Auto Race Prompts Road Work Across West
The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition auto race from New York to Seattle spurs Washington Idaho road work as counties accelerate highway repairs. M. Robert Guggenheim, race promoter and Guggenheim trophy donor, tours the western route inspecting roads and advising improvements and signage through Snoqualmie Pass and into eastern Washington.
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New York City
Exposition Grounds
Seattle
Boards of Supervisors
Idaho
M. Robert Guggenheim
Snooqualmie Pass
Washington
Highballs Put Williamson Family Behind Bars in Detroit Visit
Thomas Williamson and his parents traveled from Detroit to Indianapolis to visit relatives. After a spree of Scotch highballs the family fought, the police arrested them, and James Williamson was fined for assault and given ten days for disturbing the peace. Mary Williamson and Thomas faced lighter penalties for drunkenness and profanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Golnisch
Eugenia Flats
W. New York Street
Williamson
James Williamson
Mary Williamson
Thomas
Burglar Leaves Blood Trail Across Maier Hardware
A burglar broke into Charles Maier's hardware store at 2104 W Michigan St Sunday night. Blood from a hand wound traced his movements inside the shop as he carried off six revolvers 15 watches 17 knives eight razors and one fountain pen. Crime also struck at Rev. Louis Stokte's home where stolen items included 3 dollars a gold stickpin and an opal ring. A third theft occurred at Alfred Jones's home 313 Walcott St where a child's savings bank containing 4 dollars was taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Maier
Michigan Street
Hull and
Amsden
Louis Stokte
Alfred Jones
Walcott Street
A Strong Resemblance Photo Studio Exchange
An elderly man requests a portrait session to depict a young man named by him. The photographer notes the likeness and the man asks if the subject has paid yet. The photographer replies that payment has not been made. The elderly man responds with a pun about the likeness being like him in deed.
Beatrice James Forgives Husband After Marion Arrest
Marion Indiana March 2 Mrs Beatrice James wife of George James a Kentucky farmer arrested for unlawfully living with Alice Corbin arrives with her adopted son Asa to visit the jailed husband. A reconciliation is sought after fines and short jail terms are imposed on James and Corbin. James promises to return home and settle property matters.
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Marion
Ind
Beatrice James
George James
Alice Corbin
Asa
James
Owen County
Kentucky
Meridian
George Streets
Malion
Health ad claims cure for constipation with Cascarets
An advertisement asserts bowel troubles ruin health and links constipation to brain fog. It promotes Cascarets as relief and cure with 518 product code, claiming widespread sales and availability at druggists.
Germania Life Insurance Company Condition Report 1908
Statement of the condition of The Germania Life Insurance Company as of December 31, 1908. Located at No 2 Nassau Street New York with officers Cornelius Doremus president and Carl Heye secretary. Assets total 41 021 783 05 including cash bonds real estate and diversification. Liabilities list dividends, losses, and reserves with total liabilities shown. Indiana Auditor J C Billheimer certifies accuracy dated March 10.
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Germania Life Insurance Company
No. 2
Nassau Street
New York
N. Y
Cornelius Doremus
Carl Heye
Polfea Ag Ceea
Beeaeaen
State of
Indiana
Tohnto ‘Gubweribe
Beal
J. c. Billheim
Peet
Oil Prospectors Rush To New Indiana Field
Peters burg Indiana March 23 Thirty prospectors and five cars of lumber have reached Muren to support Murphy Oil Company in building large oil tanks. A drilling rig is set on the Fesher farm at Sugar Ridge with 1632 acres leased in the area. Drilling to start Monday if weather allows. the district lies amid Pike county territory with notable coal and potential oil and gas shows.
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Petersburg
Ind
Muren
Murphy Oil Company
Southern Railroad
Pike County
Fesher
Sugar Ridge
Logan Township
Indiana Boy Hurt Falling From Train Near Dunkirk
Carl Clouse, 20, of Dunkirk, was thrown from a Panhandle passenger train between Hartford City and Dunkirk. He suffered head and chest injuries, with no broken bones, and required treatment at his parents’ home where his condition was listed as serious and possibly fatal.
