Hazing case forces cadet to quit West Point over eye injuries
New York March 9 reports a hazing incident at West Point where cadet Kensel suffered eye injuries after being forced to perform headstands and endure beatings during “plebe” rites. He later ate substances and endured convulsions, with hospital treatment and a resignation from the academy. the story links to alleged hazing at the military school and notes the cadet’s return home to Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bayt
West
Frederic
Kensel
United States
Lishomme
West Somerville
Ube
Xoneus
Wort Point
West Point
Kansel
Soan
Lin Eyon
Alghat
Hb Yan
Nim
Xengel
Academy
Krouel
Congress
Fann WeGall
Scott
Uarotina Ny Onlahady Trim
Dhe
Spaikl Yi Sensely
Tirst Minsaa
Mob Fatality Witness Reports Teers Haute Tragedy
Hoy Meyer of the Meyer Gyele company witnessed a mob fatality at Teers Haute on February 26. He described a grisly sequence around the victim near the George Ward, and prosecutors view the body being burned in a bridge-area act. The witness provided photographs showing the body and the aftermath, while the mayorette and store display drew attention. The crowd’s actions and the mob’s spread to the jail were noted with concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoy Meyer
Meyer Gyele Company
Nepro George Ward
Teers Haute
Sahnel Tanshe É
Thetety
Mtr
Binger
Mao Gamte
West Bolty
Mayer
Jackass on Ten Dollar Bill Mystery In 1860
A garbled account claims an English artist in the treasury inspired an upside down jackass image on a ten dollar bill. It alleges hidden jokes and government secrecy, naming treasury officials and a supposed conspiratorial need to keep the eagle and jackass design quiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Washigton
Jackass
Ita Beeydng
Vuain
Uttte
Z. W. Tynna
Vapistear
Treasury
Jury FH
Robents
United Sites
Winti Te Wiit
Nckass
Gates ix Ciremation. the Surpriving Thhaig
Hisar Jolew
Jonge Neo
Nana
Ute Aartos
Washhington
Gomea
Iran
Eup Jisisnan Worley
Bureau of
En Praving
Republican Party
Notte
McKinsey
Fishermen Fight New Law Provisions Meant To Regulate Waters
A proposed measure introduced by Representative Kinkham aims to replace the existing fishery statute. It tightens penalties for illegal fishing methods and gear, bans dynamite use, and extends enforcement across state waters, with specific sections detailing offenses, fines, and jail terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinkham
Beon
Titan
Sac Willis
Thig State
Michigan
Watash
Yadiana
Tisots
Oia
Tadinan
Indiana
Binele Pass
Brecon
Fragmentary 19th century criminal code text
A jumble of archaic legal provisions appears in this fragmentary OCR sample. It references penalties for violent acts and unlawful conduct within state waters, prohibition on certain offenses against persons, license terms, and conflicts with existing laws. The readable content centers on fines and potential imprisonment, with several sections indicating illegal actions and corresponding punishments.
Missing cashier sparks bank closure in small town
Fragmentary report notes the cashiers disappearance from the First National Bank of Niley Mich and the sudden closure as authorities probe the missing person case. Officials state no replacement or details on hire status are available, with local coverage suggesting investigation underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
Mir
Maich
Johnson
Ue Paullovs
Fragmentary OCR record of local scene and names
A garbled local notice cites names and places such as Hue News Santh Band Lad vayes Thaler A. Jahnsen and Phat Metional barn at Wiles. It describes movement toward the city and a claim about travel to Bhiexgo and a bank visit. The text is incomplete and several words are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dovrott
Maveley
Santh
Vayes Thaler A. Jahnsen
Wiles
Wade
Bhiexgo
Appointment of temporary receiver for National Gane
Joseph W. Bheldon named temporary receiver as National Gane faces financial review. The February 5, 1917 report shows cash, assets, and liabilities including reserves at 100000, undivided profits 24777, and total liabilities 981104.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Beart
Niles
Wich
Joseph W. Bheldon
Bac
Petraary 5
Death Notice for C. L. Magee in Murvishueg Pa
The obituary notes the death of C. L. Magee of Murvishueg Pa occurred last night at his residence. The funeral train segment and the burial will take place midweek at Trinity Episcopal Church Pittsburg with services and procession details following the railroad route to a convenient seating along the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murvishueg
Marci
Bints
Trinity Episcopal
Real Estate Transfers Listed in Local Compilation
Real estate transfer notices show multiple transactions including Horier to Oyen L Bolue, $100, Ey HM) to Roe, $79,500, Brimer, Robey, and related parties in Washington township and surrounding areas. Entries reference parties, parcels, and tentative prices amid abbreviated names and OCR errors.
