Odd Collect From Indiana Logs And Pranks Across Towns
In Jasper a veneer mill received a record-breaking butt log of 12 feet with 17 feet of lumber and an overall tree length of 2415 feet. In Rochester Marion Scott suffered a severe facial wound when an apple struck near his eye while hauling water for a thresher. In Owensville Frank Turner drilling at 70 feet found two snakes in the drill pipe and straw obstructing the 80 foot depth. In Greenfield jokers swapped vanity wheels on Clarence Stratford’s buggy, leaving him unaware until a livery barn alerted him.
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John Devore
Rochester
Owensville
Ind
Frank Turner
Jones Farm
Greenfield
Clarence Srafford
Young Couple Helped By Conductor In Chicago Trip
Loganport Indiana reports Paul Anderson and Miss Irene Roy, newly married, faced parental opposition and attempted elopement. Aiding conductor, the couple avoided a catch at Winamac when a telegram misled authorities.
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Logansport
Ind
Paul Anderson
Irene Roy
Chicago
Anderson
Money Found On Track Held For Owner In Rushville
Glenwood farmer Jesse Murphy found eight hundred nine dollars in an old pocketbook along the rail round track near Glenwood. He turned the money over to the Glenwood bank to await the owner’s claim with a local resident vouching for his honesty.
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Rush Vills
Ind
Jesse Murphy
Glenwood
Murphy
Glenwood Bank
Evansville Man Fined in St. Louis Masking Charge
James Queen, recently from Evansville Indiana, was convicted in a St Louis police court on the Hello kid masking charge and fined 50 dollars. He admitted speaking to two young women saying it was customary in Evansville to greet people in public and that Hello kid is a respectable salutation there.
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Huntington
Ind
ST. Louis, Mo
James Queen
Evansville, Ind
Evansville
McDonald Murder Trial Begins at Terre Haute
Terre Haute Ind Sept 24 The trial of Henry McDonald charged with killing Detective William Dwyer began after 12 jurors were sworn this morning.
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McDonald
Terre Haute
Ind
Henry McDonald
William Dwyer
Doctor Dropped Dead While Hunting in Indiana Woods
Carrollton Indiana Sept 24 Dr. Edgar Smith died of heart disease while hunting in nearby woods. His shotgun was found by his wife.
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Carrollton
Ind
Edgar Smith
Himy Wide
President Roosevelt Attacks Haskell in Battle Over Standard Oil Link
after an eight hour meeting in Washington, President Roosevelt disputes Bryan's charges tying Oklahoma Governor Haskell to Standard Oil. Roosevelt says Haskell misused power to halt an Oklahoma suit, denounces him as unfit for public duty and criticizes his actions as governor and campaign figure.
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Roosevelt
Mr. Bryan
Oklahoma
Washington
William J. Bryan
Gov. Haskell
R. Hearst
Haskell
Bryan
Standard Oil Corporation
Monnett
Ohio
C. N. Haskell
Col. Haskell
Standard Oil Company
State University
Mr. Taft
Haskell Ready for Fight Says He Will Make Roosevelt Sorry
Oklahoma Governor Haskell vows to clash with President Roosevelt over ward politics comments and actions concerning the Prairie Oil and Gas company. He accuses Roosevelt of misquoting and warns he will pursue retaliation, saying Roosevelt sought a fight and has entered the proper arena to do so.
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Roosevelt
Guthrie
Okla
Haskell
Mr. Bryan
Prairie Oil and Gas Company
Hitchcock
Saloon prosecutions dropped after acquittals in New Albany
In New Albany Indiana the police board decided to drop the remaining 30 plus prosecutions against saloon men after six defendants were acquitted in jury trials. The actions were based on evidence previously procured and the board’s ruling ends the cases.
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New Albany
Ind
Harvest Drought Shrivels Indiana Crops and Yields
In Crawfordsville John T Campbell reports 14 acres with ten yielding 80 bushels per acre while four acres suffer drought loss to about 30 bushels. Henry county fodder shocks appear as corn dies from weeks of drought. Steam plowing noted near Arcadia for wheat sowing. Eggs and butter scarce across Seymour due to dry spell. 1000 bushels of pears anticipated west of Greenfield selling at 75 cents per bushel.
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Crawfordsville
John T. Campbell
Montgomery County
Henry County
Noblesvili
Robert Proctor
Arcadia
Hamilton County
Seymour
Greenfield
Globe — Fruit Farm
Gable
Righ Operator Dies Suddenly in Cincinnati
William C. Dudley a former Indianapolis tele grapher and O'Dell company partner died suddenly of heart disease at his Cincinnati home. He had retired recently and gave $300000 to his sister Mary. Survived by two brothers and three sisters. Gorman and Dudley are said to have cleared at least $500000 each in six months.
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William C. Dudley
Indianapolis
J. M. Gorman
O'Dell Company
Cincinnati
Cin
Dudley
Gorman
Preacher’s Wife Forced to Sell Goods After Pastor’s Disappearance
Charlottesville Ind Sept 24 Mrs J W Ritchie wife of a pastor who vanished last week after saying he had gone with his affinity will auction her household goods next Saturday to raise funds. the couple’s mortgaged horse was recovered. People contribute generously to a relief fund.
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Charlottesville, Ind
J. W. Ritchie
Rev. Ritchie
Old Woman Dora Thrine Perishes in Hamburg House Fire
Mrs. Dora Thrine, 80, who lived alone, burned to death in her Hamburg home yesterday afternoon. The house was destroyed and the cause of the fire remains unknown.
