Nazareth man accused after child’s death in religious frenzy
A Nazareth man Bachman and his follower Smith were involved in a religious gathering at the Bachman home. May Irene Smith, age four, was found dead during a turmoil where Smith damaged property and Bachman prayed nearby. Bachman was arrested. wife claimed the child was killed by God and that her husband was God. Authorities investigate if the death was intentional or accidental.
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Robert of
Nazareth
Bachman
Smiths
Bachmen
Smith
May Irene
Feline
God
Detroit Interurban Collision Kills Six on Route West of Ypsilanti
Two trolley cars on the Detroit to Jackson line collided head on near Ypsilanti at about 45 mph. Six men died at once and about thirty were injured. Motorman Isa Fay is blamed for overrunning orders, causing the crash as the two trains failed to stop at Harris switch. The limited car carried forty eight passengers and left Ypsilanti at 2 17. The accident wrecked both vehicles as they crashed on a curve four miles east of Ypsilanti.
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Detroit
Mich
Detroit, Jackson
Chicago
Jackson
Here
Ypsilanti
Isa Lay
Isa Fay
John Paget
Charles Carmen
George Howard
Fay
Harris Switch
Lmited
Works Way Out: Fish Bone Found In Marshall McLaughlin
Columbus IndianaApril 28 Marshall McLaughlin of Sandcreek township reports finding two fish bones in his possession. The article fragment mentions the discovery but provides no further details.
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Columbus
Ind
Marshall McLaughlin
Sandcreek Township
Patient recovers after fish bone incident
The report describes a patient who felt tearing and prickling in the left thigh after a fish bone incident and was bedridden. He later believes he will be fully well within a few days as he recovers at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLaughlin
Ibed
Tragedy in Paris as Countess Reports Self Defense
In Paris on a night in April 129, Countess Sylvain DeLanatm shot her husband at close range after a struggle in their bedroom. Police say the Count was found dead with a single gunshot wound to the heart. The Countess claims self defense and investigators widen the mystery surrounding the family’s prominence.
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Paris
France
Counsylvain DeLanatm
Tele
Teroke
Fats
Church Denies Request Across Atlantic Wedding Plans
London dispatch to the Globe reports the pope refused to grant an annulment for Anna Gould and Bonide Castelland. The Vatican will not permit a Catholic priest to marry Gould to Prince DeSagan, dampening the couple’s marriage plans.
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London
Eng
Rome
The
Glob
Anna Gould Prince DeSagan
Globe
Washington National elects Meredith to board in Thompson vacancy
At a stockholders meeting of the Washington National a new director was chosen to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Joseph E Thompson. The board now includes Dr M Harned Dr J N Jones and W R Meredith.
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The
Washington National
William R. Meredith
Joseph E. “‘Thompson
M. Harned
J. N. Jones
W. R. Meredith
Patrick Kelly Dead on Cosby Farm
Patrick Kelly residing on the Cosby farm south of the city died Wednesday morning after a field incident. Local authorities investigated the death and prepared a report for the county coroner.
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Patrick Kelly
Cosby
Wright's monument saga stirs theologians at Putnam cemetery
The 79 year old Wright boasts a granite monument inscribed Going but know not where. He claims to have earned $200000 through strict detail, even funding a sculptor to alter a face whisker. Wright plans a funeral with a Putnam silver band while defending his choice against critics.
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Wright
Wright Monument
Putnam Cemetery
Mr. Wright
Putnam Silver Cornet
Parachute Descent Thriller As McCormick Survives 2000 Foot Drop
Fort Worth Texas April 28 Aeronaut McCormick clung to a disabled parachute as he fell from 2000 feet amid gusts and shouting crowds. His parachute tore on descent when a balloon hook ripped the canopy top, causing violent tosses before a controlled landing with no injuries.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Aeronaut
McCormick
White City
Foy
Gun Barrel Found Inside Old Log Near Ft Branch
In Ft Branch Indiana on April 28 Henry Banger owner of a local sawmill found a four inch gun barrel embedded in the center of a sweet gum log three feet from the stump. The barrel was concealed by wood and only revealed when the lumber was cut. No explanation for the musket barrel’s presence has been offered.
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Ft. Branch
Ind
Henry Banger
Eye Injury Judgment Against Railroad Firm
An appellate court in Indianapolis affirms a $3,000 verdict for William B. Walter against the B. and O. Southwestern Railroad Co. after a cold chisel fragment struck his eye while he worked as a section hand. The decision cites prior Orange County court proceedings.
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Indianapolis
William B. Walter
B. & O. Southwestern Railroad Company
Orange ‘Eirenit
Diamond in Chicken Mystery Sparks Local Curiosity
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an odd chicken related item in Spolkane Washington on April 29. It mentions four ordinary hens and a price around 8.48 with unclear context or outcome.
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Spolkane
Wash
Gem Found in Palouse Area Sparks Owner Search
A clear brilliant gem was found near hens scratching in a street in the Palouse district. Mrs Hanifen believes it may have fallen from a bag of wheat dropped by a neighboring farmer months ago, while others suspect it came from a neighbor’s bag. Mrs Hanifen is trying to locate the rightful owner.
