Storms Cause Widespread Damage Along Gulf Coast
Aug. 16 reports describe a tidal wave and cyclone-like storm smashing boats and logging camps from Pensacola to Mobile. Booms broke, ships demasted, and timber drifted into Mobile streets. fatalities and extensive crop and property damage are feared across Alabama and Louisiana.
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New Orleans
Pensacola
Port Eads
Mississippi River
Piurasx
Cand Oo Orange Farma
Roxana Walker
Ida Walker
Misa Virdie Cobden
Fila Cobden
Mobile
Als
Arie
Fish River
Battles
Fort Morgan
Roast Artilery
Mississippi Sound
Herald
Porto Cortez
Royal Street
Montgormery
Amn
Gulf
Alabama
Selma
Troy
Augusta County
Fire Nearly Destroys Burlington Business District
Burlington Iowa August 17 a fire nearly wiped out Seaton Street business area. Loss estimated at about 50 000 with about half covered by insurance. The blaze started by a lamp upset at a dance. Etricks opera house post office Independent newspaper office Connors hotel and eight other business houses burned.
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Ziverness
Burlington
Seaton
Etricks’ Opera Hours
Offee
Connors’ Hotel
Socialist Party appeals to aid Amalgamated strikers
The national Socialist Party issued an appeal urging all branches to assist the Amalgamated strikers. The movement claims a nationwide reach with about 230000 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
National Socialist Party
Bugs threaten Selda wheat crop in Dallas report
Dallas, August 16 Bug infestations cover Selda wheat field, threatening the second growth after the first was damaged in spring. Local observers note the bugs appeared in large numbers and may devastate yields if uncontrolled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
Selda
Battleship Iowa to sail for Panama after San Francisco arrival
Washington orders the battleship Iowa to prepare at once for sea and then proceed to Panama once ready. The hanger at San Diego sails next, with expected voyage time about 15 days. Gunboat Lennington arrives in port after long Oriental run, following voyages from Hong Kong, Shanghai, Yokohama and Honolulu.
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Washington
Navy Department
Iowa
San Francisco
Department
Panama
San Diego
Thisowa
Puget Sound
Lennington
Oriental
Hong Kong
Shanghai
Yokohama
Honoluhn
British Scouts Capture Surrender After Skirmish Near Bethesda
Lord Kitchener reports that a party of 50 French scouts attempting to join a column near Bethesda was surprised by a superior force under Theron and surrendered. One scout killed, three wounded, Capt. Bethelheim seriously hurt. Casualty list dated August 16 indicates August 17 events. Lord Kitchener moves on Herdwenn as Gen. Botha concentrates 4,000 Boers along the frontier. An important engagement is anticipated.
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London
War Office
Lord Kitchener
Bethesda
Theron
Bethelheim
Herdwenn
Nin Land
Botha
German official seeks forged funds case in Milwaukee
Garhardt Terlinden of Duisburg Germany is wanted by German authorities for forging and hypothecating 1500 merks worth of charters and securities tied to the Charhardt Terlinden Co. He is under investigation by authorities in Paris and watched by detectives in Scotland Yard and U S and awaiting safekeeping in Milwaukee via Chicago Pinkertons.
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Kiengo
Paris
Scotland Yard
New York
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Garhardt Terlinden
Duisburg
Germany
Milwaukee
Chicago
Charhardt Terlinden Co
Brickmasons' Wages In Washington Navy Yard
Washington August 17 Hackett acting secretary of the navy refused a request by local bricklayers for higher wages for 75 or more brickmasons at the Washington navy yard from 4 a day to 4 50 to 8 a day. Any raise requires a recommendation from the naval board which does not meet until November 1.
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Washington
Hackett
Washington Navy Yard
Naval Board
Investigation at Soldiers' Home Trustee Meet
Aug 17 report says Gevr Naat will attend the trustees meeting to probe charges against commandant Gen. T M Anderson who appointed him. Allegations claim Anderson used veterans to pull a lawn mower under heat. one veteran reportedly died and another is hospitalized.
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Andusky
Gevr
Naat
Soldiers’ Home
T. M .Anderson
Anderson
Que
O Bt
Roosevelt Returns to New York After West Trip
Vice President Roosevelt arrives in New York from the West and visits Roosevelt Hospital to see his daughter Alice, who remains hospitalized after an operation. He stays Friday night and then proceeds to Oyster Bay on Saturday.
