Wabash Railroad Bridge and Tunnel Milestone
In Maryland and West Virginia a vast railroad project pushes through rugged terrain. Workers blast rock from tunnels 4401 feet long while constructing bridges and a daunting five mile canyon approach. Progress from Cumberland to Hancock includes dozens of miles of track, with completion hoped by early 1908 despite delays from marble and canal impacts.
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Potomac
Baltimore
Cumberland
Hancock
Thore
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Ife
Baltimore & Oto Raitraint
Henry G. Davia
West Virginia
Heen
Nbor
Taile
Oni
Wae
Welton Lunnel
Cam Harland
Ne Manti
Waal
Baltimore & Ohio
Aradeevel
McArthur Brox
Rive Jean Far Cory
AL Bayard
Orleans
W. Va
Une
Baltimore & Ohin
Cherry
Peru Postmaster Situation Draws Mixed Reactions
A Washington report suggests President Roosevelt may continue current postmasters, prompting consternation and relief in Peru. Locals had crowded the Peru appointment race, but many favor the served tenure of Postmaster A. C. Bearns and would accept his continuation in the role.
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the Sun
J Pierc
Ind
Washington
R Velt
Peru
A.C. Bearns
Favorite Prescription Promises Relief For Womanly Ailments
A long advertisement style piece praises Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for menstrual pain headaches backache and nervous symptoms. It touts a $500 reward for cures of leucorrhea female weakness prolapse or falling of the womb and includes patient testimonials from Mrs Archie Gordon and others praising relief and improved health after use. The piece also promotes a non alcoholic vegetable formula and a medical adviser booklet offered by the Buffalo dispensary.
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Snco Je
Pierce
Dispensary Medical Association, Proprietors
Buffalo
Ase
R. V. Pierce
PIZEG@E
Young Bride Seeks Divorce in Illicit Love Case
Belle Hope Hawking, once 14, seeks annulment from William Hawkins after leaving him and falling for George Kelter. Court enjoins her from contacting either man. judge notes alleged innocent façade but orders temporary separation while a juvenile court case unfolds.
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Hope Hawking
William Hawkins
Stubby
Kinond
Indianapolis
George Kelter
Belle
Kelter
Hawking
Tal
Stubbs
Tiwoud
Haignville
Lauk
Swaband
George Keifer
Tawking
Keifer
Mawr
Stuhns
Mia
Kirt Way
Stubbe
Hawkins
Mike
Nttle
Alin
Mfinn Noble
Qwige Stubla
Hawkine
Kiefer
Water authority probe ends amid jokes and caution
Vice-President Boyd and Inspector Bihimater testified before the Safety Board about reducing water pressure before a fire on Temple Avenue. Inspector Bihimater admitted ordering the drop, citing his judgment. Capt. Madden warned arrest if interference recurs. The inquiry closed amid levity and assurances on future orders. The water company denied withholding water for the Century Building, stating a contract was sent and the complaint dismissed.
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Boyd
Bibimater
Indianapolis Water Company
Rafety
Mavne
Temple-ave
Bihlmaier
Tia
Cam Boyd
Hingarala
Capt
Madden
Fire Department
Wood City Water
Water Company
Vaudeville Circuit Expands to State Venues
The Hew Vaudeville Circuit plans new theaters in Terre Haute Marion Logansport Fort Wayne and Richmond within weeks. Backed by R W Osgoodby owner of the local vaudeville house, the movement aims to land the state’s cities with the popular entertainment.
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Muncie
Ind
Tverce Haute
Marion
Logansport
Fort Wayne
Richmond
Citiea
R. W. Osgoodby
Voudeville House
Ambiguous court note details a hunting charge ruling
A Wednesday court session dealt with a charge of hunting on a Sunday and a related conduct issue. The document includes garbled names and terms but indicates an amended case and a fine. No clear identities or locations are recoverable from the fragmented text.
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Omor Serra
Bonday
Electric horse for the Kaiser on Royal Mediterranean voyage
ECRIPPS-M’RAE PRESS ABENCIATION reports Emperor Wilhelm II's voyage aboard the Humane. The journey includes a custom gymnarium with an electric horse and wine servicing by a specialist. He plans to visit Portugal Spain and Morocco during the trip for news and pleasure.
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Ecripps-M'Rae
Merlin
Tharedax
Twip
Mediterranean
Litehaven
Humane
Royal Way Obe
Portugal
Spain
Morocco
Saloon law violations heard in police court
The article reports several cases in police court Thursday morning. Bodghin, keeper of a saloon, faced charges for selling without a license. Nicholson law violations led to fines and a license revocation. Greenwald was fined for Nicholson law, with an appeal noted and cure continued to April 15. Additional names include Lawrence Ippard and Adolph Kohn amid mixed outcomes.
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Prin Bodghin
Soegiin
Bam Greenwahl
Massachusetts-awe
Adolph Kohn
Rohn
Witin Place
Greenwalds
Lawrence
Ippard
Silinole
Hine
Peace Officers to Meet in Peru Indiana March 21 for State Conference
Peru Indiana March 21 set for a meeting of peace officers to discuss forming an Indiana association. The gathering aims to share investigations and methods across states, with April 11 as a possible follow up date in Peru.
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Peru
Ind
Indiana
Ghiy
Linela
Escapes From Prison Rumors Fly Across Seattle
Albert F. Bell, a notorious mail pouch robber, escaped from United States prison on McNeil’s Island. Bloodhounds tracked the fugitives as authorities hunted him near Seattle.
