Germans Back County Option in Indianapolis Alliance Meeting
Delegates of 53 German societies in Indianapolis pass a resolution denouncing Indiana's county prohibition law. They vow to support the Democratic party in the next election, oppose the governor and anti saloon forces, and pledge to help create a landslide to restore free citizenship and expand civil and personal liberty.
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Alliance of German Societies of
Indianapolis
Indiana
Democratic Party of
Lberty
Alf
Sajoon Jena
Zeaiol
Hornets drive workers from high steeple job at Patrick's church
Three men James S Curren Frank Decmonda and Joann R Rankin were 220 feet up stringing electric wires between Patrick's church spires when hornets swarmed. They fought the insects with one hand while clinging to the ledges for 15 minutes, finally retreating to the belfry and roof. The work was for a golden jubilee celebration starting Sunday.
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Elizabeth
N. J
Patrick’s Church
James S. Curren
Frank Decmonda
Joann R. Rankin
Rag Doll Rivalry Ends in Acquittal in Clayton
In St Louis Missouri on September 299 a family quarrel over a cherished rag doll led to a peace disturbing incident. Esther Falk a 12 year old Wellston Grove girl owned the doll and sparked a neighborhood feud with the O’Hara family as disputes over possession escalated. Frank Falk was acquitted by Justice Campbell after a brief hearing, the judge advising all to go home and be good.
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ST. Louis
Frank Falk
Campbell
Clayton
Esther Falk
Wellston Grove
Katherine O’hara
Helen O'Hara
Helen
O'Hara
Tom O'Hara
Frank Fulk
Free Methodists Name Preachers for the Year
Bishop Jones of the Northern Indiana Free Methodist conference lists appointments for Knox Fort Wayne and Muncie districts including Marston Tannehill Reinbelt Williams Loring Hous ton Matthews Loring Shady Melotte and Nellie Muholland. The conference record notes a stance favoring state wide prohibition and will convene at Elk Bart.
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Laporte
Ind
Bishop Jones
Indiana
the Free Methodist Church
Knox
Fort Wayne
Muncie
D. D. Marston
Toto
J. A. J. Tannehill
Medaryville
Moore
Springfield
R. Cellinson
South Bend
T. J. Russell
Mishawaka
River Park
J. R. Robimett
Elkhart
Migs Bertha Reinbelt
Granger
M. Williams
W. T. Loring
Columbia City
Larwill
C. S
Reyord
Elk- Bart
50 Cent Steaks for Dog and Baths in Court Case
In St Louis Justice Williams weighs the ownership of a pointer dog named Spot as John Drury claims $73.46 for 28 days of care. He lists steak meals baths exercise and medical bills at various rates including show entry fees and a lost ad. Kraft contests ownership after Spot was found and later shown.
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Drury
John Drury
East St. Louis
Fred Kraft
Justice Willams
Tom Ruff
George Ruff
Edward Metzger
Brother saved from live wire tragedy at Mound street school
In Columbus Ohio a 10 year old boy Joseph Knight died after rescuing his brother Robert from overhead 2300 volt wires that struck the schoolyard fence during a windstorm. The brothers jumped the fence in a tardy rush and both touched the fence. Joseph freed Robert but absorbed the full charge and died en route to a hospital.
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Columbus, CO
Joseph Knight
Mound Street
Robert
Joseph
Counter Proposition on Daughter's Hand in Cleveland News
A reader reports a proposal scene where a suitor seeks the daughter’s hand but the father vows to consider only a full, united arrangement rather than partial terms. The exchange reflects tense courting norms and social expectations of matching families in Cleveland.
Wife Accuses Husband Then He Ends Life in Airshaft
A husband leaped to his death from an airshaft after his wife accused him of bigamy. The incident occurred as hospital authorities reported he died from injuries received in the fall. The couple’s dispute led to his fatal act, with investigators reviewing the widow’s claims.
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Hornets
J.merott
Massachusetts
West
Geo.j. Marott
Free Methodists
Gt. Louis
Klein Itesks
Bathes
Aecee
Gnewu
Ean
Montani Bros.’ Orchestra
Massachusetts Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana
Alper Cleveland News
New York
George von de
Schuleburg
Harlem
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