Poison King Charles Wolfe Again Tries Suicide in Dayton Fort Wayne Visit
Charles Wolfe a suspect in Dayton asylums escapes. He bought two ounces of carbolic acid in Fort Wayne Avenue, claimed he swallowed it but doctors say none went down. He threatened self harm in jail and previously attempted with strychnine and morphine across several cities. Authorities consider lunacy commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wolfe
Wolfe
Dayton
Ohio
A. G. Luken and Company
Ft. Wayne Avenue
John Elstro
Jessu
Sid
South Fifth Street
Daytor
Columbus
Ind
Foreclosure Suit Over Mortgage Brings Pilgrims to Court
Oliver H. Bogue of New York sues in circuit court to foreclose a mortgage on Kenny and Ella Pilgrim of the city. Oral argument in the Supreme Court at Indianapolis today by Shiveley and Shiveley for the Railroad Commission in its case against the Pennsylvania Railroad to secure an interchange switch with C. Co. & L. construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver H. Bogue
New York
Kenny
Ella Pilgrim
Supreme Court
Indianapolis
Shiveley
Railroad Commission
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Mortgage sale ordered for Milton defendants property
The court finds the total due is 451.20 including principal and attorneys fees. Providing the Milton lot owned by the defendants does not bring the mortgage amount current, and other property is ordered to be sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defendars
Milton
Old Polo Stars Play in the East
Marion Indiana reports the National Polo League will feature ten Eastern city teams this season with no Westward play. Marion transplants Bill Bannon and Freedus Pence join Pawtucket R I and New Britain Conn respectively. rosters list players across Providence Yonkers Bridgeport Fall River Brockton Worcester Waterbury Hartford New Haven and more.
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Marion
Ind
Bill Bannon
Freedus Pence
Bannon
Pawtucket
R. J
Pence
New Britain
Conn
Indiana
Ohio
Hastern
Providence
McGilvary
Curtis
Hardy
Doherty
Mallory
Yawtucket
George Cunningham Sr
Pierce
Harrold
Jimmy Cameron
Bridgeport
Teddy Lewis
Houghton
Canavan
Corrigan
Harper
Fall River
Mass
Thompson
Wodike
Griffiths
O’hara
Mullen
Brockton
Jack Mercer
Lincoln
Bill Miller
Woods
Cusick
Worcester
Cunningham
Ijr
Ada Mansfield
Loxson
Lyons
Mitchell
Ferric Harkins
Duggins
Fred Jean
Tommy Holderness
Waterbury
Eddie Higgins
Jason
Fahey
Devlin
Allen
Hartford
Hart, Schiffer
E. Devlin
Coggeshall and Sutherland
New Haven
Warner, Taylor, Farrell
Gardner and Sutton
Suffragette Crowd Paralyzes London Traffic
In London on October 13 a huge suffragette mob hemmed in Parliament and halted traffic to Westminster. For over three hours crowds clashed with police, shattered windows and disrupted central London. Suffragettes and unemployed kept most of the police on duty for 48 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
West Minster
Shaw Named City Passenger Agent for CB&Q at Indianapolis
Col Bill Shaw longtime district passenger agent of the Chicago Burlington & Quincy is to become city passenger agent in Indianapolis with full charge of CB&Q operations there. He previously had headquarters in Cincinnati and is well known in both cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill’ Shaw
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Womans Christian Temperance Union Ends Conference in Bedford
Bedford Ind Oct 12 The state convention of the Womans Christian Temperance Union concludes with key decisions and officers chosen for the year resolutions call for statewide prohibition and public school medical examination over $2 000 of the 5 000 fund pledged to support anti drink drive. A delegate protests young girls roller skating on sidewalks and street usage near the roundabout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Ind
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Mothers urged to curb dresses over children's length
The article criticizes mothers for lax dress lengths for girls and calls for focusing on modest attire rather than critiquing childish street amusements. It lists elected officers: President Mrs. Culla J Wayhinger Upland Vice President Mrs. Elizabeth Stanley Liberty Corresponding Secretary Miss Mary E Woodward Fountain City Treasurer Miss Clara M Sears Anderson Recording Secretary Mrs. Rose Pearce Cayuga Trustees Mrs. Jenner Evansville Miss Clara M Sears Anderson Mrs. Rose Pearce Cayuga
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culla J. Wayhinger
Upland
Elizabeth Stanley
Liberty
Mary E. Woodward
Fountain City
Clara M. Sears
Anderson
Rose Pearce
Cayuga
Jenner
Hvansville
Tatered Loyal Chapter O. E. S. Meeting Notice
A note announces a stated meeting of the Loyal Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Details on agenda and location are not provided in the readable text.
