Tragic L. E. W. tram accident kills four year old Clifford Cotten
A young boy, Clifford Cotten, son of a local policeman, died after being crushed beneath a moving L. & W. tram near Museachusette avenue depot while playing with companions. Coroner Beck ordered the body sent to Flanner and Buchanan's Morgue. burial set for Friday at Crown Hill.
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Clifford Cotten
Cotton
Museachusette Ave
Amerst
Clifford
Beck
Flanner & Buchanan
Clifford Cottons
Crown Hill
Court Awards Divorces and Estate Share in Brenneman Case
After arguments Judge Bartholomew granted Mrs. Brenneman a divorce and a one third interest in the Brenneman estate. The husband, a dairy man, was accused of cruelties including forcing her to work in the field and drive a milk wagon. The court condemned his depravity as unprecedented in a court of justice. Also notice: back coupons for Halligan Wearids Kair should be presented at The Sun office within two weeks.
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Brennsman
Brennaman
Bartholomew
Courts of Justice
Mre. Brenneman
Brenneman
Minsjtre
Halligan
Sun Office
Phe San
Ben Powell
Holden St
Caifornia
New York-sis
Tweed Davis
New Jersey-st. W
L. A. Supreme Court
Woods
Beckman and Robinson
Johanna Warchold
Franz
Berlin
Big Caroline
Woman
Local notes from Cleveland area July plans and incidents
The Cleveland club schedules a July 11 general meeting. A Hammond man seeks a market for snapping turtles. Lumbermen plan noon closures Saturdays from July to September. John Case in reform school for grand larceny. Geo Mullenpoof dies from heat. A German youth found hungry near Muncie. A Simeon Coy entry disputes legislators' contracts. Cupid wins as Theo Smith and Ella Smith wed at two churches. Local nuptials noted for Gross, Karrer, and others.
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Cleveland Club
Hammond
Board of Trade
John Case
Madison County
Reform School
Geo. Mullenpoof
Castleton
Carl C. Crouse
Muncie
Simeon Coy
Washington
Cupid
Theo. Smith
High No
Ella Smith
C. H. Smith
Gronth Presbyterian Church
Each
Henneberger's Trial Details Shooting Case
Frank Henneberger stood trial for assault and battery with intent to kill after shooting James Baker on May 12. Baker testified that Henneberger drew a revolver during a dispute at the Henneberger home while Baker was there to see Eva Overton. The wound left Baker in bed for weeks, with a remarkable recovery. Mrs. Henneberger attended the proceedings and angrily challenged hostile remarks from spectators.
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Baker
Frank Henneberger
James Baker
Henneberger
Fennis
Eva Overton
Ela
Asaker
Hennenervor
Laker
Indianola
Thateubur
Strikes Ramp Up Amid Rail Boycott Across Cities
Chicago and Indianapolis report mass rail layoffs as American Railway Union enforces a Pullman car boycott. Signal crews strike, yards shut, and several lines including the Milwaukee, Santa Fe, Northern Pacific, and Illinois Central halt services. Federal action and troop deployment discussed as Monon mail train held near Hammond.
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Chicago
American Railway Union
Union
Great Western
St. Paul
Indiana
Illlinois Central
Railway Union
K. of L
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Hammond
Ind
Curiaco
Milwaukee & 8
Paul Road
Northwestern
Santa Fe
Corwith
Santer's
Northern Pacific
Southern Pacific
Panhandle
St. Louis
Minnearouis
Milwaukee Road
Sr. Pavy
United States Court For Protection
Denver
U. S
Haliet Hag
Pullman
Colorado
San Francisco
Devastating Minnesota Cyclone Causes Multiple Deaths
A powerful cyclone swept through southwestern Minnesota Wednesday night killing four in Sleepy Eye, two in Windom, and injuring many while destroying homes, stores, and crops. Glencoe and nearby towns faced severe property damage with heavy rainfall and widespread devastation reported across Penville Colleseville Aberdeen and Runville areas.
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St. Paul
Glencoe
Minn
Mollette
St. Paun
Minnesota
Sleepy Ave
Windom
Great Damae
Penville
Colleseville
Aberdeen
Runville
Medal of Honor Awarded for Vicksburg Hero Stolz
Frank Stolz of Indianapolis, a private in Company G of the Eighthy Third Indiana, receives a Medal of Honor from Congress for bravery on May 22 1862 during the Vicksburg assault known as the Forlorn Hope. He volunteered with 140 men. only 30 survived the attack. Stolz, now a Dearborn County native, recalls the daring deed.
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Vicksburg
Cleveland
Frank Stolz
Indianapolis
Stolz
Co. G. Eighty-Third Indiana Infantry
Spooner
Benj. Spooner
Mighty-third Regiment
Br. Stolz
Dearborn County
Old Bones the racing legend dies after injury
In Sheepshead Bay an equine tragedy unfolds as jockey Bishan dies from injuries suffered on San Jose. The famous horse Old Bones, beloved by fans, is shot by order of trainer Dwyer after his rider’s death and a period of intense agony. A memorial tablet will honor the horse at the track’s inner circle.
