Indiana Troops Win Laurels at West Point Maneuvers
Governor Durbin reported from West Point Kentucky that Indiana troops led by Lieutenant Colonel Bowman and the Third Regiment impressed Colonel Wagner with superior discipline and tactical skill during maneuvers. The Grand Review was canceled due to a storm, and praise highlighted quickness of movement and effective use of cover.
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Sentinel
Indianapolis
Durbin
West Point
Indiana
Wagnar
United States Army
Wagner
Studebaker
Bowman
Becuse
Review Called Off at Camp Young West Point Ky
Rain interrupted the afternoon review at Camp Young West Point Kentucky. Wind toppled the Sec ond Kentucky quartermaster tent as troops sheltered to keep their tents from blowing away. The officer canceled the event due to ongoing showers.
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Young
West Point
Kentucky
Maybrick Estate 75,000 Shortage Revealed
In New York a $75,000 shortage in the Maybrick estate, tied to Florence Maybrick, is disclosed as trustees face an accounting. William L. Gardner testified on land sales across Virginia, West Virginia, Illinois and Kentucky. Hearing set for October 20.
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New York
Florence Maybrick
Virginia
West Virginia
Ilinois
Kentucky
Hayden
Fever Reported Across Northern Indiana
In northern Indiana fever is said to be prevalent with reports noting widespread illnesses. Local health officials warn residents to take precautions and seek care for persistent fever or related symptoms.
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Biane
Monmouth Faces Move As Electric Line Construction Begins
Allen Huntington and Wa bash counties report Frank Romeiser of Bluffton fined 1 dollar and costs after drunken celebration of his wedding. George Snyder near Ossian suffers severed foot injuries from a corn cutter. Springfield and Fort Wayne electric line work prompts moving most of Monmouth, oldest Adams county town, with houses torn down and the town transformed beyond recognition as grading extends toward Fort Wayne.
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Allen
Huntington
Wabash
Frank Romeiser
Bluffton
George Snyder
Ossian
Allen County
Springfield
Fort Wayne
Monmouth
Decatur
Adams County
Piqua Road
Fire Chief Shauman Faces Council Charges in Kokomo
Edward Shauman chief of the Kokomo fire department faces charges filed by ex-employee John Cawthorne. Allegations include intoxication on duty, misappropriation of public property, and associating with immoral persons. Cawthorne was dismissed for cause. Shauman, 20 years with Kokomo, is to undergo a thorough council investigation.
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Edward Shauman
John Cawthorne
Cawthorne
Shauman
Peru
Evansville
Henderson
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Arrive for West Point Excursion
The Ancient and Honorable Artillery of Boston and Newport Artillery joined escorting London’s Honorable Artillery as they arrived from Fall River in New York. They marched in formation onto an excursion boat, the steamer headed for West Point with bands playing. Newport Artillery then went to a hotel for a day’s stay and planned to meet the London and Boston groups on their return.
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Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
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Newport Artillery Company
Honorable Artillery Company
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Fall River
West Point
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Boston Honorables
Pope Named Associate Justice in New Mexico Supreme Court
Attorney General Knox and the president finalized the appointment of William R. Pope as associate justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court. Pope, a former special counsel for the government on private land claims and Philippine land cases, received strong backing from Knox.
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Washington
Knox
Wm. BR. Pope
Supreme Court of New Mexico
Stenography Training Offers $1000 Year Jobs
A promotional notice explains that a six months course at Huntington Business University costs 40 to secure a government stenographer position offering 1000 yearly. It suggests many firms need office help and urges readers to enroll to qualify for such roles.
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Huntington Business University
Huntington
Ind
United States
Wilson S. Bissell Dies in Buffalo
Wilson S. Bissell former postmaster general in Grover Cleveland's cabinet died in Buffalo at 10 15 last night after a long illness. Born 1847 in New London New York he rose as a leading Buffalo lawyer and served in Cleveland's firms before becoming postmaster general for two years. He faced kidney related complications and spent months in and out of bed with lucid interludes and family at his side.
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Cleveland
Dewitt Sherman
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Barr Harbor
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McVeagh Leaves Hague for New York Sails on St Louis
Wayne McVeagh senior U S counsel arrives in Paris from The Hague after presenting arguments before the Venezuelan arbitration tribunal. He sails October 10 from Cherbourg aboard the St Louis. Court members praise the American view of a humane tribunal. Further hearings are expected to last about a fortnight starting November 4 with Penfield and Bowen handling American and Venezuelan interests.
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Notice to Taxpayers Readers Advised
Notice to taxpayers appears in partial OCR text stating an October date and a reference to Agar in the south area. The readable fragment is too brief to determine full action, authority, or local impact for a complete summary.
Not Yet Told About Peru Man in Collision
Joseph, about forty five, has a family at Peru. The engine suffered heavy damage while the passenger coaches were sent on south.
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Peru
Burned by Molten Lead Claims Young Worker
In Hammond Indiana on October 7 14 year old John Deminck of East Chicago died from injuries after a traveling car crushed him against a blast furnace where he had just started work to support his widowed mother. His father perished two years earlier at Republic iron and steel plant from molten lead. He was taken to St Margaret hospital where he died.
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John Deminck
Chicago
Republic Iron and Steel
St. Margaret Hospital
Mattoon Mayor Guilty In Saloon Bribery Case
Mattoon Illinois October 7 Mayor Wenke found guilty on three counts for permitting a saloon to operate without license and taking meals for patients and jail inmates. His brother’s testimony shifted blame on other counts. Police officer Les Henry arrested on return from Madison Indiana for accepting bribes from saloon-keepers.
