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The Indianapolis Journal

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Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1903

Page

3

Weather forecast for Wednesday and Thursday states mixed conditions

Washington and Indiana predict partly cloudy Wednesday with Thursday showers and cooler air in the south. Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, and nearby states expect showers or partly cloudy skies with varying winds. Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota also show shower chances Wednesday and warmer or cooler conditions Thursday. Blythe, section director, notes departures and temperatures across regions.

Washington Indiana Son Ohio Lower Michigan Virginna Pennsylvania Minnesota Nebraska Pate Kansas Iowa North Dakota South Dakota

Panic on a Lake Steamer Alice Stafford Disaster

One hundred and fifty passengers on the steamer Alice Stafford en route from Chicago to Grand Haven faced a deadly Lake Michigan storm as safety valves failed. Crews fought fires with kerosene soaked blankets while the ship rolled twelve hours. H. W. Williams towed the vessel to St. Joseph Michigan by noon today.

Chicago Alice Stafford Grand Haven Mich Lake Michigan Kert Manners Stafford H. W. Williams St. Joseph

Movements of steamers across ports on Aug 11 12

Shipping notices list arrivals and sailings at major ports. Mesaba and Nord Amerika arrive New York from London and Palermo. Kronprinz Wilhelm sails. Do minion and Nomadic arrive Liverpool. Saxonia sails to Queenstown. Westernland arrives Liverpool from Philadelphia. Pretoria passes Lizard en route to Plymouth Cherbourg and Hamburg. Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse and Mongolian arrive Bremen Glasgow. Kroonland arrives Antwerp. Anchoria arrives Moville.

New York Mesaba London Bremen Nord Amerika Palermo Bovic Liver Kronprinz Wilhelm Georgic Liverpool Dominion Montreal Nomadic Portland Saxonia Queenstown Boston Westernland Philadelphia Lizard Pretoria Plymouth Cherbourg Hamburg Yokohama India Vancouver Hong- Bremen Kaiser Wi Helm der Grosse Glasgow Mongolian Sarmatian Antwerp Kroonland Moville Anchoria

Canadian Boundary Commission Losses Darken Alaska Dispute

The New York Evening Sun reports Canada has lost two Alaska boundary commissioners, Chief Justice Armour and Edward Blake, by death and illness. The mood is somber, yet scholars note that Russian and British maps and the treaty galette suggest no real chance to advance the boundary or seize any inlet.

New York Eoening Sun Canada Armour Edward Blake

Hoosier won medal in Liege honors for Louis Siegel

Letters from Lafayette describe Louis Siegel of Brazil formerly Lafayette winning Liege Belgium conservatory grand distinction and gold medal. He studied violin under Professor Musin and became the first American to win the gold medal with a nationwide ovation. His parents Samuel and Mrs Siegel of Brazil accompanied by Siegel’s family attended the celebration and plan to return to Indiana.

Indianapolis Journal Lafayette Ind Louis Siegel Brazil Conservatory Liege Belgium Siegel Musin Hobson Samuel Siegel America Indiana

Wilson Found. Medal of Merit Sought for Anderson Soldier

Anderson Indiana August John R Wilson a young soldier sought for a gold medal of merit has been located from Terre Haute He arrived in Anderson this morning and is a glass worker previously employed at the flint glass bottle works He served in Governor Durbin s regiment in the Spanish American war and later joined the Twenty ninth Infantry for service in the Philippines

Indianapolis Journal Anderson Ind John R. Wilson Wilson Terre Haute Flint Glass Bottle Durbin

Swinebreeders Meet Opens In Shelbyville With Officers Elected

The State Swinebreeders Association held its first day in Shelbyville with about fifty hog raisers in attendance. Officers elected include President Teke of Spencer, Vice President Lintey of Russiaville, and Secretary Treasurer Milner of Thorntown. Crothersville men Frank B Butler Charles Blau J L Beldon Louis Nehrt Ernest Kovernor and Dr Ira Nelson plan a Rocky Mountain hunting vacation, visiting Denver and Pike’s Peak before returning.

Indianapolis Shelbyville Ind State Swinebreeders’ Association T.eke Spencer Thomas Lintéy Russiaville Joseph Milner Thorntown A. F. May Flatrock Johnno New Indianapolis Journal Crothersville Frank B. Butler Charles Blau J. L. Beldon Louis Nehrt Ernest Kovernor Ira Nelson Rocky Mountains Denver Col Pike's Peak Middle Park

Void election prompts new vote at Western Rubber Co

United States Judge Francis H. Baker stockholder who had just returned from Europe protested the August election of new directors and officers at the Western Rubber Company Goshen. He received no notice of the election and a new election will be held.

