Prisoner Tinsley Dies After pneumonia and surgery
Jeffersonville Ind July 31 John Tinsley alias Robert Lee alias Lee Brown negro murderer of Patrolman Massey Evansville died at 3 8 o clock this Morning at the Reformatory following pneumonia after rib removal and drainage surgery. His death removes a major trial risk and his body disposition was being directed to the State Anatomical Society SAPOLIS with his wife already dead.
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Indianapolis Journal
Jeffersonville
Ind
John Tinsley
Robert Lee
Lee Brown
Massey
Evansville
Reformatory
Sharp
Carsing
Sraperaten
Byers
Rasch
Vanderburg Circuit Court
State Anatomical Society
Sapolis
Tinsley
Louie Massey
Lee
Sch
Circuit Court
Weather forecast overview for Saturday and Sunday
Regional forecast shows Indiana and Ohio mostly partly cloudy with occasional showers. Michigan and Kentucky expect showers in parts with variable or east winds and warmer temperatures in western areas. North and South Dakota anticipate showers and warmer, with fair conditions in portions of the west on Sunday. Local observations note a maximum 74 and precipitation totals near zero.
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Washington
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
Kentucky
Por
Aurotessa
North
South Dakota
South
Movements of Steamers and Arrivals at Major Ports
Steamship notices report July movements in Nantucket lightship, NSTOWN, Plymouth and Liverpool. Vessels including Laconia from Liverpool to New York and Benton to Liverpool arrived or departed. Cedric sailed to New York via Queenstown. La Garcogne bound for Havre. Blucher arrived from New York for Bremen.
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Nantucket
Laconia
Liverpool
Town
New York
Nstown
Benton
Plymouth
Blucher
Bremen
Cedric
Queenstown
Lizard
Paseed
la Garcogne
Havre
Cymric
Wabash Valley Improvement Convention Planned in Terre Haute
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports a convention set for September 15 in Terre Haute to form a Wabash Valley Improvement Association modeled after the Ohio Valley group. Secretary Duncan cites river navigation goals and broad local enthusiasm to unite for Wabash improvements.
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Indianapolls Journal
Terre Haute
Ind
Wabash Valley Improvement Association
Ohio Valley Association
Duncan
Terre Haute Commercial Club
Ohio
Banner wheat yield reported near Richmond Indiana
Report from R. McClure farm east of Richmond describes fifteen acres yielding 352 bushels using machine measure and 375 bushels after weighing, at twenty five bushels per acre, with no fertilizer and good quality. Hartford City oil deal: J B Mayer Oil Company sells Indiana field holdings to Milwaukee capitalists for 75000 dollars, about 80 acres in Blackford County and fifteen productive wells.
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Indianapolis Journal
Richmond
Ind
R. McClure
Hartford City
J. B. Mayer Oil Company
Indiana Field
Milwaukee
Wis
Blackford County
Longtime Warsaw Editor Frank J Zimmerman Dies
Frank J. Zimmerman of Warsaw dies at home after more than thirty years as editor of the Warsaw National Union a Democratic paper. His health declined after retirement and illness led toward insanity with plans for hospital care. He was nearly 70 with a career in type setting and journalism. Elizabeth Day Swan Purdue librarian funeral details in Lafayette with ceremonies at Purdue library and Greenbush Cemetery.
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Indianapolis Journal
Warsaw
Ind
Frank J. Zimmerman
Warsaw National Union
Longcliff Hospital
Jary
Bloomfest
Coca Bey
United States
Whitfay
Cony
Indiana
Lafayette
Elizabeth Day Swan
Purdue University
Richard Swan
New York City
Kate Swan
James H. Smart
Purdue
Purnaceee
John P. Hale
Second Presagesine Church
Greenbush Cemetery
Sweeney’s Views on Stream Petitions and Laws
Columbus Indiana July 31 State Fish Commissioner Sweeney replies to Indianapolis Water Company official Davis. He doubts petitions by strawboard firms violate law and says 1901 legislature legalizes such outrages. He calls the law fine but questions the duty and urges a new law to curb dumping with Board of Health permission.
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Indianapolis Journal
Columbus
Ind
F. A. W. Davis
Indianapolis Water Company
Sweeney
State Board of Health
More saloons closed in Kokomo wards
Two wards in Kokomo Indiana saw anti saloon forces win again as remonstrances were filed in the Second and Third wards today.
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Indianapolis Journal
Kokomo
Ind
Ward petitions trim opponents in city election race
In the wards, petitions were knocked out for several applicants. In the second ward remonstrance had 236 signatures, a majority of seventeen. In the third ward temperance had 169 names or thirteen majority. One first ward applicant survived while others were rejected this term. An incident from Elkhart, Miss Sophia Godfrey narrowly escaped drowning at Wolf lake, Mich, when a boat capsized and she released a rescuer to subdue another drowning. In New Castle, Walter Jones of the New Castle Telephone Co. has invented a private party line system using relays and a switchboard to ensure entirely private conversations on demand.
