Time tables blamed for Purdue wreck not engineers
A newspaper argues that the Purdue special passenger train wreck arises from railroads’ fast schedules rather than operator fault. It urges authorities to assess train and equipment safety first, and cautions against scapegoating Engineer Shumaker or Conductor Johnson while blaming higher railroad authority for high speed timetables.
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Purdue
Big Four
Railroad Company
Indianapolis
W. Et. Shumaker
F. M. Johnson
Shumaker and Johnson
Burglar Season Warns and Safe Home Advice
A newspaper column urges readers to secure valuables as burglar season nears winter. It warns burglars target homes, advises keeping money in a bank and valuables hidden, and stresses locking doors and windows while noting many crooks are amateurs. It also mentions city street crime and a humorous aside about a Chicago doughnut incident.
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Faw
Greek Meets Creek Ends in Flight and Forgiveness
John Lowell helps a rich girl's escape from an insane asylum scheme. Edith Drake and Durham marry after months of peril, while her father’s harsh wealth forces them apart. Later, the couple visits the father, now stroke‑ridden, who forgives them as Lowell is hailed for his intervention.
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John Lowell
Grand Central
Washington
Robert Durham
Youle
Pregy
Lowell
Robert
Durham
Yee
Jack Lowell
David Drake
Chleggs
Edith
Drake
Chep
Mr. Lowell
Mrs. Durham
Corp
Sid
Dad
Jess
One Old Sinner and Other Tiny Tales
A fragment from a humorous column presents vignettes about local characters and quips. It mentions Ilttie Bess, Billy Burch, a smoker fired for smoking, Titefist Sees It and a Glover Woman tale about a wife and coins.
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Ilttie Bess
Alnner
Billy Burch
Billy
Engagement Announced for Miss Martha Blackwell and Senator Aldrich’s Son
The engagement is announced between Miss Martha Louise Blackwell of St Louis and Stuart Morgan Aldrich son of Senator Nelson W Aldrich of Rhode Island. Blackwell is noted as a beauty and prominent in St Louis society.
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Martha Louise Blackwell
St. Louis
Btuart Morgan Aldrich
Nelson W. Aldrich
Rtote Island
Blackwel
Local Birthday Celebration Surprises Mrs Collins
Miss Stella Kymmels of Quakavette and Mrs S Collins host a surprise birthday party for Mrs Collins at 13 Division Street. The gathering, attended by Avs W Sort Mone and others, marks a festive social evening with Aunt Avs and the Sorasts elib in attendance.
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Stella Kymmels
Quakavette
Sort Mone
Wits
Wiley
Mrs. S
Collins
Division St
Aga
Corner for the Yoomen and the Whimsy of a Drawer
A fragmentary reminiscence depicts a man sorting items in a drawer with one orderly note and a scattered jumbled text about times, places, and people. The scene hints at memory, routine, and a desire for order amid clutter.
Empire Burlesque at the Park and Grand Theater
Amusement page review notes Empire Burlesque at the Park and Empire shows this week. Act descriptions include ventriloquism by the Whek of the Man, contortion by La Carenia, and the Fleury trio of French dancers amid songs and comedy. Performers cited include Tim Murphy and Clarice Canon with routines starring Patrice and a farmer plot. Strong crowds praised the burlesque and musical interludes as the program closes with praise for the week’s lineup.
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Charles Pretir
WBE
Taliies
James J. Larson
Manningin
Clarice
Fleury Tri
Tal Weis
Cuego Hinself
Iosvillanous
Amtte
Hlandsome Cloth Coat Seasonable Menu And Kitchen Instruction
Readable fragments describe a seasonable menu with dishes including creole sugar hydrating items and poached huss. The text then shifts to a long, garbled recipe section with baking instructions, cream preparation, and dairy handling. It ends with kitchen tips about dripping and joint cooking and avoiding heavy cream turning to butter.
Millersville Farm Sold in Sunday Market Twist
A suburban 67 acre farm on the Mil Jersyilie road near Fletcher Times was sold by Mrs EB M Chambers daughter of Gen T A Murray to Mrs Jacob F dteim via A Meteger agency Care 18 Trolley Care Collictan Fond Du Lac Wisconsin. Accidents marred trolley car bustle as four injured and a man named Fred Rosky died.
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H. 2 Wasenn
Mil Jersyilie Road
Fletcher
EB. M. Chambers
T A. Murra
San Diego
Cal
Jacob F Dteim
A. Meteger
Care 18
Collictan
Fond DU Tac
Win
Atonday
Peranns
Motompan
Fred Rosky
Peoria Judge Attacks Governor Over McCray Reprieve
Judge T N Green blasted Gov Yates from the Peoria county court bench for granting a reprieve to John McCray the black man condemned for murder. He warned the action stirs mob violence and urged records be prepared for supreme court review before the reprieve expires.
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Peoria
T. N. Green
T Te Peoria
Gov. Yates
John McCray
W. Ei. Murphy
Himola
McCray
Supreme Court
Peoria County
Great Bargains Highlighted in THE SUN Advertisements
Daily tie trade and rent display ads in THE SUN showcase bargains for readers. The liner and column notices urge shoppers to read all listings to spot rare prices and special offers.
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J. Bilson
Foreign Advertising Department
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Chicago
Mike Toomey
Washingiak
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Titefist
Ealing
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Louise Bracnt
Indiana
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Tim Murphy
Missouri
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Millersville Farm
Illinois
John L. Stoddard
Company's Building Car
Wmhington
Indianapolis Fire Insurance Company
Ind
A. C. Martin
Ogoulista
Eye-Deal Eye Drops Chemical CO
Dua
Ancey
PH T. Elliott
Daece
Meinenese
Stoughton J. Fletcher
Simon P. Sheerin
Byron K. Elliott
George G. Tanner
Stoughton A. Fletcher
Joseph T. Elliott
Ferdinand Winter
Charles Latham
Paston T. Kelsay
Victor K. Hendricks
Justun A. Lemeks
Charles N. Thompson
the Central Trust Company
Cate Copfin
Byid Rjamesor
Charles E. Honmloway
Ponal Treas
Aluvstus Jennings
Thomas B. Fulmer
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Charles B. Holloway Willeid
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