Death by own action of George Rau former Seymour resident
George Rau, 35, a former Seymour, Indiana resident, was found dead in his bed at Mrs Demarees boarding house at 133 North Alabama Street. He had not left his room since Thursday night. Three letters, a cup and an empty bottle lay on the table. A coroner and Dr Hicks determined death occurred over 36 hours prior. Letters to wife and father expressed despair and debts. The case is being investigated and the letters given to police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rau
Seymour
Ind
Asiong
Frank H. Hadley & Co
Seymour, Ind
Ray
Died in the tunnel suicide of C. Bitzer at Senate Ave
C 8 Bitzer, sixty eight, an old salesman for H C Knode and former employee of James KR Ross Co and the Standard Distilling Co, shot himself in the tunnel under Union tracks amid despondency over failing health. His body was found by a pedestrian near noon. He lived with his wife at 1512 North Senate Avenue and his accounts were in good order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bitzer
Senate Avenue
Cook
H. C. Knode
South
James KR. Ross Company
Standard Distilling Company
Cincinnati
Knode
Insurance firm leads in policy count and coverage in 1991 state data
The American Central Life Insurance Company led most firms in policies written in the state during 1991, trailing only two competitors. It also topped competitors in the total amount of insurance written.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Central Life Insurance Com
North Side Opposition to Interurban Tracks Sparks Protests
North Pennsyl vania North New Jersey and Bellefontaine streets face strong opposition as residents unite to block Interurban Terminal Company plans to lay additional tracks. Board of Works may rule this week, with remonstrances filed by affected homeowners and business groups across several streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interurban Terminal Company
Pennsylvania
North New Jersey
Bellefontaine
Board of Public Works
Terminal Company
Board of Works
Megrew
Charles Maguire
Pennsylvania Street
Nineteenth
Twenty-fifth Street
Sixteenth Street
Talbott Avenue
New Jersey Street
Ohio Street
Nineteenth Street
Bellefontaine Street
John Street
Thirteenth Street
Twenty First Street
Barth Avenue
Raymond Street
Sanders Street
Senate Avenue
Market Street
Pine Street
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
Merle Sidener
McGowan
The
Street Railway Company
Bookwalter
Patsy Morris Recovering From Wound In Stomach
Fourteen perforations from a single bullet, similar to the McKinley wound, left Patsy Morris at fourteen recovering without fever or inflammation, doctors noting it could be a historic fourth such case if he survives. Detectives then revealed an elopement tale tied to Mrs. A. J. Garriott, daughter of Kentucky farmer John Greenwood, amid a Kentucky feud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patsy" Morris
Morris
McKinley
City Hippias
Jobes
Colbert and Hauser
County charity visits praise Catholic homes for care
The County Board of Charities reported on visits to three institutions, praising the Home for the A Poor for neat premises and good care, the Home of the Good Shepherd for orderly grounds and compassionate work, and Saint Vincent's Infirmary for prompt accident and illness care. All are Catholic but accept patients of all nationalities and beliefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Charities and Correction
Little Sisters of the Poor
Sheperd
Saint Vincent's Infirmary
Sisters of Charity
Salem Controversy Delivers Demurrer in Federal Suit
David A. Jennings, suing Eli W. Menaugh and Salem citizens for persecution, filed a demurrer in federal court while Menaugh answered, accusing Jennings of crimes. Jennings contends the proper remedy is the courts, not assassination. A published paragraph allegedly taunted Jennings with assassination and dehumanizing language, prompting the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David A. Jennings
Eli W. Menaugh
Salem
Menaugh
Jennings
Sons of Veterans Plan State Convention in Rising Sun
State commander Major Krietenstein fixed the annual Sons of Veterans convention for Rising Sun July 8 9 and 10 with a boat trip on the Ohio River and a fish fry the next day. A visit to Knightstown Soldiers and Sailors Orphans Home is scheduled for April 17 by a committee headed by Frank Heim and other officers from Indiana towns.
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Krietenstein
The
Sons of Veterans
Order
Rising Sun
Ohio
Knightstown
Frank
Heim
Elwood
Charles J. Russell
Indianapolis
G. E. Ritter
Farmland
Charles de Haven
Kokomo
William Hansche
Richmond
James M. Davis
Portland
T. W. Blair
Fort Wayne
Joseph King
Lebanon
Sons of Veterans’ Convention
Death of Evangeline Steinhagen at Baltimore
Mrs. Elizabeth Steinhagen received a telegram announcing the death of her daughter-in-law Evangeline Steinhagen in Baltimore Md. Evangeline was the widow of Cadet William H Steinhagen who died December 19 1901 aboard the cruiser Nixon near Havana harbor Cuba. She died after a brief illness yesterday morning at 9:20 o clock. The death follows the loss of her husband three months and ten days earlier and comes as Mrs Steinha gen grieves over both losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Steinhagen
Evangeline Steinhagen
Baltimore
William H. Steinhagen
Nixon
Havana Harbor
Cuba
Pharmacy Students Tour Eli Lilly Plant Visit
Pur due University pharmacy graduates toured the Eli Lilly plant in Lafayette yesterday. Thirty students led by Professor Sturmer visited multiple departments, met Governor Durbin, and dined at the Grand Hotel before returning home last night. Mr J K Lilly hosted the students during their visit.
