Miss Virginia Brooks Leads West Hammond Moral Crusade
National interest centers on Miss Virginia Brooks battling vice in West Hammond. Threats to her life and property have risen as she fights municipal rot. Federal action follows threats, with the post office department involved as the ringleaders face custody. Brooks is hailed as a brave fighter who has won a signal victory and pushed West Hammond toward decency.
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Virginia Brooke
Chicago
West Hammond
Miss Brooks
Cook County
Joan of Arc
Cotrae
Post Office Department
Wein Miss Brooks
Uncle Sam
West Eammond
Misa Brooks
Thas
Sovinty
Mie
West Hammon
Hey
Hartford City aviator avoids mob amid airship dispute
In Hartford City a local aviator narrowly escapes a mob after failing to complete a minor maneuver. He claims the crowd was misled and that his contract allowed only a demonstration. He says there was no direct flight and residents still believe they were hoodwinked. He unveiled a new method to secure payment without risking a fall from the clouds.
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Hartford City
Ehak
Inganions
Campaigners brace for final weeks of political push
Areas for closing appeal gather as party leaders marshal organizations for a broad forward movement. The looming campaign activity may peak at the nation and state level while local races also loom with major endorsements expected, including a high grade offer in a key county.
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Elu
Genera
Groods
Adu
Greater Park
Speetaailir
Ineal
Atlon
Omarrath
Nuyeushor
Investigation into campaign contributions faces witness issues
The inquiry team questioned suspected donors and debated rescinding subpoenas for Mrs. Kelward I Harriman and Miss Wiss, daughters linked to political figures. Officials argued these women lack direct knowledge and would incur unnecessary embarrassment, while the process of issuing subpoenas remains unclear.
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Emmy
Tia Snhonon
Kelward I Harriman
Miss Wiss
Progressive Emili Nor of Tudiana Faces Old Allies
In a week he will reveal changes in political reception as longtime supporters drift from the scene. Beveridge remains central, while new actors prepare to take the lead amid familiar enthusiasm.
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Emilinor
Tudiana
Beveridge
Ld Guard
Practical joker faces action for deadly air pump abuse
In Michigan City the prosecuting attorney filed charges against a man who used a 70 pound air pump on a factory worker. The victim died after intense pain and torture from the implausible joke. The piece notes the prankster is a frequent offender and suggests such acts are easily excused by some.
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Michigan City
Vanderhill Wup Races Stir Criticism Of Wisconsin Auto Course
The public doubts the Wisconsin auto course used for Vanderhill Wup races. Critics fear the route lacks safety features and question why major race digers have operated without proper facilities, attributing it to luck rather than precaution.
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Thor
Hym
Denis
Sididuny Fire Prevention Day Aims Community Service
A proclamation urges residents to observe Fire Prevention Day in Sididuny by renewing waste disposal and improving public cleanliness. The notice emphasizes personal service to oneself and the community through proper rubbish management and related tasks.
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Marshall Fising
Ortoher
Sididuny i
Fire Prevention Day Aims to Cut Hazards and Improve Health
The proclamation urges careful observance to reduce fire risk and enhance community health and beauty. It notes that Fire Prevention Day has gained general recognition only in the past year, but its practical intent deserves broader observance.
Harvester case at Chicago hearing probes anti trust ties
Testimony at Chicago hearings questions International Harvester compliance with Sherman act and its dominance over smaller rivals. The company is described as absorbing setbacks or penalties while pursuing dividends and amusement, revealing home market dynamics.
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International Harvester Company
Chicago
Harvester
Woman cites hayloft sleeping as ground for divorce
A Muncie woman suing for divorce claims her husband stubbornly slept in the hayloft above a barn instead of a bed in the family home. The remark suggests she may have had the better deal in the arrangement.
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Muncie
Lou Happy Lome
Pennsylvania Democrats Eye Chance in Keystone State
The piece notes Democrats hope to carry Pennsylvania in November, contrasting party strength with Republicans and underscoring the political gamble amid a historically lopsided state vote.
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Pennsylvania
Wiksen
Hka
Keystone
Sune Sieh
Government bureau data sparks debate on cost of living
A repackaged government bureau report from Gaerne has stirred interest by highlighting the rise in living costs in the United States. While not sensational, it confirms public suspicion that costs are climbing, and it urges methods to reduce figures without sensationalism.
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Government Bureau of Labor
Gaerne
United States
Buit
Tuck
Fallvey Wave Dalle Case Spurs County Punishment Rise
A garbled report describes a defendant at Mineo convicted of a crime and the judge urged to raise the punishment limit to 30 days in the county jail. The fragment hints at high costs and urgent proceedings amid unclear dialogue.
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Mineo
Fork Wayne’s Gratification Amid Municipal League Convention
In this city Sheiss, the assurer at the League of Anvien Municipalities, expresses special gratification as the convention faces a setback in Buffalo. Evidence points to forthright and emphatic emphasis on the Tap and prayers during the event, underscoring the strong communal focus.
