Local Men Accused In Wild Ride With Miss Trexler Partners
Prominent Indianapolis auto owners named in anonymous letters tied to a wild ride that injured Jillian Trexler. Two letters received by Trexler and The Sun claim involvement by unnamed men. letters written in the same hand and under suspicion of prank or folly. Interviews with the women identify the men and describe the letter writers’ claims, while the investigation continues.
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Indianapolis
Miss Trexler
Jillan Tresler
Ms. Trexler
SUN
Trexler Weliewer
Covington
Bayuen
Sutommanti
Mailixonuye
Freight Syndicate Forms Across Indiana Interurban Lines
An agreement unites Indiana Union Traction and Indiajewele Narviwestern Peter companies to handle freight for a wider corridor. Freight rates are fixed. cooperation will extend to other roads forming a freight syndicate. A joint passenger arrangement may emerge with shared ticketing. A New York court ruling threatens policy shifts but may trigger rate changes.
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Indiana Union Traction Company
Indiajewele
Narviwestern Peter Company
Weiterday
Agreenmenta
Ihig
Toowis
Lavinia Interurban Fund
API
IN MOTHERS ARMS I the 6 years old girl burns
A six year old girl, Draughts Jali daughter of Harry Phrashton, was severely burned in a gasoline explosion Monday. She was in her mother’s arms at a nearby store when the accident occurred, and the child cried out in pain while her mother tried to comfort her.
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Jali
Harry Phrashton
Nelvon-FParnum acrobats dazzle Grand vaudeville
A troupe of five women from London headlines the Grand bill this week. The Nelvon-FParnum acrobats are billed as a sensational act with fast, furious tumbling and daring stunts that outshine past seasons.
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London
Alleged Mall Defrauder Claims He Wrote Greatest Novel
Local muleman Lrhest Shillabeer was arrested on a fraud charge after confessing plans to write the greatest novel of the century about greed. He described letters to Mrs Gee Shillabeer and Paul Astley to gather material, claimed potential titles Money Against Virtue or The Best Power of Money, and said he would die without completing his work. At police court he was bound over to the United States court for a preliminary hearing, and his wife’s testimony revealed anger over money motives.
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Lrhest Shillabeer
Mualelan
Mra
Gee Shillabeer
Fromm
Ant
Paul Astley
Shiltabeer
Hla Weas
Deyn
Brown County
Nwas
Shillabeer
Shylabeer
Denut
Thomas Maron
Giken
Conunis
Port Auchaetier
Cluny Fierinid
Heelty
Shillebeer
North Indianapolis News Recap of Local Oddities and Ventures
North Indianapolis residents report ongoing streetcar issues from Udell to Clifton with no pavement or bridge relief in sight. A singing dog named Mike and a three legged canine spark local intrigue as church teams plan fall basketball, while a court may impact pavement plans on Northwestern avenue.
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North Indianapolis
Udell and
Clifton Sts
Indianapolis
Mike
Voecaliet
Northwest
Uuiesa
Peraon
Spike
Northndianapolis
Peacock
Parthas of the overcoat and the moth ballg пор
The passage lampoons winter’s grip with humor on overcoats and mothballs as temperatures drop. It notes frosts across the state and forecasts colder days ahead, describing Indianapoliss early frost and heavy seasonal weather observations reflected in a cold snap narrative.
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Weather Bureau
Indianapolis
Indianapo S
Deserter Raymond Rachell Returned to Norfolk Navy Yard
Deserter Raymond Rachell, arrested locally, was sent to Norfolk Virginia by Patrolman Baward Dolby. He deserted from the Hancock in Brooklyn and later spoke rudely of Mina Mary Gueer, a 16 year old he brought from New York promising marriage and spent her money.
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Raymond Rachell
Navy
Norfolk
Baward Dolby
Rachell
Hancock
Navy Yard
Brooklyn
Hachell
Mina Mary Gueer
New York
Evansville Man Arrested for Impersonating Government Officer
William B. Curry of Evansville was arrested Wednesday night by bicycle officers Morgan and Samuels on the charge of impersonating a government officer. He allegedly claimed to visit Joe Menger on Washington Street and tried to obtain money by offering to “readjust” a government license. Curry later telephoned a meeting at 6 p.m. and was trapped when he arrived, then jailed.