Indianapolis Journal Goshen Ind Western Rubber Company United States Francis H. Baker Europe

Secret wedding shocks Wabash and region obituaries

WABASH IN Aug 11 reports Ernest Haines liveryman and Miss Margaret Miller wed in Louisville on Dec 28 last amid parental objections. Fort Wayne notes Rev J C Breckenridge resigning to join Winona assembly as assistant manager. Columbus records Anna Behmann 28 dies after surgical operation for a tumor at City Hospital. Richmond reports Mrs John Overpeck dies of heart trouble. golden wedding 1897. seven of eight children living. Anderson notes Mrs amas N Stilwell dies after short illness. funeral Thursday. Parker reports Daniel Booker pioneer Randolph County resident dies at 80.

Indianapolis Journal Wabash Ind Ernest Haines Margaret Miller Louisville Columbus Anna Behmann City Hospital Samuel Cahn Richmond John Overpeck New Paris Rebecca Halderman Ick Jefferson Township Anderson Amas N. Stilwell Alonzo I. Makepeace Parker Daniel Booker Randolph County Levi Booker

Delegates Welcome in City with River Tour Banquet

Seiad and Donvened Ree delegates were welcomed by Dr. M J Compton of the city Council. J Schaub of Indianapolis delivered the response. Morning session focused on appointing committees. Delegates enjoyed a river ride and a banquet aboard the boat.

M. J. Compton Ciy Council J Schaub Indianapolis Armittees

Jury to Decide Death Penalty in Kentucky Case

Attorney Golden finished his defense and A T Byrd the commonwealth's attorney urged the jury to impose the death penalty on Jett and White. Byrd pleaded for hanging the defendants to avenge James B Marcum and protect witnesses. He spoke for about four hours across the day and the jury is expected to return tomorrow morning.

Cynthiana Golden A. T. Byrd Commonwealth Jett White Jackson Byrd Hargis Commonwealth of Kentucky James B. Marcum Breathitt County

Marion Flint Glass plant to stay in Marion, expand

Marion Indiana August 11 The Marion Flint Glass Company will not move its plant to Terre Haute or Evansville. The factory will be expanded with gas producers and a glass melting tank. Employment rises from 185 to about 275 with the expansion. Owners are G A H Shideler and Edward Breed. Macbeth Evans chimney factory in Marion to begin new fire August 17. The Sargeant chimney factory of Matthews opens its season tomorrow.

Indianapolis Journal Marion Ind Marion Flint Glass Company Terre Haute Evansville G. A. H. Shideler Edward Breed Macbeth-Evans He Sargeant Chimney Factory Matthews

Barn Fire Destroys Juillerat Farm North West of Portland

Fire destroyed the barn on John Juillerat's farm northwest of Portland Indiana this afternoon. About three hundred bushels of grain and thirty five tons of hay burned. The loss was covered by insurance. An addition had just been built to the barn. Fire believed to have started from sparks from a thresher at work nearby.

Indianapolis Journal Portland Ind John Juillerat

New Powder Plant Planned in Greene County Indiana

NEW POWDER PLANT IN GREENE COUNTY INDIANA WILL OPERATE AT SIX KEGS A DAY. AFTER THE INDIANA POWDER COMPANY ACQUIRED A LOCAL MILL FOR OVER HALF A MILLION DOLLARS THE TRUST KEPT A STATE AGENCY SELLING POWDER TO MINERS BELOW COMPETITORS PRICES. A SON OF ROOD, ONCE A CLERK, IS AMONG THOSE EXPECTED TO RUN THE NEW MILL AND MACHINERY HAS BEEN PURCHASED.

Indianapolis Journal Terre Haute Ind Powder Trust Indiana Powder Company Rood Indiana Greene County

Parker Social Club opens after liquor license battle

In Parker Indiana a new entity, the Parker Social Club, forms after remonstrances defeat a liquor license for A S Tumpaugh. The club offers one dollar membership and chips for drinks, allowing seven days and nights of operation. The Anti-saloon League faces a shifting remonstrance landscape as future applications loom.

