West Siders Seek Extra Police Officer for Safety
West Siders demand added police presence after reports of peeping and women held up. Commissioners heard that area west of the river holds one sixth of the city population yet only one sixteenth of police protection, prompting calls for an additional officer to deter crime and fire risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secion
X. C. Heéironitus
R. L. Kelly
Barltun College
S. Edgar Bond
K. B. Grosvenor
Richard Sedgwick
Levi Peacock
Actiow
Alygass
Chapman Admits He Deserved Fined For Intoxication
Walter Chapman told Patrol Driver Roberts he deserved to be knocked into eternity for about two hours after insulting him on Wednesday evening. He pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined $5 plus costs. Police note his remark comes from a desire to present himself as an honorable man.
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Longman
Eober
Walter Chapman
Seventh
Main Streets
Roberts
Chapman
Chicago
July temperature record tops usual for years back
The Weather Bureau reports July’s mean temperature at 76.1 over 38 years, slightly above any July since 1903. The month ranged from 57 to 96 degrees, with a 27 degree daily swing on the 11th and a 9 degree swing on the 24th in Indianapolis.
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Weather Bureau For Holy
Indianapolis
Verdict in Indianapolis bribe case seen as political
In Indianapolis on August 6 the jury found John McGregor did not solicit or accept a bribe of 3800 dollars from Atlas Engine Worker for his vote on awarding a boiler plant contract at the county fever house. The verdict is viewed by many as largely political and is associated with many politicians present at the trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
John McGregor
Atlas Engine
County Fiwer House
Court trial in county seeks acquittal amid political pressure
The criminal court case during a single trial drew political heat as Republicans in the county believed a conviction would bolster their faltering chances. An effort was made to secure an acquittal, reflecting partisan tensions in the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cage
Poli- Hetane
Andja Egary
One Baseball Game Set At Cambridge Ballpark
Cambridge City August 6 There will be but one game of baseball Saturday at the ballpark The Grays meet Connersville K I C league team Connersville beat the Grays early in the season and the Grays have only one defeat since many Richmond visitors expected
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge City
Grays
Swift
Connersville K. I. C
Connersville
Richmond
Ferguson Released After Promise to Buy Shoes
A. E. Ferguson, a Kennepobl’s restaurant employee, admitted stealing a pair of shoes from Harry Clark. He was arrested yesterday morning for petit larceny and released after agreeing to purchase a new pair. Ferguson is described as a Yorkman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Ferguson
Harry Clark
Kennepobl’s
Ferguson
Yrakeman
Going to Dako on horseback in cross country trek
Cambridge City resident L. Marson, tied to a wild west show this season, sold his interest and began an overland horseback journey to Idaho. He plans to perform equestrian exhibitions at large stops, collecting donations to cover all trip expenses, traveling with two trick horses used as saddle horses.
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Cambridge City
Ind
L. Marson
Idaho
Magazines Suggested to Occupy Jail Hours
Superintendent Bailey favors providing prisoners at the county jail and Home for Friendless with reading material. A clergyman offered to supply magazines, arguing old literature would still benefit inmates who seldom access current issues. Bailey notes some prisoners would appreciate literature and that fashion magazines could help women prisoners pass time constructively.
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Bailey
Insane Stranger 15 Claimed by Father in Ohio Return
John Kissell, father of Charles Kissell, took his son from Boston deputy sheriff to his Newark Ohio home yesterday morning. Charles, about 26, escaped an asylum near Columbus nearly three weeks ago after being deemed insane in April due to typhoid fever effects.
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John Kissell
Charles Kissell
Oscar Mashmeyer
Boston
Newark
Ohio
Kissell
Columbus
Kinsell
Aye Ae - Re Eo Bo
Meeting of Committee At Democratic Headquarters Tonight
Air Democratic precinct and ward committeemen are requested to meet at Democratic headquarters in the colonial building tonight.
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Democratic
Ward
Colonial Building
Inspection Restored to Stolle and Sons
Government inspection has been restored for Anton Stolle and Son after over a month without oversight. An inspector from Hot Springs Virginia reported restoration by telegram, with Wagoner and an assistant to supervise the slaughter house in Lynchburg and related proceedings discussed at the Virginia Bar association meeting where Taft addressed reforms to the justice system and jury procedures.
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Agai
Anton Stolle
Henry OC
Lynchburg
Wiliam H. Saft
Virginia Bar Association
Taft
Wyndham FR. Meredith
United States
Edmindis
Court of First Instance
Intermediate
Taft Talks Fighting in Virginia Barrooms
Taft argues private property and personal liberty spur reform in judicial procedure amid a bitter feud between Progressive and Reactionary factions. The report notes looting in Tabriz, 800 casualties after 35 days of street fighting, $1 million in losses, and American missionaries at risk. Local authorities in Iran pressure Shah’s regime while forms of central government emerge. Also items on travel to Cedar Grove, a desertion suit in a divorce case, and custody dispute awareness.
