Fascinating woman horsethief tracks horses across Midwest
A wandering female horsethief known as Mrs Anna Smith travels through Northern Illinois and southern Iowa stealing two horses at each stop. In five weeks she has visited ten towns, twice weekly, using a staged tale of nearby residence to secure a rig and advance payment, then vanishes with the horses. Authorities pursue the suspect as she continues her pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Falls
Illinois
Iowa
Anna Smith
Bryan's Trust Cure Described as Prison Stripes
In Oplin Missouri on September 10 W J Bryan said President Roosevelt had no remedy for trusts and that a trust magnate in stripes and prison walls would break up trusts more than any measures. In Arm ond West Virginia on September 10 militia units endured a rainy night in box cars as coal tonnage rose to 4325 tons, the highest since June 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armond
W. Va
Unlucky rap shooters fined after city raid at Trons saloon
In a police court raid on a Tuesday night craps game at Trons saloon, keeper John Gannon and seven players including J W Rhoden Clement Faught Daniel Lynch William Harris Peg Hamilton and Arthur Thomas were fined with Gannon at 25 dollars and the others at 10 dollars plus costs. In Richmond Indiana a midnight chase ended with police detaining a man wrapped in a white canvas awning who claimed to be Charles Jones of Mansfield Ohio.
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Warren and
Schroeder
John Gannon
J. J. W. Rhoden
Clement Faught
Daniel Lynch
Wiliam Harris
Peg Hamilton
Arthur Thomas
Gannon
Richmond
Ind
Charles Jones
Mansfield
Like a Providence A Floating Box Changed a Man's Life
A man at the seashore recounts how a tossed Grape-Nuts box led him to try the cereal. After two months he gained weight, regained appetite, and now eats freely without stomach distress. He praises Postum Co. and urges others to try Grape-Nuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Postum Co
Battle
Creek
Mich
Dedicated new hospital at Central Insane Hospital
The hospital dedicated Tuesday night in front of more than 200 people including Gov. Durbin and Auditor Hart. Marion County Medical Society organized the event with tours led by Dr. Edenharter. Brief remarks praised the institution as scientifically premier and built on Edenharter’s plans.
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Central Insane Hospital
Gov. Durbin
Auditor Hart
Marion County Medical Society
Edenharter
W. L. Fletcher
P. H. Jameson
Allison Maxwell
Henry Jameson
Dr. Edenharter
School board approves bids and library staff changes
The board reaffirmed lowest bid contracts for broom makers union bids and reviewed librarian staffing. Browning reported August book circulation of 21 762 while resignations and leaves were announced for several library and school staff. Appointments included librarians, attendants, teachers, and truancy staff with multiple new hires and some declines.
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Indianapolis
Browning
Rose’ Kelley
Edith Adams
J. T. McElhennen
Edith Adama
Kate V. Branham
Jessie Allen
Florence Newcomb
May A Dye
Ila Saltmarsh
Clara Dipple
Elsie Applegate
Myra Kellogg
Agnes Finch
Charlotte Ketcham
Violet Everett
Helen PD
Lowes
Anna Cochrane
Hhosta Shepard
Sara Messing
Andrea Ferguson
Patrick Mangan
Page
Otis Harlan
Guy Willie
Frank White
Warren Newcomb
C. H. Jones
M. J. Dobson
Benjamin B. Jenkins
H. Manning
F. Eliott
Alma Wilson
C. W. Meredith
Gertrude Hilligoss
Flora &Kim
H. Swain
G. C. Joss
Cleland
Supt. Kendall
Frank Bronson
Mary Moriarity
Melda Morgan
Sophia Schulz
Garfield
George Aitken
Manual Training High
Grace Shoup
Harrison
George Crossland
Eleanor Booth
Delia Kingman
Eva Henshel
Jane Graydon
McCulloch
Martha Allgire
Adele Storck
Eleanor Williams
Alice M.hull
Washington
Bessie Hill
Mary Denny
Grace Brown
Anna Hamilton
Camilla Ryan
W. H. Huffmann
Adah Conner
G. Henry Hitler
Augusta Stevenson
Irving School
Marianna Sielkan
