Rev C C Cissell resigns after conference scandal
The Rev C C Cissell, former local pastor, resigned from his pastorate after police questioned him regarding a BIRT story from Indianapolis. He said he did not engage in improper conduct and denied allegations, claiming the woman involved posed as his wife.
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C.C. Cissell
Beng
Kokoai
Ing. Clay Ji
Cissell
Alianeapolis
Clywell
Palten
Minneapolie
Mra
May Toberts
Cissel
Roberty
de Wonting Rare Indianapolis
Sttendins
Fragmentary 19th century conference notes and resignations
Disjointed OCR summary shows references to a conference in Tyler and Minneapolis, a resignation tendered by a superintendent, and scattered mentions of police, delegates, and a hotel scene. The text is fractured with garbled names and places, preserving few clear event facts or outcomes.
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Melle
Tlathpuiret
Cissell
Tyler
Toolley Rew Co
Pai
Minneapalla
Bluffton
Minneapolis
Hanshor
Humt
Grd
Sworn Statement of May 1912 Journal Circulation
Sworn statement documents the circulation of The Ft. Wayne Journal-Gazette for May 1 to May 31, 1912. The record notes discrepancies, registrar names, and publication verification steps, with identifiers and signatures from officials. The fragmentary text includes garbled phrases and dates, indicating a formal audit process for the period.
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Ft. Wayne Journal-Gazette
Man Pleads Guilty as Pawn Debt Drive Leads to Surgery
Bernard of Columbus pleads guilty to biting a pawned item to pay debts and asks the court for brad surgery to cure pawn craving. He says fever robbed him of friends and family and opts for surgical cure over prison, while the judge contemplates sentence.
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Clevelans
Meehull da Dsernart
Columbus
Ung
New York
Brad
Bernard
Uae
Kennedy
Sensational Evidence Stirs Darrow Trial Barrage
The Darrow jury bribery case erupts with dramatic testimonies as witnesses including Bert Franklin and others recall alleged bribes. Chief Counsel Rogers leads cross examination while prosecutors press for their accounts of payments and connections to allied figures in the Los Angeles courtroom.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Ian Harrimann
Mayic
Los Anmios
Clarenon S
Darrow
Mitch
Bay
Witneys
Bert If Franklin
Joh Harriman
Sromnlione
Vfesa
Witton
Rogers
Ale
Frankine Lentimany
Igor
Oman
Alkate
Franklin
Tine
Furmra
Ader Jan Laekwel
Bain Allesed
A. K. Truwer
Wwe
Une Othors
Thay Vaaldne
Elgar Rear
Dnan
S. Underwood
Rani Smitiy
Krier
Ame
Neetian
McNamara
Auorney Rocers
Darrow Santheen
Lockwood
Armory Ready for Big Convention
Paltiator Md May 1 The armory building is in readiness for the democratic national convention. Most interior work is completed with a few decorations remaining. The committee plans a grand event with a public ceremony on June 1 and expects final touches before the week of inauguration events.
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Weather forecast for Washington May 41
Unclear OCR weather note for Washington predicts unsettled conditions with possible showers. Mentions south winds, cooler Saturday, and moderate variability through Sunday with temperate change and scattered showers. Includes garbled names and stray terms.
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Wasithngton
Jay
Shawna Katyn
Wince
Hiwli
Indiana Miners Sign Agreement and Public School Field Day Draws Crowd
Indiana miners sign a new agreement as annual field day at Fort Wayne driving park attracts about 7,000 people. The event features 10 wine events, a national exhibit of mechanical work, and large school parades with 1,200 children from grades one to four. Leaders praise teachers and the training efforts of Prof. Henry Meyer and Mina Snively.
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Fort Wayne
Driving Park
Henry Meyer
Mina Maerin
Eight Hour Bill Passes Senate by Decisive Vote
The Senate approved an eight hour bill with a decisive vote. The measure requires contracts with government laborers to include a clause barring laborers or mechanics from performing certain work beyond the specified hours. Several senators supported the measure while others opposed it.
