Electric railway boon for Allen county and national railway trends
The Weekly Sentinel comments on improved electric railway prospects for northeastern Allen county with Fort Wayne via the Hicksville line. It notes the postmaster general's request to double rural free delivery funding, observes the Indiana execution of Joseph Keith, and reflects on rail giants Hill and Harriman, socialist views, and postmaster general’s report on resignations, suggesting civil life offers better opportunities.
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Allen County
Fort Wayne
Hicksville
Postmaster General Challenges Philadelphia Election Result
Smith's paper claims 40,000 illegal votes, alleging fraud in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania that could reverse election outcomes. The report also notes Keith's deathbed confession disproving Evansville murder links and a Brooklyn bank robbery confession involving a dead co-conspirator.
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Smith
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Inventor’s Flying Machines Threaten Automobile Craze
A dead man’s belief turns on the living thief’s confession as heroism, while a Yankee inventor boasts of practicable flying machines priced at $2,000 to hit the market by next summer, potentially curbing early automotive excitement.
Roosevelt and Beveridge in 1904 presidential ticket talk
An Indiana newspaper suggests Theodore Roosevelt with Albert Beveridge as a 1904 ticket. Roosevelt would consent. Beveridge is not assured, and discussions hint at moves toward 1908.
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Indiana
Theodore Roosevelt
Albert J. Beveridge
Roosevelt
Garrett Republicans Favor E F Yarnelle for Congress Nomination
Garrett Republicans announce their preference for E F Yarnelle of this city as the Republican nominee for Congress in the Twelfth district. It is unknown if Yarnelle will run, but he may stand as a strong choice for the nomination.
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Klondike
Garrett
E. F. Yarnelle
Congress
Yarnelle
General Alger
Michigan
McMillan
Alger
Indian Bride Returns to Father After Desertion
A native Indian woman left her white husband citing abuse and drinking as causes, returning to her aboriginal father’s home. The report notes marriage as a failure on both sides and cites a Washington dispatch on Admiral Schley’s inquiry findings. Secretary Long urges a strong naval reserve to match state guards, with lessons from the Spanish American War.
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Washington
Schley
Long
Secretary Long
Ely's Liquid Cream Balm promotes nasal relief
New Orleans letter reports two bottles of Ely's Liquid Cream Balm given to Wm Lamberton at 1415 De Lachaise St. yielding wonderful results. Price 75 cents with spraying tube. Ely Bros. advertise kit and mail order from 56 Warrent St. New York.
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Ely
Ely Bros
Warrent St
N. Y
New Orleans
Wm. Lamberton
Delachaise St
Geo. W. M’duff
Miss Jennie McClelland Returns Home From Roanoke Visit
Miss Jennie McClelland is home after visiting friends in Roanoke. She visited relatives and plans to resume ordinary activities.
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Jennie McClelland
Roanoke
Proposals on Chinese Exclusion Act and varied national policy
The piece surveys renewal debates for the Chinese exclusion act due next May, noting corporate and labor influences and possible amendments to allow Chinese of means or education. It also touches on political maneuvers, tariff, rail consolidation fears, Roosevelt's expected policies, and broader imperial and domestic agendas.
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United States
Americans Rendered Model as France Plans Study Abroad
M Miller and M Bou quest propose sending French students to the United States to study industrial methods. They envision a central bureau in Philadelphia or Chicago with directors versed in local industries to learn American organization and plants. The plan aims to finish education, seek cooperation from the U S government and major firms, and praise American liberty and ingenuity.
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OM. Millerand
America
England
Germany
Germay
Belgium
United States
Guidanee
Philadelphia
Chicago
United
M. Bouquet
Met Police Enforce Liquor Laws Tight in Kokomo
Kokomo for Sunday was quiet as metropolitan police rule tightens liquor laws. The shift to strict enforcement followed a near murder during a saloon brawl, stirring public concern over how law is applied.
