Traveling men and Bryanism in Kansas politics
A Kansas letter writer investigates traveling men\nsupport for Bryan and McKinley. He finds few travelers favor Bryan\nnow and many who voted for him four years ago will back McKinley. He challenges claims of 50 000 laid off travelers and notes most traveling men are prospering, with better pay and business activity, urging readers to doubt Bryan’s predictions.
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Gibbs
Kan
Bryan
Teast
Butt
United States
Kansas
McKcinley
Anto
McKinley
Tate
José
Min
Bryan Ds
W. Weskex
Traveling men for McKinley letter to Globe-Democrat
A letter from J B Tirxven defends McKinley and ridicules Bryan. The author claims twenty five years of traveling campaigning and asserts Bryan will win few votes among Knights of the Grip. He criticizes Wessendorf and Hart Wessenwort and dismisses Bryan's appeal.
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McKinley
Wessendorf
Globe-Democrat
Bryan
Knights of the Grip
McKinies
Katie Bratas
Hart Wessenwort
J.B
Stillwell and Wilson Tie The Knot In Sugarinid Home
Sunday evening at the Wilson home on Bedford road Jacob Stillwell and Miss Susan T Wilson were married by Rev W El Spoonts with only close relatives present. An elegant dinner followed. Stillwell is a prominent Sugarian farmer. the bride is a daughter of Mr and Mrs Janex Wilson. They will reside in Sugarinid.
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Jacob Stiller
Susan T. Wilson
Toride
Bedford Road
W. el
Janjéx Wilson
Foot-Ease advertisement and grain product testimonial
An old style advertisement promises relief for tired feet with Olmsted Le Roy’s Foot-Ease and Grain-O products. Claims include curing corns bunions and sweating while walking, with testimonials and free samples offered through druggists and shoe stores. Includes odd spellings, phrases about children’s welfare, and address lines in Genese, New York.
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Olmsted
le Roy, Noy
Robbery Motive Explored by Laporte County Officers
In a Laporte County case officers work to uncover the perpetrators of a murderous conspiracy amid a series of related robberies. Warnings, statements, and witness accounts surface as investigators seek leads, linking events to a deadly attack last night and tracing suspects through Buffalo and nearby areas.
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Laporte
Fragmented OCR story from old Ohio county notes
Distressed legal and personal notices include a fatal accident and a senseless shooting described in garbled OCR. It mentions a death in Hamilton County, a trial or inquiry, and fragmented references to a brother, a target practice event, and local community reactions amid unclear details.
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Antari
Hamilton
Ita
al Bugther
Galimony
Dal
Teale
Ithe
Tial
Phe
Baillet
Abel
Dianne
Story of a Brave Slave Chain Themed Hero
A fragmented historical account recounts a daring escape or ascent from bondage. It highlights a central figure whose courage under oppression is framed as a notable act. The piece hints at resistance, resilience, and a claim to freedom amid harsh conditions.
Circus Curtain Rises as Bold Acts Delight Fans
A fragmented report notes a circus in town featuring bold acts and lively performances. Spectators enjoy acrobats, clowns, and a dramatic finale as the show travels through the region. The piece highlights crowd enthusiasm and the colorful pageantry of the event.
Annual lodge officers election and past conflicts noted
Newcastle Indiana on August 1 reports General William Rose trecked by paralysis and the old Civil War wounds. The article mentions reelection candidates, camp seances by the Ku Klux faction, and a fraternal burial with local organizations including the GARR and Henry County land judiciary cited among attendees.
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Ed Grose
Newcastle
Ind
William Rose
GARR
Henryounty Ils Land Judiciary
Tipton AG officer dies after fall from vehicle
An officer from Tipton is reported dead after an apparent accident when stepping from a vehicle. The incident occurred three days ago near Eaton and involved a body found by a roadway. Further details are unavailable.
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Tipton
Tod
Eaton
Locktiw
Incoherent sheep attack on riverbank noted
Fragmentary OCR hints at a sheep flock fleeing toward a river after an attack. Narrative references Horony Harris and a crowd observing odd behavior in animals, with terms suggesting fear and confusion. Details are unclear due to garbled text.
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Horony Harris
Ohio River
Harris
Resumed His Name Pe. Signailicer's Error in 1886
In a late 19th century case during a hearing the painter altered a name on a stone monument. The caretaker, Mr Dolan, corrected the inscription and restored the named person Wilia im Typhugh to proper form. The incident involved the monument over the grave and the local foundry owner Mr Dash ing.
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Wilia
Jalan
Five-person Lake Michigan boating party vanishes in storm
A small craft with four adults and two children encountered a sudden gale ten miles off St. Joe Michigan. The group, staying at a hotel in South Haven during a Great Lakes trip, was rescued after signaling a tugboat named Harmw captained by M. Susask.
