New Interstate stock yards to open in September Friday plan
The Interstate stock yards at W Morris Street and the Eel railroad plan a Friday opening on September 1 or 22, depending on completion. If ready by the fifteenth the opening occurs that day, else delayed a week. The grounds feature brick paving, roofed pens for 3000 sheep, 106 hog cars, and extensive new facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Stock Yards Company
W. Morris St
Eel Railroad
Indianapolis
Girl Referee Chooses Between Lovers in Bridge Fight
Miss Mary Campbell of Edwardsville presided as referee as two 19 year old suitors Thomas Murphy and Michael Burns fought for her favor under Lehigh Valley rail bridge. The three minute rounds ended with Burns the victor, bloodied but proud, guiding Miss Campbell home after the bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Mary Campbell
Edwardsville
Thomas Murphy
Michael Burns
Luzerne
Miss Campbell
Uii
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Marquis’ of
Queensberry
Murphy
Campbell
Burns
Revolution in Venezuela Triggers Cruiser Detroit Dispatch
The state department reports a serious revolution has broken out at La Guayra Venezuela endangering American interests. The cruiser Detroit now at Philadelphia will be ordered at once to La Guayra to safeguard nationals and properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
la Guayra
Venezuela
Detroit
Philadelphia
Stewart M Ponder Photo Art Store Opens Popular Soon
Stewart M Ponder's photo and art store gains rapid attention for photographs and framed pictures. Etanten-E. Withite operates the shop, promising good work and competitive prices as it heads to the front of local art retail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart M. Ponder
Germans of Newark diocese adopt patriotic restraint pledge
At the German Catholic societies convention in Jersey City the group praised Admiral Dewey for condemning hostile press. They affirm American allegiance and promise to defend the United States if war with Germany occurs, while avoiding rupture between the two nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
N. J
Newark
Capt
Coughlin
Admiral Dewey
Germany
America
Auditor Hart Narrows Rebates Critique At Meeting
Detroit Sept 7 The National Insurance Commissioners Association gathers with state insurance department reps. Indiana Auditor Wm H Hart outlines a paper on Rebates calling insurance a contract of indemnity not a tool for premium juggling. He condemns rebating as dishonorable and demoralizing due to unequal rates and misleading representations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
National Insurance Commissioners’ Association
Wm. H. Hert
Indiana
Rockefeller Subscribes 250000 for Brown University Endowment
Providence dispatch reports John D. Rockefeller subscribed 250000 toward Brown University's 2000000 endowment fund. The article notes the inauguration of Dr. Faunce as Brown president on October 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockefeller
Providence
R. IL
John D. Rockefeller
Brown University
Dr. Faunce
Brown
New Insurance Officers Elected by National Association
DETROIT Mich Sept 1 The national insurance commissioners association elected I E Crear of Missouri as president J S Matthews of Ohio as vice president and J J Brinkerhoff of Elmira New York as secretary at its Wednesday meeting in Detroit Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
National Insurance Commissioners Association
I. E. Crear
Missori
J. S. Matthews
Ohio
J. J. Brinkerhoff
Elmira
N. Y
Missionary Fire baptized zeal wows Letterkenny townsfolk
In Letterkenny town ship missionary B H Irwin of Kansas and evangelist Silas Hensell recruit for the Fire Baptized holiness group. They attack other churches especially River Brethren provoking local reaction. Amos Musser hosts them and imitates their faith by attempting to fly, burning dresses, selling hogs as unclean, and seeking cures by faith amid odd sermons and literal mountain torrent rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambersburg
B. H. Irwin
Kansas
Silas Hensell
Letterkenny
Henseli
River Brethren
Amos Musser
Musser
Evangelist Hensel
Bryan Letter Urges Three Constitutional Reforms
Congress member W D Daly of Hoboken N J reports a Bryan letter advising support for three goals an income tax amendment a direct senatorial election amendment and legislation against trusts. Bryan suggests Congress plenary power to regulate cross state corporations and requiring filings with the interstate commerce commission to license out of state business to curb stock watering and monopoly risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
W. D. Daly
Hoboken
N. J
Wm. J. Bryan
New Jersey
Bryan
United States
Supreme Court
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
CAPIAS Issued For Evangelist Sam Jones In Chattanooga
Sam Jones, evangelist, accused saloons of Sunday law violations at a spring meeting. A grand jury summons followed, but Jones claimed no obligation due to non session. Judge Estill disagrees and intends to arrest him if he enters his jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tenn
Sam Jones
Jones
Grand Jury
Estill
Armed Funeral Party Fears New Clash in Kentucky
Deputy Sheriff Wash Thacker, murdered in Clay county, was buried in Philpot graveyard as an armed funeral party feared attack by the Griffin faction. Philpots reportedly vow to kill Griffins on sight amid heightened county tension and anticipation of another outbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Wash Thacker
Clay County
Pennsylvania Short Lines to Baltimore Round Trip Fare
Pennsylvania Short Lines offer a 16 dollar round trip to Baltimore for the Union Veteran Legion National Encampment. Tickets on sale September 9 through 13 with return limit of September 30. Low rates from all lines. for details contact the local ticket agent or W. W. Richardson, D. P. A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Union Veteran Legion National
W. W. Richardson
Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Teething Children
Old advertisement touts an O14 Nurse for Children Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup claiming it soothes teething pains softens gums and cures wind colic and diarrhoea at twenty five cents a bottle.
