Strange man abandons casket with dead girl near Brightwood
Police seized a metal casket containing a 5 to 10 year old girl near Brightwood after a man named H B Miller of Newark New Jersey left it by the roadside and fled with a boy. Coroner Brayton investigates while authorities verify shipping permits and the tale of abduction.
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Brightwood
Brayton
C. A. Wallace
H. B. Miller
Halsey
Wallace
Wiess
Miller
Decker
Martinsville
New Jersey
Franklin
Stroder Improves but Remains in Danger after Fall Creek Shooting
Morris Stroder, a Black man shot in a shanty at Fall Creek bottoms last Sunday, is slowly improving at City hospital but remains in danger as doctors monitor his condition.
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Morris Stroder
Fall Creek Bottoms
Citys Hospital
Powell's High Office Adjutant Appointment Noted
Powell of the 158th Indiana receives notice of appointment as assistant adjutant general amid world affairs context. The fragment confirms an official recognition of Powell's role within military staff.
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Powell
Indiana
The
Sindlinger Hit by Labor Boycott in Historic Local Row
The Central Labor Union reports Peter Sindlinger, Republican candidate for county treasurer, used non union labor on his new ice house. A boycott was adopted after failed negotiations. Sindlinger was not available for comment. Records claim ongoing disputes with painters and prior labor issues.
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Peter Sindlinger
Central Labor Union
Panama Safe After Cape Maysi Wreck Report
Havana dispatch says the steamer Panama is safe entering Havana Harbor at 7:30 a m Thursday landing eight passengers and departing for Key West at 8 a m.
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Havana
Panama
New York
Cape Maysi
Havana Harbor
Key West
General Graham Ill After Camp Meade Relief
Gen. Graham, relieved of command at Camp Meade, is seriously ill at the Commonwealth hotel with fever. The relief and broken spirit follow his expected lead role to Cuba, a blow he bears as a major wartime setback.
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Harrisburg
Graham
Camp Meade
Commonwealth Hotel
Cuba
Depew Rejects Chicago Woman's Wedding Tro useau Request
Chauncey M Depew replied politely to a Chicago girl who sent her photo asking him to fund a trousseau since her fiancé is poor The letter arrived after she requested assistance to be properly married and asked for enough money to cover wedding preparations.
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New York
Chauncey M. Depew
Chicago
Trousseau
Mob Attacks Jail After Attempted Assault in Augusta
In Augusta Georgia a Black man Will y Robinson was arrested after attempting to assault an 18 year old girl. A mob of Walker family friends soldiers and cavalry attacked the jail firing on officers. Private Will Moore of Company C Second Georgia was killed. The mob dispersed after their leader was killed.
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Augusta
Willy Robinson
Albert Walker
Walker
Cavalry and
Signal Corps
Will Moore
Company C
Second Georgia
Public School Rule Bans Married Women Teachers in New York
A New York City board of education committee ruled that married women cannot hold teacher positions in Greater New York public schools while male teachers may marry freely and keep their jobs. The decision targets currently serving married women teachers and highlights gender-based employment rules.
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New York
Board of Education
Spencer bolts Evansville political split over 16 to 1
John W. Spencer the democratic chairman of district 1 declares against 16 to 1. A sizable democratic split follows with many democrats reportedly bolting the county and congressional ticket.
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Evansville
Ind
John W. Spencer
Steamer Montserrat Arrives with 1788 Cuban Troops at Cadiz
The Montserrat arrived with 1,788 Cuban troops, 97 deaths on the voyage, and 800 sick aboard. Officers say Gibara authorities insisted on boarding sick and dying soldiers for the trip.
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Cadiz
Montserrat
Cuba
Gibara
Commission Faces Harsh Raps Over Investigation Rumors
Washington officials react to newspaper insinuations of a white washing tour by the army investigation commission. Indignation spurs commissioners to loosen up as they prepare to sum up. War Department and certain officers may be hauled over the coals. A commissioner warns a report would include a minority view if not in white wash.
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Army Investigation Commission
Spain Defends Philippines Rights Against American Control
Madrid reports the government instructed Senor Montero Rios to press Spain’s claim to all Philippine possessions. Premier Sagasta hopes the United States will grant compensation if it keeps the islands. Epoca argues cession to another power implies that power’s debts recognition and dominance beyond Manila and Cavite.
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Madrid
Senor Montero Rios
Paris
Spain
America
Philippines
Manila
Sagasta
Cavite
Women’s missionary society sets $357254 allotments
The Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society ends its executive session with plans to raise 200000 for its thirtieth anniversary while approving a total 357251 for global fields. North western branch to raise 2500 for Korea, funds to China India and Japan, officers re elected, 164 in literature sold.
