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Newspaper
Connersville Times
Location
Connersville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1908
Page
6
A double header collision near East Bound and West Bound freight lines injures Charles Rasor and halts traffic. Engineer Dennis A. Coakies dies in the wreck while a large rescue and detour effort unfolds. The crash prompts investigations into fault and train routing as crews stabilize the scene and restore passage.
Government inspector notes major dairy improvements since his last visit. New cooling devices use moisture removal to lower milk temperature, preserving quality. The Pure Food Inspector is expected to visit October first to review water sources cows drink and enforcement of regulations on raw milk sales in the city.
In Hamilton Ohio Dennis Al Coakley an Engineman with Local 86 was killed in a crushing accident. His body suffered severe injuries and was reported to be mashed. The fragmentary read appears to reference Connersville and a helper with bruises but the details are unclear.
A collision near Brownsville on the Michigan Central line involved No. 86 and No. 95 causing a wreck with Dennis A. Coakley severely injured. Several crew members escaped. cars were wrecked and track obstructions blocked the siding as officials blamed the crash on misjudged curvature and signaling.
Fragmentary notes recount Gwendolyn Washburn an eighteen year old poet who nearly drowned in White River near Elwood. The piece mentions a companion and references medical terms and injuries but the readable text is garbled and incomplete.
The campaign near at gang aims to mobilize support for Watson and other speakers as the Republican drive in Payette county begins. County leaders plan events and announce speakers while state committee members coordinate efforts and city and county committees prepare to assist.
Joe Wanley was knocked unconscious when a runaway incident at a railway yard near Castoon Fifth Street caused a wagon to crash. He regained consciousness after transfer to a building, with a bruised hip and right arm but no serious injuries requiring a doctor.
An obituary notes the passing of a longtime elder of the Elyirview Christian Church after six decades of faith and four years in elder duties. The tribute reflects on a faithful life, service to the church, and the community’s regard for his work and memory.
Leonard died at his home on Mastern Avenue this morning after a long illness. He was born March 2 and had built a career in local business with ties to Leota rd and Morrison. The funeral will be at the First Presbyterian Church Thursday at 2 PM with Odd Fellows in charge. viewing at the home today and tomorrow.
Mrs. John Strattan reports her husband vanished for nearly a week. She appeals to police, claiming he fled after stealing employer's potatoes and forged a story about a trip to Liberty. The missing man walked much of the way from his home thirteen miles south of the city.
Partial readable note from Lexington Kentucky discusses poultry health and illness, mentioning Blue Grass Poultry and a belief that sickness cannot move freely while certain conditions persist. Context remains unclear and fragmented.
An old advertisement claims Dean's Kidney Pills cure ailments from back pain to Bright's disease caused by weak kidneys. It cites Mrs. J R Gillespie of Fayette Street Connersville Indiana detailing relief after using the product and endorses Foster Milburn Co Buffalo as sole United States agents.
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