Elopement and Shootings Rock South Bend Case
Elopement of Larry Epperson and Mrs. Evans led to a shooting at Twin Branches near Booth Bend. Officer Householder was wounded while pursuing the couple, who escaped as a mob chased them. Evans later obtained a warrant and confronted the pair in a shanty. Epperson attempted to kill the officer as Mrs. Evans cried for violence. The incident followed the couple kidnapping Evans's children two years prior.Frank Ury seeks relief from abscess by lethal dose of strychnine, dies in hospital after night-long care. state Home Mutual Benefit Association manager reportedly ingested about sixty grains. He survived briefly, with physicians declaring possible long-shot recovery.
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Indianapolis Journal
South Bend
Ind
Larry Epperson
William Evans
Evans
Epperson
Officer Householder
Mishawaka
Householder
Marion
Frank Ury
Home Mutual Benefit Association
Rushville
James Mahan
Horner
Walker Township
Fleming County
Kentucky
M. B. Hyde
Hurst Cemetery
Laporte
Laporte County
Morgan H. Weir
C. H. Truesdell
William B. Biddle
W. E. Higgins
F. E. Osborn
Darrow
Wilson Marquis
Cambridge City
Hugh Worl
Jacksonburg
Muncie
Nancy Kirby
Anthony Kirby
Elwoood
Hutchens
Emory O. King
Winamac
Francisville
Terre Haute
Metamora
H. H. Howe
Robbery in Decatur County Near Court House
J J Hellett of Meadville Pa was held up by three unknown footpads near the courthouse at 9 o clock last night. They choked him nearly insensible and took a valuable gold watch 15 in money and a mileage book. Police report no clues to the attackers.
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Indianapolis Journal
Decatur
Ind
J. J. Hellett
Meadville
Trial of John Hays for Murder in Progress at Peru
Peru Ind Sept 23 The State rests in John Hays colored for killing Clarence Gillespie in June The defense portrays Hays as a mill custodian with a revolver to protect funds after arriving from Madison His weapon misfired during a confrontation with molders threatening him and Gillespie died The case hinges on whether Hays was wholly the aggressor and premeditated the act.
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Indianapolis Journal
Peru
Ind
John Hays
Clarence Gillespie
Hays
Madison
Clarence Gilles- Pie
Eee
Winchester
H. H. Neff
Eaton
Old
Bee-line Railroad
Ertle murder trial enters second day in Portland
Portland Ind Sept 23 A small crowd attended the Ertle murder trial's second day Cross examining Edith Rhodes yielded no new facts James Pyle testified about his long acquaintance with Ertle and the room conditions upon arrival He repeated Ertle’s earlier story Mary E Brown said Ertle claimed his wife was five after he returned from the alarm Pyle cautioned him Van Skyock described blood on the floor and room appearance with witnesses largely reiterating June trial details
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Indianapolis Journal
Portland
Ind
Ertle
Edith Rhodes
James Pyle
Jefferson Township
Mary E. Brown
Pyle
Elias van Skyock
Judge sentences two men to Michigan City for robbery
Bedford Indiana reports Judge Martin sentences "Big Bill" Owens and William Carrico to two to fourteen years each in Michigan City for robbing James Jonroe, a stone planer. They held up Jonroe and were on their way to prison within four hours.
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Indianapolis Journal
Bedford
Ind
Martin
Big Bill" Owens
William Carrico
Michigan City
James Jonroe
Twen
State Labor Meet Opens in Evansville With Debates
Evansville Ind Sept 22 One hundred fifty delegates attend the first meeting of the State Federation of Labor. Mayor Covert greets delegates as State President Perkins of Indianapolis outlines goals for future labor legislation. Perkins opposes prison contract systems and nonunion school book publishers, supports oil sale regulation for miners, primary reforms, and arbitration and a miners shooting bill.
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Indianapolis Journal
Evansville
Ind
State Federation of Labor
Covert
Perkins
Indianapolis
Labor unrest and strikes ripple through Indiana towns
Reports from Hartford City to Winamac chronicle strikes at Diamond Flint Glass and Blackford window glass works. Boy helpers seek a raise from 50 cents weekly, unions critique L A wage scales, and gravel road contractors in Pulaski county appeal for higher pay as drivers threaten to strike.
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Indianapolis Journal
Hartford City
Ind
Diamond Flint Glass Company
Blackford Co-Operative Window Glass Works
L. A
Federation
Blackford
Elwood Tin Plate Plant to Become World Largest
The Elwood Indiana American Tin Plate Company plant, already the largest in the West and second in the nation, will be expanded to become the largest globally within two years. $400000 is set aside for improvements doubling capacity, and about 3500 workers will be employed, contradicting rumors it would move despite prior enlargements.
