Governor grants pardon for life term in 1881 case
An Philadelphia, Ind report says Governor Mount pardons Wilmina W. Kennedy, released after decades since her sister Kil ier Kennedy campaigned publicly. Kennedy had been sentenced to life in 1881 for the alleged murder of David Byker at Greensburg. Kennedy’s long years in Havana service and her sister’s sustained advocacy highlighted the case as Mount’s decision was announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anikianapolis
Int
Govarnor Mount
Munday
Wil- Vina W. Kennedy
Tife
Aurden
David Byker
Greensburg
Kennady Real Pine
Havana
Kil Iernedy
Migs
Countey i
Death Sentence for Keit Temned in Southern Court
A battered OCR report describes the trial of Joseph Keit Temned, found guilty of murder in a southern jurisdiction. The jury returned a death verdict with the sentence to be carried out after legal motions and appeals. Polisi? court records note the defendant’s condition and counsel’s efforts.
Wandburn police court dialogue fragment surfaces
Fragmentary OCR text depicts a 19th or early 20th century court scene with a Baker or witness named Pomas Baker and a reference to Woodburn or Shirley City. The dialogue includes questions about identity, locale, and prior conduct, with abrasive and defensive responses. The passage is garbled but centers on a street-level police court exchange and a contested origin or residence.
Courtroom Fragments From Deme and Wordhum Case
In a murky court scene a man protested he is no farmer and claimed decades of tampering with Kentucky goods without prior loss. A witness described a noisy episode at a tavern, with another man described as very drunk found near a loaded wagon and later sent to sober up by the mayor.
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Court House
Kentucky
Sinker
William Arndt
Iim
Willi
Sin
Miranda
Carta Chanes
Wayne Wen
Wayne Pad
Butler Vemjpany
Aba
Vob
Ak Trash
Cpt
Wayne
West Wyn
Mall
Searycal
Mmessin
Charler Mebulloch
Sant
Conway
Cate Maes Wetting
Henry Boatetl
Eles
Nym
Avilar
Bulles Company
Bart Wayne
Rahdall
Pat
Recall Wien
Valsales
Dadswitt
Inter
Trn
APPALLING CIVIL WAR TALE STIRS DESPAIR IN MASS
A fragmented account speaks of heated anti slavery sentiment and racial tension. The narrative centers on a Boston area conflict, recounting prejudiced views attributed to Stowe and Smith, and a plea for freedom. The piece notes fear of renewed violence and public reaction to abolitionist writings. The article mentions prisons, a saloon robbery attempt, and a public debate on slavery. The text references various locations in Massachusetts and New York and discusses a broader wartime mood.
Albany Triple Murder Shocks Town Amid Accusations
A chaotic Albany Massachusetts narrative details a husband murdered by his wife and in law kin amid accusations of poisoning and a tainted marriage. A letter to police outlines motives and payments for funeral costs and betrayal within a tangled family dispute.
County notices mix with probate and hospital reports
Fragmented OCR item mentions county commissioners approving a dike viewer report and appointing officials, plus probate matters, guardianship changes, and a hospital patient transfer. Names and places are garbled, but references to Mary L. Decker, Stohmand asylum, and Albert Wist appear amid a slate of notices and legal actions.
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Stein Stow Werk Sa
Petinek Vt
Tasaph Hospital
Carmaran
Tale Howey A
John
Algeriunn
Escuit Emit
Bohnvelster
Mary L. Decker Helwan
Reyave
Dwar A. Ani Hutte
Elizabeth Part
Stohmand
Stelly Ward
Rorce
Albert Wist Auidasks
Logos
Olds Company Wins Contract for Warren Water Works Plant
Olds Construction of this city has been awarded the contract for the construction of Warren water works system with electric lifting plant. The plant is to be completed by June 1 and direct pressure is used on the system. Strong entities include Olds Construction and Warren.
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GT. Olds Construction Epinny
Gobhraet
Myc
Warren
Tha
Death Notice for George Markey in Tuvalu Pri Hospital
Relatives announce the death of George Markey who passed away at Tuvalu Pri Hospital Saturday evening. Markey had been hospitalized since December 18 due to heart disease. A memorial service date is not yet listed.
