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Newspaper
Montpelier Herald
Location
Montpelier, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1906
Page
4
H L Troutman manager directs mail to Room 1 Herald Block North Main St with post office storage stated as second class matter in Montpelier Indiana.
Fragmentary OCR text references Georgia politics, Hoke Smith, and figures like Uncle Joe Cannon with scattered mentions of Russia and generals. Reading is highly garbled with misread names, stray letters, and broken phrases, preventing a clear factual summary.
Fragmentary text suggests Indlenin will win and Fharss predicts victory with references to ROVE and Accordins. The garbled OCR makes specifics unclear, but the main action is a forthcoming win and an expectation of success.
A fragmentary report notes a shift as workers push for change and elections approach. Officials imply top leadership may exit as public sentiment leans toward new oversight and accountability.
A murky entry notes Hor Chas Fo Moy showing weakness in backing a governor candidate. It mentions potential political maneuvering and a possible Tamany endorsement tied to the bid.
A garbled account describes a strange bird seen Sunday night near Hartford City. The bird allegedly caused window damage to a car and was later linked to Fred Lisvesce and dealer Terry Blake who planned to exhibit it at a grocery store. The Gazette notes the pawed cover and confusing details.
The Wells County Republicans nominated their county ticket on Saturday. The slate includes Representative Adam Peeler. Treasurer Dr. W. M. Newman. Auditor Orin Garrett. Sheriff Wm. F. Gordon. Clerk Ralph C. Thomas. Recorder Homer Knapp. Assessor Donaldson Wilson. Coroner A. E Eldey. Sheriff? Wait, Homer Ashcraft is listed as Surveyor. Commissioners First district F. Manonering. Second district M. J. Park.
A fragmented report describes a figure named E. H. Wolfe and a disturbance involving an electric blisters incident. The readable text hints at a theft or disruption but details are unclear and partially garbled.
Michael Fiemings, 30, employee of Marion Light & Heating, was killed Monday afternoon while repairing electric light wires on Railroad avenue. He sat on a cross-arm atop a 50-foot pole, splicing a broken line when the live conductor touched a cable box. An electric current of 2300 amperes surged through his body, killing him instantly. colleagues lowered his body to the ground.
The Democratic party of Harrison township plans a meeting at Music City Hall on September 4 at 2 o clock to select delegates for a county convention. The event aims to form a slate for county and township representation with the goal of organizing the party's local governance. Local residents are urged to attend and participate in the selection process.
Fragmented OCR shows a political convention in County Assessor Commissioner context. Mentions districts, delegates apportioned by votes for Hon. George, and precinct tallies. Lists precincts by township counts and total votes for George Frierd as Township Chairman.
A fragmented community page lists visitors and hosts for various gatherings, including Mrs J Adauss and guests at Scheurtzsopl, with references to Sunday activities at home, and neighbors like Carl Hiser and Jobe Graivai noted among casual social mentions.
Mrs. Waiter Peres hosted Sunday guests including all her children and relatives. Several named visitors attended from Stoptoeker Bridgeport and other areas. A planned game with Mt Zion did not occur as the visitors failed to appear.
In Self Defense Major Hamp editor and manager of the Constationariat Einence Kentucky was attacked by Piles. He used Bucklen's Arnica Salve and reports a full cure in ten days with no trouble fines. Quickest dealer of burns sores cuts and wounds Bonge Maddox drug store.
Oil prices were cut by two cents this morning as Western oils fell below the paying market. Indiana oil is quoted at a low S cents, signaling a likely production curtailment. Analysts see supply and demand dynamics forcing producers to adjust amid reduced prices.
Dor nis Hogan was killed when an Interurban streetcar struck him two miles south of Fort Wayne. He rested on the rail with both feet across it, and the car cut off his feet and fractured his skull, dying almost instantly. Motorman J A Devlin and conductor F E Rose were on board. the defective headlight prevented the stop in time.
A Gartfora City resident, Fred Lawrence, invites female acquaintances to an evening gathering. The message hints at a health remedy named Pireules claimed to cleanse kidneys, though language is unclear and time will reveal any effects.
State and county officials indicate that starting January officials and others in federal service may not receive free transportation on railway lines. The new amendment forbids issuing or accepting free tickets for public employees and post service personnel. The measure specifies penalties for violations and outlines scope across states and territories.
A listing of games across leagues with results including Chicago at New York 2 t Boston 3 and Cleveland 6, Detroit 0, Philadelphia 6, Chicago 1, Milwaukee 4, Toledo 1, St Paul 3, Indianapolis ?, Kansas City 0, Columbus 7, Minneapolis 4, Louisville 3.
John Payne, a young Bluffton man who robbed the John Clark saloon on August 8 of $65, surrendered to police with his father’s help. He confessed after revealing a Niagara Falls trip in which he sent souvenir postal cards home, leading to his arrest and jailing on larceny charges.
Count Roger de Castellane, son of the late Marquis de Castellane, is dead in Paris. The International Typographical Union will convene next year in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
A formal proclamation urges Nebo neckline residents to honor a maritime safety effort. The notice lists limited rail connections and routes through nearby points, referencing Muskie with interim stops and a focus on local travel.
A worker was killed after a fall at a potworks site near Alexandria. The incident left a widow and seven children, with authorities naming the deceased as a local resident of Alexandria. The exact cause and timing remain under investigation.
Daniel F. Otto, 49, a Riley & Son hardware clerk in Goshen, fell into an open elevator shaft inside the store and died a few hours later from a fractured skull after the fall to the basement floor.
Gideon Langley twenty seven a farmer living with his parents near Kokomo Ind was struck and killed by a Pennsylvania train returning as pieces of his body were found after the accident.
Terre Haute report says James Goins, a miner, was killed at the Fontanet Plymouth mine by a state of alate. The accident occurred August 28 and leaves the local mining community mourning.
Travel ad notes a five dollar round trip to Mackinac Island and back via Clover Leaf Route offered by D. & C. Navigation Co. Tickets shown for September dates with travel details to the Great Lakes region. Information available at Clover Leaf Agency, address listed.
A 325 fare round trip excursion from Nessingland to Chicago is valid September 1 to September 3 on most trains except No 5 and No 4 respectively. Tickets may be bought at Erie R Ml agents. Also promoted is Mackinac Island as a top inland sea resort reachable four times weekly via D and C Coast Line steamers from Cleveland Toledo and Detroit.
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