Amusements Preview Major Season Returns and London Plans
Sol Smith Russell resumes acting this season with a new play. Henry E. Dixey plans a London show revival after Adonis success in 1886. The Whirl the Town and Blue Jeans receive revivals in New York and touring venues. Mrs. Fiske and Henrietta Crosman gain vaudeville support for tours next season. Ian MacLaren's Beside the Bonny Brier Bush will be dramatized with Lachlan Campbell, Flora, and casting led by Stoddart and Irma La Pierre.
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Henry E. Dixey
London
Joseph Arthur
Fifth-avenue
New York
F. F. Proctor
Albany
Newark
Montreal
Mrs. Fiske
Henrietta Crosman
Ian MacLaren
Lachlan Campbell
Flora
Lora Hee
Rn Stoddart
Campbell
Servant Ernest Turner Charged In Park Avenue Jewelry Theft
Ernest Turner, a colored servant from 1530 Park Avenue, was arrested yesterday and charged with theft of a five dollar diamond ring. The case centers on the missing ring and Turner’s alleged involvement.
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Ernest Turner
Park Avenue
Butter Habit Lets Some Consume Fat Over Months
A fragment describes people unconsciously addicted to butter, eating more fat over months, causing stomach catarrh and bowel trouble. Remedy urges cutting butter, drinking water before bed to flush stomach and bowels, then reintroducing only small portions of cream and grape-nay to reduce fat intake.
Ring stolen from Miss Richardson as Turner tied to sale
A ring theft case centers on Miss Richardson, with Turner identified by a pawnbroker as the man who sold the ring, tying him to the incident.
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Miss Richardson
Turner
Eight Passengers Hurt In Rock Island Collision
A Rock Island passenger train collided with a siding switch engine near TIFFIN Iowa at 1 AM. A sleeping car toppled, eight passengers were injured though none seriously. Injured include C D Ritter of East Orange and several others from Boston Denver Chicago and Lebanon. In St Petersburg a Moscow Petersburg Express sleeping car wheel broke near Okoulovka at 2 AM. The car toppled injuring thirteen including Mrs Beard of Boston Mrs Harmin of San Francisco and Mr Calendar of New York. they were moved to Moscow after a physician arrived.
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Tiffin
Rock Island Railroad
C. D. Ritter
East Orange
N. J
Frank Adams
Boston
Frank Dunreap
Denver
Rly Collins
Lebanon
Kan
J. A. McGrear
Chicago
E. B. Ampson
Porter
Petersburg
Moscow
Libertad Reports Paterno Plans Nationalists Party
In Manila July 24 Libertad says Senor Paterno will quit the Federal party and form the Nationalists on a Conservative-like platform with Aguinaldo as president. Former insurgent officers and ex Federal party members would lead. The aim is ultimate Philippine independence. Paterno seeks Aguinaldo's unity with the new party.
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Manila
the Libertad
Senor Paterno
Federal
Aguinaldo
Federal Party
Philippines
Olicy
Insurgents Surrender in Talayas Province with US Forces
Manila reports Zurbans and twenty nine officers surrender to Lieut Hick man of the first cavalry in Talayas province. They take the oath of allegiance to the United States. A civilian named Finnick is sentenced to one year imprisonment and to pay 500 for receiving supplies stolen from the commissary department.
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Manila
Zurbans
Hickman
First Cavalry
Talayas
United States
Finnick
Commissary Department
Baptist Young People Convention Opens In Chicago
Chicago July 4 Incoming trains swarm with delegates to the seventh annual Baptist Young People's Union convention set to open at the Coliseum tomorrow morning. Five thousand delegates arrived today and twice that many are expected as special trains arrive from New York San Francisco St Louis and other cities. The board of managers representing each state and territory in the United States and Canada holds its annual meeting as the report of the year's work will be presented to the convention. The organization was founded eleven years ago and now has members.
