Reformatory at Jeffersonville Receives New Management
On Friday evening July 3 the Jeffersonville Reformatory will adopt new leadership with August Sod. W H Whittaker is named general superintendent to replace Joseph P Byers. Whittaker brings experience from Michigan City State Prison and aims to make the reformatory mean fair treatment and reform in fact as well as name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffersonville
W. H. Whittaker
Joseph P. Byers
Whittaker
Michigan City
July Forecasts From Montgomery News Writer
Charley Bliss notes July signs of summer with insects, fruit, and farm cycles. He mentions Chautauqua and lectures attracting readers to sylvan retreats, reflecting seasonal observations and community hopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Bliss
Montgomery, Ill
The Fourth of July Outlook and Eccentric Weather Notes
A quirky July forecast describes wild Fourth of July celebrations with powder stained faces and bandaged fingers. It predicts celestial conjunctions between the moon and various planets on multiple dates, offers weather tips, and whimsical remarks on summer foods and moods.
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Mara
Jupiter
Mercury
Venus
Fire Man Set Wheat Field Blaze Then Rail Office News
Charles Trueblood of Huron acted as fireman for B and O S W and started a wheat field fire owned by William Robeson near Knox County burning twenty seven acres. J T Campbell promoted from traveling auditor to Pittsburg division agent with headquarters in Pittsburg to supervise agents and enforce instructions. Sparka from a B cot Wa engine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Robeson
Knox County
J.T. Campbell
Baltimore & Ohio
Pittsburg
Sparka
B. Cot Wa
Indianapolis Reform Movement Shapes Up For Mayor Race
Indianapolis July 3 Charles A Banky notes a split in the Republican vote over Bookwalter’s administration. He cites business leaders backing August Kuhn for a unite-for-change mayoral bid and mentions a National Civic Federation branch planned in major cities, led by Mitchell and Hanna, to curb strikes.
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Indianapolis
Mani
August Kuln
Ito
National Civic Federaton
Chicago
New Yorks
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Pittsby
Indianapolils
Mitchell
Hanna
Pll
Civic Federation
Aged Posey County Man Hangs Self in Stable
Frank Aheimheimer a 77 year old Posey county farmer in Lippe hanged himself with a halter strap in his stable. His body was found by his son last evening after he had threatened to take his life previously. In Madison Indiana Captain Ambrose McGuire a longtime Ohio river steamboat man aged 70 hanged himself at his home near Long Run in Switzerland county leaving a wife and several grown children.
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Evansville
Ind
Frank Aheimheimer
Lippe
Posey County
Rheimheimer
Madison
Ambrose McGuire
Long Run
Switzerland County
Disgraceful Fist Fight In Hammond Court Scene
A sensational brawl outside the Lake Superior courtroom in Hammond involves John O. Bowers referee in bankruptcy and Judge B F Ibach. The clash over witness fees ends with punches and later a doctor and relative of the judge striking Bowers. Threats follow the incident.
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Hammond
Ind
Lake Superior Court Room
H. B. Tuthill
Michigan City
John O. Bowers
B. F. [Bach
Bowers
H. G. Ibach
Focal Board of Health
Ibach
Noblesville Father Identified by Daughter in Mystery Death
Mrs. J M Commons of Indianapolis identified a dead man found after a head wound with a pick handle as her father Theodore C Smith after a police photo and personal items matched. Smith had arrived in Noblesville from Sharpsville where he worked as a painter, and the reunion was described as happy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noblesville
Ind
J. M. Commons
Indianapolis
Greensburg
Theodore C. Smith
Sharpsville
Smith
Accident shoots Miss Hoggatt near Lynn
In Lynn Indiana on July 3 Miss Ads Hoggatt sixteen year old daughter of D Hoggatt was shot during a fishing party when a youth slipping on a bank fired a gun at birds. The bullet passed through her arm and into her side near the heart.
