Trade booms as fall season promises prosperity for wholesalers
Indiana crops shine with a bumper harvest boosting wholesale trade across rubbers boots dry goods and millinery. Dealers report brisk activity at McKee Branham M O Connor Fahnney McCrea and D P Irwin indicating strong demand and plenty of stock to meet a likely early cold winter.
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Indiana
Booth
Col McKee
McKee & Branham
Sun
Wej
Mr. O’connor
M. O'Connor & Co
R. B. McCrea
Fahnney & McCrea
A. Keifer &‘O.’3
Daniel Stewart
D. P. Irwin & Co
Nurse Sentenced for Infant's Death in Paris
A Paris court jailed a female nurse for ten years for killing an infant in her care. She reportedly threw the child into the air several times and dropped it after being discharged from her position. The motive cited was anger over losing her job.
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Paris
Cailais
Egyptian sheik dies during students prayer in mosque
An Egyptian paper reports a sheik teaching religious exercises in Tantah asked his students to imagine him dead and pray for him. After their prayers they found the sheik collapsed on the floor, dead, in the mosque.
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Tantah
German missionary officers elected and board named
Wednesday afternoon the German ministers finished the election of officers with W H Bucks elected corresponding secretary and Wm Yoat treasurer C K Febs chosen superintendent of the orphans home The Board of publication includes C L Saylor East Pennsylvania H Guelich Atlantic M Pfitzenger New York I Stahl Ohio C E Pfund Iowa C F Zimmer man Wisconsin J Wuerth Kansas E A Linse Minnesota The ministers adjourned early and had their photographs taken Several important financial subjects were discussed Thursday.
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W. H. Bucks
The
Missionary Society
Wm. Yoat
C. K. Febs
Orphans’ Home
C. L Saylor
East Pennsylvania
H. Guelich
Atlantic
M. Pfitzenger
New York
I. Stahl
Ohio
C. E. Pfund
Iowa
C. F. Zimmerman
Wisconsin
J. Wuerth
Kansas
E. A.linse
Minnesota
Union veterans encampment set for October here
Col. W. H. Tocker was sent to Heading, Pa, to secure the next national encampment of the Union Veteran Legion to be held in this city. A telegraph message said he was successful and that the event would attract 8,000 veterans to town in October.
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Commercial Club
Col. W. H Tocker
Heading
Union Veteran Legion
Chisuxzo
Chicago
Col. A. L. Conger
Chio
Republlcan National Commuities
Clarkson
Omaha
Cincinnati
S T. Paul
Lime and Cement Sewer Pine Dan Plaster a Tre Brick
A fragmented OCR item mentions lime and cement related work, sewer pine, and a person or firm likely named Dan and A B Moyer with plastering and brick work referenced. The readable fragments hint at construction or repair duties but no clear action, date, or location.
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A. B Moyer
Postmaster Pushes New Indianapolis Post Office Plan
Postmaster Thompson urges Congress to fund a new federal building for Indianapolis arguing the current Market Street plant is overcrowded and dilapidated. He cites crowded courts and agencies, two hundred railway clerks, and the need for a reading room and improved stamp windows. Congressman Bynum to press the matter in the coming session.
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Market and
Pennsylvania Sts
Thompson
New York
Indianapolis
Congress
Indiananulis
Bynum
Tau Sun
U. S. Court
Judge Wonds
Circuit Court
Pension Department
Secret Service
Post Office
Stamp Department
Local court actions mix with park scene and marriage licenses
Arrests in federal court and a car works dispute surface amid church committee reports and a seaside park scene featuring a serving nurse and baby. The article lists numerous marriage licenses and names tied to October events, including residents linked to Denison and local households.
Pettis Dry Goods Ad Sells Plush Patios Frames
Pettis Dry Goods Co offers eight by eight wool plush patios with walnut or oak frames for 27 dollars at the New York store.
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Pettis Dry Goods Co
New York
Tin Horn Night in Town and Election Tales
A chaotic public scene follows an election parade as a tin horn band and a Duff Opera company march through streets, leaving ragged sounds and injured ears. Reports recount police disruptions, partisan shouts, and a late count showing Sullivan leading in mayoral race with council results and notes on public works remarks.
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Duff Opera Company
Wadh
Lear Paola
Enara
South Carolina
W. W. Herod
Chinici
Hendricks
Baker
Washington St
Poy
Barker
Bird
Claveland
White House
Frank Bird
Cleveland
Pennsylvania SL
Metropolitan Police Force
Uncle Sam
Sullivan
Herod
Abrams
Smith
Buskirk
Wright
Murphy
Storms Wreak Havoc at Sea and Coastline
Reports from New York and ports across Britain and Newfoundland describe fierce storms. Vessels like the Pine Branch suffer heavy damage with bulwarks stove in and wreckage scattered. crews report injuries and distant ships may be lost. Coastal towns in England and Scotland report torn structures, washed-out tracks, and widespread wreckage along shores.
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New York
Steamship
Pine Branch
London
Eleamor
St Shetts
Newfoundland
Brennan
Rome
Brapnan
St. Johns
Home
Citle di Roms
Montreat
Munbreal
Bane
Steamsti Voon
Dirham
Uostup
Hull
Miuss
Staamer Boseloman
George’s Island
Loxton
England
Scotland
Helenshire
Dumbarton
Glasgeow
Lonvoy
Great Britain
Maglish Channel
Holyhead
Renin
Trance
Republicans Frat Explain and Others Growl Over Election
The piece depicts heated Republican chatter about election irregularities and tactics. It quotes supporters accusing Democrats of rigging and notes alleged GOP criticisms of campaign financing linked to Washington.
