Would-Be Lynchers Routed by Police in Vincennes
In Vincennes Indiana a mob gathered to lynch Bill Edson accused of criminally assaulting a three year old girl. Police with drawn guns halted the group before they could batter the jail doors while fire alarms were used to lure officers away. Edson is under strong guard as authorities promise protection. Nearby Peru reports a lynching fever after Clarence Gillespie, shot by a black man, died prompting fears of further mob action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Vincennes
Ind
A. m
Bill Edson
Edson
Morris Pfohl
Terre Haute
Plainfield electric line war ends in deal absorbent
The electric line war between rival Plainfield builders ends as Indianpolis & Plainfield Electric absorbs Indianap olis & Western traction. The Albert Lieber line merges with the Charles Finley Smith line, consolidating one road. Prices are undisclosed though grading by the Smith company indicates a sizable sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Lieber Company
Charles Finley Smith
Plainfield
Indianapolis & Plainfield Electric Company
Albert Lieber
Indianapolis & Western Traction Company
Charles Finley ‘Smith Line
Smith Company
Boys Free a Stranded Horse from City Sewer
Two boys near Central Ave entered a dry sewer draining into Fall Creek and reported a monster’s gleaming eyes. Neighbors and police formed a rescue, breaking a rope twice and finally freeing the horse, which then had to be shot after remaining trapped for days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall Creek
Central Ave
Hungarian Wedding Invitation Echoes at Clerk Office
License clerk George Fate in the county clerk’s office invites a marriage ceremony, saying Come over we have a marriage for you to perform, highlighting a lighthearted moment in the wedding process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Fate
Hungarian couple seek marriage with court interpreter present
Justice Harvey Stout hears a telephonic marriage request from Joe Simcoe and Veronia Koza, both Hungarians, with M Sekeres confirming age and consent. The scene includes a humorous exchange over language and eligibility, ending with a court interpreter. Also noted is Ruby Bell Lane's recital with the Philharmonic string quartet and performances by Percy Creelman and Mrs. W E Neff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Stout
Stout
Joe Simcoe
Veronia Koza
Ruby Bell Lane
Metropolitan School of Music
Philharmonic String Quartet
Percy Creelman
W. E. Neff
Cartersburg Mineral Springs Resort Advertised Near Indy
The Cartersburg Mineral Springs Summer and health resort sits 17 miles west of Indianapolis on the Vandalia line with low rate excursion tickets sold daily. Tickets available via Vandalia line agents or W. W. Richardson D. P. A Indianapolis. Photos half price at Bennett's 36 E Washington. Denison House barber shop, state’s finest, now ready to serve. George L. Knox proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Vandalia
Vandalia Line
W. W. Richardson
Ind
Denison House
George L. Knox
Important Change of Time for Fast Mail Train
Vandalia notices a time change for the fast mail service starting Sunday June 15 the train now departs Indianapolis at 7 10 under new schedule details for the line care and operations impact and timing adjustments for riders and stations involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Soldiers Kill Indiana Girl On Fort Sill Range
Miss Emma Garcia, traveling with her Indiana family to a claim in Oklahoma, was killed instantly when a bullet from troop B United States Cavalry at Fort Sill during target practice struck her temple as the family dined near the rocky bluff. Soldiers helped bury her body in the post cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Garcia
Oklahoma
Salvador Hostile Mood Shakes New Orleans
Reports from Salvador claim a frenzy near war as the Washington court of arbitration criticizes its actions in the Burrell case. The Salvadoran president and assembly declare the award a scandal and accuse judges of bribery and mistreatment of Salvadoran representatives. The Burrell award orders Salvador to pay $530,000 to the Salvador commercial company for canceling a port franchise. The State Department dismisses Salvadoran dissatisfaction as not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Washington
Burrell
New Orleans Dispatch
Salvador
el Triunfo
H. H. Burrell
State Department
Soldier Killings Reported In Kirklin Area
In Kirklin Indiana on Tuesday afternoon 16 year old Charles Doctors was shot and killed by 16 year old Ernest Cockeram during a pretend play fight. Both youths possessed shotguns. Doctors allegedly said the guns were unloaded. A misfire occurred during the second mock valley, firing Cockeram’s gun and fatally wounding Doctors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirklin
Ind
Charles Doctors
Ernest Cockéram
Young Cockeram
Interurban Car Strikes Cow in McCordsville
An Anderson interurban car No. 264 struck a jersey cow at McCordsville at 10 a.m. Tuesday, upsetting George McCulloch's schedule for 12 hours. The heavy coach rolled crosswise on the track, with three passengers aboard witnessing the incident as cars from Indianapolis and the east converged to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
