City Secretary Aims Clean Up In Washington
Dr. Ralph Witleford of the health board told the city council typhoid cases rose in two years, with seventy eight cases previously and forty eight since. He urged removing old rubbish and vaults not built to code, to curb the disease. He called for enforcing health laws, constructing vaults with brick or concrete, and screening outbuildings. The secretary plans to test well water for typhoid and condemn contaminated supply, as part of a drive to make Washington cleaner and reduce typhoid cases.
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Ralph W. Witleford
Board of Health
Washington
Willeford
Healty
Liv
Conner
Iaw
Br. Willeford
Prominent Knox Court Case Sparks Local Church Debate
Ida Emmons faces Knox circuit court on charges of enticing two girls from their homes amid white slave traffic allegations. Witnesses described travel to Vincennes church events. a meeting at 4:80 at Sthe Elke huge room was planned with Hon. Alvin Padgett to discuss transport to Bloomington for the Second district party convention.
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Ida Emmons
Knox
Vincennes Minteters
Mitchell
Treveline
Vincennes
Monday Afternoon Club Plans Visit to St Marys of the Woods
The Monday Afternoon Club completed a study on Andiaga and set a May 1 visit to St Marys of the Woods in Vigo County. St Marys, run by the Sisters of Providence, serves as a major headquarters and residence for thousands of sisters each summer. A match is planned for next October.
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St. Marys of the Woods
Viro ‘County
Clu
Andiaga
Mendes
Vigo County
St. Marys
Hoosier State
Sisters of Providence
United States
St. Marya
Soin
Will of Judson Jett Probate Lets Sister In
The will of Judson Jett was probated today leaving all property to his sister Melvina Jett. The will dated March 24 1899 was witnessed by George W Willeford and John B M VanTrees.
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Judson Jett
Melvina Jett
George W. Willeford
John BM. VanTrees
Printing Lucky Numbers in Raffles Warned
Post office authorities warned newspapers against publishing lucky number holders in raffles. The advisory cautions editors to avoid facilitating lottery schemes and urges strict adherence to postal regulations to prevent improper gambling promotions. The notice emphasizes legal compliance and potential penalties for violations.
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Ofice
Dewspapers
Raffles
Unclear historic notice on publication policy and penalties
Fragmentary text references restrictions on publishing material about movements or protests, warnings against publishing content related to manipulative groups, and a conference decision about article publication limits. The fragment cites penalties, withdrawals from a group, and mentions a regional conference and restoration memorials.
Mob clashes as Penn militi a police charge Chester strike action
A mob at Chester Pennsylvania attacked state police and mounted guards during a car strike. Rioters stoned officers and damaged traction company property while police charged the crowds. The disturbance led to guard deployments and hinted at arbitration talks the next day.
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Chester
City ‘Traction Co
Traython Company
Philadelphia
Sprake
Grogme
Charles Feurstein
Fred Wid
Sulder Chim
Livan
Elynian
Atethers
Traction Company
Series of Gospel Meetings at P Church
A readable fragment notes a series of gospel meetings at a church with singers and soloists. Names and specific details are garbled, but the event centers on vocal performances and attendance from the community during a planned series.
Youths in Noblesville Jail Case Sparks Police Action
Youths arrested in Noblesville after a disturbance led to their removal from town. The incident involved attempts to stay overnight, stripping, and a cleanup by authorities. A priest later aided by authorities uncovered contraband including towels, rods, and dishes as part of the ongoing search.
Taboo voting machines adopted by Vigo County officials
Terre Haute April 14 Vigo County officials approved new voting machines with a tonal expenditure of 3400. Proposals shift primaries and general elections to the Australian ballot system. Board orders increased dividers by twenty to comply with the law and make the system applicable.
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Terre Haute
Apert
Vigo Couny
Initiation Class Held by Anetomc Order in City
The Anetomc Order of Albarnians will initiate a class of alsteen in the city on pri 26 The full action occurs in the Knights of Columbus hall Washington ten conferring the first and second degrees and the Mont Romery team the third and fourth Hon William Elijah Gay of clns er congressman for thy hind also riety WHE td nominated at the district convention without opposition The date of the congressional district wag not been set but in all a counties primaries have been eld and the vote was cat unanimously for Cox Mr Cox Nats made wood as a new member and his cin Himenis Yop that he ought to sre another term without opposition If be the minority can accomplish meh te first session Tell City News Only Campaign Promises The Ohio tarife fiat simply mean that the repos Meuns cannot revise the tariff before election dad will not after election The Commoner.