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William B. Curry
Evansville
Morgan and
Samuels
Curry
Joe Menger
Washington
Wednes Lay Goon
Menger
Washington St
Ime Curry
Falling Leaves Warn Residents Of Property Dangers
A fragmentary item notes warnings from city officials about leaves falling on private property and street debris. It mentions William Williams of the works board and urges residents to avoid collecting leaves unlawfully. It also references burning trash at night.
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William Willams
Ie Works Board
Arctie Funneo
Second Meeting of Indianapolis Presbytery at K Washington St Church
The first fall meeting of the Indianapolis presbytery at K Washington St Presbyterian Church Wednesday night focused on business. Hancock, Johnson, Bartholomew, Mentor, Brown, Putnam, Clay, Hendricks and Marion counties were represented by ministers and elders. an afternoon sermon adopted a resolution for union with Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
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Ston
Indianapolis
K. Washington St. Presbyterian Church
Wak Nccuylea
Hancock
Johnson
Bartholomew
Mentor
Brown
Putnam
Chiy
Hendricks
Marlon
Presbyterian
Cumberland Presbyterian Churches
Peculiar Indiana divorce lets spouses live apart but under same roof
Special Judge C. J. Truesdell hears Mollie Rotzien versus Charles F. Rotzien for a limited separation rather than a permanent decree. The statute allows a period during which they do not live together, and at its end they may, if they choose, resume cohabitation under the same roof.
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Michigan City
Ind
C. J. Truesdell
Mollie Rotzien
Charles F. Rotzien
Indiana
Street Car Explosion Kills Many in Melrose
A Boston electric street car near Wyoming and Malo Mis in Melrose exploded after hitting a dynamite box, killing six instantly and three others later. Riders and bystanders stood amid bodies as the front dash and car components were scattered for yards. Motorman Winfield Rowe was among the dead. several more were fatally injured and unidentified victims included three women and a young girl.
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Scripps-M’rab
Melrose
Mass
Boston
Wyoming
Malo- Mis
Winfield Rowe
Malcolm E. McLennan
Melrose Highlands
R. Haynes
Winfield Howe
Sungue
Mase
A. Stowe
South Hostoc
D. Marshall
Denton
Four Leaf Clover Finds Spark Grand Jury Review
In Jackson Park Lillie, FiGa, and Aisa search for luck but only Lillie and FiGa collect rings from leaves. Mrs Peterson reports rings traded for jewels, prompting Justice Tooke to consider presenting the tale to the grand jury.
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Scripps-Mwrre
Chicatg
Sept
Rou Tuck
Luo Tile Peterson
Criminal Court
Lillie
Lucky Vlover
Jackson Park
Slmort
Snot Abe
FiGa Smith
Aisa
Aillo
Miss Smith
Bomb Explosion Probe Hints At Plot Or Accident
Cleveland police on September 28 announced a preliminary investigation into a bombing near St Julien settlement. Two men were killed and five detained as investigators pursue whether the blast was part of a larger plot or a random act. Local officials emphasized uncertainty about motive while noting several suspects denied involvement.
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Acripps-M
Talegray
Cleveland
Paller
Nuneiiius
Another Darius Green In Truncated Telegram Style
A fragmentary Toronto Telegram item describes a mechanical project: a flying machine powered by winged silk canvases and pedal operation. The unclear text references a factory weighing heavy loads and a central operator linked to motion in a maranted apparatus.
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Darius Green
Scripps-Mark
Toronto
Merida
Roosevelt Family at Sea Aboard Government Yacht Sylph
Roonevelt family sails from Oyster Bay aboard the government yacht Sylph at 8 a m heading to Washington. President and Mrs Ronanyedt absent from party as they depart by water then board a special train to Washington. Reverend Milt Rey and Hook Dougherty of Bamville Christian Church accept duties with Wabash railroad in coming weeks.
