Brothers And Sisters Reunite After Fifty Years Apart
Chicago dispatch reports a family reunion Sunday at Mrs. Wm. Ryder’s Austin home. Two brothers and four sisters, separated for over forty years, will meet their children and grandchildren, with relatives traveling from California, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Nebraska. The tale traces Jos Cromack of Cleveland’s decline, charity care for his six children, and a reunion sparked by a Ryder family boarder who later moved to Pennsylvania and aided tracking down relatives.
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Chicago
Ryder
Austin
United States
California
Wm. Cromack
Oil City
Yra
Maria McGonnegal
Rouseville
Jos. C. Chamberlain
Sant. Barbara
Cal
Elizabeth Chamberlain
Akron
Emma Dougall
Palmyra
Neb
Jos. Cromack
Cleve
Land
Cleveland
Pennsylvania
Medics Laugh Through Dispensary Debate at Marion Meeting
At Marion county medical society Thursday night a reading of the special committee’s report on the city dispensary sparked sharp exchanges. Dr. Ferguson led a fierce defense of reading the document, while Dr. House and others supported referring it to the judicial council. The motion carried, ending the matter for now, with lingering questions about how the investigation was conducted and the dispensary’s management practices.
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Marion County Medical Society
G. H. F. House
Dunning
Cook
Judicial Council
Frank Ferguson
Fresident
Dr. Ferguson
House
Ferguson
Beil
Noble
Burkhardt
Barnhill
Brayton
City Health Board
Morrison
Reyer
Moffett
Clark
Taylor
THE
SUN
Trust
Board of Health
Benham
Cronin
Health Board
Anutha Interes
Frank C. Ferguson
H. A. Denson
Tomlin
Drs
LL. C. Cline
Marie Haslep
Three Hundred Men Feared Dead In Mine Blast
An explosion at the New England coal mine near Falkaiont West Virginia on Friday afternoon trapped about three hundred workers. Flames raged as officials feared more deaths, with six reported missing though company chiefs doubted more than two or three remain. W B Brooks was overcome entering the pit. A horse outside the entrance perished.
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Falkaiont
W. Va
New England
W. B. Brooks
Fairmount Coal Company
Ex-police judge Daly pays over funds to prosecutor
Friday the ex Police judge Daly turned over a little more than 60 dollars to Prosecutor Ruckelshaus. The money was held up for weeks awaiting an attorney general opinion. Dispute over whether the first five dollars in each case should go to the school fund or to the prosecutor's fee. Daly, confident that Ruckelshaus should receive the first payments, finally remitted the amount.
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Daly
Ruckelshaus
Temporary restraining order issued in Indiana case
In Muncie Indiana on October 11 a temporary restraining order was issued by the district court against an unnamed party accused of involvement with a pianist employed. The fragmentary report notes action taken Thursday evening and references persons and details not fully readable.
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Muncie
Ind
Diruit
City Clerk Elliott Denies Fines Stayed Illegally
Report cites alleged improper stays of fines by Lillie Harris and others under new clerk Elliott. Bowlus and Harris faced workhouse time despite fines, with claims of authorization denied by Elliott who said he only learned of it after a reporter’s tip. He refused to permit further stays and rejected criticism.
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New City
Elliott
Lillie Harris
John W. Bowlus
Weather forecast for Indianapolis over 36 hours
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending 8 p m October 12. Partly cloudy with possible showers Friday night and Saturday. Temperatures noted 7 am 53, noon 76, 2 pm 77.
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Indianapolis
Quarantine Affects Residents Near Wabash Street
A man at 484 East Wabash Street, in the twin house of Dan Tucker, was picked up with smallpox Thursday night and confined under observation after returning home Friday morning. Several residents of No 432 reportedly left the house before Friday’s quarantine.
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E. Wabash St
Dan Tucker
No. 432
Breunig to Decide Payment for Election Officers
Controller Bruenig will decide Friday afternoon when to begin paying election officers. He plans to follow precedent by paying inspectors for three days and other officers two days each. The total election expense is estimated at $11,000.
