Indianapolis coal trust rumored to gain Indiana mines control
A well defined rumor says John W. Gates and a tin plate trust figure have options on nearly all Indiana coal mines and a state wide coal trust will launch next week. The plan allegedly consolidates major mines with smaller operators left to operate, may raise coal prices locally, and could extend to Illinois mines later.
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John W. Gates
Indiana
Coal Trust
Tin Plate Trust
New Trust
Chicago
Ilinois
Gates
Drunken brawl leads to fatal shooting in Terre Haute carnival area
In Terre Haute on October 17 anUnknown man was shot in the neck and 12 year old Ruby Gordon was wounded in the leg by a stray bullet as a crowd gathered near carnival attractions. William D. Scott of Vermillion was arrested and jailed after the shooting. The injured man refused to identify himself and left town after treatment.
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Ruby Gordon
William D. Scott
Vermillion, II
Morehouse Trouble in Pleasant Township
In Valparaiso Indiana on October 17 armed men marched to Abe Morehouse home in Pleasant township broke in and threw Morehouse and his family from the house. Furniture was dumped outside and the family warned not to return. Warrants have been issued for the assailants.
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Valparaiso
Ind
Abe Morehouse
Pleasant Township
Morehouse
Indiana Baptists elect officers at convention in Muncie
At the Indiana baptists convention in Muncie on Oct 17, officers were elected including President Rev T J Villers Indianapolis First vice president M E Crowell Franklin Second vice president Rev Frank Bachelor Franklin Third vice president Rev J W Clevenger Marion Secretary Rev R E Neighbor Indianapolis Treasurer J J W Billingsley Indianapolis The next meeting will be in Bloomington Indiana.
Fire damages Fairmount glass works. losses total $2500
The Headley window glass company in Fairmount Indiana suffered a $2500 fire loss on Thursday. The frame and roof of the building were damaged little, constructed of dron, but the furniture and fittings were a total loss. There was 2 small insurance.
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Fairmount
Ind
Headley Window Glass Company
Wayne County Democrats Nominate Full Ticket in Richmond
Wayne county Democrats met in convention in Richmond and nominated a full ticket. Resolutions endorsed the Kansas City platform.
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Richmond
Ind
Wayne County
Kansas City
Evansville lineman dies after pole fall in accident
Nathaniel Berry, a lineman, fell from a 0-foot pole and sustained fatal injuries. His arms and legs were broken and internal injuries were reported. The accident was witnessed by many spectators.
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Evansville
Ind
Nathaniel Berry
King Alfonso triggers separatist fire over Aragon seats
In Madrid on October 17 an offhand remark by King Alfonso about Aragon independence sparked a hornet’s nest among separatists. They mobilize public support, claim they will obey the regent yet refuse to submit to a capricious monarch, and pursue intensified political activity.
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Madrid
Alfonso
Aragon
Wabash and Buffalo Limited Narrow Escape at Clark’s Station
The Wabash and Buffalo limited with about 500 passengers faced a near disaster when the engine ran onto a bridge whose middle span cracked. The engineer throttled up, the train sped across as the structure sank beneath, coaches swayed and passengers panicked during the perilous crossing.
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Wabash and Buffalo Limited
Clark's Station
Fort Wayne Crossing
Grape Nuts Boosts Energy and Endurance Says Patient
A reader testimonial from Battie Greek of Battle Creek Michigan touts Grape Nuts and Postum as improving stamina and mental focus. The note claims increased strength, steadier thinking, and easier long walks after including the cereal in meals and a spoonful with Postum.
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Postum
Battie
Hail storm sweeps festival and horse show crowd
A severe hail storm dampened the 4500 strong fraternal parade crowd and the festival, with attendance dropping after the weather. The horse show featured many prizes including Montgomery Chief for the moted horse prize, Raven Dare for best gaited horse, and several wins by local contestants and teams.
