Indiana Governor Hanley Stricken With Gastritis
Governor Hanley is seriously ill at his Indianapolis home after an acute gastritis attack. Doctor C B Goar says the condition is inflamed stomach with little nourishment, no fever, and the governor will remain quiet for several days. He had endured severe nervous strain during the General Assembly and may delay upcoming appointments and last week’s murder case actions.
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Hanley
Indianapolis
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
C. 8. Gour
Goar
General Assembly
Merging Three Denominations Aims at United Church
Chicago hosted a tri church council pushing toward uniting Congregational, Methodist Protestant and United Brethren denominations in the United States. Indiana hosts sizable counts across each group, with talks outlining provisional creed, national and state reorganizations, and retention of local church names during transition.
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Tri-Church Council
Chicago
United Brethren Churches
United States
United Church
Indiana
Methodist Protestants
The
United Brethren
Harry Blunt
Plymouth Congregational Church
Indianapolis
Deyton
Dayton Council
Mitchell train collision leaves Bowlin with brain injury
A group of young men riding a Mitchell bound train were struck by a mishap near the National Road bend. Boldin suffered a scalp wound and concussion of the brain after being knocked across the car roof during a collision. He remained unconscious with grave prospects after arrival at the Helnap hotel. His father and brothers traveled from Mitchell to be with him as friends sought telegram contact.
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Petraes
Perth
Mitchell
Gros
Didi Geet
Boldin
Schrabimien
Hinp
Greenwascie
Helnap Hotel
W. Ro Hutcheson
Hutcheson
Con
Shaw
Ohn Boldin
George
Ed. Boldin
Dalton
Monon
Gid Shaw
Ralph Sopersol
Bedford Daily Democrat Editor Birthday Dinner and Local Birthday Parties
The Bedford Daily Democrat City Editor celebrated a birthday with Mrs. Strupe hosting a dinner. guests included Robert N. Palmer and others. Marie Campbell honored her 15th birthday with friends and festivities at her South M Street home. Helen Allinger’s 6th birthday party featured games and ice cream. Ruth Freeland from Wilson College will Easter visit in Pennsylvania. A public discussion on socialism was set for Monday at the Presbyterian church. Mrs. Carlyle and Anna of LaCrosse arrived to visit Thomas D. Carlyle and consider settling in the city.
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Bedford Daily Democrat
Marie Campbell
South M_ street
Bess Smith
Lottie Walls
Florence Sproull
Mabel Parker
Gertrude Evans
Florence Norton
Bessie Bridwell
Lottie Kimbrell
Allyene Brown
Harold Nuake
Benita Blackburn
Tyler Edwards
Clifford Spear
Archie Carter
Jessie Mitchell
Leo Sohn
Noyes Strout
Glenn Knight
Carey Matthews
Jacob Allinger
Helen
Lillie
Malinda Hartman
Hazel
Anita Hartman
Mabel Ragsdale
Ruby Faulk
Leventa Brastle
Ruth Freeland
Wilson College
Chambersburg
Pennsylvania
C. E. Carlyle
Anna
LaCrosse
Wisconsin
Fremont
Nebraska
Thomas D. Carlyle
Northstreet
Wisconsin clam industry sparks cross state talk
A muddled report describes Wisconsin clams and water transport concerns as cross state trade issues draw remarks from officials including Governor Tiechet. The discussion touches on shipping, prices, and the challenges of moving the product across the country while securing favorable conditions for harvest and distribution.
Generous Host Surprises Detractors With Dinner Bill
A thrifty guest hammers generosity to the limit by inviting critics to a grand dinner. They accept, and after a lavish feast the host learns their pity hides a sting. He pockets the collected subscriptions and notes the joke settles the bill for both feast and pity.
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Ceniemen
Crete
Dean Pomes
London Mail
Monument in Devizes Recounts Fatal Divine Oath Tale
In Devizes Wiltshire a public monument warns against falsifiers and irreverence. Local legend says a village woman cursed a merchant over money with an oath invoking the Almighty, and died suddenly in the market square with her pressed earnings clutched in her hand.
