Cemetery Tragedy Varies Brown Shoots Wife Then Kills Self
In Jamestown Ohio Charles Brown a Frankfort resident shoots Minnie his wife in a cemetery then commits suicide. The couple who were guests of Curtis house on an excursion train registered here Monday afternoon and were seen together until the tragedy. Bodies found Tuesday night by Andrew Gordon. Brown recently suffered a mental breakdown and had sought treatment in Columbus.
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Jamestown
Charles Brown
Frankfort
Minnie
Curtis
Andrew Gordon
Brown
Columbus
Fatal Mistake By A Trained Nurse In Chicago Hospital
Miss Emily Etheridge a Presbyterian Hospital nurse confessed to the coroner that she gave Mrs. Laura Moore of Indiana two grains of strychnine instead of one thirtieth, causing the patient’s death. She said she misread tablet strength and only realized the blunder after Moore died. denying overdoses in two other hospital deaths on the same day.
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Chicago
Emily Etheridge
Presbyterian Hospital
James H. Etheridge
Traeger
Laura Moore
Rensselaer
Ind
Katherine Dubsky
Maria Stewart
Mrs. Moore
Mob targets jail in Missouri lynching scare
A mob of about 1,000 gathered in Kanbas City Missouri on September 3 seeking to lynch Charles Johnson and three others accused in the killing of Taileraan J. Morris. Authorities allowed a jailhouse inspection and later the crowd repeated the action at the county jail.
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Charles Johnson
Talieraan J. W. Morris
Man Falls Into Denison Grill Cellar In Tuesday Accident
Edward Johnson stepped on a flagstone in front of the Denison grill room Tuesday evening and the stone gave way. He fell into the hotel wine cellar, several cases of wine were smashed, and he sustained slight bruises.
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Edward Johnson
Denison
Johnson
Contributions total $3,633.28 for coal miners parade
Chicago on Labor Day sees a parade collection totaling 3633 dollars and 28 cents for striking anthracite miners. The fund comes from 45192 coins and currency ranging from a $3 note to pennies, believed donated by nearly 45000 people.
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Chicago
Car motorman injured in undercarriage incident
Marion Hoag, an Alabama Street car motorman, crawled under his car on Wednesday morning near Nineteenth Street to oil it. The conductor, Howard Stark, started the car thinking the motorman had entered a drug store. Dr. Foreman treated Hoag at home in Tuxedo. ribs were broken and body bruising occurred but officials say likely not life threatening.
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Marion Hoag
Alabama St
Nineteenth St
Ing
Dr. Foreman
Howard Stark
Mrs Sophia Huber Injured by Rolling Pin Face Assault Case
Mrs Sophia Huber is recovering after being struck by a rolling pin in an incident involving Margaret Stanton of W Seventeenth Street. Stanton will be tried for assault and battery with intent to kill on September 18.
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Sophia Huber
Margaret Stanton
W. Seventeenth St
Stanton
Japanese lecturer predicts imminent international war
Dr Iyenaga, a educated Japanese lecturer, warns of a coming great war driven by Russia's greed and expansion. In Muncie a Y M C A convention aims to boost local fundraising with nearly $50 000 subscribed. The Federation Window Glass Co plans a meeting with American and Independent firms to set wage scales and hours. Whitley Iron Plant began Tuesday, employing 400 men.
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Muncie
Ind
Iyenaga
Russia
Federation Window Glass Company
Man Hurt After Being Thrown Under City Car
James Johnson of 511 South West Street was badly injured Tuesday at midnight when a car with no stop failed to halt. He said he hailed the vehicle and attempted to board it before falling beneath the wheels. His left leg was amputated at City hospital and he is expected to recover.
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James Johnson
S. West St
W. Washington St
Johnson
City Hospital
Grape-Nuts Said To Rebuild Brain Strength
A man recounts health improved on a five day California trip with Grape-Nuts only. He gained five pounds, felt better, and praised the food for digestion and strength. The ad urges a ten day or two week trial to prove brain rebuilding claims.
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California
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Tom Whallon Fumbles Papers At Police HQ
City prosecutor Thomas Whallonberg struggles through police HQ as morning routine ends. He laments feeling the burden of the world while staff note his befuddled condition. His marriage to Gertrude May Evans is set for Wednesday evening.
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Thomas Whallton
Police
Mr. Whallon
Gertrude May Evans
Illness Claims About Cardinal Gibbons Debunked
Baltimore dispatch reports that Cardinal Gibbons is not as ill as rumors suggest and requires no bed confinement. Attending physician Dr. Charles O Donovan says there are no complications and no operation planned. The cardinal suffers acute nephritis and long liver trouble, but maintains some activity and hopes with rest.