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Sheepsuead
Bishan
San Jose
Raceland
Dwyer
Overcome by the Heat Strains City on a Hot Thursday
The article notes 95 degree heat at 4 pm on Thursday with few people outside. Officer Dilts, stationed on Indiana Avenue, collapsed and was taken home by ambulance. A ditch worker at Ninth and Bellefontaine streets also collapsed. the ambulance found him missing upon arrival. Funeral plans for Smith’s Burial, who died by suicide, are listed with interment Friday morning.
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Dilts
Indiana
Ninth and Bellefontaine-sts
Noisy New York Echoes with Whistles and Street Voices
A vivid, city wide portrait of New York noise from whistles of ferries and elevated trains to shouting newsboys and hucksters. The piece blends street scenes near Manhattan’s old neighborhoods with observations on papers, cries, merchants, and the evolving soundscape of urban life.
Fatal Debt Fight Sparks Murder Charge at Brookside
Frank Linder of Pendleton Pike owes grocer L. C. Dunn twelve dollars. Dunn, in Brookside Avenue, is charged with assault with intent to kill after a clash at the store left Linder with a fractured skull and in doubtful recovery. Dunn is in police court, case continued pending Linder’s outcome.
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Frank Linder
Pendleton-pike
L. C. Dunn
Brookside-ave
Dunn
Linder
Duan
Tinsley
Halay
Wheeler
Pug Will Talk and Dems Plan Nationwide Campaign
A dispersed Democratic caucus details a bold August push to organize every precinct. Speakers John Kern and Pug Smith lead a hot canvass with Gov Matthews backing the effort. Delegates at the August 15 convention expected to top the GOP count. J. K. McCullough named as a possible attorney general candidate.
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Democrats
John Kern
Pug Smith
Matthews
A Chump and His Boat
Captain Freitsch of Milwaukee arrives with a 40 foot boat and plans to cross the Atlantic alone. An advertisement for Lemon Tonic Laxative is mixed into the item, citing prices and druggist availability.
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Chump
New York
Freitsch
Milwaukee
Atlantic
Hill Keeps Up Opposition in Income Tax Fight
In Washington on June 28 Senator Harris could not predict when the final income tax vote or tariff bill report would occur. Hill says his opposition remains firm and denounces the finance committee for rejecting his amendments. A test vote to strike out income tax sections failed by 16 votes, with Hill Murphy and Smith the only Democrats voting to strike out. Adjournment chatter suggests a possible one day break.
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Luthe
New York
Strest Pinso
Gringer
Senate
Harris
Hill
Finance Committee
Jdill
Murphy
Smith
Knights Order Declares Stock Yards General Strike
An order from the Knights of Labor headquarters in Chicago at 10 30 Thursday morning calls a general strike in the stock yards. About 15000 workers across departments are claimed to be ready to paralyze interests, with all men reported to be at Armour's by 11 20.
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Armour’s
Yale Wins Freshman Race With Columbia Close
New London June 28 Yale took the freshman race with Columbia a close second and Harvard in third. Delays at the start slowed the field and the finish between Yale and Columbia was very tight. Yale had been favored to win the event.
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Warvard
New London
Yale
Columbis
Harvard
Columbia
Burglars Burned Victim for Seven Dollars at Howards Store
Robbers entered John Howard’s general store early Thursday, gagged him, and held his feet over a flame until he revealed the location of seven dollars. The theft occurred as townspeople gathered around the Union depot area amid campaign fervor and a visitors’ reception for the Muncie police ball nine. A crowd watched a parade of events including a band, telegraph posts, and a baseball game at the grounds near Chio.
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Parkers
Padine
John Howard
Union
Muncie
Spencer Hotel
Denny
Supt
Powell
Death by Own Action Club Rumor Stirs East End
Local reports circle an alleged death by own action club in the East End linked to suicides of Rodney Metzger and Dr. McKinney. Cigar maker Frank Crane allegedly sought Emmet Sharp and August Harms to join, but Harms and Sharp deny knowledge while Crane waves off the claim.
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Dr. McKinney
Rodney
Metzger
August Harms
W. Ghioat
Frank Crane
W. Washington St
John Ranch
Crane
Harms
Wes
Rodney Metzger
Parricide case and Montpelier stabbing report
Lyons reports Santo closely watched to avert self harm as charges of parricide may replace murder under penal code for attacking the head of state. Paris notes Granier slain during attempted arrest at Montpelier after stabbing officers. police say he aided the state, with key documents found in his room.
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Lyons
Santo
Paris
Granier
Montpelier
Old Isaac Goodman Sentenced to Prison for Four Years
Anderson Indiana June 25 Isaac Goodman an elderly leader of a notorious robbery gang that plagued the gas belt has been sentenced to four years in prison. During the war he fought as one of the Quantrell guerrillas and is described as very wealthy.
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Isaac Goodman
Anderson
Ind
Gas Belt
Schisser’s Water Temperature at 522 Today
At the fair grounds July 3 to 6, the best horses race in the Taces with great sport expectation. Adzalasion admission 60 cents.
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Schisser
Fair Grounds
Great Sport
Adzalasion
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