Zeppelin's air ship lands at Frankfort after 11 hour flight
Count Zeppelin's air ship with seven passengers arrived in Frankfort from Friedrichshafen, covering 126 miles in 11 hours amid cheering crowds. The count praised the trip as largely uneventful, noting favorable conditions that aided the journey and his craft being steered with expert control. Passengers spoke of comfort and smooth travel despite winds. In Reitisholm a storm slowed progress and added five hours for 58 miles.
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Count Zeppelin
Frankfort
Berlin
Friederichshafen
Earth
Firacs
Reitisholm
Wright in Record Flight Surpasses Speed for Army Contract
Orville Wright flew from Ft Meyer last night ten miles over rough terrain in a heavier than air craft, achieving an estimated speed of 424 miles per hour and surpassing the government contract requirements with the most difficult flight planned to date.
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Washington
Orville Wright
United States
Ft. Meyer
Parents of CTA Mason Sentenced in Juvenile Case
Sherman and Nellie Mason received the heaviest juvenile court sentences to date, fined 500 dollars and six months in prison each for allowing their 16 year old daughter Eva to stay in an illegal house and profiting from her work. Eva Mason was sent to the Girls Industrial School. The verdict found the mother visited the girl at the house, remaining two hours, and drank beer during the visit.
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Sherman
Nellie Mason
Eva Mason
Girls’ Industrial School
Pentecost Bands Camp Meeting Opens At South Eastern Camp
The first service of the annual conference and camp meeting of the Pentecost bands was held at their camp at South eastern and Keystone avenues Friday evening. Rev. Nelson announced meetings would continue until Aug. 15. The camp is large with tents and grounds lit by electricity. Reach the camp by English avenue car to the end of the line and walk one square north.
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Southeastern
Keystone Avenues
Nelson
English Avenue
Questions on Gauss Voting for Bookwalter Mayor
The Indianapolis Sun asks Charles A. Gauss to confirm whether he voted for Charles A. Bookwalter in 1899 and 1901 for mayor, whether he urged Democrats to desert their party ticket, and whether he still supports the Bookwalter form of government.
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Charles A. Gauss
Charles A. Bookwalter
Bookwalter
The
Indianapolis Sun
Osaka Inferno Threatens Imperial City During July Blaze
A fierce fire rages through Osaka on July 31 threatening widespread destruction. Firemen are exhausted and troops assist as injuries and fatalities mount. Osaka, a key imperial city with about 750000 residents, hosts historic temples and public buildings amid the blaze.
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Tokio
Osaka
Japan
Classified Real Estate and Rental Ads Highlight City Listings
A public notice style piece outlines many Sun classified ads. Listings include residences for rent and sale by The German Insurance Agency at 203-86 American Central Life building, Dr J B Stewart's sanitorium at 114 N Illinois, J S Cruse & Co on E Market, Rennie Miller at 2 Lemcke building, Central Trust Co on N Delaware, Frank P Johnson Oliver Johnsons Woods Addition, Central Loan Association at 208 State Life building, and Vajen Pattison plus Bash Bush Realty. It references six room cottages and rental terms, with mention of Rev George Gunter visiting Tyrone PA.
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German Insurance Agency
American Central Life Building
George B Rubens Prominent Saks Executive in City Race
George B Rubens, superintendent of Saks stores at Washington and Pennsylvania, emerges as a key candidate for city council. His long link with Saks General Manager Lewis highlights a bold, persistent campaign to keep voters aware of his presence and impact.
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George B. Rubens
Big Saks
Washington
Pennsylvania Streets
Lewis
Saks
Rubens Seen as Front-Runner in City Council Bid
Voters largely back George Rubens as their top choice for city council. Despite being a bachelor, Rubens receives praise from supporters who describe him as nice and active on the campaign trail, hoping he finds a partner during his visits to many communities.
