Kentucky robbery case reveals implausible alibi in $28,000 fraud
In Fordsville Kentucky magistrate court J H Boatner and A B Schlitzbaum were bound over to the grand jury on conspiracy to defraud the American Express Co of $28,000. W A Aull was released. Both men remanded to Hartford jail after a difficult examination as witnesses say Boatner claimed California as home while his father, a South American fugitive, allegedly funded the Kentucky coal land scheme.
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Fordsville
Evans
J. H. Boatner
A. B. Schiltzbaum
American Express
W. A. Aull
Boatner
Schlitzbaum
South America
Kentucky
J. H. Schumaker
Pinkerton National Detective Agency
Boamer
California
Louisville
Paine's Celery Compound Promises Restored Nerves
Promotes nervous strength in hot weather and claims to cleanse blood regulate circulation and support kidneys. Endorsed by E. M. Stephenson of the American Baptist Publishing Society who says two bottles cured nervous prostration improved appetite weight and voice and even eye strength for reading on trains.
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Paine
E. M. Stephenson
American Baptist Publishing Society
Wabash Avenue
Chicago
Express company agents hold two men for grand jury
H L Wallace of the American Express in Deanefield testified Boamer tried to send 25000 dollars to Fordsville Thursday evening. Boatner’s package contents were not counted. Schlitzbaum of Fordsville failed to exchange offices with Wallace. Magistrate Evans bound Boatner and Schlitzbaum over to the grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Wallace
American Express Company
Deanefield
Boamer
Fordsville
Boatner
Schiltzbaum
Express Company
Schlitzbaum
Evans
Turkey Defiant Again Courts Sharp Diplomatic Note
Constantinople reports that Turkey has not carried out long standing agreements affecting American citizens, prompting U S Minister Leishman to demand full execution before discussing other issues. Diplomatic circles expect a sharper reminder from the United States as the State Department remains informed but silent.
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Constantinople
United States
Legation
Porte
John G. A. Leishman
Washington
State Department
Leisnman
Plan to aid veterans in Washington encampment
Pension Commissioner Ware plans a large reception for Grand Army of the Republic veterans at the Pension Building with printed status cards. Veterans may leave their cards to have clerks determine pension eligibility or increases, aiming to make their Washington visit memorable. General Torrance announces encampment HQs for free quarters and a parade with nearby troops. he and General Towler depart Washington for home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ware
Bureau
Immigration fears rise as Chinese travel to Mexico
Washington reports indicate many Chinese are arriving in Mexico with plans to cross into the United States. In parallel, navy wireless test boards met to choose a system, touring the yard and Annapolis area as four European sets prepared for testing. The currency controller announced bank officer changes in Indiana and new bank openings.
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Washington
Sargent
Immigration
Mexico
United States
Navy
Arnold
Navy Yard
Annapolis
Europe
Hudgins
Old-Time Pow Wow at White Earth Ends in Peace Pipe Ceremony
Mille Lacs chiefs met two US Indian agents at White Earth Minn to discuss relocating 10000 Chippewas from nomadic life to the reservation. Major Laughlin and Simon Michelet led federal officials with clerks. A pipe of peace was smoked in a tepee followed by a feast and services. The council will run for several days.
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White Earth
Minn
Mille Lacs
United States
James Laughlin
Simon Michelet
Federal Indian Service
Drowned Boys Rescue Try Fails in Neb. Well
In Irvington Nebraska on August 18 two boys, E E Chambers and Guy Williams, drowned when gas in a well overwhelmed them. Williams dropped his hat and Chambers lowered him by bucket. both men were overcome near the bottom and died after being brought out.
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Irvington
Neb
E. E. Chamre
Guy Willams
Young Williams
Chambers
Schwab to retire as United States Steel head
New York Aug 18 The retirement of Charles M Schwab from the presidency of the United States Steel Corporation is now commonly accepted as determined upon due to ill health He will likely seek a quiet resting place abroad The retirement is expected to prompt extensive changes in the steel group James Carey or H C Frick may succeed him as head of the giant concern.
