Accidents Of A Kind Three Munters Killed In Shooting
A series of accidental shootings ends in the deaths of three young men, Wilbur 8 Sherwell on trial for murder, and a $20,000 suit for damages. In Huntington a hunter is killed when a shotgun discharges unexpectedly. Near Berne another youth dies after a companion’s gun misfires while hunting. In Marion a seventeen year old is severely wounded by a stray shot during a hunting party.
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Indianapolis Journal
Huntington
Ind
Ben Hawenstine
Bippus
Ed. Heller
Heller
Hawenstine
Frradhey Hawenstine
Decatur
Fred Hossman
Berne
Here
Hossman
Marion
Tony Kimbel
William H. Kimbel
George Knights
Grand stand collapses at Greentown game injures thirty
In Greentown a grand stand collapse during a Greentown versus Frankfort Tigers baseball game injured about thirty people. R. H. Bretckmand of Prankfort sustained serious injuries. Dozens of baby carriages under the stand were crushed. The crash ended the game.
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Indianapolis Journal
Kokomo
Ind
Greentown
Frankfort Tigers
R. H. Bretckmand
Clover Leaf
Prankfort
Tombstone Accident Kills Child In Indiana Burial
During the burial of Enoch Thompson in Fairbanks township an accidentally toppled tombstone crushed the skull of four year old Willis Pittman’s daughter. The child is expected to die.
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Indianapolis Journal
Bullivan
Ind
Enoch Thompson
Fairbanks Township
Willis Pittman
Case of Wilbur Sherwell Ex-Police Officer on Murder Charge
Vanderburg Circuit Court in Evansville hears the state case against Wilbur S Sherwell former Evansville policeman charged with the murder of Mrs Georgie Bailey and the criminal assault count. Jury chosen from local farmers and townsfolk as witnesses testify about night of the crime and the victim’s body.
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Indianapolis Journal
Evansville
Ind
Vanderburg
Wilbur
Sherwell
Georgie Bailey
Sher
Fred Schgeuter
Jacob F Fetcher
August Rochmann
Rudolph Burgdorff
J. c. Stacer
John Bumb
Buried in One Grave: Miller Family Dies in Guilford Crash
Lawrenceburg Indiana reports the Miller family of Wright Corners aged 34, 31, and 6 were killed last Saturday evening when a Big Four passenger train struck them near Guilford. The three were buried together in Green Cemetery after funeral services at the Methodist Church led by Rev. J. T. Neal. The Millers were long residing in Dearborn County with no near relatives.
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Indianapolis Journal
Lawrenceburg
Ind
Jacob Miller
Wright Corners
Guilford
Green Cemeter
Dale
Methodist Church
J. T.neal
Millers
Dearborn County
Indiana Coal Merger Plans Forming Slowly in Midwest
Terre Haute reports a major coal merger plan linking Indiana Cituminous properties with a Chicago base and potential Terre Haute management. Financing expected in St. Louis and New York, with cross state company consolidation likely in Illinois, though details remain unsettled. Terre Haute Retail Coal Dealers cut prices by about five cents per quality to spur demand after a warm spell and recent price increases.
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Indianapolis Journal
Terre Haute
Ind
Indiana
Terre Haute Retail Coal Dealers’ Association
Receiver Sells Farmers' Mutual Gas and Oil Asset in Elwood
In Elwood on October 2 receiver F M Harbit sold the Farmers' Mutual Gas and Oil Company property. The Elwood Supply Company and Frankton Fence Company bid, netting over 3000 dollars, about half the original investment. Orris Waymire warned a purchaser would face a lawsuit for trespass if claiming the well on his farm. Lee Palmer raised a bid to 3 dollars, winning the well. Palmer and Waymire dispute ongoing possession negotiations.
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Indianapolis Journal
Elwood
Ind
F. M. Harbit
Farmers’ Mutual Gas and Oil Company
Elwood Supply Company
Frankton Fence Company
Orrisaymire
Waymire
Lee Palmer
Palmer
Alienation of Affections Suit Filed for 20000
John McLaughlin sues W Russell in Jasper Circuit Court over alienation of affection involving Russell’s daughter Della. The complaint claims the marriage occurred in October 1901 and that the defendant, a wealthy farmer, used persuasion to keep the daughter at home and damaged the plaintiff by 20000 dollars. The filing marks the first public knowledge of the marriage.
