Showers of Bad Eggs Roil Indiana Show Goers
In Mooresville Indiana on September 3 a 17 man and one woman colored theatrical group from Indianapolis was egged after a performance amid warnings no colored shows were allowed in town for years. About 33 white assailants pelted them with rotten eggs. none were hit. The troupe planned another show at West Newton with fears of further attacks. two or three men fired at assailants but caused no injuries.
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Mooresville
Ind
Indianapolis
Indianapalis
West Newton
Emperor William to take winter Mediterranean cruise
Berlin reports that Emperor William’s doctors ordered a health cruise to the Mediterranean this winter. The move follows prior throat trouble and renews concern about his health after last year’s attack.
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Scripps-M'Rae
Berlin
William
Fairbanks Resting After Busy Montana Campaign
The Fairbanks special arrived in Great Falls at 8 after a slow night from Butte. State committee cancellations cancel gatherings with Boulder and Marysville. Senators Fairhan and Nollyer take four days of rest amid recent campaigning, with no apparent fatigue shown. In a separate item, Frank Hetherington killed himself after a dispute involving his multiple wives. his second wife hospitalized and his first wife in Colorado.
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Scripps-Mare
Great Falls
Mont
Fairbanks
Butte
Boulder
Marysville
State Committee
Jacinck
Fairhan
Nollyer
Iscripps-Avrae
Eterling
Frank Hetherington
Colorado
Cuticura Remedies Promised To Women’s Health
An advertisement extols Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent as antiseptic cures for female ailments. It claims relief from ulcerations inflammations irritations relaxations and irregularities and lists benefits for anemia chlorosis hysteria and nervousness. It touts purity immediate relief permanent care economy and beauty benefits for weary women and general uses from scalp cleansing to soothing rough hands.
May Ask For Pardon Murderer of Son-in-law
Special to the Sun. Richmond Ind Sept 2 Joan W Terrell Bluffton who murdered his son-in-law is still confined in the state Insane asylum here. He has not been pardoned though some papers claimed. An application may be made on grounds of insanity and that he was insane when the crime occurred. Supt Smith says Terrell’s condition is unchanged and he will likely never improve. He has never spoken a word since arrival and shows no awareness of his surroundings.
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Richmond
Ind
Joan W. Terrell
Bluffton
Supt. Smith
Insane
Terrell
Roosevelt Denies Confederate Vote Attack Claims
President Roosevelt rejected charges by Democratic gubernatorial candidate Captain Glenn that he insults Confederate soldiers and calls them anarchists. He called Glenn’s statements absolutely false and defended his stance to Republican state chairman Rollins in Asheville North Carolina.
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Scripps-Strae
Ashville
N. C
Troosevelt
R. R. Glen
Rollins
Roosevelt
Glenn
Preadert Roosevelt
Cant Glenn
Empress Dowager Converts to Christian Science Faith
A Pekin legation attaché reports the empress dowager of China has taken strong interest in Christian Science and may become a disciple through Mrs. Conger, minister’s wife. Political concerns keep her from publicizing the change, amid reforms shocking traditional norms. Also, James Brown Potter marries May Handy in Richmond in a quiet ceremony with notable guests.
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Scripps-N Rea
Washington
State Department
United States
Pekin
China
Ts An
Conger
Richmond
James Brown Potter
New York
May Handy
Horm
Frank Powers
Senator Haar Grows Weaker
Worcester bulletin reports Senator Haar’s condition similar to yesterday with a slight weakening but no material change. The Sept 28 update notes he remains in the same overall state as Tuesday, continuing to show limited vitality for an aged statesman.
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Senator Haar
Scripps-M'Rae
Worcester
Mass
Brakeman Killed In Wrecks On Western NY and Pennsylvani a Railroad
A head on collision between two freight trains near Franklinville, 21 miles north of Buffalo, at 7 02 resulted in the death of Brakeman W OT Cafinex. The wreck damaged cars and trains. In a separate item in Hammond Indiana a couple was arrested for arson, alleged to have entered a boarder room, stolen 19000 roubles, and fired the building.
