Fire Ravages Indianapolis Buildings and Bank Vault Lost
A large blaze engulfed a five story block on Washington Street and spread to adjoining structures. Fire destroyed offices of Eastman Schleicher Lee and damaged Indiana National Bank vault area with near 2 million in cash feared safe. total losses run into hundreds of thousands.
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Meridian
Pennsylvania
Eastman, Schleighter & Lee
Tidiaun National Bank
United States and
American Express
Western Union
South Meridian
Indiana National Bank
Peart Street
Ontario analyst backs Royal Baking Powder as best
The official analyst of Ontario states he finds Royal Baking Powder far superior to all others after an elaborate study of baking powders sold in Canada. He recommends Royal over any other brand, asserting its superior quality and reliability.
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Canada
Ontario
Cam
Thomas
Brannan
Yvanderveer
van Cleve
George
Davin
Ife
Highwaymen Rob Wagoner In Scott County Sheriff Wounded
In Shakopee Minnesota on September 20 two masked men robbed Louis Seharf near his wagon taking a silver watch chain and $4.75. Sheriff Hilger organized a posse, pursued the fugitives eight miles toward Minneapolis, was shot in the face and neck, then the assailants fled into the brush. The sheriff’s wound is not serious but could have been fatal if the ball had lodged lower.
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Geis Va
Shakopee
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Shoife Veter Hilger
Minneapolis
Lodge
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Hilger
Minneapolis Boy Enticed by Chicago Sharper Scheme
Charles Hillman, a Minneapolis native visiting Chicago, was lured by a tall tale to see the Lift bridge at Van Buren. A slick stranger won $100 by betting he could open a lock, Hillman was arrested for gambling, paid $100 to the police, and recounted the incident at Des Plaines Street station.
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Chicago
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Germany
Minneapols
Fatherland
Fire from steam thresher devastates Summit area
Gale on Sept 20 near Summit spreads from Bradford's steam thresher causing heavy losses. The Tenneys losing twenty sticks of grain their stable and hay, Charles Plakey thirty acres of grain, Abdreyy Mellane, his brother and more suffer. Arrests reported for prairie fire and a Buffalo grand jury indicts Mrs Mack of Hamilton in a stamp counterfeiting scheme.
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Thresher
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Charles Plakey
Abdreyy Mellane
Tom Kinney
L. Jewell
James
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N. Y
Mack
Hamilton
Ont
George Morrison
Septem Danury to Sept. 20 Market Report With Prices
Septem danuary and Sept. 20 market notes show flour and grain prices, oats, corn, and rye firm to higher with various No. 2 and No. 1 categories listed. Provisions steady with pork at 8.20 and lard near 6.80. Hog sales at high, cattle steady with demand for good stockers. region in St Paul reports similar activity.
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St. Paul
Fim
Royal Baking Powder Promoted For Cakes And Bread
A period advertisement urges using Royal Baking Powder in every cooking recipe. It claims better, surer results with sweeter lighter and more wholesome bread biscuits rolls cakes dumplings and puddings, regardless of the dish or crust.
Montana mob threatens lynching after reported crime
In Cutts country near Sand Coulee Montana a mob of miners bands together after a man named Joe Weir is accused of assaulting a seven year old disabled girl. The girl is hospitalized and the suspect was beaten by the rancher’s wife until confession. The child is said to be near death.
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Montana
New Bimetal Reform League Formed in Chicago
Free Silver Ticket Chicago Sept 20. A new association of bimetallic leagues and societies forms with Gen Warner as president. Headquarters will be opened in Chicago. A ninemember committee is appointed to run affairs and keep the Chicago office active. The group launches a resolution calling for an early conference of bhudallists from all parties to plan a national convention for independent bimetsilism.
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Free Silver Ticket
Chicago
Gen. Warner
United States
German Methodiary Opens Annual Conference in St Paul
The German Methodist Episcopal church held its annual conference in St Paul on September 20 with about 100 delegates. Bishop Fowler presided and offered encouragement. B J Funk was elected secretary, with assistants Tamil Uhl J G Rheinfrank and H B Young. Other appointments named include O H Lehnert as statistical secretary. assistants Hl Lange and H Haag. treasurer A Roeoner with assistant A Biebenbauer.
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Er. B. J. Funk
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Rey. J. G. Rheinfrank
H. B. Young
O. H. Lehnert
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H. Hnaeg
A. Roeoner
A. Biebenbauger
Tragedy in Nebr town as Hartmans found dead and missing
In Scribuar Hartmann household Mr. and Mrs. Tred Hartman vanished since Sunday. Mrs Hartman is found dead with a gunshot wound in a lower room while Mr Hartman is found hanged in an upper room. A coroner’s inquest was to be held today. motive remains a mystery.
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Neb
Tred Hartman
Hartman
City Alderman Arrested in Downtown Drunken Incident
Minneapolis report states a member of the business council was detained after an evening fall from grace and taken into custody for intoxication. Friends removed him from the central station, and he did not appear in court. His name is not made public.
