Bookies In Elkhart Spur Speculation Of Hunger Strike
A local paper reports a sensational tale that bookies in Elkhart run a policy shop above a South Main Street saloon. Police chief Whiteman says no gambling operation is proven, while a mysterious outsider allegedly asked about the shop’s legality, prompting talk of a hunger strike to force action.
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Pikhart
Tarf
Nikhart
Whiteman
Jalkhart
United States
Co. 9
Tickler
Tne
Nappanee
South-Berd
Elkhart
Canada
Fiji Islands
Windsor
Demonstration Attendance Noted in Ambiguous Transcript
A fragmentary OCR line appears to reference a demonstration and participants age phrases. The readable portion hints at a public gathering but lacks clear details on place date or organizer.
Gang swindle cases tied to Johnson and Gay reach Ottawa and Davenport
Prosecutor Pattee pursues Gay in Ottawa on a conspiracy charge after Streator farmer Johnson identifies him in the fleecing ring. A Davenport arrest targets John Mabray for a $37,000 theft as six gang members flee. Johnson urges prosecution and a warrant awaits in the case.
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Pattee
Ccase
Gay
Walter” Oescued
Kerns
iGay
James’ ‘Tohnson
Streator
Foster
Johnson
W. Sprinborn
Cleveland, C
Fleming
Ottawa
South Bend
Davenport
United States Court of the
John Mabray
Lenting
Springborn
Louisiana
Kankakee
E. 8. Bessey
Oklahoma City
Okla
Hypothetical Boundary Shift and U S Global Position
In a speculative Atlantic Monthly piece C M Harvey argues that if Britain and Russia had not compromised on Oregon and Alaska in 1846 1867 and if the United States had expanded coast to coast the U S would have a stronger global influence and a continuous Arctic to San Diego coastline altering future annexation and power dynamics.
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Astor
Hudson's
Bay
Northwest
Rocky Mountains
England
Oregon
British Columbia
Yukon
California
Anda
Russia
Alaska
San Diego
Point Barrow
Arctic Ocean
Rockies
Canada
Great Lakes
Hudson ‘Bay
United States
C. M. Harvey
Atlantic Monthly
Sleepiness and sleep disorders in youth analyzed
The article explains that abnormal drowsiness signals a health issue or bad habits. It notes afternoon naps from digestion, siestas in some regions, and that excessive meals or constipation and kidney disease can cause sudden daytime sleepiness. Treatment emphasizes dieting and water intake.
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Ital Tigakenon
Quick Thinking Escape From Impromptu Auto Ride
Michael Donahue a Lake Shore apprentice aged about nineteen fled danger on Main Street yesterday afternoon when he jumped onto the front of Lee Anderson's Buick to avoid being struck. Anderson halted the car and allowed Donahue to alight as two other youths accompanied him near Charles Dolan's cigar store.
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Michael Donahue
South Main Street
Lee Anderson
Shimiselfs
Donahue
Anderson
Donohue Isan
English Guest’s Mockery at Chinese Banquet Sparks Contempt
Jerome A. Hart recounts an incident where an English guest at a Chinese banquet drank unwise liquor and taunted two young Chinese girls. A dignified Chinese merchant, Yale-educated, responded calmly, questioning the man’s sanity without naming him.
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Yale
Jerome A. Hart
Kohemian
Hidden Corner of the Heart and Quiet Growth
A reflective meditation on preserving mystery and restraint in inner life. The author urges leaving fallow corners for the unknown and not eagerly revealing light to new thoughts, embracing modesty silence and night as sacred nature.
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Goa
Amiel
Night Engineer Forced to Watch Safe Blown at Goshen Plant
Night engineer Reynolds was forced at gunpoint to witness the extraction of loot as a safe was blown open at the Goshen plant on Jefferson Street near Lake Shore. Three men are believed involved in the attempted burglary, which yielded $6 in change, $1 in stamps, checks, and the company seal. Police link the robbery to a crude safe cracking job and a hasty escape aided by a dropped stamp clue.
