Electric shock death on fence near Rushville
Oliver Glore a white man and two Black workers Reuaen Loathigat and William Pettiford were electrocuted on a traction fence near Rushville Indiana. A storm shattered an insulator and a 550 volt line fell across the fence as workers headed to a gravel pit. Coroner to investigate amid shock and crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver ‘Glore
Reuben Boatright
William Pettiford
Rushville
Ind
Oliver Glore
Reuaen Loathigat
William Pettfori
Indianapolis & Cincknati Traction
Bonright
Pettiford
Vnd
Bnnes
J. D. Glore
Oliver Lore
Ning
Mr. Glore
Ant Wag
Bent. Nichols
Black man Robert Clay Confesses While Hospitalized
Robert Clay, a Black man, was gyrested on the operating table at City Hospital and charged with robbery he did not commit. He allegedly led officers to believe he sought notoriety by naming stolen articles and describing break ins. Clay was taken to several places in a carriage with two officers after being assaulted by William Parsons for taking Parsons horse and buggy without permission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Clay
City Hospital
Whittingitey
Clay
Willian Parsons
Parsons
Atablé
Wile
Five Divorces Granted In Superior Court Hearings
Judge Vinson Carter, of the superior court, granted five divorces after hearing hard luck stories from wives. Anna M. Carney accused John Carey of coercion and theft, while Maggie A. Coburn, Susie Bayder, Martha L. Kelley, and Jennie Bray cited lack of support, ill treatment, and abandonment by their husbands. Both petitions for divorce were granted in each case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinson Carter
Superior Court
Anna M. Carney
John Carey
Carney
Maggie A. Coburn
John Coburn, Jr
Thomas J.‘Bayder
Susie Bayder
Martha L. Kelley
George Kelley
Jennie’ Bray
Edward
Drowned in Eel River tragedy at age sixteen
Special to the Soo reports Harry Por noush, sixteen, drowned yesterday while fishing in the Eel River near Ina Illinois. Local authorities and rescuers searched the area but found no sign of the boy. The incident shocked residents of the small river community and prompted a brief investigation into river safety practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eel River
Soo
Uyfabash
Ina
Harry Pornoush
Democrats in Doubt on Plan of Campaign in Indiana
A leading Indiana Democrat says his party remains mystery about its campaign strategy while Republicans state their approach. The piece notes anticipated attacks on Gov. Hanly and his administration, union labor influence, and efforts to ride Roosevelt’s popularity. It discusses state and national issues, the Kern speech as a model, and calls to “clean out the statehouse.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Tanty
Adminierearion
Jonn W. Kern
State Committee
Shother
Tador
Roosevelt
Roosever
Jesse
Initiana
Everstreet
American Federation of Labor
Wnions
Hoth Partter
Kern
Gov
Hanly
Ofles
Han
Manly
Blowell
Speres
Democrats
Republicana
Portable buildings to aid public schools opening
The public schools plan to open on Wednesday in May with limited sessions. Portable buildings will be used to accommodate a larger student body, with full day sessions starting and grade schools opening in the morning except department schools 1 7 and 8 opening later.
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Raf
Sm. AN
Flute Chemist Burnand Warns State Fair Vendors
J G Burnand and an assistant visited the state fair grounds on Tuesday to alert stand keepers about counterfeit and diluted drinks. They ordered labeling on vessels containing squid imitation and warned against selling such items. One stand displayed a label on a four barrel, but it faced away from view.
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J. G. Burnand
New Paymaster of Army Named in Break with Retirements
Washington reports Brig. Gen. Francis Dodge retires today and Col. Calvery Sniffen is appointed paymaster of the army to succeed him. The change marks a formal handover in the military payroll post.