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Wenke
Les Henry
Madison
Ind
Meyer Wenke
Borgman Reappointed as Fort Wayne Police Captain
William F. Borgman is named captain of police in Fort Wayne succeeding Frank H. Whitney. Borgman says he aims to do his duty and support superiors to maintain department efficiency amid broad congratulations on his return to service.
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Star
Fort Wayne
Frank H. Whitney
Police Department
Calbtain Borgman
Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab Ad
An old advertisement claims a one day cure for a cold with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes a money back refund if it fails and features E. W. Grove’s signature on each box. Price listed as 25 cents.
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Board of Trade Leader William T Baker Dies
Chicago reports the sudden death of William T Baker ex-president of the board of trade and longtime grain dealer. He died of heart disease after stomach illness. Survived by a widow and three children, Charles H Baker of Seattle and Henry D Baker of Minneapolis.
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William T. Baker
Board of Trade
Baker
West
Charles H. Baker
Seattle
Henry D. Baker
Minneapolis
Mrs Winslow S Syrup Promoted For Teething Children
Advertisement urges mothers to use Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething pain, claiming it to be the best remedy. Ends with a period.
Automobile Race Begins From Weehawken To Pittsburgh
The New York to Pittsburg auto run started in Weehawken in light rain with 34 cars. The first car departed at 7 o clock, following about 34 seconds apart, as officials rode in two parlor cars starting at 5 am. The route goes via Pine Hill Bingh ampton Bath Buffalo Erie Cleveland and Youngstown toward Pine Hill 180 miles away.
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Pine Hill
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Bath
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Erie
Cleveland
Youngstown
Ohio
Weehawken
Hudson Boulevard
Newburgh
Ely's Liquid Cream Balm for nasal catarrh
Ely Brothers promote Ely's Liquid Cream Balm priced 75 cents with spraying tube. The liquid carries the medicinal properties of the solid form and is absorbed by the nasal membrane without drying secretions, restoring them to a natural character. Available from Ely Brothers at 56 Warren Street, New York or by mail.
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Ely Brothers
Warren St
Tornado damages farms near Topeka Bear Creek settlement
News from Topeka states a tornado struck the Bear Creek settlement twelve miles southeast of Topeka last night destroying several farm houses and barns. Trees were blown down and corn shacks and hay stalks scattered. No lives were reported lost though telegraph wires are in poor condition complicating exact reports.
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Topeka
Fort Wayne names Captain Borgman to police captain post
Captain Borgman accepts the police captain role after a four year absence. He resumes duties following a conference with Superintendent Geralins and will lead the Fort Wayne Police, marking the third time he has held the captain position. His return follows a competitive selection and ties to his trucking business ownership with his brothers.
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Bergman
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Glanders Found in Middletown Horses at Construction Camp
Dr. Proegler of the board of health reports glanders cases at a Middletown construction camp for the electric railroad. Vet surgeon Dr. Willi Myers confirmed seven horses and two mules exposed. seven horses died before the inspection. State Veterinarian A W Bitting from Lafayette called to assist. strict quarantine to be enforced on Tubman’s property.
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Board of Health
Willi ¥. Myers
Middletown
Electric Railroad Company
A. W. Bitting
Lafayette
Tubman
Strike Disrupts Chicago Printing Rush Work
The Chicago strike and lockout of press feeders after the Chicago Type 1 theme employers' association refused Franklin union No. 4 demands for an open shop disrupts rush line work. Printing pressmen's union No. 3 offers strike breakers to replace strikers, aiming to split the feeder union and form a new group.
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Employers’ Association
Franklin Union No
Franklin Union
King Praised America Before St Louis Exposition
Rome Oct 7 The Italian ambassador Signor Mayor Des Plamches dined with King Victor Emmanuel who praised America and President Roosevelt. The king expressed hope Italy will be adequately represented at the St Louis exposition and the Italian exhibit committee promised it will be ready for the opening.
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United States
Signor Mayor Des Plamches
Victor Emmanuel
America
Roosevelt
Italy
Russell Sage Dodges Tax on Rockland Farm and Monument Site
A farm owned by Russell Sage at Sickletown Rockland county was sold at the county tax sale for 113 dollars in unpaid taxes and bought by the county. The Andre monument site at Tappan, where Cyrus W Field erected a monument to Major Andre's execution, was also bought in by the county after Field's heirs refused to pay taxes following his death.
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Russell Sage
Sickletown
Rockland County
Andre
Tappan
Cyrus W. Field
Major Andre
Lutheran conference formed in Laporte to unite Indiana churches
A Northern Indiana Lutheran conference was formed at Laporte during a meeting of Lutheran ministers. It will include churches from Fort Wayne and Allen county. Rev H P Wilt of Whiting was elected chairman and Rev R Schreth of Sherwood CO was chosen secretary. Rev Lange will read a paper on life insurance.
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Fort Wayne
Allen County
H. P. Wilt
Whiting
R. Schreth
Sherwood, CO
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Folk to See President In Bribery Extradition Talks
Circuit Attorney Folk left St Louis at 11 last night for Washington to confer with President Roosevelt on making bribery an extraditable offense in treaties with all nations. The conference is at the president's invitation. Folk has made two prior Washington trips for similar missions.
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Folk
Washington
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