Weather forecast for Indiana and nearby states
Washington dispatch summarizes Thursday and Friday forecasts for Indiana Lower Michigan Illinois Dakota Minnesota Kentucky Nebraska Kansas and Iowa. The text notes fair conditions with warmer temperatures, variable winds, and occasional showers in northern portions, ending with Blythe signature as Section Director.
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Washington
Indiana
Lower
Michigan
Ilinois
Dakota
Ely
West
Besos
Minnesota
Kentucky
Nebraska
Kansas
Iowa
Movements of Steamers Across Major Ports
Arrivals and departures listed for August across New York Queenstown Liverpool Cherbourg Philadelphia London and Antwerp. Oceanic Ivernia Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse Teutonic Westernland Rhynland Carpathia Menominee Switzerland and others shown in service between New York Boston Liverpool Philadelphia Antwerp and Hamburg with multiple transatlantic routes.
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New York
Oceanic
Ge Patricia
Hamburg
Southampton
Ryndam
Rotten m
Majestic
Liverpool
Queenstown
Ivernia
Boston
Carpathia
Teutonic
Westernland
Philadelphia
Cherbourg
Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse
Germany Defends Castro Over Venezuelan Arrests
Berlin officials say arrest of German and other merchants in Ciudad Bolivar for tax repayment refused to Castro is likely the work of the local government not the Venezuelan president. They expect Castro to order the prisoners released once facts reach him.
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Berlin
Foreign Office
Ciudad Bolivar
Venezuela
Castro
Detroit Police Question Four-Year-Old Murder Case
Detroit August 19 police remain far from solving the mutilated death of four year old Alfonso Wilmes. Suspect Charlee Edwards arrested last night and given Bangor Maine residence remains detained but Lieutenant Sadler said Edwards is not believed guilty.
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Detroit
Alfonso Wilmes
Charlee Edwards
Bangor
Sadler
Edwards
Hammond Mayor argues for married workmen policy
Mayor Knotts of Hammond told the Indianapolis Journal in Muncie that his call for employing married men aims to foster economic responsibility. He said home ownership and family ties reduce strikes and encourage peace, citing past railroad riots and urging workers to become property holders and husbands.
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Indianapolis Journal
Muncie
Ind
Knotts
Hammond
Journal
Representative
Madison County Debts and Proposed Appropriations
Madison County commissioners completed the year’s appropriation ordinance asking for 20000 dollars for the coming year. Funds do not cover voting machines or new jail construction. They plan to seek extra money from the County Council and prepare to pay the last 17000 bonds, with the treasury holding the payoff. The county will then be free of debt and retain a comfortable balance.
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Indianapolis Journal
Anderson
Ind
Board of Commissioners
Madison County
Hammond creditors seek to disallow Hammond note claim
In Greencastle Indiana creditors of banker Thomas C Hammond push to have Referee in Bankruptcy Pugh deny the claim of Caroline S Hammond heirs for 40000 dollars plus interest on a 1873 note from Hammond to his wife. They say the note was illegal because the estate was insolvent and paying it would reduce creditors’ shares. The case is reviewed in a creditors meeting with several attorneys present including ex Attorney General Ketcham.
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Indianapolis Journal
Greencastle
Ind
Thomas C. Hammond
First National Bank of
Gugencastle
Pugh
Caroline S. Hammond
Thomas CC. Hammond
Hammond
Ketcham
WANTS THE BANKERS Special to the Indianapolis tour
Anderson, Ind. Aug. 19. Anderson will seek the next Indiana Bankers Association meeting. The state body meets in September at South Bend. At a recent gathering J L Vermillion of Anderson Banking Co D F Mustard of Citizens Bank and Mayor John L Parkner cashier of National Exchange Bank were chosen to attend the convention and push its return to Anderson for 14. The Anderson bankers will be backed by Gas Belt bankers. The session will include men of national repute and Anderson delegates will have carte blanche in their promises to the State association.
