Bank Robbers Blow Safe in Trio Nebraska? Ohio Town
Bank raiders hit Farmers' and Citizens bank in Trio Ohio eight miles north of Shelby then fled with a large deposit. Robbers drilled the safe with nitroglycerine, fired at Mayor McConnell, bound a livery man, stole rigs, and fled south with bloodhounds in pursuit. In Danville Ohio, eight robbers failed to take any money after blasting the safe and capturing Prof Waustel before a posse closed in.
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McConnell
Bank
Mount Vernon
Danville
C. W. Waustel
Danville Collegie Institute
Bladensburg
State board warns poor asylums fail sex separation
A bulletin from Indiana's State Board of Charities calls for strict sex separation cleanliness and employment rules in poor asylums. It cites vermin infested beds and high costs with multiple generations of feeble minded residents and increasing state expenses. It notes nine months costs totaling 1 235 555 66 with a net state outlay of 1 143 675 87, higher population at insane hospitals and ongoing public burden.
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State Board of Charities
Indiana
Beveridge sought for commencement address across nation
A Pierce seminary delegation from Philadelphia visits Indianapolis to invite Senator Beveridge to deliver the December commencement. Ex presidents Cleveland and Harrison spoke previously. Nebraska Republicans request speeches in the fall campaign. Dick of the Ohio Republican committee seeks a visit between Oct 19 and Nov 4. Indiana and New England society invitations follow, with dates to be arranged.
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Pierce Seminary For Girls
Philadelphia
Indianapolis
Beveridge
Cleveland
Harrison
Nebraska
Ohio Republican Committee
Indiana Society
St. Louis
Indiana Territory
Myron M. Medsker
New England Society
South Carolina
Willie's search ends as Lebanon farmer seeks found son
Willie Saunders an orphan with no home awaits a chance at stability. A wealthy Lebanon area farmer ready to adopt offers a substantial home and support from local leaders but Willie cannot be located. Bailiff Mendenhall aided the boy asking for a chance to reform and be steered toward a solid home.
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Lebanon
Monkey Wrench Charged Man Locked Up After Quarrel
Anthony Bradley, described as a Hamite, was locked up at a police station on Tuesday charged with assault and battery on his wife. The couple, residents of 1714 Martindale Avenue, quarrelled over a monkey pinch.
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Anthony ‘Bradley
Martindale-ave
Vale She Yan
Man Accused of Assault Denied by Woman in Street
A woman told officers a man knocked her down in the street and kicked her. She described him as mean and bad, using a racial slur during the statement.
Paterson Driver Hits Woman in City Collision
John Patterson drove a wagon that struck 65 year old Mrs. W. H. Langley at Washington and Pennsylvania streets Monday night. Her leg was broken and Dr Hicks of the city dispensed in the ambulance.
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John Patterson
W. H. Langley
Barth-ave
Washington and
Pennsylvania-sts
Hicks
Havana court seeks prison for postal robbers Neely Rathbone Reeves
The fiscal requests that Neely Rathbone and Reeves be sent to prison from twenty four to twenty six years for robbing the postal service. The defense has twenty days to file answers to the indictments.
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Havana
Neely, Rathbone
Reeves
Cuban lands in eastern provinces attract American investors
Van Dusen of Havana with Frank Doran of Laporte visited the state house, holding options on Cuban eastern province lands near the Santa Clara to Santiago railroad. Lands priced 33 to 36 an acre include timbered areas with red cedar mahogany ebony and grazing fields with guinea grass. He predicts rapid American settlement, cites first class titles, and downplays political risks.
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United States
Illinois
Cuba
van Dusen
Reward for Tardiness at City Election Meeting
The city election commissioners held their final meeting on Tuesday and approved bills. Among the eight meetings, commissioner W. W. Spencer was noted as tardy in all eight. John Geckler honored him with a bouquet laden speech and a small box containing a dollar Ingersoll watch inside a watchcase.
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W. W. Spencer
Spenscer
John Geckler
Spencer
Weather outlook for Indianapolis and Midwest states
Forecast covers Indianapolis and Indiana Illinois Kentucky Ohio Michigan with fair to partly cloudy skies. Cool nights and warming daytime temperatures expected through Wednesday. Frank Bixler fined ten dollars and ten days for stealing thirty two dollars from Al Lewis in a Westfield restaurant where Bixler worked.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Kentucky
Ohio
Illinois
Michigan
Frank Bixler
al Lewis
Westfield
Bixler
Admiral Schley The Model Sailor Of The Battle Off Santiago
In the Schley inquiry, Lieut. commander James H. Sears testifies on July 2 and 3 about signals, blockades, and the maneuvering of ships near Cienfuegos and Santiago harbor. He recalls McCalla’s memorandum, the moving blockade plan, and the sequence leading to the Colon’s shoreing and surrender.
