Sells the Outfit: 15-Year-Old Confesses Theft in Kempton
A Kempton, Indiana youth, Orvil Teeters aged 15, confessed to stealing a horse and outfit found in his possession in Kempton. The horse, owned by Roy Ray of Ray & Co. from Union stock yards in Indianapolis, was recovered. Teeters led Sheriff Clay to the suspect location and explained the outfit was sold for $200 in Illinois.
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Orvil Teeters
Indianapolis
Kempton
Ind
Roy Ray
Ray & Co
Union Stock Yards
Clay
Illinois
Killed a Colored Man at Greensburg Station
Special to The Sun Greensburg Indiana September 16 George Smith a 35 year old black man from Indianapolis was shot and killed by night policeman Lon Robbins at the passenger station. Smith with Hardy Dunn and Will Allen had boarded a Big Four train when Robbins confronted Allen and Smith ordered the officer to release his prisoner. Smith attempted to threaten the officer and Dunn stepped aside as Robbins fired a single shot killing Smith instantly with pistols in his hands.
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Greensburg
Ind
George Smith
Indianapolis
Lon Robbing
Smith
Hardy Dunn
Will Allen
Louisville
Robbins
Allen
Robbiry
Dunn
Belgium Balloon Race Sparks International Aero Contest
Brussels awaits news on the Belgium aero nautic club event as 34 gas bags ascended. Competitors include 11 Belgians, 10 French, 8 Germans, 2 English, plus entrants from Brazil Switzerland and Italy in the great international race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Belgium Aeronautic Club
Brussels
10000 Miners Needed To Save Coal Contracts
Pennsylvania mine owners warn colossal coal contracts may be canceled unless 10,000 more miners are recruited soon. Wages could rise to attract workers. A meeting between Pennsylvania and West Virginia operators is set for next week.
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Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Your Head Aches Ad in Dr Miles Pain Pills
An ad promotes Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills for brain nerve headaches. It claims rapid relief without stomach upset or harmful aftereffects when taken at the onset of an attack, presenting it as a natural sensible remedy.
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Miles
Seattle Man Behind Vancouver Riots Foresees Exclusion Law
A. E. Fowler of Seattle, secretary of the Japanese-Korean Exclusion league, masterminded Vancouver’s Oriental riots to push a joint Anglo American stance against Japan. He planned a large mobilization, dictating banners and speeches, and guided the chaos before fleeing back to Seattle claiming Congress will pass a Japanese exclusion law.
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A. E. Fowler
Elmwoodplace
Seattle
Wash
England
United States
Japan
Orient
Washington
Fowler
Uncle Sam
Pacific Coast
Congress
Victoria
B. C
von Rhein
Canada
Vancouver
Hne
Japtown
Chinatown
Chamberlain
Football on Stage at Eastern Colleges Open Practice Week
Eastern colleges order football candidates to report for preliminary practice this week as the season opens with several practice games scheduled. United Press reports from Boston dated September 16.
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United Press
Boston
Samaroff in Munich and peasant boot quest tale
Society notes recount Olga Samaroff in Munich for Wagner and Mozart festivals after a Bavarian Alps summer among peasants learning dialect and wearing Berg shoes. The piece also lists numerous social events, voyages, marriages, and many young people leaving for school or travel, with multiple local names and homes.
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Samaroff
Mme
Olga Samaroff
C. A. Ellis
Boston
Munich
Alps
Geraldine Farrar
Mme. Samaroff
Fifth-ave
Miss Farrar Kodak
Tiffany
Hane Sach
Die Meistersinger
Meister
Social events honor Miss Grace Wintrode wedding
Many social events were held in her honor. Miss Eleanor Anderson and Mrs. Harry Maaschmeyer hosted a kitchen shower on Thursday. A pink and white aster themed parlor decor brightened the dining room. Mrs. John Balz hosted a miscellaneous shower Friday afternoon for Miss Wintrode.
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Grace Wintrode
Eleanor Anderson
Harry Maaschmeyer
Miss Anderson
John Balz
Wintrode
Card Party Honors Soon-to-Wed couple Bristow McIntire
Misses Catherine Balz and Cora Hartman hosted a Saturday evening card party in honor of Miss Beulah Bristow and Ira McIntire who are to wed on Wednesday. Garden flowers and asters decorated the rooms. Guests included Miss Bristow, Miss Bess Bristow, Miss Ross Thompson, Miss Grace Wintrode, Miss Lena Sudman, Mrs. John Balz, David Clark, Frank Walker, Ira McIntire, Joseph Johnson, Louis Beyers, Leslie Spair and Edward Schiffling.