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Indianapolis
Anderson
Ind
Indiana Bankers’ Association
South Bend
Messrs
J. L. Vermillion
Anderson Banking Company
D. F. Mustard
Citizen’s Bank
John L. Parkner
National Exchange Bank
Gas meters for Kokomo spark hostile proposal
Attorney representing Indiana Natural Gas Company presented a bold ultimatum to Kokomo council on the fuel gas issue. The plan calls for a 3 cent per thousand rate with meters supplied free, plus a $2 monthly stove charge and 34 cents for each additional 1000 cubic feet. If rejected, the company warns it will remove gas supply to Kokomo and divert it to Chicago, leaving the city at the mercy of the corporation.
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Indianapolis Journal
Koromo
Ind
Johnson
Indiana Natural Gas Company
Council
Kokomo
Chicago
Medium brings suit against Indiana Spiritualists Association
Rudolph C. Travers of Dallas Texas sues the Indiana Spiritualists Association for damages after his license as a medium is revoked. Travers, formerly licensed by the association, held seances though trustees ordered him from the camp following rumors he sought money. The suit, filed at Anderson Indiana, is described as the season’s sensation.
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Indianapolis Journal
Anderson
Rudolph C. Travers
Dallas
Tex
Indiana Spiritualists’ Association
Fire damages barn as horseman risks life to save stallion
A blaze damaged a barn causing the loss of horses and property. A son of Mr. Bess risked his life attempting to rescue a valuable stallion. the fire’s origin remains unknown and part of the loss was covered by insurance totaling about 51,500 dollars.
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Swill
Bess
Ohio Barn Destroyed Near Richmond in Large Preble County Blaze
A barn owned by W A Brown and Alonzo Scott of New Paris Ohio was burned last night east of Richmond. The fire destroyed the barn contents hay grain and farm tools. One horse died in the fire. The loss was about 2000 with 15 insurance. Wm Sawyer was away in Richmond at a lodge meeting. It was among Preble County’s largest barns.
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Indianapolis Journal
Richmond
Ind
W. A. Brown
Alonzo Scott
New Paris
Wm. Sawyer
Preble County
Dynamite Explosion Injures Wealthy Farmer Near Pennville
Jerome Hopkins, 55, a wealthy farmer near Pennville, Indiana, was seriously injured in a dynamite blast at a gravel pit. He tried to burn a hole in a stick of dynamite with his pocket knife to set a cap. Three fingers on his left hand are burned, two deep head wounds and a badly torn shoulder reported.
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Indianapolis Journal
Portland
Ind
Jerome Hopkins
Pennville
Hopkins
Sweethearts from youth spark breach suit in Evansville
Isabella Deboard sues Henry Gerst a shipping clerk for 5000 dollars alleging breach of promise. The pair said to have been sweethearts since youth. Deboard is forty and filed the suit in Evansville Indiana on August 19.
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Indianapolis Journal
Evansville
Ind
Isabella Deboard
Henry Gerst
Gerst
Miss Deboard
Unknown man killed in railroad yards near Peru Indiana
In Peru Indiana on Tuesday night a man killed in the Lake Erie and Western Railroad yards has not been identified. The deceased is believed to be Harry Gillson of Rockford Illinois and may have been an umbrella mender. No confirmation has arrived from Rockford.
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Indianapolis Journal
Peru
Ind
Lake Erie & Western
Harry Gillson
Rockford
Lil
Miner Rescued After Rock Falls Pins Him in Water
Mark Coburn, a Westville coal miner, was trapped by a rock weighing hundreds of pounds and pinned in water with his nose out of surface. He lay unconscious for hours before discovery and was saved from drowning though he sustained very serious injuries. Hugo R. Brown of Indianapolis died at the Monon depot while being transferred between trains. His body was sent to Indianapolis per local orders.