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Ball Bros
Montgomery Chief
High School
Columbus
Sims
Palmer
Soufriere Volcano Erupts In Caribbean Island
Soufriere Kingstown reports show the volcano erupting with ash and cinders over the island on Thursday. Both craters appear active as sand and debris blanket the area. Communications with Georgetown are cut, fears for town safety rise, and Mont Pelee activity is also noted though details are scarce.
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Kingstown
St.Vincent
Soufriiere
Isand
Windward
Georgetown
Martinique
Mont Pelee
Hart and Carter Stage Remarkable City Bout in Draw
In Philadelphia at the Pennsylvania club Marvin Hart of Louisville and Kid Carter of Brooklyn battled six fast rounds in a top sparring contest. The crowd called it a draw knowing both fighters endured heavy punishment and showed skill and stamina.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Marvin Hart
Louisville
Kid Carter
Brooklyn
Hart
Religious zeal leads Bruceville woman to self immolation
In Vincennes Indiana on October 17 Mrs. John Jee a young married woman from Bruceville rose from bed in a frenzy claiming the Lord commanded her to kill herself. She set fire to her clothes and burned to death before friends could reach her to save her.
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Vincennes
Ind
John Jee
Bruceville
Hhand
Boer fighter sails to confer with Diaz over land colonization
El Paso reports Commander J D Snyman, noted Boer fighter, traveling to Mexico City to discuss a large land parcel in Mexico to be colonized by Boer refugees, amid interest in establishing Boer settlements under Diaz.
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EL Paso
Tex
J. D. Snyman
Mexico City
Diaz
Mexico
Woodin charged with triple murder in Mount Pleasant
Archie Woodin, 23, jailed in Mount Pleasant Mich on charges of killing his wife's parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Cubick and his 18 month old daughter The shootings followed his wife's divorce suit He attempted suicide but was stopped by farm hands The wife was working at the farm home of Eli Ferrin A fair in Pearsons hall December 3 organized by Franceshire No 8 L T M and the Eremus club
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Mount Pleasant
Mich
Archie Woodin
Joseph Cubick
Young Woodin
Cubick
Woodin
Eli Ferrin
Local Social Notes and State Weddings Reported
Mrs. Emma Barnes hosts the Monday conversation club at 2113 IN Capitol Ave. Indianapolis couples Theresa Bell and George Alig Jr. wed in Louisville. A Dorsey-Smith bridal party party marked a horse show for Young People. The Seventh Presbyterian Church prepares a reception for Rev. D. A. Heron. State wedding mentions include several ceremonies across Muncie Kokomo Tipton Marion Greencastle and Brazil with brides and grooms named in each pairing.
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Capitolave
Theresa Marie Bell
George Alig, Jr
Indianapolis
Louisville
Wiss’ Stella “Adama
Dorsey- Smith
Seventh Presbyterian ‘Church
D. A. Heron
Muncie
Vida Cassady
Peyton R. Janney
Kokomo
Lizzie Jackson
W. A. Hutchinson
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R. B. Hayes
Amanda ‘Troyer
Edward A. Snider
Tipton
Myrtle Miller
E. T. ‘Baaley
Marion
May Harwood
Charles G. Barley
Greencastle
Mary J. Christie
James
Rival suitors duel sixty rounds for Five Points girl
In Circleville Ohio a woods duel near Five Points ends in a 36 round draw between Ben Long and Fred Reever over Miss Sadie Brown. Spectators follow a corn cutter experiment then bare knuckle fight ends due to exhaustion. Both men vow to continue the rivalry.
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Circleville, CO
Ben Long
Fred Reever
Perry Township
Thomas Woods
Long
Jim Wheeler
Reeves
Chris Anderson
Sadie Brown
Meteors Explode Over Joplin and Newton County
Two meteors crossed over Joplin Missouri within an hour of each other on Thursday night. The first passed at 1 a.m. heading northwest, while the second, larger meteor struck near Newton County along the Kansas state line, producing a thunder like boom and shaking houses as it lit the area as bright as day.
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Joplin
Newton County
Kansas State Line
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