Congressman Heflin in Dramatic Washington Car Shootout
In Washington on a crowded Pennsylvania Avenue car a confrontation led to Congressman Heflin of Alabama firing a pistol after an argument over whiskey. Thomas Lamby, a Black man, was shot in the head and killed. Thomas McCreary and others were injured. The assailant, believed to be involved in a struggle for a pistol, was arrested and later released on bond.
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Win Heflin
Alabama
Washington
Ashington
March Y
Pennsylvania Avenue
Thomas
Helin
Mab
Thomas Lamby
Thomas McCreary
Neware
Herthing
Helly
Lumby
Monin
McCrear
Electric storm causes damage and outages in town
In a chaotic report from local papers, an electric storm damaged the area’s infrastructure. The storm disrupted telephone lines and power, with fires reportedly touching off in the system. Meier Bros Co. appears as a referenced entity in the fragmented note.
Ridgely Quits Post and Prepares Kansas City Bank Resumption
Washington reports William Barrett Ridgely resigns as comptroller of the currency, with Culom and Hopling present. He may go to Kansas City or return to wrap Washington affairs. O. Murray to become president of the National Bank of Commerce, as Ridgely’s successor. Reorganization plans include $7,000,000 capital with $100,000 surplus and involvement of old stockholders new interests.
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Washington
William Barrett Ridgely
White House
Cullom
Hopling
Rilgely
Kanga City
Hitkely
National Burke of Contreres
Lawreny
O. Murray
Department of Commnercs
Brewly
Sir. Ridgely
Koes Cils
Waa
Ridgely
Kansas City
Fehdgely
Pew
Bre Yell
Papltel
Saturday Special Virginia Peanut Candy Delight
A brief advert describes a Saturday special for Virginia peanut candy. It notes a regular price and a limited offer, with references to a vendor and a tasting note. The fragment mentions a brand or seller and a color or flavor cue, framed as a shop promotion.
Courts Hear Divorces and Probate Petitions in Local Court
Mrs. Minnia Miller sues for divorce from Josey Miter with alimony and child custody requests amid kidnapping allegations. Jim Mitten petitions for divorce from Vol Te C. Bille ten, seeking $31,000 alimony as attorneys for Moffat and Gandy & Aligeyer represent parties. Fudges O Rourke and Roller oversee related matters. wills of Christena Dunn, Elias Karn, and Jererlah Heftelfinger probated, granting assets to heirs and widow.
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Minnia M. Miller
Josey Ly Miter
Tudge O'Rourke
Cleaton
Qt Coan
Marr
Jim Mitten
Astorneys
W. Moffat
Gandy
Alige
Ian
Kit
Fudge O'Rourke
Mme Drake
Homer B. Smitley
Nilis
Christena Dunn
Margaret J. Dunn
Dunn
Robert W. Dunn
Elias Karn
Jererlah Heftelfinger
Bel River Township
Chauncey L. Heftelfinger
John W. Heltelfinger
Big Company to Organize Fort Wayne Manufacturing Firm
Incorporators Henry C. Paul Frederick Hunting John Astron H J Bowerlind and James Nuberly form a new Indianapolis bound venture to build condensers and valves. Authorized stock is 200 000 split 100 000 common and 100 000 preferred. Directors meet soon to elect officers after filing papers. Inventor John Astron claims perfected machinery will greatly improve current methods and the firm envisions a bright future.
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H. J. Bowoerllnd
James Nmuberly
Mexk Weet
Die Hfche Incorporators
DLI
John Astron
French society meeting in Allen county tomorrow
Mr. C. B. Souder was summoned to an old home in Lancaster yesterday due to his mother's serious illness. This is his first visit in five years.
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C. BE. Souder
Lancaster
Mr. Souder
The Strong Man in This Week’s Sat Evening Post
Dr William Lee Howard discusses muscular development and critiques modern physical culture in this week’s issue. He argues the three mile boat race is superior to the four mile, explains warming up, and notes fatigue poisons while exploring why pugilists are beaten by a liver. Memories of Authors continues with William Winter’s reminiscences of Boston Bohemian friends.
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Saturday Evening Post
William Lee Howard
William Winter
Boston
Fitz-James O'Brien
Donald McLeod
Fraud charges leveled at bank staff in Pittsburg case
W L Felds filed a third information charging Henry Relber paying teller and John Young auditor at Farmers' Deposit National Bank with misapplying funds totaling 1,105,000 dollars. Both are jailed on 25,000 bail. Authorities say misappropriation spanned six to seven years with over half stolen in eight months.
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Pittsburg
W. L. Felds
Henry Relber
John Young
Farmers’ Deposit National Bank
Reiber
Young
Retber
Dean
Smallback Home Burns to Ground in Early Morning Fire
A residence owned by Henry C. Smallback on Sims and Branford streets burned to the ground in the early morning. The house had no nearby water supply and only the chemical company responded to the alarm.
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Henry C. Smallback
Sims
Branford
Chemical Company
Huntington Trust Company in Excellent Condition
Judge Wi Vesey and A B Mosse man of Fort Wayne and HC Mc Gulley of Markle attended a Huntington Herald reported meeting of the Huntington Trust company board of directors. No special business. general reports praised the institution’s progress and giltedged affairs since its November opening.
