Train Crash Kills Conductor and Passenger in Springfield
A freight train collision near Springfield killed Conductor Dredin and a passenger, with nine passengers injured. Fire engulfed the scene as the baggage car plunged down an embankment, the firemort and baggagemaster among the dead. Maloney, engineer, and others were badly hurt or dying at the scene. the incident disrupted rail service and left families grieving.
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Springfield
Aue
Jamex Maloney
Paginas Art Grange
Dredin
Uae
Catiauge
Indianapolis
Prinin
Tragedy as Kelly Fatally Shoots Wife Then Commits Suicide
Thomas Kelly a peddler shot his wife Belle Kelly in the head and turned the gun on himself. Neighbors said alcohol jealousy and alleged infidelity fueled the deadly act after repeated warnings to friends. Belle survived but authorities described the scene as a ghastly murder suicide with Kelly dying at the doorway and Belle later hospitalized.
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Thomas Kelly
EL Washington Sr
Belle Kelly
Kelly
City Hospital
Nelly
Schergen
Oy FE
Washington
Agaln
Shea
Mim
Vanecrous
Mr. Kelly
Dita
Yin
Anim
Chicken like bipeds kept off streets in new ordinance
Councilman Negley introduced a measure requiring screens over the jiterucban car night and restricting familiar bipeds or chickens on streets. The ordinance was sent to the committee on judiciary for review amid debates on penalties and enforcement.
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Negley
Cleveland and Hanna at National Elite Federation Meeting
A garbled article fragment describes a convention of the National Elite Federation in Getover or similar locale. It mentions President Cleveland, Senator Sand, and Senator Gommert among others, with expected schemes and discussions of employers, but many names and places are unreadable. The piece reads like a political briefing with unclear outcomes and disjointed lines.
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Meicago
National Elite Federation
Mnisely
Aid Ine Yo Espinal
Mec
Themor
Cleveland
Ma Manni Sand
St. Pais
Inbartis
Hugh
Dane
Ambiguous Rail Project Timeline From Fragmented Report
A garbled field notes fragment describes a railroad or highway work project near Indianapolis Lagiate and Laganeport with references to tracks, bridges, grading, and restrictions. It mentions a possible completion delay and opposition from local or regional authorities, with unclear dates and names due to damaged OCR.
Amusements at Fair Bank Park Pleases Crowd
A crowded Monday matinee at Fair Bank Park features Cowles singing with strong voice. The performance of When the Bell Tells delights gallery patrons as actors charm the audience, earning cheers and praise for the season opener.
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Tun
Rgauffin
Cours
Wileows
Voym
The Great Carnival Opens On Tuesday Night
A large crowd gathered as the carnival prepares for a Tuesday opening amid good weather. Exhibits promise cleanliness and decoration. police will be present to maintain order. The management offers free admission for those under twelve years old.
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Akrot
Deed Dispute Over Farm Trust Allegations Surface
A convoluted land deed dispute unfolds as a man and wife claim they were fraudulently deprived of a farm deed. The petition contends the minister and trustees misused authority, promising a life tenancy, while detailing alleged defrauding of supporters and loss of their home on the property.
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Cwaran
T Hey
Ratine
Trand
Funeral Party for a Canine in Perbury
A funeral was held by a family for their dog with a graveside service and inmate attendees. The ceremony included a procession led by a person named Tucker and featured brief eulogies and a burial at the family plot. The event reflected a solemn, community style tribute to the pet.
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Sendens
Boer
Saruthey
Bnetivunen
Citizens Arrests and Unclear News From Local Paper
Fragmented OCR text reports arrests and court actions with garbled names and places. It mentions a carline, witnesses, and a list, but details are unclear. The item cites a Galway connection and an unfair list, with scattered references to age, barge, and paving work.
Cure All Diseases With Brazilian Balm Rumor
An advertisement claims Brazilian Balm cures many illnesses by killing germs, promising a one week root and branch cure for hay fever and contagious diseases. It asserts 24 years of tested reliability, refunds if failing, and urges purchase through druggists or direct written order to Dr Keon & Co of Indianapolis.
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Earth
Keon & Co
Indianapolis
Ind
St Paul Moves to End Fireworks on Fourth of July
St Paul officials push a city ordinance to ban all fireworks on the Fourth. The measure, prepared to prohibit fireworks, aims for strict enforcement amid prior fatalities from gunpowder mishaps and firework incidents. Local authorities emphasize a firm stance to suppress all fireworks activity.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Uae
Printing and help wanted notices in The Sun liners
A fragment from The Sun features a print offer by W. D. Pratt at 400 Century Building and an invitation to use liners for classified sections. It includes rough mentions of Wanted Male Help Wanted Female Help Wanted Situation Female For Rent Room Wanted Rooms Cal at The BLN office for inquiries and contact details with old phone references.
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BLN
SUN Free
SUN Office
Chioat
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