P. N. Hiser
Joseph Bristow
John W. Bailey
James F. Wright
Ella McCoy
William Allen Butler Dies in Yonkers at 78
New York report states William Allen Butler author and lawyer died suddenly at his Yonkers home on Tuesday night at age 78. Diabetes caused the death. Born in Albany in 1825 he graduated from the University of the City of New York at age 18 and was a noted expert on American admiralty law. His best known work is the poem Nothing to Wear also known as Miso Flora MacFlimsy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wiliam Alen Butler
Yonkers
Albany
University of the City of New York
Butler
First Car on New Shelbyville Interurban Line
A brass band and officers of the Indianapolis and Shelbyville Traction Co celebrated the Shelbyville interurban line completion with a 1:30 p.m. run from Shelbyville to Indianapolis. Regular service starts Thursday with hourly cars from 5:30 a.m. The trip takes 1 hour 18 minutes, with 9 minute end stops. Fares are 40 cents one way, 75 cents round trip during state fair week and possibly thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Shelbyville” ‘Traction Co
Shelbyville
Husband Dead and Wife In Prison After Tragedy
Pittsburg news reports W D Wilkins, prominent accountant and son of the late Judge Wilkins, is found dead at the morgue. His wife, reportedly in Allegheny City prison, becomes enraged after a struggle over a pistol that discharged, killing him and leaving her in a deranged state following the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
W. D. Wilkins
Judge Wilkins
Dennys
McKnights
Allegheny City
Justice of the Peace Marries Himself in Hudson County
Henry Bundy aged 70 and Mary Becker aged 63 were wed when Bundy conducted and proclaimed the ceremony himself in Jersey City. The Hudson County Bureau of Vital Statistics accepted Bundy’s record of the marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry Bundy
Jersey City
Mary Becker
Hudson County Burau of
Bundy
Births and deaths and marriages listed with addresses
Births list includes Henry and Minnie Homburg at 1535 Bates St a girl and others with addresses and ages. Deaths note railroad injury Bright's disease meningitis pneumonia gunshot wounds tuberculosis and other causes for dozens named with ages and homes. Marriages pairings and property transfers follow along with addresses and values for several real estate additions and repairs.
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Besselman
Uays
Henry-st
Shock
William Steller
Columbia-ave
Dennis Tsachan
N. Capitol-ave
Bright
Irma Dennis
Harding-st
Cora R. E. Roney
Senate-ave
Delia Coppenhaver
City Hospital
Andrew Locklear
Douglass-st
Alonzo M. Harrington
W. Michigan-st
Charles K. Stewart
W. Washington-st
Saaie A. West
Trowbridge St
Jennie Jones
Naomi
General Smith Begins Samar Campaign Report
Gen. Jacob H. Smith starts work on his official War Department report detailing the Samar campaign. His baggage from San Francisco totals 5000 pounds of records and souvenirs including Lukban's belt. He will attend only two G A R events delivering addresses.
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Portsmouth, CO
Jacob
H. Smith
War Department
Samar
San Francisco
Lukban
Smith
Fifty-sixth
Ohio
Washington
Sir Philip Burne-Jones on Newport’s 400 Pageant Impression
English painter Sir Philip Burne-Jones, visiting Newport, lauded the 400 display as the most organized and splendid pageant he had seen, comparing it to Babylon and praising the women’s gowns and houses while noting the era’s powerful fashion. The piece ends with an unrelated ad for Dean’s Ointment at 50 cents.
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Newport
R. I
Sir Philip Burne-Jones
Philip
Bargains on Slightly Used Upright Pianos Listed
Upright pianos discounted for wholesale and retail sale at Baldwin's Fast Time to Detroit route via Lake, Western, and Wabash. Train departs Indianapolis 12 20 p m arrives Detroit 8 10 p m. C W Kriel Main Cigar Store Monument Place English Block.