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Quarket
Devizes
Wiltshire
England
Corn Exchange
A Kansas Town Riddle List by Sibetha sith
A puzzle lists Kiowa town names disguised as definitions and clues. Items include Great Bend Abilene Leavenworth Manhattan Paola and Kansas City Star as a teasing signoff.
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Kiuisas
Abilene
Leavenworth
Price
Russell
Manhattan
Kansas City Star
Oversight in Real Estate Sale Sparks Confusion
A garbled Times item reports an executive rushing into a real estate office and claiming a plot bought yesterday is buried thirty feet under a target area. The vent entary agent apologizes, promising a dividend with each plot and to send a message today.
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Walte
Pardew
Cardit
Unclear Medical Exchange Reported in Catholic Standard
Fragmentary dialogue shows a doctor advising calm about a sick man with a note on presenting the year. The exchange includes cautious reassurances and reference to an executor in good times.
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Catholic Standard and Times
Cause For Alarm and Warnings From An Acquaintance
A fragmentary note references nerves and worry over punctuality. A New York Press item quotes a talkative acquaintance offering unsolicited advice and lessons, hinting at underlying concern about behavior or mood.
Moonshining in New York City Reveals Large-Scale Practice
The New York Sun reports extensive moonshining across the city, with illegal stills operating on both the east and west sides. Officials note ongoing arrests and investigations, as the trade reportedly rivals activity in Kentucky.
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Stu
New York City
Tron
Kentucky
Syieie
New York
New York Sun
The Pianoforte’s Early Inventions and Makers
A clipped account traces the pianoforte from its dhaviehord and harpsi chord origins. It notes Duarte- Joao Cristofori building early instruments, Maffei’s 1711 description, and claims by Marius, Schroter, and Cristofori. It covers first square shapes, Freiderica Saxony’s 1758 work, and the 19th century upright patents by John Tsiae Paorkins.
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Scipione Maffei
Duarte- Joanneo Cristofori
Marius
France
Schroter
Germany
Cristoforio
Freiderica
Saxony
Ineland
United States
John Tsiae Paorkins
From midshipman to lord chancellor Lord Erskine’s rise described
The London Standard notes Lord Erskine rose from a middy to lord chancellor despite late legal start at twenty five. His defense of Captain Baillie elevated him, leading to thirty briefs before attaining the Wool Sack in 1806. A separate antiquated sketch cites a hair curling recipe using wild grapevine sap fermented in spring to twist hair softly without heat.
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Lord Erskine
Lord Campbell
Lfe
Baillie
Admiralty
London Standard
Buried Alive Ghost Story From Cologne in 77
In Medical Anecdotes a consul’s wife is buried alive in Cologne in the year 77 dressed for the tomb with jewels. Robbers strip her damp fingers when she awakens, smiling. She returns home alive after decades in apparent health.
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Misson
Cologne
Visiting nephew at school during prize day chatter
A fragment from the Philadelphia Inquirer records a terse exchange about a chapel chair and the number of voices versus members, noting nephew and uncle dialogue on counting people and voices.
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Tnele
Philadelphia Inquirer
The Tea Biscuits and Bride’s First Toast
Miss Birdie Livingston compliments Ethel on exquisite tea biscuits as the bride expresses relief at not overdoing the tea. The note recalls a quote about foolish consistency from Emerson.
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Birdie Livingston
Nat
Ethel
Nation's rise in power and unity urged by Beveridge
Indiana Senator Beveridge defended a strong national government before the Indiana Society of New York. He argued states cannot curb capital piracy, praise national laws, and urged election of senators by the people. He cited Morton and Lincoln, praised nationwide reform, and warned against state-centric loyalties while celebrating American unity and patriotism. Prof. John Krom Rees of Columbia University is reported dead at Summit, NM.
