Mystery of Missing Watch Clouds Death of Old Soldier
The decomposed body of Louis Hanel, 57, an old soldier and winter resident of Dayton soldiers' home, was found in woods near the Fickhoff farm near Beach Grove. Foul play is suspected only by the missing watch. identification comes from missing toes. Coroner Nash investigates. undertaker Whitsett and John Behrmann assisted in removal.
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Louis Hamel
Fickhoff
Louis Uanel
Dayton
Herman and
Kate Bickhoff
Beach Grove
Indianapolis
Hanel
Death
Hickhoff
Michigan Road
Ed Wickhoff
Eickhert
Saxony
Connecticut
Henry Eickhoff
Farmerickhoff
Hickhoffs
Henry Bickhoff
Nash
Whitsett
John Behrmann
Bishop Hurst Delivers Five Language Address at Tomlinson Hall
Frank M. Barbour of Evansville presided at a Tomlinson Hall gathering at 2 30 p m with George Means of Winchester Ky leading devotions Charles W Smith welcomed the state convention and Mayor Taggart opened the city Rev Charles W Lewis welcomed Indiana Methodism Rev G J Bond spoke for Canadian Methodism and Bishop McAnally of the home committee secretary spoke Bishop Hurst delivered a five language address in English German French Italian and Spanish noting Indiana’s achievements and listing leaders Lawton Harrison Fairbanks Beveridge O P Fitzgerald spoke for the south praising the Epworth League and Indiana’s political stance with a note on Southern soldiers and officers.
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Hurst
Frank M. Barbour
Evansville
Tomlinson Hall
George Means
Winchester
Charles W. Smith
Taggart
Charles W. Lewis
G. J. Bond
Halifax
Epworth League
Indiana
Lawton
Harrison
Fairbanks
Beveridge
O. P. Fitzgerald
Tennessee Press Association
Christian Advocate
South
Newsboy Strike Spreads in New York Toward Papers
In Printing House Square on Thursday morning newsboys refused to sell both the Evening Journal and the Evening World. They demand two papers for one cent, while the papers price ten for a nickel. Crowds with sticks disrupted streets as officers maintain order amid early editions from both papers.
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New York
Evening Journal
Evening World
Newsie
Run Down Hugo Huhm 7 Run Over by Carriage
Hugo Huhm a 7 year old newboy of 1139 State St was run over by a carriage Thursday at Meridian and Washington Streets. City ambulance took him home and Dr Loop pronounced his injuries not dangerous.
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Hugo Huhm
States
L Pp
Meridian
Washington Sts
Loop
Moulders Report Delays Convention Proceedings
Iron moulders did little business Thursday morning as the convention awaited the committee on constitution. The report arrived near noon and leaders expected it might take a full day to digest.
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Committee On Constitution
Still They Come
Lieutenant Rowell continues a rapid recruitment drive with brief stops in Lafayette and Terre Haute. Fort Wayne was listed with a 1 percent figure and ten men enlisted, followed by plans to visit Portland and further recruiting activity.
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Rowell
Lafayette
Fort ‘Wayne
Terre Haute
Will
Portland
Beauty and health claims in patent tonic advertisement
An advertisement extols beauty linked to health and digestion. It claims bitters restore vigor, cure stomach troubles, and healthful digestion as first essential, urging readers to notice the stamped bottle cover.
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Oman
Comradeship of the Organization Promotes Christ Cause
He spoke on the unity of races across borders and the coming together of all nations without regard to condition race or color to promote the cause of Christ and comradeship within the organization.
Costumes and Delegates Brighten Street Scenes
Delegates browsed shops during a sunny day, with linen and white skirts drawing attention. Women in black silk and white pique outfits protected by velvet bindings walked dusty sidewalks, while bargains attracted limited spending and some shoppers sought shade from the heat.
