Port Arthur siege intensifies with heavy fire and Russian-Japanese exchanges
Reports from Aug indicate heavy artillery on Port Arthur as both sides suffer losses. Chinese refugees claim Russian advances near Shusiyen, while dispatches describe Gen Atorssel’s forces split into three sections with rotating duty shifts. Rumors say a Russian cruiser left Tring Tau for Kor, and Japan claims Anschanchan fell, as Paris reports fuel claims about imperial events abroad.
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Storm Causes Massive Damage and Casualties Across Regions
A Friday storm struck North Louis residence district causing six deaths and widespread injuries and $100,000 in damage. The storm crossed the Mississippi into Venice Illinois, killing one, wounding ten with extensive property loss. Debris toppled trees, roofs were torn off, and rail lines suffered washouts. In Globe Arizona a family perished in a separate incident, and additional casualties were reported along the Southern Pacific line with track washouts.
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North Louis
Proby
Miselestop
Sinois
Venice
Peron
John Ellingtor
Josey St. Lewis
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Globe
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M. Mitchell
Cohen Fast After Players of a Season Opens in Indianapolis
The report notes Cohen fast after players joining Indianapas Inc for new talent. A rusher and a center blamed badly. Metlgray, aannon, Pierce, and O'Hara will play with locals again next season, Barnes to captain. Polo interest remains high as West gains experience shaping stronger teams. Democrats Organize in Richmond Indiana elect Webster Perry as fancy chairman. An English auctioneer forced to liquidate his own house furniture to meet a debt.
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Aannon
Pierce
O'Hara
Barnes
Actes
Fasté In
Meu
Three Candidates for Democratic Nomination to Congress
Three candidates for nomination to congressman, Levy Pinckney Titan, Charles Eo Borrety, and Frank Fy Tabert, vie at the convention. William Vo Rooker has supporters urging him to join the race and withdraw rivals.
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Lankine
Congressiona
Elizabeth B McGowan Re-elected Supreme Head of L C B A
Mrs Elizabeth B McGowan was re elected supreme president of the Ladies ethyl benevolent association at a recent convention in St Paul. Her victory over Mrs Mary E Costella of Brooklyn was by a margin of 41 votes from 765 cast. McGowan has been at the helm for fourteen years and is regarded by friends as a personal triumph for her policies during her administration.
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Elizabeth B. McGowan
Ladies Ethyl Benevolent Assbctation
St. Paul
Mary E. Costella
Brooklyn
Mra
Ate
Gawas
Dead Easy Funnicus Quote From Cemetery History
The Cincinnati Commercial Tribune reports a playful exchange about graveyard scenes with a humorous line about mound-building figures and quips about historical characters.
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Cincinnatti Commercial Tribune
Nevada Snaes Attach Horses At Desert Trench
Hazen Nev Aug. 0 George Anderson a teamster in the employ of a contractor now constructing a canal in Churchill county arrived with four horses two of which were almost dead from bites by snakes and lizards. He reports a migration of reptiles across the desert toward the east and describes a wild mass of snakes lizards and horned toads filling a trench about a half mile long and wide. Anderson says his lead horse was struck by a rattlesnake and he fought off snakes with a whip to reach the other side.
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George Anderson
Churchill County
Andarson
Iea
No Strike Weeling in West Virginia Labor Talks
In West Virginia on August 2 Vice President Lewis of the miners said an agreement had been reached that dispels prospect of a strike in the mining regions. Operators and miners agreed to submit differences to Judge Gray of Delaware who has consented to act as umpire and abide by his decision.
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W.va
Lewis
John Mitchell
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Delaware
Water Plant to Be Examined Under New Appointment
The health board and works committee approved Dr C K Fergusun as chief chemist for the city water plant. Questions arose about pay and duties, with reports of demands for services and engineer staff. Four cases of rheum were reported Friday and one Saturday as the plant operation faced scrutiny.
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Awe
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Mendy
Burning plea echoes famous Enum poisoning case
A reported court scene describes Emma Sourette accused of poisoning her gendarme husband by serving him lemon drink. Prosecution hinges on physician notes and suspect’s reluctance to reveal the drink’s notes. No motive shown. Sourette, about thirty five, pleads she loved him.
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Emma [Ouroz
Eoldier
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Change in Indiana divorce law proposed by judge
Judge Cox of Wayne County suggests major reforms to Indiana divorce statutes. He argues for a three year Bona Fide residence requirement, a preliminary court hearing on property and child support, a one year docket postponement to favor reconciliation, and a three year limited divorce period before final absolute divorce. He would make witnesses in divorce trials with absent defendants incompetent and emphasizes reconciliation and the primacy of marriage for family stability.