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Catherine Balz
Cora Hartman
Beulah Bristow
Ira McIntire
Miss Bristow
Bess Bristow
Ross Thompson
Grace Wintrode
Lena Sudman
John Balz
David Clark
Frank Walker
Joseph Johnson
Louis Beyers
Leslie Spair
Edward Schiffiing
Reception and Card Party in Honor of Mrs Brown
In honor of Mrs H O Brown of Boston, Mrs J E Hampton of 1214 Central Ave hosted a Monday afternoon reception and card party. The house wore pink and white asters with matching cakes and ices. Mrs Hampton was aided by Mrs Raible and Mrs L T Sullivan. A second party is planned Tuesday evening for Mr and Mrs Brown, who will be guests for several days, and Mrs E L Reid will host Tuesday afternoon for Mrs Brown. Other social events are planned in Mrs Brown's honor.
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H. O. Brown
Boston
J. E. Hampton
Centralave
Hampton
Raible
L. T. Sullivan
Milwaukee visitors honored at matinee party and lunch
Mrs. Percy Miller hosted friends Monday afternoon to honor the Misses Schultes of Milwaukee who are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Edward Pohlman. After the theater the group had lunch at the Grand cafe.
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Percy Miller
Schultes
Milwaukee
Edward Pohlman
Dinner Party Hosts Miss Schultes at Griffith Flats
Mr and Mrs Edward Pohlman of the Griffith flats hosted a Sunday dinner for the Misses Schultes of Milwaukee. The table featured American beauty roses and watercolor Gibson head place cards. Covers were laid for 12.
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Edward Pohlman
Griffith Flats
Misses Schultes
Milwaukee
Mrs Rackelshaus hosts Chapel club card party
Mrs John Rackelshaus will entertain Chapel club members with a Wednesday afternoon card party in the clubrooms from 2 to 4 30. Invitations were issued for the marriage of Miss Mabel Claire LaRue and Adolph F Germer, set for Sept 22 at 7 oclock at the brides home 1206 N Temple Ave.
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John Rackelshaus
Chapel Club
Mabel Claire LaRue
Clarence la Rue
Adolph F. Germer
N. Templeave
Beulah Bristow to Wed Ira McIntire at Bristow Home
Miss Beulah Bristow and Ira McIntire plan to unite in marriage on Wednesday at the Bristow residence in E. Ohifost. The couple will wed at the home of the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs William Bristow.
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William Wobher
New York
Europe
Beulah Bristow
Ira McIntire
William Bristow
E. Ohifost
Grace Wintrode and Joseph Johnson to wed at Priest Street home
Miss Grace Helen Wintrode daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Wintrode will marry Joseph M Johnson on Tuesday evening at the couple home 462 S Priest.
Engagements and Upcoming Weddings in Local Notices
Miss Hester Norwood and Forest F Bray will wed Wednesday evening at Norwood home. Engagement announced by Mr and Mrs Charles Hazelrigg of Jessie May and Frank Joseph Peters of Connersville Indiana. The wedding is set for Sept 18 at St Anthony's church.
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Frank Dressell
Good Will Club
St. Joseph's Hall
Hester Norwood
Forest F. Bray
Miss Norwood
Charles Hazelrigg
Jessie May
Frank Joseph Peters
Connersville
Ind
St. Anthony’s Church
32 Deaths Blunder For Vermont Train Crash Head On
A head on collision near White River Junction Vermont between a Quebec excursion express and a Boston and Maine freight killed 32 people and injured 49. The No 40 southbound Quebec express from the Canadian provinces collided with No 67 freight at Canaan due to a misread order. Rescue and medical crews converged as the wreckage was cleared.