Detroit Cleric Praises Secretary Alger Amid Resignation
Bishop Ninde of Detroit voices high regard for Secretary Alger, noting his exceptional ability and widespread local support despite criticism. He says Michigan might defend him and many friends at home hold him in esteem.
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Ninde
Detroit
Alger
Michigan
Secretary of War Resignation Accepted by President
The letter exchanges show Secretary R A Alger resigning effective August 1 1929 and President McKinley replying with thanks and best wishes for his health and future. This marks the end of Alger’s tenure during a demanding period in the administration.
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Washington
Alger
Nazr
Executive Mansion
D. C
R. A. Alger
William Mkinley
Presidents Greeting From the South Sparks Race Hopes
The president delivers a hopeful greeting from the south urging peace among races and public sentiment to curb crime. He cites Dewey Roosevelt and Funston as parallels to Wheeler Hobson and Schley, linking war leaders across regions to unite the nation.
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United States
South
Dewey
Roosevelt
Funston
Wheeler
Hobson
Schley
Ingalls Again Denies Big Four Presidency Move
Cincinnati July 20 It is again said M E Ingalls will leave the presidency of the Big Four to be succeeded by A L Mahier of the Oregon railroad and navigation company Ingalls denies it emphatically
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Cincinnati
M. E. Ingalls
Big Four
A. L. Mahier
Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company
Ingalls
Passenger injured as trailers strike pole in city crash
A passenger A. L. McAlip was injured in the spine and hip when trailers leaped the track and struck a pole near Market and West streets on Wednesday night. The conductor suffered minor injuries. Dr. Hisenteiss treated the injured at the scene.
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A. L. McAlip
Corner Market
West-sts
Prie-sts
Hisenteiss
Births Deaths and Marriages Notice
Births list many couples and their new babies with addresses. deaths list individuals with causes and residences. marriage licenses show multiple pairing names. additional note on a divorce filing for Luisa M Larned and husband James with a grown son. Local names and streets provided.
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Louisa M. Larned
James
Epworth League Convention Quietly Sizzles in Heat
The fourth international Epworth League convention opened in Tomlinson hall with a 7500 seat tent packed yet overwhelmed by heat. Maxwell led in singing in Excell absence as air finally circulated after curtains rose. Illinois delegates attempted a march, but sectional yells and a sparsely filled stage muted energy.
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Maxwell
E. O. Excell
Illinois
Tomlinson Hall
Insurance Agents Hear Address On Reform and Fraud
Indiana fire insurance agents held their annual meeting at the Commercial club with about 50 members. State auditor Hart urged uniform laws, nonpartisan fire departments, and tougher action against wildcat insurers and frauds, calling for codified standards and annual reports.
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Indiana Association of Local Fire Insurance Agents
Commercial Club
A. M. Weir
Evansville
Clark
Shelbyville
Preefer
Jeffersonville
Lukens
Alexandria
Hart
Brave Woman Prevents Pontiac Bridge Fire Disaster
Mrs Nellie Sullivan of a farm near the Chicago and Alton line spotted a fire on a wooden bridge over a deep gully and signaled a fast passenger train approaching from two miles away. She waved a blazing brand as the headlight neared, prompting immediate braking and a stop just beyond her location, averting a potential catastrophe with passengers from St Louis onboard.
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Springfield
Til
Chatsworth
Pontiac
Nellie Sullivan
Chicago & Alton Road
St. Louis
Europe Endures Record Heat Across Capitals
Reports from London and other continental capitals note extreme heat with deaths attributed to the heat wave. Thursday's temperature reached the year's highest mark, as Europe remains parched under the intense July heat.
