Gas Line Leak Accident Strikes Upper Bandusky Block
At Upper Bandusky Ohio on May 5 an attempt to locate a gas line leak caused injuries to several people. Ed Littrell and N B McGonnell carried a lantern near a gas meter at Honton bakery. Littrell moved the meter and struck a match, then collapsed. McGonnell was blown into glass and both men were critically injured with possible death. The bakery interior ignited instantly and dozens of employees were rescued unconscious from the flames.
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Bandusky
Honton
Littrell
McConnell
Fire planned for Gibson home to curb smallpox spread
Evansville Indiana May 3 By order of Perry county board of health the Gibson country residence at Oriole will be burned to stop smallpox. The late Senator T J Gibson’s home was abandoned after exhumations showed fatal disease in the family with several deaths including Oscar A and James Gibson and Mrs Gibson and four children remaining.
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Ind
Board of Health
Perry County
T. J. Gibson
Oriole
Bendier Gibson
Gibson
Oscar A
Benator Gibson
Btelin
James Gibson
Benster Gibson
Two probabilities in Boston Post editorial on Cleveland's renomination
The Boston Post editorial headlined Two probabilities asserts two likely outcomes for 1904. It argues that Grover Cleveland will not be renominated by the Democratic Party and predicts his re election hopes fade as Theodore Roosevelt's 1904 bid garners attention.
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Boston
Mays
May
Post
New Borland
Grover Cleveland
Damocratice
Theodore Roosevelt
Odon Residents Debate Street Horseshoe Pitching
In Washington Indiana on May 6 a town election in Oden, Dubois County, asked if horseshoes should be pitched on street Sundays. John Kinnemar won the election, kindly opposing the ban, while his rival threatened to stop the practice if approved.
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Washington
Ind
Oden
Thin County
John Kinnemar
Mamhai
Anderson Prepares for Civil War Veterans Encampment
Anderson Indiana readies for the state G A R encampment. Decorators work as the city dresses for the veterans event. A living flag feature will be formed by 180 children in uniform.
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Anderson
Ind
Peculiar Accident at Southern Railway Injures Blevins
Allison H. Blevins sues the railroad for 5,000 damages in federal court claiming a section hand near Watson Indiana suffered a rail disaster when a rail sprang back striking his foot, severing toes and crippling him for life while aiding to lay track.
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Rallway
Watson
Ind
Allison H. Blevina
Bieving
Bie
State law change prompts factory boiler inspections
Hundreds inquire to Chief McAhee about a new state law mandating boiler inspections in factories. The act requires inspectors from licensed insurers or engineers with ten years experience or a boilermaker if five, with no fixed price agreed between inspector and owner.
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McAhee
Burton
Divorce Granted After Alleged Cold Step Incident
Gertrude Noble sued for divorce from George F Nolte in circuit court claiming he locked the doors during a night out and left her on the steps in the cold. Judge Allen granted the divorce and restored her maiden name Christian. George contested, arguing she was never satisfied and disappointed by his finances.
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Georgie
Gertrude Noble
George F. Nolte
Circuit Cours
Allen
Christian
George
Gertle
Mane
Ane
Boys in Fight Charged With Intent to Kill
Leslie Martin was arrested Tuesday morning on a charge of assault and battery with intent to kill Frank Stahl. The incident, at Martindale cave near Nineteenth Street, involved a weapon jab to Stahl’s neck. Stahl’s sister Steby sustained a minor wound. Martin allegedly attacked Stahl after Stahl backed his sister. Dr. Tingley treated the wound and reported it not serious.
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Leslie Martin
Vanden-at
Frank Stahl
Steby
Tingley
Births Deaths and Marriages Listed in Local Notice
Birth details list names and residences for newborn girls and boys including families such as Birtha and Goldust Patterman and James and Clara Dingham in City Hospital. Marriages feature couples like Jon Ueyersdorter and Katie Waentor and John Klety and Nettie M. Datwon with dates and locations. Also includes building permits and various medical conditions noted among residents.