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Dr. C. Horner
W. B. Hermite Newcomb
Richard Hale
Edward Fridlin
Frank Davidson
Indianapolis Journal
Elkhart
Ind
Sophia Godfrey
Wolf Lake
Jackson
Mich
Ethel Savey
New Castle
Walter Jones
New Castle Telephone Company
Temperance drive grows in Madison County region
A new temperance movement backed by Madison County suburban towns forms in Anderson with Prosecuting Attorney Vestal supporting prosecutions against saloon closings and illegal sales to minors. A mass meeting is planned later next week bringing temperance groups from across the county.
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Indianapolis Journal
Anderson
Ind
Vestal
Madison County
Hammond arrest case details alleged abuse by boxer McDonald
Ellen Pearson, arrested with boxer H. McDonald for disorderly conduct in Hammond, accuses him of beating her and burning her three week old child in a cook stove. She claims the infant was born in Chicago and says McDonald later cast the child into a lake, though police doubt her tale.
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Indianapolis Journal
Hammond
Ind
Ellen Pearson
H. McDonald
Chicago
Hammond and Whiting
McDonald
Best day of railroad carnival marks City parade and speeches
In Fort Wayne on July 31 the carnival drew a large parade of labor organizations with city officers and lodge officials in carriages and outside bands joining the procession. Lieutenant Governor Gilbert Mayor Berghoff and Congressman Robinson spoke tonight.
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Indianapolis Journal
Fort Wayne
Ind
T' Railroad Men
Gilbert
Berghoff
Robinson
Preacher jailed after dog tax dispute in Vincennes
In Vincennes Indiana Reverend Levi Murphy a Baptist preacher was arrested and fined for failing to pay dog tax. He scolded the court and dumped money before the justice saying he would rather go to jail than fund what he called bad laws. He refused to pay and was jailed. Broyles reunion set for Aug 14 near Gaston with dinner addresses music and recitations by W A Broyles and Preston Polhemus.
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Indianapolis Journal
Vincennes
Ind
Levi Murphy
Gaston
Broyles
Joseph A. Broyles
W. A. Broyles
Preston Polhemus
Indiana officials arrest local justice and constable
Franklin officers seized Peter Pitcher justice of the peace and James Pitcher constable for selling tobacco cartridges and other forbidden articles to minors. In Vincennes Joseph Wolfe a Civil War veteran aged seventy was fatally struck by a streetcar.
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Indianapolis Journal
Franklin
Ind
Trafalgar
Marshal Flinn
Peter and James Pitcher
Vincennes
Joseph Wolfe
Freaks of Lightning Kill Mrs. Aarons on Lexington Ave
A heavy storm struck New York on Lexington Avenue when a portion of brownstone coping on a stoop cracked by lightning crushed Mrs. Byrdie Aarons killing her instantly. The bolt split the stone and left it hanging by a single rock as other storm damage was reported citywide. A Jersey City bicycle officer survived with minor injuries from a wreck caused by the same storm.
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New York
Byrdie Aarons
Lexington Avenue
Jersey City
Two Killed at a Crossing in Chicago
CHICAGO July 30 Albert W Kibbe his wife and child were instantly killed late this afternoon at the Ashland avenue crossing of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad. The family rode a buggy and failed to notice the oncoming train until it was too late.
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Chicago
Albert W
Kibbe
Ashland-avenue
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Pies Blind Refusal Raises Money Question
Fragmentary OCR yields a hazy note about a payment refusal related to pies and a person named Zane or similar. No clear event or date is discernible, but the snippet implies a dispute over money or promises tied to a pie purchase or fundraiser. Further readable text needed for specifics.
Nonunion Walkout Sparks Marion Labor Tensions
In Marion Indiana on July 21 nonunionists from the Gemmer factory walked to town as 500 strikers and sympathizers followed with a band. The crowd guarded by police gathered around the square while unions discussed opening cooperative stores if merchants side with manufacturers. Attorney C F Waltz was hissed and attacked amid tensions with unionists threatening escalations through machinists’ aid. A central trades council called a special meeting for next Tuesday.
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Indianapolis Journal
Marion
Ind
Gemmer
National Organization of Machinists
C. F. Waltz
Manufacturers’ Association
Waltz
W. D. Hodson
Hodson
Central Trades Council
Battle Ground Methodists Fast to Strengthen Spirit
At Battle Ground camp meeting Lafayette July 31 1200 attendees fasted all day as Rev Henry Ostrom urged loyalty to God and spiritual focus. Meetings included sermons by Rev Hobart Anderson and reading circle plans proposed by Dr W H Hickman. A new state W H M union formed to support Deaconess work. officers elected. Next gathering in Decatur.