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Indianapolis Journal
Rensselaer
Ind
Jasper
John McLaughlin
W. 8. Russell
Jasper County
Della Russell
Lead Glass Co Sues Matthews Land for 50000 Damages
Marion Indiana October suit filed in Grant Circuit Court by Indiana Lead Glass against Matthews Land Company seeks 50000 in damages. Lead Glass alleges Matthews maligned failing to supply enough gas to run its factory though able to do so under contract.
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Indianapolis Journal
Marion
Ind
Indiana Lead Glass Company
Grant
Matthews Land Company
Honor for Mr Brick as Honorary Polish Singer Alliance Member
Representative Abraham Lincoln Brick is made an honorary member of the Polish Singer Alliance of America for services in Congress securing support for a Pulaski statue in Washington. He received a certificate at St Hedwig Hall before an audience of about 1500, mostly Polish, with applause and ovations.
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Indianapolis Journal
South Bend
Ind
Abraham Lincoln Brick
Polish Singer Alliance of America
Congress
Washington
Casimir Pulaski
St. Hedwidge
Brick
Fire consumes Zionsville flouring mill losses at ten thousand
A flouring mill at Zionsville owned by Smiley and Huffman burned yesterday. Fire is thought to have started from a heated shaft box. The mill's loss is estimated at about ten thousand with insurance of thirty-seven hundred twenty.
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Indianapolis Journal
Whitestown
Ind
Zionsville
Smiley & Huffman
Widow of Rev Harvey Harris Dies in Rising Sun
Mrs Cornelia P Harris widow of the late Rev Harvey Harris died at her home in Rising Sun after a brief illness. The funeral is set for Tuesday afternoon with Rev Charles W Lewis president of Moore's Hill College officiating. About $20,000 from the Harris will be distributed to Methodist Episcopal Church benevolences and Moore's Hill College.
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Rising Sun
Ind
Cornelia P. Harris
Harvey Harris
Charlies W. Lewis
Moore’s Hill College
Methodist Episcopal Church
Moore's Hil College
Avall- Bpape
Obituaries From Indiana Towns Mourn Losses
Milton reported Elizabeth Wallace aged seventy eight widow of John Wallace died after illness. Richmond note Elizabeth Wallace born Marion county 184. survived by two sons and a daughter. Evansville: Barbara Kahn aged seventy six died from cerebral hemorrhage. respected Jewish resident. Kokomo: Albert Parker died suddenly. heart trouble. Decatur: John Archbold aged fifty prominent farmer west of city died at home from Bright's disease.
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Milton
Ind
Elizabeth Wallace
John Wallace
Broad Ripple
Marion County
Wright
Richmond
Evansville
Barbara Kahn
Kokomo
Albert B. Parkey
Decatur
John Archbold
Bright
Spiceland and nearby towns report varied local notes
SPICELAND The Citizens' Canning Company closes season with small pulp output after a record tomatoes harvest. MUNCIE Deeds merge three strawboard works into United Box Board and Paper Company. MARION A large alimony judgment and divorce awarded Mrs Emma Downing. custody to her and child support ordered. PORTLAND Frost delays crops. canning plant packs 100000 more cans. NEW CASTLE A Chinese baby named Anna born to Mr and Mrs Jim Long Ginn may be Indiana's first. BLUFFTON Rev J F Warner accepts Christian Church pastorate. WHITESTOWN A Baptist revival yields many conversions and new church. PERU A Halifax stove price inquiry prompts a demonstration with Captain Ira Myers reporting. ELWOOD First Baptist calls Rev J W Clevenger from Gas City. FAIRMOUNT M A Wilson building leased for a ten year bank project. KOKOMO F N Stratton seeks grand junior sagamore at Red Men conference.
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Spiceland
Citizens’ Canning Company
Anna Blake
New Castle
Muncie
Recorder
Delaware County
West Muncie
Marion
Brownlee
Emma Downing
James L. Downing
Downing
Portland
Anna
Jim Long Ginn
Indiana
Ginn
Methodist Church
Bluffton
J. F. Warner
Greenville
Christian Church
Elwood
Halifax
Ira Myers
St. John
New Brunswick
First Baptist Church
Clevenger
J. W. Clevenger
Gas City
Fairmount
M. A. Wilson
Main Street
Morris & Morris
Pendleton
Kokomo
F. N. Stratton
Conference of
Red Men
Indianapolis
Grand Junior Sagamore
Pittsburgh Forging Firms Plot New $14 Million Combine
A revived plan to form a New Jersey chartered holding company uniting eight eastern forge firms unfolds after a secret Pittsburg meeting. The scheme proposes $7 million common stock and $7 million bonds to merge plants and redeem debts, with Seligman bankers set to drive the capitalization and operation.