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Fork Wayne
Charles 7
Sheiss
Buffalo
Fragmentary OCR note on political stance and timing
A garbled OCR fragment discusses a president and allies claiming certainty of re-election and mentions November and a plan regarding campaigns. It lacks clear names, places, or concrete events, but implies a current political tempo and opposition concession hints.
Unclear fragment hints at party shifts and candidate hurdles
Fragmentary text references a party, Allen minty republicis, and Roosevelt. Mentions difficulty filling positions by November with candidates and relatives barred. No coherent event or names clearly identifiable.
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Umanimity
Allen Minty Republicis
Talt
Gid Hoeldne
Roosevelt
GOO. P
Tuutier
Unclear fragmentary stock market note
Fragmentary text mentions beige rash quantities and competition with Howe at a small oil company. Appears to reference benevolent institution influence and an antitrust commission, with uncertain details and damaged OCR.
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Toy America
Howe
Stinall Oi Company
Mis
Mie Toekefell
Indiana reception to governor Wilserr planned in October
Fragments indicate Indiana hosts a reception for Governor Wilserr in Indianapolis early in October. Mention of the Tefferson club and a long Democratic tradition suggests local political networking and ceremonial participation.
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Indiana
Wilserr
Tefferson
Yeaman Wortier
Indianapolis
Misouri governor race sparks Whitley county backlash
In Lagrange Missouri a candidate tied to Gov pret Marshill faces local opposition as Whitley county resists the governor's campaign move. Residents push back on the phrasing and question the politicking amid regional sentiment.
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Lagrange
Govpret Marshill
Whitley County
Republicans reassured on fading Rongevelt sentiment in state
A political note claims Republicans in Thinnapolis urge the center to believe the Rongevelt wave is dying fast. It suggests the last expiring gnap of that sentiment may come at any moment and debates whether the stance signals genuine optimism or is simply a cautious jest.
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Thinnapolis
Rongevelt
Peace advocates miss interpatient conference due to US political strife
Eminent American peace advocates are detained from attending the interpatient peace congress now in session at Gone by reason of the heated political battle waged within the United States.
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United States
Varied political spins flood public discourse today
A flurry of diverse political positions and personalities saturates current debates, leaving observers wary of exaggeration and hoping for clearer guidance amid rapid shifts.
Local notices mix in community updates and travel hints
A bustling community column lists visits and distance trips, showing residents traveling to Newe York and other points while returning to Fort Wayne area homes. It notes illnesses, strokes, and recoveries, plus church events, meetings, and social gatherings. The item reflects a small town’s social fabric through names, places, and dates.
Fragmented Local Meeting Report with Erratic OCR Text
A damaged readable fragment notes a meeting led by Rev. Afillis Avery at Librly Center with music and benediction by Rev. J. W. Lower. The Presbyterian church hosted a choir and numerous attendees. Names and roles are garbled, but the event included sermons and musical interludes attended by many in the community.
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Frank Tantes
Afillis Avery
Librly
J. W. Lower
Presbyteriay
My. Simone
Presbyterian
Wanker
Osaki Canin
Pho
Phnamod
Teanters
Pergramate Ait Daim
Cushare Oul Jackson
Janis
Mayumi
Tichol Ia
Andrews News item fragment from early 1900s noticeboard
Fragmentary Andrews news notes show local social visits, family updates, and travel mentions. Names include Mes Marcy Park, Hines, Ny Che, Miss Clethiy, Mary Sullivan, and Mrs CL Thompson, with visits to Warren, Peru, and Detroity era locales.
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Huby
Lavontaine
Mes
Marcy Park
Ban
Pab
Croke
Weuidingtan Viatoy
Pontwal
Hines
Forte
Darna
Tieeiater
Hennidaul Kotget
Priduy
Mike Thuby
Boblon
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Uhre Mogi
North
Micnohodter
Tuto Pask
Toy DePoy
Peru
Clethiy Delfroy
Taco Week
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Apon
Bart Mikeae
Thighes
Teanspital
Thompaan
Mra
Chenter
Ani Ara
Lennard Beeks
Anarose
Lagen
Roy Campbell
Penn
T. L
Tay
Hove
Bneday
Art Smith’s Flight Feat Takes Wek West in 1920s Era
A garbled OCR item recounts aviator Art Smith, known as a bold early flyer named in Fort Wayne circles, flying a Curtiss Model biplane past thirty knots in windy conditions. It notes his repeated self-built aircrafts, earlier crashes, and efforts to enter aviation contests, along with mentions of Me and other local figures.
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Artyuex
Wayne
Une
Whyne
Jad
Belina
Ab Sterling
Amd
Smith
Wey
Até Smith
Paonte gang in frame up nabbed prize money
In Tulphos Ohio on September 20 a group from the Paonte gang traveled to Hicksville to steal prize funds and formed a scheme to divide the loot. They allegedly failed to recover much money and were said to have framed a plan to gain the cash from the Delphor bogs and related sacks.
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Tulphos
Ohio
Paonte
Shand
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