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Washington
Bent
Calvary
Sniffen
Brnera
Francis
Dodae
Arkansas Trying to Save Chicago
Chicago dispatch reports an Arkansas man led a reform push by sending the Lord's Prayer to Mayor Dunne. Heujomin Armstrong of Little Rock delivered a package with 5,090 items as part of a publicity stunt while officials debated the so called Rock plan and its reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Arkansas
Heujomin Armstrong
Ark
Title Rock
Dunne
Cramer
Weather and sale notice at J P Mullally Jewelers
The forecast for Vale shows Tuesday night and Wednesday cooler conditions. A promotional alert advertises low prices on watches and jewelry during hot weather, urging immediate purchase from J P Mullally at 78 Monument Place and mentioning various brands.
Ohio Senators Indorsement Fears Reform Fight at Dayton Convention
Ohio reformers challenge the Republican machine at Dayton convention scene led by Conertmmen Button and Harry Dougherty. Delegates edge toward preserving the current structure as Senator Dick remains pivotal while debate over popular vote primaries and reform echoes through a contested platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aerippe-MeHae Presa Association
Dayton
Repudlican State Organization
Foraker
Millionaire Heine heiress swindle victims in New York
Special to The Sum says Mea Charles Hf Heine sister of Cincinnati mill owner was swindled by Samuel Rosenfeld and Frank Kis who were arrested by New York and Cincinnati police. About 345.00 of her money was taken with plans to send funds to Germany. much recovered but authorities fear more losses as names of prominent people appear in the case. Heine, widow of Charles IL Heine of Cincinnati, remains abroad while investigators race to recover the rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles Hf. Heine
Lows Hauek
Milltonaire
Cincinnati
Regult Samuel Rosenfeld
Frank Kis
Chief Crawford
Cincinnati Police
George Wakefeld
New York Department
Germany
Heine
Whit
Helms
Charles IL Heine
Cacinnati
Dlera
Europe
TD S
Reunions of the Soldiers Week List Regiments Meet
Regimental reunions are slated this week for Indiana units. The 124th and 79th will gather at statehouse rooms on Tuesday and Wednesday respectively with meals provided. The Seventh Indiana Cavalry and Thirteenth Cavalry hold meetings at statehouse rooms Wednesday, as does the Seventh Indiana Cavalry Association. The 7th Regiment and 9th Indiana infantry also plan sessions at specified statehouse rooms with meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imilana
Indiana Volunteer Infantry
Supreme Courts
Statelouse
124D
Penram'n Hall
Delawaresl
79Th Regniment
Thirteenth Cavalry
Statehouse
Seventh Indiana Cavalry Association
Indiana Infantry
Prominent Richmond Man Buys Shelbyville Dry Goods
Richmond Indiana September report says A Knollenberg, a leading local businessman, has purchased a Shelbyville Kentucky dry goods store and plans to move there shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ore
Richmond
Ind
Turbulent rail crash and political unrest reported
Reports from multiple cities describe a future elaboration of government ownership plans and a collision between a passenger train and a freight train near Bardocksville. In Constantinople the sultan is ill with cancer. National labor tensions rise as unions vow renewed efforts against candidates unfriendly to labor. New York hosts a party convention with a gubernatorial nominee, while Denver reports an alleged burglary and a daylight robbery spree in St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woussaw
J. Bryans
Ahi Taipad
Bardocksvile
Constantinople
Sultan
Washington
Samuel Jompers
NXT
Maine
Fuvatay
The
Independent League
Wi Hvarst
Denver
Fal—Mayrvin
Wader
Mae Caine
Altis
Mabel Murrells
St Louis
Lost child found after visit to aunt at 1219 Columbia Ave
Nine year old Tith Jacobes was reported missing to the police. She was found later at her aunt Mrs McKernan’s home on Columbia Ave after appearing there the night before. Police notes indicate the family resided on N Delaware Street.
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Tith Jacobes
Nother Shout
Aho
Mra. McKernan
Columbia Ave
N. Delewaresst
Read Rink's Ad on Last Page
An OCR fragment highlights an advertisement for HD UEM LAUNDRY offering family washings rough dry at a flat rate with prompt service. The note mentions potential leveling or stain removal and suggests trying the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RINK
Asbury Cadets Remember Victorian Civil War Links
A fragmentary reminiscence notes Judge Allen and fellow students in the Sixteenth Indiana Infantry. It mentions Lawrence resident J. Luecas leading the regiment, a reunion, and the death of Mackuiman who held the first command. References to DePauw and Asbury universities appear amid garbled lines about a company joining the regiment and wartime service.