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Dunkirk
Ind
Carl Clouse
Martin Clouse
Panhandle
Hartford City
Eckhart Company to Build Houses for Employees in Auburn
The Eckhart Automobile Co plans to erect 16 modern homes in Auburn this spring to house workers. The firm already built several residences here and will add a 60 foot extension to the factory. Housing shortages have hindered new laborers seeking employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Ind
Eckharts
Eckhart Automobile Company
Valued Violin Found With Cremona Inscription
Jasper A. Kepler of Crawfordsville, a violin repairer and expert, bought a violin from an Indianapolis pawn shop. Burned in the wood is the maker’s name Nicolas Amates and the year 1686. Kepler restored the violin to playing condition, praising its exquisite tone.
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Crawfordsville
Ind
Jasper A. Kepler
Indianepolis
Nicolas Amates
Cremona
Kepler
Dwelling Hous es Scarce as Hagerstown Grows
In Hagers town Ind March 2 the demand for dwelling houses exceeds supply. Goods stored in barns and sheds as families take boarders. Several new residences are under construction though spring building will not meet the need. Growth driven by Light Inspection Car Company contracts keeping the factory busy for five years.
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Hagerstown
Ind
Light Inspection Car Company
Headache Causes and Safe Remedy
For headaches caused by stomach illness and bile imbalance, sluggish bowels, nervous strain, or overwork, the safest and surest remedy is rest, proper hydration, light nutrition, and gentle relief measures. Seek medical advice if symptoms persist or worsen.
Runaway Horses Hit House in Mount Bryon
A team driven by farmer Andrew Strang bolted from a switch engine surge on West Second Street, Mount Bryon, colliding with a fence and entering a frame house at Second and Vine. The wagon tongue pierced the weather-boarding and struck a bed, denting the room. no injuries were reported though a horse suffered bruises to its head and neck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Brynon
Ind
W. Second Street
Andrew Strang
Sister-in-law deploys broomstick in assault incident
Claude Baker 24 left police court Monday and caused a home dispute with his wife. His sister-in-law Mattie Manin struck him with a broom causing a deep cut needing Dr. Duncan’s care. Baker, arrested Saturday for drunkenness and fast driving, was held on assault charges after the incident near New Jersey Street.
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Claude Baker
Mattie Manin
Dr. Duncan
Baker
New Jersey Street
Dunkenness
Hull
Amadeni
Onoville Boy Heads Great Railway Rise from Zionsville to Pacific
E. E. Calvin, a Zionsville native born forty years ago, has climbed rapidly in railroad ranks. Last week he was promoted to head of the Illinois Central at Southern Pacific. He began learning railroading in the Big Four frame station at Zionsville and, with each promotion, gained expertise until becoming one of Harriman’s most trusted men with a salary near the President’s level.
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Zionsville, Ind
E. E. Calvin
Zionsville
Large Cherry Tree in Washington Co Indiana
Salem Indiana March 3 Five miles east of Pekin Washington county the Black German cherry tree from stock from Germany marks early settlement. The tree stands 90 feet high with a branch span of 80 feet and 7 feet diameter. A 400 pound chain braces two trunk branches to prevent splitting. It shelters 3000 people and bears small but good quality fruit.
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Salem
Ind
Pekin
Washington County
Indiana
Germany
Lost pastor from Warsaw traces to Monon then vanishes
Warsaw Indiana March 33 Officer C B Moon spent ten days tracing Rev Albert C Rand the Presbyterian minister who abruptly left Warsaw March 4 The trail led to Wabash Anderson Monon and then disappeared at Monon Relatives say he may have gone to Europe and letters have reached Warsaw since his departure.
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Warsaw
Ind
C. B. Moon
Albert C. Rand
Rand
Wabash
Anderson
Monon
Peru
Kokomo
Marion
Muncie
Richmond
Elwood
Alexandria
Indianapolis
Rensselaer
Lafayette
Terre Haute
Delphi
Montticello
Sanpier
North Judson
Shelby
Hammond
Chicago
Moon
Europe
Rev. Rand
City
Two Farms Sold Near Milton for 25000
Milton Ind March 23 R R Brinkley of Doddridge sold a 160 acre farm to Mr Smyth for 10000 and Mr Drinkwater also of the same area sold a 150 acre farm for 15000. Both properties lie about five miles east of Milton.
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Milton, Ind
R. R. Brinkley
Doddridge
Smyth
Drinkwater
Milton
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Thomas Williamson
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Pete
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Hell
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State of Indiana, Office of Auditor of
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