Notorious Latin-America Chief Faces Scandalous Past
CAPT AMOS WILLIAMS president of the Latin American Steamship company. JOSEPH BROOKS a petty collector driven to crime. EMMA BROOKS his wife and Williams daughter. STEPHEN HARRIS her admired guardian. JIMSY SMITH a loyal friend. MRS BARRIS Emma’s worldly grandmother. BETH HARRIS Emma’s idealistic sister. Brooks, earning $20 weekly, returns resentful after denial of a raise amid his wife’s hardship and gossip.
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Amos Williams
Latin-American Steamship Company
South Seas
Joseph Brooks
Latin-Americas Company
Emma Brooks
Williams
Stephen Harris
Jimsy Smith
Mrs. Barris
Mrs. Brooks
Beth Harris
Pot Luck and Family Pressure Strain a Young Couple
A husband snaps that two don’t eat as much as three and accuses his wife of not affording life together. The wife urges patience as relatives, especially the mother, constantly harp on the failed marriage and her worthiness. The couple navigates a wary family dynamic and parental judgment.
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Joe
Jimsy
Williams
Brother Charles Gardner Sought After Death in Chicazo
Police report the death of Charles Gardner in Chicazo and seek his brother reportedly living in Indianapolis.
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Charles Gardner
Chicazo
Gardner
Indianapolis
Inventor’s Wife Endures Marriage Strain in Early Express
Mrs. Edison argues that a wife must sacrifice social life for her husband’s work yet remains deeply engaged in his discoveries. She notes a common source of unhappiness is wives’ disengagement from their husband’s business life, urging attention to their partnership and intellectual alignment.
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Edison
Arrest Black Hand Men in Chicago Kidnapping Plot
Six Black Hand desperadoes lay in wait at Quincy and Market to kidnap a girl named Giovanniina Agnobene from 58 Milton Street. The cabman overheard the plan and alerted police via a store call. Detectives halted the abduction as the six men, believed leaders of the Black Hand, were captured. The father may reward the cabman.
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Desperadoes
Girl
Chicago
Quincy
Market Streets
Giovanniina Agnobene
Milton Street
Black Hand” Society
Gil Tells Of Treat To Murder In Police Court
Lydia Foley told the court she went to Mrs. Mary Barker’s Erie Street home to stay a week and bit and tried to force her into an unwanted life. She alleged illegal housekeeping and threats to kill. Judge Whallon discharged Mrs. Barker and two men roomers. Foley was charged with offering but freed.
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Lydia Foley
Mary Barer
Erie Street
Barker
Whallon
Nurses A Millionaire And Then Weds
In Ys Caster Pennsylvania on May 1 a romance unfolds around a nurse and a wealthy businessman who marry. The story notes a social ascent from nursing to marriage with a millionaire.
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Ys Caster
Nelte
War veteran William Edwards dies after morphine overdose
William Edwards 72, a Civil War veteran, died Thursday at 7 PM at City hospital after being brought unconscious with morphine poisoning. He resided on Louisiana Street near FB.
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William Edwards
Louisiana Street
Snowstorm Rolls Across Jamestown Area in May
A snow storm swept Chautauqua county New York today May 1 leaving about a foot of snow and causing notable damage to fruit trees across the region. The blast disrupted activity in Jamestown and surrounding towns as officials warned residents to take precautions against further weather swings.
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Jamestown
Brunaugh Surrenders to Sheriff in Courthouse Stir
Harry Brunaugh surrendered to Sheriff Clay Friday morning at the courthouse after an indictment on a new count in asphalt fraud. Bond set at 7070, he remains on recognizance with a prior 10000 bond. Prosecutor Hooton plans subpoenas as the Brunaugh case heads to trial Monday ahead of Atlas Binginie boiler cases set for June.
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Sheriff Clay
Havana
Harry Brunaugh
Brunaugh
Harry
Howdy
Joe
Branaugh
Pritchard
Hooton
Stek Hst
Atlas Binginé Works
Robbers Bind Messenger In Pennsylvanian Express Car Theft
Detectives search for two masked robbers who bound Messenger N E Roshen and robbed an Adams Express car on the St Louis section of the Pennsylvania Limited near Walkers Mills ten miles west of Pittsburgh. Roshen says between 600 and 700 dollars were taken. authorities doubt his account.
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Adams Express
Pennsylvania Road
Pittsburg
N. E. Roshen
St. Louis
Pennsylvania Limited
Roshen
Walkers Mills
Express Company
Railroad
Express
Ioot
Columbus
Jia
Lafferty
Bub
Taft Men Win in Kentucky Contested Report
Under orders from Federal Judge A B Anderson Receiver George C Hitt in charge of the Indianapolis Star prints a political special from Kentucky claiming Taft forces crushed Fairbanks. The piece contrasts with past management and promises more even coverage for Roosevelt administration supporters.
