Prisoner Writes From Marion County Jail Amid Harsh Rules
A prisoner named Sayles in Marion County jail describes the grim regime and poor conditions in a letter to Sheriff Schaefer of South Bend. He details meal basics, confinement schedules, a harsh “hole,” cockroaches, lice, bribery to obtain items, and mentions transfers to Michigan City and Jeffersonville reformatory, while noting the judge who smoked and the “kangaroo court” atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewight Sayies
Marion County
Gheriff Schaefer
South Bend
Beyles
Michigan
St. Joseph County
Sayles
Indianapolis
Goshen
Sout Bend
Mes
Michigan City
Irame
dJeffereonville Reformatory
David Taber
Hesades
United States
Uy Sisirs
Reo
Aheriit
Booth Bend
Dr. Moorehouse
Bunco
Shideler Seeks Republican State Chairmanship
G A N Shideler announces vigorous bid for the Republican state chairmanship. He says he will devote his time to party success and not personal interests, vows to remain loyal to the party and the tickets named by the state, and seeks unity and support from all Republicans despite past affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. N. Shideler
Shideler
Dan
State Committee
New auto helps farmer grind corn after breakdown
Newcastle Indiana November 15 A new use for an automobile was found by farmer Elmer Cooper searchers say When his engine broke down Cooper climbed into his auto and used it as a grinding wagon for several days to mill corn until the engine was repaired by using the vehicle on wheels to drive the mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Ind
Elmer Cooper
Brink's Cloaks and Suits Attract Noted Women Buyers
A fragmented ad style notice touts Brink's cloaks and suits appealing to women who admire quality style and elegance. It claims the firm offers the greatest stock in the west and emphasizes manufacturing and reliability in trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BRINK
West
Horse Plunges into Local Well Rescue Effort
H R Bassett finds his horse missing from the barn then discovered in a well near West and Walnut street. Neighbors and bicycle men joined a digging effort to free the animal while the cause remains unclear whether the door blew open or theft occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.R. Bassett
Pucu-at
West and
Walnut St
West
Walnut
Shine
Overstreet Keeps Post Roads Chair Amid Cheers
Washington reports hearty congratulations from Overstreet supporters as Speaker Cannon allows him to remain head of the committee on post offices and post roads. The issue follows reorganizing moves by Portmaster General Cortelyou and reactions to a broader administrative overhaul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Cannon
Gressman Overstreet
Washington
Speaker Cannon
Committee On Post Offices
Three Die In Apparent Suicide Attempt Incident
The Paterson press reports a fatal incident where three people are dead and two are dying after a reported break in a gas line at a home. Names include Mia Schroeder and Christian Schroeder, with two Schroeder grandchildren hospitalized in critical condition at St Joseph's. Authorities believe the accident involved a hanging cord and a mirror striking a pipe, causing asphyxiation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scrippr
Christian Schroeder
Schroeder
Diphtheria Epidemic Actions Reported Across State
Scripps-McBar Press reports diphtheria cases spreading through central and northern unions with State Board of Health enforcing measures. Schools closing in many towns while one town reports 144 cases among a 5,000 population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-M'Bar Press Association
Springfield
Unis
State Board of Health
Lown
Fire destroys large goods store at Myers de Co Albany
Fire swept through John C Myers de Co store in Albany causing massive losses. The blaze, reported Wednesday, destroyed the building and caused at least one collapse with casualties among workers. Emergency crews battled the flames as investigations began into a possible cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Scripps'rae Press Association
John C. Myers de Co
Aus
Ives
Balm of 18000 damages in breach case in Chicago
Miss Mabel Boland aged 18, ward of John O Neill aged 73, was awarded 18000 by a jury in Judge Gary's court. The breach of promise suit arose from an alleged engagement. Boland had lived at O Neill's home and he will appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bcripps-M'Rae Press Association
Chicago
Mabel Boland
Gary
John O'Neill
Bie
O'Neill
City Record For A Day Births And Building Permits
Perrytown families welcome newborns including boys and girls at 550 Delaware and various addresses. infant names listed. Building permits issued for foundations, dwellings, repairs and remodels in multiple blocks near Washington, Drexel, Fletcher, and Martindale with values from 40 to 3,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Washington
W. J. Harris
Hobart
Abott
Peter Shethy
St Linden
John Panner
Lineal
East
Dora Stafford
Eattle
Gladstone
Mel Church
Kellman
Chicago
L. C. Buneing
Drexel
D. Eecol
Fletcher
Johnson
Martindale
B. G. Jaqueth
N. Senate
H. Smith
Layman
Julian
H. Ferribine
Ila
Oliver H
Howe
Howe, Cottage Olney
Gale
Adams
Olney
Adame
Mid Beth
Repaire
Calhoun
Lone
Fenaits
Minntete
Bombing Attempt Targets Ferim Pasha in Pera Street
Constantinople November 15 A bomb was hurled at the carriage of Febim Pasha chief aide to the sultan while he drove through a street in Pera A little injury to him but damage to surrounding shops and houses was extensive authorities investigated the incident and issued warnings to tighten security in the quarter
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferim
Scripph-M'Hae
Constantinople
Febim Pasha
Pera
Pasha
Girl Fatally Burned Near Washington Ind
Special from the Bun reports seven year old Altes Violet Faith was fatally burned seven miles from Washington Indiana after her fires ignited from a bonfire on Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ind
Violet Faith
Here
Oyama Will Return From Manchuria Report for Emperor
Marepat Grams reports Marepat Grams will return from Manchuria on November 25 to relay war news to the emperor. The dispatch notes this update from Tokio via ECRIPPS-M RAE Press Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyama
Ecripps-M Rae Press Association
Tokio
Uke
Marepat
Manchutte
New Hoosier Society Elects Chicago Officers
The Indiana Society of Chicago elected officers including president L A t win K Walker and treasurer Charles L Farrell. Vice presidents include E C Piola H Harlan and Judge Kennesaw Landis. Secretary Mdwant M Motlaway and trustees W A Vacher J Hy Hadley among others. The first banquet is planned for November with aim to invite President Fairbanks as guest of honor.
