Willis Ramsey's Death Witnessed by Arrived Parents
Willis Ramsey, a lineman burned by a dive wire, died at City Hospital after hours of agony. His parents and brothers traveled from Knightstown to be with him, as he awaited the arrival of Miss Sue Elliott, his fiancée, with neighbors visiting the home region.
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Willis Ramsey
Ramsey
City Hospital
Mit
Wills Ramsey
Bathtun
Sknightstown
Ary
Hiram
The Vice Admiral of the Blue and a Woman's Fate
New York, Sept 4. Roland Molineux defends his wife amid a divorce in his second Hccrary novel The Vice Admiral of the Blue. The work casts Admiral Nelson as hero and argues that women demand daily devotion or fade like a rose unkissed by the sun, with the husband as lover, then absent, leaving a heart open to others.
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New York
Roland B. Molineux
Admiral Nelson
Goa
Weauey
Hesband
Child Rescued From Cistern After Ten Minutes Under Water
In Richmond Indiana on September 4 a ten year old girl, daughter of Henry Taylor, was found unconscious after ten minutes in a cistern with five feet of water. She was revived by strenuous efforts and is expected to recover.
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Richmond
Ind
Hanry Taylor
Theft at George Pritchett Residence Stuns Family
A thief entered the back door of George Pritchett’s home on West New York Street while the family was away and stole a pocketbook. The item contained small silver and a flash roll with a few receipts and a Confederate bill among the contents.
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George Pritchett
New Torks
Alent
Counterfeit Ring Suspected in Springfield Detective Report
New York counterfeit inspector Bogig has notified Dennis Rankin that a suspected gang operating with western ties may be based near Springfield. Authorities believe the group has erased about 190,006 dollars in New York and elsewhere using only one, ten dollar bills. The frauds are described as the most clever seen by New York officials.
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Springfield
Poutotthe- Inpwetor Bogig
New York
Dennis Rankin
Aeng Ja
Thia
New
A Koehne Resigns NY Manager Post to Lead Indiana Agents
A Koehne formerly state manager for Germnia Ufé Insurance Company of New York has become superintendent of agents for New England Mutual Life of Boston. He will base at 400 Indiana Avenue Building and runs as a Republican candidate for councilman at large.
WEW Liner Advertisements on the Earth Page Today
New liner advertisements list jobs including iron workers wanted, White Star wanted, Situation wanted, and cook positions. Witty girls wanted. The ad column signals hiring across trades with brief prompts and single-line notices.
Red Not Time At The Cummings Wedding
English Indiana Sept 4 W B Cummings and Mrs J Brown wed here Thursday evening and a hatchet party wrecked the Cummings saloon. It is believed friends of John Brown, the divorced husband, carried out the attack after learning his former wife remarried. Brown had previously attempted to shoot her in jealous rage but was driven off by Mrs Brown who can handle a revolver.
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Knightstown
Ramsey
Willis Wansing
Ramney
Suale Elliott
Miss Elliott
Ind
W. B. Cummings
Mrs. J. Brown
John Brown
Brown
Married in Vicinity Pottery Fair Grounds Ceremony
Mrs Maude Smith nee German protested the marriage to Clyde Smith at the fair grounds saying she remains married. Ceremony by George E Law, non resident, triggered potential legal action under Indiana marriage law with fines cited. Individuals from Beelyville Terre Haute were among those married, pending re ceremony in proper county.
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Trare Haute
Welk
Maude German
Ami
Maude Smith
Clyde Smith
Fair Grounds
George E. Law
Mias Maude German
Claude Smith
Beelyville
Daley SteCielland
William N. Smith
Terre Hate
Indiana
Big Four to Sell 2500 Seats for Horse Show
Twenty five hundred seats and boxes for the big horse show will go on sale at the Big Four ticket office at Washington and Meridian on Monday. Many boxes are already spoken for and strong demand is expected for seats.
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Washington
Meridian-ats
New Linton coal company incorporation notice
The New Linton coal company announces incorporation with capital stock 390.0 and listing incorporators Tzaac B. Taylor John A. George Bf. E. Bradley OA. De Leste. Also notes Michigan steamship company of South Haven incorporated under Indian laws with a notice relating to Falniy and related terms.
