A Shot From Ambush Wounds Guthrie Man in Indiana
Bloomington reports Andrew Pritchett twenty five of Guthrie seriously wounded by an unseen assailant at Chapel Hill during a soldiers reunion. The shooter fled into the woods, motive unclear, possibly a dispute over a woman. Pritchett may recover. he is hospitalized at Guthrie.
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Indianapolis Journal
Bloomington
Ind
Andrew Pritchett
Guthrie
Chapel Hill
Pritchett
Tchett
Murder at Salem and a Michigan City suicide
In Salem Indiana John Davis was shot twice by Samuel Pavey at Pavey’s home at 3 am and died forty five minutes later. Pavey killed as motive jealousy over Davis and his wife. Davis served as Washington township assessor and left a widow and seven children. In Michigan City a farmer Jacob A Jones killed himself with a shotgun after domestic troubles involving his daughter’s marriage to William Morris and a foreseen divorce.
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Indianapolis Journal
Salem
Ind
John Davis
Samuel Pavey
Pavey
Davis
Bedford
Fredericksburg
Vey
Brown
Marshal Mediock
Washington Township
Maggie Mallott
Mallott
State Reformatory
Michigan City
Jacob A. Jones
Michigan Line
William Morris
Two Men Killed in Logansport Yard Engine Accident
At Logansport Indiana a Panhandle yard engine jumped the track at Berkley street at 6 45 this morning killing Panhandle Conductor Charles W Morris and Yard Telegraph Operator Emmett B Runkle and badly injuring Switchman Charles Zauss. Engineer August Stoll and Fireman Cochran escaped unharmed and Switchman Vance Byers was lightly hurt. Morris and Runkle died in a chain of mishaps as workmen tried to move the injured man to the physicians office.
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Indianapelis Journal
Logansport
Ind
Panhandle Yard
Berkley Street
Charlies W. Morris
Emmett BR. Runkle
Charles Zauss
August Stoll
Cochran
Vance Byers
Morris
Runkle
Zauss
Byers
Ruykie
Carriage overturn injures Mrs Dalstrom in Linton incident
A carriage overturned injuring Mrs. Dalstrom with two broken ribs and multiple other injuries while her husband escaped uninjured. In Linton Ora Underwood’s three year old daughter nearly died after eating rat poison bread later saved by a physician.
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Indianapolis Journal
Linton
Ind
Harrold
Ora Underwood
Vincennes Street
Daring attempt foiled by Adams Express agent in Logansport
Night agent Morris J Callahan protected a safe with over 100000 dollars during a depot robbery attempt in Logansport Indiana. He fired three times as two robbers shot once each. bullets missed. Robbers fled down a dark street as Callahan fired two more shots, the incident unfolding near the Panhandle station with a Louisville train present.
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Indianapolis Jour
Logansport
Ind
Adams Express Company
Morris J. Callahan
Callahan
Panhandle
Louisville
Rieter
Pulaski Delegates Nominate Ticket At Winamac Convention
In Winamac Pulaski county Republicans in mass convention nominated J. R. Hayworth for auditor C. H. Brucker for clerk P. M. Query for treasurer J Zellars for sheriff. Delegates and local reps selected for district and county conventions as resolutions backed state and national administrations.
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Indianapolis Journal
Winamac
Ind
J. R. Hayworth
C. H. Brucker
P. M. Query
J. Zellars
Pulaski County
Starke County
J. W. Nichols
Cass and Pulaski County
Logansport
Cass County
Frank J. Berndt
George W. Walkers
O. C. Gard
Charles Shaff
Henry Tucker
August Swanson
Wolcott
Frederick Landis
Fairbanks
Beveridge
Hanna
Laporte
Laporte County
Andrew J. Pickey
Robert B. Short
Philo Q. Doran
Lyman B. Ashton
Phineas O. Smith
W. B. Hollenbeck
Hiram Burner
William Strutz
Robert Hanson
William Gielow
Reverend Dickens in Greensburg on safety after barney incident
Rev E J Dickens says he faced a threatened mob after church officials urged reform of Sabbath desecration. He carried a revolver at home for protection, backed by his church and village, and would use it if needed to defend his family. Dickens, a Georgia native, has quick speech and strong moral backing from his congregation.
