Insane Estate Suit and a Tragic Suicide Reported
Dispatches from Hoosterdon report Charles H. Dohme and wife with Howiey Chase arriving in Guitavette as estate disputes over Chase’s sanity proceed. In Indiana Leslie D. Sinclair, a wealthy 20 year old, killed himself after writing to his half sister asking forgiveness and pledging to be free of the world.
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Reonies
Ind
Leslie D. Sinclir
Ee Sinesiv
Pont
Seth Rees
Waiebdo
Blue and Gray Reunion Ends in Evansville Blaze
National reunion of the blue and gray closed with a storming of a Spanish blockhouse by American troops. Twenty thousand attended the final features while a sham battle drew 25,000 viewers. Casualties included George Slocum and John Hardy in hospital. Sio cum fought at Santiago.
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Fisonansville
Evansville
Ind
George Slocum
New Albany
Order of Knights adops new assessment plan
The supreme council of the order adopted a committee report by a 46 to 12 vote yesterday. The plan imposes 12 assessments annually, based on members age, with no rate increases as members age. A slight rate increase boosts the reserve fund after death benefits and expenses.
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Bonor
Heserve Fund
Speeispols
Supreme Fadice
Whnights
Wealthiest Man in Wabash County Dies at 88
Francis M. Eagle, president of the North Manchester Bank, died in Repesletts of Wabash after a short illness aged 88. He left an estate valued at 300000 to two daughters Mrs John Curtner and Mrs Leslie Stephenson. The cause of death is unknown.
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Wabash County
North
Manchester
Ind
Francis M. Eagle
Repesletts
Wabash
Tie
John Curtner
Leslie Stephenson
Lasker
Brooklyn Eagle
Detective Shisler Crushed by Express Train
Fort Wayne report describes detective Jesse Shisler 29 years old and unmarried stepping in front of a limited express traveling 60 miles per hour. He was thrown 50 feet and ground beneath the wheels. The fatal accident occurred on October 17.
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Detective Shisler
Fort Wayne
Jesse Shisler
Shisler
Footman Arrested After Pekin Jail Breakout
Fred Footman was arrested at his father’s home in Muncie Indiana for escaping from Pekin jail where he was jailed for breaking into a freight car. Pekin prison recently posted a $1000 reward in the corridor for a break out. Footman says he earned his freedom and will seek the prize.
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Muncie
Ind
Fred Footman
Pekin
Ibs
Footman
Liberty
Typhoid Fever Epidemic Feared in Ripley County
Typhoid fever exists at several points in Ripley county Indiana and may become a general epidemic. Miss Jennie Shane died of the fever in Batesville. The Lafary family at Perseverance and six Boswell family members in Correct are infected.
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Dillsboro
Ind
Ripley County
Jennie Shane
George W. Shane
Batesville
Lafary
Correct
Boswell
Alleged Bank Robbers Discharged
Reynolds Indiana October 17 The two men arrested for the bank robbery at this place last week have been discharged there being no evidence against them The robbers got 33000 in coin and paper and 372 in postage stamps placed in the vault by the postmaster Burglars are still at large
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Reynolds
Ind
New Church Forms in Kokomo Emphasizes Dance in Worship
In Kokomo Indiana on October 16 a new church called The Church of the Soul organized by Rev W H Morris teaches dancing as a proper and necessary worship act. The church holds a weekly dance with proceeds for charity and has about 30 members.
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Kokomo
Ind
Church of the Soul
W. H. Morris
Miner Barney Cova Fatally Crushed in Smoke Enclosure
In Brazil Indiana on October 14 a miner named Barney Cova died after becoming lost in smoke while escaping the mine. The cage descended and crushed him, leading to his fatal injuries.
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Brazil
Ind
Barney Cova
Murderer Admits His Guilt in New Albany
Eugene Harris, a Black man, who shot and killed Arthur Williams in a dispute over a crap game in Louisville last Sunday, was arrested in New Albany and admits his guilt.
