Local town notes stray into a chaotic hearing report
A garbled OCR story layers together a courtroom hearing, household misfortunes, and a string of names. It mentions a widow, a residence, and a fire injuring Mrs. Walters and her infant son in Milroy, with other scattered references to police, a child, and local residents.
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Giroye
Surance
Vincennes
Daserict
Filea
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Fae
Elnora
Hattie Sylvester
Greenaburg
Gustgs Py Walters
Milroy
Madison City Council Hears Street Oiling Proposals
City council meets with full attendance including Mayor Crozier to discuss oiling streets and costs. The meeting covers bids, a May state convention, and requests for street improvements with economy and contractor options debated.
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Ciorsi
Simi
W. BB
Ria Thomas Davis
Stoll
Alog Cooney
Joseph A. Heck
Pieteber Wright
C. G
Patek Wage
Sechanauer
Andrew Jscphe
Nicholas Schultsz
Idsure
Sbooty
John Krees
Andrew Deauiman
Tee
Siamufacturing
Boddarper
Fae Ccusier
W. OH
Miescellianeaus
M Duat
Health & Chiareios Aus Beet Bee Nett Sons
Oliver
Spring Street
Nichols
Poe Iiier
Dia
Pais Seuts
Will Luckett
el Ad
Tou City
Wadison
Ludine
Crozier
Cisco
Arbor Day Proclaimed by Governor Ralston Urges School Observance
Governor Ralston proclaims Arbor Day on April and urges public and private schools to observe the day with precepts and appropriations for proper school purposes. A separate local notice mentions talks on civic improvement and aid to communities, with reference to Indiana towns.
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Tndiana
Recoge Cioanv
Echools Ag
Judge Pollock Rules On U S Game Regulation Case
In Peruia sa on March 20 Judge Pollock of the United States District Court upholds a federal game law over state authority. The ruling centers on whether the federal government may regulate or protect game, in a case involving banker George S Mothurough of Galena and two companions charged with shooting ducks out of season. The defendants challenged the law but the judge denied their demurrer.
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Peruia.sa
Ugar Titanscal
Polock
United States District Court
Pollock
George S. Mothurough
Galena
Kar
United States District Attorney
Vao
Clark County Officials Plan $300 For Foot and Mouth Defense
Clark County state veterinarian L E Northrup met with County Auditor Gore Stoner in Jeffersonville to discuss funding for deputies aiding in protecting the county from a threatened foot and mouth outbreak. Dr Charles Pangburne outlined local plans to tighten lines, with County Council to be asked for $300 for campaign expenses. Reports say stock movement from Louisville has been curtailed and a federal quarantine may be imposed. authorities investigate suspicious activities while awaiting verification.
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L. E. Northrup
Jeffersonville
Gore WW. Stoner
Clark County
Charles Pangburne
Charlestown
Sonerhae
Board of
Louiseville
Joseph H. Warder
Northrup
Louisville
Jeffersons
Suicu
Jeffereouvil Oo
German-American Food Parcels Reach Germans in Garminy
A mass parcel shipment dispatched by German-Americans yesterday sent a ton of flour in eleven pound bags. Two weeks of shipments have seen many parcels moved, prompting authorities to predict US postal channels will handle more foodstuffs to German points soon.
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Bag
Moir Uyas
Garminy Yesterntey
Poeta
United States Postal Department
Nevada legislature frames gambling law with felonies
Carson City Nev March 20 after passing an anti gambling law the legislature adjourned. Sane law makes all gambling a felony except poker whist solo and 500 when no percentage is taken. When a percentage is collected they become felonies. Pari mutuel betting on race tracks of licensed associations is permitted.
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Carson City
Nev
Lost art of tempering copper revived by Mulvaney claim
M J Mulvaney of Pennsylvania stops at the Capitol Hotel and asserts he rediscovered the ancient copper tempering process used for cutting tools and weapons, according to the Louisville Herald. The record also notes a lengthy aside on Mirbeau, Rodin, and a noted artist’s praise of a great master.
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Pennsylvania
Capitol Hotel
Mulvaney
Louisville Herald
Vac
Vissi
Brance Prem Peldid
Mirbeau
Rodin
Mirveau
Mme. Mirbheart
What He Knew and The Leaven in Marriage
A brief dialogue on truth in marriage. Mrs Greening questions what is known about marital faith while Mr Greening expresses uncertainty about whether there is any “Leaven” left in marriage, hinting at the absence of moral influence.
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Mr. Greening
Lin
Moerriage
Illiterate note on bill and debt confrontation
A garbled message describes a person unable to pay a grocery bill and mentions meeting someone on Heavi odpe street who insists on payment. The fragment implies a confrontation over debt with unclear names and details.
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Ardin
Sermon Sparks Religious Awakening Among Parishioners
In a Sunday service, Parson notes strong enthusiasm while a Deacon confirms a great religious awakening among attendees. The brief exchange highlights renewed fervor and community engagement following the sermon.
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Deacon
Birds dominate census reports on sparrows across the United States
Government biologists report sixty pairs of English sparrows per square mile as the average nationwide, with robins and other species showing lower but notable densities. The census notes regional patterns, declines in bluebirds after harsh winters, and overall lower-than-expected bird populations across Farmland regions.
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United States
Porto Rico Sugar Exports Key to Island Welfare
The sugar industry drives Porto Rico’s economy with sugar exports totaling about 20 million for the year ended June 10, 1901, far below typical levels. Exports overall reached 43 million dollars, with silver exports unusually high at 2 million. Sugar normally makes up about two thirds of export value.
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Porto Rico
Excoorts
Siver
Austin's Bag Pancake Delights Eatery Featured
A note highlights Sey are, Austin offering bag pancake breakfast items praised for light texture. Grocers nationwide carry the product line.
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Austin
Cleveland Plain Dealer Fragment Teases Track Wind Conditions
A brief item notes wind effects on early events and finish times. The fragment mentions AH twhirl at the start and finish with unspecified details, reflecting a sports brief style from the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Snappy chess match enthralls Yonkers crowd
A vivid observer recalls a quick and tense chess game that sparked excitement from the first move, contrasting with his experiences in tennis baseball and polo. The match showcased sharp play and dramatic turns that left spectators energized.
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Yonkers
Fevered Love Quips Across Boston Globe Style
A playful, melodramatic note appears in the Boston Globe describing a dramatic romance. The speaker promises intense passion while joking about measuring a lover’s temperature with a thermometer to prove the feverish claim.
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Boston Globe
Tragedy Noted in Fraud Allegation Warns of Police
A Baltimore American snippet recalls a smart fraud indictment and a swindler whose scheme collapsed when police arrived. The brief vignette hints at a sharp hoax and prompt police intervention, underscoring the peril of deception.
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Baltimore American
Wrist watch monocle strays into gadget lore and recruitment lore
A humorous note from the Richmond Times Dispatch describes a detachable crystal wrist watch usable as a monocle to cut jewelry weight by about ten percent. The piece also recounts Queen Anne era recruitment coercion, parish profits, and Marlborough era failures with officers.
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Cholly Litebrana
Cholly
Richmond Times-Dispatch
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