Train Robbery in Malta Sparks Nationwide Manhunt
A Great Northern express raided near Malta Montana as robbers halted the train in broad daylight. Six figures fired on passengers and forced the express messenger to open the safe, drawing armed posses from two counties and a long chase toward Harlem.
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Montana
Malta
Overland
Aoman
Chinook
Tomlinson Hall
Little Rocky Mountains
Sheriffs’ Posse
Valley County
Sandusky
Harlem
Curry Boys
Great Northern
Political Watchers at Primaries Spark Local Conflict
The Republican committee limits counted watchers to two per polling place. Law allows one candidate to demand two watchers for the count, sparking party factions Bookwalter and McGregor to hold simultaneous meetings. Election boards for the nominating primaries have been appointed and supplies prepared in the Law building amid ballot box accusations.
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Republican Committee
Law Building
Logsdon
The Judges Are Beating the Bushnell in Boone County
Citizens report an unusual contest for the circuit judgeship as the election nears next fall. Democratic candidates are Judge B. S. Higgins A J Sheley and B F Radcliff with a $2500 salary. Higgins faces a tough renomination fight and possible defeat if opponents unite.
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B. S. Higgins
A. J. Sheley
B. F. Radcliff
Higgins
History of the Indiana National Guard Issued by W D Pratt
A new 400 page history of the Indiana National Guard by W D Pratt from Indianapolis covers early Northwest Territory militia origins in 1787 through modern guard duties at the fair grounds. It notes peak strength in 1832 with 53 915 troops, and lists regiments, divisions, brigades and cavalry and artillery units.
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National Guard of
Indiana
W. D. Pratt
Indianapolis
F. T. McElroy
Northwest Territory
National Guard
Fair Grounds
Harrison
Tinpecanoe
Officers pictured with Indiana guards and state leaders
The article includes pictures of many officers connected with the guard along with Gov Durbin Gov Mount Adjutant General Ward and Quartermaster General Foster. The Indianapolis light artillery chapter was written by ex Captain Curtis.
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Durbin
Gov. Mount
Ward
Foster
Indianapolis Light Artillery
Curtis
Councilman Megrew Travels Wide for Business and Duty
Councilman Harold Megrew is noted for extensive year round travel between town and eastern cities, estimating railroad costs around $100 monthly. He attends council meetings as often as the average member and is open to comparing attendance records. The city council includes several Methodists such as McGrew Wesley Megrew Spiegel Wheeler Billingsley Daller and Dickson.
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Harold Megrew
New York
McGrew
Wesley
Megrew
Spiegel
Wheeler
Billingsley
Daller
Dickson
At Home Lace Collars And Ties Save Money
The article notes dainty white collars and ties cost little to make at home. Sewing lace and insertion into simple patterns like turn over collars can produce usable pieces for as little as ten cents, with ready made options from 50 to 75 cents. It suggests making several white neckpieces as daily wardrobe essentials.
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Down Town
Dainty Lace Stocks Inspire Elegant Collars
The article notes unlined lace stocks and all over lace can be transformed into slim collars for gowns. It contrasts expensive ready made feather boned foundations at high prices with economical 40 cent a yard laces, warning cheaper lace wilts near refined collars.
Distinguished frock idea for a sailor suit design
A practical dress tip suggests making a sailor suit from piques with a white ground and vine stripe. Create a skirt from the stripe, pair with a plain white blouse and stripe collar, then admire the look in a mirror.
Death of Mrs Florea in Rushville
Mrs Neema Florea of 2823 College avenue died suddenly in Rushville on Saturday afternoon from apoplexy while dining with Dr Dillon's family. She and her husband were visiting. he is a member of the legal firm Florea and Seiden sticker. The remains were brought home Saturday evening.
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Neema Florea
College-ave
Rushville
Dillon
Florea
Florea & Seidensticker
Wheeler's Nerve Vitalizer Promises Cure for Epilepsy
Mrs. M. J. Atwood of Sigourney Iowa reports three years of epileptic fits and nervous debility ending after using Wheeler's Nerve Vitalizer. She says she has not had an attack since starting the remedy and urges others with nervous disorders to try it. The ad claims it cures fits spasms and sleeplessness without strong drugs and lists J. W. Brant Co. Albion Michigan as seller at $1.00 per bottle.
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Wheeler
M. J. Atwood
Sigourney
J. W. Brant Co., Ltd
Albion
Mica
Panther Myers of Illinois River Aces Savage Panther Duel
Myers known as the Panther earned fame in the wilderness near the Illinois river. He fought a powerful panther with a rifle and knife, killed it, and earned tribal awe. Later, during Black Hawk era, he defended a cabin garrison and killed a chief of the Iroquois in revenge for family murder, prompting the Iroquois to abandon the area.
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Old Myers
Myers
Illinois River
Panther
Ers
Trilois
Illinois
la Salle
Two Marry to Lead War Against Christian Science
Capt C T Hubbell of New York and Mrs M Alice Graffin plan marriage to wage relentless campaign against Christian Science. Hubbell, a Civil War veteran, seeks vengeance for his wife’s death blamed on church negligence. Graffin, from Indiana, ran her late husband’s grain business in Logansport and vows support.
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Malta, Mont
The
Bookwalter
McGregor
Boone County
History of the National Guard
Drecs
Sigourney, Iowa
Christian Science Cult
C. T. Hubbell
New
York
Star Store
Selig Dry Goods Co
Selig
Marion Trust Co
Indianapolis Garment (O
S. Illinois St
Selis
Our
Indiana National Bank
Tnion Trust Company
John Perrin
Pres
Courtegus
Company
East Market St
Eee America
John H. Holliday
Henry Eitel
Howard M. Foltz
Charles
M'Bride
Francis Bacon
Indiana Trust Co
Terest
Capital City
Indianapolis Paint & Color Co
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