Millionaire Hancock Killed in Auto Crash on Main Street
Los Angeles July 21 The rich plow manufacturer M. T. Hancock was killed and his wife two sons and four daughters injured when a speeding car struck a buggy on Main Street. Hancock’s skull fracture proved fatal within minutes. The buggy occupant J. Saul was seriously hurt and may die.
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M. T. Hancock
Bcripps-M'Rae Press Association
Los Angeles
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Fans Cock
J. Saul
Auto Jumps Into Creek Near Oberlin Bridge
Five occupants, including Prof. O F Doolittle of Oberlin College and three Cleveland friends, were injured when an auto plunged headfirst from a bridge into a creek after losing control at a railroad crossing. Miraculous escapes noted as they were trapped under the vehicle amid mud and water. Also mentions W J Richards seeking delay for legal review on city plant purchase.
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Scripps-M’'Rae Press Association
Oberlin
F. Doolittle
Oberlin College
Cleveland
Victim of Sunstroke In Hyconetic Condition Found
Mrs Anna Scott an elderly resident of West Washington Street near the state home was found in a sunstroke condition Friday morning suffering from a sun stroke she had endured for years authorities report.
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Anna Scott
W. Washington St
Woman escapes abusive husband in peculiar court case
Irene Wilson, wife of insurance solicitor Frederick Wilson, was arrested for assault and disturbing the peace, then released with plans to flee the city. She testified of ongoing abuse she says her husband inflicted, while he denied it and was fined. Neighbors saw a quarrel. Rescue Mission workers aided her release so she could leave immediately.
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Irene Wilson
Frederick Wilson
Marion County
Wilsons
W. St. Clairat
Wilson
Marran Riesner
Ww. v. Wheeler
Ones
Big Four Runs Special Train for Lodge Degree Staff
The Big Four rail line operated a special train to New Augusta to bring back Fidelity Rebekah lodge No 27 degree staff. The trip occurred around 1 a.m. Wednesday night, with reasonable rates offered to lodge members. George Bone led the degree staff.
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Big Four
New Augusta
Indianapolla
Fidelity Rebekah Lodge No 27
Northwestern Interurban
George Bone
Old Man Cash Stolen by Indianapolis Swindlers
An aged Indianapolis couple stopped at Hamilton depot on their way home. A smooth stranger from Indianapolis changed money and fled with $50. Detectives aim to capture a swindling gang known as film-tammers operating at Union Station and on outbound trains. Victims receive large paper filled envelopes instead of cash and the conman escapes before complaints can be filed.
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Indianapolis
Hamilton
Woodburn
Y Holtzman’ City
Union Station
Indianapole
Indianapolie
Shelbyvisit
Child In Court Seeks Habeas Custody Of 5 Year Old
Kathleen McKee aged five was brought to superior court for habeas corpus by her father Dr J F McKee. Deputy Sheriff George Ettar executed the order at the Sullivan residence asking Mrs Vena McKee and Mr and Mrs John Sullivan to produce the child by noon. The deputy reported illness prevented custody transfer and Judge Leathers ordered the deputy to take the child into custody until two o clock.
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Noo
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J. M. Leathers
J. Fennell Mckee
Kathleen
Vena McKee
John E. Sullivan
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Sheri
Sullivan
N. Mindaar
Learheye
Crane Critically Ill in Irvington Hospital
Desk Sergeant Leonard Crane, long plagued by a severe attack, remains in critical condition after a Friday morning episode at his Acme on Burrer Ave. in Irvington. Medical staff report the ailment as serious but hope for improvement.
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Leonard Crane
Acme
Burrer Ave
Irvington
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Chairman Metuger extends vacation from Philadelphia to Washington
Chairman Robert Metuger of the Republican city committee has lengthened his vacation by a few days. He plans to return early next week to resume duties at headquarters. He is currently in Philadelphia and will travel to Washington before returning to Indianapolis.
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Bob
Robert Metuger
Republican City Committee
Philadelphia
Washington
Indianapolis
Residence Burglary Report At 610 Market Street
The home of Joseph Menges at 610 Market Street was burglarized Thursday night with entry made through a side window. Two watches and money were taken.
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Joseph Menges
Market St
Heultes
Bennington boiler explosion sinks warship in harbor
SCRIPPS-McRAE PHESB ASSOCIATION SAN DIEGO Cal July 21 The boiler of the gunboat Bennington exploded at 1030 Friday morning. The entire ship listed heavily Dozens dead and wounded brought ashore Fifty nine men killed and over one hundred injured are reported The Bennington, a Dewey era vessel, had been ordered to Port Hartford to tow the monitor Wyoming which suffered propeller damage on the voyage to Mare Island Harbor debris littered the scene as rescuers worked and some reports say a powder magazine exploded.
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Bennington
Dewey J
Mania Bay
Tegardeg
Woman Shoots Self In Illinois Bank Amid Panic
In Chicago, Anna Teller a white woman, teller at Illinois True Savings Bank, shot herself Friday. She gave her name and address to the physician, asked a letter to Christiana Teller Mapisonet be delivered, and died. the bullet lodged in her breast and her body was removed to a morgue.
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Scripps
RAE Press Association
Chicago
Anna Teller
Illinois Truest and Savings Bank
Christiana Teller
Moving of Internal Revenue Offices to New Federal Building
The Internal Revenue offices are expected to relocate into the new federal building around August. Officials anticipate streamlined operations and improved public access as the move progresses this year.
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Internal Revenue
Federal
Man In Death Bed Testimony On Cory Shooting
Officers saw Cory on his death bed as Coroner Robertean heard from Patrolman Reich and Detective Brady. Cory claimed involvement in a win fight with Christ and said Christ shot him, offering little further detail while Barrett of Shelbyville was summoned to testify about the incident.
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John Reich
Cape Avy
Robertean
William Brady
Edward Cory
Christ
Alonso Barrett
Shelbyville
Mrs Edith Ogiesby Seeks Divorce From Capt John Ogiesby
Chicago July 2 Scripps-McRae Press Association reports the end of a secret marriage as Edith Ames Ogiesby sues for divorce from Capt John D Ogiesby son of the former Illinois governor and Gov Yates secretary. Desertion is alleged after a three month union begun in Woodstock in March 1902. Mrs Oglesby is the daughter of Mrs B C Ames.
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Scripps-M'Rre Press Association
Chicago
Edith Ames Ogiesby
John D. Ogiesby
Illnois
Yates
Board of Public Works Sends New Street Light Contract Thought
The Board of Public Works notified the city council on Friday of plans to deliver another chance to ratify a contract with the Cleveland Street Lighting Company for gas and naphtha street lamps. The council supposedly erred in not ratifying, with no infringement by a Pennsylvania firm alleged. A special council session is likely Monday night to discuss the communication.
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Board of Public Works
Cleveland Street
Pennsylvania
Cleveland
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