Indiana and French Lick Casinos Face Lease Challenge
Indiana Attorney General Charles Miller leads state action against French Lick Springs and West Baden hotels over casino leases tied to gambling. He notes secrecy in hearings and argues the leases improper while governor Hanley calls for vigorous prosecution. Also reports on Mrs. Holman defending herself after White killing, police resignations in Warsaw, a Marion fatality, and early July casualty tallies across Indiana with a New York currency speech cited.
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Parl
Ind
Charles Miller
Indiana
French Lick Springs
Thomas Taggart
Miller
Justee
Circuit Court
Hanley
Dr Miles New Heart Care Ad Claims Cure
An old medical advertisement touts Dr Miles New Heart Care as a cure for weak heart symptoms. It warns of poor circulation causing body organ strain and promotes a money back guarantee with a free trial offer. It includes testimonial-style claims of dramatic relief and urges readers to write for the free pills.
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Dr. Miles
Miles
Boise
Arso
Tors
Blehart
Favorite Prescription for Women Promoted by Dr Pierce
A vintage advertisement touts Favorite Prescription as the sole remedy for female health issues curing backache headaches and pelvic pain. It claims to strengthen organs reduce catarrhal drain and support motherhood while noting low alcohol content and endorsements from medical writers. Dr Pierce offers free professional advice and a pamphlet to buyers via Buffalo New York.
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Herves
RV. Pierce
Fatherir
Buffalo
Pierce
Young Graltonian John Homer Holt Jr Earns Naval Midshipman Status
John Homer Holt Jr son of Judge and Mrs Holt of Gralton is sworn in as a United States Navy midshipman after beating 278 competitors in the Jane examinations. He trained in Washington and began a six week preparatory course before cruise duty. this first such appointment for Graton highlights the town's pride and hopes for future success in Annapolis.
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John Homer Holt
United State Navy
Blue Ocean
Grafton High School
S. B. Ikine
Warrington
I. A
Jane
Homer
Weet Va
Annapolis
United States Naval Service
Gratton High School
United States Naval Academy
Annapolie
Fairmont Opinion of 2d District Contest
In a tavern gathering in Fairmont prominent locals discuss the 2nd district nominating contest. Attendees include N G Keim Elkine. W P Scott Washington. E M Grant. J Frazer. J P Feb Morgantown. Keim appears favored to win despite fraud claims. Sturgis to avoid Barbour recount. Preston County seen as key battleground. Keim shows affable, future steady support.
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Keim Capaign
N. G. Keim
Elkine
Rrepublican
W. P. Scott
Washington
Sturgive
Tie Hestenante
Keimge
Bartour
Preeton County
Preeton
Gore
Btorgiee
Virginian
Keim
Howe
Omnibus public buildings plan delays and staffing shifts
The article outlines the federal omnibus public buildings program, noting new structures in Union, Kentucky, Indiana, West Virginia, and Tennessee. Plans are drawn in the Supervising Architect’s office, with bids after plan completion, and a phased timeline of eight to nine months before construction starts. It mentions staff reductions, civil service hiring from eligible lists, and a focus on Jamestown Exposition buildings ahead of other projects.
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Washington, D. C
É —C. Towne
Unio
Kentucky
Indiana
West Virgina
Lennessee
Supervising Architect of the Treasury
Ontede
Psnally
Jobie Valley
Joledo
Civil Service Commission
Qaow
Juex Jobl 2
Fragmented note on unnamed figures and confusion
A garbled message mentions Aune Dinat and Old Cheinia flames with unclear details. The text references angles, gearing, and a confrontation, but names and places are partially unreadable. No coherent event or dates emerge for a firm summary.
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McComene
Chiesa
Government to buy sites for new post offices
The Fir Drug and Chemical Company reports that the government will purchase sites for new post offices and will proceed with maximum expedition to complete these acquisitions.
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Fir Drug and Chemical Company
Uncle Joe Visits His Old Home County in 1906
A reminiscence by Uncle Joe from Kxuwoon West Virginia dated July 5 1906 recounts his visit from Gratton to Tunnelton and the county seat. He notes industrial growth over ten years and political gatherings with speakers Samuel Montgomery George Sturgis Keim and Stallings. He mentions the Fourth of July celebration and returns a pledge to write again from Brandonville if not lost in the woods.
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Kxuwoon
W. Va
Gratton
Mde
Tunnelton
Mr. _ Keim
Mr. Suthings
Gorione
Samuel Montgomery
Preston
George Sturgise
Mesere Kein
Stallings
de Boye
Geome
Brandon- Ville
Urxcue
The Grafton Trades Display Thanks Note
The board thanks the Mayor city council Police and all participants in the trades display races and all forms of assistance for making the fourth of July a splendid success. The people of Grafton and all who assisted are acknowledged with gratitude.
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Grafton
Almurement
Jay
Graduates and training offer for stenography or bookkeeping
Our SPECIAL DISCOUNT OFFER trains graduates as stenographers or bookkeepers and places them in good entry positions. Five graduates secured jobs in ten days, showing strong demand for competent office help since early April, reflecting our educational methods and business approach. Also, Miss Keeie Magill of Morgantown visits Colombur with her mother to see relatives.
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Mies Keeie Magill
Morgantown
Mreamanda Magill
Colombur
Murderer Male Seen in New York State
A traveler from New York state reports seeing B. Frank Male, the schoolmaster accused of murdering Walter C. Smith in Fairmont. He claims Male was operating a hoisting engine in a small New York town. Smith died after an attack at Honlt School.
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B. Frank Male
Walter C. Smith
Fairmont
New York State
Male
Smith
Honlt
Fairmont Hospital
Hoult
New York Cave
Funeral of former Grafton lady observed in Washington
Washington funeral for Mrs James Sheahan formerly Kate Galvin of Grafton, daughter of Mrs Julia Galvin of Lincoln Street East End. Grafton attendees included Mrs C E Morgan Miss Etta Gailater and Charles Powell with Harold. Also notes Edwin W Baker, son of Mr and Mrs W J Baker, returned from Wheeling to visit. he has a stenography post in Benwood. Herbert Graham and daughter from Atlanta visiting Vera White at No 1 Knotte avenue.
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Daily Sentinel
Washington,d. C
James Sheahan
Mire Kate Galvin
Julia Galvin
Lincoln Street
East End
Edwin W. Baker
W. J. Baker
Wheeling
Edwin
Benwood
Serwin
Elliott Business College
Elliott
Sa Ate
Mre
Herbert Graham
Atlante, Georgia
City
Mr. Graham
Vera White
No. 1
Knotte Avenue
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