Death of Willam Heckman in Baltimore Stroke
Willam Heckman an assistant superintendent of the United States railway mail service died early this morning in the Hotel Caswell Baltimore from a stroke of apoplexy. He resided in Fort Wayne Indiana and was en route to California to visit his son. His wife Alice Hanne survives along with a son Clarence and a daughter Mrs Jesse Ward. The body was forwarded to an undertaker in Fort Wayne awaiting shipment.
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Ake Souepel
Coxethny
Baltiaorz
Caswell
Willam & Heckman
United States
Verletar
New York
Fort Wayne
Ind
Herkman
Grravsh
Heekman
Railway Trail Service
Hedemien
Washington
Henleman
Port Wayne
Madison Otchell
F. B. Heckman
Reading
Heckmans
S. D. Tanna
Beest Warre Street
Heckman
Chicago
California
Pennsylvania
Alice Hanne
Clarence
Mra
Jesse Ward
Barnesville
Heck
Bastion
Byron A. Shreway
Boat of Works
Jesse Brosiut
W. J. Hosey
Tad
Ann Strann
Weir
Strawn
Burr Street
Board of Works
Dutie
Hall
Cnly
Broadway
Orgar Avenue
Fort Warny Lighting & Power Company
Grice
Sonething
Traag
Guérdens
Nicaragua Crisis Notes From Washington Conference
A muddled 1920s style dispatch from Washington discusses Central American tensions. It references Nicaragua, President Zelaya, and military observers outlining possible plans and lines of action amid concern over possible U.S. or allied responses.
No Troops at Redford Indianapolis Founders Day
Dec 5 dispatch reports Bovepnor Marshall assured telephone contact with Alay 91h regarding conditions after a shipment disruption in Redford. Authorities say further rioting is unlikely, with security emphasis on preventing unrest. Founders Day events planned across Terre Haute Vincennes and Vincennes University attendance.
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Bovepnor
Marshall
Pedrordima
Laisines
Miita
Vincennes
Nat Vincennes Univerrits
Mercury Tumbles in Sudden Winter-like Warm Spell
A sharp temperature drop followed a morning warning as winds reached high speeds. Between three and five o clock, the thermometer fell to about thirty five degrees, with the day peaking at sixty five. Telecommunication lines suffered damage from strong gusts, though message transmissions were not seriously delayed.
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Ove Melock
Muhler
Freakluel
Stormwrecked Indiana Town Ravaged By Severe Weather
Terrible storm at Terre Haute causes extensive damage. Vehicles overturned injuring a woman and her father J. Clafelter. Wabash distillery wrecked and factory buildings damaged. Several people brown fat on the streets. Local businesses like Goldsmith Commission and Human & Company suffer loss. Damage widespread across the town.
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Indiana
Toway
Pungdabsti
Aginwag
Chicago battered by nineteenth storm season’s worst
A severe storm swept Chicago with 54 mph winds and heavy snow. Rain, sleet, and blizzard conditions disrupted travel as trains and ships faced delays. Two sailors from Chicago harbor were lost at sea and rescued by the Jackson Life Saving crew. Temperatures dropped to 23 degrees as navigation on the Great Lakes was warned to stay in port.
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Chicago
Resi
Luis Sensaa
Great Lakes
Warardows
Warntias
Weather Bureau
Chivusa Harbor
Jackson Mark Ife
Evansville Storm Destroys Homes in Northeast District
A severe weather event battered Evansville, with high winds reaching about thirty miles per hour. The storm wrecked several houses on the northeast side of the city, causing substantial damage. Local officials assess the extent as heavy, with likely cleanup and repair operations to follow.
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Evansville
Impulse to Slay Seized Young Boy in South Rexd
In Rexd, Indiana, a 13 year old and two others allegedly attempted to harm a boy during a hunt near Meeley. Foster and McCormick fled as Lichty was seized by a sudden impulse and held for probation. authorities report the incident as a juvenile case.
