Williams predicts Roosevelt bid in Europe trip chatter
John Sharp Williams before sailing to London for an international parliamentary congress said Roosevelt would likely run again. He criticized the Republican Party for tariff issues and promised reforms, naming W. J. Bryan as the logical Democratic candidate. Williams denied refusing Bryan reception committee service.
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New York
London
International Parliamentary Congress
John Sharp Williams
House
Roosevelt
Williams
Saragossa
Republican Party
Ww. J. Bryan
Democratic
Mr. Bryan
Europe
Bryan
Irrevocable pledge cited on Williams interview
Oyster Bay July 14. Secretary to the president Mr Loeb confirms that the president’s post election remark that he would not run again is irrevocable. He stated the remark exactly reflected the president’s intended course.
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Oyster Bay
Ju L
John Sharp Williams
Loeb
Poe area social notes list dozens of local visits and family updates
Numerous entries record rides visits and greetings among Poe residents. Families from Fort Wayne Huntington Ossian White Pigeon Mich and Angas are noted visiting and hosting at home. A measles case a resignation from a local job and a serious injury from a hayload incident are also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Somers
Harley
Lucius Somers
William Dalman
Rose Heckher
Lewis Christman
Harvey McMahor
Nathan Snider
Isabelle Eggeman
Huntington
Mercer
James Deel
William Hunt
Tocsin
Henry Somers
Willi Roberts
Fort Wayne
Man Roberts
Bertha Snider
Clark Essig
Lon Wagner
Ossian
Maud Bascon
James Suton
Robert
Cash Lutz
Caston
Dan Herber
Sheldon
Frank Heckber
John Linker
John Sergeant
Conrad Galmefer
Ed Shearer
Levi Griffith
John Easig
Bascon
Maude
Linden Frick
Angas
Elizabeth Drew
Beatrice
Willie Shradéer
Mya.Snider
Frank Snider
Violet Roberts
John K
Indiana Jurist Reinhard Dead Former Dean of Law School
Bloomington Ind July 14 Judge George L Reinhard vice president of Indiana University dean of the law school and a leading jurist died at his Forest Place home after heart trouble brought on by fatty degeneration He was born in Bavaria July 5 1843 emigrated to the US in 1857 served in the Civil War practiced law in Kentucky and Indiana and taught at Indiana University becoming dean in 1896 and vice president in 1902 He authored works on criminal practice and agency and led the law schools development He survived by his wife and two daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ind
George L. Reinhard
Indiana University
Law
Forest Place
University
Maj
Theodore J. Louden
G. C. Schaffer
Judge Reinhard
Bavaria
Germany
United States
Cincinnati
Union County
Indiana
Sixteenth
Indiana Infantry
D. W. Bennett
Fifteenth
Miami University
Greensboro
Mary E. Wilson
Rockport
Second Judicial District
Indianapolis
Law School
Reinhard
Indiana Criminal Practice
Odd Fellows of Indiana
West
American Bar Association
The
Presbyterian Church
Nellie Reinhard
Woman Saves Life Of Woman In Gasoline Stove Fire
In Kokomo Indiana on July 14 Mrs Elijah Weakley rescued Mrs Fred Gordon whose clothes caught fire from a gasoline stove. She smothered the flames risking her life and extinguished the burning garments but Mrs Gordon suffered serious arm and hand injuries losing use of the limb. Mrs Weakley escaped unharmed.
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Kokomo
Ind
Elijah Weakley
Fred Gordon
Weakley
Gordon
Mrs. Weakley
Runaway Accident Leaves Teen Fatally Hurt In Peru Farm
Charles Robbins aged 18 was fatally injured on July 13 at Williams Grime's farm in Denver Indiana when horses pulling a water wagon were frightened by a passing train. He was dragged under the wagon, suffering severe lacerations from waist to foot.
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Peru
Ind
Charles Robbins
Williams Grime
Denver
Changes Conference Date In Northwest Indiana
Rev. Curnick reports Bishop Hamilton has moved the Northwest Indiana conference from September 26 to September 12. The change aims to avoid two weeks later timing than usual, which would inconvenience hundreds of churches and ministers and about 56,000 Methodists in the region.
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South Bend
Ind
C. Curnick
D. D
Hamilton
Northwest Indiana
Board of Bishops
Curnick
Live wire kills patrolman in Indianapolis early today
A live electric wire fatally electrocuted Patrolman Howard Dolby while he was opening a new box and caused injuries, telephone outages, and a fire in Indianapolis. Several others were hurt as authorities investigated the incident and water and power crews responded to the damaged line.