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George Markey
Tuvalu
Pri
Jay
My Markey
Sinite
Jonet
Local Citizen Resigns For Grand Rapids Firm Amid Family Ties
A man about forty years old, long a city resident, left in 1696 to join the Grand Rapids Mollenblé Trou company. He left behind a daughter Dessie, aged six, who lives here, and another child Richad Myckey. The will is being prepared for probate tonight.
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Grand Rapis
Grand Rapids Mollenblé Trou Company
Miss Dessie
Richad Myckey
Drummond Memorial Mine Concert at Mason Pub
A charity concert at the Masonic Hall for the Drummond family drew a modest crowd, with ticket sales moderate but entertainment by local clubs and performers earning warm responses. Guest acts included Dick Bennett and Ralph Arneth while tensions over attendance tempered the event.
Notable Fort Wayne Citizen Wurd Dudentheoder Dies
Din AE ELGIN, TDD. Bemalas ty he brought to THE City Soniey weerhs and Euternle of the Day. The age of seventy seven years five months and sixty Angse. Mr Durlenhochter proved typhe ne Mity diene years Ago. Mrs. Jenves'n wite and Mrs. L. A. Jorond mil tts Walling attended. The sanitius were brought to Fort Wayne for dinnerent. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 1:80 pm from St Pauls Lutheran church.
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Cakiad Didenhoster
Chuysday
Pmsin
Durlenhocter
Wielvnany of
St Toulsy
W. Sauder
L. A. Jorond
Walling
Wiisify
Sanitius
Fort Wayne
Mrs. Schulte Dies After Illness at City Home
Mrs. Schulte, wife of Erswal Bobi Schulte, died aged 38 at her family residence on Ghavlalio avenue after a prolonged illness. Her husband was away visiting relatives Yonry Hilgeman and Coffold. Survived by husband two children Erma and Willie and five brothers and one sister. She was a devoted member of St. Tonsl Reformed church.
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Boroting Belle
Erswal Bobi
Ghavlalio
Ciy
Fadaw
Yonry Hilgeman
Me Tislity Payay Company
WUE Ay Mk. Carmed
Schulte
Ad Geman Aad
Erma Ant Willie
Infant son of Mr and Mrs Woch dies at four months
Scot Lawrence Koeh infant son of Mr and Mrs David Mra William Woch of 27 Bavaria Avenue died on Saturday at age four months four days. Funeral services will be held from the residence Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
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Lawrence Koeh
William Woch
Bavilia Avenuo
Une
Infant dies after four days in hospital
A premature infant named Tol Friwikdin Horas passed away at age four days after respiratory distress. Funeral services were held this afternoon with family in attendance.
Simple Cold Cure Capsule Ad Sans Clear Details
An early ad promotes a cold cure capsule with vague claims about easing wind and not affecting the lead, suggesting a daily dose around Friday the 14th. It markets the product as a simple remedy, offered by Mreiat and Bro and listed locations in Caltoun and Coe lumbin streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyausge
Mreiat & Bro
Cartier Caltoun
Coelumbin
Reverend Miller Released From Quarantine
Rev Jacob Miller of the German Lutheran parish was released from quarantine Friday after a thorough examination of his health. He appeared with his child suffering diphtheria but is now cleared and again occupied his pulpit on Sunday.
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Jacob Miller
Sh. Son
Dutheran Pharec
Bowie Fox
Miller
Hindayishionas
Blown to Atoms Old Health Ad Promotes New Life Bills
A fragmented old advertising blurb extols Dr King’s New Life Bills as harmless yet drastic. It claims they cleanse the system, expel poisonous matter, and cure constipation and headache, contrasting with a dramatic warning against dangers. The text is garbled but suggests sensational patent medicine rhetoric.