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New York
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Hospital
Alice
Ibecas
Oyster Bay
St Paul Carries Notables From Gros Southampton
American line steamer St Paul sailed from Gros Southampton to New York on Saturday with notable passengers including Senator Chauncey M. Depew Congressman Grosvenor of Ohio and George West in rhouse.
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Gros
Boxer John Dion KOed by Charles Armstrong at Knickerbocker club
In Lowell Massachusetts August 17 John Dion was knocked out in the ninth round of a planned thirty round bout with Charles Armstrong at the Knickerbocker club. Dion died Friday from injuries sustained Thursday night.
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Lowell
Mass
John Dion
WHS J
Charles Armstrong
Knickerbocker Club
Strikes Spread Across Western Steel Plants Amid Turmoil
Pittsburgh reports 60 National galvanizing works employees join the strike as union efforts expand to McKeesport Monessen and Duquesne. Bay View Milwaukee and Chicago updates show growing unrest, with strike benefits announced and potential clashes anticipated as workers rally.
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Pittsburg
National Galvanizing Works
National Tube Co
McKeesport
McNeesport
Joliet
Mibwanker
Milwaukee
Chicago
Dugquesne
Homestead
Carnegie Co
Jolet
Sharer
Shaffer
Idle
Amen
Wis
Bay View
JjJodgr
Hinoix Steel Co
Little Knote
Das View
United States Stem Corporation
Winnoix Steel Works
South Chicago
Vighe
Mouessen
United States Steel Corporation Xpeets
Carnegie
Monessen
Duquesne
Aeep
Notice to Charles Schwab on Ohio corporate laws
Secretary of State Laylin sent a notice to Charles M Schwab of the steel trust in Pittsburg asking him to complete and return a blank form. The document requests details on how the United States Steel Corporation conducts its business in Ohio as required by state law.
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Columbus
Laylin
Charles M. Schwab
The
Steel Trust
Pittsburg
State of
Ohio
China
United States Steel Corporation
Train Fatality Near Peoria Claims Young Passenger
A local report notes a fatal train collision near Peoria involving a young passenger aged 17. The incident details remain sparse as officials investigate the train’s movements and survivor accounts.
Pension Bureau Shows Record Roll Increases and War-linked Gains
Commissioner Evans reports that the pension rolls reached a new high with 705,000 beneficiaries after a net gain of 1,206. The year brought 10,010 widows granted under the 1890 act, spread across survivors and invalids, with notable gains from Civil War and Spanish War pensions. First payments totaled 9.93 million, attorneys’ fees rose sharply due to Spanish War cases, and medical examinations largely unfavorable to claimants.
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Washington
Evans
Pension Bureau
Spain
Mexico
ISIS
Eaogs S
Runaway Horse Injures Senator Fairbanks in Minneapolis
In Minneapolis on August 19 United States District Attorney Evans aided Senator Fairbanks after a runaway horse frightened them. Evans escaped with a slight injury while Fairbanks landed headfirst and was knocked unconscious. He regains consciousness after treatment and doctors expect him to be up in a day or two.
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Minneapolis
Minn
United States
Evans
Beccame
Fairbanks
Evane
Terribly Tortured Boy Rescued by Posse Near Phoenix
A 16 year old Mexican boy Tuna Robeles was saved by a posse from a Yaqui settlement where he faced torture for killing an Indian, his hands and feet bound. he was found unconscious and the crowd planned a cruel rite over cactus beds.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Tuna Robeles
Awula
Cactis
Gurin Triumphs In Paris Brest Bicycle Race
The international Paris to Brest and return race was won by Gurin who finished at the Paris velodrome in 9 04 4 om Sunday after 52 hours and 11 minutes for the 750 mile course.
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Paris
Brest
Return
Gurin
German cruiser Vineta ordered to Venezuelan waters
Berlin reports the German government has ordered the cruiser Vineta, then off the eastern coast of South Africa, to proceed to Venezuelan waters and be ready to protect German interests should an emergency arise.
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Berlin
Vineta
South Africa
Geologist Dr Edward W Claypole Dies in Pasadena
Long Beach California reports the death of Edward W Claypole a noted geologist formerly on the faculty of Buchtell College Akron. The obituary notes his Pasadena residence and his prominence in geology by a long career.
