Narrow escape saves Knights of Pythias in Colorado flood
A Rio Grande special carrying 300 Indiana Knights of Pythias en route to California escaped certain destruction when a mountain torrent swept along near Florence. Engineers and passengers fled to safer cars as an eight foot wall of water struck, wrecking two rear coaches but sparing all aboard. No fatalities were reported despite extensive flood damage in Huerfano County and到 nearby areas.
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Florence
Col
Here
Rio Grande Road
Knights of Pythias
Indiana
California
Seveeal Hundred Peocle
Riverton
Pueblo
Eryone
Huerfano
Rio Grande
Colorado Midland
Manito
Swallows
Peck Creek
J. G. Roberts
Young Terre Haute man testifies on coal land values
H B Talley, 22, appeared before the State Tax Board in behalf of the Coal Bluff mining company in a pivotal test case. The decision will redefine coal land assessments, previously based on soil fertility, now tied to mining property valuations, with broad implications for western Indiana lands.
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H. B. Talley
Terre Haute
State Tax Board
Coal Bluff Mining Company
Terre
Coal Bluff Company
Isolated Arctic Village Hears News After 30 Years
Henry DeWindt reports on Srednikolynski in northern Russia where residents have lived in isolation for three decades. The village lies near the Arctic edge four months from St. Petersburg and has no industries or pursuits beyond obtaining food and keeping warm. The explorer notes the warm reception as outsiders brought news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Henry DeWinadt
Russia
Srednikolynski
DeWindt
Arctic Circle
St. Petersburg
Depauw Graduate Claims Right to Kill Himself in Court
Homer L. Cook a Depauw University graduate and real estate dealer told the court he has a moral constitutional and general right to kill himself if he chooses He said he did not bring himself into the world and it is no ones business how or when he goes out He was found by his wife after taking poison doctors revived him and he was taken into custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Depauw
Fort Scott,kas
Homer L. Cook
Depauw University
Cook
Cleveland Bride of Richest Chinese Citizen Celebrated
In Cleveland on August 6, Yee Hing paid 565 dollars for his bride. The wedding of the city’s wealthiest Chinese resident drew prominent local and visiting Chinese community members to Charlie Jacobs restaurant, where the bride appeared in a rich embroidered dress with a scarlet scarf. The crowd pressed outside as the bride, escorted by an older, corpulent husband, entered and displayed modest dignity befitting a mandarin.
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Cleveland
Charlie Jacobs
Chinatown
Chicago
Chinese wedding feast unfolds with exotic dishes and smiles
A wedding banquet features birds nest soup and numerous Cantonese delicacies. Guests, including Yee Hing, sample gossamer courses as the bride and bridegroom wear traditional garments and share subdued smiles during the long feast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chengluy
Chen Gluy
Canton
China
Lin Iu Don
Yee Hing
Soldier Receives Two-Year Hard Labor Sentence
Private Joseph Hale of the Eighth Infantry is sentenced to two years hard labor at Cartel de Espana Manila for desertion to the enemy at Bay in January 1901. Hale and a companion, intoxicated, left Bay and were captured by insurgents under Malvar who offered commissions. Malvar testified the men did no act against the United States during their time with him, and they were captured in Mindoro on October 18, 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Department of the North
Cartel de Espana
Manila
Hale
Bay
Malvar
America
Mindoro
United States
Swails to Be Hired as Teacher Despite Protests
County school official Landis approved employing W. I. Swails as a teacher in Acton despite protests from patrons. Protesters argued they did not represent a majority, and a rehearing is expected to challenge the decision. Swails has not taught in Acton before, living just across the Shelby county line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.I. Swails
Swails
Acton
Shelby Countie
Mother Jones Declares Support For Strikers In West Virginia
Clarksburg dispatch reports Mother Jones reacting to Judge Goffs ruling. She says the strikers time will come and that one opinion weighs against the will of the American people backing the strikers. She spoke at five meetings last week and plans further work. Upon the convicts departure Wednesday night she kissed them goodbye at the train as cheers arose from the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
W. Va
Jones
Goff
Traction Workers Face Wages Arbitral Vote in Chicago
The Chicago union traction company states it cannot raise wages and suggests submitting the dispute to arbitration. Workers plan a mass meeting Thursday night with radicals favoring a strike option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Union Traction Company
Farm tragedy near Vienna ends in fratricide
W D Ragsdale a West Vienna merchant and farmer was shot and killed on his farm eight miles west of Vienna. The killer was his son S C Ragsdale following a dispute over farm management. The incident occurred Wednesday.
