Trainor and Cunningham Believed Hiding In Chicago
Postoffice thieves Homer Earl Trainor and Andrew Cunningham, recently escaped from La Crosse jail, are thought to be in Chicago. Inspector James E. Stuart provided photographs and descriptions to Chicago police, citing a gang led by Eddie Fay and involvement of Trainor and Cunningham’s wives in the plot.
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Homer Earl Trainor
Andrew CunnIngham
la Crosse
Chicago
James E. Stuart
Eddie” Fay
J. M. Childers
Fay
Futhermore
Cunningham
Plymouth Place
Stuart
Trainor
Wisconsin
United States
Evanston
Frank Winter
Winter
Post Office
Fraser
Childers
Inspector Fraser
Burlington Limited
Turnkey Childers 10 Be Free on $1500 Bail
Court indications this afternoon pointed to J. M. Childers being released on a $1500 bail bond after sureties were secured by L. W. Gosnell and others. Sheriff Haugen denied reports a boy crawled into a cell tunnel or found tools used in an escape, saying no further evidence was obtained.
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J. M. Childers
United States
United States Court
Alfred Harrison
L. W. Gosnell
Childers
Harrison
Cunningham
John Haugen
Merrill Holway Wedding Quietly Ties City Couple
Miss Eunice Merrill of this city and Harry Holway were married this afternoon at 2 at the First Methodist parsonage in Minneapolis. Rev Lughern officiated with two witnesses present. The bride, daughter of a prominent north side family, wed the groom, eldest son of Mrs Jessie Holway and the late N B Holway, in a low key ceremony surprise to many friends.
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Harry Holway
Eunice Merrill
Minneapolis
First Methodist Church
Lughern
North Side
Jessie Holway
N. B. Hokway
Love match claim under oath at Ohio court
Mrs. Taggart testified in Wooster on August 28 that she and Capt. Taggart loved each other and married in 1890. She described their Chicago upbringing, Fort Sheridan life, and later Philippine service, stating jealousy and misperceptions damaged her husband.
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Plattsburg Barracks
Plattsburg
Fort Thomas
Ritcher
Billy Taggart
Orrville
Will Force Mayor On Appointment Of Eng
A plan to compel Mayor Torrance to appoint a city engineer to replace Powell was discussed as a special council meeting was to be called. Democrats support the move to end internecine party strife and expose the mayor’s stance though legal advice halted tonight’s sensational follow up.
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Eng
Powell
Council
Powell-Emberson
Torrance
Chicago
Frank Powell
Police Commission
Supreme Court
St. Paul
Col. Powell
George E. Powell
James G. Murray
Murray
John Downs
West Salem
Windy City
The President Wins Easy At Eau Claire
The President, owned by Wilson and Robertson, won the 2:19 trotting race at Eau Claire in five heats. Judges misattributed two heats to rivals on foul claims, leading to protests and near riots. Billy Catarin will drive. Castlewood and the President team up with owners Wilson, Robertson and Thomas. The horse will race at Chippewa Falls and other venues, with no heavy workouts planned. Wilson & Robertson refused 5500 cash after the win.
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President
Wilson and Robertson
Eau Claire
Trixey H
Patchenwood
Wisconsin
Billy” Catarin
Castlewood
Wilson
Robertson
Thomas
Chippewa Falls
la Crosse
Hamlin
Milwaukee
Libertyville
Wilson & Robertson
Brakeman Joseph Sheridan Seriously Ill at Home
Joseph Sheridan a brakeman on the River division of the Milwaukee road is reported seriously ill at his home located at Sixth and Division streets.
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Joseph Sheridan
Milwaukee Road
Sixth
Division
Holmes Surrenders in Crop Report Conspiracy Case
Ed win S. Holmes Jr once a statistician in the agriculture department surrendered to U S Marshals in Washington in response to a last week indictment charging conspiracy in connection with the premature publication of government crop reports.
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Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Washington
Edwin S. Holmes, Jr
Department of Agriculture
United States Marshall
Smith Recovers from Illness, Returns to Duties
J. H. Smith, assistant superintendent of Metropolitan Insurance Co., who was taken ill Saturday, has fully recovered and is able to be around again today.
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J. H. Smith
The
Metropolitan Insurance Co
Ocean liner romance leads to August wedding in Chicago
Dr. George Fifield of Janesville and Miss Elizabeth Weidensdall, who met aboard a steamer en route to Europe, plan to wed tomorrow afternoon at the bride's mother's home in Chicago. The bride, formerly of Omaha, had traveled to Chicago this summer with her sister, a University of Chicago student.
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Janesville, Wis
George Fifield
Elizabeth Weidensdall
Europe
Monroe Avenue
Chicago
Fifield
Omaha
University of Chicago
Engine House Razed and New Building Planned
Workmen tore down the old Third ward engine house and contractor John Miller plans to start foundation work by Wednesday. Temporary quarters for the engine crew are set in the rear of the old structure, with the old blacksmith shop converted for use. The new building should take a couple of months to complete.
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Third Ward
John Miller
Equitable inquiry urged by Thomas F. Ryan
Seattle August 28 Thomas F. Ryan a New York financier who recently took control of the Equitable calls for a public investigation of the Equitable and other insurers. He asserts his stock acquisition and Morton presidency choice were public duties to prevent further dissension. He urges federal supervision of insurance akin to banks and says the Equitable is as sound as the Bank of England.
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Seattle
Thomas F. Ryan
New York
Equitable
Morton
Bank of England
Governor imposes Arkansas Louisiana traffic ban
Governor Davis issued a proclamation forbidding freight, passengers, and baggage trains and boats to enter from Louisiana to Arkansas on August 28. The measure aims to restrict movement across the border amid regional tensions.
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Little Rock
Ark
Davis
Louisiana
Witte Denies Japanese Indemnity Swap in Saghalin Sale
In Portsmouth and Tokyo reports, Witte rejects Japan's indemnity gambit proposing Saghalin sale at a redemption price set by neutral powers. Russia remains firm that no peace is near as envoys exchange messages with no breakthrough. The Tokyo council adjourned mysteriously this afternoon.
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Sripps-McRae
Portsmouth
Witte
Japan
Commission of
Russia
Komura
Classified horse sale secrecy ends with ads
A private notice notes that having a horse for sale remains a secret among friends until advertised in the classifieds, at which point buyers become aware and informed. The item highlights how public ads reveal the sale to potential buyers.
Mrs John Paul and Miss Katherine Paul Travel to Yellow Stone Park
Mrs John Paul and Miss Katherine Paul are reported to have visited Yellow Stone Park for a leisure excursion. The outing highlights a family trip to a notable recreation area.
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John Paul
Katherine Paul
Yellow Stone Park
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Hammer
Chilel
Miss Eunice Merrill the Bride
N. B. Holway
Mrs. Taggart
Philippines
Scripps-McRze Dispatch
E. E. Fraser
la Crosse County
Holmes Surrenders
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