Prominent Educator El Butler Hangs Self at Winchester
Special to the Indianapolis Journal Winchester Indiana April 30 Professor El Butler sixty a prominent Mason and former city schools superintendent commits death by own action hanging from a barn rafter his daughter Nellie twenty discovers him after an hour his mind broken by paralytic strokes he taught in Rushville and other places. Also reports of an elevator fire near Goshen several thousand bushels of grain destroyed and other Indiana items.
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Fire destroys Milford Junction elevator and more losses
A Milford Junction Big Four elevator owned by James Neff and run with county official William Whetten and Thomas Clayton burned, losing 9,000 bushels wheat and 1,000 bushels corn. About 16,000 dollars total loss, only partial insurance. Fire likely from a hot gasoline engine.
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Robberies Near Franklin End With Capture and Shooting
Several houses and stores were entered last night near Franklin Indiana and a considerable sum of money watches and other articles were stolen. Three men described as negroes from Louisville were captured near the city and one was shot by an officer but the wound is not serious.
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Former Marion police chief arrested during burglary attempt
Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Marion Indiana April 3 Washington Gross a former Marion police officer and once chief was arrested last night by Patrolman Pettiford while trying to force a side door of the J B Son store. The officer caught him in the act prompting the arrest.
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Robbery Strikes Millersburg Saloons and Meat Market
In Millersburg Indiana on a recent night burglars robbed George Gu Bert's saloon and Gilbert and Cole's meat shop. Police reported no injuries and are reviewing security footage while searching for suspects. Local investigators appealed for witnesses to come forward.
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Thieves flee with mare and wagon as two held
From Fred Stoner's barn thieves escaped with a valuable black driving mare and road wagon after night theft. Two suspects are in custody and two others are being sought. no booty recovered. Possible suspect Jenks noted. Several university and college notes follow including Wisconsin president candidates Hyde and Jenks, plus Purdue resignation, normal school opening, and Earlham College scholarships.
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Mission board in Richmond approves Victoria school move
The Indiana Yearly Meeting of Friends foreign missions board held in Richmond with 23 members. They agreed to buy the New York Yearly Meeting school building at Victoria for 1400 dollars to educate boys and young men, under George C. Levering. The Southland College board reported prosperity and a new three story building recently dedicated near Helena Arkansas.
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Woman Dies After Fifty Day Fast In Indiana
Multiple Indiana items report a Mrs. Mary Hall dying after a 50 day fast following a doctor’s warned cancer on her nose. Postmortem found organs in good condition. Also, Mlle Lazette narrowly escaped a 36 foot python constriction during a Wallace show in Muncie. Frank White, 30, a Delaware County infirmary official, fined for assaulting an inmate with a snake whip. Polk sues Raymond for 5000 over street attack with brass knuckles. Wesley Swisher and Arnold Davis, both 25, arrested for assaulting Bertha Robbins, a 10-year-old epileptic girl. Muncie set for its 34th annual high school commencement with exercises at Wyse’s Grand Opera House.
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Divorce Tie Reunites Man and His Kokomo Bride
In Kokomo Indiana Harry Conger who fled with Maud Hobbs and faced bigamy charges has secured a divorce from his first wife in Rochester and tonight wed Maud Hobbs at her parents home. In Muncie Delaware county plans a ten thousand dollar monument for Civil War heroes to be erected by Williams Post Grand Army of the Republic. In Shelbyville the Eastern Indiana Dental Association meets May 7 and 8 with Charles Major delivering the welcome. In Muncie Lambert L Case after thirty three years in the First Universalist Choir retires from service.
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Sul tan a Survivors Adjourn Meeting Kent Ohio Next
The Sul tana Survivors' Association adjourned to day after selecting Kent Ohio as the next meeting site. Admiral Schley sent a thanks message for yesterday's esteem. MUNCIE Ind April 30 Richard Berger aged seventy one prominent resident died at midnight of heart trouble and dropsy. He served ten years on the City Council and had two years left in his current term. He was grand patriarch of Indiana I O O F from 1881 to 1882 and a Knights of Honor member. He left a widow and three sons. KOKOMO Ind April William H Brenton leading Vermont Howard township resident died this morning from injuries suffered Sunday when kicked by a horse. A widow and one child survive.
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Fowler Memorial Hall donor deeds Lafaytte home to grandson
Lafayette notes Eliza Fowler deeded the old Fowler home on South Street to Cecil G. Fowler, soon to wed Miss Louise Campbell of Watseka. The substantial property, valued at 312.00, will become his residence. Marshall county items include a new Cooperative Telephone Company plant at Lafontaine serving farmers for 1 dollar monthly and connecting with towns within fifteen miles. Wayne County S S A will convene May 2 at Williamsburg with notable speakers Anna Black and J. C. Carman. Marion: a substation superintendent, William Dollar, shot himself accidentally while unloading a revolver. he survives. Warren: Jacob Weaver, a newsboy, admits burglary at Clover Lane depot. stepfather John Florey settles missing funds. Muncie: Senator Dolliver to speak Thursday at High Street Methodist Church. Delaware Bar Association to escort him. Fortville: Gun Club shooting tournament and 1000-seat opera house dedication Thursday. Dublin: Richmond street car extension graders arrive. service anticipated by July 1. Centerville: School Board re-engages teachers for next year as term ends.
