Widow Amelia Gray Dies After Poison Despair
Mrs Amelia Gray reportedly tired of living in the mud ended her life by poison. Her husband James found her in the dining room after a night of drinking, with an empty poison saucer. Postmortem ordered. three sons in California to be notified. Daughter Mrs Mattie Smith and neighbors described a despondent period amid an otherwise cozy home.
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Amelia Gray
Piiand
James Gray
Mattie Smith
Sterlinger
Mrs. Muttle Smith
Whellerst
Gray Thin
Ana Coraper
Corene Tutewller
Trenton Rail Wreck Kills Twenty in Fog
A rear end collision on the Belvidere division of the Pennsylvania railroad near Washington’s crossing in fog kills twenty men, all in a construction car on the rear work train. Many injured with severe injuries, relief train dispatched and victims taken to St Francis hospital.
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Belvidere Division
Pennsylvania Railroad
Washington
Trenton
Ccane
Hors Ror
St. Francis’ Hospital
Man Wears Cuffs for First Time in Six Years
James McCrosnan appeared in cuffs for the first time in six years on Saturday morning, donning a new suit and overcoat as he prepared to take on duties as marketeer in what officials described as a return to businesslike attire. He noted the moment did not set a precedent, citing remarks about previous figures and political controversy as he spoke of moving forward.
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James McCrosnan
McCroman
Cotty
McCfrasnsn
Tom Shufelton
Boundary commission agreement favors US with single port milest
The Alaska boundary commission reached a verbal accord granting most American claims while giving Canada the Portland Canal. The formal agreement is expected to be signed Monday, ending the dispute over the boundary and affirming the U S claims on the majority of the area.
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London
Alaskan Boundary Commission
Portland
Canada
Cosgrove Named Deputy City Clerk in Local Move
COSGROVE Wham P Cosgrove advertising manager of the Willam Fortune s Municipal Engineering has been appointed deputy to City clerk Fogarty The appointment is personal Cosgrove and Fogarty have been friends since they were messenger boys Cosgrove lives at 325 W Henry St
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Wham P. Cosgrove
Willam Fortune
Municipal Engineering
Fogarty
Cosgrove
Cosgrove Ives
W. Henry St
Mrs Oakes Seeks No Change In Matron Position
Strong influence moves to keep Gertrude Oaken as matron of the City dispensary. Oaken has led for two years, aiding efficiency, and a dispensary druggist, Mrs. Cronin, was appointed on her suggestion. The George Chapman post and W R C No 10 present an amateur vaudeville show at 3 N Pelawarest Saturday with an elaborate musical program.
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Gertrude Oaken
Oaken
George Chapman Post
G. As. R
N. Pelawarest
Seventh Page Liner Ads Include Help Wanted Rooms for Rent
Ads on page seven list a girl wanted a dog seat a young man seeks a position a homekeeper needs work and rooms for rent Read all liners on the seventh page order.
Leopards Escape In Terre Haute Wild Animal Event
Excitement in Terre Haute continues after two adult leopards escaped Friday night during a local animal show. One was shot Saturday morning. the remaining leopard remains at large as authorities and bystanders monitor the situation.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Liberty
Detective Adolph Asch Seeks City Detective Chief Post
A Webrews delegation led by Rabbi M Messing and io Kahn urged Mayor Holtzman to appoint Adolph Asch as captain of the detective department, opposing Jerry Kinney who had held the post during the Tarngart regime. Asch, long on the force, aided by Manning, his deputy, unearthed the body snatching trust that sent Rufus Cantrell, a ghoul leader, to prison.
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Webrews
Rabbi M. Messing
Io Kahn
Holtzman
Adolph Asch
Asch
Jerry Kinney
Kanney
Manning
Rufus Cantrell
Hemenway Named Likely Head Of House Committee
Washington dispatch states Hemenway is slated to chair the House Appropriations Committee with Bingham of Pennsylvania stepping aside due to ill health. The decision is framed as easing a major assignment, with Uncle Cannon slated for the Speakership and relieved of committee duties.
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Andiana
Hemenway
Appropriations Committee
House
Washington
Congressman Bingham
Pennsylvania
Bingham
Ine” Cannon
Therfore
Steamer Humber Towed by Whale After Harpoon Drama
A steamer Humber was towed for miles by a whale after being harpooned near St Johns XNI PF. The vessel’s captain faced repeated urges to cut the cable, but the whale resisted until it finally released the tow.
