Window Glass Firms Sell Off in Indiana Gas Belt
Purchasing Agent Arthur W. Brady of American Window Glass Co. recorded deeds in Indiana for multiple window glass plants. Buyouts totaled 700000, covering Hartford City Dun kirk Alexandria Gas City Red Key Greenfield and other towns. Action to enjoin further sales under anti trust laws expected in each county.
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The
American Window Glass Co
Gas Belt
Indiana
Muncie
Ind
Arthur W. Brady
Indiana Gas Belt
Hartford City Window Glass Co
Enterprise Window Glass Co
Dunkirk
DePauw Window Glass Co
Alexandria
Amrican Window Glass Co
Gas City
Beil Window Glass Co
Fairmount
Bates Window Glass Co
Standard Window Glass Co
Red Key
Columbia Window Glass Co
Greenfield
the Jones Window Glass Co
Hartford City
Albany Window Glass Co
Ely Window Glass Co
Gilman
Railway Collision Kills Two Firemen in Colfax Ind
In Colfax Indiana, September 22, a collision between fast freight No. 95 and an empty car on a siding killed Big Four fireman Daniel Campbell and brakeman G W Dran. Engineer Ryan escaped by jumping clear, saving his life.
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Big
Colfax
Ind
Praanaponis
Daniel Campbell
G. W. Dran
Dran
Campbell
Ryan
A Unique Suit In Pike County Breach of Promise Case
The wife of Lafayette Thomas of Pike county files in Pike county circuit court for 1000 damages alleging breach of promise. After a divorce for cruel treatment she moved to Chicago then returned to find him resisting remarriage, despite affectionate letters claiming loneliness and urging reconciliation. Thomas is described as a wealthy Pike county farmer.
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Evansville
Ind
Lafayette Thomas
Pike County
Thomas
Chicago
Dreaming Robbers Causes Man to Break Leg
Thomas Wadman, a Russiaville retiree, was attacked in a dream by robbers in his Kokomo home. He attempted a kick during the imagined assault and broke his leg near the ankle on the bed foot rail, with fears of permanent crippling.
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Kokomo
Ind
Thomas Wadmian
Russiaville
Nevro
dJt
Mr. Wadman
Reform Law Could Save Cass County About $15000 Year
Localsroort Indiana September 23 The new reform law will likely cut Cass County costs by nearly 15000 annually. County council faces estimates totaling about 60000 dollars after adjustments. Paving costs were around 4000 and total appropriations are shown as about 0 less than in 1895.
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Ind
Indiana
Cass County
Diana Girl Crowns Herself
Flora Fields, 22, was found dead in the river Thursday morning in Evansville after a quarrel with her traveling lover. Investigations indicate suicide.
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Evansville
Ind
Flora Fields
Postmasters Appointed in Indiana Counties
The fourth class postmasters were appointed Wednesday Lenton Elkhart county Irwin Birkeypil replacing J W Juday who resigned Springfield Lawrence county George Robinson replacing J E Marsey who resigned in Indiana announced by the national officials on September 22.
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Washington
Lenton
Elkhart
Irwin Birkeypil
J. W. Juday
Springfield
Lawrence County
George Robinson
J. E Marsey
Grand jury returns four indictments including Webb killing
The RichMone Indiana grand jury returned four indictments on September 20. One charge targets J. F. Simmons in the killing of John Webb. The case centers on a second degree murder accusation.
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RichMone
Ind
J. F. Simmons
John Webb
Grocers Face Liquor Law Prosecutions by Clerks Union
The Grocery Clerks' union began proceedings against 14 grocers in May at Fr. Warset Indiana, retaliating for grocers' refusal to close stores at six o'clock per union request.
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Warset
Ind
Grocery Clerks’ Union
M_ay
Miss Clara Saunders Dies After Horse Bolts At Albion
Sept 20. Miss Clara Saunders was thrown from a horse at Albion when a saddlegirth broke. She suffered abdominal injuries and died.