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Vienna
W. D. Ragsdale
West Vienna
S. C. Ragsdale
Sybarita Wins Cowes Race. Tutor Exits Second
In Cowes on August 7 the yacht Sybarita won the race for Cowes cups. Tutty finished second and the Kaiser’s Meteor took third place. The Kaiser has ordered a new yacht named Chydes for next year’s races.
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Cowes
Sybarita
Tutty
Investigation in Manila Probes Army Transport Service
Washington reports a Manila inquiry into the army transport service amid suspected pilferage in the quartermaster department. Officials allege cascos licensed at 65 tons were recorded as carrying far more, with casco No. 1274 cited as an 8 ton actual load. Secret Service aims to locate and prosecute those responsible.
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Washington
Manila
Army Transport Service
Quartermaster's Department
Customs House
Custom House
Secret Service
Half the body preserved in mysterious grave sighting
Peters burg resident George Howlander revisited his wife’s 1864 burial on a knoll above the Ohio River. He found the left side of the corpse remained intact while the right side had turned to dust. hair had grown ten inches. He reinterred the body after the eerie discovery and left without the remains. No explanation was found.
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Petersburg
George Howlander
Georgia
Ohio River
Speilrock
Howlander
New Orleans
Agricultural seed distribution to start early
The agricultural department will begin free seed distribution about September 1, three months earlier than usual. A total of forty million packages, weighing around 1,000 tons, will be sent out nationwide starting this fall.
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Washington
Agricultural Department
Births and Deaths and Marriages Listed in Local Notes
A long list of births including girls for Oscar Cox Lizzie Cox and others at various streets. Deaths note gastritis mitral insufficiency shock hemorrhage and other ailments. Marriages listed for many couples. Local repairs and building entries with addresses and costs.
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Jennie Horner
Hovey
Edward N. Shelton
W. Northst
Wenton J. Sands
W. Jacksage
Wm. H. Smythe
N. Capitolave
Marcia Peterson
W. Twentyseventh
Perry E. Jordan
Hovey St
William C. Rankin
John McCoy
Bryan clarifies 1900 candidacy stance at Clear Lake
William Jennings Bryan told a Clear Lake assembly that he is not currently a candidate to lead the party again. He would not refuse if the party chose him, and he cited the money question, the Philippine question, and the trust issue as campaign stakes facing the Republicans.
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Mason City
William Jennings Bryan
Clear Lake Assembly
Mob of 50 whitecaps lash three men in Perryville
In Perryville Kentucky a mob of about 50 mounted men rode into the town and surrounded homes of William Goodnight George Russell and Wallace Bottom. They tied Goodnight to a post and lashed him with a cat o nine tails then similarly punished Russell and Bottom. They warned residents to depart within 30 days or face hanging next time. Goodnight identified several assailants and arrests may follow.
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Burgin
Perryville
Here
Mackville Pike
William Goodnight
George Russell
Wallace Bottom
Whitecaps
Goodnight
Remarriage Reunites Long-Separated Couple in Sharon
After 36 years apart Captain William W. Smith aged 65 wed his first wife again in Sharon. He had wooed Illinois' fair daughter in the early 1860s, left after a quarrel in 1869, and later married Ora Sawyer who died two years prior. A reconciliation followed the reunion.
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Sharon
William W. Smith
Family Burned to Death in Stockton Fire
Widespread blaze in Stockton California killed Leo Wilder his wife and their three children all perished in the family home the tragedy reported from the California city.
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Stockton
Cal
Leo Wilder
Corporal O'Brien Arrested for False Testimony
Corporal Richard O'Brien was arrested in North Adams Massachusetts on August 7 charged with giving false testimony to the Philippines senate committee. He claimed a Spanish woman in Igbaras was violated by American officers and that officers including Captain O'Brien drank at a San Joaquin reception and behaved disorderly. He also accused Captain MacDonald of selling rations to men and striking a Filipino prisoner with a revolver and said dumdum bullets were issued. Captain MacDonald denied all statements.
