Births and deaths in vital statistics August 27
Births list multiple names with likely city addresses and parent pairs, followed by death entry and funeral notices. Several lines reference families and locations such as 1 East 7 and Eliza Schell 1413, and Ward addresses. Includes undertaker ads and help-wanted notices for carriage workers and Marines recruitment details.
National Fraternal Congress Chooses Officers in Milwaukee
The National Fraternal Congress met in Milwaukee and voted to hold sessions in St. Louis. Officers elected include Edwin O. Wood of Michigan as president and F A Denver of Colorado as vice president. M W Mendville of Pennsylvania was named secretary treasurer. The Royal Guard head, Woodmen of the World, and supreme recorder were also chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukees
National
Fraternal Congress
St. Louis
Edwin O. Wood
Fine
Mich
Knights the Royal Guard
F. A. Denver
Pacific
Woodmeneo World
M. W. J. Mendville
Old Reliable Conductors’ Association
Yellowstone National Park
Colorado
W. A. Worthington
Coast Division
Southern Pacific
Kruttschnitt
J. C. Wiley
Western Division
A. W. Baker
Oakland
Wiley
Rate War in Prospect Between Chicago and New York
The Wabash blamed for the trouble and K T adopts a novel method to fight scalpers as passenger rates soar between Chicago and New York. Grand Trunk protests low Saratoga fares while Wabash defends its terms. European rail travel compared unfavorably with American service and wages, with extensive excursion data from Atlantic City resorts and other routes indicating strong demand driven by low rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Vaux
Grand Trunk
Wabash
Saratoga
Frank Palmer
The
Donald
Central Passenger Association
Farmer
Trunk Line Association
Thompson
Indiana
Evansville
Elnora
Journal
Terre Haute
Richard W. Vaughan
Blue Ridge Dispatch
Don N. Alexander
Vaughan
Cincinnati
Pennsylvania
Ohio
G. F. Irwin
Philadelphia
Malvern
Charles S. Murray
St. Louis
Kansas City
H. C. Townsend
Missouri Pacific
General Passenger Department
William H. Truesdale
Western Railroad
Lackawanna
Indian Field
Erie
E. P. Griffith
Big Four and C C C&St L Agree to 99 Year Through Line
An agreement filed at Belleville outlines a ninety nine year through line between the Chicago Indianapolis and St Louis Short line and the Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis Railway. The Big Four holds a rail line interest from Cairo to East St Louis and plans to shorten East St Louis to Chicago and Indianapolis routes.
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Chicago
Indianapolis & St. Louis
Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago
Big Four
Cleveland
Cincinnati
East St. Louis
Indianapolis
Central Trust Company
New York
Indiana firms raise capital and form new ventures
The Indiana Northern Traction Company increases capital from 35000 to 500000 and plans a Marion to Wabash electric railroad. J G White & Co of New York awarded the construction contract. Offi cers to be elected in Trenton, with Shideler likely to lead. Also new incorporations include Cayuga Packing and Manufacturing Company and Southern Indiana Development Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Northern Traction Company
Secretary of State
George A. H. Shideler
Secre
Marion
Wabash
J. G. White & Co
New York
George A. H. Shideier
Bend
Shideler
Manchester
Silver Lake
Warsaw
Trenton
N. J
M. G. Hosford
J. S. Grondyke
N. 8. Martz
W. P. Carrick
J. C. Peters
Southern Indiana Development Company
James H. Walker
Charles A. Bartle
Matthew H. Dunberg
Freeman Cooper
German-American Oil Company
Arizona
W. A. Worrell
van Buren
Indiana
David Watson
C. A. Urban
W. L. McPeak
Charles Murphy
S C. Budd
George Thickston
International Mail Pouch Company
King of the Syrians accused killer killed by neighbors
Report from Madison states Alexander Francis once leading an Assyrian colony in the city and called the King of the Syrians, allegedly killed his wife in Syria and was lynched by neighbors as punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Alexander Francis
Syria
New Test Suit Filed Over Interurban Trunk Line
A damage suit for 5000 dollars was filed in the Superior Court by John R. Allen against Indiana Union Traction Company over the use of College avenue as a trunk line entering the city. The complaint alleges property injuries from the line and anticipates increased damages if more cars operate. The case mirrors other actions in Randolph and Dearborn counties raising whether traction lines are street railways or commercial roads, with higher court review possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Union Traction Company