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Anetomc Order of Albarnians
Alsteen
Pri
William Elijah Gay
Cox
Cox Nats
Wood
Tell City News
Losses Cut in Chelsea Fire Damage Estimate
Fire in Chelsea caused damages valued at 5.75 million dollars, revised to be lower than the initial forecast. Officials say insurance adjustments and new assessments reduced the estimated loss while no injuries were reported.
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Chelsea
Relief movement organized for Chelsea fire victims
Representatives of eight insurance companies placed losses at 3.5 million and total damages near 8 million for the Chelsea blaze that left 10 000 homeless. No further deaths reported. two critical injuries. Boston and Chelsea officials mobilize rapid relief with state and local subscriptions. Massachusetts fund coordination follows Francis? relief model.
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Insurance Companion
Boston
Chelsea
Ihéte
Ralief
Beford
Vartoog
Nowa
Massachusetts Fund For San Francis
Beck
Railway Company Charged With Causing Fire At Town
Bedford April 14 residents of Tunnglion sue the B and C railway company for 13000 in damages alleging a spark from a locomotive started a fire in the little town. The case centers on Homer who filed the claim and seeks relief against the railway.
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Bedford
Tunnglion
B. & C. Boubtieceterst ‘Railway Company
Monlittle Town
Theijfre
Homer
Ingle Sues Rail Firm Over House Fire Losses
A filed suit alleges that on the day owned a house valued at and that the building was destroyed by a blaze traced to the B& C Southwestern Company. Plaintiffs cite negligence for lack of spark arresters and fault the railroad company, naming damages from the Christian church, Tunnelton Lodge of Knights of Pythias, heirs of Hiram Guthrie, and Joby Simpson, with total claims around several thousand dollars.
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Christian Church
Tunnelton Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Hiram Guthrie
Joby Simpson
B. & C. Southwestern Company
Mary Repda death linked to mother’s revenge plot
Francesca Nicolozzo Moriday testified that Mary Repda aged seven died after ingesting poison mixed at her mother Mrs Winds’ urging. Police suspect a revenge scheme tied to the parents’ custody dispute. A separate Missouri case covered a murder trial over a sister-in-law’s death and another New York trio slain in the Tenderloin with one survivor.
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Chicago
Sapril
Francesca Nicoluzzo Moriday
Mary Repda
Renda
Froman
Niceplazza
Easter Dress Needs for Adornments and Accessories
The fragment describes missing dress items for Easter such as hair combs and a necklace. It mentions jewelry like chains, bracelets, scarves, lockets, and fobs, noting available options with or without a gemstone, and emphasizes quality and style.
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Giamonda
Lincoln Assassination Anniversary Recalled In 19th Century Chronicle
A fragmented 19th century account marks the 43rd anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. It recalls Booth’s shooting at Ford’s Theatre on April 14 and Lincoln’s death, interwoven with references to Grant’s Richmond victory and Lee’s surrender, amid wartime news and public reaction.
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Lingol
John Wilkes
Grant
Richmond
Lee
Lincoln
Wi Booth
Philadelphia
Booth
Many Democrats Could Field Strong Presidential Candidate
The New York World suggests the Democratic Party has many capable figures but notes a single man might unify the ticket. It cites Woodrow Wilson and Culberson among others, while warning a surplus of candidates could hinder the nominating process and party unity.
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Democratt
New York World
Woodrow , Wilson
Culberson
Senate
Ull
Delaware Primaries Point To Nearly Unanimous Delegation
Dover reports show Delaware’s primaries yield an almost unanimous delegation to Denver for the Republican nominee. Taye of Judge Gray is the preferred choice for president, with Bryan supporters lingering in a few Kensh county districts amid scattered loyalties and late vote tallies.
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Delaware
Dover
Del
Denver
Jn. Taye
Gray
Kensh County
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