Indiana News Ledger Notes Local Incidents and Education
Prominent farmer San Campbell, 42, dies after mental decline tied to past shooting by neighbor Reese who was acquitted in a related murder attempt case. Bank robbery survivor Lenon of Fiora goes insane, fearing robbers. Judges and attorneys clash in a railroad case. workers strike after foreman’s resignation. Bridges and rail lines receive attention as region marks college week events across Green Castle, Franklin, Purdue, and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Ampbell
Reese
Fas
Terrible Accident Injures 13-Year-Old Girl in Muncie
Esther Nelson, 13, daughter of G. W. Nelson, fell while trying to climb a sharp arrowhead picket fence. A man had to lift her free as the five inch puncture caused severe lacerations and possible blood poisoning. Doctors fear infection but she may recover.
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Muncie
Ind
Esther Nelson
G. W. Nelson
Aggie Long death rumor denied by church in Kokomo
In Kokomo Indiana on June 14 officials deny reports that the Sycamore M E church is to be abandoned due to Miss Aggie Long’s death by her own action in the pulpit. The pulpit is now regularly occupied by Rev Kay Seaman of Greentown on his appointed Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tional
Sycamore
Heat wave over runs state causes prostrations and damage
A two day heat wave overwhelmed workers at Elwood tin plate mill where crews ferried home in a standing carriage. Seven prostrations reported in Muncie. Dublin hit 95 degrees. hail at Martinsville. a lightning strike cremated a family at Center Point and damaged a barn. poles blown down on the Pennsylvania railroad near Columbus. several men including John Dorman of Ball Bros. seriously affected.
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Elwood
Tin Plate
Muncie
John Dorman
Ball Bros.’ Works
Columbus
Pennsylvania Railroad
Dublin
Martinsville
Center Point
Frank Darting
Westphalia
Frederick Jessup
Worthington
Greensburg
Thomas Chipps
Horace
Notable Early Settlers and Local Notables Mentioned in Obituary Notes
Maric lists Joseph Brown aged 66 as an old resident while Nathan Large is 80 and Zena C Pratt served Kosciusko County as sheriff. Capt Sylvanus Barnard and Martinsville mineral references appear with antiquated dates. Jacob Starke, 6, died. Pulaski County migration context dated 1849. Mount Pleasant notes Mrs William Jentz, German native. oath in the same house as marriage in 1850s. Sullivan memorializes Bertha M Briggs widow of John Briggs. on her deathbed she adopted Elizabeth Inley McCarty who will inherit most of the estate.
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Mount Pleasant
Wiliam Jentz
Wurtemburg
Germany
Sullivan
Bertha
Briggs
John C. Briggs
Elizabeth Inley McCarty
Rensselaer May Land Brush Factory Amid Efforts
Frederick Bronnenberg, 89, one of Andersons oldest men, is fatally injured. John R. Page, former Madison County treasurer, plans a new 200000 loan for Anderson. Goshen papers back a 520000 subsidy request for Goshen Northern traction.
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Frederick Bronnenberg
Anderson
John R. Page
Madison County
Goshen
Goshen & Northern Traction Company
Broken mind case ends in discharge for shoplifting
Temporary police judge Hooten hears Mrs. Mary Dillon charged with stealing shoes. Police and prosecution admit she is a kleptomaniac and under constant watch in downtown stores. The judge says she likely stole but cannot punish for a condition she cannot control and discharges her. Her attorney cites family prominence and losses to illness.
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Hooten
Mary Dillon
Asch
Shelby County
Leyi P. Dillon
That County
Andrew Fleming Detained in New York Over Sanity Commission
Word from New York says Andrew Fleming circus treasurer is detained awaiting a sanity commission. He has ties to Indianapolis friends, formerly ran saloons, years traveling with circuses, lived with brother John D. Fleming on Virginia Ave, and has a wife. He arrived from Boston Monday and police report he bought large quantities of goods and sent trunks to the Waldorf Astoria before confinement at Bellevue.
