapade, was found midnight in a wagon he had stolen earlier. He had located a horse and wagon owned by Chris Gummerlad at Illinois and Energiasts, took a ride, and disappeared from his home since Thursday afternoon. His parents have not yet inquired.
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Raymond Ruachert
Raymond
Chris Gummerlad
Mudivon Ave
Ilinois
Energiasts
Ike
O D Klepfer obituary notes Oaklandon undertaker at 72
O D Klepfer, longtime Oaklandon undertaker, died Tuesday evening from heart trouble at age 72. He had been in good health prior to his sudden death. He leaves a family. Flanner Buchanan handles funeral arrangements yet to be set.
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O. D. Klepfer
Oaklandon
Flanner & Buchanan
Tailor Shop Robbed on West Oatos Street
Mack Rink, tailor at 31 West Oatos, reported to police that his shop was entered during the night and a number of new suits were stolen. The burglar pried open the front door to gain entry.
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Mack Rink
W. Oatos
Overland Walking Club Reaches Newport On Turf Sleep Plan
Five young men from Jackson Michigan, on a weeks long walking vacation through New England, arrived in Newport Tuesday evening. They sleep on the turf by the roadside or in nearby fields as beds are tabooed for the trip.
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Newport
Overland Walking Club
Jackson
Mich
New England
Police ready to try Fenn and Heibert for highway robbery
Patrolman Smith says enough evidence exists to secure conviction of Harry Fenn and Joseph Heibert. The pair are held on highway robbery charges with multiple victims in outlying city districts. Identifications hinge on Steiner, Wiltshire, and five affidavits as police court hearing sets for Thursday.
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Smith
Fenn
Joseph Heibert
Harry Fenn
al Smith
Robert Steiner
Indianapolis Brewiig Company
Fred Wiltshire
Steiner
Grandfather Downing Dominates Indianapolis Public Works
LINK STEBBENS portrays Grandfather Downing, head of the Board of Public Works, as the dominant force in city administration. The piece critiques his forceful control, links him to Keach Holtzmanite influence, and blames him for track elevation schemes, contract issues with the Illinois Central, and overreach from the council.
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O. M. A. Downing
Board of Public Works
Keach-Holtzmanite
Grandfather Downing
Aftatra Gues
Johan Holtzman
Downing
Lee
Indianapolis
Jake
Grandfather Downins
Hoss Reach
Jackson-place
Cnronel
Taggart
Thomas Taggart
Keach-Holtzmanites
Ilinois Central Railroad
Indianapolis Southern
Indianapolis Yan
Holtzman
Link Stebbens
Carpenter Strike Debate in Providence Spreads
Secretary Frank Duffy of the Carpenters union discusses union affairs in Providence Rhode Island in the July issue of The Carpenter. A May strike led to an umpire decision that split, with some workers not honoring it and a strike imminent as carpenters vow to continue the fight.
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Frank Duffy
Carpenters’ Union
Providence
R. I
Old Nurse for Children and Soothing Syrup Ad
An old nurse for children promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething relief. The ad claims the syrup soothes the child, softens the gums, relieves pain, cures wind colic, and treats diarrhea. Priced at twenty five cents per bottle.
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Mra Winslow
Secret Cottage Hoax Or Hidden Heiress Tale
Rochester residents whisper about a gray Indiana cottage tied to Bessie Holzman and Ross Holzman. A mysterious visitor, sealed rooms, and a rumored hidden uncle spark rumors of a long buried secret in a ruined, vine wrapped home near the village street.
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Cincinnati
Avondale
Besele Holzman
Indiana
Bessie Holzman
Rochester
Rose Holzman
Cheeper
Lake Ey & Western
Kokomo
Ind
Tage
Holzman
Ross Holzman
Henry Holzman
Gray Cottage
Calera
Tracing Ross Holzman To Old Lair In Rochester Area
Informant tips Cincinnati police that Ross Holzman is hidden in a derelict wooden building near an alley between a gray cottage and Karna’s butcher shop. A scrap yard sits opposite the house with two small worker homes nearby as officers plan a trap.
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Holzmans
N. Main St
Holzman
Karna’ Butcher Sap
Multiple Indiana Localities Report Distress and Accidents
Vigo County National Bank cashier Gus A. Conzman arrested for defalcation bond set at 35000 for federal court appearance. Gento Camps, 19, attempted suicide. may recover. Jacob Kreutzer died. estate valued at 250000. Edward Thornberry injured from ladder fall. Danville home temperatures reach 57 degrees on hottest day. Monon shops proceed with ground breaking in Lafayette. Mutz & Co storage plant destroyed by fire in Edinburg. Mrs Elmer Parkinson died by carbolic acid. Fay Adams died from lockjaw after nail injury in Elkhart. Alexander Kennedy, old soldier, admits killing Lt Tresch. Austin C Beeman, 7, placed shotgun in mouth. may live hours. Delfice Stevens attempted chloroform overdose after farewell note. revived. Centiliver brewery accident in Fort Wayne injures Frank Bobay and George Benack. Bobay loses arm, Benack nose torn. In Anderson a tunnel cave-in injures James Hoard, William Massie, and O Kaufman. Hoard hospitalized.
Pollard elected in Nevada special election defeat Burkett
Ernest J Pollard Republican won Nevada fourth district in a Tuesday special election to succeed E J Burkett who resigned to become a senator Pollard's victory keeps the seat in Republican hands and marks a political transition in Lincoln Nevada officials reported on July 19.
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Pollard
Scripps-M'Rae Press Association
Lincoln
Nev
Ernest 3. Pollard
E. J. Burkett
Cincinnati Division Timetable Highlights from Great Central Wy
Timetable excerpt shows train departures and arrivals for Cincinnati division routes. Notable options include morning and evening departures to Indianapolis Detroit Decatur Springfield Tuscola accommodation with specified arrival times. Specific times vary by destination and day, with Sunday-only service noted for Tuscola accommodation.