McCordsville
George McCulloch
Indianapolis
Teamsters Strike Affects Major Indianapolis Jobs
Teamsters union struck Wednesday noon affecting over 300 teams or about 70 percent of Indianapolis units. They demand 3.87 dollars an hour or 3.75 daily, up from 2.50 to 3.00, citing higher feed costs eight dollars weekly. Some contractors including J Harry Roberts, J Johnson, Van Baxter, Kit Lewis, Hugier Sand Company signed the new scale. Hugier requested five teams and received them. The strike is backed by the Building Allied Council with anticipated council aid if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teamsters
Mikesell
Massachusetts Ave
Twenty-fifth St
Indianapolis
J. Harry Roberts
J. Johnson
van Baxter
Kit Lewis
Hugier Sand’ Company
Hugier Sand Company
Teamsters’ Union
Building Allied Council
Council
McHugh Sentenced to Prison Again
Sligo June 18 Patrick A McHugh MP from Leitrim North is jailed for three months for contempt of court following a prior six month sentence last year over a seditious label in the Sligo Champion He previously traveled to Indianapolis in February with Thomas O'Donnell and John Redmond and spoke to a large audience at Tomlinson Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sligo
Patrick A. McHugh
Leitrim North
McHugh
Thomas O’donnell
John Redmond
Indianapolis
Tomlinson Hall
Afraid to Return Hoffbauer Surrenders to Army Authorities
William J Hoffbauer an 18 year old Indianapolis police officer's son surrendered to United States authorities as a deserter after fleeing from leave. He enlisted February 12 at Indianapolis, served at Fort Baker and Fort Thomas, later traveled to Wisconsin and San Francisco before deciding to return. Doctors diagnosed tuberculosis and recommended discharge. Senator Fairbanks may seek reenlistment with honorable discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Hoffbauer
Nicholas Hoffbauer
Hill Ave
Indianapolis
Woffbauer
Hoffbauer
San Francisco
Wisconsin
War Department
Maj. Macklin
Fairbanks
Fort Thomas
Clothing to be examined for union made garments
In Baltimore on June 18 a session of the International printing pressmen and assistants union heard a proposal that no delegate be seated unless all clothing is union made. The motion, by A. B. Jamison of Kansas City, would require examination of clothing for union labels before seating. It affected two female delegates and was referred to the miscellaneous business committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
International Printing Pressmen and Assistants’ Union
A. B. Jamison
Kansas City
Committee On Miscellaneous Business
Chicken Thieves Arrested After Long Chase in Indiana
In Frankfort Indiana Burrel Kelsey and John Murford were arrested after a seven hour pursuit for stealing chickens. They fled with a wagonload of birds after farmer Clinton Nall alarmed neighbors at 2 am near Stockwell. Officers linked the men to multiple chicken thefts and lodged them in jail in Jefferson. Kelsey claims Cleveland as home while Murford lists Evansville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Ind
Burrel Kelsey
John Murford
Jefferson
Clinton Nall
Stockwell
Kelsey
Cleveland
Murford
Evansville
Wilson Returns From West Virginia Strike Mission
Secretary Wilson of the United Mine Workers returns from West Virginia where he conferred with strike leaders. He reports steadily growing numbers and unwavering determination to win. The miners' grievance includes token money issued by operators. Secretary Shaw of the Treasury has been briefed.
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Wilson
United Mine Workers
West Virginia
Shaw
Treasurez
TravelingSalesman Nearing Is Found Dead in Richmond Hotel
Richmond Indiana June 18 Traveling salesman T B Nearing of John Pullman Co lace dealers New York was found dead in his Westcott hotel room. Coroner Watts will hold a post mortem Wednesday. Letters on his person indicate a daughter in Bridgeport Conn signed Hattie. Letters from Detroit and a mother from Brooklyn suggest possible wife involvement. Nearing was last seen Monday afternoon when he took a room at the Westcott.
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Richmond
Ind
T. B. Nearing
John Pullman & Co
Broadway
New York
Brooklyn
Watts
Nearing
the Westcott
Memorial tablet unveiled at Wabash College
Crawfordsville Ind June 18 Wabash college unveiled a memorial tablet honoring students who left to serve as Civil War soldiers. The tablet lists over 300 names with Brig Gen John C Black as principal orator. Presenters included Harry J Milligan of Indianapolis and acceptance by President Kane. Other speakers included Gen Lew Wallace James Whitcomb Riley and Louis Howland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Ind
Wabash College
John C. Black
Harry J. Milligan
Indianapolis
Kane
Lew Wallace
James Whitcamy Riley
Louis Howland
Charles R. Williams
Woman Beside Street Collision Involves Willie Smith
A minor traffic collision occurred involving Willie Smith of 1624 Spannave street. The incident occurred on a Wednesday when a woman on the wrong side of the street collided with his bicycle. No serious injuries were reported.