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Minneapolis
Cownell
Central Station
Homestake trial postponed to February term
In Deadwood South Dakota on September 20 the famous Homestake case was laid aside for this term as prosecutors were not prepared. The case will come up at the February term.
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Deadwood
United States
Fatal Farm Incident Near Sleepy Bye Minn
Amos Donuts, a farmer living south of Sleepy Bye, Minnesota, was killed in a pig yard incident described as a tragic accident. Authorities are investigating the exact cause at the Kaegota yards Iastaight location.
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Sleepy Bye
Minn
Amos Donuts
Here
Kaegota Yards
Iastaight
National Prison Association elects Brinkerhart Milligan Jessup
Privon Association Ocern Denver September 20 reports Roel Brinkerhart of Ohio elected president Rev John T Milligan of Pennsylvania secretary and Charles W Jessup of New York treasurer Theodore Roosevelt New York named chairman of the compilétes on police In elites. Cholera outbreak in Volhynia Russia Aug 18-24 yields 5,649 cases and 2,184 deaths.
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Privon Association Ocern
Denver
Prlson Association
Roelif Brinkerhart
Ohio
John T. Milligan
Pennsylvania
Charles W. Jessup
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Volhynia
Russia
Bloody anniversary draws crowds to old battlefield site
At dawn on the September day in Chattancoxa and nearby towns the region fills with tens of thousands as people recall a historic clash. A transfer ceremony for Tadlnsa moments to the government occurs near Lytle TV with Gen. Lytties remembered. Dyer hinge is cited as a memory site with prayers led by Rav. Dr Laens. lion and D. Ry McConnell overseeing the event.
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Michigan and Wisconsin Monuments Dedication at Snodgrass Hill
The ceremony dedicated Michigan and Wisconsin monuments on Snodgrass Hill with Gov John Rich and officials in attendance. Veterans from Ohio Minnesota and Tennessee gathered for the Army of the Cumberland reunion as leaders spoke on history and remembrance amid patriotic sentiment.
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Joi “ Rich
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Henry Hardin
B. PF. Bryant
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B. G. Thune
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Ohio
Michigan
John Beatty
Ohio Commission
Joyce
Campbell
J. Gill
James
Hood's Pills and a Doctor's Witty Remark
A garbled exchange discusses Hood's Pills and a doctor's quip after Profian's recent death. The cranky dialogue centers on whether the pills could have saved him and claims about accidents and safety. The fragment hints at a satirical debate over patent medicines.
Dilemma at the Drug Clerk With Sticky Postage
In the Roxbury Gazette a humorous exchange shows Miss Buzbuz asking for five types of glue as a drug clerk replies with a brisk preference. The piece notes a previous purchase where all items stuck together in her pocket, tied to a light, comic mishap.
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Buzbuz
Roxbury Gazette
The Modern Beauty Thrives on Good Food and Sun
A fragment speaks of beauty and health through open air and proper digestion. It mentions excreta, a glowing form, and a cleansing action via a laxative remedy. It lists Syrup of F? as a gentle option, reflecting vintage health advice tone.
Unclear Fragment From Interveil Virst-Tourist Tale
Fragmentary OCR notes recount a vague travel fragment in Europe last summer mentioning Wales and a Chicago tourist. Details and context are garbled, with unclear names, actions or events to anchor a concrete news item.
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Wales
Chicago
Health Tonic Promoted To Aid Nervous Fatigue
An old newspaper ad extols Hos tolter's Stomach Bitters as a helpful remedy for tired nerves, dyspepsia, constipation, rheumatism, and malaria like symptoms. It targets the worn out and weak, urging use after exertion and stress.
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Hostolter
Fun With the New Woman Comic Reprint Phrase
A humorous caption style cartoon dialogue mocks labor and gender roles. A tramp vows never to work again, claiming a lifelong vow tied to wages compared to men, provoking a reaction from a bemused mother and Bealtica Democrat in a satirical exchange.
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Bealtica Democrat
Parker's Ginger Tone Home Promotion Contested
Fragmented ad style text mentions Parker's Ginger Tone, promises cooling relief, and a contest dispute over an estate worth about $100,000. A lawyer explains costs split with the estate and a gaggle of dubious claims about cures and refunds.
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Catler
Pete
New York Weekly
Peta
Fragmented dialogue and odd names in a dated scene
A garbled passage features characters Mike O’Hoolihan and Tim Tulliety in a chaotic exchange about who is the best man. The text includes corrupted phrases, stray names, and abrupt interruptions, ending with a tense exchange about anger and a governess-like figure insisting on ceasing talk of love.
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Mike O'Hoolihan
Tim Ulliety
Tim Tulliety
Fogoman Camphor Xoo with Glycerine Extenuating Circumstances
The report presents a courtroom quip about a drunken defendant claiming extenuating circumstances. The judge presses for details while noting the defendant’s intoxication. Washington Stay.
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Fogoman
Ac. C. A. Cletic
Boy Berat
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