Ambitious horses see their finish in fire wagon show
An early report describes a new automotive fire wagon with a Beam whistle, demonstrated by J. Mitchell of the Bream Toracless tire company. The vehicle, capable of carrying a crew of two and a chemical engine, attracted attention as it toured Capitol ace streets. Local fire department supporters urged adoption while skeptical riders teased the horseless idea.
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I City
Wang Mn
Muselhe
J. Mitchell
Tenzuc
Bryon
Unions May Forge Mines to Close in Colorado
A fragmented Denver–area clipping reports tensions as unions threaten to pressure mine closures across Colorado. It cites miners and operators, noting labor unrest and business impact, with damaged text obscuring specifics.
Missed Reception Leads to Forced Separation at Crawfordsville
A Crawfordsville man Daniel McCarty was kidnapped from his wedding reception before guests, held by the Red Men’s Lodge until after the party, and later released. His bride Olive McCarty remained in the home during the incident. the couple had planned a reception and now faces upheaval. A Charity concert for an orphan asylum is announced in Logansport.
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Crawfordsville
Ind
Daniel McCarty
M Olive
Fitteriver
McCarty
Red Men's Lodge
Yuohix
Loganisport
Miners Must Toe Chalk Line In Wilkes Barre
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania July a strike by Red And Cai Company miners threatens to end if the Conciliation Board refuses to adjust grievances. The board will not consider any questions unless workers return to work and accept that if its decision finds grievances justifiable, adjustments will be made.
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Wilklsbarre
Red and Cai Company
Conciliation Board
Board of Concluulion
Laurier Defies Carnegie in Defiant Canadian Address
In Toronto Premier Laurier, railing at American financiers, outlined a railway policy to build a Moncton to Winnipeg line leased to Grand Trunk for four years, with later 3 percent cost profit sharing. He urged Canadians to unite for independence from American roads as he accused Carnegie of threats to bonding privileges.
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Toronto
Houe of Commons
Laurier
Andrew Carnegie
Moncton
Winiipeg
Grand Trunk
Winnipeg
Port Simpson
Pacific
Prairie
Atlautte
Taurlr
Canada
Carnegie
Heir to $500000 Mystery Finds Wealth in Chicago
Walter W. Condon, once missing for eight years, returns to Chicago with a newspaper he bought and learns he is the heir to a $500,000 Coldwater, Michigan, estate. His cousin Charles Condon arrives with news and plans to assist, as Walter wrestles with sudden fortune and hardship.
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Chicago
Walter W. Condan
Thuradas
Coldwater
Mich
Michigan Central Railroad
Charles Conella
Sid Watter Conday
Gerveral Mainths
Tor Belp
Charlee Condon
Tim
Charles Condon
Walter
Inda City
Walter W. Cols
Boy Dies After Eating Candy Suspected Poison
A six year old Indiana boy tasted a piece of candy given by a woman who denies involvement. He collapsed and died before help arrived. Coroner's inquest ruled death from strychnine poisoning and the case will be investigated.
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Tnbeer
Uly
Hwart
James H. Cheekfield
Mayager
St. Louis @alon
Ping
Henderson Bank Cashier Overdrawn Big Sum In Audit
Memphis July 31. The Bank of Henderson Tennessee reports an ongoing examination. It is claimed the cashier overdrawn his account by about 15000 dollars. Deposits total around 98000 and cash and securities about 50200.
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Memphis
Tenn
Bank of Henderson
Henderson
Itm Bokes la Fm
Southern Republicans Start Big Revolt
A circular from readers in the Republican Party calls for abandonment of the party due to President Roosevelt's stance on social equality and alleged Negro-related incidents. It labels the party as controlled by a violent reactionary and cites Booker T. Washington, the Crum case, and the Indianapolis affair as evidence of Negro influence. The piece ends noting Southern Republicans cannot endorse a party that defends social equality with Negroes. The Bryan Commoner discusses possible candidates, highlighting Janior Owen P. Thompson of Jacksonville, Miss., as a noteworthy though uncommitted figure.
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REW Ori. Cs
Republican Party
Roosevelt
Booker T. Washington
Ay Charleston
Bryan
Lincoln
Neb
Janior Owen P. Thompson
Jacksonville
Alwess
Bern
Sonahe
Agitation to bar Washington statue in St Paul’s Cathedral
Toronto dispatch reports a campaign by national societies and royalists to influence Britain’s government to block a statue of Gen. George Washington in St Paul’s Cathedral. The movement, backed by Empire royalists with roots in Canada, aims to pressure home authorities to oppose the commemorative statue.