Aged Citizen Dies in Allen County at 80
An elderly resident named Adamoun, longtime Allen County inhabitant, died Wednesday evening at the home of his neighbor Dr. Marin Maloney in Churubusco. He was 80. Funeral services were held Friday morning from Bel River church.
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Adamoun
Allen County
Marin Maloney
Inflea Enat
Churubusco
Bel River
Fragmentary OCR Weathered Note With Garbled Text
Legible pieces suggest a dated fragment about headwear and a vow, mentioning names or brands such as Kraues Fondache Capante and Wil baal rheht, with scattered references to price and directors. The rest is too garbled to identify clear facts or events.
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Talen
Kraues
Cathay
Galumbin
Fort Wayne Leaders Debate Public Works And Wabash Subsidy
A Fort Wayne meeting discusses forming a building association to finance a large civic hall with possible swimming and gym facilities. The plan includes raising $50,000 through small subscriptions and a $100,000 subsidy from Wayne township tied to a future Wabash railway extension to Butler. Debate centers on building use, cost, and ensuring funds are safeguarded while naming a formal new board.
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Withows
Hoyt Wayne
Thie City
Butler
Whiasii
Hohe
Upinneycial
Gwentycone
Dim
Rome
Turner Societies of the
Aly
Randall
Thin City
Sven Detmil
Ghavlan
oMeery
Fort! Wayne and Butler Gailword Company
Mr. Qhy
W. TL
Olea
Robark Millard
E. Boat
View McCutloch
A. Peut Masenyan
Fort Wayne
Wil
Whyne
Fork Wayne
Dotymit
Poleds
St. Louis
le Butler Company
Fort Bey
Orr
Wabash Company
Loto
Ict Teash
Wayne Township
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PVE
Joseph Keit
Slater OF
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Temned
Devs Perdey
Priszovony
Reich
Sitis
Ladeena
Ae Bedis
Tketth
Kolth
Wren Tollot
Lusbais
Rowan Wu
Woodburn
Wondburn
Tio Bakers Liquas
Arnalin Woodinital
Pomas Baker
Nianiter
Police Court
Stingray
Ing
Baker
Wandburn
Sali
Woodhurn
Shirley City
Dakar
Hopeingon Smith
Iincle
Tom
Vicious
Bays Wavel
Mass
Tan
Efsplativeon Smith
Wigan
Renpar
Mtesia
Yawe State
Bir
Slowe
Trier
Aida Zavthern
Ingeed
New York
Hooker Washlington
We. Smith
Agai
Ull
Tiamin
Wallies
Meri Sirearming Ik
Atawar
Cignia
Inedi
Aluany CY
Eli
Graves
Ausband
Aluany
Louis Tutrier
Iake
Ie Sun
Archiv
Uial
Albany
Theo
Paitters
Maury Vey
Indaw
First
Lexington
North Adams
Horton Street
Bat
Mer
Twistad
Towle T
Carian
Vane Biswile
Nowth Adams
Wade
Olds Company
Buffalo
C. L. Drummond
Masonic Thm Pub
Lange
Ball
Phure
Dave
Tee
Ovev
Aaron
Waralinslag
Hmad
John B
Sean Vipeed
Belefe Lahod
Latterty
Stephen Feetey
Mabank
Olehucky
Busnes
Rastil
Messames
C. Moor
Ayer
Haley
Suartes
Ralph ¥Arneth
Clint Willson
Charlie Langs
Stein
Mat
Youev
Chicago
Alvyoy Lyovume Bureau
Fraites
Lin
Sheilor
Franco
Mr. Franco
Wurad Dudenhoefer Din
AE Elgin
Bemalas
Scilulte
Wase
Rev. Miller
Dleiea & 10
Fort Wayne Trust Co
Meuusyn
Paul
Samuel Mm.foalny
Andrew Hollman
Famunt
Foster
Dittow Th Keita
Ghurleesy Kaa
Tou Oy Tatars
Borge W. Birldy
Wiltaew
Feez
Wham Te
Woowomyy
Loxts Poe
Henry C. Pau
Dak Bi Bayon
A. Otte
Tiyyth Guanene
Robert Klan
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