Kentucky Prison Escapees Advocate Pardon in Indiana Case
Frank Green alias Robert Rich, an escapee from a Kentucky prison, was betrayed to authorities in Anderson Indiana two years ago by a detective named Cardwell. Public agitation forced Cardwell to leave town as locals urged Kentucky Governor to grant Green a pardon based on his controversial past as a deputy and battles with outlaws. Also reported, Byron N D Jones drowned after inviting two men to a swimming pond in Elwood Indiana, falling from a ladder into the water.
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Ward
Patriarchal preacher criticizes Fourth of July celebrations locally
In Muncie Indiana Reverend Lestie Nafleser of High Street church denounced fireworks and races as unpatriotic. He argued immigrants should wait longer to gain citizenship and urged youth to heed patriotic talks by veterans. His remarks drew mixed reactions. Nafleser is one of two Indiana ministers invited to address the International Epworth League convention in Toronto.
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Conduct of a Couple of Thugs Wrecks Picnic and Crash
A big basket picnic at Charles Porter's grove near Platrock ends in a collision after a road block, badly injuring Mrs. Cora Harbor of Clifford who is unconscious and judged not to survive. In Indianapolis a Madison avenue incline motor car detaches from its trailer causing serious injuries to multiple riders including Anthony J. Slaymeond Miss Wolf and Professor Wolf.
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Platrock
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Indianapolis
Madison Avenue
Anthony J. Slaymeond
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Dourhtro
Professor Wolf
Fred Stenmesyer
Henry Burchen
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Fires and injuries report from July incident near Shoals Indiana
In a blackberry patch three miles south of Shoals on Monday Franklin and Ed Dledsoe were gathering berries near the Helton residence when a man opened fire. Helton was wounded three times, his wife seriously hurt, his daughter arm wounded, Franklin struck in the back, and Bledsoe’s hand shattered.
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Collision damages Clover Leaf transfer house and freight
Pecatur Indiana July 7 reports say a fast freight on the Clover Leaf struck the & FR and I local throwing cars against the transfer house and burning sixty eight paces of matches. Two rear sections and the transfer house were wrecked with freight destroyed. Firefighters saved Vail's factory. Loss estimated between 3266 and 82500. The same transfer house was wrecked in 1893 during the Fourth of July celebration.
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Parole Granted for Benjamin R. Musgrave in Indiana
Governor Mount granted parole to Benjamin R. Musgrave, a Terre Haute life insurance fraud convict, citing terminal consumption after about sixteen months remaining of a ten year sentence. The case was among the era's notable criminal sensations.
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Southern Indiana Press group tours Tennessee exposition visit
The Southern Indiana Press association, sixty members including several ladies, toured the Tennessee Centennial exposition in Nashville. The group returned to New Albany without incident and continued homeward via the southern part of the state.
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Explosion at Greensburg ice plant injures six
In Greensburg Indiana the ammonia tank at the ice plant exploded causing six injuries and widespread panic as the blast rattled the town. The cost of damages is estimated between 3000 and 4600 dollars.
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Independence Day Observances in Indianapolis
Independence Pay celebrations featured militia drills speeches and the reading of the declaration of independence. Governor Mount delivered the principal address at Garfield park focusing on burdens placed on the people by corporations and trusts.
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School Board Elects New Officers In Indianapolis
The school board has organized with the same men who previously handled its affairs. Henry Russe is president, Michael Burns treasurer, and Herman Rinne secretary, elected to lead the board.
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Michael Burns
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Cyclone Destroys Lowry Minnesota Town
Duluth reports a cyclone struck Lowry on the Soo Line near Chenwood seven miles from the Northen Pacific line. The 6 PM blast damaged the town and casualties are reported as killed or injured with eyewitnesses and aerial cloud observations described.
