Army announces reviews with officers named as umpires
Washington reports detailed plans for maneuvers near West Point Kentucky from September 20 to October 16 with troops from Caickamauga Missouri Indiana Kentucky Michigan Wisconsin and Ohio. Brigade commanders named include Gen. Kotbhe Gen. McKee Gen. McGuerrin and Gen. Bliss.
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Washington
War Department
West Point
Camp George H. Thomas
Caickamauga
Jefferson Barracks
Fort Sheridan
Fort Wayne
Mich
Fort Porter
N. Y
Port Brady
Fort Thomas
Columbus Arsenal
Tenn
Columbus Barracks
Fort Myer
Washington Barracks
Indiana National Guard
Kentucky State Guard
Michigan National Guard
Wisconsin National Guard
Kotbhe
U.S. A
McKee
McGuerrin
Michigan
Biue
Ohio River
Louisville
Brown
Tennessee River
Nashville
Louis
Muldraugh Hills
Immunity Experiments Target Tuberculosis in Animals
Dr Nuefeld of Koch's institute reports successful experiments creating immunity in animals against tuberculosis by injecting living bacteria from humans into the bloodstream of male goats cattle. He cannot achieve the same with dead cultures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Nuefeld
Koch's
Institute
Medical
Fitzsimmons and Coughlin Matched for Philadelphia Bout
Bob Fitzsimmons and Don Coughlin known as the Irish giant were matched to box six rounds before the Industrial Athletic club in Philadelphia on the evening of September 25. The bout will be at catch weights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzsimmons
Coughlin
New York
Bob Fitzsimmons
Don Coughlin
Industrial Athletic Club of
Philadelphia
California Develops Transparent Insect Life Form
Los Angeles reports a new form of animal life unique to the animate world. It describes an insect that lives in crude oil with a transparent body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
California
Olympia Placed In Dry Dock After Damage In Norfolk
The cruiser Olympia was put in dry dock in Norfolk Virginia on September 11 after sustaining deep furrows along both sides of its underbody and a large stream of water pouring from a damaged plate beneath the engine room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Norfolk
Whiskers Shaved To Avoid Mistaken Identity
Jefferson City Missouri September 11 reports Gov. Dockery has his whiskers shaved to avoid being mistaken for William E. Phelps the leading lobbyist in Missouri legislation.
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Jefferson City
Willam
Phelps
Missouri
Gov
Dockery
Major Delmar Rates 2 04 4 Miles at Syracuse Fair
Major Delmar trotted a mile in 2 04 4 on a soggy Syracuse Fair Grounds track before 15 000 spectators. The mark came in heavy conditions and followed Lou Dillon’s two minute pace, with the crowd roaring as the gelding fell short by a quarter second of the world record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
N. Y
Delmar
State Fair Ground
Lou Dillon
Major Delmar
Sud
Anthracite Miners Set 5 Percent Wages Rise
Wilkesbarre pa September 12 miners and operators in the anthracite region were told by Charles F Nell the strike commission appointee as price computer that miners are entitled to a 5 percent wage increase. The hike aligns with recent coal price gains and will take effect in September with New York harbor coal at 4.75 dollars a ton as the expected standard for the next six months unless operators adjust their pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Chas. F. Nell
Anthracite Strike Commission
New York Harbor
King Edward Stops Train for Coffee Request
King Edward traveling from Vienna to England halted the German train after a passenger in the royal car signaled no corridor communication. The king inspected the issue and had coffee prepared in the royal carriage before the train resumed its journey.
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Berlin
Edward
Germany
England
Vienna
Ru gert wins two American titles at Travers Island
Charles Rugert of the New York Athletic Club won two American swimming championships at Travers Island. He set two American records for intermediate distances, going 5 yards in 1 51 5 and 770 yards in 11 44 3 5, breaking marks previously held by E. Schaeffer.