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Bruenig
Road trip tip from old times hints at travel health
A fragment advises travelers to prepare for a journey with draughty cars mixed food and water changes, suggesting carrying Cascarets Caifay Cathartic. The note appears in a dated druggist context with pricing references.
Death of popular Indianapolis railroad official Frank Reynolds Jr
Frank Reynolds Jr 56 longtime railroad official and general livestock agent for the Pennsylvania system in Indianapolis died at home after a yearlong paralysis. Born in Salem Ohio he moved to Indianapolis in 1854 and served 46 years in rail operations from switchman to general livestock agent. Survived by widow four children and four grown offspring. Funeral Monday at residence with viewing Saturday and Sunday. interment Crown Hill.
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Frank Reynolds, Jr
Indianapolis
N. Meridian Sr
Pennsylvania System
Bellefontaine Road
Big Four
Pennsylvania
Salem
Lucinda M. Rockwell
Terre Haute
W. I
Frank R
Frank Hedges
Plainfield
Ind
Frank Walker
May Reynolds
Ancient Landmark Lodge
A. F
A. M
Board of Trade
Friends’ Church
Crown Hill
Local Regime Shifts In City Offices And Appointments
Ed McDuff seeks Bertillon clerk role while Dr W T S Dodds shifts toward sanitarian duties and Dr Trenary eyed for dispensary chief. Jeup ordered inspectors by Mayor Bookwalter. Steinmetz, L George, Shufelton, and Crawford pursue market master. Vogsdon eyes board of works chair. Cruse may succeed Sahin. Bogardus named deputy controller at 1200 dollars. Judge Stubbs hears police court cases. Brunaugh may become mayoral clerk at 1200 yearly. Joss to be city attorney with Linn Hay as deputy. Matson may resign from state senate.
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Ed McDuff
W. T. S. Dodds
Trenary
Jeup
Bookwalter
J. J. Steinmetz
Isaac L. George
Tom Shufelton
Stephen Crawford
Ed Vogsdon
Board of Works
Ftill
J. S. Cruse
Albert Sahin
William Bogardus
John Sullivan
Stubbs
Harry Brunaugh
Journal
Fred Joss
Linn Hay
Fred Matson
Horrible tale of Dis de Bar scheme in London trial
The Theodore and Laura Jackson alias Horos case resumed with Laura Jackson, known as the spook priestess Dis de Bar, charged with obtaining money under false pretenses and luring young women into an immoral pestdo religious net. Victim Miss Crossdale testified about initiation into Theocrasia unity and threats of deadly punishment. Theodore allegedly assaulted her in Laura’s presence as the couple faced further remand.
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London
Jheodore
Laura Jackson
Horos
Annadelia Dis de Bar
United States
Theocrasia Unity
Jackson
Christ
Miss Crossdale
A Good Story on Senator Beveridge
A humorous tale from Manila recounts Senator Beveridge addressing 700 school teachers aboard the transport Thomas. Massie, recently returned from Manila, recalls Beveridge’s insistence on neatness, noting the senator’s natty white duck suit, while a jacket button popped and a cuff revealed only an undershirt and no collar.
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San Francisco
Cal
New Indianapolis Council Elects Haldeman President
The new council convened Thursday night electing Harry M. Haldeman president and WW A. Rhodes vice president, both Republicans. The Democrats offered no vice presidential nominee and Rhodes’ election was approved unanimously. Haldeman pledged fairness and asked for cooperation as the council organized quickly with a rules committee named. Michael Shea, the sole Democratic member from ward 9, was absent.
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New Council
Harry M. Haldeman
WW. A. Rhodes
Ola
Republican
Haldeman
Megrew
Moriarity
iNelly
Rhodes
Moriariey
Indianapolis
Negley
Halde Man
Elliott
Michael Shea
New Democratic
Ward 9
Jubilant Marion Club Parade Honors Republicans
Mayor Bookwalter led a victorious Marion club through streets amid band music and chants. Ex-mayor Taggart and others watched as marchers passed, with Taggart stopping to greet familiar faces. Captain W. E. B. English was serenaded at his hotel before being hurried away as the parade moved on. The Sun and other papers received a similar serenade.
