Rates Rise and Rail Fares May Drop Across Lines
Reports suggest major rail systems may push general rate reductions to ease competition. The New York Central and Pennsylvania lines discuss issuing new fare books while Big Four, L and S lines debate lowering per mile costs. Traction companies anticipate cuts to align with steam railroads, aiming to keep business competitive west of Buffalo and through Indianapolis.
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Pitisturg
Bullaln
Wreck Attracts Severe Injuries In Indiana Trains Collision
Two freight trains collided near Ha u te Indiana early morning injuring an unidentified man named Quinn of Indiana causing severe injuries. He was rushed to a hospital where leg or arm amputation was performed as train traffic was delayed for hours.
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Haute
Ind
Ste
Kerson Quinn
Indianayalin
Trafin
Itching Humor Opinion From A Constant Rash Cure $1.25
A fragmented note describes an extended bodily itching rash lasting two years. A doctor’s treatment labeled Dido Good allegedly cured it for the price of $1.25, with the speaker now free of symptoms. The text reflects historical advertising language and medical claims.
Hanks Cuticure Cure Praise Letter
A reader praises Cuticura products in a testimonial letter claiming complete cure for skin issues and relief from constant itch. The note mentions purchasing the Cuticura remedies from a local drug store and expresses gratitude to the sender. The writer signs with initials and location as verification.
Chief Engineer Stevens' Device Saves Millions on Canal
Panama October 15 Chief Engineer Stevens and his corps introduce a movable ready dump near the base to remove excavated earth and save millions. The system uses a 7-ton steam shovel to load trains quickly, with tracks and dumps arranged to shuttle material efficiently amid heavy rains and rugged terrain.
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Stevens
Victor M. Hughes
Panama
Isthmus
Aguin
Bas Chlapo
Culetra
Nwomp Langs
New Cruiser California Displays Fighting Marine Craft
A fragmented report describes a new cruiser named California as a sturdy fighting machine. The text references polder defenses, Uncle Bam, salsa, and nautical craft, but the readable portion confirms the vessel’s tough reputation and related defense themes.
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California
Wanly Responds To Kern Attack In Frankfort Speech
Gov J Frank Wanly defends the administration as he answers John W Kern in Tipton and rails against the Democratic machine. He argues the speeches share a common origin and stresses the record of the administration, urging support at the election in two weeks.
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J. Frank Wanly
Bridey Otaht
Frankfort
John W. Kern
Tipton
Haply Eaid
Democratic Biite
Tiplan
Greene Fienith
Bamvel M. Ralston
Thomas Tugagatt
Anager
J. Oscar Henderson
Hetra
The Pullman Car Fellow Keeps Odd Dignity
A vividly chaotic account of a Pullman car passenger who drifts between dignity and meltdown. The narrator describes his peculiar behavior, excessive tipping, odd objects from a mysterious cooler, and disruptive antics that unsettle fellow travelers. The piece gestures to a lurid, satirical portrait of travel life and social manners aboard a train car.
Up to Date Patterns From The Sun Fashion Desk
The Sun offers a new pattern at ten cents with a description daily. Send ten cents and details to The Fashion Department for the latest ladies pattern, with yoke shirtwaist and other features, including yardage and materials for sizing.
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Ho Oumner
Aize
Night classes expand under city school authority
City night schools reopen Monday under Manual Training High School. Programs run Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays from 3:00 to 9:00 pm through April with elementary, handwriting, mechanical drawing, bookkeeping, English for foreign born, and manual training at McCoy and Bismarer schools. Free instruction except for materials in mechanical drawing. Also notices Marion County bidding for painting contracts and a board of commissioners signatures dated October 1, 1996.
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Manual Trainiur High School
Bismuer School
McCoy
Notice of sealed bid painting sale in Hendricks County
Notice states sealed bids for painting on Tilnets wtrert in Hendricks County Indiana to be received by 10 o clock Friday November Je. Bids must be accompanied by a bond and affidavit as required by law. The right to reject any or all bids reserved. Witnesses dated this 104 day of ber 14.
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Btarlon County
Tréiana
Trewer
Hy Frigay
Dune Beabell
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Marion County
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Alaners
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Starion County
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Janath
Martin Canary
Ndtana
Marion
Amce
Spafford
Aturfon County
Altest
Ark
Reed
Commis Honers
Marly Caer
Todians
Umfinn Creek
Coliseum Case Set for Oral Argument in City Hall Bond Suit
Court set for October 1 before Judge Henry Clay Aller in circuit court to hear the injunction suit by Joseph Chok and others against city and Newton Todd over building by Hall and Collecum on the yearkeat house site. City Attorney Frederick E. Matson and Edward Gates for Newton Todd filed demurrers, arguing lack of standing and improper parties, while Todd asserts legal financing issues and that the ordinance authorizing the bonds is lawful. The record shows questions of jurisdiction and legal standing, with main action contested on ownership and rights linked to city hall bonds.
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Athers
Hall
Collecum
Yaerkeat House
Henry Clay Aller
Circuit Court
Gct
Frederick E. Matson
Foy
Edward Gates
Newton Todd
Maven
Weeton Todd
Rider dies after horse crash in Vincennes scene
Chinton Hogue, 23, a prominent local figure, was thrown from a riding horse in Vincennes yesterday afternoon when the horse spooked at an automobile. He suffered a fatal head injury upon impact and died instantly at the scene.
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Chinton Hogue
Hogue
Tragedy at Bourbon City Shoots Wife Then Self
Special to the son from Bourbon Indiana reports a man named John Fipon shot his wife yesterday in Bourbon, then fatally shot himself. The tragedy occurred likely after an argument, leaving both victims dead and police investigating the incident.
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Hammond
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Notice of Marion County bridge bids and sealing
The Board of Commissioners of Marion County Indiana announces sealed bids for painting bridges over Big Eagle Creek Lick Creek and other sites on Franklin Road and Shelbyville Road. Bids must include required affidavits and be received by the stated deadlines. the board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Witnesses and officials certify dates in 1908 through 1966, with multiple departments and auditors named.
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Shelbyville Real
Perry Leanip
Marian County
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Naplon County
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Joan Fr
John M'Gregor
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Cyrus J. Clark
Commin Ritners
Marion, County
Huck Creek
Dottom Road
Percy Arene
Marion
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