Elks Near Bond Promise at Grand Lodge Session
The 40th grand lodge meeting of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks opens in Buffalo after a tense ballot for grand exalted ruler with W J O'Brien Jr of Baltimore prevailing. Officials report large parades in Cincinnati, awards for parade outfits, and debates over officer expenses as the assembly prepares for next year’s Buffalo conclave.
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W. J. O'Brien, Jr
Baltimore
Buffalo
Cincinnati
Itl
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Grand Lodge
WJ. O Brien
Baltmore
Samuel H. Needs
Cleveland
O'Brien
Needs
Mississipni
Tueaday
Gilbers
PO Feminison
Winatan
N.C
Charlce W. Kauffman
Hoboken
N. Jo
Grand Ther
W. Ow, McCiellas
BR .Burg
Colombia Completes Diplomatic Move With United States
Washington reports a cordial note from Colombia's foreign minister signaling full restoration of diplomatic relations with the United States and Panama matters closed. Herran has served as Colombia's envoy and secretary of legation, with Mrs Herran slated to return in autumn after the Panama affair and a winter recall.
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Colombia
Agro
United States
Panama
State Department
Offires
Mr. Hay
Wayside Inn Dedicated In Pennsylvania
The Wayside Inn in Cirove City Pennsylvania was dedicated Thursday attracting about 15000 visitors, the largest crowd to date, as the home for aged and infirm provided by the Odd Fellows of Pennsylvania.
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Wayside Inn
Cirove City
Wayryside Inn
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Steed Reports Watson Yet Uncertain on Presidential Nomination
Clarence Steed in Sincon Georgia says he has received a communication about the populist nomination for president. Thomas E. Watson states he has not yet decided on accepting or rejecting the nomination.
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Sincon
Clarence Steed
Thomas E. Watson
Populst
Watson
National Committee Meeting Call From St Louis
Hon James Jones Arkansas chairman of the Democratic National Committee issued a call for a meeting in New York on July 26 at 12 o clock. Three Boys Killed By a Train In Kansas City three children riding in a wagon were struck by a Chicago and Alton train in dusty conditions. A Chinese colony in Mexico El Paso officials note a concession for a Chinese settlement on the southern coast of Mexico.
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James Jones
Arkansas
Democratic National Committee
National Committee
New York
Kansas City
This City
Chicago & Alton
Mexico
el Paso
Tex
Will de Admitte
G A R Encampment Debates Western Fare Policy
Chicago officials and the Western Passenger Association convene to set fare rates for a round trip to Boston. A meeting of clerks decides to unify western territory rates, amid dissatisfaction with the current conditional rate proposal.
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Boston
Western Passenger Association
Chicago
Pbastan
Sale of Cer dental and ore aboard Gaelic steamer details
Report notes the steamship Gaelic sailing from San Francisco with cargo including cement and ore. The ship’s sale was pressed for safety concerns as it neared Japanese ports. Bids were expected within days with delivery to Yokohama anticipated, subject to voyage conditions.
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Tuis
Cer Dental and
Oreat Steamship
Vedo Machinery Bath
Sar
Yokohama
Train Derailment Near Franklin Damages Car Door
A Southern railway freight train derailed Friday near Franklin Virginia after striking a car door left on the track. Engineer Co OR Hall fireman W OA MiUowas and brakeman Edward McClanahan saved, with manager Georges Herne seriously injured. No passengers hurt.
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Southern Railway
Franklin
Sumites
Dernibac
OR. Hall
MiUowas
Edward McClanahan
Fingman
Georges Herne
Flying Two Flags On Board Steamer At St Louis
Henry Phonter arrived from Nashville Tennessee and tied two flags aboard the steamer, the Stars and Stripes and the Confederate flag. Miss Nannie Hanley hoisted the Confederate flag, placed below the Anglican ensign. Hanley’s father was a Confederate officer.
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Taly
Henry Phonter
Nashville
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Nasauvelle
Nannie Hanley
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Indictment of Col Edward Butler for bribe to witness
Grand jury in St Louis indicts Col Edward Butler on bribery charge based on confession of Charles F. Relly former state deputy who says Butler gave him 15000 to flee the country and stay away until the bribe givers were protected by the statute of limitations.
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Edward Butler
Bribluc
Charles F. Relly
House of Dvlerates
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U.S. Business Failures Week Ending July 21
In the United States for the week ending July 21 there were 195 business failures, down from 203 the prior week and 183 in the year ago week. The Canada total stood at 1, up from 0 last week.
