Train Robbers Loot Express Car Near DeKalb Illinois
News report details a Northwestern railroad train No. 9 robbery near DeKalb Illinois with over 25000 dollars in cash and unknown treasure stolen. Four masked gunmen triggered the stop and fled west of Maple Park after binding the operator and vandalizing the express car. A reward of 5000 dollars was posted for information leading to arrests.
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Chicago
Northwestern
DeKalb
Ill
Antisdel
American Express Company
North- West Dispatchs
North- West Dispatchs Office Today. “Thiesa
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Elburn
Maple Park
Sanborn
Battisford
Autisdel
W. A. Pinkerton
Whistler
South Elmhurst
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Letter Reveals Bryan's Early Career Plea for Office
A New York Journal excerpt reprints a private 11 year old letter from William J. Bryan to J. Sterling Morton. Bryan discusses seeking a small clerkship and notes the office’s salary as the main attraction, framing the move as a practical step for his family.
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New York Journal
J. Sterling Morton
Grover Cleveland
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Morton
Township Library planned for Wayne township schools
A Wayne Township Library association has been formed to secure a public school library. Officers include Charles Methley president and Maude Graham vice president with Bertha Fremion as librarian. An executive committee from each district will guide the program aiming for at least 1,000 volumes housed in the township high school building south of the city.
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Wayne Township
Wayne Township Library Association
Charles Methley
John Beard
Belle Edwards
Maud Jackson
Vera Graham
Myrtle Blood
James Cunnison
Township High School
Partnership Formed for New Duplicating Sales Check System
Charles Archer and Henry E Sprague form a partnership to manufacture and sell a duplicating sales check system invented by W E Van Ame of this city. The device has many advantages and has been thoroughly tested. The company plans extensive market introduction.
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Charles Archer
Henry E. Sprague
W. E. van Ame
Gospel Seat Etiquette for Growing Church Audiences
A Rochester Sentinel writer argues church growth hinges on members occupying front seats. They contend late arrivals deter outsiders, so filling front rows could boost attendance and energize preaching, even if not scripture based.
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Rochester Sentinel
Ely's Liquid Cream Balm for nasal use
Ely Brothers offer Liquid Cream Balm with spraying tube at 75 cents. The liquid version preserves the medicinal virtues of the solid form and soothes nasal membranes without drying secretions, restoring natural health. Druggists or by mail from 56 Warren Street, New York.
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Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren &J
N. Y
Local Inmate James Carroll Feeds Rumor of Hex Curse
James Carroll, aged eighty eight, has been an infirmary inmate in Miami county for years. He is described as the man in a hex, a label tied to his lifelong decline in health and strength. The piece notes his prolonged prostration and status within the county infirmary.
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Fountain of Honor
People
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Merton
Morton
Cleveland
James Carroll
Miami County Infirmary
Thomas J. Box
Knox County
Otter Lake
Box
Tragic Bridge Mishap Near Aboite Roanoke Injures Mrs Reed
A wagon with Mrs John Ellsworth and two children and Mrs Vincent Reed and another child backed off a bridge over Little River ditch in darkness. The wagon and team fell eight feet into the water. Mrs Reed and a child were saved, the baby nearly drowned but revived. Mrs Ellsworth and other child escaped serious harm, and rescuers aided by bystanders.
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Aboite
Roanoke
Vincent Reed
John Ellsworth
Little River Ditch
Northern Indiana notes summary of deaths and disasters
Mrs. Mel Kyle of Bourbon lost her child after giving carbolic acid by mistake. Miss Mary Ricettes, formerly of Silver Lake, died by suicide in Houston Texas, requesting her body go to John Sealy College. Forty seventh Indiana regiment reunion in Huntington honored veterans. Marsh fires devastate northern Indiana, especially Kankakee region, with no rain and broad losses. Absolom Haas of Wabash, 65, died after a stomach illness, survived by a widow and four children. An affliction, thought to be...
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John Young
Ada Locke
Warsaw
Wells County
Walkill Prince
Hambletonian 10
America
Walkil Prince
Bluffton
Francis Campbell
Knox County
Mt. Lebanon
Campbell
Adams County
Smith
Daniel P. Bolds
Bolds
Decatur
Mel Kyle
Bourbon
Mary Ricettes
Silver Lake
Houston
Texas
John Sealy Medical College
Galveston
Fortyseventh
Indiana Regiment
Huntington
Huntington County
James R. Slack
Indiana
Kankakee
Absolom Haas
Wabbash
Waldo
Wabash
Schuyler A. Haas
Indianapolis
Farm Barn Burned on Brockmeyer Farm in Madison Township
A large barn on William Brockmeyer's farm in Madison township near Williams Station was destroyed by fire Sunday evening. Loss estimated at 1500 dollars with 600 dollars insured. Farm machinery and livestock were saved though hay and grain were consumed. Fire began in a rear straw heap around 7 p.m. and origin remains a mystery.