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A. B. Anderson
George C. Hitt
The
Indianapolis Star
Terre Haute
Muncie
Hitt
Anderson
Kentucky
Fairbanks
Roosevelt
A. J. Beveridge
Harry S. New
Star League of
President Roosevelt expresses sympathy for Japan in naval disaster
President Roosevelt sent a condolence message to the emperor of Japan after a terrible naval disaster. He said Americans are deeply shocked and grieved by the loss of many gallant Japanese officers and men and offered profound sympathy and concern. He added he wishes to help more than with words.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Japan
Theodore Roosevelt
Marion County Frost Threatens Fruit Harvest
Farmers report Marion county fruit largely safe but warn of possible losses if cold continues. Clouds have kept frost at bay, yet a clear sky could devastate budding fruit as last week’s bitter weather already damaged about sixty percent of the berry crop.
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Marion County
Socialist May Day Parade in New York Faces Crackdown
May 1 celebrations unfold across cities with mass meetings and a 10 000 strong parade in Union Square where Selig Silverstein once hurled a bomb. Park Commissioner Smith limits red flags and Chief Cortright warns he will stop the march if any flag other than the American flag is shown.
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Union Square Park
Selig Silverstein
Smith
Moses W.cortright
Cortright
Bloodhounds Track Thieves to Their Lair
Bloodhounds from Capital City Kennels traced and captured Bert Reno aged 30 and Clarence Gallivan aged 15 in Radkey Indiana. The dogs aided by handlers Brady King and Nick Carter helped recover the prisoners who have admitted their role.
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King
Brady
Nick
Carter
Radkey
Ind
Bert Reno
Clarence
Gallivan
Fire destroys large part of Rowlesburg town
Flames swept Rowlesburg near Grafton West Virginia today leaving hotels, hotels guests, businesses and many residences in ruins as nearby towns sent fire companies to help.
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Grafton
W. Va
Rowlesburg
Here
Students Charged In Hair Cutting Assault Case
Four medical students from the State College of Physicians and Surgeons named C R Strickland Glenn Meyers Frank Mc Carty and Lesie Maxwell faced police headquarters after being accused by D R Miller of Clinton of holding him down and cutting one side of his hair. They are charged with assault and battery.
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D. R. Miller
Clinton
C. R. Strickland
Glenn Meyers
Frank McCarty
Lesie Maxwell
State College of Physicians and Surgeons
Kackley Sought in Bribery Case Rumors Reach Abroad
Former Atlas Engine Works vice president Thomas R. Kackley is indicted for bribery and has not surrendered. Sheriff and court officials search for information from friends as rumors place the missing man abroad with his wife. No confirmation of the abroad trip or source of gossip has been found.
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Thomas R. Kackley
Atlas Engine Works
Kackley
Clay
Pritchard
Mrs. Kackley
Mr. Kackley
Weeping Durbin Pleads as Wife Seeks Divorce in Court
In Marion County, Austin Durbin pleaded for one more chance to save his marriage as wife Margaret seeks a divorce for failure to provide and drunkenness. The courtroom witnessed tears and a dramatic kiss as she left the bench, marking the third airing of their troubled relationship.
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Austin Durbin
Marion County
Margaret Durbin
Mane
Durbin
Christian Divorce Suit Hearing Concludes In Court
Testimony in the divorce case of Harry Christian from Mary Louise Christian concluded Friday. Martin Huge opened for the plaintiffs and Henry Spaan will close for Mrs. Christian Friday afternoon.
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Harry Christian
Mary Louise
Christian
Martin"Huge
Henry Spaan Will
Mrs. Christian
Judges Hear Troubles of Wedded Ones
Friday was divorce day in the circuit and probate courts with 19 cases set for hearing. The judges hear turbulent household disputes as Monday marks another divorce day in the county courts.
Marion club plans marching outfit for Fairbanks trip
The Marion club outlines a uniforms program for supporters to attend the Republican national convention in Chicago. Costing 9.75 dollars, the outfit includes blue serge coat trousers and a cap. Bliss Swain & Co holds the contract to furnish the uniforms for the marchers.
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Fairbanks
Chicago
Marion Club
Indiana
Bliss, Swain & Co
Bedford concern lands hospital contract in Indianapolis area
The Bedford Stone and Construction Company of Indianapolis has been awarded the contract for the South Eastern Hospital for the Insane at Madison. The contract was originally let to Be.B.M. Canfield of Findlay, Ohio, but was awarded to Bedford after reconsideration.
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Bedford Stone
Indianapolis
South Eastern Hospital For the Insane
BM. Canfield
Findlay, Q
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Joe Brooks
Jimmy Smith
John W. Harding
G. W. Dillingham Co
Pennsmeee Express
Mrs. Edison
Weill
Thomas A. Edison
Harold
Gar
Gil
Treat
New York
H. Brunaugh
TAFT
America
Leno
Sek
Hazers
Kagkley
Joe Clay
Judge Pritchard
Onouters Plan Marching Club
Bedford Concern
HG Hospital
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