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Indianapolis Journal
Danville
Ill
Mark Coburn
Westville
Monon
Ind
Hugo R. Brown
Pence Street
Indianapolis
Louisville
Brown
Denver
Cal
Light, Heat and Power issues $15,000 in new preferred stock
The Light, Heat and Power Company of New Castle Indiana has issued $15,000 of additional preferred stock to fund extensions to its mains and service. The issue is attracting strong interest and is becoming quickly desirable.
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Indianapolis Journal
New Castle
Ind
Light, Heat and Power Company
Rural carriers named for Indiana towns in new appointments
Washington reports rural carriers appointed in Indiana with assignments at Lawrenceburg Amo and Cedar Grove. Charles L. Hayes Bailey H. Lowe Verlin K. Moon Roscoe L. Edwards John G. Schuck and Charles BE Schuck are listed for Lawrenceburg and Cedar Grove respectively with duties at Amo and related routes.
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Indianapolis Journal
Washington
Indiana
Lawrenceburg
Charles L. Hayes
Bailey H. Lowe
Amo
Verlin K. Moon
Roscoe L. Edwards
Cedar Grove
John G. Schuck
Charles BE
Schuck
Indiana Notables Die Across State Courtesy Obits
Franklin: Strother Herod dies at home of stomach trouble born Nov 14 1848 in Putnam county. served on city council and twice represented the county in the State Legislature. Veedersburg: A J Bailey photographer dies from paralysis aged 64 after waking in his room. Bloomington: Captain E M Drake Civil War veteran found dead at lumber camp cabin heart disease at 65. Evansville: W P Hudson former Warrick County sheriff and Democratic figure dies at 74.
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Franklin
Ind
Strother Herod
Bloomington
E. M. Drake
Smithville
Evansville
W. P. Hudson
Warrick County
Fort McHenry to be abandoned as Baltimore defense HQ
Historic Fort McHenry will cease as U S troops headquarters in Maryland with orders from the secretary of war. Lt Col Thorpe named district commander. new defenses headquarters set at Fort Howard near North Point where the Patapsco meets the Chesapeake. Fort Howard offers more modern quarters than Fort McHenry.
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Baltimore
Fort McHenry
United States
Thorpe
Fort Howard
North Point
Patapsco
Chesapeake Bay
Five Prisoners Escape From Fort Wayne in Broad Daylight
Detroit dispatch reports prisoners Grace and Sullivan at Fort Wayne induced Private St John to desert by ordering him to drop his rifle and belt. They escaped across the river to Canada, with Sullivan’s whereabouts unknown. This marks five escapes from the post in ten days.
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Detroit
Mich
Grace and
Sullivan
Fort Wayne
St. John
First Infantry
Grace
Canada
Horses Perish in Flames Fire Ravages Bey Barn
In Tipton Indiana on August 19 a fire destroyed the barn of J L Bey near Jackson north of the city. The blaze consumed the barn along with farming implements hay and three valuable horses. Firefighters battled the flames but the stall housing the horses was gutted. No other structures were mentioned as damaged.
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Indianapolis Journal
Tipton, Ind
J. L. Bey
Jackson
Harness Men Elect Officers in Detroit Meeting
The National Harness Manufacturers and Dealers Protective Association re elected officers for the coming year. President J. B. Wolsefer of Cincinnati, first vice president H. J. Roberts of Cincinnati, treasurer Charles Mamman of Covington Kentucky, secretary James Scherz of Cincinnati. It was decided to meet next year in St Louis.
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Detroit
National
Duel Fatal for Lieutenant Kayser in Allenstein
In Berlin Aug 19 Lieutenant Kayser of the Seventy third Field Artillery was shot yesterday and fatally wounded in a duel at Allenstein with Laer Klauenfingel. The duel arose from Sekine alleged at one Capen casing. The officers were part of the same regimental unit.
