Indianapolis Hero Drowns Assisting Others in Panama
Special to The Sun. Earle Irvin formerly of Indianapolis drowned in Colon Panama after rescuing four companions from a surf undercurrent. He aided the men to shore then collapsed, drowned before others noticed. Irvin moved to Colon in 1914 as chief clerk to the canal’s master mechanic. his mother resides in Connersville Indiana. He stayed in Indianapolis at Michael Keefe’s home on Harrison Street and was a member of the M C A of Indianapolis.
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Colon
Panama
Earle Irvin
Indianapolis
Ind
Irvin
Kenney’s Bluff
Har
Bor
Connersville
Michael Keefe
Harrison St
M. Cc. A
Boy Grasped Live Wire in Madison Incident
Albert Eliair, 12, climbed an electric pole in Madison Indiana and grabbed a live wire. He was shocked by over 500 volts, burning off his middle finger and scorching his cheek and neck. He fell twelve feet, opening his scalp to the bone. Doctors say recovery possible.
Probe Fines Investigations to Start on Major Metro Fires
United Press reports investigations will begin into the Sunday and Monday fires in the Metropolitan district. The blazes caused heavy loss of life and substantial property damage.
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New York
Scientific Breakfast Promises Health From Grape Nuts and Postum
An advertisement extols a healthy morning meal featuring cooked fruit, Grape Nuts with cream, two eggs, and Postum Coffee. It claims such a diet cures nerv ous troubles, heart palpitations, stomach and kidney issues, and builds vigor, linking improved brain function to phosphorus from grains. Produced by Postum Co. in Battle Creek Michigan, it invites reading The Reed to Wellville.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Roosevelt compared with Gladstone at Elkhart Chautauqua
Rev. Dr. F. W. Gunsaulus praised Theodore Roosevelt, likening him to Gladstone, Bismarck and Lincoln. He highlighted Roosevelt’s industry, honesty, learning, and stand against sordid business, predicting future recognition of his greatness and noting public confidence versus business suspicion.
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Sun
Elkhart
Ind
Theodore Roosevelt
Gladstone
Bismarck
Lincoln
F. W. Gunsaulus
Elkhart Chautauqua
Gunsaulus
Armour Institute
Chicago
Roosevelt
Wagon Team Runs Wild in City Crash
Lewis Bryan driving a wagon with a team of horses narrowly escaped death when the runaway horses struck two freight cars on the Indianapolis & Eastern traction line at Noble and Washington streets. One horse was crushed, and Bicycle Officer William Schlangen shot the animal as Bryan fell between the horses during the collision.
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Lewis Bryan
N. Noble St
Bryan
Noble and
Washington-sts
Indianapolis & Eastern Traction
William Schlangen
Buchtel Lands Colorado In Chicago Address
Governor Henry A. Buchtel of Colorado, visiting Chicago, rebuts charges from Gen. Sherman Bell and Judge Ben Lindsey that Colorado is the rottenest state. He praises wholesome legislation, local option, and the state’s schools and churches, saying he prefers Colorado and plans to live there. He rejects the idea the state is marked by labor disturbances.
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Chicago
Henry A. Buchtel
Colorado
Sherman Bell
Ben B. Lindsey
Tindsey
Robbery at Shelbyville Nets $750 From Lumberman
J M Brown of Shelbyville was robbed of $750 at 430 AM by three masked men at his home. His wife heard the attack and found one intruder with a gun. The men took the money and fled by train toward Greensburg. Police detained two white men and a Negro after telegraphing Greensburg.
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Shelbyville
Ind
J. M. Brown
Greensburg
Remarkable Sacrifice Behind Haywood Murder Trial
The Denver lawyer John H. Murphy, longtime counsel for the Western Federation of Miners, gave his life aiding William D. Haywood during the Boise murder trial. Though dying of tuberculosis, Murphy traveled from Denver to Boise to advise Haywood, remaining a constant strength in court. Haywood visited him as the verdict came in, and Murphy, near death, urged forgiveness and praised the justice he helped secure.