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Hamburg
Ind
Dora Thrine
Draws Highlight Walhalla Hall Wrestling Card
Otto Schoop and Bob Nixon wrestled 50 minutes to a draw at Walhalla hall on Wednesday night. George Gandalf and Young Williams drew after 15 minutes. Young Edwards and Billy Wilson also fought to a 15 minute draw.
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Otto Schoop
Bob Nixon
Walhalla Hall
George Gandalf
Young Williams
Young Edwards
Billy Wilson
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Free Trial Package
A historical advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure with hundreds of testimonials claiming cure of piles. It offers a free trial by mail to readers who send name and address, urging readers to then buy a full box if value is shown, with the company address provided.
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Anil
Address
Pyramid Drug Co
Pyramid ‘Bidg
Marshall, Micti
Coliseum Fire Destroys Denver Historic Fight Pavilion
The Coliseum in Denver burned down this morning. The site, once bought from Reddy Gallagher for over 82 000 dollars, was slated to become the new post office building.
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Toric
Coliseum
Ing and Grounds
Reddy Gallagher
Coroner Rules Mrs. Whiteman Murdered at Home
Frankfort Indiana September 24 The coroner rules Mrs Anna Whiteman was murdered at her Middle Fork home Monday night The wife and husband had married five months earlier She had been divorced from Charles Sylvester The body showed multiple bullet wounds and a shot to the brain Authorities are pursuing leads after the discovery by her husband
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Mrankfort
Ind
Anna Whiteman
Middle Fork
Mr. Whiteman
Charles Sylvester
Amish Faithful in Indiana Face High-Stakes Suit
A lawsuit by George Paillie of Adams County against Amish church members seeks 15 000 dollars for alienation of his wife’s affections. The case reveals Amish customs on dress hair and church practice including voting for ministers and absence of salaries.
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Hartford City
Ind
George Paillie
Adams County
Hot Weather Popped Corn In Bucyrus Field
In Bucyrus Ohio on September 24 Lewis Stemnil harvested a field of popcorn and found much of it cracked open. Extreme heat and dryness had popped the corn on the stalks in the harvested crop.
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Bucyrus
Lewis Stemnil
Nelson enters arena with baseball umpires
Special to the Indianapolis Sun reports Battling Nelson telegraphing from Sacramento about plans to depart for Chicago at 12 45 with Charles W Dixon and his family. He mentions umpiring a few innings at Rogers Park and boxing an exhibition with Joe Galligan, with transport arranged to avoid disappointing the crowd and a celebratory dinner with Billy Hanlon.
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Indianapolis Sun
New York
Battling Nelson
Sacramento
Chicago
Charles W. Dixon
Art
Vrocaders Theater
Rogers’ Park
Joe Galligan
Billy Hanlon
Ladoga School Forms Literary Society
Ladoga Ind Sept 4 A literary society organized in Ladoga schools with officers including President Clay Batchelor Vice President Annis Byrd Secretary Inez Todd Treasurer Anna Otterman chorister Foster Fudge pianist Helen Baldwin and critic R D Squires.
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Ladoga
Ind
Clay Batchelor
Annis Byrd
Inez Todd
Anna Otterman
Foster Fudge
Helen Baldwin
R. D. Squires
Dr Koch Named City Pound Superintendent
Dr Karl Koch an inspector in the city civil engineer office was appointed superintendent of the city pound. The pound opens late October or early November and will occupy the former Prest-o-Lite Plant on Kentucky Avenue.
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Karl Koch
Fifteenth Street
Kentucky Avenue
City Civil Engineer's
Evansville Boy Kappler to Enter Professional Sprint Arena
Evansville youth Charles Kappler, who defeated famed Italian sprinter Peringo at West Baden Springs, has decided to turn pro. He received a New York inquiry asking him to go east to begin his professional running career.
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Evansville
Ind
Charles Kappler
West Baden Springs
Peringo
West Baden Gymnasium
New York
Cannon makes a labor case at Vincennes
In Vincennes Indiana Uncle Joe Cannon speaker of the national house of representatives spoke on labor at the Grand Opera house after a parade. He rode with Congressman Chaney and argued the Republican party has long supported labor while criticizing portions of labor law. He cited AFL leader Gompers as right in some points and wrong in others. He said he would not vote for unequal laws and left for Indianapolis for another speech.
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Vincennes
Ind
Joe" Cannon
National House of Representatives
Grand Opera House
Labor
Cannon
Congressman Chaney
Republican Party
Lincoln
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Indianapolis
Shot Thief Ambushed by Officer During Chicken Theft
Fletcher McMannis was shot in both legs by Patrolman J. F. Johnson while fleeing with a sack of chickens from his father's property at 1414 S Belmont Ave. The officer ordered halt. five shots were fired. McMannis's injuries are not serious.
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Fletcher McMannis
J. F. Johnson
McMannis
S. Belmont Avenue
Industrial School 10 Opens Next Saturday
The Girls' Industrial school will begin its winter session Saturday at Tomlinson hall. Pupils and teachers are urged to be present. Miss Lydia Nathan will act as secretary until the return of the regular secretary.
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Girls’ Industrial School
Tomlinson Hall
Lydia Nathan
Night Rain Hits Warsaw and Evansville Suicide and Factory Upgrade
Heavy rain soaked Warsaw on Wednesday night. In Evansville, engineer James Covington killed himself at Miss California Mounts's apartments. In Kokowmo, Haynes Automobile plans to raise capital stock to 180000 dollars.
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Warsaw
Evansville
James Covington
Kokowmo
Haynes Automobile Factory
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