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Cincinnati
Arfive
Indianapolla
Soaienapotia Ms
Toledo
Indianapolis
Detroit
Arriva
Decatur
Springfield
Us & m
SH P
Dai iBunday Eniy
Picnic at Broad Ripple by Hamilton County Reunion
The Hamilton County Reunion association will hold its annual picnic at Broad Ripple Park on July 9 at 7 p m sharp. The group includes former Hamilton county residents now in Indianapolis and Marion county. An all day picnic under U R E P auspices will start that afternoon with a basket supper for attendees.
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Broad Ripple
Hamilton County Reunion Association
Broad Ripple Park
Blamilton County
Indianapolis
Marion County
Hamiton County
Changed Husband and Food Cure Dyspepsia Story
A letter claims diet change using Grape-Nuts cereal cured chronic stomach and nervous trouble in a husband previously aided by quitting coffee. The writer notes friends in Vicksburg also recovered, and a mother credits Grape-Nuts with restoring her appetite and her baby's health.
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Vicksburg
Pontum Co
Batue Creek
Mich
Reno
Hay fever conquered by new Austrian remedy
A New York report promotes an Austrian treatment for hay fever and asthma, claiming it replaces inhalations. The remedy is taken in seven drop doses and said to prevent hay fever when used through frost. Free test treatment offers are available by mail from No 33 West Twenty-Third Street New York City.
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Taam
North Vernon Ani
Mbsoara Titaparah
New York
Eigen
Pra Colommmis
Una
Vig
Dayton
Soma
Voganaport
Chines
Ebm Ropa
Lona
West
Ziopm Wagion
Springgeld
Calambus Dittabargh
Sean Fintadelphis
Ape Stashington
Apn
Vernon
Tory Viste
Clingtan
Siesta
Spencer
Lark
Colonius
Ohio
Incennes
New York, Limited
Philadelphia
Washington
Cleveland
Hepa
St. Louis
Logansport
Chivags - Eni Aitopia Naty
Azrept
Sandi Fs
Vt Aart
pSendays
America
W. Twen- Ay-Aftant
New York City
Bethany Assembly Expects Excursion Tickets to Bethany Park
Pennsylvania Lines will sell excursion tickets to Bethany Park from all Indiana stations from July 7 to August 9. Special low fares from Vincennes to Bethany Park are highlighted by W Richardson and A GP. Cal. vision points.
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Bethany Assembly
Bethany Park
Ind
Pennsylvania Lines
Indiana
Vincennes
W. Richardson
A. GP
Opening of Uintah Indian Reservation for Settlement
The Uintah Indian Reservation in Utah, containing arable land, will be opened for settlement on Sept 1, 198. A pamphlet issued by the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad passenger department includes a map showing the opened country and reachable routes. It may be obtained by writing General Passenger Agent S. K Hooper at Denver, Colorado.
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Uintah
Utah
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Company
K Hooper
Denver
Colo
Scenic Rocky Mountain Tours by Denver and Rio Grande
The Denver and Rio Grande promotes two distinct routes across the Rockies for tourists and trans continental travelers. Tickets via The Scenic Line of the World cover Denver to Salt Lake City or Ogden with options through Leadville Glenwood Springs or Marshall Pass Gunnison Black Canyon. Travel to Utah Idaho Montana Oregon Washington via these lines with through Pullman cars and nightly services. For pamphlets write K Hooper G P T A Denver.
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Rocky Mountains
Denver & Rio Grande
Colorado
Ish
New Mexico
Cripple Creek
Pullman Palace
Denver
San Francisco
Lox Anana Portland
Chicago
St. Loula
Utah
Idaho
Montana
Oregon
Washington
Ogden Gateway
K. Hooper
G. P
T. A
Colo
Rockies
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Leadville Canon
Grant ‘River
Glenwood Springs
Marshall Pass
Black Canon
Gunnison
T. A. Denver
Scenic Lake Superior Region Promises Ideal Summer Retreat
A nostalgic travel blurb extols Lake Superior and Georgian Bay as a beautiful summer resort with trout streams, deepwater fishing, lodging, and virgin woods. It highlights access via Chicago and North Western Railway and steamer routes through Duluth, Superior, Hancock, Houghton, Marquette, Munising, and Sault Ste. Marie, inviting readers to request a special folder.
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Lake Superior
Georgian Bay
Chicago & North-Western
Duluth
Superior
Hancock
Houghton
Marquette
Munising
Sault Sts. Marie
W. B. Xalekern
P. T
Jackson Boulevard
Chtezge
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Kansas
Washington Post
Massachusetts
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George Holzman
Rosa Holsman
Holsman
Leder & Bilberberg
Beatle Holzman
Ross * Holzman
Beasie
Ross
Covington
Terre Haute
Gus A. Conzman
Vigo County National Bank
Lebanon
Peru
Jacob Kreutzer
Eatatete
Edward Thornberry
Danville
Lafayette
Monon
Edinburg
Mutz & Co
Frankfort
Elmer Parkinson
Elkhart
Fay Adams
Alexander Kennedy
P. J. Tresch
Austin C. Beeman
Columbus
Slatigg
Mirapethtown
Delfice Stevens
D. J. Maranall
Fort Wayne
Centliver
Frank Bobay
George Benack
Anderson
The
American Steel and Wire
James Hoard
William Massiey
Va. O. Kauffman
Hoard
RRS
Ap.Ce
Nplalapslis
Piconet Indianie Union Station
York
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Springtiola & Galwabee
Wight
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Bae
Tnion Station
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Great Central
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Vonnegut Hardware Co
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