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Indianapolis Journal
Lafayette
Ind
Battle Ground
Henry Ostront
C. L. Harper
Chautauqua Assembly
Chautauqua
N. Y
Northern
Indiana Methodist Conference
L. 8. Smith
Indiana
L. H. Bunyan
Northern Indiana
A. V. P. Adams
D. M. Wood
Northwestern Indiana
Emma Daniels
Elizabeth Ames
Mary Stabler Hunt
Mary M. Chapman
Decatur
W. H. M. Society
Microscopists adjourn as society elects officers at Winona Lake
The American Microscopical Society closed a three day session at Winona Lake, electing President Prof. T. J. Burrill of Illinois, Cham paign. vice presidents Prof. H. A. Weber of Columbus, O. and F. W. Kuhn of Fort Wayne. secretaries Prof. H. B. Ward and R. H. Wolcott. treasurer J. C. Smith of New Orleans. custodian Magnus Pflaum of Pittsburg. The next meeting will be in St. Louis the first week of July, 19M. Chautauqua Circle recognition day moved from Aug. 4 to Aug. r. George E. Vincent of Chautauqua will deliver the address as forty will pass through the golden gates.
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Indianapolis Journal
Warsaw
Ind
American Microscopical Society
Winona Lake
T. J. Burrill
University of Illinois
Champaign
H. A. Weber
Columbus
F. W. Kuhn
Fort Wayne
H. B. Ward
R. H. Wolcott
University of Nebraska
Lincoln
Island Park AssemblyServices in Rome City Ind
In Chautauqua Hall this morning Rev Julien S Rodgers of Ponders Avenue Baptist Tabernacle Atlanta Ga led services for Island Park Assembly. Mrs Harriett Swain assisted by Mrs Clara Beiech supervised kindergarten activities with singing recitations and craft. Miss Anna Quinby staged a physical culture and elocution entertainment for WCT A. department as Col Geo W Bain spoke that afternoon on The Twentieth Cen...
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Indianapolis Journal
Rome City
Ind
Chautauqua Hall
Julien S. Rodgers
Ponders Avenue Baptist Tabernacle
Atlanta
Island Park Assembly
Christ
Harriett Swain
Indianapolis
Clara Beiech
Louisville
Anna Quinby
Geo W. Bain
Woodmen, Knights, and Odd Fellows lecture in LaPorte
A LaPorte audience heard John E. Wiley state lecturer for Woodmen of America discuss insurance features. Merrill S. Wilson of Elk Hart spoke on Knights of Pythias patriotism and civil war roots. Elder E. Pryor outlined Odd Fellows motto. Prof Kline showcased cinematograph scenes of Eiffel Tower ascent and a Seine sail. Rev E J Conant spoke on Bible Outlines at Pine Lake Assembly. Dr J A Levitt critiqued worship and service. Dr Johnston Meyers of Chicago closed the night.
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Merrill 5
Wilson
Elkhart
Knights of Pythias
Order of Odd Fellows
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Inos
Kline
Eiffel Tower
River Seine
Paris
Indianapolis
Laporte
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Pine Lake
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F. A. Case
J. A. Levitt
Johnston Meyers
Chicago
Booth Addresses Madison Chautauqua Twice
General Ballington Booth head of the Volunteers of America spoke at the Madison Chautauqua this afternoon and again this evening in Madison Indiana.
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Indianapolis Journal
Madison
Ind
Ballington Booth
The
Volunteers of America
Madison Chautauqua
Plan to Elevate L. L. & C. Tracks Angers Logansport
In Logansport Indiana July 31 the elevated track plan by Indianapolis Commercial Club provokes strong opposition. Walter A. Osmer accuses Big Four of backing the move and warns northern Indiana merchants of creating a competing commercial center. He cites freight losses from Indianapolis and urges development of a northern railroad hub to secure trade.
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Indianapolis Journal
Logansport
Ind
Elevated Road Commission
Indianapolis Commercial Club
Indianapolis, Logansport & Chicago Railroad
Indianapolis
Indiana
Walter A. Osmer
Commission
Big Four
Commercial Club
Russiaville
Buffalo
Chicago
Engine Turned Turtle Kills Laborer in Brazil Indiana
A C and E L engine jumped a track on a switch near the Miami mine west of Brazil Indiana. A car carrying section men telescoped. laborer J H Sullivan was killed instantly and his left leg was severed. The engineer and fireman escaped. conductor Joseph Salladay was bruised and sixteen injured. A special coach and physicians rushed to care for the wounded. Sullivan’s mother lives in Englewoodnear Chicago, where his remains will likely be sent for trial.