Richmond Masons Perform Fellowcraft Degree Work
Richmond lodge of Masons conducted fellowcraft degree work last night with candidates and members in attendance assessing ritual progress and ceremonial advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond Lodge of Masons
Judge Taft Likely to Visit Richmond on October 24
A strong probability places Judge Taft in Richmond on October 24 with a possible arrival around 8 50 a m. The information suggests planning for his appearance should he come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Richmond
Big Potato Shipment For Hospital Supply
McLeland & Co. wholesale commission dealers supply Western Haven Hospital with eight car loads of potatoes in a major order. The delivery underscores the hospital's need for staple provisions amid rising demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLeland & Co
Wasthaven
Seth Low Addresses Earlham College Students
Seth Low spoke to Earlham College students Tuesday morning on the advantages of college life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth Low
Earlham College
Fire From Bad Flue at 37 North Sixth Street
A defective flue at 37 North Sixth Street caused a small fire yesterday morning. The fire department responded and extinguished the blaze with little damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Sixth Street
Rev J S Shdritt to preach at Christian church
Whitewater Indiana October 13 Rev J S Shdritt will fill his regular appointment at the Christian church Saturday evening Sunday and Sunday evening in a routine church schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitewater
Ind
J. S. Shdritt
The
Christian Church
South Side Improvement Association Postpones Meeting
The directors postponed their meeting to next Tuesday evening to discuss important business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side Improvement Association
Judge Fox Orders Title Quieted in Alford v Cook Suit
In the suit of William H. Alford against Addison Cook and others to quiet title to a city lot, Judge Fox ordered the title quieted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Alford
Addison Cook
Judge Fox
One Faithful Board Member Serves in Charity Group
Rev. C. Huber was the sole member of the Associated Charities board at yesterday's meeting. A new meeting is scheduled for next Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Huber
The
Associated Charities
Trust Company Finalizes Settlement in Henby Estate
The Dickinson Trust Company completed final settlement with George Henby, minor heir of William Henby, deceased, paying $1 171.22. The guardian remains charged with $1 589.82 due Russel Henby.
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Trust Company
Dickinson Trust Company
George Henby
William Henby
Guardian
Russel Henby
Partial settlement approved in Hill estate case
Judge Fox approved the partial settlement report of Walter S. Commons as executor of Lloyd K. Hill's estate. The executor remains charged with $486.74.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter S. Commons
Lloyd K. Hill
Fox
Circuit Court
Fall festival decorating committee adjourns without full report
The decorating committee met at the headquarters and heard minor expense reports. They are not yet ready to issue a full report. The executive committee is scheduled to meet this evening.
Postal Talks Aimed at School Children
Postmaster Spekenhier received a letter from Postmaster General Von Meyer directing him to confer with local school authorities about delivering short talks to pupils on how the postal service operates. The aim is to inform students about the scope of its operations.
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Spekenhier
General von Meyer
Postal Service
Hinshaw Welcomes 7 12 Pound Boy in Richmond Home
Ed Hinshaw and family celebrate the birth of a seven and a half pound son at 302 South Fifteenth Street in Richmond. Relatives including George Nelson and Fred are mentioned as friends the new father may wish to contact, though the text hints at a strained postal route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Hinshaw
Co. E. Hinshaw
Richmond
Hinshaw
Fifteenth Street
Senior Class Factions at R. High School Spark Ballot Box Controversy
Charges of machine politics and ballot stuffing surface after a second election for the senior class officers at the high school. Initially elected were Arthur Currie, Elaine Jones, Ruth Peltz, Robert Thornburg, and Huston Marlatt. A group of girls claimed unfair treatment and forced a new vote resulting in George Bell, Harriet McMullen, Maud Muller, and Bernhard Knollenberg taking office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Currie
Elaine Jones
Ruth Peltz
Robert Thornburg
Huston Marlatt
Marshall
George Bell
Harriet McMullen
Maud Muller
Bernhard Knollenberg
Cubs Stay Shutout Tigers to Force World Series Bid
Chicago scores in two innings to defeat Detroit 3 to 0 at home as Three Finger Brown limits Tigers to four hits. If the Cubs win tomorrow, the world series pennant returns to the city on the lake.