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Sige
Henry C. Cox
Wayne
Indiana Tate
Indiana
Rocky dispute ends in police court clash in Cleveland park
In a tense Saturday police court session Jay Towel and John Brady faced charges after a dispute over a door and alleged assault. The fight left several injured as bystanders watched. Pressly files suit for damages, naming Iron James Eds warks and others, claiming a faulty deed and misrepresented contract. Ballot 1004 referenced in a separate note.
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John Brady
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Wee Wrallun
Pressly
Sat Sinden
Iron James Eds Warks
David Cine
Henry W. Bul
Diamond Prices Rise Amid Growing Demand and Limited Supply
Ad copy notes diamonds currently priced around 30 with demand increasing while supply lags. Mentions a shift in value as gems become money with J P Mulally, a diamond importer and jeweler at 72 Monument Place, promoting this trend.
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Letter List Not Published In Indianapolis Papers
Uncalled for letters are not published by any Indianapolis paper. After the Journal sale ended the government’s contract with that paper, the list has been printed but unseen. Postmaster assistant says complaints come from the public and a new contract is sought with a paper, but terms aren’t agreed. The list hangs obscured in the post office corridor, seen by few and ignored by many.
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Jory MA
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THI Sun
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Wst
Interurban Sunday Excursions Launch this Summer
Sunday trips depart Indianapolis to Chicago via Indianapolis & Northwestern and Monon lines with connections to Lafayette Crawfordsville Frankfort and Martinsville. Interurban transfers to railroads are new, and organizers expect them to improve convenience for Sunday travelers.
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Chicago
Indianapolis & Northwestern
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Monon Road
Northwestern Traction Company
Intere Urbana
Indianapolis
Lafayette
Crawfordaville
Frankfort
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Mayor Holtzman Sees Improvement After Illness Return Implied
Mayor Holtzman writes he will return to Indianapolis next week with Wednesday or Thursday likely. The letter to secretary George Byans notes he feels much better and believes the Atlantic City stay has aided his recovery.
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George Byans
Indianapolis
Atlantic City
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Bloomington Warmth Tops State Thermometers in May
Bloomington posted the warmest readings in the state as Vincennes reported cooler conditions. The Alice area enjoyed pleasant weather with highs near record levels, while Rinonington showed milder temperatures.
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Alice
Bloomington
Rinonington
Power Favors A New Bridge Across White River
The Sun interviews J Clyde Power parks superintendent who says a new bridge across White river from Thirtiest to Riverside Park is needed and would be better than the present span which is too narrow for crowds. Powers questions routing a street car into the park, fearing impact on scenery while local real estate ventures near the east riverfront grow prosperous.
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J. Clyde Power
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Ameseinett Enterprises
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Cerling
Quiet Uproar Over Slow Improvement Work Delays
On Saturday, crowds gathered as progress on the inner improvement stalled. Officials and workers faced angry objections from locals upset by delays and unkept promises about the project. Residents accuse "businessmen" of dragging the work, while engineers pledge speedier completion to calm fears.
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New Street Cars Put Into Use In City Transit
The first batch of the large order of new city street cars arrived. Built by Cinevonett they follow the intent pattern similar to the large 490" cars now in service. Thirty five more will be received before Ortte.
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Ortte
Tough Luck Fred Williams Faces Healing Tools Charge
A mangled OCR fragment reports a man named Fred Williams facing a charge described as Healing tools. The text references timing around a Saturday and a judge, with garbled phrases about needing people or money to work and a difficult situation.
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Judge What
FATRER FINED FOR WHIPPING CHILD IN WORKSHO
Charles Wilkingan 335 Tinohwat was fined 1 dollar and costs plus 30 days in the workhouse for whipping his starving child, after alleging the act to stop the infant’s crying. Neighbors intervened and had Wilkingan arrested. The crowd at Potter Court heard the weak defense as a city rumor swirled about labor unions and peculiar wartime era slang.
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Tinohwat
Wharton
Potter Court
Witkingon
Block pavement swells and blooms into mountains at Jadiapanels
A city block on Vermanisi swelled Friday night after heavy rain, lifting pavement up to two feet between Delaware and Alabama era. The event followed a mysterious spell and caused a strange urban topography.
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Jadiapanels
Vermanisi
Delaware
Alabama
Murderous Wife at Sullivan Concert Tragedy
In Sullivan Indiana a man Brinton Creager shot his wife during a public square concert then killed himself as panicked crowds fled. Coroner ordered the bodies removed to the morgue. Police and responders assessed the scene and musicians resumed after the tragedy.
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Weather forecast for Indiana and nearby states
Partly cloudy and threatening with likely no rain on Saturday night and Sunday. Temperature at seven in the morning and at noon not specified. 2 p.m. reading 79. Local showers expected in Indiana and adjacent states with variable winds.
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Riverside Park to Add Five Tennis Courts
Park board passes resolution to establish more tennis courts at Riverside Park. Five courts currently available. Also notes planned excursion to St Louis Fair and a works sale to begin in October with return later in the month. Local barber ads promote low prices and antiseptic practices.
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