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New York
Charles Rugert
New York Athletic Club
Travers Isand
Rubert
E. &. Schaeffer
Schaeffer
Poison Water Incident Ties Paris Green to Alabama Firm
Tuscaloosa Sept 12 Henry Alston William Moore and Hall Has sell along with three Black workers at the F Alston Co were poisoned by water from a cooler containing more than a pint of paris green. The six were dangerously ill during the afternoon but expected to recover by Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Henry Alston
Willam Moore
Hall Hassell
F. §. Alston Co
Paris Green
Alston
Infantry rifle team wins Dryden trophy in Sea Girt
The United States Army infantry rifle team captured the Dryden trophy at Sea Girt New Jersey with a total score of 995 out of 1200. Quartermaster Sergeant Hawkins, a Black man, registered the best individual score.
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Sea Girt
N. J
United States Army
Sergt. Hawkins
Diversion of Export Trade From New Orleans Due to Strike
Two cargoes of general merchandise were exported through Mobile to Central American ports on Friday totaling about 70 000 dollars in dry goods and groceries. The shipments resulted from a ship tender strike in New Orleans.
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Mobile
Ala
New Orleans
Knapp Strangler Case Asked for Trial Transcript
Thomas N. Darby and Victor Schafer, attorneys for Alfred Knapp, filed a petition with the supreme court Thursday to compel Butler county stenographer to provide a copy of the official trial report for use in appealing the case.
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Columbus, O
Thomas N. Darby
Victor Schafer
Alfred Knapp
The
Strangler
Supreme Court Thuredar
Butler County
Death by Gas Ends Young Artist Cline Wilson Career
New York Sept 12 A young artist Cline Wilson died by his own action in his studio early Friday by inhaling gas. Wilson a native of Runseville Ky where wealthy relatives are paid to reside.
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New York
Cline Wilson
Wilson
Runselvrille
Business Failures Across U S and Canada
Weekly U S business failures total 165 for the week ending September 10 up from 162 last week and 197 the same week in 1902. Canadian failures rise to 12 from 8 the prior week.
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New York
United States
Canada
Czar Visit to Bucharest Abandoned Over Treason Charge
The czar's planned visit to Bucharest to act as godfather at Prince Nicholas's christening was cancelled. A Berlin report states a sergeant arrested at Metz for selling bombs to a French agent confessed he was to receive $800 for treasonable conduct.
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Bucharest
Roumania
Nicholas
Ferdinand Victor
Berlin
Metz
Hae
Indicted Men Named in Postal Fraud Conspiracy Case
The federal grand jury charged Beavers Machen Erwin McGrehan Huntington and Scheble in a complex postal fraud case. Indictments detail schemes to defraud the United States with letter box devices and inflated contracts for jetter boxes and related bribery, involving post office officials and contractors.
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United States
Washington
Federal Grand Jury
Beavers
Machen
Erwin
McGrehan
Huntington
Scheble
Beavers, Machen
Postal Device and Improvement Co
San Francisco
Montague Indicator and Letter Box Co
Daniel S. Richardson
West
Richardson
Heath
McGiehan
MacGlehan
Columbia Supply Co
Schebbie
Eugene D. Scheble
Toledo
Packing Plant Strike Halts Nelson Moritis Plant in St Joseph
A general strike was ordered at the Nelson Mor tis packing plant in South St Joseph at noon Thursday and the plant was practically at a standstill Thursday afternoon. Twelve hundred men are out after the superintendent refused to discharge a fireman charged with unfair conduct toward union workers.
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St. Joseph, Mo
Nelson Mortis
South St. Josep
Sleepwalking woman shot after mistaken burglary claim
Fannie Soper, walking in her sleep, was shot in the side by John Hubetka a saloonkeeper in Oklahoma City Sept 11. She was severely wounded and believed to be a burglar by the assailant.
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Steep
Oklahoma
Okla
Fannie Soper
John Hubetka
Lord Cheylesmore and Barlow Named NRA Life Members
Sera Girt N J September 11 Lord Cheylesmore and Captain Barlow members of the British National Rifle Association were elected life members of the National Rifle Association of America at its annual meeting.
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Sera Girt
N. J
Lord Cheylesmore
Capt
Barlow
National Rifle Association of Great Britain
National Rifle Association of America
Sail Adm Cassay Retired After 47 Years in Navy Service
Washington reports Rt. Adm. Ca sey, recently detached from command of the Pacific squadron, retired Friday on account of age after nearly 47 years active service. Capt. Chas. J. Barclay will become a rear admiral.