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Baltimore
Cardinal Gibbons
Charles O'Donovan
Father Fletcher
City Life Notes Show Civic Meets and Local Events
Old-Time Firemen meet in council chamber while Marion County GOP readies a 60 day poll. Y M C A committee gathers at Hotel English for a 6:30 banquet. Ward 13 Democrats convene with speakers and refreshments. Indianapolis Business University reports larger enrollment and 25 percent more equipment. Coroner verdict: 15 year old Alfred Nettman died of convulsions. Street car fright triggers horse flight and injury. Mrs. Sarah Willis wanders, found later by a stranger. Deserter Irvin Levering caught with expired furlough and a $25 reward linked to arrest. St Paul’s Lawn Fete supports church wiring. Thomas Chandler III ill with throat cancer. George H. Thomas Post funds cottages for Confederate veterans in Alabama. Local youths clip police wires, awaiting juvenile court. Free Kindergarten Training School project raises $30,000 for Jackson Memorial.
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State Volunteer Firemen's Association
Council Chamber
Marion County Republican Committee
English
Democrats
Democratic Club
S. Delawarest
Business -College
Indianapolis Business University
Brayton
Alfred Nettman
Kentucky-ave
May Clements
S. Belmont-ave
Morris St. Bridge
WOMA
Sarah Willis
Bellefontaine St
Tuesaday
Irvin Levering
Milford
Ind
J. C. Campbell
Massachusetts Ave
Condel
Levering
Navy
ST. Paul's Lawn
St. Paul’s Church
Institute For the Deaf
Gambler Fines Spark City Clerk Jailline Probe
In Marion County a gambling machine faces scrutiny as City Clerk Charles Elliott enforces fines after Acting Judge Cass Connaway put him in a bind by forfeiting bonds totaling 2010 against James Armitage. The court hints at strict collection now, while gamblers fear renewed pressure and possible testimonies.
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Marion County
Republican
Charles Elliott
Cass Connaway
James Armitage
Elliott
Stubbs
Connaway
Armitage
Yolice Court
Man attempts suicide in Meridian hotel
Washington Ind September 3. E W Pigg tried to kill himself with morphine at the Meridian hotel believing he was unworthy of his sweetheart’s love. Three doctors saved him after nine hours of effort. He said he regretted not dying.
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Washington Ind
E. W. Pigg
Meridian Hotel
Local Births and Deaths Chronicle in August Portfolios
Obituaries note Nancy J. Jackson age 40 and others peritonitis convulsions enteritis senility tuberculosis marasmus and meningitis amid a long list of births at various addresses. Multiple marriages listed including Ritter At kins Sempereur Andrew, Ballard Smith, Vine Denny, Allen Tolliver and Wycoff Korte Reichman Hutter Talbott Willman Kimbel Cavanaugh Knop Michals.
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Nancy J. Jackson
Addison St
Alford Nutzman
Kentucky-ave
Paul Dupe
Eleanor Hospital
Hiram A. S. Parke
N. Stationat
Clara L. Carpenter
Butler-ave
Neurasthenia
Effie Willight
Harlan St
Leora Chaggs
Lindenst
Marasmus
Beatrice Shoemaker
N. Shettledave
Daniel W. Ritter
Mabel L. Atkins
Seraphim Sempereur
Rose Andrew
Ballard Smith
Stella Whitney
Vine Denny
Lora Dollahue
Allen, Tolliver
Lueila
Death of Ed ward Eggleston noted author at Lake George
Dr Edward Eggleston renowned novelist died at his Lake George cottage from apoplexy on Wednesday night. Born December 10 187 in Vevay Indiana he rose from self taught student to editor preacher and prolific author known for The Hoosier Schoolmaster and The Hoosier Schoolboy. He resided at Owl's Nest on Lake George after leaving the Church of Christian Endeavor ministry and his works were translated into many languages.
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Glens Falls
N. Y
Edward Eggleston
Lake George
Indiana
Vevay
Minnesota
Evanston, Ill
Chicago
Church of Christian Endeavor
Brooklyn
Owl's Nest
Christ
Peole
Monster seen off Coronado Beach roars and fights porpoises
Witnesses at a Florida harbor report a strange sea monster about seven and a half feet long appearing from the sea while porpoises scattered. It swam on the surface, had a long head and a mane, roared, and killed two porpoises before returning to sea, observed by hotel guests and about 20 fishermen.