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Boise
Idaho
John H.murphy
William D. Haywood
Haywood
Murphy
John H. Murphy
Denver
Western Federation of Miners
Moyer and Pettibone
Bill
Toll
Johal
Bil
John
Magill Prison Scene As Grand Jury Weighs Case
Clinton Illinois July 30 a busy season for Dewitt county farmers gives way to grand jury action in the Magill case. State's Attorney Miller believes one witness will supply evidence to hold Fred and Fay Magill. Telegrapher companies refuse to disclose all telegrams citing legal advice. Fay Magill sits content in her cell while Fred paces restlessly. Crowds watch from the jail yard as efforts to compel Margaret Magill to testify fail.
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Clinton
Ill
Dewitt County
Magill
Cochran
Miller
Magils
California
Margaret Magill
Farmers Institute to Meet in Winona on Saturday
The Marion County Agricultural and Horticultural Partners Association will hold an all day meeting at the Winona Technical Institute on E Michigan Street. A dinner will follow prizes awarded to wives of members for exhibits. Prof W C Palmer will speak on agricultural education for farmers. Prizes awarded for fried chicken pies butter cheese roasting ears beans tomatoes and assorted fruits and flowers.
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Marion County Agricultural and Horticultural Partners' Institute Association
Winona Technichal Institute
E. Michigan St
W. C. Palmer
Technical Institute
Spiritualists Elect Indiana Association Officers
Spiritists in Anderson Indiana elected officers for the Indiana Association of Spiritualists. Thos O Neill of Indianapolis was named president with Henry Bronnenberg Chesterfield as vice president. Other officers include Flora Millpaugh Chesterfield recording secretary Lemuel Waters Hartford City financial secretary Z T Mong Munele treasurer and trustees Michael Bronnenberg and Rebecca McKes Chesterfield. The president reported the association property valued at 27000 dollars and private cottages at 15000 dollars.
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Indiana Association of Spiritualists
Thos. O'Neill
Indianapolis
Henry Bronnenberg
Chesterfield
Flora Millpaugh
Lemuel Waters
Hartford City
Z. T. Mong
Munele
Michael Bronnenberg
Rebecca McKes
O'Neill
D A R To Attend Morton Funeral
Mrs Lucinda M Morton widow of Gov Oliver P Morton will be buried at Crown Hill in a private service at Central Christian church. Rev D R Lucas secretary of the Morton Monument Commission will officiate assisted by Rev A B Philpott and Rev J Jenckes with Daughters of the American Revolution attending in a body. Pallbearers include Morris Ross Oran Perry William L Taylor Horace Stillwell Thomas Stillwell and Dr A W Brayton Honorary pallbearers are Dr Oran R King Harry Adams and others of Indianapolis. Walter Morton will arrive from Hartford Tuesday.
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Lucinda M. Morton
Oliver P. Morton
Central Christian Church
D. R. Lucas
Morton Monument Commission
Daughters of the American Revolution
Morton
Morris Ross
Oran Perry
William L. Taylor
Indianapolis
Horace _ Stillwell
Thomas Stillwell
Anderson
A. W. Brayton
Walter Morton
Thought he was shot by police
James Eubanks, a Black man, charged with stealing clothing, was found by Patrolman McGee at Keystone Avenue and Washington Street Monday evening. He fled when seen. the officer fired several shots. The man believed he was shot until Dr Hodgin undressed him to show he was unharmed.
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James Eubanks
McGee
Keystone Ave
Washington St
Hodgin
Was Child Drowned in Lake Michigan Missing Girl Sought
Chicago police search for Gretchen Rohde six who vanished with her brother five after strolling off with an unknown woman Monday evening at Lake Michigan. Fred returned home crying and led parents to the goat wall toward the water as investigators seek clues.
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United Press
Chicago
Gretchen Rohde
Lake Michigan
Gretchen
Fred
Officer Hawse Insane After Columbia Wreck
In San Francisco on July 30 Robert Hawse third officer of the ill fated Steamer Columbia has lost his mind He argued with survivors over his actions at the wreck and newspaper comments He became violent Monday night and was placed in the detention ward Hawse is charged with cruelty to the survivors.
