Hoodoo fraud ends with arrest at Ohio and Meridian
William Kennedy a self styled hoodoo doctor charged with obtaining money under false pretenses. He performed charms at clients homes using a lock of hair and horse shoes set in fire to bring luck. He operated with a colored attendant and had offices in a street corner. five women paid for his fortune telling before police intervened. Kennedy pleaded to the charge and was fined ten dollars plus costs and sent to the workhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Kennedy
Kennedy
Ohio
Meridiansts
Pardons Dominate Governor Matthews Record Of Mercy
A look at Gov. Matthews handling of pardons reveals a practice of relying on wardens and court officials to judge character while public sentiment and relatives push for clemency. Notable scenes include a dying convict’s mother securing a release, and a young woman pressing for Charles Kennedy’s life sentence through letters from officials.
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Gov. Gray
Nerrir A
John Clark
Tim Lux
North
Indianapolis
French
Executioe
Charles Kennedy
U.S
Stevens Responds To Blount Charges In Hawaii Matter
Stevens delivers a harsh reply to Commissioner Blount outlining his stance on the Hawaii affair. He accuses witnesses of corruption and defends his movements on neutral ground and at the Royalist hotel while denying premature troop landings. He attacks Colburn Peterson Parker Cornwell and Wilson in connection with alleged misconduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avausti
Stevens
Blount
J. F. Colburn
A. P. Peterson
Chas
L. Hopking
Sam Parker
Cornwell
Colburn
Peterson
Parker
Kalakan
Wilson
Buas
Hen language debated in old column on turkeys and talk
A Baltimore man claims hens speak a language, but the piece pokes fun at his assertion while detailing fowl behavior. It contrasts hen and rooster chatter, broodiness, and maternal scenes with quips about a prize fighter rooster and other poultry lore.
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Baltimore
Ass Press
Hans
Hena
Turkey
Shen
Elwaya
Isches
Rasuma
Charley Mitchell
Poultry Yard
Mrs BMilburn Talks On Greek Myths The House Of Tantalus
Mrs BMilburn delivered a second talk on Greek myths on Wednesday with the subject The house of Tantalus. The Second Presbyterian Church choir formed a permanent organization to study higher music with F X Arens as director.
Howdy of Statesmen and Indiana Officials Greetings
A satirical look at Indiana state leaders, their greeting styles, and distinct manners. Governor Matthews uses cordial formalities, Secretary Myers slaps shoulders while delivering booming salutations, and Attorney General Alonis Green Smith favors brisk informal salutations. The piece notes varied customs from the governor’s reception room to the secretary’s military fingered grip and the auditor’s captain or admiral style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Yousgir
Gov. Matthews
Myers
Biuesterdom
Alonis Green Smith
Paine
Lke
Sweeney
Supreme Court
State House
Flenderson
Tom Taggart
Union Co-Operative Laundry Promotes Quality Service
An advertorial extols Union Co-Operative Laundry as offering quality care. It highlights its status as a premier local laundry with a focus on dependable, affordable service. The fragment references a telephone number and a claim of reduced rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patroniza Union Co-Operative Laundry
Traching Girls to Sew The Little Dorcas at Tomlinson Hall
In Tomlinson hall a busy Saturday scene shows the Girls Industrial School teaching 200 to 500 children to sew. Young seamstresses, ages 6 to 10, learn needlework, earn marks, and prizes, with teachers guiding them through corners and gatherings while a hymn opens each session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomlinson Hall
Uttla
Sam
Nichola
Y. M
Mamme
Beulah Samoniel
Purdue and DePauw Prepare for Wet Gridiron Clash
Purdue faced injuries with Finney out and Crowell sidelined yet Purdue supporters bet evenly on the contest while DePauw in prime condition vows its strongest effort. Crowds swarmed the fair grounds as Purdue and DePauw line ups and seats sold at record levels ahead of the game.
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Fair Grounds
Purdue
Finney
DePauw
Lafayette
Purdur
Rober Deardort
Whitcomb
Hudelson
Mountz Aldrich
Patterson Bugchman
Albright Pattison
Travis Jeawison
Kuykendall Buschman
Fulkerson
Crowell
Bega
Bloomington College
Denison
Bates
Thanksgiving Charity Spreads Joy Across City
Citizens, churches and schools united for a generous Thanksgiving, with wagons delivering aid, 200 turkeys from St Johns cathedral, and meals at institutions. Chief Splann cites cases of self-robbery by debtors, including a merchant who framed theft to dodge creditors, leading to a confession after tracking a pocket book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dina
Distream
St. John’s Cathedral
Splann
Jimmy
Lehigh Valley President Offers Liberal Labor Ultimatum
Pur La ADELVHOSA Nov 30 President Wilburn of the Lehigh Valley road stunned arbitration boards and strikers by a liberal ultimatum. The company will rehire as many as possible without bias toward strikes or union ties and will favor former employees when hiring future workers.
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Wilburn
Lehigh Valley
Gotham's Tenderloin Guide to Nightlife and Temptation
A tour through New York's Tenderloin district describes dark streets, famed bars, and hotels from the Biorton House to the Gilsey. The piece trails a nightlife guide highlighting figures, venues, and the seedy allure that lures visitors and locals into excess.
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Louis Deschier
Pennsylvania
Atoré
Sun
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Jay Voss
John
England
Reibold
Mosher
Relbold
BANK
Stevens IS
Savagh
Hooster
Bitchell
G. A. Carlangen
St. Pauls Church
Gustave A. Caratensen
Rome
Church of Christ
AL Blay
Carstensen
Sud Communications
Kecsivar
Hawkins
Indianapolis National Bank
John C. Wright
Wright
Haughey
A. BP. A
Burrao
N. Y
Lawer Kenepeck
Secretary of State
van Pelt’s
Dorcas
Grevaland
Blarried
San Francisco
Lawrence Kip
Kip
Episcopal Church
Willa Dick
Vincenney
Ind
Frisco
Cleveland
Stedman
Catholica
Purcell
Cincinnati
Oldenberg
Romy
Signor Zanardelli
Chamber of Deputies
Signor Tanlongo
Preaxs
Zanardeliva
Beecham
Boilermakers
Methodists
Eves
Brown's
N. Pennsylyvanie
Gotham
Tenderloin District
Barry
New York
Tenderloin
Metropolis
Lower
Meridian St
Columbia Alley
N. Delaware
Fourteenth-st
Broadway
Sixth-ave
Perraliel
Thirty-third-st
Billy Florence
Albermarle
Roitman
St. James
Jvohn McCullough
Delmonico
Uptown
Johnny
London
Brunswick
Wifthave
Sturtevant House
Gilsey
Sturtevant
Brevoort
Victoria
Parson Parkhurst
Kseese i
Shanley’s
Calla
Hades
Watertown
van Polk
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