Desperate Klondike Exodus Fueled by Winter Hunger
Juneau Alaska reports Col O V Davis arrives from the Yukon with Dawson City tales of gunpoint robberies of river travelers many with scant provisions. Shepard from Dawson says overland and river routes are deserted as typhoid and pneumonia rage. Winter perils threaten those behind and ahead on the trail with many forced to perish.
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Lake Lebarge
Shepard
Dawson City
Klondike
Davis
Abepard
St. Michaels
Hoe
Deaaby
Dawsonite
Two Young Women Injured In Runaway Crash In Indiana
Two young women Miss Louru Sullivan and Miss Lilly Hogan suffered serious injuries in a runaway on Indiana Avenue near West Street. Their horse bolted a steam roller alarmed, then halted at a lamp post causing both to be thrown from the vehicle. Sullivan fractured skull and Hogan cut over eye, both were taken to Dr Parilow’s office for treatment.
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Indianahye
Boclack
Louru Sullivan
Lilly Hogan
Moore Block
Miss Sullivan
Miss Hogan
Sugar Grove-ave
Indiaana-ave
West-st
Transfer confusion delays streetcar. Jewish New Year events
A stranger in Indianapolis caused a near streetcar blockade Monday morning by contesting a transfer. After boarding at Union Station and transferring to N Alabama, the rider left at Illinois and Washington, then reboarded at Massachusetts Avenue and refused the transfer for not boarding at the first junction. Conductor and motorman wrestled with crowding. the man finally left, revealing no current. Delay totaled about ten minutes. Jewish New Year began with Rabbi Messing lecturing at the Hebrew Temple on Sho far. Services continue through Oct 18 with Yom Kippur on Tuesday and further talks on reconciliation. Noted are large attendance and strong singing.
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Sachusetts Ave
Indianapolis
Union Station
N. Alabama St
Ilinois
Washingtonsts
Post Office
Massachusetts Ave
Wieterman
Rabbi Messing
Hebrew Temple
Market St
Death of John Taylor at St Vincent’s Hospital
After a long illness John Taylor aged 69 died at St Vincent's hospital Monday morning from heart disease. He was taken from the Illinois house to the hospital about a week ago as his condition grew critical. There are no known relatives in this city. His wife died years ago, but four grown children, all living in Indiana, survive him. He had been a resident of this city for many years.
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John Taylor
St. Vincent's Hospital
Illinois
Indiana
Matthew J. Scheley
Maple Hotel
Kenosha
Wis
Tuetwert
Lietgert
Omaha
Neb
William A. Vincent
Chicago
Luetgert
Wade Gillis
Tekamah
Rock River
Rockford, Jr
Toowise Juetgert
Haines
Jolaines
A. W. (. Grotten
New York
Tuthills
Jacob Metber
Wheaton, Ll
Flo
Wheaton
Lsl
A.W. C. Grottey
Grottey
Melcher
Bishop Fowler Sermon at Roberts Park Church
Bishop Fowler delivered a powerful sermon at Roberts Park Church Sunday morning. He spoke about the wonders of the human body, comparing it to ancient strong cities and noting God’s care for animals and insects, and questioning why greater attention to humans may come.
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Fowler
Roberts Park Church
None Better None Cheaper Fortandsomest Rigs
A fragmented note praises price and quality, mentioning a perfect arrangement and quiet management. The jagged text references feast costs and a possible sign-off by Jertaker Whitse, yielding a cryptic, low-detail item.
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Jertaker Whitse
Pair of Good Uns Captured in Highway Robberies Case
Police court sent Tillman Jacobs and James Jenkins to the grand jury on charges of highway robbery. They are tied to multiple farm and roadside holdups near the city, with John Werner and Mrs. Werner as key victims. Jacobs identified by Werner. bond set at 1000 dollars each. Franklin County case pending.
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Tillman Jacobs
James Jenkins
Grand Jury
John Werner
Casalle St
Werner
Jacobs
Jenkins
Koester
Madison Road
George Amer
Kenry Fyohlt
Marywood
Asch
Jones
Franklin
Monnday
Quigley
Governor Mount Speaks at Sunday School Rally Day
Gov Mount addresses Third Christian Church Sunday school gathering. Superintendent J B Sidener introduces him as the four Christian governor. He says serving as governor is an honor but he values bringing Christianity into all life and business, praising Sunday school as a lifelong calling.
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Gov. Mount
Third Christian Church
J. B. Sidener
Indiana
Sid
Reform School
Two Divorces Asked In Separate Complaints
Mary Burk files for divorce from Frederick alleging marriage on Sept 4 1889 separation Aug 30 1894 abandonment failure to support drunkenness infidelity naming Anna Morris as co respondent She claims he brought other women to the home and she must leave Meanwhile Mary Clifford seeks divorce from Barney with $1000 alimony and 500 per year for herself and children alleging abandonment and lack of support when able.