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Citizens’ _ fee company
Jefferson Steel
Reynolds
Amteurs
Actress Kemble Praised for Support of Women’s Rights
Fragmentary note cites Fanny Kemble as a famous actress and warm supporter of women's rights, indicating public advocacy. Details are incomplete but suggest recognition of her stance in the historical record.
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Fanny
The Chemistry of Hell and Scientific Belief
A reader notes in Current Literature that early radioactivity spurred beliefs in a fiery hell and questions how the physics and chemistry of hell relate to its existence. The piece warns against equating physical facts with the habitation of damned souls.
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Paris
Hell
Earth
Japanese building dedicated today at Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Expo
Seattle July 21 dedication of the Japanese building at the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition drew ceremonies with Hapime Ota, Commission general from Japan, and President Jn B Chilberg of the exposition company among the leaders. An elaborate luncheon followed for several hundred invitees.
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Seattle
Wash
Ota
Japan
Jn-B
Chilberg
Neely Subject to Street Address Clue in Yesterdays Note
A fragment reads Mrs SHean Neeley at pane street with yesterday reference. The readable text suggests a temporary address mention tied to a yesterday date but provides no clear event or outcome.
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Shean ‘Neeley
Main Street Streetcar Route Struggles With Funding
City officials face stalled repairs as budget gaps delay restoration of the Main Street car line. Local residents protest planned fare increases while transit planners seek grants from state agencies to cover costs.
Indiana Politics Heats Up Over Hanly and Marshall
Rumors swirl about William Hanly entering Indiana governor race as Anti-Saloon League push grows. Attorney General James Bingham, a Hanly ally, eyes GOP nomination while Marshall era prospects spark debate at Indiana Travelin g Men’s banquet. Governor Marshall hints at future leadership but does not commit to a 1912 bid.
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Hanly Ag
Sihemenk
Onty
Thas
Anti-Saloon League
Hanly
James Bingham
Bingham
Delaware
Hanty
Kern
Indiana
Marshall
Flo
Avas
Tam
Vs5u
God of Nations
Spanish War Veterans Meet in South Bend
Otto and others travel to South Bend for the state encampment of the United Spanish American War Veterans. The two day program includes a grand street parade, a banquet at the Oliver hotel Thursday night, and business sessions at the M W A hall. Adjunct A J Fromer may be re appointed.
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Otto’. Deal
South Bend
Oliver Hotel
M. WW. A. Hall
A.J. Fromer
Science Leader Under insanity Quiz In Belgium Ward
A former missionary figure, Henry Teler, is in a Belgian sanatorium undergoing a sanity examination. He alleges that Christian Science readers use their magnetic power to kill him.
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Tilly
Henry
Henri Téler
Belgiew
Teler
Christian Science
Porters Aide Irs Then Move To Otis
Fragmentary text shows names Francis Porter and Otis discussed as potential locations or parties involved. No clear event or outcome is readable.
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Francis “Porter
Otis
Bickel Undergoes Operation for Neck Growth
Telegram from Chicago reports B. C. Bickel secretary of the Elkhart Industrial association was operated on at Augustana hospital to remove a neck growth. Hospital word states patient condition is good.
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Chicago
B.C. Bickel
The
Elkhart’ Industrial Association
Augustana Hospital
Staunton Contemplates Local Option Vote in Dryfight
Staunton Virginia residents prepared for a local option vote after a final day of house to house canvassing and rallies. Past dry and wet campaigns here tilted by small margins, with wets historically prevailing though anti liquor forces claim momentum for a possible upset.
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Staunton
One Letter Difference in Strangers Names Reported
A fragment notes a strange coincidence at a hotel involving two men and a one letter difference in a name. The readable bits reference "Re Sedion peetic" and a puzzling moment captured yesterday.
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Klen
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Phriller
Leander Anderson
Buick
Lad Ai Sie
Reet
Haye
MR. Bickel
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