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New Albany
Ind
Eugene Harris
Arthur Williams
Louisville
Northern Indiana to Oklahoma Migration Draws Twenty Five
Washington Indiana residents from the northern county depart for Oklahoma seeking new homes. Twenty five people left for the Sooner State yesterday amid plans to settle there.
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Washington
Ind
Oklahoma
Robbery at Columbia Hotel in Logansport Leaves Woman Hurt
Three masked men entered the Columbia hotel and restaurant near the Panhandle station in Logansport Indiana. They bound gagged and kicked Mrs Louis Wandrei wife of the proprietor into unconsciousness. The robbers looted jewelry silverware and valuables and fled with a small amount of cash. Mrs Wandrei remains in precarious condition.
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Logansport
Ind
Columbia
Panhandle
Louis Vandre
Wandrei
Fire destroys barn at Indiana Reform School for Boys
A large barn and carriagehouse at the Indiana Reform School for Boys in Plainfield, Pad. burned yesterday. Loss estimated at 10060 with 5000 insurance. Fire likely started from the lighting apparatus in use by the timers. Nearby gas house site added to alarm for possible explosion.
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Reform School For Boys
Plainfield
Pad
Get
Indiana Reform School For Boys
Accidental Self Inflicted Gun Death In Paldy Weg Area
John Alieh acls, 1 years old, of Paldy Weg, accidentally shot himself while climbing a fence. The gun discharged and the bullet struck his temple, killing him instantly. In Grienfield, Walter Records was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in a separate steel-fight incident, receiving 20 days in jail and a $5 fine.
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John Michaelis
Grienfield
Ind
John Aliehacls
Wabash
Walter Records
George Miller
Records
Miller
Union Trust Co. Appointed Receiver for Savings Association
In Indianapolis on October 16 the Union Trust Co. was named receiver for the National Savings and Loan association. State auditor had advised a receiver, but action followed a petition by George A. Grinsteiner. The firm is described as hopelessly insolvent.
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Indianapolis
Union Trust Company
National Savings and Loan Association
State
George A. Grinsteiner
Hendey Arrested for Bigamy in Marion Indiana
Marion Indiana October 17 W R Hendey a leading local businessman was arrested on a bigamy charge after a Vincennes woman traveled to claim to be his wife Another woman the defendant lived with is said to be married to him sparking a city wide sensation.
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Marion
Ind
W. R. Hendey
Vincennes
Hendey
Arbuckles
Arbuckle Bros
Rescue attempt ends in death after barn fire
Celina Indiana October 17 Thomas Gallagher died from injuries suffered while freeing his horse from a burning barn. He was crushed when the roof collapsed injuring his arm and back.
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Celina
Ind
Thomas Gallaher
Market snapshot of grains livestock and provisions on Oct 16
Indianapolis grain and livestock report shows Wheat at 69c wagon price and No 2 red quiet. Corn 62c middle, Oats 24c. Cattle steady at 3.25, Hogs active near 4.50, Sheep 20.75, Lambs 3.75. Futures: Wheat Dec 71% to Tilge, May 74.24 to 74.80. Corn Dec 50/6 to 30%c, May 31.6 to 32c. Oats Dec 22% to 22.34c, May 24.4 to 24c. Pork Dec 3.02 to 37.97, Jan 9.45 to 9.40. Lard Dec 5.25 to 9.22, Jan 5.42 to 5.85. Ribs Dec 4.82 to 4.77, Jan 4.92 to 4.4. Closing cash: Wheat and corn missing. oats 22 1/16, pork 7.55, lard 3.20, ribs 4.80.
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Indianapolis
Grain and Livestock Markets Report Across Cities
Cincinnati Wheat No 2 red at 71 cents. Corn No 2 mixed 85 cents. Oats No 2 mixed 25 cents. Cattle 2.50 to 3.30. Hogs 3.75 to 4.55. Sheep 2.00 to 3.90. Lambs 3.00 to 6.00. Chicago Cattle 2.50 to 7.00. Hogs 3.85 to 4.55. Sheep 3.25 to 3.90. Lambs 3.25 to 5.23. Toledo Wheat 71 cents. Corn No 2 mixed 34 to 46 cents. Oats No 2 mixed 24 to 40 cents.
