Mexican Central Railway Independent, Pierce Denies Mergers
H. Clay Pierce, chairman of the Mexican Central Railway Company, declares the railway independent of Rock Island and St. Louis San Francisco lines, denying six months of merger rumors and outlining ongoing finances and bond plan. Milwaukee terminal plans include a car ferry link to Benton Harbor and a $5 million lakefront terminal, with Wabash Railroad announcing shifts in shop foremen and leadership.
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New York
H. Clay Pierce
Mexican Central Railway Company
Seaboard Airline Railway
St. Louis & San Francisco Railroad Company
Mexican Centrallway Company, Limited
Iumitee
Rock Island
St. Louis
Mexican Central
Milwaukee
Wis
Wabash Railroad
Benton Harbor
Mich
South Bend
Ind
Lake Front
Durbin and Roosevelt in Rome lead on lynching issue
The Popolo Romano prints Roosevelt’s letter to Indiana Governor Durbin as a pivotal document. It praises his stand against prejudice and abuses while urging other governors to curb lynching in America and align scientific and industrial progress with moral progress.
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Rome
Popolo Romano
Roosevelt
Durbin
Indiana
Est
United States
Prisoner William Mueller Escapes From Ohio Penitentiary
Columbus Aug 15 William Mueller serving a fifteen year sentence for murdering his wife four years ago escaped tonight from the Ohio penitentiary where he was a trusted member of the prison fire department. He had access privileges outside and walked away, being gone for several hours before his absence was noticed.
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Columbus
William Mueller
Ohio Penitentiary
Volunteer Fleet to Run Regular Service Between Black Sea and U S
The Novoe Vremya reports Odessa based Volunteer Fleet Association will launch autumn service linking the Black Sea with the United States, with the Smolensk making the inaugural trip.
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ST. Petersburg
The
Novoe Vremya
Volunteer Fleet Association
Odessa
Black Sea
United States
Smolensk
Delight in Fast Runs Engineer Eaton Wins Prizes
Fort Wayne dispatch reports the death of Charles H. Eaton a Pennsylvanian engineer killed in an overturned engine drawing the wrecked Seashore Limited near Crestline after boasting of fast results. He had just earned a July prize of 10 and his pay totaled 167 dollars. He left a widow married twenty two years. Known for loving rapid runs he aimed to close the gap to forty minutes behind schedule.
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Indianapolis Journal
Fort Wayne
Ind
Charles H. Eaton
Pennsylvania
Seashore Limited
Crestline
Fell Beneath Engine in Big Four Yards
In Lafayette Indiana on August 15 Harry Brighty son of Clover Leaf yard master at Frankfort fell from the front of a switch engine in the Big Four yards. The rod gave way and he was crushed by the wheels as the engine moved six miles per hour. His head and jaw were severely mutilated and he lay between life and death after being taken to St Elizabeth hospital.
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Indianapolis Journal
Lafayette
Ind
Harry Brighty
Clover Leaf
Frankfort
Brighty
St. Elizabeth Ave
Montpelier Man Missing Triggers Search In Indiana
Homer Lines, a Montpelier notable, vanished from his home last Tuesday amid illness. Farmers report a man matching his description near Salamonie River woods, with authorities led by Marshal George Friend conducting a multi day search. Fears grow he may have died by suicide or exposure as efforts continue.
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Mer Lines
Indianapolis Journal
Hartford City
Ind
Homer Lines
Montpelier
Salamonie
Arshal George Friend
Cost Donahue His Life
In Laporte Indiana Patrick Donahue a sixty year old switch tender for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad was killed attempting to save the train during No 7 westbound speedily approaching. He tried to pull a speeder from the track and was crushed under the wheels.
