Green Free With Gun Arrested By Sheriff Hath a Way
George Green a colored servant in Henry Draggoo s family shot David Rowe in Frank Fredericks saloon and fled to the Draggoo house. A mob surrounded the residence and feared lynching. Sheriff Hathaway and local officers later captured Green hiding under the south porch. Rowe likely to survive. bullet removed by Dr Nusbaum. Green formerly lived in Fort Wayne and had prior violence at Randall hotel.
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Ily
Henry Draggoo
David Rowe
Frank Frederick
Green
Draggoo
Fredericks
Rowe
Wolf
Hathaway
Mr. Wolf
Fort Wayne
Randall Hotel
Summit City
Mr. Draggoo
Missing Marion Man Returns Home After Disappearance
Maurice F. Hegarty of Marion Indiana, who vanished from his residence about two weeks ago, returned last Saturday but remains in hiding. He has not disclosed his reasons for leaving.
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Marion
Ind
Maurice F. Hegarty
Haunted Schoolhouse Sale Amid Ghost Visitations
Walnut Grove school building west of Kekkoma offered for sale after pupils refuse to attend due to alleged ghost visitations. The site bears a lynching memory from thirteen years ago when Amer Green killed Luella Moffitt, with reports of missing books slates and unearthly sounds. The house has stood empty for two years.
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Kekkoma,incd
Walnut Grove
Amer Green
Luella Moffitt
Had To Be Married Again In Logansport
Ran som Edwards and Miss Nellie Dye of Star City obtained a marriage license in Winamac and wed at M L Graves notary public. The clerk of the office refused to register the ceremony, prompting Graves to redo the marriage with Rev Yount at Edwards home in Star City in the evening.
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Logansport
Ind
Ransom Edwards
Nellie Dye
Star City
Winamac
M. L. Graves
Graves
Edwards
Mr. Yount
Bibles Used To Swindle Reported In Auburn Area
Auburn Indiana March 8 reports indicate many residents were victimized by a swindler known as The King of Circulers who has circulated questionable reports across the United States. Local victims describe deceptive tactics and broad reach of the con artist as police and residents seek further information.
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Auburn
Ind
Bob Lewannee
County
Tajcens
Treasury Short Shortage Report for Bluffton County Officials
Bluffton Indiana March 6 1899 experts Wallace and Boltz conclude after thirteen years of county fund audit that shortages total 13115 across former clerk sheriffs auditors treasurers and recorder. They caution the report does not judge legality of claims and note several shortages reflect fees still in litigation.
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G. W. Huffman
George Studebaker
J. H. Deam
J. E. Sturgis
William Cover
B. F. Kain
John Stine
Death of a Decatur Woman in Suspected Midwife Case
The coroner investigated the sudden death of Mrs. Peter Neuenswander near Decatur Indiana and found no medical treatment was used. Neighbor Mrs John Amstutz acted as midwife, and her alleged lack of knowledge led to the death. Amstutz is held for unlicensed midwifery and plans to plead ignorance of the law.
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Decatur
Ind
Peter Neuenswander
Here
John Amstutz
Amstutz
Imprisonment Enforced for Fremont Druggist Cameron
In Angola Indiana the circuit court overruled the motion for a new trial for Robert Cameron a Fremont druggist convicted last week of liquor law violations. The jury verdict requiring a $150 fine and costs and sixty days in the county jail was confirmed with judgment rendered. Cameron was committed to jail. He is wealthy and prominent in business and the verdict causes some sentiment.
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Angola
Ind
Robert Cameron
Fremont
Cameron
Stillwell minister’s wife dies after heaven visit trance
Mrs Mahlon Gause wife of the minister at Stillwell Friends Church died Saturday morning at her LaPorte Indiana home. She had cancer for months but after a trance she claimed to visit heaven during which her sores dried up. Since then she prayed to die and return to heaven.
Big Livestock Sale Near Wabash Breaks Records
Wabash Indiana March 5 one of the largest livestock sales in the region ends with D Studebaker of Wells county selling 102 head of cattle and 300 hogs to a Cleveland land firm. Cattle averaged 1300 pounds and the proceeds exceed 10000.
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Wabash
Ind
Indiana
D. Studebaker
Wells County
Cleveland
Golden wedding for Marshall Wright couple celebrates 75 years
Wabash Indiana report notes Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Wright marked their golden anniversary at a Huntington county home. The couple, both 75, have five living children, eight grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.
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Wabash, Ind
Marshall Wright
Huntington County
Col D Foster Homecoming From Lafayette
Col D Foster is at home from Lafayette.
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Col. D. Foster
Lafayette
Congressional Tribute to James M. Robinson in Twelfth District
Fort Wayne Journal reports Robinson's strong showing in the Indiana Twelfth District with state and county tallies, praising his early career rise from newsboy to congressman. It argues a second term would boost his influence on key committees and legislative impact, urging continued Democratic support.
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Fort Wayne
J. M. Robinson
Robinson
Congress
Indiana
Mr. Robinson
Fort Wayne Journal
House of Representatives
Albion Democrat
Our Congressmen Fragment from Washington Post Scribble
An OCR fragment from a Washington Post page shows garbled names and places including Washington and Font as a stray segment. It lacks coherent event details, dates, or clear persons, leaving only scattered capitals and partial city references.