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Saet
Sivn
Enla
Palouse
Tast
Resolutions for Brother Thomas of Diomed No 33 K of P
Officers and members of Diomed No 33 K of P mourn loss of Brother Thomas. They thank God for his life and commend his eternal reward. Committee members J. W. Carr Wm. Green C. G. Harmon extend prayers for his happy entrance and lasting brotherly friendship in the great resurrection.
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Thomas
Diomed
K of
Damon
Pythias
J. W. Carr
Wm. Green
C. G. Harmon
Englishman Hanged in Pittsburg for Wife Murder
William McLeod McDonald of Gosport England was hanged at 10 am in Pittsburg for murdering his common law wife Bessie Hystop. The trap mechanism broke his neck, death was nearly instantaneous. Friends claim hypnotic influence by Hystop compelled the crime. appeals to stay execution failed.
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Pittsburg
William McLeod McDonald
Gosport
England
Bessie Hystop
McDonald
Bank cashier held in embezzlement case in Indiana bank
Fred Trevor alias W W Williams was arrested in Los Angeles for embezzling thousands from the First National Bank of Dilsboro Indiana where he served as cashier since August 8 1907. The embezzlement occurred January 7 1908. Detectives traced Lubbe to a restaurant where he was working as a waiter.
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Ws Angeles
Cal
Fred Trevor
W. W. Williams
First National Bank of
Dilsboro
Ind
Lubbe
Wreck injures score at South Elizabeth rail crash
A Pennsylvania passenger train collided with a derailed freight at South Elizabeth New Jersey this morning. A score of persons were injured and one killed as the engine and a coach were hurled from the track toward the Elizabeth river. A telephone pole thankfully prevented a plunge into the water.
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New York
South Elizabeth
N. J
Pennsylvania
Elizabeth River
Stabbing at Panas Saloon Leaves Man Dead
A man was stabbed in the throat at a saloon in Pana on night of April 28. A Chenery was killed instantly as patrons witnessed the assault in the establishment. Police began investigations into the motive and suspects.
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Pana, Jil
A. Chenery
License Notice for Liquor Permit in Washington Indiana
Notice to citizens of the Second ward Washington Indiana that a resident will apply to the Daviess county commissioners for a license to sell and dispense intoxicating liquors in a two story brick building on Main Street Washington now Liverpool to be consumed on premises. Application to begin at the June 1908 regular session.
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Washington
Daviess
Indiana
Washington Township
Board of County Commissers
Daviess County
Old Town
City of Washington
Liverpool
Divipes
Main
Methodist Episcopal conference delegates depart for Baltimore
Dr. Van Osdel and Rev. M. B. Hyde lead a delegation from the Seymour district to Indianapolis and then Baltimore for the general conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The session may last into May with debates on bishops four year terms lay influence time limits and race bishops among key issues.
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Indianapolis
Methodist Epiccopal Church
Indiana
Baltimore
General Conference
The
Methodist Church
van Ostdel
M. B. Hyde
Seymour
South
van Osdel
Alt
William “A. ‘Qualle
Chicana
Friends
Hugher
Greencastle
Dr. Var Osdo Wit
Confdreea
Balley Denies Riches in Austin Speech
Senator J. W. Balley, speaking in Austin, denied reports of riches or wealth tied to his name. The address followed recent rumors and stressed public service over personal gain.
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Austin
Tex
J. W. Balley
Early Texas land sale proposal discussed in notes
fragmentary OCR mentions an offer of 28 holdings in Texas except a 600 acre farm priced at 1000, proposed to be donated as charity if the sale occurs. era context unclear and names/places not fully readable.
State to Employ Walla Walla Prison Convicts for Road Quarries
Spokane dispatch reports convicts from Walla Walla state penitentiary will be used in quarries to produce crushed stone for road construction across Washington. Gov Mead forms a commission including U S judges, officials, and engineers to promote statewide quarry plants and possibly have the state finance and operate them.
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Spokane
Wash
Walla Walla
Washington
Albert E. Mead
H. Hanford
United States Court of Western Washington
Edward Whitson
United States Court For the Eastern
District of Washington
Barr Township Convention Notice
Republicans of Barr township meet in Montgomery Indiana on Saturday May 2 1908 at 2 oclock p m to nominate township ticket Grant Myers township chairman places names and roles as listed in notice.
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Barr Township
Montgomery
Indiana
Grant Myers
D&wtd
Fort Reno to Train Thousands of Cavalry Horses
The Fort Reno remount station plan expands to train thousands of cavalry horses and remnant troops will be stationed there. Officials say the post will hold more troops than in the past three to four years as the remount program advances.
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Washington
Fort Reno
Okla
Unknown fragment whispers on hard waters and pilots
Fragmentary note mentions water, hard waters, and drivaists grocer possibly related to Kirks. Details are unclear. The text reads as a garbled caption or ad fragment with references to utilities and vendors.
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