Fall Festival Joyful Affair at Germania Park
The thirness fall festival Die Kirchmesse Die Kerch weih was held at Germania park Sunday by Germans in the city. About 3.00 persons attended as the Germania Park association hosted the event marking park closing for summer. American and German flags decorate the grounds with booths and posters. Proceeds go to a general fund for the festival’s continuance. A band played German songs and dancing filled the pavilion amid a hot afternoon. The association lists 1,200 members.
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Weih
Germania Park
Fugitive Takes Refuge Near Corpse in Market Street Room
Warren Lemon, a railway brakeman, cowered in a room at Mrs. Belle Lynne's home on Market Street beside the L. E. & W. tracks. The room held the coffin of James Lynne who died by his own hand Friday. Lemon, fleeing police, burst in, fled from a shocked sight, and was captured by Bicycle Officers Mullin and Stewart after a struggle with two other railroad men.
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Warren Lemon
Belle Lynne
Market Street
L. E
Nashville Clinches Southern League Pennant, 1924
Nashville holds an undisputed lead in the Southern league pennant race, as President Kavanaugh announced the official standings last night, regardless of any protests directed at games.
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Memphis
Enn
Nashville
Kavanaugh
Crushed by Train Leaves Man at City Hospital
Charles Richey of 1558 Kappes Street is hospitalized at City hospital with injuries from being crushed by a Belt railroad train on Sunday. Doctors fear injuries may be fatal.
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Charles Richey
Kappes Street
Richey
Wrong Food Causes World of Trouble
A reader letter praises Grape Nuts and Postum as healthier breakfast choices. The author claims headaches and indigestion from buckwheat cakes and coffee disappeared after switching, noting improved mind, nerves, and energy. The note, attributed to a New York woman, promotes Postum and Grape Nuts from the Postum Co.
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N. Y
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Generie
Desperate Moves Shake Republican Campaign Leadership
Cincinnati dispatch reports friction in the party management leading to the practical displacement of National Chairman Frank Hitchcock. Senator Murray Crane and Hitchcock met with Taft and moved to Chicago to seize control of the national committee. Crane, Roosevelt’s pick for national manager, will then proceed to New York to rally support and guide the campaign.
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New York
Cincinnati
Frank Hitchcock
Murray Crane
Massachusetts
W. H. Taft
Republican National Committee
Hitchcock
Ww. J. Bryan
Crane
H Roosevelt
Illinois Soldiers Return From Ft Benjamin Harrison Camp
Members of the First Wisconsin Infantry commanded by Col Joseph B Sandborn and the Eighth commanded by Col John P Marshall returned home Sunday after an encampment at Ft Benjamin Harrison. About 1 100 regulars were present this past Sunday, far fewer than the 7 000 on earlier Sundays. Michigan troops are due to arrive this week.
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Wlinair
Joseph B. Sandborn
John P. Marshall
Ft Benjamin Warrison
Michigan
Burglar Enters Homes. Girl Disturbs Intruder
Grace Amos 17 discovers a man in her room at 107 Merrill street early Sunday morning and screams causing him to flee. J T Steward home at 4858 Fletcher avenue burglarized. $55.80 stolen. Benjamin Hammermaan home at 718 Union street burglary nets $1. Suspect described as male. investigation ongoing.
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J. T. Steward
Fletcher Avenue
Benjamin Hammermaan
Union Street
Grace Amos
Merrill Street
Incendiary Fire at Vacant Temple Avenue House
An incendiary entry at a vacant 512 N Temple Ave property owned by J S Woods Sunday night started a pantry fire. The blaze was quickly found and contained with small losses reported.
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N. Temple Avenue
J. SS. Woods
Big meet at Pittsburg eyeing Olympic alumni turnout
Pittsburg announces a grand December 2 athletics meet in Exposition hall under the A A U auspices. Organizers hope to attract most Americans who competed in the London Olympics, promising the biggest event of its kind in the country.
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Pittsburg
London
Exposition Hall
Woman Ties Up Cars For Ten Minutes
Controversy over a transfer between a conductor and an aged woman halted street car service about 9 30 Sunday night on Central avenue. The standstill stretched through Washington Delaware and Illinois streets as thousands waited. The woman stood for her rights while the cars were held for half an hour before service resumed.
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Central Avenue
Foraker Cancels Speaking Dates in Ohio Republican Campaign
Senator Joseph B. Foraker ends all speaking dates arranged by the Republican national and Ohio committees. He remains a candidate for re election and will answer accusations from John D. Archbold of Standard Oil related to large checks received, as publicized by W. R. Hearst.
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Joseph B. Foraker
Republican National Committee
Ohio Republican Committee
United States Senate
Foraker
John D. Archbold
Standard Oil Company
W. R. Hearst
Bryan's Friend Speaks at Cumberland Rally
Judge Oldham of Nebraska, who nominated Bryan in 1900, spoke at Cumberland on campaign issues. J. W. Friday lauded the stopover in Indianapolis as Herman H. Schermerhorn Charles J. Orbison and county candidates delivered remarks amid songs and good will.
