Railroad Racket Sparks Moves and Wages Across Lines
Reports from across Indiana detail Monon and other lines with accidents and promotions. Uncle Ben Ramsey to resume engineer duties on No 23, while a Coxton scythe incident injures James Henderson. Monon wages rise for section men. a traction incident delays the southbound express. expansion talk links Indianapolis to Sullivan via Blooming ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Ramsey
Beehunter
James Henderson
Indiana
Coxton
Band Stands for Court House Park Proposed by Bedford Band
A reader letter urges Bedford City Council to build band stands at two street corners around Court House Park. The author argues such structures would benefit pedestrians and enhance the city during the street fair, promising pride for council members and streetside entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt
Court House Park
A. Waterbury
Bedford Band
Second yellow fever victim dies in Cuba tests
News notes the second man bitten by a yellow fever mosquito in Cuba has died, while the second participant remains seriously ill. The reports also cover casualties near Fort Riley and a tide of military and political developments across the Americas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quito
Cuba
Fort Riley
Kas
Unruly Beach Mob Chases Woman to Bathhouse
A tumult on the beach drew the lone officer to intervene as hundreds jeered and pursued a well known New York model. Police reserves and then the entire force were mobilized to restore order, with several heads broken before the mob was pushed back. The woman fled on the first train to escape the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sousa Concerts Bring All Nations Music to State
Sousa and his band offer a concert at the State Fairgrounds as the season’s sole appearance in the state before a three month England tour. The program features The Invincible Eagle and showcases the world’s best music, appealing to American tastes for variety and quality. Nearby notices report clergy travel, a circus lawsuit settlement, and post office unclaimed letters with named individuals.
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John Philip Sousa
Sousa
State Fairgrounds
England
Eagle
Local families share visits and town activities in Tunnelton district
John Beck and family and numerous neighbors attended a Monday dinner hosted by A. D. Guthrie and wife. Wheat hauls to Tunnelton occurred on Monday and Tuesday by M. and J. A. Brooking. Several visits, business calls, and social engagements fill the week, including Crawford and Mason lumber work, a new blacksmith start, and church services with Uncle D. Brown and Rev. James Small.
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John Beck
Robert Brooking
J. C. Brooking
Fiona Crawford
James Sallee
Arthur Guthrie
A. D. Guthrie
J. A. Brooking
Tunnelton
Demna Ingle
Leonard Crawford
Peter Mathis
Jesse
Dr. Smith
Bedford
Maud Crawford
Thos
V. Root
Crawford & Mason
Henry Mathis
Elwood
Mathew Mathis
Frank Hisley
Zelma
A. T. Fountain
James Dodson
Mansel Guthrie
C. M. Brooking
John Allen
Aggie Flinn
Harry and
J. T. Henderson
W. H. Crawford
Ada Wever
Judge Martino
D. A. Crawford
Wever & Crawford, Butchers
Ed Skerd
Chas. Guthrie
R. N. Dixon
J. L. Crawford
D. Brown
James Small
David Brown
Finnigan's Ball returns with new songs and dances
The farce comedy Finnigan's Ball comes to New Stone City Opera House on August 24 with a refreshed version, new material from New York, a larger company and improved costumes. Knights Templars hold August convocation in Louisville with special Monon Route excursions and agent arrangements.
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New York
New Stone City Opera House
Knights Templars
Louisville
Pension Bureau report shows record pension rolls and costs
Washington Aug 19. Commissioner Evans releases a statement detailing the Pension Bureau's last fiscal year. The June 30 total pensioners reached 997 735, a net rise of 4 200, with 43 585 losses from death marriage minors aging out and other causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Evans
Pension Bureau
Spain
Mexico
Bureau
Colorado Rail Rates From Southern Indiana Agents
Colorado travel rates advertised by H. H. Roseman G. P. A. claim the lowest prices in years with agents available in Southern Indiana for Colorado points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Southern Indians
Colorado Points
H. H. Roseman
Pan American excursion tickets extended via Akron Route
Return limits for Pan American Exposition travel to Buffalo via the Akron Route are extended. One cent per mile tickets allow travel back on trains leaving Buffalo by 1 a.m. central time the Monday after sale, about six days round trip. Ten-day tickets at one fare plus one dollar permit 15 days. 15-day tickets at one and one third fare permit 20 days. Extension effective August 20. Contact nearest Pennsylvania Lines ticket agent for details.
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Akron
Buffalo
Petoskey
Traverse City
Mackinac Island
Pennsylvania
Northern Michigan
Indianapolis
Mackinaw City
Resignation of Elwood Superintendent and library bid note
Prof. L. D. Owens resigns as Elwood Schools superintendent due to illness and will travel west to recuperate. The library board selects limestone for a $30,000 free library building with sealed bids due September 5. Also mentions a water works fever and Pan American Akron Route booklet promotion in Indianapolis.
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L. D. Owens
Elwood
Washington Herald
New Albany
Akron
W. W. Richardson
Washington
Ilinois Streets
Indianapolis
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