Peary Concedes Cook May Reached Pole But Finds No Trace
Commander R E Peary told the American News Service that Cook might have reached the pole by various routes but found no trace of him and doubts Cook’s presence there. He urged submitting all data to the International Polar Commission for judgment and plans to go to Sydney while continuing Roosevelt overhauls.
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Battle Harbor
Labrador
R. E. Peary
Frederick A. Cook
Cook
North Pole
Peary
International Polar Commission
Dr. Cook
Pole
George W. Melville
John Nares
Sydney
Roosevelt
Explosion Kills 200 in Moroccan Market Disaster
Dispatches from Tangier report a powder magazine exploded in Tiligh Tararouah Morocco as a crowded market caused a devastating blast. About 200 people died and many more were wounded the market and surrounding houses were demolished and scattered remains were found across the area.
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Paris
Tiligh
Tararouah
Morocco
Tangier
Auto hit and run leads to arrest warrant
Joseph Sincebaugh describes being struck by a car at New York and Pennsylvania Streets. The driver, a woman, fled after reading the victim’s request for her name. The plate number C 7 42 helped identify the car owned by Hugo Thorsch of 1914 North Alabama Street enabling a warrant for the unidentified female driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Sincebaugh
Capitol Avenue
Sincebaugh
Hugo Thorsch
Alabama Strest
New York
Pennsiveria Streets
Courts to Transfer 100 Circuit Cases to Superior Courts
Judge Remster plans to move about 100 of more than 1,000 circuit court cases to five superior courts due to backlogged workload. The filing clerk will assign the cases among the superior courts to balance the caseload.
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Remster
Circuit Court
Taft Apologizes for Tariff Tour Stop in Milwaukee
President Taft was warmly but not enthusiastically received in Milwaukee as he toured the fairgrounds. He spoke to about 5900 schoolchildren at the Auditorium and urged support for postal savings banks, noting the need for a practical approach within presidential limits. La Follette and Stevenson greeted the party at the fairgrounds.
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Fair Grounds
Milwaukee
Wis
Taft
Chamber of Commerce
United States
Marquette College
la Follette
Stevenson
Postal Savings Bank
Postal Savings Banks
Republican Party
George Astrey Ning Dies After Wounding at Hospital
George A Astrey Ning died at City hospital at 1 p m Friday after a self inflicted wounding with shots near the heart. He was found at his daughter Mrs Edward Moore’s Nelson street home Thursday and mentioned his plan was as bad as he could be and live. Ning had been prominent in many races notably in the HK OT M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A.astery
City Hospital
Mr. Astery
Edward Moore
Nelson Street
Resigning Attorney Faces Bar Disbarment Proceedings
Attorney Charles McDermott, facing planned disbarment by the Indianapolis Bar Association, has filed his resignation with Judge Leathers. He was indicted in connection with an alleged fraudulent grocery transaction with Derry Carr, who was later sentenced to prison for obtaining money from a prospective buyer through misrepresentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McDermott
Indianapolis Bar Association
Leathers
McDermott
Derry Carr
Carr
Judy the missing terrier elopes under police search
Tenhice Judy, a dark mahogany bull terrier owned by F H Sterling at 96 Middle Drive Woodruff Place, has eloped. Police are special-searching for the one-year-old dog after a predatory fancier was suspected of stealing the valuable animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy
F. H. Sterling
Middle Drive
Woodruff Place
Poliie
Devilis case dog tail Cutting leads to fine
Cafoulos proprietor of the Devil's case was fined 25 dollars and costs in police court for chopping off a puppy's tail with a hatchet. He admitted cruelty and said he would not repeat the act. He was arrested by Human Officer Shine after an incident at his business.