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Allen
Sixteenth
Indiana Infantry
Henry Clay Allén
Cone
Nhx
J. Luecas
Lawrence
Emmanl
Exixtenne
Gere Pesan A Mackuiman
Dhe Orsiment
Chrsath
Judge Allen
Stiabat
DePauw Univeratity
Uhih Kebury University
Awbury
Asbury University
Woman Slain in Boardinghouse Mystery in Pennsylvania
Report of a female guest killed at a boarding house in Wilkes Barre area. Police found a pistol wound to the breast and a body hidden in a closet. A young boy witness and several residents described the scene as investigators probed the motive and suspect details.
Local Plant Engineer Prevents Boiler Explosion
In Janesville Wisconsin during September a factory worker named Frank McKewan an engineer at a canning facility prevented a boiler explosion by manipulating the engine amid steam. A crew of men worked nearby as a safety measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janesville
Wis
Frank Mc.Kewan
Man Arrested for Selling Liquor at Fair Without License
Alfred Kahn of Connersville Indiana appeared before Commissioner Young on a charge of selling liquor at the Connersville fair without a license. He pleaded guilty and was bound over on a 100 bond. The incident involved a crowd near the river and police surveillance, with one man escaping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Kahn
Connersvbia Ind
Eeen
Commissioner Young
Kann
Oscar Mallory
Hurrels
Qurrete Gray
Mallory
Indianapolis
Hlet Gray
Mallorg
Runaway horse fatally injures woman in Indiana
Mrs Enza Frnis of Waterloo township is dead and her husband critically injured after a runaway frightened by two passing travelers toppled them from an embankment in Connersville Indiana. The incident occurred as the horse bolted and the carriage overturned under the impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los
Connersville
Ind
Enza Frnis
Walerloo Township
Cruiser Des Moines bound for Key West to Havana
The cruiser Des Moines sailed from Norfolk under sealed orders and will stop at Key West for further instructions before proceeding to Havana to protect American interests in Cuba. The State Department requested the mission, with secrecy surrounding details, while the president remains ready to act if needed.
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Cuba
Atention
Key Woest
Plan for smoker event at Ft. Benjamin Harrison
Mayor Charles A. Benkwalter and merchants from the Mercant association and Manufacturers association conferred with Gen. Wiley Carter at Ft. Benjamin Harrison on a smoker to be given to commissioned officers by Indianapolis business interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Benkwalter
Co AL. Madger
Merchant’ Association
Louis H. Levy
Manufacturers’ Association
Coil, Russell & Harrison
True
Ft. Benjamin Harrison
Wily Carter
Comal Glib
Indianapolia Businesa
Gambling Cases Postponed In Suz. Sept. Report
Special to The Suz. Tad. Sept. 1. When the French Lack and West Baden gambling cases were called today none appeared. Attorney Talbott said Derry was sick in Michigan. Assistant Attorney General Rodgers warned the state would seek judgment and bond forfeiture if a continuance was granted, and a warrant may issue unless a proper decision is made.
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Suz
West Baden
Equire Woner
Asher Schoctmouse
Hite Miles
Thomas J. Merry
Talbott
Derry
Michigan
C. C. Rodgey
Cour
Physisinn
Banker Took Dose of Poison in Bank Case
Tangier Morocco September reports Paul C Stensland a Chicago Milwaukee avenue bank official under arrest awaiting Chicago return attempted suicide by poison during detention. Twelve guards guard him as authorities decide next steps. ship Princes Albert may carry him home.
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MeHoe
Tangier
Morocco
Paul C. Stensland
Milwaukee-ave
Btate Bank
Chicago
Lee Wuet
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Horton
Inday
Teun
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Ghotta
Party of Ohio
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Kentucky
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