Fort Wayne issues and Carnegie gift expansion noted
The Fort Wayne section reports on New York public library beneficiaries led by Andrew Carnegie increasing the citys branch library holdings by twenty two buildings, boosting total gifts to 6 750 000 and expanding branches in Queens Richmond and outer Brooklyn and the Bronx. It also critiques mayoral and law enforcement efforts, urging open meetings on telephone tariffs and condemning political bias in local reporting and court handling.
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Andrew Cimegi¢e
New York Public Library
HNL
Queens
Richmond
Tromklyn
Bronx
Carnegie
Lbrary
Roosevelt and railroad probes stir 1912 campaign rhetoric
The piece surveys crossfire between Roosevelt allies and railroad interests, citing charges against Harriman and others while urging Democratic gains. It frames reform as essential for Indiana and the nation, aiming to energize voters against the Republican status quo and business influencia.
Indiana Bridge Trusts Spark Political Debate
The Illinois state highway engineer criticizes highway and bridge contracts in Indiana as extravagantly let. Indiana’s bridge grafters are said to be unchecked, with state officials blamed for tolerating corruption. The school book trust and Republican editors are noted for ongoing political influence during vacation periods.
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Iilinoia
A. N. Jobosol
Jodiana
Olinois
Ohio
Bridge Trust
GC. W. Miller
James Bingham
Uridge Trust
Dhey
School Book Trust
Two Cent Railroad Fare Debate Faces States
An article by Charles N. Wann argues for reducing passenger tariffs and analyzes the impact on equalizing rates across states. It discusses whether lower fares would boost traffic or harm railway revenues, noting effects on electric and steam lines and the broad political implications. It compares population and mileage data across Georgia Alabama and other states to gauge feasibility and benefits for a national policy shift.
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Charles N. Wann
Indugapalle
American Ragineering Company
Zenat
Coma
Massey
Whiterman Lle
Aris
Lin Intendurilon
Ginti
Clint Ali Aire
Puller
Alten Etbeaye
hopHatian
Gquare Nll
Cent Yews Populitient
Disease and death in Indiana in May report
The May death rate in Indiana rose slightly from the previous year with 11.0 per 1100 versus 2. The list of prevalent diseases places measles first, followed by rheumatism, bronchitis, and tonsillitis. Smallpox cases rose, with 28 counties reporting 147 cases and one death, and urban areas showing higher death rates for several infectious diseases.
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Anis
Tate
Phyaltiana
Indiana disease counts raise alarm across counties
The report lists numerous Indiana counties with typhoid fever totals and deaths, noting underreporting due to physician noncompliance and misreporting. Diphtheria shows 1777 cases across 24 counties with 17 deaths, while consumption caused 363 deaths this month, up from 176 last year. The piece urges stronger sanitary action.
Quail Disease Sparks Federal Inquiry in Oklahoma
A peculiar avian illness, striking quail across several states, prompts the U S Department of Agriculture Bureau of Animal Industry to seek information. Oklahoma is highlighted as a center of infection with reports tracing outbreaks to shipments, wild populations, and various locales, urging sport lovers and conservationists to report occurrences and assist tracing efforts.
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Quthrie
Okla
Oklahoma
Bureau of Animal Industry
Department of Agriculture
United States
Shorty
Sufhorwarda
Alexander City
Kansas
Cutton Top
Alabama
Wey
Withlin
Dywall Dlstane
Thlyanenta
Wichita
Sram Marlow
Billy Werte
Kanes
Sadan Territory
Washington
H. C
Mt. Vernon
Elzbeth
Uostan
Wercester
Maan
Yarmouth
Noah
Marlow
Kan
Mexander City
Vaudeville
Thomas Morris
England
Good Appearance and Grooming Standards Highlighted
The text emphasizes pristine appearance with nearly spotless nails, neatly mended gloves, brushed hair, clean skin, dry underarms, firmly fastened placket, dust-free garments, polished shoes, secure buttons and trimmings, and a walking skirt hemmed for modest clearance. It argues neat dress elevates perception and that good grooming is accessible without expensive outfits.
Davy Cusick's Bride Weds A Longtime Lover
A prominent social note reports Mrs Scott divorcing and marrying the youth’s former admirer Ina. The wedding will be private with Mrs Scott and her daughter Ass Tales traveling to New York for the ceremony. the young man’s family plans no attendance.