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Gamewell
Indianapolis
Howard Dolby
Five Killed in Trolley Wreck in Buffalo
A westbound trolley train from Lockport crashed into an open switch near Martinsville injuring many. Five passengers were killed outright and numerous others were hurt as two passenger cars were destroyed and a freight motor cut in two. Victims include motorman John Bittman and Charles Hutcheson of Lockport, with Buffalo residents among the injured.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Lockport
International Railway Company
Tonawanda
Martinsville
Bittlman
John
Hutcheson
Charl
Nestman
Theodore
Wieland
E. A
Walt
H. J
Maloney
Emma H
Sanderson
Virginia
Heath
J. D
Niagara Falls
Johnson
Lee
Erwin Family Plans Reunion at Illinois Road Home
The Erwin family prepares a reunion at Richard K. Erwin's Illinois road home next week. Host Richard K. Erwin is 74, with two other men named Richard K. Erwin in attendance. Judge Richard K. Erwin of Decatur and Richard K. Erwin, former deputy sheriff, join Miss Pearl Erwin who arrived from Haven Kansas to attend.
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Erwin
Richard K. Erwin
Ilinois Road
Decatur
Miss Pearl Erwin
Haven
Kas
Runaway Wrecks Wagon Injuring Harry Templar Jr
Harry Templar Jr suffered leg and body bruises in a Wallace street runaway after a neck-yoke broke on an oil wagon. The frightened team struck a curbstone near John Street, tossing him to the ground likely keeping him home for some time.
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Harry Templar, Jr
Wallace Street
Inventory totals for Sie mon & Bro. stock
The bankruptcy inventory lists stationery books wallpaper and related stock totaling 8500 dollars. The figure sits within 1500 dollars of the proprietors valuation and reflects the lowest cash value of the goods.
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Siemon & Bro
Country Party for Mrs. Louis Schoppmann Natal Anniversary
A group of neighbors surprised Mrs. Louis Schoppmann on her natal anniversary near the St. Joe road on Saturday July 7. The Ladies brought gifts and supper baskets and were joined by gentlemen guests including BE Gesamen Will Geake John Brown O Steward Fred Bloom Henry Bohde Will Bolleman Will Benning George Geerker Henry Busching Fred Schoppmann Louis H Schoppmann and Mrs Will Schoppmann.
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Louis Schoppmann
St. Joe Road
Messrs. and Mesdames BE. R. Gesamen
Will Geake
John Brown
O. Steward
Fred Bloom
Henry Bohde
Will Bolleman
Will Benning
George Geerker
Henry Busching
Fred Schoppmann
Louis H. Schoppmann
Will Schoppmann
Engagement Announced Between Laura Gorham and Benjamin Harper
Miss Laura Gorham of Chicago announces her engagement to Mr. Benjamin F. Harper of Fort Wayne. Gorham is the daughter of Mrs. Orange R. Gorham and was dean of Oxford College for three years before residing in Chicago with her mother. Harper is a respected lawyer and currently serves as auditor for the War Department in the U S Treasury in Washington.
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Laura Gorham
Chicago
Benjamin F. Harper
Fort Wayne
Miss Gorham
Orange R. Gorham
Oxford College
Will Shambaugh
Bryan Keeps His Wit Keen on Roosevelt Clothes Joke
London report notes William Jennings Bryan addressing shifts in wealthy Americans toward democracy. He cites ethical movement and social responsibility while dodging a quip about Roosevelt stealing his clothes, joking the theft did not fit Roosevelt.
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Roosevelt
London
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
America
Mr. Bryan
Local Lake Train Incident Amid Unclear OCR Fragments
Fragmentary OCR text describes an incident on a lake involving a ride stolen and a shore train being thrown. Specific names, places, or dates are unreadable in the source. The readable bits indicate a transport-related disturbance with unclear details.
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Veen
Day of Disorder in Czar's Empire
In Petrovsk Caucasus on July 14 Philip eff the government executioner was murdered in a local prison by Dagestanis. Philip eff had traveled as a beggar to conceal his identity and was condemned to death for murder but pardoned to perform the executioner's duties. He had recently worked in the Baltic provinces and was sent to the Caucasus at the viceroy's request.
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Petrovsk
Caucasus
Philipleff
Philip
Philipieff
Baltic
Russia postpones British fleet visit amid war and liberal jubilation
In St Petersburg on July 14 liberals cheer the postponement of the British channel fleet visit to Russian waters, citing public sentiment in both nations as hostile to such exchanges while Russia remains at war. The move, officially mutual, masks admiralty fear of mutiny at Cronstadt and anti-Jewish unrest in Vialystok shapes London’s response. The Russian delegation heads to the Inter-Parliamentary Union conference in late July.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Admiralty
Cronstadt
Vialystok
Great Britain
London
Inter-Parliamentary Union
British relief at postponement of fleet visit
London reports a general British mood of relief over the postponement of the British channel fleet’s visit to Russian waters. The phrase well out of possible incident captures public sentiment.
Cavalry Squadron Routed at Tcherkassy Meeting
At Tcherkassy in Kiev Province a cavalry squadron failed to disperse a crowd of about four thousand peasants and factory workers. An officer and three soldiers were killed and four soldiers wounded in the clash.
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Tcherkassy
Kiev
Dragoons Attack Peasants Over Estate Blockade
A detachment of dragoons attacked peasants who had seized the estate of M Evrienoff at Tula on July 14. Two peasants were killed, about a dozen wounded, and the remaining attackers dispersed.