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Senate
Public outcry over streetcar service grows in city
Residents complain that street railway service has deteriorated since the new routing. They urge action from city authorities and traction company directors Paul and Barrett, threatening a mass meeting to present conditions to Mr. Jones in Philadelphia for relief and improved cars and operators.
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Street Railway Company
Journal-Gazette
Traction Company
Paul
Barrett
Jones
Philadelphia
Wronged Wife Causes Tragedy at Valley Platform
In a dangerous incident at Huttale Valley a woman named Mrs. Thurnes allegedly shot victim Judd Tully on a train platform after arriving from Mashville. The assailant, reported as Mrs. Warren, fled the scene but was soon arrested nearby. the injured woman is hospitalized in Caney, Farka, Tenn.
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Mrn
Jessice
Ted
Huttale Valley
Bathe Valley
Mashville
Judd
Nash +ville
Double Springs
Tenn
Thurnes
Alatina
Baffin Videler
Maenes
Harnes
Jb Nusheio
Shweling
Teernes
Puta
Caney
Farka
Temar
Warren
Meareetile
Ind
Beating Wife to Death with a Spade in Ukku Area
A man identified as Ukku Aramah and associates are linked to a fatal spade attack on his wife at their home near the area. Officers arrived to find both parties dead, with preliminary reports describing a violent domestic incident that resulted in multiple deaths. Further investigation is ongoing to determine motive and exact sequence of events.
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Aramah
Brock
Urges Legislation Against Drug Use
A wartime style message transmitted to Congress urges swift legislation to curb drug use tied to a government push. The accompanying note from the Secretary of State highlights bipartisan concerns and calls for decisive action in the war effort.
Snake Bite Tragedy Then Drowns After Farm Accident
A chaotic account reports a snake bite injuring two children on a Genre Adams farm, followed by a drowning of a third child as a mother washed clothes nearby. The fragmentary text notes a sequence of events with family names and locations obscured, but describes a fatal drowning linked to a snakebite incident and a mother’s attempted chores at the scene.
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Noth
Genre Adams
Neer Hieve
Ona
Advertising Angles New Educator Brings Surprise to Advertisers
A damaged OCR style note describes advertising shifts when a new educator appears and alters advertiser expectations. It mentions a store, a weekly business cycle, and a local gazette offering a chance to feature ads. The text is garbled but centers on advertising changes and opportunities in commerce.
Col Harry New Sets Tight on Ticket Ruling
Col Harry New, chairman of the Republican subcommittee, said the panel will follow the traditional seat distribution used at prior conventions. He rejected entering a contest with Joe Dixon and affirmed proportional allocation by the national committee, noting no committee member will get all the seats they want. The Chicago meeting drew interest in Oyster Bay placement as Roosevelt supporters seek a path to the convention.
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Marre
Roosevelt
En-Villet
Joe’ Dixon
Billingsquce
Nsutt
New
Sd Lin
Colonel New
Sumpur
Pach
Bss
Republican Nationad
Chicago
Oyster Bay
IL FR. McCormick
Chivages Itees
M. Johnsen
Ottuwis J
Williams
Plore
Frank G. Alten
Dtoline
Fred . Sterling
Rockford
W. G. Uvatham
T. Huetraser
Monclellay- Lgnnilten
Hooresten
Ji. Barker
Vigne
Willan
Weber Thue Tsing
Alexander H. Revell
Wratern
National Roosevelt Committee
Oscar Hebte
Walter Schrabl
Sll
Diregates
Repub Uleita
Governor Marshall to dedicate cage in Terre Haute
Governor Marshall to dedicate a tuberculosis clinic camp belt near Terre Haute. Indiana officials invited to join the dedication as part of a Vigo county organization drive. The camp aims to provide a retreat for consumptive patients, funded by Red Cross Christales scale sales in the campaign.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Thomas R. Marshall
Vigo County
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