Narrow Escape of Brakeman on Railway Train
Brakeman Peterson, 24, of 122 Third Street, narrowly escaped death when a brake handle failed on a Central Railroad train near Battle Shoal Crossing. He was thrown between cars, suffering multiple leg fractures, a cut eye, and severe shock but survived. He was taken to Alexian Hospital in uncertain condition with probable recovery.
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Junl Peterson
Central Tot Company
Thid Street
Peterson
Ty Alexian Hospital
Bnt
Benlalee
Noone Credit
Aged German Fricke dies at home after long life
An 89 year old resident, once a German immigrant, died suddenly at his home after a brief illness. He was a Civil War veteran, longtime employee of the railroad, and a founder of the German Lutheran Church chapter. Survived by a widow and eight children. Funeral services scheduled at the German Lutheran Church.
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Hin Tome
Jonas
Germany
Tuvaboth
Jonas Wa
German Lutheran Church
Heda
Frank 2. Fricke
Charles W
Louis T. Fricke
Albert, Vroscher
Misa Annie Fricke
Henry S Vonest
William Hy. Fricke
Turning Out Cents for Holiday Trade in Mint Debacle
The article describes a Mint produced copper cent shortage and a surge of newly minted cents entering circulation. It notes copper content around forty percent and questions the fate of the mass produced coins. It mentions distribution and confusing public access while detailing minting scales and responsibilities.
Two Opinions from Gauesio on a Stopped Callin Mis Port
Fragmentary OCR text presents Gauesio and a father figure discussing a stopped calling issue regarding Port. The readable portion hints at differing viewpoints and personal remarks amid an unclear scene or dialogue fragment.
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Gauesio
Welcome Home Reception For Bride And groom Reeves
A welcome home reception was held last evening at 235 Marehall street for Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Reeves after their wedding. Fulton Street M. E. Church board hosted. The program featured Halbforster orchestra, vocal solo by Mrs Ingaborg Mataon, violin by R. W. Brown, readings by Mrs. J. S. Stiner, piano duet by Miss Bessie and Rey Tier, and remarks by Dr. Meachem. Many guests attended including Rev. Dr. Meachem, Mr. and Mrs. Thornton, and numerous area residents. The event ended with refreshments and merriment as guests departed.
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F. J. Reeves
Marehall Street
Fulton Street
M. E. Church
Reeves
Halbforater
Ingaborg Mataon
J. ©. Johnson
W. Brown
J. 8. Stiner
R. W. Brown
Johnson
S. P Entan
Bessie
Rey
Meachem
Howell
Menachem
P. Thornton
Stiner
George Strohl
A. F. Egon
P.C. Stutalen
B.C. Howell
W. Darlington
J. Housel
A. Haughwont
George Hulick
C. K Miller
C. W. Scott
P. Pountney
Bennie ‘Tiley
Minn Nettie Decker
Elmer Pontin
F. J. Vo 1
C. Gillman
M. Hausburger
Dahl
Hoy Filey
Paul
Frank Reaves
Rand
Reeves Long Lite
Atrocious assault case bail set at 100 dollars
George Kaylor was arraigned before Judge Atwater on an atrocious assault charge and held on bail of 100 dollars with surety. he faces trial on November 16 after being indicted by the Grand Jury.
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Peter Angelt
George Kaylor
Young witness threatens court in disorderly conduct case
Frank Karch warned he would take the case into his own hands if the ruling did not change after his mother Ida Karchner faced charges of disorderly conduct against Morris Smetkinson. The judge scolded him and ordered Karcher to leave the court, stating he would protect any mother.
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Roy
Anaes Ee
Caustic Reply Tangles Tale Of Sermon Origin
A gentleman compliments a barrister on his father's sermon. The barrister quips that the father cribbed it, prompting a reminder from the offended editor about the Bible. The exchange leads to a staged, witty backfire as the manuscript is taken back.
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Lendon Telegraph
Walt
A Mean Trick in the Woman Suffrage Movement
London, December 5 1918 letter narrates the breakup of a women’s suffrage society after a secret committee, composed of old bachelors, undermined officers and staged a bogus sale to deflect support. The author recalls arrests, jailing, and internal chaos as members were replaced, while meetings ended in disruption and contemptuous scrutiny of female leadership.
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London
House of Commons
Prince of the
Sean
Dew
Bf Chearing Mt. Aoe
Sheriff elect Kirkland to take oath Tuesday
Sheriff elect Hubert J. Kirkland will be sworn in Tuesday morning before Judge Atareter at the Court of Common Pleas. The retiring sheriff leaves office at midnight Tuesday. Kirkland assumes duties Wednesday morning with no ceremony beyond the oath, bonds, and transfer of keys. James E. Martine sent a congratulatory letter to Kirkland.
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Sherif
Hubert J. Kirkland
Atareter
Court of Common: Pleas
Kirkland
James E. Martine
Delegation Eyes Taft Inauguration from Union County
In Union county preparations ramp up for President-elect William H Taft s inauguration on March 4. Leaders plan a special train and charter arrangements to ensure strong county representation in Washington with Republican officials coordinating attendance and travel for many supporters.
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William H. Taft
Union County
Washington
Thin County
Rablican County
Sandee White
Deere
Guration
O'Ieck
Wents
Where Roosevelt Will Live in England in November
Time magazine notes Theodore Roosevelt will reside at Dover House in England after leaving the White House. The piece mentions his hunting trip to Africa and a preoccupation with social entertainments at the country home. It also includes a light exchange about a painting’s price and a joke about a lawyer named Danforth in Chicago.
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London
Theodore Romévelt
United States
Dover “House
Roosevelt
Specks Place
Polishers Lose In Tight Match With Toolers
The Polishers of the Journal singer Teague dropped the second game of their series to the Tool Room No 1 team after winning the first by near 100 pins. Final game swung again as the Polishers led by nearly 50 pins before the Toolers won 707 to 846 in the third. High scores include Maloney 210 for the Polishers and Shanbo 184 for the Toolers. Bradley led the Polishers and Barnes topped the Toolers in the final tally.
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Singer Teague
T. A. B. &. Ailleys
Te Tool Hoom No
Maloney Wan
Toolers
Shanbo
Sheedy
Rellers
Bradley
Barnes
Sellen
Maloney
Hudson's Specials for Saturday at 50 Gold Stamps Free
Local sale ad lists offers: 50 gold stamps free with 1 lb coffee, 140 stamps free with 1 lb blue ribbon milk three cans, 35e for Parson's ammonia bottle and matches, 1-bor melee and Datoh cleanser can, and various brands including Bice Ment and Nonneltuc.
Prosector and Assistant Ill in Homer Tale
The prosecutor Addison Swift and Assistant Walter Yeffiell Jr were both ill in Homer. The fragment shows a court scene and unrelated ad-like prose about capital and prudent business steps with a recipe-like aside, ending with a note about Londes Graph.
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Addison Swift
Walter Yeffiell, Jr
Homer Tay
Dahon
Raton
Freeholders Hold Up Bills of Prosecutor
Freeholders delay payment for prosecutor bills amid confusion over who owed wages for court house work. The dispute centers on time worked at the court and county responsibility for daily labor, sparking questions about proper compensation and billing dates.
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Freeholders
Fragmented quote about snow and neighborly help
A garbled quotation describes someone avoiding trouble and a neighborly loan during snow. The text mentions a hundred feet of wide walk and a request to borrow a snow shovel. Content is unclear and fragmented.
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Bertew
Mivself
Fatima
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