Tragic rear end collision incinerates victims in Michigan
In a Grand Trunk Railway rear end crash near Durand Michigan eight are killed and five seriously hurt as Train No 4 crashes into a standing sleeper of No 14. The fire of the engine and burning coach trap and kill passengers while rescuers work amid the blaze. Names of the dead include Mrs E M Gilpin of Chicago James McBean also of Chicago Mrs Squires and her ten year old son and Alma Woodward nurse from Halifax bound for Port Huron.
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Flint
Mich
Grand Trunk Railway
Durand
E. M. Gilpin
Chicago
James McBean
Squire
Bryan Declines 1912 Presidential Bid in Kalamazoo
W J Bryan announced he would not be a candidate for president in 1912 at Kalamazoo. He said the Nebraska leader would not seek the nomination, noting good party material but stressing that a candidate depends on the next Congress.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
W. J. Bryan
Nebraskan
Bryan
Engineer Kills Captain Aboard Towboat on the Green River
Captain T K Bowles of Evansville aged fifty in charge of a towboat on the Green River was instantly killed by Brighat Young the engineer who struck Bowles in the left with a blunt object. Young escaped after a quarrel with Captain Bowles. The motive remains unknown.
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Evansville
Ind
T. K. Bowles
Gree. River
Brighat Young
Bowles
Aciun
Young
Howies
Fragmentary OCR Item About a Family Scene
A distressed fragment describes a sister named Moss and home life with a crowd eating together. It references a ride and an unclear event or outing, but essential details are unreadable.
Obituary Notice of Corydon Resident
The body of Cute Soth ellen at the home of his patois was brought to Corydon yesterday and laid to rest in Cedar Pitt cemetery. The deceased was forty four years old and unmarried. The family formerly resided in Corydon. He had been ill of consumption for about two years. He is survived by a father, step-mother and three brothers.
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Batieit
Ellen
W. OD. Crate
Corydon
Cedar Pitt
Dissolution of Partnership in Corydon Feed and Stable
Notice of dissolution for Marshall and Devol a Corydon feed and stable partnership Wy Jr Marshall to continue business and pay all debits. County School Book Depository Wim Jr Keller Co appointed for coming year with books on hand soon and ready to supply the people. Amazie Kannapel Co Sept.
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Corydon
Marshall and Devol
Wy. Jr. Marshall
WL. Marshall
GO. Devel
Wim. Jr. Keller Co
J. P. Wills to face Depauw in Falls Cities clash
The J. P. Wills team travels to Depauw for a Sunday game on September 4. The strong Wills squad meets a reinforced Depauw lineup in a key local showdown expected to attract a large crowd. Everyone is invited to attend.
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J. P. Wills
Depauw
Falls
Judge Issues Restraining Order In B&O Strike
Circuit Court Judge Houghton in Washington Indiana issued a restraining order against Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern railroad strikers. It forbids picket lines headquarters gathering and discussion of strike matters with strike breakers or their families. The document spans twelve pages detailing the strike saga and alleged violence.
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Houghton
Circuit Court
Washington, Ind
Washington
Ind
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Railroad
Unfons
Experiments On Blindness In Animals At Indiana Univ
At the Indiana University experiment station researchers conduct trials on animals kept in caves and rooms to study blindness from lack of sunlight. White rats and cave fish near Douneldian cave are subjects, with plans to observe eye development or loss over time. University students from Todian University assist in the work.
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Mitchell
Ind
Indiana University
Douneldian Cave
Tudian University
Police Kills Unmuzzled Dogs In Hydrophobia Alarm
In South Bend Indiana August 2 a wagon load of unmuzzled dogs were shot by police after Mayor Charles L Goetz ordered all such animals to be killed on sight amid hydrophobia cases. Three officers in a patrol wagon fired with Winchesters and returned with a full wagon stating they could have killed more.
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South Bend
Ind
Charles L. Goetz
Democratic committee names Greathouse to succeed Aley
Indianapolis August 26 The Democratic state central committee named Charles A Greathouse of Indianapolis to succeed Robert J Aley as candidate for superintendent of public instruction Aley resigned to become president of the University of Maine Greathouse previously ran for the office in 1902.
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Indianapolis
Democratic State Central Committee
Charles A. Greathouse
Robert J. Aley
Aley
University of Maine
Greathouse
Princeton Edits Arithmetic and History Curriculum
The Tipton County Teachers Institute in Princeton Indiana adopted a resolution condemning the useless and impractical parts of the arithmetic now used in the state's schools. It also called for shortening and adapting history instruction to the child’s ability.
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Princeton
Ind
Ibson County Teachers’ Institute
Vincennes Women Killed in Crossing Accident
Vincennes Indiana August 29 Miss Rachel Johnson twenty tied to die Miss Alice Potter twenty mangled limbs die after a Baltimore and Ohio engine strikes their automobile at Harrison street crossing last night.
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Vincennes
Ind
Rachel Johnson
Alice Potter
Baltimore & Ohio
Harrison Street
Death by Own Action Shocks Indiana Village
Winchester Aug 29 Charles Beckley an aged Bartonia resident committed death by own action by hanging himself in his barn He had been bragging about his ill health in a nearby Indiana village set near Winchester and Bartonia.
