Bank Robbery Ends in Double Killing and Poison Death
A lone robber entered the Merchant's National Bank in New Albany Indiana at about 11 this forenoon. He shot cashier J Hangary Fawcett and president Woodward, then swallowed poison and died after capture. Police rushed him to the Jeffersonville reformatory to prevent lynching as a mob formed outside.
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Woodward
Casnier Fawcett
Lynch
Mab
State Reformatory
Jeffersonville
Train Jump Fatally Injures Five on Rome Road
Five cars wrecked after derailed passenger train from Tivoli to Rome jumped the track on a road near Rome. Thirty five people hurt. one said to be near death. The accident occurred as the train traveled at speed, plunging down an embankment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Ain
Tivoli
Locomotive Firemen Demand Higher Wages
Chicago November 11 locomotive firemen of forty two railroads west of Chicago filed a wage increase demand from 20 to 25 percent. About 28 000 men west and northwest United States seek recognition and wage gains amid the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Savage
Norwest Gontians
Tor
Accused to be Arraigned in Bukmart Superior Court
Local authorities expect the accused to be arraigned early next week in Bukmart Superior Court on charges of breaking and entering. Two letters received this week are part of the ongoing reconciliation efforts led by Mrs. Texce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texce
Bukmart
Hat Missing After Ride Near Sk Aart
Mrs. Nellie Brown requests police search for a blue velvet bonnet blown from her hat as she shopped on South Main Street. She notes the wind could have carried it far, or it may have been stolen from the wagon while she was away briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie — Brown
Sk Aart
Tate
South Main Street
Powder Mill Explosion Kills Three, Injures Twenty
A spark from a worker’s shoe ignited a powder mill blast at Dupont company facilities. Three men died and twenty were injured as debris and fire destroyed the plant. The explosion’s shock was felt thirty five miles away in Philadelphia.
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Wilmingtony
Quill ‘ Sie
Dupont
Powder ‘Company
Philadelphia
Tax duplicate completed for Elkhart city taxes
County Auditor Batchelor completed the tax duplicate for Elkhart city for 1908 up to November. County Treasurer Krau and assistants collected $558,227.180 total, including Elkhart city taxes, with $526,544.08 in current taxes and $21,783.42 in delinquent taxes.
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Batchelor
Elkhart
Krau
Districts to Hold Elections and Inspectors Named
Districts next to hold elections on Saturday December 18 with supervisors in each township posting notices. An inspector is named to identify the judge and oversee the process, and the elected men will serve without pay.
Toledo Fort Wayne Chicago Deep Waterways Plan Adopted
Prospective congressional and legislative candidates urged friendliness at Fort Wayne debate. The Toledo Fort Wayne and Chicago Deep Waterways Association formed to back a Toledo Fort Wayne Chicago canal linking Michigan and Erie. Delegates support canal feasibility and plan to operate politically for pro canal candidates. Senator Beveridge urged immediate action to cut transport costs via water, calling for canal construction.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Toledo
Chicago Deep ‘Waterway Association
Indiana
Fort-Wayne
Cannon
Shirley
Beveridge
Prin
Ft. Wayne and
Chica
Toledo, Ft. Wayne
Chicago’ Canal
Local Fisherman Contest Ends in Mixed Microcosm of Music and Drift
A hazy report describes a community gathering featuring bucking, make up, and clones among rivals and draftsmen. Winners are named from a Lake Shore section, with prize notes and a Chicago trip to follow. Performances include fiddles and Manila Bay references, amid a cluttered recount of contestants, selections, and travel.
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Ofva
Glock
Lake
Bon Ackers
Convines A
Niseee
Chicago
Bend
Fin
Minsky
Manila Bay
Arkansan
Raveler
Sugar Trust Expose Brings Resignations
New York November 11 reports disclosures of fraud by the sugar trust lead to resignations from Havemyer refineries in Williamsburg. Officials James Bender Nagel general superintendent John James chief engineer William Viening chief of construction resign their posts.
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New York
Sugar Trust
Havemyer
Williamsburg
James
Bendernagel
John James
William Viening
Woman Seen Involved After High-Profile Killing
A not fully clear report mentions a woman sighting before a major assassination near South Bend in November. Police indicate a second related killing may be connected to the same case. Further details are unavailable due to the fragmentary text.
Money Markee Easier but Trading Is Dull
New York November 11 strong opening in stocks reflected the development of buying power, aided by the Bank of England's statement showing a heavy rise in reserves. Early activity was short lived as the railroad list bore pressure and American shares rose in London.
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New Yorke
Bank of England
London
Taft Begins Day Amid Routine White House Work
President Taft breakfasted with Mrs Taft and his sister at the White House. He then proceeded to a busy afternoon of work and carpentry tasks, part of a routine sequence as he traveled from Washington toward New Haven.
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Washington
Taft
Irs
New Haven
Cotin
Sparks A tag for ATTTE Ga at SENT ND ne ee ES a
Sparks a tag for ATTTE Ga at SENT ND ne ee ES a.
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Sparks
Attte
National Farm Saga Congress Opens in Chicago
The National Farm Saga congress opens at the LaSalle Hotel in Chicago for five days under the banner of Home for the People and Back to the Soil. Representatives from across the country will explain how and where to obtain homesteads and the conditions for profitable farming.
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Chicago
Congress
LaSalle
National Farm
United . ‘States
Maine
California
United States
Steinheil Threat Reiterated in Court Hearing
The proceedings disclose Mme Steinheil warning she would reveal startling secrets if provoked. The defense remained silent as the advocate general pressed a virulent attack, with no direct reference to President Faure. The case centers on alleged threats and public exposure of sensitive information.
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Sivek
Persthe Zie
Mme-Stéinheil
Ifiyou
Faure
Trades In Public Schools Move At Issue
A report says a vast system of industrial education tied to the public school system was proposed by the American Mitch committee appointed in Denver last year. The plan seeks to teach trades within public schools to foster vocational training nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Mitchell
Denver
Toronto
Industria Education
Connection
Wal Y
System to Begin Pension Plan for Railroad Workers
Announcement says system takes effect January 1 with a fixed pension at age 70 for about 1675 Lake Shore and New York Central lines employees. Conditional retirement and disability pensions included. Initial application limited to Michigan Central Lake Shore and New York Central lines. Eligible workers must have ten years service prior to retirement. No age ceiling will block further company employment in some cases.
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Lake Shore
Kharts
York Central
Claw
Brown
EI &Hhart
Uta
Toledo
Michigan Central
New York Central
To Leah Tart a Wee A AW Best
A brief note mentions Leah Tart in relation to a small event or recognition, with sparse details. The readable lines imply a local context and a light, informal tone. No further specifics are provided.
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New Albany
National Bank
Assas
Sin
Mississippi
BIG
FOUR
Wayne
Tole
Deep Waterways Association
Michigan and Erie Canal
Havemyer~ Refineries
Glear
John Mitchell
Frank Morison
United States Supreme- ‘Court
Usunats Ff Sul Bou Ee
Mme. Steinheil
Pettifer
Eee Eaccu
Tive
Condi
Sion
Leah Tart
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