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United Press
San Francisco
Robert Hawse
Columbia
Hawse
Farmer Edwards pays $4 250 to settle manslaughter suit
United Prensa reports from Montgomery Missouri that James P Edwards of Audrain County paid 4250 dollars to Dr Edwards to compromise a 5000 dollar suit after being fined 500 dollars for manslaughter in the shooting death of John Oldham.
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United Prensa
Montgomery
John Oldham
Jas. P. Edwards
Audrian County
Drs. Edwards
Liquor Dealer Bligh Arrested On Stamp Charge
Martin J. Bligh of Logansport a wholesale liquor dealer was arrested by Deputy U S Marshal Tom Martin on a charge of selling liquor not properly stamped He waived examination and was bound over to the federal grand jury on a 300 bond Bligh says the arrest stems from the ongoing Sunday closing fight in Logansport and that there is nothing in the charge.
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Martin J. Bligh
Logansport
United States
Tom Martin
Federal Grand Jury
Bligh
Loganspor
Roosevelt to Visit Newport August First Family Party
Newport IL learns President Roosevelt will visit Aug 15 for several days and be hosted by Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt at Beaulieu. Mrs Vanderbilt is a friend of their daughter Mrs Nicholas Longworth who has visited both New York and Newport. The Roosevelts will attend numerous social entertainments. Mrs Vanderbilt arrives midweek.
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Roosevelt
Commodore
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Beaulieu
Vanderbilt
Nicholas Longworth
New York
Newport
Armenian priest in tombs prison bond sought in alleged robbery
New York July 30 bail in any amount will be offered for Rev Father Levant Martoogessian Armenian priest arrested for attempting to rob wealthy countrymen of sums from 1000 to 30000. Friends ready to sign bonds. He denies links to an international assassination society and blames spiteful charges. Police seek Armenian blackmail rings targeting rich merchants amid terror after Tarshanjian murder.
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New York
Tombs
Manley
Levant Martoogessian
Michilas Malek
Boghos Papassian
Sarkas Alzeppian
Actiae
Harold Spialberg
Martoogessian
Bedros Hampartzoomian
H. Tavshanjian
Tarshanjian
Richmond Clerk Taggart Faces Embezzlement Charge
John F. Taggart city clerk of Richmond and former Indiana Municipal League secretary was arraigned on a grand jury indictment accusing him of embezzling 162 from the league. He pleads not guilty through attorney ex Congress member Henry A. Johnson, trial to occur in October.
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The
Sun
Richmond
Ind
John F. Taggart
Indiana Municipal League
League
Henry A. Johnson
Taggart
Municipal League
Richmond Seeding Machine to Double Capacity Plant
The American Seeding Machine Company, known as the trust, plans to expand its Richmond plant, making the Richmond brand the foremost manufacturing unit. Completion of new buildings will double capacity, with further large structures planned. The Richmond plant is described as one of the nation’s leading agricultural implement manufacturers.
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Richmond
Ind
American Seeding Machine Company
The
Trust
Wedding Ends It in Toledo Theft Case
Ethel Newman who eloped from Lafayette Indiana with David Adams of Indianapolis and her lover was arrested in Toledo for stealing clothing for personal adornment. She was married yesterday afternoon to Adams by Judge Lott after police persuasion. Charges against them were dismissed.
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Toledo
Ethel Newman
Lafayette
Ind
David Adams
Indianapolis
Adams
Lott
Adkins Fined in Riverside Juvenile Court
George W. Adkins of 19th Street Riverside Place was fined $10 and costs in juvenile court Monday for assault and battery. He assaulted Cheries and Elmer Maurer, a father and son who were his neighbors.
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George W. Adkins
Riverside Place
Adkins
Cheries
Elmer Maurer
Too Much Morphine Leads To Woman's Death At Home
Mrs. Paulina Breucinger died at 831 W Walnut Street from morphine overdose used to aid sleep. Found in a deep stupor, Dr. Robert N. Todd failed to revive her. Survived by husband August Breuninger, age 83, and two sons Carl and Gustavus.
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Paulina Breucinger
W. Walnutest
Robert N. Todd
August Breuninger
Carl and
Gustavus
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