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New York
Andrew Fleming
Indianapolis
City
John D. Fleming
Virginia Ave
Jack” Fleming
English
Fleming
Boston
Waldorf-Astorig
Bellevue
County educators debate grading reforms in court room session
County school superintendents met in the supreme court room at the state house on Thursday. A speaker clarified pronunciations of words and discussed Indiana figures while the group considered changes to the course of study. A committee prepared resolutions proposing a new system for grading teachers, to be presented Friday.
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State House
Indiana
Tiley Nabbed and Robbed in Frisco After Samoa Arrival
Commander B F Tilley governor of American Samoa arrived on the Ventura and was lured by two men at the Occidental hotel to walk the city. He was knocked down slugged and robbed of 30 dollars and a gold watch found six hours later badly bruised and disheveled with a bloodstained shirt and a cut lip.
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Frisco
Samoa
San Francisco
B. F. Tilley
Navy
Ventura
Occidental
Mrs Kennedy Faces Conviction In Murder Case
In Kansas City June 13 Lulu Kennedy, charged with her husband’s murder, says she is not being treated right and fears conviction. Jailer Heley testifies she told him the same night. witness Philip Kennedy allegedly confessed to ruining Lulu Prince, a claim ruled out by Judge Wofford. Hairdresser Tracy Derrick says Bert Prince did not arrive until after the shooting. Bert Prince is called.
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Kansas City, Mo
Heley
Lulu Kennedy
Philip Kennedy
Lulu Prince
RE. F. Lewis
Tracy Derrick
Bert Prince
Friends dispute Henry C. Gordon insanity ruling
Neighbors and relatives dispute a court finding that paralytic Henry C. Gordon is insane. They contend he is sane and unable to leave home, while physicians and a sanitation official assert he is insane based on extended confinement and withdrawal.
Fisherman Sweeney Appoints Deputy Fish Commissioners
Columbus fish commissioner and diplomat Sweeney announces 20 deputy appointees across the state funded by fees up to 60 dollars a month. He plans prosecutions under the fish law for dumping, while coordinating with health officials. He and Hutson plan a July fishing trip in LaGrange county.
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Z. T. Sweeney
Columbus
State House
League of American Sportsmen
Anderson
Sweeney
Harry
State Health Board
Health Board
Harmon L.hutson
Supreme Court
LaGrange County
Mayo couple seek receiver for Matthews lead glass plant
Walter E. Mayo and Daisy M. Mayo ask for a receiver for the Indiana Lead Glass Company at Matthews Indiana claiming mismanagement to force sale of their stock. A final hearing is scheduled for June 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter E. Mayo
Daisy M. Mayo
Indiana Lead Glass Company
Matthews, Ind
Fire bell antics as Gamewell work proceeds
The fire bell has been acting oddly while new Gamewell fire alarm boxes are installed. About 200 boxes are in place or planned, with 16 to be repaired. The fire headquarters addition should be under roof by next week and ready for equipment by July 15.
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Gamewell
Monument Regents Convene to Consider Dedication Date
Maj. Gr. Menzies heads the board as Gen. Kneffer’s condition endangers the panel. The successor to George W. Walker remains vacant. Asked about the Pocket’s view, Menzies said cooler fall weather favors dedication in his part of the state, noting older soldiers prefer early action but he personally is indifferent.
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Board of Monument Regents
Maj
Gr. Menzies
Gen. Kneffer
Suc
Maj. Menzies
Capt. Wilhelm Dies In Philippine Conflict
CAPT. Wm. I. Wilhelm of the Twenty first infantry died Wednesday from wounds suffered in a skirmish with insurgents at Lipa Batangas. Lieut. Henry T. Mitchell of the Forty first regiment is under arrest charged with embezzling 277 in public funds at Bacolor. The Philippine commission appointed Gen. Mariano Trias governor of Cavite and Ambrosio Flores governor of Rizal and created 14 judicial circuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Wm. I. Wilhelm
Twenty-first Infantry
Lipa
Batangas
Henry T. Mitchell
Bacolor
Philippine Commission
Mariano Trias
Cavite
Ambrosio Flores
Rizal
Agreement on Gilman Estate Value and Caregiver Payout
Frazier Gilman, half brother of George Francis Train Gilman, says claimants reached an agreement on the estate worth about 1 million dollars. He notes Mrs Blakely Hall has no legal claim but will receive a substantial payout for caring for George.