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Jon Ueyersdorter
Katie Waentor
Wiliam
Qarela
Anna Heinjeng
John Klety
Nettie M. Datwon
Jesse Froilitt
Bettle Rhea
George Preston
Belle Wickit
Daniel Holden
Susan A. Bing
James Hoy
Lisale Patternon
Joseph Ellerman
Alina Milter
Fire Fighter Hugo Hutt Endorses Swamp-Root Remedy
Philadelphia Fire Department hero Hugo Hutt credits Swamp-Root with curing his kidney troubles after years of illness. The testimonial details his service, strength, and recovery, urging readers to try Dr Kilmer Co Swamp-Root for kidney liver and bladder issues based on similar results.
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Philadelphia
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Lauded In Ad Copy
A heavily corrupted advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as nature s greatest aid for the suffering It promises free sample bottles and a book on cures via mail from Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York It notes regular size bottles available at druggists and urges readers to remember the product name Swamp Root
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Dr. Kilmer
Aleo
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, SF
Indianapolis
SUX
R. Emess
Binghamton, N. T
Coal Shares Boston May Aims at Joint Committee Report
A special joint committee on coal distribution recommends two bills. One adds criminal penalties for members of coal clubs or associations formed to restrain trade. The other orders zonal weighing, public record keeping of fame, and penalties for offenders.
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Boston
Maiz
Ae Coal
Han Justinished
Richard P Wien Jr Undergoes Kidney Operation
New York May 5 Richard P Wien Jr underwent surgery for a floating kidney that had troubled him for two years. He rallied quickly from the shock and is doing well. Wien is the son of banker Richard T Wilson and brother of Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt and Mrs Ogden Goelet. He graduated from Columbia University in 19S and has been active in business and politics.
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New York
Richard P. Wien, Jr
Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Richard T. Wilson
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Ogden Goelet
Columbia University
Sunday Park Concerts Planned in City Parks
Supt Power in charge of the city park system announced arrangements for Sunday concerts in Riverside Garfield Military Brookside and Beatles parks. The first show date is not fixed but will be set within a few weeks.
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Supt Power
Tureday
Riverside
Garfield
Military
Brookside
Beatles
Woodruff Place election shows single ticket win
Thirteen votes total were cast in Woodruff Place town election on Monday with a single ticket winning a majority. The Labor Carnival planned for June 29 to July remains uncertain as remonstrances loom when the Central Labor union drove the effort. German Methodists near Spruce and Promenade allege opposition to a saloon and may appeal to their church. Old directors were re elected at the Security Trust Company annual meeting, with praise for the company’s progress and the new building on Market Street.
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Woodruff Place
LABOS
Central Labor Union
Nan
Tile
Spruce
Mya
Security Trust Company
Of WALLS and Market Notes From May News
Ex-dividend actions and bond talks shape Wall Street tone as Wabash and Atchison move on dividends while Wabash creditors’ talks loom. London equities hold parity with U.S. yields amid inflation signals. Grain and livestock markets show mixed activity with Cincinnati cattle and hog receipts framing week.
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Moyer & Kieer
New York
May &Landon
Qpers
Penrmaylvarky Sella
Atchison
Wabash
Ma von
Cabie
London
Ramsey
Markets Report Mixed Gains in New York Stocks and Commodities
New York stocks opened with broad activity and uneven strength on May 5 with notable gains in Erie and Canadian Pacific. Market notes show varied responses to price adjustments, while government bonds held steady. Chicago produce, livestock and grain prices were reported across multiple hubs including Pittsburgh and Buffalo, highlighting mixed trading in cattle, wool, and grains with several prominent names and firms cited.
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New York
Erie Fleet
Canadian Pacific
Prices for groceries and commodities in Indiana markets
Prices paid by shippers in Indiana for a wide range of goods from eggs and butter to cheese, coffee, imported and domestic foods, vegetables, fruits, and fuels. Notable items include New York cheese, Swiss butter, oysters, canned goods, coffee blends, sugar, cocoa, and various meats with detailed per unit and per pound figures.
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Bermuda
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