Public Schools Targeted as Satanic Kingdom Case
In Plymouth a truancy case draws state attention. Jones Freeman Keyser and wife refuse to send children to school citing a religious belief that public schools are the kingdom of Satan. The truancy officer jails Keyser and seeks court action to compel attendance.
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Satan
Kingdom ON Earth
Freeman Keyser
Plymouth
Earth
J. W. Mackey
Supt. Jones
Keyser
Jesus Christ
Hell
Reform School
Daylight robbery hits postal van in Geneva vault raid
In Geneva a daylight robbery targeted a postal van in front of a bank. Thieves fled with 680 francs and unspecified valuables. In Greensburg Indiana, the Graz store of J. P. Alexander partly burned Thursday night. The couple escaped to a neighboring roof. loss estimated at 10,000 dollars, insured.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Greensburg
Ind
Graz
J. P. Alexander
Alexander
Beveridge to tour Indiana with Roosevelt introduction
Senator Beveridge will arrive in Indianapolis from South Bend Sunday afternoon, likely stay Monday and Tuesday. He will introduce President Roosevelt at the Spanish-American war veterans meeting at Tomlinson Hall Tuesday noon. He then travels to Evansville for a Sept. 24 speech, attends a congressional convention in Grand Rapids on Sept. 25, and makes stops in Huntington on Sept. 26 and Greencastle on Sept. 27.
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Beveridge
Indianapolis
South Bend
President Roosevelt
Tomlinson Hall
Evansville
Grand Rapids
Mich
Huntington
Greencastle
Technical Institute fund committee seeks donations via P O Box 473
The committee plans to raise $20,000 for the Technical Institute fund and has rented post office box 473 for pledges. Charles Mayer & Co. contributed $1,000 and A Burdsal gave $1,000, later adding $600 in the name of A Burdsal & Co.
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Technical Institute Fund
Technical Institute Committee
Charles Mayer & Co
A. Burdsal
A. Burdsal & Co
London Feels Early Winter as Thick Fog Envelops City
London on Friday morning experienced its first taste of approaching winter with a thick fog that completely enveloped the city and suburbs, signaling a damp start to the day.
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London
Whisky prices rise in Louisville demand boosts Bourbon stocks
In Louisville on September 19 strong demand lifts Bourbon whiskies from 1895 1896 1898 and 1899 by 10 to 20 cents per gallon. Distilleries will not start operations before January 1 as buyers seek to raise standards of cheaper grades. Old corn prices are high with new corn expected to land between 4246 and 45 cents a bushel after that date.
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Louisville
Mubbs the cakewalking dog dies in Chicago funeral
Mubbs, a six year old theater dog known for six years as an entertainer, died and was honored at a funeral attended by about fifty actors and actresses. She was buried in a dress, a silk quilt, and a walnut coffin, with a stone slab planned for the headstone noting her cakewalking fame and membership in the actors' society.
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Chicago
Mubbs
America
Actors’ Society
Woman kills hawk after it fights her chickens
In Windfall Indiana on September 19 Mrs. Itha mer D. Kelth interrupted a battle between a chicken hawk and three hens. She attacked with a stick, killed the hawk, but her arm was badly lacerated by its claws.
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Ind
Ithamer D. Kelth
King Edward’s London Drive Set for October 3
London today reports King Edward’s planned drive through the city has been officially fixed for October 3.
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London
Bartender fires in street injuring two girls in Ky
In Catlettsburg Charles Stone a bartender drew a revolver during a quarrel with a West Virginia man. The shooter fired toward bystanders hitting 10 year old Lucie Williamson in the face and damaging her tongue and teeth, while 8 year old Lucie Mahon was only lightly hurt. The West Virginian fled. Stone awaits jail as locals threaten retaliation.
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Catlettsburg
Charles Stone
West Virginia
Stone
Lucie
Williamson
Mahon
Canned tomatoes may be scarce and costly this season
A wholesale grocer argues that canned tomatoes will be scarce and expensive. He cites current wholesale prices at 1.15 to 1.20 per dozen cans, up from 90 cents last year, and notes only a half pack may be available this season. He attributes the high price to a light last year pack and new stock beginning now. He doubts prices will rise further.
Local births and deaths listed with addresses across the city
A long list of births and deaths includes Henry and Lelia Cabell's newborn, Tolbert Fox's boy, and multiple girls and boys from various addresses such as 610 Agnes street and 1511 N Arsenal. Notable fatalities include Mary E. Dunn with stomach carcinoma and John Cronen with apoplexy, plus illnesses like dysentery and typhoid.