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Bookwalter
Marion Club
Taggart
Alty
Kern
Johnson
Illinois St
Mr. Stern
Mr. Johnson
Tom
Capt
W. EB. English
Sentinel
SUN Office
Board to defer charges against three officers until new board
The Board of safety told Capt. Eli Rittar on Friday that charges against Capt. Quigley Capt. Kruger and Patrolman Shine filed by the Civic alliance will be tried by the new Board. The day was set for a dex trial and cases against Capt. Kruger and Patrolman Shine, even if Quigley is gone.
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Board of Safety
Eli Rittar
Quigley
Kruger
Patrolman
Shine
Civic Alliance
Tiday
Brooks Dies of Fright's Disease at Age Year
Salem O Oct 11 Joshua T Brooks second vice president of the Pennsylvania company died Friday morning from Fright's disease after a year of illness.
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Salem, O
Joshua T. Brooks
Pennsylvania Company
Cabinet Talks Southern Policy And Staffing
Washington Oct 11 Cabinet discussion centered on the presidents southern policy and placing capable Democrats in trusted posts. Attorney General Knox was to submit a report on government and private cables, delaying any decision on private lines to the Philippines until Congress reconvenes.
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Washington
South
Knox
Philippines
Congress
Two or Three Witnesses Testify on May 31 Bombardment
In Washington on October 11 two or three minor witnesses described the bombardment of the Colon in Santiago harbor on May 31 to the Schley court.
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Washington
Schley Court
Santiago Harbor
New Trial Ordered in State Medical Board Case Against Jacob B Oliver
The Indiana appellate court on Friday ordered an entirely new trial in the State medical board versus Jacob B. Oliver of Brazil. Oliver faced charges of securing a license by fraudulently claiming Howard University graduation. His lawyers accuse local doctors of jealousy and intimidation, claiming the town of Brazil harbors many cripples and invalids and that rival physicians seek to drive Oliver from practice.
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State Medical Board
Jacob B. Oliver
Brazil
Oliver
Howard University
Medical Board
Clay
A. W. Knight
S. D. Coffey
Clay County
Appellee
Orangutangs Sick With Typhoid Fever
New York report says Rajah the intelligent orang-outang and Brunei are very sick at the New York zoological park. Dr Frank Hi Miller believes typhoid fever is the cause. Salligé and Suitan also ill but not seriously.
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New York
Ditmars
New York Zoological Park
Rajah
Brunei
Frank Hi. Miller
Suitan
City Life and Local Incidents in Early Town Notes
A 63 year old man, Tim Sseeham, fell from a box at the Big Four freight depot injuring his leg and was taken home by ambulance. Colored voters plan a victory parade with Charles W. Brown as chief marshal. Daniel Tucker of 432 E Wabash is quarantined with smallpox after terrorizing the neighborhood. Marcus Cohen, 78, Hebrew congregation founder, funeral at 627 Eddy St. A bungaloo gang chase on Wabash st. leads to arrests of Leonard and Joseph Hohl for concealed weapons. Judge Stubbs imposes fines.
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Tim Sseeham
Big Four
Indiana-ave
Charles W. Brown
Daniel Tucker
E. Wabash Sr
Marcus Cohen
Eddy St
Sharah Tefilla
Bungaloo
Wabash St
Ilinois St
Leonard
Joseph Hohl
Blakey
Stubbs
Joe 910
Suitor pursues Millersville marriage as mother chases with knife
Arthur Huffman a Nora Indiana telephone lineman sought to wed Miss Nettle Stealey in Millersville. Mrs Stealey opposed the match and chased Huffman with alleged knife in pursuit through backstreets, forcing a late night scene and police intervention. Huffman reportedly vowed to continue the pursuit.
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Millersville
Arthur Huffman
Nora, Ind
Rachel Stealey
Stealey
Huffman
Bluffman
Quillersville
Miss Nettle
Gas Well Strikes Near Shoals Ind Depth 278 Feet
Shoals Indiana reports natural gas struck at 278 feet on Thursday with 1200 pounds pressure. Drilling will continue to 500 feet where experts expect to locate the main body of grass.