Indianapolis Journal Parker Ind Anti-saloon League Secretary of State Parker Social Club

Barn Fire Destroys Larimer Farm in Goshen Area

A large barn near Millersburg owned by EB. F. Larimer was totally destroyed by fire along with the year’s crop and threshing separator. Traction engine sparks sparked the blaze, with losses over 2000 dollars and little insurance. The prior night saw a saw mill owned by George Yockey burn near New Paris.

Indianapolis Journal Goshen Ind Millersburg EB. F. Larimer George Yockey New Paris

Laborer Riches From Aunt Fidelia Barron Estate

Moses Barron of Elkhart aged sixty five, earning 1.50 a day, gave power of attorney to Lawyer Lyle of New York to settle the million and a half estate of Fidelia Barron of Jefferson County New York. The aunt died intestate three years ago. Barron had used the name Scott for twenty two years to honor a family whim. He is one of seventeen heirs, many in Wisconsin and Iowa.

Indianapolis Journal Elkhart Ind Moses Barron Lyle New York City Barron Fidelia Barron Jefferson County New York Scott Wisconsin Iowa

Ray's Request Refused in Shelby County

Shelbyville Ind Aug 11 The Shelby county Board of Commissioners refused George M Ray editor of the Liberal permission to inspect county treasurer receipt books used for tax payments on sequestered property. Ray had been denied access by the treasurer before appealing to officials.

Indianapolis Journal Shelbyville Ind Board of Commissioners Shelby County George M. Ray Liberal Ray

Highest Ever Paid Wage Scales Agreed By Glass Makers

Pittsburg dispatch reports glass manufacturers divided into groups have agreed to wage scales for window glass workers at the highest level yet paid in the United States. The 1903-04 season spans Oct 15 to May 15 with a 5 percent price advance anticipated on stock on hand. One half of the increase goes to workers for the coming year.

Pittsburg United States

Indianapolis Gas Co Agreed to Furnish Winter Gas

Anderson Ind Aug 11 The Indianapolis Gas Company has a contract with Citizens Gas Co of this city to supply gas for the coming winter. Work began today on an eight and ten inch pipeline from Frankton to connect with Citizens to secure all gas desired for the season.

Indianapolis Journal Anderson, Ind Indianapolis Gas Company Citizens’ Gas Company Indianapolis Frankton Anderson Citizens’ Company Indianapolis Company

Labor preachers visits Marion to study city conditions

The Rev. George B. McNutt disguised as a visitor spent four days in Marion Indiana examining saloons gambling rooms and moral conditions. He notes the lack of parks and clean evening amusements and says he plans a lecture and possibly a winter campaign to address what he calls Marion's toughness and social issues.

Indianapolis Journal Marion Ind George B. McNutt Indianapolis McNutt Christian Church United States Uncle Sam

Farmer James Cunard Dies in Wheat Field Fire

Clinton Indiana August 11 James Cunard a farmer eight miles north of town died this afternoon while hauling wheat to a threshing engine a spark from a pipe set the load ablaze He tried to smother the fire but a stiff breeze fed the flames and his clothes caught fire He fell from the wagon as companions rushed to aid him the burning wheat also killed two horses the man leaves a widow and three children

Indianapolis Journal Clinton Ind James Cunard Here Cunard

In Marion Man Dies After Clover Leaf Train Strike

Benjamin Logan aged seventy, long denied care by a son too poor to support him, escaped from the county infirmary and was struck by the Clover Leaf Railroad’s Commercial Traveler train near Marion city. He died at noon after being hit shortly after 4 am. Efforts to locate the son have failed.

Indianapolis Journal Marion Ind Benjamin Logan Clover Leaf Logan

Headache powders blamed in Indiana death

Special to the Indianapolis Sov. Summitville Ind Aug 11 Headache powders are held responsible for the death of Otto Worth twenty a baker's deputy found dying in a cornfield near Summitville at 9 pm after being brought to his parents home on Mill Street He was known to be addicted to their use and several powders were found in his pockets.

Ndianapolis Summitville Ind Otto Worth Mill Street

Twenty-Fifth Victim Dies From Durand Circus Wreck

Frank Tilley of Rising Sun Indiana dies at Harper Hospital Detroit from injuries after the Durand circus train wreck. This marks the twenty fifth death in the incident where two sections of the Wallace Bros circus collided in Grand Trunk yards last Friday.

