Peculiarities of Prominent Indianapolis Men
A column lists prominent Indianapolis figures and their unlikely fears or dislikes when faced with ordinary discomforts. Mayors, judges, politicians, and professionals including Charles A. Bookwalter, George F. McCulloch, Thomas Taggart, J. J. N Hurry, and Gov. Durbin are described objecting to humorous situations from nails, boiling water, or being photographed to risky stunts and pranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Bookwalter
Aig
George F. McCulloch
J. J. N. Hurry
Thomas Taggart
William E. English
Axks
Judge Anderton
Federal Court
Boy's letter clears up terrible murder mystery in Breedyville
Chicago June 3 The long awaited murder mystery of Breedyville Michigan has been resolved by a boy’s letter. Willie Harrison now 18 recounts his travels from Chicago to New Orleans Capetown and Cape Verde islands before returning home last October. He explains the disappearance and the mob’s suspicions toward his parents and notes his father’s illness and quarrel that led to the ordeal. He describes reforms and the family’s relief at being vindicated and reunifying with friends including Reichwald who aided them.
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Chicago
Breedyville
Mich
F. J. Harrison
Willie Harrison
Young Harrison
Alee
Harrison
Nurenhen
Breedaville
Sherif! Britton
van ‘Aren
Harrigan
Edward C. Bele
Chicago Commission
Harrisons
Reichwald
Hartican
Turmoi
Harrison Farm
Relehwald
Reichbwald
South Haven
Britton
Reletwald
Hama
New Orleans
Texas
Capetown
New Orleana
South Africa
Cape
Cape Verde Islands
Quebec
Reichwaldio
Laville
Lettea
Hirself
Arcedaville
Sid Youne Vurrivon
Michigan
Harrisons Tvod
Marison
Roboyat
Harriran
Reichwaldl
Village Treasurer Missing Sparks Investigation
The village of Bethalto reports treasurer Harry Picker missing with about $1.30 in village funds unaccounted. His and his wife's absence has caused a local sensation and prompted an inquiry.
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Si’, Is
Harry Picker
Bethalto
Picker
Sudden Death of Millionaire H G Morse in New York
Henry G Morse a New York shipbuilding company president and millionaire collapsed from apoplexy on Tuesday afternoon in New York. He died two hours later, authorities reported.
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H. G. Morse
New York
Henry G. Moree
New York Shipbuilding Company
Lebaudy Nears Mastery of Airship Navigation
Paris June 3 Recent trials of Prof Lebaudy's airship show he has nearly mastered aerial navigation and constructed a craft that is more than an experiment. It made long flights and remained perfectly under control, responding to the rudder at all times.
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Paris
Prof Lebaudy
White River Still Rising Amid Flood Threat
The White River rose about two feet nine inches above normal on Wednesday morning, with muddy conditions slowing passage. Officials expect gradual recede within around 71 hours as the river remains above flood stage.
Hugh M GowAn Buys Parry Residence In Chicago Suburb
Hugh F McGowan has purchased the Parry residence at 13068 Delaware Street for £600 and plans to modernize it at a cost of about $20,000. The home, originally owned by Hervey Bates who died, is in a Chicago suburb near the Country Club as Parry builds a new house.
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Hugh F McGowan
St. Tarte’s
Delaware St
Mr McGowan
Parry
Hervey Bates
Aring
Country Club
Middlesboro Man Killed in Va After Teasing Rival
At Powel Valley Virginia June 3 Jp Nelson of Middlesboro Kentucky was killed by Reynolds following a quarrel over a young woman. Nelson reportedly teased Reynolds about her triggering the fatal confrontation.
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Middlesboro
Powel Valley
Nelson
Down Reynolds
Reynolds
Kipling royalties and a boy publisher contract tale
A Chicago boy, son of Mr Doubleday, writes to Rudyard Kipling proposing story ideas and a share of royalties. Kipling approves, drafts a contract, and the boy earns a one percent royalty with a first Christmas check for a story titled Just a Mot...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt
Kipling
Doubleday
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The
Indianapolis
For the People
Business Office
Ohio Street
Barclay Walker
Mr. Walker
Idianapolis
Vinson Carter
Superior Court
Floyd A. Words
Stevenson
Majestic
H. P. Wasson
Wasson
Tenry Pievee
Jon B. Covkrum
A. A. Barnes
John TP
Frenzel
Durbin
Shakespere
Booth Tarkington
Tate
Gates John H. Holliday
Joltday
Volney T
Taney
Malutt
Henry W. Lawrence
Elaypuul Hotel Company
Bangor
Lebaudy
White River
Hugh M'Gowan
D. M. Parry
Rudyard Kipling
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