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Washington
Adm. Casey
Pacific Squadron
Chas. J. Barclay
Colors banned in butter making under new Minnesota law
St Paul Minnesota September 12 W W P McConnell state dairy commissioner issues an order effective January 1 next forbidding the use of aniline or coal tar colors for butter making under the state pure food law.
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St Paul
Minn
W. W. P. McConnell
Squirrel hunter's bad aim ends in tragedy
In Chester county on a Friday morning Maj. J.M. Riddle, Lancaster Review proprietor, was hunting squirrels with his young grandson when he accidentally shot and killed the boy.
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Lancaster
3. C
Waite
Chester County
The
Lancaster Review
Restaurant Keeper Loses License Renewal in Dresden
Berlin reports the keeper for 33 years at the Royal Opera House linked restaurant in Dresden had his license renewal refused after selling chocolate shares tied to former Crown Princess Louise. The decision highlights restrictions on licensed establishments amid royal-era asset ties.
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Berlin
Dresden
Louise
Explosion on Olympia Kills Two Sailors in Navy Yard Incident
Norfolk report details a five gallon alcohol barrel smuggling on the cruiser Olympia leading to a blast that killed Marine Corporal J. S. Yerkes of Philadelphia and Apprentice Seifert. Three others were injured and the forward awnings burned as crew tried to dump alcohol into a tank.
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Norfolk
van Doser
Olympia
J. S. Yerkes
Philadelphia
Seifert
Custer
Shavey
Navy Yard
Drvydock
Corp. Yerkes, Seifert, Spavey and
Caster
Yerkes
Tragedy in Jail Ends in Double Fatalities
Sheriff Geo F Wharton and Deputy Frank Brugh confront a Philadelphia man named McCagle in Edna Texas. During a jail search the suspect fires, striking Wharton and Brugh. Wharton fires kill the prisoner. Both officers die from their injuries.
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Edna. Tex
Geo. F. Wharton
Frank Brugh
McCagle
Philadelphia
Wharton
Brugh
Abdication talks rise over Hungary crisis
Vienna rumors say Hungary may push for its own king amid a political crisis. The Daily Mail correspondent notes open discussion of Francis Joseph’s abdication as king of Hungary, with strong support for Hungary to choose a ruler, possibly Prince Eitel, the German Emperor’s second son.
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London
Vienna
Dail Mail
Francis Joseph
Hungary
Prince Eitel
Marconi Meets Canadian Ministers in Ottawa
Signor Marconi, visiting Ottawa for two days, dined with Lord Min at Rideaux Hall and interviewed Minister Fielding and other officials. He plans an overland system once the trans Atlantic network is operating.
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Signor Marconi
Canada
Otteawa
Lord Minto
Rideaux Hall
Marconi
Fielding
Grand jury to probe lynching of David Wratt in Belleview
The September grand jury will be impaneled in Belleview on Monday to thoroughly investigate the lynching of David S Wratt, a Negro school teacher who shot a school director but did not kill him and was strung up by a mob.
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St. Louis
Bellevine
David S. Wratt
Wratt
Lipton Falls Ill En Route to West in Utica
Sir Thomas Lipton reached Utica for a medical check during his journey west and was treated by Dr. D. R. Kinloch for cramps and indigestion. At one point his condition was reported serious.
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Utica
N. Y
Thomas Lipton
D. R. Kinloch
Lipton
Protest Miller Reinstatement by Central Trades Union
In St. Louis on September 14 the Central Trades and Labor union voted unanimously to protest to President Roosevelt over his decision to reinstate W. Miller in the Government Printing Office.
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Miller
St. Louis
Central Trades and Labor Union
Roosevelt
W. «. Miller
Government Printing Office
Mexican Baptists Gather for National Conference
Mexico City September 14. The general conference of all Baptist churches in the republic will be held this week at the Baptist church. Preliminary services were held Sunday with a large attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
General Conference of All Baptist Churches
Republic
Baptist Church
Detroit Baseball Club Manager Barrow Changes
A Detroit baseball club report notes manager Barrow during the last western trip. The terse item references a Sunday night announcement about changes affecting the team’s leadership.
