Jeffersons lasting influence and a rail fund legacy
A reprint from The Daily Democrat honors Thomas Jefferson on his birthday noting his lasting impact on civil government and schooling. It lists Jeffersons major contributions and references the Pennsylvania Railroad Employees Benefit Fund, which has paid out over 15 million dollars since 1886 for disability, retirement, and death benefits to members and their families.
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Thomas Jefferson
Jeferson
United States
Jefferson
Manilas
Jefferson Steft
Pri- Marly Dake
Pennsylvania Railrroad
Helle Fund
Velict
New York Families and the Costly Dream of Travel
A set of scattered notes on New York families, vacation costs, social life, and public figures. Mentions include a Kabee court figure, Chancellor Day, Anna Gould, Emme Goldman, Tom Watson, Roosevelt, and populist politics. Fragmentary and satirical, reflecting era attitudes and concerns about wealth, leisure, and leadership.
Primary election instruction in Greene County and Indiana governor orders
Fragmented OCR text mentions proposed primary election rules and a governor’s proclamations. It references Greene County and Indiana, with dates April 24 and October 3. It notes delegates’ instructions for a single candidate and family voting context amid unclear wording.
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Greene County
Indiana
Hanly I
Face to Face With The Problem of Anarchy
A fragmentary historical text discusses Congress attention to immigration and the supposed threats from alien labor. It cites President Roosevelt and public fear of anarchist influence, urging action on immigration, labor competition, and national security amid postwar unrest. The piece reflects early 20th century dread of foreign influence and calls for restricted movement and stronger labor controls.
Columbus Christian Scientist Declares Cure for Epilepsy
A Columbus Christian Science church member claims to have cured epileptic John Sprague who had been committed to the state village. Judge Hacker allowed Sprague to remain for a week of treatment at home before potential transfer. Sprague’s condition improved with the Christian Science treatments, and the Commissioners said they had no jurisdiction to prevent continued care.
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Jndue
Shill Hacker
Bartholomew Deul
Haa i
Phi Pg
Strensg Éhurel
Jnho
Sprague
Newcaastle
Dadge Hacker
Phillips
Newcaste
Christan Science Church
Sprague Warte
CONTE
Apyealoa
Hontai Neve
Hyaler
Roapougile
Spraguy
Hideler
Sun Seiente
Mahany
Newcastin
Conspiracy to Bribe Three County Commissioners
Indictments allege Thomas Rackley James M Wroucher and Arthur Willcutts conspired to bribe Indianapolis county commissioners for a power plant contract. The scheme reportedly involved offering 3800 dollars to sway votes for Atlasstrats company and related payments to city and sales personnel for influence.
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Indianapolis
Apollo
Thomas
Rackley
Aj- 18
James M. Wroucher
Theompany
Royal Grand Jury
Bride
Sackley
Broueher
Mauve Begd
Arthur Wilemttselty
Anles
Alla Engine Works
Thant
Arthuy
Willcutts
Counmlesfoxers
Auvlas Company
Oklahoma Streams Threaten Railways and Bridges
Erratic streams across eastern Oklahoma flood rails and lowlands, inundating tens of thousands of acres. The Arkansas and Verdigris rivers rise to record levels, submerging sections of the St. Louis & San Francisco line near Melvin and suspending traffic. Passenger service resumes slowly amid rising flood danger and railway concerns across the region.
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Huskogee
Orla
Oklahoma
Gtrag
Arkansas River
St. Louis
San Francisco
Melvin
Missouri, Kansas &Texan Railroad
Acrogs
Sanaa
Pension for widows of all veterans raised to twelve dollars a month
Senate and house conferees reach accord on the widows pension bill increasing the monthly pension from eight to twelve dollars for widows of all veterans of all wars and adding twelve million dollars yearly to the pension roll. Congress also considers foreign service property and parliamentary reform measures as part of a busy session.
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Senate
House
United States
Congress
Cousins Ifa
Committee On Foreign Affairs
China
Japan
Korea
Russia
Austria
Germany
Mexico
Monlay
Scott
West Virginia
Committee On
Wilghington
Curly
Department of Commerce and Labor
House of Representatives
Nelson Wis
House Committee On Mines and Mining
Bureau of Mines
Department of the Interior
House Musday
Thc
Davy and
Marine Corps
Maddeo U4
Mudd
Bartholdt
Printing sacred book plans dominate Mormon conference
Kansas City April 14 amid debate at Independence near here over printing the sacred book of Mormon. Outsiders risk tampering with the writings, and a publishing committee was to decide while profit from publications was denied. Oklahoma campaign to advertise Tulsa plans 140 citizens on a train to major eastern cities with a stop in Washington to meet President Roosevelt.
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Gulf Barcelona
John Rul
Ryill
Oceans
Denver
Atlantic
Pacific
Roosevelt Way
Colorkéa
Joseph
Toverness Nf
Reading Automobile
Kansas City
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Salts
Independence
Here
Lamar
Tulsa
Okla
New York
St. Lowis
Chicago
Pittsburg
Washington
Baltimore
Fire destroys historic church in Berlin
Berlin April 14 A church built in 1703 on Neue Friederichstrasse was completely burned Monday night. Numerous regimental flags in the central aisles were destroyed. only one flag survived. Crown Prince Frederick William witnessed the blaze as firefighters fought the flames.
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Berlin
Neue Friedericha Strasse
Frederick William
Daviess County Candidates Seek Democratic Judicial Convention
Raline Bagsett and H Greenwood of Daviess announce runs for prosecuting attorney in the Forty-ninth district. T Williams also seeks the post, all subject to the Democratic judicial convention.
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Congress
Cygus
Davie
Greene County
Canataste
Raline Bagsett
Daviess County
Greenwood of
Ong T. Williams
Daviess
Brightens The Home
Brightens The Home MaptA-Lac product claim appears in fragmented OCR text. It references a quart size and floor finishing promise with vague language about brightness and home improvement. No clear event, person, or organization is identifiable from readable fragments.
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U. S. System of Land
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Day
Aml Aundry
Boston
Tom Watson
Anna Gould
Kolog
Emme Goldman
Roosevelt
Ederheimer, Stein & Co. Makers
Cox & Go's
Hugh L. Gox & Company
Eine Malfiy
Aera Hart
Couners
Ayer Hetil Mina
Twerleun
Wiebant
Evansville Courley
Columbus
Oyroensae
Aéreg
Han
Mankato, Minn
Montgomery
John Vogt
Esse P. Morris
Skippers
J. N. Jones Drug Store
Congressional
Samaria
P. Kiefer
Peoples Theater
Zinkan
Theatorium
Morocco
Tangiera
Miks Lennora Davis
Foulard Silks
Nemo
Macdougal Store
Wouetiae
Rybody
Aitinea
J. M Smith
Bright Estate
Westminster
Doni
M.J
Carnahan
Shay Bosets
M. E. Church
Gemeral
Privite Lege Jion
D. C
Eltter
Brick and Cement
BL KS
George Reister
Fick Yard
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