Tragic suicide pact linked to church death in Sycamore
Ina Bodromos June 18 report details the death of Simon Gwinn 21 found hanged on a farm near Sycamore. He was the sweetheart of Aggie Long who shot herself in a Sycamore church pulpit a month earlier. Gwinn disappeared 11 days ago, weighed by Long's death, and left his body arranged to remain unseen for a long time. Neighbors say he acted to honor a theory that no funeral was needed, mirroring Miss Long's stated wishes for a model funeral.
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Bodromo
Ina
Simon. Gwinn
Aggie Long
M. E
Sycamore
Miss Long
Gwinn
Isaac
Lankford
Jeffersonville
Applegate
New Albany
James C. Applegate
Thousands of fish killed by refuse in White River
In Anderson Indiana June 15 a Yorktown straw board plant opened its cesspools for a predicted rain, sending waste into White River and killing thousands of fish including many bass. Fishermen and farmers within 30 miles express indignation while state health officials deflect comment on dumping permits.
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Harry
State Health Board
Indianapolis
Saloon License Ask Spooks Townsfolk of Coatsville
Josephus Stears applied for a saloon license in Coatsville Indiana where the town has never housed a saloon. Remonstrance favors prohibition by about four to one though some support Lebanon plan enforcement. Drug stores previously sold intoxicants and damages included dynamited outlets. Coatsville shows growth with Vandalia line status and new roads and telephones linking farmers’ homes.
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Coatsville
Ind
Josephus Stears
Stears
Lebanon
Vandalia
Ice Men's Trust Formed in Richmond
Local ice dealers form a delivery cartel with one company handling deliveries and cutting multiple wagons from service. Prices will be controlled but not raised. In Richmond, the city council targets city employees who fail to pay taxes, ordering the treasurer to deduct delinquencies from their pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal Ice
Child Dead After Crossing Train Tracks In Madison
Samuel Liggett eight year old resident of Madison Ind was struck and killed by a Big Four pile driving train while visiting his daughter Mrs Harry Lyons He was crossing the tracks to a grocery when the accident occurred He was slightly deaf and did not hear the approaching train Mrs Lyons is nearly insane over the tragedy.
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Muncie
Ind
Samuel Liggett
Madison
Harry Lyons
Lebanon Adopts Gas Meters and Sewer Plan
Lebanon city council approved use of meters by Indiana Natural and Illuminating Gas Co and set natural gas at 20 cents per thousand. A $60,000 sanitary sewer project was also authorized amid heavy public opposition. Meanwhile in Peru a singing contest at the Perusaenger fest awarded first prize to an Indianapolis singer as Prof. Gunterman led both Socialist and South-side groups.
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Lebanon
Ind
Indiana Natural and Illuminating Gas Company
Peru
Indianapolis
Prof
Gunterman
Wabash
Maennerchor
Oscar Wuensch
W. Graeber
M. Eschenbach
Choir Names and Roles From Historical Record
The passage lists singers by voice part including second tenors Koehler Burkhard A J Loedig C Glitzenstein F Essig and Louia Meyer A Kuerst W Irrgang and Alex Burkhhard first basses Frank Herder Frits Wurtz H Durham P Hammerle and Felix Vesser second basses G Doebber Carl Haupt P Mar schal Carl Wetter and F Hassert.
Hartford City Hero Rescues Mill From Burst Boiler
Frank Schwartz, engineer at the Wayne paper mill, faced near fatal scalding when the boiler burst. He blew the distress whistle, summoning workers to evacuate and fight the blaze, saving the mill from fire.
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Hartford City
Ind
Frank Schwartz
Wayne Paper Mill
Mil
Schwartz
Indiana district turnfest honors go to Chicago
Large crowds watched events in Fort Wayne as Chicago teams swept the field. Indianapolis socialer turnverein placed third in team work during the Monday competitions in the Indiana district turnfest.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Chicago
Big Cvowds
Indianapolia Socialer Turnverein
Multiple Localities Report Heat Strain and Medical Cases
Oak Forest reports Mrs. George Williams weakened by heat while gardening. Evansville notes Dr. Lee M. Whistler, long time homeopath, died from apoplexy. Jeffersonville records Mrs. Harriet M. Ham len, sister of Colorado mine owner W. T. Stratton. Also Miss Mattie Kendall, 20, at Deaconess Hospital after an unsuccessful tumor removal.
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Evansville
Lee M. Whistler
Jeffersonville
Harriet M. Hamlen
W. T. Stratton
Colorado
Mattie Kendall
Deaconess Hospital
Indiana Towns and Tensions Across a Turbulent Era
Indiana towns report drownings and deaths from rabies and lightning. strikes hit cattle near Elkhart and a boy is lost in White river Seymour. labor unrest spreads in South Bend and Elwood as unions threaten boycotts. a Philippine return reception in Sullivan and a Baldwin prize at Wabash College color a busy snapshot of fortunes, accidents, and political notes across the state.