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The
Détroit
Detroit
Barrow
Counterfeit Money Scandal Tangles Eastern Penitentiary
Public notice reveals convicts in the Eastern Penitentiary manufactured counterfeit silver coins and plundered cigar department records. Inspectors say only a few coins were completed before the scheme was stopped and federal agents, including the U S Secret Service, are investigating potential inmate staff collusion.
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Cigar Department
Eastern Penitentiary
Philadelphia
Eastern State Penitentiary
George Wallg, Jr
W. D. Robinson
Mr. Vaux, Jr
United States
Vaux
United States Secret Service
Cigar
Daniel W. Bussinger
Joseph Welch
Internal Revenue
Internal Revenue Officers
William D. Robinson
Bussinger
Umpire Ollie Conn Injured After Cedar Rapids Decatur Game
Springfield Alabama reports Umpire Ollie Conn of the Three I league was run over while boarding a Decatur street car after the Cedar Rapids Decatur game. He suffered a crushed left leg and a right arm amputation at St Marys hospital. his home is Mount Zion.
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Springfield
Ollie Conn
Decatur
St. Mary's Hospital
Mount Zion
Florida Hurricane Leaves Wide Damage Along Coast
The Florida hurricane struck Friday on the east coast and Saturday on the west, lasting 24 hours. Winds of up to 75 mph lashed Miami to Tampa, tearing roofs, sinking boats, and cutting wires, with no reported loss of life but extensive property and crop damage across Stuart, Jupiter, Ybor City, and other areas.
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Jacksonville
Fla
South Florida
Miami
East Coast
Hobes Sound
Standard Oil Co
Boynton
Stuart
Jupiter
Peninsula
Tampa
Almeria
DeSoto
Ybor City
Hampton
Madison
Florida
Planter Furnifeld G. Simmons Killed Near Pollocksville
Newbern North Carolina September 14 The planter Furnifeld G Simmons father of Senator F M Simmons was shot several times with a shotgun and found on a river bank near Pollocksville Jones County He had been missing since Saturday morning Bruises on the head suggest beating A Negro named Daniis was arrested as the slayer An alternate report says a trespasser squirrel hunting shot him and Simmons pursued the shooter Ongoing investigation unclear motive and suspect details remain.
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Newbern
N. C
Daniis
Pollocksville
Doctor Harmanson Shoots Charles Medicis in Opelousas Killing
In Opelousas Louisiana on Sunday morning Dr A R Harmanson shot and killed Charles Medicis as he walked unarmed on the street with a Winchester rifle. Harmanson surrendered to the sheriff claiming Medicis authored anonymous letters attacking his family's reputation. Medicis was a prominent local figure.
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Ondousas
A. R. Harmanson
Charles Medicis
Medicis
Dr. Harmanson
Tunnel Cave-In Kills One. Dozens Missing Near Pittsburgh
A cave in at the Green Tree tunnel on the Wa bash railroad in Green Tree borough late Saturday night leaves one dead and ten to twelve laborers missing. Fellow workers fear the missing are buried under coal slate rock and debris blocking 55 feet of the tunnel.
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Pittsburg
Green Tree
Wabash
Green Tree Borough
First Porto Rican Cotton Bale Export Since 1880s
The first bale of Porto Rican cotton exported in four decades was shipped September 9 on the Red Line steamer Caracas, consigned to a Porto Rican firm in New York from San Juan Puerto Rico.
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San Juan
P. R
Red Line
Caracas
New York
Governor Hunt to be welcomed in San Juan on October first
A popular demonstration is organized in San Juan Puerto Rico to greet Governor Hunt upon his October first return. Several federal leaders decline to cooperate with the event citing political reasons.
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San Juan
P. R
Gov. Hunt
Armenians Ask Roosevelt Intercede to Protect Armenia Americans
At a national Armenian mass meeting in Boston on September 14 resolutions were adopted urging President Roosevelt to intercede for the safety and property of Armenian Americans in Russia.
