Holtzman policy questioned at state fair crowd
Four visitors reported pickpocket losses Wednesday totaling 102 dollars, with jewelry and other valuables taken. Victims include Rushville resident Homes and Dr J B Clark, among others, as detectives monitor streetcars for a larger than stated harvest of pocketbook thefts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holtzman
Rushvillr
Ns Yarse
J. B Clark
New Jersey
John DeRusk
Rh. G. Pedigo
Fayette
Boone County
Fire Alarm Fiend Plagues Indianapolis Fire Desk
A man in Indianapolis, age 59, calls the night operator at fire headquarters about weekly alarms. He reports fires in downtown shops, then hangs up as the operator questions him. Investigations find no blaze, with the latest call claiming a haberdasher’s store near Weldon and Winslow streets.
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Indianapoli
Fire Department
Strand Glazier
Glagier
Glazier
Haberdashers
Wineton
Wilnsiasts
Big Day at State Fair Draws Record Thursday Crowd
The fair on Thursday drew a massive attendance as favorable weather fueled a holiday mood. Crowds filled city streets and the fairgrounds with vast turnout for cattle classes, premium shows, and Dan Patch vaudeville, while transport systems struggled to move eager spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nas
Aly Eee
Hayes Manis
College Ail Central
J Amiied
Uch
Sandy
Lucky Mistake Lures Family to Postum Coffee Substitute
A Boston area account describes a misdelivered Postum package triggering a family to switch from coffee. The narrative cites coffee-related stomach issues and nervous strain improving after adopting Postum, with a testimonial praising health benefits and a New England origin claim tied to Wellville.
Flow of Sulphur from Mount Cetra Daleros Reported
Two Mexican scientists returning from the Desploration of Mount Cetra Daleros describe a vast stream of pure sulphur clawing from the volcano’s water. The volcano, long thought extinct, is now noted as the world’s most prolific emitter of sulphur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buripps Wraw Press Association
Galveston
Tex
Mount Cetra Daleros
Weak Stomach Relief Promoted by Nervine Remedy
An advertisement extols Dr Miles' Nervine for digestive weakness caused by exhausted nerve force. It claims nervous tension weakens stomach actions, and Nervine strengthens nerves and stomach membranes, restoring health. A Detroit narrator testifies to stomach cure after four bottles at four dollars, with a money-back guarantee through Miles Medical Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miler
James RY
Detroit
Miles
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
Taggart Case Ends With Closing Argument In Buffalo
Fragmentary report states the Taggart case concluded on a Wednesday in Buffalo with closing remarks from Attorney Sterling for Cape Twepart Judge Easen anmenaret, as details remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Woos
Sterling
Cape
How 10 Make Children Healthy
An article stresses parental neglect as a cause of lifelong ailments in children and promotes Malta-Vita breakfast cereal as beneficial. It cites a sanitarium opinion on improper breakfast foods, touts wheat’s nutritional value, and claims Malta-Vita strengthens digestion, blood, and nerves. price noted as 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jett
Postum Co
Eck
Afich
Wellville
Chidhood
Fred
MagazHe
cMrd
Hutchison
City firemen but no police sent to the fair grounds
City officials clash over safety at the state fair grounds with Mayor Holtzman refusing police protection while authorizing Fire Chief Coats to provide fire protection. Report notes lack of police presence and comments from Chief Coola about the situation amid gambling concerns and police confusion.
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Fair Grounds
John W. Holtzman
Coola
Holtgman
Fair
Han'y
Fai
Ageney
Fife
Kim
Taggart's Monte Carlo to Rival Famous French Lick Hotel
Bedford Indiana September reports a new five story hotel to be built at Prenehirl by Al Brown, once allied with gambling at French Lick. Dispute with Firane and Taggart sparked power shutoffs, while Brown claims leads toward a modern, stylish hostelry designed by Architeer WooUL Ping in Terre Haute. The project aims to outshine Taggart's rival hotel and attract Indianapolis parties, with a temporary gambling suspension noted amid the controversy. Snowy Pennsylvania and weather brief accompany the installment.