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Berlin
Kayser
Allenstein
Laer
Klauenfingel
Seventy-third Field Artillery
Sekine Ata
Unique form of boycott against organized labor ends Marion strike
In Marion Indiana on August 19 the United Telephone Company strike widened as four nonunion electrical workers were brought in and started work amid striker protests. Private detectives accompany the nonunionists as arrests are threatened. strikers urge a boycott via Central Trades Council and urge subscribers to disconnect service until wages are settled. Foreman W L Smith, among the imported workers, was later arrested on an affidavit alleging a revolver carry, claimed for self defense. The company refuses to recognize union representatives while promising no discrimination between union and nonunion workers. This follows Gemmer Engine Company taking a similar antiunion stance in Marion.
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Indianapolis Journal
Marion Ind
United Telephone Company
Central Trades Council
Patton
Marion
Gemmer Engine Company
W. LD. Smith
James Willis Sayre Reaches Seattle After 54 Day Trip
Seattle report notes James Willis Sayre of the Times completed a world tour in fifty four days eight hours ten minutes arriving at 4 15 this afternoon via the Northern Pacific. The record surpasses the previous 60 day thirteen hour twenty nine minute mark.
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Seattle
James Willis Sayre
Times
Globe Trotter
Northern Pacific
Mr. Sayre
Far East Tension Surges Over Japanese Russia Rift
London dispatches report diplo matic circles view the far East as threatened as the Balkan crisis. Tokyo papers denounce Russia and call for explanations. Count Kayashi defends against war fears saying no ships built in England and no army expansion. war not advantageous.
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London
Far East
Balkan
Yokohama
Tokyo
Korea
Russia
Jiji
Shimbun
Count Kayashi
Japan
England
Tower Hill coal strike ends in defeat for miners
In Bloomington Indiana on August 19 the Tower Hill coal mine strike ended with a company victory. The State Miners Association and operators opposed the miners. Four men were discharged and others resumed work. McQuade the superintendent gained the win.
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Indianapolis Journal
Bloomington
Ind
Tower Hill
State Miners’ Association
McQuade
Subury Subsidy Defeated for Frankfort Logansport Rail Link
Voters in Washington and Carrollton townships rejected a $5 000 subsidy plan for the Frankfort and Logansport Traction Company. Washington township failed by 127 votes and Carrollton by 67, but Burlington township previously approved the subsidy. Despite the defeats, promoters plan the railroad from Frankfort to Logansport, passing through Burlington, amid local enthusiasm.
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Indianapolis Journal
Delphi
Ind
Washington
Carrollton
Frankfort
Clinton
Cass
Logansport
Burlington Township
Portland Montpelier and Warren Oil Belt Route Advances
Montpelier ind Aug 19 The Port land Montpelier and Warren electric line to be known as the Oil Belt Route nears approval James West a wealthy oil man backs the project and has the right of way secured between here and Warren Surveyor George Chimpe of Toledo will visit next week to review the line The head offices will be in Montpelier with a power house and yards at Montpelier The line will pass through Portland Pennville Baltic Montpelier Mount Zion and Warren capturing the oil field’s richest area
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Indianapolis
Montpelier
Ind
Portland
Farmers Favor This Road in Indiana County
In Anderson Indiana August 19 representatives of the Fort Wayne and Indianapolis Railway discussed a line to Elwood Perkinsville and Lapel with farmers at Perkinsville chapel. A 1 percent tax to fund the subsidy was proposed covering Jackson and Stoney Creek townships totaling about 20000 dollars. The farmers favored the plan and authorized filing a petition to seek an election to approve the subsidy.
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Indianapolis
Anderson
Ind
Fort Wayne
Reform Drives Change Under Peking Viceroy Shen
Peking reports Viceroy Shen orders swift action to restore order in Kwang-Si. Yang-Tse viceroys dispatch troops after Governor Wang Chin Chun and Marshal Su removal. Officials purged for dishonesty as reform moves meet resistance. bandits offer to join imperial forces. Nanhui magistrates arrest four reformers for public lectures defying government orders.
