Keith Held Without Bail in Nora Kiefer Murder Case
Evansville, Ind May 2 Joseph B Keith the alleged murderer of Nora Kiefer was sent to the circuit court without bail after a police court hearing. A special grand jury session will convene Wednesday to probe the case. Keith broke down in court denying guilt while his wife stood by. Witness Willits Butcher, who tied Keith to the canal bridge the night Kiefer disappeared, declined to reiterate her original statement.
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Ivansville
Ind
Joseph B Kieth
Nora Kiefer
Wieth Slunst
Courk
Mnaline
Willitsa Butcher
Kieth
Wern Kiefer
Garoner Walker
Nova Kiefer
Samuel P Day Dead in Huntington After Long City Ties
Samuel P Day, aged 70, died at his Huntington home Sunday night. Born in Ken County, Ohio, he moved to Huntington in 1861 and ran a livery barn. He joined Masonry at age, and opposed mayoral defeat in 1865, later serving four consecutive terms. A longtime supporter of schools and orphans, Day was widely known for his civic life in the city.
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Thnlington
Fon
Samuel TP
Ken County
Ohio
Cleveland
Plishure
Tie
Hunitington
Aard
le Ie
Huntington
Ife
Day
Bor
Probable Death by Own Action Near Vis County
A report describes a probable death by self harm on a Saturday night in Vis County. The deceased, a woman connected to farmer Frank Senow, was found in her room in everyday clothes after a remark about breakfast. Investigators note no wounds on head or body.
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Forre
Envane
Vis
Eumuty
Wn Lipsy
Suse
Yuna
Shir
Frank Senow
Mra. Sonus
Mysterious death casts doubt on Miss Price’s fate
The Senours recall Miss Price as well behaved while her widow mother suspects murder. Relatives recount distress as property values plummet and mortgage foreclosures rise. Investors face long debts and many home losses as the nation braces for more foreclosures.
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Miss Price
Senour House
Local Masonic Lodge Receives Japanese Coin Collection
In Elkhart Indiana on May 20 Gharies J Harvis a county resident and consul to Japan presented a coin collection to the Masonic lodge. The hoard includes 301 pieces valued from one twentieth of a cent to twenty five rents, sent by express from Japan.
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Elkhart
Ind
Gharies J. Harvis
Nafrasalet
Japan
Ans Lorwari
Masonic Lodge
Express
Unie Tent Disaster Causes Overnight Downpour
A crowded Unie event ended with a sudden downpour as spectators rushed to hold poles. Women screamed and children fled, creating a chaotic scene though no serious damage occurred. The tent was later reduced to pieces and removed.
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Tere
Johnson
Suetily
Wis
Nishal
Ward girls found after home flight in Kokomo
Anni and Belle Ward, two Marion sisters who ran away, were located in Kokomo where they were living with a family and employed as domestics. The girls stated they left home seeking better surroundings.
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Marion
Ind
Anni
Belle Ward
Kokamo
Smuch
Elaine Tat Meir
Transfer of Lacrosse estate stirs legal action
In Logansport Indiana on May 29 the suit over Horace P. Diddle's estate grows as administrator Mrs Autin M. Fiddle seeks to settle claims and contest conveyances. Eva Thynulida claims one third of property while other heirs dispute personal property and possession. The widow of Judge Wadding is hospitalized as proceedings continue with lawyers and friends involved.
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Laporte
Tuil
Synticnte
Pontiac
of Lacrosse
Hns
Horace P. Diddle
Autin M. Fiddle
Fublye
Sethie
Eva Thynulida
Reynolds
Wddin
Highneys
Logansport
Ind
Lightning Kills Man in Indiana Farm Yard
In Jan Ind on May 29 a lightning bolt struck a post in a farmyard near Cranfeld three miles east of town. Mr Granfield, standing in his doorway, was instantly killed with severe burns. His younger son, working nearby, was injured as were others present. The storm damaged property and several bystanders were startled by the strike.
