Ship Svedabava Perishes in Arctic Ice With All Hands
The Russian blockade running steamer Svedabava, missing since last autumn while bound for Vladivostok with arms, was found frozen in ice near Nikolayevsk. The crew perished in a desperate struggle as ice encased every deck. The captain reportedly lost bearings awaiting orders and the war ended unseen. Marooned two men survive Isle Royale winter in Lake Superior.
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Svedabava
Vladivostok
Nikolayevsk
Agiur
Weltnys
Otchar
Lortsmouth
Bradshaw
Isle Royalein
Lake Superior
Batley
Twelve Murderers Die Together in Natal Execution
Twelve natives sentenced to death for the murder of Subinspector Hunt and Trooper George Armstrong were executed at Richmond. They were taken to dug graves, a minister prayed, their eyes bandaged, and 36 rifle shots fired simultaneously, leaving their bodies riddled.
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Hunt
George Armstrong
Natal
Richmond
Red Shirt Saver Signals Train At Marion
An Italian railroad worker on the Big Four diverted a passenger train bound for Indianapolis by signaling with his red flannel shirt after a washed trestle caused two creeks to rise. The train was stopped in time to avoid disaster. Earle and Howatt offer kalsemine paper hanging and painting with guaranteed work at reasonable prices.
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Big Four Railroad
Indianapolis
Marion
Ind
Earle
Howatt
Woman Sews Through Atlanta Home Demolition
Mrs. T. R. Richie, later Miss Ellen Hampton, remained in her 180 Lucile Avenue home as workers razed the building. She sat sewing, unfazed by falling shingles and chaos, until police carried her away with chair and scant belongings, later reflecting on a cruel marriage and hard life.
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T. R. Richie
Elen Hampton
Lucile Avenue
Atlanta
Ellen Hampton
Greenville
Sam Watkins
Watkins
Richie
Francesville Plans Big Fourth Celebration In Big Old Time Style
Francesville prepares a grand July celebration with industrial parade band music speeches athletics baseball races and fireworks. Committees organized include L W Hubbell chair J L Beesley treasurer FLA Hollett Adam Huppert Stephen Eldridge and others. Also advertised are gopher attachments for Dutch Uncle Cultivators priced at 10 dollars with several sold to local farmers.
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Francesville
Bull Run
Cess
W. C. Myers Land Office
L. W. Hubbell
J. L. Beesley
Fla. Hollett
Adam Huppert
Stephen Eldridge
Mallon
Burson
WM. Enele
Delamore
Sunday and Monday local activity and rural delivery notes
Residents enjoyed visits and events across the area with Henry Schultz at home, travel by Fred Schultz, George Colbo, and Herman Doll, and multiple social calls including Anna Cords and Hattie Doll. Post office updates urged patrons to use carriers, supply signals, and anticipate six month rural delivery trials and service adjustments.
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Barker
Pulaski County
Rathbone
Right Time Service Promises Cleaned Watches
A local clockmaker urges customers to have watches cleaned and oiled within 18 months to ensure reliability. The shop offers cleaning and repair of complex movements and asserts its work is thorough and punctual at competitive prices.
Children’s Day Exercises at Methodist Church
Program for Children’s Day at the Methodist church next Sunday evening starting 7:30 includes prayer song scripture lesson several recitations by John Helman Esther Lehman Ida Huppert Harry Ale Annie Nairn Helen Whitaker Florence Watson Long Hazel Whitaker Opal Parker Helen Schleman Bessie Watson Ray Nairn Herbert Schleman Ada Nairn Ruth Burson Gladys Clark Doris Petra Wilfred Booher Earl Clark Congram Daiay Girla Male and Ladies quartettes with additional drills and songs.
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John Helman
Esther Lehman
Ida Huppert
Harry Ale
Annie Nairn
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Legis
Saoer Chomien
Pepe
Pear Gables
Matilons’ Store
Applegate
Jun
Applegate’s
Rry Wilcox’s Meat Market
William Co. Myers Land Co
Rranmcesvisic. Ind
Lin Sferedeik Wee
Rari City
United States
Granada
West
Caleb W. Barker
Commerce
Drei Oareb Res Estate
Indiana
J. A. Clark
Salem Township
State Bank
Inp
N. J
Henry Schultz
Fred Schultz
Headree
George Colbo
Herman Doll
Chalmers
Anna Cords
Hattie Doll
Hannah Reimeyer
John
William Garling
Ernest Kruger
Martha Kruger
Flora Kanpa
Maggie Mann
Mike Smith
Misa Bertha Cords
Lafayette
Herman
Emma Nima
Henry Stamer
Gilford
Orpha Westphal
Susie Kopka
William Scott's
Vena Kanpka
Emma Stine
Hubbard & Thrasher
Rural Delivery Service
Geo. J. Schuck
J. E. Tillett
Methodist Church
Helen Whitaker
Florence Watson Long
Hazel Whitaker
and Opal Parker
Helen Schleman
Bessie Watson
Ray Nairn
Herbert Schleman
Ada Nairn
R Ruth Burson
Gladys Clark
Harry Pike
Doris Petra
Howard Congram
Jeana
Wilfred Booher
Earl Clark
Congram Daiay
Rose Booher
Winnie Hubbell
Ladies Quartette
Mary Watson
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