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New York
United States
Canada
Russian government seeks Hague tribunal opinions on seizures
A Brussels correspondent reports Russia asked prominent Hague arbitrators for their views on the seizure of malls by Russian cruisers. In Washington the Republican Executive Committee plans to announce its full slate before Cortelyou departs for Oyster Bay for the July 27 notification ceremonies.
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Oyster Bay
Death of famed actor and dramatist Wilson Barrett
London reports the death of Wilson Barrett the renowned actor and dramatist. He visited America five times with notable visits in 1886 1888 and 1859. Barrett was born in Essex.
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London
Westward Movement Surges After Rosebud Opening
In Chicago on July 43 the westward movement surged due to the Rosebud Indian reservation opening in South Dakota. The Chicago and Northwestern railway ferried 30,000 people to Bonesteel Fairfax and Yankton as part of the migration.
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Rosebud
South Dakota
Chicago & Northwestern
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Yankton
Non-Partisan Reception for Senator Davis at Bedford Springs
Large crowd attends informal reception for Senator Davis, the Democratic vice presidential candidate, in the lobby of the Bedford Springs hotel on Friday evening.
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Senator Davis
Bedford Springs Hotel
Two Days Battle Rages As Russians Face Losses
Reports from Yokio and nearby fronts describe a fierce two day engagement with Russian forces yielding ground. Japanese strengths under Gen Kuropatkin press the defense, with Russian positions along the Chi River and near An Tung suffering heavy casualties and property destruction as evacuation proceeds.
Mrs Stanford Buys Japanese Art for War Fund
Mrs Stanford purchases Japan's best art treasures for 160000 dollars to support the war fund. The works will be donated to Leland Stanford University.
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San Francisco
Cal
American Battleships Leave Trieste for Front Lines
American battleship and European squadrons depart Trieste under command of Rear Admirals Barker and Jewell, sailing Sunday for the front.
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Austria
Rr. Adm
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Russia says cruisers purchased in Germany join Vladivostok squadron
A St. Petersburg dispatch reports that cruisers said to have been bought by Russia in Germany have joined the Vladivostok squadron, which set to sea to meet them.
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Russia's Only Exhibit Opens at World’s Fair
In St. Louis on July 23 the sole exhibit from Russia opened to the public. The display, built by the Russian Westinghouse Air Brake Co., presents a traditional Russian hut or kiosk as the nation's contribution to the fair.
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St. Louis
Westinghouse Air Brake Co
Abducted Girl Recovers and Recounts Ordeal
Indianapolis reports Inez Recard, a girl found in a shed near a pond, revived Sunday to describe a kidnapping. She says a white man and a black man entered while she wrote a letter, bound, gagged, and driven toward St Louis, with threats and a cut throat attempt, before being forced into water and later found.
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Inez Recard
Finind
Edunirs Pond
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St. Louis
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Uni Witlin
St Louis
Roosevelt Thrown From Horse in Myster Bay Ride
President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt were riding when the horse stumbled on a stone, throwing him over its head. He escaped with only a slight blow to the back of his head and was believed to be not seriously injured.
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N.Y
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Gorman Declines and Taggart Seen as Chairman
Washington July 25. Senator Gorman reiterates he cannot chair the Democratic National Committee. Views of supporters favor Thomas Taggart of Indiana as next chairman, expected to be unanimously chosen by the committee next Tuesday. The news aligns with prior information conveyed to Taggart.
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Washitrontal
Gorthin
Democratic National Committee
Thomas Taggart
Indiana
National Committee
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Yageart
Visger Co Excursion Steamer Castanea Fire Near Hingston
The Visger Co excursion steamer Castanea struck fire below Hingston Ontario at 3 30 Friday afternoon. Passengers were safely transferred to a passing steam yacht. The vessel was carrying JQ passengers and sustained fire damage while near Clayton NL Y. on July 25.
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Restaurant Keeper Kills a Customer in Fort Worth
W K Logan restaurant keeper shot and killed an unknown man who refused to pay for a meal and advanced on him with a knife at his Main street restaurant in Fort Worth Texas on July 23. The incident follows earlier notes of local unrest as Joseph Solomonson, a former Belgian consul, appears in public wearing only a nightshirt.