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Kokomo
Dastardly Train Wreck Near York Pa
A southwestern express on the Northern Central railway was derailed near Black Ridge York after dynamite exploded under the track. Four Pullman cars and several coaches were wrecked but all passengers escaped injury amid a panic before the train stopped. Police suspect robbery as the motive though the Buffalo express carried no loot.
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York
Southwestern Express
Northern Central Railway
Black Ridge
Codorus Creek
Harrisburg
Baltimore
Buffalo Express
Detectives Seek Wreckers of Southwestern Express
Philadelphia reports detail a sabotage attempt on the Southwestern Express of the Pennsylvania Railroad on the North Central branch. Detectives from York Philadelphia and Harrisburg began operations to locate the dynamiters, who may have fled to a major city. the train left Washington at 7 45 last night en route to Pittsburgh when the blast occurred.
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Philadelphia
Southwestern Express
North Central
Pennsylvania Railroad
York
Werelso
Harrisburg
Washington
Pittsburg
AT KANE'S Bargains on Underwear and Accessories This Week
In this sale prompt item list, AT KANE'S offers fleece lined stockings two pairs for 25c, heavy ribbed stockings 10c, wood socks for men, shirts and drawers, 23c each, 50c underwear at 38c, 75c grade fleece at 50c, ladies union suits 35c, ladies ribbed vests 25c, gloves and mittens from 10c, Christmas presents ready with a $1 album and various boxes, cards and sets.
Hanesty Delivers Sentences in Contempt Case
Judge Hanesty sentenced Andrew M. Lawrence managing editor and H. S. Canfield reporter of Chicago American for contempt of court. Lawrence received forty days and Canfield thirty days in county jail.
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Chicago
Hanesty
Andrew M. Lawrence
H. S. Canfield
Bearst
Chicago American
Aged PATR Revive Romance in Iowa Wedding
In Chariton Iowa on November 16 Rev Mr Johnson united Mrs Anna E Asby of Chariton and T J Ogle of Montgomery County Indiana in marriage Both spouses are seventy two years old The couple first loved in childhood but drifted apart marrying others after quarrels and long separations They renewed their pledge of childhood days after meeting again in Iowa and after her return from Indiana
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Chariton
Iowa
Mr. Johnson
Russell
Anna E. Asby
T. J. Ogle
Montgomery County
Indiana
Couple Plans Return to Indiana After Marriage
Mr. Ogle arrived to claim his bride and the couple will return to their old home in Indiana, concluding their marriage plans.
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Mr. Ogle
Indiana
Married at Hesse Cassel Church in Warsaw
Miss Agnes Houser of Hoagland wed Frank Carteaux of Warsaw in a 9 o clock ceremony at Hesse Cassel Catholic church. Bridesmaid Mamie Henry of New Haven and best man Charles Houser of Hoagland attended along with distant guests including the Carteaux and Henry families.
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Agnes Houser
Hoagland
Frank Carteaux
Warsaw
Hesse Cassel Catholic Church
Mamie Henry
New Haven
Charles Houser
Gus Carteaux
Frank Henry
John Kennerk
Warsaw groom’s mother and Decatur siblings noted at wedding
Sephine Carteaux of Warsaw mother of the groom and the Misses Tena and Louise Schurger of Decatur are mentioned. Mr. and Mrs. Carteaux will be at home to friends at Warsaw after November 20.
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Sephine Carteaux
Warsaw
Tena and
Louise Schurger
Decatur
Burial At State Line For Charles Armbuster
The remains of Charles Armbuster who died at Wabash were brought to Woodburn to a son’s home. Funeral services were held at the Woodburn school house and he was buried at State Line cemetery with Rev. E. A. Bunner officiating. Armbuster was born in Baden Germany and was 64 years old.
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Charles Armbuster
Wabash
Woodburn
Woodburn School
State Line Cemetery
E. A. Bunner
Woodburn M
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Vienna
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van Sant
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Ilinois
Department of Commerce
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