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Chicren
Initia
Lake Mehigan
Howlesy
Fratthy
John Lowrey
Crawtlondsville
South HaLyell Fvaich Hotel
St. Doe
M. A. Susask
Fragmentary city story from northern Indiana ruins
Fragmented OCR text describes a northern Indiana city with reference to an oldest building and a shell or machine. The passage is garbled, with mismatched phrases about night, story, and old machinery, yielding no clear event or person.
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Indiana
Fragmented OCR sports quip recounts biblical play by play
The passage merges a playful baseball style with biblical names. It refers to Sampson striking out Philistines and other exaggerated feats such as Cain and Abel, Abraham, and Moses, in a convoluted wall of text. It resembles a comedic or parodic sports adlib rather than a coherent report.
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Tire
Devil
Ey Stold Secon
Sampson
Moss
Cain
Abel
Abraham
Davill
Motes
Red Sea
King’s Ef Lite Pills Offer Cure Claims
An advertisement touts King’s Ef Lite Pills claiming relief from headaches and nerve pains, purifying blood and boosting health. It promises a 25 cent price and a money back guarantee if not cured, with seller J.N. Jones noted.
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J.N
St Patrick's Picnic Draws Crowd in Corning
Corning News reports a St Patrick's picnic in McDonald's grove near Corning Reeve township. Attendance estimated at about 150 with a large crowd, refreshments served, and dancing for youths. Various locals traveled to Washington and Montgomery for events, and Miss Katie Ginder won a pass in a wedding party contest.
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Carrico' S Hall
Weta Cc. T
St. Patricks
McDonald's Grove
Corning Reeve
Mary Josephine Walsh
Katie Ginder
Alfordsvitle
Thomas Reilly
Patrick Bennett
Henry Harness
James Molley
Roland ‘Fegan
Tin
Walsh
Joseph
Rearty
Ed Farrell
Ed Hughes
Emmi'Fegan
Bridget i Kellett
Bridget Reilly
Anna Reilly
Mary Kellett
Lilly
iFegan
Lolaf Currien
B.D. Walsh
Rooskvey
Morris Chapel Fete At Morris Clape Slin Karr Township
A two night lawn fete at Morris Clape Slin Karr township drew about five hundred attendees Thursday night. The Morris clipped choir performed pleasant music and refreshments were served. Proceeds totaling several dollars will fund the church midsling. Attendees included Mrs Barnes of Cincinnati.
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Morris Clape Slin Karr
A Wit Boater Stabbed Near Coventry
A man named Gfohn Lowa was stabbed six times last night in Coventry street. He allegedly attacked his wife Mrs Lagey Gauey and daughter, then turned on Mr Carey, a neighbor. The assailant used a knife in a brutal assault, prompting concern for the victims. Police say the injuries may be fatal. Witnesses identify the suspect as an employee at Pi sng Way's Hiss waste.
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Stibhu
Lagey Gauey
Carey
Apdaninal
Pi Sng Way
Covingston
Notable Arrest in Port Wayne Case Ends Near Kentucky
Inskeep, an inter of Cincinnati, was placed under arrest by the sheriff here after being enticed away from Port Wayne by Miss Tva Baugher. The couple, reportedly on their way to Kentucky to be married, were first detained in Lima, Ohio. Also reported: a brakeman on a freight train was killed in a crash near Hanna, Indiana, leaving a wife and three children. Another obituary notes Shey Looker, father of twenty four, died in Jeffersonville, a former slave who helped build a local church.
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Denton
O.S S
Tva Baugher
Port Wayne
Kentucky
Lima
Pittsburg
Fort Wapneaml
Shey Looker
Jeffersonville
Springfield
Y. i M. It S
Gibsonville
Hosiery and Underwears Spacially Reported
Fragmentary OCR note mentions hosiery and underwear items with unclear spelling and garbled phrases. Could indicate a catalog or advertisement snippet from a historical newspaper page segment. No clear dates, brands, or quantities are readable.
Trithfel Snake Story Reported by Cory Don Republican
May to October tale from Willis Hornbbek of Bossy township describes a white oak tree hollow holding about a gallon of swamp water where a black snake soaked then turned white. The snake eventually emerged and the observer notes the sequence as a truthful account from Mr Hopnhoek.
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Willis Hornbbek
Hopnhoek
Cory‘don Republican
City Engineer Ed Faith praised for street work
In Bloomfield we note a local tribute to City Engineer Ed Faith for his efforts in constructing streets and sidewalks. The piece commends his diligence and lawfulness while reflecting on municipal administration and community concerns.
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Ed Faith
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