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Henry
Lelia Cabell
Agnes-st
Hoyt
Lillian McLain
Alabama St
A. L
Rose Burch
McCormick St
Frederick
Rosa Schunbein
Clair-st
Emmett O
Eliza Deaver
E. New York St
Tolbert
Letta Fox
Arsenal Ave
Sam H
Maggie Wilson
Hoytave
Frank R
Jennie Childers
Olive St
Samuel and
Laura Hendin
Brightwood-ave
W.H. Ane
John and
Ada Lorison
Prospect-st
Margaret Sexton
McCarty-st
Joseph and
Cora Shirley
Bismarcks Ave
Elmer
Cora Hackley
Walter and
Mattie Davis
Sheffield St
Mary E. Dunn
English Ave
Elizabeth R. Meek
Minnesota-st
Rose L. Kellow
John Cronen
W. McCarty
Rosa Kirsch
E. Morris
Margaret Toohill
W. Michigan-st
Elvin J. King
Baltimore Ave
Contractors and Dwellings Planned on Columbia Avenue Area
A list of property projects with owners and estimated costs including five double frame houses on Columbia Avenue between Nineteenth and Twentieth Streets at 4,760 dollars. Other projects include a barn at 1219 Bellefontaine Street for 350 dollars, cottage repairs and additions ranging from 100 to 550 dollars, and several address entries on Hillside Avenue, Twenty-fifth Street, New York Street, and Canal Street.
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Isaac W. Willam
Columbia-ave
Edwin D
Logsbras
Bellefontainest
J. T. Tracy
Cornejl-ave
Bellefontaine St
J.B. Gaybill
Douglas-st
Rosa. Heding
Hillside Ave
John Stevenson
S. Harding-st
J. C. Parker
E. New York-st
Reepairs
A. Cohen
E. Twenty-fifth St
R. R. Satter
Tuxedo-st
Tenth St
Lottie Heaton
S. Mapleave
Geo. W. McCrae
W. Canal St
Mrs Jennie Miller Tries Laudanum Suicide in Early Evening
Mrs Jennie Miller 4188 East Street swallowed a teaspoonful of laudanum to end her life on Thursday night. She told her 12 year old daughter, who summoned help. Antidotes were given by force. Dr Kennedy of City Dispensary saved her after an hour. Mrs Miller and her husband had separated about a month ago.
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Jennie Miller
East St
Kennedy
Free to Millions A guide to digestion and stomach health
This compact pamphlet argues nine tenths of diseases stem from weak digestion and offers simple remedies. It outlines indigestion types, symptoms such as headaches and nervousness, and lists diet tips and a food-digestion table. Request the free booklet by mail from F A Stuart Co in Marshall Michigan.
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F. A. Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
Wall Street Notes From London and New York
American stocks in London at substantial discounts. Annual report shows a rise of 232,397 over last year. Colorado Fuel litigation renewed and strike situation steady. Crop news favorable. Standard Oil bullish on St. Paul. Rock Island security distribution proceeding well. Rumors of a merger between Heavy Steel Car and Car Foundry revived. Sugar trade healthy. People’s Gas expects gains from coal strike.
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New York
London
Monor
Standard Oil
St. Paul
Rock Island Iaiders
Preesed Steel Car and Car Foundry
Commission House
Gould
Missouri Pacific
St. Louis & Southwestern
Rock Island
Illinois Central
Western Union
Canadian Pacific
U. P
Pennsylvania
Reading
Stocks and Bonds Summary From Indianapolis Firms
Readable stock list shows Belt and various banks and trust companies in Indianapolis. Includes Belt common and preferred, Indianapolis street railway issues, American National Bank, Capital National Bank, Columbia National Bank, Merchants National Bank, Indiana National Bank, Central Trust, Marion Trust, Union Trust, Security Trust, Indiana Trust, Home Brewing, Indianapolis Fire Insurance, American Central Life, Ind Guarantee and Title, Law Building, wet et Indianapolis cold storage, J. T. Polk manufacture, 7 percent preferred, Japatdal, H. P. Waason preferred, Atlas Engine Works crane, Indianapolis street railway bonds 4s 86 percent, Indianapolis Gas 6s 104, Citizens street railway bs 109, Union Traction 68, Ripple and other notes, New Telephone 58 first mortgage, New Telephone 5s second mortgage, Indiana cold storage bs, Home Heating and Lighting Co."}
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Indianapolis Street Railway
American National Bank
Capital National Bank
Columbia National Bank
Merchants’ National Bank
Indiana National Bank
Central Trust Company
Marion Trust Company
Union Trust
Union Traction Co
Scared Ripple
Wheat and corn prices and intake inspections posted
Market notes show No 2 red wheat at 69 cents and No 2 white corn at 60 cents, with mixed and yellow varieties listed. Hay steady with new timothy prices at 10.75 and 11 25. Inspections record multiple cars of wheat corn and hay across white yellow mixed categories, totaling 17 cars for corn and 2 for hay.
