Peary and Cook Rivalry Highlight Polar Dash Return
Reports from North Sydney and Battle Harbor detail Commander Peary’s ship Roosevelt’s perilous journey back toward civilization after fog and ice. The expedition endured blizzards, frozen feet, and near disaster as Eskimos aided the depot system while Peary’s team prepared winter camps and planned depots along the route to the pole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Sydney
C. B
Frederick
A. Cook
Robert E. Peary
Peary
Pole
Battle Harbor
Labrador
America
Herbert L. Bridgman
Peary Arctic Club
Cook
Utah
Cape Sabine
Stoosevelt
Lady Franklin Bay
Thank God Harbor
Greenland
Vshem
Cape Sheridan
Esquimaux
Cape Columbia
Cune Colan
Roosevelt
Goodsall
Borup
Marvin
Cape Marvin
Bartlett
Goodsail
McMillan
Mr. Bridgman
Tragic Cottage Fire Claims Welsh Family Children
An explosion at a White Bear Lake summer cottage touched off a blaze that killed Constance and Robert aged 4 and 9 months, and John aged 4, as twelve Welsh family members slept. William, 9, sustained severe burns aiding siblings. Sarah and Robert Welsh suffered burn injuries. the father was badly burned while trying to refill a lit burner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Robert A. Welsh
White Bear Lake
Constance
Robert
John
William
Sarah
Soas
Mr. Welsh
Grandfather Adopts Three Little Girls in Probate Court
Ebenezer R. Leach, a city fireman on the pension list, and his wife adopted three granddaughters in Judge Ross's probate court. The children Mildred 12, Bessie 10, and Beatrice 9 were present with nest dresses and answered questions confidently. Father Wilbur Schmalholz, mother the Leach daughter, is under indictment for wife desertion and faces juvenile court action. he has fled the state, whereabouts unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebenezer R. Leach
Old City
Mrs. Leach
Ross
Wilbur ¥. Schmalholz
Mildred
Bessie
Beatrice
Brewmasters Gather for Indianapolis Convention
The twenty first annual United States Brewmasters association meeting opens at the German House in Indianapolis next Sunday with at least 209 members expected. Local committees outline arrangements and speakers, including Dr W W Stockberger on valuation of hops, as beer making and saloon regulation dominate the agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Brewmasters” Association
Indianapolis
August Hook
Albert Lieber
Joseph Schaf
Charles Krauss
Karl Weinerth
John J. Giesen
Lightning strikes man in Greensburg killing him
Victor Vest aged % years is killed instantly when struck by lightning last night in Greensburg Indiana. He is the son of Dr and Mia Vest of Forest Hill and belongs to Company M. Vest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Ind
Victor Vest
Mia
M. Vest
Forest Hill
Friday Night Horse Show at State Fair Grounds
An assembled program for a Friday evening horse show lists events at the state fair grounds including a parade of prize-winning cattle, a pair of horses to drove, a champion lady equestrian, Indianapolis family turnouts, six-in-hand teams, and a single horse runabout. Music by Neautislio's and the Indianapolis Military bands accompany vaudeville features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collscum
Brougham
Indianapolis
Neautislio's
Chlorofor m Bottle Found With Deserted Buggy
A sorrel horse hitched to a buggy was found in an alley behind 716 Fulton Street Friday morning. In the buggy’s bottom an empty bottle labeled chloroform was found. Bicycle Policemen Trimpe and Rucker investigated after two men were heard talking at 2 o clock that morning but could not be traced. Police suspect the horse was stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton
Trimpe
Rucker
Doctor Fatally Shot After Wedding Spouse Ties
Dr. M. White, vice-president of the Louisiana Veterinary board, was fatally shot on a Shreveport street by Henry Sibley, a railroad man. White was entering his buggy when five shots rang out. Sibley had recently married White's bookkeeper.