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James Carey
H. C. Frick
New York
Charles M. Schwab
United States Steel Corporation
Schwab
Corporation
Carneige Company
James Garey
Altoona
C. M. Schwab
Cresson
P. A. Schwab
Miner Anderson’s Death Evokes Long Years in Park City
The text suggests Anderson died of starvation despite $1,700 cash found hidden in a cabin and about $10 in credit across banks. He had resided around Park City for twenty six years, owning valuable mining properties at times, and was known for extreme frugality. His only relatives were Sweden-based.
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Anderson
Park City
Sweden
Congressman Robert R. Hitt becomes gravely ill in Chicago
Congressman Robert R. Hitt of Illinois's Ninth district fell severely ill with dysentery while en route to a train at Chicago's Stratford Hotel. He was returned to the hotel and placed in bed with observers at the hotel noting his serious condition.
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Chicago
Robert R. Hitt
Illinois
Stratford Hotel
Mount Morris
Hitt
Alabama Seeks $25 000 From Corbin Estate
William Jay Turner acting for Alabama obtained a state attachment against the Pennsylvania Insurance Company as executor of the estate of the late Thomas G Corbin U S N who died recently leaving an estate valued at $78 000. The state alleges a nephew of the deceased stole money while Corbin served as probate judge. The Philadelphia dispatch dated August 18 notes the action.
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Philadelphia
William Jay Turner
Commodore Corbin
Francis C. Randolph
Montgomery County
Alabama
Randolph
Montgomery
Colombia
South America
United States
Herbert
Charlies G. Brown
Corbin
Bridgeport Gunman Duckworth Arrested After Shoot At Woman
John Duckworth of Bridgeport, a former South Carolinian with a bad local reputation, was arrested by Detectives Kinney Lancaster and Dugan at his home for shooting with intent to kill Mamie Goodin on Sunday night. Authorities trailed him to Maywood and cornered him as he dismounted a handcar at a small Bridgeport station. He drew a revolver but was stopped by the detectives.
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John Duckworth
Bridgeport
Mamie Goodin
Kinney, Lancaster
Dugan
Duckworth
South Carolina
Eagle Creek
Maywood
Detective Kinney
Lancaster
Goodin
Charles Ketrow
Meridian Street
Schwab Seen Near Death Or Retirement Rumors
Reports from Loretto claim Charles M Schwab of United States Steel intends to retire from active business life and seek health abroad. In Altoona observers note he appeared well only slightly ill while relatives and nuns care for him at home.
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Mr. Schwab
Mr. Scwab
Schwab
President Schwab
Charlie
Order of Mercy
Loretto
Pne
Schwabe
United States Steel Corporation
Storm Toll Mounts Across Dakota and Iowa Tornadoes
A massive system struck North Dakota with a tornado east of Rolla killing a settler’s wife and three children. Four deaths reported eight miles east of Rolla, extensive damage to buildings, hail and heavy rainfall. In Red River valley storms at 6 and 10 pm brought severe lightning and grain damage. Iowa and Illinois saw three inches of rain in 24 hours washing out bridges and rails. hay and grain damaged by moisture. some fires from lightning.
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Grand Forks
N. D
Turtle Mountains
Rolla
Red River Valley
Burlington
Iowa
Illinois
Duckworth and accomplice detained after attempted shootout with detectives
Duckworth and Lancaster drew revolvers during a city pursuit but were prevented from firing. An old woman warned detectives that a friend planned to return with two more revolvers to kill them. Duckworth confessed intent to kill Charles Ketrow over a relationship matter and claimed the weapon failed him due to it being borrowed.