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Boston
United States
Roosevelt
Russia
Longshoremen Strike Ends. 16 Ships Set to Sail
In New Orleans on September 14 the longshoremen’s strike was formally settled and sixteen ships will start on Monday. Morgan Hines dock workers remain out with slim chances of success for the strikers.
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New Orlexts
Morgan Hine
Sailors on Kearsarge and fleet near mutiny off Staten Island
The sailors aboard the flagship Kearsarge, with the Alabama Texas Illinois and Chicago anchored off Staten Island, have been in a condition bordering on mutiny for weeks, as reported in New York on September 14.
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New York
Kears
Alabama
Texas
Illinois
Chicago
Staten Island
Professor Edward North Dies After Long Illness
Dr Edward North professor of Greek at Hamilton College died at Halfway Up Clinton on Sunday after a long illness. He had been a noted scholar and taught for nearly years. Funeral arrangements are pending local authorities said.
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Edward North
Etica
Hamilton
Clinton
Lightning Strikes State Executive Mansion Porch
A thunderbolt struck the front porch of the executive mansion in Springfield on Sunday afternoon. Two great balls of fire appeared as the bolt flashed, but fire officials found no blaze after responding to Governor Yates who feared a porch fire. The event was described as one of the most terrifying seen in the city.
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Springfield
Til
Executive Mansion
Gov. Yates
Newspaper Man to Be Prosecuted for Secession Stance
Panama reporters state Rodolfo Guillera, a pioneer in publishing pro secession articles, faces prosecution. Reports also indicate about 2,400 federal troops are set to deploy to the isthmus.
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Panama
Rodolfo Gguillera
Non-Union Miner Assassinated in Briceville
Knoxville reports a non-union miner Charles Marsh, aged 29, employed by Tennessee Coal Co. at Briceville, was assassinated in his home Saturday night by an unknown man. Authorities have no clues as to the attacker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville, Tenn
Charles Marsh
Tennessee Coal Co
Briceville
Tenn
Fatal Automobile Crash at Milwaukee Fair Grounds
Frank Day of Columbus Ohio is killed in an automobile accident at the Milwaukee fair grounds during a five mile race against time. Barney Oldfield drives the machine which swerved and caused the fatal incident.
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Milwaukee
Frank Day
Columbus
Fair Grounds
Barney Oldfield
Beti
Plague Reported in Marseille During War Era
Rome September 14 The French government officially communicated the presence of the plague at Marseille and the Italian government began protective measures as authorities assess the risk amid ongoing conflicts.
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Marsellles
Rome
Marseilles
Basert
Typhoid Strikes Norwood Indiana Village
Norwood a mile and a half southwest of Indianapolis suffers a typhoid outbreak with half the families afflicted. Doctors and Flower Mission agents report widespread poverty and severe misery, with many residents lacking aid within city limits. The Hurty state health secretary will investigate and the settlement seeks state or county assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Norwood
Flower Mission Society
J. N. Hurty
State Board of Health
Woman on Way to Divorce as Husband Fires Twice
Lafayette Indiana Sept 11 Robert H Layton a Civil War veteran fired two shots at his wife in the First National Bank corridor. Mrs Layton with former Marshal Downs of Battle Ground was en route to an attorney to apply for divorce after she refused to live with him on his return from California. Layton was placed under bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
Robert H. Layton
First National Bank
Layton
Marshal Downs
Battle Ground
California
Hart Learns Bride’s Name After License Delay
In Anderson Indiana on September 11 Indiana man Jnc W Hart of Indianapolis sought a marriage license but forgot the bride’s name. He recalled her first name as Bessie and later confirmed her last name Wells, then became Hart after marriage.
Burglars Use Chloral to Rob Dora Farm Family
Neighbors report burglars used chloroform on the Harnish family near Dora. Robbery’s loot included cash and jewelry. Lula Harnish remains in serious condition while other family members suffer the aftereffects.