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Mary Burk
Frederick
Anna Morris
Mary Clifford
Barney
Irvington Residents Oppose Brick Paving on Washington Street
Property owners in Irvington oppose the town board plan to brick pave Washington Street, arguing against a majority on the street. At a Saturday mass meeting in the lk. of Phall, attendees adopted resolutions condemning the action and reminding board members of their election promises to pursue gravel street improvements.
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Irvington
Washington St
Phall
Grace Presbyterian Church Organizes in Micksh al Illinois
Grace presbyterian church forms a new worship body at Mick’shal and Whittiethsts Illinois with 71 members. Elders are J. C. Hamilton L. H. Fessler and C. A. Rouse and deacons C. R. Jamison E. Schrover and J. W. Perkins. Rev. E. A. Allen preached the sermon as part of a four member committee sent by the presbytery to assess needs. Rev. Dr. Van Dike of North Indianapolis aided in organization. a Sabbath school will be organized immediately.
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Grace Presbyterian Church
Mick'shal
Illinois
J. C. Hamilton
L. H. Fessler
C. A. Rouse
C. R. Jamison
E. Schrover
J. W. Perkins
E. A. Allen
Three Men From Chicago Attempt Bond for Counterfeiter
Three men from Chicago visited U S marshal Kertheval on Sunday to seek release for Heinrich A. Brown, arrested at Valparaiso on counterfeiting charges. A $5,400 cash bail was demanded. The strangers appeared indignant at questions about their finances and left for Chicago without posting bond. It is believed they have past ties to Brown’s operations.
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Chicago
Ipon U.S
Kertheval
Hemi
Heinrich A. Brown
Valparaiso
Brown
Scalded to death in kitchen accident near Sherman drive
A one year old girl, Ruth Tretz, died after boiling tomato catsplash scalded her back while playing in a south city kitchen. Her cousin Waldswoger, aged boy, suffered burns as they moved a can from the stove. Doctor Roy Bigger attended but could not save her.
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Ruth
Fred Tretz
Sherman Drive
Huggins Pike
Roy
New York Tile Talk and British Reply Details
The Tribune prints a British reply to Secretary Sherman's sea question dated September. Edward Wingfield signs the note, Chamberlain is cited, and the dispatch covers Ireland, Paris, and the proposed conference with Britain, the United States, Paris, and Japan. It notes no Japan or Russia party to the conference and hints Ireland's advantage before the Paris tribunal while seeking further assurance of fair conduct.
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York
the Tribune
Washington
Russia
Ireland
Paris
Great Britain
United States
Pars
Japan
Britain
Broad Ripple oil wells stir town and a lucky tale
Monday Standard Oil began a well in Broad Ripple with another under way on Henderson farm. Residents worry about oil stains on clothing while hopeful for a valuable field. A large Murphy-McNight well pumps daily. Lawyer John Ruckelshaus rode in and heard a pool anecdote about rubbing a hunchback for luck.
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Standard Oil Company
Broad Ripple
Henderson Farm
Indiana
Standard Ofl
Murphy-Mmec
Mission debt blamed on hard times not mismanagement
Rev. A. K. Leonard of New York, missionary society secretary, denied claims that Methodist church debt stems from mismanagement. Speaking at Roberts Park Church Sunday night, he put the approximate $200,000 debt on hard times, noting administration costs run two cents per dollar versus six in other churches and demanding proof from critics.
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Methodist Church
A. KB. Leonard
D. D
New York
The
Missionary Society
Roberts Park Church
Mary M Shedd Offers Italian Singing Method
Mary M Shedd, a teacher of singing, advertises an Italian method with voice testing free. The notice appears on 74 When building.
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Mary M. Shedd
Parirs Hard at It Luetgert Case Witnesses Rival Stories
Chicago dispatch details a flood of rebuttal testimony in the Luetgert case as state witnesses aim to contradict defense claims. Reports describe investigators locating letters and items, mixed reactions in court, and parties arguing over the credibility of witnesses and alibi tales amid intense public attention.
Newhouse Freed in Fire Trial Amid Strained Family Ties
Albert Newhouse was acquitted in Warren township criminal court after being charged with firing his father in law Valentine Apple’s barn. Boots and tracks matched Newhouse’s footwear, admitted by his attorney as dated earlier. Relations between the families had long been strained.
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Newhouse
Albert Newhouse
Valentine Apple
Warren Township
Woman Found Unconscious on Maryland Street After Nightfall
May Jones 75 Reisner Street was found lying on Maryland Street between Capitol and Senate Avenues at about 11 30 Sunday night. Passersby believed she may have been drugged or poisoned. She was taken to City Hospital where doctors later diagnosed a severe intoxication. She spoke only vaguely after regaining consciousness Monday morning.