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Indianapolis Journal
Greensburg
Ind
E. J. €. Dickens
Barney
Dickens
Georgia
Labor Day at Wabash Promises Grand Union Parade
Labor Day preparations in Wabash Indiana by the gas belt unions advance toward a record celebration. committees toil to finish arrangements with local funds. 20 000 visitors expected. early Monday morning parade will cover principal streets. special trains and ready traction lines to move crowds. Invocations by Rev F M Kemper and welcome by J B Williams precede speaker introduction.
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Indianapolis Journal
Wabash
Ind
F. M. Kemper
M. Church
J. B. Williams
After Dinner Speeches at Trades Assembly Event
John P. Martin opens remarks followed by O P Smith J W C Voak and James Minor. The program includes balloon ascension, baseball, foot races and other sports later.
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John P. Martin
The
Trades Assembly
O. P. Smith
J. W. C. Voak
James Minor
Cross-Examination Shakes Phillips Murder Trial Proceedings
In Rockville Indiana the Phillips murder trial adjourned with prosecutors unfinished and much evidence on threats years past. Witnesses dispute details of the Christmas day saloon disturbance. The state seeks proof of a post murder wound to Phillips. outcome uncertain as the trial may run another week. In Windfall Indiana the jury found Fred Oberlens guilty of assault with intent to kill over a love affair dispute ending in a near shooting involving Alfred Orr’s daughter.
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Indianapolis Journal
Rockville
Ind
Phillips
Markin
Fred Obersens
Tippecanoe
Oberlens
Alfred Orr
Geyser Well Gushes On Decatur Oil Field
A large oil gusher erupted on the John Brewer farm eight miles southeast of Decatur Indiana. Initial flow estimated at ten barrels per day rose to a high continuous jet, with about ten barrels in the first ten minutes, then fluctuating but persistent for several hours before subsiding and restarting later, sustained by DeKalb Oil and Gas Company well crews.
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Indianapolis Journal
Decatur
Ind
John Brewer
Decatur Oli and Gas Company
Fight Against Saloons In Hamilton Township
In Sullivan Indiana August 30 the Anti saloon League advances the dry cause with a remonstrance against license applicants bearing 884 names. Temperance supporters claim a 75 vote victory while saloon interests report 42. Curry township also filed a remonstrance with a 4 majority. After next Saturday only three saloons may remain citywide. county could be dry within nine months if signatures stand.
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Indianapolis Journal
Sullivan
Ind
Anti-saloon League
Hamilton Township
Lcense
Curry Township
Delphi Holds Four Day Military Carnival Parade and Cannon Dedication
Delphi Indiana hosts its first military carnival by Company L Third Regiment I N G over four days. Monticello and Rensselaer units join in the parade to honor the carnival queen. A cannon, from the Socapa battery and linked to the Merrimac, is dedicated in the courthouse square.
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Indianapolis Journal
Delphi
Ind
Third Regiment
Monticello
Rensselaer
Landis
Navy Department
Socapa
Santiago Harbor
Merrimac
Gas at 25 cents sparks Muncie gas rate plan
In Muncie Indiana council eyes a two cent gas rate after bitter clashes over pricing. Seven council members back the compromise while Heat Light and Power and Muncie Natural Gas shift toward the lower rate. Citizens indicate support as officials promise ample winter gas supplies.
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Indianapolis Journal
Muncie
Ind
Heat, Light and Power Company
Parr dedicates 104th church in thirteen years ministry
In a broad Christian conference report from Portland Indiana the narrative notes that Mr Parr has dedicated 104 churches in thirteen years of ministry alongside his regular pastor duties and organized many new societies. The piece mentions his role as general secretary and church builder with rising demand for his services.
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Parr
Indianapolis Journal
Portland
Ind
Eastern Indiana Christian Conference
Salamaia
I. W. D. R. Johnson
Homer B. Bosworth
Pioneer hat works to build Lafontaine glass plant
Nathan Meyer of the Pioneer hat works in Wabash Ind plans an eight pot glass works at Lafontaine by mid October. The citizens will provide ground and buildings. Meyer will hire at least seventy five workers initially and expand as needed.
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Indianapolis Journal
Wabash
Ind
Nathan Meyer
Pioneer Hat Works
Lafontaine
Meyer
Hanna sues Interstate Asphalt for paving commissions
Robert B. Hanna sues the Interstate Asphalt Company using Kentucky rock asphalt for seven dollars in commission for services in securing paving contracts in Wabash Fort Wayne and Auburn. The claim covers 10 percent of the total contract amounts. Richmond fair opens next Tuesday with strong horse prospects and a fast mile track. Darke county fair ends with receipts about three hundred 0 to the good and the association out of debt.