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May Wright Sewall
California
Susan Stewart
Terre Haute
George Faber
Detroit
George Fulwell
St. Louis
Bessie Perry
Monticello
Eliza Underhill
Cincinnati
Charles A. Dryer
Andrew Smith
George
Cartersburg Prings
Nellie Hyde
Kansas City
John S. Lazarus
C. C. Lasby
Saratoga
N. Y
Lasby
Allen
Sallie Lindsley
Charles F. Dawson
Tecumseh Avenue
S. E. Cox
Sitka
Alaska
W. H. Nickerson
Park Avenue
Bertha Ballard
J. J. Brown
Jaine Smith
Irvington
Germany
Martin Hunt
Katherine
Morton Place
S&i
Mabel Hopkins
Eliza M. Hopkins
George Wallace Hubbard
Lyman Becker
Maude Staub Morris
Morris
Katherine Bray
L. Mendenhall
Illinois Street
Chicago
Augusta Stevenson
Irivington
H. O. Pantzer
New York
Myra Oldfather
Madison
Oldfather
Hanover
Charles Adams
Cote Ona Ind
C. B. Coleman
Springfield
Me ‘Oleman
Ington
Julian Avenue
Remen—Fowler
Indianapolis Journal
Wabash
Ind
Falls Avenue
Joseph Remen
Kessie Fowler
Charles Littie
Presbyterian Church
Remen
Niagara Falls
The
Baptist Young People’s Union
W O'Clark
Culireum
San Francisco
Louis
Board of Mahegers
United States
Canada
Bng
Nica
Valparaiso
Fedor C. E. Brandt
Episcopal Church
Patrick Duffy
Hammond
Calumet Terminal
Charles Corsbie
Musicians’ Union
Brazil
David Hall
Jack the Peeper
Hall
Darlington
William Caster
W. B. Lynch
Richmond
Cincinnati, Richmond & Muncie Railroad
Muncie
Peru
Central Union Telephone Company
Woors
United States Court
Broadway
Portland
Patton & Miller
Carnegie Wbrary
Sullivan
M. Wilson Yorum
First Christian Church
Birth of a new town at Indiana Harbor harbor project
Valparaiso Indiana July 24 The plan to establish a town and harbor on Lake Michigan edge moves forward with a $200000 contract let to Hausler Lutz Towing and Deck Co of South Chicago for harbor work. Outer harbor first then expansion toward East Chicago and Hammond. Indiana Harbor to host a 20 foot draft harbor with completion aimed for November next year. Inland Steel finances and sites provided. belt roads planned. grain and oil shipments to be routed via Indiana Harbor. Shelbyville Indiana July 24 The Old Shelby Copper Mining Company formed with $1500000 capital for copper mining in Washington state. development already under way with J H Tomlin as president E H Lee VP and A V Brodrick secretary treasurer.
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Indianapolis Journal
Valparaiso
Ind
Indiana
Hausler & Lutz Towing and Deck Company
Chicago
Michigan City
Hausler & Lutz Company
Lake Michigan Land Company
H. C. Frick
Hammond
Indiana Harbor
Metrick
Michigan Land Company
Calumet Land and Improvement Company
Inland Steel Company
Calumet Canal
Shelbyville
Old
Shelby Copper Mining Company
Washington
J. H. Tomlin
E. H. Lee
A. V. Brodrick
Vigo County Accidents Report Disturbing Injuries Across Indiana
In Vigo County Terre Haute on July 24 James Nevins twelve years old was following a mowing machine on his father's farm when he stepped into a bumblebees nest and suffered a missing left foot and a mangled right foot likely requiring amputation. Coal miner Lee Carter of Grant was hospitalized after a fall injuring his back, with prognosis uncertain. In Kokomo on July 24 Lucy Washington a 122 year old woman fell on stairs at the county poor farm breaking an arm while carrying laundry. doctor says recovery possible though aged.
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Indianapolis Journal
Terre Haute
Ind
James Nevins
Tontanet
Lee Carter
Grant
Theospital
Fallin Fae
Kokokmo
Lucy Washington
Tragic Signal Destroys Clyde Todd at Albion Station
Clyde Todd age twenty one near South Whitley was struck by through passenger train No M4 at the B and O depot platform in Albion Indiana last night. He suffered a crushed skull and the loss of a foot and died at four this afternoon after being found unconscious following the accident.
