Mayor Weed in the Straw at Amesville Visit
In Columbus on September 1 Mayor Alonzo Wet of Amesville was arrested after a drunken episode in Columbus. He arrived for the state fair with two packages and a silk hat, told stories to bystanders, and was taken to the station as onlookers watched. The governor had previously dismissed a sobriety complaint, noting his sobriety since election. his contested bid ended in a joke outcome from a drawing of lots.
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Calahoose
Amesville
Columbus
Alonzo Wet
Smith’s Hotel
Tom Johnson
Bryan
Hanna
Hertek
Johnson
Omoer Smith
Ampsville
Weed Breau
Weed
Lucky
Molineux Divorce Suit Draws Public Attention
Mrs Roland B Molineux sues for divorce on grounds of detention in New York state. Gen Molineux says likely no defense will be made and expects no immediate trial. He recently worked in the family paint plant in Brooklyn and remains active though it is said he is weakening. In Richmond Indiana a man named James Blackleather, 60, who earned a living dairying, attempted suicide after his horse died. In Alexandria Indiana a department store fire started by a gas jet caused about 4500 in losses, with most insured.
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New York
Roland B. Molineux
Gen. Molineux
Molineux
Brooklyn
Richmond
Ind
Jamca Blackleather
Lillie the carnival elephant speaks on show life and crowd work
In a playful interview, Lillie the elephant discusses her role in the carnival, detailing how she handles moving the show, keeping performers safe, and dealing with crowds. She notes she is a naturalized American from Asia, shares experiences with the keeper Christo, and reflects on marriage, noise, and the opening night kick-off for the armory fund event.
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Obs
Christo
Saluge
Tan
Citer
Te Natal
Beny
Lillie
Amy Beck
Logansuort
Armory
Canlol
Hood Heroically Fights Fire to Save Money and Family
Hood, 74, and nurseryman Charles Finchum, 24, escaped a blaze at 5 Seventeenth Street in the early hours. Hood’s savings in the burning area were saved as he carried out his clothes, badly burned feet, and injured hands. Insurance covers the roughly $50 loss. Hood suspects arson but provides no motive.
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Hood
Charles FR. Finchum
K. Seventeenth-st
Chase
Hand
Chicago
Flochum
Columbias
Hubby Truss Case Highlights Divorce Claims In Indiana
In Kokomo Indiana Sarah Pofilman sues for divorce from Henry F Vokiman. Henry counterclaims alleging a “marriage trars” and cites eight other divorced husbands living in Chin. He protests a $500 alimony request as excessive.
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Thos. McVeta
Thomas Eads
John Tyler
Chin
Judge Threatens Whip Sentence For Abusive Husband
In South Bend Judge Feldman told Ignatz Bednarnach, charged with cruelly mistreating his wife, that if he had power he would whip him until he cried for mercy. He received a brief sentence and was warned his family would not suffer, with orders for corporal punishment if the offense recurred.
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South Bend
Rept
Feldman
Ignatz Bednarnach
Bishop Joyce to preside in Northwest Indiana and South America
Bishop Isac W. Joyce leaves Laporte to oversee regions of the Northwest Indiana conference in South Bend and then travels to South America to lead eight conferences there. A well known Methodist church figure, he began as a circuit rider in Laporte County.
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Laporte
Ind
Isac W. Joyce
South Bend
Northwest Indiana
South America
Methodsat
Laporte County
Purdue Lands Marion Star Thomas for Boilermaker Squad
Purdue supporters celebrate the announcement that Marion football standout Thomas will enroll as a student and join the Boilermakers. A fullback, he captained Marion High School to the state scholastic championship and weighs 175 pounds.
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Purdue
Thomas
Marion
Delphi
Marlon
Jeffersonville Mule Car to Be Replaced by Freight Line
Jeffersonville is poised to sell its aging mule car line to a Chicago firm, with a modern electric freight line planned between local factories and Port Fulton and Michigan. W. Waite of Louisville and Southern Indiana traction firm has offered for Capt. Ed Howard to finalize the purchase, though Howard has not yet accepted. The unique mule line, a town landmark, would be converted to freight use in an area with no prior trolley freight operation in the region.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
Chicago
W. Waite
Geentral
Louisville & Seithern Indiana Trantion Company
Ed Howard
Ural City
Howard
Imi
Loulaville & Southern Indiana Traction Company
Chicago Corporation
Port Fulton
Michigana
Capt. Howard
Baltimore Trainmen Grievance Committee Eyes Major Strike
The grievance committee for B. and O. railroad conductors trainmen engineers firemen and brakemen met in secret in the city and after discussions on Monday reportedly reached a decision that could unleash one of the largest strikes in American railroad history.
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Baltimore
Sept. L
Indiana GA R leader attacks Durbin over signatures
Fort Wayne report quotes Col. D N Poster accusing Gov. of hostility to Alexander Johnson of the School for Feeble minded. Poster alleges investigations and reluctant resignations at state institutions. He argues political aims are degrading Indiana's public welfare facilities and cites Shideler and Hert changes.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
D. N. Poster
G. A R
Indiana
Guy Durbin
G. A. H. Shideler
North
R. Starmont
Lafayette
Tobe Hert
Jeffersonville
Johson
State Institution For
Cal
Foster
Alexander Johnson
Hig
Probaly
Nublic
Chinese reformer Shen Chen beheaded in Beijing quarter
Reports from Tekin China detail the execution of reformer Shen Chen who left verses in prison before his death. The farewell lines condemn government apathy toward Russian expansion in Manchuria and accuse officials Ching Koen and Chang Lam of betrayal. The piece notes his death followed a failed coup that toppled the emperor, with references to other beheaded reformers Hu iwang.