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Indianapolis Journal
Fort Wayne
Ind
Robert B. Hanna
Interstate Asphalt Company
Kentucky Rock
Wabash
Auburn
Richmond
Greenville, O
Portland girm dies at home on Vine street Aug 2
Mrs Harry Throp daughter of William S Fleming ex court clerk of Jay county dies at home on Vine street Portland Ind. Burial from her father's residence Sunday at 3 pm Rev Fred Stevenour to officiate. Sister in law of Frank H Snyder ex mayor and stockholder in local companies.
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Portland
Ind
Harry Throp
Vine Street
Fred Stevenour
William 8. Fleming
Jay County
Frank H. Snyder
Commercial-Revview Company
Portland & Muncie Traction Company
Shelbyville
Ernest Thompson
Waldron
Shelby County
Columbia Law School
New York
J. Warren Howard
F. M. Howard
St. Paul
Rushville
Henry A. Swinney
Vermont
Little Blue River
Fort Ee Ind
Churubusco
Sie eoeDohn
Local obituaries and town notes across Indiana
The Scottsburg report notes F M Garrriott dies at 73 from paralysis after a three year illness. Rockville records Reuben Cox, 54, a leading Parke county farmer, dying at home after a long illness. Hagerstown reports a housing shortage affecting workers from the Light Inspection Car Company. Elwood forms a Newspaper Distributors League to protect members from nonpayment. Lafayette announces county fair race entries and bright prospects. Worthington public schools will open with a full staff. Portland breaks ground for a brick steam heating plant for a new main building. Marion plans a new public hospital funded by subscription. Crawfordsville notes Cassie Neal wins the Labor Day parade queen contest. Fort Wayne reports Isaac Campbell identified as a streetcar death victim. Richmond notes Prof C W Hodgin revising Indiana history and government text. Wabash invites General John Coburn to speak at old settlers’ meeting.
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Hagerstown
Light Inspection Car Company
Elwood
Elwood Newspaper Distributers’ League
Lafayette
C. W. Travis
County Fair Association
Worthington
W. B. van Gorder
Don A. Little
Ellen Piel
Eva Williams
Ethel Hays
Lena Padget
Nora McIntosh
Minnie Maxwell
Gertrude East
Estella Anderson
Marion
Crawfordsville
Cassie Neal
Hazel Clodfelter
Fort W
Ind
Superior Street
G. A. Reed
South Whitley
Isaac Campbell
Reed
Campbell
Richmond
C. W. Hodgin
Earlham College
Indiana
Wabash
John Coburn
Indianapolis
Wabash County
Bold Thef t of Gems Tray Diamonds Seized
In Cleveland on Payne avenue a man requested to view diamonds at Charles E. Wiledorf’s jewelry store. After placing a tray worth about 1090 dollars on the counter the robber threw red pepper in the jeweler’s eyes grabbed the gems and fled. The jeweler fired and chased but the thief escaped. Wiledorf later wandered the street sightless. doctors fear permanent blindness.
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Cleveland
Charles E. Wiledorf
Payne Avenue
Murder of Bronson couple shocks Gainesville neighbors
In Gainesville on an August morning, Mr. and Mrs. Britton Lewis, living five miles south of Bronson, were found shot to death by neighbors in the floor of their home. The house had been looted and investigators report no clue to the murderers.
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Indianapolix Journal
Laporte
Ind
William Dalstrom
Gainesville
Fla
Britton Lewis
Bronson
Lewis
School Teacher's Body Found in Ohio River
In Louisville Kentucky the body of Miss Georgia Fields a former city school teacher who vanished from her home about a week ago was recovered from the Ohio River this morning. Officials think she took her own life due to ill health.
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Louisville
Georgia Fields
Ohio River
Alaskan Cable Restored Between Skagway and Juneau
News from Seattle reports the cable linking Skagway and Juneau is back in operation after repairs. Sergeant Brusk activated the line for commercial dispatches at noon on August 25 as communicated by the steamer Cottage City.
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Seattle
Wash
Cottage City
Skagway
Junesu
Brusk
Masaya Volcano in Nicaragua Resumes Eruptive Activity
In Managua Nicaragua the Masaya volcano is active again with heavy detonations. The mountain emits tall columns of ashes and rock fragments as eruptions continue, prompting concern over local safety and potential ash fall in surrounding areas.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Masaya
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