Vacation in the Mountains Sparks Travel Push
The General Passenger Agent of the Colorado Midland Railroad in Denver offers maps and descriptive views to guide travelers. Readily available help aims to direct visitors to key mountain routes and scenic stops for an organized vacation plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Midland Railroad
Denver
Diplomas For Domestics To Start In Cleveland
Cleveland Ohio September 7 The first college of the world to grant a mistress of domestic arts degree and a diploma for expert dish cloth and patent sweeper knowledge will open October 2 The YWCA will oversee the project and society women will support the plan The six months course aims to supply capable servants and secure high wages for skilled working girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, O
Southern Railway Excursion and Rail Fares Notice
Big Four route excursion to Cincinnati with Sunday travel options and promotional fares. Includes discounted tickets for commutation and special folder offerings from Southern Railway and related literature mailed free. Also lists contact details and additional local services including a laundry, veterinary services, and a sanatorium with mineral baths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Southern Railway
Southern Fomes
Southern
Empire of the South
McKinley Joins 2 Union
President McKinley becomes a member of union No. 21 of the bricklayers and stonemasons international union. His membership card was signed by George B. Gubbins and Wm. A. Stamm. The corner stone of the new Chicago federal building will be laid October 9 with McKinley as a member who can travel on building sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Chicago
Tof
Bricklayers’ and Stonemasons’ International Union
George B. Gubbins
Wm. A. Stamm
Chicago Federal
Merit Not In Doubt Another Citizen Testifies For Kid Neids
A Indianapolis citizen adds his testimony to favor Morrow's Kidneoids for kidney ailments. BE Stratton of Blake Street reports back pain and kidney strain from rough work, says two boxes of Kid-ne-eids relieved him. Boxes priced at fifty cents, sold at druggists and Sloan Drug Co. Manufactured by John Morrow & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conte
Indianapolis
Otter
Morrow
BE. D. Stratton
Blake Street
Chain and Stamping Co
Sloan Drug Co
John Morrow, & Co
Carter & Co
Mlinois
Ind
HE Perfecto CO
Dearborn &J
Chiesgo
H. J. Huder, Wash. & Penn
W. Wash
Trains Marked Schedule Note for Chicago Express
The fragment notes a Peoria Division West timetable in Central Standard Time with a Chicago Express marked dy daily and sleeper service at 240 pm on the 15th or 16th, indicating a timetable entry with train branding and time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
S. Fast Express
Effingham
Atlantic
St. LL &nNn. Y
Chicago Express
St. Louis
Stdnes Gates
St & Li
Fast Mail
Daily Mane
Western Express
St. Louis Acc
Sun
Peoria Exp
N. Western Express
Champaign
Peoria Express
Ena sdeOo
Bavecenane
Columbus
Ayeee
Richmond
Aesceer
Indianapolis
Day Express
Mail Express
Ane
Case
Western Exxpress
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Morris St
Shiel
Ointerstate Stockyards Exchange
Rennes
Cane Eaktor
Ber Bryan
Uncle Sam
Philpots
Griffins
Pennsylvania
Cleveland
Plaza
Monument-place
WM. H. Taylor
Southern Ra Y
Louisville, Ky
W. 3B. Craig
Wood's Stable
Tel
Enterprise Steam Laundry
Terre Haute
Vandalia Line
Our Business
Ormonde
W. Pearlst
St. Anthony’s Sanatorium
W. Washington St
Lauler Bros
Indianapolis Union Station
Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & ST. Louis Railway
Cleveland Division
St. Louis Division
Peoria Division
Indianapolis & Vincennes Railway
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railway
A. Zion
Daily
Aim
Anderson & B. H
Cleveland Mail
Esencewell
Union City & W. Ace
Southwest
Lim
B. H. & Anderson
Cleveland Express
Peer Treet
Southwestern Limited
Terre Haute & Mat
Ace
S. L. Ex
Mat
Knickerbocker
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Cin
F. L. Dy
Seegeree
M’l Dy
Greensburg
Wash
Lafayette
Chi. Lim
Chicago F. L
Benton Harbor
Wabash Accom
Seresseee Ovenss
Chi
St. TI
P'L
Ends
St. L
Chisago Division
Lafayette Accom
Lafayette Accort
Ti & Wash
F. Ld
Michigan
Ben. Harbor Atl
Michigan Express
Chcsssearccee
Columbus & Cin. Ex
Ay. A
Gadly, P
Peoria
Springfield& Express
Springfield & Columbus
Pittsburgh
Chicago & ST. Louis
Fast
Ay. S
Louisville
At’a F. L
Dy, P
Lewisville AC
Pitts
PF. L
Dy, S
Sunj
Waro & Vincennes
Vincennes Express
Carro Express
S and c
Peo
Chi & St. L
H. Cin
Lake Erie & Western Railway
Mail and Express
Det
M. C
Toledo Express
Indiana, Decatur & Western Railway
Tuscola
Fast Express
Tuscola Accom
Dy Eeeree
DM Mail and Express
Naisbenes
R’y
D&p
da L. D
W. Ry
Roachdale
the Sun
Cenanii
Carter
Santagion
Evans Chemicalco
Cincinnat
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