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Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
New England
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Cincinnati
Northwestern
Des Moines
Bmlinneapolis
Topeka
Pacific
Columbia
Indiana
Korea
China
India
Japan
Skidmore
C. D. Foss
J. T. Gracey
Feeble-minded Women and Fort Wayne Institution Report
The Fort Wayne school for feeble-minded youth filed its annual report with the governor. It urges amending state law to admit imbecile women of child bearing age, notes 569 inmates with 35 more by December, and 206 admission applications pending. It asks a $100000 appropriation to expand housing and programs, highlights labor, farming, and singing as therapy, and records 18 deaths mainly from epilepsy or tuberculosis.
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Fort Wayne
Ige
Mayor Harrison Orders End to Police Corruption
Chicago November 3 Mayor Harrison met with Chief Ripley and Inspectors Shea Heidelmeir and Hartnett to demand an immediate halt to blackmail and dishonest practices within the police department. He reaffirmed a firm commitment to stamping out corruption.
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Chicago
Harrison
Ripley
Shea
Heidelmeir
Hartnett
Platt Denies Lukewarm Campaign Claims
New York November reports Senator Platt breaks silence to deny rumors of a cool campaign. He says Col. Roosevelt's election and the state ticket are assured, and predicts a strong Republican delegate slate in Congress.
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New York
Platt
Col. Roosevelt
Mr. Platt
Girl Named Lulu Trial Over Colored Man Charged with Attempted Fatal Shooting
Charles Maus a colored man stood trial in criminal court on Thursday for shooting David Thompson another colored man in an Oct 1 incident. Maus allegedly warned Lulu in a letter to keep away a rival, sparking a brawl with clubs and revolvers during which Thompson was shot in the arm.
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Charles Maus
David Thompson
Maus
Lulu
Thompson
Battle Among Michigan Students Ends With Injuries
Several hundred students clashed at Lansing high school grounds as sophomores ambushed freshmen during a class meeting. The fight lasted nearly an hour with three students hospitalized, one unconscious, and most participants bruised. all expected to recover.
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Lansing, Mich
Bad Brothers Kill Two in Kentucky Shooting
John Meadows a school teacher shot and killed brothers John and Clayton Matthews at Pine Hill after following them from the schoolhouse to Fagan's store. Meadows is jailed. Fagan, a key witness, was found dead in his storeroom and the coroner investigates a possible murder. Fagan survived the 1859 Lopez Cuban expedition.
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Livingston, Ky
John Meadows
John
Clayton Matthews
Pine Hill
Meadows
Matthews Brothers
Fagan
A Worthless Son Hastens Mother to Grave in Toledo
Louis N. Werner of Sandusky forged a $900 note three months ago to sell it to a bank in Huron. He forged again when it came due, and his elderly mother paid the amount. Upon learning of further forgeries she fainted or fell at the bank stairs and sustained injuries unlikely to recover. Werner serves as grand treasurer of the Knights of St. John.
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Toledo, O
Louis N. Werner
Sandusky
Huron
Werner
The
Knights of St. John
Mrs. Margaret A. Norwood 77 Dies at Home
Mrs. Margaret A. Norwood died Wednesday night at her daughter Anna Hill’s home in Indianapolis after a two year battle with dropsy. A pioneer who arrived with her father Henry Ohr in 1837, she married Newton H. Norwood in 1840. Survived by two brothers and several grandchildren, the funeral is set for Friday afternoon with Undertaker Tutewiler.
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Margaret A. Norwood
Anna E. Hill
Senate Ave
Norwood
Indianapolis
Henry Ohr
Ohr
Newton H. Norwood
First English Lutheran Church
John H. Ohr
N. Meridian Sr
Martin N. Ohr
New York City
Hilt
D. T
John L. Norwood
Tutewiler
White Goes Free After Liquor Case Disposals
Two liquor law cases against George C. White, under advisement by Judge McCray, were discharged Thursday. Also settled Wednesday, William Mallady, convicted of assaulting Lafe Snipman’s young daughter, had his sentence cut from two to 14 years to four months after a newly granted trial.
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George C. White
McCray
White
Wm. Mallady
Lafe Snipman
Mallady
Sandy Sanders Found As Drunk Suspect On Indiana Avenue
After midnight on Thursday an unconscious man on Indiana avenue was brought to police HQ by Dr. Fouts of the dispensary. The man, Sandy Sanders, an old offender, was fined and given ten days for the disturbance caused by excessive drinking.