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Pittsburg
General Corporation
New Jersey
United States Steel Corporation
Cleveland Fore and Iron Company
Cleveland
Delaney Forge Company
Sizer Forge Company
Buffalo
Titusville
Pittsburg Forge
Duquesne Forge
Seligmans
New York
Wall-street
Tarte Resignation Threat Ties to Laurier Policy
Ottawa reports that unless the resignation of Hon J J Tarte minister of public works is handed in premier Sir Wilfrid Laurier would ask for it. Tarte led a campaign for high protection opposing Laurier policy and the premier deems the action against the principles of good government.
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Ottawa
Ont
J. J. Tarte
Wilfrid Laurier
Tarte
Laurier
Wil Laurier
Three Men Killed in Groesbeck Fight Over Rent
A country duel near Groesbeck Texas left three men dead D Thomason Robert Rutherford and William Rutherford. Wallace Thomason escaped unharmed and surrendered but will not talk about the incident which grew from a long standing rent dispute.
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Groesbeck
Tex
Thomasons
Rutherfords
D. Thomason
Robert Rutherford
William Rutherford
Wallace Thomason
Miner John Johnson Is Found Dead In Amasa Yard
Crystal Falls Michigan reports John Johnson a miner of Amasa was found strangled in his dooryard. His wife and a Finlander named Martin, both in the house, were placed under arrest and jailed for investigation.
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Crystal Falls
Mich
John Johnson
Amasa
Martin
Congressman Russell Conditions Worsen in Conn Hospital
Killingly Conn Oct The condition of Congressman Charles Addison Russell who has been ill for several weeks has become critical and his recovery is not expected. This evening he suffered two severe sinking spells from which he was unable to rally owing to his weakened condition.
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Conn
Charles Addison Russell
Eczema Relief Ad Promises Refund if PAZO Ointment Fails
A druggist offers PAZO ointment for eczema and skin sores with a money back guarantee if it fails to relieve conditions such as soran ph ri tetter old ulcers pimples and blackheads on the face. The ad cites rapid action and broad skin use with a refund if not effective.
Purdue in better shape for Northwestern clash after Illinois win
Purdue’s football prospects improved after a strong showing against Illinois. Six new players joined coach Best, with better defense and faster, tougher play noted. Captain Leslie move to full back and injuries thin the lineup, as Purdue eyes Evans ton and Case School games with renewed enthusiasm.
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Indianapolis Journal
Lafayette
Ind
Chicago
Champaign
Purdue
Illinois
Stahl
Allen
Hohn
Minch
Best
Leslie
Collar
Cal Smith
Davidson
Krull
John Miller
Finois
McKinley
Bundy
Mllnois
Northwestern
Evanston
Case School
Cleveland
Ciy
Earlham Anglican Club plans year study at Earlham College
Earlham College Anglican Club reorganizes under Prof. William N. Trueblood to study the short story. Fifteen authors to be covered with criticisms and discussions. Hallowe en will feature recitations, and Earlham’s football team critics claim Miami University assaulted a player in a 12 to 0 loss. Miami to return visit. Earlham aims to restore the score.
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Indianapolis
Richmond
Ind
Earlham College
William N. Trueblood
Hallowe'en
Earlham
Miami University
Miami
Clark
MacPherson
Indiana
Ohio
No More Rowdyism Reprimanded by the Court
Two Rose Polytechnic students arrested during the Terre Haute street fair face police court for rowdyism after one was cited for using a showman's megaphone. Judge Rawley condemned Rose rowdyism as intolerable, urging reform without fines. Rose President Mees sent cigars to the ward to support the end of rowdy behavior. The Indiana Normal athletic association plans winter entertainments to fund its expenses and will offer a $40 prize for the best school song while basketball managers are being chosen. The Y M C A and Y W C A groups attend a De Pauw convention and the Indiana Normal Advance will publish this year.
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Indianapolis Journal
Terre Haute
Ind
Rose Polytechnic
Harry Eastwood
Louisville
Rawley
Wer Saw Department
Athletic Association
Indiana State Normal School
Miss Cunningham
Henry
Young Men's Christian Association
Innes Band
Road York
Eisen Anderson
Schafer
King
Peterson
Baxter
Harris
de Pauw
Indiana Normal
Normal Girls' Hall
McGregor Mansion
Northwestern University Hosts First Days of President James Installtion
Northwestern University in Evanston celebrates Edmund Jane James as president with autumn scenery and purple banners. The second day featured campus entertainments and a scrimmage football game against a Chicago team amid campus pride and formal ceremonies.
