Community figures and meetings in Noblesville report
The fragment notes Friday night events and mentions Raul Saayer John Wakefield and others tied to local papers and politics. It references a Kentucky representative for the Chipsagt Enquirer, a joint committee meeting with John A Leatham and Robert S Brown, and potential city selection for a central committee head.
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Paplicar
Panic
Avery
Wakefield
Kentucky
Chipsagt Enquirer
Bexter
Eh Ph
Gammer
Seaytitiog Purpose
St Jhalsted
Chao
John A.leathems
Dent
Hut
Louisville
Daviess County Reunion Meeting Called
T B Laycock president of the Daviess county association has called a meeting for Tuesday evening July 2 at the state house to arrange the annual reunion of Daviess county people now living in the county.
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T. B. Laycock
The
Daviess County Association
John C. Bulheimer
State
Stat House
Daviess County
Peo
Apho
Unty
Local Convention Adopts Texts on County Assistant Roles
The convention approved a resolution authorizing the secretary to appoint an assistant in every county. The assistant’s duty is to report the name of each male teacher to the secretary. Names mentioned include Prof. sim Bleck, Johnston of St. Joe, and Miss Depaa Kilander of Winamde.
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Dation
Sim. Bleck
Enestine. Jonnston
St. Joe
Depaa Kilander
Winamde
Delegates Elected for State Log Roating Association
The local camp selects official representatives to attend the state log roating association meeting at Vincennes on August 14 15 and 16. Delegates include McVance Ferdareek Hopkins Ward Smith Hopkins Joshua Evane Dr Waldo Willetora F Vollmer and Charles Aichorn.
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Ab We
Vincegnes
McVance
Ferdareek Z Hopkins
A. Ward
William
Missing Martin County Girl Reported Found in Station Car
Miss Jeanette Edwards, a Martin County girl, stirred West End last Thursday by her supposed taking. She was reportedly removed to a station on a cot and unable to sit up, kept in a baggage car. She traveled with her mother and three brothers.
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Jeanette Edwards
Martin County
West End
Conditions Improve as June Trading Strengthens
Dispatches from merchantile agencies report greatly improved commercial conditions nationwide in the latter half of June. Under normal temperatures and preparations for fall and winter trade, confidence rises in two large volumes.
Property Exchange Near City Slated at 4250
O M McCracken trades his McCormick Avenue residence for Henry Johnson’s suburban Portersville Road home south of the city. Consideration totals 4250 dollars, facilitated by I Bid.
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Dinger
O. M. McCracken
McCormick Avenue
Henry
Johnson
Portersville Road
I. Bid
Indictments Return Against Scrugham and Stirrup
Indictments charging conspiracy and forgery were returned by a New York grand jury against Geo R. Scrugham, manager of the International Policyholders’ committee, and Charles B. Stirrup, an employee.
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Geo R. Scrugham
Wet International
Ittee
Charles
Stirrup
New York
Interstate commerce opinion on Georgia Northern rail rate discrimination
The Interstate Commerce Commission on Friday handed down an opinion in a case by several southern firms against the Georgia Northern Railway Company alleging unjust discrimination in rates.
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Interstae Commerce
Dammless
Southern
Georgia Northern Railway Company
Les
Carmack Predicts End of Saloon Across States
In an address on stainless Flag day in Nashville former U S Senator E W Carmack warned that people living today will cry the day when the saloon is outlawed in every state of the union.
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Nashville
United States
E. W. Carmack
Union
Oklahoma constitution praised by prominent Indian Territory lawyer
A leading Indian Territory lawyer now in Washington City calls the Oklahoma new constitution a model and predicts a strong majority of voters will uphold it. He asserts the document sets a solid framework for state governance and reflects durable civic principles.
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Indian Territory
Washington City
Oklahoma
Kentucky Sheriff Shot While Apprehending Forger
H. U Miller, once sheriff of Johnson County, Kentucky, was fatally shot by a desperate man he sought to arrest on forgery charges. The incident occurred as Miller attempted the arrest on an unspecified date and location. The shooter remains at large.