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Peking
Shen
Kwang-Si
Wang Chin Chun
Taotai
Nanhui
Shanghai
Bandits Routed by Cossacks Near Manchurian Frontier
A Port Arthur dispatch says native bandits attacked a dynamite magazine near the Manchurian frontier station and tried to blow it up. Cossacks captured twenty bandits, but most escaped.
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ST. Petersburg
Port Arthur
Manchurian Frontier Station
Men of the 160th Meet at Camp Joe Wheeler Reunion
The fourth annual reunion of the 160th Indiana Volunteer Infantry from the Spanish American War drew a large Shelby County crowd in Tipton Indiana. Notable attendees included Col. W. Gunder Lieut. Col. W. L. Kiger Maj. L. E. Harter Maj. William Bachman Maj. Edward Miller Major Doyan and other regimental officers. M. E. Foley spoke in the afternoon and a camp fire closed the day at the opera house with preparations by Shelby County Company 1 for the next gathering. Montpelier Logansport and Decatur lobbied for the next reunion with Decatur favored in a spirited contest.
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Indianapolis Journal
Tipton
Ind
Indiana Volunteer Infantry
M. E. Foley
Opera House
Montpelier
Logansport
Decatur
E W. Gunder
Marion
W. L. Kiger
Bluffton
L. E. Harter
Warsaw
William Bachman
Aurora
Edward Miller
Doyan
Kokomo
New Telephone Device Linked to Erie Road Testing
On the Erie road a new telephone device was tested mastering service over metallic circuits without affecting telegraph lines. Conversations were successfully held between Cleveland and Akron using the setup.
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Erie Road
Cleveland
Akron
Salvation Army Faces Move From Meridian and Washington Corner
Salvation Army nightly meetings at the Washington and Meridian corner stir complaints from downtown firms. Police interference may lead the organization to seek legal advice while avoiding confrontation with authorities. The band fears a relocation would hurt collections, noting prior street-side changes reduced revenue and increased debt. Staff Captain Atkins plans to ask Kahn Tailoring Company managers, a key local stakeholder, to withdraw objections.
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Salvation Army
Washington
Meridian Streets
Washington Street
Atkins
Kahn Tailoring Company
Transmississippi Congress session ends amid fear of street car strike
Seattle August reports abrupt conclusion as presiding officer Henry Smith hears rumor of a street car strike within an hour. Delegates clear hall. adjournment motion passed without vote. Next session likely in St. Louis during the World’s Fair. Richard Kerens elected president. Black, Gresham, Caulfield named vice presidents. Harrison re-elected treasurer. Francis re-elected secretary.
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Seattle
Wash
Transmississippi Congress
Henry Smith
Utah
Truman G. Palmer
Philippines
Mr. Smith
St. Louis
Richard Kerens
Missouri
A. L. Black
Whatcom
Walter Gresham
Galveston
John Caulfield
St. Paul
C. B. Booth
Los Angeles
George B. Harrison
Kansas City
Arthur F. Francis
Cripple Creek
Col
Remarkable Wells County Worm Farm in Back Yard
In Wells county at the Will Smith home a tiny two by two foot yard farm raises fishworms. Will and Frank transplant worms from across the country into a box for shipment to Oden. The worms fattened on dish water and oat meal, proved intelligent, and stood up on their tails to greet feeding. A gallon of worms was sent to Oden in a tobacco bucket, expected to be worth a dollar a quart upon arrival.
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Logansport
Ind
Pharos
Wells County
Will Smith
Will
Frank
Oden
Farewell Party for Miss Gertrude Wilcox in Winchester
A crowd of youths gathered at Mrs. A. D. Smith's home on South Main Street to bid farewell to Miss Gertrude Wilcox of Centralia Missouri. The evening featured lively amusements, skilled music, witty humor, and enjoyable refreshments, leaving guests in high spirits.
