The Trolleys Bring Change Across the Midwest
A historical look at how trolley systems revolutionized midwestern towns and cities, turning sleeping villages into lively communities. It notes increased business, new paint and homes, and a shift in work and travel patterns as people moved between rural and urban areas. The piece also includes brief historical vignettes on naval tales, medical curiosities, and regional incidents from various places and dates.
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Middle West
Brome
Gina
Souvehbadey
Local Notices and Purchases Stir Community
The record notes Leander Mehinster and G. Kermuson selling a valuable lot of Umber to Ma. Churchill. George Wright bought a new wagon for work on the pike to earn money for a burey. Sunday and May events referenced at New salishitey.
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Leander Mehinster
G. Kermuson
Ma. Churchill
George Wright
Grace Before Meat A Scots Farmer Prayer
An aged Scottish American farmer offers a rustic devotion before meals. He prays for protection against witches and warlocks, blessing for kin and neighbors, and fortitude to endure life’s trials, invoking blue bonnets and biblical figures for reverence.
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Abrahaoy
Isaac
Jacol
Holy Land
Canaan
Agierican
Interior disapproves Creek surplus land deeds
Washington notes the secretary of the interior disapproved all Creek Indian surplus land deeds issued before current regulations required sales to the highest bidder. The new rules went into effect about six weeks ago.
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Washington
Aut
Secretary of the Interior
Alabama mine union official shot in Horse Creek
In Birmingham on August 12 Joe Hallier district organizer of the United Mine Workers was shot and seriously wounded in the arm at Horse Creek. B L Greer colored vice president of the Alabama United Mine Workers was assaulted and severely beaten by a crowd of angry citizens.
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Birmingham
Ala
Joe Hallier
Alabama
United Mine Workers of America
Horse Creek
B. L. Greer
Alabama United Mine Workers
American challenger wins deciding race for Canadian cup
In Toronto on August 14 the American challenger won the final race of the series, seizing the trophy from the rival across the border. The cup will stay at the Rochester Yacht Club until a future Canadian boat wins it back.
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Toronto
Ont
Frondoguest
Rochester
Poison in Camp Food Strikes Students at Arey Camp
Poison entered milk or meat causing serious illness among members of Professor A. J. Arey’s natural science camp on Canandaigua Lake. The camp draws young men and women, mainly from New York.
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Canandaigua
N. Y
A. J. Arey
Canandaigua Lake
New York
Lytle Arrested in Montgomery for Chicago Shooting
W R Lytle brother of Marie Lytle Gordon was arrested on arrival from a northern train by Montgomery police at Chicago chief's request for alleged shooting of Marie Gordon in Chicago.
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Montgomery, Ale
W. R. Lytle
Marie Lytle Gordon
Marie Gordon
Chicago
Jett and White Guilty in Marcum Murder and Life Sentences
Curtis Jett and Thomas White were found guilty of the Jackson murder of J. B. Marcum on May 4 and sentenced to life in the penitentiary. Jurors deadlocked on the sentence, with seven voting for death and five for life. Judge Osborn e denied a new trial motion as to Jett. challenges to evidence and juror conduct were reviewed.
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Jett
White
J. B. Marcum
Cynthiana
Curtis Jett
Thomas White
Jackson
Jasper Wing
Osborne
Cronnds
Commonwealth
Byrd
Harrison
Osbornne
Hegins
Chrs
Webster
King
Attenton
Mountain army trials and related Kentucky incidents
Reports from Georgetown and Beattyville detail witness testimony on mountain army matters and a murder indictment against Curt Jett’s cousin Alonzo Concord. Other items note a damaging hailstorm in Daviess County and a lunacy case linked to laughing gas after a tooth extraction.
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Beattyville
Owsley County Court
Booneville
Alonzo Concord
Curt Jett
James Rose
Joe
Daniel
Sam
Robert Allen
Jane Peters
Rose
Concord
Louisville
Henry Wilken
Wilken
Local Notes Highlight Clerks and Visiting Residents
Edward Barkshire clerks for S. T. Briscoe as Depauw and UW affiliations are listed. Raymond Churchill studies telegra phy at Marengo law. J. M. Melton of Maelish delivered a sermon Sunday evening. Charles Roman, once with Robinson A Norton Louisville, visits the area. W T Seacat and family attend Holiness camp meeting at New Albans last Sunday.