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Shreveport
M. White
Louisiana Veterinary Board
Henry Sibley
White
Sibley
Railroad Officials Attend Harriman Funeral in Chicago
Chicago dispatch says officers from Union Pacific Southern Pacific and Southern Fu Pacific left for Arden to attend the funeral of H Harriman. John C Stubbs notes officials go as individuals and expects Harriman interests in Chicago and the middle west not to be affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Union Pacific
Southern Fuacific
Arden
H. Harriman
Harriman
Adams Street
John C. Stubba
Southern Pacific
Flood and tornado devastate Tamaulipas death toll rising
The death toll from the Tamaulipas disaster may reach 1000 as floods and a tornado devastate towns along the Tampico branch of the Mexican Central Railway. The country is inundated and refugees move toward the state capital seeking safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monterey
Mex
Tamaulipas
Tampico
Mexican Central Railway
Capitol
Robbers Loot Home Of Russian Consul Prince
Daring thieves entered the residence of Prince Nicholas W. Engalltcheff Russian consul at 1764 Deming Place Chicago in the early hours. They rifled the lower floor while the Prince Princess and household slept and escaped with more than $3.00 in silver plate and jewelry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Nicholas W. Engalltcheff
Deming Place
New Building Permit Granted for Capitol Avenue Site
Fulmer Carnelius Press received a permit Friday to erect a building at 383 N Capitol avenue with an estimated cost of 16800 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulmer-Carnelius Press
Capitol Avenue
Credit Good But Checks Are Crooked
John Bacon, 20s or 30s, started without capital yet obtained about 4500 in merchandise to supply three fair stands. He was arrested at his home 111 E Pratt Street on a charge of passing fraudulent checks. Sent to grand jury in peace court Friday. Detectives Simon and Coffin say they know of several checks he issued and expect more. He could obtain goods easily from various merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John ‘Bacon
Fair Grounds
Bacon
E. Pratt Street
Grand Jury
Poace Court
Simon and
Coffin
Burglary at Capitol Avenue Nets $128, Loose Purse Reported
A burglar gained entry through a side window at 5 Capitol Ave and stole $128 and a purse valued at 9129. Nathan Lockman reported the loss and said his son saw a man in the room before the intruder fled. The incident occurred early Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Lockman
Capital Avenue
Lockman
Bank Teller Frederick Banks Shoots Self in Newburgh
Frederick WW Banks, a society and club man and paying teller at the National Bank of Newburgh, shot and killed himself early today in Newburgh New Hampshire. Bank officials found no shortage after examining his accounts, noting long sickness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburgh, N. H
Frederick WW. Banks
National Bank of Newburgh
Buried in Sewer Samuel Lee Survives Rescue
Samuel Lee a laborer was buried Friday under soil hoisted from a sewer at Thirty-eighth and Pennsylvania streets. Companions freed him, he was rushed to St. Vincent's hospital with non fatal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Lee
Thirty-eighth
Pennsylvania Streets
Lee
St. Vincent's Hospital
Boy Angered When He Killed Playmate
Raymond Hartel a 14 year old boy who shot and killed his playmate Raymond Ryan 12 in Buffalo New York while playing wild west is in the county jail He admitted to an official the district attorney that he was angry and excited when he fired the fatal shot from a 2 caliber rifle because the Ryan boy fired an air rifle at him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Raymond Hartel
Raymond Ryan
Ryan
Pool to Save Market Amid Bear Raid Fears
Berlin dispatch notes a $25,000,200 pool formed in New York to stabilize the stock market after Harriman’s death. Cables report J. P. Morgan and other interests acted to ensure a strong orderly market today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
New York
Harriman
J. P. Morgan
Death of Harriman Shocks Financial District
New York September 10 reports show mourning for Mr. Harriman with the exchange flag at half mast. Harriman offices in New York closed until Monday except for treasurer and transfer offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriman