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Indianapolis Journal
Elwood
Ind
American Tin Plate Company
West
New York
Berthold Goldsmith
Notable deaths and injuries from recent accidents across three states
Evansville Indiana reports Jacob Matthews aged sixty fell from a stable breaking his neck. Greenville Ohio notes ex councilman Henry Fox fatally injured when his horse struck a store window. Marion Indiana records Charles Todd eighteen accidentally shooting himself while handling a loaded revolver on his porch. bullet lodged in groin causing serious injury.
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Indianapolis Journal
Evansville
Ind
Jacob Matthews
Shiloh
Greenville
Henry Fox
Marion
Charles Todd
Railroad Avenue
Hanly Opens Noblesville Campaign With Strong Speech
J Frank Hanly of Lafayette former district congressman opened his campaign in Wilde Opera House Noblesville September 23. He defended Republican governance citing sound finance and national prosperity, urged stability and praised McKinley Mount and Durbin, with locals from Hamilton County attentive.
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Indianapolis Journal
Noblesville
Ind
J. Frank Hanly
Lafayette
Hanly
Hamilton County
Wilde Opera House
McKinley
Roosevelt
Durbin
Baldwin
Cleveland
Philippines
Mount
Violinist Sues Grand Trunk for 40000 Damages in Mishawaka Wreck
Professor Roach and his wife sue Grand Trunk Railway in Cook County Circuit Court Illinois seeking 40000 each for damaged tendons in his right arm from a Mishawaka wreck. They claim injury prevents music teaching. railroad moves to Federal Court.
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Indianapolis Journal
South Bend
Ind
Roach
Cook County
Illinois
Grand Trunk Railway Company
Grand Trunk
Mishawaka
Chicago
Evansville Lawyer Files Suit Over Suit Damages Claim
Evansville firm mails lawsuit to Noblesville record naming Mary F. Garrison of Princeton as plaintiff seeks damages from George W. Harter for broken engagement and alleged failure to keep promised marriage in a case filed Sept 23.
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Indianapolis Journal
Evansville
Ind
Noblesville
Hamilton County
Mary F. Garrison
Princeton
George W. Harter
Campaign Notes Clear as Indiana Campaign Opens
Evansville hosts a Republican rally with Senator Albert Beveridge slated to speak. Moody will address Oct. 8. Bartholdt to speak German. Local Democratic plans pending as Hem enway and Spencer run. Beeman withdraws. Lowe to tour Sept. 26. Gas bills spark drilling surge. Kokomo council rejects a 2 rate. Muncie companies reject amended franchises. lawsuits urged.
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Indianapolis Journal
Evansville
Ind
Albert J. Beveridge
Indiana
Moody
Bartholdt
St. Louis
James A. Hemenway
Booneville
John W. Spencer
Eratic Party
Infant dies after kerosene lamp explodes in Michigan City
In Michigan City Indiana an early morning fire caused by a kerosene lamp explosion killed an infant and badly burned mother Anna Becker. She had left four children asleep to catch a train. returning she found the room ablaze and rescued the infant before succumbing to burns. Neighbors aided in rescuing the other three children.
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Indianapolis Journal
Michigan City
Ind
Anna Becker
Pre
Livery Barn Fire Claims $2500 Loss in Wave land
Crawfordsville Ind Sept 23 The livery barn of John Gilliland at Wave land burned last evening causing a loss of 2500 The horses and vehicles were removed to safety.
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Indianapolis Journal
Crawfordsville
Ind
John Gilliland
Waveland
Rose Will Return From Absence In Wabash Scandal
John B. Rose former Wabash city treasurer, who fled Sept 1 with about 11000 missing, plans to return late this week. He says he wants to make amends, avoid prosecution, and begin life anew while indicating illness and mental strain affected his actions. His wife learned he has remained near Wabash, seeking a chance to reconcile and repay the bondsmen.
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Indianapolis Journal
Wabash
Ind
John B. Rose
Delaware County Veterans plan memorials and headstones
The Delaware County Veterans Association met at West Side Park and formed a committee to draft resolutions for Representative Cromer to seek an appropriation for headstones for every soldier and for a monument on the Tippecanoe battlefield near Lafayette. Officers elected: R. T. Patterson president, John M. Bloss vice president, G. W. Hi. Kemper treasurer, E. W. Bishop general secretary, N. H. Long corresponding secretary. A picnic was held at noon. ELWOOD library contract awards $19,000 to $20,000 to Ed S. Moore & Co. for a Carnegie library building with interiors to be completed later.
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Indianapolis Journal
Muncie
Ind
Delaware County Veterans’ Association
West Side Park
R. T. Patterson
John M. Bloss
Hamilton Township
G. W. Hi. Kemper
E. W. Bishop
N. H. Long
Munete
Elwood
Carnegie Library
Ed S. Moore & Co
Kokomo
Cholera hits hog herds in Wayne County Indiana
Cholera reported among hogs across Wayne County with droves reduced by many losses. Claims of inoculation by agents using an immuning remedy led to sick pigs and poor results in some cases. Local farmers warned of unsafe practices and economic impact.