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O’brien
North Adams
Mass
Richard O’brien
Philippines
Senate Committee
Igbaras
O'Brien
San Joaquin
Capt. MacDonald
Capt. McDonald
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Ad Box Claim
Advertising copy demands E. W. Grove appear on every box of the genuine Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. The noted Cold and Grip Cure is priced at 2% cents. The claim underscores branding and price presented in the promotional text.
Half Price Suit Sale At The Hub
A local ad promotes a half price suit sale at The Hub located at 23 W Washington St offering men’s apparel accessories and styling options. The notice emphasizes value and shop location for shoppers seeking affordable wardrobe updates.
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the Hub
Washington St
Pervasive Heat Sparks Strength Tests and Local Ads
The issue blends tips on enduring heat with quick reads for everyday goods and services. Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised for energizing blood and improving sleep, while Okey Burial Vault Co and various merchants offer dry cleaning, ledger books, dental care, and travel specials.
Local ads and classifieds spread across Denison and Indianapolis
A collage of small ads and notices lists Baby Photos by the Yard on College Avenue, services from a Denison barber shop, Auto Storage and Repair, Merchants Lunch, Union Station Restaurant, and E. E. Reese Dentist. It also markets a clearance of children’s suits at the Hub on West Washington Street and a printing supplies notice. A painting season notice invites property owners to use Indianapolis Paint and Color Company on Massachusetts Avenue, promising durable results with reputable painters.
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Indianapolis Paint and Color Company
Massachusetts Ave
Special Fast Trains Schedule On Sunday
Via C. H. & D. announces two special fast trains on Sunday August 10. The first departs at 6:30 a.m. with no local stops. The second leaves at 7:15 a.m. and will stop at Rushville Connersville and Hamilton. Return from Cincinnati at 6:20 p.m.
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Rushville
Connersville
Hamilton
Cincinnati
Maryland St
Anderson
Muncie
Marion
Alexandria
Elwood
W. Maryland St
Union Pacific Low Rates for September October 1902
The Union Pacific announces one way settlers tickets at reduced prices during September and October 1902. Rates include Missouri River to Ogden and Salt Lake twenty dollars, Butte and Helena twenty dollars, Spokane twenty two dollars and fifty cents, Portland to Ashland twenty nine dollars, and Tacoma to Seattle twenty dollars. For full details contact your nearest agent or W H Conner G A at 3 E Fourth St Cincinnati.
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Union Pacific
Missouri River
Ogden
Salt Lake
Butte
Helena
Spokang O
Portland
Ashland
Tacoma
Seattle
Los Angeles
San Diego
W. H. Conner
G. A
Cincinnati
Pennsylvania Lines Special Through Train Advert
Special fast through train service from Indianapolis to Louisville with nonstop schedule. Leaves Indianapolis at 7 25 a m reaches Louisville Main Street station 10 15 a m. Return departs Louisville Main Street station at 7 00 a m. Fares listed as 1 50 for Louisville round trip.
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Pennsylvania Lines
Louisville
Return
Indianapolis
Louisville Main-st
Combination rail and Jake trips advertised tours
Personal conducted tours offered with all expenses included. Send for booklet. Address kt. 1. Algeo, D. P. A.
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Algeo, D. P. A
Travel via Motion Route to Colorado and Midwest Resorts
Advertising copy states daily trips by motion route to Colorado Utah Wisconsin Michigan and South Dakota resorts. For particulars see agents or address R P Algeo D P A.
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Colorado
Utah
Wisconsin
Michigan
South Dakota
R. P. Algeo
Sun liners travel ad prompts reader participation
Train schedule notice for Lake Erie and Western lines offers Lafayette and Way Points at $1.00 with Indianapolis departure at 7 30 a m and Lafayette return at 6 30 p m The Sun invites readers to use its seventh page to read answer and engage with the liner feature.
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Lake Erie & Western R. R
Lafayette and
Way Points
Railroad Time Card From Historic Scheduling Note
This item outlines a railroad time card with symbols and letters for train services. It explains P for sleeper and Parlor Car, C for Chair Car, D for Dining Car, f for Ex Sunday, and other markings such as S for sleeper and Daily Ex gent Monday, detailing how times are presented in the timetable.
Historic Midwestern Rail Timetable Listing Routes
A dense 1902 timetable lists multiple rail lines across the Midwest with departures and arrivals among cities such as Cleveland, Chicago, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, and Detroit. It details express, accommodation, and limited services, with station notes and ticket office locations at city streets.