New York
Financial District
Exchange
Egan Leads Semi Final at Chicago Golf Club
Chandler Egan led the morning nine at the thirty six hole national championship semi final against Charles Evans Jr. at the Chicago Golf Club in Wheaton Illinois. Robert A Gardner of Hinsdale led Phelps of Midlothian by one hole after nine holes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Golf Club
Wheaton
Ill
Chandler Egan
Charles Evans
Robert A. Gardner
Hinsdale
Phelps
Midlothian
Spiritualists to Open Fall Meetings at Central Ave Church
The Spiritualists announce the fall meetings will begin next Sunday at the church on Central avenue and Fourteenth street. They express optimism for a prosperous and enjoyable season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Avenue
Fourteenth Street
Frederick H. Seaver Dies in Buffalo Hospital
Frederick H. Seaver, a leading Buffalo attorney, died today at the general hospital after an operation for appendicitis. He had been taken there last Sunday for surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Seaver
Buffalo
N. Y
Frederick H. Server
General Hospital
City Fegoro for and Gay Benjamin and Amy Gisler
A list of births noting parents and addresses, including several entries with names such as Hart Castledine, John Bushnell, Ella Burke, Della Heag, Rose Lauck, Millie Duncan, Mabel Fisher, Samuel Donnelly, Clayton Confer, Catherine Schacher, Tony Cancilla, Earl Ferrineid, George Hoover, Martha Miller, and Margeret Merks. The final entry records a birth at City Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin
Amy Gisler
Broadway
John
Ada Howard
Hart
Anula Castledine
Chedwick Street
Jennie Bushnell
N. Bright Stret
Ella Burke
Liberty Strew
Sir Martes
Della Heag
Dawson Street
Rose Lauck
Carson Street
Witlines
Millie Duncan
Chicago Street
Ora and
Mabel Fisher
Manlove Avenue
Samuel and
Anna Donnelly
S. Capitol Avenue
Clayton and
Nancy Confer
Bell Street
William and
Catherine Schacher
Vermont Street
Tony
Aa Cancilla
New Jersey
Earl
Kime Ferrineid
Thirtyfirst
George and
Mary Hoover
Alford
Martha Miller
Hoyt Avenue
Tenac
Margeret Merks
City Hospital
Auto Kills 7YearOld Near Colma Fight
Seven year old James Brennan was struck down and killed by a returning automobile after Al Kaufman finished his boxing match with Jack Johnson. The incident occurred near Colma as crowds dispersed from the arena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
James Brennan
al Kaufman
Colma
Jack Johnson
Harriman to Have a Grave in Solid Rock
Arden New York September 10 In what is described as a likely move the direct cause of E H Harriman s death may never be released to the public Robert L Gary a son said death will never be recorded The body will be buried in a grave blasted from solid rock as required by law and custom in such cases
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Myrtle
Curtis Garlach
Christy Park
McKeesport
Arden
N. Y
E. H. Harriman
Robert L. Gary
Mr. Harriman
Ice Wagon Driver Arrested for Short Weight
About fifteen customers of Earl Alford, a driver for the Coonse & Carlor ice company, received short weight. Isidor Wulfson, inspector of weights and measures, rode with Alford to Irvington and weighed a chunk at 279 S Ritter Avenue, finding it six pounds short. Alford was arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Alford
Coonse & Carlor Ice Company
Isidor Wulfson
Alford
Wulfson
Irvington
S. Ritter Avenue
Man Sentenced to Prison for Desertion in Indiana Case
Sheriff Perdieu of Muncie brought Herbert Weal aged 23 to Indianapolis after Neal Quon skipped support for his wife. Quon faced a suspended sentence for desertion and now must serve prison time. found at 1222 Ringold Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perdieu
Muncie
Ind
Indianapolis
Herbert Weal
Nln
Neal
Ringold Street
Want Ad Guidance Encourages Local Exchanges
Instructions urge readers to use want ads to sell exchange or give away items. Readers are directed to place requests for unavailable items and to see the want ads on page 5.
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Copenhagen
Dr. Cook
Christian Sand
Pittsburg
Youghiogheny River
Sixth Avenue
McKeepsport
Robert St. Markle
Otto
Miss Markle
Glassport
Indanapoli
Doctor
Capitol Ave
T.R. and
President Roosevelt
Commander Peary
North Pole
Oyster Pay
L. I
Egan
Wulfoon
Neal Quon
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