Indianapolis Letter Carrier Tolin Ends Life in Riverside Park
Samuel S. Tolin, 46, a longtime Indianapolis letter carrier, shot himself in the head in a secluded part of Riverside park on Saturday. Ill health from a recent accident is cited as the cause. two notes were found, one to a person who finds his body and one to his wife. He leaves a wife and three daughters.
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Riverside Park
Samuel S. Tolin
Paul Matkin
Roy Stern
Tolin
Ford Mayer
Center Township
Marion County
Indiana
Board of County Commissioners
State of
Capitol Avenue
South Street
Griffith
Indianapolis
South Capitol Avenue
Bart Shanahan
S& Room
Washington Street
Hamilton Avenue
Johnson & Hogshire
Emmet G. Sering
Six Named in Colorado Land Fraud Indictments
A federal grand jury in Denver indicts 73 for alleged land frauds. Six defendants are publicly named: A. T. Sullenberger, Edgar M. Biggs, John Porter Stobert Forrester, Otis B. Spencer a former federal officer, and John McGinnity. Warrants issued for the remaining 67.
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Denver
Col
Federal Grand Jury
A. T. Sullenberger
Edgar M. Biggs
John Porter Stobert Forrester
Otis B. Spencer
John McGinnity
Spencer
Meteorite Destroys Wagon Load Of Hay In Missouri
Jackson Missouri June 34 A meteorite struck a wagon load of hay driven by Elam Masterson destroying the hay and wagon Masterson heard a sharp explosion and turned to see the hay in flames The meteorite was about the size of a baseball
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Jackson
Elam Masterson
Masterson
Cupid Busy at Yale Engagements Rise Before Graduation
Yale seniors push to list engagements ahead of Wednesday graduation. H. M. Woolsey class secretary reports 17 engagements now and expects the total to double by then. Most weddings planned for this summer.
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New Haven
Conn
Yale
H. M. Woolsey
Headless 8 year old Walter Lamana found after kidnap plot
In New Orleans two weeks after kidnapping Walter Lamana the headless body was found in a swamp. Police report five Italians under arrest including Ignazio Campigiano and Nicolina Gebbia with two confessions. Frank, the lover in the case, allegedly strangled the boy after he cried, and the city braces for possible mob violence as state troops may be called.
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Italan
Ignazio Campigiano
Nicolina Gebbia
Frank Gendusa
Leonardo Gebbia
Gretna
Mississippi River
Ignazio Campigliano
Lamana
Miss Gebbia
Frank
Peter Lamana
McRacken
Storm Claims Worker and Three Race Horses at Park
In Kalamazoo Michigan on June 24 William Wiedmayer aged 39 was killed instantly after touching a live telephone wire. A small cyclone at Recreation Park destroyed three valuable race horses.
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Scripps-McRae Presa Association
Kalamazoo
Mich
William Wiedmayer
Recreation Park
Carrie Nation Arrested for Cigar Smash on Pennsylvania Ave
Washington police refuse the title Servant of God after Carrie Nation is arrested for cigar smashing on Pennsylvania Avenue. She lists occupation as Servant of God and posts bail. sergeant instructs to use plain servant.
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Ington
Carrie Nation
Pennsylvania Ave
Death from Burns at 1241 Massachusetts Avenue
Mrs. Anna Bailey died from burns after her dress caught fire while lighting a lamp. Nearby resident Frank Tete extinguished the flames with a blanket and carried her inside before Dr. F M Wright treated her. She died Sunday morning at the city hospital.
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Burns
Frank Tete
Italian man claims sleep dream caused fatal train shooting
John Bello, an Italian immigrant, says a dream caused him to shoot and kill Carl V. Topp and wound two women on a Rock Island train near Goodland Kansas. He described a struggle with a masked robber and waking to find himself firing.
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Goodland
Kas
John Bello
Ketcham Plans Stage Comeback After Bank Wreck Conviction
John Winslow Ketcham, released after seven years for complicity in the Farmers' National Bank of Vergennes wrecking, says he intends to appear on stage in a lead role to clear his name. He claims his conviction was a miscarriage of justice while in jail and works to prove it.
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Winslow Ketcham
Gennes
Jatz
Negro Kills Wife with Axe Believed Insane in 1899 Incident
Lincoln Rounds, a 50 year old African American, killed his wife Anna Rounds with an ax at their home 232 Corast. He fled but was captured near Sixteenth st and Senate ave by Bicycle Officers Schlangen and Simon. Rounds, an ex inmate of Central Hospital for the Insane, had been released three months ago and had shown incoherent talk and drinking. He appeared to target a neighbor named Jameson, and earlier that day had spent time with his mother and wife at Maywood. The body was taken to the city morgue. John Franklin was held for loitering.
