Tragedy Near Lagrange As 16-Year-Old Norton Killed By Train
James Norton aged sixteen of 94 Broadway was struck by the Northland Express a few miles north of Lagrange while riding as a hobo on freight cars with friend Mathed Baier. He died about four hours later after the freight train swerved toward a passenger train, the crash injuring Baier and killing Norton on impact near Crooked Creek. An inquest was ordered by LaGrange County officials, with Norton’s parents and undertaker present to bring the body home tonight.
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James Norton
Anil
Norton
Northland Express
Grand Rapids
Lagrange
Young Norton
Ruy
Fuluskey
Bn Uc Hess
Hye
Crookedreek
Belweck Lima
Blipiay Husimerntag
Aarth
Oelock
Prasenger
Saby
Balor
Te Mahi
Wong
Young
Baler
Tyler
Vice
Caboose
Phiysman
Lagrangs
Toutelaek
Laeywnge
Hany Wollman
Jett
Oatélack
Ana
Isa
Mae Harlan
Aves
British Prisoners Released Amid War Office Dispatch
London reports from Lord Roberts describe 1800 British prisoners released at Noott Gedachnt reaching YenCh and Pole-Bowen badly clothed and some half starved. Ambulances mobilized to aid the sick and wounded as engraved posts are said to be captured at Barberton. Some actions escaped, including the earls Twitvint and Ennismoe, while Kroger, Stein, Botha, Tucas Mugw, Shalkelninger left Nadir Gedneht for Welspruit. Boers appear to be scattering.
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London
War Office
Lord Roberts
Belfast
Noott Gedachnt
Yyench
Pole-Bowen
Hye
Wendy
Barberton
Earl of Twitvint
Ennismoe
Kroger
Stein
Botha
Tucas
Shalkelninger
Welspruit
Atlantic King's Bons and the 2:04 pace record
The article describes Auqutte King and Cont ivro Brow as notable figures in Providence racing circles. Frank Hogash, acclaimed pacer, challenged top rivals Anaconda Lanellight and Chehaiin, winning the 2:04 pace from them and lowering the second heat record to 2:02, after a first-heat win.
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Auqutte
Contivro Brow
Tayers- House
Providence
Thargtay
Frank Hogash
Plver
Pnears
Ave
Anaconda
Lanellight
Chehaiin
Lim Jan the money id siany Mole BVEHES to be covested
Lim Jan the money id siany Mole BVEHES to be covested between the animals before the season ends Ayrry 0 started in the 2 10 pace showed gameness He made hin dead beats the second heat between Nithaele and Courier Journal taking a ten record of S064 On Tuesday he was a starter in a rare and fin ned within the amomey It is sel dom indeed that pus hyars of fea sons of prerent stallion taking new records below 207 in one day Brown Hall Director and Baron Willson are the only stallions known to Have two sons of daughters in Jelnsses better that
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Lim Jan
Ayrry
Nithaele
Courier-Journal
Amomey
Pus Hyars
Brown Hall
Baron Willson
Everett to Speak Before Local Civic Groups
Charles B. Everett, former chair of Republic County Central Committee, accepts invitation to address Soldiers, Songwut Citizens, Hepvbvar club and Morning Op. 1M on a date to be announced, at FarK Waymne venue.
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Charles B. Everett
Republic County Central
Luvitaliot
Songwut Citicene
Hepvbvar Club
Heir to a Small Fortunes Miss Morris Receives Bequest
Miss Mary Morris of Manchester England recently learned she stands to inherit a substantial legacy from her aunt in the city. The will, probated in Manchester, leaves about 9,090 pounds to Miss Morris, with the remainder divided among collateral relatives. Miss Morris has lived in America about seven years, with family ties in Treloan and Crillevei. Her brother resides in Lepansport.
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Moerin
Wailreay
Miss Morris
Miss Moris
Anterics
Trelauk
Maveia
Tia City
Russell
Wnele
Telteat Moreliuns
Elty
Manchester
Ureir
Stearey
Pageita
Crillevei
Trelant
Lepansport
Gayithiy
Rotation In Office Fixed by Supreme Knights at Detwolt
Detwolt Mich August. The Knights of Pythine settled the rotation question for supreme officers. The election for supreme chancellor pitted Thomas Sample of Pennsylvania against Ogden H. Fethers of Janesville Wisconsin. Fethers won 88 to 50 on the first ballot and no motion was made to alter custom. The next officers will be chosen at a later session. Bah Lwandsey was selected to chair the next gathering. No speech favored A aury Baek.