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Sohn
Helles
Bath
Horier
Oyen L. Bolue
Abe
Tivd Erkert Ab Nl
Joan of Os- Wally
Ington
Laura Henry
Roe
Mats Brimer
Louisa Robey
He Pieve
New Foreman Freddy Meyers Takes Charge at Western Gas Camp
Freddy Meyers, a foreman with ten years at Bass faundy, will on Monday assume charge of the fauniry de partment at the Western Gas construction camping. The laundry, though young, has grown to a size demanding strong oversight. Meyers is trusted by Bass works crews to lead the operation responsibly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freddy Meyers
Our
Bass Faundy
Western Gas
Western Gas Constructon Cayipally
Businett Ling
Mayers
Bassi
Ohio Capitalists Plan Lima to Fort Wayne Railroad
Project to build an avenue rail line from Lima to Fort Wayne is in preliminaries led by Ohio financiers including Bert Whyn t. The plan envisions Pennsylvania right of way and aims to connect towns along a sixty mile route, with progress claimed on securing land and construction readiness. Local interest centers on how the line may affect Mulberry, Van Wert, and surrounding communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biers
Ohio
Lima
Fort Wayne
Inter
Bert Whynt
Helle Nolse
Ile Investment
Iran
Bentinella
Tamphon
Pennsylvania Railroad
Blida
Dolpling
van Wert
Conroy
Dixon
Nulét
Tina
Dalghos
Jogi Constrtetiasn
Local Lines From Crumiares and Surroundings
Local notes report Mrs. OWie Rich visiting Crumiares guest of Mrs A Grass Born to Mr and Mrs Willians Lapp at 05 Wallstent a son born to Mr and Mrs Edward Keefe of Organ avenue a son. Adolph Schulte deputy county treasurer and others travel through town. A patient resides at St Joseph's Hospital. Robert Kenny Wyatt ill, unable to recover. A variety of names and small town events fill the page with community happenings and minor incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owie Rich
Crumiares
Mos
A. Grass
Willians Lapp
Wallstent
Ifr
Edward 1 Keefe
Organ Avenue
Fal Behilly
Raging
Wis
Adolph Schulte
Lenarnes
Torn
Dorn
Truely
Pool Iiniey
Woseph
Mtr. Qt Mes. Harve Fyychon
Mort Wayne Hursday
Kenny Wyatt
Crorge Depwer
Franke Meturdy
Howey
Malehay
IMF Wunt
Colunbhia
Galea Bhan
Nicely
Vithevine McWonahd
Wrens
Alan
Iedy
Dian
Pride
Satoon
Gutheir
Connerlot
Hiv
Guy Rucker
Ella Welch
Haviisen Etrobt
Gorsline
Weleh
Wew Haven
Calumnia Atrest
Calhoun
Mickel Plate
Witen
Local News Briefs From Town of West High Street
Report describes police inquiry into a medical facility incident and a family gathering on Main Street. Mentions Dan Bush, Mord and Charlee, and a birthday salute to Louis Peltier. Notes a fall by John Wirers Sr and a detective arrest related to Marshal Ah case. Confusing OCR yields unclear names and places.
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Uae
Leen
Potifel
Hera de Utile
Bown
Mra
Dan Bush
West
Barry Otrevt
Mord
Mrs. Charleete
West High Street
Uffleu
Wanew Git
Hiz House
Inkeeside
John Wirers
Louis Peltier
Menilay
Foltier
Orn Gilwert
Hinksville
Marshal Ah
Flat City
Antwarp
Gil‘bert Fy
Innehely
Public libraries seek funds from nearby cities
Communities including Muneit Peru Mariun Wabash and other neighbors urge Anidwew Carnegie to donate for library support. Letters from elites dated late February ask Carnegie to pledge 75,000 for Fort Wayne, seeking a formal response from his office and city leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muneit
Peru
Mariun
Wabash
Ounoy
Anidwew
Carnegie
de Wosrms
Garnegin
Fort Wayne
Pehvuny
Worke
Vil Thy Banka
Nlodonian Society
Thi Leagna
Aeriorl “Trustees
Co P
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Ekensel
West Fort
Was & Victim
omeoWigis
I. Meyer
Mada
Vasivtunca
Hata
Mas A. Mérgenhwing
Meryeuthela Artillery Store
Ark City
Mas Mergentheim
Ulzle Piolube
Barry Metspor
Jaciensa
Chen
Marvelus
Ative
Alate
Lipa
Ghia
Smely Gil
Michigin
Jill
Poursea
Sant Tong
Uity Wonton
Wien
Ba Pidharel
Deonpiele
Juzy
Fila Hy
Shell
Commissioner of Fisheries and Game
Jastien
Mirvaof
Caoniy Trenanty
Cowndand
TN Scuti Band
Fann Mailure
NILUS
SRATH
C. L. Magee
NEW Foreman
Pennsylvania
Arnut Public
Joke Ausiute
Mollie Hartesdl
Pas
Syracuse
Rowanye
A. Showdon
Fort Wiyne
Koryere
I Commission
Adiryss G. Galde
Ind
Liddorn
Nillea Thow City
Wayne Township
Ona
Dt Abolte Township
Huntington Road
Tuquila
Columan
Oan
Pa, & T, P, Randall
Base Block
D-Wtt
Dertietry
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