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Tula
Russia
M. Evrienoff
Dreyfus Reinstated and Promoted Amid Paris Holiday
The Official Journal reports Alfred Dreyfus is reinstated and named chevalier of the Legion of Honor as France marks its national day. Dreyfus awaits sword ceremony and regiment assignment while supporters flood him with congratulations. Meanwhile Under Secretary Sarraut lies wounded from a duel over Dreyfus’s restoration with continued uncertain prognosis.
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Paris
Dreyfus
Legion of Honor
Sarraut
M. Pugiliesi-Conti
Gov
Royent
M. Sarraut
S.nec
Duel Ends in Wounding After Opening by Sarraut
Spectators watched as the smaller undersecretary fought a heavier opponent in a rapid duel. Sarraut seized a moment, his blade found an opening, and Pugiesi Conti delivered a dangerous wound. Sarraut dropped his sword and fell back, aided by his seconds.
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M. Sarraut
Pugiesi-Conti
Sarraut
Multiple Indiana deaths injuries and incidents reported
A sweep of local notices from Bluffton to Kendallville details meteor finds, deaths from illness old and young, accidents including burns and lightning, arrests for mail fraud, family tragedies, and upcoming church projects. Notables include Jacob Bowen's twelve pound meteor find, John Raub's death, and George Driver's large family.
Former Subjects of Turkey Seek US Citizenship Reform
Syrians and Armenians who gain American citizenship to seek protection abroad are the focus of proposed changes. Critics note many lack English and loyalty, with past cases in Haiti prompting renewed calls. Secretary Hay and predecessors have urged reform for fifty years. A reform board led by James B. Scott, David Jayne Hill, and Gaillard Hunt will draft recommendations for Congress.
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Washington
United States
Turkey
Hayti
Hay
Root
Naturalization Commission
Congress
James B. Scott
State Department
David Jayne Hill
Netherlands
Gaillard Hunt
Democrats Name Ticket In Marion County Convention
Indianapolis July 14 Marion county democrats in convention named a county ticket. Judge Frank E Gavin presided. The platform condemned the republic an administration for failure to curb trusts and criticized Indiana for not enacting stronger state control. Nominees included Fisherback Hooton Sahm Patten Berry Leeth Ross Masson Remster Weir Robbins Palmer Gale Kervan.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Marion County
Frank E. Gavin
Indiana
Standard Oil Company
Frank S. Fishback
Elliott R. Hooton
Duaitor
Albert Sahm
W. T. Patten
James B. Berry
J. A. McCrossan
M. C. Leeth
Frank B. Ross
Superior Court
Woodburn Masson
Charles Remster
Clarence E. Weir
W. W. Robbins
Thomas W. Palmer
William Gale
Warren Township
James Kervan
Woman Rescues Child By Braving Mule Tie
In Columbus Indiana yesterday Mrs Fred Newby pulled on a heavy rope to save her four year old daughter Ada from being choked by a rope wrapped around a tail pole and mule. The rescue tore her hands and burned her left wrist as the mule was pulled to a halt and the child freed. The girl suffered a bad choking and neck burns from the rope.
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Columbus
Ind
Fred Newby
Petersville
Ada
Newby
Twins Born In Ice Wagon Near South Bend
Elmer Ferris an ice dealer from Woodland took his wife to a lake near their home to fish. As the wife requested to stop fishing he placed her in an ice wagon and rushed to a doctor's house where she delivered twins.
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South Bend
Ind
Elmer Ferris
Woodland
Robbers Hit Paymaster in St. Petersburg Heist
In St Petersburg on a July afternoon the paymaster of the admiralty leaving his office with a clerk and porter carrying a bag of 12,500 dollars was ambushed by several armed men. The guard was fired on, Gasperovitch wounded in the head, the porter shot through the jaw as the bag was dropped and stolen before the assailants fled.
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St. Petersburg
Gasperovitch
The
Admiralty
Thorncreek Township Record of Charles Riley
Readable fragments indicate a record involving Charles Riley in Thorncreek township near Columbia. The item mentions a 116a reference and local jurisdiction without further context or outcome.
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Charles
Riley
Thorncreek Township
Columbia
North Carolina Murder Case Shocks Barbers Junction
Isaac Lyerly wife and three younger children slain at home between 3 and 4 am. Robbery followed with fire set to bed. Two older daughters escaped. Two Black men arrested. one allegedly warned the farmer would not eat his grain. Governor offers 350 dollar reward.
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Winston Salem
N. C
Isaac Lyerly
Barhers Junction
Lyerly
Hutchins
Run Through Stone Crusher Kills Worker at Windsor Mills
Frank Getzner, a Windsor Plaster Mills workman in New Brighton Staten Island, was killed when a stone crusher pulled him into the machine. Eight fellow workers were arrested charged with causing his death after claiming it was a joke and that Getzner was tied while sleeping. Fragments of bone and clothing were found among ground store beneath a crusher.
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New York
Frank Getzner
Windsor Plaster Mills
New Brighton
Staten Island
Getzner
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