College Avenue
John R. Allen
Seventeenth Street
Randolph
Union City
Dearborn
Cincinnati, Lawrenceburg & Aurora Traction Company
Aurora
United States Supreme Court
Horstman Fined After Martindale Avenue Quarrel
Henry Horstman faced a profanity charge before Justice Stout after a neighborhood dispute on Martindale avenue. Mrs. Newsom swore the affidavit. Horstman, unrepresented, paid 1 dollar fine plus 17 dollars in costs after 14 witnesses testified that Mrs. Horstman threatened to move out. He called the complainant Mrs. Nuisance, insisting she had that reputation locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martindale Avenue
Henry Horstman
WIFE AND MOTHER IN LAW CASES BEFORE JUSTICE SMOCK
Charles Fitzgerald faced assault and battery and desertion charges from his wife and provocation by his mother in law. A large witness list filled most of yesterday as counsel prepared to argue today. The desertion charge cites leaving wife and child without support and Mrs. Fitzgerald testified of strikes and disorder forcing her to leave. The mother in law testified Fitzgerald anger and improper language toward her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Fitzgerald
Smock
Fitzgerald
Receiver named for Lilly Roberts Veneer Co in court
In Superior Court yesterday Judge Leathers appointed Frederick Gregory of the Gregory Appel agency as receiver for the Lilly Roberts Veneer Company. A complaint for the appointment of a receiver and an accounting was filed Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leathers
Frederick Gregory
Gregory & Appel Agency
Lilly-Roberts Veneer Company
New Suits Filed In County Courts
Thomas J. Shearer files against Lucretia Silvers on a mechanics lien complaint in Superior Court Room 3. The Burnett-Lewis Lumber Company sues Benajah W. Wusnu for foreclosure of a mechanics lien in Circuit Court. Hattie Rhoades sues Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company in Superior Court Room 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Shearer
Lucretia Silvers
Burnett-Lewis Lumber Company
Higher Courts Record Appellate Actions Across Indiana Courts
A summary of recent appellate filings and actions including petitions for additional time in Fountain and Marion Counties, an appellee’s delay motion in Peru, a supersedeas appeal in Miami County, protest over filing of extra briefs in Allen County, and assignment of errors in Lake County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington W. Y
George Godfrey
John W. White
Admr
Allen Circuit Court
Wisconsin decision on surplus distribution rocks insurance firms
A Wisconsin insurance ruling by Commissioner Zeno Host demands yearly or five year surplus distributions to policyholders. It could release $300 million, prompting lawsuits and widespread changes in life policy dividends. Officials warn it challenges judicial precedent and could revive tontine style risk while sparking legal battles nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Zeno M. Host
Wisconsin
Gage E. Tarbell
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Host
William A. Fricke
Insurance
Comer
Insur
Life insurance policy settlements under scrutiny in letter
A writer from Indianapolis argues against high settlement promises tied to policies after lapses and notes most settlements fall well short of face value. He cites examples where policies of large sums yielded only modest payouts, urging adherence to protection over speculation and stressing the need for fair, equitable rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Fricke
Insurance
Wisconsin
Ee Company
WU. M. C
Indianapolis
Central Indiana Poultry and Egg Prices Rise Ahead
The Central Indiana Butter Egg and Poultry Association met at Spencer House to note higher prices for eggs and poultry this fall. President J B Randall said Indiana farmers will earn more this fall and winter, with eggs at 15 to 18 cents a dozen and expectations of 25 cents in the East by next month. The meeting was social, with little business discussed, and another gathering planned for February in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Randall
Shelbyville
Central Indiana Butter, Egg and Poultry Association
Spencer House
Indiana
Mr. Randall
New York
Randall
Eastern Commission
Indianapolis
The Old Farm Poem and Distant Echoes of a Past Home
A lyrical reminiscence of a rural homestead with tender images of a farmhouse a wren in eaves cows in pasture and a candle’s glow. The piece blends memory with nature’s quiet cadence and mentions a crescent moon and the whip-poor-will in a reflective mood. Names listed at length reflect contributors or readers from the era.