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May
Jones
Reisner
DePauw in deep financial need prompts Methodist pleas
The last session of the Methodist conference reported DePauw University in dire financial straits with the endowment ended last year and a deficit of 18000. About 700 students are enrolled, with hopes of future funds and a belief that DePauw’s location could support a great university. Moore’s Hill College also seeks funds, while Dr Barry’s Epworth Herald endorses boosting endowments.
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DePauw University
DePauw
Kynett
Moore's Hill College
H H Culver Dead Founding Culver Academy Leader Dies
Mrs A C Daily learns by telegram in St Louis that H H Culver founder of the Culver military academy at Maxinkuckee lake has died after weeks of illness. He was a St Louis iron works executive and wished to be buried by the lake near the academy Still Going It. Rail freight figures show 23064 cars hauled last week with 19440 loaded, up from prior years.
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A. C. Daily
Auditor of State
St. Louis
H. H. Culver
Culver Military Academy
Maxinkuckee Lake
Daily
Culver
Lake
Wrought Iron Range Company
Indianapolis
Jones the Failor 9% Old Rockers Ad
Jones the Failor 9 percent old is advertised with latest Rockers by S. Illinois and Wm. L. Elder. Dustlese Oats touted as horse feed under the brand Jones.
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Rockers
Wm. L. Elder
Jones
Skull possibly Pearl Bryan’s head found near Cincinnati
A boatman uncovered a skull on the Medoc sand bar across the Ohio River. Nine upper teeth remain with two front teeth gold filled. A dentist and Cincinnati police chief say it may be Pearl Bryan’s missing head, missing for 19 months, prompting inquiries to Lawrenceburg and notifying Fred Bryan.
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Pearl Bryan
Cincinnatis
Dettsch
Lawrenceburg
Fred Bryan
Englewood Church Dedication Draws $7000 in Pledges
The Englewood Christian Church was dedicated Sunday with Rev. Z. T. Sweeney of Columbus preaching. The service saw strong support from the congregation as $7,000 in pledges were promised to pay off the debt, after the ladies aid had already pledged $1,000. Sweeney spoke again that evening and returns Monday for a lecture, proceeds to aid the church.
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Englewood
Sweeney
Jerusalem
Forecast for Indianapolis Ends in Early Week
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity calls for fair weather Monday night and Tuesday with a noon temperature of 72 degrees. In a Third Christian Church sermon Rev. B A Jenkins warned of greed and a rush for gold hurting higher aims, while Prof J S Ames, new Butler College philosophy chair and former Chicago University affiliate, preached Sunday night.
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Indianapolis
Third Christian Church
B. A. Jenkins
J. S. Ames
Butler College
Prot Ames
Chicago University
Resignations and plans mix in early Indiana items
Rev Thomas J Brown resigns from Friends church Alabama Street to lead Carmel church Ohio Fitzgerald weighs starting a large cigar factory in Georgia cooperative colony Business booming there George W Browns Stable damaged 3400 by incendiary fire on Saturday two horses saved Monon railroad to buy 72 mile Indiana Midland forming Anderson division News of Willie Herron 14 son of bank president who ran away and fell from freight train in Indianapolis City dispensary doctors report him uninjured Salvation Army harvest festival to end Monday at new hall 536 Indiana avenue donations sought Children’s progressive lyceum of First Spiritualist church anniversary service at Alabama and New York Streets attendees from outside city Indianapolis Mannerchor hosts Cincinnati Liederkranz Odaler Turnverein and Indianapolis Derkranz with speeches by Frenze Rappaport Kuhn and others tables for 300 beer flowing and visitors depart after 6 PM.
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Thomas J. Brown
Friends’ Church
Alabama St
Carmel
P. OH. Fitzgerald
Georgia
George W. Brown
Broadway
Monon Railroad Company
Indiana Midland
Anderson
Zwonon
Willie Herron
First National Bank of
Crawfordville
Indianapolis
Salvation Army
Indiana
Indianapolis Mannerchor
Cincinnati Liederkranz
O ° Daler Turnverein
Indianapolisderkranz
Turnverein
Cincinna Organization
Exqi
Hargo
John P
Philip Rappaport
August M. Kuhn
Liederkranz
Cincinnati
Doan's Ointment Promises Quick Relief for Itching
An agitated complainant claims Doan's Ointment relieves the torturous itching instantly and effectively. The ad emphasizes permanent relief and urges readers to try the product.
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Sherman
Ruckelshaus
Minneapolis
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Auetgert
Mary Stemmering
Bergert
Greer
the Sun
Wade Hill
Clay
DR. Barry
Worth
Martin
Sted
Teo
MR. Patrick
Samuel Reed
Evansville
Sargent
Mall Place Church
Moore's Hill
Roberts
Fletcher Place Church
T. G. Cocks
Tivington
Edwin Ray
Ohio River
Scott Jackson
Alonzo Walling
William Parson
Dig
Medoc Sand Bar
Kentucky
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