Midnight jail noises scare Indiana tramp in county jail
In Comnorsville Indiana on June 4 a tramp ventriloquist caused night chaos in the county jail. Prisoners heard voices and eerie sounds from under the floor and in a second story area where a past murder occurred. Sheriff Ferguson investigated as the inmate was released at dawn.
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Comnorsville
Willam Jewl
Black
Seven Foot Snake Found by Roadside Near Hagerstown
Albert Hindman, driving near Hagerstown, ran over a seven foot snake that appeared alive. He hauled it to town thinking it dead, but the reptile revived. It measured seven feet and dark gray with long fangs.
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Hagerstown
Albert Hindman
Ashera
Calor Vod
Man Found Dead in Auto After Wedding Visit
Daniel T Kaufman fifty five proprietor Kaufmans hardware store was found dead in his car by his nine year old daughter Mary and his wife and other daughters were returning from Muncie. He had attended the industrial exhibition earlier and likely became ill then. He suffered an acute indigestion attack less than two weeks ago.
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Kaufman
Cattle Die From Clovering Disease in County
Connersville reports a dozen cattle deaths attributed to clovering caused by damp clover. Farmers caution against turning cattle into clover before midday. at least three deaths occurred after dew. The thick clover and lingering dew may trigger the illness, with Purdue to examine samples for expert analysis.
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Connersville
Flelda
Purdue
Indiana In Brief Reports Fatal Mine Accident and Aids
Linton Herbert Jackson crushed by coal fall at Shirley hill mine. Shoals Jacob Jones found dead in woods, likely killed by lightning. Harve Gott a two year old fell into paste, recovery doubtful. Misa Merrille Zimm erman sleeps from nervous strain, cannot be aroused. Tijazzie Waltz damages suit against Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Co. compromised for 25000. Helen Caldwell fatally injured after fall from plow. Mike Costin and Dutch Bergman injured when car overturns north of Kokomo. Benjamin Franklin pleads guilty to first degree murder, life sentence. Dwight Stebbins declared insane, held for transfer to Central Hospital. Mrs Hoover seriously injured by horse incident. James H. Chatterly charged with forgery. Arraignment details involve Margaret Layman note.
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Linton
Herbert Jackson
Shirley Hill
Jacob Jones
Lghtning
Mia
Harve Gott
Crawfordsville
Misa Merrille Zimmerman
Ladoga High School
Greensburg
Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company
Shelby Superior Court
Frankfort
Helen
Ray Caldwell
Johnson Township
Clinton County
Kokomo
Mike Costin
Peru Journal
Dutch Bergman
Notre Dame
Costin
Evansville
Benjamin Franklin
Givens
Franklin
Elwood
Dwight Stebbins
Anderson
Central Hospital
Hagerstown
Hoover
Horace Hoover
Chatterly
Blalock
Margaret
First State Bank
Gas
Street Vendors of Tokyo Preserve Old Time Trades
The article describes Tokyos street life with bamboo pipe vendors and Amazake sellers. It covers the olchint and Ravya traveling apothecary, their training payments, gear, daily routines, and the decline of old methods amid modern changes. It also notes the Amazake ya and the visual street culture shaped by red lacquered boxes and distinctive songs.
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Amazake
Hilaery
Toklo
Ita
Amarake
Mourning for a Champion Racehorse in American Derby History
The passage recalls the death of renowned thoroughbred Sysonby, with owners Reichert Bonner Keene expressing deep sorrow. Tributes emphasize the horse's exceptional track achievements, popularity, and the strong bond with fans and handlers. Keene mourns him as part of his racing family.
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Tobe
Robert Bonner
James R. Keene
Eagl
Maud
Mr. Keene
Sysonby
Convicts Enroll as Students at State Agricultural College
More than 60 convicts are enrolled at the State Agricultural college of Aphattan, the only convict college program in the United States. Inmates at the federal penitentiary study in their cells and mail papers for correction while pursuing agriculture, civil engineering, etra mechanics, and dairy work on the prison farm.
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State Agricultural College
Ofaphattan
United States
College For Correction
Leavenworth Dispatch
New York Times
Barrie Shy Yet Social Dinner Moment Mentioned
A noted remark recalls J M Barrie at a dinner he attended with a neighbor. The exchange centers on a simple question and mutual confession of not conversing, illustrating Barrie’s shy, retiring demeanor amid a pleasant social setting.
Knife Threats Prompt Playful Banter in Local Dialect
A fragment shows Monotonoua and another speaker exchanging lines about a knife, with teasing remarks about playing and cutting up. The dialogue hints at a tense tone but remains unclear on full context or outcome.
Always Trying Scrapper Known For Motorcycle Ownership
Local chatter notes one man who is always trying new things and is described as a scrapper. A joke hints he simply owns a motorcycle, painting him as energetic and resourceful.
Chicago School Costs in 1912 Totaled 27 Million
Chicago’s 1912 school expenses rose to 27,399,276 dollars as the city funded construction, maintenance, and operations for the year. The figure reflects the era’s heavy investment in public education and infrastructure.
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Chicago
Memory improvements after quitting coffee
An elderly Kansas woman shares that coffee worsened her memory and caused heart and stomach troubles. After stopping coffee and trying Postum, she reports steadier heartbeats, less pain, and noticeable overall improvement in appetite and mental clarity.
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