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Timothy
Hay
Prairie
Cincinnati Market Report Cattle Hogs Sheep Sept 19
Cattle receipts 698 market steady spring prices 5.50 6.75 for butcher stock calves weak extra 6.75. Hogs receipts 1302 selected heavy 5c lower packers 6c higher prices 7.60 to 7.55. Sheep receipts 2034 market active strong to 0c higher extra 3.10 3.25 lambs active and strong to 10c higher 5.30 5.40.
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Cincinnati
Market Prices In New York for Dairy and Poultry
NEW YORK September 19 market report lists pork at 18.00 to 18.76, lard at 10.75, butter Creamery at 18c, Elgin 2c, imitation creamery 18 to 18c. Cheese at 10% to 10? and skimmed 8c, full 3c. Poultry prices show turkeys 8 to 16c, chickens 11 to 22c, fowls 11 to 13% , ducks 10 to 17c, geese 15c, springs 20 to 22c.
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New York
Elgin
Java
Rio
Santos
Ariona
Lion
Jersey
Caracas
Dilsworth's
Mail Food
Gates
Windsor
Indiana
California
Tierces
Wheat and grain prices advance in Chicago market
Chicago reports mixed moves in grains with wheat rising to September 724 73 and December 73 percent, corn edging up to September 58 4 59 cents and December 43 4 44 cents, oats slightly down. Provisions show January pork at 14.90 to 15.06, lard at 8.45 to 8.50, ribs at 7.85 to 7.92.
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Chicago
Steel Trust Reverses Ruling in United States Steel Case
In Trenton New Jersey the Court of Errors and Appeals reversed Vice Chancellor Emery's decision in the United States Steel case. The Friday ruling favors the steel corporation, altering the prior outcome.
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Trenton
N. J
Court of Errors and Appeals
Vicechancellor
Emery
United States Steel
Steam Corporation
Indianapolis Union Stockyards Cattle and Sheep Receipts
Cattle receipts Friday at Indianapolis Union Stockyards totaled about 600 ship ments with a mixed quality range from good to prime export steers and feeders. Sheep receipts around 100 shipments noted spring lambs and yearlings with local prices and stock classes listed.
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Indianapolis Union
Sony
CALVO
East Liberty Live Stock Market Report
East Liberty Pennsylvania September 19 cattle supply light and market steady with varied bids for different grades. Hogs receipts light market slow with prices down 5 to 10 cents. sheep supply fair and market about steady with best wethers around 4.00 to 4.15 and veal calves 8.00 to 8.50.
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East Liberty
D. Ds
Chicago Produce Market Report Sept 19 Prices
Chicago market notes Butter Creamery daisies and other dairy items ranged from 20 to 22 cents. Eggs quoted around 19 to 1934 cents, cheese varieties at 10 to 11 cents. Live poultry prices listed chickens, springs, and ducks with turkeys at 13 cents and geese from 3.50 to 6.50 dollars.
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Chicago
Market Recap at Union Stock Yards Illinois
Cattle receipts reach 4000 with a steady market. Prime beefes fetch 7.65 to 8.65, cows and heifers 2.75 to 5.25, Texans 3.50 to 4.60, stockers and feeders 2.65 to 5.35. Hogs total 14000 with prices 6.90 to 7.95 for rough to mix, pigs 4.50 to 6.85. Sheep receipts 5000 with native 2.25 to 3.80, western 2.50 to 3.70, lambs 3.50 to 5.50.
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Union Stock Yards
Ill
Livestock Market Report East Buffalo Sept 19
East Buffalo stock market notes cattle receipts four cars fresh and three holdovers on sale with no demand change. Veals and calves nine hundred head on sale with active trading and gains of four cents. Tops at eight fifty to eight seventy five, grassers four to five dollars. Sheep and lambs twenty five cars and Canada lambs at five forty five to five sixty five, natives five sixty five to six seventy five, yearlings four to six fifty. Wethers and other sheep firm as session closes.
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East Buffalo
N. Y
Hog Market Summary and Prices Devised
Market shows slow but steady activity with hogs and pigs mixed across classes. Reported prices include light and medium weights around 7.70 dollars, grassers near 7.25, roughs at roughly 6.85, and stags about 5.75 as buyers linger and holdovers persist, with 38 cars sold and 5 carried over.
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Stags
Jobbing Trade Prices for Poultry and Produce
Prices paid by shippers cover a wide range of goods. Springs ten cents per dozen, fowls nine and three quarters, old turkey hens ten cents per pound, choice young turkeys three and a half cents, ducks seven, geese five, butter twelve, cheese and other dairy items varied. Oysters and fish priced per can or gallon, coffee and sugars listed with multiple brands and grades, cereals, beans, molasses, and canned goods included. Provisions show hams, bacon, lard, sausage, and fresh beef with standard market figures. Also listed are drugs and chemicals with batch prices for common chemicals and trade goods.
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New York
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