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Indianapolis Journal
Albion
Ind
Clyde Todd
Tragedy and death in Indiana towns
Special reports from GOODLAND NEW ALBANY and TERRE HAUTE detail fatal train collision near Goodland killing William Watt, then a double stabbing and suicide near Edwardsville involving William Shirley and Florence McCullough, plus a Terre Haute account of Edmund Frank's murder in Memphis with police seeking suspects.
Eggleston Smith at Assembly With Bryan Tomorrow
Eggleston Smith directs a program with Prof C A Woodcox as musical director and Miss Bessie Tatterson on piano. Ellsworth Plumstead performs impersonations, closing the evening with moving pictures as William Jennings Bryan is billed as principal attraction tomorrow. Hotels and cottages fill, twenty new cottages rise, lots sold to builders, new electric light and sewerage added, White Ribboners Home opened for temperance attendees, steamers upgraded and older boats refitted for better navigation.
Wabash Circuit Court Keeps Mead Electric Receiver
Judge Shively rules to maintain the Mead Electric Light Company receiver in Marion. Burk & Anderson’s competing plant and proposed 50 50 consolidation contract are affected as the court orders continued operation and the contract execution despite Mead’s refusal to deed property. The two year case spans Marion’s electric monopoly dispute.
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Indianapolis Journal
Wabash, Ind
Wabash
Shively
Marion
M. C. Mead Electric Light Company
Mead
Burk & Anderson
Mead Company
Supreme Court
Urke & Anderson
Richmond Defends Suit Over City Lighting Plant
Richmond Indiana is named as defendant in a suit by Richmond Light Heat and Power Company seeking perpetual injunction and 10000 dollars in damages. The company currently supplies street lighting and limited incandescent service while the city plans a municipal plant to take over commercial lighting after the private contract ends. The suit argues the plant's construction breaches the city's agreement and injures the company.
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Indianapolis Journal
Richmond
Ind
Richmond Light, Heat and Power Company
Light, Heat and Power Company
Suit filed over false arrest in Muncie Circuit Court
Grant Bass Belle Smith Bertha Holland Nellie Steele and William Iseley sue Constables William Plume and J K Miller and bondsmen for 1000 each claiming arrests without warrants led to discharges on trivial charges a year ago. Named on bonds are Congressman Cromer State Representative Oppisg County Auditor Monroe James Meeks and John A Keener.
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Indianapolis Journal
Muncie
Ind
Monroe
James Meeks
John A. Keener
Administrator sues Wabash after Cass Station wreck
Peru Indiana July 24 Charles Wilson administrator of the estates of sixteen foreigners killed in the Wabash wreck at Cass Station June 3 has brought nine suits against the Wabash Railway Company seeking damages. Plaintiffs Zampotti Croce Moultone Saletine Vincenze Muhovich Petretti Branca Fulipi seek 10000 each and others 5000 each. Cases to be tried in the Miami Circuit Court during September term.
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Peru
Ind
Charles Wilson
Wabash
Cass Station
Wabash Railway Company
Davide Zampotti
Marie Croce
Teresa Moultone
Diminco Saletine
Crispeno Vincenze
Fanale Muhovich
Noe Petretti
Luigi Branca
Rudolph Fulipi
Miami Cirrcuit
Gas Explosion Kills Woman at Matthews Street Fair
July 24 report from Matthews Indiana describes a gas explosion in a pumphouse at the street fair site. Wright of Fowlerton and his wife were in the depot area. she was severely burned and likely to die, Wright burned but to recover.
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Indianapolis Journal
Muncie
Ind
Matthews
Wright
Fowlerton
Oil discovery stalls as third well hits Trenton rock
In Delphi Indiana the third well reaches 1035 feet into Trenton rock with no oil signs. The fourth well extends over 300 feet and uncovers a rich zinc deposit about ten feet thick with no water. The ore shows zinc and lead. a diamond drill is ordered and to test the vein next week.