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Lynn
Ind
Ladoga crowds reject Blind Tiger in bust. Herron fined
In Ladoga Indiana July 6 the town showed it will not tolerate a blind tiger. Thomas A. Herron was heavily fined and tore out fixtures while disposing of liquor stock. Clarence Byrd, Herrons employee, has left town. Gas City Indiana July 3 Carl Ingleshart Marion drew a weapon on his sweetheart Ella Blummer and was released after the arresting woman did not appear to testify. Jeffersonville Indiana July 3 Joseph P Byers resigns as superintendent of the reformatory. W H Whitaker of Indianapolis elected to replace him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladoga
Ind
Thomas A. Herron
Clarence Byrd
Herron
Gas City
Carl Inglehart
Marion
Ella Blummer
Jeffersonville
Joseph P. Byers
Jeffersonville Reformatory
W. H. Whittaker
Indianapolis
Tragedy at Morgan County Sawmill Claims Engineer
In Morgan County Indiana at the Thomas Haase sawmill in Lanierside, John Dunbar an engineer was fatally injured on July 3 at work following a serious incident. Another employee Dearne was reportedly involved and the unit is investigating the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
Waverly
Ind
John Dunbar
Thomas Haase
Lanierside
Morgen County
Tae mii
First Fatal Accident and Damage in Newport Yacht Race
Newport R I July 3. The first fatal accident in American 90footers history occurred when Carl B Olsen a seaman on the Columbia was washed from the bowsprit and drowned. The Columbia withdrew from the race as a mark of respect. The Constitution also suffered gear failures including a broken gaff and a damaged mainsail while Reliance endured heavy buffeting. the fleet faced a ferocious sea and a 47 minute 10 second finish by the Reliance marked a record 10 mile leg.
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Newport
R. L
Carl B. Olsen
Columbia
New York Yacht Club
Reliance
Woman’s Insane Act Ends in Rochester Tragedy
Mrs Wai Baxter hanged herself and her two children Goodson eight and Gladys three in an attic above the kitchen. Husband returned to find the scene after breaking a window and searching the house. Wine given to him the night before may have been poisoned. the remaining contents will be analyzed.
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Rochester
M. D
Wai. Baxter
Goodson
Gladys
Baxter
Porto Rico lands settlement boosts local optimism
On Juan Puerto Rico July 3 Acting Governor Hartzell says settlement details have a favorable reception and Porto Rico is seen as a gainer. He asserts the president acted with the best and most conservative judgment after patient consideration of all needs involved.
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Juan
P.R
Porto Rico
Hartzell
Eight Princeton students barred for cheating in entrance exams
Eight students who took the Princeton entrance examinations last month have been permanently barred from admission for cheating. The action, under Princeton's honor system, was communicated to the schools where the offenses occurred and to the offenders' parents.
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Princeton
N. J
Princeton University
Russian minister heads to Port Arthur for dedicatory functions
Pekin July 3 It is explained that the departure of the Russian minister M Lessar for Port Arthur where he will meet General Kuroptkin the Russian war minister Admiral Alexieff commanding the Russian fleet in the Pacific and all the highest Russian officials in North China is in order that he may participate officially in dedicatory functions there.
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Pekin
M. Lessar
Port Arthur
Kuroptkin
Admiral Alexieff
Pacific
China
Veteran Editor Dies in Toledo at 80
Toledo July 3 Clark Waggoner eighty died at Toledo hospital after a long career as a newspaper editor. He led the Blade from 1846 to 1885 and the Toledo Commercial from 1805 to 1874.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Ohio
Plague Confirmed at Iquique Sea Port
The July report from Santiasd de Chile confirms bubonic plague at the port city of Iquique. Officials say the outbreak is real and authorities implement health measures to curb spread.
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Santiasd de Chile
Iquique
Danish Princess Charles Gives Birth To A Son
Princess Charles of Denmark, daughter of King Edward, has given birth to a son. The report notes royal birth as a momentous event amid cautious official confirmation.
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Charles
Denmark
Edward
Penaton Buresan
Mi O Na flesh regulator backed by Clapp guarantee
The Mi O Na proprietors announce a new sales plan with Fred S. Clapp guaranteeing every package. The product, described as a miraculous food for digestion and flesh regulation, is marketed with a bond guarantee per unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Clapp
Guarantee coupon seals Mi-o-na weight gains claim
An advertisement touts Mi-o-na with a guarantee bond signed by Fred S. Clapp promising a full refund if the product fails to increase weight cure dyspepsia and stomach troubles. It claims Mi-o-na is a natural flesh forming remedy not a cod liver oil preparation and stresses a money back guarantee.