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UNCLE SAM'S BIRTHPLACE SELLS AT AUCTION IN MASON NH
The Wilson homestead in Mason New Hampshire, claimed as the birthplace of Uncle Sam, sold at auction for 1500 dollars to Capt Orren A Hamblett of Washington. Samuel Wilson, eldest of twelve, helped label beef and pork packings U S during the War of 1812 era. He died in Troy in 1830 at age eighty eight. The farm, owned by the Wilson family 122 years, was sold due to the last family member's death.
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Record-Herald previews record cattle overhang at yards
Chicago April 3 The Record-Herald reports that livestock moved over unsold at the yards last night more than any day this year. Packers examined markets for over an hour before acting, with about 400000 cattle involved. At closing time there were 9000 cattle unsold and hogs roughly half that number remaining.
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Carnegie Sails for Europe to Scotland Estate
New York April reports Andrew Carnegie departed on the steamship St Louis for his Scottish estate. He travels with Mrs Carnegie Miss Carnegie and his private secretary James Bertram.
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Scotland
Isa Stones says prayers guided Mb through crisis
Per City Journal, Isa Stone states Mb was aided by prayers, while reflections note a focus on cash, a diploma, and symbolic items. The fragment references an “excellent ham” and a bouquet, preserving a dated tone and miscellaneous details.
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Robinson Nominated at Kendallville Democratic Convention
James M. Robinson secured his fourth nomination in a sparse Kendallville staged gathering in Fort Wayne. Absentees dominated the scene as speakers praised Robinson while criticizing Republicans on trusts and tariff policy.
Miers Seen Winning Democratic Nomination in Vincennes
Delegates flock to Vincennes for the Democratic congressional convention amid city decorations and Grand Hotel activity. Knox county is described as solid for Miers, with his portrait displayed in windows and the nomination deemed certain. In Kokomo, mayoral politics shift as A B Wilson withdraws, leaving Brouse and Prohibition candidate J. E. Hills to contest the race.
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Georgia Supreme Court rules drug firms’ actions illegal
The Supreme Court of Georgia held that efforts by drug firms in Atlanta to block a local pharmacy from purchasing goods from wholesale houses supplying the drug trade were illegal under common law and contrary to public policy. The decision signals a warning against anti-competitive tactics in the drug trade.
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Funeral of J. B. Morton and Sol Smith Russell
Funeral rites were held for Sterling Morton former secretary of agriculture in Nebraska City with services at Arbor Lodge and interment at Wynke Cemetery. Gov Savage attended with staff as a state guard escorted the casket. Messages of condolence from Cleveland and Lamont were received. Funeral services for Sol Smith Russell occurred at the residence of his brother-in-law with burial at Rock Creek Cemetery.
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Naval engineer Francis Cadwallader Dade dies in Philadelphia
Chief Engineer Francis Cadwallader Dade, U S N retired, died of heart disease in Philadelphia. He joined the navy in 1849 at age twenty as an assistant engineer and retired in 1889. He was the son of General L P Dade, who served in the War of 1812.
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Butler sued for damages by waiter at Missouri hotel
August Scholz, a hotel waiter, sues Congressman J. J. Butler of Missouri for 10000 dollars in District Supreme Court alleging he was assaulted and cursed by Butler who struck him with a heavy plow and water tile while serving the Missouri guest at the hotel. Senator Money of Mississippi has been ill with shock from a street car incident and may miss a court appearance.
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Cummins Speaks on Trusts at Minneapolis Banquet
Governor Cummins of Iowa addressed the Fourth ward Republican Club banquet in Minneapolis. He defended competition as the nation’s strength and warned that combining to stifle it threatens good government, saying the federal government may intervene against such efforts.
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Fire destroys business district in Gross Nebraska
The town's business portion was razed by a midnight blaze likely sparking from Korab's saloon rear. Nine stores and shops burned including the Bank of Gross. Loss est at 4000 dollars with one third insured. A second fire report notes Schwiswaeider Company cloth spongers building damaged in Philadelphia area.
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Oil field activity in Grant county drives Indiana totals
April in the Greater Indiana oil field shows 22 wells completed producing 3545 barrels daily, average 16 per well. One third of state drilling occurs in Grant county with 212 wells under way and 93 rigs active. Huntington Light and Fuel sold 2000 acres in Grant and Huntington to Ohio Oil for 175,500 dollars, half interest. Gas waste case in Grant county courts could affect drilling within the gas belt.
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Railroads to Fight Permanent Injunctions Over Rates
Chicago April 30 The Record Herald notes that twelve railroads under injunctions will contest a permanent order when hearings open June 23 under Judge Grosseup. They argue rate cutting by unenjoined lines and city cartage preferences, aiming to dissolve pending bills or expand suits nationwide.
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Mother in flames after killing child and self in Detroit home
In Detroit on March 19 Mrs. Adeline Sage, maddened by her three year old’s death from scarlet fever, doused herself with kerosene and burned to death in the summer kitchen after blocking the door. She left two children. In Jackson, Israel V. Cookingham, eighty, died by leaping from the firehouse tower, ending his life.
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Mysterious Exodus of Chinese Described in San Antonio
In the past thirty days San Antonio has seen a marked drop in its Chinese population. Chinese operated businesses have closed, proprietors vanished, long running laundries abandoned, and workers disappeared. Police are at a loss to explain the exodus as outsiders know little and refuse to disclose information.
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