Pioneering Life in Toma Alberta Canada Aug Aite
Donald Nea of Toma Alberta Canada writes of frontier farming in a growing settlement. He notes steam and gas plowing, four to eight horse teams, and grain tanks for 200 bushels. Cattle ranches hold 25 000 head, with roundup drives and government leases. Social life includes C E society gatherings the first Friday after the moon.
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Stubbie
Hayin
Bow River
C. E. Society
Donald Nea Toma
Alta
Canada
Glynn vs Governor: Ins chief executive case proceeds
Lieut. Gov. Martin Glynn leads a pending case against Governor as proceedings toward an outcome in the New York political struggle unfold.
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Glynn
Gov. Martin
H. Glynn
New Up
Fragmentary OCR hints at political struggle and prison escape
The garbled text references impeachment risks against a governor, legislature actions, and an attorney general's opinion. It also alludes to rival camps and the escape of Harry from Matteawan, mentioning ongoing activities around the event and a Monday discussion.
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Sion
Reiff
Meu
Aimple
Cal
Sulzersielyant
Glynn
North Sel
Eral
Harry
Matteawan
Steamer Jett Sinks After Hitting Rock With Losses
A steamship hit a rock near Gambier injuring passengers and trapping some in cabins. The Jetter, sailing from Skagway, sank taking cargo and mail. 25 lives lost or missing while survivors were rescued and towed to shore for treatment.
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Sattk
Seattle
Skagway
Way Moints Ser
Sarey
Jetter
Jett
Alaska Steamship Ring
Pluneau
Pearl Worth $700 Recovered From River Near Petersberg
John Alford of Petersburg reports finding a pearl weighing fifteen grains in river mussels. The shell gem is described as large, lustrous, and valued at $700, with a neighboring claim of a similar pearl worth $900. Several diggers note prices offered for their finds as they mine further.
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John Alford
Petersburg
Saete
Callabas
Local Social Roundup and Visitors Record
A fragmented local notes page records visitors and departures from a town area. Names such as Waldo Hattery Chris Miss Ora Flinn Miss Ruth Hewitt and J B Myers appear among relatives and residents visiting relatives and attending county events. Participation by the Van Buren township group in Washington is noted along with funeral services for Frank Burns City.
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Luther Vyai
Nois
Waldo Hattery
Chris
Lish Herndon
Ora Flinn
Lagtwok
Roy
Ray Myers
Cassel Myers
Indiana
J. B. Myers
Doxa
Walter W ‘Adsworth
Lily
Mary
Falk
Joulanopolis
Sam Rieing
van Buren
Washington
Wil Todd Tony
Frank
Burns City
Ruth Hewitt
Bicknell
Cargel
Champass
Lane
Rosenbergig
C. M
Evansville
Wadsworth
Prudent Nonwar Stance Amid Mexican Tensions Cited
In a speech section, editorials urge restraint as the U S faces Mexican unrest and possible intervention. They praise President Wilson’s approach, attack jingoism, and warn against war driven by self seeking motives and sensationalist press.
Democratic Central Committee Sets September Primary Date
The Democratic committee fixed September 6 for a city primary after accepting the resignation of Ernest Forsythe as chairman. Hugh F. O Neall will serve as acting chair until after the primary, with nominations closing September 1. The committee planned to elect a new central committee and reorganize only as needed for the primary.
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Democratic Central
Aeht
Ernest Sythe
Tee
Hugh F. O'Neall
Sold Committee
Lignan J
Central Cetugentt
Selection of Teachers for Next Term in Barr Township
George B. Drew, Barr township trustee, approves the list of teachers and assignments for the coming term. Names include St. Marys No. 1 Omer Dagedni Leona Tewell, No. 2 Wilgon Mary Hustibsd, No. 4 Garrior W. A. Grahnai, No. 7 Patterson Clara Shibiter, No. 12 Doane Lola, No. 14 Grives Gladys Nesey, No. 16 Livers Anna Cunningham, No. 17 Pyke MaggieBradey, No. 18 Parsons Hazel Colt, No. 21 Channelburg W. B. Bredich principal Estdile Snitz Nora O'Hannon, James Neal, Maggie O'Donaghne, No. 22 Cunningham Leah Cunningham, No. 22 Montgomery J. F. Mackell, Kae Oscar Haney, John O'Connor, J. W. Kennedys, Bessie Brown, Jene Healy, Augrez Slinkard.