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Noo
Joseph Solomonson
Java
Rosebud homestead registrations reach six figures in Yankton and Chamberlain
Total registrations at the Yankton office for Rosebud homesteads were 67,434 with 6,138 at Chamberlain. Crowds on Saturday were small at both locations, and all entries had been recorded by noon.
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Yankton, S. D
Yankton
Rosebud
Chamberlain
Scandia Steamer Released At Port Said
The Hamburg American Line steamer Scandia has been released at Port Said. The Russian crew has disembarked and will travel to Odessa by the next repair boat. The Scandia awaits further orders from her owners.
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Port Said
Odessa
Vladivostok squadron aims to intercept US Japan trade
London July 25 report from the Times Tokyo correspondent dated July 24 says the squadron's objective may be to disrupt commerce between the United States and Japan by intercepting trade routes and shipments.
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Tokio
the Times
United States
Japan
Immense trout caught near Wagon Wheel Gap in Colorado
William Doty caught a 30 inch long trout weighing 11 1/4 pounds in Wagon Wheel Gap on the Rio Grande, described as a carmine speckled variety, possibly the largest in a Colorado stream. The report comes from Colorado Springs dated July 25.
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William Doty
Wagon Wheel Gap
Rio Grande
Fight to a Finish Hits Chicago Stockyards
Four train loads of new hires were brought to the Chicago stock yards as a nationwide strike of meat packing workers deepens. Teamsters, not yet on strike, plan arbitration while unions prepare for a possible prolonged walkout amid stockade barriers and police readiness.
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Chicago
Pickets Assault Abe Kroge at Swift & Co Plant
In Lt. Joseph Missouri on July 5 Abe Kroge a Black strike breaker was attacked by pickets near the Swift & Co packing plant. He fired into the crowd wounding five assailants and was arrested. Kroge used a magazine shotgun loaded with buckshot.
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Joseph
Abe Kroge
Swift & Co
Kruse
German Exhibit Dedicated at Palace of Machinery
The German exhibit in the palace of machinery was formally dedicated Saturday in St Louis. Mr. Froelich, delegate of the German engineering society, delivered a lecture detailing the exhibit's technical features.
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St Louis
Palace of Machinery
Froelich
German Engineering Society
Possible transfer of Apostolic Delegate to Manila
The Giornale Italia reports it is likely that Monsignor Falconia, apostolic delegate in the United States, will be transferred to Manila to replace the late Monsignor Guidi.
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Rome
Giornale Italia
Falconia
United States
Guidi
Non-Union Man Beaten in Chicago Crowd
Julius Ontario, a non union worker, was dragged from a street and beaten by a crowd of eight sympathizers in Chicago. He was set upon and the mob dispersed when police arrived. Ontario will recover.
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Julius Ontario
Ontario
Wagnerian Festival Opens with Tannhauser in Bayreuth
Bayreuth Bavaria July 23 The Wagnerian festival began with a Parisian adaptation of Tannhauser. Miss Isadora Duncan the American dancer participated in the ballet.
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Bayreuth
Bavaria
Isadora Nuncan
Train Left the Rails in Western Maryland Rail Crash
Five hundred passengers from Grafton and Fairmont survived a dangerous derailment of the Baltimore and Ohio excursion train near Wise's Crossing at Littleton. The engine and tender plus three coaches left the rails and toppled to the embankment edge. Engineer W. Johnson was severely scalded but expected to recover. mail clerk C. B. Collins was badly bruised and removed to Grafton.
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W. Va
Grafton
Fairmont
Sefiius
Bailimiere & Ohio
Wise’s Crossing
Littleton
WH. Johnson
C. B. Collins
Threaten to Strike Over Unjust Load Rule
Employees at Dirifton colliery Coxe Bros. & Co. meet in Freeland and resolve to strike if the conciliation board does not act at Tuesday's Wilkesbarre session to address grievances stemming from eight layoffs. The workers refuse a new rule forcing unloading of rock by size after mine loading.
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Hazelten
Dirifton Colliery
Coxe Bros. & Co
Freeland
United Mine Workers
Wilkesbarre
Postmasters Sought to Halt Miner Demonstrations
Secretary Jaywoord of the Western Federation 4% Miners reports to President Roosevelt that Postmaster F M Reardon of Victor is linked to a committee accused of driving miners from Cripple Creek. He asks steps to stop officeholders from taking part in such demonstrations. Complaints also accuse Postmasters Sullivan of Cripple Creek of permitting mail to union sympathizers to be opened and mutilated.