Detroit Mich Frank Tilley Rising Sun Ind Wallace Bros.’ Circus Harper Hospital Durand Grand Trunk

Albourn Brother Goes to St Louis for Body of Rail Road Foreman

Jesse Albourn brother of John C Albourn travels to St Louis to claim the body of the foreman killed in a railroad accident there yesterday. Albourn formerly lived in Lafayette and Buck Creek, and leaves a wife and child in St Louis. Mrs Hannah Albourn and Miss Cora Albourn also departed for St Louis to accompany the body home.

Indianapolis Journal Lafayette Ind Jesse Albourn John C. Albourn St. Louis Albourn Buck Creek Wabash Yards Hannah Albourn Cora Albourn Battle Ground

Derailment Kills Engineer in Illinois Train Crash

In Bloomington Illinois on August 11 a Wabash fast freight derailed at Red Lick NL near the interlocking with the Three I road. Engineer Albert Huckstep of Chicago was killed and Fireman Harry McDonald and Brakeman William Cupples of Decatur were seriously hurt.

Bloomington Ill Red Lick Albert Huckstep Chicago Harry McDonald William Cupples Decatur

Doctor Lamkin Dies From Blood Poisoning At 67

Rising Sun Indiana August 11 Doctor Lisle Lamkin retired farmer and stock dealer died this afternoon from blood poisoning after a thorn he ran in his hand recently. He was sixty seven years old.

Indianapolis Journal Rising Sun Ind Doctorlisle Lamkin

Artist Louisa Culver Dies in Denver at ?

New York August 11 Louisa Bellamy Culver died yesterday in Denver of heart failure. A well known artist and longtime exhibitor at the National Academy she was a great grandniece of Roger Sherman and a great granddaughter of Rev Ezra Stiles and Rev Joseph Bellamy linked to Yale College founders and other notable figures.

New York Louisa Bellamy Culver Denver National Academy Roger Sherman Thomas Jeffer Ezra Stiles Yale College Joseph Bellamy Divinity School Richfield Aaron Burr

Livery Move to Indianapolis From Terre Haute

W T Beauchamp a longtime Terre Haute livery man and state agriculture official will move his equipment to Indianapolis soon after September 1 occupying the Wood Morrison establishment. Marshal Calvin Cree of Alexandria sues Bulletin Printing and Manufacturing for 5000 dollars in damages with six paragraph complaint.

Indianapolis Journal Terre Haute Ind W. T. Beauchamp State Board of Agriculture Indianapolis Wood & Morrison Anderson Calvin Cree Alexandria Bulletin Printing and Manufacturing Company Bulletin James May

Cattle Show and Sale Opens at Daugherty Pavilion

In Wabash Indiana on August 11 the combination cattle show and sale began at the Daugherty pavilion. Morning judging awarded valuable Herefords prizes while this afternoon’s sale featured no import sales and attracted hundreds of prominent stock owners.

Indianapolis Journal Wabash Ind Daugherty

Colored voters and the fifth rib threat to Bookwalker ticket

A dramatic denunciation describes how white allies used sympathy to push a colored candidate onto the city ticket, while secretly plotting to defeat Bookwalker at the October polls. The writer warns that race hatred runs nationwide and asserts colored voters will resist being manipulated by Joab and violent insinuations.

Bookwalker

Negro Migration Plan Aims 500000 Northward Toward New York

A Boston Cambridge pastor led a movement to relocate 500000 Negroes from the South to areas between New York and New England within three years. The plan, organized by the Northeastern and Western Immigration Society, is funded by wealthy supporters who view it as a solution to the so called Negro problem.

New York J. H. Henry Dockrey Cambridge Mass Boston Providence Troy N. Y Northeastern and Western Immigration Society Duckrey

Angry farmers rally as rumor spreads of jail move

In Valparaiso Indiana a mob of armed farmers gathered after rumors that John Wilson the Black man held for the attempted assault on Mrs. U S Biggs would be moved to Michigan City State Prison. Mrs Biggs remains seriously wounded and unable to testify.

Indianapolis Journal Valparaiso Ind U.S. Biggs William Meadow Michigan City Biggs John Wilson Chicago Charles Lybarges Burch Bertha Harrold Cicharges Michigan Missie

Indiana man fined for indecent exposure in Decatur

Arthur Williams, arrested in Geneva on attempted criminal assault charges against 14 year old girls Flossie Barr and Bertha Wilson, pleaded guilty in Decatur to indecent exposure. He was fined 25 dollars plus court costs totaling 37.80 and is jailed in the county jail. There was no mob violence, and Geneva reports to that effect were overstated. The Geneva marshal transported the prisoner to Decatur.