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New York
George Francis Train Gilman
Frazier Gilman
Gilman
Blakely Hall
George
No Notice Required For Precinct Committeemen Candidates
Secretary John Bowlus states candidates for precinct committeemen need not give notice before the final primaries. The June 27 primaries run from 4 to 8 p m in every precinct.
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John Bowlus
Republican City Committee
Bowlus
Mayor Signs Annexation and Paving Ordinance
The mayor signed the ordinance annexing the insane hospital grounds to the city and authorizing asphalt paving on Bellefontaine Street between Fifteenth and Twenty first Streets. He also retained the ordinance restricting arc lights and street cars. The clerk sent the two ordinances June 10 and he had until June 20 to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Insane Hospital
Bellefontaine-st
Genuine Laxative Bromo Quinine Box Signature Claim
The advert notes BE W Grove’s signature appears on every box of the genuine Laxative Bromo Quinine, asserting authenticity and brand integrity. The claim targets consumers seeking proven products and emphasizes uniform labeling across all boxes.
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BE. W. Grove
Peruna Adverts Favor National Hotel Endorsements
Prominent readers from Washington and Chicago tout Peruna as a reliable tonic and nerve strengthener. F W Fitzpatrick of Kentucky and Mathias Leif of Chicago share positive experiences, urging others to use the remedy for catarrh and general vitality.
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F. Y Fitzpatrick
Kentucky
National Hotel
Washington, D. C
F. W. Fitzpatrick
Mathias Leif
Catholic Knrights of
America
Clark Street
Chicago
Sartman
Bertman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
Lionel Legare Performs Gravity Defying Act at Broad Ripple Park
At Broad Ripple Park this week Lionel Legare showcases daring tricks beginning with a 26 inch wooden globe move up a 20 foot ramp. He balances on his head on a table to shatter glass balls and fences with juggling, claiming world class height for his ball tower and unique unsupported head shots.
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Lionel Legare
Broad Ripple Park
Interstate Stock Yards cattle hogs and sheep prices noted
At the Interstate Stock Yards in Indianapolis on June 13 cattle receipts were fair with varied quotes by weight and weight class. Good to prime steers ranged around 4.50 to 5.10 per hundredweight with other categories including heifers cows calves and bulls listed at multiple price points. Hogs receipts were 70 with quotes from 5.85 to 6.12 per cwt for mixed grades, light pigs and heavy meats shown. Sheep receipts were none with lambs and ewes quoted in limited ranges.
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Interstate Stock Yards
Indianapolis
Cnolca
Cattle and Hogs At Union Stock Yards Indianapolis June
Cattle receipts about 500 with varied prices across grades. Good to prime export steers 550 to 600 dollars for 1 350 to 1 500 pounds. butcher steers 530 to 560. Heifers and cows show broad ranges, calves and pigs also priced. sheep and lambs small, hogs 5 95 to 6 15 for good to choice. Horses auctioned by Blair-Baker with steady prices except heavy drafters down about five dollars.
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Union Stock Yards
Union Stockyards
Indianapolis
C.senceeeneueree
Ccsecseses
Hkpaca
Ceceres
Blair-Baker Horse Company
City Grain Market Wheat and Corn Prices Noted
Wheat prices show weakness with No 2 red at 8 cents above freight and No 3 red at 64 to 66 cents on June. Corn remains weak with No 1 white at 43 cents and No 2 cited.
Market Report on Grain and Feed Prices Inspections
The record lists weights and grades for oats hay and wheat with quality notes. It details No 2 white and mixed classifications for oats and corn, prices for timothy hay, and inspection car counts for wheat and corn across No 2 red No 3 red No 4 white and mixed categories.
