Aged Groger Demands 5000 for Injuries in Rail Crossing Case
William H. Schneider a west Main street grocer sues the B and O Southwestern claiming bodily injury and a permanently damaged spine after a May crossing incident. He seeks 6000, alleging negligence for failing to sound whistle or ring bell and for excessive train speed. Attorneys Ogder and Inman for Schneider.
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William H. Schneider
West Second Street
Main Street
B. & O. Southwestern
Schneider
Ogder & Inman
Mr. Schneider
Raycraft
West Main Street
T” Ge
Schenider
Enne
Belr Aml
The Show of Shows Arrives in Vincennes Friday
Vincennes welcomes the Carl Hagenbeck and Great Wallace Shows on Friday August 9. Reports praise its novelty and parade quality surpassing many circuses. Local excitement builds as officials anticipate a record breaking event in Vincennes with special features from Washington.
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Vincennes
Carl Hagenbeck
Wallace
Muncie
Indianapolis
Ike
Hagenbeck
Fei
Washington
Brown Family Trustee Reports Son’s Typhoid Case
Frank Brown Better trustee William L. Brown returns from Chattanooga Tennessee after visiting his son Fran confined in a hospital with typhoid fever. The trustee says the illness is not malignant though the young man’s condition prevents removal.
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William L. Brown
Chattanooga
Tennes
Fran
Peace Moves Avert War With Japan and North Carolina
Kansas City Journal reports rapid diplomacy averted two potential conflicts within weeks. The United States brokered agreements with Japan and North Carolina to prevent militarized action and maintain regional stability.
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Japan
North Carola
Kansas City
Journal
Picnic plans with Miss Sarah Allen and Mr Bieda Yates
A fragment notes Miss Sarah Allen and Mr Bieda Yates from Vincennes planning a Thursday evening picnic near Wheatland. The passage mentions an escort or companion named erdi and a hay trip, but details are unclear.
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J Sarah Allen
Wheatland
Bieda Yates
Vincennes
Solimers Graves Seekers Notice From Grand Army Chapter
In this city the Grand Army of the Republic issues a notice for heirs and widows of soldiers or sailors who served in the Civil War to submit requests for headstones or grave markers for their deceased husbands or fathers. Names ranks regiments and burial locations are to be provided to authorize stone placement. Unmarked graves are noted and owners are invited to respond.
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Plaip Hart
Ole
Street Car Collision Injures Pedestrian Near Schneider
A street car struck John W. Fen near the Schneider robbery area at Third Street. The victim sustained injuries as the vehicle lurched forward, with bystanders noting the rear wheel damaged and the car halted after the impact.
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Lear
John W. Fen
Schneider Ribery
Isebond
Patrick
Petty
Ibrick Tile and Pottery Incorporation Notice
A fragmented notice from the secretary of state reports the incorporation of Brown Tile and Brick Co with directors T Winsain Beck and others. The item mentions Montgomery street and a Missouri preacher named Weesner attending a United Brethren gathering tonight at 7:40.
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Streichs
Ithe
Aid
Are
Winsain, Beck ‘Ae Ac
Weesner
Missouri
United Brethren Bebiren
Women’s ribbed undergarments and vests in assorted colors
Advertises Wollen’s fine mercerized Yeats line with pale tape ribbed tops and white French-band pants. Features women’s pure white ribbed vests, sleeveless styles, and sizes regular to extra. Includes pricing and emphasis on quality and fit.
August Merchants Promise Steady Trade With Bargains
The speaker asserts August has earned a reputation among merchants for steady, if not booming, trade. They claim plain bargains can keep local stores alive, insisting effort and cost-conscious offers will prevent stagnation in the city.
Women’s seamless hose at sale price in black and tan
Retail listing for women’s seamless stockings with defects noted. Sold in pairs at 63 cents per pair. colors include black and tan. Describes full fastening style and split seam as features.
Fragmented Cloth Goods Notice in Obscure OCR
Readable fragments describe underwear and suspenders in lisle and muslin with trimmed collars. Mentions sizes and values, but details are incomplete and unclear.
Reunion Invitation For Company G Indiana Veterans
Elmer E Watson is invited to attend the reunions of Company G Sixth Indiana at Ebenfab Grove on September 12. The message notes Watson’s prominence as a former public speaker and whip in the House, with Hastings extending the invitation at Captain J A Palmer’s request.
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OF Company’ Ga
Ebenfabr Grove
Elmer
Hastings
Forlyninth
Indiana
Jamies E Watson
Atessman
Invington
N. Jeu Eymer E. Hastings
Watson
J. A. Palmer
Mr. Watsong
Tojilana
Kongi
Lino House
Kentuckian Bride Married in Surprise Ceremony
Miss Margaret Powell Baldwin wed Homer Goodman Kiser of Watts Kentucky in a morning ceremony at the home of Mr and Mrs Helue. Rev J J M Douglass officiated. They plan to establish a home in Paris Kentucky and leave for Paris tomorrow. Mrs Kiser has many friends in town and Richmond.