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Indianapolis Journal
Laporte
Ind
Patrick Donahue
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Alida
Laporte County
Watchman's Lamp Explodes, Fire Destroys Rock Run Engines
In Rockville Indiana on August 15 the engine and boiler houses of Rock Run Coal Company were leveled by a blaze causing about $2,000 in damage. Night watchman Ross Montgomery, age 26, died from burns after his lamp exploded near an oil barrel igniting the oil and building. He left a wife and four children.
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Indianapolis Journal
Rockville
Ind
Rock Run Coal Company
Ross Montgomery
Montgomery
Fire destroys home of farmer near Covington
At Covington Indiana on August 15 a fire destroyed the home of John De Haven two miles east. Nothing was saved including $20 in cash. Loss set at $3,000 with $6,000 insurance. Will De Haven slept inside but was saved when a dog barked. Cause of fire unknown.
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Indianapolis Journal
Covington
Ind
John de Haven
Here
Will de Haven
John
Panhandle switchman injured in Converse accident
G L Fox a Panhandle switchman was struck by a train at Converse Indiana on August 15. His left arm was crushed and he died from injuries at the scene.
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Indianapolis Journal
Converse
Ind
G. L. Fox
Question Raised on Cemetery Taxability in Lafayette
Fort Wayne readers react to the Winona management and the Pennsylvania railroad after Creatore orchestra concerts. Thousands crowded trains due to low fares, but cars were insufficient. An extra train arrived after 1 am, leaving many women in cold, dark stations and three hours of waiting. Lights out by 10:30 pm and strict rules intensified discomfort and anger. Several injuries occurred from exposure.
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Indianapolis Journal
Fort Wayne
Ind
Aus
Winona
Pennsylvania Railroad
Creatore
Tnies
Can Cemeteries Be Taxed in Tippecanoe County
In Lafayette Indiana on August 15 a suit seeks a court ruling on whether non profit greenbush cemetery may be taxed. Judge R P De Hart will hear the case at September term as Greenleus Cemetery Association fights treasurer Will E L Geach over $4000 in alleged taxes dating from 1883 including assessment money and credits and real estate.
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Indianapolis Journal
Lafayette
Ind
Greenbush Cemetery Association
R. P. de Hart
Dan W. Simms
Stuart, Hammond & Simms
Greenleus Cemetery Association
Willi E. L.geach
Tippecan County
New German Professor Named at Indiana University Bloomington
Dr. John Scholte Nollen of Iowa College has been elected head professor of German at Indiana University Bloomington succeeding Dr. Gustav E. Karsten. A 34 year old scholar, he holds a PhD from Leipzig and has taught in Iowa College and Central University of Iowa. He has studied in Zurich Paris Berlin and contributed to modern language circles nationwide.
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Indianapolis Journal
Bloomington
John Scholte Nollen
Iowa College
Indiana University
Gustav E. Karsten
Nollen
Central University of Iowa
State University of Iowa
University of Leipsic
George H. Page
Iowa
Switzerland
Italy
France
Zurich
Leipsic
Paris
University of Berlin
Modern Language Association
Germany
Quickening Spirit Conference Set for Winona Lake
In Warsaw Indiana the Presbyterian General Assembly backs conferences to quicken church life. The national evangelical committee plans a summer meeting at Winona Lake and has engaged Rev James M Gray of Boston to devote fall and winter to the work. In Huntington Indiana the Eel River Christian Church Conference closes after a week with about 40 ministers and 150 lay visitors. Officers elected: Judge O W Whitelock president, Rev David Hidey vice president, J L Barnes secretary, Calvin Perdue assistant secretary. The net annual meeting will be at North Manchester.
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Warsaw
Ind
Presbyterian General Assembly
National Evangelical Committee
Winona Lake
James M. Gray
Boston
Indianapolis Journal
Huntington
Eel River Christian Church Conference
OW. Whitelock
Hunttion
David Hidey
North Manchester
J. L. Barnes
Calvin Perdue
Warren
Manly and the Pennsylvania orator at Elkhart picnic
Elkhart Indiana August 15 rain curtailed the twenty third annual Pennsylvania Society picnic at Island Park. Hon J Frank Hanly of Lafayette spoke in the main pavilion urging respect for law and denouncing mob violence as a threat to American liberty. He tied Pennsylvanians to national defense and development.