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Winchester
Ind
A. D. Smith
South Main Street
Gertrude Wilcox
Centralia
Apollo
Mark Twain
George Ade
Matrimony in Tipton
Miss Birdie May McFarland appeared at the Tipton clerk asking for a marriage license though she is only fifteen. She wished to wed Archibald Beard of Elwood, aged twenty, with several child witnesses present. The orphan girl left with her playmates, hoped for a happy home.
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Anderson Herald
Tipton
Birdie May McFarland
Archibald Beard
Inmates Stricken at Industrial Home Lead to Food Poisoning Probe
About fifty inmates at the Industrial Home in Washington fell violently ill on Aug 19 with suspected ptomaine poisoning. Bread milk and spring water samples were sent to the district chemist for analysis. The patients are out of danger though several remain ill.
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Washington
Shively Quits City Atty Post In Sudden Move
Michigan City Dispatch reports Hon. B F Shively surprised friends by resigning as city attorney. No reason given for the abrupt departure. Donahue to the vacant paneee office slated to pay a fat salary. Shively likely had a good reason.
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Michigan City Dispatch
B. F. Shively
Donahue
Shively
Madison reunion draws vast crowd at Camp Joe Wheeler
An immense crowd attended the second day of the Camp Joe Wheeler reunion near Middlefork in Jefferson county. Lieutenant Governor Gilbert was listed to speak the next day while Secretary of State Daniel Sterms telegraphed he could not attend due to State Tax Board duties. Speakers included Henry B. Sherman Col. A. D. Vanosdol and Rev. M. L. Guthneck. Senator Guthrie's daughter Lucy delivered a recitation.
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Indianapolis Journal
Madison
Ind
Camp
Joe Wheeler
Middlefork
Jefferson County
Gilbert
Daniel Sterms
State Tax Board
Henry B. Sherman
A. D. Vanosdol
M. L. Guthneck
St. Michael's Church
Guthrie
Lucy
Countess Von Waldersee to sail for United States
Countess Von Waldersee formerly Miss Lee of New York will sail tomorrow on the Moltke. Field Marshal Count Vom Waldersee, her husband, had engagements that kept him from earlier travel but now proves him visiting America. He has never been in America.
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Berlin
Countess von Waldersee
Miss Lee
New York
United States
Moltke
Count Vom Waldersee
America
Decatur Club Moves to Gift Farm for Power Plant Site
The Decatur Commercial Club agrees to donate fourteen acres of the Robinson farm near the north city limits to the Springfield and Fort Wayne Traction Company for a power house and car stables. The company would locate the power plant there if the land is donated, with $100 down to hold the option and a $2,700 payment to finish the deal. In Evansville, the Evansville Boonville and Rockport Electric Company files a $14,000 bond to guarantee building its line. survey is done and construction will start this fall.
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Indianapolis Journal
Decatur
Ind
Decatur Commercial Club
Robinson
Springfield & Fort Wayne Traction Com
Evansville
Ird
Evansville, Boonville & Rockport Electric Company
Shelby county soldiers hold first annual reunion in Shelbyville
Shelbyville Indiana August 19 300 attendees heard addresses from M C Welsh Greensburg and G H Meiks of the city The officers named include F L Haymond Jase J K Bowers secretary C B Carey treasurer Henry Weingarth The reunion next year will be held the third Seats in eyes The text notes officers but some segments are unclear or garbled.
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Summitville
Webster Grove
New Castle
Shelbyville
Sylvester Thomas
Morristown
Richmond
Rebekah Lodges
Wayne County
Glen Miller Park
Eden Lodge
Rebekahs
Montpelier
Homer Lyons
Milton
Charles Baker
John W. Ferguson
Baker
Fred Mendenhall
Indiana Rolling Mill
Indianapolis Journal
Ind
Shelby County
Fair Grounds
M. C. Welsh
Greensburg
G. H. Meiks
F. L. Haymond
Ita
Jase
J. K. Bowers
Governor signs Lytle requisition for Chicago assault case
Montgomery Alabama August 19 Governor Jenks signed the requisition papers for W R Lytle of the city who is wanted in Chicago on the charge of assault with intent to murder Habeas corpus proceedings initiated here before the United States commissioner for Lytle's release have been postponed until Friday next.