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Indianapolis Journal
Brazil
Ind
Miami
J. H. Sullivan
Joseph Salladay
Sullivan
Englewood
Chicago
Page Tas
Beeson Carriage Crash Injures Milton Resident
MILTON Ind July 31 While Mr and Mrs Oliver Beeson were out driving their horse ran away when frightened by an automobile. The buggy overturned. Mrs Beeson sustained only minor injuries but her husband suffered a serious crash with a broken leg in two places and internal injuries. Beeson, a wealthy farmer and stock buyer, recently became receiver of the defunct Milton Bank. WARSAW Ind July 31 Peter Emeraker of Plymouth a section boss on the Pennsylvania line stepped in front of a local freight near Atwood Friday afternoon and was instantly killed. Emeraker was on the double tracking crew and the nearby narrow gauge engine saved him from the train. He left a widow and eleven children.
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Indianapolis Journal
Milton, Ind
Oliver Beeson
Warsaw
Ind
Peter Emeraker
Plymouth
Pennsylvania
Atwood
Emeraker
Sewer Cave Kills Bedford Worker in July Accident
Bedford Ind July 31 Millard Phelps a young sewerage worker was killed when a trench cave in collapsed eighteen feet underground. Fellow laborer John Pearcy and another man were buried but rescued by large earth supports. Phelps’s home is Milledgville Ky.
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Indianapolis Journal
Bedford
Ind
Golf Players In Costume Frighten Driver On Evansville Road
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports a chase of golf players in grotesque costumes along a road near Evansville. The horse was startled, driver Henry Gruntmann was thrown onto a railroad track, suffering a fractured skull and is in a precarious state.
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Indianapolis Journal
Evansville
Ind
Henry Gruntmann
Auto Accident at Ko Big Yield of Oats in Adams County
Sizable oat crop report from Fort Wayne notes a seven and a half acre Koenemann field yielding 700 bushels. Quality described as good. Other Indiana items include smallpox case at Rockville, rail and lodge events, and reunions planned in Richmond and Redkey.
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Adams
Rockville
Judge Parks Illness Opens Way for Appointment
Martinsville Indiana July 31 Judge M H Parks has been unable to serve on the Circuit Court bench for over a year due to paralysis. Governor Durbin may appoint a successor during his incapacity with Owen county Republicans likely backing Miner Ton, Mint on of Martinsville presses his claim. Salary is two dollars a year plus expenses while the appointed judge would receive 2200 a year. Parks would receive a six dollar annuity if he survives.
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Indianapolis Journal
Noblesville
Ind
Neal
Hamilton
Noblesville Fair and Stock Company
Martinsville
M. H. Parks
J. E. Overton
Morgan Circuit Court
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Parks
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Owen County
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David Beem
Joseph Williams
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Thlz
Miss Wilson's Successor Named in Indiana Case
Evansville July 31 judge Rasch dissolves injunction against Southern Hospital for the Insane trustees that had kept Miss Mary Wilson as bookkeeper and amusements instructor. The board names William Koch, a young accountant, to assume her duties while Wilson says she will not return and will act with her attorney.
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Evansville
Ind
Rasch
Southern Hospital For Insane
Mary Wilson
William Koch
Powitiee
Wilson
Ae Sa
Purdue Award Creates Ryerson Scholarship for Mechanical Engineering
Purdue University in Lafayette Indiana will award a new Ryerson scholarship of 600 dollars annually for four years to a high school graduate employed in a shop under a Master Mechanics' Association member. The American Railway Master Mechanics' Association selected Purdue as the recipient institution. Applicants will be examined September 7 and 14 with the top scorer receiving the appointment.
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Indianapolis Journal
Lafayette
Ind
Joseph T. Ryerson & Son
Chicago
Purdue University
American Railway Master Mechanics’ Association
W. F. M. Goss
Purdue
Master Mechanics’ Association
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Ryerson
California boxer Britt withdraws from title bout with OKeefe
San Francisco July 31 The scheduled fight between Jimmy Britt of California and Jack O Keefe of Chicago in Mechanics Pavilion was canceled after Britt refused to meet at the agreed three pound weigh in O Keefe announced he would forfeit the weight money but Britt insisted on fighting sparking a last minute dispute over the weigh in terms and conditions
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Jimmy Britt
California
Jack O'Keefe
Chicago
Mechanics’ Pavilion
Britt
O'Keefe
Funkhouser Arrested for Alleged False Insurance Policy Scam
Insurance agent C Funkhouser, residing at 2361 Gale Street, was arrested by Bicyclemen Hall and Griffin on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. Accuser Lewis Mack says he paid a premium for a non existent Wabash Mutual Benefit policy and was told no such policy existed by the company. Police doubt Mack’s tale and pace of English Avenue was also jailed on unrelated charges.
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