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Scripfes Rae
Western
New York & Pennsylvania Railroad
Franklinnvie
Here
W. OT. Cafinex
Buffalo
Hammond
Ind
John Hotestak
Josef Livonovitch
Incorporations List for Illinois and Nearby Cities
Chicago building and manufacturing company of Illinois with capital of 10000. Carlisle coal and clay company of Catlisle with capital 80000. Friends' herbal association of Elkhart with capital 20200.
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Chicago Building and Manufacturing Company
Hlinais
Carlisle Coal and Clay Company
Catlisle
Friends’ Herbal Association
Elkhart
Angolan murder case eyed as coroner ties Matthews to foul play
Coroner says Jasper Matthews of Hamilton Ohio was murdered after his skeleton was found in a Tamarack swamp near Angola Indiana. He was last seen Sept 16, playing cards in a log cabin gambling den run by Sam Renner. Evidence includes a skull hole and a revolver fragment under his hat. Matthews carried $75 to $80 the night he vanished.
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Angola
Ind
Jasper Matthews
Hampton
Hamilton
Sam Renner
Matthews
Miss Gould Coming to Peru for Y M C A visit
Miss Helen Gould of New York will visit Peru on October 4 to inspect the new $50,000 Y M C A building funded by the Wabash railway and local citizens. She will be accompanied by prominent railway officials and Y M C A officers. A reception will honor Miss Gould in Peru, reflecting her prior gifts including a library and other items valued at over $5,000.
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Helen Gould
New York
Peru
Wabash Railway
Gould
M.A
A.C P
U. P
London
Ateel Secks
U. B
Northern Securities
Reading
Commission House
Hera
Pennsylvania
L. & la Steel
Erie
PERKINS RE-ELECTED PRESIDENT OF STATE FEDERATION
Espec to The Sin Terre Haute Indiana Sept 28 The State federation of labor elected Edgar A Perking of Indianapolis as president George Derrick of Muncie vice president Miss Lue Fredericks Indianapolis second vice president Wellington O Connor Staunton third vice president Justice E Hoegerty Terre Haute fourth vice president Carles J Steiss fifth vice president J W Peters South Bend secretary treasurer The federation adopted a resolution denouncing Colorado authorities and condemning the federal government for the miners situation A copy was ordered to Roosevelt cabinet members and Indiana congressional delegation A banquet for delegates was hosted Tuesday night at the Knights of Columbus hall
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Sin Terre Haute
Ind
State Federation of Labor
Edgar A. Perking
Indianapolis
George Derrick
Muncierist
Lue Fredericks
Wellingon O'Connor
Staunton
Jurtice E. Hoegerty
Terre Haute
Carles J. Steiss
J. W. Peters
South Bend
Colorado
Roosevelt
Indiana
Congress
Central Labor Union
Knights of Columbus Hall
Warrant Issued for Christman in Laporte Murder Case
A new bench warrant was issued for John C. Christman a prominent Chiegan real estate man and lawyer in LaPorte Indiana charging him with attempted murder in a three year old dispute over an estate. He allegedly struck Attorney F R Liddell with a cast iron notarial seal causing serious injuries. Grand jury indictment had been sought and efforts to extradite from Chicago have stalled awaiting a governor’s requisition.
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Christman
Laporte
Ind
Richter
John C. Christman
Chiegan
F. R. Liddell
Liddell
Indiana
Goi Durbin
Ga Yates
Indiana Friends Receipts and Expenditures Revealed
Receipts for the year totaled 45 597 point 85 with 4 402 point 52 in expenditures leaving cash on hand 7 195 point 08. Treasurer Charles G Carpenter of the Indiana yearly meeting of Friends submitted the report noting the year’s safety and financial status. Bishop Hartzell, longtime Methodist Episcopal bishop for Africa, delivered an impactful address here, calling for nations to divide Africa.