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H. ‘U Miller
Kentucky
Sharlk
Johnson County
New
Receiver Appointed For Marquette Mutual Insurance
A receiver was named Friday for the Marquette Mutual Insurance Company of Chicago. The company has remaining insurance assets totaling more than $1,000,000.
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Marquette “Mutual
4Lite
Chicago
Drivers Strike Ties Up American Express Wagons
About 1500 to 2000 delivery wagon drivers in New York City halt work as a strike action spreads over wage disputes with the company.
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American
Ce Company
New York City
Jona Strikez
Train Ticket Prices From Here to Cincinnati and Louisville
Beginning Monday the B O will sell tickets from here to Cincinnati and Louisville at two cents per mile.
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B. O
Here
Cincinnati
Loffieville
Governor Hughes forms new York public utilities commission
Governor Hughes announced the creation of a public utilities commission naming new members to oversee utility policy and regulation in York. The move establishes oversight for energy, water, and related public services.
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Hughes
York
Funng
Public Utilities Commission
Squirrel Season Opens With Licensing Requirement
The article notes that squirrel season opened last Monday and hunting is permitted only with a valid license.
Firebug blamed in blaze as town fights stubborn flames
Emergency crews battled a blaze described as a burning school from the work of a suspected firebug. Investigators sought clues as the structure suffered extensive damage and residents faced temporary displacement.
Fire destroys part of St. Peters Church in Montgomery
A blaze of incendiary origin partially destroyed the St. Peters Church block early Friday morning in Montgomery. Father Rowan, who had been conducting services in a temporary quarters, watched as flames devoured the church as a line of fire crews responded. St. Joseph school, nearby, was repurposed to continue services while reconstruction began and the church building was readied for reopening.
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Bt. Joseph Catholic ‘Aghoot Pville
the Fm
Bryans- Wille
Rowr
Atte
Father 'T
Phily
Rowan
Patrick
Mase
Pather
Montgomery
State
Joseph
Iowa
St. Joseph
Prominent Vincennes Doctor Ends His Life
Dr Henry E Juhan a well known Vincennes physician and secret society member aged about sixty shot himself in his office on Friday afternoon after prior bereavements including the death of his wife and daughter two years earlier He left notes for his son and the coroner and his funeral arrangements were set with undertaker Brocker the doctor had previously threatened suicide and was found dead Friday morning in bed with a bullet wound to the brain as investigators said the death was self inflicted leaving one son Frank Latshaw and coroner Becker to report on the tragedy.
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Henry
Juhan
Istate
Vincennes
Dr. Latshaw
Felday
Bok Ap
Frank Latshaw
Becker
Brocker
Latshaw
Court listens as subpoena duces tecum stands
In Chicago on a tense session, the court refused to recall the subpoena issued for John D. Rockefeller, asserting the witness must appear in court and testify.
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Pany
Tadeo
Landis
Chicago
Ertay
John D. Rockefellers
Ben Clawson Wins West End Cottage Erection Contract
Ben Clawson has been awarded the contract for erecting two cottages in the West End by Hugh Faith Me. He will also oversee installing a handsome front entrance at the Hugh L. Cox clothing store, including related work.
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Ben Clawson
Hugh Faith Me
Clawson
Hugh L. Cox
Foolish Questions in Congress About Canal Trial
A fragment reports congressmen asking John Stevens foolish questions during hearings. It implies the questioners lacked knowledge of the trial and canal work, with their remarks described as incoherent and critical.
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John Stevens
Canal
Lobe
Drunken man fires on autos near Montgomery
A party from this city was shot at Sunday on Blate road about three miles from Montgomery. Harry Vonderschmidt and friends slowed for a buggy when a young man stepped out and fired four shots, missing all occupants. The shooter and two companions fled toward Washington. Vonderschmidt and companions Ed Krets Laura Ragsdale and Leola Williams were unharmed. authorities seek the attackers and vow full penalties.