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James H. Sears
Schisy
Hayner
Sears
Key West
Cienfuegos
McCalla
Santiago
Eagle
Marblehead
Bantisgo
Massachusetts
Commodore Schley
Higginson
Lieut. Potts
Santiago Harbor
Sampson
Areck
Teresa
Brooklyn
Viscaya
Ellis
Cook
Oregon
Colon
I Wells
Schley
Navy Department
Rayner
New Board of Works Considers Separate Contracts
The Board of Works may not follow the former plan requiring a single interurban franchise. A conference with George B. McCulloch of Union Traction is set for Wednesday as a step toward a potential contract for his company. Commissioners stress caution to avoid past franchise muddles and legal challenges over electric lighting specifications.
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O2 Works
George B. McCulloch
Union Traction Company
Megrew
Admirals Testify On Cable Dispatches After Battle
Witnesses describe attempts to report the victory to the navy department and which dispatches were sent from the Brooklyn. Sears states the distance to Texas at the critical moment and Attends how Schley stood under fire while taking command.
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Navy Department
Sears
Sampson
Schrey
Brooklyn
Rayner
Schley
Admiral Dewey
Dewey
Texas
Morro
Mother and Child Hurt by Log Wagon Incident
While crossing N. New Jersey street in front of her home, Mrs Vester and her two year old son Everett were knocked down by a log wagon. The child was taken to 42 N New Jersey street across from the home. Dr DeVaney reports neither is seriously injured.
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N. New Jersey St
Vester
Everett
Mayor Orders Narrowing of Street Repair Crews
Mayor Bookwalter directed Street Superintendent Herpick to drop all but one street repair gang on Tuesday to cut costs. He believes repairs can be completed by the regular employees.
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Bookwalter
Herpick
Unsafe temporary boardwalk and structure prompt inspector action
Building inspector Bedell urged strengthening of the temporary boardwalk before the Columbia National Bank site on Washingtorst. Excavation under the sidewalk and a collapsed wall raise fears of a serious accident. Detectives arrested three men for loitering and potential pickpocket activity as photos and Bertillon data were sent to Chicago for identification.
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Bedell
Columbia National Bank
Board of Safety
Virginia
Dugan
McGuff
Frank Brannan
James Martin
Dan Edwards
Brannan
Chicago
Illinois St
Crawford Jr Takes Control of Midland Railroad
Muncie Indiana October 15 Henry Crawford Jr has assumed control of the Midland railroad He says the men will soon be paid their wages and traffic resumed.
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Muncie, Ind
Flenry Crawford, Jr
Midland Railroad
Price Gauges Rise In Watchful Market Report
A dateline note highlights price changes from eight fifty to four fifty with a popular diamond enameled item priced at eight fifty market shift. The report notes a time guaranteed price range and values fluctuating across listings.
Epizootic Strikes Indianapolis Horses
Humane officer Frank Wilson warns that the epizootic grip blamed for hundreds of New York horses has reached Indianapolis. Dozens of horses are sick and some are dying, with transfer man S. P. Wambton reporting four losses in under three weeks. The officer fears October deaths will exceed the city’s usual rate as influenza spreads among all classes of horses.
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Frank Wilson
New York
Indianapolis
S. P. Wambton
Poison Suspected After Heartbreak in Hartford City
Ethel Lytte aged 19 reportedly took poison Monday night during a personal crisis. Her condition is described as critical with recovery unlikely, following a breakup with her sweetheart in Hartford City Indiana.
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Hartford City
Ind
Ethel Lytte
Man Fined in Police Court Overwatch Grievance
Lee Stephens a young married man was fined ten dollars in police court Tuesday. His attorney praised the judge and he asked about days in the workhouse. Stephens asked to see Mrs Bessie Croddy a pretty widow and traded his ring for her watch claiming he was not married. She had him arrested for stealing the watch.
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Lee Stephens
Lee
Bessie Croddy
N. Hlinoisst
Missing Ice-Wagon Driver William Barley
William H Barley an ice wagon driver living at 541 Birchave is reported missing by his wife since Saturday night She says he had about 20 when he came home and went to a neighbor to call and was to tend the horse later in the evening He did not appear and no trace has been found The wife notes he never drinks and the couple have had no quarrel in three years of marriage.
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William H. Barley
Birchave
Interior Oil Company Incorporation Filed at State House
The Interior oil company of Alexandria filed articles of incorporation at the state house on Tuesday. The capital stock is $100,000. Directors are Orin P. Bogis of West Virginia Daniel A. Herring of New York and Frank B Wilbur of Ohio.