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Huntington Herald
Vesey
A.B. Mosseman
Fort Wayne
HC. McGulley
Markle
Huntington Trust Company
Demarest Wins Championship in 142-Billard National Event
Demarest of Chicago tonight won the national amateur 142 billard championship and set a new record for the blehmin with 202 in his breath. His opponent S A Wright of San Francisco managed only 22 in twelve trials. Demarest averaged 31 0 10 while Wright posted 11 92. Ge Conlin of Chicago took second with H A Weight third.
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Caicagy
Crivin Demprest
Chicago
Intilyg
S. A. Wright
San Francisco
Temarest
Conlin
Chichie
Tors
H. A. Weight
Tommy Devlin Defeats Battling Kelly in Hop Springs Bout
Tommy Devlin of Philadelphia defeats Battling Kelly of New York in Hop Springs Arkansas delivering a loud victory. Three old timers land behind bars for charges tied to police charters. Bill Flickr Bill Deiilph alias Never Sweat and John Lee arrested by Patrolman Frank Johnson for phankoances ated the other ten for Wwilering.
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Hop Springs
Ark
Tommy
Devlin
Philadelphia
Batting Kelly
New York
Lara
Bill Flickr
Bill Deiilph
Whiskey Bit
John Lee
Frank Johnson
Governor Prewand In Senate Race Rumor Sows Confusion
Tallahassee dispatch reports unclear and garbled notes about Governor Prewand and a potential U S Senate race. The fragment mentions Verona Milton, Mare no, and unverified terms, with no clear candidate names or dates.
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Tallahassee
Via
Prewand Tedarapy
Vall Milton
Sr oTrian
Eiprida
Dailer Éne States Senate
Nurses Meet In Indiana State Convention
Semi annual gathering of the Indiana State Nurses Association held in the courthouse yesterday with Abe members present. Dr ML Porter delivered address praising nurses and urged registration and higher standards. Officers named include President Mrs EH Mumphreys and Secretary Arg M B Curry. Program features clinics, luncheons, and discussions on nursing duties and state society activities.
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Indiana State Nurses’ Association
Tella of Good Work
Dr_ ML FL Porter
Abe Alslong
Fumnghrey
Aires
Methoulat
Milew
Ule
Prrler
Hedogy
Sliss Edith Favorite
Thia Elle
Flospliul Noraing
de. W. O- Gross
Janbel Muclsnac
Benton Harbor
Mich
Mumphreys
Crawfordaville
Souare
Lafayatte
Cora Birdsell
South Bend
M. B. Curry
Indianapolis
Agia Rain
Mra. M. Eliott
Port Wayne
Corguisiter
E. M. Weaver
Fort Warne
Standard Lab
Charles Ben
Mndlana School
Hope Oschal
C. B. Mehler
Fort Wayne
Ind
Miss Johnson
Tnd
Mills L. Garrard
Fort, Wayne
Elizabeth Bell
Ebg
Fournier
JOHN AL JOHNSON ON 1900 NOMINATION
John A Johnson writes that he will not seek a nomination to defend Bryan or any man. He says he would support the Democratic cause if needed and would back the nominee, provided conditions favor the party. He emphasizes his lack of self-interest and his readiness to aid the democratic cause.
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Democratic Party
Bryan
Iia Femocratia
Br. Bryan
Vom Inca
Sonra
John AL Johnson
Foolishness in RAK Ad Clipped Text
A garbled OCR fragment quotes Eldridge of Empire Florida promoting a "New Discovery" for coughs colds and teething. It mentions a price of 306 and 4.00 and references Dr King and a market claim. The readable pieces indicate a dubious medical advertisement from a bygone era.
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King
OL Eldridke
Eipire
Umm West
Earth
Gtine Ai Draier Brat Fan Aoeators
Railroads Not Fear Laws Says James J. Hill Advisor
W H Regg general solicitor of the Great Northern Railway and James J Hill's system asserts in an authorized interview that new state legislation will not harm railroads in the long run. He says railroads should not be dismayed as the public seeks fair treatment. faulty laws that impair investment threaten service and the nation’s commerce, while public demand supports reasonable returns and safe operation.
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Saint Paul
Minn
Boarch
W. H. Regg
Great Northern Railway
James J. Hill
Northwestern
Hege
Sven
Helen
Rail freight delays blamed on taxed railway capacity
The piece argues that delays in freight movement arise from railroad facilities operating beyond capacity. It cites investigations by state commissioners into railroad values and Interstate Commerce Commission reports to dispel public misconceptions. It calls business groups to educate the public and correct misimpressions.
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Interstate Commerce — Commissioni Ue
Lightning Strikes Illinois Wrecks Power Lines and Sights Damage
A report describes severe lightning damage across Fulton and Tazewell counties in Illinois. Wires are down and a saloon on the city’s edge suffered a collapse while a nearby street and station area faced fire and debris from the storm.
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Fulton
Tazewell
Poni & St. Lovin
Minas
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