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George Rubens
Rubens
Loving Cup
Copeland Endorsed by Indianapolis Commercial Travelers Club
The Commercial Travelers' Republican club of Indianapolis, with over 1200 members, endorsed Charles F. Copeland for councilman in the Second District. Copeland expressed gratitude, pledging to serve honorably and aim for a creditable record if nominated and elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Travelers’ Republican Club of Indianapolis
Palm Room
Claypool Hotel
Commercial Travelers’ Republican Club of Indianapoli
Charles F. Copeland
Indianapolis
John T. Gardner
Walt H. Nicoles
Copeland
Commercial Travelers’ Republican Club
Steam Pipe Explosion Kills One in McKeesport Area
One man died and two were badly burned when a steam pipe exploded at Crucible Steel Spring Works on Chartress Creek near Chartress Avenue. John Padden was killed. Injured include Alfred H. Farr, 23, of Pittsburgh, plus two others who returned home after treatment.
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Pittsburg
Crucible Steel Spring
Chartress Creek
Chartress Avenue
McKeesport
John Padden
Alfred H. Farr
Missionary Pink Tea at Tuxedo M. E. Church
The Foreign Missionary Society of Tuxedo M. E. Church hosts a pink tea and social at Mrs. W. E. Bush's home 20 N Bradley St on Tuesday August 3 from 2 to 5 pm. All ladies interested in the work are welcome.
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the Foreign Misionary Society of
Tuxedo M. E. Church
W. E. Bush
N. Bradley Street
Wreck Delays Overland Limited Near Cambridge
In Des Moines Iowa July 31 the Overland Limited east bound on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line was wrecked at 2 30 p m after a broken rail. About twenty persons were hurt with unconfirmed reports of fatalities.
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Des Moines
Overland Limited
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Cambridge
Floods Halt Trains on Durbin Branch in West Virginia
Elkins West Virginia July 30 traffic on the Durbin branch of the Western Maryland railroad has been suspended after cloudbursts. Property valued at about half a million dollars along the Tygarts Valley and Cheat rivers ruined. Sun track washed into the river and many wooden bridges swept away. Meadows inundated and crops ruined.
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Elkins
W. Va
Durbin
Western Maryland Railroad
Tygarts Valley
Cheat River
Durbin Branch
Fear Insurance Trust Controls Rates in Pittsburg
The Public Defense Association will investigate Pittsburg fire insurance overcharges amid accusations that the local board of underwriters sets rates to benefit itself. Counsel A. B. Anderson was instructed to gather data on local and other city rates for a thorough probe of the insurance situation following business leaders’ complaints.
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Pittsburg
Public Defense Association
Stiit
A. BE. Anderson
Pittesurg
Reach Agreement Ends Threatened Mine Strike
Pittsburg July 31 National President Thomas L. Lewis and Pittsburg Coal Co officials reached a compromise on all disputes with employees except safety explosives. The issue will go to state mine inspectors and miner and company representatives, averting a strike.
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Pittsburg
Thomas L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Pittsburg Coal Company
Heat Wave Causes Three Deaths in Pittsburg
Pittsburg Pa July 30 The present heat wave has killed three people and caused widespread suffering among the poor due to lack of ice and food. Forecaster Pennywitt says even hotter weather is expected. The deceased are John Bradley Fred Gering and Frank S Dowski.
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Pittsburg
Pennywitt
John Bradley
Fred Gering
Frank S&s. Dowski
Aging Woman Fatally Burned In Gas Explosion
Mrs. C. L. Alexander, 76, suffered severe burns when a match sparked flames in a bedroom of her home at 807 N. Pennsylvania. She tried to smother the fire, ran downstairs as it spread, and neighbors with Miss Grace Alexander extinguished the blaze. Fire crews arrived. she remains in critical condition. Grace and Georgia Alexander, sisters, are noted writers and educators connected to the Bobbs Merrill company and School No. 45.
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C. L. Alexander
Pennsylvania Street
D. Allison Maxwell
Alexander
Sorrel mule suit over damages against brewing firm
Isebella Coleman sues Fred Miller Brewing Co for 500 damages claiming replevin of her sorrel mule by the company. She states her husband Lafayette Coleman owned another mule team and that the Justice of the Peace ruled against the defendant on June 24. The mule was reportedly released July 27 and left unfed, causing 49 days of lost use. She says the mortgage on a slate-colored mule died and seeks compensation.
