Wrights perilous Hudson flight over battleships
Wilbur Wright recounts a perilous Hudson river flight from Governors Island to circling battleship fleets. He cites dangerous air currents from skyscrapers, wind at 15 mph, and low flight near ships, then a return to lower altitude over the Jersey shore. The event drew thousands as the flight lasted about 30 minutes and covered roughly 17 miles.
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New York
Governor’s Island
Hudson
Wilbur Wright
Katherine
Governors Island
Hudson River
Jersey Shore
Grant
Orld
Wilbur Right
Governor’s Land
International Navy
Wright
Goover's Island
Battery
Jewt
Cestle William
Grmat
Bouquet presented to Captain Hyland on 25 years of service
A large bouquet appeared on Police Captain Martin Hyland's desk as colleagues at police headquarters celebrated his 25 years of service. Hyland, now eligible for retirement, will remain in service, with speculation that he could become police chief if Lew Shank is elected mayor.
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Martin Hyland
Hyland
Noliceman
Lew Shank
Capt. Hyland
Polies
Divorce Granted to Rom Slayer of a Woman in Indianapolis
D Louvelle Riggin, wife of Harry Riggin, was granted a divorce by Judge Weir on Monday. Riggin was one of four young men who last winter murdered Mary Nichols in southwest Indianapolis. the four companions are now serving life terms in the Indiana prison. Mrs Riggin was awarded custody of the child.
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D. Louvelle ‘Riggin
Harry Riggin
Weir
Riggin
Mary Nichols
Indianapolis
Indiana
Taft Heads to California After Ashland Stop
President Taft arrived in Ashland Oregon early this morning and continued toward Sacramento where a major stop is planned for 7 PM local time. San Francisco is scheduled to host him at noon tomorrow with an elaborate program. Oregon residents extended a warm welcome along the route.
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Ashland
Ore
Taft
California
Sacramento
San Francisco
Oregon
Judge Cuts Guardianship Fee in Katherine Dodge Case
Judge Ross in probate reduced the guardianship fee from 500 to 300 for Katherine Dodge. The Farmers' Trust Company was ordered to return 2018 dollars with interest. The funds had been invested in bonds without court consent.
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Farmers‘ Trust Company
Katherine Mdordge
Ross
Sun plans all out extra during World Series games
The Sun announces a complete extra each day of the world championship series from Friday through the end, with live breezy coverage from writers at Pittsburgh and Detroit. A leased wire to Forbes Field and American League Grounds will feed plays to the office, with scores posted at Sak's store. Newsboys get Park Theater tickets and prizes. agents should contact circulation for extras.
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The
Sun
Indianapolis
Pittsburgh
Detroit
Forbesfield
Pittsburg
Sak’s
Baseball
Park Theater
Negades Menace Police At Seventeenth Street Precinct
Story reports a mob of angry African Americans threatening bicycle policemen Stewart and Reidy at the E Seventeenth Street precinct near Columbia Avenue and Nineteenth Street Saturday night. Officers, aided by central station, prevented serious harm while Martha Jones and Lizzie Davis were arrested for disturbance. Ringleaders George Boxley, Marion Jones and Robert Pendell were slated for police court on October 6.
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Stewart
Reidy
E. Seventeenth Street
Columbia Avenue
Nineteenth Street
Central
Martha Jones
Lizzie Davis
George Boxley
Marion Jones
Robert Pendell
Two Wills Probate In Local Settlements
Esther Moredock’s will probated Monday leaving property to her husband and siblings. Margaret Drohan’s will also probated, bequeathing her estate to her two children.
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Esther Moredock
Margaret Drohan
Three Churchmen on the Jury in Sabbath Baseball Trial
Charles Carr, manager of the Indianapolis baseball club, faces trial on charges of breaking the Sabbath by playing on Sunday. The jury, mostly farmers, includes only three church members Evans Hicks and Mack, with Evans an insurer, Hicks a church member, and Mack a boot dealer. Prosecutors Hooton Faker Duncan Smith. defense attorneys Winter Remler Kane Ayres.
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Charles Carr
Indianapolis Baseball Club
Church
Charles Dearburg
Asc McCurdy
Clarence K. Smith
William W. Rowney
David Beverland
Jacob Kernec
O. D. Davis
Charles Wyatt
Asher B. Evans
8. H. Hicks
Nick Cross
Gustav Mack
Thousands at the South Bend Home Coming
South Bend Indiana marks the start of a week of homecoming events with special church services. Thousands of former residents and hundreds of visitors gathered as the Chamber of Commerce, led by president F. A. Miller, organized the most elaborate homecoming program yet.