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Personz! Liberty
Tabriz
Teheran
Good Roads Movement Flourishes in City Campaign
The Young Men's Business Association reports broad merchant support for the Good Roads movement. A window scene with a toy car on smooth roads garners attention as placards go up in towns and along fences. Fire units will run a Saturday afternoon parade to North A street, coordinated by the decoration committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldridge
Ed. Harris
Young Men's Business Club
Young Men's Business Association
Ed Miller
Fire Department
Youngs
Absence of Valuable Horse Alarm Police
Herbert Greene reported to police that one of his most valuable horses and outfits were stolen or missing after a late rental. The police searched the city but by 1 30 had not located the outfit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Greene
Greene
Brand New Clubs Displayed by Police Force
The police will appear this evening with brand new ebony clubs that are highly polished. They are neat and the best ever possessed by the department.
Stranger Arrested After Wandering At Ninth And Main
J. B. Napkee, claiming to be an Ohio artist, was arrested last evening by Officer Wierhake at Ninth and Main streets. He walked in circles at the corner and looked up at the buildings while under arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
J. B. Napkee
Wierhake
Ninth
Main Streets
Greek murder mystery clears with head found
In Greece the severed body parts of a boy, including limbs and torso found near Mud Lake, are being reunited to identify the victim. The head was recovered from a drainage canal below a bridge as police pursue a theory of padrone involvement in boy slave trafficking. One Greek suspect, an importer of boys, has been arrested. identification hinges on recovered clothing linked to a missing 15 year old, Tuffa Shishin.
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Greece
Mra
Minnte Shishin
Arother
Tuffa
Bryan outlines solo campaign plans in Chicago visit
William J. Bryan announced he will spend three days in Chicago starting August 22 to personally campaign for the presidency. Democratic headquarters will be active, and he plans to confer with Chairman Mack and party leaders to share counsel. He welcomed Judge Alton B. Parker's Los Angeles address praising Bryan and Kern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview
Lincs N. Neb
William J. Bryan
Chicago
Bryan
Mack
Alton B. Parker
Los Angeles
Cala
Kern
Japs Replacing Strikers on Canadian Pacific Coast
Winnipeg dated Aug 6. The Canadian Pacific railroad replaces Western strikebreakers with Japanese workers. Coach loads from the mountains go to Swift Current and Medicine Hat. Galicians serve Moose Jaw. Japanese to the Pacific coast will work as wipers and for minor repairs under supervision. The strike centers on engineers, firemen, and conductors. inter union rifts ease, but four days may see CP service tied up as operatives refuse mas ls due to inspection disputes. Over 6000 workers are out in CP shops across Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Winnipeg
Swift Current
Medicine Hat
Moose Jaw
Imga
Canadian Pacific Railway
Faelfic
Canada
Market Proceeds for Tent at 402 Main Street
The W B C will hold an all day huiket and lunch this Saturday at 402 Main Street. Proceeds from the event will be used to buy a tent for the chautauqua.
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W. B.C
Main Street
Buy
Rev Traum to Speak at Centerville Sunday School Session
Centerville Indiana August 6 Rev Traum historian of the Christian church of Richmond will address a Sunday school township convention Sunday at 2 30 pm Preparations for rally day at the chautauqua on August 22 include several speakers Edward J Humpe of Richmond and Rev Ennis M Barnes of Indianapolis
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Centerville
Ind
Traum
Christian Church of Richmond
Chautauqua
Edward J. Humpe
Richmond
Ennis M. Barnes
Indianapolis
Final Report In Uhly Case Discharges Dickinson Trust
The Dickinson Trust Company, executor of Adolph P. Uhly’s estate, presented a final probate report to Judge Box, approved and the company discharged. Estate valued at 177.95 with personal property about 50.40. research found no substantial assets. Uhly, said to have died by self harm after facing charges, had traveled to multiple banks and towns. An unrelated note adds Frasier’s Sunday school class outing to Jacksonport.
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Dickinson Trust Company
Adolph P. Uhly
Y. M.burns
W. P. Bradbury
South Fifth
Despeair
Gincinnati
Kokomo
Hamilton
Anderson
Cambridge City
Tha Frasier
A. H. Porter Garment Factory
Jackson Lport
Mayor Deliberates on Main Street Freight Ordinance
Mayor Schillinger said he would study the council passed ordinance section by section before deciding to sign or reject it. He warned against haste that could harm citizens. Also, Emma Highley and daughter Ruth of Cambridge City plan to visit Mrs. H D Wilson in Richmond over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schillinger
Main Street
Emma Highley
Ruth
Cambridge City
H. D. Wilson
Richmond
Aninday
Guardian Appointment Sought After Street Work Improves
The report notes that cleaning of Main Street last evening using fire plug hoses improved appearance. It mentions Inquest proceedings and a request for guardianship for an estate related to Mrs. Dale and Mrs. Peelle, with no complaints reported since the improvements.
