Historic Capitol Hill sold for public park site
Cambridge City readers learn that Capital Hill, a historic grove east of Cambridge City where crowds gathered for political events, has been sold to Milton Garr of Kokomo. He bought from Lavena Newton, heir of George Graham, who funded the 1836 sale. Garr plans a spring home and may acquire seven remaining lots, prompting local regret over missed town board action to preserve a public park.
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Cambridge City
Indiana
Milton Gaar
Kokomo
Lavena Newton
George Graham
A. Park
Life in Chicago as Seen in Sharper's Weekly
A fragmentary reflection on Chicago life describes everyday risks and uncertainties for travelers and residents. The piece notes potential hazards in streets, fuel shortages, breakfast issues, and safety, citing the urban mood as shaped by stealth, violence, or organized labor.
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Go Hngry
Chicago
Sharper’s Weekly
The Deadly Cigarette Debate Flares In Public View
A 1920s style salvo denounces cigarettes and links youth smoking to social decay. Officials condemn young men for cigarette use, warning future generations may fall to degraded fitness and gutter lives unless the habit is stopped.
Judge Rules Hussey Co Holds Equity in Knightstown Land
Judge Hunt rules Hussey Mower & Implement Co. has equity in Knightstown real estate tied to a 75 000 wage outlay and 2500 real estate investment. The Merchants and Manufacturers association built the buildings on its ground under contract, and upon performance the Hussey Co would receive the lot and buildings in fee simple.
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Hidge Chey C. Hunt
Mriday
Thussey Mower & Triplement Co
Wrightstown
Hunt
Hussey Mower & Implement Co
Merchants’ & Manufacturers’ Association
Knightstown
Hussey Co
Limited trains on Indianapolis and Eastern line expand service
Limited cars now run from Indianapolis to Richmond with selective stops at Cambridge City Danreith Knightstown and Greenfield. The two hour thirty five minute trip may shorten soon and Knightstown waiting room opens to the public highlighting improving but limited long distance rail service for New Castle residents.
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Indianapolis
Danreith
Knightstown
Cambridge City
Danreith Knightstowe
Greenfield
New Castle
New Castie
Coures
Mr C S Hernley S Condition In Recent Injury
The notice describes Mr C S Hernley recovering from a severe right foot injury with a plaster cast and walking restrictions. It notes his prior loss of a left foot as a child, the accident involved being mashed between cars on the Richmond and Chicago line, and includes details about Dr Richmond a prominent Howard and Carroll counties resident and Freemason veteran.
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Hernly
Richmond
Ieward County
Indiana
Howard
Carroll
State Medical Society
Col
N. E. Richmond
Kekomo Tribune
Russia United States friendship debate highlighted in Journal
The Indianapolis Journal argues that traditional Russo American friendship is misleading as interests rarely clash. It suggests Russia would act against the United States with the same resolve used against other powers if their interests diverged.
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The
Indianapolis Journal
Russia
United States
Community committee backs Henry County monument project
Dr. B T Mendenhall Pierson Loer Eric Lauiib and Chares Mohler met at Dr Mendenhall’s office to seek county council action and appropriation for a soldiers and sailors monument in Henry County. The group aims to unite surviving veterans and citizens to push the project to completion.
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B. T. Mendenhall
Pierson Loer
Eric Lauiib
Chares Mohler
Eucalyptus Wood as Future Fuel Substitute Proposed
The article argues eucalyptus trees could replace coal as a fuel. It cites Indian observers noting high yields per acre and suggests global forested land could produce vast coal-equivalent energy. It mentions speculative adoption by merchants and includes several personal notes.
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Cape Colony
India
D. E. Hotchins
Sir Tal Brandis
Hky
Des J Vendants
Thriving Town Admits Local Commerce In 1904 Note
In Bay St. Louis Mississippi the brief item notes Gulfport’s growth as a distant city and mentions local businessman Bundy highlighting cotton and corn as pillars of wealth. It references trade with abroad markets and the exchange of goods for beef and pork.