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Indianapolis Journal
Elkhart
Ind
Pennsylvania Society
Island Park
Park
J. Frank Hanly
Lafayette
Hanly
Wayne County Old Settlers Meet Held At Centerville
The Wayne County Old Settlers Association held its annual meeting today at King's Grove near Centerville. Attendance was very large, likely the largest in the association's history, aided by pleasant weather and improved facilities for the gathering. The event drew many longtime residents and featured renewed interest in local heritage.
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Indianapolis Journal
Richmond
Wayne County
Old Settlers’ Association
King’s Grove
Centerville
All Pines
Richmond Street
Notable Aug. 15 Indiana News Across Huntington Hartford City Decatur
Huntington School Board elects W. P. Hart of Covington as city schools superintendent after about thirty applicants. Indiana reports describe window glass industry moves with American Window Glass Trust plans to operate about 200 pots in the Indiana gas belt and several plants, with wage scales and start dates outlined by President Simon Burns. A Decatur incident notes a horse killed by a bumble bee nest near a grove, dying two hours after stings.
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Indianapolis Journal
Huntington
Ind
W. P. Hart
Covington
R. I. Hamilton
Hart
County
National Normal University
Lebanon, C
Hartford City
Simon Burns
Old L. A
Burns
American Window Glass Trust
Indiana Gas Belt
Anderson
Greenfield
Marion
Dunkirk
Pendleton and
Frankton
New Castle
L. A
Denny
Niagara Falls
Glass
Decatur
J. W. Wolford
Walford
Lafayette commemoration to draw 90 civil war veterans
At Chickamauga Park on September 18 and 19 a large turnout is expected as battle survivors of Chickamauga, including about 90 brigade members from Lafayette, gather with Company F and C and parts of E and G from the Seventy second Indiana, the Eighteenth Indiana Battery, and Seventeenth Indiana mounted infantry. In Lafayette Indiana on August 15 the Red Men carnival closed after a grand parade with about 5000 through downtown and hailed as a financial success with visitors from nearby towns.
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Chickamausea
Lafayette
Seventy-second Indiana
Eighteenth
Indiana Battery
Seventeenth
Indiana Mounted Infantry
Indianapolis Journal
Ind
Six deaths mark Indiana notices in Pendleton Greensburg Martinsville Muncin Richmond
In Pendleton a six year old boy died of heat while playing in the yard. In Greensburg Perry Tremain aged fifty nine died at home from a complication of diseases. he served in the Seventh Indiana Volunteers and was pensioned for war injuries. In Martinsville Mrs. H C Farr aged thirty four died after sixteen months of lung disease. she leaves a husband and six year old Edward Clark. In Muncie Mrs Martha E Pittenger aged forty six died. burial set for Union Chapel Church. In Richmond Mrs Esther P Chandlee aged seventy seven died at home. she was mother of the late Webster Chandilee.
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Greensburg
Ind
Perry S. Tremain
Indiana Volunteers
Decatur County
Petersborg
Martinsville
H. C. Farr
West Richmond
Webster Chandilee
Regentss reunion at Oakgrove draws wide Indiana attendance
The fourth annual Regentss family reunion gathered members from Jay Wells Blackford Delaware and Randolph counties at Oakgrove, with short talks renewals and a large dinner. Samuel Regeniss and William Hamaris were elected president and secretary for the next gathering on the third Thursday in August 194 at the same site.