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Scripps-M'Rae Prebs Association
Seattle
Wash
Albert F. Bell
United States
McNeil
Urban
Dr G Doren Dead Founding Superintendent of State Home
Dr Gua tavua Daren a founder and longtime superintendent of the state home for feeble minded youths died Thursday morning at home. He led the institution for many years and was a pioneer in care and education for mentally disabled youths in the state. His leadership shaped policies and programs that served generations of residents and influenced reform efforts statewide.
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G. Doren
Bcripps-M'Ray Press Association
Columbus
Guatavua Daren
You Must Sleep Promises Relief From Insomnia
An advertisement extols Dr Miles Nervine as a cure for sleeplessness and nervous fatigue. It claims sleep restores vitality, soothes irritation and congestion, and strengthens nerves. A customer anecdote praises the product’s effectiveness after several doses and ongoing use.
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Nature
Miles’ Nervine
Miles
Nervine
Winite J
Wee Parvire
Going to California Drama Plans by Thorburns
Manager Thorbus plans a California summer home for his family while continuing involvement with the Unique beam. Mrs Thorburn joins and contractor Morton, a well known actor, will stage the first production Convicted Without Crime.
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Thorbus
Tated
Iip
Torbus
Thorburn
Tiare
Morton
Courtroom Crowd Packs Lexington for Testimony in Cockrell Case
In Lexington Kentucky on March 2 a crowded courtroom sought the testimony of ex-Senator A H Hargis amid Cockrell murder indictments. Margis faced cross examination as court adjourned and resumed, with attorney Byrit questioning Hargis about defending Jere Cockrell associate Britton. Hargis said Jett was related to him and he had an interest. Margis noted Judge Fleenor had warned Britton had been in his office, and he lent money and witnesses to the defense.
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Bcripps-M' Rae Press Association
Lexington
Ssn
A. H. Hurela
Cockrell
Margis
Thurmday
Byrit
Winchester
Hargis
Stat
Protected himself in concealed weapon case
Falward Aintth of Wisardeer was fined in poor court on Thursday for carrying a concealed weapon. Arresting patrolman 45 Johnson stated that he had been threatened with death by a black man and that Aintth claimed he wore the weapon for protection.
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Falward Aintth
Wisardeer
Patrulman
Johnson
Stith
Lvo
Grr
Maple Sentenced in Theft Case at Workhouse
Hrnent Maple, 2, who got Marmon 1p. mieith, Whe second hand dealer, Into trea ble by seting him several case of stone shoes, was given his months in the work house, by Judge Alforit, Thursday. Maple had been out of court om a suspented sen tence for a similar theft.
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Hrnent Maple
Mieith
Alforit
Maple
Financier Gates Quits Scrappa Bar Press Association
Chicago March report of interview with Jona W Gaia at Dickson Mies quotes him hinting retirement from active business. Gaian ties offered no explanations and did not discuss withdrawal from the fund industry, amid questions on war era finance.
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Scrippa- Bar Press
Chicago
Jona W. Gaia
Dickson
Mies
Tondusielel
Ill Fated Car Crash In Springfield Trains Injure Motorman
A Columbus London and Springfield traction car crashed into a Springfield Railway Company car on Thursday. Motorman C. Cloud was badly trained. Passengers escaped injury. The traction car had been involved in a Dayton accident recently where two men were killed.
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OCRIPPS-M'RAG_PRESS
Pringfield
Columbus
London & Springfeld
Springfield
Railway Company
Thruday
C. Cloud
Accient
Dayton
Sunday Creek Coal Company Suppliers List Bustling
The fragment lists numerous suppliers and coal yard names including Barrett Furs & Supply, New Logsdon Bros Fuel Co, Lambert Coal & Coke, Mitchell Coal Co, Reynolds W Case Hiyser Srog, Thayer Ira KH vrs, and Victor Coal Co among others. It appears as a catalog of merchants connected to The Sunday Creek Coal Company in a historic commerce section.
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Aidag & Coons
Hamiton
Bailie Altenbach
J. Barrett Coal Co
Barrett Furs & Supply Coater
Ayy Beyert
Bonner Coal Co
Ass Muddenbaum & Heller
Jen Vie Bugbee
Barnett Coal
Reinecks & Schaub
Reynolds
Hiyser Srog Fodibaugh Thos
Behroeder Con Co
Star Fuel & Feen Breinhawer
Aes
Gtewart Co
Buickmeier & Co
Thayer
Ira KH Vrs
A. Thay Thoman
A. Thay Thoman Hollins ‘Thompann, Wa, Co ‘Thompann, Wm., Ca Wasson, J. Re
New Roberts
Ben
Iset Johnson
J. A
Victor Coal Co
King & Geran
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Edwards
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Kohn
Greenwald
Burway
Ecripps
RAE Press Association
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James Daly
Morris Musher
Mary Edelson
Itfy
Daly
HOTEL
Lafayette
Lafayette Square
Buffalo, F. Y
Ranaissanes
Aeciric Hebt and
Ice Plante, Inc
Leatuyette Hotel
Coma Ritspristorn
George W. Bweensy
Presa
Walter B. Dulty
Harry ‘Ato
Spaulding
Gare
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Hotel Victoria
Atiine
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Gates
Tera Thornn
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Sarzant
East
Shank
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Sunday Creek Coal Company
Standard
Fleming & Son Co, Inc
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Natite
Fot
Malydow
Bensal
Weber Drug Co
Claypool
Cor, Wash
Uleernileas
Henry J. Huder
Drogetst
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