Sam Alton Narrowly Escapes Death in Lightning Strike
Wheatland report says Samus Alton a local farmer near Wheatland and a farm hand were in a stable feeding horses Monday evening when lightning struck the barn. Alton was slightly stunned but neither he nor the other man was hurt. A horse, mule and pig in the stalls died, and another barn on a nearby widow’s farm was struck in the same storm.
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Wheatland
Samus Alton
Mr. Alton
Nyktain
Alton
Surprise Birthday Party for Mae Lyons in Grant Lyons Home
A Tuesday evening surprise party at Grant Lyons's southwest First Street home honored Mae Lyons on her eighteenth birthday. Guests included Colbert, Williams, Baker, Alten, Klingen Smith, Allen, Kramer, Kinhsman, Lyons, Lewis, White, Lyons and Armes among others. A fine English setter gifted by friends was received.
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Grant Lyons
First Street
Mae Lyons
Occa
Novella Colbert
Walter Williams
Sarah Willams
Elva Baker
Matio Baker
Minnie Cox
Ethel Cox
Blanche Alten
Augusta Klingen Smith
Genevia Alten
Ruth “Allen
Will Kramer
Bracey Kinhs
Ree Mitchells Choice Speech Endorses Bryan
John Mitchell declares in a letter that Bryan’s election would best serve the nation. He praises Bryan’s platform and claims Taft is limited by wealth influence.
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Bryan
Taft
John Mitchell
Pike County Republicans Nominating Ticket Stirs Local Race
The Pike County Republicans met at Winston on Tuesday and nominated a full slate: Treasurer Richard Shelby, Sheriff W. J. Harris, Coroner John Stevens, Surveyor George Pancake, Commissioners Hezekiah Colvin Prentice Willis and T. J. English.
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Pike County
Winston
Richard Shelby
Sherif
W. J. Harris
John Btevens
George Pancake
Hezekiah Colvin
Prentice Willis
T. J. English
Forgeries in Teacher License Raises County Inquiry
J Burris of the county schools investigates a suspected forgery on a teacher’s license. A strong applicant was nearly appointed after a favorable recommendation from a county trust, but Burris found erased names and substitutions on the license, with the issuing county denying prior authorization. The matter has been referred to the State Superintendent Cotton.
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J. Burris
Cotton
Thuinten
Daviess County
Daviess
Burris
Lcense
Burra
Hainess County
Wheat crop expected heavy next year at Lat Field
Hashto, Ind Aug 19. W A Barnett owner of bottoms near here believes his wheat crop on one bottom will be heavy next year. He noted a flooded pond left many fish and a strong stench from the dead fish, which he says will fertilize the soil.
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Hashtto
Ind
W. A. Barnett
Burcett
Deneen Withdraws Troops From City Guard
Governor Deneen orders troop withdrawals with four regiments still in place to guard the city. Officials assess remaining forces as sufficient for security.
Gov Deneen orders guards as troops leave city
Gov Deneen after a high level conference with Sheriff Werner Major Reece and others orders First and Fourth Infantry to return to rain guard while Second and Seventh remain. Mob activity warned but no serious trouble by midnight.
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Springfeld
Jose
Foster
Wells
Dia Leeson
Litla
Donoy
National Guard
Todiacapello
Sheriffa
Woodside
Tuxhorn
Claghes
Eesalon
State Federation of the United Mine Workers of America
Minera
Megroes
Township Doctor Shortage Sparks Local Complaint
Citizens in the township protest the removal of town physicians arguing it increases costs to the poor. Without a formal township doctor, clinics for orphans, the poor house, and jail incur bills paid by the county, allegedly higher than prior wages. The argument cites a legal requirement for four township physicians and notes the shift raises overall care costs.
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Wastinyn
Ward letters spark bid delay in Winamac court repair
Winamac Indiana August 14 The county commission will award a remodeling contract for the courthouse at the next meeting after bidders were heard in July but the award was delayed for improper advertisement A Republican slate including George P Ward is discussed at length with mentions of party alignment and a county farm superintendency bid to September 8 for an additional appropriation and tax levy in 1908.
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Charles Osmon
Stardan
Sugarland
George P. Ward
Council Sr
Washington Grays to Visit Loogootee Team Next Sunday
The Washington Grays travel to Loogootee next Sunday to teach the city team the fine points of the national game. Battery: McGarry and Hodge. They ride B O Booth-Mestern train No 32 to Loogootee and return on train No 3 with arrangements for both trains to stop there.
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Washington Grays
Loogootes
Gray
McGarry and Hodge
Will &O
Loogootts
Loogootée
Washington Pooters
Looxoutes
Conrad Kassler Returns Home From Germany Visit
Conrad Kassler returns home Tuesday afternoon after a visit to Konigstein Germany. He was born near Konigstein and many relatives live there. The voyage was fine and the trip abroad improved his health. He met his sister during the travels, a reunion not seen in thirty years.