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Col
Jaywoord
Western Federation
Roosevelt
F. M. Reardon
Victor
Cripple Creek
F Postimaster
Sullivan
Cripplereek
Runaway Traction Car Kills One, Injures Seven in City
A streetcar with 129 passengers returning from a camp meeting ran out of control on Spring street Sunday night. The car left the rails, crossing 40 yards of brick pavement before stopping. One man died and seven others were injured as passengers jumped to escape, including James Rosa who suffered severe head injuries.
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Oi City
Spring Street
Camp Meeting
James Rosa
Avenged Sister's Wrong Ends in Fatal Texas Bar Fight
Burt Ratkpat rick of Dallas was killed at the Ruby saloon, Ross avenue and Orit streets, Sunday night by T. F. Hendricks, about 26. Hendricks says he avenged a wrong to his sister now in a Fort Worth sanitarium and claims he used a clinic to end Kirkpatrick’s life after a stated vow to marry his sister was refused.
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Vex
Burt Ratkpatrick
Ruby
Ross Avenue
Orit Streets
T. F. Hendricks
Hendricks
Kirkpatrick
Sanitarium
Fort Worth
Dresden Architect Pieschel Plans American Study Tour
Berlin says Prof. Pieschel, renowned German architect and Dresden municipal chief, left for a United States trip Sunday to study the municipal systems of major American cities. He will observe U S city planning and administration methods during the visit.
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Berlin
Pieschel
Germany
Dresden
United States
America
Strike Ordered for Union Wages and Eight Hour Day
New York July 25. The first strike in the Pennsylvania tunnel was ordered at 32d street and 1th avenue. Safety Engineers' union members began the strike demanding union wages and an eight hour work day.
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New York
Penna&ylvania
32D Street
1Th Avenue
Safety Engineers’ Union
Yellow fever cases in Mexico limited to two cities
Mexico City reports eight active yellow fever cases confined to Vera Cruz and Merida. The superior board of health believes the outbreak can be stamped out nationwide.
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Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Merida
Superior Board of Health
Two Local Women Die After Morphine Incident in Marion
Marion Ind July 23 Miss Bertha Ellison 20 took morphine Friday night and died an hour later unconscious Doctors arrived but she never regained consciousness She had been at the races with Ross Stephens who is said to have received his attentions from other girls A quarrel followed The house also saw a prior suicide by Miss Cora Bowser six months earlier Bowser 39 reportedly killed herself after learning of Stephens attentions Ellison told a friend she and Stephens had an argument and she had nothing to live for Bowser's death is linked to Stephens' romance with Ellison
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Motion Pass
An-Tung
Ladd
Tyiew-Tsin
Duby
Newahta
Newhwene
Syothar Eay
Vostok Equaeran
Sundar
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Plavelock
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Cora Bowser
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Ellison
Notable Jail Fight Ends with Sheriff Injuries in Indiana
In Lawrenceburg Indiana on July 22 a clash in the county jail left Sheriff John Axbey with a broken hand and serious injuries after he entered Wesley Jones a mentally ill Black man’s cell to quell a disturbance. Jones overpowered the sheriff before others intervened. Also report a Guilford worker James suffered a cocaine induced mental break last Thursday.
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John Axbey
Wesley Jones
James
Shur Improven Ab Co
Guilford
Woman Held by Japanese in Korea Cited by Letter
A letter to Mrs. Harry Chester in Fikbari Indiana reports the arrest in Korea of Mrs. G. A. Johnson of Elkhart. She was seized by the Japanese on suspicions of spying and released after a Danish sea captain argued that her premature white hair showed her age, yet she remained under armed guard for four hours.
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Fikbari
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Harry Chester
Korea
G. A. Johnson
Elkhert
Officers Elected at Indiana Synod Convention
The Indiana district German Evangelical Synod of North America adjourned after a two day session in Evansville. Officers elected include President Rev. J V Behneider Evansville secretary Haniel W Orimeyer Evansville vice president Rev W Loch er New Albany treasurer Minnie Schaefer Belleville Ky. Next meeting set for Vincennes Ind.
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Indiana
German Evangelical Synod of North America
J. VU. Behneider
Haniel W. Orimeyer
W. Locher
New Albany
Minnie Schaefer
Belleville
Vincennes
Woman injured after prank chair pull sues for damages
Mrs. Kolb of Buelidnan Michigan visited Miss Bothia Habel in this city when a chair was pulled out from under her in jest. Kolb fell and damaged her spine. doctors say injuries may prove fatal and she sues Habel for 25 dollars.