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Long Beach
Cals
Edward W. Claypole
Pasadena
Claypole
Buchtell College
Anarchist Alexander Mogret Arrest Reported in Berlin
Aug 19 reports in Berlin state that Alexander Mogret, described as an anarchist, has been arrested. Details remain sparse, with authorities not releasing full background or charges at this time.
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Berlin
Alexander Mogret
Saneecons
MacArthur Says Philippine Insurrection Wanes in North
General MacArthur reports Northern Luzon largely pacified with freedom of movement and rising civil governance efforts. He notes remaining insurgent groups pose little threat and predicts safety for travelers, while citing trouble in Samar Cebu Rahul Ocandi and coast trade as criminal bands are pursued.
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San Francisco
Sheridan
Manila
Enron
Samar
Hughes
Ots
Cebu
Rahul
Ocandi
Luzak
Emilio Fernandez Leads Venezuelan Revolutionists in Exile
Willemstadt on Ang Island reports Emilio Fernandez former Caracas governor and La Guayra customs administrator has fled to invade Venezuela leading sixty followers. Venezuelans in exile back him as Senor Venlegas Pulido a former Guarico president and Castro ally is jailed in Caracas with 35 other politicians. Castro supports Colombian resurgence raising fears of serious complications.
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Willemstadt
Curnacan
Emilio Fernandez
Caracas
Castro
la Guayra
Venezuela
Fernandes
Senor Venlegas Pulido
Guarico
Fifth Victim Reported in Forty Seventh Street Crash
Chicago August 19 a fifth victim died from the grade crossing accident at the Forty seventh street crossing of the Pennsylvania Railroad Saturday night Miss Kate Trader suffered a skull fracture and broken leg and died Sunday night Motorman W H Bowman remained at his post as the car hit the train in a perilous condition the other injured are expected to recover
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Chicago
Forty-seventh Street
Kate Trader
W. H. Bowman
Brooklyn Trolley Car Crash Claims Two Lives
The Brooklyn trolley crash late Saturday night killed motorman John Sirinek and passenger Joseph Roren Lacher died Sunday in hospital. The conductor and 20 passengers were injured, several seriously, in the accident.
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New York
Brooklyn
John Sirinek
Joseph Roren- Lacher
Praised French Soldiers Report Prompts Comment
Paris Aug 17 The Echo de Paris prints an alleged interview with Count Von Waldersee praising French soldiers and saying a war between France and Germany is impossible.
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Paris
The
Echo de Paris
Count von Waldersee
France
Germany
Remarkable Cure for Lockjaw Reported at City Hospital
A desperate patient at the city hospital improved immediately after an extract from rabbits' brain was injected to treat lockjaw. The surprising result was observed as the jaws began to relax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
City Hospital
Slugging Robbery Leaves Ashland Man Critical
Ashland Wisconsin on August 19 William Mc Farland a prominent local resident was mugged by three men in broad daylight on a public street He was taken to the 48 hospital where doctors report his condition as critical with life in the balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Wm. McFarland
American Writer Honored in South Africa and Cuba
An American writer receives Jeendon award honors from South Africa and Cuba, with recognition noted for contributions to literature. Details on the awarding bodies and ceremony are sparse in the fragment.
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J. FL Ardin
Jeendon
Africa
Cuba
Triennial Conclave Parade Formations Outlined in Louisville
Maj John H Leathers named grand marshal for Louisville Knights Templar parade on Aug 27 with twelve grand divisions listing regional commanderies from Massachusetts to Wyoming and a special honor for Adm Schley. Mounted commanderies form in double sections, 33 files front, carriages three abreast.
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Louisville
John H. Leathers
Knights Templars
United States
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
New York
Virginia
New Hampshire
Connecticut
Ohio
Alarne
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Texas
Mississippi
Michigan
Illinois
California
Tennessee
Wisconsin
New Jersey
Georgia
Missouri
Alabama
Louisiana
Iowa
Minnesota
Kansas
Maryland
Nebraska
Arkansas
West Virginia
Colorado
North Carolina
South Dakota
Oregon
Washington
Mottana
Wyoming
North Dakota
Arizona
Florida
Indian Territory
District O Columbia
Louisville Knight
Templars
Schley
Islanders Disaster: Islander Sinks After Iceberg Collision
Victoria report lists heavy loss of life when the Islander on the Alaskan route struck an iceberg off Douglass Island at 2 am Thursday and sank with 65 to 90 souls aboard. Survivors reached Seattle on Sunday via Queen. Officials say boilers exploded, many died before escape. Capt Foote went down with the ship. Gold aboard valued at 275000, with 100000 carried by passengers. Uncertain final toll, but official estimates suggest far fewer than sensational figures.