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Miss Gebbia
St. Philip St
Cam Pigiano
St. Rose
Peter Lamana
Walter Lamana
Stefno Montri
Antonio Contrearra
Lincoln Rounds
Anna Rounds
Corast
Sixteenthst
Senate Ave
Schlangen and
Simon
Rounds
Central Hospital For
Jameson
Lizzle Rounds
Lincoln
Maywood
Link
New Methodist Hospital
Sixteenth-st
Capitol-ave
Senate-ave
John Lancaster
David Lancaster
John Franklin
Wagner
Drowning of Hungarian Interpreter Volco at White River
Joseph Volco an 18 year old Hungarian interpreter for the National Malleable Casting company drowned Sunday in White river near Broad Ripple after cramps struck while he swam with companions. He initially was rescued, returned to the water, and sank before his mates could reach him. Dr J W Gates and Dr T N Bennett deputy coroner recovered the body. Volco resided in Haughville.
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National Malleable Casting Company
White River
Broad Ripple
Volco
Indiana Union Traction Company
J. W. Gates
T. N. Bennett
Haughville
Runaway horse kills Mrs Boyd in Roseville Ohio
Roseville Ohio June 24 Mrs Boyd was thrown against a corncrib when her horse ran away on a hill. She died instantly. Her son who accompanied her escaped unharmed.
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Roseville
Historic gavel presented at Carroll county reunion
The gavel used at the Carroll county reunion at Brookside park Sunday was crafted by R D Fisher from historic wood pieces. It includes oak from the Wabash Erie dam undersill, poplar from Delphi’s old covered bridge, oak shingle from the Delphi house, and other relics.
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Carroll County
Brookside Park
R. D. Fisher
Wabash & Erie
Delphi
Riley
Wabash
Freemont House
Pittsburg
John M. Grant
Why Roosevelt Supports Taft
Roosevelt backs Taft as his sole choice for president, with Cortelyou Knox La Follette or others only if Taft fails. Taft dislikes campaigning, lacks elective office experience, and would quit if Roosevelt did not back him. Roosevelt remains determined that Taft win, even against opposition from “the Interests.”
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Uast
Roosevelt
Richmond Republican papers oppose Fairbanks in Indiana district
In Indiana sixth district Richmond two daily Republican papers oppose Charles Warren Fairbanks as presidential candidate. They back Roosevelt or another candidate aligned with his policies, creating a thorn in the boom for Fairbanks and challenging organizers to win them over.
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The
Sun
Richmond
Ind
Indiana
Charles Warren Fairbanks
Fairbanks
Roosevelt
Republican Party
Fans Return To Fashion For The Season
The fan, long praised by poets as a prettiest accessory, regains popularity this season. The stylish woman should own multiple fans to match each gown and suit every occasion, ensuring an up to date wardrobe across events.
To Perfume a House With Hot Coals and Spices
Instructions describe heating live coals on a shovel and scenting rooms by sprinkling clove and cinnamon over them. The method promises a pleasant odor lasting for hours as the person passes through each room.
New Bath House Opening Tuesday At Military Park
James Whitcomb Riley asked to speak at the transfer ceremony for the Schissel bathhouse to the Children's Aid society to be held Tuesday afternoon in Military park. The event includes a tour, a planned 14 playgrounds project, and remarks from officials.
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Schissel
Children’s Aid Society
Military Park
Public Bath and Playgrounds Committee
Commercial Club
Harry D. Tutewiler
Charles W. Fairbanks
Rev
F. C. Wicks
Cniblron
William L. Taylor
Theodore Stein
Children's Aid Society
Bookwalter
Park Board
Police
Morgan urged to accept Roman Catholic prince title
Scripps-McRaine Press notes J P Morgan could receive a princely rank from the Pope if he joins the Roman Catholic Church. Morgan, now with Episcopal origins, would pay about 150000 in fees to central church funds. Possible parallel honor for James J Hill tied to cathedral work in St Paul.
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Scripps-MecRine Press Association
New York
J. P. Morgan
Holy Roman Empire
Austria
Germany
Pius
Morgan
Vatican
St. George's Episcopal Church
New York City
Rainsford
James J. Hill
St. Paul
Sell your old traps by inserting a ten
A brief note urges readers to trade or sell old traps with a ten dollar insertion, presenting a simple transaction offer without context or details.
Lupton Plans Zion Camp in Ohio With 700 Converts
Rev Levi BR Lupton leads 700 converts toward a new Zion near Alliance Ohio after a heaven vision. Followers tore off jewelry surrendering watches rings and pocketbooks as the World Pentecostal Society forms with Lupton as president. Newsprint ventures and camp meals are announced.
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Lupton
World's Pentecostal Society
J. H. King
Royston
Lupteh
CARE OF THE COMPLEXION IN A NIGHTLY ROUTINE
An 19th century beauty note from Harper's Bazar advises washing the face thoroughly at night with soap and a soft brush or cloth. It recommends two rounds of a homemade cream bath using almond oil sperm maceti lanolin white wax orange flower water and rose or rose geranium oil for a nourishing soft cream.
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Harper's Bazar
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