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Parker
Regentss
Oakgrove
Jay
Wells
Blackford
Delaware
Randolph
Samuel Regeniss
William Hamaris
Crothersville
Crothersville Canning Company
North Judson
Shaw Farm
R. L. Blair
Martinsville
Noah J. Major
Venty
Mr. Major
Indiana
Morgan County
Richmond
Joshua Hunt
W. G. Everson
Society
Shelbyville
Pendleton
Grovelawn
White Star Wins Dominion Service in Mediterranean Route
New York August 15 The White Star Line announced it will take over the Mediterranean service of the Dominion line formerly running from Boston. The move signals a potential clash with Cunard and the Mersey and promises a new era in transatlantic operations.
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New York
England
White Line
Mediterranean
Minion Line
Boston
White Star
Herald
Toy trust formed as Bliss, Pawtucket firm merges into National Novelty
Providence reports that R Bliss Manufacturing of Pawtucket with $1500 capital and other concerns nationwide has merged into the National Novelty Corporation of New York. The absorption aims to consolidate twenty to twenty five of the largest wood and iron toy and specialty makers in the United States. Nicholas H. Colwell, longtime general manager of R Bliss, becomes a leader in the new corporation.
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Providence
R. I
R. Bliss Manufacturing Company
Pawtucket
National Novelty Corporation of
New York
United States
Nicholas H. Colwell
R. Bliss Manufacturing Com
New Corporation
Covington mis ward Rabb bitten by a copper whisky influence
A farmer named Rabb in Covington was bitten by a copper and a quart of whisky was in effect. In Anderson, Judge David B. Gooding has accepted an invitation to address an old settlers meeting on Thursday August 27, near Anderson.
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Covington
Misward Rabb
Anderson
David
Gooding
Old Settlers
Miles Backed for National G A R Commander in Texas
Joseph A Mower post of the Grand Army of the Republic indorsed General Nelson A Miles for national commander and forwarded resolutions to the national commander in San Francisco. The resolutions censure certain Washington officials for reportedly snubbing Miles at his retirement from the army.
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Austin
Tex
Joseph A. Mower
Grand Army of the Republic
Nelson A. Miles
San Francisco
Washington
Miles
Mysterious bomb found in Huron Street yard
A sealed oblong galvanized tube suspected to contain dynamite was found behind grocer H F Kehlbeck's 9 Huron Street residence. Police were notified and Detectives Hauser and Colbert took the device to the station, but no one would open it to reveal contents, leaving the mystery unsolved.
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H. F. Kehlbeck
Huron Street
Hauser
Colbert
Bryan Snub At Bryan City Shocks Nebraskan
William Jennings Bryan faced a chilly reception in Bryan City as local Democratic leaders offered no welcome at the station while he passed through en route to South Haven for a Chautauqua lecture on Value of an Ideal. He telegraphed that he would meet officials, but none were present, leaving him humiliated and chagrined.
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Indianapolis Journal
Michigan City
Ind
William Jennings Bryan
South Haven
Mich
Hammond
Reformatory Wardenship Decision Pending Barnard
Deputy Warden M M Barnard has not accepted the offer to become assistant superintendent at the Indiana Reformatory in Jeffersonville. He will decide after returning to the prison and meeting the Prison Reform Commission, which has gathered for its initial session and plans a state jail tour through midweek.
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Indianapolis Journal
Michigan City
Ind
M. M. Barnard
Indiana Reformatory
Jeffersonville
Southern Penal Institution
D. J. Reed
Nard
Prison Reform Commission
Washington Post Tribute to General Miles’ Civil War Valor
The piece lauds General Miles for steadfast service during the Civil War describing him as a model of patriotism valor and leadership. It praises his courage loyalty and military aptitude noting he rose from civilians to a potent soldier beside Grant Sherman and Thomas. It asserts future generations will remember his noble heroic contribution to the Union.
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Washington Post
Miles
Union
Elsen
A. Miles
Grant
Sherman
Thomas
Notable Baltimore clothing firm partner dies at 63
Louis Hamburg senior member of Hi Bros. & Co. clothing manufacturers of Baltimore died today aged sixty three. In Beloit Wisconsin H J Leonard aged sixty four prominent local manufacturer since 1862 died today after four years service in the Civil War.