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MisHaWaAha
Dand
Clara Saunders
Albion
Two Teenagers Confess to Hoofed Theft in Urbana
Jerry Tomlinson and Garfield Henderson, both from Urbana Illinois aged 17 and 19, confessed to horse stealing in Terre Haute Indiana. They confessed to stealing five horses and were jailed after being confronted by a saloon keeper and a farmer posse during Grant county race week. Searchlight did a 2 02 mile in Indianapolis as a stiff breeze limited time. George West, bank robber in South Bend 1898, is recaptured in Duluth after escaping to Tower Minnesota with fresh charges.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Jerry Tomlinson
Garfield Henderson
Urbana
Ill
Phillips
Grant
Indianapoles
Searchlight
Darknight
Furor
J. H. Bronson
New Haven
South Bend
George West
South Bend National Bank
Duluth
Minn
Tower
Wabash College Trustee Meeting for Presidency
Crawfordsville Indiana trustees plan a September 26 meeting to elect Dr William P Kane as president. Kane will accept and begin October 1. Other notes report a mandamus suit against county banks in Princeton, a missing Mishawaka girl found with abuse claims, and various local incidents across Indiana.
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Crawfordsville
Ind
Wabash College
William P. Kane
Kane
Red Cross starch offer floods market with free gifts
A long running laundry starch maker unveils a new Red Cross starch with a coupon book. The promotion promises free first two packages and assorted free gifts including Shakespeare pictures or a calendar, to early buyers via grocers, under J. C. Hubinger's promotion.
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RED Cross
J. C. Hubinger
Big Four Route Promotes Western and Southern Excursions
Travel agents announce single fare sales to numerous states and territories including Alabama Arizona Arkansas and more with multiple selling dates in 1899. Tickets cover routes via the Big Four Route with details on rates limits and stopovers available from agents Warren J. Lynch and W. P. Deppe in Cincinnati Ohio.
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Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
British Columbia
Colorado
Florida
Georgia
Iowa
Indiana Territory
Idaho
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Manitoba
New Mexico
Nebraska
North Carolina
North Dakota
Oregon
Oklahoma
South Carolina
South Dakota
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Washington
W. P. Deppe
T. Agt
Warren J. Lynch
Gen. Pass. & Tkt. Agt
Cincinnati
Wanted His Record Corrected
A magistrate sternly scolds a bicyclist who claims he was going 20 mph while a policeman says at least 15 mph. The exchange highlights a dispute over recorded speed in a crime or traffic case noted by the Ohio State Journal.
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Ohio State Journal
Non-Territorial Expansion Offers Cheap Farm Not Rent
Promote purchase of farms in Marinette County Wisconsin along the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line. Claims rich crops fine markets mild climate and pure water. Encourages buyers to own land rather than rent with long term terms through agent C E Rollins at 161 La Salle Street Chicago.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Marinette County
Wisconsin
C. E. Rollins
la Salle St
Chicago
Elderly rider finds youth in motion
In a Buffalo News exchange an expert suggests a bicycle helps feel younger. The elderly novice replies that cycling makes him look younger as he jokes about sailing through space to project youthful activity despite feeling otherwise.
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Buffalo News
This curious Kitzbuhel kummel label quoted
A Tribune note cites a bottle label from Kitzbuhel with English about an aromatical liquor of cumin. It claims the cumin is carefully destined by the maker from green cumin and recommends it as an excellent and savory hygienical middle.
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Austria
Kitzbuhel
N. S. Tribune
Grain-O promises coffee like taste without sleep disruption
An old advertisement touts Grain-O as a non stimulating beverage made from pure grains that tastes like coffee. It claims Grain-O nourishes and cheers while not spoiling sleep and is suitable for nervous people children and young folks. Available in 15 and 25 cent sizes from grocers.
Frisco Line pamphlet highlights travel benefits
The Frisco Line Passenger Department releases an illustrated pamphlet detailing resources and advantages for home seekers with free mailing on request to Bryan Snyder G P A St Louis Mo. The Atchison Globe notes a man who can enjoy a joke on himself.
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Frisco Line
Bryan Snyder
St. Louis
Atchison Globe
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Lydia E. Pinkham
W. L. Douglas
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