Indians Whitecaps Diabolism and Kidnapping Report
Newspaper reports in Brownsburg and surrounding areas recount brigand masked men abducting farmer John Poor from his home near Terre Haute, beating him, assaulting his wife, and leaving him for dead before he resurfaced in Seymour in a battered state. The piece links the incident to anti spiritualist movements led by figures in St Louis Columbus and Dayton.
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W. R. Covert
St Louis
D. H. Caylor
Columbus
H. G. Becker
Dayton
J. D. Hagar
Adrian
Mich
Bigamy tale amuses Terre Haute as Powers jailed
William H. Powers, arrested by Terre Haute police, faces bigamy claims from two women. Wife No. 2, formerly Addie Ramsey of Vincennes, presented a license and evidence of living with Powers since 1896, while Wife No. 1 seeks settlement. A truce of 75 dollars failed after the second payment was disputed, and Powers was found intoxicated in jail with one eye closed.
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William H. Powers
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Powers No. 2
Addie Ramsey
Vincennes
Evansville
Wife No. 1
Wife No. 2
Wife No
Terre Haute Track Biker Row Over Women’s Race
Labor leaders clash as Central Labor union hosts a Labor Day women’s bicycle race at the fair grounds. The League of American Wheelmen opposes the event under its track rule. The dispute ends with the race on, while authorities weigh future implications for wheelmen’s racing. Also noted is Frank Gray’s forty year railroad service milestone in Terre Haute.
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Fire destroys Cotton barn farm at Shelbyville
Shelbyville Indiana September 8 the barn on Thomas Cotton’s farm a leading short horn cattle raiser burned Saturday evening with contents valued over 7000 dollars. the blaze consumed seventy tons of timothy and clover hay four hundred bushels of wheat farming implements for 500 acres six horses three buggies wagons harness and a fine registered short horn bull also lost in the blaze.
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Thomas Cotton
Good Citizens League Forms National Vice Prevention Group
In Indianapolis a new organization called the National League for the Prevention of Vice is formed and incorporated to enforce public morals laws. Eli F. Ritter serves as president of the league.
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Good Citizens’ League of Indiana
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Noted Tippecanoe resident Meiggs dead at 93
Lafayette Indiana September 8 William M Meiggs longtime Tippecanoe county resident died at his home at nine Monday morning Born Philadelphia April 16 1826 he came to Indiana in 1850 He married Jerusha Turner in 1852 who died last year Five children survive Henry T William J Mary C Emily B and Julian A devout Presbyterian and staunch Republican Funeral held at 10 this morning from his residence
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Willam M. Meiggs
Tippecanoe County
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Indiana
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Julian
Diama Fleet Diary Warns of Klondike Stampede Peril
Washington reports from Dyea dated August 22 describe 4000 men and 2000 horses at Skaguay and 16 vessels with about 3200 passengers en route. The writer warns of mounting loss of life on the trail if the rush continues, noting the Dawson field’s wealth does not justify the stampede.
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Emperor William Decorates Crespo of Venezuela
Wilhelm decorates President Crespo of Venezuela with the order of the Red Eagle in Berlin on September 8. The ceremony marks a notable honor between the German Empire and Venezuela amid postwar diplomacy.
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Weather outlook by region for September 8
The forecast notes generally fair weather for Indiana and Ohio with southerly winds. Lower Michigan expected to be fair and warmer with light southeasterly winds. Upper Michigan shows showers and warmer temperatures in the east with fresh southerly winds. Wisconsin forecast calls for generally fair conditions with increasing southerly winds. Iowa to have fair weather with continued high temperatures and southerly winds.
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Chicago Board of Trade Quotations Includes Grains and Livestock
Chicago price list shows Wheat and Oats futures with various month openings and closings. Park and Lard futures note July prices. Produce lists Butter Eggs Poultry and Potatoes with unit costs. Live stock totals include hogs cattle and sheep with daily receipts and price ranges across several categories.
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Farmers benefit as European crops fail and U S wheat rises
Reports from Europe show France and other nations have poor wheat harvests, with estimates that the United States and Canada must export 120 to 130 million extra bushels. Secretary Wilson notes improved farmer prospects at home and predicts higher wheat prices even beyond foreign shortages.
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Terrible nitro glycerine blast kills six in Cygnet Ohio
A massive explosion at the Grant well behind the National Supply office in Cygnet Ohio killed six named men Sam Barber Allen Fallis John Thompson Charles Bartel Henry Lansdale and Havens plus several unknown victims. The blast occurred after glycerine in the well exploded and ignited gas, blowing glass and debris through nearby wagons and shaking the town for miles.
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Allen Fallis
John Thompson
Charles Bartel
Henry Lansdale
Havens
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National Supply Company
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Vandalism and theft reported in Glenwood area
In Glenwood Wisconsin vandalism and theft incidents are noted. A heifer owned by George Fenno was found with its tongue cut out and a cow belonging to Verheyn was injured. An attempted theft of a horse belonging to a Menomonie party was prevented by Mrs. Rolland who raised an alarm. Queen Liliuokalani passes through Chicago en route to San Francisco with a stop at the Virginia Hotel.
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San Francisco
Luetgert Wife Murder Trial Proceedings Details
In Chicago on September 8 the Luetgert murder trial shows letters from Luetgert to Christine Feldt, revealing plans to replace attorney Vincent and promise a surprise on opening day. Testimony includes Luetgert’s finances with Feldt, sightings at the factory May 1, and bone fragments found in ashes.
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Feldt
Chicago
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Vincent
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Hengst
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James Smith
Frederick Augustus Schultz
Liebig
Records Burned in Osage County Treasurer Vault
Eight years of receipts for the Osage County treasurer were burned in the office stone vault on a Saturday night. Entry was gained with keys and the vault combination not used. An expert will begin examining the books Monday to determine the defalcation by former County Treasurer Pelton.
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Pelton
Public Benefactor Honored At Pine Bluff Tabor Day
Colonel Samuel W. Ferryce president of the Cotton Belt sobered by Jay Gould legacy and praised him as a public benefactor at the Tabor Day celebration in Pine Bluff Arkansas on Monday.
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Laredo Inspectors Find Unclaimed Train Cargo Worth 200000
Customs inspectors in Santa Rosa Laredo uncover an unclaimed shipment on a train containing diamonds jewelry and other valuables valued at 200000. The discovery occurred as authorities investigate ownership and origin of the cargo.
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Tex
Laredo
Col U.S. telegrams in brief from across the nation
The National Association of Stationary Engineers meets in Columbus Ohio while President McKinley visits Somerset Pennsylvania. Reports say Montana mutton is sold out. Iron Brigade reunion planned for LaCrosse Wisconsin. Legal action in Green Bay and Portage Wisconsin. deaths from mine accident in Iron Belt. a Colorado romance ends in tragedy. Gas strike near Warrensburg Missouri. Catholic Foresters oppose a Wisconsin convention ball. Polish National Alliance opens its Philadelphia convention.
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