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Chicago
Edmund Janea James
Northwestern University
Evanston
President James
University of Chicas
Anston
University ideals and Justice Holmes lecture outline
In Chicago on October 20 Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes urged university training to broaden scientific understanding and practical insight. He argued education should enhance happiness as well as prosperity and stressed native ability. Indiana Club members in Steinway Hall heard remarks by Harper of Chicago University and others, with a Harrison Day banquet planned for November 22 at the Auditorium.
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Indianapolis Journal
Muncie
Ind
Nineteenth
Sixty-ninth Indiana Infantry
Ninth Indiana Cavalry
Oran Perry
Sixtyninth Indiana Infantry
Oliver Carmichael
Nineteenth Infantry
Sixty-ninth
W. H. Fertich
Ninth Cavalry
Pearl Patterson Bean
Nineteenth Regiment
Iron Brigade
James E. Watson
Rushville
Elas Bo Tun Sovama Thede
Oliver Wendell Holmes
United States Supreme Court
Holmes
Mr. Ruskin
Chicago
Indiana Club
Steinway Hall
Aston
Indiana
Harper
Chicago University
J. W. Moncrief
C. E. Milroy
Borgarte
Valparaiso
John L. Griffiths
Summit Bank Looted in Explosive Bank Robbery
George W. Smith of a New York casualty company reports Summit South Dakota bank robbed by explosives. Victims estimate losses at 10 000 to 20 000 with insurers named. Robbers forced entry at dawn and escaped after wrecking the vault area.
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South Dakota
Minneapolis
George W. Smith
New York
Summit
Bank of Summit
Weeks Will Distributes Lancaster Gifts For Town Good
In Lancaster Mills Clinton George W Weeks leaves an estate valued near a quarter million dollars to relatives and about 130000 for town philanthropy. He provides 15000 for a new library site 10000 to keep scientific books flowing 5000 for the public school library and needy pupils 3000 for shade trees 10000 for a lecture course and 30000 to Clinton Hospital. He also leaves 20000 to the First Unitarian Church 5000 to the American Unitarian Association and up to 3000 to several parish churches for the poor. Numerous other practical bequests are noted and the town is urged to expect a lasting cultural uplift.
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Boston Transcript
George W. Weeks
Lancaster Mills
Clinton
Clinton Hospital
First Unitarian Church
American Unitarian Association
Stee
The Passing of Mitchell
The New York Commercial argues that if John Mitchell and the United Mine Workers accept operators’ terms the end of Mitchell as a labor leader may begin. It warns that anthracite work would end his personal influence and shift coal disputes to owners, operators, and government commissioners, with union recognition still refused.
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New York Commercial
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Mitchell
Army and Navy Journal on dysentery control in Philippines
The medical department in the Philippines has nearly eradicated dysentery and greatly reduced typhoid through strict sanitary rules. Boiled drinking water, hand washing before handling food, and careful towel and linen practices halted infection. The record is unmatched among white troops in tropical campaigns.
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Army
Philippines
Pistol Duel Wounds Dr Ed Poyntz and John Siler at Point Lick
In Point Lick Kentucky on October 20 Dr Ed Poyntz and John C Siler exchanged shots after a quarrel about removing Poyntz from a hotel. Poyntz suffered five wounds and lies dying, Siler wounded with three. Dr Poyntz is the son of Dr L M Poyntz of Richmond and connected with the Kentucky Confederate Veterans Association.
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Point Lick
Ed Poyntz
John C. Siler
Sanaeromty
Poyntz
Siler
Dr. Iz
L. M. Poyntz
Richmond
Kentucky Confederate Veterans’ Association
The Price Paid. Brooklyn Eagle summary
The piece argues that even as victory over war looms and mining resumes, the price is the government’s failure. It condemns the apparent erosion of law and justice, tolerance of organized resistance, and national compromise as a dangerous cost and a hollow triumph.
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Brooklyn Eagle
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Indiana Coal
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State Association
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St. Louis
Alexander Patterson
S. D. Gordon
William J. Parker
C. H. Newton
Toledo
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Lawrence County
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George Ball
Indiana Notes
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Army and Navy Journal
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Excelsior
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Indianapolis Conservatory OF Music
Edgar M. Cawley
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Ilinois Street
Atkins
Barry
Coburn Coal Company
Bangor
Maine
John McElwee
Umculcus Lake
Martin Stanton
Eagle Lake
Tairly
Patten
McElwee
Voornes
Monument Place
H. D. Vor
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