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Beveridge
Indiana
New York
L Iberty
Morton
Abraham Lincoln
United States
Mississippi Valley
Lincoln
Emerson
Franklin
France
Italy
Germany
England
Russia
Persia
Japan
Marshall
Grant
Roosevelt
Unis
Masaachusetts
McCell
Calhoun
McCall
Masachusetts
Quincy
Massachusetts
Congress
McCalls
Gray's
Lexington
New England
San Juang
Cuba
Philippines
Batte
Republic
San Francisco
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Society of
John Krom Rees
Columbia University
Sunauit
NM. J
Carnegie
All Eastern Railroads Raise The Age Limit
Eastern railroad directors raised the age for entry from thirty five to forty five, ending the 35 year limit across eastern lines. West lines vary, with many departments leaving age to official discretion or applying limits only to specific roles. The report notes mixed policies, pension implications, and shifts in hiring for train and engine service and skilled trades. George Parks builds a rental four room house on 5th street while Mrs. Hattie Craig visits Lemar, Missouri for family illness.
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Philadelphia & Reading Railroad
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Chicago & Northwestern
Rock Island Lines
Chicago & Eastern Illinois
Frisco
Illinois Central
Chicago & Alton
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Burlington
Easter Millinery Prices Fall Like Helpless Wrath of Man
The piece surveys Easter hat styles and prices with a masculine complaint over fifteen dollar plain straw hats. It describes fashions Secora Cigale Silva Vista mushroom droop and back trimming flowers sashes and black accents, noting sailor shapes and color ranges from champagne blue pink brown to navy with black as a favored base.
Richardson v. Richardson Reverses Claim to Property Interest
Circuit court ruling for Mrs. Richardson preserves her possession of the deeded property after Judge Wilson’s decision in the Diehl Richardson case. In Monroe county, the State prevailed on two recognizance bonds, with Axtell liable for $1,000 each. Hegwood faced rape charges in two cases, with Axtell as bondsman. he fled with an indemnifying mortgage. Court adjourned Saturday afternoon.
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Diehl. Richardson
Mary E. Richardson
Harry Axtell
Charles Heywood
Monroe County
Wilson
Axtell
Hegwood
Police Court fines and jail for drunk in Justice Iseminger's court
William Baker paid 10 for plain drunk and went to jail. R John Poore and Charles Quick each paid 10 and were jailed. Dr Livingston paid 9.50 in fines and costs after arrest for plain drunk. Felix Smithers saloon keeper fined 19.50 for permitting Sunday patrons. John Crip Mitchell’s aiding charge dismissed. Coleman Polk fined 11.50 for intoxication and jailed. to face malacious trespass charge Wednesday for damaging Mitchell calaboose locks.
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William Baker
Tseminger
John Poore
Charles Quick
Iseminger
Livingston
Felix Smithers
North I Street
John
Crip) Mitchell
Coleman Polk
Mitchell
Mitchell Calaboose
Births Reported Two Local Families Welcome Daughters
A Wednesday birth to Mr and Mrs George Christopher northeast of the city brings a fine girl. A Sunday morning birth to Mr and Mrs Mike OBrien at 14th and L streets yields a 12 pound daughter.
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George Christopher
Mike O’brien
L Streets
August Splitgerber Injury at Rowe's Mill
Master Mechanic August Splitgerber injured his left thumb at John A Rowe's Stone Mill when a carpenter's chisel cut a two inch gash while opening a box. Dr Freeland treated the wound with five stitches.
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August Splitgerber
John A
Rowe
Dr. Freeland
Whole Damm Family In Row Over Damm Estate
A suit in Common Pleas Court at Columbus Ohio involves the Damm family over two Columbus lots left by Frederick Damm. Plaintiff Christopher Damm seeks a proper setoff of his share without harming the estate with defendants including John C. Damm Elizabeth Damm and other family members. Mesdames Wells and Cunningham of Indianapolis attended a rally at the First Christian church.
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Damm
Mesdames Wells and Cunningham
Indianapolis
First Christian Church
Notice To Non-Residents In Indiana Law Suit
Lawrence Circuit Court Bedford Indiana May Term. Complaint No 5907 in the case of L. Lawrence against John Duncan and numerous listed defendants who are non residents of Indiana. Defendants must appear May 21 next term to answer or demur. Clerk Loone Legunard signs and seals the notice.
