Local Treasurer Shoots Self After City Shortfall
Stuart B. Young, four years Louisville city treasurer, killed himself after a suspected 50 000 shortfall in city accounts was revealed. He had recently handed the office to James B. Camp amid rumors of financial misfortune. Young, who earned a 3000 yearly salary, was known for lavish spending and frequent trips to Chicago, hosting guests, betting on horses, and active stock and wheat speculation.
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Chicago
Lawrence Young
Washington
Louisville
Stock Exchange
Father and son receive life sentences in Pfeister murder
Nelson Fritz and his son George Fritz were given life terms in Bedford Indiana for the murder of John Pfeister. The case against Mrs Fritz was dismissed. In Knights Town Leora Culbertson killed herself with a gun. In Hazelton Indiana Mrs John Hays and Mrs Frank Knightly were killed by a train near the crossing after their horse balked.
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George
John Pfeister
Fritz
Hazelton
Ind
John Hays
Frank Knightly
Here
Praise for Chamberlain Cough Remedy From Satisfied User
A reader from Wheeling West Virginia commends Chamberlain Cough Remedy for curing a severe cough cold and chest pains after taking three bottles. The letter states trust in the product and endorses its sale by all druggists.
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Chamberlain
Ralph
Meyers
Wheeling
W.va
Wife of Prof Nesbitt Denies Fort Wayne Elopement Story
The wife of Professor N Hill Nesbitt, living at 51 93 E Washington St with her daughter and sister-in-law, rejects Fort Wayne reports that he eloped with a Fort Wayne woman and was dismissed from the Winona assembly for improper conduct. She heard he was recovering from a long illness near Chicago. she had believed him dead since Aug. 3. Nesbitt taught French at the Propylaeum. his wife has been acting as librarian at the Indiana medical college.
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N. Hill Nesbitt
Washington St
Fort Wayne
Winona Assembly
Chicago
Nesbitt
Propylaeum
Straight Ball Will Rule At Newby Oval Game
Two high school football teams with large followings meet at Newby Oval to decide the state championship. Captains Kittle and Dean predict victory and promise a fierce Indianapolis showdown. Systematic rooting and multiple yell leaders set the scene for a major event with no rough play, as Dean vows to play straight football in the Yale tradition.
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Newby Oval
Kittle
Dean
Indianapolis
Yale
Ban Johnson Declares No Peaceful Settlement Likely
Ban Johnson states there is no chance for a peaceful settlement between the American and National leagues, signaling continued hostilities between the two circuits.
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Ban Johnson
Winter RIng Began in New Orleans
Winter reign began at New Orleans on Thursday morning with unseasonal cold advancing along the gulf coast. Local observers noted a chill in the air as residents prepared for colder temperatures ahead.
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Winter Reing
New Orleans
Song and Dance Ends Terry McGovern's Training Season
New York November 28 Terry McGovern wrapped up his season with a song and dance in the training quarters after a two mile cross country run and a rub down. The celebration featured a gymnasium piano and a tribal style war dance as fans watched. Sparring opinions varied with Sam Harris predicting an eight round win while Fitzsimmons pegged three. Corbett praised the automobile as a trainer, calling it like riding a bronco buster.
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Harford
Sam Harris
Fitzsimmons
Corbett
Last of the Season: Thanksgiving Football Finishes
The season ends with several key Thanksgiving games across the nation. Cornell meets Pennsylvania in Philadelphia while Beloit faces Knox in Galesburg and Nebraska plays Haskell Indians in Lincoln. Michigan takes on Iowa in Chicago and Wisconsin faces Chicago, with Illinois meeting Minnesota in Champaign. Other matches include Earlham versus Wabash in Richmond, Purdue against Northwestern in Lafayette, Notre Dame against South Bend athletics in South Bend, DePauw versus Indiana in Bloomington, and Indianapolis versus Washington University in St. Louis. Shortridge vs. Manual Training School concludes at Newby Oval.
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Towa
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Illinois
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Champaign
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Wabash
Richmond
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Notre Dame
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DePauw
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Washington University
St. Louis
Shortridge
Manual Training School
Bowling Scores Highlight Wednesday Matches
Prospects led with the best scores on the alleys Wednesday evening. The Tishi Mingoes swept four games from the Electrics and the Ramblera defeated the Met Rose team six games to none.
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Electrics
Ramblera
Metrose
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