Ground Under Cars Fatality Near Knox
Isaac Davis aged 33 was killed Monday morning near Knox when struck by a Nickle Plate train at the Yellow River bridge a mile west of town. Found at 5:30 a.m. by H. McKay, his body was crushed and wedged between ties. He had been seen in Knox depot as late as 2 a.m. and had slept on the track before the accident. A broken whisky bottle was nearby suggesting he slept off a spree. The report mentions other local items and notices including local letters, memberships, and public notices.
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Isaac Davis
Nickle Plate
Yellow River Bridge
Knox
H. §. McKay
Nickle Plate Station
Davis
Newtson Ranch
Postmasters’ Salaries Hiked and Cut Across Indiana Towns
Postmaster General Cortelyou announced salary increases of 100 dollars for Albion Columbus Elkhart Culver Greencastle Hobart Indiana Harbor Kowsen a misread town names note raises in several offices while 100 dollar cuts were made at Alexandria Atlanta Bluffton Geneva Goodland Greenfield Notre Dame Newburg Upland Windfall. The piece notes North Judson’s growth and lists local visitors and events including Miss Nettie Graeber and Henry Alberding’s marriage and J. M. Alspaugh’s Oklahoma trip with Wheat prospects.
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Cortelyou
Albion
Columbus
Elkhart
Culver
Greencastle
Hobart
Indiana Harbor
Kewanna
Rochestester
Walkerton
Noblesvile
North Judson
Warsaw
West Baden
Alexandria
Atlanta
Bluffton
Geneva
Goodland
Greenfield
Notre Dame
Newburg
Upland
Reappointed Postmaster Kuester Receives Senate Favor
The North Judson post office confirms Charles H. Kuester’s reappointment as postmaster for four more years with a $100 annual salary increase starting July 1. The office, now a strong third class with three rural routes and four railroads, continues to rank among top post offices under his leadership. Local residents and patrons praise his nine years of service and the assistant Miss Minnie Dux.
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North Judson
Indianapolis News
Roosevelt
Charles H. Kuester
Senate
Kuester
Minnie Dux
Charley Kuester
Robbery at Mickel Plate Depot in Knox
A midnight robbery at the Mickel Plate depot in Knox saw an intruder steal from the money drawer, which held $24.50, leaving a $19.50 shortage after dropping $5 on the floor. Local residents are questioned amid a flood of town notices and community updates.
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Knox
Peat Industry Urged as Cheaper Local Fuel Source
State Geologist Blatchley highlights peat as a smokeless efficient fuel. Starke county sits near Chicago Gary South Bend and Indiana ports with ready peat beds and close factories that could cut coal transportation costs.
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Blatchley
Starke County
Chicago
Gary
South Bend
Hammond
Michigan City
LaPorte
Whiting
Indiana Harbor
Valpapaiso
Picks Movsnty
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