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Purdue University
Eli Lilly Company
Sturmer
Durbin
Eli Lilly
Grand Hotel
J. K. Lilly
Lafayette
Requisition Honors Return of Tegier to Detroit
Governor Durbin yesterday honored a requisition for the return of William B. Tegier also known as Taylor to Detroit Mich where he is wanted on three diamond ring theft charges. He tried habeas corpus but was identified by a Detroit officer in court before transfer.
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Durbin
William B. Tegier
Taylor
Detroit
Mich
Allen
Labor Commissioner Pressed to Resolve Multiple Strikes
State Labor Commissioner McCormack said he faces unprecedented workload as petitions flood in from striking workers. He plans to visit South Bend to mediate a 1700 worker Singer Sewing issue, then Terre Haute, with Marion on his schedule if possible, while noting his rheumatic condition hampers duties.
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McCormack
Marion
Terre Haute
South Bend
Singer Sewing Machine
Durbin
Capitol Grounds To Gain Forty Trees In New Planting
Major Krietenstien custodian of the Capitol, with Secretary Freeman of the State Board of Forestry, will plant forty young trees around the outer edge inside the stone fence. Oaks white ash yellow poplar service berry dogwood red birch buckeye black cherry honey locust black locust and white elm will be planted. The grounds will be beautified with new flower beds and a pretty appearance is hoped for.
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Krietenstien
Capitol
Freeman
State Board of Forestry
Krietenstein
Capitol Grounds
Indiana teachers hold dual conventions in April in South Bend and Bloomington
The Northern Indiana Teachers' Association meets in South Bend April 3 4 5 with an expected attendance near 3000. The Southern Indiana Teachers' Association holds the same dates in Bloomington with about 2300 attendees. State Superintendent Frank L Jones says these two meetings will be the largest Indiana has seen.
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Northern Indiana Teachers’ Association
South Bend
Southern Indiana Teachers’ Association
Bloomington
Frank L. Jones
Indiana
Dustless Oats Feed and Local Businesses Ad
An old classifieds page lists Janes's Dustless Oats for horse feed alongside several business notices. W. W. Dark & Co offers insurance loans and real estate at 8212 147 East Market, Leo Lando operates a manufacturing optician business at 142 N Pennsylvania, Langsenkamp Bros Brass Works advertises brass railing at 138-142 E Georgia, and De Sates Meyer & Newcomb provides fire insurance and rentals at 128 BE Market.
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New
East Market Street
Handsome New Ring Mountings
We are producing a line of birth month rings at moderate prices, which frequently excel the more expensive article, so far as artistic beauty is concerned. We have some of these completed and will be pleased to show them. Quality of workmanship superior to anything shown elsewhere.
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H. Lieber Company
West Washington Street
H. Co. Carr
Tireen
Miss Turner
Cordova
North MerIdian St
Glove Store
East
Washington Street
C. S&s. Bitecer
Mits
North Side
Sidener
Illinois Street
New York
Sareses
Vo Pls
Patsy” Morris
County Board of Charities Found
David Jennings
Steinhagen
LILLY
Pharmacy
Purdue
William Tegier
Wulschner
SILK
Eton
Bor
Teachers’ Association
Dunlap
Seaton's Hat Store
Janes
W. W. Dark & Co
Leo Lando
Pennsylvania St
Langsenkamp Bros., Brass Works
Georgia St
Amazon Plames
Ilinois Street
Meyer & Newcomb
BE. Market St
W. B. Craig
Wood's
San
East Washington Street
R. M. Mueller
Delaware and
New York Sts
N. A. Moore CO
Grocers
North Illinois Street
Allen's
South Meridian Street
Postal Telegraph Building
Ocean Steamers
Plymouth
Cherbourt
Hambrg
Waklersee
Pretoria
Hamburg-American
A. Victoria
F. Bismarck
Cherbourg
Hamburg
Deutschland
Columbia
Mays Patricia
Frenzel Bros
A. Metzger
Agis
Barnett Dyerson
Hes
Schoen Bros
de Soto Block
Harmon & Hall
Knabe Pianos
the Starr Piano Company
Tive
Piano House
North Penneylvenia Street
Delaware Street
Indiana Trust CO
National
Watson & CO
New York St
Adel Scllaideerg
North Meridian Srt
Merchants’ Association
Pioneer Brass Works Brass & Bronze
Rost
C. L. Rost
Ittaxi
North
Merritt
GEO, Merritt & Co
West
Washington St
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