Hard on the Hash And Other Oddities
A quirky fragment presents a dialogue about craving the mysterious and unknown. The exchange hints at a character named Boarner and a professor offering hash as a path to exploration and discovery. The tone recalls vintage pulp or stage comedy with science flair.
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Vital Statistics
Ieee
Myrtle E. Ruschaupt
East
Eliza Schell
Aes
Lee
Della Spillman
South West
Bor. KE
Anna Rhoades
Meek
Boy
Filam S
Rowena Martin
Ralston
Martha Ruseetier
Broadway
Vee ‘Thomas
Blanche Johnson
Wilkins, Boy
Menem and
Ora Girdens
West
Maryland
Ih Tna HK
Mary R. Lurber
Yandes
Inem
Dora Knop
Massachuse Anna Gentry
Lasalle
Girl
Laura R Barckdall
Rankin
Harry C. Pagel
May Griffin Bastin
Addie Moore
H. Henley
Grace E. Miller
Hi. Burman
Cora Sears
Mark
Mattie Barbe
Dulenhein
Sadie M. Edwards
Jan W. G. Walker
Fern E. Smith
Williams
Ellen Eiter
North Capitol
Monume
A. Diener
Washington
Crown Hill
Sencments Ti Farrell
Washington St
New
Tutewiler
SCN
Undertakers
Market St. T. Tel
Forneon
Hassler & George
Massa
Old Main
Frank
Blanchard
N. Delaware St
Michigan
Kalamazoo
United States
Pure Food CO
NEW York Pure Food Co
Mustikke
Besten & Ngen
Volney Restaurant
West Washington
Volney Restrant
Wanperois
Care the Journal
Rouls
Tipton
Ind
DolMing
Sram
BSS
BROWN
Hall Building
Ee Ra Stearns Chaipiess Bike
Penn
Joan Woimer
Optician
Bertermann Bros. Hew
Mass
N. del
St. Tel
Emeane
Woon Warriages
Buck- San
Tech
Ess Foundry
al- Insure
Frank Sawyer
Peeeies Ug
Sayles
Yco
Isaat Market Street
JCLAL
Sean
Union Transfer and Storage
East Cieat
Union 7
Marian County
Joseph Behringer
Wabash Company
Paul Martin
Santa Fe
Bald
Europe
America
Atlantic City
South New Jersey
Middle Atlantic
Philadelphia & Reading
Baltimore & Ohio
Chesapeake & Ohio
Lehigh Valley
Lake Shore
Central Traffic Association
Western Lines
Niagara Falls
Central
Thousand Islands
New England
Union
Hocking Valley
Paducah
J.L. Withrow
M. G. Hefferman
Herbert
H. G. Styles
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton
P. J. Wilkinson
Mobile & Ohio
Wilkinson
Theodore Brown
Lebanon
Union Station
George Kittredge
L. A. Robinson
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Chicago Great Western
Connefl Bluffs
Omaha
New Road
J. J. Flynn
Hiinets Central
Louisiana
New Orleans
H. W. Stilwell
International Machinists’ Union
Panhandle
Forthcom
Wisconsin Central
Union Traction Company
Justice's Court
the Court Record
Higher Courts Record
Appellate Court
Kinutes
Edwin Moore Et al
Frank E. Nelson
admi_ Lake Circuit Court
Hollis W. Field
Henry E. Dixey
Fairview Park
Vitascope Motion Pictures
Mount Pelee
Alersom
Mary. Arnold
Rose L. Andrews
F. H. Abbey
E. A. Armo
T. Aldridge
Rose
Blanford
Josie