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Montgomery
Ala
Jenks
W. R. Lytle
Cicago
Lytle
Crabtree Leaves St Paul for Maine to Claim $4,000 Legacy
In St Paul on August 19, Mrs. Crabtree asked police to help locate her husband Thomas A M Crabtree, sixty, who said he would return in July after going to Maine to collect a $4,000 legacy. Net heard from him since he left in March.
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ST. Paul
Thomas A. M. Crabtree
Maine
Man Killed in Nashville Com Room Shooting
Edwin H. Welburn was shot and killed today in the com room of the Southern Methodist hospital as Pettus, a former employee who was discharged about three years ago for threatening to kill a co worker, faced arrest.
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Nashville
Tenn
Edwin H. Welburn
Com
Southern Methodist
Pettus
Stowe Receives $9,000 Public Building Memorial
Stowe Vermont Aug 19 funds announced a $9,000 public building presented to the town by H C Akley a Minneapolis lumberman native of Stowe. A commemorative ceremony featured an oration by Leal M Shaw secretary of the treasury. The building serves as a memorial to Stowe's soldiers.
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Stowe
H. C. Akley
Minneapolis
Leal M. Shaw
the Treasury
Funeral for Idaho mountain victim held in New Haven
The funeral of Philo S. Bennett, the New York merchant killed in Idaho mountains, was held in New Haven. Honorary pallbearer William J. Bryan delivered the eulogy at the grave.
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New Haven
Conn
Philo S. Bennett
New York
Mountains
Idaho
William J. Bryan
Soldier killed in camp near Fort Douglas
Salt Lake City August 19 Eli J Lewis private in the Twenty second Battery stationed at Fort Douglas was shot and instantly killed in camp near Proton Burden a comrade in the same battery is under arrest pending investigation He says the shot was accidental Lewis enlisted in Kentucky
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Salt Lake
Utah
Eli J. Lewis
Fort Douglas
Proton
Burden
Lewis
Kentucky
Important Telephone Tent in Cleveland Aug 19
Cleveland dispatch notes E P obabew from New York appointed to oversee telegraph operations as part of a major telecommunication reform. Officials emphasize improved reliability and faster message routing across the network. Local businesses anticipate enhanced service and potential rate adjustments.
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Cleveland
York
Supe
Governor Pennypacker Refuses Bloomington Requisition
Harrisburg reports Governor Pennypacker declines to honor Governor Yates's requisition for the return to Bloomington Illinois of Sidney Smith, a Pittsburg newspaper writer and artist, in connection with an indictment case.
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Harrisburg
Pennypacker
Yates
Bloomington
Lil
Sidney Smith
Pittsburg
Hackmen Renew Fight Over Union Station Cab Business
A city cabmen committee met Deputy City Prosecutor Gaylord Hawkins at the police station to demand warrants against Bird Transfer Company drivers and Union Railway guards soliciting near Union Station. The hackmen, barred from Station solicitation by city ordinance, seek to reopen the battle after losing in higher courts. Hawkins said he would study the city ordinances before deciding on any action.
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Union Station
Frank Bird Transfer Company
Gaylord Hawkins
Bird Company
Union Railway Company
Bird Transfer Company
Indianapolis Union Railway
Frank Bird Company
City Hackmen
Indianapolis News Briefs and Local Events From Aug
Lizzie H Tiffany died in Durango Colorado she was sister to Henry C and T F Smither and known in Indianapolis. Seneffs Ladies Military Band gave a lawn fete concert at 2696 North Capitol avenue for Methodist Hospital fund. Cathleen Foley eight months old child of the late John E Foley former deputy U S marshal died at 290 North Alabama street. Funeral at Holy Cross Church Oriental street planned for tomorrow afternoon.