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Montgomery
Harry Vonderschmidt
Vonderschmidt
Thame
Vondprachmidt
Efforti Ag
Ihom
Harr Vonderschmidt
Laura Ragsdale
Leola Willams
Deckard Selig Farm Sale and Nearby Transfers
W Deckard sold 100 acres southeast of the city for 5000 dollars. Brittain sold part of the Brittain farm to John Sullivan of Pike County for 3000 dollars. O C Morgan acquired Maple Street residence for 1000 dollars. John A Sima county assessor bought Deckard property on Northeast Fifth Street for 1750 dollars and moved in immediately.
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W. Deckard
Shalderatton
Mr. Deckard
Brittain
Twell
John Sullivan
Pike County
John A. Sima
Simai
B and O Southwestern lines to be rerouted via North Vernon
Reports from Vernon Jennings county indicate the Pennsylvania will soon administer B and O Southwestern routes from Seymour to North Vernon. A new connection between North Vernon and Madison is planned. B and Northwestern trains may run to Columbus and into Indianapolis via the Pennsylvania line.
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Vernon
Jennings County
Pennsylvania
B. & O. Southwestern
Seymour
North Vernon
B. . Southwestern
Madison
B. &Corthwestern
Columbus
Aikman Family Returns From East After Duncan’s Yale Exam
Mrs. John B. Aikman and son Duncan returned Sunday from the east. Mrs. Aikman attended commencement at Dexter and watched Duncan graduate there. They then went to New Haven where Duncan took his entrance examination for Yale for the fall term.
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Tere Haute Star
John B. Aikman
Duncan
Gas Replaces Coal in Steel Making Push
Gas is expected to replace coal as a fuel in steel production as the steel trust plans to invest millions in costly machinery to save a few cents per ton. The shift aims to lower costs by using gas, potentially reaching coal as a rival fuel in the industry.
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Steel-Trust
Sanitary progress praised by city official in interview
Sanitary Politeian Royse tells Herald reporter Washington is in better health and cleanliness condition than ever. He cites weed and alley cleanup progress since March 1 and aims to trim overhanging trees starting July 1. He notes vaults are generally in good shape except a problematic diagonal ditch across the city.
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Washington
San‘itary
Polleetian
Herald
Tox
Royse
Philadelphia School for Nurses Opens Free Two Year Course
The Philadelphia School for Nurses at 2219 Chestnut Street offers a two year free program with room board laundry uniforms and home training in nursing for the poor and moderate income. The course can shorten to eighteen months with six months home study and enrollment aims to train four hundred residents next year. Scholarships favor small towns and rural areas to spread hospital knowledge nationwide.
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Philadelphia School For Nurses
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Runaway near Epsom injures three young riders
On a Sunday near Epsom three young women Miss Eric Herring Miss Grace Thompson and Miss Bertha Horney were riding in a buggy when the horse bolted. Herring and Horney were thrown from the rig with no serious injuries while Thompson leapt clear and saved herself. The harness became twisted which spooked the horse leading to the runaway.
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Eric Herring
Grace Thompson
Bertha Horney Ivere
Epsom
Miss Herring
Miss Horney
Miss Thompson
Remodeling Home on East Fifth Street and Herron
Workmen began remodeling the house owned by Mrs. Stella McCafferty at East Fifth and Herron streets. Repairs will be extensive and Mrs. McCafferty will move in once work is finished.
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Mra
Stella McCafferty
East Fifth and
Herron Streets
McCafferty
Wright Hosts Greek Letter Club Dinner Honoring Mrs Beck
Mrs Carroll Beck of Meredith Hospital was honored at a 24 o'clock dinner hosted by Misa Mary Wright for the Greek Letter club. Attendees included club members and local sponsors in a campus civic event.
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Misa Mary [Wright
Greek Letter Club
Meredith Hotel
Carroll Beck
Election Meeting Irregularities Reported in Colbert
Readable fragments mention an election meeting in Colbert with references to renewal and adjournment. No clear names, dates, or results are evident beyond the implied political process event.
Repairing Macadam Streets and New West End Fire Station Progress
The council debated electric plant funding and election timing. Officials discussed road repairs from Second Street to the foundry and post Fourth of July work, plus supervision for the new West End fire station with construction underway and occupancy expected by October.
