Mystery of the Pilar Mansion Haunts a City Duel
In a late 19th century style tale three Americans Hall Peters and Townsend wager to spend a night in the Pilar mansion. A brutal murder and a locked house terrorize the tale as survivors recount the bloodless terror and a final revelation in a courtroom scene.
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C. B. Lewis
Bieglco
Pilar
Hall
Peters
Townsend
Una
Ja Nous
Tunis
Devel
Jockey Dun
Hull
Aid &, Company
Kiew
Teachers Quit Talking As State Meeting Ends
The state teachers association closed at Masonic hall with a terse session. A five cent ax levy increase to fund schools was adopted amid limited attendance. The state superintendents association also met at the stag house with about 30 present. W B Stipp spoke on textbook changes and W F Lambs of Marion county urged educational stimulation for awardships.
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State Teachers’ Association
Masonic Hall
Portunes
Fupdrintendents’ Association
Stag House
W. BE. Stipp
W. F. Lambs
Marion County
Barbers' Lobby Creates Push for Worker License Bill
In Muncie Indiana on January 1 the barbers lobby discussed plans to push a worker license bill requiring examination. Senator Wall and Representatives Charmiennel and Baird of Delaware County are listed as supporters of the measure.
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Barbers’ Lobby
Muncie
Ind
Ney For
Dubuy
Inginiators
Charmiennel and
Baird
Debiware County
Sink hole issues at C H M L site in Wabash
In Wabash Indiana locals report a sink hole on the C H M L route. The hole is about two feet deep with the first ruin over it. More gravel is being dumped to cover the site increasing costs including a heavy expense noted as £0,h0 so far.
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Wabash
Jon
Ross Lian
Plague of crows alarms residents near Kokomo
In western Howard county residents report a nightly gathering of crows in the woods west of town. Officials note the roost is dense and could affect local areas as residents express concern about the unusual avian activity on January 1.
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Kokomo
Isl
Prinwis
Howard
Leeds
Indiana Items Show Strains and Local Incidents
A scattered Indiana roundup reports injuries in Anderson and Lafayette, a man near Muncie injured in a quad bike accident, a storage company dispute in Bradley seized via asset transfer, and criminal charges in Whately and Logansport. Other notes include a Martinsville chicken on a brewery wagon perch, a mouse on a gas range in Logansport, forgery charges against Thomas Che mory, and new Lima Peru post honors for Indiana figures. Wayne County reports two data points in six months and residents worry over winter comforts.
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Bradley
Munscin
Samuel Benson
George Trindell
Whately Oo
Miss Belleamis
New Bravy Board
Martinsville
Logansport
J.B. Skinner
Thomas Chemory
Mechante
Logansport State Bank
Glimore
Richmond
Lima
Peru
I. B. Dulfey
Indiana
W. W. Dudley
Court House
Wayne County
Jeck
The Boss Liar Liar Tales On Hoosier Liar Contest
A noisy list of satirical yarns and tall tales from Indianapolis Sun readers titled The Boss Liar Liar, numbered entries from 85 to 108 feature humorous misadventures and claims. Names include CHARLES PLAGSON, W. EL TUHINS, JOIN WHETSTIN, and others from Indianapolis and Gosport. readers describe odd incidents and mischief linked to the ongoing contest for the “Champion Liar.”
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Apputnien
Indianapolis SU
Lia No
Indianapolis
Elwood church may be sold over debt dispute
A dispute involving a Elwood congregation threatens the sale of its high school church property. Creditors press for one year’s rent plus costs while a trustee reports funds borrowed from private sources. The property may be sold to settle the debt as churches watch the legal action and consider future charges at Liberty.
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Dipliesrm
Gunn
Cohgeguetton
Rey BoMiting
Gene Kregation
Sinen
Phout Gil
Trent
LG Howe
Hoosierisms state aid near barledl under stick of letters
The article notes political pressure on lawmakers at the general assembly session to increase funding for Die Unger and his Lill, while Jake Grose travels to town on Tuesday in a brief local item.
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MC Tm
General Assembly
Die Unger
Jake Grose
Pranklin Democrat reports odd events and local humor
A frayed tale mixes sightings of Vidt Lewis Simpson Pumpkin Runtem, a fainting woman in South Bend, and chaotic chatter about local troubles. Other notes include high meat prices, a fine for chewing, a tombstone scam, and odd medical ads, all in a noisy community column.
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Vidt
Lewis Simpson
Pumpkin Runtem
Pranklin Democrat
Weathered windows and revolts in a garbled recall
The fragmentary wires mention crumbling cathedral windows in York and a revolt with leaders told to stop talking or leave. Other phrases touch on retirements, dental ads, teething syrup, barbers, and various local business notices, all in a loose historical newspaper clipping style.
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Ringlander
Mvscie
Jan Lo
Fb. A
Nye
Mars
Unclear testimonial letter on health product efficacy
Readable portions describe a customer praising a health remedy for restoring strength vigor and enlargement. The letter asserts no trouble using the product and claims genuine, free offer by mail with immediate results and happiness. The fragmentary text hints at a promotional solicitation to write for more details.
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Dr. Knapp Medical Co
Stall Building
Detroit
Mich
Gira
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