Fraudulent Home Investment Plans Target Small Investors
The article warns about get-rich-quick Home Investment Companies with offices in St. Louis and Chicago promising loans after eighteen payments. Many investors lose most of their money, with examples of losses like $41.20 paid in and only 93 cents returned, while urging safer local building and loan options. It also discusses county election candidates and local political maneuvers, noting intense campaigning and trust among factions.
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Washington
St. Louis
Chicago
Father identifies recovered body as missing Joseph Curry
In Evansville on March 28 George Edwards was arrested on charges related to the murder of Joseph Curry whose decomposed body was found in a cistern. William Curry of Knightsville identified the remains as his son who disappeared April 9, 1902 after leaving Knightsville with Jonn Curry for Alabama to work in the mines.
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Evansville
Ind
Curry
Knightsville
Brazil
George Edwards
Joseph Curry
Wm. Curry
Jonn Curry
Edwards
Alabama
Terre Haute
Local man threatens wife then flees with razor
Amos Studebaker of Young America, Logansport, enters his home with a razor and tells his wife he will kill himself and her. She escapes to neighbors. a farmers’ committee detains him, suspecting temporary insanity.
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Logansport
Ind
Amos Studebaker
Young America
Studobator
Studebaker
Frank Cripp
Lafayette appoints new police commissioners after investigation call
Governor Durbin names W Baugh J D Bartlett and Max Pottitzer to Lafayette police board replacing Morgan and Mitchell as the preachers' association sought an inquiry into department actions. Evansville miners plan a May mass meeting with UMW President John Mitchell to rally southern Indiana miners. Crawfordsville plans the 14th Indiana Literary Clubs convention May 19 20 21 hoping record attendance. Lenora Mattlock dies after carbolic acid overdose driven by lover Harry Tarr of Hartford City who faces witness status. Tarr is an elephant trainer.
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Lafayette
Ind
Durbin
W. 8. Baugh
J. D. Bartlett
Max Pottlitzer
Wad
Preachers’ Association
Police Department
Morgan
Mitchell
Evansville
Indiana
Oakland City
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Road
Indiana Literary Clubs
Crawfordsville
Indiana Union of Literary Clubs
Logansport
Muarch
Lenora Mattiock
Harry Tarr
Hartford City
Sarr
Tarr
Miss Mattlock
Hampton Matt Tech
Enthusiastic Republican Convention Renominates Indianapolis Leaders
Indianapolis March 28 Republicans renominated Mayor Charles A. Bookwalter and City Clerk Charles N. Elliott at a large Tomlinson Hall gathering. 661 delegates, first under the Joss law, heard speeches as Beveridge chaired and open campaigning loomed. Democrats push reorganization and early primaries while Thomas Taggart spends time at French Lick.
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Indianapolis
Cheera
Charles A. Bookwalter
Charles N. Elliott
Tomlinson Hall
Beveridge
Lagsdon
Fanning
Thomas Taggart
French Lick
Whittel Brothers Tragedy Stuns Michigan Farm
Grand Rapids Mich March 28 Clyde W Whittel twenty four stabbed his brother Archile twenty two to death at a farm scene following a quarrel. Clyde grabbed a butcher knife from a table and drove it through Archile heart. He was arrested at once.
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South Bend
Ind
Grand Trunk Railroad
Cuba
Grand M Rapids
Mich
Clyde W. Whittel
Archile
Feet -Parcatg
Clyde
Miners and Operators Stand Firm in Western Kentucky Talks
In St Fatl in Session Kentucky March 28 the going scale committee from the minors and operators in western Kentucky district remain unmoved as pros posals stay unchanged. Minors demand the Indianapolis scale while operators insist on a 10 percent wage increase.
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Lawlaville
Western Kentucky
Seaston
Indianapolis
Lively Skirmish Near Manila Ends With Scout Victory
Two Macabebe Scout companies routed San Miguel's main force near Manila on March 28. San Miguel leader believed dead, Lt Reese seriously wounded. Scouts suffered three killed and eleven wounded.
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Manila
San Miguel
Reese
Costly Blaze in Fulton Street Market Causes Heavy Damage
A 100 pound tank of ammobia exploded in the Fulton street market last night in Chicago. Firefighters extinguished the blaze but damage reached about $100,000. The incident disrupted trade and drew a large crowd as early reports described the explosion and resulting fire.
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Chicago
Fulton Street
Famine in Finland escalates amid union drive and global turmoil
Telegrams report famine worsening in Finland and a Pittsburg labor union drive. Other items note the German consul's suicide, Fairbank dead in Chicago, Chinese China’s attention to rebellion, and the Bulgarian cabinet resignation. Also mentions a Buffalo metal association convention and Empress of Germany horse accident.
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Finland
Pittsburg
Herr Mosger
Carapans
United States
Jeland
Horsaback
Empress
Germany
Charles H. Schwab Waa
New York
Nation to Daviess Home Telephone Subscribers list
Subscriptions list shows new subscribers added since the last card, with names and partial residences or workplaces. Notable entries include Louis Alles at 451 Belcher Residence Bruner J H Painters Headquarter 404 and J W Groupwood Trustee’s Office 401, among others.
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Nation To
Daviess
Piegge
Orcagora
Eaton
Bu Avesscessens
Groupwood
J. W
Gallagher
M. J
Hatfield
See
Hearward
U.P
Hand
Hoffmeister
Harria
Jackman
J.H
Ifpishear
He A
McWilliams
G.B
Mattlbgly
W. Hi
Nolang
Mary A
Rev
C. A
Bmith
Bhively
Ray
Secediebh
Suni
Bros
Dairymen
Bantord
Graham Ey Dee
Chias
Whiyeeeeees
Wise
Chas
White
Lydia Weea Oem
Watjen
Geo. Sxtvan
Davieas Co announces toll line construction expansion
Notice to Davieas Co home telephone subscribers announces Petersburg and Pike county toll lines under construction with plans to offer service soon. Elora and Odon exchange branches are built and free defines with these policies will begin. thanking patrons for their liberal support.
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Petersburg
Pike County
Jong
Folt
Ajao
Elora
Odon
Teremont
Blood Wine Promises Kidney Cure In Vermont Advertisement
AnAdvertisement extols Blood Wine as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles claiming it removes blood polygyns and stops kidney disease. It features testimonials from Mr James B Mirick Worcester Mass Miss A Davis Boston and Mr Dan Motzel Terre Haute Ind and offers a free blood test at Louis Dante clinic in Worcester with Blood Wine priced at fifty cents a bottle.
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Anrick
Johm T. Foster
Manchester
N.hs
Gibraltar
James B. Mirick
Worcester
Mass
Miss A. Davis
Washington Street
Boston
Dan
al Motzel
Terre Hunte
Ind
Maas
Hunnemeier
Farmers
House Cleaning Time promotes new curtain stretchers
House Cleaning Time touts prelaunched curtain stretchers made today at New Troy Laundry on Suh and Walnut streets. It markets patterns for true square curtains and offers dyeing and cleaning services from Indiana’s oldest house. Agents invite inquiries, promising customer satisfaction and a welcoming plant visit.
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New Troy
Icor
Suh
Walnut Streets
Indiana
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