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Shoals
Ind
Hyland to Become Chief as Quigley Steps Down
Semi official word Friday says Sergt Martin Hyland will be appointed superintendent of police Saturday. Mayor Boschwalter plans to appoint Capt W F English, Conrad Keller and Wm Schoppenhorst to the Board of Safety Friday afternoon, with English as president. They will meet Saturday to organize and accept Quigley’s resignation, naming Hyland his successor.
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Sergt
Martin Hyland
Boschwalter
W. F. English
Conrad Keller
Wm. Schoppenhorst
Board of Safety
Capt. English
Sapt. Quigley
Sergt. Hyland
Pity the Poor Burglar He Must Make a Living
New York Oct 11 Burglars plague Riverdale on the Hudson with frequent nocturnal visits. Generals Webb and Morrison are recent victims while Mark Twain, renting a mansion there, jokes that burglars deserve fair payment for their craft, arguing for sympathy toward the criminal class.
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New York
Riverdale
Hudson
Alexander S. Webb
Clara Morris
Mark Twain
Dolinski Hanged for Murder of Anton Lizl in Chicago
George Dolinski was executed in Chicago for killing Anton Lizl, a case that drew national attention to his wife Dolinski, Lizl’s sister, and their trio of children. The murder followed a long tale of love and jealousy amid Polish immigrant families, with the wife attempting to end her own life and Lizl’s widow also attempting suicide after being denied access to Dolinski.
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Chicago
George Dolinski
Anton Lizl
Dolinski
Lizl
Ife
Poland
Mayor send smallpox patient to pesthouse amid dispute
Mayor Spookwalter faced a dilemma over Dan Tucker of 432 E Wabash street who had smallpox. Dr Clark urged pesthouse care in a crowded neighborhood, while the mayor resisted sending residents there. Tucker was placed in the pesthouse after consulting the doctor.
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Spookwalter
Dan Tucker
E. Wabash Sr
Clark
Lockwalter
Tucker
Births and Deaths Notice with Local Names and Dates
Births list includes many couples with addresses and doctors, dated October. Deaths record multiple individuals with ages and causes such as cave-in wheezing cough uremia consumption peritonitis cerebral exhaustion and infant inanition, with addresses and attending physicians. Several marriages or unions listed with names, and medical references to cure claims appear in the fragment.
Indiana Congressman Holliday Eyes Renomination Amid Race for Judge Seat
Congressman Holliday of district 5 met with Frank Dice at Free Rural Delivery HQ on Friday to discuss new routes and renomination next fall. He faces J S Barcus of Terre Haute and backs Enoch Hnogate of Danville for the federal bench, while preferring Judge Monks if a court vacancy arises. Charles Hennig, ex-chairman of the Republican State Committee, praised Indianapolis Republicans for a recent victory and hinted at a possible consular post for himself or Harmon Hutson, with Hutson noted as a former deputy county clerk and National Guard quartermaster.
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Holliday
District 5
Frank Dice
J. S. Barcus
Terre Haute
Enoch Hnogate
Danville
Supreme Bench of
Indiana
Monks
Charles Hennig
Republican State Committee
Denison
Indianapolis
Zanzibar
Harmon L. Hutson
Supreme Court Reporter's Office
Michigan City
Hutson
Indiana National Guard
Board of Trade to keep firms at old building
A Board of Trade official dismissed rumors of mass disaffection among members and pledged no wholesale move to the Century building. He noted three marginal firms might relocate if they are not regular grain dealers, but the majority will stay at Maryland Street and Capitol Way. The board will advertise again to sell the old property and seek new waters, insisting disposal is necessary before a new building can be funded.
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Board of Trade
Board of Tratn
New Century Building
Maryland St
Capitol Zyc
Fireman James Branyan Dies From Past Injuries
James Branyan a 49 year old city firefighter of 14 S Senate Ave died at home Friday from injuries suffered years earlier in a Pioneer brass works fire. He had not worked since last March after a career since May 1891 with a brief hiatus to prospect in Klomon dike. Cousin of the late Mayor Taggart. Burial arrangements pending. New pianos advertised from $165. Wulschner's.
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James Branyan
S. Senate Ave
Pioneer Brass Works
Klomn
Taggart
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Whiteside
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