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Detroit
Mich
Chicago
Tigers
Brown
Cubs
Schulte
Chance
Steinfeldt
Hoffman
Winters
Summers
Bvers
Evers
Contracts Awarded To Local Firms At Eastern Indiana Hospital
Local firms J. R. Howard and Co. groceries Adam H. Bartel & Co. dry goods Jones Hardware Co. hardware and A. G. Luken & Co. drugs received November contracts for hospital supplies. Remaining contracts went to outside firms. The board also handled routine business of minor importance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Indiana Hospital
J. R. Howard and Co
Adam H. Bartel & Co
Jones Hardware Co
A. G. Luken & Co
Woods Caught Out on Bond After Gallery Cartridge Theft
William Woods known as Buddy was taken by Officer Yingling after entering Highth and North D streets. He faces charges for stealing cartridges from the shooting gallery on Main between Fourth and Fifth. His mother Mrs Elizabeth Woods posted a $100 bond. Woods previously evaded arrest Monday night in a sprint with Officer Roberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Woods
Buddy
Officer Yingling
Highth
North
D Streets
Fourth
Fifth Street
Main
Elizabeth Woods
Woods
Officer Roberts
Richmond High School Boy Fight Ends With Minor Cut
Ernest Moore and Laurence Burcham, students at Richmond High, fought yesterday during noon hour. Moore wounded Burcham with a knife but the injury was minor. Principal C W Knouff summoned both, gave lectures, and no further action was taken as students agreed to make up. The incident occurred on the south side of the building and the student body approved the principal’s handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Moore
Laurence Burcham
Richmond High School
Burcham
Moore
C. W. Knouff
Prof. Knooff
Town speaker Kuhn to address Hagerstown crowd tonight
Local figure Kuhn spoke in Hagers town last night and plans to visit Lyons Station this week. Townspeople were urged to attend events as the schedule continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey
T. HA
Kuhn
Hagerstown
Lyons Station
Terrell 15 Taken Back to Wells County Jail
John W. Terrell was moved from Easthaven to the Wells county jail by Sheriff Lippey. He appeared in good physical condition, but his mental state is in doubt. A third trial for the murder of his son-in-law Melvin Wolfe is anticipated, with the sheriff not planning to push the case vigorously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Terrell
Easthaven
Wells County
Lippey
Terrell
Melvin Wolfe
Teen Taken To Home For Friendless After Father's Refusal
Mary Carr aged 17 was removed by police to the Home for Friendless after her father Thomas Carr insisted she could not stay in his house overnight. Police preferred not to place her there but authorities complied with the father's demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Carr
Mary Carr
Pirates Fall Inconsistent In First Game
A rough start described as inconsistent marked the Pirates' opener. The next game features the Richmonds versus the Carmens on Friday evening. Team scores show Entre Nous with -774 746 780 and Pirates with 2 0 -698 794 764 across the 1st 2nd 3rd periods.
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Pirates
Richmonds
The
Carmens
Grand Jury Deliberations Over Bulla Sullivan Case
The grand jury visited county institutions yesterday and will session today. Judge Fox ruled Robbins motion to quash the indictment against Dr. J M Bulla Adolph Uhly deceased and Eva Sullivan for conspiracy to commit abortion on Mrs Sullivan invalid due to duplicative paragraphs. The panel may return another indictment.
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Bulla and Sullivan
Fox
John F. Robbins
J. M. Bulla
Adolph Uhly
Eva Sullivan
Hard Practice Ahead of Steele Game for Richmond Team
The Richmond high school football team trains intensely this week for the upcoming clash with Steele of Dayton. Locals expect a strong effort from the Indiana squad and hope a large student delegation can travel if transportation rates are secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steele High School
Dayton
Steele
Ohio
Richmond
Indiana
Traction Company
Baptists Seek Turnaround After Rough Season Start
Franklin’s basketball team, crushed by over 140 points across games, retains fighting spirit as they prepare to face Barlham after rough showings at De Pauw and Eartham. The upcoming test could define their remaining schedule with tougher opponents.
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de Pauw
The
Baptists
Franklin
Barlham
Eartham
Diplomats Exchange Notes on Balkan Settlement Plan
London report says Foreign Secretary Gray and M Isvolsky discuss the near eastern conference with Europe. Britain aligns with Turkey on Bulgaria’s independence and Bosnia Herzegovina annexation. compensation debates rise with Sandjak Novipazar speculation fading. Ferdinand’s Bulgarian czar title boosts patriotism amid socialist criticism.