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Ta Anotte
Body found hanging in woods near St. Mary’s Academy
Railroad workers near South Bend Indiana discovered a body suspended from a tree in the woods by St. Mary’s Academy. The deceased had likely been hanging since July 4 and wore rotted clothes. A ship card for the Cigarmakers' union listed John Arnold of Geneva New York Bridgeport Connecticut Paterson New Jersey London Canada.
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Ink
St. Mery's Academy
Cigarmakers’ Union
John Arnold
Geneva
Bridgeport
Paterson
London
Can
Explosion Harms Five In Street Car Blast
Houston reports five persons injured by a dynamite blast under a street car at midnight Saturday. One is seriously hurt. A. J. T. Smith suffers head injuries and internal damage.
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Tex
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A. J T. Smith
Bedford Springs Quiet Sunday Visibly Attended by Senator
Senator Davis and family visited the Presbyterian church at Bedford Springs Pennsylvania on Sunday July 25 with his daughter Mrs. Lee and grandchildren accompanied by his private secretary.
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Indiana teachers may fund reward for Bedford murderer
Indianapolis July 22 Indiana school teachers may be asked to contribute to a large reward fund. The aims are to aid the capture and conviction of the murderer of Sarah Catherine Schafer a Latin teacher at Bedford last winter.
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Ind
Indiana
Sarah Catherine Schafer
Bedford
Boy dragged to death by cow in pasture incident
In Rochester Indiana on July 21 Donald Baldwin aged 11 was leading a cow when the rope around his waist caused him to be dragged 200 feet after the cow ran. He died at the scene with the body nearly unrecognizable.
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Japs Contract For Spelter
Japlin, Missouri reports the Japanese government has contracted a local smelter for 1000 tons of spelter to be used in fortifications and battleships.
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Murder in Augusta as Black man fires on white fishermen
A Black suspect shot at a group of fishermen in Augusta on July 235 using a double barreled public safety item. Three fishermen died and one was mortally wounded. the attacker fled and bloodhounds pursue.
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Alexander Sampson Flourney
Japanese Police Powers Enforced in Seoul
Seoul July 25 report: Japanese authorities announce they will exercise police powers in all matters affecting Japanese interests. No anti-Japanese meetings will be allowed.
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New Wheat Yield Declared Not Fit for Milling
The Mi ers' Association of Wayne county has investigated the yield of new wheat and says it is not fit to mill. They set prices at 83 cents for No. 2 and 30 cents for No. 3.
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Richmond
Miers’ Association of
Wayne County
Indiana Millers Pool Interests
Millers of Central Indiana met in Anderson to pool interests in buying wheat from other states. It was estimated that about 15 percent more than the supply needed by millers can be secured in Indiana.
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Indiana
Anderson, Ind
Col James T Johnston Dies at 65 in Rockville Indiana
Rockville July 22 Col James T Johnston former congressman and commander of the Indiana 3 A R is dead at age 65 He served as a lieutenant in the Eighth Tennessee cavalry during the war.
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Rockville
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Elizabeth Dunn Celebrates 100th Birthday in Andersonville
Anderson, Indiana July 23. Descendants gathered Friday for the 100th birth anniversary of Mrs. Elizabeth Dunn of Andersonville. Of seven children only one is dead. Attendees include William Dunn, Mrs. Margaret Irvin, Miss Katherin Dunn, Mrs. Elizabeth Cloud, Mrs. Phoebe Sparlan of Shelbyville, and Mrs. Mertha Schofield. The youngest daughter is 52. Dunn was born in New Jersey and has spent over 90 years in Franklin County. She remains healthy and believes she will live another 25 years.
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Solvan Oil Stock Fraud Sparks Arrest Warrants
Warrants are out for the arrest of Thomas Colvan after he vanished from Geneva where he ran a brokerages business selling alleged fake oil stock. Stenographers handled mail and transactions while several hundred dollars in unpaid bills remained. Estimated losses reach 75 thousand dollars, with efforts to locate him continuing.
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Portland
Ind
Thomas Colvan
Colvan
Geneva
Severa
Seo
Fort Wayne Light and Power Names New York President
Fort Wayne Indiana July 22 The syndicate of New York capitalists who recently bought the Fort Wayne Fleurie Light and Power Co held a meeting and elected J C Verner of New York president to succeed H P Bicht, also of New York, as the company merges with the Fort Wayne and...
