Hoosier News Snippets From Richmond and Beyond
Short items from Indiana: the National Horse Thief Detective Association now in existence in Richmond. secretary reports 12 000 members. Mrs Ince Ratta from Chicago to South Bend returns in a Winton car, noting a Western fame claim. Benjamin, a shooter, dies by suffocation in a Crenton mine after firing shots. Shelbyville old resident Mrs Rebeceb Dickinson dies, mentioning Cassius R Dickinson and Mrs Anns E Thompson of Indianapolis among kin. Shelby Circuit Court opens October term next Monday.
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Richmond
Ind
National Horse Thief Detective Association
Wtesion
oYwer
Loganeyort
Indiana
Chaffer
Ince Ratta
Auditorium Hotel
Chicago
South Bend
Ovo Boura
Shelbyville
Rebecezr, Dickinson
Cassius R. Dickinson
Anns E. Thompson
Indianapolis
Orphan Girl Ends Own Life Like Mother and Sister
In Clinton Indiana on Oct 7 Anna Bias 12 who had been in two foster homes returned to her Crossley guardians and died by ingesting carbalic acid. Her mother and an elder sister had previously killed themselves in the same manner. The child was taken to Terre Haute but chose her old home and suicide. Authorities note prior family deaths and fear surrounding the tragedy.
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Clinton
Ind
Anna Bias
Frank Crossley
Terre Haute
Wome
Two Of A Kindy Divorce Refused In Crawfordsville
Judge Carter declines divorce for Clara and Asa Carter calling them two of a kind. Howard County grand jury summoned to probe incendiary barn burnings and dynamite damage to run farm residences. Montgomery County grand jury meets with minor cases. Knox County Fair draws farmers from far afield. German Lutheran annual conference in Portage gathers northern Indiana pastors.
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Crawfordsville
Ind
Clara Carter
Asa Carter
Alvorer
Carter
Montgomery
Montgomery County Grand Jury
Taporte
Northern
Indiana
Vast Lands Reclaimed From Swamp In Indiana
Vast fields of corn stretch across seven and a half square miles in LaPorte and Porter counties, once impassable swamp along the Kankakee River. Developed and drained by large dikes and canals, the land now rivals the best productive areas in the region. Much of it was first put under cultivation this year, showing rapid transformation of a swampland into fertile farmland.
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Larorte
Ind
This
Porter
Kankskeg
Patch and Prince to race at Lexington circuit
A match race is arranged this week between Dan Pach and Prince Atert at the Lexington grand circuit, with proceeds aiding the family of late secretary Shanklin who died at work last week. Richmond merchants plan three excursions to Richmond from Newcastle, Camden, and Greeneville this week. The Davies County Circuit Court term opens next Mayday in Washington.
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Dan Pach
Prince Atert
Lexington Granh
Iate
Shanklin
Richmond
Ind
Newcastle
Onstrom Cameden
Greeneile
Davies County Circuit Court
Washington, Ind
Daviess County
Frankfort Woman Sues Former Husband Again
In Frankfort Indiana Mrs Squire Bogis, who recently received alimony and 12 000, sues again claiming her ex husband profits from land owned by their children and owes her 8 4 percent interest on a loan. Knox County adds rural routes serving 4086 people. William Arwantrout reports two carloads of corn weighing five pounds. A baby dies after falling into an open cellar. Floyd County court schedules October term. Presbyterian church uses individual communion cups amid opposition. Mulberry town votes remonstrance against a saloon petition. Orphan Perrin Bryan, 13, sent to reform school for theft. Clark's Hill liquor license blocked by remonstrance. Mrs Carsine Farwig injured in fall. could be fatal.
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Frankfort
Ind
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Killed Man While Jail Trusty Goes to Reformatory
In Frankfort Indiana Harry Loveland was sentenced to two to three years at Jeffersonville reformatory for the August murder of Harvey Thomas. Loveland, then a jail trust, was confined on charges of assault and battery with intent when a quarrel at a resort led to the fatal blow. Meanwhile Lafayette reports a roundup of tramps to keep them from mischief during a carnival week. Richmond K of P hall to undergo major renovations to create a top lodge room. Elnora guards report twelve townsfolk roped in during a poker game at the local marshal’s raid.
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Frankfort
Ind
Awplj
Harry Loveland
Harvey Thomas
Ita Dces
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Loveland
Wawan
Loos
Lafayette
Carnival
Plans for a giant steel yacht for a Toya prince
George Crouse Cook and Captain Howard Patterson of New York draw plans for a large steel yacht to be used by a Toya prince. The flush deck barkentine will be 172 feet on the waterline with 22 feet beam and 22 feet draft, powered by a triple expansion engine to reach 12 knots, and designed with luxury accommodations, a nurse room, nursery, laundry, photographic dark room, and staterooms for master and guests.
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George Crouse Cook
Howard Patterson
New York City
United States Navy
Rome
Frith
Avtomobis
Davila
PH Hill Goes To Shortridge In Prep School Move
Athletic enthusiasts note State treasurer Natty Heo attended Curry Academy and had rep Huard as a top all round athlete. PHU Hill, son, will enter hauls, weighing 29 pounds and aiming to join as a promising prep student.
