Subsidy Debates Stir Wabash County Ballot Fight
The Wabash county subsidy issue for the Barry Interurban line sparks sharp editorials and countercomments from Warsaw and Peru Warsaw papers. Mr Dickey faces criticism for opposing subsidies while Warsaw committees falter in their “look after” mission, raising questions about influence and governance.
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Winona
Warsaw
Barry
Wabash
Wabash Plain ‘Dealer
Dickey
Wabash County
The
Daily Times
the Plain Dealer
Committee of Warsaw
Manchester
Firing on the Big Four Cloud Ramsey joins Big Four fire crew
Ramsey passed the examination Thursday evening and began work Friday as fireman on the Big Four. His run is on the south end of the road.
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Cloud Ramsey
Wabash
Explosion at Latin and Roads powder mills near Terre Haute
An explosion struck the powder mills of Latin and Roads near Terre Haute on Monday. A machinist was blown to atoms and extensive property damage occurred.
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Latin & Roads
Terre Haute
More Good Walks for Our Town
A historical note reports new cement sidewalks in town. In front of East Main Street residences the paths are being laid, including at the Home Building and the J A Meek corner at Jefferson and Sycamore, boosting area improvement.
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E. Braude
East Main Street
Buta Gresco
J._A. Meek
Jefferson and
Sycamore
Hich
Freight Conductor Faces Obstruction Charges
A freight conductor was charged with obstructing duties after an incident at an unspecified location. Officials cited elevated costs and potential safety concerns arising from the conduct.
Marriage of Miss Georgia M Leffel and Harley P Racer at Claypool
Miss Georgia M Leffel and Harley P Racer were married at the U B parsonage in Claypool by Rev J E Butler on Sunday evening August 12. Both residents of Silver Lake, they returned to their home there built for the occasion. The Record extends congratulations.
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U. B. Parsonage
Claypool
Silver Lake
Horsewhipping incident shocks Larwill residents
The Columbia City Post reports David Haney assaulted his wife with a horse whip in the front yard of their Larwill home. He struck four blows before stopping. Haney, about 35, works on W. E. Young’s farm near Larwill, previously living on the Sterling place in LaOtto. His wife, who was not at fault, fled with their two children, aged five and two, to her parents in Sidney.
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Larwil
Haney
W. E. Young
Larwill
Young
William Sterling Place
Slosser
LaOtto
Elkhart
Haneys
Hear
Sidney
Dog killed by Big Four train at Rose Hill
A dog belonging to 10 Mr. Isley died last Saturday when struck by a Big Four train at Rose Hill. Authorities reported the incident as accidental with no further details available.
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Mr. Isley
Rose Hill
Sheep, Train Collision Near Station Fatal for One
Thursday evening a passenger train the Winunk Flyer ran into a flock of sheep owned by Rantz and Carter just north of the station. One sheep was killed in the incident.
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Winunk Flyer
Rantz & Carter
Town Considers Building a Twenty Room Hotel
The article urges local citizens to form a stock company to build and operate a well equipped twenty room hotel. It suggests a four thousand dollar subscription with two thousand offered and calls for a practical hotel man on the stockholders board to ensure competent management.
Injured by a Fall in Barn Accidents
Peter Heeter living east of town sustained serious injuries last Monday when a deck board gave way while he stood on it. He fell to the floor below breaking one arm and suffering serious additional injuries.
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Peter Heeter
Town
North Dakota threshing party heads west on Nickel Plate
J. F. Skinner Rosco Self Frank Tracy Art Tracy Chester Rouse and David Metzger with his son depart on Sunday morning by Nickel Plate train to North Dakota to assist in threshing the state's vast wheat crop.
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J. F. Skinner
Rosco Self
Frank and
Art Tracy
Chester Rouse
David Metzger and Son
North Dakota
Dakota
Leesburg Selects H F Aduddell as Principal
The Leesburg school board secured Prof. H F Aduddell of North Manchester as principal for the coming term. Aduddell previously served as principal of Silver Lake schools and is praised for the high school appointment.
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H. F. Aduddell
North
Chester
Leesburg
Aduddell
Silver Lake
Camping at Yellow Creek Camp Site Quiet Family Outing
The Burdge family is spending a few days camping at Yellow Creek Lake. Guests this week include Dr. B McKahn and wife and daughter from Wabash, Miss Emma DeArmond from Mississippi, and Miss Nora Richardson from Roann.
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Burdge
Yellow Creek
Lake
Dr. B.mckahn
Wabash
Emma DeArmond
Mississippi
Nora Richardson
Roann
Absent Fish Farm Tent Week Snafu Sparks Homeconcerns
Local residents report missing fish stock and a vandalized tent setup at the harbor. City officials say investigations continue as residents seek answers, noting a week of absence in fishing activity and disrupted home operations.
Big state fair highlights heavy stock and prize money
The exposition will feature 1000 for trotting and pacing events with total prizes of 26599. Heavy draft and coach horses will share 4337 while light harness and saddle horses total 2000. Fine arts premiums exceed 1200 and poultry, sheep, swine totals reach 81900. Five day fair opening Monday with ample exhibits and judges at work. Entries close with Charles Downing at the State House.
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State Board of Agriculture
Charles Downing
Hogs Should Not Mot 1 Says Young TM
Fragmentary note cites Young TM stating hogs should not move 1, unclear full context or entities.
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Kate Husband
Columbia City Post
David Haney
Rice
Bates
Leesburg Schools
Don
Fisg Ae
Boh
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