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Winchester
Ind
Charles Beckley
Bartonia
Here
Denver Welcomes Col. Roosevelt With Parade and Speech
Col Roosevelt arrives in Denver at 11 am to a twenty one gun salute and a broad reception. A noon parade allows him to review the marchers before he addresses the Colorado legislature. An evening dinner with Spanish War Veterans closes the public day in holiday dress.
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Roosevelt
Denver
Colorado
Kingdom Monteneesto Proclaimed Amid Parliament Session
The kingdom Monteneesto was formally proclaimed on a Sunday. The parliament at Cyr nje passed a resolution to that effect. An international Socialist convention is in session at Copenhagen with 1,000 delegates in attendance.
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Cyr
Copenhagen
Indiana State Fair livestock premiums rise big
The Indiana State Fair announces a revised premium list for the livestock divisions during the week of Sept. 12. Total prizes amount to 34346 with show horses 14875 beef cattle 9744 dairy cattle 3785 sheep 3627 swine 2315. Hereford Shorthorn Polled Durhams and Aberdeen Angus receive multiple breed prizes. Beef cattle daily coliseum contests culminate in a grand beef championship on Thursday. A pure bred heifer silver cup trophy and a forty eight hour Jersey dairy test supervised by Purdue University with a 440 prize total attract crowds.
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State Board of Agriculture
Jersey
Purdue University
Indiana Jersey Cattle Clubs
Indiana
Peck Zill Waiting for Indiana Supreme Court Case
Charles M. Peck, a Logansport switchman injured March 8, 1902 on the P C C and St L Ry Co, has sought justice under the Employers Liability Law for more than eight years. The Indiana Supreme Court and Appellate Courts have quarreled over jurisdiction, delaying a decision after a 1903 filing. The lower court awarded 2400, later raised to 4000, with ongoing delays and mounting costs.
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Logansport
Charles M. Peck
Peck
Supreme Court of Indiana
Indiana
Supreme Court
Indiana Children to Receive Free Access at State Fair
Indiana school children ages seven to twelve will enter the State Fair on Tuesday September 13 without charge and enjoy full grounds access. The event features a pony show with Shetland ponies bred by various breeders and a parade highlighting wild west acts, trick riding, bronco busting and high school gaits.
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Indiana
Nriple
Indiana State Fair appoints expert judges for exhibits
A structured panel of renowned specialists will award ribbons at the Indiana State Fair. Judges cover draft and saddle horses, beef and dairy cattle, sheep, swine, poultry, and more, with Frank J F Stone of Burlington, Wis. presiding as starter. The forthcoming week promises a busy schedule with numerous exhibits.
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Indiana
W. Barnum
Connecticut
T. W Bell
Chicago
James J. Gay
Pisgah
I. M Marches
Henry
John G. I. Phaden
Decatur
S. Plumb
Columbus
George Allen
Lexington
Neb
Hal Woodford
Paris
U. C
Judge Cox Denounces Unfair Indiana Apportionments
Indiana Democrat Judge Charles E. Cox argues that fair apportionment is guaranteed by the courts and that a Democratic General Assembly cannot entrench unfair districting. He asserts Republicans fear losing majorities and notes cross-party cooperation to invalidate unfair acts.
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Indiana
General Assembly
Charles E. Cox
Indianapolis
Supreme Bench
Jinige Cox
Mucking
Speakers on Horizon in Indiana Democratic Campaign
August marks a shift from organizational work to a speaking campaign for Indiana Democrats. The transition aims to unite the state into a cohesive effort by September 15 while continuing district and county meetings to drill a clear organization plan among precinct committeemen.
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Indiana
Beveridge Campaign Letter Attacks Auditor Candidate
A Beveridge press bureau letter is circulated statewide accusing the Democratic auditor candidate of renouncing his religion. The charge is stated as baseless and false, described as manufactured propaganda from a desperate campaign effort.
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Beveridge
Greathouse Named Indiana Ticket Candidate to Succeed Aley
Charles A Greathouse chosen by the Democratic State Committee to replace Dr Robert J Aley as state superintendent of public instruction Indiana Aley resigns to accept University of Maine presidency Greathouse pledges business like administration and support from Aley He is 40 years old resident of Indianapolis and former Posey county official and banker
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Robert J. Aley
Charles A. Greathouse
Democratic State Committee
Dr. Aley
Aley
University of Maine
Mr. Greathouse
Alex
Greathouse
Posey County
North
Pennsylvania Street
Mt. Vernon
Indiana University
People’s Bank and Trust Company
Knights of Fythias
The
Elka
Knight Templar
Scottish Rite Masons
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Mr. Bryan
Fish
Moss
Ana
Robert Craig
County School Book Depository
Amazie Kannapel
Evansyville
Talon
Lalan Dabler
Valde
Rees Ae
Thame
Sire
Williams
DSES
Col. Roosevelt
Mountain City
Press Club
Montenegro
King Nicholas
Prince Nicholas
Danilo
Queen Milena
Italy
Qut
State Committee
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