Harriman Retreat Under Guard at Arden Hilltop Estate
Special to The Tribune reports Edward H. Harriman is largely confined to his Tower Hill home at Arden with an invalid chair and guarded access. Rumors of a cancer operation circulate among staff as Dr. Lyle and Dr. Biggar acknowledge possible stomach cancer and imminent surgery.
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Boy Preacher Sparks Division in Michigan City Churches
A visiting student preacher in Michigan City delivers sermons at the Methodist and Christian churches causing sharp disputes over alleged plagiarism from Dwight L. Moody. The townsfolk threaten rival camps as collections exceed $40 for the young preacher’s college fund while he travels with his blind father selling medicines.
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Venezuela Agrees To Pay In Critch Field Case
Special to The Tribune Washington August 27 reports Venezuela agrees to pay in the Critch field case among five long pending disputes between the United States and Venezuela. The action ends a protracted foreign relations issue with payments likely specified in the settlement.
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Lightning Kills Farmer and Three Horses in Washington Township
Michael Spitnogle, 33, farmer seven miles south of the city, was killed by a bolt of lightning while plowing. His son Paul and John Saeger found the body about a half hour later. The bolt struck a telephone post half a mile away and caused minor damage to a nearby horse and to a church steeple in Bethlehem township.
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Scheme to beat the law in Muncie dry territory
Police report a tip about a “flusher” device used by former saloon keepers now running soft drink shops. The lever empties a beer barrel and replaces it with water, fooling inspectors. detectives have yet to trap a suspect as long as drinkers avoid being seen drinking.
Dissatisfied wife leaves after five years of marriage
In Marioai Indiana Blanche Johnson reports her husband Mario Johnson says they had no quarrel and she has been unhappy for long. He plans to send his trunk after she leaves and says he knows no reason for her departure as her sister remains in town.
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Blanche” Johnson
Shirk Arrested Over $24,252 Bank Shortage
Elvert W. Shirk president of the First National Bank of Tipton Indiana was arrested in Chicago on charges of misapplying 24252. He said the drafts were to cover a bank note he held and blamed cashier Marker for not crediting him. Shirk posted 20000 bond and claimed he can prove the draft matched the bank debt.
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Aged Indian Leads Old Settlers Meeting Near Hartford
Special to The Tribune Hartford Aug. 27 More than 2 500 people attend the Eaton park gathering eight miles south of the city The principal speaker is Chief Godfrey age nine ty born on the reservation bearing his name in this county The aged Indian is accompanied by a family of four daughters and two sons with gray hair and a quiet presence
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Police Board Offers Reward for Incendiary Arrest
The Police Board announced a $100 reward for information leading to the capture of incendiaries responsible for recent fires in the city. Citizens are urged to report tips to the station.
City Fire Arson Evasion Reward Authorized by Logansport Board
The Logansport Indiana metropolitan police board appropriated 100 dollars to be paid for evidence leading to the arrest and conviction of persons attempting arson in the city. Signatures include William Farrell and John Hartz dated August 27, 1909.
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Police board offers $100 reward for firebugs
Following a special session yesterday afternoon the police board offered a $100 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of incendiaries who damaged the Richardson, Murphy and McSheehy homes Friday morning. A dragnet was cast to catch the firebugs and capture may occur today.
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Lightning Strikes Blacksmith Shop Knocking Memering Blind
A massive thunderbolt struck the East End blacksmith shop of August Memering blowing rafters apart and stunning workers. Fred Klinsick and Henry Kammerer reported suspicious men nearby, while two others eyed a Vandalia man struck by lightning during the storm. Memering recovered shortly, and crews rushed to repair the damaged roof and restore power.
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Fire Evidence Ties Suspects to Globe Democrat Copies
In a fragmentary report, investigators note burned papers showing that the attackers used copies of the St. Louis Globe-Democrat. The passage suggests the damaged items were part of the motive or planning for the fire.
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Globe- Democrat
Otis Claycomb freed on bail after fatal shooting
Otis Claycomb, released on five thousand dollar bail by his wife's relatives, testified he killed John Ward, his wealthy employer. The defense claims Ward stole Claycomb's wife and forged her name in a letter to her daughter confessing relations and debt claims.
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Berlin celebrates emperor birthday as Zeppelin repairs delay
Berlin watches as crowds decorate streets for the emperor's birthday while the Zeppelin reaches Nuremberg for repairs after a 450 mile flight from Friedrichshafen. The craft halted to fix machinery and one propeller cylinder was damaged, delaying plans to continue to Bitterfeld.
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Doctor Half Shot Nearly In Fright Night Press Office
A night at the Adar press office ends in a near shooting when a man tries to enter the front door. Officials report the intruder was a fan laboring and not armed as the guard discovered him just in time.
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