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Shortridge
Natty Heo
Curry Academy
Phu Hill
Will Acon
Pirates Win Series With Boston In World Championship
The Pittsburg Pirates won the first game of their home series against the Boston Americans for the world title, 5 to 4. The team steadied in the ninth, edging toward a tying rally with two batters left and a near-miss against timely hits.
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Pittsburg Pirates
Boston Amereccans
Championship series scores and results recap
The text reports several baseball results: Tayor of Pittsburg leads 3 to b in the championship. Cincinnati Nationals beat Cleveland Americans 2 to 1. St. Louis Americans defeated St. Louis Nationals 10 to 2. Philadelphia Nationals routed Philadelphia Americans 14 to 2. Chicago Nationals won another game against Chicago Americans 4 to 2.
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Tayor
Pittsburg
Cincinnati Nationals
Cleveland Americans
St. Louis Americans
St. Louis Nationals
Philadelpha Nationals
Philadelphia Americans
Chicago Nationals
Chicago Americans
Transylvania Stakes Named Classic Trotting Race
The Transylvania at Lexington remains trotting’s premier event, a three in five heat race for 12,000 trotters with a $6,000 purse. Though other meets offer larger purses, this race endures for its character and lasting memory of winners who become legends. The meet is set for October.
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Transylvania
Lexington
Bosner
Leathers Suffers Neck Injury in Practice
One nervy back, Leathers, was kicked in the back of the neck during a practice drill and is in serious condition. He is delirious at times and will probably be out for the rest of the season.
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Rome
Fort Worth tale of spikes and bravado in Texas league
Paul Companion recalls a Fort Worth game amid Texas league chatter. A Brat baseman native to the area and Waco players are noted for sharp spikes and daring slides. One runner plunged to the plate, spikes nearly injuring the baseman, who afterward joked about needing travel in his shoe.
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Paul Companion
St. Louis
Herey
Theielders
Fort Worth
Campinton
Waco
Het
Herve
Groom 102 Years Old Bride 99 in West Virginia Nuptials
Parkersburg dispatch reports Rev Samuel Tucker filed a marriage certificate noting groom Jeremiah Bozarth of Tanners aged 501 years and 10 months and bride Julia Ann Jenkins aged 09 years. It marks the groom’s sixth marriage and the bride’s fourth. the groom is a pod carrier born in Brazil.
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Parkersburg
W. VI
Samuel Tucker
Gum Point
Jeremiah Bozarth
Tanners
Julia Ann Jenkins
Brazil
Hoosier gridiron notes and prep behind closed gates
Purdue faces Chicago tactics as Peach Cutts directs fast signal practice while Eckervoll leads Chicago preparations. Jack Mag is targeted by the Turdue defense as attention centers on Mag and the situation grows tense. A large intern crowd will travel to Chicago for the match. Notre Dame tightens line work and DePauw struggles for bigger linemen with Morgan anchoring the team. Gordon’s injury sidelines him for several days as Wabash expects a reshaped backfield.
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Peach Cutts
Purdue
Wea
Eckervoll
Chicago Teom
Guinne
Chicaga
Tadiana
Warde
Bartham
Quakers
Hanover
Notre Dame
Beinit
DePauw
Morgan
Une
Berrien
Sickness in the Transvaal Government Offers Prize for Cure
The Transvaal government offers 25000 pounds for a cure for horse sickness affecting five sixths of South Africa. It states 250000 horses die yearly. Burkhart’s Vegetable Compound is praised as a remedy, with 3736 cases treated last year and a 25 cent thirty day treatment.
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South Africa
Transvaal
Burkhart
Indiana Pitcher Joins Pittsburg Pirates Rumor
The note mentions Roscoe Miller signed to Pittsburgh Pirates for the season, with prior stints at New York Giants and Darrell club. It cites his pitching potential, past struggles, and paths through Eddie Doheny and Harry Palm, highlighting resurgence hopes with strong fielding support from champions. Also references East Iron Shoes and a Sun office promotion.
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Joy Ween
Roscoe Miller
Muogey McGraw
New York Hants
Pittsburg Pirates
Arar Miller
New York
Avhime
Giants
Miter
Carrden
Tad
Darrell
Plitaburg
Edile Doheny
Eddie
Ganteen Pietropolis
Harry Palm
Bint
Anl
Miller
Old John the Harvard Mascot Brings 50 Years of Cheer
The famed Old John mascot of Harvard, known as Johns auto after a 1897 gift, began as a beggar with a basket and now appears at games with a two wheeled cart. He opens the baseball season by throwing the first ball and attends Yale games with the team, once counting President Roosevelt among his patrons.
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University
Aines
Old John
John
Jonn
Yale
Roosevelt
Amherst Coach Hart Guides Underdog Team to Win
In Assherst Michigan Tom Ro Twart Jr executed a decisive halfback run against Charley Gould's Eleven. Gould, previously following Harvard styles, found success under Hart's coaching as he mentored Hart Pramikes to victory.
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Assherst
Mich
Tom Ro Twart, Jr
Charley Gould
Amherst
Harvard
Punt atter-Kickum football box noted
A society note lists Sesars Spikes Spivens and Bpatter occupying four boxes at the Punt ater Kickum football gate. The fragment records a social gathering arrangement around a local game and venue.
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Puntater-Kickum
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