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Wabash
Chris. Harnish
Dora
Lula Harnish
Gas company plans to remodel stations for oil gas supply
Windfall Indiana September 11 The Indiana Natural Gas and Oil Co has drafted plans to remodel pumping stations nearby to produce gas from crude oil replacing the failing natural gas supply pumped to Chicago. The firm holds thousands of acres under lease for gas and oil in the section of the was belt.
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Ind
Indiana Natural Gas & Ol Co
Chicagoe
Was Belt
Oil well strikes in Muncie area sparks near two producers
Muncie Indiana September 10 Central Coal Oil and Gas Co struck an oil well three miles northeast of Muncie that will flow 209 barrels per day. It is the second gusher in the vicinity in a pool miles from the nearest producing well. Dry holes surround the two good producers.
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Muncie
Ind
Central Coal, Oil and Gas Co
Franklin township interurban tax plan approved
New Albany Ind Sept 12 election in Franklin township Harris county approved a 2 percent tax to fund construction of the Louisville and Southern Indiana Traction Co line from New Albany to Corydon.
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New Albany
Ind
Franklin Township
Harris County
Louisville & Southern Indiana Traction Co
Corydon
Gaines Fled After Forging Employer’s Name on Check
Lawrenceburg Indiana September 12 Louis Gaines age 22 son of Charles Gaines a Boone county Kentucky farmer fled after forging the name of Thomas Willis a wealthy Boone county farmer who employed him to a 3168 check and his whereabouts are unknown
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Lawrenceburg
Ind
Louis Gaines
Charles Gaines
Boone County
Kentucky
Thomas Willis
Vigo County Purchases Riot Guns for Sheriff Use
Terre Haute Ind Sept 11 Vigo county commissioners buy five riot guns for sheriff. The weapons are placed in the jail to be used in event of mob attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Vigo County
Man Shoots Self in Anderson Family Home
Gale Hamm aged 38 used a revolver and blew the top of his head off at a relative’s home near Anderson Indiana. He had married four weeks earlier the widow of a cousin in a tragedy reported from the city on September 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Ind
Gale Hamm
Here
Franchise for a new electric line in Indiana towns
Wallace B. Campbell secured a Lapel franchise for an electric railway and says he has been assured franchises in Noblesville, Lebanon, and in the towns between those cities, with Lapel as the starting point.
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Anderson
Ind
Wallace B. Campbell
Lapel
Campbell
Noblesville
Lebanon
Don M Garwood Departs During Investigation
Fort Wayne Indiana September 11 police believe former Auburn bank cashier Don M Garwood left Fort Wayne during the inquiry and headed toward Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Ind
Don M. Garwood
Auburn (Ind
Michigan
Grocer Fends Off Attack With Bag Of Money
Evansville Indiana September 10. Grocer August Allbiede was closing his store when a Negro assailant with a club struck him. He retaliated by striking the attacker with a bag of money in his hand. the assailant staggered and fled.
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Evansville
Ind
August Allbiede
Hindostan Falls to Be Used for Electric Power
Indianapolis dispatch reports Hindostan Falls on the east fork of the White River near Hindostan in Marion County will be utilized to generate electric and hydraulic power. The project aims to harness the falls for local waterpower development.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Hindostan
Marion County
Runaway Train Demolishes Saloon Injures Two in Alexandria
An electric freight train on the Union Traction line in Alexandria Indiana escaped control at a station in the residence area and careened through streets at about 40 mph. It smashed into a saloon, wrecking its front and seriously injuring Henry Tuerffs and John Hopewell. The locomotive and cars were torn apart, with about a hundred people narrowly escaping harm as the crew leaped to safety.
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Alexandria
Ind
Union Traction
Henry Tuerffs
John Hopewell
Juror Discussed Real Estate During trial
Evansville Indiana September 12. Willershaven a 75 year old juror on the circuit court trying William Wel alleged kidnaping disappeared Friday and was found at 3 pm in a real estate dealer's office discussing a land deal. Asked if he realized he was content of court he smiled and said I don't know. After a judge's lecture he returned to the jury box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Willershaven
William Wel
Frida
Ju. Rasch
Miners' Fatal Quartet In Bleak Indust Clash
In Brezil Indiana, George McVey was fatally shot by James Pertrie At Ladd after a quarrel among miners. Pertrie fled the scene as a posse hunts him. Separately in Plymouth, Roze sues Chaney for breach of promise claiming loss of chance and damages estimated at 2 505 dollars.