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London
Europe
Whispers of News From Various Posts
Dewey reported at Trieste. Elevators in South Brooklyn burned causing $150 000 in losses. Ted Sloane sails home to stay until September. Dreyfus faces trial strain. Shamrock designer Fife proclaims speed. Sawmill men raise lumber prices. Arab carriage horses arrive in Washington. 211 miners die in Wakmast colliery explosion. Keefe dies after 150 foot balloon fall. Alliance Ohio pants firm under receiver with assets 29945 liabilities 40000. Tramp exodus worries Nebraska railroads. Addie Phillips marries coachman B Kennedy. Cloudburst devastates Childress Texas rivers rise. violinist Leonora Jackson plays for Queen Victoria. Katherine Donohue rejects Clifton Farley. he shoots both. Havanna theater satire on Brooke Ludlow Pitcher. Author arrested for libel.
Children seek larger share in Hoerger death suit
Attorneys for Eliza Hoerger's children protested a $150 settlement with Georges W. Stout over her gasoline factory death. The 35,000 suit was compromised for 150, and the court set aside the judgment for trial anew, with the children claiming no voice in the agreement. In the state house, a Lasby led test limited attendance and a pending convention estimate of 100,000, amid a dispute over erecting a tent.
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Eliza Hoerger
Superior Court
Georges W. Stout
Lashy
State House
Guardian Hartman Face Probate-Commissioner Resignation
Probate-commissioner Walker requests Herman Hartman resign as guardian of his two daughters. Hartman is accused of embezzling about $2,700 from Kothe Weiss Bauer, with all property handed to the firm to liquidate a suspected shortage. A $500 note to one daughter for the remainder of her share is said to be worthless.
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Walker
Herman Hartman
Hartman
Kothe, Weiss & Bauer
Postmaster General Smith Rejects Alger Shoes
Postmaster General Smith cites his own troubles and declines to accept Alger's official shoes. The Dreyfus court president has been ordered to issue findings based on the evidence. A series of violent events and accidents are reported across the country.
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Gen. Smith
Alger
Dreyfus Court
Classifieds Word Mix Prompts Free Publication Window
A fragmented OCR shows a newspaper listing many help wanted and rooms for rent headings with limited readable content. The note mentions a three day free publication offer and suggests additional words and a vase as filler.
Shirt Waist Brigade In Full Force On Every Known Style
A playful phrase signals bold fashion movement as available styles rise in confidence and variety for shirtwaist looks. Designers push retro silhouettes with modern twists, shaping a vibrant wardrobe trend in stores and catalogs.
Convenient Train for Cleveland
A convenient train runs from the Pennsylvania line at 7 10 P M reaching Cleveland at 7 39 A M next morning. Sleeping car berths available via city ticket office at No 45 W Washington Street.
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Cleveland
Washington St
Indianapolis Stock Market Cattle Hogs Sheep Prices Steady
Market report from Indianapolis shows cattle receipts 500 and hogs 500 with Thursday ship ments. Prices steady with slight changes across categories from good to prime steers to common stockers and butcher cattle. Sheep and lambs and veal calves traded with active meats market and values listed for various weight ranges.
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Indianapolis
Grain Prices and Car Totals for Wheat Corn Oats and Hay
On Thursday July 20 market notes show Wheat No 2 red 27 cars No 3 red 7 cars total 48 cars and Corn No 2 white 20 cars No 3 yellow 2 cars No 3 mixed 10 cars total 33 cars. Oats No 2 white 8 4c No 3 white 21 1c Hay No 1 Timothy 9.00 9.50 No 2 Timothy 8.00 9.50.
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Mhoe
Timothy
Shiel and Co Antitrust Live Stock Market Report
Indianapolis July 20 receipts were strong and the cattle market stayed active with heavy orders at about five cents decline. Chicago prices were reported ten cents lower. Medium and heavy cattle ranged from 34.50 to 52.57 and lights from 34.47 to 34.52. Cattle market remained strong especially on good cattle.
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Indianapolis
Chicago
Mediaumng
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R. B. Molineux
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Nathaniel de Rothschild
New Mexico
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Fifth St
Cleveland Street Railways
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Long Island
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City Grain "Market
R. R. Shiel & Co
Bellefontaine
N. West-st
Delaware
Sixteenth
Richland St
Lady's
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