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The
Interior Oil Company of
Alexandria
State House
Orin P. Bogis
West Virginia
Daniel A. Herring
New York
Frank 8. Wilbur
Ohio
Ex-Councilman Wheeler Hailed for At-Large Seat Hope
Friends of ex-Councilman W H Wheeler back his bid for council man at large to succeed Maj Megrew who resigned to head the Board of Works. Wheeler’s council record is described as clean.
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W. H. Wheeler
Maj. Megrew
Board of Works
Mr. Wheeler
A Bird's-Eye View of Crises and Calamities
Texas reports first frost on Monday night while Paris moves to curb aerial navigation. Louis H V Lucas bankrupts. Beaumont suffers a fire. Newark endures smallpox worry. A $1,500 bank robbery in Ta, Cracksmen flee with loot. A lineman in Albany is struck dead by a live wire. Violence at Providence mine continues. Maude Gonne heads to Cape Colony. DeVaux fails to reach Algiers by balloon. Marlin Texas cyclone destroys circus tent injuring several.
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Beaumont
Pex
Paris
Newark
Rudd, Ta
Lineman W. Weed
Albany
N. Y
Providence Mine
Burlington
Maude Gonne
Joan of Arc
Cape Colony
Count DeVaux
Algiers
France
Wulschner's Sells Pianos From $165 and Up
Dustless Oats and piano listings headline a catalog note for Wulschner's offering pianos from 165 dollars upward with a casual sales mention.
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Wulschner
Mystery Scream After Parade Ends Night Stir
Neighbors report a late night scream near Cornell avenue between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets. Miss Edna Castor, returning from a parade, found her bed disturbed and, after turning off the gas, stepped on a warm, soft object that proved to be a hot iron left by a cautious resident, prompting frightful rumors of danger.
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Callier
Cornell-ave
Twelfth
Thirteenth-sts
Edna Castor
Sir Thomas
Wife Missing After Bridgeport Carnival Arrival Gone
Duke Fortner reports his wife failed to return after attending a Bridgeport carnival with neighbor Mrs Wishmeyer on Monday. Police notified Tuesday as search begins for missing woman.
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Duke Fortner
Bridgeport
Fire brigade showcase draws large crowd at 4 15 p m
Chief Hale and firefighters impressed attendees with drills and wall climbing on a 70 foot tower. Performers simulate fires moving by bugle signal as acts continue daily at 9 p m with afternoon shows. Midway offers ten cent rides plus free attractions and paid concerts including Pompeii and Banda Rossa at 25 cent admission.
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Hale
Five Figters
Herr Granada
Pompeii
City Faces First Court Suit Over Street Opening
Mayor Bookwalter's administration sees the city named as defendant in its first court suit Tuesday. Isaac L. Bloomer seeks 2000 dollars for property at Harding and Webraskasts taken for the Kentucky avenue extension. He received 250 for the lot and 500 for the house, though assessed at 800. He claims the street will take the entire property and its value is at least 2000. The opening of the street was done by the former Board of Works.
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Bookwalter
Isaac L. Bloomer
Harding and Webraskasts
Kentucky-ave
Board of Works
Special Council Meeting to Hear Committees and Megrew's Resignation
The council schedules a Friday night special meeting to announce standing committees by President Haldeman. The council may receive Megrew's resignation at that time and set a date for electing his successor.
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Haldeman
Megrew
Governor Durbin weighs heating question at northern prison
Governor Durbin states the board of control for the northern prison will meet this week to revisit the heating question, which refers to the appointment of the warden.
Where Is Sarah Sarah Dickson Flees Parole Work Site
A colored woman named Sarah Dickson on parole from the reformatory has run away from her job at 3084 N finaisst. Police are asked to search for her.
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Sarah Dickson
Reformatory
N. Finaisst
Pauley Body Expected Here After Philippine Service
The body of Joseph J. Pauley, who died in the Philippines, is expected to reach Thorntown, Ind., on Wednesday. He served in both the Civil and Philippine wars. Rev. A. B. Philputt, pastor of the Christian Church, was elected vice president of the annual meeting of the Christian Foreign Mission Society in Minneapolis.
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Thorntown
Ind
Joseph J. Pauley
Philippines
A. B. Philputt
Christian Church
of the
Christian Foreign Minciety
Minneapolis
Stopping the 2 and relief from Laxative Bromo Q claims
A brief note reports a patient stopping the 2 and using Laxative Bromo Quinine cold remedy in one day with 3 percent centa treatment mentioned.
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Shelby, O
Tiro
Shelby
Trio
Farmers’ and Citizens’ Bank
Winchester Rires
Ceed
Albert
Willie Saunders
Willie
Reform School
Plainfield
Criminal Court Room
Mendenhall
Samuel R. Artman
Ouch
Neely
Admiral Schley
Washington
Logsdon
Crawford
William Barley Missing
Wheeler
Louis
H. V. Lucas
Marlin
Tex
Wang
Police
Sarah
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