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SAS
Bedford
Ind
Tueeart
al Brown
French Lick
Firane
Taggart
ABN
de Casio
Brown
Indianapolis
Saget
Indianapelis Pares
SAN Ameiily
Saul Aniery
Braga
Erime
Monte Carin
Hany
Architeer
Wooul Ping
Terre Haute
Clare I8 Suspended In Irregular Report
In Milwaukee Beraure a Thye Imnoved on Carenee Chirk of To Jene mas Net beer paid Preantent O Brier suspended hia Thursday Indiana Marble and Granite Works Phones New 27 Old Main 9908.
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Clare
Scripple Ral Press Association
Milwaukee
Wis
Indiana Marble and Granite Works
Industrial Locations for New Industries in Chicago
The Chicago and North Western RailwayCo promotes accessible sites and abundant material for manufacturing establishments. It urges firms to apply for particulars at the national department address on Wabash Boulevard, Chicago, to move cities and seize the market opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicgo & North- Wester Railway Co
Sil Promly Corus Renabie
Snaustoal Dept. G. & New. Ry
Wbdackgon Boulevard
Chicago
Special One Way Colonist Excursions to California and Northwest
Special one way colonist excursions to California and the Northwest offered by Missouri Pacific Railway through tourist cars. Low rates and best service advertised. For information write Townsend Genereniger and Ticket Agent, St. Louis, Missouri, or travel agency in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Northwest
Missouri Pacific Railway
Chicago Carriages Halted by Cab Driver Union Protest
In Chicago a procession of carriages was stopped by a cab drivers union agent. Drivers were told to purchase and display union buttons before their carriages could move again. Political figures, including Mayor Dunne and City Clerk Anson, were leaving the city after a funeral when the incident occurred.
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Scriups
Chicago
Dunne
Anson
Alterman
Daira
Patterpoy
Cab Drivers’ Union
Weut
Union Buttana
Printers Hopeful Amid Strike Talks and Union Pressure
Edward Barry speaks of optimism over the strike at a Tuesday meeting as printers discuss concessions. Union leaders report several printers quitting and note union influence, while Typothetae adjourns to reassess the situation. President Lynch cites recent city victories and a telegram from St. Lawrence claiming printers there are on strike.
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Edward Barry
Toee
Uien
Wednday
J. H L. Levey
James M. Lynch
International Union
Toyale
Lynch
St. Lawe
lashes for negro at Mansfield shocks Fort Worth
A mob committee tortured Jim, an African American, with 100 lashes at Mansfield for allegedly making insults about a white woman. He was tied to a post and then driven away. The report notes surrounding business ads and a medical remedy promotion amid the sensational scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bcripps-M'Rae Press Association
Fort Worth
Tex
Mansfield
New Train Hoosier Flyer Debuts From Indianapolis
Announcement of a new daily train service named Hoosier Flyer from Indianapolis to Cincinnati and on to Pacific Coast points. Features include through routes via The Bic Four, low fares from multiple points, and through Pullman sleeping cars to San Francisco Los Angeles and Portland. Interested travelers may contact N M Breeze, General Agent in Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
Chicago
Asion Pacife Northwestern
San Francisco
N. M. Breeze
Cincinnati
Colorado Return Train Deal From Chicago to Denver
An early 20th century railroad promo offers a $20 round trip from Chicago to Denver on the Union Pacific and Western Line. Details advertise two daily fast trains, a September 1 departure, through service with no changes, and guided trips to Colorado scenery. Contact N. M. Bracas in Cincinnati for full arrangements and hotel lodging information.
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Chicago
Union Pacific & North
Western Line
H.mecount GA. R
Denver
Central States
G. A. HK
Nat of Colorado
Houasa
Ade Inns
N. M. Bracas
Geo
Apt
Walnut St. Cincinngy
Pacific Northwest booklet promotes scenery and resources
A illustrated exposition pamphlet by Chicago and Northwestern Railway showcases the Pacific Northwest, its growth and resources. Sent for four cents in stamps. includes excursion rates and personally conducted tolls from Chicago. Address W B Kalakern Plt M Chicago for details.
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Pacific Northwest
Chicago & Northwestern RY
Lewis
Clirk Exposition
Northwestern
Chicago
East
W. B. Kalakern
M. Chieaga
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Postum
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Suripps-M Rae Press Association
Hoosier Fleh Co
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State Fair of
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