Fort Wayne Journal and early 1900s canal dreams
Fragment from the Fort Wayne Journal discussing a health scare about hookworm, truancy, and a long editorial on Indiana waterway improvements. It envisions a network of canals linking Maumee, Lake Michigan, and Erie beyond 1908. Names include Dr. Cronyn and Indiana prospects.
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Dons J. Cronyn
Hudson
Erie
Lake
Ble
Ana
Maumee
Michigan
Dian- Rooks
Mechigan
Dar
Insurance firm signals second anniversary gains in assets
The Lincoln National Life company depicts a rise in policies and assets as it markets its home operations and emphasizes cautious expansion. It reports policy counts now at 380,600 with assets increasing by 70,000 in the past year, asserting stability and growth for policyholders. The piece also notes a political segue about Florida’s senate seat appointment of William Jennings Bryan.
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Lineain Nationa
Westers
Lis Marine
Paul
Nancy
Aces
Lincoln National Lite Thau Paice Company
Hewt Pssihin
Gary Ani
Syeneal
No Year for Silent Candidate Dates in Senate Roster
Fragmented OCR notes discuss ages and births of several U S senators, naming Gusgentelm, Stowe J. Burkett, Digan, Whyte, and others with unclear dates. The piece links Roosevelts policies to Bryan and Parker, suggesting Bryan as a leading candidate while mentioning Roosevelt and Taft era political context.
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Mlb
Bryan Ledhewan
Senate
Wiley Hid
Tession
Gusgentelm
Surry Sears
Stowe J. Burkett
Nebraska
Janey
Miferstte
Brun
Miorida
Zenale
Entuatn
Phokway Whyte
Murciant
Ani
aAull
Shy Senare
AeKe
Ixsoe Stephinson
Wisconsin
Linn Tle Same
Willaty B. Boral
Taaho
Washoya
Seguinr Nar Brown
Failer
Yesus
Congress
Arkansas
Jef Davis
Taft
Hughes
Seracar Knox
Pensylvania
Cannan
Fairbanks
Roosevelt
Dods
Roosevel
Bryan
Judge Parker
Peral
Thaw Case Testimony Faces Insanity Defense Discussion
The article analyzes how Evelyn Nesbit and Harry Kendall Thaw influence the insanity defense strategy, comparing Thaw's murder of Stanford White with prior cases like Wood. It notes jurists' and prosecutors' positions, the role of prior precedents, and anticipated trial developments including jury selection and potential witness confrontations.
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Paris
Istuine
Virginia
Sun
Jerama
Wood
Fitzgerald
Passson
Wurder
Garvan
Severa Ronnths
Fintry Thaw
Evelyn Nesbit
Chrir
Lils
Thaw
Stanford White
Thairellent
Heelared Hind
Lowe Pein
Ant
Political talk and district politics in Fort Wayne scene
Fragmented discussion on Twelfth district politics with James Ormonsey of Fort Wayne offering to serve. Lew Ellingham cited as Democratic state committee member from Blyth district. Debate over circuit bench retention for Colimbia City and praise for Judge Sank Ils. Marshal praised as a powerful speaker at Powaloth district convention in Fort Wayne.
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James Or. Ronmsay
Fort Warne
Lew & Ellingham
Defenter
Tsinger
Democratic State ‘Committee
Blyth
Elingham
Minnctan Windog
Whitley
Noble Counties
Adgall
Colimbia City
Ax Séars
President Receives Pacific Defense Report Deliberations
President gets a briefing on Pacific defense planning from Lamphrey of Washington. Humphrey notes need for fortifications and submarines, recommends three forts and mines, plus fortifying three more, with Roosevelt showing interest and officials holding conferences with congressional representatives. Estimate for Puget Sound coast defense appears amid partial figures.
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Wasetngeon
Roosevelt
York
Puget Sears
Mondamin Dairy Changes Hands
Mondamin Dairy Holdings swap as Mondamin Merlans Bulty Company directors transfer control to Mesere Whitiny Rillzhe Vinsery and Andon Bor. New management forms under AP Mo sAnilersen with executive pact Be We an Reement. Company auctions its affairs at a wide meeting and welcomes new owner in Hanunoni.