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P. WL
Cafoulos
Shine
Caroulos
Cafoules
Black man in brawl with McAfee family inmates
Henry Thomas a Black man assaulted members of the McAfee household on Missouri Street. He drew a revolver, struck Sarah McAfee and her mother, and fled as police were alerted around 7:50 PM Thursday. Relatives were present in the household during the disturbance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Thomas
McAfee
Sarah McAfee
Missouri Street
Echoers
Thomas
Sarah MenAfee
Moaci
Rheumatic Packer Recaptured After Escape from Workhouse
Albert McPherson, set free from the county workhouse infirmary after claiming inflammatory rheumatism would keep him from labor, was recaptured and returned to the rock pile. His rapid recovery and sprint to liberty were noted by guards amid the successful pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert McPherson
McPherson
Femariabie
Louis Fon Fined for Sunday Liquor Law Violation
Louis Fon of 723 North Warman Avenue was fined ten dollars and court costs by Judge Pritchard on Friday for violating the Sunday liquor law. With costs, the total came to eighty eight dollars and twenty five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Fon
N. Warman Avenue
Pritchard
Double Header Saturday Brewers and Champs Face Two Games
The Brewers and Champs will play a two game set on Saturday with the first game starting at 3 25 p.m. Local standings and venues not listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewers
Champs
Hope for Johnson Restless After Operation
St Paul Minn Sept 17 Early today the attending physician at Rochester hospital said Gov John A Johnson was very restless and in considerable pain He would not comment on the ultimate recovery Earlier an associate physician had given a more favorable report saying he was free to express hope of recovery The two statements created belief that the governor had suffered a severe sinking spell
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul, Minn
Rochester Hospital
John A
Morrison considers running for city public school commissioner
Dr. Frank A. Morrison, Democrat, plans to let friends use his name for the city public school commissioner race. He serves on the City Board of Public Health and seeks one of the three year terms on the School board. The Morrison petition lists four percent names from multiple parties, with Gov. T. R. Marshall and John W. Wert among prominent supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Public
Morrison
City Board of Public Health
T. RR. Marshall
John W. Wert
Farm purchase to settle estate after Rothe death
Anton Ploenges secures a $7,000 farm to satisfy Gustave Rothe in a pre death agreement. Rothe, a bachelor, died in February 19 TM, with relatives alleging mental unsoundness. Judge Leathers ruled the deed legal and Rothe of sound mind at signing.
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Anton Ploenges
Gustave Rothe
Ploenges
Rothe
Leathers
Daily Want Ads Offer Interesting Profitable Reading
The little want ads appear every day on pages and provide readers with a mix of engaging items and potential profits.
Politician Midst Murder Mystery In Suffolk County
In New York on September 17 authorities in Suffolk County investigated the murder of Irving J Nelson a prominent Democratic politician found shot near his home after leaving a ball with a young woman. His wife and Augustus Schwartz the Nelsons boarder were detained on suspicion of involvement. Coroner Savage suggested motive rooted in jealousy or revenge.
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New York
Suffolk County
Long Island
Irving J. Nelson
Nelson
Augustus Schwartz
Savage
Hay Shore
Four Die as Chicago Building Collapses at Milwaukee Ave
With thirty men at work in a new flat building at 2296 98 Milwaukee Avenue a stone wall failed trapping and killing four workers. Dozens were injured and several others missing as police and fire crews recovered bodies and pulled survivors from rubble. Names include Ernest Martin and Bartlett among the dead. multiple injured with serious wounds reported.
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Chicago
Milwaukee Avenue
Ernest Martin
Martin and Anderson
Bartlett
Halmor Klausse
Washtena Street
Charles Olsen
Sandberg
City Hall Work Faces Strike At Westlake Building
Jensen of Westlake Construction reported 27 men at City Hall site where a strike over painters union troubles continues. Stone men and iron workers remain out, but the company expects some to report Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jensen
Westlake Construction Company
City Hall
Painters’ Union
Toy Gun Creates $10,000 Suit Over Injuries
A Christmas gift toy play gun led Acutemus Davis to sue Carl Schiech in circuit court for $10,000. The complaint alleges Schiech taught Walter Larkins to load nails and metal slugs into the gun, causing a discharged wire nail to strike Davis in the left eye on December 26, 1908, destroying sight and impairing the right eye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acutemus Davis
Forest
Carl Schiech
Schiech
Walter Larkins
Larkins
Davis
Thorp Denied Choking and Slapping Wife in Court
Estelle Thorp testified in police court that her husband John Thorp choked and slapped her Labor Day night. He denied the charges, claiming she hit him. witnesses described marks on her throat and face. A $19 fine and costs were imposed with a $100 appeal bond. both are in juvenile court on related accusations.