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Tekin
China
Shen Chen
Rizal
Hu Keyang
Japan
Rusuit
Midehurke
Shien Chien
Manchuria
Newchwang
Russia
Ching Koen
Chang Lam
Cheng Ch
Board of Punishments
Hu Iwang
Kunan
Kwang Tung
Ander
Judge Davig Dying
CHICAGO September 1 Judge H J Davis once a top western attorney is fatally ill with cancer of the throat. He is rapidly sinking. Acee wa Ho cure ho fat. Tour droggiet will refund yous mongy if Pazc ointment dsils to cure ran. od Ulcers and Sores, Himpson and Blackheads om Beallokin divessor. 00 cents, The Sweetest Girl of All, Thi same ate those chicken frys at Hitzeberger's. Roac and Canal, New Phone gives directions, etc. W Briel, stain Cigar store, 10 Monument place, English Block. Gaz Gasoline and Oil Stores, Largest variety and lowest prices in the city. C Kochring Bro, 878-882 Virginia For harness fly nets saddles etc see Strawmeyer Nilius 37 Monument place Best barber workmanship at Knox's barber shop corner Meridian Washington A Trial Liner Advertisement in The Sun will convince you that Bun advertising pays. New jhone 80 old Main 880. Vandalia Line 1.00 Terre Haute and Return 1.00 The Greencastle and Return 0.75 Sunday Sept 6 Leave Indianapolis 7:25 a.m. Returning special train will leave Terre Haute 5 pm
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Tour Droggiet
Native Lydia Johnson Dies After Family Refuses Doctor
Lydia Johnson 39? dies at home in Jonesboro after her brother and sister refuse to call a physician when she develops typhoid fever. Coroner finds death due to typhoid fever that might have been treated medically. Family had attended a Claypool camp meeting and claims they prayed to stop nosebleeds.
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Marion
Ind
Lydia d Johnson
Jonesbro
Sueter
Claypool
Milwaukee Priest and Trade Union Oath Contention
Milwaukee vicar general Augustin Schinner again opposes a union oath placing fidelity above all. The piece notes similar stand by Father P A Bartlett of Marshall Michigan and cites broader labor union loyalty tests. Also referenced are James Craft’s desertion and robbery case notes from Richmond and disappearance of spiritualist Travers, with dismissal of his suit in Anderson South.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Augustin Schinner
P. A. Barrt
Marshall, Mich
Travers
Anderson
Sud
LR. C. Traveers
Median
Chesterfield
Notice of liquor license petitions in Marion County Indiana
The subscriber informs voters in Center township Marion county Indiana that at the October term 1983 he will apply to the board of county commissioners for licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premise consumption. The first address No 2418 Noble Street in Ward 11 describes Thomas Kinndy’s location at the west facing Noble and Georgia Streets corner. A second notice by Calvin Carson states his intent to sell spirituous vinous malt and other intoxicating liquors under five gallons with on premise consumption at No 2 West Walnut Street Ward 5 in a two story frame building. Both locations are in Indianapolis Center township Marion county Indiana.
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Center Township
Marion County
Indiana
Board of County Commissioners
Nobie St
Noble
Georgia-ats
Betek
Mates
Indianapolis
Center Jawashk
Marlon County
Thomas Kinndy Rie Ee
Board of
County Commissioners
Wats
Fatout
Commissioners
Outlet
Walnut St
Calvin Carson
Herby
Counter
Board of Commissioners
State of
Ana
Indianapolis area liquor license notices for Marion County
Subcriber and others in Center township Marion County Indiana notify the Board of Commissioners they will apply for licenses to sell intoxicating vinous malt and spirituous liquors in quantities under five gallons with premises drinking privileges. Locations include 29 feet south of Delaware and Pearl streets at a two story brick building fronting Delaware, 29 feet off the south side of lot, and No 95 Virginia Ave Ward No 6 near Reesner Street. other properties and pool table privileges also listed in Indianapolis and nearby subdivisions. Names include Michael O Urien, William Carson, Frank Losi, and Join Comstoutk with ward and lot details.
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Ula
Center Township
Marion Cour
Amdy
Michael O Urien
Apatis
Marien Count
Marion
Reiawerst
Lot Na
Lot Neonan Parker & Hanway
Indianapolis
Center Pawnship
Marion County
Juch
Reisner St
William Carson
Marion Minty
State of Indiana
Genuik
Intet
Bradshaw
Holmes
Virginia Ave
Frank Losi
Marian Ec
Conter
Board of Commissioners
Indiana
Lueaber Inc
Band & Ant
Taciamapatis
Coneter Township
Marion Evety
Pichina
Notier
Comstouk
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Alo Hse
Jong
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Sweet Dream
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Onan
Watt
Indianapolia
Tm Slad
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Col Foster
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H. J. Davis
West
Hitzeberger's
Roac
Canal
W. Briel
Stain Cigar Store
Monument-place
English Block
Gaz
C. Kochring & Bro
Virginia
Strawmeyer & Nilius
Knox's
Corner Meridian
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Vandalia Line
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Greencastle
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