Democrats United Republicans Divided in campaign remarks
The Democratic chairman Lloyd argues Democrats lack factional fights while Republicans face multiple splits across states like New York Illinois Indiana Minnesota and Kansas. He cites industrial hardship and cost of living as key issues and previews a forthcoming literature campaign to persuade voters.
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Virginia
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Those Blackbirds and the Night War on Shade Trees
A rural note reports nightly clashes with blackbirds deemed a nuisance as crowds consider ways to deter flocks. It cites old nursery rhyme lore and suggests using birds of prey to guard shade trees, while a stray aside mentions a teenage girl and her younger brother.
Bloomington Sued Over Stone Piles Causing Pony Crash
Two lawsuits each for 10000 dollars filed against Bloomington for alleged negligence in clearing piles of stones on Third Street. The suits claim the stacks frightened a pony driven by John Mullis and his son-in-law Fox, causing a crash that endangered their lives last Saturday afternoon.
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Third Street
John Mullis
Sine Fox
Lauby Receives Postal Ecard From Mr. and William Holland
A fragment indicates Lauby receives a postal electronic card from Mr. and William Holland. The readable portion suggests a greetings or acknowledgment but details are missing. The note appears in a clipped archive item with partial names.
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William Holland
Fragmentary note with names and dates in uncertain diary
A garbled dated entry mentions Mr. Libbs, a date in November, travel to New York, and a reference to Switzerland with incomplete phrases and unclear context.
New School Building Declared Unsafe For Use In Week
The new 42 000 dollar Weknet school construction is declared unsafe and unfit for use. workers moved in, scaffolding and braces are in place from basement to ceiling while the building awaits structural fixes. It is uncertain when the school will open.
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Wits
Feud Tensions Rise After Doctor’s Slaying in Fez Region
Report says tribesmen killed an English doctor while he traveled from the state toward Fez. Ermeghts accused of retreat, Daonda tribesmen allied with Sultan Abdiml-Azz’s forces after defeating the Ermequ tribes. The doctor, warned not to pass through, was captured and executed after tortures. Public Howls for Holy War followed.
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Fez
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Sultan Abdiml- Azz
Triesmen
Women Accused of Murder in Buffalo Court
Three women were arraigned in police court on murder charges in Buffalo. Annie Sutherland is accused of killing her husband Alexander last week, Isabelle Shar en accused of strangling her three young children, and Martha Browns be charged with taking a baby from a hospital. Grand jury subpoenas issued.
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N. Yi
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Annie Sutherland
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Isabblie Sahren
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Wabrants Cherzibg
No Effort Reported to Capture Escaped Prisoners
A rumor claimed a prisoner had been captured but a Daily Citizen source contradicted it. The Daily Citizen notes only slight activity by Sheriff Eddington and deputies and says no organized effort is underway to recapture the escapees amid local anger in Bloomfield.
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Daily Citizen
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Wrights Aeroplane Soars Seven Minutes Over Lemans Track
Wilbur Wright achieved a seven minute flight near the ground at Lemans France covering about four miles despite gusty winds. He executed difficult maneuvers and reported the aeroplane responded readily to control. Spectators nervous but impressed, plans for daybreak flights and larger grounds to allow extended demonstrations were announced, with Miss Anne Morgan and Sonabet Marbury among witnesses.
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Explosion on school ship Couronne kills six in Toulon
Six men died and 18 were injured when a 164 millimeter gun breech blew out aboard the gunnery school ship Couronne off Les Salines d’Hyeres during a handling exercise. Blame falls on powder decomposition or overheating as officials note prior accidents on the same vessel in 1907 and 1908.
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Couronne
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Courenne
Fourtech
Les Salines d'Hyeres
Tunnel Builder Higbee Killed at Shoshone Camp
Chersea E. Higbee, 62, renowned tunnel builder from Denver, died when a derrick broke and a guy wire struck him at Central Colorado Power Co. camp near Glenwood Springs. He reportedly constructed forty nine major tunnels and held a speed record in the Simpton tunnel project in Italy.
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Simpton
Italy
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Denver & Rio Grande
Harriman Ride Ad Sparks City Dispatch Rumor
An Oakland City grocer reports rumors from Chicago about Harriman's breakfast of rice, referencing last week’s dispatches and stoking speculation in this city. The incomplete item hints at a broader political or social narrative circulating locally.
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Chicago
Rice sale advert signs misleading customers
A fragmented notice describes a street vendor in Tia Win Dow displaying a sign promising cheap rice at 7 percent per pound with garbled lettering. The sign allegedly claims “HAIRIMAN EATS RICH” and “So Can You” while offering the product at low price, suggesting a questionable sales pitch.
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Hairiman
Surprise Party Honors Clara Johnson at Home on Axtell Avenue
Mrs Edward Johnson hosted a surprise party for her daughter Clara’s nineteenth birthday at their Axtell Avenue home. The guests included Miss Elizabeth Franke and Miss Ruth Kelly among others. Miss Mizabeth Franke of Spades Indiana provided music while ice cream and cake were served after parlor games.
