Body of Unknown Man Believed to Be Charles Wiggans
The mutilated body of a man struck by a Panhandle train near Fifteenth street was found last night. He is believed to be Charles Wiggans, a 48-year-old laborer, though identity was initially uncertain. Horace Wiggans, a brother, and other relatives identified the remains after police and witnesses noted the shirt and coat. The death occurred about 9:30 pm. funeral arrangements are private at Dean & Klute.
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Charles Wiggans
Fifteenth Street
Carrie Gavera
S12
North F Street
Wigeane
George Darling
Wigeané
Horacé & Brother
Ward
Lincoln Wiggans
Wiggans
Hawkins Ponds
John
Glorace Wiggans
Horce Wiggans
Main
Fifth Street
Earlham Cemetery
Supt
Braubach
Charlies Wiggans
Dean & Klute
Coat
Bunny
Edwards
Garry
Ringling Circus
Sariham
Chong Fa ‘Nin
Leon Ling
Shell
Chong
Jerome
Leon Lum
Lin
Long Choa Wing
William L. Leon
Waltham Movement
Waltham
Starr Coal Contract Bid For Winter Supply
The Starr Coal Company secured a contract for next winter with a bid of 3.10 per ton for 150 tons. The coal will be hauled to the ballfield area for delivery under the agreement.
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Starr Coal Company
CAUGHT BIG CARP IN MILTON REPORT
Milton Indiana June 3. Report of a large carp caught near the river by Louis John Ss and associates. Local onlookers say the catch is remarkable for the season and may attract anglers to the area.
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Milton
Ind
Louis John
President Taft to Witness Wright Flight at Fort Myer
Washington reports Taft plans to attend one of the Wright brothers tests at Fort Myer, with cabinet members and influential congressmen invited. The Wrights work in a small shed while officials debate the five mile course and may test a five mile radius in several directions with signal corps observers. Weather outlook for Indiana shows cloudy conditions and local storms.
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Washington
Taft
Wright Aeroplane
Ft. Myer
War Department
Congress
Taciturn
Wrights
Alexandria
Signal Corps
Public Art Purchase Sparks Congo Purchase Debate
The local art association announced the purchase of two works, a bronze sculpture The Tortoise Fountain by Janet Scudder and Peonies by Robert Reid, with bids likely over 1000 dollars funded by gifts from D G Reid and subscriptions. A public vote on exhibits favored Just a Song at Twilight by Albert Herter, which drew 1200 dollars in value, highlighting a gap between board and public tastes.
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Robert Reid
New York City
Janet Scudder
M. F. Johnston
Eel Art Association
D. G. Reid
Publlic
Albert Herter
New York
Bath
Hugo Ballin
Marion Powers
Boston
Mass
Reid
Artiet
Murderer Leon Ling Sought. Chong Sing Recants
A New York police circular targets Leon Ling alias Long Choa Wing, feared to be in New Orleans or Galveston. Chong Ling, linked to the Elsie Sigel murder, claims Leon killed her and describes a planned escape, offering a possible breakthrough after a long confession process.
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New York
United Action
Leon Ling
Elsie Sigel
New Orleans
Galveston
Texas
Chong Ling
Leon
Eighth Avenue
Chu Gain
Chong Bing
Toledo invites King Alfonso for August carnival
A Toledo delegate arrives in New York to present a formal invitation to King Alfonso of Spain for a Toledo carnival set for August 23 to 28. The gift book narrates the reign of King Wamba and a gold brooch likeness of Wamba is offered to the king’s attention.
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New York
A. W. Alexander
Chamber of Commerce of
Toledo
Ramon de Pina
Alfonso of Spain
Old City
Spain
Alfonso
Wamba
Victoria
Prize Dog Receives Smallest Dental Bridge in City
A dachshund owned by Jo Gee Brown has on display a gold dental bridge attached to its two front teeth. Made by Dr. E J Dykeman after the dog’s teeth were broken in an encounter with a groundhog the dog remains prize bound though not first at the bench show.
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Jogeeph Brown
E J. Dykeman
Prise
Secretary Is Here In Union Drive On Cigars
The union cigar makers in the city have drawn in international officers led by Mr Demery to meet retail dealers and report to Chicago. They expect to stay several days. Local members have pushed for more union made sales for two years and seen notable gains.
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Demery
Chicago
Accounting Board Plans Uniform City County Treasury
The public accounting board, now drafting a uniform system for city, town, county and township offices in Indiana, went to Lafayette to attend the Indiana Municipal League meeting. It aims to discuss city government with mayors and officials as it seeks a program spot. William M Fogarty, deputy accountant, will largely handle the city and town needs.
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Indianapolis
Public Accounting Board
Lafayette
Indiana Municipal League
William M Fogarty
Formal Opening Kew Opera House at Cambridge City
The new opera house at Cambridge City opened with Damon and Pythias under the K of P auspices. About 500 people attended, and residents praised the updated venue built on the old site with numerous alterations.
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Kew Opera House
Cambridge City
Damon and
Pythias
K. of P
Cambridge
Nelson vs Horning on Note Filed in Wayne Circuit Court
A suit has been entered in Wayne circuit court by Arthur F. Nelson against Frank E. Horning and James Horning on a note seeking 156 dollars.
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Wayne
Arthur F. Nelson
Frank E
James Horning
Banquet Brings Brewers and Prohibitionists Together in Indianapolis
June 23 reports Father Sylvester H Jefford of Peoria plans a June 30 banquet at the Claypool hotel before a liquor question debate. Leading Brewers from Indiana and Indianapolis are to be invited though some may not attend, as the event aims for cordial, good fellow spirit amid a charged political clash.
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Sylvester Jefford
Peoria, Ills
Indiana
Indianapolis
Sylvester H. Jefford
Peoria
Claypool
Jeferd Tellbvas
Eset
Jonepal
Question on Taxation of Mortgage Notes Considered
A legal panel examined whether mortgage notes should be taxed as real estate values, determining all individual mortgage note holders must meet the stated assessment. The decision centers on aligning the taxation with equitable values, reflecting the notes’ holder liabilities and trust arrangements.
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Geir
Wales
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