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Roonevelt
Suripys
Rey
Hook Dougherty
Bamville
Christian Ehareh
Slayer of Son Indicted Pastor Reunites With Family
In Calhoun McLean County court, Rev WW Arm er, indicted for murder of his son, was brought for a renewal hearing. The courtroom erupted in emotion as his wife and four children cried out upon seeing him. Arm er embraced a baby born after the killing, knelt, and prayed. Trial date to be set today.
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Owensboro
Mclean County
Calhoun
WW. W. Armer
Sand
Klas Dee
Armher
Became Minister After Refusal of Bride’s Proposal
Springfield telegraph report says Robert Witton, a grocer clerk, left his apron after his marriage proposal to Sanda Orr was refused. Orr declared she would wed only a minister of the gospel. Witton then attended McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago and is now cited as a Presbyterian pastor in Michigan. The wedding took place at the bride’s home.
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Springfield
Ley
sAinde Orr
Weil
Robert Witton
McCormick
Mummary
Chivagu
Efe
Michigan
Marc Red
Lady Curzon Illness and Color Photography Breakthrough
London reports Lady Curzon’s critical condition after health issues tied to her marriage to a Chicago-born husband. The news also notes Sir Curzon postponing viceroy duties, and from Wilrein a color photography method by Dr. Koneig of Jacobstemn promises easier exchange of images and wider amateur use.
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Scripps-Avrake Carlegram
Wrillin
Koneig
Jacobstemn
Caine
Bullet Sped Venice Attack on Carlo Surty Ish Pretender
Venice dispatch reports an assassination attempt on Don Carlos, the pretender to the Surty Ish throne. An unknown attacker fired a pistol as Carlos walked in the morning, but the shot missed its target and the would-be assassin escaped unseen.
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Venice
Don Carlos
Lion Carlos
Fox
Lincoln official signals on passes and tobacco note
In a Nebraska report John H. Mickey admits his state road passes and states he remains duty bound as a public official. He suggests if Nebraskans oppose passes they will elect lawmakers to push a bill making acceptance a misdemeanor. The piece also notes Turkey’s tobacco trends with cigars cheaper than cigarettes and forecast rising cigarette use. London Globe commentary on tobacco habits.
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Ecripps-M'Rae
Lincoln
Neb
Erie Gow
John H. Mickey
Turkey
London
Black Hills Colonist Tickets From Chicago At Low Rates
Chicago residents can book specially priced colonist one way and roundtrip tickets to Western points. From Chicago daily, via Chicago and Northwestern and Union Pacific lines, with low fares to California Oregon Washington Utah Montana Wyoming Idaho. Pullman tourist cars available. for full details contact NLM Breese, general agent, 43 Vine St Cincinnati Ohio.
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Chicago
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Tacoma
Seatte
Pacific Coast
Utah
Montana
Wyoming
Idaho
Daify
Breese
Vine St
Cincinnati
Northwest Line Summer Rail Rates From Chicago
Advertised rail fares from Chicago to St Paul, Sault Ste Marie, Marquette, Denver and Colorado Springs with through sleeping car service and daily departures. Tickets available via home agents or N Mt Breeze in Cincinnati. Some dates and route details indicate limited, seasonal pricing.
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Chicago
Superior
Delutn
Sault Ste Marie
Marquette
Mt Breeze
Vine Street
Cincinnati
Colorado
Union Pacific & Northwestern
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Central States
Atinona
GS Vineat
Clneinnad
California tourism folder offers state pictures and hotel data
California publication from Chicago & North Western Ry promotes a profusely illustrated folder with a scenic map and hotel list for California resorts. It offers a four cent stamp request and a daily September 16 to October 1 rail pass for $8.00, with low rates from all points.
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California
Chicago & North Western Ry
Cealfornia
Tate
Agia
Cago
N. M. Breese
Gentral Aurea
Cincinan
Kitchen Queen Steel Range Demonstration in Indianapolis
Free demonstration at People's Outfitting Co. 133 155 W Washington St Indianapolis shows the Kitchen Queen steel range with fast baking and coffee. Attendees can sample biscuits in four minutes and cake in minutes as part of a model kitchen showcase in the second floor showroom from morning until evening.
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Indianapolis
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