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Estelle Thorp
John Thorp
Cnn Sivisii
Wes
Fone
Thorp
Alexander Thorn
John
Ned
Thorps
Eight Hurt in Philadelphia Trolley Collision
A collision between two trolley cars at Fourth and Thompson streets in Philadelphia injured eight people, one of whom was believed fatally hurt. The incident occurred today as crews investigated the scene and provided aid to the injured passengers.
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Philadelphia
Fourth and Thompson Streets
Amusement Company in Financial Trouble in Indiana
The United States Amusement Company of Indianapolis faced insolvency and a court appointed receiver, Judge Ross presiding. Promoters aimed to raise 100000 for airborne amusement venues with installment stock, but subscriptions lagged and payroll drained the treasury. Kokomo hosted the first park, but it failed financially, leaving about 1500 in assets, 400 payroll, and only 100 in treasury. Hoyt W. Burnett filed for a receiver, claiming 315 owed for salary. James H. McKernan named receiver with bond of 1.00. small bank balances noted in Indiana National and Citizens banks at Kokomo. C. W. Woodmansee served as secretary.
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United States Amusement Company
Indianapolis
Ross
Kokomo
Treasury
Hoyt W. Burnett
James H. McKernan
Indiana National Bank
Ike Stim
Citizens’ Bank
C. W. Woodmansee
Stepfather Is Pleaded Guilty In Child Neglect Case
William McCan, married to Mrs. Ellen Wicker, was sentenced by Judge Stubbs to the workhouse for days and fined 310 for contributing to the delinquency and neglect of the three Wicker children. The couple had lived together before marriage and were arrested after an officer intervened. The children were sent to the Orphans' home.
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William McCan
Ellen Wicker
Stubbs
Wicker
Mc- Can
Merrill
McCan
Linemen's’ Union
Orphans’ Home
Lawyer Granted Own Recognizance In Check Fraud Case
Roy E. Shieman a young attorney charged with passing fraudulent checks and violating hotel laws was allowed to appear on his own recognizance in police court Friday and will be examined by the grand jury later. His friends expect he can explain the spell of insufficient funds at the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy E. Shieman
Shieman
Violent father sentenced for neglect in workhouse case
Edward Gilliland, a painter of 21 Columbia Block, was fined $100 and costs and sentenced to the workhouse for ninety days by Judge Stubbs Friday for neglecting his five year old son. Evidence showed he was a violent man at home and broken furniture, dishes and gal fixtures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Gilliland
Columbia Block
Stubbs
Fridey
Bandit Hold Up on Rio Grande Train Near Leadville
Five masked bandits attempted a late night robbery of the second section of Denver and Rio Grande No 5 four miles west of Malta near Leadville. The express car was dynamited and the safe not robbed, with train crew forced to aid the assault. Local reports say a large sum was rumored but denied. Malta and Pueblo stations note no large shipment and question a $20,000 to $25,000 haul.
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Leadville
Col
Denver & Rio Grande
Malta
Pueblo
Machinists Strike In Ohio Plants
Machinists at Republican Iron and Steel in Youngstown Ohio demand a wage hike of 2 cents per hour and overtime time and a half. Workers at Ohio works and Youngstown Sheet and Tube are likely to press a similar demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown, O
Republican Iron and Steel Company
Ohio Works
Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company
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Tenhicé
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Lawrence Perin
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Narragansett
Pricurer
Johnson
DR. Morrison
Frank A. Morrison
Shah
Helmar Morren
Kelzie Avenue
Albert Pafenheimer
Roscoe Avenue
Saac Ericson
George Clemenson
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