Democrats Have Best Of Elections Debate In City Hall
City clerk Geckler, city attorney Kern, and Democratic chairman Fanning met after a council move to name election inspectors. The dispute centers on who can appoint inspectors and whether ward primaries proceed under the old law June 29. Republicans seek a quick, legal settlement before the general election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geckler
Kern
Courge
Kennedy Doctor Samuell to Be Freed on 16008 Bail
Newburgh June 1 Judge Newbur ger agreed to release Dr Samuel Kennedy who faced three trials for the murder of Dolly Heynolds. Bail set at 16008 and it is expected he will obtain bail by Tuesday.
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New York
Indiana Stone Advocated for Federal Building in Washington
State geologist Blatchley argues Indiana oolitic stone should be used in the Indianapolis federal building. He contends granite or marble would be shipped from New England, harming cost and quality, and cites tests showing Indiana stone’s strength, fire resistance, and wide adoption across 27 states and multiple public buildings.
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Blatchley
Indianapolis
Indiana
United States
Overstreet
Rankin
Taylor
New England
Q. A. Gilmore
United States Army
W. A. Howe
Rose Polytechnic Institute
Union
Illinois
Georgia
New Jersey
Kansas
Academy of Science
Chicago
Astor
Vanderbilt
New York
Biltmore
N. C
How to Tell the Genuine Laxative Bromo Quinine Grip
The message notes that E. W. Grove’s signature appears on every box of the genuine Laxative Bromo Quinine, suggesting a way to verify authenticity and distinguish it from counterfeit products.
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E. W. Grove
Lake Erie & Western R R Excursions Fare Notice
Lake Erie and Western Railroad announces Sunday June 23 excursions to Tipton Elwood Alexandria Muncie Red Key Portland Hartford City Bluffton Fort Wayne Ind and Celina Ohio. Fares are 1.00 to listed Otter towns 1.25 to St Marys and Lima. Depart Indianapolis 6:30 a m returning Fort Wayne 6:00 p m Lima 6:00 p m stopping at all above points.
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Lake Erie & Western R. R
Tipton
Elwood
Alexandria
Muncie
Red Key
Portland
Hartford City
Bluffton
Fort Wayne
Ind
Celina
ST. Marys
Lima
Indianapolis
Leaves Union to Rochester Train Schedule Notice
Dr W Braig veterinary surgeon treats a team at Wood's Stable 1007 after leaving Union station at 7 30 a m and returning from Rochester at 7 30 p m indicating a local transit and care notice with names and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Station
Rochester
W. B.raig
Wood's Stable
Bingham and Bacon Families Tie to Local Births
Local notices list multiple births with family names and addresses including Bingham Bacon Federsputl Hunsucker Williams England and others. Twin girls and a set of births are recorded alongside residents on Randolph Marion Harding Market and Silver avenues with several couples named. Deaths include J E Slusher Helena Gordon J R Spencer Theodore Clemens Morilan and others with causes such as consumption dyremia and heart disease. Marriages record matches like Craven Burke Muster Hein inger Lock Wilson Davis Jenkins Hunsucker Thompson Conover.
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Pearl Bingham
Randolph-st
Elizabeth Bacon
Marionave
John
Mollie Federsputl
Harding-st
Samuel
Stella Hunsucker
W. Market-st
W. H
Lottie Williams
Silverave
Henry and
Mary England
S. W
Rhode Island St
J. E. Slusher
W. Morris St
Helena E. Gordon
N. East St
J. R. Spencer
Oneida
Theodore Clemens
J. N. Morilan
Dewey Ave
PD. K. Bruce
State St
Sarah Ritter
Patrick Craven
Winifred Burke
Raymond J. Muster
Rosa M. Heininger
Paris Fisher
Mary E. Cook
George Lock
Maggie R. Wilson
Arthur Davis
Ella Milligan
Thomas L. Jenkins
Lee Elizabeth Hunsucker
Robert Thompson
Esther Conover
Repairs and Additions Placed in Indianapolis Homes
Indianapolis turnverein reports repairs totaling funds. J Currin repairs frame dwelling 724 Dorman St. cost 100. H Meyer agent additions 811 Fort Wayne Ave. 250. P Chieck repairs 227 N Davidson St ROO. A Helmsmeier frame dwelling 2549 Lawrence St 00.
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Indianapolis
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement Adverts
Indianapolis resident Mrs. A. Morgan details back and hip pains and sleepless nights. Doan's Kidney Pills from Henry J. Huder's drug store allegedly provided relief. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo, NY markets them for 50 cents. Remember the name and avoid substitutes.