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Cincinnati
Fig Trial Ends After Salt Water Snack Challenge
A fruit broker sues for damages over spoiled goods while legal counsels debate a tasting gamble in court. The actor plaintiff cross examines, the judge warns of contempt, and the broker ultimately loses after declining a salt tasting proposed by his advisers.
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AD Bueiish Selicitur
Netic
Althoweh
Newt
Amy
Theo Sidezest
Renty
Rendee
A. J. Rich Erection of Monuments at Little Flock Cemetery
Mrs. Mary Davis reports satisfaction after purchasing six white bronze monuments erected by A. J. Rich in Little Flock cemetery.
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A. J. Rich
Little Flock Cemetery
Mary Davis
Bottomless Holes and a Floating Island of Grass
A Cincinnati Enquirer note describes a mysterious round rock hole that never fills when stones are dropped, and a larger pit rumored to contain a wind-swept floating island of grass. Boers tested a long line with a sinker but hit no bottom, while speculation on dangers of meddling with unseen powers persists. A chess anecdote follows with Lasker and a secret knight move. A London Truth list touts the Bible, Shakespeare and other classics as top books.
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Mebaant
Diamter
Thovueh
Cincinnati Enquirer
London
Vanity Pein
Gibbons
Tyeanbhoe
Robinson Crusoe
Carlyles
Boswell
Johnson
di “Tennyson
Jckwick
Virgil
Moliere
David Copperfield
Wakefield
Residence Spotlight on Crowder and Johnson Streets
A neat dwelling is listed at the intersection of Crowder and Johnson streets. For inquiries contact Mrs F A Kelly Sullivan Indiana by phone or mail.
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Crowder and
Johnson Streets
F. A. Kelly Sullivan
Golf Craze Alters House of Canaries to Bobolinks
A Chicago Times-Herald note reveals a woman gripped by a golf fad. She sold her canaries long ago and now keeps only bobolinks, reflecting the craze’s eccentric domestic impact.
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Chicago Times-Herald
For sale Steinway piano by John I Thompson
A Steinway piano is offered for sale or rent through John I Thompson. The notice notes contact with Thompson for details and arrangements.
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John I. Thompson
Excursions via B and O and W R R offer low rate tickets
The Bow OSS. W. ROR sells excursion tickets to Seattle at 86215 for a semi trip with return by November 1. The Bh. & O. 8 W. RR advertises low rates to points West of the Mississippi. Hunter's Rates apply season JAOU-1900 to Arkansas Missouri Kentucky Tennessee Mississippi Alabama Wisconsin Minnesota and upper Michigan with 30 day return. Inquiries to W. A. Jones T. A. OP. McCarty Vincennes Indiana G. P. A. Cincinnati Ohio.
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W. RR
Seattle
Wash
Bow Oss. W. Ror
Mississippi River
Hunter's
Arkansas
Missouri
Kentucky
Tennessee
Mississippi
Alabama
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Upper Michigan
A. Jones
T. A
McCarty
Vincennes
Ind
Cincinnati
For Sale Ad Seeks Pleasantville Acreage Near Sullivan
For sale SB acres adjoining Pleasantville in cocivation with good improvements and ample water. Reat estate rear Sullivan. Include stress tex 83 Pleasantville Ind.
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Pleasantville
Sullivan
Reed's Drug and Piano House Promotes Low Prices
A vintage ad touts Reed's Drug and Piano House offering discounted pianos organs and sheet music with claims of big agent commissions and guaranteed quality. It advertises anthracite coal at 37 per ton cash on delivery and urges customers to see them at Yards Street near the Erie Railroad.
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Intersick
REED
E.R. R
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