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New Linton Coal
Tzaac B. Taylor
John A. George
Bf. E. Bradley
OA. de Leste
Michigan Steamship Company
South
Haven
Mien
Bookwalter Administration Praised by Dr Jameson
Dr Jameson, veteran financier and former council chair, praises Mayor Bookwalter for pulling Indianapolis from debt to fund essential improvements. He notes prior enforcement struggles, wary politics, and the need for public sentiment to back law, while asserting Holtzman and Bookwalter would enforce laws if public support existed.
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PH. Jameson
Council
Nance Committee
Bookwalter
Jamenon
Riveratde Park
Boolswalter
Roaslins and Austrians Guard Constantinople Missions
Minister Leishman reports that ronas and Austrian marines have landed to guard the U S legations in Constantinople with no special protection provided by the United States. The Brooklyn and 820 Francisco vessels are en route to Beirut with limited crew, likely unable to patrol effectively at the port.
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Washington
Leishman
State Department
Roaslins
Constantinople
Legations
Brooklyn
Francisco
Beirut
Mayor Bookwalter Recalls Wisconsin Fishing Tales
The mayor and Bowlus recount humorous fishing stories from a Wisconsin trip, claiming 23, 39, 20, and 16 to 35 pound catches while debating whose fish weighed more. A double-header is scheduled at Brighton Beach on Sunday, with A B Cle vs IL Reserves to open.
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Bookwalter
Wisconsin Lake
Han
John
Dincungion
Wisconsin
Bowlus
Brighton Beach
A. B. Cle
Love match after four days ties knot in East Liverpool
James Hi Butler of East Liverpool Ohio married Miss Nota A Whalley of this city at Joseph Probsel’s home on Birehave Street Thursday evening. The couple had known each other for months through friends but met only on Saturday. It was love at first sight.
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James Hi. Butler
East Liverpool
Nota A. Whalley
Tts City
Tha
Joseph Probsel
Birehave
Firat
Wild and Woolly Goebel Case Tale From El Paso
A dispatch from El Paso recounts a sensational claim about Caleb Powers and Gov. Goebel’s murder. Lawyer T. G. Ranch says he can produce evidence to clear Powers, while Roach alleges a motive tied to a love triangle involving Powers and Taylor. Ex-Gov. Taylor denies knowledge of Roach or the case. Forecasts for Indianapolis warn of cooler weather tonight and Saturday.
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el Paso
Tex
Caleb Powers
Gov
Goebel
Kentucky
War
T. G. Ranch
Indianapolis
Roach
Keneacheys
Jaures Tod
Powers
Taylor
Hia
Sald
Ior Roach
Mexico
SUN
Mr. Taylor
Oklahoma graft rumors swirl as Roosevelt keeps cabinet in line
Sensational reports from Washington claim new developments loom in land and graft scandals across Indian territory and Oklahoma. Alleged ring leaders push for ousting Secretary Whittencock amid mounting accusations, but President Roosevelt opts to retain him and intensify the graft probe.
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Washington
Sem
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Roosevelt
Wmiencock
Agate
Four Convicts Shot in Alabama Mine Escape Attempt
In Birmingham, Alabama, four inmates from the union admitted Mil eDuntan gang of safe Viewerard murders were shot by guards during a Thursday night escape attempt at Pratt mines. Two died, two wounded and destined to die. names include Tom Fay Brewer Melzin Ewing and James, all serving prison terms with dynamite stockpiled.
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Birmingham
Ala
Torm Kay
Mil
Johnny Brewe
Thomas Melzin
Search
James Ewing
Yeann
Greenwood Elopement Turns Into Joke Arrest Story
Greenwood Indiana couple did not elope as planned. Emme Thompson and Bliss Maud Starr were intercepted after reporting a hasty marriage attempt. They explained they sought work in Indianapolis and dismissed the idea as a joke. Police released them with no charges after headquarters dispute.