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Lsisn
Boston & Maine Railroad
Quebec Express
Concord
Boston & Maine Road
Canaan
John Greeley
Greeley
John Crowley
Quebec
Montreal
Here
Crowley
Lawrence
J. A. Crowley
West Canaan
West Hanover
Ryan Dies of Injuries After Railroad Accident
Patrick Ryan 40 died at City hospital after lying beside Vandalia railroad tracks all night with both legs crushed off. He fell Friday night while moving between box cars, remained bleeding and unconscious until found by a different train crew hours later. He was single and lived at 1117 East Pratt Street.
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City Hospital
Ryan
E. Prattst
Detroits Pitcher Wins $500 Bonus for 20 Wins
Pitcher Killian of the Detroits has clinched a $500 bonus by reaching 20 victories this season. President Murphy of the Chicago Nationals has drafted Pitcher Walsh and Catcher Evans of the Virginia league, both recommended by Jack Grim from Cincinnati, who manages one of the Old Dominion's teams.
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Killian
Detroits
Murphy
Chicago Nationals
Walsh
Evans
Jack Grim
Cincinnati
Old Dominion
Sorosis Club Meeting Planned at Mrs Yant Home
Mrs C H Yant of 1614 Broadway hosts Sorosis club on Friday afternoon in a culture event. A called true club gathering is noted for Tuesday at the home of Mrs Bert Drive Woodru, with Maidie listed among attendees.
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Sorosis Club
C. H. Yant
Broadway
Tuesda
Woodru& ‘ Club
Lusitania Sets Record In Atlantic Maiden Voyage
New York reports a vast 80,000 crowd greeting the Lusitania as she docks after her first Atlantic trip. Captain Watt praises the voyage though fog slowed times. The 790 foot turbine steamer carries 2600 passengers and crew, with 3810 tons draft, and averages 23.01 miles per hour, edging past the Deutschland on several metrics.
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Lusitania
Atlantic
Watt
African M. E. Conference Closes With Assignments
The African M. E. conference at Bethel church ends after five days with pastor assignments. It claims to be the most successful ever, with all expenses met. Three services were held Sunday, featuring Rev. B. F. Watson, Rev. J. H. Collett, and Rev. B. F. Woodson. Several clergy ordained and memorials adopted for deceased church members and leaders.
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M. E. Conference
Bethel Church
B. F. Watson
Philadelphia
J. H. Collett
A. M. E. Church
B. F. Woodson
Payne Theological Seminary
Wilberforce
O. Handy Thompson
Mt. Vernon
Earl Co. Hardiman
Anderson Tiller
Jeremiah Nichols
R. Z. Roberts
Paul's Temple
Wilberforce, O
W. B. Derrick
Derrick
Flourishing
J. W. Henson
Terre Harte
Womanshite Missionary Society
W. B. Derrichke
Fire destroys Arcadia brick works in $30,000 loss
Arcadia Indiana September 16 fire at the Arcadia brick works damaged the plant for about 30000 dollars. The dry kiln was destroyed and 50000 bricks were ruined. Insurance will cover only a quarter of the loss. The plant is owned by Byron and John Hollett and Clifton G. White. The origin of the fire is unknown.
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Arcadia
Ind
Arcadia Brick Works
Byron
John Hollett
Clifton G. White
Injury Report From Cleveland Train Transfer
Mrs. C. L. Langen of Indianapolis was hurt early Thursday in Cleveland while transferring from a Big Four train to a Lake Shore train. She continued to Brooklyn, New York, and reports she is in a hospital there.
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Fnty
C. L. Langen
Indianapolis
Cleveland
Lake Shore
Man of Infinite Jest Theodore Reese to be buried here
The body of Theodore Reese, famed circus clown known as Theodore Reese Baretta, will be brought from Anthony Kansas for burial. His funeral will be held at his brother Albert Reese's home at 1521 S East St. Reese traveled with major circuses since arriving in America in 1862 and was the leading clown and manager of M. L. Clark & Co. circus at the time of his death.
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Kansas
Cal World
Theodore Reese Baretta
Albert Reese
S. East St
America
Indianapolis
M. L. Clark & Co. Circus
Turf scandal brewing at Sheepshead Bay races
Hy United Press reports a turf scandal of wide proportions brewing after suspicious races at Sheepshead Bay. Pinkerton agents have forwarded to the Jockey Club information allegedly incriminating a trainer an owner a jockey and a bookmaker. Stewards will review the matter at a meeting next week.
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Hy United Press
New York
Sheepshead Bay
Pinkerton
Jockey Club
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