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Detwolt
Mich
Aug
Supreme Judge Knights of Pythine
Thomas
Q. Sample
Pennsylvania
Pr Onl Supeme Chanceling
Ogden H. Fethers
Janesville
Wis
Supreme Vite Ghateelax
Fethers
Lontyary
Wade Gramimods
Bah Lwandsey
Welsh Strike Ends in Cardif Meeting Certifies Resumption
In Cardif Wales a meeting of striking miners confirmed they would return to work after the miners union won concessions. About 9 000 colliers resumed digging as the company agreed to the miners demands.
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Chrdif
Wales
Cardif
Conmany
Evitor Alliger Honored At State Meeting
The state council of the Order of United American Mechanics voted to bolt to a new system in 1901, with Mincloit and Monsoeville and Laweemebure noted as key locations. The gesture honors Evitor Alliger for distinguished service.
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Tere Haute
State Council of the Order of United American Mechanics
Mincloit
Monsoeville
Laweemebure
Contested Elections Report From Local Councils
The article lists elected officers across various councils and locations. Names include Charles W. Heed, John D. Aliger, Chris A. Day, EP Mitchell, W. A. Church, GB Collett, G. BR Sivirtz, John G. White, and multiple Daughters of America officers such as Jennie Brown and Amelia Altedberger. Districts shown include Upland Monroeville Jonesboro Terre Haute Portland and Munsie.
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Lewis
Offours
Charles W. Heed
Upland
John D. Aliger
Monroeville
Senatary
Chris
A. Day
Jonesboro
Treacurey
Mitchell
Marlons
W. A. Church
Terre Haute
Wordon
Collett
Portland
Intersentivel
V. C
Sue Clovenger
Lutheran Synod Elects Officers for Ensuing Year
Springfield EL August 20 the Lutheran synod of conferences Indiana Michigan and Ohio today elected officers for the ensuing year President William Schueltze Springfield Vice President Reverend Williane Rovens Stwing le Girrahage College Treasurer Rudolph G Link Mvedulusn THI
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Springfield
Lutheran Dareries
Indiana
Mibipnr
Ohio
Presiiow
William Schuelztte
Tiseerduty
Williane Roven- Stwingle
Girrhage College
Harthage
Thy Teasurer
Rudolph G. Link
Col W J Bryan Begins Tour Leaves Home Today
Col W J Bryan starts a multi city speaking tour leaving Lincoln for Chicago then east with stops in South Bend Fort Wayne and Toledo. He is billed for several addresses including a speech in Columbus and events with veterans groups as he travels through Indiana Ohio and Michigan.
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Chicaro
Wade
Lincoln
Chicago
Lynton
South Hond
Tad
Tomurrewight
Bourh
Dyan
Tahoe
Catone Beycat
Miivaikoe
Uryan
Fort Wayte
Titi
Vath Valera Leggion National
Cammina
Ohio
Crenshaw Case Update From Washington Adjutant General
Adjutant General Corbin in Washington receives a garbled Aug entry from Carterville detailing absence and reports regarding Captain Freak F. Cr tan. The message references relatives, the Presidio, Manila, and an unnamed passenger from a bayport with notes on treatment and alleged statements by another man, all tied to the Crenshaw case and a son’s death.
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Washington
Corbin
Carterville
Washington, D.C
Surgton Geneve
Blanbury
Freak F. Cr Tan
Tris
Ban Frateiaen
Manila
Ater Iy
O. Crimsha
Insurance Discussion at National Fraternal Conference
The Aug session debated insurer oversight with focus on insurance department examinations of societies. A special committee was appointed after a preliminary report on statutory registration. The committee on supervision recommended uniform amendments allowing one state's insurance department to assist another.
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Onion
AL Tellay
H. G. Bessions
Sioux Fulch, & Dy
Insurance Department
Wayne Township seeks 100000 for railroad project in Fort Wayne area
Citizens of Wayne Township petition Allen County commissioners to order a special election on a $100,000 appropriation for Bert Wayne and Butler railroad construction. The push emphasizes improvements to front street and shops, with dozens of local leaders backing the measure. The petition notes feasibility and intends to secure funding in four annual installments if approved.
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Whyna
Bert Wayne
Zork Wayne
Niles
Ely
Sime
Imperials Win? Confusing Dispatch From Abroad
A scrambled Aug 80 dispatch from Germany cites the Badische Zeitung claiming Democrats in the United States favor imperialist aims and warn that American policy may imitate past imperial moves. The piece portrays American parties as quarrelling over speed versus restraint in engaging in world affairs, with references to McKinley era debates.
Town gathers for postponed centennial park celebration
Local leaders plan a public reception in a city park next month to mark a combined event tied to a Union veterans encampment and coming political campaign. The organizers expect a modest turnout and aim for a simple, open celebration rather than a grand display.
