World’s Greatest Monument Nears Completion in Rome
Special correspondence from Rome reports the Victor Emmanuel II monument under construction in the capital. The project, costing around 3,000,000, rises between the Trajan Forum and the Capitol, with plans drafted by the architect and funded by royal, noble, and peasant supporters. To allow a proper setting, portions of the Austrian embassy palace and other structures were removed.
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Rome
Victor Emmanuel II
Italy
Trajan Forum
The
Capitol
Giant timber raft sails from Astoria to San Diego
A one story report describes a mammoth raft carrying 4,000,009 feet of lumber, over 1.2 miles long with trunks exceeding 100 feet. The raft, tied by strong chains, measures 400 by 4 feet and draws 2 feet of water as it arrives near San Diego, setting a world size and distance record for tow.
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San Diego
Cal
Astoria
Ore
Farmer Carried High by a Balloon Rescue
A farmer was taken up into the air by a balloon and carried about 1,000 feet before aeronauts rescued him. The incident unfolded with the balloon drifting and the rescuer bringing the man safely to the ground.
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Farmer
Aeronaut
Social whirl in city life features many visits and weddings
Logansport and Marion residents visit Indianapolis and Martinsville, sharing social rounds. Notable events include multiple weddings in Indianapolis area with families attending and a Reading fair incident where Gehring escaped danger from a balloon act. Rooms, roses, and church ceremonies mark a busy social week.
The Religion of Humanity and the Gospel of Jesus
A polemic critique of the religion of humanity, arguing it blends humanitarianism with superstition. The author asserts man is a product of natural development and rejects secular religion as inadequate without a supernatural God, affirming allegiance to Jesus Christ as savior and revealer of eternal truths. He contrasts naturalism with the need for divine revelation and moral order.
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Peity
Poycrag
Bebelot
Jesus
Jesus of Nazareth
Atlantic Ocean
Jesus Christ
God
Mira
Bronson to Spar with Galligan at New Gayety Engagemen
Local featherweight Ray Bronson will spar with Joe Galligan, sparring partner of Nelson, one afternoon during the Dane’s engagement at the New Gayety next week.
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Bronson
Galligan
Ray Bronson
Joe Gligan
Nelson
Dane
Lipton May Rechallenge America's Cup From Chicago
Sir Thomen Lipton arrived in Chicago and said he may renew his challenge for the America's Cup. He will be the guest of the local yacht club with several functions including a special regatta. About eighty five fresh water craft are entered in the event.
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Sir Thomas
Chicago
the Sun
Thomen Lipton
Baronet
Sir ‘Thoman
Runaway Boy Crushed
Loganport Indiana October 4 Special to the Den Charles Irving, who ran away from home Tuesday for the third time this month, was found crushed under a freight car on the railroad tracks. Authorities believe the youth wandered into danger when the car started moving.
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Loganbpory
Ind
Charles
Irving
Charterhouse Ship Disaster Claims 60 Lives Near Hainan
Hong Kong reporters recount the loss of the emigrant steamship Charterhouse sailing Halhaw to Hong Kong which foundered off Hainan head on September 3. Captain Clifton and most passengers were lost. A raft from the Charterhouse was found by the Lingd steamer Kobsichang carrying Chief Engineer Dowse and two women after 43 hours adrift.
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Scrippe-NeRar Press Association
Hong Kong
Body of Infant Found in Trunk at Philadelphia Home
In a storeroom at the Young Women's Christian Association in Philadelphia two women uncovered the dismembered body of a male infant inside a trunk. The discovery occurred Saturday but was not disclosed until now. Police say they have few leads and cannot determine who placed the body there.
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Mire
Waltner
Virginia Keep Hatch
Merhall J. Clark
Evanstoy
Adel
Sevend Presbyterian Church
Ofiscer Scheisenmundt
Partor
Eleanor Smith
Lawrence Chirk
Vane
Mra
Clark
Binnaton
Scrippe-McRar Press
Anunciation
Philadelphia
Etorél
Young Woman's Christen Association
Elizabeth Smart
Josephine Gannon
Mise Smart
Dental College
City Births and Public Notices Record
City birth notices list Deengia Sulgrove Sulgrove and others with births to families across multiple streets. Public health items include hospital notes and injuries, with a few marriages and building permits noted in the same page.
Collision on Monon Railroad Collisions Echoed
Report of a Monon railroad collision describes panic among passengers. W Leong of Pullman was injured and train crews and medical staff moved to aid victims. Conductor Jones possibly concussion. Heneman and others treated at homes and by doctors. Wreck cleared. passengers transferred to preserve travel to Indianapolis and Chicago. Investigators promise blame assessment.
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Pullman
W. Leong
M Wrk
Tval
George R. Jones
Thomas Klein
B. Warrick
George Middleton
Wain
Gale Howland
Ereineman
J Rolmt
Holle Clemente
RC. Lisnt
Allroad Company
T. N. Fennw
Morgan
Mall
Heneman
Anane
Ang Alec
EE Hedgin
Ag Son
George RB. Jones
Ry Road Company
Indianapolis
Thicage
John R Shayne Insane Fur Merchant Put in Sanitarium
CHICAGO Oct 4 John R Shayne the fur merchant once declared insane and under family conservatorship has become violent. A county court order altered by Judge Huston sent the patient to a sanitarium at Kenilworth with custody shifted to his wife.