Indianapolis Journal Decatur Ind Arthur Williams Geneva Flossie Barr Bertha Wilson

Fort Wayne official attempts suicide amid Milwaukee gas works plea

Louis Schwartzkopf, superintendent of construction for a large Menominee valley gas works project, swallowed three grains of morphine in Milwaukee. He told associate Michael Meely he was “done for in half an hour” and resisted medical help until doctors finally administered treatment after holding him down.

Indianapolite Milwaukee Wis Louis Schwartzkopf Fort Wayne Ind Menominee Valley Ageacy Hospital Schwartzkopf Michael Meely Michael Meely, An Associate, and Said: “I'm Done For In Half An Hour.” Meely W. A. Lynon Hing Ply Hing

Attempt to wreck car on electric line reported

Unknown men piled large bowlders on tracks between Aurora and Lawrenceburg Indiana at 1130 PM, narrowly avoiding a fatal wreck. Police in Aurora and Lawrenceburg are investigation, believing the aim was to seize cash in charge of Con ucher Bateman.

Indianapolis Journal Lawrenceburg Ind Aurora Conucher Bateman

Witness Stand Highlight in Goebel Trial

GEORGE TOWN Aug 11 The commonwealth will place Henry Youtsey on the witness stand tomorrow in a sensational testimony session. Bank executive John A Black testified Powers aimed to intimidate the Legislature with armed men at Frankfort. Local witnesses described the mountain army and Gov Taylor’s militia use to block arrests and meetings. Sheriff Suter and Congressman South Trimble related events around the shooting and Goebel case, while a deputy sheriff vanished delaying proceedings. Warrant issued for Somper after failed attachment as court adjourned.

Georgetown The Commonwealth Henry Youtsey John A. Black Barbourville Powers Frankfort Frank Hutchinson Steele Reading Mountain Army Silas Jones Williamsburg Taylor Suter Caleb Powers South Trimble Kentucky Kentucky House of Representatives Goebel Henry Broughton Belt County

Anti saloon league closes Winona lake conference

Leaders of the Anti saloon League of America ended a ten days gathering at Winona lake with all meetings private. Plans for next year remain undisclosed as the league operates in forty states and territories. The annual meeting is set for December at Washington. The American Issue published in Columbus was adopted as an national organ, Knights of Fidelity held in Evansville for the third annual convention.

Warsaw Ind Anti-saloon League of America Winona Lake My D. Cc Columbus

Prominent Men Die Across Cities in Sudden Fashion

TORONTO Ontario Aug 11 General Breant of Madison Wis died on a Grand Trunk Express while returning from the Seaboard. Knoxville Tenn Aug 11 Dr R M Rhea a leading business figure died suddenly from heart trouble after arising. Oskaloosa Ia Aug 11 William E Hearre florist and Mason Elk died this afternoon of consumption. Boston Aug 11 B L Woodward trapshooter with national reputation dead at his Brockton home.

Toronto General Breant Madison Wis Grand Trunk Railroad Montreal Seaboard Knoxville Tenn R. M. Rhea Cowan, McGowan & Co Arispin T Oskaloosa William E. Hearre Belgium America Boston B. L. Woodward Brockton

Salt Fork Tornado Levels Town in Frisco Area

A tornado struck Salt Fork, about thirty miles southwest of Blackwell, this afternoon and completely demolished the town. No fatalities were reported. one serious injury involved a Frisco road section boss.

Blackwell 0.T Salt Fork Here

Cook's Imperial Champagne Ends with Bold Taste Warning

A cheeky ad voice urges readers not to be guided by prejudice but to prefer Cook's Imperial Champagne for its distinctive, bold taste, encouraging confident choice in wine selections.

Cook

Abner Returned to Hebron Amid Political Debate

A fragmented note from Indianapolis World discusses Abner's return to Hebron and Joab's confrontation at the gate, alongside an unrelated aside on agitation for a colored candidate and the motives of backers behind the move.

Indianapolis Abner Hebron Joab Itela

Attacked His Mother in Vincennes Aimed by Son

In Vincennes Mrs W H Pennington was attacked with an ax by her son William who was arrested and jailed. The motive cited is his anger over being denied a ride to a picnic at St Thomas. The incident ends with no serious injuries.