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ST. Johns
Xni. PF
Humber
Schiltges Named Deputy Market Master in McCrosnan Era
John Schittges a former market master becomes deputy market master under James McCrosnan. The appointment, while not officially announced, is viewed as almost certain. Schittges resides in ward 11 and is described as a loyal ally of Jim Moriarty. Nearby ads list new pianos, feed for horses, and local shops in Arcada and Denison.
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John Schittges
James McCrosnan
Schittges
Jim Moriarty
Wulschper
Democrats Plan Campaign and to Buy the Sentinel
Fifty Democrats from all state strongholds met at Shin to organize a stock company to purchase the Ludianapalus Sentinel. If the deal goes through, S. F. E. Mores will retire and J. Oscar Henderson becomes editor, with one man assigned to solicit subscribers in each territory. Indiana leaders at the conference included J. Keach and J. Kern, with T. Taggart and others from Bloomington, Rushville, Jeffersonville, Anderson, New Albany, and more.
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T. Taggart
Tl Grand
Shin
Ludianapalus Sentinel
S. FE
Pat Ryan TL Nominated for City Street Commissioner
City hall whispers suggest Pat Ryan, longtime Democratic activist, is being considered for street commissioner under the Holtzman era. He chairs the public safety board but would join the administration if offered the post, though he notes his current travel duties are more lucrative.
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Sotumay
P. J. Ryan
Ryan
Jaxt
Holtzman
Tragic Twin Births End in Sudden Loss at Home
A grieving father describes the double stillbirths of twins born to A. Green amin in Witnaisat. Both infants fell ill within hours of birth and died, leaving the mother overwhelmed as the family mourns the sudden bereavement. The father consoles his wife while recounting the sorrow that has enveloped their home and the surrounding pinetops.
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A. Greenamin
Witnaisat
No Appointments Delays for City Boards by Monday
Mayor Holtzman stated on Saturday that no board appointment will be announced before Monday. He has been busy with delegations arriving recently and will thoroughly review all applicants. The Prudential will consider a stock move awaiting confirmation.
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Holtzman
Gond Busines Mara
Holtanman
Motion Filed To Quash Indictment In Public Official Case
A motion is in criminal court to quash the indictment against Hilton A Hirown James E Neel and Arthur Stahl who are accused of attempting to be the Ed Logsden a public official Judge Alford will hear arguments next Saturday
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Criminal Court
Hilton A. Hirown
James E. Neel
Arthur Stahl
Ed Logsden
Alford
Haunted House Dare Leads to Juvenile Case
In a 1400 Cornell neighborhood house famed as haunted two youths, Wayman Shelton and Raymond Mitchel, were challenged to enter. One entered. two bicycle policemen detained them and Judge Stubbs released them after explanations.
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Wayman
Tor
Chile
Wayman Shelton
Raymond Mitchel
Cornellara
bin Bolder
Oye
Stubbs
Furniture Breakage Story From The Sun Page
A damaged readable fragment reports Eb McCracken recounting a dispute over furniture breaking at home during a sale. He claims misinterpretation and police involvement followed a night of tension before the arrest. The fragment hints at domestic friction and charges of accessory to something, with unclear outcomes.
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SUN
McCracken
Indianapolis Tired Population Noted By Travelers
A New York salesman notes Indianapolis appears unusually tired and sleepy compared with other cities. He asks if atmosphere or overwork explains the fatigue, while others concur. Weather, club meeting notices, and local ads appear amid a page of varied items including forecasts for 36 hours and a nose-gloss product promo.
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Indianapolis
W. F. Weber
New York
Typhoid and Other Ills Reported Across Indiana Counties
September health reports show improved sanitary conditions with fewer deaths than a year earlier. Typhoid led illnesses with 232 deaths in 1903 and 195 in 1902, while smallpox caused 3 and 2 deaths respectively. Diarrhea and other disorders followed, with 68 smallpox cases reported across 16 counties.
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Indiana
Hawkins Pays Off Bet With Torchlight Parade
A Friday night torchlight procession on N Noblest street followed a bet between Dave Hawkins and Charles Hand. Hawkins weighed 120 pounds and rode a wheelbarrow from Michigan to Washington and back. The prank drew crowds, included a drum corps, candies, and banners. Hawkins fulfilled the wager and Wheelbarrow parade, with Hand guiding the celebration.
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Ore Hawkins
Charles Hand
Hawkine
Charlie
Hawkins
Nadia
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George E. Con
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Edward Mason
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A. W. Hansen
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Charles Erven
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