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Chicago
John R. Shayne
Shayne
Huston
Kenilworth
Nebraska Indians to host A B C in three game series
The Nebraska Indians will entertain the A B C team in a three game series at the Northivisten park. The games are scheduled for Saturday, Sunday morning, and Sunday afternoon.
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Indians
Nebraska Indians
Northivistsen’ Park
President backs inheritance tax to curb vast fortunes
Washington Dot 4 The Roosevelt administration seeks a national inheritance tax in the forthcoming message to Congress. The president argues that unchecked fortunes like Marshall Field's risk creating an oligarchy led by Rockefeller and other wealthy elites, with disaster for the American people.
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Scripps-McRer
Washington
Roosevelt
Messmger Coontesne
Marshall Field
Tts
John D. Rockefeller
Mr. Field
Beveridge to Speak and Political Campaign Dates
The Republican state central committee announces speaking dates for Senator Albert J. Beveridge at Liganaport October 17 Richmond October 1 Sonlewellis October 18 and Dunkirk October. Gov Hanly will address a Republican meeting at Huntington Thursday night. Congressman James F. B. Wateon will speak at Cambridge City Friday night. County Republican and Democratic committees will finish poll preparations. Democratic Secretary Joseph Reily cites Maj Mengiee backing Mr. Regan and references an Evansville speech supporting that stance.
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Republican State Central
Albert J. Beveridge
Liganaport
Richmond
Sonlewellis
Dunkirk
Hanly
Huntington
Jamee FB. Wateon
Cambridge City
Vion B. Hunt
Wateah
Faturday
Joseph Reily
Democratic State Central Committee
Maj. Menzies
Mr. Bryan
Maj Mengiee
Regan
Evansville
Bryan
Civil Service Examinations for Various U S Posts
The Civil Service Commission lists examinations to fill vacancies across federal agencies. Positions include irrigation knowledge for Indian service in Navajo, San Jacinto, Warm Springs, Southern Ute, Mohave, Shoshone areas with yearly salaries from 38 to 160 plus. draftee office vacancies in several western states. Panama Canal Service clerks and dispensers with room and board. quartermaster and fort postings at multiple forts. telephone operator at United States Penitentiary Atlanta. forester in Presidio and related depots. Oct 21 notice lists locations: Arizona, Minnesota, Boise, Cheyenne, Menlo, Fort Douglas, Fort Hunt, Fort Philip, New Orleans, Fort Bayard, Fort Thomas.
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United States
Civ Service Commission
Navaja
San Jacinto Agénes
Arizona
Tiartiy
N. B
Fe Lewts
Colorado
Shoshone
Wyo
Survey
Peneral
Minnesota
Boise
Idaho
Cheyenne
Meno
Nev
Panama Canal Service
Quartermaster’s Department
Ft Douglas
Utah
Ft. Hunt
Virginia
Pert. Philip
New Orleans
Ft. Bayard
New Mexico
Ft Thomas
Kentucky
United Binton Penitentiary
Atlanta
Presidio
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Allen
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Annis Burk
Belvedere Flats
D. Rb, Schuder
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Reading
Jaend Gehring
Hummelstown
Reading Fair
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Meredith
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Review Circle
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W. R Galpin
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Mrn MeBrth
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J. H. Holliday
Charles Lites
Prospect St
Gentine
Ne’ la Rue
la. Rute
Leon Stern
Lafayette
Mia. Rice
St Fatrick’s Church
Sue Kunkle
Jed Wreck
Raymond Roonesl
Agnes Fox
Harry Kunkle
William Riley
Wiliam Fox
Mier Anna Ebert
Muete
M.F. Bradley Ang
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Mies
Edna H Duenie
Tfe Dukins
Halford Wright Howland
Fourth Presbyterian Clntech
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Henor
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Valle
Mrz Howland
HEV
Charles. A. Eaton
Jim D. Rockefellers
Cleveland
Battling Mystery
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Maide
Lone
Fred
Josephine Deengia
Norman
Anna Sulgrove
Caterfornia-st
Stel
Frank and
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Bratberry
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Minnie Sims
Dawcon
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Mary Camp
Galear
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Scaba Boars
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Hanna Chapman
Gird Oakly
Elizabeth Stupp
J. Marye Landst
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Eda Svendaen
Olivest
I Ora
Ethel Gluent
W. Thiety
Emma Kissel
New Jersey
Henry
Emma Shoemaker
N. Titnais
Forest
Ediih Davis
Columbia Ave
Hay
Wilbur
Flora Hoover
Neaths
Charles J Russell
City Horphal
Mary Tweex
Ketrhamst
Briggs
Paul Humphrey
Bel- Maont-ave
Mariages
Herman Schultz
Amd
Anna Zinker
Robert P. Dew
Gall F Hamilton
Koller
Mille Meyer
McDermid
Clara Spacke
Harry
Schalt
Martha Po Pons
Gnatz Nagy
Francie Tevay
Herbert L. Findlay
Carrie Poardi
Charles Anikery
Bell
John Walsh
Cas Water Etter
Indianapolis Gas Cemjestic
Pennayfvacis
Hensonan
H. H. Grott
Hener
Bhayne
Sione
Antes
Congress
Beveridge
Civil Service
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