Chicago Market Wheat and Dairy Prices Report
Chicago grain and dairy summary from June 18 shows July wheat at 62 cents, September at 68 1/4 cents, July corn at 84 1/2 cents, September at 44 1/2 cents, July oats at 28 1/4 cents, September at 26 1/4 cents. Provisions list September pork at 14.35 to 15.07, lard at 8.60 to 8.52, ribs at 8.10 to 8.20 per hundredweight. Butter and cheese prices range across creamery and dairy products with values for new goods, young Americas, Swiss, and brick varieties. Live poultry prices cover chickens, roosters, ducks, turkeys, and geese per dozen. City Grain Market.
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Chicago
Young Americas
Limburger
City
Kingan & Co
Indiana
California
Siger Bulk
New York
F. Brand
O. K
Wheat and corn price list with mixed grain notes
A concise market summary lists Wheat No 3 red and No 2 red prices with milling freight, Corn across white and mixed categories with several cents ranges, Hay No 1 and No 2 timothy quotes, and inspection tallies by grain and hay. Multiple car totals are noted for each category.
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White
C. Hay
Timothy
Hay
Happy Women praise Peruna cures catarrh nationwide
Ida Murray of Minneapolis and Anna Bryan of Washington endorse Peruna as a cure and tonic for catarrh and related pelvic symptoms. The ad claims catarrh can affect lungs kidneys stomach liver and bowels and promotes writing to Dr. Hartman for free medical advice from The Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus Ohio.
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Ida Murray
Polk Street
Minneapolis
Minn
Anna Bryan
William Jennings Bryan
Florida Avenue
Washington, D. C
Hog quotes rope Stock Yards Indianapolis June 18
At the Interstate Stock Yards in Indianapolis hog receipts reached 1000 shipments with 900 quotations. Prices ranged from good to choice, including light, medium, and heavy categories with several price points, showing a varied market for common to good pigs and roughs.
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Interstate Stock Yards
Indianapolis
Indiana Union Stock Yards Cattle and Hogs Prices
Union Stockyards Indianapolis reports receipts of cattle 600 and hogs 5,000 with varied quotations. Good to prime export steers 1,850 to 1,500 lbs. fair to medium export steers 1,200 to 1,400 lbs. butcher and feeding steers and heifers priced. Hogs range good to choice medium and mixed weights, with prices noted. Also listed are sheep, lambs, poultry, dairy, hides, tallow, nuts, coffee, sugars, salts, flour, beans, spices, and other produce prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Stockyards
Indianapolis
Miscellaneous Price List from Local Market Columns
A dense list of prices for commodities and goods including shot, lead, woodware, twine, produce, canned fruits, coal and coke, alcohol, chemicals, meats, seafood, and other staples. Numerous item entries specify weights, bundles, and per-unit costs, reflecting a broad early 20th century merchant catalog. Names of brands and companies appear intermittently with unit prices.
Local Commerce Briefs on Prices and Goods
Short notes list assorted goods and prices including flour, sugar syrups, rice from Louisiana and Carolina ranges. Entries show price points per unit or bulk with figures like 28 to 33 cents and 20 to 22 cents. A Carolina demand notes 6 to 84 cents with varying terms.
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Rice
Louisiana
Carolina
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Joseph Carrens
Young Gwinn
Coatesville
ICE Men’s Trust
Richmond
Turnfest Sports
Indiana Geaths
Oak Forest
George Williams
Indiana Inklings
Boonville
Charley Pruitt
White River
Seymour
Charles Paxon
Elkhart
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Bedford Republican
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Edward Freschler
Rockport
Terre Haute
Eugene V. Debs
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Fairmount
Charles H. Rathfi
Sharpsville
Greentown
Rogers
Jacob Tennyson
Marshal Scott
Kirby Dunn
Frank Bolton
Newark, CO
West Baden
Baldwin
Wabash College
Crawfordsvile
Mark D. Nave
Crawfordsville
D. F. Baldwin
Logansport
George Black
Burlington
Blue
John R. Mason
Sedalia
Black
Indiana Mineral Springs
Warren County
Carl
Asa Rager
Eel River
Asa
Wm. Douglass
William Brown
Nashville
Brown County
Hamblen Township
Abraham Mariner
Kokomo
Shelbyville
Klass Corner
Greensburg News
Elwood Business Men's Association
Kennedy
Niji
Washington
Lake Erie & Western
R. R
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Dean
Doan
Henry J. Huder
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
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Peruna
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
The
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
Union Stock Yards
Sun Brand
Java
Golden Rio
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Golden Santos
Prime Santos
Ariosa
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Gates
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Empire A
Ideal Golden
Windsor
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Jackson
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