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Baldwin
Detroit
Lake Rig & Western
Wabash Roads
Indianapolis
Monument Place
English Block
Baldwin's
Local Ads Highlight Dental, Barber Services and Train Fares
An Indianapolis page advertises Indiana Dental College offering patient care from morning to evening with low shave prices. Phoenix Barber Shop lists address and discount shave. Lake Erie & Western R R tickets to Chicago Celina Lima and Wayne points priced for Sept journeys. Also promotes Winslow’s Teething Syrup for children with price and uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Erie & Western R. R
Celina
Lima
St. Mary's
Indianapolis
Pennsylvania Lines Special Train to Lake Maxinkuckee
A special train runs from Indianapolis to Lake Maxinkuckee and back on Sunday September 14. The departure from Indianapolis is 7:30 a.m. and return from the lake is 6:30 p.m. The round trip fare is $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
the Lake
Decatur
Uea
Roosevelt returns to Washington after southern trip
President Roosevelt and his party left the south for Washington at 6 30 am and soon proceeded toward Oyster Bay where the chief magistrate will remain until departing for the northwest. He is expected to reach home about 4 pm Wednesday. The journey concluded without incident.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Des Moines Rail Fare Advertises Return Tickets
Tickets sold Sept 12 to 15 from Des Moines to various points for 13.85 as part of Sovereign Grand Lodge Meeting I O O F. Return by Oct 15 with lower rates from other points. For details contact agents or write W W Richardson D P A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des. Moines
Sovereign Grand Lodge Meeting
W. W. Richardson
Sun liners seventh page results guaranteed profit to you
Readable fragments from The Sun’s seventh page mention liners and guaranteed results with contact clues including phones and an office address at 121-123 E. Ohio Street.
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SUN
E. Onhiost
Perkins' Record and Taggart Ring Split Democrats Over E A Perkins Bid
The Taggart ring's reported methods to block E A Perkins' bid for the congressional nomination have alienated Perkins supporters and hindered Democratic unity against Republicans.
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Taggart Ring
E. A. Perkins
Bom
Woman shoots after jealous attack in Bloomington
In Bloomington Indiana Miss Daisy Carlton shot Mrs Joseph Leslie after defending herself from a horsewhipping by the jealous woman Tuesday night. The fatal encounter followed Mrs Leslie attacking the girl over romantic attentions.
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Miss Daisy Carlton
Joseph Leslie
Mrs. Leslie
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United States
Bryan’s
Washington ST
Tron
Central Asylum
William Allen Butler
Shelbyville Line
Maniac
Jersey Justice
Henry
Minnie Homburg
Ere F
Susannah Foohill
Michigan-st
Josephine Edmunds
E. St. Clair-st
George A
Kate Lynn
Washington-st
Henry and
Mary Meyers
Prospect
Spruce E. Ellis
Carrie C. Stieneckez
Daniel C. Gerry
Lela Besupre
Robert W. Merrill
Nellia Stewart
Omer H. Ellis
Gertrude M. Allardt
George E. Potter
Rose Amelia Grifty
Charles D. Snyder
Cora K. Smith
Harry McLeland
Ada B. Line
Henry C. Feld
Catherine Flaherty
George F.smith
Mamie Cooney
George Barrington
Frances Cross
Thomas J. Rice
Anna K. Corydon
Ralph E. Coryell
Margaret E. Cameron
Hermon Thum
Augusta Haukemeier
Charles E. Seaman
Florence L. de Pauw
George Mueller
Theresa M. Anselm
Martin Burton
Capitol-ave
Lew Nicosia
Beville-ave
Twelfthst
Z. M. Sherer
Chip St
Gertrude B. Thompson
Michigan St
Tucker Dorsey
W. W. Dougherty
John Ahle
Shelby St
Gunes
Preuus
Oita
CWE Gor
BNG
Newark
Col. Watterson
Baric Dream
Babylon
Dean
Indiana Dental College
S. W. Cordelaware and
Chioote
Phoenix Barber Shop
WMEF
Burford
Ft. Wayne
Chicago
Lake Erie
Lake Shore
A. H. Sellars
S. Llinois Stoo
Pennsylvania Lines
L.S. Ayres
Indiana
Standard Tea and Grocery CO
Great Cut Erich
Isc
Jackson
N. Delaware St
Indiana Avenue
Prospect St
East St. Clair St
East Washington St
Washington and
New Jersey Sts
Massachusetts Avenue
Alabama St
U. A. Jackson
Prop
Cpn
CIA
Piano
the Starr Piano Company
Representative
North
Pennsylvania St
Kins
Perkins
Havin
Joe Fanning
Lecese
WM. B. Burford
Bloomington
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