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Bay St. Louis
Miss
Euster
M. L. Bundy
The Flour City editor correspondence with Woodsfard
The Press editor discusses a communication with A M Woodward of North Woodward. The note references a child and a late date, indicating a local obituary or personal notice context within the community archival fragment.
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A. M. Woodsfard
North- Woodward
Newby Likely to Face No Opposition for Lt Governor Nomination
The New Castle Democrat notes Knightstown’s LL PR Newby is expected to face little or no opposition for the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor. It highlights his selfmade rise, two terms as state senator, and influential role in the party. It credits his “ripper bill” compromise as proof of continued activity.
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New Castle
Newby
Knightstown
Senate
Installation Ceremony of Len nard Post No 148 Officers
George W. Lennard Post No 148 C A R officers were installed Saturday night with Capt J C Livezey as installing officer. The Woman's Relief Corps witnessed the ceremony and installed their officers for the coming year. Mrs John Speakman served as master of ceremonies. Names of officers installed were not printed.
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George W. Lennard
J. C. Livezey
Woman's Relief Corps
John Speakman
Reece brothers rent Shellbark farm on Hagerstown road
The Reece brothers living east of New Castle on the Hagerstown road have rented the EH Wisehart farm at Shellbark and will take possession next September. Henry Bowman, the present tenant, has resided there nearly two years. Wisehart’s purpose is not clear though Bowman is highly recommended as an excellent farmer.
Grain trader Mr. Woodward active in Minneapolis since 1879
The Press notes Henry County readers can expect more letters from Mr. Woodward, a prominent Minneapolis grain dealer since 1879. He is a leading figure in flour and grain markets and a member of the Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce.
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Henry County
Woolward
Minneapolis
Ite
Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce
Woodward
Northwest
Convicted criminal rights barred to pensions now law
Commissioner of Pensions rules all rights to pensions are extinguished by crime and life imprisonment. The ruling cites William B. Marsh, jailed in Detroit for robbing the U S mail in Idaho, as a case supporting the policy.
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Commissioner of Pensions Wire Lis
Ife
William B. Marsh
House of Correction
Detroit
United States Mail
Idaho
Queen Victoria
Ie Iroquois Theatre Co
Chicago
Edward Warman
Muncie
Jesse Stephens
Great Sermon Delights Methodist Church Audience
Attendees at the Methodist church Sunday morning heard a notable pulpit address by a renowned preacher. The discourse captivated the audience with its persuasive rhetoric and clear moral guidance.
Investigation on cashier theft with exact change ploy
The New York Mail and Express reports customers paid with exact change and the clerk kept the funds, wrapping goods without sending a check. With two cents change soon, many women will wait, unable to object to the scheme.
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New York Mail and Express
Tenth Anniversary Celebration on West Charles Street
Mrs. 17 L. Lowell marked their tenth wedding anniversary Sunday with guests Caplin and Mrs W Chambers Captain and Mrs Livevey Mr and Mrs A Wo Shént Dr and Mrs ula Waytali D W Gronendyke Mr and Mrs Q Z Edelman and Misses Race and Pauline Saint Attendants were long-standing friends A festive social with a turkey dinner and musical solos concluded the event wishing many more years of happiness.
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L. Lowell
West Charel Street
Caplin
W. Chambers
Livevey
Knights Templar Visit Knightstown for Inspection
Sixteen members of the local Knights Templar commandery traveled to Knightstown on Saturday evening to witness the inspection. Floyd Newsby, son of the inspector general, was conferred the Knight Templar degree. A special car ferried New Castle guests home after a banquet and a reported fine time and hospitality.
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Knights Tenplar
Knightstown
Floyd Newsby
P. Newby
Iso
New Castle
Man Escapes Serious Harm After Ice Fall on Broad Street
Martin Lundy of Losantsville slipped on ice Saturday along Broad Street. He fell hard but avoided broken bones, suffering only sprains and bruises with clothing soiled. Lundy returned home Sunday evening after the incident.
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Martin Lundy
Losantsville
Broad Street
Ms. Lundy
Mr. Lundy
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