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Isebella Coleman
Coleman
Fred Miller Brewing Compay
Lafayette Coleman
Replevin
Stout
Indiana Governor warns sheriffs on racing and prize fighting
Governor Marshall sent letters to all Indiana sheriffs urging active cooperation to prevent violations at county fairs race meets and derby days. The brief missives signal a tougher approach by the administration toward gambling betting and related illegal activities during the coming season.
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Indiana
Marshall
Bank Statement Highlights NY Reserve and Deposits Shifts
New York July 31 bank statement shows Reserve and deposits changes with a 24.43 percent cash reserve and a surplus of 34,091,659 against prior years. Loans rose by 1,101.50 and specie fell by 422,000 as legals increased 321.1 percent.
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N. Y
New York
United States
Desperate fugitive Walter Brand sought after assault in creek attack
Detectives and farmers scour Cooper avenue and Crooked creek neighborhood for Walter Brand an 18 year old negro on parole from Plainfield reform school suspected of attempting to assault Mrs Anna Burke near a Leonard farm creek. He is armed with a revolver and shotgun and is said to be desperate and dangerous.
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Walter Brand
Anna Burke
Inos Leonard
Cooper Avenue
Crooked Creek
Brand
Reform School
Plainfield
Claypool
Leonard Farm
Leonard
Burwell Sentenced After Guilty Plea in Embezzlement
David H. Burwell, 40, pleaded guilty in criminal court Saturday to embezzling 600 dollars from Columbia Voting Machine Co. Judge Pritchard sentenced him to two to fourteen years. Burwell, an agent for the firm, was an orator for the Prohibition party in the last national campaign. He was arrested in Buffalo, New York, and extradited.
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David H. Burwell
Columbia Voting Machine Company
Pritchard
Burwell
Buffalo
N. Y
Voting Machine Company
Prohibition Party
Mysterious Bullets Hit Charleston Wanderer
Wilber McAllister a 19 year old of Charleston West Virginia was wounded in the right foot by a mysterious bullet Friday night. Bicycle policemen Mul ll in and Hunter found him near Tremont avenue and the Big Four railroad where he said he was waiting in the grass for a train when he was shot.
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Wilber McAllister
Charleston
W. Va
Mullin
Hunter
Ban Johnson cancels MLB games as Pulliam burial set
President Ban Johnson of the American League cancels all league games for Monday to respect the burial of Harry Pulliam president of the National League in Louisville Kentucky. The move aligns major baseball with the funeral observance in Louisville.
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Chicago
Ban Johnson
American League
Harry Pulliam
National League
Louisville
Negro Sentenced for Receiving Stolen Goods
Albert Morton, a 40 Negro, was sentenced to one to eight years in prison on a Saturday by Judge Pritchard after being found guilty of receiving stolen goods.
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Albert Morton
Pritchard
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Fly OM
Aolion Natai
Zeppelin
Wrights Bread Record
CTA Mason
Pentecost Service
Did .Gauss
Niagara
Niagara Falls
Sun
Big Four
Ohio ‘Street
J. B. Stewart
N. Illinois Street
J. S. Cruse & Co
E. Market Street
Rennie Miller
Lemcke Building
the Central Trust Co
N. Delaware Street
Frank P. Johnson
Oliver Johnson
Woods
Central Loan Association
Financial’’ Office
State Life Building
Kenwood Avenue
F. T. Lee & Co
Vajen & Pattison
Bash & Bush
Law Building
George Gunter
Tyrone
Susanna Gunter
Thirty-fist Street
Secon
Gladys Kemp
Providence
Frank C. Jones, JR
Kemp
Council
Missionary
W. Virginia
Fear Insurance Trust
Pennsylvania Stree
Quarel Mule and Grewery Are
Cherifford
Asoailan
Tremont Avenue
Pulliam
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