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Brezil
Ind
George McVey
James Pertrie
Ladd
Plymouth
Thomas
Chaney
Young Boy Plunged Into Serious Condition After Lye Incident
Windfall Ind. Sept 14 Charles Hillard five year old son of Samuel Hillard is in a pitiable condition after drinking concentrated lye by mistake last February. Doctors report the stomach lining severely damaged with no sure remedy to relieve his suffering.
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Charles Hillard
Samuel Hillard
Phi
Freak corn stalk bears thirty two ears on four inch stalk
A curious find on the Freeland farm near Sunman Indiana reveals a single corn stalk with no tassel yet bearing 32 fully formed ears about four inches long. The unusual specimen was discovered in a local corn field and noted by observers for its odd growth pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dilshoro
Ind
Freeland Farm
Sunman
Wabash Bridge and Iron Co Faces Bankruptcy Petition
Wahbasi Ind Sept 1 The receiver report shows liabilities of 275 440 and assets 87 900 The Central Trust Co of Cleveland and two Wabash creditors filed a bankruptcy petition forcing a shutdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wahbasi
Ind
Wabash Bridge and Iron Co
Central Trust Co
Cleveland
Wabash
Farm man's son-in-law dies in Tennessee sawmill accident
Broomfield Indiana September 12 L B Shepherd prominent local farmer received word of the accidental killing of his son-in-law James Strauser in a sawmill near Brownsville Tennessee Strauser was raised in this county and went south about two years ago.
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Broomfield
Ind
L. B. Shepherd
James Strauser
Brownsville
Tenn
Strauser
Crash Near Brazil Ind Claims Miner Injuries
Two interurban cars carrying miners crashed west of Brazil Indiana on Friday evening. John Cole suffered crushed hand and arm. One car carried 107 passengers with 59 bruised but not seriously hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Ind
Here
John Cole
Fire destroys Rohmers home in Fierne Indiana
The home of Fred Rohmers editor of the Berne Witness was almost totally demolished by dynamite. The Rohmers were rescued with only slight injuries. The Berne Witness has opposed licensed saloons.
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Fierne
Ind
Fred Rohmers
Berne Witness
Rohmers
County Fight Over Courthouse Funds in Goshen
Goshen Indiana September 10 The county council authorized a 50000 dollar appropriation for courthouse improvements triggering a dispute with Elkhart residents who urge moving the county seat to their city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Ind
Elkhart
Street Car Crashes Into Butcher Shop in Hyansville
A Mary and Main street line street car derailed and struck the shop of Conrad Klingehofer in Hyansville Indiana. A ten passenger car was involved but no injuries were reported. A large hole was torn in the building side.
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Hyansville
Ind
Mary and Main Street
Conrad Klingehofer
County council funds jail remodeling in Brownstown
Brownstown Indiana September 12 the county council appropriated 18001 dollars for remodeling the county jail damaged by repeated prisoner escapes attempts.
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Brownstown
Ind
Stricken With Black Smallpox In Linton Boarding House
Everett Brohannon who came from Eudora Kentucky was found in a Linton Indiana boarding house severely ill with black smallpox and at the point of death. Twenty boarders have been exposed to the contagion.
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Linton
Ind
Everett Brohannon
Eudora
Anna Carmony Hines Dies at 102 in Shelbyville Area
Anna Carmony Hines, aged 102 years and 7 months, died early Thursday in Shelbyville Indiana. The obituary notes she was the oldest resident in the area and mentions her long life and family links.
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Shelbyville
Ind
Anna Carmony
Hines
Atate-Aid-Searce
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Casey
Squirrel Hunter
Emperor Francis Joseph
Sir Thomas Lipton
Pennsylvania
Furnifeld G. Simmons
Charles Medizsiz
Opelousas, la
Indiana
Sweetheart
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