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Jan
Ind
Here
Granfield
Won
Cooperation A Nonsense Fragment Prompts Readership Doubts
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a plant at Upland and vague claims of doubling capacity, plus garbled phrases about workers and stock. Unclear names and dates hinder solid summary.
Poltinger Fire Sparks Nighttime Damage Passages
A Poltinger blaze erupted near midnight damaging a square side of the squire and surrounding structures. Photographers and city officials reported 2,600 in losses with 1,508 in salvageable items. Building owner TH Nobbs and clothier Max Dermastrin were named in the incident notes as insured parties.
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Marion
Max Dermastrin
Elothian
Russia Orders Gunboats as Crisis Brews at Port Arthur
Shanghai dispatch reports Russia plans to deploy gunboats to ward off potential attack as tension escalates. Telegraph from Pekin notes possible mobilization of up to 20 000 troops and urgent naval redeployments near Taku and Port Arthur amid growing friction with Japan and China.
Land Troops Expected At War Port From Arthur
London reports a British dispatch claiming 20 000 troops prepare to land at Walen from Pore Arthur amid ongoing tensions. Chinese forces and Boxers are described as ready for support from allied empresses and a large army, with widespread alarms across the region and calls to expel perceived threats.
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London
Lo Bhiowghiat
Tassin
Walen
Union Sunday RCICOOT Meeting At Local School
The union held a special meeting to plan the upcoming week with Mo 2 O, noting attendance and a new schedule. Superintendent updates followed the opening address, with names of attendees and positions listed, including Such, Sprlu Savane Engle Weiss, and May 6 reminders.
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Mokiisidt
Lear
Iy Sinulsy School
Waele
Parvie
Dsr le Amemilay
Unin
Uy Missionaey
Tull
Tools Ehayge
B.D
Miss Miry
Sprlu Savane Engle Weiss
Myvile G Nssiningk Aegretarys
Dha
Veasnie
Ubiarian Clarion Vingent
Wartie Richards
Doriitory
Misphine Maylromery
Lvanis Panis
Wiss
Tayle Ware
Tetehar
Enumeration Wag Padden and the Hidden Vehaul Controversy
A garbled report outlines an ongoing dispute involving Superintendent Zager and a proposed vehaul project in May. Names and details are unclear, but the text references charges and an alleged alteration of an enumeration process tied to Michigan City and Lt. Zighr.
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Om Howell
Witter
Elly Shaws
Michigan City
Zighr
Killed by Lightning Strike Near Hometown
A man named Tyla, a former laborer, was killed by a lightning strike while working near a location described as a farm and sheds. The incident occurred during chores involving hogs and nearby wiring. Witnesses reported a sudden flash and a terrible sound as the bolt struck.
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Neehester
Tyla
Ieynim
Whitely property slump hits after wartime boom
In Muncie Indiana on May 29 the collapse of a home at Whitely is felt by many residents. Ten years earlier Whitley rapider works were removed and real estate values fell. Investors and builders faced losses as local building and loan associations weakened after the war.
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Joun
Muncie
Whitely
Whitley Rapper
Warlea
Disturbances Rise as Sailors Engagement Reported at Wei Hui Wei
Reports from Vietoris about a stay before a Quit action describe tin stenm alp Byeckavhive’s arrival at Sapamus and a British station in the Gulf of Pe Chi Li. Captain Watson and crew were departing when they were attacked, with many of the attackers killed. The Chinese battalion under Captain Wilson suffered losses.
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Vietoris
Tin Stenmalp
Sapamus
Wei Ui
Gulf of Pe Chi Li
Watson
Alsly
Wei Hui Wei
Wilson
Campaigns and honors mix in odd wartime notices
Fragmented OCR reports Seavey’s supporters praising action while Seabaleers suffer injuries. The text also mentions British prisoners, Captain A H Dougall and a flag bunting from Columbia Post No 705 to adorn a grave for Taylor of Chicago. It references Decoration Day and a small barrier at a grave in Lindenwood with Taylor involved in Chicago civic circles.
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Bunting Ting
Columbia Post
Chirag
Umblum
Taylor
Lindenwood
Chicago
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