Carl Roloff Fined For Sunday Liquor Sales
Millersville saloonkeeper Carl Roloff was fined ten dollars plus costs by Justice White in Broad Ripple for selling liquor on Sunday. An appeal was noted to the Criminal Court. Bondsman Joe Wambaugh posted 100 to keep Roloff out of jail. The Broad Ripple Town Hall crowded as Millersville residents urged Roloff to quit the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Roloff
Millersville
Justice White
Broad Ripple
Criminal Court
Roloff
Justice Pentecost
Irvington
Joe Wambaugh Beame Roloff
Lightning destroys church and home in Knoxville storm
A severe afternoon storm in Knoxville struck Third Baptist Church and a neighboring residence, both destroyed by fire. Total losses reported at $12,000 with insurance listed as $5,000. A ball park fence section blew down and a boy named Vernon Simpson was fatally injured.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Gurance
Ball Park
Vernon Simpson
City News Notes and Local Happenings in Brief
G C Sample, now heir to an estate, has been located in Vicksburg where he plays in the Southern League and is expected to stay through the season. Indiana G A R Adjutant General Smock says a large delegation will attend the National Encampment in Washington with 285 veterans seeking free quarters. Attorneys Carlin Lennox plan a hunting trip to Jackson Hole Wyoming, followed by W J Holliday and Hervey Bates Jr in September. Detectives Asch and Manning arrest George Voltz on embezzlement and petit larceny charges tied to a North Capitol cigar store. Voltz Toesnerty left town and returned Saturday. Marion County tomato growers report heavy rains injuring the crop. ripening delayed and packers postponed until drier weather and full maturation.
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G. C. Sample
Vicksburg
Miss
Sample
Smock
Indiana G. A. R
Indiana
G A. R
Washington, D. C
Washington
Atorney
George Bruce
Edwin L. Lennox
Carlin
George Voltz
North Capitol Avenue
Voltz Toesnerty
South Meridian Street
Marion County
Bank Sues Clerk Over Missing Cash At Malleable Castings
The National Malleable Castings Company petitions for attachment and gurnishment against clerk Arthur M. Jennings and the American National Bank for 237.85 alleging Jennings received and held funds while employed. Affidavit by assistant treasurer Charles E. Brooks notes Jennings is away in Petoskey, Mich. The company seeks recovery and assignment of Jennings’s remaining deposit at the bank to its credit to prevent defraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Malleable Castings Company
Arthur M. Jennings
American National Bank
Jennings
Charles E. Brooks
Brooks
W. G. Griffith
H. C. Schlotzhaver
South East Street
Petoskey
Mich
American National Heak
Hermit prospector Peter Anderson found dead in Park City cabin
In Salt Lake City on August 18 a Park City hermit prospector, Peter Anderson, was found dead in his cabin near the Anchor mill. He appears to have died weeks ago and left claims of 810,000 in banks and 81,700 in the cabin.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Peter Anderson
Park City
Anchor Mill
Anderson
Power to Surrender in Northern Pacific Suit in New York
Peter Power the plaintiff in the salt suit against the Northern Pacific Railway directors leaves Montreal with his wife and counsel for New York by the New York Central express. He will surrender to the U S marshal in the morning and be ready to testify on the stand.
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Montreal
Peter Power
Northern Pacific Railway
New York
Mr. Lamb
New York Central Express
United States
Wrestler's Test of Strength Ends in Knee Dislocation
At a picnic near East St. Louis Emile Vetter declared himself a wrestler and was challenged by his wife. A strength contest ended with Vetter being thrown to the ground and his knee dislocated in a minor accident report from St. Louis dated August 18.
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ST. Louis
East St. Louis
Emile Vetter
Vetter
Visions and vibrations from a world on edge
TO VISIT AMERICA. Visional government and Charles Denby Jr. as chief foreign adviser. King Edward’s gift to hospital fund. Agassiz named to German order division. Dr Largin’s body found at Mount Dom. About 100 foreign delegates at YMCA world congress in Christiania. U S sent 38 officials. Rev Dr Gusautius impresses London crowd. Britain’s exhibit at St Louis to focus on education and fine arts. Byelection in Belfast returns Thomas Sloan. Rhodes will delay will proving due to substitution issue. Cholera feared spreading near Man Sea.
