Double Tragedy at Foley Farm Outside Liberty Mo
In Liberty Missouri on November 18 a 64 year old widow Mrs Foley and her unmarried daughter Fannie aged 40 were found shot in their home four miles northeast of Liberty. The killer or killers left no clue and no motive is known. Son William Foley discovered the bodies after returning home about midnight. A posse hunted for the assailants but no arrests reported.
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Liberty
J. P
Foley Farm
Here
Irs
John Foley
Fannie
William Foley
Wisconsin Murder Mystery Ties Two Neighbors
Chicago reports a Wisconsin murder case linked to a long feud between Leshake and neighbor Albert Swanson. August Pohl, a principal witness, hanged himself after recent deadly revelations. Days later three more men in Taw respect to the case reportedly killed themselves.
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Citicago
PIA
Wis
August Pohl
A Wanson
Taw
Oconto County
Wisconsin
Leshake
Albert Swanson
Auarrel
Lesha
Swanson
Indianapolis Brakeman Killed in Harris Illinois
Mitchell 28 unmarried brakeman at Harris Big Four line died Tuesday afternoon while coupling cars. He fell under wheels during a switch mishap and died after arrival in Indianapolis. Remains sent to Flanner Buchanan. he is survived by father Alexander and two brothers Frank and Harry. A separate civil suit by Ella S. Warford vs David C. Bryan and Eva Bryan accuses title abstract fraud over $2,000 in disputed Anderson lots. alleges mutilated abstract and hidden street liens totaling $1,964.45. seeks $2,000 judgment.
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Oliver P. Mitchell
Harris
Farmer City
Indianapolis
Flanner & Buchanan
Mitchell
Alexander Mitchell
Newman St
Frank
Harry Mitchell
Ella S. Warold
David C
Eva Bryan
Anderson
Bryan
Woman Claims Husband Hounded by Conscience Strain
A Philadelphia architect, once respected, is accused by his wife of illicit ties with Minnie Edwards. The couple fled to Denver and then Indianapolis to hide, adopting her maiden name. Police verify with a Norris Town contact as the Edwards case unfolds and their 17 year old son accompanies them.
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J. LE
Colbert
Bear
Minnie Edwards
Edwards
Briean
Philadelphia
White Ribbon
Meridian
Oliosts
Citizens Protest Clifford Avenue Line Conduct Officials
A letter from Boston area residents denounces rude treatment by Clifford Avenue line conductors and motormen. It appeals to the president of the Citizens’ Streetcar Reform and cites general past courteous railway service, asking that the note be conveyed to Clifford Avenue Columbia Avenue and Brightwood line crews. Signers include SLBERT TITAYTRT coal dealer and other local merchants.
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Zeinhardt Berchm
Faeve Street
CF Rege Conantry
Tafianapolly
Thinst
Clifford Ave
Chifford-ave
Columbia-ave
Hrightwood
Slbert Titaytrt
Memphis Ship Ashore Off Ireland Coast with Losses
The British steamer Memphis, from Montreal to Bristol, went ashore in Dunkouh bay near Mizzen Head on the south coast of Ireland. Ten crew members perished, about thirty seven saved, and cargo including cattle and barrels of hout floated ashore. The vessel, 3391 tons, was launched at Belfast in 189, and the wreck is total. Forecast notes for Indianapolis region accompany the report.
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London
C. Pj
Memphis
Williams
Montreal
Thristol
Dantough Bay
Mizzen Tread
Ireland
Savent
Crook Traven
Miemphis
Belfast
Avrican
Central News
Oelock
Trescay
Viesgine
Plan for central and western boards of trade conference
A meeting of the governing committee of the Board of Trade will be held Wednesday night at the Board of Trade building to appoint a committee and circulate plans for a general conference of boards of trade, chambers of commerce, and business groups in central and western states. If favored, the conference may be held in Indianapolis soon. The effort aims for cooperation without politics among about 300 organizations. Fire damaged two homes on Berlin Avenue Wednesday morning, origin unknown. County Clerk Tresler reports improvement in Fesler’s condition. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised for blood purification. Diadem flour advertised for pastry and bread. Noblesville Milling Co. distributed.
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Board of Trade
Boards of Trade
Chambers of Commerce
Indianapolis
Smith
Indianapolis Board of Trade
SCN
Festivals and local notices fill Indiana pages
The report covers several small items from Thorntown to Indianapolis: missing clerk Albert Tske was not found. the May festival association plans new singers. a new wheelmen’s insurance venture is set to launch with Harvey Langdon and Dr. T Kearsey as protectors. West Indianapolis Republicans organize a 20 member club with officers John Blue, Pesenh Behanth, and Chas Stockles. Minor court changes follow after a dispute ends with Joseph Bristow filling Justice Wabich’s vacancy. The Knickerbocker special ran St Louis to Mattoon in three hours eight minutes, topping 75 mph at times. Bridge contract for White river at Judge Harding st awarded to Michael Steinhauer for 17587 dollars with bond. National Prohibition Party forms a permanent state committee. J M Dunlap elected president and Will V King secretary. Florida governor asks for Tampa convention delegates to discuss southern harbor defenses. Anniversary masquerade at O B A hall to award best costume. Mrs. Rebecca A. Hazzard dies at 65, leaving three children. Grand Encampment Odd Fellows adjourns. new officers named in Indianapolis and Peru.