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Chicago
Indiana Society of Chicago
Latwin K. Walker
E. C. Piola
H. Harlan
Kennesaw Landis
J. U. Detries
Corila i
Remy
Mdwant M. Motlaway
Charles L. Farell
Felton
Deary
Tolle
Burton to be tried by U S court in Nov
Judge Van Nevator overruled the demurrer to the third indictment against Senator J R Burton of Kansas. Indictment filed in U S circuit court Tuesday, nine points raised on insupiency. Trial set for November 2 in Lomis Bo district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton
Scrippe-M'Hak Prera Association
BT. Lomis
van Nevantor
J. R. Burton
United States Circuit Court
Tris
Hog and stock market wrap from Indianapolis and New York
Indianapolis reports active hogs and mixed cattle prices with quotes for hog weights and grain items. New York stock action shows gains in Hocking Valley and a general up tone with notable advances and bond strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hocking Valley
Tallway
Hacking Valley
Eria
Pennavivanti
Armulmaniatyd
Saint Louis Live Stock Market Report of Nov 13
Livestock receipts and prices listed for cattle hogs and sheep at St Louis. Cattle receipts strong with varied bids for steers heifers cows and Texan cattle. Hog and sheep figures show steady or heavy demand and noted prices for vuchta puckers and butchers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Chicago
Sheen
St. Louis
Lauis
Texag
H. Tombs
Hyde Makes Charges In Equitable Inquiry
James Tinzen Wyde former Equitable Life officer testifies before the insurance investigating committee stating offers for his stock from George J Gould Henry C Frick and EB Harriman with 5 million and 7.09 million bids he declined preferring not to sell. He accuses Harriman and Frick of using Equitable funds to aid control of railroads and claims false treatment by Harriman and others linked to the society scandal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James Tinzen Wyde
Equitable Life Assurance Company
Wik
Insurance Investigating Committee
Equitable
Jant Winter
George J. Gould
Henry C. Frick
EB. H. Harriman
Hyde
Hie
Hyde Mild
Tarbell
George W. Young
Odell
Clyde
Benjamin B. Odell, Jr
Mercantie ‘Trust Company
Air Hyde
Edward H Harriman
Odells
Hyde Majority
Atnek
Harriman
Equitable Life Assurance
Cattle and Hog Receipts Hit Regional Market
Chicago reports cattle receipts near 19.00 with higher prices and 3,308 feeder lots. Hog receipts total around 32,000 with steady demand and mixed offerings. Sheep receipts reach about 3,000 with active western and native classes.
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Chicago
Cincinnati Livestock Prices and Receipts Report
Cincinnati livestock market report shows steady to firm receipts with mixed cattle trade at 4.10 per cwt for butcher steer and heifers. Hog receipts 5,800 with lower cash bids. Sheep receipts 400 steady, extra lambs and ewes noted with prices around 4.60 to 7.50 for lambs and related stock.
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Dwight Sayles
Wenry County
Overstreet
SUN
Washington News Service
Friends of Con
Congressman Overstreet
People’s Supply Company
New Concord
DS Kents
James T. Rundlett
Kiowa
Oklahoma Territory
Interior Department
Congress
Red River
Rowen
Ageristucal Department
Porto Rico
Alaska
Philippines
Cuba
Henator Muslom
Manis
Renator Cutlom Tla
Gov
Dougings
Massachusetts
Asd
White House
Roosevelt
Birtha
Mary Browning
Perry Township
Anna Malott
Delaware
Ith
Joseph
Frances Stenford
Haugh
John and
Mary Beplay
William and
Bertha Lambert
New
Vermont
Jane McKinney
Kappes
A. FE
Aid May Dowd
MD Division
Delbert and
Dora Getham
Buchanan
Bos
Lynch
Pratt
Hauston
John A. Weber
City
Hronunitis
Sol Daly
Jovenh CG. Courtney
Almira Freel
Deray White
Elan P. Hunter
Michael Oherin
Selma Higginbottom
Jarry
AX. Ryan
Anna E. Longworth
Raward H. Buchorn
Mabel Boyer
John T. Amacker
Bessie Smiley
NEW Hoosier Society
Corm—Breacier
Newt White
Doe
Easter
Ste
Mqe
Ase
Bae
Hay—Stendier
Chotoe Hmothy
Timothy
Corh
Exatas Nt
Sy Ke
Deverber
Setarbe
Bcrifps
RAE Phess Association
Cincinnati Livestock
In the Best
End
Granger
Washington ST
Wizes
Tamit
Jim Kersey
Ed Coate
Mindy
Columbia
Pearson's Piano House
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