Rhymer
C. Beach
Rosetta
Annie. Beachamp
Mayme
Britton
Mollie
Black
Kelsey
Bohlen
Sarah. Brown
Daisy. Beltz
E. Bright
Mattie. Ball
R. Bouman
Sara. Baldwin
Susie. Becker
Cloyd
Sarah. Chapman
F. V. Carey
E. Carter
Anna. Clark
Martha Smith
Elizabeth
Gertrude. Coles
Margaret. Corley
Cella. Campbell
Lulu. Driscoll
Dale
Charles EB. Diggs
Watt
Epeter
Hardee
Fenton
el Evans
R. Eva
Elzy
Anna. Edwards
Lizzie, Elder
Anna
Eubank
Rosie
Fommen
Evie
Fuller
Bertha
Frazee
Amelia
Foster
Hannah
Fields
Will. Forman
Eva
Grady
May Garrison
Mat
Carrie
Lawrence
Ruth
Lelory
Leasure
Alice
Lohner
Minnie
Lewis
Lottie
Mendell
Della
Mote
Muse Maes Ote
Mercer
Reuben
Moores
Osgood
Nina
Porter
Bettie. Potts
Nora. Perry
Mary. Page
Mary.Quigg
Margaret
Norene
Riley
Blanche
Randoish
Mary. Ritchard
Mattie. Kutz
Anna. Banner
Mary E. Russell
Blanch. Roberts
Jane. Sands
Rose. Shepherd
Auten
Chas. Alexander
Cine Beatty
Harry B. Brown
Edgar E Boylan
C. J. Backmeir
Henry Brown
George. Ballard
Elmer. Burnett
Curt. Brown
J. EB. Bricker
Charles. Barnfield
J. E. Butler
C. A. Bradshaw
Rev. Buck
James B. Elem
Floyd
Bs Caldwell
Clark
J. W. Cushing
Oliver. Cooke
George
Cox
Albert G
McAdams
John M. Morris
J. H. Miller
Wade
Macbeth
J. F. McGlaughlin
Miidene Murry
S. G. E. McElroy
J. C. Newlin
Otto
Norton
Charley
Nelson
Walter
Nichols
Henry
Nance
L. Newsome
Chas. Pendey
Thos
F. Pungeriar
Anton
Pierce
Phillips
William
Payner
Will
Samuel
Pickens
Patterson
J. A. Pyte
Pugh
Pearlman
Nathan
Stewart
Harry
Smith
Richard
Ww. Smith
OS Smart
J. Sims
Tease
Sebmon
P. Smith
Chas. . Sturde
Paul
Woodruff
Charles
Washam
John
Wheeler
R. Wright
de Witt
Waters
Geo
Wire
Mincell
Century Diamond Co. GO
Friedman Automobile Company
Thompson, E. C., Co
Empire Theater Soisware Sc
Bowery
GORA
WM. H. Block CO
Cleveland Line
Benton Harbone
Benton Harbor Express
Elkhart
St. Louis Southwestern
Abet
Femierr
Columbus
City Ticket
Springfield
Decatur
Tuscola
Lake Erie & Western
Li R. Oleae Bet
Eage Iim
Soares
Sylvania Nes
Omara Tretesindelphia
Baltimore
Louterlumbus
Piqua
Colon
Vincennes
Madiso
Louisville
North Vernon
Dayton
Xenia
Martinsville
Briphis
New Yorkimoore
Limi
Haute
Ferre Ne
Erre Haute
Terre i
Daeliy
Indiana Union Traction CO
Magnolia D Building
Corner
Kentucky Cae
South Capitol
Muncie
Anderson
Elwood
Una . m
Pm Anderson
Alexandria
Tipton and Marton
Indianapolis & Eastern R. RB. CO
Offi Franklin
Meridian
Richmond
Greenfield
Knightstown
Pm Combina
AT & m
Heem
Kentucky
Barat
Martinev
Mooresville
Greenwood
Franklin
Washington Streets
Teaves
Raves
Meridian Streets
Seo Am
Ianapolis
Southeastern Traction Co
Washington and
Wil & Me
Indianapolls
Mader's Drug Store
Carmer Washion
E. Busley Pharmacy
Brubbine Hotel
Amu
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