Deadly wreck on the Big Four near Rex Indiana
A passenger train derailed near Rex twelve miles south of Lafayette due to a loosened baggage car wheel. One killed and over thirty injured, five fatally, as crews treated victims in Stockwell and Lafayette. Relief trains ferried doctors and nurses to the scene amid sleet and freezing conditions.
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Lafayette
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Rex
Irwin Zunner
Rochester
N.Y
Reuben Akesson
Canneraville
Victor Nicholson
Iwight
Theodore Snealls
Colored
Indianapolis
Leonard Coil
James Darmond
Express Messenger
Cincinnati
Charles Baird
W. Voiet
Albany
EL Lovelase
Hoston
Powers
W.C. Jaques
Thorntown
Crearge Montgomery
Chicago
J. Terman Wiebers
Otterbein
Hiram W
Greenshire
Indo
Schelebhter
J.B. Thornbure
Anderson
James W. Turner
Greensburg
Th. Wetwater
Ames
Amd
Stockwell
Gars
Henry D Flood Virginia Congressman Heads Key Committee
Virginia congressman Henry D. Flood is slated to lead an important committee, signaling influence over major policy areas. The announcement positions Flood at the center of legislative strategy as he assumes the chairmanship.
Weather Data Snapshot from U S Weather Bureaus
Observations collected yesterday show varied conditions across major cities. Temperatures range from the mid thirties in San Francisco to the low seventies in New Orleans with rain sleet and clear spells reported in different locales.
Gale claims toll of life on deadly reef
Astoria Oregon January 8 deadly gale wrecked the Rosecrans captain T P Ford Johnson from Monterey California to Portland Oregon ran aground on Peacock Spit and sank with thirty three crew survivors reached shore six miles away lifesavers from Point Adams rescued three others before the wreckage was learned in thick weather. Levi Cripe a fifty five year old Dunkard farmer hanged himself at his Camden Indiana home after despondency and failing health wife found him in the barn rafters leading to a tragedy days of distress reported.
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Ore
Cobtontote
Dharuie
Rosecrans
Fo d Johnson
Monterey
Cal
Portland
Peacock Spit
Point Adams
Dunkard
Camden
Dad
Levi Cripe
Population estimate and a smuggling case in 1910s article
The piece reports a modern population estimate for the United States and details a court scene where Won Sing, a Chinese man, is fined five dollars for opium smoking. The judge Hopkins cites penalties and notes the use of fire by the treasury department in calculations.
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Washine Team
Dia
United States
Treasury
Chicare
China
Judee Hopkins
Won Sing
Wenge Sing
Murder Turku prefects murder stirs tense Turkish affair
Telegrams report the Van prefect in Turkey has been murdered with claims the assassin is Armenian. France’s Jusserand is raised to grand officer of the Legion of Honor. Berlin hints at joint powers action to stop Turkey resuming war. Montenegro’s King Nicholas writes a patriotic play. London pressure seeks US Steel purchase of Thames Iron Works. A box of specie valued at 250,000 disappears in transit from Berlin to Hamburg.
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Van
Turkey
M. Jusserand
Washington
Berlin
Nicholas
Montenegro
London
United States Steel Corporation
Thames Iron End Steel Works
Herlin
Hamburg
Rio de Janeiro
Turkey Pressures Amid Suspension of Peace Conference
London reports say neither side acted after Monday’s suspension while rumors fill the Turko Balkan scene. Powers, seeking to keep peace, face deadlock as they weigh pressure on Turkey and limits on mediation, with critics arguing negotiations have stalled and Western scrutiny rises.
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London
Rivers
Herlin
Turkey
Don Rope
Jose
Ench
Europe
Great Britain
Indiana State Fair date set and board reorganization
The Indiana State Fair will run the second week of September from Monday to Friday evening. At the annual site board meeting, three new directors were elected and five reelected, with officers named: President Clem Graves, Vice President Charles H Anthony Mancie, Secretary and Treasurer Charles Downing, General Superintendent F E L Peed. Several directors from various towns were reelected. Downing has served thirteen years. Reed over twenty as general superintendent. Also noted: a special venire of fifty jurors summoned to try Gilbert Crumley for murder in Attica on October 2.