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Mondamin Merlans Bulty Cnimpany
Che Mesere
Whitiny Rillzhe
Bannon Thyad Wilken 2
Andon Bor
Vinsery
Ae Propriecnes
Merning
Eadee
Actly
jmanAgement
sAnilersen
Bos Beniely
Slanfarid
Vitchenesy
Klitake
Andérson Diag
Eainyicy
Munis
Corsani
Enna
Sturkaleders
Severai
Hanunoni
Eliy
Kentucky Tobacco War pits farmers against a giant trust
The article details a historic struggle in which Kentucky and Tennessee farmers confront a powerful tobacco trust. It describes warehouse closures, losses estimated between 350,000 and 426,000 dollars, and pressure on independents forced to sell to the trust. Farmers form their own societies to counter price manipulation while facing threats, coercion, and possible ruin for the next crop.
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Connimne dix
America
Sim
Bentucky
Vennessen
Prooducers
Ater
Eyeiem
Kentucks
Tennessee
Entit Trust Prowers
Claios
Uniwon
Estepe
Jay
Praling
Reotnet
Leigh- Doers
Heverllivkiss Minuy
Emp Brewery Fire Destroys St Louis Buildings
Two large Emp Brewery structures in St. Louis burned in a warehouse fire causing estimated losses around $10,000. The blaze damaged rail facilities and several undefined warehouses, with no reported injuries.
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EMP Brewery
ST. Louis
Lotif Mey
Jan H
Lemip Previn
Sanitorium plan advances at Colorado Springs project
The Modern Woodmen of America select a site near Quinny Springs for a sanatorium to fight white plagues. A fund of 15,308 is reported as raised to support construction with pledges and gifts expected to continue in coming months. Fort Worth camp hosts a silver anniversary meeting at Princess Rink with initiations planned.
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America
Quinny Springs
Cole
Lampe
Indiana
Fort Waste
Princess Rink
Muncie Mob Spirit Awe in Unrest at Purge One
Describes Muncie street turmoil during a strike with strike-breakers, arrests for profanity and provocation, troops patrolling the city, and guard duty near the Indiana Union Traction company offices. General McKee visits Andustes as workers sympathize with strikers, unrest centered on downtown and factory suburbs.
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W. Jaikee
Daly Stones
Mitorman
Albert Hudson
Hudson
Sherif
Charles Bridwin
Indiana Union Traction Company
Edward Shubert
MfeKee
Dar
McKee
Andustes
Inebly
Union Leaders Debate Role in Trainmen Strike
In a murky exchange from Muncie, union officials dispute the responsibilities of five parties amid a strike of trainmen on the panel. A. L. Belmer, VP of the Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railroad Employes of America, hints at arbitration plans while others push for disinterested committees to decide if arbitral action exists. He warns against provocations and cites union witnesses who claim strike-breakers damaged cars, escalating tensions without delivering a clear path to work or arbitration.
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Muncie
Tae
Taza
George FP
McCullach
Soura
Gidea Linton
A. L. Belmer
Amalgamates Association of
Street and Electric Railroad Employes of America
I. tdeCulloch
Eenpanel Une
McCulloch
Rompany
Rehner
Amalgamated Association
Explorer
Behner
Metitiloel
Mr. Behner
Eax Lal
Marion Trades Council to Aid Etrikers at Marton Meeting
Marion Trades Council plans support for Etrikers amid financial relief efforts. The meeting aims to mobilize aid and rally citizens to attend as organizers push for new financial statements and collective action.
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Marion Trades Council
Etrikers
New Swedish Aing an Art Gon noisseur With a Fine Collection
A humorous note about a Swedish art connoisseur with a fine collection. The text hints at a bachelor’s pride in rare works and a boastful tone about his treasures, mentioning Gustav and a private gathering at his residence.
Striking unions to vote on statements at meeting
Reported discussion notes indicate representatives of Linon Trac ich company may speak at a mass meeting. The context mentions a striking war and financial aspects, with other unions expected to vote on financial matters. The text is fragmented and references Wynmsltor and a Typoprpiieal salon.
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Linon Tracich Company
Anderson Citizens Working For Peace Protest
A confused report notes Anderson citizens in a peace protest led by figures including C. K. Metin and George Bo McGullven. Officials from Tivitary Taian Teen company are mentioned. readers see scattered names and unclear details about the strike and meetings held into the evening.
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Aivthers
Asceriainen
Prrthese
Minohlay
Tor
Poe Renker
van Hemantiaget
Kidnapped girl found after missing struggle in Kansas City area
A missing girl, Lilian Walle, 4 years old, was found safe after authorities traced her from a report in Kansas City. Investigators named several suspects, with statements from officials detailing the capture and ongoing investigation as the case heads toward trial.
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The
Civica Jpallee
Rika Kates
Crete
Kansai
Axa
Richard Ketre
Kannas City
Shawis Bis
Dinhusque
Ike Tirninghame
Natasa Cita
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