Shattered State News From Around a Big State
Reports list multiple fatalities and injuries from recent accidents including Mrs. Thomas Mauck Jr. of Owensville fracturing her skull after a fall and David R. McNees killed by an interurban car. Other items note deaths from wagon runaway, a man struck on railroad tracks, and a drowning near Peru along with labor unrest and factory shutdowns.
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Thomas Mauck, Jr
Owensville
David R. McNees
National Military Home
Marion
Indiana Union
William Herron
Columbus
Fredrick Martin
B. &Go.s. Wy
Dillsboro
Martin
Atlanta
Two Big Trials in Indiana Murder Trials At Rising Sun and Bedford
A census of shotguns in Rising Sun Indiana featured in Tuesday's Gillespie murder trial hearing. Deputy Overly testified only one gun in the village used the shell that killed Elizabeth Gillespie, challenging rival claims. Witnesses Downey and Woodburn tied a box of sixteen gauge shells to Myron Barbour. Detective Franklin recalled Barbour admitting a riot gun and questioning who shot Miss Gillespie, with Barbour hinting it might not be him. The morning session noted James Gillespie’s alleged threat to assault a witness. In Bedford, a jury was secured for James McLionald charged with murder, as prosecutors pursued details of the Shafer case and related scene testimony.
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Rising Sun
Bedford
Indiana
Ind
Gillespie
James Gillespie
Myron Barbour
Overly
Elizabeth Gillespie
Benjamin Harris
Barbour
Sessig Bhern& Bargh
Downes
Frens
Hbottomt
Td. Pineshiv
James McLionald
Sarah Shafer
Camponse
Nicholson
Schafer
Eiainwok
Epidemic of Measles Grips New York City Area
An alarm over a growing measles outbreak spreads through New York suggesting thousands of cases across various boroughs and nearby towns. Health officials warn of increasing hospital visits and urge vigilance as winter ends and spring begins.
Political Shakeups Move in 1908 Democratic Races
The report outlines Democratic and Socialist candidates across states including Quay in Pennsylvania, Reed withdrawing in Missouri, Hearst support at California convention, and Taylor of Wisconsin linked to vice presidential nomination. Indiana nominates Dillon for Governor and Viewegh for Lieutenant Governor. Parked figures discuss tariff stance in Des Moines.
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Quay
Tours
May
St. Louis
Patrick McDonnell
Duluth
Minn
California
W. R. Hearst
Two Kinds of Courage in a Memorial Day Tale
The tale frames two kinds of courage through children and a nurse during Memorial Day. A ten year old commander and a frightened girl recall Civil War era bravery, as a Tennessee girl named Margaret endures hardship while caring for her mother and preparing for a parade.
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Julius Wellington
Madge
Grandma
Julius
San Juan
Bertie
Gertie
Mads
Red Cross Mures
Tennessee
Margaret
In Memory B A Soldier’s Grave Tribute
A solemn verse honors a fallen soldier with children gathering around his grave. Little feet and fingers place flowers on the vest, recalling a beloved guardian. The poem cherishes memory and filial tribute.
Telling Decoration Day Reminiscences to Her Grandchildren
A storyteller recalls family war memories and the fading home life after battle. She recounts a soldier brother, his return, and the first Memorial Day when Margaret helped with wreaths, later marrying a soldier and becoming Madge's grandmother.
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Decoration Day
Mt Dias
Eyaryl
Margaret Eurige
Margaret
Goobbye
Hite
Ono
Rome
Madge
Decoration Day Tribute to the Blue and Brave
Poem honors men of the blue who rest in hallowed ground, praising their sacrifice and unity across races. It contrasts their clean banners with living shame over current deeds, and envisions flowers and tender care laid on graves as the nation recalls valor and memory on Decoration Day.
War drama ends with courage tested for Madge
A military funeral looms as Lt Louie and the commander urge Madge to perform as an army nurse. Grandma defends Madge, insisting she is not a coward, while the scene weighs on whether she should play tomorrow.
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Louie
Madge
Julius
Memorial Day Portraits of War’s Silent Veterans
Old men in carriages and veterans in memory sing of past battles while young soldiers march in khaki. The piece honors sacrifice and legacy, noting wounds endured and hymns of freedom ringing across the land as readers are urged to remember history and pray for blessing.
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Santiato
Manil
Mont Blanc tale grows with a wild ascent
Two men recount Stocy Grow's brag about climbing Mont Blanc with a nephew and no guide. They claim since October he completed the ascent, aided a fainting guide, weathered a snowstorm, and guided strangers and relatives to the base of the mountain.
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Mont Blanc
Women sufferings and kidney pains relieved by Dean's Pills
Tired women bear daily neglect and kidney back ache hampering work and sleep. Mrs William Wallice of Concord New Hampshire declares Bright's Disease averted by Dean's Kidney Pills after pain and fatigue eased in days. Free trial offer mailed nationwide. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York sells 50 cents per box.
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Dean
William Wallice
Capitol Street
Concord
N. H
Bright
Doom
Unfamiliar Lingo Sparks Humorous Domestic Exchange
An odd scene unfolds as Mrs Slighstyle and Mrs Tecents Perkins argue over language. A tramp asks for cold cuts, prompting instructions to have a chambermaid stare at the man who remains unrecognized.
Overheard on the Pike at the Exposition
A humorous exchange questions why people use more Alien's Foot-?ase at night than in daytime. Miss Toote explains the glare makes the eye foot seem an acre while Mr. Easy calls for a drug store and Allen's Foot-?ase. The note adds the train will be made one in June.
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Mr. Easy
Toote
Easy
Prase
Allen
Unclear Domestic Remainder Prompted Pepper Box Action
A domestic scene describes half the soup spilled with boarders present. Mrs Slimciet orders emptying a box of red pepper into the remainder to ensure there is enough.
Nickel Plate offers 31 percent round trip fare to 160 miles
Commercing Sunday starting April 17 and Sundays after, parties of five or more can obtain a round trip rate of 31 percent per capita to any point within 160 miles of the selling station on the Nickel Plate Road. See nearest agent or address C. & Aster lin T. P. A. Fort Wayne, Ind.
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Nickel Plate Road
C. &. Asterlin
Fort Wayna
Ind
Wealth Must End Reliance for Happy Genius to Thrive
A witty line states that true happiness for a genius comes when ample wealth allows independence from talent alone. The quote underscores financial security as a path to freedom in pursuing ideas without constraint.
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Indiana News
Jaries Hall
Clerksburgh
Laurel
J.P. Connelis
Baker Me Leing Company
Reakuk
Connelly
Walter Fo Reeds
Lafayette
Olu
Uranus
Pewas
Wabash Maver
Pwansville
Noriiag Seloul Museum
Terre Plautre
Pres
Baibof
Soret
Haas
Depo Waterman
Ness
Beongete
Fuasls
Rmeluadinuw
Bockhsvailes
S&s. Beentam
Toni
Walter Todas
Ted
Peece Ocas
Sheryeck
Lewsever
Tru
Ueev
Recen Tounon
Nadana Drust
Shighi
Bancat
Banas Andpost
Tinpiata
Bette-Makers
Manufacturers’ Association
Peru
David Long
William H. Tolle
Tolleis
New York
Aletropolis
York
Charlotte Cuthbert Roberts
Ant Gertie
Tonys
Hotier
General Grant
Arlington Mansion
Arlington National Cemetery
Washington, D. C
Asaaaaas
Hasa
St.Jacobs Oil
Shiloh
S.C. Werris &Co
LeRoy
N.Y
Toronto
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