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Centlivre
Union Vererat Legion
Gov Seole
Prominent Republican Under Fire in Mail Inspection Case
Text garbled but reports a prominent Republican, Weil t, tied to Indianapolis, accused of illegally using a post office pass. A person named Well jumped from a train near Purdue, with unclear motive and no explanation for his nonantimalnelow. Postal inspector Owen had been watching him for 9 days.
Unclear OCR fragment reports on inspector, conductor roles and injuries
Fragmentary text describes a person posing as an inspector to reach a conductor and tally a pass. A rain incident injures him. a detective returns to Weile’s home in Greeicastle awaiting improvement. Mentions of possession, friends, and Washington influence follow-up actions.
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Lursday
Climing
Simegelf
Greeicastle
Weile
Washington
East
Youth Speaker Draws Crowd In Democratic Race
In a rainy Knox County campaign scene, young Miss Milde, barely 18, urged support for Willian Jennings Bryan. Her father Tugpe Chines actively backed her, while prominent candidate Millers sought her aid as a political speaker. Supporters traveled from miles to hear the event.
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Roukland
Luont Mateschan
Willian Jennings Bryan
Sanik Tone
Tugpe Chinese
Millers
Memor
Cuarden
Knox
Bates College
Milde
Hope Center
Miles Wheat
Peefock Case
Wort Gront
Grand and Circuit Juries Commission Draws September Jury
The Circuit Jury Commission in a held meeting selected jurors to serve in September. Names listed include Cobbae Lik rst Walin G. Kuns and others from Adams, Henry, Wayne, Pleasant, Madison, Jefferson, and Monroe townships. The process sets the panel for the Whe lvantt wards Grantury term.
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Jory Comminshones Splulier
Thayaday
Milne
Min Bpany
Pleawant Township
Tul Melyroeh
Madison
Inseph Mater
Townshiy
Lyn F. Geubly
Springiela
Neton Micodemus
Lafiyetor
Bert Ort
Maipos
Jinoh Shatier
Lake Township
John Fhoutigas
Perry Township
Walter Miyiter
Grdur Creel Tmwilship
Houeph Tackeon
Monroe Township
Andrew Suotts
Poy Lownshin
Court Notes on Huston case and Fort Wayne power dispute
Court notes describe the Huston case against the Adams butler firm and the Fort Wayne Power Company dispute. Attorneys including Byean, Binrvis, Bell, Cophawn, and the Atarigan Trustronymay appear for various plaintiffs and defense. The action involves a 200,000 claim and interest unpaid, with references to canal, power plant, turbine wheels and local property stakes amid a complex docket.
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Ganynd Huston
Byean & Binrvis
Waintise
Michael Bloor
Lyenndey Allen
Ornorit
Bell & Cophawn
Fort Wayne
TAG
Freder Canal
George Whi
Mary
Sadie Latham
Telly de
Rudisil
Negro with a Lady's Watch Theft Case
A Black man is accused of stealing a lady's watch and chain from a city resident. The suspect fled to Indianapolis from Port Wayne and claims to have been employed as a sewer. Authorities report the watch and chain were found in his possession and sent to Superintendent Gorsting for investigation.
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Coshine
Tie Negro
Port Wayne
Wateh
Hain
Philippine Sanitation and Dress in Filipino Life
A detailed, though imperfect, 19th century account surveys Filipino cleanliness, bathing habits, laundry practices, and attire. It contrasts private domestic cleanliness with public modesty, describes bathhouses in Manila, and notes the prominence of embroidered trousseaus, convent schooling, and ecclesiastical needlework among Filipina women.
Closing In On Boers Per London War Dispatch
London reports from Aug 1 describe British and colonial forces tightening the front in South Africa. Dundonald mounted troops advance forcing enemy to abandon strong positions while South African Guards push remnants toward Waterval under British patrols. Kruger’s commandos reportedly left toward Pilgrim’s Rest as locals note limited resistance and displaced villages along the line.
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London
Eoed Roberta
Giller Anid
Belfast
Helvetia
French
Pole Caven
Dundonald
Wales
Valboven
Dorn Hook
Watdevatondyr
Trindannla
Strathcona
Naot Gedacht
Hullev Rap
Watervalandor
Kruger
Pilgrim's Rest
Watervalundor
New Partner Joins Bolyard and Sorel in Fort Wayne Firm
A new partner joins Bolyard & Sorel in Fort Wayne as the old firm Bolyard & Rowe reorganizes to operate the Fort Wayne Tepot and Charley will oversee the factory. The article notes Mr Rowe’s departure and mentions Mr Saent in a hustier who has hired workers for the old friar voupla.
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Nex Haven
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