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Conrad Kassler
Konigstein
Germany
Mr. Kassler
Misses Mae Entertain Forty Students at Poplar Street
The Misses Mae hosted about forty students Tuesday evening at their Poplar Street home. The decorated house featured college colors and games including a hunt for the four leaf clover. Miss Re Bubner found it and won a prize box of candy. Three young girls assisted with refreshments were ice cream cake and punch.
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Mae
Candace Pugh
Poplar Street
Greta
Find Fink
Re |Bubner
Bessie Irwin
Addie Billings
Alma Desch
Democrats of Veal Township Nominate Trustees At Sat Meeting
The Veal township Democrats met at the Scudder schoolhouse Saturday afternoon with Joseph Franklin as chairman. Arthur Lett was nominated for trustee and Elwood Bell for assessor. In Yeate township Republicans oppose Tait as in many areas.
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Arthur Lett
Elwood Bell
Veale Township
Scudder
Joseph Franklin
Wood Bell
Yeate Township
Indiana
Tait
Bryan on bank deposits guaranty and national banks
William J. Bryan urged Congress to extend the state backed guaranty to national banks in Oklahoma. He said 54 national banks there benefited from the system, increasing deposits while unsecured banks lost. He blasted Republican leaders for pushing a currency bill for the stock market instead of protecting depositors.
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Fairview
Lincoln
Neb
William J Bryan
Congress
Oiebows
Bryan
Stnid
Oklahoma
Bonaparte
National Banka
U S Buys Balloon Captain Baldwin Fulfills Contract
A brief item notes the United States purchasing a balloon and Captain Baldwin fulfilling a contract, marking a fulfilled procurement milestone.
Army acquires Baldwin dirigible and trains officers at Fort Meyer
The United States Army now owns the Baldwin military dirigible balloon and after eight flights at Fort Meyer Captain Baldwin trained three signal corps officers. Lieuts Foulois Belfridge Lahm and Selfridge handled the balloon in a series of trips showing skill with rudder planes and motor. Further practice and ascensions were planned daily as Orville Wright prepared to deliver his aeroplane by August 28.
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Washington
United States Army
Baldwin
Signal Corps
Lahm
Foulois
Belfridge
Allen
Gen. Allen
Lieut
Fulois
Belfeidge
Lieut. Lahm
Seltidge
Selfridge
Keim
Willode BG
Fort Meyer
Tureday
Orville Weight
Wright Brothers
Miss Eadle McConnel Hosts House Party
Miss Eadle McConnel will give a house party for guests next week. Attendees include Misses Nina Burbank Blanche Knightly and Clouise Whitman of Oakland City plus Shirley Traylor of Carlyle Toole and Essie Drinaton of Tipton.
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Eadle McConnel
Nina Burbank
Blanche Knightly
Clouise Whitman
Oakland City
Shirley Traylor
Carlyle
Toole
Essie’ Drinaton
Tipton
Sisters Arrive as New Catholic School Instructors
The Sisters of Providence arrived in the city at noon to assume teaching duties in local Catholic schools. They were greeted at St. Simon's academy where alumni had prepared a generous welcome dinner after their summer at St. Mary’s of the Woods.
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Sisters of Providence
St. Mary's of the Woods
St. Simon's Academy
Thomas R. Marshall Campaign Swing Report
Democratic candidate Thomas R. Marshall will speak in this city on Friday September 11. A prior stop in Patticksburg Owen County drew about 5000 listeners for Marshall and fellow speakers William Cullop and Alvin Padgett. County campaign rallies are planned across the district with meetings continuing through September.
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Mr. Padgett
Thomas R. Marshall
Marshall
Patticksburg
Owen County
Naly
Congress
Wl Ham
Washington
Little Lulu Stops Express Train Heroine of Queens
A curiously bold girl Lulu Emile of Brooklyn visiting her aunt in Richmond Hill, halted a Long Island Railroad express by standing firm as the train approached Heathmong Hill. The engineer whistled and braked to a stop, praising her bravery and warning her to avoid danger. Her remark about potentially stopping trains showed audacious resolve.
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Long Island
Queens
Lulu Emile
Brooklyn
Heinstadt
Vine
Richmond Hil
Emily
Lulu
Lou
Lily
Péliverian
Emly
Liu
Territorial Board Meeting Notes Surface Incomplete Report
A fragmented record from Terre Haute presents unclear references to President Curry and District No 11. The unreadable lines mention ties, leaving Horn, and a President before.
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Terre Haute
T.L. le
Drowned Cincinnati Doctor Dies While Fishing Trip
Dr Joseph Eichberg a leading Cincinnati physician drowned on a Tuesday in Big Lake New York during a fishing outing with Henry Levy his wife and daughter and Cincinnati dentist Dr Stern and guide John Champley. The boat overturned leaving only Eichberg unable to escape.
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Joseph Hichberg
Cincinnati
Ohio
Bigr Lake
New York
Eich
Harry M. Levy
Millonaire
Hig
Shay
Hieberg
Eichberg
Stern
John Champley
Efebbarg
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