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East Second Street
Mes. Kernan & Denver Foundry
Main Street
Meridian
Street Railway
East Eleventh Street
Russell
Hopkins
Street Committee
Street “Railway Company
Street Railway Company
Benjamin Clawcor
West End
Clawson
Miss Lalo May Smith Appointed Supervisor of Drawing
Miss Lalo May Smith has been employed by the city school trustees as supervisor of drawing and writing in all grades for the ensuing school year. Her home is in Bryan Michigan. She is a graduate of a Detroit school in drawing and writing and comes to Washington well recommended for the work.
Saloons Observe Agreement On Sunday Traffic
Police investigated reports of men entering Kiefers at Main and Meridian on a Sunday. Officers concluded the activity involved visitors to the restaurant, not unlawful saloon movements, with several dozen men turned away from Ellswick’s bar on Meridian after 11 oclock Saturday night.
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Kiefer
Main
Meridian
Ellswick
Meridian Street
Town Board Seeks Action After Old Soldier Beating
Report claims Mitchell was attacked and knocked unconscious by Cheek a longtime constable. Injured man transported to Cincinnati hospital in critical condition. Cheek resigns after town board action becomes known.
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Mitchell
Ellen
Fidsky
Olaifte
Pital
Cincinnati
Cheek
Washington
Fea
Militia Squads Clash in Wilsons Woods Sham Battle
Two militia squads led by Harley Traylor and Lt Frank Snyder clashed in Wilsons woods east of the dry Sunday afternoon. Traylor was accidentally shot in the left arm as he attempted to disarm an opponent. A blank shell caused a minor wound, and the men prepared for a sham battle nearby at Wingonnea on the Fourth of July.
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Wilson's
Woods
Harley Traylor
Traylor
Frank Snyder
Tray- Tor
Snyder
Mran
Wingonnea
Victim of White Plague Woman Dies After Year of Illness
Martha J. Canes wife of Jasper Carnes of east Fourteenth street died last Monday about 40 o clock from consumption after a year of suffering. She had been in poor health since last December. She leaves a husband five children Edith Maud Omar Rose and Bruce and two grandchildren.
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Martha
J. Canes
Jasper Carnes
East Fourteenth Street
Bea
Edith
Maud
Omar
Rose
Bruce
W N Matthews Dies Prominent Bedford Citizen
Ex Senator William N Matthews aged sixty three and a stone operator died Saturday at 1 am after a two year illness. He was a trustee of Franklin College and a member of Fire Baptist Church and the Scottish Rite in Bedford. His death ends a long public career spanning many states.
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William N. ‘Matthews
Bedford
A.stone
Matthews
Franklin College
Fire Baptist: Church
Indace
Woman Injured as Window Screen Falls on East Main Street
Mrs LW T McGonnell suffered a severe cut on her left arm when a window screen fell after she had removed it at her east Main Street home last Monday. Two stitches were needed to close the wound.
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East Main Street
LW. T. McGonnnell
Sermons and Quartet Highlight First EB Church Service
The Rev J Bargent of dianapolis preached two sermons at the First EB church Sunday. A pleasing feature of the evening service was the singing of a double quartet including Don ald Ellis Harry Holder Roy Smiley Carly McWilliams Albion Hor yall Karl Smiley Marian Yenne and Bradford Chapman.
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J. Bargent
Dianapolis
Donald Ellis
Harry Holder
Roy Smiley
Poindexter Family Reunion Set for Burns City
The eleventh annual Poindexter reunion will be held July 7 at Christian Poindexter’s home in Burns City. Thirty four grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren are among the attendees. Mr. and Mrs. A. Smith of this city will also attend.
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Corliss
Hawkins Creek
George
Sycamore
Dewey
Washington and
McCormick Avenues
Ash
Ated
Poindexter
Christian Poindexter
Burns City
Telve
A. Smith
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Indianapolis
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Ution
Colbert
HIN AD
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New West End
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Board of Truptees
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Ewart
Ciasses
Pama Hyatt
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Hyatt
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Papi
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J. A. Sargent
Poindexter Reunion
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