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Carpenter
The
Friends
Richmond
Ind
Charles G. Carpenter
Indiana Yearly Meeting of Friends
Yearly Meeting
ARETA
Hartzell
Africa
Scripps-M'Rae
Methodist Episcopal
England's Boer War Victory Marked as Happiest Wideangle
A historical remark notes England's Boer War win as the happiest moment. It quotes Kruger as misguided, doubting a republican venture’s success. Bishop Hartzell expressed hope that American influence could aid peace and that Africa might be divided among great powers without conflict.
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England
Kruger
Repubie
Bishop Hartzell
Africa
Local Vine News Yet Far From Quiet in Indiana
A string of small town incidents fills the page from across Indiana. Disappearances in Bryant. fines for assaults in Brant. a Greensburg man’s death by morphine. property moves in Bedford. typhoid illness in Greensburg. an arm injury in Letts. a bank notice in Rushville. a Carnegie library project at Salem. street repairs in Columbus. a deranged man’s suicide attempt near South Bend. a streetcar collision injuring a Lafay ette girl. and reports of local politics, clubs, and church districts shaping up in several towns.
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Brazil
Knightstown
Goshen
Ora Schell
Ws Sfoss
Bryant
Willam Harmon
Brant
O. Vendeventer
Charles Suttles
Greensburg
George Smith
Bedford
Wil
Indianapolis
Meltabarger
Samuel Baurber
Indiana Endeavorer
Mumcte
Christian Endeavor Societies
Clay C. Hunt
New Castle
Hancock County
Grant
Opera House
Greenfield
Sterling Bar
Rushville
Carnegie Library
Salem
Carnegie
Columbus Street
August Green
South Bend
Virginia Roberton
Lafaette
Beachard Gartin
Veedersburg
Amnual
Lafountaine
Edna Spinks
Lucy Enyard
Elizabeth Betty
Terre Haute
Thomas Moran
Laporte Herald
Laporte
H. Karnopp
Michigan City
B. H. Becker
Hammond
Shelbyville, Ky
Lr. Bexton
Ciy
County Speakers Bureau Led by Judge Whallon
Judge Thomas C. Whallon is placed in charge of the county speakers bureau by the Maran county republic and committees. The committee has focused on the Beveridge meeting Wednesday night and will begin arranging other county meetings Thursday. Whallon, who led similar efforts four years ago, will assemble his committee Monday.
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Thomas C. Whallon
Maran County
Republican Committees
Beveridge
Whatlan
Monlay
Granddaughter Born to Leavitt Family in New Orleans
Newport telegram reports Aaron and Mrs Leavitt privately informed of a granddaughter to Mr and Mrs Homer Leavitt. The baby's mother Ruth Baird Bryan, formerly Miss Bryan, is doing well in New Orleans. The note marks a joyous event tied to William J Bryan's family.
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J. Bryar
Scripfs Bprae
Newport
Leavitt
Aaron L. Leavitt
Homer Leavitt
New Orleans
Ruth Baird Bryan
William J. Bryan
GIVES KEYS TO VETS AT INDIANA REUNION
Seventieth Indiana regimental association holds its annual reunion in Martinsville Indiana with a camp fire program featuring Rev D R Lucas Admiral George Brown Col Samuel Merrill and local musical interp. Judge Grubbs grants keys to town to the old soldiers as Rathbone sisters plan a window market. Aura Lane injured horse incident and local deaths and movements noted.
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Martinsville
Ind
Seventieth Indiana Regimental Association
D. R. Lucas
Indianapolis
George Brown
Col
Samuel Merrill
J. E. Sedgwick
Lillian Hart
D. D. Mitchell
Leafy Branch
Hard Tack
Harbert
Whiteland
Close Call as Obstruction Found Before Connecticut Launch
A malicious obstruction on the ways at the New York Navy Yard was discovered by divers before the battleship Connecticut was launched. The device, not explosive, would have torn a hull or capsized the ship if not found. Navy yard security increased after the incident, saving potential government losses.