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Judge Oldham
Nebraska
Bryan
Kansas City
J. W. Friday
Indianapolis
Herman H. Schermerhorn
Charles J. Orbison
Union leader Parmentier paralyzed at hotel
John Parmentier, third vice president of the United Association of Journeyman Plumbers, was stricken with paralysis in his Hotel English room Sunday night. He was taken to St. Vincents hospital where he rested easily during the night. his home is in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania.
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United Association of Journeyman Plumbers
English
St. Vinecents Hospital
Mr. Parmentier
McKee’s Rock
Fire at Paris Destroys $5 Million Phone Plant
Paris is practically at a standstill after a morning fire destroyed the telephone system and the new five story telephone building in Paris. The loss is estimated at $5,000,000, with operations halted across the city.
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Paris
Wrestling match planned in Richmond for purse
Health officers are needed as the Ministerial association prepares to investigate a wrestling event in Richmond on Friday night. Carl Busch faces Frank Prindle for a $250 purse amid concerns about safety and conduct.
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Richmond
Ind
Ministerial Association
Carl Busch
Frank Prindle
Trainman Dies Heroic Cow Rescue in Pennsylvania
Frank McMuhen a Pennsylvania railroad brakeman saved a cow from a track but was fatally struck by his own train. The event occurred as the train moved slowly and the cow was driven off the rails. In another note Hiram Whallon in Rushville Indiana reports a cherry tree in full bloom yielding many cherries yet continuing to bloom amid mystery.
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Frank McMuhen
Pennsylvania Railroad
Rushville
Ind
Hiram Whallon
Mr. Whallon
Skunk Disrupts Evansville Sealbacks Baseball Game
In Hazleton Indiana a polecat caused a stoppage at Patoko baseball park Sunday afternoon during a game with the Evansville Sealbacks. The incident occurred in the sixth inning when a foul ball near a cornfield corner interrupted play while Evansville led.
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Ind
Patoko
Evansville
Sealbacks
Dia
Parker harvests second peach crop in Oakland City
Samuel Parker reports a second peach crop in Oakland City Indiana with small but flavorful perches following a large, high quality first crop.
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Oakland City
Ind
Samuel Parker
Jail Hose Borrower Sought By Danville Sheriff
Danville Indiana sheriff seeks the person who borrowed a jail hose and did not return it. The hose was lent to a stranger by Mrs. Mendenhall during the sheriff’s absence who believed it would be returned promptly. The incident prompts a request for the hose’s return.
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Danville
Ind
County Local Option Battle Draws In Political Bluff and Rumors
Republicans wage a bluffing fight to rally support against county local option as Hanly allies push for action. Drafted surges of anti saloon energy and a $50 bet mark the tense effort while Democrats respond with minority reports and public hearings loom.
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Harry Walker
Salvation Army
Anti-Saloon League
Pary Organ
Public Morals
House
Republican Party
Husband confesses knifing wife's friend in street crime
Michael Laraway of 2110 KE Washington Street was found Sunday morning with two stab wounds in the throat by Bicycle Officers Schlangen and Radamacher. Simon Bachret of 633 Stevens Street surrendered at the police station admitting he wounded Laraway after finding him with Bachret's wife. Laraway not dangerously injured. Also an ad notes 12 bars Santa Claus soap for 25 cents at National Furniture Co. 333 W Washington Street with a warning none sold to children.
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Washington Street
Schlangen
Radamacher
Simon Bachret
Stevens Street
Laraway
National Furniture Co
W. Washington Street
National Furniture Co Baseburner Sale Tuesday
Baseburner offered at 28.60 dollars with small initial payment and weekly balance due. Buy now and pay over time at The National Furniture Co. The deal runs Tuesday only.
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National Furniture Co
Vincennes Homecoming Festival Planned Despite Subscriptions
In Vincennes a homecoming and festival will begin the week of October 5 with citizens already pledging $10,000. The item notes local reaction and planning for the event.
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Vincennes
Wonderland Park Closes Season With Fireworks Parade
Wonderland park ended its summer season with a nighttime ceremony. Bands in the free vaudeville pavilion sparked a glow as red torches lit the grounds. Manager Frank M Wickes thanked neighbors as thousands cheered and the lights went out on a successful season.
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Wonderland Park
Gine
America
Frank M Wicks
Frank M. Wickes
Fight in American League tightens up
Detroit opens Monday in the American League with Boston leading Cleveland by five, and Chicago seven back. St. Louis trails Chicago by 18 after beating Washington. Cleveland starts with New York, while Chicago meets Philadelphia and St. Louis faces Washington.
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Cleveland
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St. Louis
Washington
New York
Philadelphia
National Furniture Co. Ad Offers Low Down Payments
An ad for 9x12 rug and valance items lists prices at 17.00 and 16.50 with a sale on Tuesday. It notes only two may be paid down and a small weekly payment plan, at 38 West Washington Street.
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West
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