Cholera Death Toll Rises in American Army Report
The Surgeon General’s annual U S Army report cites a higher death rate than the prior year due to cholera in the Philippines 1850s style text notes 86 deaths from 485 cases and details gunshot deaths suicides and homicides among soldiers. Dengue claims many cases with no deaths and alcohol bans linked to rising alcoholism.
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Warhington
ML O'Reilly
United States Army
Suregeon
Philizmines
Aceich
O'Reilly
Philianine Islands
Siames Gartyn Berlberi
Philippines
Campaign wagers and predictions before close election
With the election near, campaigns buzz with bragging and bets. Republicans back Bookwalter while Democrats rally Holtman and Keach. Odds favor Bookwalter at 2 to 1 as rivals claim decisive support and betting grows among all sides.
Obla Knights Templars Session Amid Regional Updates
Belgian exhibit planned at Be. Louis fair. Chicago hog market down 30 cents Tuesday afternoon. Rhode Island Republicans back Roosevelt renomination. Ida Guller of Bunker Hill IM indicted for poisoning Ewert Checksfield. Journal of Commerce quotes U.S. September fire fuse at 9,909,450. Ea MecCallom. colored man lynched in Sheridan Arkansas after wounding Constable Crutchfeld. Kalantavanle sails to Washington from Hawaii en route to San Francisco. Colt Allen B. H. Mckee, 8, noted as oldest resident of Hawes City, dead. Rev. Jaco Marks, 74, dies at seminary conference in Ex celeior Wisconsin after sermon on life’s uncertainties.
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Belgium
Chicago
Rhode Island
Roosevelt
Ida Guller
Bunker Hill
Journal of Commerce
New York
United States
Ea MecCallom
Ian
Sheridan
Ark
Crutchfeld
Prince Canid Kalantavanle
Congress
Hawaii
San Francisca
Washington
Colt Allen B. H. Mckee
Haweas City
Nelson County
Kentucky
Jaco Marks
Exceleior
Wis
Liner Ads Offer Broad Help Wanted and Rooms for Rent
Middle aged woman seeks work and a typewriter for sale as new fine ads appear on the seventh page. Women wants situation, rooms for rent, and boys and girls wanted appear among the classified notices in this old newspaper snippet.
Will Represent Spoonage Shake Up Local Council
Charles Pettijohn, candidate for council at large on the Democratic ticket, argues that city youths demand representation to protect unmarried men’s interests. He cites park board curbs on courting as driving couples indoors, prompting discontent among young men and their sweethearts who may influence voters.
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Charles Pettijohn
Counilman-At-Large
Pettijohm
Park Poard
Street car chase ends in injuries at four-woman jump
In Terre Haute on October 7, four women leaped from a street car to avoid a Vendalla engine speeding toward a crossing on North Thirteenth Street. Mrs. Jennie Mottler suffered dangerous head injuries as the seven track crossing became a death trap. one person was killed in a previous collision at the same crossing about a year ago.
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Terre Haute
Ind
N. Thirteenth St
Jennie Mottler
ABS
New Planes Bite and op Woleckners Boy's East Iron Shoes
Curtain Seianes yard wide in fancy stripes 10c quality 5c a lot Amyrna mugs 272 very beat quality all wool desirable patterns up to 400 quality S269 in fancy whipes plain
Promised Favor From Judge If Released In Police Court
Barney McMahen faced Judge Wharson in police court on a Wednesday arraignment. He pleaded guilty to a drunken charge and begged to be spared further punishment, claiming previous appearances total seven. He vowed to repay the judge in the future, saying a workhouse sentence would cost him his vote. The judge dismissed him with costs.
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Barney McMahen
Wharson
Betty
Rink
Barney
Severni
Dudge
Frm
Ant Lo
Sna
School Board Buys Virginia Ave Lot for Playground
The Board of school trustees has purchased the lot adjacent to the acino building on the east for school purposes. It fronts Huroast with nearly 72 feet of frontage. The price paid was £3.
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Board of School Trustees
Funeral Attended by Entire Faculty at Simon Andes
Wabash College in Crawtanteville mourns as the entire faculty attends the funeral of Simon Andes. Andes was a key donor and a member of the business faculty, described as a benefactor and supporter of the institution.
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Simon Andes
Wabash College
Crawtanteville
Simon Yandes
Thin City
Yandes
Lnurid of Basiees Imi 8
Anti Republican Mass Meeting At Masonic Hall
Reported anti Republican gathering at Masonic Hall on Thursday night aims to fill the hall with a list of speakers including Smiley N Chambers Rev D FR Tucam and Rev E Cumming Smith. Miller to preside with a long roster of vice presidents and local figures. Democrats claim the Tadiana allger Klab event last week failed and promise a louder Bookwalter meeting afterward.
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Masonic Halk
Democratic City Committee
Smiley N. Chambers
Tucam
Cumming Smith
W. Hoh. Miller
A. A. Haines
Thomas Clay
J. Bo Long
Edward
Strong
A. Clark
Albert Maillard
Howardiie
W. S. Lockman
Charlee
Gast
William H. Cooper
B.S Frivam
A. George
Charles Robertson
James McMurray
B. Neel
David N. Huey
John W. Cooper
Henry C. Prange
John R. Allen
GC. Takenbidl
James 14
Porter
OB. Pettienn
River
van Arel
W. Wiles
Charles Gc.casron
Charin
W. Barth
SF. Datton
Fhompro
J J Mablenuirs
Juanes T. Beaglestiend
James Po Baker
Wow Kappes
Frank
Walford
W. Keight
Refugee Starvation Report From Balkans
The cold in Bulgaria worsens with snow over mountain passes. Refugees in Macedonia die from famine at an alarming rate as they push toward Bulgaria. Those entering Bulgaria receive food and clothing, but many are too weak or fearful to reach the frontier.
