Who Will Be Judge and Treasurer in June Primaries
A townwide race shapes up for Associate Judge to replace Crit Marsh and for County Treasurer. Names such as M. A. Meyers of Spring Creek, W. H. Caster, Fred Jewell, and 5. C. Grahar surface as contenders with strong opinions on succession, representation, and party loyalty across the county.
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Crit Marsh
M. A. Meyers
Spring Creek
Garry
Sandstrom
W. Ors
D. Kinnear
Youngsville
Dr. Flatt
Corydon
South West Township
Phil N. Robinson
Judge Noyes
Judge Marsh
Smife
M. A. Myers
W. H. Caster
Columbus
Mr. Myers
North Warren
Unnamed judgeship speculation surrounds Harvey Russell
The fragment notes only Harvey Russell of Russell as a possible candidate for the judgeship. It states no action has been taken to fill Mr. Tones' vacancy, but implies eventual presence at the time of decision.
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Harvey Russell
Russell
Mr. Tones
Train Robbery Near Aurora Missouri News Report
Frisco westbound No 1 was held up two and a half miles east of Aurora by two men who boarded at Martinsville. They forced the engineer Wightman and fireman Stephenson to stop the train, searched the express car, failed to find the safe, and fled after firing shots. A posse is being organized.
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Aurora
Frisco
Wightman
Stephenson
Martinsville
Market
Short Streets
Mardi Gras Train Wreck South of Montgomery
A Mardi gras Louisville and Nashville wreck occurred about forty miles south of Montgomery. Many injured, with reports of fatalities. A special train carried physicians to the scene as authorities withheld details while eight overturned coaches burned on arrival.
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Montgomery
Ala
Here
Louisville and Nashville
Ibis
Calhoun
The New York Strike Expands in Builders’ Union Action
The New York electrical workers strike and sympathetic labor actions total 2,800 workers with talk of broadening to all building trades. A conference is underway to decide next steps while contractors plan to hire nonunion labor on Monday. Delegates call out workers on five new buildings, adding 1,200 to the walkout, with more expected.
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New York
Asiike
Railroads in Bad Shape
In a February report Secretary Brown reveals that 156 U S railroads are under receivership. Of these 106 shifted from stockholders to bondholders during the period, with total capitalization exceeding two and a half billion dollars, over a quarter of the nation’s railway capitalization.
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Flaerisbunc
Secretary of Internal Affairs
Brown
United States
Dba
Elbe disaster sorrow follows Fannie Cruacher death
In Brapvrorn on February 22 a letter from Fannie Cruacher’s father, living in inner Hungary, asks why no word reached him about her arrival after the Elbe disaster. The elder Drucher has not heard of the calamity, and the sister of Fannie resides in this city.
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Brapvrorn
Elbe
Fannie Cruacher
I Hungary
Fannie
Drucher
Irish Middleweight Peter Maker Draws With Australian Jim Hall
In Boston on February 23 the Suffolk Athletic Club hosted a six round bout between Peter Maker, Ireland’s champion middleweight, and Jim Hall, Australia’s champion. Referee J A Kelliher scored a draw as 2,000 spectators hissed the result. Maher led most rounds, mounting the offense except in the fourth.
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Boston
Suffolk Athletic Club
Peter Maker
Ireland
Jim Hall
Australia
J. A. Kelliher
Maher
Honor Your Parents and Women in View of Courtroom Etiquette
A columnist laments lack of parental respect and urges parents to model respect for children. The piece recounts a judge and a courtroom dog anecdote, notes women’s moral influence, and ends with a streetcar smoking incident where bystanders intervene to curb improper behavior.
New Loan Boost Sparks Investor Confidence Abroad
R G Dunn Co reports the weekly trade review notes a surprising loan success and strong investor confidence on both sides of the water. Subscriptions in twenty-two minutes at least five times bonds offered. London demand twenty times. This shifts financial outlook despite government deficits and stagnant domestic trade. US failures 302 this week vs 288 last year, Canada 36 vs 81.
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New York
R.G. Dunn & Co
Review of Trade
London
United States
Canada
Where They Differ The Split Between Commissioners And Sheriff
A detailed look at the rift between county commissioners and the sheriff, outlining key policy clashes, leadership tensions, and impacts on local governance. The article traces disputed budgets, patrol priorities, and oversight dynamics shaping public safety decisions.
That New Stone Pile Caused Court House Differences
A local dispute centers on a new stone pile at the courthouse site, with officials and residents debating its influence on construction and design decisions. The issue centers on foundational work, budget implications, and timeline shifts. No resolution reported yet.
Reduced Board Bill Sparks County Sheriff Clash Over Prison Diet
A county dispute over prisoner board lowers pay to $2.25 weekly, replacing the sheriff’s control with a turnkey. Sheriff Howard cites legality and refuses to feed beyond legal duties, while commissioners claim savings and court permission to adjust costs and appoint a turnkey to handle cooking and feeding.
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Howard
Johnson
Turnkey Hale
Oregon's New Senator Elected on thirtieth ballot
Salem Oregon February 25 George W McBride won election as United States senator on the thirtieth ballot in the state capital.
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Salem
Oregon
George W. McBride
United States
Mrs Mack Cleared In Election Day Slap Fight
In Gladegan on election day 6 p.m. Mrs Mack slapped Antoine after he denied and defended rumors about Mrs Jo Jo. The case, tried before a jury with defense by D A Avird and prosecution by W M P Yates, ended with not guilty and $19.70 costs.
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Squire Perry
Gladegan
Mrs. Mack
Antoine
Buzzykowsiech
Jo Jo
Antonie
Jo-Jo
HL. J. Bierce
O. W. Randall
I. M. Feres
A. Carroll
M.D. Waters
D. C. W. James
Missing Will Found in Pro
Miss Mary Barker eldest daughter of the late George Barker a noted photographer discovers her father's will among old papers. The document leaves Miss Barker four thousand dollars in cash and the homestead, Raymond Barker the photograph building business and other property, and a runaway son fifty cents. The other three daughters receive substantial bequests.
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Wnragaraa
Mary Barker
George Barker
Prominent Oil Man John P. Yane Dead in Bradford
John P. Zane prominent oil producer died at his Bradford residence aged 69. He served as California delegate to the Lincoln nomination convention and later became Port of San Francisco appraiser. A resident of the oil country for twenty five years he was a pioneer of the oil business.
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Bradford
John P.yane
Zane
California
Abraham Lincoln
San Francisco
Fire devastates Hot Springs bakeries and boarding houses
A fire in Hot Springs Arkansas on Ouachita Avenue yesterday morning swept through the southern district housing six boarding houses and fifteen cottages, destroying three boarding houses and several stores. In total losses reached about $100,000 and three women died in the blaze.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Ledgerwood Baker
Ouachita Avenue
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