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Coronado Beach
Fla
Man Walks Baby Across Continent For 10000 Bet
Frank J. Pratt of Boston pushes a baby carriage with his 3 year old son from Boston toward the Pacific. He travels without money, sells thread to farmers to fund the journey, and must avoid daytime stops unless the baby is ill. A wager promises $10,000 on completion in six months, with a return by train from San Francisco.
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Worcester
Mass
Atlantic
Pacific
Frank J. Pratt
Boston
Pratt
San Francisco
Aincle
Local home repairs and additions listed with addresses and costs
A local notices listing multiple repair and construction jobs with names, street addresses, and amounts. Items include porches, frame dwellings, additions, sheds, and two cottages with totals ranging from ten to fifteen hundred dollars. The list provides a snapshot of property work across varied streets and neighborhoods.
Rats Climbed: Monon Gahela Club Seeks Rat Cachet
Pittsburg Pa Sept 3 The Monon Gahela Club a brokers society now fitting out quarters in the People s Bank building reports the building swarmed by rats The contractors say the rodents were attracted by laborers lunches when construction began and climbed story to story as the skyscraper rose
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Pittsburg
Monongahela Club
Caddy Boys Strike At Pelham Country Club
Nearly 100 young workers at the Pelham Country Club links walked out on Tuesday in a demand for five more cents per hour from 15 cents. Police intervened, nabbed the apparent ringleader, who pleaded for leniency and pledged better conduct in return for release. workers returned to duty.
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New York
Pelman Country Club
Lawler
Golf Club
Marks
North Pelham
Gompers Denounces Southern Negro Disfranchisement
President Gompers addresses New Orleans on racial voting rights, condemning the disfranchisement of colored men in the South. The speech calls for equality and civil rights amid tense postwar politics. details of the event are noted in a brief dispatch.
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New Orleans
Gompers
South
Train Fare to Chicago and Return Adverts
Advertisement for $2.00 Chicago and Return fare via Lake Erie and Western routes. Saturday night September 20 depart Indianapolis at 10 p.m. For berths chairs and full particulars contact A. H. Senars, CPA, 28 S Illinois St.
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Detroit
Lake Erie & Western
Wabash Roads
Indianapolis
Yellowstone
Jay
Park
O .Iy
A. H. SeNars
S. Ilinois St
Sell Something Using The Sun’s Inners Seventh Page
The Sun ad promises guaranteed results and profit with insured gains. Contact two phone numbers 880 and 121 123 East Chiost Office for details on selling opportunities and potential earnings.
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SUN
Col Oran Perry Elected To County Council Vacancy
Col Oran Perry was elected Tuesday to fill the county council vacancy caused by the death of Norman S. Byram A H Nordyke was elected president of the council. The council considered appropriations totaling 14875 requested by county commissioners to cover yearly deficiencies including interest on the state school fund. The county pays 6 percent interest on the fund and cannot loan all of it at the state rate.
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Col. Oran Perry
Norman S. Byram
A. H. Nordyke
Dental clinic offers all sizes of perfectly flat openings
Indianapolis and Indiana Dental College advertise a dental practice accepting patients from morning until evening for all kinds of dental work. Located near W. Cor Delaware and Ohio streets, the facility serves a broad area and welcomes patients seeking comprehensive care.
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Indiana Dental College
W. Cor
Delaware and
Ohio
Lake Erie and Western excursion from Indianapolis
A. H. Sellars, CPA, announces a Saturday night excursion from Indianapolis to Sandusky, Ohio aboard Lake Erie and Western R R. Tickets $1.50, leaving 9:00 p.m. Sept. 6. Berths and chairs available. full particulars by request at 28 South Illinois Street.
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Lake Erie
R. R
Sandusky, O
Indianapolis
A. H. Sellars
South Illinois St
Express Train to Louisville from Indianapolis
Special fast through train to Louisville departs Indianapolis at 7 25 a m with no intermediate stops and arrives 10 15 a m Returning train leaves Louisville Main street station at 7 p m for the return run.
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Indiianapolis
Louisville
Main-street
Special fast trains announced Sunday schedule
Via C., H. & D. Sunday Sept. 7 two special fast trains depart at 6:30 a.m. non stop and 7:15 a.m. with stops at Rushville Conn ersville and Hamilton. Return from Cincinnati at 6:20 p.m.
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Rushville
Connersville
Hamilton
Cincinnati
Train Schedule from Indianapolis to Terre Haute
Sunday September 7 timetable notes a departure from Indianapolis at 7 25 a m and a return special train leaving Terre Haute at 7 30 a m.
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Indianapolis
Terre Hate
Daily Readership Growth at THE SUN
Readers increased each day as the seventh page liners promise inexpensive ads to bring results. The note highlights affordable options for message spread and suggests measurable turnout from the small classifieds.
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