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New York
Fort Wayne Fleurrie Light and Power Co
J. C. Verner
H. P. Bondhicht
The
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Fort Wayne and Southwestern Traction Co
Tragic Death Near Weisburg In Indiana Freight Wreck
Lawrenceburg Indiana July 23 Clarence Tarrisha 28 Noblesville was killed near Weisburg by a fast eastbound freight after either falling or being struck under a wheel. Tarrisha was reportedly sought by Sheriff River Fox of Noblesville for breaking jail.
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Clarence Tarrisha
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Parrish
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Chinese merchant Moy Kee made noble of fifth rank
In Indianapolis Moy Kee a Chinese businessman received official certificates bearing the seal of the emperor of China elevating him to a nobleman of the fifth rank as part of the recent visit by Prince Pu Lun. The official court dress is en route from Pekin.
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Ind
Pu Lun
Moy Kee
Pekin
Rev Ellis Adjudged Insane and Committed
Richmond Ind July 21 Rev E O Ellis the Friends minister who recently returned from Nashville after a mysterious absence was adjudged sane and committed to a private asylum at Oxford Ohio
Wealthy Assinole farmer arrested for mail fraud
Emerson McColni, a wealthy Assinole county farmer, was arrested on charges of fraudulent use of the mails. He allegedly sent threatening letters, acting on orders from Post Office Inspector Fletcher.
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Emerson McColni
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Glass plant sale transfers to Larouche Window Glass Co
Muncie Indiana July 22 The Mississinewa Window Glass Cap Operative Co Wheeling county has been sold by Receiver George Mansfeld to the Larouche Window Glass Co of Matthews for 1950 dollars.
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Ind
Mississinewa Window Glass Cap Operative Co
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This County
George Mansfeld
Larouche Window Gass Co
Matthews
Cecil Grey Signs with Terre Haute Club
Cecil Grey of Frankfort signs with the Terre Haute Central League club. He left for Terre Haute Friday and will pitch his first game next Monday.
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Frankfort
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Cecil Grey
Frankforts
Hartford City Man Leaves Fortune to Masonic Lodge
Edward Wolverton, who recently died in Hartford City Indiana, left his entire fortune valued at about 30090 dollars to the Masonic lodge. The will mentions no brother of the deceased.
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Democrats Open Campaign in Posey County
The Democrats of Indiana’s First district will begin campaign activities in Griffin Posey county on August 9. On that date Posey county Democrats will nominate a ticket.
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Griffin
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Indiana official and Atlanta woman wed in Charleston
Indianapolis July 23. Chas. S. McGiffen superintendent of the Indiana Industrial Home for Blind Men and Miss Jennie Basey of Atlanta Ind were married April 5 at Charleston. Announcement of the fact was not made until Friday.
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Chas. S. McGiffen
Indiana
Jennie Basey
Atlanta
Charleston
English Defeated for State Senate Nomination
Indianapolis July 23 William E English son of William H English who was the Democratic vice presidential nominee on the Hancock ticket lost the Republican nomination for state senator.
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Ind
William E. English
William H. English
Hancock
Pigeon Sets 1,000-Mile Flight Record Claimed
Fort Wayne residents report John Schilling's homing pigeon flew 1000 miles from Abilene Texas in five days two hours arriving home Wednesday morning Schilling claims a world record for the distance and speed by a homing bird.
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John Schilling
Abilene
Tex
Schilling
Furniture Faiture. Anderson Indiana assigns business
Anderson Indiana July 21 The Anderson Furniture Co with Edward J Bayer as manager and principal stock holder made an assignment of its business Wednesday John R Thornburgh was appointed assignee
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Anderson Furniture Co
Edward J. Bayer
John R. Thornburgh
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Wilson Barrett
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Ars
Kuropatkin
Japan’s War Fund
Feill
President
Taggart
Democratic Committee
Steamer Scandia
Che Foo
New
Chwang
Teamsters
Dois
Joint Council of Teamsters
Teamsters’ Council
O'Neil
Drifton
Severi
Oil City
Burt Kirkpatrick
Indiana Womaan
Convention of
District of German Evangelical Synod
Elizabeth Dunn
Solvan
Fort Wayne Light and Power
Southwestern Traction Co
Chinaman
Ellis
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!