Indianapolis Journal Vincennes Ind W. H. Pennington William St. Thomas Tn

Jeffersonville Murderer Escapes Reformatory Hunt

Jeffersonville, Aug 11. John T. Carrington who killed his sister in law Mrs George Carrington in Senericts county a week ago remains at large after escaping from the Reformatory. Police and local officials pursue the fugitive as authorities issue warrants and warn residents to be vigilant.

Indianapolis Journal Jeffersonville Ind John T. Carrington George Carrington Senericts County Reformatory

Life Renewed by Dr Miles Restorative Nervine

Reverend M D Myers of Correctionville Iowa reports severe right side paralysis risk, regained strength and 20 pound weight gain after six months of Dr Miles Restorative Nervine. He praises improved nerve and heart health and urges others to seek the remedies and free book from Dr Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana.

Miles Espe Omaha Ees Miles’ Romney Cares M.D. Myers Presiding Og Free Methodist Church Correctionville Miles Medical Elkhart Ind

Terre Haute inmate paroled after manslaughter term

An inmate from Terre Haute served three to twenty-one years for manslaughter and was released on parole after completing the minimum term. Though labeled a bad man outside, he earned parole with a commendable prison record and good behavior.

Terre Haute

Wedding disrupts in Sadorus as guest shot near heart

In Urbana on August 11 a wedding celebration for Mr. and Mrs. Walter Noble at Sadorus ended with gunfire. An unknown assailant drew a revolver and wounded Robert Dice, hitting him near the heart as friends argued during the festivities.

Indianapolis Journal Urbana Ill Sadorus Robert Dice Walter Noble Dice

Shot injures man. suspect released on bond

Sullivan Indiana August 1 Bert Pearson shot eight eight Hummel is not seriously injured and will recover Pearson has been on a bond

Indianapolis Journal Sullivan Ind Hummel Bert Pearson Pearson

Notorious Crime in City Leads to Arrest at Stations

Isaac H. Ingram of 195 Yandes street was arrested by Patrolman Okey Humane Officer Wilson and Officer Joyce of the Board of Children's Guardians after accusations of atrocious abuse against three daughters. The youngest victim is reported to be years old and claims of attempted assault against Thor are noted. Ingram appeared for a police hearing this morning.

Isaac H. Ingram Yandes Street Okey Wilson Joyce Board of Children’s Guardians Daughers Thor Ingram

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society to Meet This Afternoon

The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the First Friends Church will gather this afternoon in the church parlors at Alabama and Thirteenth streets. Dr. W. S. Rowley of this city has been hired by N. O. Nelson of Missouri to establish a sanatorium for consumptives in southern California. Dr. and Mrs. Rowley departed for Los Angeles yesterday. The camp plans to open in September with tents for 100 patients, about half of the beds designated for meat.

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the First Friends’ Church Alabama Thirteenth Streets W. 8. Rowley N. O. Nelson Missouri California Rowley Los Angeles

Bicycle fall leaves youth in serious condition

Richard Whelan of 2436 Ethel avenue fell from a bicycle yesterday afternoon at Northwestern avenue and Twenty-fifth street. He was found unconscious and carried to his home by City Dispensary ambulance led by Drs. Cunningham and Seaton. He suffers a concussion of the brain and his condition is serious.

Richard Whelan Ethel Avenue Northwestern Avenue Twenty-fifth Street City Dispensary

Saloon Keeper Arrested Over Slot Machine at 537 West Washington

Harry White a saloon keeper at 537 West Washington street was arrested by Sergeant Leet last night on a charge of possessing gambling paraphernalia. A slot machine was found on him and later taken to the police station. He faces a charge of keeping a gambling device.

Harry White West Washington Street Leet White

Burglars Enter Home of Miss Raymond on Illinois Street

Thieves entered the home of Miss Martha Raymond at 16 North Illinois Street last night through a side window found open. A pocketbook containing $4 and several lace handkerchiefs were stolen.

Martha Raymond North Illinois Street

Pidgin English in China and Its Linguistic Features

Detroit Free Press notes pidgin English arising from mispronunciations of business terms by Chinese speakers in Shanghai. The piece describes a compact vocabulary of about forty words mixing English roots, Chinese idioms, and Japanese or Spanish borrowings. It highlights verb absence, peculiar sentence forms, and the use of yes or no as statements.

China Shanghai Peking Canton Erie Wecaekel

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