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C. H. Jennings
Lima
Peffer
J . J. Hetty
Santa Clara
Cal
Effer
Peffer Medical Ass‘n
Chicago, Ils
Jackson’s
Slain Street
Fred S. Clapp
Fred S. Alapis
Wonderful Nerve Salve Ad Attracts Readers
An old style advertisement praises Arnica Salve Buckie as the cure for pains from cuts burns and sore feet and claims it is best for piles. It promotes J N Jones druggist selling the 25 cent tin and adds Burdock Blood Bitters for health by strengthening bowels stomach liver and kidneys.
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Buckie
Arnica
Pilea
J. N. Jones
King New Life Pills Claim Cure For Stomach And Liver Troubles
An advertisement extols Dr King New Life Pills as a remedy for stomach and liver issues. It suggests use by families to reduce domestic troubles and positions the product as a trusted cure. The notice mentions J N Jones Drug Store as a point of purchase.
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King
J. N. Jones
Emblem Pins and Badges Sold by Geo N Kagertls
You can buy line of emblem pins charms and badges at Geo N Kagertls the ibweler 305 Main featuring items for Eagles Red Men Daughters of Palania and other societies with prices designed to please.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palania
Geo. N. Kagertls
Ibweler
I. Main
Livery Stable Ad Offers Gentle Horses for Ladies Use
A Washington livery line advertises well groomed harnessed horses for ladies, noting rubber tired carriages, traps and closed carriages. Prices described as reasonable. Contact W. W. Sarnett’s Livery at Third and Van Trees. phone 6.
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Wells
Washington
W. W. Sarnett
Hammocks Offered At Bargain Prices By M. J. Carnahan Co
The M. J. Carnahan Co offers a wide range of hammocks in many sizes styles and colors at prices from 75 to 85 cents. Comfortable options promise summer relaxation for a small investment.
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M. J. Carnahan Co
Sailor Hat Sale Arrives at Special Thursday Friday Event
Fresh stock of latest sailor hats offered at 75 cts and a dollar. Misses M and M James announce a special sale Thursday and Friday with hats priced as low as 10 cts to 10 cts. Don’t miss this limited offer.
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M. James
Infant On Wheels Carriages For Comfort and Value
Advertises soft cushioned baby carriages priced from 88.50 to 825 dollars. Describes the carriage as strong yet lightweight and suitable for a young child. Provides seller F. B. Fornwald at 210 Main Street as the contact.
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F. B. Fornwald
Main Street
Zack Jones' Offers Fresh Groceries at Low Prices
A local grocer at 12ld East Main Street promotes a full line of fresh groceries with emphasis on good value and affordable pricing. The message targets shoppers seeking dependable selection and budget-friendly options.
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Zack Jones
East Main Street
Glasses corrected and fitted by improved method
A brief notice from Jepson at 313 Main Street promoting reading glasses and fitting service. The ad emphasizes comfort and clarity for nighttime reading and requests customers to visit for a csil.
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Jepson
Main Street
New Wallpaper Designs and Reading Material at Main Street Shop
Mrs. Rickard at 112 East Main invites the public to explore a full line of wall papers at attractive prices along with the newest books novels and a selection of stationery and office supplies.
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Alming
Choice
Ollici
Rickard
East Main St
The Cozy Corner Soda Parlor at Eureka
The Cozy Corner offers a refined wool and genteel setting for families and ladies friends with delightful sodas and creams praised for purity. An inviting evening venue at 308 East Main Street in Eureka.
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Eureka
East Main Street
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New York
A. W. Chase
Casper Alton
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Chase Menrgm Co
Buffalo, N. Ye
Charles Trueblood
Huron
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Book Walter
Bookwalter Nce
Haler Strup
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Perlep
Japan
James Smith, Jr
United States Shipbuilding Co
Whitehouse
Patent Office
Miles I
Chickamaugs Park
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al Big Care
Infant On Wheels
Hate
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T. J. Hunt
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