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Sandy
Indiana Ave
Fouts
Sandy Sanders
Question of Usury in Crawley versus Indiana mutual case
The Indiana mutual building and loan association v Crawley case, from Sullivan County, saw the Supreme Court send the matter back for reform of the issue. Crawley, a stockholder, borrowed 1200 dollars at 6 percent and a 4 percent premium, defaulted for four months, and claimed a set off of 477.26 dollars. The association won 684.60 and foreclosure, Crawley argued usury of 55.60 dollars but the court said he must plead facts proving usury, not mere assertion, suggesting the case may return with a square usury judgment.
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Indiana Mutual Building and Loan Association
Charles E. Crawley
Sullivan County
Supreme Court
Jordan
Crawley
Farewell Talk Canceled for 158th Indiana Soldiers
The farewell address to the 158th Indiana soldiers at St. Pauls church, planned by Col. Smith Thursday night, is canceled due to most men being nearly broke and unable to afford the car fare, leaving attendance feared to be slim.
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158Th Indiana
Col. Smith
St. Paul's Church
Robbery and assault linked to Plymouth man McKague
Robert McKague of Plymouth, part of Company M, 158th Indiana volunteers, was robbed of $40 by two companions after leaving road houses. He was beaten, dumped from a carriage, and hospitalized with a gash above the eye. Police later arrested Anna Conover and Effie Cusick, with Conover fined for keeping a resort, robbery charges pending.
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Robert McKague
Company M
158Th Indiana Volunteers
Plymouth
McKague
Schroeder and
Hauser
Anna Conover
Washington St
Effie Cusick
Conover
McKagur
Ward 2 Sees Republican Lean This Fall Says Judge
Judge Henry Clay Allen notes ward 2 trends toward Republicans this fall. He cites German residents who have long opposed Democratic efforts and now openly pledge support for the Republican ticket.
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Henry Clay Allen
Ward
Hoosier Pointers Arrest Leads to Theft Charge
In Shelby John Hamilton, joint operator of several railways and agent of the American Express, is under arrest for stealing several hundred dollars. In Terre Haute Philip B. O Reilley, 74, died Wednesday night after years in the county clerk’s office and as the oldest A O H member in the U S. In Crawfordsville society ladies plan a black face minstrel show Friday for charity. In Adams Frank Miller suffered a serious injury after a hunting accident when his gun discharged from a tree-leaning position.
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Crown Point
John Hamilton
Monon & Indiana, Illinois & Town
Shelby
American Express Company
Terre Haute
Philip B. O’reilley
United States
Crawfordsville
Adams
Frank Miller
Thanksgiving Proclamation Sets Nov 24 Turkey Day
Gov Mount designates November 24 as turkey day in the October issue. Also noted are farewell services for the 158th Indiana volunteers at St Pauls Church led by Chaplain Carstensen. A missing man, Clifford Matthews of Prospect Street, remains unlocated.
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John F. Haneman
Hillside Ave
Lindsay
Physio-medical College
North and
Alabama-sts
Weather for Indianapolis and vicinity forecast
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending 8 p m Nov 4 calls for warmer fair conditions. Thursday night and Friday are expected to remain dry and mild. Temperatures show 41 at 7 am Thursday, 60 at noon and 63 at 2 pm.
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Indianapolis
Friendly Game Raids Barber Shop in Illinois Street
Two policemen raided Leroy Landis barber shop at 2131 N Illinois St on a Wednesday night. They believed a gambling game was in progress and found Landis and seven others playing cards. Authorities reported the group dispersed after questioning.
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Leroy ‘Landis
Illinois St
Landis
Union Painters Endorse One Year Free Shops Pact
After talks with the Central Labor Union and the Building Trades Council, the Master House Painters' Association approved a resolution pledging free shops for one year and barring non union labor except with withdrawal cards. Some members have withdrawn and hired union men. Labor commissioners continue their hearings with both sides as the feud over Fertig and Revers persists.
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Iabor Union
Building Trades Council
Master House Painters’ Association
Fertig & Revers
Union Painters
Master Painters’ Association
Frank Kokemiller Fined For Assault Drunkenness
Frank Kokemiller faced fines of 15 dollars plus costs for assault and battery and 1 dollar plus costs for drunkenness in police court. Police noted his attempt to hide 250 dollars in paper bills inside his collar when arrested, a plan foiled by a visible appearance during the search.
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Frank Kokemiller
Kokemiller
Assault charge未resolved in police court bond set for trial
A man charged with assault remains in custody as police court proceedings proceed. The bond was set and the suspect will be held for trial.
Style Rekes a strawmyar Nuius 12
A garbled OCR fragment references Style and Nuius with the number 12. The readable text is incomplete and cannot establish a clear event, person, or place to locate a coherent news item.
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Rekes A Atrawmyar
Nuius
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