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Mpncie Ina
Nive
Yong
Per Wusilen Namie
Scott
Ass Tales
New York
Partition of George Ewing estate by Chicago court
Executors appointed to divide estate of George Ewing who died in 1886 in Chicago. He left children and grandchildren as parties to the partition suit. Commissioners Morris A. Fate Charles C. Goss James A. Melanie to apportion shares totaling about 590000 with various one sixth one fourth and one third allocations among heirs including George W. Miving prison, Charlotte Ewing’s daughters and Lavina Ewing descendants.
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Chicago
Winders
George Ewles
Aines Nix
George W. Ewrog, Jr
Davina Ewlog
Charlotte Towing
Morris A. Fate
Charles C. Goss
James A. Melanie
Winde
George W. Miving
Minsierotee
Tyive
Charlotte E. Webb
Charlotte Ewing
Jessin M. Philbin
Hattie E. Tyter
Daisy Holladay
Benjamin Holladay
Lavina Ewing
Women Students Robbed in Terre Haute Theft
Detectives have not yet identified the thief who robbed several young women at St Mary of the Wood in Terre Haute Indiana. In the past few days about twenty desks were broken into. money and several gold watches were stolen.
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St. Mary-of-the- Woods
Terre Haute
Ind
Grand Handicap Shoot Opens In Chicago
Opening day of the Grand Americas Handicap tournament at Chicago grounds featured shooters La Wane of Pallas Texas and Lee Brinkley among professionals leaving leaders with scores around the 300 mark. Teammates and spectators noted Stannarda and Volk as notable competitors amid a field including Ravens and Pllek with mixed results.
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Shicago
Chicago
Sirsa Ohad
Fly Fishing Up Albany Way by Uncle Dave
A fragmentary Albany New York reminiscence notes fly marking and fishing gear with casual social gossip. It mentions girls discussing hats feathers and fish hanks, and a bride sale of twine and bridal trousseau hints. The tone imitates a small town column in a 19th or early 20th century journal.
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Albany
New York
Yourn
Tnkel
Dave
City News and Local Happenings In Garrett
Mayor B Thiumma attended the United States corte ceremony in Garrett. St Peter s Lutheran Church held a large Sunday service with the Rev Imerfiar extending invitations to all. Mr Jones sold the Mary s Miur raf on East Main for 31200 through Monros W Fitch Sons. A party including Fred Vleemenn Theodore Iusching Homer and Will Raude vhjiah spends a week at Lake James. Ed Zelt and Walter McDaniel plan a Sunday camp visit. German singing societies met to arrange attendance at the Indiana saengerfest in Terre Haute August 4 and 5 with hopes of state support for a Fort Wayne meeting in 1909. Due to the national saengergest, Indianapolis hosts 1908 with 20 state mockings planned.
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Bryanett
Aed
Real
Democratic Party
Yaw
Teale
Drysroot
Uae
Republiccal
Na Polfclon
Tendaelea
Indiana
United States
B. Thiumma
Garrett
Elby
United States Corte
At. Peter's Lutheran Church
Quegtein
Quiets Grove
Partor
Imerfiar
Jones
Quayn Restaurant
Culehoun Street
Marys Miur Raf
East Main Street
Monros W. Fitch & Sons
Fred Vleemenn
Theodore Iusching
Homer
Will Raude Vhjiah
Lake James
Ed Zelt
Walter McDaniel
Kreis
Decatur News reports tight Lebanon defeat and local marriages
Decatur’s Lebanon team lost a close 2 to 1 game on the Decatur diamond. A marriage license was issued to Rev. D. B. Berkned of Decatur and Victoria M. Hill of Pleasant Mills. Margaret Mylott married Howard Chesley at St Mary’s Catholic Church. wedding breakfast followed at the Mylott home. Robbery incident: two men held up in the western city area, stealing jewelry.
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Ne Diatriet
Mir. Patibanka
Feautine
Haltlig
Sinen
Naa
Decatur
Mad
Lebanon
A Techno
D. B. Berkned
Misa Victoria M. Hill
Near Pleasant Mills
Reckord
First Baptist Church
Hfe
Miss. Hill
Dr. Hill
Pleasant Mills
Margaret Mylolt
Howard Chesley
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Thomas Mylott
Poplar
Chesley
Lima
Theo. H. Winken
Mylol Hama
Tima
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