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Baltimore
Louis Hamburg
Hi Bros. & Co
Beloit
Wis
H. J. Leonard
Afflicted Spencer Family Faces Grim Losses in Bedford
Lawrence County confirms tragedy as Mr L W Spencer's family suffers multiple deaths. Simpson, a son, dies from consumption. Lucile, a daughter, dies from fever. another daughter lies critically ill with fever. Spencer owns the Georgia telephone line and continues amid tragedy. LAPAYETTE, Ind., Aug 15: Wilder's brigade plans attendance at the fortieth reunion of brigade members.
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Indianapolis Journal
Bedford
Ind
L. W. Spencer
Simpson
Lucile
Spencer
Georgia Telephone Line
Lapayette
Wilder
Widow Threats Spur Police Call for Bottle Assault
Bicyclemen Askins and Duncan were called to 534 West Maryland street last night where Thomas Tomlinson lay in bed with a sore head after saying he fought with Mrs John Mulrine who lived next door. She allegedly struck him with a beer bottle and threatened the Tomlinson family. No arrests were made. The frightened wife sought protection after further threats of chloroform.
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Askins and
Duncan
Thomas Tomlinson
West
Maryland Street
John Mulrine
Tomlinson Residence
Woman Fined and Jailed After Pocketed 140 Dollars
Mrs Lula Ferrell an employee of Jack Zimmerman who accompanied J W Range a Cleveland traveler slipped $140 from his vest pocket Friday night. She appeared in Police Court yesterday and was fined $3 and costs and sentenced to ninety days in the workhouse by Judge Whallou.
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Lula Ferrell
Jack Zimmerman
J. W. Range
Cleveland
Whallou
Waiter Scalded by Boiling Water at Sherman House
Meed Reddick, a Sherman House waiter, poured boiling water over himself yesterday afternoon while on shift. Dr. Cunningham of the City reports the injury serious and Reddick is under medical care.
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Meed Reddick
Sherman House
Cunningham
City
Surprise Pike Fight Stuns Minnesota Angler
EB R Sedgwick of St Paul hooked a big pike in a Minnesota lake after trolling all morning. The fish hit a heavy spoon under the surface and fought for minutes, diving deep and resisting attempts to reel it in, delivering a dramatic display of angling nerve.
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New York Sun
EB. R. Sedgwick
St. Paul
Minnesota
Sedgwick
Por Jiside
Chippewa
Vilascone
I State
Thunderstorm damages railroad tracks and crops near Pueblo
A severe thunder storm with heavy rain struck Puebla and western foothills, damaging railroad tracks between Pueblo and the mountains. The Arkansas River runs high, and the rain soaked hay, injuring a large third crop and a promising winter range.
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Puebla
Col
Pueblo
Arkansas
Wright Named Arbiter in Pennsylvania Miners Row
J Gray in Birmingham Illinois August fifteenth affirmed Carrol D Wright of Washington as umpire to settle questions between miners and operators in the Pennsylvania district. He forwarded the appointment to the conciliation committee.
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Birmingham
Ala
J Gray
Carrol D. Wright
Washington
Pennsylvania
Habeas proceedings seek release of Lytle in Alabama
In Montgomery a habeas corpus action was filed in the U S Court to release W R Lytle, sought in Chicago on a charge of assault with intent to murder. The hearing was postponed until next Wednesday.
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Montgomery
Ala
United States
W. R. Lytle
Chicago
Rockford Hit by Worst Rainstorm in Eleven Years
Heavy rainfall floods lowlands with over two inches in two hours. Crops including oats and corn suffer extensive damage in Rockford Illinois as August storms lash the area.
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Rockford, Ill
Rockford
Freddy and the Fire in a New York Suburb
A lawyer with an eight year old son sent the boy to locate a fire at an Episcopal Church in a New York suburb. The boy returned breathless and upset, saying the church was on fire and others helped extinguish it.
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New York
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