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O' Mock
Misa Margaret Powell Baldwin
Homer Goodman Kiser
Watts
Kentucky
Mir
Helue
Beluce
Richmond
S. C. Baldwin
Stiehmond
Kiser Cones
Paris
J.jm. Douglass
First Presbyterial
Typhoid Fever Linked to Excessive Dancing in Evansville
Rosa Zipp, a well known church and charity figure, died in Evansville yesterday from typhoid fever. Doctors cite dancing as the likely cause after a trip to Cincinnati on the Peters steamer where she danced with friends late into the night before falling ill.
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Evansville
Rosa
Cletyigirl
Taken to asylum for James Lundergan after attempt
James Lundergan, declared insane days earlier, was taken from Bogard township to Washington on Saturday afternoon and then to Ivansville by noon train. Sheriff Fitzgerald, John Lundergah, and Dr. J F Michaels accompanied the transfer to the southern hospital for confinement.
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JamesLundergan
Ashington
Gerald
John
Michael Limbrgan
J. F. Michaels
Bonham Cenaianel Trom
Fitggerald
John Lundergah
James Lunders
As F. Michaels
Leight
Gomery
Lightning Destroys Emory Helderman Barn in Wheatland
A lightning strike during a Monday morning storm destroyed a large barn on Emory Helderman’s Wheatland farm about one mile and a half south of town. Eight tons of bay and farm implements including a binder and a drill were burned, with total loss near $1,000. only a small amount of insurance covered the property.
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Emory Helderman
Wheatland
Tobrck
Helderman
Htm
Joss Wis
Hamersly Expected to Accept Ottumwa Retail Post
William Hamersly likely will accept a good offer to head a retail department in Ottumwa Iowa. He has been a longtime salesman at the MacDougal store in Washington and would not move for at least a month. Ottumwa, a railroad and legal center, has about 20,000 residents.
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William Hamersly
Ottumwwa
Towa
Ottumwa
É Oak
Hamersly
Washington
MacDougal
Ottumw
Powder Trust and Tariff Attack Monopoly
Government proceedings target the powder trust for monopoly in smokeless powder and explosives. The bill details price cuts to crush rivals and questions protection by taxes, urging dissolution or injunctions to restore competition and curb profiteering.
Insurance Claim Over Life Policy Payment Denied
Mrs. Lettie V Geeting files in federal court alleging Life Insurance Company of New York refused to pay $3 000 on the life policy of her husband David M Geeting. She names Mary Wot as beneficiary and accuses the company of improper handling and delay in settlement since May 9 1886. The complaint states David M Geeting took out the policy for 3 000 with Lettie V Geeting as beneficiary and claims the company breached its obligations through the withholding of due funds.
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Lor
Lot David
State Bureau
Hey Tuah Reserve Fund
Life
Insuras Compan
New York
Co. Ab
Peng
David
Powder Trust Debate Blamed for High Taxes and Monopoly
The text argues that duty on powder sales funds monopolistic trusts and shields foreign competition. It urges the president and Congress to dissolve the powder trust, noting the public is taxed for the benefit of combinations protected by law. Indianapolis News voices concern about enduring monopoly while protection remains.
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Congress
Repubican
Ufe
Indianapolis News
Contracts Set for Gravel Road Extensions in County
The county board approved gravel road extensions between Steele and Elmore with estimated costs. Names cited include Jason cer Fairhurst Amos Musselman Alex Madre H M Wilson A F Big John D Moore Samuel Shullebarget and George A Faith as viewers and engineer. Extensions from West Eleventh to Maysville road were ordered sold next month. Mrs L Hanemeier named guardian for the Orphans Home and Veale township residents challenged the timing of improved roads construction.
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Jason
Cer Fairhurst
Steele
Elmore
Amos Musselman
Alex Madre
Washington
HM Wilson
Alfred Bi
Coyle
Barr
H. M. Wilson
A. F. Big
Madison Township
John
D. Moore & Co
Samuel Shullebarget
Ander
Agan
Emery ‘Bett
Mr. Ragsdale
Veale Township
George A. Faith
West Eleventh
Maysville
Pie eating contest nearly ended in tragedy
An incident at a traveling show in Hazelton on 1 August described a pie eating contest where Alonzo Bell nearly choked during the serving of mince pie. Physicians intervened to save him.
Cochran Evidence Tells of Altercation and Escape
The report recounts Cochran’s account of a night altercation with Parker at Reynolds' yard. Cochran claims Parker assaulted him with a double barrel shotgun while Cochran tried to protect his wife, then fled and later faced further confrontation as events unfolded.
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Cochran
Apistis
Reyn Dle
Ito Cochran
Reynolds
As Barre
Olds
Witegnoldal
Pakker
Bebe
Walt
Gan
Parke
Unclear Fragment Describes A Man and Public Reaction
Fragmentary lines show a man described as elusive or absent minded, with scattered phrases about seeing him and people’s reactions. Names and coherent events are largely unreadable, giving only a hazy impression of public commentary and confusion.
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Baldwin
Homer
Kiser
Cincinnati
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