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Victoria
B.C
Foote
H. H. Hart
Kion Dike
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Resistance Strikers Targeted by Vigilance Deportations
Yampa Colorado Aug 19 The Spanish minister in Washington asked Kenta Guerra the Spanish vice consul here for the names of Spanish subjects deported by the citizens vigilance committee during the resistance cigar makers strike and for an investigation. The vice consul has begun inquiries and has called those who reported the matter to testify. He states that all deported Spaniards appear to be naturalized U S citizens.
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Yampa
Fls
Washington
Kenta Guerra
Citizens
Resistancia
Spain
United States
Danish Government Plans Hartford Return Cruise to New York
Copenhagen reports the Danish government will return the United States training ship Hartford after the cruise Valkinen captained by Prince Valdemar, the king’s youngest son, sails for New York in January and then visits other American ports.
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Copenhagen
United States
Hartford
Valkinen
Princ Valdemar
New York
Abe ken claims aerial navigation invention precedes Dumont
St Louis August 19 Dr F W Abeken of this city claims to be the inventor of the principle employed in aerial navigation recently by W Dumont of Paris France. Dr Abeken secured two patents on his invention twenty years ago.
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Dumont
St. Louis
F. W. Abeken
W Dumont
Paris
France
Abeken
Gun Carriage
On August 19 Maj. R. P. Davids on a second attempt will drive an automobile carriage from Chicago to Washington. He plans to carry a message from Gen. Otis to Gen. Miles.
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Chicago
R. P. Davidson
Washington, D
Otis
Miles
Fright Claims Life in Detroit Drunk Driving Aftermath
A fragmentary report from Detroit Michigan notes a fatal incident linked to alcohol and disorderly driving. Names and precise details are unreadable but the event centers on a deadly consequence of intoxication.
Indiana Attor ney General to Probe Gretna Green Weddings
Indiana Attorney General Taylor orders an investigation into the Gretna Green style marriage trade centered in Jeffersonville. A Clark County report cites about 1500 licenses issued last year with half to non residents and describes wedding parlors, runners, and day and night operations aiding eloping couples.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Taylor
Jeffersonville
Justices of the Peace
Indiana County
Charles J. Lockhart
Mayfield
Clark County
CL Be
Lockhart
Stork
Justices of the Peace Mainntain
Louisville
Indiana
Evansville Attorney Appeals Dove Fine Question
George Cunningham a leading Evansville attorney and Republican district chairman appealed to the Indiana Attorney General over a $140 fine for shooting doves before August 15. He argues a justice cannot levy more than $25 and seeks AG opinion on the law.
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Evansville
Ind
George Cunningham
Justice’s Court
Ith
Taylor
Cunninghaim
Robbers' Mistake Fails at United States Express
Five men attempted a robbery in Laporte Indiana at 1 AM aiming to seize the express box on the Lake Erie & Western line. In the dark they misidentified the wagon and halted horses while some held the driver at gunpoint. Realizing the error they fled the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Express Co
Laporte
Ind
Lake Erie & Western
Pioneering Muncie Blacksmith Helped Build Bee Line
Thomas H. Neely of Muncie died aged 00. A lifelong resident since 1839, he once hauled iron from Cincinnati by wagon to Muncie for the early blacksmith trade and advocated a railroad. His efforts contributed to the Bee Line road from Muncie to Indianapolis, later part of the Big Four system.
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Muncie
Ind
Thomas TH. Neely
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Rain Breaks Drought Boosts Boone County Corn
A good rain fell across Boone county Indiana ending a seven week drought. The corn crop, though historically poor, will be greatly helped by the moisture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitestown
Ind
Boone Coutnty
Warden Arrests Mead Warr in Marion Jail
Marion Indiana Aug 17 Deputy Game and Fish Warden Earle after two months persistent work Friday scouted Mead Warr aged 2) of Elizabeth Indiana in jail here He is wanted in Columbus on charge of dynamiting fish last June
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Marion
Ind
Earle
Mead Warr
Elizabeth
Columbus
Sullivan Grocer of Kokomo Fails in Local Trade
Kokomo Indiana August 19 John H Sullivan a local grocer failed Saturday Liabilities 3000 onsets 2200 Chief creditor Joseph Sullivan holds a 1500 mortgage on the stock This brief notice records the financial failure of a Kokomo grocer and his primary creditor.