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London
Gray
M. Iswolsky
Europe
Mjisvolsky
Novipazar
Turkey
Servia
Paris
Bulgaria
Ferdinand
Kambana
Democratic Candidate Thomas H Kuhn Addresses Hagerstown Crowd
Rev. Thomas H Kuhn of Richmond spoke to about 300 residents in Hagerstown Indiana on October 13 about campaign issues and left a favorable impression as many could not gain admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagerstown
Ind
Thomas H. Kuhn
Richmond
Congress
Anglican Club Forms For Year At Trueblood Home
The Anglican Club held its first meeting of the year at Prof. Wm. N. Trueblood’s home. Prof Trueblood spoke on Elizabethan times and the year’s program centers on the Limbo circle of Shakespeare. Miss Rena Stone elected president, Miss Ruth Harvey secretary, Paul Furnas treasurer.
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Wm. N. Trueblood
Trueblood
Shakespeare
Rena Stone
Ruth Harvey
Paul Furnas
Judge Suspends Sentence For Ed Hiatt In Public Intoxication
Judge Converse suspended Ed Hiatt's sentence after agreeing to allow his wife to collect his wages and promising to avoid liquor. The leniency came despite Hiatt breaking his oath to stay sober, due to his wife and three children facing eviction over unpaid rent. Hiatt was arrested Monday morning after Mrs. Hiatt visited the judge and pleaded for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellor
Hiatt
Converse
No War Cloud In Sight In Bulgaria
Sofia reports no cloud on the Bulgarian horizon after the independence proclamation by Prince Ferdinand on October 5. Officials expect European chancelleries to tilt in Bulgaria's favor once the danger of a general conflagration passes. Armies and reserves bring total under arms to 120000 men.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Ferdinand
Europe
Will Go To Winchester To File Reply In Junction Suit
A. M. Gardner associate counsel for George N. Hill and plaintiff in the junction suit against Terre Haute Indianapolis and Eastern Traction company will go to Winchester this morning with John F. Robbins attorney for the defendant. They will file reply to Judge Mack Randolph circuit court decision and seek immediate issue to obtain an early decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Gardner
George N. Hill
Terre Haute Indianapolis and Eastern Traction Company
John F. Robbins
Winchester
Mack
Randolph Circuit
Deaths and Funerals Notice for Statson and OConnell
The obituary notes the funeral for Chas Statson from his residence Thursday at 10 30 AM with a 12 PM cortege to Williams bere where Opinkaroro lodge of Odd Fellows will conduct services at the grave. Also listed is the death of John O Connell with a funeral at 12 30 PM on South Seventh Street morning.
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Statson
Chas. Statson
Williamsbere
Opinkaroro Lodge of Odd Fellows
O'Connell
John
Future Union Work Report Indicates Healthy Church Programs
Reports from several church departments outline a healthy condition and a robust program for today’s work, highlighting progress and ongoing initiatives across ministries.
Today's Program at Synodic Ministerial Gathering
The timetable lists devotions at 8:15 and standing docket at 8:45 and 11:00. Rev. Wm. H. McCaughey chairs the 10:00 report committee on Synodical Home Missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Synodical Home Missions
Wm. H. McCaughey
D. D
Presbyterian Synod sessions urge unity with United Presbyterians
Yesterday afternoon in First Presbyterian church the Indiana Presbyterian Synod met with a brotherhood address to the United Presbyterians in Rushville. Clergy from New York City and Cincinnati spoke on missions and home work while committee reports highlighted Hanover College ties and Gary steel mill foreign workers outreach. Rev J F Horton spoke for the American Bible Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Synod of the
United Presbyterians
Rushville
James Stuart Dickson
New York City
Robert Watson
Second Presbyterian Church
Cincinnati
John B.donaldson
Watson
Allan Douglas Carlyle
Board of Home Missions
Carlyle
Home Mission Movement
Garrett
Hanover College
Home Missions Committee
Gary
Ind
J. F. Horton
American Bible Society
Bryan Seeks Farm and Labor Vote in Nebraska Tour
Colonel Bryan appeals for the farming and laboring vote during his Nebraska first day campaign swing. He labels himself the logical candidate of the producer and wage earner, opening with a speech at Omaha and continuing through the day as his tour progresses toward Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Bryan
Omaha
Neb
Nebraska
J. Bryan
Mair
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