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New York
Connecticut
Navy Yards
Divera
Prison for life for two burglars under new Ohio law
Cincinnati Sept 28 Harry G Senpel alias George Adama and Wm E Mason burglars with mysterious antecedents were captured at Prof Paul Walkers Madison road home. Jury found them guilty Tuesday under the new Ohio law for burglary of inhabited dwellings and sentenced them to life imprisonment. Jury did not recommend mercy in either case.
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Scripps-Wrae
Cincinnati
Harry G. Senpel
George Adama
Wm. E. Mason
Paul Walker
Madison Road
Ohio
Tfe
Sewell
Mason
Traction Wreck Near Columbus Injures Several
A head on collision between two Seinin Valley traction cars near Hooxers four miles south of Columbus at 7 28 am left most passengers injured. The wreckage was fire damaged after the cars contacted a third line formotive power. Injured include Columbus residents Mrs Arnett of Carrot era rest listed: George Baumeister Edward Weisgaber John Mosier Mrs Miller.
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Scripps-M'Rae
Columbus
Seinin Valley Traction
Hooxers
Collumbug Hoy
Mame
Will
George Baumeister
Edoward Weisgaber
John Mosier
Mra Arnett
Carrot
Mrs. Miller
Findlay
Desperate Effort Aims to Cut Indianapolis World Fair Rate
The organizing committee for Indianapolis day at the world fair plans a final push for a cheaper rate on October 4 and seeks railroads concessions as preparations near completion. The Commercial Club party route has been modestly altered.
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Indianapolis
Commercial Club
School Strike At McAllister School Pickets Parade
Fifty young pickets, all under 15, gather around McAllister school at Thirty sixth and Gage to block entry on the second day of a strike. A chanting crowd of about 70 peers taunts teachers from the windows as badges bearing union markings appear on the children. The incident centers on Miss Leah Stonehiker misidentified as Stonebaker, the kindergarten assistant.
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Yart
Leah Stone Hiker
Cola
Stonebaker
Oil Pipe Line Move To Bayonne From Indian Territory
Reported plan for Standard Oil to pump oil within three months from Indian Territory to Bayonne New Jersey, claiming it will be the longest pipeline in the world with the final link between Kansas City and Whiting, Indiana not yet finished. Also includes brief dispatches on a mine explosion in Scranton Pennsylvania with uncertain casualty details and a Chicago grocer shooting suicide, plus listed Democratic campaign dates and speaker appearances across several Indiana towns.
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New York
Standard Oil Company
Indian Territory
Bayonne
N.S
Kansas City
Whiting, Inn
Misplaced Switch Causes Wreck Near Woodstook Ont
A Grand Trunk railway switch misplacement at Eastwood station near Woodstock Ontario caused a head on collision between two freight trains at 3 am Wednesday. Conductor Falls, brakeman Benedict, and engineer Kirkland of the extra, and engineer Heron of the regular, were killed.
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Buffalo
Grand Trunk Railway
Eastwood Station
Woodstock
Bids Awarded for 24 County Bridge Projects
Contractors filled the county bid list to build 24 small bridges led by National Bridge Company, Almer Bridge Company, New Castle Bridge Company and H. C. Roney. Several contracts remained unresolved as bids exceeded estimates and most structures are under eight thousand dollars.
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Rum Way
Wennesday
National Bridge Company
Almer Bridge Company
Newcastle Bridge Company
H. C. Roney
Decauna
Indianapolis Livestock Market Report September 2
Market receipts show cattle and hogs mixed but generally steady to lower. Steers range from common to prime, bull and calf prices listed. hogs. sheep and lambs. grain futures show No 2 red and white futures with varying prices. Chicago and New York markets noted with mixed activity. August crime stats cited for Kruger era safety updates.
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Indianapolis
Sige
Timothy
Hay
Chicago
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Mrs. Whisnand
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Mississippi
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Germany
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Scoresburg
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H. H. Smith
Crawfordsville
Hamilton Lewis
Munele
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C. A. Windle
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