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Indianapolis
Site Board of Agriculture
Clem Graves
Bunker Hl
Charles H. Anthony
Mancie
Charles Downing
EL Peed
Newcastle
Cornelius O'Brien
Lawrenceburg
Sear Hadley
Plainfield
John St. Thompson
Gas City
Knuode Porter
Hagerstown
Dan C. Reed
Tlea
C. W. Hickman
Lafayette
Muncie
John [Senbarger
North Manchester
Downing
Reed
Crumley
Covington
Ind
Gilbert Crumley
Attica
Fight For TOGA Now Before Legislature
Springfield January 8. A strong push by Hepburn and Progressives to secure the U S Senate seat once held by Lorimer dominates early legislative plans. Short term candidates include Madden McKinley Rodenburg Shuttles and Yates with Medill McCormick for the Progressives and Roeschenstein for the Democrats. The renomination race for the Jews term is set for Jan 21 among Lewis Sherman and Berlyn after direct primaries.
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Springfield
William Lorimer
Thas Tee
Goen
United States Senate
Lorimer
United States
Jarimer
Martin B. Madden
Chicago
William McKinley
Champaten
William A. Rodenburg
East St. Louis
Richard Yates
Medill McCormick
Charles Roeschenstein
Edwardsville
James Hamilton Lewis
Lawrence Y. Sherman
Parney Berlyn
Archbald Case Nears End in Senate Impeachment
The Archbald impeachment trial closes testimony after strong cross examination. The Senate convened in executive session and granted three days for legal and factual argument on the case. Archbald defended his conduct and denied pressuring railroads for favorable options.
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Washington, Jan
Robert W. Archbald
United States Commerce Court
Senate
Archbald
W. J. Williams
Erie Railroad
Preparatory Meeting Sets Indiana Senate Officers
The Democratic caucus named Curtis to preside pro tem and Hargrave to chair the slate. Warren Hayek and George Raab won key senate posts, with Raab a surprise pick for assistant secretary. Wade Free will appoint major clerks after consultations with senators. The assembly concludes with plans for Republican and Bull Moose caucuses and official appointments.
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Thtianapolis
Dan
Nam Curtis
Democratic
Denison
Warren Noo Hayek
bLaacen
Ramet
Harry Bo Grube
Plymouth
Wader J. Free
Anderson
Senate
George M. Raah
Mishawaka
Tate
Raab Bas
Bleet Wo PL
Tr Neill
Blee
Ries
Whiehtinge
Phander
Tee
Mertina
Harlan Vyarbug
Netterville
Tom Curtis
Ebed Oneill
Orie
Shea
Indianapolis
Etter Doorkee
Thie
John Kell
Rushville
Sears Cote
William Ob
Free
Frank Greens
Thintertown
Todas
Stephen H. Fleming
Fort Wayne
Bo Or. Johnson
Johnson Wold
House
Oscar Batts
Paoli
Willio Wood
Lafayette
Republican Corps
Senator Wood
John No Gavit
Whiting
Bull Moose
Quincy A. Myers Becomes Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice
Quincy A. Myers is named chief justice of the Indiana Supreme Court, elevating the veteran jurist to the top post in the state judiciary. The appointment solidifies leadership as Indiana's high court enters its current session.
Fragmentary Draft About Chief Dastion Lean’s Residency
Fragmented OCR notes mention Chief Dastion Lean and Fort Wayne with references to places and roles. The legible parts imply a discussion of residency or a position, but specifics are unclear and many words are garbled. No decisive events or outcomes can be confirmed from the readable text.
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Wilsons
Thenmelves
Wormens Ooxiardes
Wilson
Ine
Polar explorers in the direst straits report from Arctic expedition
Fragmentary notes detail a German expedition nearing the South Northwest coast with survivors starving and distress signals. The report mentions Dampier and the American steamer Victoria and notes delays since last August.
Young Musician's Fatal Frenzy
New York report describes a musician's death after a violent episode in which a man killed himself in his apartment following a refusal and quarrel with a mate. Police described a grim scene and motive under investigation.
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New York
Jan Sis
Bineself
Market Quotations Indianapolis Grain and Live Stock
Grain and livestock prices across markets including wheat oats and corn with loads of figures for Cincinnati Chicago St Louis and Toledo. Cattle hogs sheep and lambs listed with prices and weights, noting futures and cash quotes across multiple exchanges.
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Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Chicago
Anglo American Peace Plan Raises Tension Over Canal Tolls
War experts warn of a dangerous outlook as statesmen from both nations pursue a peace plan while preparing for possible conflict. In Washington officials discuss canal tolls and potential shifts in policy, with party leaders and senators under pressure from patronage and public interest.
World's Greatest Skier Francis Kempe Leap Feature
A garbled photo feature highlights Francis Kempe in a dramatic leap as reporters note sport spectacle and public interest. The piece also references other names and random ad-like lines, presenting a chaotic panorama of early 20th century sports coverage and sensational health advertisements.
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