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Indianapolis Journal
Richmond
Ind
Wayne County
Governor Chapman to lead Soldiers' Home inspection in Marion
MARION IND Sept 23 Governor Justin H Chapman of the Soldiers Home has issued general orders for the annual grand inspection to be held Thursday. The board of managers arrives Wednesday and the grand review takes place Thursday.
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Indianapolis Journal
Marion
Ind
Justin H. Chapman
Soldiers’ Home
Board of Managers
New York Man Sustains Fatal Arm Injury in Wyoming Dispatch
A Mammoth Hot Springs Wyoming dispatch dated Sept 22 reports that Good Pell of New York entered a case of severe injuries to his left arm after an act of bearing and he finally killed the pain or incident.
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New York
Mammoth Hot Springs
Wyo
H. G. Young
Pell
Merchants Association Guarantees Fare Policy Fulfillment
The association states that interurban fare covers the full distance yet requires conductors to collect a cash receipt. The receipt must be shown at stores where purchases are made, and customers are guaranteed fulfillment of this proposition by the Merchants' Association.
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Columbia National Bank
The
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Indianapolis
Purdue Football Strength Grows under Coach Best
Special to the Indianapolis Journal from Lafayette Indiana September 23 coach Best has developed two fast Purdue teams with Kaylor and Allen as standout backs and tackles. Krull Emise Hahn Miller Riebel and Davidson form a solid line while captain Leslie holds quarterback. Fifty five players practice daily as Mills Knapp Miles and Osborne bolster the backfield. First game vs Franklin College looms as promotions reshuffle cadet leadership and Ray Jamison becomes Athletic Association treasurer. The Normal Athletic Association plans Three II League park practice plus a demanding schedule across Terre Haute Vincennes and Brazil with several regional rivals.
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Indianapolis Journal
Lafayette
Ind
Best
Purdue
Scrubs
Kaylor
Indianapolis Manual Training High School
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Blanchard
Emise
Davenport
Hahn
Miller
Riebel
Davidson
Leslie
Mills
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Miles
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Porter
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Spencer
Hamilton
Muncie
Normal Athletic Association
Terre Haute
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Rose Polyethnic
Pauw
Eastern Illinois Normal
Charleston
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Brazil
Indiana State Normal opens with strong fall attendance
Terre Haute Indiana September 23 Assignment day marked the start of the school year at the Indiana State Normal School. Regular classes begin Thursday and full attendance is not expected until early next week. Applications and correspondence suggest attendance will rival past fall terms, even as times are prosperous.
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Indianapolis Journal
Terre Haute
Ind
Indiana State Normal School
Indiana University Football Practice Gains Trimming Pace
Indiana University at Bloomington moves slowly as players arrive for football practice. Coach Horne pushes double sessions to develop new talent including Schmidt Wolfe Cantwell Coombs Sperling Johnson Heiger Killen Ross Dillon Clevenger Railsback Artman Knight with Johnson emerging as quarterback candidate. Separate notes from Madison and Middletown report robust local preparations and early team organization for the season.
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Bloomington
Ind
Indiana University
Horne
Schmidt
Wolfe
Cantwell
Coombs
Sperling
Johnson
Heiger
Killen
Ross
Dillon
Clevenger
Railsback
Artman
Knight
Ralis
Alvin Rucker
Indiana Purdue
President Mills Improves After Illness at Earlham College
Richmond Ind Sept 23 For three days President J J Mills of Earlham College has shown slow steady improvement His stomach has stubbornly refused food but he is now taking small quantities and digesting them
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Indianapolis Journal
Richmond
Iind
J. J. Mills
Earlham College
De La Vaulx Balloon Flight Lands Safely in France
A Paris dispatch reports Count De La Vaulx's balloon landed ashore safely between Vil leroi and Les Salines after being driven by wind toward Toulon. The wind forced an oblique course, and the descent occurred without accident near Cette Agde, thirty miles southwest of Palavas. Count De Saix departed Palavas Monday morning in the Mediterranean balloon with five aeronauts, and by Monday afternoon was reported twenty five miles to the southward of Palavas.
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Herault
Count de la Vaul
Capite
Villeroi
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Petit Journal
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Count de la Vaulx
Toulon
Agde
Palavas
Count de Saix
France
Mediterranean
Sour Bread and Gut Health: Grape-Nuts and Postum Relief Claim
A Wisconsin physician recounts personal cure from acid dyspepsia using Grape-Nuts and Postum Cereal Coffee. He describes initial symptoms, weight, tongue coating, belching, and undigested food, then notes weight gain and lasting relief after adopting the two products with milk or cream at breakfast.
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