Roy Massena Acquitted In Kosciusko County Embezzlement Trial
In Warsaw on October 12 Roy Massena of Indianapolis was acquitted after a Kosciusko circuit court trial on embezzling 1500 dollars while deputy county treasurer. Judge Vern W Van Fleet instructed jurors to disregard any guilty verdict since no evidence showed taking county funds. Massena's mother Elizabeth and wife joined him as spectators praised the verdict in a courtroom crowded with about 500 people.
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Warsaw
Roy Massena
Indianapolis
Kosciwsko
Vernon W. van Fleet
Elkhart Superior Court
Kosciusko County
van Fleet
Massena
Elizabeth Massena
A Tale of Love and Deception in Colonial Trade
Gen. Rolleston learns of his daughter's illness and a looming marriage plan as he navigates risky insurance moves for the Proserpine and Shannon. Dr. Valentine warns the dangers of voyage and hints a husband awaits in England, prompting urgent, desperate actions.
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Wilson
Dr. Valentine
Gen. Rolleston
Sydney
Constipation Claimed Link to Body Ailments and a Royal Pill
The article warns that slow intestinal passage harms nutrition absorption leading to head and neck discomfort and potential systemic issues like liver and kidney problems. It cites Gant and promotes Blackburn's Casca Royal Pills as a harmless purifying remedy available from druggists featuring a red cornered package with Mr. Blackburn’s portrait.
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Gant
Blackburn
Mr. Blackburn
Mystery death of Mrs Whiteman unsolved near Frankfort
Noblesville Oct. 12 The death of Mrs Whiteman at Frankfort remains a mystery. Her former husband Charles Sylvester who lives southeast of Noblesville and his father were questioned but officers say he knows nothing about the death after days of investigation.
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Noblesville
Farmer Nearly Poisoned Self With Rat Poison Stew
Wabash. On October 12 Valentine Keaf er, a farmer north of the city, prepared a meal using a pan of rough on rats from the pantry. He became very ill but a physician saved him.
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Wabash
Valentine Keaffaber
Woman Demands Divorce in Evansville Society Note
Mrs. Jessie Sutton wife of Herbert H. Sutton a local railroad man filed suit for divorce and asks $800 alimony. She says four years of married life have been filled with sorrow and the Suttons are prominent socially.
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Evansville
Jessie Sutton
Herbert H. Sutton
Two WV Man and a Mason Sentenced for North Vernon Robbery
Vernon October 12. Charles Johnson 21 of West Virginia and Harold Mason 21 indicted for robbing William Burke of North Vernon two weeks earlier. Both pled guilty and drew sentences from two to 14 years in the Indiana reformatory at Jeffersonville.
Forger Confesses Over Long Distance Call
Evansville chief detects John Davis wrings confession from a wanted forger over the telephone. The man admitted to forging checks in hotels from New York west to Evansville.
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Evansville
John Davis
New York West
Forbidden to Visit Child in Wabash Custody Fight
In Wabash on October 12, a court forbade Mr. and Mrs. Josiah Watts the right to visit the child amid a custody dispute over the foster child of Mrs. William Watts. The decision follows a fight for possession sparked by the foster arrangement.
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Wabash
William Watts
Josiah Watts
Richmond Mourns Death of Mrs Eliza Elder at 90
A Brooklyn dispatch reports the death of Mrs Eliza Elder widow of James Elder ex postmaster and editor in Richmond. She was 90 years old and her son Frank Elder serves as secretary to the late William B Leeds.
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Richmond
Brooklyn
N. Y
Eliza Elder
James Elder
Frank Elder
William B. Leeds
Tenth Regiment Regulars Leave Richmond for Liberty
After two days in camp as festival attractions the Tenth Regiment of United States regulars departed Richmond for Liberty.
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Richmond
Tenth Regiment
United States Regulars
Liberty
Danville Power Plant Move Boosts Local Light
The Danville Light Heat Power Company bought ground along the Big Four railroad on Danville's south edge and will immediately start building a new much larger power plant.
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Danville
Danville Light, Heat & Power Company
Big Four
House Move Tragedy Claims William Dowden
Crawfordsville Oct 12 William A McLaughlin also known as William A Dowden died near Darlington while assisting in moving a house a beam toppled crushing his chest and killing him immediately.
