Corbett May Fight Despite Nervous Opponent in San Francisco
In San Francisco reports describe Jim Corbett and Peter Courtney or rival as mentally opposite in training. Delaney notes Corbett in good condition while his challenger shows irritability and restlessness. Public interest centers on a potential long title bout as tickets sell fast and betting mounts despite expected lower gate receipts.
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Ceirod
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Prison and Elopement News From Various Cities
A mother confronts a South Marion couple over an engagement to be married while a son faces potential penitentiary time for forgery. In Montana, six prisoners escape a county jail in Butte after a jailer is forced away. in Indiana, an arson scare prompts firefighting action, and two brothers drown while swimming near Robringville.
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Grace Stamin
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Tati
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al. Rogers
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Emperor to convene crown council over Elbeia relief
Berlin reports Emperor Witham set to reach Potsdam and call a crown council after ministers refused Elbeia relief, urging private charity while on vacation. Criticism targets Baron Loxton von Hammerstein and several cabinet members as the regime faces blamed incompetence.
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Potkdam
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Sesta
Baron Loxton von Hammerstein
Count von Burian
No Place Like Home Says Edward Gais
Simard Gates returns to Indianapolis on a visit while recalling California summers and rail service. He notes California streets, streetcars, and beauty as appealing and contrasts them with eastern life, claiming the West offers better opportunities and a more awake city.
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San Francisco
United Railroads
Indianapolis
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Caer
Cones
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Venetian Night at Broad Isle Aquatic Club Plans
The Aquatic Club hosts a lantern feast and water parade on Broad Isle Saturday night with the Maxwell brothers and Donald Moreis among organizers. Prizes will honor the most artistic decorations as merchants and the street car company support visitor needs.
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Maury Walcott
Henry Dixon
Haterys
Extra Guards Needed at Geneva County Jail Incident
Report describes a Sunday disturbance at Geneva County Jail where 20 people were detained on assault charges after a group attempted to free inmates. The mob was dispersed by arrests and the situation prompted threats of lynching as tensions rose and more excitement was feared.
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Geneva
Tie
Willian
Dav
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Carrington at Large in Eastern Indiana Manhunt
Greencastle Indiana August 10 Paroled Jeffersonville prisoner Dode Carrington suspected of murdering his sister in law Lydia Carrington was sighted near here. Captain Bergs and Company A Fourth soldiers searched along Eastern Indiana tracks and checked reports of Carrington at his uncle John Albright’s ten miles south. Officials plan intensified search and caution his whereabouts.
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Dode Carrington
Jeffersonville
Lydia
Carrington
Bergs
Indiana
Jonen Albright
Sheri Whitlock
S Forse
Caveington
Saken
President Roosevelt Praises Governor Durbin on Lynch Mob Stand
President Roosevelt writes Gay Durbin of Indigoa praising his stand against lynching in Eganaville. He argues mobs threaten liberty and urges swift punishment for rape or murder, warning that tolerating mob violence weakens law and risks tyranny. He stresses due process and universal rights while condemning violence by mobs.
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Nine Die as Board Walk Collapses at Park Bleachers
Collapse along the left field bleachers at National League Park in Philadelphia on a Saturday afternoon left nine dead and about 100 injured. Names listed include Alfred Rodgers William A. Graham Matthew P. Reed George Cunningham Joseph Edgar Nicholis Moses Edward Williamson Louis Mel Grath and an unidentified man.
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Jeart
Prey
Thinks He Is Pope Involved in Maldon Moot
A man at Maldon believes he was elected pope and imagines a ceremony. A meeting is planned for Jim, with a community discussion and a commuxeton to be held.
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Anand
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Train collision at curve injures several workers
Reported accident near Anderson involving two trains at a curve. Conductor Charon Hinek and Engineer Jennings, among others, were injured. the worst hurt included Mark Jacks and John Ryan with bruises and head injuries. Cause cited as failure to pull out safely and operator error.
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Ergelbey
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Female Robber From Valparaiso Uses Gun in Robbery
A Valparaiso girl, aged about 16, entered a shop with a revolver and demanded money from a male clerk. Police arrested Mink Reasie Cronin, who admitted the act but claimed it was a joke, with no further action taken.
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Walmer
Doral
Rourdering Agaibs Relchiin
Mise Cron
Confederate flags and portraits in Georgia capital display
Confederate flags and portraits of Confederate leaders appeared at the Georgia state capital on a Saturday. The article notes reactions to General Miles retirement and references tensions linked to the Inez cause, with a remark about Jem Davin at Fortress Monroe and a meeting incident.
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Georgia
B. M. Blackburn
Miles
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Government Lot Anderson Auction and Tax Sale Details
Fragmentary report notes Aug 1 sale of a government lot devised for a new building site. Property sold at a tax sale for 4 cents. Ownership disputes and redemption issues mentioned with a government transfer valued at about $10.00 and a later change for $ty.m0 indicated.
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Anderson
Atkin s Plant Operates With Artificial Gas
In Bartholomew County residents witnessed a bold experiment as Atkins plant operates using artificial gas produced from fuel. The event drew officials and former residents to Indianapolis with plans for annual gatherings. A separate fire destroyed a grain elevator and nearby structures in Portand, caused by sparks from a passing locomotive. no insurance coverage was reported.
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Labor Shortage Shuts City Improvements in Frankfort
Frankfort Indiana report shows labor scarcity delaying several municipal projects. Contractors face fines for unexcused absences as they secure telephones to release workers who have fallen ill or been intoxicated, with one firm insisting it could hire many more men once issues resolve.
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Old Man Carved, Ninevall Tragedy Leaves Boy Dead
Fragmentary notice reports James Kesmedy aged 4 badly cut in the abdomen and unable to recover after a violent incident. Father Maya and daughters alleged to have been drinking are under arrest as Kennedys death is pending investigation.
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