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Icc
Timothy
Chicago Markets Report Wheat and Provisions Prices
Chicago market notes show wheat higher with July at 70 14 to 71 44 cents and September at 62 8 to 69 4 cents. Corn dips with July 42 3/4 cents and September 42 1/4 cents. Oats advance July 26 40 to 27 4 cents and September 25 1/4 to 25 3/4 cents. Provisions list September pork at 14.97 per unit, lard at 8.60, ribs at 5.07 to 8.12, eggs at 0.11 to 0.12, butter scales and cheese varieties with varied prices. Live poultry shows chickens and hens at 5 cents, spring chickens up to 22 cents, ducks to 7 1/4 cents, turkeys 6 3/4 to 7 1/4 cents, geese at 1.76 per dozen.
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Chicago
New Goods
Young Americas
Limburger
Kengan & Co
Indiana
California
Prices for poultry and produce in the jobbing trade
The notice lists current wholesale prices for poultry including turkey hens and toms, fowls, ducks, geese, and spring chickens, plus dairy and grocery items such as cheese, butter, eggs, hides, tallow, candies, nuts, coffee, various sugars, flour, spices, beans, molasses, rice, shot, lead, and wood goods. Prices reflect shippers’ rates and are itemized by product.
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New York
Grocery and meat price list update for regional market trends
A dense price catalog covers fruits vegetables and canned goods led by cabbage 1 40 per barrel, Florida onions 1 40 per crate, Ceecoanuts 4 00 per hundred, oranges 2 75 box, lemons 1 50 box, peas and beans at firm per bushel rates, cherries 1 25 to 1 50 per case, home grown strawberries 1 25 to 1 50 per crate, New potatoes 4 25 per barrel. Canned peaches prices vary by grade up to 2 49, strawberries and lobsters noted, plus extensive coal coke druggists and meat cuts with multiple per pound prices and pack sizes.
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Florida
New Orleans
California
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Roducers
Campben
Frankfort
Campbell
Columbus Times
Greenwood
Franklin
Shelbyville
Fiora
John Lenon
W. H. Lenon
Henry W. Johnson
Richmond
John Hobbins
Joseph Borders
McKstwaine- Richards Company
Noodiesville
Borders
Danville
Russell Bement
George W. Bement
Terre Haute
Jia
Bemnet
Verre Haute
George Morgan
Jasper County
George Moore
Greencastle
D. W. Minshall
Derauw University
Moores’ Hit College
Elijah P. Brown
Ram's
Brown
Franklin College
Purdue
Lafayette
Earlham
Union Christian College
Meron
Hanover
Aggie
Kokomo
Sensa
Joseph Brown
Nathan Large
Zena C. Pratt
Kosciusko
Cou
Sylvanus Barnard
Amac
Jacob Starke
Pulaski County
Indiana Inklings
Rensselaer
Rushville Furniture Company
Rushville
James Potter
Geneva
John Carrigan
Potter
Charles Reyniers
Mishawaka
Asamuel Godd
Northern End
Coal Trust
Newton T. Burke
Poor Fleming
Tered
A. H. Kuhn
Kennedy
Wofford
Henry Gordon
Henry C. Gordon
Ella Bassett
E. Twenty-fifth-st
Parker
Gordon
Mem
Bers
M. W. Hopkins
Squire Smock
Sanity Commission
Benjamin F. Bye
James R. Anthony
Daffy
George W. Walker
Wilhelm
Anna
Is -Pe Ru-Na
Bays
Titepatrick
F. Y. Fitzpatrick
City Grain Market
Brazil
Sun
Java
Golden Rio
Bourbon Santos
Golden Santos
Prime Santos
Ariosa
Lion
Jersey
Caracas
Dillsworth’s
Columbia A
Windsor A
Ridgewood A
Phoenix A
Empire A
Ideal Golden
Windsor
Louisiana
Carolina
Cummson
DR. Tomson
Stevenson Building
Indianaapolis
Csce
Jackson
Green County
Blossburg
Castile
Oysters, Fish and Game
TSF. & Co
O. K
Lake
Gsh
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