Death of Mrs Mary Hughes at 71 on West Walnut Street
Mrs Mary Hughes aged 71 died at her home on West Walnut Street Thursday morning after a lingering illness. She leaves three children Thom as Hughes of Kokomo Mrs Nick Gaunt and Mrs Anna Stites of Denver Colorado. Funeral services will be held from the residence Saturday at 2 PM conducted by Rev A R Beech. Burial in South Park cemetery.
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Mary Hughes
West Walnut Street
A. R. Beech
South Park Cemetery
Man Behind Gun Commentary Reflects on War and Home
The piece contrasts a gunner’s daily deeds with larger factional politics, noting the risks of service as soldiers return with injuries. It also records domestic notes: Mrs. Bessie Hamilton’s daughter Mrs. WII Roland’s visit in Columbus and Mrs. Chester Collier’s family returning from Cleves, plus Blaine Wonn from Gaynorsville purchasing goods near the square.
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Bessie Hamilton
Wii Roland
Columbus
Chester Collier
Cleves
Blaine Wonn
Gaynorsville
Man Overcomes Fatal Neck Injury to Wed for Third Time
Omria A. Scott of Elwood reports a near fatal neck injury a year ago while unloading hay near Muncie. He has largely recovered and, at forty five, secured a marriage license to wed Ada B. Webster of Hope. Scott notes previous marriages and partial paralysis but now seeks another life partnership. Local notices include residents visiting and transacting business in the area.
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Omria A. Scott
Elwood
Ada B. Webster
Hope
Scott
Muncie
Women Pitched in and Cleaned The Streets
In Girard Alabama the town of 2000 residents saw women take tools to the streets cleaning debris filling holes and ruts clearing gutters and building bridges. They worked together while onlookers watched and sang lifting rocks grass and water channels to improve the town’s roadways.
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Montgomery
Ala
Girard
Brave Woman Inspires With Courage Under Surgery
Mrs John Huber displayed remarkable spirit after a Sunday hospital admission for appendicitis surgery on Monday. Doctors and nurses were surprised by her fortitude and cheerful recovery as her husband anticipates her homecoming in about ten days. Ream Lockwood of John Mo visits his parents in Lockwood and the local machine shop remains closed until financial conditions improve.
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John Huber
Huber
Ream Lockwood
Johin, Mo
H. D. Lockwood
Lock Wood
For Women by Woman and Other Domestic Observations
A variety of quips on gender roles, labor, and marriage. The piece notes how women are judged for idleness, derides male laziness, and mocks noisy conversations about wives and hair in a playful, observational tone. It reflects social attitudes toward women and domestic life.
Mrs Bradley Acquitted in Utah Senator Murder Case
The unwritten law wins as Mrs. Bradley is cleared of the murder of Senator Brown of Utah. The trial revealed a depraved affair, with jurors swayed by purported justifications over a first degree verdict. Critics call the result a travesty of justice amid a sentiment favoring victims of crimes against women.
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Bradley
Senator Brown
Utah
Namby Pawmby
Indianapolis News
Society Woman Attracts Men Of All Stripes
A woman in Atchison provokes talk by mixing with single men who pursue her for payment while married men’s wives allegedly seek to tarnish her reputation. The anecdote reflects dated views on gender behavior and social circles.
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Atchison Globe
Votes for Mays as a dandy director draw laughs at Indianapolis club
The Young Women's Business Club election in Indianapolis features humor over a candidate praised as a “dandy” director. Voters joke they choose a candidate because of popularity rather than merit, while Walter Herman, a Spillman & Bonner plumber, recovers after being struck on the job by an inch lead pipe.
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Newaspaper
Indianapolis
Walter Herman
Spillman & Bonner
Always Grateful. A youth thanks Greensburg benefactors
Willie Tisner of Danner, Pennsylvania recalls the kindness of Zack Boicourt deputy sheriff and the late M. D Tackett and Thomas Stevenson after a boy, fourteen, killed a man in a railroad incident east of the city. The boy was jailed then aided by supporters who sent him home with money and clothes. Now a daily newspaper foreman in Danner, he writes to express gratitude and prosperity and sends regards to Greensburg friends.
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Willie Tisner
Danner
Penn Sylvania
Greensburg
Zack Botcourt
Thomas Stevenson
M. D Tackett
Tisner
Thin Sity
Pennsyvania
Burglars Loot Adams Residence and Store on Wednesday
Burglars entered John D. Walker’s residence through a side window and took money a watch and shoes. They then broke into the Turner store and carried away about 20 dollars in articles including an overcoat shoes and several pocket knives. No clue yet on the robbers' identities.
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Boiarobbere
Adams
John D. Walker
John R Turner
Walker
Turner
Ciue
Fatal Accident Involving Trains Near Boggstown
Elkins Kills Man OI Green of near Boggstown by an eastbound traction car about nine p m Wednesday Green sat on the track with his head in his hands and apparently slept Hood the motorman did not see him in time to stop The car also struck John Ballard of Shelbyville days earlier and Green was intoxicated at the time of death He belonged to the Boggstown Lodge of Red Men.
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Green
Boggstown
Hood
Elkins
John Ballard
Shelbyville
Boggstown Lodge of
Red Men
White House party sparks revelry at Kitehin residence
Mrs J B Kitehin hosted a family gathering this week when a group of friends surprised the house with a lively party. Wm Rominger of Hope and Dr Jane Abbott of Batesville were noted visitors arriving in town on Thursday for business.
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White House
J. B. Kitehin
Wm. Rominger
Hope
Jane. Abbott
Batesville
Voter Sermon Links Licensing to Economic Loss
In Indianapolis a Rev C R Ville sermon argues licensing saloons would redirect money from labor to drink and boost farming profits. He says prosperity hinges on stopping rum traffic, noting wives and families suffer while saloon owners prosper and better goods for homes would follow if酒
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C. R
Ville
Indianapolis
Working Together Editorial Warns on Panic Threats
An editorial in the Wall Street Journal argues that the administration and financial leaders are briefly aligned to stabilize business, yet deep disputes remain over interstate commerce and railroad control. The piece cautions President Roosevelt to heed public interests over powerful interests chasing the dollar.
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Wall Street Journal
Mr. Roosevelt
Whitom
Congress
Trim Shade Trees Now for Best Results
Leading arboriculturalists advise pruning trees in the current season to reduce risk and promote health. Across the city many shaded trees hang low over streets and sidewalks, forcing drivers and pedestrians to bend or duck. The tree trimming ordinance receives little enforcement.
Philosopher Ben Groier Recovers From Mill Injuries
Ben Groier, who lost the end of one finger and suffered severe tearing at the planing mill, remains remarkably philosophical. He says the injuries do not hurt and he is thankful it could have been worse.
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Ben Groier
Planing Mill
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