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Washington ST
Cleveland
Cleveland Express
Cccsseseoe
Anderson
Union City
Cleveland, New York
Boston
Fort Wayne Express
D. S
Terre Haute & Mattoon
St. Louis Limited
P. D.S
St. Louis Express
N.Y. & St. Louis
Chicago
Lafayette
Chicago Fast Mail
D. P
Chicago White City Shoes
D.P
Innati
Cincinnati Express
Aig Wralgimie de
Cincinnati
Greensburg
Wash
F.L
D.S.P
N. Vernon & Louisville
D. Ses
Dh. Vernon & Louisville
Filho Peoria Line
Peoria
Bloomington
Mail
P. D
Thantasies Automundation
IOS
Springfield
Goat Bel
Columbus Express
Columbus & Springfield
Newcastle
City
Cincinnati Fast Mail
Cincinnati & Dayton Express
Toledo & Detroit Express
Cincinnati Limited
MONON
Indianapolis
Chicago Night Express
S. P
Chicago Express
Chicago Vestibule
P. Monon
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Bliss,swain&co
the Progress Clothing Store
Stevenson
Indianapolis ‘Clothing
Nats & Curnishings
OAL
Cher Gluy
Bolo Gee
Hong Ton
Yon Loy
Lin LU Don
Celebate
Private Hale
Swaies
Stnt
Landis
Mother Jones
Transport Service
Ter’s Department
Oscar and
Lizzie Cox
Allegheny St
R. R
Cora E. Nelson
Jefferson-ave
Fred and
Eleanor Adams
New Jersey
Oda W
Nellie Thatcher
S. New Jersey
Fred
Kate Buck
S. Meridianet
Boz
James D
Edna McDonald
Fastern-ave
Bay. John
Kathryn Dyer
Rucklest
Alva L
Wilma McFarland
Shelby-st
Guy and
Grace Montani
Alabama-st
Arthur E
Lucy B. Sudbrook
Marlowe-ave
Benjamin F. Ross
Lizzie Trowbridge
Oliver R. Bradford
Florence Sam
Benjamin Mays
Eva Weathers
Elmer L. Keeler
Ida E. Froschauer
B. C. Etnyre
Mary I. Miller
Henry Hood
Rosa Brrris
Benjamin Toms
Fannie Beatrice Smith
Charles J. Iseman
Elizabeth M. Williams
Harry D. Sage
Daisy P. Fike
George W. Jones
Vera Moulin
David Roach
Delia Hogan
Walter W. Bond
Alice Howland
James Thompson
Myrtle EB. Peck
Joseph F. Flack
Alabama St
Holmes
Heddrick & Mackenhorst
Bhelby St
Ed Homuth
E. St. Clair-st
George M. Smith
We Schwegman
Windsor
Bryan’s. Willing
Kentucky Whitecaps
the Ayres Store
Ayres
L.S. Ayres
Indiana Ave
E. W. Grove
Hood
Karstadt
Brill & Co
Okey Burial Vault Co
Law Blag
WM B. Burford
Ind
X. E. Bodine & Co
E. Ohio
Springfield, Ill
Indiana Dental College
S. W. Cor
Delaware and
Ohio-ets
Wk. B. Burford
Indianavolla
Detroit
Lake Erie & Western
Wabash Roads
Madison
Vandalia Line
Greencastle
Pursell
College-ave
Denison
Auto Storage and Repair Company
E. Ohfost
Try Merchants
Union Station
E. E. Reese
Newton Claypool Building
WM. B. Burford
Ina
Cor
Linois
Pennsylvania
Washington Streeta
Philadelphia
New York
Baltimore
Columbus
Richmond
Piqua
Vol
Vincennes Expresa
Columb’s
Mad
Ewer
Martinsville
North Vernon
Dayton
Nenia
Pittsburg
East
Phila
N.Y
Logansport
San ‘Id
Spencer
Dayton and Xenia
Northland Express
Cincinnati, Hamilto Railway
Wa & Dayton
Vandalia Lini
Ngton Street
St. Louis
West
Western Express
Effingham
Indiana, Decatur & Western
Decatur & St. Louis Mail
Decatur & St.Louis
S.C
Toledo
Mich
Union Traction Company OF
Union Block
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