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Lizzie H. Tiffany
Durango
Col
Henry C
T. F. Smither
Indianapolis
Seneff
Ladies’ Military Band
James G. Newport
North Capitol Avenue
Methodist Hospital Fund
Cathleen
John E. Foley
United States
North Alabama Street
Holy Cross Church
Oriental Street
Concert at Riverside by Arnat's Military Band
Arnat's Military Band presents a Riverside Park concert this evening. The program includes March The Steel King Selection The Sultan of Zul A Webfoot Promenade Waltz Cornet solo Culver Polka Ben Schrecke Cake walk Ma Selection The Sleeping Bean Intermezzo Little Trifler Daddy's Del Medley Overture Head Liner Song Mr. Volunteer March The Gentleman from Lucky Whitney Jaxone.
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Arnat
Riverside Park
the Gentleman
Lucky Whitney
Jaxone
Lost Man Sought as Dispatch Becomes City Hunt
Bicyclemen Trimpe and Lowe were set to search the city for Alex McIntyre of 2323 East Tenth Street who disappeared from his home yesterday morning. Employed at Rockwood Foundry, relatives feared foul play amid recent labor troubles, with no sign by early morning today.
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Trimpe
Lowe
Alex, McIntyre
East Tenth Street
Rockwood
Remains of John Elliott Jr Arrive After Lafayette Death
The body arrived in the city yesterday from Lafayette where he died several days earlier and was taken to 18 McLean Place. John Elliott Jr. was for years a merchant policeman in the city and had lived in Indianapolis for 33 years. He is survived by a wife and four children.
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John Elliott, Jr
Lafayette
McLean Place
Elliott
Indianapolis
Work Accident Severes Artery in Washington Street Window Fall
Charles Hanlon an employee of W S Messenger on Washington and Delaware streets fell through a large plate glass window while at work yesterday severing an artery in his arm. He was taken to the City hospital where the wound was dressed in Cunningham.
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Charles Hanlon
W. S. Messenger
Washington and
Delaware Streets
Eotery
Cunningham
Indiana Trotter John Taylor Leads in Purse Winnings
The Indiana trotter John Taylor has earned $11,220 this season, more than any trotter. Billy Buck also notable as a breadwinner. Elastic Pointer leads pacers with over $7,000, while Dan R. has won over $2,000 year to date.
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John Taylor
Billy Buck
Elastic Pointer
Dan R
Indiana
Double Wedding at Sacred Heart Church Joins Sisters in Matrimony
At Sacred Heart Church a notable double wedding occurred during a solemn high Mass. Camille Bodenreider wed Miss Katie Johantges, and Margaretta Johantges married Peter Kiefer, with Rev. Francis Haase officiating.
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Redeem Marshall County for Republican Principles
Plymouth Indiana's Plymouth Tribune urges Marshall County Republicans to oust factional leaders and pursue honest, broad-gauge nominees. It calls for fighting federal patronage, electing principled candidates, and uniting for the party's progress in state, district, and county races.
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Old Settlers of Brown County Hold Twenty Sixth Meeting
Bedford Indiana old settlers of Brown county announce their twenty sixth annual gathering at the grove near Georgetown on Saturday September 5. Adjoining county pioneers are invited to participate. Speakers recount early day experiences. Prizes include a dress pattern for the oldest pioneer woman and a leather medal for the homliest man. A hat for the oldest Brown County settler. Mrs Han Moser will display an ean wheel and flax spinning exhibit.
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Ind
Brown County
Georgetown
Han
Moser
Dain
Wabash River canal plan gains farmers support
The Clinton Indiana Argus advocates a practical river improvement linking the Wabash to Lake Erie to create a lakes to Gulf shipping route. The idea envisions a ship canal near Lake Erie enhancing cargo movement for farmers and shippers nationwide.
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