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Hiatt Fe
Ed Dye
Susannah Peelle
Creane
Rade
Elle
Henry P Brown elected Supreme Chancellor of Knights of Pythias
Henry P Brown of Clebourne Texas was elected supreme chancellor of the Knights of Pythias in Boston to succeed Charles A Barnes of Jacksonville Illinois George H Hanson of Calais Maine was chosen supreme vice chancellor Browns election was unopposed A contest for vice chancellor ended with Hanson winning on the fifth ballot A building collapse near the camp prompted a detail to aid buried workmen during the prize drill continuation
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Henry P. Brown
Boston
Clebourne
Texas
Order of Knights of Pythias
Charles A. Barnes
Jacksonville
Ill
Supreme Judge of the Order
George H. Hanson
Calais
Brown
Hanson
After Many Years Of Married Life Mrs Harris Sits Weeping
In Chicago Aug a nanogenarian widow Mrs Benjamin Harris sits alone grieving in a small apartment after her husband’s burial marking the first separation in 71 years of marriage. Five wealthy Chicago women who helped the couple since leaving Dunning poorhouse accompanied the funeral from the Little Sisters of the Poor home. their aid saved the couple from poverty and funded a fire home.
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Benjamin Harris
Chicago
Aug
Little Sisters of the Poor
Harris
Huband
Harrises
Dunning
Father and Son Trouble on Street at Fifteenth and Main
Reported disturbance last evening at Fifteenth and Main between Henry A. Johnson and his son Harry. Blows were exchanged but bystanders separated them and no arrests were made. Rumors circulated though none proved factual. Police were notified and a possible follow up was anticipated today.
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Cne
Henry A. Johnson
Harry Johnson
Toier
Complicated Bond Case Involving Medaker and Bertsch
The American Bonding Company seeks relief from Medaker's bond while instructing Bertsch to pay county funds. The case centers on William A. Madsher, an attorney of Cambridge City, and Wilbur Evang who paid 70 dollars for a runabout tied to Burton Gaines. The dispute involves Medsker and Penny and a damaged vehicle, with Gaines hiring counsel again as the matter unfolds.
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American Bonding Company
William A. Madsher
Cambridge City
Wilbur Evang
Charles A. Bertsehof
Burton Gaines
Medsker
Commission Autown
Aon
Dent
New Hove
Ohio
Whith Penny
Bertsch
Gaines
Mr. Gaines
Columbus
Donlin Arrested Then Released After Alcohol Violation
John Donlin was arrested yesterday afternoon by Officer McNally on South C Streets on a complaint from residents. He had been released yesterday morning after serving 115 days in the county jail for public intoxication and attempting to seize a horse from its hitching place owned by George Eggemeyer.
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John Donlin
Officer McNally
Yourtgenth
South C
Donlin
George Eggemeyer
Taft Name Letters Plan Spurs Republican Club
Dissatisfaction with the state ticket grows as the Young Men's Republican Club endorses a plan to form four sections named by letters from Tafts name with captains. A Taft watching club will visit Cincinnati this fall, drum corps in wards discussed but not set, volunteers and fund raising noted, nets tested for safety, and efforts aimed at regaining voter support amid a drum corps charity appeal.
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Young Men's
Republican Club
Republican
Rudolph Leeds
Paul Comstock
Test
Charles Kolp
Demas Coe
R. K. Shiveley
Andrew Stamer
Ed. Crowell
John Brehm
Milton Rhode
Cincinnahi
Taft
Republic Tan
Wayne County Central Committee
Drum Corpe
Seventh Ward
Ling
Tiets
Watson
Commissioner Fights Estate Dispute Over Poll Tax
Medsker, appointed commissioner in the Bynum estate case, sold Bertsch a lot for 300 with no poll tax, Bertsch paying all but 70 to avoid poll tax. The bonding company sues to relieve its surety and Bertsch pays 70 to the clerk while Medsker seeks 80 in attorney fees. The suit aims to recover the unpaid and fees as of August 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medsker
George J. Bynum
John Bynum
Bertsch
American Bonding Company
Meeting of Interest for Hokendauqua Red Men
Hokendauqua tribe of Red Men to hold an evening meeting to discuss by laws. Full attendance is desired for the session and participation in the by law discussion is encouraged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hokendauqua Tribe of
Red Men
Nets Receive A Real Test
Fire department members leaped from a second story window of City Hall into life nets held by eight volunteers after an incident in the City Clerk Clifton Merrill's office. The event tested safety procedures and response times, with firemen describing the exercise as strenuous yet necessary for preparedness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sveral
No. 2 Fire Department
Clifton Merrill
Ships Some Fine Hogs at Cambridge Market
Special to The News Cambridge City August 6 reports C O Furst delivering hogs to market. fragmentary text notes quality hogs and local trade activity with unclear figures or destinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge City
Furst
Acapolis
Rarketedd
Merriman Strawn 15 Recov Cambridge City
Merriman Strawn, listed with 15 recoveries, is mentioned in Cambridge City records alongside local notices and property entries. The fragment references a person and a numeric value in a municipal context, indicating a reporting line for recoveries or acknowledgments within city records.
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Police Board
July
Dako
Stolle & Sons
Virgina
Justice
Tupreme Court Final
Fatima
Joseph Bulla
George Helmich
Cedar Grove
Ausband
Leafy Haler
Florenca Hagler
Rev Traum
THE
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Charles 4
Medaker
Evans
NETS
Sam
Merriman Strawn
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