Reporter Francis Nichols Honored for Courage Abroad
The Terre Haute Star recalls Francis Nichols as a fearless war and disaster correspondent who risked life in Spain, China, and Tibet, chasing the world’s stories. He pressed on amid fever and danger, falling within a hundred miles of Tibet while pursuing a great paper’s forerunning message.
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Thibet
New York
Gom Z Cat
China
Nichela
David
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Road district supervisors to be elected by districts council
The article discusses a bill to shift supervisor elections to road district basis, remove politics from appointment, and require elections on a common date with trustees posting notices. It also covers mixed reports on John L. Griffiths consular appointment and wider legislative activity including codification and railway bills.
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Miller
Governor Durbin Delivers Key State Message In Session
Indianapolis January 6 The Indiana legislature opened with Governor Durbin reading his lengthy message defining administration details and state reform aims. He proposed changes to divorce laws liquor laws and vote purchase restrictions prompting mixed reactions as lawmakers adjourned for Monday’s inauguration ceremonies.
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Hugh T. Miller
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Philadelphia Bishop Talbot Withdraws Written Charges
Presenters in the central Pennsylvania diocese withdraw written charges against Bishop Ethelbert Talbot after not repudiating a prior paper. They reserve the right to file new charges and request a board of inquiry if further allegations arise, promising to provide proof to investigators.
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Ethelbert Talbot J
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Piscopal
I. W. Irvine
Talbot
Bank Collapse Forces North Liberty Institution Closure
Citizens' Bank of North Liberty in Bend County closes after a run triggered by rumors of insolvency. Owner James W. Brooks attempted to realize on securities without success as depositors and township trustees withdrew large balances. The private bank, capitalized at 10 000, held many deposits but liabilities and assets were not yet stated.
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James W. Brooks
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Strangers Crack Valonia Safe. $2000 Stolen in Broad Daylight
A large safe was blown open at John L. Hunsucker's general store in Valonia, Indiana, with about $2000 taken. About $800 belonged to Hunsucker and the rest to local farmers. An explosion was heard, a horse and buggy fled town, tools came from a nearby blacksmith shop, and a tall stranger plus three suspicious men were seen earlier. the strangers then disappeared.
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Accident Kills Man in Indirect Gun Discharge
Ray Koonts was accidentally shot and killed in Plymouth Indiana while with Philip Felton, his brother in law. Felton’s gun discharged while they moved through a thicket, the bullet entered Koonts’s back and breached the spine. Bloodshed ended instantly in a grim accident.
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Medical Men at War Test Case Heads to Supreme Court
Goshen Indiana January 6 Dr EC Crow osteopathy practitioner reports the State Medical Society has a case involving osteopaths seeking to appeal to the supreme court. The fragment suggests a legal clash over professional recognition or licensing.
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Boynton Declared Government Townsite Sparks Turmoil
The Interior Department designates Boynton, a town 22 miles west of Muskogee, as a government townsite causing immediate property frenzy. Residents arm themselves as officials rush to prevent violence amid shifting titles and population of about 2,500, including a large Black community.
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Federal take over Chadwick jail leads to barred access
In Cleveland on January 6, federal authorities assume control of Cassie L. Chadwick's jail care amid a jurisdiction dispute with county officials. Deputy marshals guard the corridor and Dawley, Chadwick’s attorney, is denied entry without federal permission, provoking his fury and a threat to the marshal.
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Cassie L. Chadwick
New York
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Niedringhaus Nominated for U.S. Senate in Missouri
Thomas K. Niedringhaus of St. Louis, chairman of the Republican state central committee, was nominated last night for United States senator to succeed Cockrell. His election is considered assured, naming Richard Kerens as his nearest competitor after the fifth ballot in Jefferson City, Missouri.
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Thomasy K. Niedringhaus
St. Louis
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Hamburg American liner Prinz Adalbert aground in New York harbor
The Hamburg American line steamship Prinz Adalbert from Genoa Palermo and Naples struck in the wash channel near Romer beacon while entering New York lower harbor with passengers and cargo. No injuries reported. Efforts underway to refloat and assess damage.
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Pittsburg Phil Owner George Smith In Serious Condition
Asheville N C January 6 George Smith known as Pittsburg Phil racehorse owner is ill at a solarium with his condition described as serious.
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N.C
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Pittsburg
Phil
Building Association Notice Promotes New Stock Series
Union Savings and Twoan Association announce a new stock series starting January 5 1905. Readers urged to save and invest through the association to become homeowners and gain independence. Contact numbers and remedy ads pepper the notice, including claims for Hollistae Rose Mountain Tea and Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil.
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Union Savings, and Twoan Association
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