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Chieanes Lichts
Louis Simpantons
Wayard Foster
Dan
McCormck
Irene
Meeley
Foster
McCornck
Mirkshot
KeCormlck
Lichty
Misfortune Restored Waif to Father After Abuse Story
A tangled tale from Mt Caramel recounts Etho, abducted waif, being found and returned to her father after authorities traced abuse and a troubled family history involving her aunt in Clay City. The girl endured mistreatment, but neighbors and doctors aided her rescue and treatment.
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Dex
Sly
Etho
Mather
Chicken Helenis
Biel
Duor
Meron
Hhr
Mietiere
Clay City
Dar
Kittel
World Heavyweight Championship Bid Battle in Hoboken
The World Heavyweight Championship bout drew record bids with investors from San Francisco Texas Nevada and Australia offering large purses and moving picture rights. If the match lasts ten rounds or more profits could reach about 500000 with fighters sharing a substantial purse totaling near 300000. The Jesus agreement splits 25 percent to the winner and 75 percent to the loser.
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Nia
Jim Jeffries
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Taé-Movine
Jack Glersor
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Nevada
Ridhie Graney
San Francisto
Tom Biee
Pacific Av C
Los Angeles
Gleason
James Coffrae
Prebce
Australia
Juthgen
Hoboken
Primar Evs
Bida Jeftries
Sam Eerser
Earth the Better Memorial Service for Fort Warsa Lodge Elks
Commemoration for sixty three deceased Fort Warsa Lodge No. 1h Elks featured Majestic Viewzer ceremonies with Rabbi H W Ettleson delivering a general eulogy and highlighting moral citizenship. Attorneys Harry Hilgeman gave readings for the twelve deceased Elks while officials announced appointments to city posts and noted ongoing municipal matters.
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Fort Warsa Lodge No
Uiewzer
Eilics
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Httle
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Adleson
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Lodge of Sorrow
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Elks
Oelack
Mw Sdlertya
Manbey
Manyiee Niezer
Urbain
Union Switchmen Tie Up Traffic Chicago to Buffalo
A fractured report details union switchmen planning actions across Chicago and Buffalo, threatening to halt traffic amid wage disputes and a proposed referendum. The article notes supporting statements from Union leaders, potential impacts on northern rail routes, and a pending 10 hour workday discussion.
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Trafrc
Chicago
Buffalo
Chicago Switchmen Face Imminent Labor Strike
Reports indicate mounting tensions among Chicago switchmen with threats of strike action. Union leadership cites aggressive actions and calls for broad labor backing, as federation meetings discuss strategy and support. Continued discussion noted in subsequent newspaper pages.
Weather and storm brief across states
Fragmented weather notes from Michigan Ohio and Indiana describe snow cold fronts and shifting winds. Forecasters predict mixed skies with a chance of snow in the north and colder temperatures moving in from the west as the week progresses. Local reports mention gusty winds and variable conditions across regions.
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Titington
Michigan
West Perlin
Ohio
North Gartion
King Gustavs skim of public mood via humble work
King Gustav, disguised as a stevedore, spent part of a Stockholm day carving sacks from a lighter to learn workers' needs. In a later interview he said the exercise aimed to gain laborers' opinions and wishes, noting he had learned much from the men he worked with.
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Waiting on President Shapes Early Session Plans
The first regular Ty-Grst neme vessels session opens tomorrow with Vice President Sherman presiding in the senate and Speaker Cannon in the house. Leaders delay action awaiting President Taft's recommendations to be delivered Tuesday, hoping to hear intimations before forming legislative plans. Insurgents alongside allies aim to avoid rushing rules changes, awaiting the executive stance while Representative Mann prepares bills once the message arrives.
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Dee
Sherman
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Taft
Mann Naa
Striking Switchmen Strike Ends Amid Rail Dispute
In St Paul a 1500 strong shift is planned to replace striking switchmen on the Northern Pacific and Great Northern railways as management announces the strike is broken. President Hawley leads the union, vows continued action, and a rotation of replacements is moving toward Washington to settle the labor dispute.
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Dec
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