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Largin
Berne
Switzerland
Christiania
Norway
Young Men's Christian Association
United States
Gusautius
Chicago
Parker
City Temple
London
St. Louis Exposition
Royal Academy
William Johnston
Belfast
Thomas Sloan
Protestant Association
Charles W. Dumbar Buller
London Daily Mail
Cecil Rhodes
Jameson
W. HH. Ead
Rhodes
Dr. Jameson
Stead
Man- Sea
Ees
Death of Dr T S Cloud in St Louis
Word arrived from St Louis of the death of Dr T S Cloud aged physician residing at 108 Hamilton avenue. Cause of death given as old age. Body to be brought here for burial at Crown Hill. Survived by two sons Dudley and Seeee T Cloud and two daughters Mrs Josephine Gregg and Mrs Sallie Gardner with connections to St Louis and Galesburg.
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St. Louis
T. S. Cloud
Hamilton Avenue
Crown Hill
Roy A Barnes Arrest Report In Ring Theft Case
Roy A Barnes was arrested last week for stealing two rings from Mrs. Anna Torbet as she slept. The incident prompted police inquiry and he faces charges related to bold daytime theft. Further court action is pending.
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Roy A. Barnes
Anna Torbet
World News Snapshot from Siberia and Royal Voyage
Reports from Siberia show 274 cases and 179 deaths at Bilagovetchensk with 45 cases and 26 deaths at Port Arthur and 33 cases and 20 deaths at Dalny. The steamer Majestic sails from Liverpool to New York with passengers including C T Yerkes Gen Charles 31 Wilson and Dr Joseph Hartzell among others headed to royal coronation events and international affairs.
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Siberia
Blagovetchensk
Bilagovetchensk
Port Arthur
Dalny
Majestic
Liverpool
New York
C. T. Yerkes
Charles 31. Wilson
Army of
United States
Edward
Joseph Hartzell
New York City
M. E
Africa
Edward Barton
Commonwealth of Australia
John Porest
Break in Palma's Cabinet in Havana
Emilio Terry, secretary of agriculture, presented his resignation at the Council of Pretaries meeting in Havana. It was not accepted and Terry has four days to reconsider. Local press comments vary with El Mundo attributing his resignation to disgust with government policy and Palma's unfulfilled plan. Terry cites family reasons and a wish to go to Paris.
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Havana
Council of Pretaries
Emilio Terry
Senor Terry
el Mundo
Palma
Gibara
Paris
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Springfield
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Knox County
Citizens
Indianapolis
Capital National Bank
E. M. Campbell & Co
Columbia National Bank
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Washington Street
WM. H. Armstrong & CO
Express
Turkey
Leishman
Commissioner of Pensions
G. A R
Ell Tor- Tance
Torrance
Silas H. Towler
Washton
National Capital Notes
National Bank
Indianapolis Journal
National Bank of Orleans
I. C. Matthews
BR. Conder
Merchants’ National Bank
South Bend
A. P. Sibley
F. van Steenbergh
West Baden National Bank
Lee W. Sinclair
James D
Pen
CM. Schwab
Steel Corporation
Steel Combination
Robert R. Hitt II
America
Delarey
de Wet
Botha
England
Kruger and
Steyn
Holland
North Dakota
Kansas
Joe” Wambaugh
Bond
City News Notes
Badger
Ain
Srs Coop
Ors Zoo
Ueyard
Body Brussels
Axminster
Wilton
Vso
Ase Doors, Cher S
Pe Welt
Badger Furniture Co
Anabe
Sauer
Sherwood
Hamburg
Starr Piano CO
North
Pennsylvania Street
Stubbs
Barnes
Malleable Castings Company
Denby
China
Charles Denby, Jr
Charles Denby
Evansville, Ind
Cable Notes
Maharajah of
Gwalior
Alexander Agassiz
Dr. T. S. Cloud
Roy Barnes
Eal eRhenes Neeelee
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