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Emme Thompson
Greenwood
Ind
Crane
Pritay
Hiram
Indianapolis
Bliss Maud Starr
Richmond
Biram
Maud
Biss Starr
Las
Benjamin Starr
Fitchmond
Greenweed
Poelice
Thompson
Child suffocated in yard jar mishap at Dunlap home
Louise Leppas, a W month old daughter of Mr and Mrs George Leppas of 45 Dunlap, fell into a large yard jar and suffocated Thursday evening. The infant, just learning to walk, leaned over the water filled jar and fell in before her mother noticed. The tragedy occurred in the Leppas residence yard.
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Louise
George Leppas
Leppes
McCullough Declines Run for Mayor Citing Sewer Controversy
In a Board of Works session McCullough, backed by Taggart, denies seeking the mayoral nomination. He criticizes the proposed Northwest sewer improvement and jokes about campaign material. Reporters press on rumors of support for Bookwalter and his political stance remains firm.
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McCuilos
James E. McCullough
T. Taggart
Board of Works
County Coutieil
Board of Warka
McCullough
Mrat check written by Bert Feinte man manager of Germania Life Insurance
A Mrat check drawn by Bert Feinte man, manager of the Germania Life Insurance Co of New York, was issued on the policy of the late John Gilbert Bhank tin of Evataville. Bhank tin, a known newspaper man and politician, reportedly left no other company with claim to the policy.
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Bert Feinteman
Germania Mie Insurance Company of
New York
KOM
John Gilbert Bhanktin
Evataville
Bhankily
Felbtc
Indian school seeks expert show and harnessmaker conductor
In Washington on September 4, the Indian school at Chamberlain South Dakota seeks a skilled show and harnessmaker with a local musical education and conducting ability. The Civil Service Commission must fill the position for government service with a salary arranged.
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Washington
United States
Chamberlain
Civil Series Commission
Better Sanitary Conditions In Indiana Schools Reported
State and county health boards investigate schoolhouse sanitation across Indiana. Secretary Hurry tours southern counties, notes trustees claim costs prevent improving health conditions for students.
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Tate
Unese
Hurry
Indiana
Harry
Pee
Shift Likely to Place Thousands in Classified Service
An order from Center Bay is expected soon that would effectively classify thousands of government employees as laborers in the classified service. Regulations have been drafted by the Civil Service Commission and will be presented to the president next Tuesday.
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Washington
Sept. d
Cfnter Bay
Classified Service
Civil Service Commission
Hundreds Cremated as Fire Devastates Adrianople Region
Odessa wires report vast fires across the coast of Adrianople and Stefan with hundreds of villages destroyed and scorched landscapes turning to blackened desert. Turkish women and children are said to have died as insurgents allegedly started the blazes.
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Vienna
Rept
Odessa
Votkshiate
Adrianople
Stefan
Chase's Father Hopes For His Recovery
Moses Fawley Chase, an insane young heir confined at Dr Brearing sanitarium in Thin City, shows brief rational moments during tennis on the grounds. His father clings to faint hopes of recovery, but the game ends with renewed incoherence and no progress.
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Moses Fawley Chase
Dr. Brearing Sanitarium
Thin City
Shakespeare Club Plans Season With Four Plays
The Indianapolis Shakespeare Club outlines a 1901 season including Anthony and Cleopatra Tempest Comedy of Errors and Much Ado About Nothing. First meeting scheduled for September with officers James B. Diack president Mary A. Mel Coy secretary and Thomas A. Daily treasurer.
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Indianapolis Shakespere Club
Tse
Anthony
Cleopatre
The
Shakesperson
James B. Diack
Mary A. Mel Coy
Thomas A. Dally
Is Goodwin Held on a False Charge in Marian County Jail
David Goodwin has been confined in Marian County jail for nearly ten months on a false charge. A statement attributed to his daughter claimed he attempted to kill William Meyers of Richmond with candy. The daughter’s testimony has been proven untrue, leading to a bond reduction from 31,000 to 200.
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David Goodwin
Marian
Goodwin
Willam Meyers
Richmond
Wade
Aaushier Steat
Goodwig
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