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Albert Tske
Buchanan St
Wednesectiow
May Festival Association
Indiana Bi¢Rele Protective Association
Wheelmen’s Inurance
Harvey Langdon
Dr. T. Kearsey
West
Tampa
Tla
Rebecca A. Hazzard
David I. Hazzard
W. Walmurst
Hazzard
Methodist Church
John K. Robson
Mary E. Hinton
Frank
Ia. Hazzard
Indianapolis
Odd Fellows
B. P. Foster
J. E. Bodine
J. J. McCoy
Peru
Lt. Leedy
John Reynolds
John F. Wallick
Dustless oats advertised by Mardwood and Dr Castor office
An OCR fragment lists Dustless Oats for a horse from Janes and mentions Mardwood mantels and grates, Inc. M Lilly and Dr Hiram C Castor with an office at 288 Massachusetts Avenue. Hours shown 9 to 10 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 8 p.m Saturdays 9 to 10 a.m. Telephone 608.
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Mardwood Mantels, Grates, Inc
M. Lilly
Hiram C. Castor
Massachusetts Avenue
Congress of Liberal Religions Opens in Plymouth Church
Mrs. Cora V. Richmond led the opening devotional of the American congress of liberal religions in Plymouth church. Dr. Jordan hailed as unfrocked bishop and Rev L J Duncan urged action over talk as the session debated unity and public impact. The afternoon addressed sociological church problems led by Dr H W Thomas with a concise, steady presiding style.
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American Congress of Liberal Religions
Plymouth Church
Cora V. Richmond
Boyleston
Taman
L. J. Duncan
Streator
Duncan
Joseph Stoltz
Chicago
Ney
Duneen
Theodore Seward
New Orange
N. J
Helen
Congress
A. J. Canield
Ohio
Edwin W. Mead
Beeston
H. W. Thomas
People’s Church
Sr. Thomas
Trenry Irving
Tn Shor
Railroad seeks three more tracks on South Delaware Street
Representatives of the P C C St L railroad urged the Board of Works to grant permission for three additional tracks across South Delaware Street between the Union tracks and Georgia Street. They cited 29 wholesale firms supporting a freighthouse on 5 Delaware Street. Residents object. The board will draft its own contract rather than accepting railroad wording.
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P., C., C. & St. L. Railroad
Board of Works
S. Delaware St
Union Tracks
Georgia St
Delaware St
Births Deaths and Marriages in Local Records
Births list multiple couples with addresses and newborns, including Harry and Jennie Watson a boy and George and Norma Flacke a boy. Deaths note Neva Ulrich at 10 months and other residents with ailments. several infant, child, and adult deaths with conditions and locations. Marriage licenses enumerate three couples. A policy note claims prison guards must be 21 to 40 years old and tall, affecting south and north prison guard forces with observations on size and control.
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Prison South
Prison North
Nicholson Law Fight Moves Through Indiana Circles
Nicholson in town Wednesday talked with Captain Ritter as Indiana liquor league officials held secret sessions at Kneglishs hotel amid looming legislative session. League seeks repeal of the Nicholson law through a broad, well organized effort with a strong Marion county base and national reach, while Ritter predicts the measure will fail and claims the league is fully as strong. John Donahue of Huntington found dead in Lima yard after reportedly sleeping on the track. relatives in Indianapolis unlocated.
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Cers
Leadlers
Indiana State Liquor League
Kneglish’s
League
Herter
Ueir
Marion County
Eli F. Ritter
Mr. Nicholson
Liquor League
Mr. Ritter
Ritter
John Donahue
Huntington
Ind
Lima
Colbert
Donahue
Indianapolis
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J. Ldlls
SGCON
Memphis J
Jter
Percyworth
Geo. Harsen
Berlin-ave
Walter Eaton
Glerk Fesler
J. C. Walker
Tresler
Fesler
Hood
Noblesville Milling Co
Ahnthews
Thorntown
The
Congress of Religions
Cora Richmond
McCulloch
Nashville
James Lloyd Jones
Mechuitech
Johins Klush Jones
Ad Soules
Jones
America
Central Organization
Jaws
Cora
Richmond
Edward Everett Hale
Hale
Milwaukee
Louisville
Savannah
Tennessee
Paul Frothingham
Free Religious Association
East
Frothingham
Dr. Jordan
California
Iliths
Harry and
Jennie Watson
Bates Alley
George and
Norma Flacke
Pennsylvania
Koran
Berta Smith
Meridian St
Thomas and
Delia Corbett
Maryland-st
W. and
Mattie Franklin
Charles and
Mary Otto
Gillard-ave
Neva Ulrich
Bellefontaine-st
Flora- Brown
Bertha Leeb
N. Brookside-ave
Otto
Peter Johnegon
Howard St
Urenia
Sarah McCoy
Park Ave
Joe Day
Emmaline Harker
Harry Lewis
Luella Brighfield
Louis Vehling
Mary Schakel
Nicholson
Iir Ritter
FE. Market St
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