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Indianapolis Journal
Delphi
Ind
Trenton Rock
Labor shortage halts work in Wabash as firms bid high
Wabash Indiana faces a labor famine with offers of 1.7 dollars a day drawing few applicants. The Wabash River traction line project, the Water Company, stone quarries, and street contractors have halted many jobs. Philip Hips & Co. on Columbus street could muster only two or three workers and may seek time extensions. Bloomington Indiana reports Indiana University creates dean of women post with Miss Mary Bidwell Breed appointed. Valparaiso notes a preliminary postmasters meeting in the Tenth district to improve mail service. executive committee named and a district convention set for Lafayette on Oct 2
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Indianapolis Journal
Wabash
Ind
Wabash River
Wabsesh Water Company
Wabash Street
Philip Hipskind & Co
Columbus Street
Bloomington
Indiana University
Mary Bidwell Breed
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania College
Pittsburg
Bryn Mawr
Valparaiso
Tenth District
Rensselaer
Lafayette
Burglars Steal From Angola Steam Laundry and Post Office
In Angola last night burglars wrecked a safe at the Angola Steam Laundry office damaging books and papers but took money from the cash drawer and items from a refrigerator. The post office was entered with $5.51 stolen. residence of Dr. W H Lane also invaded. Authorities say amateurs likely responsible. The intruders fled northward toward Peru after resisting arrest and a gun battle with police.
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Indianapolis Journal
Angola
Ind
W. H. Lane
Martin funeral sermon controversy escalates in Bluffton
Bluffton, Ind refers to ongoing dispute over a funeral sermon. Rev Miller replies with bitter sarcasm to lawyers resolutions. Further altercations anticipated as the sermon by Miller nears completion and sale.
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Indianapolis Journal
Bluffton
Ind
Martin
Miller
Laymon & Co. Fails at Kokomo In Beers Case
Kokomo Indiana July 24 Laymon and Co wholesale and retail grocers failed today with Rufus Laymon turning the business over to Referee in Beera Beers H Sheridan of Frankfort. Assets estimated at 5000 with liabilities 16500. Largest creditors Borden Co Toledo and William Layman of Kokomo.
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Indianapolis Journal
Kokomo
Ind
Laymon
Mail Robber Arrested in Helena
William Miller alias E H Grant, once cited as a leading post office robber, was arrested by Postoffice Inspector Salmon and Deputy U S Marshal Wall at Havre and brought to Helena. Chicago officials suggested a possible link to the Stafford gang known for stealing checks from post office boxes.
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Helena
Mont
William Miller
E. H. Grant
United States
Salmon
Cincinnati
Michael Wall
Havre
Chicago
Miller
Post Office
Stuart
Old Stafford
Prentiss Teller
BE. G. Grant
E. G. Grant
Mob tarred and feathered alleged wife beater in Elgin
In Elgin Illinois on July 4 Valentine Miller of West Chicago was tarred and feathered by a mob amid alleged wife beating. He was carried to the outskirts on a scantling as matches were lit near him. Police will take no action.
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Elgin
Valentine Miller
Chicago
Miller
Island Park Assembly Opens With Elaborate Rome City Concert
Special to the Indianapolis Journal Portland Indiana July M The first twentieth century session of Island Park Assembly at Rome City began with a concert featuring Prof E W Garrett's band and orchestra from Muncie Normal. Addresses were given by Vice Chancellor George H Mosher and Superintendent H J Becker. The program included Assembly Quartet solos by Rev George L Hanawait Miss Cora Hanawait Miss June Nate Har E Paris and Prof W Kraft Bruce Smith and Mrs Nettle.
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Indianapolia
Portland
Ind
Island Park Assembly
Rome City
E. W. Garrett
Muncie Normal
George H. Mosher
H. J. Becker
Assembly Quartet
George L. Hanawait
Cora Hanawait
June Nate
Har E. Paris
Prof
W. Kraft
Bruce Smith
Mrs. Nettle
Tramps seize Kokomo saloon in morning raid
A gang of tramps and umbrella mendes occupied the Frank Davidson saloon in Kokomo Ind early today driving out the bartender and proprietor and taking cash.