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South Bend
Ind
Chamber of Commerce
F. A. Miller
Divorce Suits Filed Amid Monday Filings
Among those who filed suits for divorce on Monday were Olive F. from Geo W Carson alleging he threatened to kill her, Mary from John M Miter who says he threatened to kill her and broke up the dishes one at a time, Peter H from Wessie Steffin saying he went with other men, Clargnes from Kiln Masters angering he permitted other men to call upon her when he was away.
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Olive F
Geo. W. Carson
Mary
John
M. Miter
Peter H
Wessie
Steffin
Clargnes
Tragedy at Illinois Street Rooming House
Albert A. Carnahan, 47, shot and killed his wife Frances Oakley Carnahan, 42, and Miss Ida Galvin, 40, then killed himself. Miss Laura Young witnessed the rampage at 428 N Illinois Street. Carnahan had separated from his wife and faced divorce. a note to a neighbor hinted at his fragile state. Police and detectives responded to a violent scene with multiple injuries and a grisly aftermath.
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Albert A. Carnahan
Frances Oakley Carnahan
Ida Galvin
Carnahan
Illinois Street
Miss Galvin
Laura Young
Miss Young
Trimpe
Rucker
Belen
A. RF
L. V
Edward Turner
Thief Caught After Mother’s Instinct Leads Search
Cecil Robinson, sought since December 7, 1908, was found hiding in an attic after Bicycle Policemen Schlangan and Hartsell were tipped off by his mother, who believed police were after him. He had stolen $26 from James Hodgeson, poolroom keeper at 722 Massachusetts Avenue, and had a suspended sentence in criminal court for the act.
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Schlangan
Hartsell
Keystone Avenue
Robinson
Cecil
James Hodgeson
Massachusetts Avenue
Ex convict tells of burglaries in West Indianapolis
Elsa Bennett, a confessed burglar and parolee, faces trial for five burglaries in West Indianapolis. Found selling a stolen bicycle, she confessed to the break ins. Bennett, living at 1073 Oliver Ave, had prior 1908 Jeffersonville sentence for burglary and grand larceny and was enrolled last January. The Sept 3 to Sept 25 burglaries at seven homes yielded revolver, rings, watches, silverware, and other personal items.
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Elsa Bennett
Indianapolis
Bennett
Jeffersonville
Oliver Avenue
Harry Whitford
W. Morris Street
George Meister
Edward Baker
S. Harding Street
George Miller
E. Morris Street
Papers needed in Star receivership case
Daniel G. Reid holds papers required to prevent delay in the Star receivership case heard before Master Jr. Chancery Daniels. Hearings opened Monday. if papers cannot be rushed here, depositions may be taken in New York. Various Chicago and New York attorneys and witnesses appeared Monday. Ferdinand Winter, for Reid, said no evidence would be offered.
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Daniel G. Reid
New York
Star
Master Jr. Chancery Daniels
Ferdinand Winter
Reid
J. B. Payne
Chicago
John C. Shaffer
G. A. Buckingham
Miller
O. B. Jameson
George F. McCulloch
George H. Hitt
George G. McClellan
The
Star Publishing Company
C. C. Shirley
Western Trust and Savings Bank
American Trust and Savings Bank
Rel
Girl jailed for slapping her lover in police court
Grace Harrigon declared she would be a woman and stick out before being fined 1 dollar for striking her sweetheart Arthur Beck. She was jailed 11 days after a Saturday night quarrel at Ty Bell officers Hall. Police charged her with assault and battery.
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Eggell
Grace Harrigon
Arthur Beck
Alford Enters Indianapolis Mayoral Race as Independent
Fremont Alford longtime Republican ex judge in Marion County announces as an independent candidate for Indianapolis mayor. He unveils a platform vowing to curb Bookwalter era excesses, reform the police and street railway, end casino-like deals, limit corporate influence, and serve as head of the city’s legal system if elected. He pledges no campaign funds from brewers, corporations, or contractors.
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Fremont Alford
Erime
Marion County
Indianapolis
Alford
Altorg
Shank
Beralican
Gauss
Democrat
Alford Ives
Republican Party
Bookwalter
Ar Ring
Alford Woll
Befiewi
Dem
Citizens
Shark
Robert Metzger
Joe Hogue
Cnt
Moving Picture Mew to Wake a Test Case
Fred Criswell, proprietor of the 2 five-cent theater, faces police court on November 7 for desecrating the Sabbath. Detectives found the theater open Sunday with a large crew watching a show. It is believed others in the trade agreed with the action.
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Fred Criswell
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North River
UAT
Ylang
Police
Katherine Udg
Negades
Wie
N. Ili
Nois Street
Cecil Robinson
Police Head
W. Indianapolis
Bolter
Elec
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