Foreclosure Notice in Lawrence Circuit Court Case
The Lawrence Circuit Court requires defendants Mattie J Cuyse et al to appear by May 21 to answer or demur a complaint filed by May Township Union National Savings and Loan Association. If unmade, the court will proceed in their absence. Boone Leonard, Clerk. Brooks & Brooks, Attorneys.
Liquor Question Drives Next State Campaign
The piece notes growing clarity that liquor policy will dominate the upcoming state race. Brewers and saloonists push to influence the Democratic and Republican platforms, aiming for higher license and tighter liquor controls next year.
Notice to Nonresidents in Lawrence County Court
In the Lawrence Circuit Court February Term 1907 Doyle W Kahan Tras G Irwin et al file complaint with affidavit noting nonresidency of defendants Tras Go Irwin John Lowrey Sally Lowrey Thomas Henry Lowrey Hannah Jane Lowrey John Lowrey Junior Elizabeth Susannah Lowrey and William thorvey Lowrey all deceased and not residents of Indiana The action aims to quiet title to real estate in Lawrence County Indiana Defendants are summoned to appear by the first Monday of May 1907 at Bedford Court House to answer or demur or be heard in their absence Signed by Clerk LL Boone Leonard and Attorney W E Clark March 1907.
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Indiana
L. Lawrence County
Lawrence Circuit Court
Quillie Hall
John Duncan
Martin
Marting
John Vancan
Polly Duncan
Joseph Sullivan
Narcissa Sullivan
Vincent Wyatt
Jemima Wyatt
Adam Kern
Nancy Kern
Noah Keen
Evelyn Kern
Elijah Garton
Garton
Anderson Sears
Almi Sears
Ife
Juha
Keern
Popy Duncan
Jehn Wyatt
Noah Kern
Evelyn Keen
Haikih Garton
Fetter
Sid
Lburhe
Lawrence
Bedford
Bedfora
Uiis
Loone Legunard
Mattie J. Cuyse
Mattie Jd
Court House
Boone Leonard
Brooks & Brooks. Attys. the
Lizze Wetzel
Joseph Wetzel
Rose Wetzel
Lizzie Wetzel
John Wetzel
Dollie Wetzel
Annie Wetzel
Eause
Uncle
Wiliam A. Barton
Joseph Kurtzeman
Hedford Biue Stone Company
Charlie Barnett
Alexander & Terris
Ann
Charles Kett
Holkden
W.E. Clark
Tras Irwin
John Lowrey
Sally Lowrey
Thomas Menry Lowrey
Hannah Jane Lowrey
Ahiliza
Susannah Lowrey
Will
Het
Tras Go Irwin
Thomas Henry Lowrey
Yanurh Jane Lowrey
Sarah Eliza Lowrey
Susannah Leawrey
William Thorvey Lowrey
State of
Lawrence County
LL. Boone Leonard
Clark Atty
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America
Presbyterian Church
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Atom
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Saverhad
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Liekoay
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Mian Alivas
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New York Press
Brother Williams
Atlanta Constitution
Indiana Society of New York
Bert I. Beveridge
Waldorf
Eastern Railroads
George Parks
5Th Street
Hattie Craig
Lee Potter
Lemar
Papa
Lezhorn
Mayo’s Medical and Surgical Institute
North
Delaware Street
Indianapolis, Ind
W. G. Gillesete
Bedford, Ind
Dr. Gillespie
Gillspie
Gillespie
W.amayo
M. D
W. B- Gillespie
Dianapolis
John Hunter
Bedford R. R. No
Kemps
Lane
C. A. Stuck & Sons
Jonesboro
Ark
Circuit Court
Chas. King
South L Street
Damm Estate
Rt A
State OF Indiana
Teri
May
Union National Savings and Lonn Association
McHenry Owen
W. Brown
GC. i. Emery
J. W. Frainor
East Side
Edford
Pronesia
E. S. Ferguson
Undertakers
East Side Square
W. 13Th Street
Ind
Alexander & Harris
Attorneys-At-Law
Bedford National Bank
Ek. B. Brown
French Lick
Board of Commissioners
Walter G. Owens
Boyne Leonard
Brooks & Brooks Attys
Lawrence Circuit
Mies
Irena Barnett Vs
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Doyle W. Kahan
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