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Raymond Churchill
Marengo
Law
J. M. Melton
Maelish
Charles Roman
Robinson A Norton
Louisville
W.T. Seacat and
John and
W. A. Trunter
New Albans
Divide the purse in Corbett Jeffries bout in 1903
The article notes Corbett and Jeffries drew 10 000 spectators in San Francisco on Aug 17 with gross receipts of 62 340 dollars. Fighters shared 70 percent of the gross, 43 025 dollars, split 75 percent to the winner Jeffries and 25 percent to the loser. Jeffries gained 53,728 dollars. Corbett received 10 dollars.
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Jeffries
San Francisco
Corbett
California
Thrice a Millionaire Edward Dwyer Files Bankruptcy
Edward L. Dwyer, who has been a millionaire three times, filed a bankruptcy petition with the United States district court. His claimed liabilities are $374,855 and assets $150.
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New York
Edward L. Dwyer
United States District Court
County Fair Promotes Clover and Cow Pea Seed
The note urges increased cultivation of clover and cow peas in the county. Attend the fair to learn the best seed to sow and then act on the knowledge, even if borrowing money to buy seed is necessary.
Grain and Stock Prices From Aug 15 Reports
Prices from Cleveland, Chicago, Pittsburgh, New York and other markets show cattle, sheep, lambs, calves, hogs and grain values. Notable figures include Cleveland steers around 4.00 to 4.25 per pound, Pittsburgh fat cows near 4.20, and New York hogs about 6.60 to 6.70, with wheat and corn quotes across several cities.
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Corydon
Louisville
Cleveland
Chicagos
Texas
Wetthern
Pittsburg
York
Pennsylvania
Boston
Ohio
Indiana Press Day Set For June at the Exposition
Indiana editors will be honored on June 1 0 at the St Louis World's Fair as Indiana Press Day. D W Kinsey chairs the publicity committee with C C Shirley and M W Mix guiding plans. Hoosier editors will be hosted by fair managers for a memorable day with details to follow.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
D. W. Kinsey
Committee On
Gilbert
Kinsey
C. C. Shirley
M. W. Mix
Committee On Publicity
New Middletown Local Notes and Visitors
Lt. W Bater notes plentiful watermelons in town. John Roberts from Louisville visits. Dr Schoen recently. Rev Hilgeman left for Tintin Ohio on Monday to attend college. John and Oscar Kirkham attend county contest Thursday night. Rev Moore held quarterly meeting Saturday and Sunday. Robert Hedges attends Floyd County Fair exhibiting his Morgan stallion and a two year old.
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John Roberts
Louisville
Dr. Schoen
Hilgeman
Tintin
Ohio
John
Oscar Kirkham
Rev. Moore
Robert Hedges
Floyd County
Morgan
New Albany Fair Attendance Notes
Mrs Chris Hubbard will attend the New Albany fair next week. Jacob Snellbaker and wife attended the Fountain celebration last Saturday. Mrs Jacob Mauck visited her son Cyrus and family last week.
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Chris Hubbard
New Albany
Jacob Snellbaker
Fountain
Jacob Mauck
Cyrus
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Ad Banter
An advertisement extols DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as the best for cuts burns bruises boils eczema and piles. It warns of counterfeits mislabeling products bearing the DeWitt name and notes L A Riley & Son in Chicago as a source or seller.
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Dewitt
Fh. C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
L. A. Riely & Son
Public Sale Notice of Jacob Haus Estate in Indiana
Public sale announced by administrator ED Haas of the Jacob Haus estate Harrison county Indiana. Auction at the late residence one and one half miles east of Dixie features two horses one cow hops light corn wheat farming implements and other property. Cash under five dollars. over five dollars on credit with promissory note and freehold surety waiving Indiana valuation laws.
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Owensboro
Daviess County
Glenville
Marion Warren
Frank Welkerson
James Baird
Leona Bethel
Jacob Haus
Harrison County
Indiana
Dixie
ED Haas
Alesw
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