Chairman Martin at Work in Indianapolis HQ Move
Chairman Parks Martin of the Democratic state committee arrived in Indianapolis to oversee moving into new quarters and set to open to the public by week’s end. Secretary Hawkins will staff the HQ with Martin spending most hours there, county organization to start statewide, and by month end all counties expected organized with tickets in the field. Martin says Democrats are in excellent spirits and Porto Rican tariff passage has disrupted Republicans, boosting Democratic chances.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Parks Martin
Democratic State Committee
Mr. Martin
Crumpacker Defends Porto Rican Tariff Stand
Indianapolis March 6 A local resident received Crumpacker's reply praising the congressman's Porto Rican tariff bill as unconstitutional and unjust He says the U S flag must symbolize liberty for all within its folds and rejects changing government even if the Philippines are surrendered
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Indianapolis
Ind
Crumpacker
Philippines
Strikers Attack Decatur Egg Case Workers
In Decatur Indiana on March 3 about forty to fifty boys in the hoop department of the Decatur Egg Case company struck over wage demands. The company hired new workers and the strikers attacked them. James C Ault and his son reportedly stood their ground and were badly beaten. The strikers vow not to yield while the company says positions have been filled permanently.
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Decatur, Ind
Decatur Egg Case Company
James C. Ault
Tugela River Nyams Whispered Rise To Two Feet
A fragment notes the Tugela river rising two feet in a night amid storms. Details are unclear due to damaged text, but the reference links sudden water level change to peasant warnings and thunderstorm activity in the mountains.
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Tugela
Dr Miles Nervine Promises Relief From Grip and Aftereffects
Advertisement extols Dr Miles Nervine as a cure for La Grippe and its aftereffects, claiming it strengthens nerves, boosts vitality, and rebuilds blood with testimonials. It warns of bronchitis and pneumonia risk if untreated and urges readers to seek the product with a money back guarantee. A Cincinnati testimonial by D C Warner details dramatic recovery and weight gain after two weeks use.
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Miles
Dr. Miles
la Grippe
Cincinnati
Labex
Thal
D.C. Warner
Vallsville
Ohio
Miners Killed in a Wreck at Brazil Ind
A train car carrying 400 miners to their homes was struck by a local freight on the Chicago and Eastern Illinois line near Brazil Indiana. Melvin Easter and Charles Crompey died instantly. over forty were injured, with several listed as at risk. An emergency train and all city physicians were dispatched. engineer McIntosh and fireman Sheean were hurt by jumping. The wreck happened in a deep cut and the engineer failed to see the caboose lights until 100 feet away.
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Brazil
Ind
Here
Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad
Melvin Easter
Charles Crompey
Thomas Barrowman
Will Dodwell
William Lumstrom
Samuel Lynch
John Dickson
Thomas Davis
John Little
William Vesper
McIntosh
Sheean
King faces arraignment after knife assault in political quarrel
Frank King a republican committeeman in Liberty township will be arraigned in Kokomo tomorrow for assault with intent to kill after attacking Fred Farrington with a knife during a quarrel over the county primary. Farrington was badly hurt. King pleads self defense.
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Kokomo, Inc
Frank King
Plevna
Liberty Township
Fred Farrington
Farrington
King
Man Follows Despondency to Death Near Bluffton
G W McBride aged 55 from Celina Ohio ended his life by hanging at his brother William McBride home near Liberty Center while visiting. He was despondent.
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Bluffton
Ind
G. W. McBride
Celina
Ohio
William Mce-Bride
Liberty Center
Lake Town ship Items Hint At Seasonal Changes
Local notes report an early heavy snow bringing sleigh riding and renewed activity. Several families face illnesses with scarlet fever diphtheria and erysipelas while schools resume after closures. Local politics gain life as residents meet new friends. Aboite and Lake townships finish a teacher institute at Fort Wayne. Protracted meetings begin at Cherry Grove with revival energy.
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Gertrude Telger
Myr
Jacob Felger
Iain
Forest Hagan
William Hagan
Frank Prill
Local Society and School Notes Shine at Evening Gathering
A crowded gathering last evening featured the Collinevraod Literary Society debating at the Durch and Rouse. Nathan Warner secured the mail contract as voters await the Biereh 24 destiny.
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Everyoody
Tha Collinevraod
Esplay
Burlen Warner
Ostia Hartzell
Literary Society
Colingwood Literary Secigng
Durch & Rouse
Nathan Warner
Co operative Glass Martins plan to enter window glass trade
In Muncie Indiana on March 25 the union window glass workers association led by L. A. proposes entering the window glass business in opposition to regular manufacturers. The executive board has offered resolutions now being voted on, with results expected at the end of four months.
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Muncie. Ind
L. A
Ars
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Whitley
Steuben
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Holman
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Lake Township
Sezson
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Arcola
Lottie Shaffer
J. P. Meyer
Levi Binkley
Aboite and
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Elektron
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M. BS
Calhoun
Anos Frednen
Flor Su Visor
Fitch
Christian
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