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Crawfordsville
William A. McLaughlin
William A. Dowden
Darlington
Indiana W C T U Meets In Bedford Convention Crowds
Bedford October 12 Over 450 delegates to the thirty fifth state convention of the Women's Christian Temperance Union registered and many other visitors swelled the crowd to over 503.
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Indiana
Bedford
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Regulars Trek 200 Miles Over Indiana Trails
The Tenth Regiment of United States Regulars based at Fort Benjamin Harrison undergoes a 200 mile march across the state, detailing their route and purpose for the long trek.
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United States
Ft. Benjamin Harrison
Hall's Catarrh Cure Aimed At Internal Remedy
Catarrh is described as a blood or constitutional disease not curable by local applications. Hall's Catarrh Cure is claimed to be an internal treatment that acts on mucous surfaces, with testimonials available. Sold by druggists for 75 cents, from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo, Ohio.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Secret kept from city and kin by ambitious Wardlaw
Wardlaw hides a secret in the family business and mismanages the firm from his first month. He acts with unchecked ambition and poor judgment, leaving the city and his father unaware while one loyal, simple man named Michael Penfold remains the sole confidant.
Dr Taylor's Blood Purifyer and Eczema Ointment Order
Mrs Molly Wagner of Cumberland Maryland requests two bottles of Dr Taylor's Blood Purifyer and one box of Eczema Ointment by express, prepaid with a money order of 1.50. She praises the medicine after two weeks and offers to recommend it. Address listed as 12 Harrison Street.
Salesgirls to Receive TwoYear Diploma Course
New York City plans a two year salesmanship program ending with a diploma. Superintendent Maxwell leads the evening course run by Miss Diana Hirschler and aims to train agreeable, confident saleswomen. Over fifty girls enrolled to study store organization, goods knowledge and customer relations.
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Maxwell
New York Public Schools
Diana Hisechler
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Girl Seeks Street Fair Stunt Job in Nearby Town
In Diana's Diary a young woman contemplates joining a carnival scrape after seeing a provocative ad. She weighs leaving home for Slabbtown to pursue a “no experience necessary” position, hides the plan from her parents, and departs quietly to explore the chance.
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Skiddoo’s
Colossal Carnival Co
Slabbtown
Tunkville
Oddities in Era Debates and Notable Mentions
A collage of 18th and 19th century cultural notes references coin stars versus flag stars, Salome dancers, and society snubs. It recalls Miss Mary Garden and a World description, then shifts to social gripes about brains in society, Ethel Barrymore, and extempore inaugurals by Cleveland. A historical ad cites sugar orders and property to let in Broadway.
International War on Prohibition Begun
Berlin hosts the international jubilee congress of Brewers College and Institute for Experimental Research where doctors and scientists from several countries debate beer’s moderation and its alleged benefits. The movement aims to stem Prohibition’s tide affecting the industry globally.
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Berlin
United States
Brewers College and Institute For Experimental Research
Fragmentary Schedule Times Across Separate Entries
A set of scattered times 27:00 a m 8:45 a m 11:00 am 1:45 pp 845 p m 6:00 p m 6:45 p m 7:20 p m 8:00 p m 9:00 p m appears, with inconsistent formatting and unclear event descriptors. The fragment lacks context to identify events, activities, or locations.
Why Colds Are Dangerous
A historical notice warns that ordinary colds can lead to pneumonia chronic catarrh and other infections. It claims that illnesses like diphtheria scarlet fever measles and whooping cough are likelier with a cold and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy sold by W. H. Porter as the quickest cure.
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W. H. Porter
Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction Schedules
Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction Company sets October 1 1906 schedules. Trains depart interurban station for Peru Wabash Huntington Fort Wayne and intermediates at 6 05 am 7 35 am 10 05 am 12 35 pm 2 35 pm 4 49 pm 7 05 pm 8 50 pm 10 35 pm For Delphi Lafayette and intermediates at 6 40 am 9 10 am 11 10 am 1 18 pm 3 10 pm 5 10 pm 7 10 pm 9 16 pm 11 40 pm Car at 6 50 pm to Boyd Park only and car at 7 25 pm to Improved Freight Service Fort Wayne Logansport Lafayette eastbound 8 30 am 1 30 pm westbound 8 13 am 3 00 pm.
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Wabash
Huntington
Fort Wayne
Delphi
Lafayette
Boyd Park
Logansport
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