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Sofia
Bugaria
Macedonia
Bulgaria
Gotham Politics Mixed In New York Fusion Moves
October reports show Frederick W. Henrichs chosen by fusion conferees to replace Edward M. Grout, with Republicans and Citizens' Union aiming a new candidate on the fusion ticket. Grout resists, threatens court appeal to stay on the ticket. In another move, Robert Fulton Gutting and other leaders were nominated by Republicans for aldermen, with Citizens' Union endorsing them. Separate items note a dropped investigation into a Morris Park race and a Chicago glove factory strike over a 10 percent wage increase, affecting about 600 workers.
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New York
Frederick W. Henrichs
Edward M. Shepard
Brooklyn
Fusion
Edward M. Grout
Republican and
Citizens' Union City
Grout
Yornes
Whipped Out a Razor and Frightened Wife
Christian Boesse of 2 E Wahasht was fined $10 after police court on a charge of assault and battery against his wife. She testified he came home Tuesday drunk, threatened to kill her, and threw a whiskey bottle that broke a window before pursuing her with a razor.
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Christian Boesse
Ache
Roesse
Engineer Dies After Wreck Scalds In Peru Incident
Richmond Ind Oct 7 Spl 1 Joseph Gray a Peru engineer was badly scalded in a wreck on the C and Tr railway Tuesday night and died Wednesday morning. The crash occurred near Peru and involved the C and Tr line officials reported the accident details.
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Richmond
Ind
Joseph Gray
Peru
Chinese Highbinder Sightings At Union Station
A fragmented 19th century report describes the Highbinders, an anti Chinese secret society, operating in and around Union Station. It notes tensions with Chinese residents, alleged deportations, and fear of violence amid accusations of murders linked to the group.
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Indi
Polia
Univer
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Elerkod
Borton
Laure
Plate
China
Whleage
Indianapolis
Soc
Tiel
Enti
Crank Seeks Meeting With President At White House
A man named John Decker of Norwich Connecticut appeared at the north entrance of the White House on Wednesday and was admitted by a doorkeeper. After questioning, he was turned over to police. Officials declined further comment, fearing further notoriety could attract more individuals of deranged mind. He was not armed and is described as mentally unbalanced.
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Washington
White House
Polies
Whit House
John Decker
Norwich
Conn
Acquiring Habit Cambridge City Horseman Injured Again
Det. 7 Spl reports Harry Miller, a known horseman, sustained a broken ankle after a runaway incident yesterday morning. This follows a year ago when he also broke the same ankle and required trusses.
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Cambridge
Cambridge City
Ind
Harry Miller
Advice Against Child Marriage Sparks Court Dispute
Miss Della Lennard of Hamilton county sought $10,000 in damages from Mins Leonard and John W. Whetstone’s parents after their alleged interference prevented a marriage engagement. The appellate court upheld parental rights to oppose a union and to guide a child’s decisions, ruling the parent could influence a great contract like marriage. Indiana Central Traction plans include lines Wabash to Warsaw and Winona, and a Blate line. capital figures listed as 80400 and 30000 with Parker, Ind noted.
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Della Lennard
Hamilton County
Mins Leonard
D John W. Whetstone
Arcadia
Whetstone
Buss Leonard
Sult
Miss Leonard
Ashe
Indiana Central Traction Company
Wabash
Warsaw
Winona
Canneraville
Blate Tine
Capital
Deathern Oll
Géx Company
Parker
Ind
Crushed Beneath Rafters In Collapsed Barn Tragedy
Two unconscious men trapped by heavy rafters in a collapsed old barn near Belmont Avenue during a downpour. One escaped, the other two remained pinned as bystanders acted. Frank Bartin of St. Louis sustained head wounds and bruises, and Mrs. Spangier helped tend them until an ambulance arrived. Dr Mackey examined injuries and they were taken to the city dispensary.
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Belmont Ave
Frank Bartin
of &T. Louis
Martin
Big Four boiler makers to receive wage increase
Representatives from each of the Big Four held a conference with Bapt. Garstang on Wednesday morning to discuss an approved increase. The move confirms an upcoming raise for the four industry leaders.
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Garstang
Gasoline Tank Explosion Scorches North Indianapolis Home
A gasoline tank exploded at 6:30 am Wednesday at the residence of William Jackson, 73 Isabella street, sending a fiery burst through a room but injuring none as the stove lighter had just left. Firefighters controlled the blaze, saving the house but scorching furnishings and woodwork. damage estimated around $500. The property is owned by James Munro, ex-councilman.
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William Jackson
Isabella Si
James Munro
Counelimant
Indiana battery praised for prompt action near West Point
Maj. Kershner, back from West Point Kentucky, commends the Indiana battery for punctual readiness during maneuvers on the Kentucky battlefield. He notes the Hoosier battery fired three rounds before regulars could form in line as they faced an opposing force of seasoned troops.
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Kershner
West Point
Indiana Battery
Hoosier
Wcich
Indiana Boys
Weather and civic notes from Indiana with new appointments
Forecast for Indianapolis area shows fair and cooler weather with temperatures near 70 at 7 am and around 61 by mid afternoon. A new Indiana monument commission member is J W Headington of Portland replacing Benjamin Starr. Postal reports total receipts 134.27, expenditures 13,784,457, deficit 0. Eugene E Hay named general appointee for New York port. Also mentions Evansville police and other unrelated municipal items.
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J. W. Headington
Portland
Box Beet
Indiana Monument Commission
Benjamin Starr
W. J. Vickery
Postal Service
Evansville
Ind
Law Department
Eugene E. Hay
New York
Madison
Shelbyville
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