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Axtell Avenue
Clara
Mizabeth Franke
Spades
Indiana
Ruth Kelly
Anna Miles
Elsie Hudson
Elizabeth Franke
Nettie Berry
Laura Abbott
Lillian Johnson
Lucy
Vestal Visitor and Local Chats Amid Storm
Pick Ups Miss Mabel Vestal of Elwood visiting her brother. The storm last night and heavy rain enlivened town gossip. Ralph Martin, Paul Gibson and the Misses Frankie Soham and Martha Cox called at Thomas Bint. Frank Geyer, Terre Haute contracting painter, visiting friends and praising Thomas R. Marshall and the Republican line.
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Elwood
Ralph Martin
Paul Gibson
Prankie Soham
Martha Cox
Thomas Bint
Frank Geyer
Terre Haute
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Thomas R. Marshall
Mr. Sheldon
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Negroes ambush Okla officers in Lincoln county
Chandler Oklahoma August 13 sixteenth armed negroes in a bogey neighborhood ambushed Deputies Bherit LB Marton and Chas Pasker. Both officers were shot with one negro killed and another fatally wounded. Citizens rush to scene as reports warn of a possible race war. In Minneapolis a will reveal romance with Mary Bettin named beneficiary and share in $20000 estate. Yellow fever case counts rise on Mexican gulf coast with three new cases and two deaths at Vera Cruz.
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Marton
Chas. Pasker
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Mexica Gulf Coast
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Chinese Soldiers Mutiny Near Wu Chow
Chinese troops mutinied at Kenghan near Wu Chow after a comrade was arrested for gambling. They killed their commander and two aides, attacked a company, looted the village for about $100,000, then joined rebels in the Tsiking mountains. Troops were sent to arrest the mutineers.
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Wu Chow
Qayung
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Severe electrical storm disrupts city utilities last night
A severe electrical storm struck the city last midnight causing damage to telephone and electric light service. About 150 telephones were out of service. By 2 PM most phones were working again. Three coils at the generator burned, darkening incandescent lights briefly. Repairs underway and normal service expected tonight. No other major damage reported.
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Woodward
Cleared $325 At a One Day Church Picnic
Alfred T. Gooie, a St. Michael's member, reported a successful one day church picnic northeast of the city on Wednesday. Despite hard times, a crowd attended and $325 was cleared. a 25 cent dinner was served and refreshment stands and amusements were well patronized.
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St. Michael's Congregation
Dobn
Mr. Gootes
Two Sad Messages At Tieman Home Prompt Travel Plans
Two early morning notices disrupt the Tieman household. Mrs. Tieman learns her mother is critically ill in Marietta Ohio, and Mr. Tieman must depart for Evansville tomorrow to attend his nephew’s funeral.
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Fred Tieran
Helphenstine
Tieman
Marietta
Ohio
Mr. Tigman
Nis
Evansville
Terman
Large Appetite Prepares for Supper and Watermelon Feats
Charles Kidwell is noted for a large appetite in town. The barber shop crowd says he eats before supper and recently bought two watermelons, devoured them quickly, then still went home hungry. Railroad news reports July gross earnings for Southern Indiana railroads at 116,359 dollars versus 137,270 last year.
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Charles Kidwell
Railroad News
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Thimling Diamond Ring Theft Case in Mayor Court
Mrs Henry Thimling sues her husband for allegedly stealing a diamond ring valued at 74 dollars in Mayor Russell's court. The husband was bound over to the circuit court and released on bond. Thimling, with attorney Hiram McCormick and Mr Arvin, traveled from Logotcs to Washington for the trial amid claims of his innocence and a longstanding good reputation.
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Russell
Thimling
Hiram McCormick
Arvin
In Deep Water and Aline Love Returns Home
Joseph Burnham aged about twenty son of Dr and Mrs H M Burnham drowned in White river below the Monteno railroad bridge while bathing on Wednesday. Miss Aline Love has returned home from Olney after a short visit.
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H. M. Burnham
Bedford
White River
Monteno Railroad
Aline Love
Olney
Gompers Defends Labor Stance at Political Conventions
The speaker denies being bound to one party and recalls experiences in Chicago and Denver during the Republican national convention. He argues labor seeks equal rights, not privileges, and criticizes Sherman’s vice presidential nomination and opposition to Roosevelt, urging voters to judge by actions and clean hands.
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Denver
William H. Tate
Seattle
Shermain
Preslee
Roosevelt
Sherman
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Labor Day Celebration At Fair Grounds Hosts Community
A Labor Day event shifts to the fair grounds from the Commercial addition. The change comes amid crowding concerns and aims to showcase regional vendors and activities. Details on times and attractions are expected from organizers.
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Fair Grounds
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