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Toronto
Ont
Tle
George Washington
St. Pauls Cathedral
London
United Empire Royalists
Staten
Canada
St. Pana
Eugene Cowles at Fair Bank Week of Voca l Attractions
Eugene Cowles the famous basso will be Wage at Fair Bank the coming week. The management seeks a closing week of vocal attractions with Cowles and Cav- We Reichschild Sapinsky. Miss Brenany and DeCamp conclude engagement Saturday. A Passion play film, moving picture machine, and sacred music will enhance the program. A carnival show arrives next week promising entertainment and local benefit. Fire damage report ends with a loss of $500.
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Eugene Cowls
Fair Bank
Mre Cowlen
Cowles
Reichschild Sapinsky
Mias Brehany
Mr. DeCamp
Brenany Wil
Louis Wyelyn Jones
Tan
Rew Park
Kinedrome Moving Picture Machine
Sunda
Saby Handles Giant Blue Racer Snake Near Child
Richmond Indiana July 3. Lewis A Anderson found a blue racer nearly ten feet long with a toddler in a barn yard. He moved the snake off the child and killed it, saving the baby.
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Richmond
Ind
Fountain Cite
Uns County
Lewis A. Anderson
Von
Anderson
Boost for Glass Men Columbus CL
Window glass companies have agreed to a ten percent wage increase for workers in Lahore assembly. Factorion will resume on Oct. Ten thousand men are affected.
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Columbus
Lahor Assembly
Local Official Moves to Replace Judge Parks in Indiana
County clerk J E Overton forwards certificates to Governor Bure citing Judge Chennidge M WL Parks illness of apoplexy nine months. Owen county clerk will file similar papers. Action aims to slow candidates seeking the judgeship amid a field of defeated rivals.
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Mantinavilge
Ind
MoCere
Bure Bly
J. E. Overton
Chennidge M. WL Parks
Owen County
Parks
Local brief items from Goshen to Kokomo in Indiana
In Goshen the Saulasky Portland cement company plans a hotel for its Syracuse employer. Elkhart notes Mrs. Sauner Stine miscarried and screamed as lightning struck. Kokomo reports the Kindest Kind horse sold for 4000 dollars with a 0% mark and to race under John Thomas of Rensselaer. Elwood tin plate investors discuss exiting the Juanita mill as the trust blocks bar steel. Kokomo seeks restraining order against Northern Indians traction company over pole setting, judges Harness and Elliott sought. both on vacation.
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Elkhart
Ughtting
Saiuer Stine
Koromo
Tean
John Thomas
Rensselear
Elwood
Juanita
Greenelade
Bar Steel
Kokomo
Judge Harness
Emetor
Eliiott
Circuit Court
Northern Indians Traction Company
Unti
Tent disaster at Crawfordsville Chautauqua draws crowd
In Crawfordsville Indiana a tent filled with attendees at the Montgomery Chautauqua shows only one person had a valid admission leaving 199 in the crowd. The manager reports most attendees entered freely and the program will continue through August 4 as planned. Separate articles note a suffrage case in Marion and a long separated couple from Hickland County planning a reunion in Knoa Sagirlay.
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Crawfordsville
Vrawfordsville
Ind
Montgomery
Michigan City
Mire Mant Tickson
Hickland County
Swirl of Society Reveals Local Gatherings and Travel
Dr J W Hannah returns from Birksville Missouri. Thirty nine members of the Steffen and Kreber families reunite at Garfield Park. Elisabeth Noel hosts visitors from Talbattare while Mrs Henry Campbell and daughter plan August California visit. Capt Willem Chalizh and Mrs Chalizh have come home from Mount Clemeng Michigan. Mrs Herbert L Wood and son Harold depart for Cedar Lodge Northport Point Michigan for weeks away.
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J. W. Hannah
Birksville
Steffen
Kreber
Garfield Park
Miasea Liliabeth
Gladya Weston
Mira Mildred
Fraser
Dayton
Elisabeth Noel
Tal- «Battare
Henry Campbell
Mira Genavieve
Calfornia
Willem EF. Chalizh
Mount Clemeng
Mieh
Herbert L. Wood
Harold
Cedar Lodge
Northport
Poin, Mich
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