Poison bread kills three men in Altardeville home
A woman accidentally tainted flour with Rough on Rats, used to bake bread for a family in Altardeville. Three men fell ill, two critically, after consuming the bread. Neighbors summoned a physician and antidotes. investigation found the flour had been contaminated, a careless act by the men, not the woman. A separate note reports forged trade checks targeting Washington firms with a boy attempting to pass two dollar notes.
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Allen
Allens
Washington
Wilcons &Co
Fragmentary Court Filing and Alleged Fire Loss Elements
The text shows a damaged legal filing with references to a plaintiff, attorney, defendant, and a fire destruction event. It mentions judicial terms, a potential appeal, and a circuit context, but the fragments prevent a clear narrative or identifications.
Fragmented Labor Campaign Slates and Voter Drift
Fragmented excerpts outline next year’s county races with names like Thibking and Haertsonsept. The text debates Democratic versus Republican prospects, noting past shifts, party loyalty, and potential candidates for Auditor Sheriff Coroner and Representative roles amid a tangled campaign landscape.
Pike County Train Attack Ends With Arrests
A Pike County train near Petersurg saw two men, Denny and Browny, jump from the car after a dispute over tickets with Conductor Stafford. The pair allegedly attacked Stafford, leaving him with facial injuries and a bite mark while the train proceeded to Petersburg for police assistance. The suspects were captured and jailed, while passengers and crew feared for their safety as officials vow full prosecutions.
Petersburg Thugs Fined After Battery Plea
George Dynlngg and Waul Brown, inmates of the Loughs, pleaded guilty to assault and battery before Justice at Petersburg. They received near the maximum fine of 15 dollars plus costs, the case stayed, and they were released. Mackey officials vow no drop and intend further indictments for more charges. Kenneth Brafford, Washington boy, praised for courage against the gang.
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George Dynnlngg
Waul Brown
Pasdeogerrain
Petersburg
Worattel
Mackey
Howev
Brown
Vna
Kinneth Brafford
Ogaii
Miners Burned in Powder Explosion at Vingen Mines
A powder keg exploded when workers Wat sgtns and Chas Sellarp prepared a blast at the Vingen Coal Mines. Both men suffered severe burns to the face and arms but survived. The accident was blamed on carelessness with caps and may have saved them from death. they were treated and not believed to be fatally hurt.
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Steffard
Peterspurg
Pike County
Irona
Sab
Staford
Hita
Attuatlob
Hoyer
Raili
Chas
Sellarp
Mere
Coa
Gaya
Binyth
Ierald
Ededronnn
Edulmann
Ides
Oe Edelmann
Lsofl
Texas
Hava
Arens
Fred Ares
Helen Poartog
Vincennes Varieties at Tassday Fair Report
Fragment reads a local fair report listing hogs from Bridge i and Blerhaus with average weights near 808 pounds. Mentions fourteen prizes at five points and references Christ mas items. Some names appear garbled but indicate participation by women and a clue about keeping at work.
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Jae Hn Gage
Blerhaus &' Londay
Railroad Racket and Railroad News of 1898 Calenders
Local notes report railroads issuing 1898 calendars amid busy year. Mileage, mail routes, and freight handling rise. New York Chicago fast mail cuts four hours. Promotions push efficiency, union debates, and a Louisville plan for separate coaches draws church leaders. Accidents, promotions, and trials involve Big Four and Pennsylvania lines as locomotive evolution praised in Union Pacific record.
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New York
Chioago
Oyo
Seymoue ‘Repuhlica
Harry Johnson
Narry Ie
Louisvilla
Pripeyton
Tad
D. W. Voorhepe
OQ & M
Rally
Condipator
Laferty
Kanya
Enue
Gibson
Boatman
Hig -Four
James Vatterson
Big Four
C. Lord
Pennsylvania Company
Bontain
Vingérnes
Joh Biahop
Garda
Algo
Hla Ogdape
Union Pacific
Iooomotiv P
Eblen Cally
Old People Panay Story From Davies County Court
Fragmented OCR notes recount a 19th century court or meeting with references to age, birth year, and local figures. The battered text mentions Ais B Meredith and Frednesday, with unclear dates and ages around eighty five, and a Davity event in 1817. The snippet implies testimony about age and identity amid legal or ceremonial context.
Fire-Swept Daviess County Courthouse Bid Pick
Five bids were received for repairs to the fire damaged portion of the Daviess County Courthouse after the October 7 blaze. The board adjourned without action then later awarded the contract to T J Muran of Indianapolis.
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Daviess County Court House
Pioners
Tal
Ileendiery
Jacob Bippas
Shahthe
Otto Graf
L Tnt
John Hartigagd
Viheannes
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Sonte
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Gome
Sim Jordan
Jim
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Bogneville & Ide
Ind Brown
Mack Dy
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Department of Patents
Fashington
Manny Countrieg
Albert Edelmann
Europe
Vincennes
Rithy
Mattern
Lena
Bundsylvania Company
Alwways
Citk
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Daviess
Patrick
Johni W. McCarty
Nicholas Liguer
Neull Heffernan
Lydia Carticova
O. EM
Vougete Aid Mearster Plain
Lpo Flelua
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Amira elapeTns
John A. Hastings
J. Ouden
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