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Willie Smith
Grounded Health Secret in Grape-Nuts Diet
A Vermont schoolteacher describes severe poverty and poor health from backwoods teaching. After adopting Grape-Nuts and cream, she reports restored energy, sharper memory, improved digestion, and steadier nerve, crediting the food for mental clarity and work stamina.
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Vermont
California
New York Divorce Trial Clears Mrs Innes in Weasel Affair
In a New York divorce suit long in progress, jurors ruled Tuesday afternoon that Bandmaster F N Innes was not at fault. The verdict granted the decree to Mrs Innes, citing Innes' relations with Katherine P Weasel as the basis for the decision and exonerating the husband from the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
F. N. Innes
Innes
Katherine P. Weasel
Russell Sage Returns to Work After Illness
New York June 18 Russell Sage returned to his office Tuesday after several weeks of illness. He attended a meeting of the directors of the Importers' and Traders' National Bank, from which he receives 15000 a year for serving as a director. Mr Sage will be 70 years old August 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Russell Sage
National Bank
Sage
Mayor invites Roosevelt to veterans encampment in Indianapolis
Mayor Rookwalter invites President Roosevelt to attend the national encampment of Spanish American War veterans to be held in Indianapolis in September. A committee of the order will travel to Washington to present a personal invitation to the president.
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Rookwalter
Roosevelt
Indianapolis
Washington
Man killed by lightning in Indiana cellar
North Vernon Ind June 18 John A George was killed by lightning while in his cellar putting away milk. Holes burned in his clothing and his feet blistered. A lawn fete will be given by the ladies of the G A R Tuesday evening at 917 Eb Seventeenth street.
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North Vernon
Ind
John A. George
G. A.R
Seventeenth-st
Forster 3 biliousness use Chamberlain's Stomach and
Use Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets for biliousness and upset stomach. They cleanse the bowels and help relieve gas and indigestion.
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Chamberlain
Historic Vincennes trip by special train excursion
Special train will depart Indianapolis at 6 45 a m and return from Vincennes at 7 50 p m. The journey offers a chance to visit the oldest town in the state and see sites described in Alice of old Vincennes including the old cathedral block house Fort Knox and the Harrison residence. A steamboat excursion from Vincennes to Fort Knox and back has been arranged with a packet linen operator.
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Indianapolis
Vincennes
Alice
Old Vincennes
Five Men Die From Lightning Near Gainesville Texas
Five men Bill Coleman Henry Conwell George Bratcher and Lute Bratcher were struck dead by lightning while sacking potatoes in a field five miles east of Gainesville Texas on Tuesday. The incident details a fatal weather event and lists the names of the deceased.
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Gainesville
Tex
Here
Bill Coleman
Henry Conwell
George
Lute Bratcher
Lake Erie and Western Rail Special Fare Notice
A dated railroad schedule lists $1.25 fares to Lima St Marys Celina and Way Points on Sunday June 22 1902. Departure from Indianapolis at 6 30 a m and Dayton return 1 25 with a fast train stopping only at Rushville Connersville and Hamilton leaving Dayton at 7 00 a m.
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Decatur
Indianapolis
Lima
St. Marys
Celina, C
Way Pointz
Dayton
Rushville
Connersville
Hamilton
Déave
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Peru
Clarence Gillespie
Glasgow
John Haynes
Plainfield Electric
Justice Stout Could
Panama
Neury Hat CO
Fate
Joe
Veronia
M. Sekeres
If. Sekeres
Cartersburg
Bennett's
Washington St
Indiana Girl
Uncle Sam
American Coal
WM. J. Hoffbauer
Clinton County
L.S. Ayres
Indiana
Standard Tea and Grocery CO
Great Cut Price Grocery Stores
Havemeyer & Elder
Navy
Eagle Brand
Santos
Lic
Boston
Delaware
Ohio
Indiana Ave
Senate
Mass. Ave
Noble
Alinois St
16Th
Alabama St
Market Square
Priva
Washington and
New Jersey
Stroata Beranch
West
Shelby St
Fountain Square
E. St. Clair St. Weat
Mass
E. Washington St
le A. Jackson
Prop
Willie
Smith
Lebanon
Albert Heatley
Missouri
W. H. Higgins
Leander Beck
Dean
Locose
WM. B. Burford
Indianapolis, Ind
Pennilvania Lines
Vincennes and Return
Lake Erie & Western
R.R
Michigan City
Hood
Phoenix Barber Shop
E. Market St
Lake ‘Erie & Western
R. R
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