Troops Guard Georgia Negroes as Mob Threats Rise
Fitzgerald Georgia September 13 The militia is under arms to prevent a second attempt to drive colored residents from their quarters Governor Hoke Smith has been warned race trouble is imminent A mob previously harassed the negroes and was dispersed by a sheriff chief of police and a posse of businessmen Twenty seven mob members were arrested Threats against negroes were heard throughout the day Fitzgerald a new town settled by Indiana Ohio colonists and largely G A R veterans with few southerners.
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Fitzgerald
Hoke Smith
Indiana
Ohio
Breakfasts for health and digestion with Grape-Nuts
A guide to ideal morning meals endorses Grape-Nuts and Postum for easy digestion and brain nerve support. Anecdotes from a New Jersey woman illustrate relief from intestinal troubles and improved mood and energy after switching from heavy breakfasts. The article urges simple, well digested foods and notes preparation tips for Grape-Nuts and Postum.
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New Jersey
Beason
Test of the Brass Fireman cellar nozzle in city trial
City officials fire department and building owners will witness a public test of Augustus Schmidt's automatic rotary cellar nozzle named The Brass Fireman at Haymarket Square. The device, praised by Louisville fire chief and insurance interests, aims to meet new Indianapolis ordinance requirements and boost fire prevention.
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Augustus Schmidt
Indianapolis
Haymarket Square
Maryland
Schmidt
Louisville
Society and Personal An Indianapolis Bride Event
An Indianapolis society column reports the wedding of Miss Jessie Mary McCutcheon to Mr Albert Raleigh at Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago, with details on attire, attendants, and planned Helena residence. It also notes multiple local social updates including upcoming marriages and numerous visits and travels of Indianapolis residents.
Plans for defeat of Stuyvesant Fish at Illinois Central election
E H Harriman plans to defeat Stuyvesant Fish who seeks re election as a director of the Illinois Central. The election is set for October 16 in Chicago with Harriman friends claiming proxies will secure Fish’s defeat. President Harahan returned to Chicago and began aiding Harriman while avoiding Fish’s charges against management.
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United Press
Chicago
Stuyvesant
Fish
The
Illinois Central
E. H. Harriman
Friends of Harriman
Harahan
Harriman
Freed five lifers under new parole law at Sing Sing
Five life term prisoners from Sing Sing were freed after more than 20 years behind bars under a new parole law allowing release for second degree murder after 20 years. Eight others with lesser crimes were freed. identities are concealed, except Patrick Casey of New York, a former police officer who killed his superior.
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New York
Sing Sing
Board of Parole
Patrick Casey
Mrs Rebecca Finney Dies After Stroke in Kentland
Mrs Rebecca R Finney widow of Rev C G Finney former Oberlin College president died here from paralysis yesterday. She was widely known in the United States and England. Remains to be taken to Oberlin Ohio for burial.
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Kentland
Ind
Rebeccea R. Finney
C. G. Finney
Oberlin College
Finney
United States
England
Great Britain
America
Mrs Rogers Resigns as Juvenile Court Official
Helen Rogers chief probation officer of the juvenile court resigns due to failing health. A letter to Judge G W Stubbs notes her health issues and extended travel in Europe. She plans to return to New York by September 8. Miss Alice Graydon is expected to be appointed to Mrs Rogers position.
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Helen Rogers
G. W. Stubbs
Europe
New York
Alice Graydon
Rogetw
Brinkman-Schaff Engagement Set for September Wedding
Mr and Mrs Charles Brinkman announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Florence to William Franklin Schaff. The wedding will be held Wednesday evening Sept 2 at the bride's home on College Ave MAENNERCHOR SOCIETY MET Friday afternoon featured euchre with Mrs Henry Keppmann hosting and assistants listed.
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Charles Brinkman
Florence Brinkman
William Franklin Schaff
Collegeave
Maennerchor Society
Maennerchor Ladies’ Society
Henry Keppmann
Albert Mannfeld
William Geiger
A. Hovey
M. J. Mannix
Henry Langenskamp
M. Spaley
Ella Lindemann
Engagements and September Weddings Seen in Capital Society
Special to The Sun. Washington D C Sept 18 Mr and Mrs Henry Weber announce the engagement of their daughter Ida to Henry B Schmidt formerly of Hannibal Missouri now of this city The wedding will be Oct 2 at the Weber home on Capitol Hill and the couple will move into the prepared residence The Webers formerly lived in Morris Indiana and have resided in Washington 16 years A September wedding Miss Nellie F McCarthy and Patrick J Moran wed Sept 25 at St Johns church Bridesmaids maid of honor and best man named A separate notice says Miss Marie Thiel and William Domroese will marry next Wednesday evening at the Second Evangelical church A reception at 116 Church St will follow.
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Jessie Mary McCutcheon
John Barr McCutcheon
Schillerst
Albert Clarke Raleigh
Helena
Mont
Fourth Presbyterian Church
Rush and
Superiorsts
W. R Notman
A. A. Pfanstiehl
Highland Park
Bessie Coffroth
Lafayette
Ind
John T. McCutcheon
George Barr McCutcheon
Benjamin F. McCutcheon
George Ade
Harry B. Foley
John S. Koehl
Charles Hamilton Ball
William Randolph Coffroth
The
Sun
Washington
D. C
Henry Weber
Ida
Henry B. Schmidt
Hannibal
Nellie F. McCarthy
Patrick J. Moran
St. John’s Church
Nellia E. Carmody
Anna McCarthy
Ernest Whitset
Letten Captured After River Escape And Cash Given Away
United Press reports Charles E. Letten was caught after two days on the run. He admitted stealing 300000 from the tax office chief clerk. He said most of the money went to Virginia Reed, a mulatto woman, who invested it in real estate and left the church and an orphanage as beneficiaries.
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United Press
New Orleans
Charles E. Letten
Letten
Virginia Reed
License Application for Marion County in 1907
Notice to voters in Ninth ward Center township that Edward F Schmidt will seek a license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking privilege at 1632 East Washington Street Indianapolis Ward 9. Also seeks pool table privileges in the same room. EDWARD F. SCHMIDT. Notice of Appointment Admin of Katie B Hutchinson estate in Sac County. PHILIP M KILE?
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Center Township
Board of Commissioners
Marion County
Edward F. Schmidt
Woman Claims Other Soul Within Her Exists Theosophists Say
She asserts she possesses the soul of another person and cites thought wave communication. The report notes a case where she was called on the phone by a man she wished to speak with.
Besant Claims Soul Transmigration As Leader Speaks In Chicago
In Chicago Mrs Annie Besant newly elected head of the Theosophist society asserts the soul of founder Mme Blavatsky has transferred to her and that she has lived past existences. She cites wireless telegraph like thought waves and recalls a long distance telephone call as proof of communication beyond space.
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Chicago
Annie Besant
The
International
Council Grants Union Traction 140 Days to Accept Ordinance
Chicago officials give Union Traction 140 days to accept a rehabilitation and operation ordinance for its lines. If not, the city will seize the lines and hand them to Chicago City Railway. The council imposes strict conditions, requiring the company to invest all nonoperating revenues into service improvements until action is taken.
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Union Traction Company
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Chicago City Railway
Union Traction
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