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Roberts Bros. Rubber Goods Firm Makes Assignment
Roberts Bros. manufacturers of Mackintoshes rubber goods and awnings at 204 256 Franklin street filed assignment in county court. Claude S. Roberts owner and firm name Roberts Bros. The statement shows assets of 35000 and liabilities of 50004 with Martin Kimall named as assignee.
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Welle Brown Diver's Last Dive
London July 7 Tommy Burns renowned diver died yesterday while diving from Rhys pier.
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Weather outlook from Washington July seventh
Weather indices for twenty four hours from six p.m. yesterday show generally fair conditions in Indiana Illinois and Wisconsin with higher temperatures. Lower Michigan expects warmer weather Eastern portion and southerly winds. Upper Michigan may see occasional showers and warm temperatures with high southerly to southeasterly winds. Iowa remains generally fair with continued high temperatures and southeasterly winds.
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Iowa
Markets Report From Chicago and Milwaukee Quotations
Chicago Board of Trade quotations for wheat and oats with July and September futures. Prices for lard butter eggs and produce listed. live stock receipts and bids for hogs cattle sheep and lambs detail daily ranges. Milwaukee grain notes show steady wheat and firm corn with oats and rye prices.
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Final Senate Vote On Tariff Bill Expected Today
Washington July 7 final roll call on the tariff bill to be taken before adjournment after a five minute rule debate. Pettus anti trust amendment to bar sugar imports by trusts defeated. Morgan and Rosem ater argue over broader confiscation and immediate sale of seized goods.
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Nebraska Senate Debates Sugar Tax and Bounty History
The debate centers on tariff policy and a proposed charity amendment regarding sugar. Allen accuses Republicans of betrayal while Chandler urges passage of a prosperity bill, recalling Nebraska’s shifting sugar bounty history from 1891 to 1895, and Thurston cites past bounty votes to challenge Allen’s critique.
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General Lee Did Once Resign War Records Hint
Washington July 7 The question of whether General Robert E Lee resigned after Gettysburg remains unsettled. A forthcoming War Department volume will publish Lee’s August 1863 letter from Camp Orange dated one month after Gettysburg. Jefferson Davis declined to accept the resignation.
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Dividends Declared for Insolvent National Banks
The comptroller of the currency declares dividends for creditors of several insolvent banks. Franklin D locality First National Bank receives 15 percent, Merchants' National Bank of Devil's Lake 10 percent, Decorah Iowa First National Bank WA percent, Reckford Trust Second National Bank ? percent.
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First Session Opens as National Education Meet in Milwaukee
The National Educational Association began its first general session in Milwaukee at the Exposition Building. Rabbi S Hecht led the opening prayer and welcoming addresses were given by Governor Scofield, J Q Emery, Milwaukee officials, and city leaders. Presidents Skinner and Degarma and other officers were announced amid speeches on education.
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Populists at Nashville adopt reorganization plan
The Populist convention in Nashville Tennessee established a three from each state organization committee with a chairman elected by the conference and a five member executive panel to work with the national body. It calls for thorough reorganization and education and approves an address criticizing both major parties and endorsing initiative and referendum. Milton Parker of Dallas Texas elected chairman as the conference adjourned sine die.
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National League Baseball Scores From Chicago Update
Giamond records show Brooklyn 7 over New York 4, Philadelphia 2 over Boston, Cincinnati 10 over Baltimore 3, Pittsburg 3 over Cleveland 2. Western League games see Indianapolis 9 over Orrand Rapids 6 and Detroit 17 over Detroit 9 in a separate pairing.
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Prize Fight on Barron's Island Near LaCrosse Ends by Foul
A prize fight on Barron's island near LaCrosse, Wisconsin, saw Billy Mitchel of St Paul face Billy Denckman in a lively bout. Denckman was declared the winner after a foul in the seventh round.
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Glass workers in Cleveland seek wage increase
Cleveland labor talks open as glass workers press for higher pay after a two year wage cut tied to tariff reductions. The move follows similar wage discussions among trades and is part of a broader pricing and labor market shift during July.
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