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George B. Drew
Barr Tojwnship
St. Marys
Omer Daged
Leona Tewell
Wilgon
Mary
Pyke
Maggie Bradey
Parsons
Hazel Colt
Crane
Agnes Pate
Ledgacher
Joanna Oo Fonnor
Chhnelburg
W. B.bredich
Estdile Snitz
Nora ‘O'Ilonnor
James Neal
Maggie ‘O'don‘aghne
Cunningham
Leah
Montgomery
J. F. Mackell
Thaw Escapes From Matteawan Hospital
Harry K. Thaw, the man who killed Linford White, broke from Matteawan Hospital early Sunday at 7 45 o clock. Vigilant guards and police in New York and nearby states mobilized to recapture him. He slipped past an attendant and vanished into a milk-delivery wagon awaiting at the asylum grounds gate.
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Harry K. Thaw
Linford White
New York
Matteawan
Highpre
Ae Thaw
Indianapolis Democrats Forecast U. S. Marshal Pick
An eminent Democrat worker in Indianapolis reports that Senator Inman and other city Democrats expect May or McCarty to be named United States marshal to replace E. H. Schmidt, following a trip to Washington this week.
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Washington
Indianapolis
Senator Inman
Mayor McCarty
E. H. Schmidt
Thaw Escape Stirred Extradition Uncertainty in New York
A report details reactions to Harry Thaw's escape from an asylum and the question of extradition. Authorities debate whether he can be returned to New York without a legal insanity adjudication. News notes fear from Evelyn Nesbit Thaw and ongoing investigations by Martin Glynn and others.
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Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Howard J. Barnum
Thaw
Willan T. Jerome
Whitman
Albany
Lour
Martin H. Glynn
Aoting
Diate
Mary Copley Thaw
Fusi
Pine Valley Social: Harvest Home Attendees and Visits
Residents recall the Mt Gilead festival and Harvest Home at Plainville. Attendees include the Swanns, Quads M Daniel and Robert from Washington, Traylor family, and many Colbert Barber and Wuertz relatives. Roy Coment marked his seventh birthday with friends and cake at a gathering featuring games and conversation.
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Mt.Gilead
John Swann
Indianapolis
Swann
Qdas M.daniel
JSON
Robert
Washington
John Traylor
Plainville
Celbert Barber
Goldie Tami
Lamb
Mary Barber
Asel Colbert
Ralph
Albert
Fred
DN. Colbert
Marssville
John Wuertz
Gertrude
Von
Rex
Wunertgz
Anna Rich
Roy Coment
Ethel and
Nora Swhnn
Halle Fitzgerald
Pannie Rick Carrie Johnson
Calie Wise
Myrtle Jackson
Halli Lett
Flossie i Traylor
Allie Jackson
Esther Wupertz
Mary Judith Barber
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Virgil Barber
Zick Traylor
Fred Mutledge Ricks
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Roy Tolbert
Washington High Sees Resignation of Prof L Driver
The Washington High School faculty member Prof L Driver submits resignation to accept a head of education at the Daouville Normal School. He has taught English for four and a half years and will start his new post at the fall term opening September 15. His move with family to Dakville is planned for September 1.
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Washington High School
Department of Education
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Daouville
Professor Driver
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Diver
Indiana University
State Normal
Chicago University
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Dakville
Barn Struck by Lightning Hits Farm Near Odon
A storm damaged Jake Bechtel’s barn near Odon when a bolt struck, causing considerable damage and killing two cattle on the Overton farm nearby. Police and local workers reported the incident as part of the severe weather.
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Alvanitie
Tan Soe
Barr Township
Sie ‘Ville
Jake Bechtel
Odon
Overton
Celebrations Honor Plainville Lawyer John A Lawye
A large birthday gathering celebrated John A Lawye near Plainville on August 15 marking his sixty fifth birthday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Jolt Rink, Mr and Mrs William Tomes and many others from Plainville and surrounding townships. The event featured family and friends such as the Denems Bachlers and Chandlers among numerous relatives.
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A. Lawye
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Sy Iéiter Hackler
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Austin Brown
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George Ormer
Crowe Confined In Asylum For Park Bath See Rumor
A report describes Pat Crowe confined in an asylum under suspicion after an incident in a park. The government hospital authorities indicate the confinement relates to questions about his actions and mental state. The piece notes controversy over the motives and timing of the detention.
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Pat
Crowe
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