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Indianapolis
Kokomo
Ind
Senator Jones Sees Democrat President Expected in White County
In Searcy Arkansas on July 24 United States Senator Jones addressed White County residents on current issues. He predicted the next president would be a Democrat and said he would support Hill or any Democratic nominee. He urged selecting a discreet jurist or obscure business man with a faultless record and trusted integrity.
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Searcy
Ark
United States
Jones
White County
Hill
Seven Annual Commercial Law League Officers Elected
Put in Bay Ohio July 24 Officers elected today at the seventh annual Commercial Law League of America convention. President Albert C. Ferguson of Chicago. first vice president A B Weed of Cleveland. second vice president Owen N Heaton of Fort Wayne. third vice president D E Myers of Memphis. recording secretary A Krauthof of Kansas City. treasurer E K Somervell of New York. executive committee T E Donnelly of Bloomington Illinois and U S G Cherry of Sioux Falls South Dakota. the meeting place selection referred to the executive committee.
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Put-In Bay
Commercial Law League of America
Elbert C. Ferguson
Chicago
A. 3. Weed
Cleveland
Owen N Heaton
Ft. Wayne
D. E. Myers
Memphis
T. E. Donnelly
Bloomington
U. S
Not Evidence Enough Case Against Neely Weakens
Havana claim of evidence to convict Neely is questioned in Washington as American witnesses likely needed. Cuban letters cannot be used against him, and jurors could face cross examination issues. War and Justice officials foresee possible trial but cannot confirm dates while depots may not yield usable testimony.
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Indianapolis Journal
Washington
Havana
Neely
War Department
United States
Cuba
Justice Departments
Woman dies after window fall at Morrison Hotel Chicago
Mrs B De Graf of La Crosse Wisconsin fell from a sixth floor window at Morrison Hotel in Chicago and died after 60 minutes at County Hospital. The strike on an awning prevented instant death and left fractures and internal injuries. She had gone to her room minutes earlier seeking air and may have lost balance. In La Crosse, Mrs Brick De Graft, ex wife of Brick De Graft, was divorced in Circuit Court at Viroqua for habitual drunkenness. She reportedly attempted suicide with carbolic acid before the divorce was finalized.
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Chicago
B. de Graf
la Crosse
Wis
Morrison
Lacrosse
Brick de Graft
de Graft
Viroqua
Miscellaneous Brevities Snapshot from Early 1900s News
Diverse short items: Southern Oil and Lingfel low Brothers sell part of Ohio holdings to an Eastern firm for 350400. Henry Irving and Helen Terry to tour the U S with a 22‑week show. U S revenue cutter McCulloch sails to Channel Islands to deter smugglers. Charles Wallace, 19, shot dead in Portsmouth by Arlen Montgomery after a dance dispute over two girls. Ex president Cleveland invited to Caldwell fire department centennial. he was born there but left at age four. Silas McNeely and Marion Moses, both young men, arrested for murder of two boys found mutilated in a mill pond. American Locomotive Company to spend 60040 enlarging Schenectady plant to 1000 locomotives yearly. aims to centralize production. J B Lesbell from Cleveland arrives at Corning, reports night boat details with Dr C W with unclear handwriting.
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Southern Oil Company
Lingfellow Brothers
Marietta
Monroe County
Ohio
New York
Sir Henry Irving
Helen Terry
United States Revenue
McCulloch
Santa Barbara
Cal
Channel Islands
Charles Wallace
Portsmouth
Arlen G. Montgomery
Cleveland
Caldwell
N. J
Silas McNeely
Marion Moses
Jacksboro
Tenn
Mynatt
Major Hatmaker
J. B. Lesbell
Corning
N. Y
C. W
Lesbell
Hayt
Reforms in Russia Herald Liberal Press Changes
Correspondent reports Russia edges toward press liberalization as Emperor Nicholas grants a limited law after editors petition for greater freedom. Censorship warnings ease. a one year first notice policy may ease, with longer terms for subsequent actions signaling reform ahead.
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Associated Press
ST. Petersburg
Nicholas
Alexander
Iis Majesty
Bfe
Aous
Pantie Tereume Shs
Damocles
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