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Kokomo
Ind
John H. Sullivan
Joseph Sullivan
Mob Attacks Officers During Hold-Up Suspects Arrest
In South Bend Indiana on August 19 officers attempting to arrest tramps tied to the Lloyd Merriman hold up were set upon by a mob. Clubs were used and the officers were roughly handled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
Lloyd Merriman
Fr. Wayne
Prospectors Bring Rich Quartz Ore to Bloomington
Bloomington Indiana August 19 J C Richards returns from near Lick and Bear creeks with quartz ore samples averaging 13 dollars in gold and 13 dollars in silver per ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ind
J. C. Richards
Lick and
Bear Creeks
Muncie Indicate Fit 16 A Enere Ven A
Fragmentary OCR reads like a local brief from Muncie Indiana noting a 16 year old entry or event with unclear terms ven a enere. The readable lines show place and age but lack full details for a complete notice.
Bullet Planted in Woods Home Ends in Shooting
In Marion Indiana Frank White shot Ames Woods at White’s home after Woods demanded access to White’s wife and two daughters. Woods was seriously wounded and White, who operated in Missouri and Kansas oil fields, resisted police saying he acted to protect his family.
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Marion
Ind
Frank White
Ames Woods
Woods
White
Kansas
Missouri
Ife
Dying by Inches in Indiana Engineer Loses Limbs
Oscar Hart a prominent Lake Shore engineer in Laporte Indiana faces successive amputations as blood poisoning from a coin wound spreads. The surgeons have already removed his foot and below knee and upper thigh joints with more surgery likely as the disease progresses. Medical experts say no treatment can halt the poison and Hart's body is described as being cut to pieces in futile attempts to arrest its advance.
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Laporte
Ind
Oscar Hart
Lake Shore Road
Hart
Fire wipes Landesville village in Marion Indiana
A Friday morning blaze in Landesville, Marion County, destroyed the barn, grain elevator, passenger station, and multiple buildings including the Crumline drug store and 11 residences. The fire, with no local fire protection, caused an estimated loss of 56008 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landesville
Marion
Ind
Yoeams
Odd Fellows
Crumline Drug Store
Liar
Doctor resigns over fatal hospital mix up at Soldiers Home
Marion Indiana August 1 Dr Mallor interne at National Soldiers Home hospital resigned after carelessness in giving wrong medicine caused the deaths of two inmates George Carruthers 65 and Thomas Pinkerton 91. Congressman Steele local manager conducts thorough investigation and others tied to the institution may lose positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ind
Dr. Mallor
National Soldiers’ Home Hospital
George Carruthers
Thomas Pinkerton
Steele
James Wood secures land in Spanish Honduras on Porto Cortez coast
James Wood gains 64,000 acres in Spanish Honduras along the Porto Cortez coast. He plans to grow fruits and manufacture fiber products. Investors from Chicarro, Charleston, and Kansas are showing interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
James Wood
Honduras
Porto Cortez
Cubs
Tie
Chicarro
Charleston
Kansas
Railroads Burn Grass to Prevent Drought Fires
Wabash Indiana August 16 railroads have burned grass and weeds along their tracks to reduce fire risk amid a severe drought. Despite these efforts they report numerous field fires caused by the dry vegetation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Ind
Inmate deaths after alleged solution at National Soldiers' Home
Marion Indiana reports two elderly patients at the National Soldiers' Home hospital died after an alleged solution was administered by mistake. Daniel Caruthers aged 65 and Thomas Pinkerton aged 91 were affected and died Friday. Local authorities investigate the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ind
National Soldiers’ Home Hospital
Daniel Caruthers
Thomas Pinkerton
Crickets Descend on Union City Causing Brief Business Pause
A heavy swarm of crickets blanketed Union City Indiana on Friday evening at 3.0 oclock, stunning residents and forcing brief suspensions of activity in some storefronts and streets. The event disrupted normal commerce as the insects halted foot traffic and drew crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union City
Indi
Bridge Collapse In Indiana Destroys Boatland Scene
Fragmentary report from Eikhart Indiana describes a 30 foot wooden bridge giving way onto the river bed 29 feet below. Names in the garbled text include Farne or Walter and a team with wagons and horses. No clear outcome given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eikhart
Ind
Farne
Walter
Tyayex
Grines
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