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William Brockmeyer
Madison Township
Williams Station
Knights Elect Officers at St Bernard Library Hall
The St Bernard branch No 103 Catholic Knights of America held its annual meeting at Library Hall on Sunday and elected officers: President Frank X Schuler Vice President John McNulty Secretary Patrick Ryan Treasurer Frank H Fink Directors Frank H Fink F X Schuler Patrick Ryan John Bresnahan Jr John McNulty and Patrick O Meara.
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St. Bernard
Catholic Knights of America
Library Hall
Frank X. Schuler
John McNulty
Patrick Ryan
Frank H. Fink
F. X. Schuler
John Bresnahan, Jr
Patrick O'Meara
Thief Steals Clock From Trier School House
Last Thursday night a clock was taken from the Trier school house near the city. Authorities believe young men from the city driven to the school, broke windows, and removed the timepiece. Tracks were found around the premises.
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Trier
Bers
Phe
Day's Record of Casualty Notes Several Injuries
Reported mishaps include Conrad Bauss's back sprain after a fall in the Saengerbund building, E R Graves losing a finger at Baker saw mill, 14 year old Joseph Gowen hurt by an old feed chopper, Mrs Dolan and Mrs McKaren in a runaway buggy crash, a Zollinger works worker with a mashed finger, and Chris Nahrwold with a thumb wound. The piece ends with a political protest about tax laws and local officers.
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Conrad Bauss
Stophlet Street
Saengerbund
Dr. Ladd
E. R. Graves
Madison Street
Schick
Dr. Myers
Chris Nahrwold
Dr. McCausland
Mr. Nahrwold
Protective Association Formed In Woodburn To Challenge Shirley Officers
The Woodburn Protective association claims to legally contest the rights of Shirley City officers and their tax levy authority. An anti Shirley Woodburn paper accuses a mob influenced campaign as a danger to town harmony, noting a four week old meeting led to a formal group with elected officers.
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Little Burg
Woodburn
Woodburn Protective Association
Ne Loco Pelaeiags Iya Ee
Allen County Plowing Club names officers for fall contest
A Saturday meeting at city hall formed the Allen County Plowing Club’s plans for the annual fall plowing contest set for November 9. John Goeglein elected president Stephen Heath secretary with committees named for field prizes and field management. Purdue professor Latta invited as judge. winner to receive a championship medal and a team photograph. Martin Schele visited Adams County friends.
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Allen County Plowing Club
Alexander Johnson
W. F. DeVilbiss
John Goeglein
Stephen Heath
James Gillie
George Thumm
Johnh. Bass, Jr
Alex Forbes
John Gillie
John Omer
David McKay
Professor Latta
Agricultural Department of
Purdue University
Dynamite Fishing Report Drops Dead Fish in Maumee River
Residents in the eastern city report dynamite use in the Maumee river near the Walton avenue bridge last night or Saturday night. Large crowds gathered to witness the illegal fishing damage as authorities investigate.
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Maumee
Walton Avenue
Flour price drops in Quincy and Bluffton markets
In Quincy Michigan and Bluffton markets Golden Wedding Flour from Rock Creek Mills falls to 3.15 per barrel. City brands and Rock Creek Mills Favorite Flour see a price cut to 3.40 per barrel.
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City Brands and
Rock Creek Mills
Local Retail Prices Bulletin for Groceries and Supplies
A catalog of shop prices lists Fine Granulated Sugar at 51c per lb, Coffee A and Extra C at various rates, Cut Loaf and Powdered Sugar at 6c, Package Coffees at 10c per lb, Fine Teas up to 50c, Fine and Smoking Tobaccos with ranges, Cigars 90c to 2.50 per 100, Family Whitefish and Pickerel in pails or kegs, Machine and Neatsfoot Oils, Castor Oil, and Stoneware Jars and Jugs priced by item.
Our Big Meat Market at The Greatest Grocery
The Greatest Grocery's Fresh Meat Market has greatly enlarged operations and is selling a wide variety of meats including beef veal lamb pork roasts steaks and specialty items like head cheese braunschweiger summer sausage boiled ham and lard.
Wanted Choice Butter Eggs and Poultry
An advertisement seeks buyers for butter eggs and poultry. It promises savings on every grocery item purchased.
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Aboite and
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Fort Wayne, Ind
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Martin Schele
C. J
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