Father Wurts Dead at Lorretto Convent
Rev Father Francis Wurts, ecclesiastical supervisor of Lorretto, died Wednesday while at Lorretto convent in Marion county. Gen Lee in Washington with critical condition reported Ravensworth. death possible any moment. Count Ludwig Von Arce Valley, German minister to the United States, died after an unsuccessful operation. CoL Will Ruveris, private secretary to the Zevermor, has gone to Chicago.
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Father Wurts
Touisville
Father Francis Wusts
Lorrettovane
Lorretto Convent
Marion County
Court Arce Valley
Berlin
Count Ludwig von Arce Valley
United States
Savi
Savesian
Col Will Ruveris
The
Zevermor
Wicked
Chicago
Good Templar
Mansur Hall
Grand Chief Templar
Indiana
Thomas J. Lege
Logansport
Grand Worthy Lodge
Edinburgh
Scotland
Good Templars
Oromeyeceker
Tempir
Rail wreck kills two and harms many on B&Q line
A fast B and O passenger train derailed near Hickesville Ohio late Wednesday after rails spread on a curve. Three cars dropped into an embankment killing Renoy Waterstone of Mantheiser and Jot Matthews of South Chicago instantly. About 50 injured including Vice President King whose private car was destroyed. Emmons Blaine, son of Secretary Blaine, had minor injuries. Several listed injured in critical condition with eight expected to die by Thursday.
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Drinxer
Hickesville
Renoy Waterstone
Manthesier
Jot Matthews
Chicago
Warterstone
King
Emmons Blaine
Blaine
J. W. Gaubach
Mannefield
Sarah Snyder
Porter
Thos. Waterstone
Montpelier
Rhoda Woodall
Buffalo
Major boiler explosion injures dozens at Amoskeag Mills
A flywheel burst at the Amoskeag Mills in Manchester N H Oct 15 tearing through the mill and destroying a large section of the building. At least 20 injured many trapped. Samuel Bunker killed and several workers still unaccounted for as rescuers search through rubble while crowds swarm the scene.
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Manchestra
N. H
Samuel Bunker
TWO WOMEN KILLED IN TWO STATES MURDER CASES
In Bedford Indiana on Thursday morning James Finley was arrested for the murder of Alice Nedeffer found dead by her husband after returning from work last March. Bullets to the head indicate a violent crime and Finley, brother in law of the victim, pleads innocence. In Maryland Mrs Fanny Fadden storekeeper at Cape Charleston near Norfolk was found dead. James Brier, clerk, confessed to stabbing her during a robbery of her safe.
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Ind
Bedford
James Finley
Alice Nedeffer
Finley
Leipsie
Orange County
Galtimourn
Fanny Fadden
Cape Charleston
Norfolk
James Brier
Monument to Red Jacket Unveiled at Birthplace
A granite monument honoring Red Jacket, famed chief of the six nations, was unveiled at Cayneau near Waterloo New York on Seneca Lake. Erected by the Water-World historical society, the design features a hemlock and six boulders symbolizing the six nations. Indian delegations attended. Red Jacket’s remains lie in Forest Lawn Cemetery Buffalo, with a monument planned there soon.
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Red Jacket
Six Nations
Cayneau
Seneca Lake
Water- Joo Historical Society
Forest Lawn Cemetery
Buffalo
Resi
Indianapolis
Pittebure
Dieyoins Park
St. Louis
Mullane
Cincinnati
Chicago
Monbars
Ralph Wilkes
New York
Welch
Louisville
Ollie Glenn
Kinscam
Princess Limo
Wadsworth
Jugurtha
Jerome
Gilette
Amily Medicine Box
Beacham's
Louisiana Lottery Agency Reported in Toronto
Postmaster-general Wanamaker wrote Canada’s postmaster-general Haggart urging action over the Louisiana Lottery Company opening an agency in Toronto. Sealed letters to U S recipients are circulated, and samples are enclosed. He asks stamps be added reading Supposed liable to customs duty, forcing addressees to open with a customs officer present.
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Louisiana Lottery Company
Toronto
Washington
Wanamaker
Haggart
Canada
United States
Treasury
Fake Telegram From Shanghai Sparks Diplomatic Fire
Washington reports no confirmation at the state department of a sensational telegram from Shanghai claiming foreign ambassadors had ended negotiations with China and appealed for settlement, warning of inevitable war. The telegram’s veracity remains unverified as officials wait for official word. The piece also notes political squabbles and local notices, including Judge Buskirk sworn in as police judge and the police court name change.
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China
Washington
State Department
Shanghai
Howabe
Board Meets in Chicago on $5 Million World’s Fair Loan
The World's fair national board of control met in Chicago on Wednesday with strong attendance. They plan to appoint a committee to urge Congress to loan $5,000,000 for the fair.
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Chicago
National Board of Control
Congress
Notable Philanthropist Passes In San Antonio
John Two Vig, banker and philanthropist, dies in San Antonio aged 5. His will aids many charities with an estate valued at 8 million dollars. Meanwhile, scattered notes mention sports results, racing results, and various figures in baseball and horse racing as well as upcoming cricket events in Chicago.
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San Antonio
Tex
John Twovig
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