Close of the Teachers Institute Highlights
Friday morning closed the week with Professor Black teaching music rudiments and Dr. Elson outlining history pedagogy. Superintendent Cherry praised reading methods and discussed literature as notes, while teachers from New Albany and local figures attended. The institute faced occasional disruption by noisy attendees and concluded with committee reports praising instructors and endorsing reading materials and consolidated schools.
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Black
Eysay
Nils
Cherry
Spite Work Ends In Barred Marriage Near Monroe
Petershuygo Indiana Angl o Mason and Miss Wingate of Monroe township wed in a rushed ceremony at the bride's father’s home. A man named William Prance was later arraigned before Squire Chipman for assault during the incident and fined thirty six dollars. The event was interrupted as the groom and groom’s party faced the sudden trouble.
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Petershuygo
Ind
Lorenan Wart
Wingate
Monroe Township
William Prance
Bank Guaranted Loss From Burned Savings Incident
An elderly woman, Josephine Gordon, withdrew her savings from a local bank believing banks were safe. She hid the money in an old store, burned it accidentally, and later realized the mistake. The total amount was 225 dollars, with four silver dollars missing. Local political notes mention W. Wilson and the Provident Democrat editor bid.
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Josephine Gordon
Wenag
University of Chicago raises salaries in Rockerfeller grant plan
Chicago August 28 The University of Chicago finalizes new salary schedules to take effect soon funded by John D Rockefeller Jr and Young endowment of 2 million dollars. The plan raises a range of faculty salaries from assistants to full professors affecting about 190 faculty members. Heads of departments rise from 4000 to 6000 dollars and professors from 2000 to 4500 while other categories see stepped increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Rockergier
Universalty
Askodalah
City of Kerman Captured in Persian Revolution
Dispatch from Tehran dated August 28 reports a Persian revolution in progress in western and southern Persia. Kurdistan insurgents led by the Constitutionalists threaten independence, demand convening parliament, and seize government offices. In Kerman a bloody battle left hundreds dead or injured as insurgents gained control. The governor fled, loyal troops deserted, and a provisional regime under Ali Buga promises to ignore central authority until Parliament is convened. The sultan reportedly lacks troops to quell revolts across provinces.
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Teheran
Aig
Persia
Kurdistan
Sultanesh Hiss
Kerman
Loving Cup for Tafts at Homestead Resort
The Homestead hotel in Springs Virginia hosted 350 guests who presented Jade Taft Mrs Taft and Master Charles Taft with a silver loving cup as a farewell. Burr McIntosh showed views of Taft in various occupations while a program of music and speeches followed by a reception concluded the two month stay. Spencer Eddy American minister to Argentina was officially received by President Alvear in Buenos Aires with cordial speeches. Plans for two 30 000 ton battleships were completed and sent to the president at Oyster Bay for approval.
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Ant
Springs
Homestead Hotel
Jade Taft
Mrs. Taft
Charles Taft Sach
Familly
Burr Mfcintosh
Mr. Taft
Data
Spencer Eddy
Buenos Ayres
Spencer JF
Eddy
Argentine Republic
Alcorte
Imneh
Plana
Washington
Oyster Hay
Trickett Found Guilty In Prohibition Case In Kansas City
Kansas City August report states C W Trickett spatial assistant attorney era of Kansas appointed in fort prohibitory liquor law case. He was found guilty Thursday of using office to obtain $23 to cover coats against his father Warge Hyburt. He remains jailed on related charges. Local weather and fair notes distract from main verdict.
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Kansas City
C. W. Trickett
Kansas
Warge Hyburt
Patoka River Bridge Disaster Near Princeton
A bridge over the Patoka River near Princeton collapsed as a wagon train crossed, sending a family team and household goods into the river. Father and son were hospitalized with serious injuries, the father bruised and the boy severely wounded. two horses were saved but seriously injured. The bridge, recently completed by Vincennes Bridge Company for 33,560 dollars, had not been accepted by the county.
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Severns Bridge
Patoka
Princeton
Raward Gwraahua
Tather
Tean Os
Vincennes Bridge Company
Earle Free on Bail Searches for Wife After Release
Ferdinand Pinney Earle, freed on $2000 bail after facing a charge of beating his wife Julia Kutiser Earle, immediately left the jail to search for her. He planned a ten minute talk with a so called soul mate to gain forgiveness, then hired a car to return home and later headed to New York, saying he would find her no matter where she was. He claimed the trouble was misrepresented and noted two sleepless nights since his arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
N. Y
Ferdinand Pinney Earle
Pauradar
Julia Kutiser Earle
Wome
France
Earle Adid
Earle
Mourne
New York
Erle
Notable Names Mentioned in Local Society Page
A list of individuals including Dr Vance May, Mr and Mrs John BteCafferty, Lester Lee, Elmer Hastings, Bertha Catt, Maud Winterbonam, Maud Flannagan, Pearl Winterbottom, P A Hastings, HB Wood, James Gil, Grant Faith, Mrs Foe Schofield, Dr A B Knap and son Howard, Mr and Mrs Albert Augen, Foe Dearman, AL W Inman, Ray Logan, Ray Aurion, Jamez Sinclair, Lark Davis, Ghine Smoot, Josephne Robinson, Mary Waller, Oral Paluer and Mrs Jacob Smith.
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Lark Davis
Ghine Smoot
Josephne Robinson
Mary Waller
Oral Paluer
Jacob Smith
Soil not wearing out says Agriculture Secretary at Iowa fair
Des Moines Aug 28 Secretary of Agriculture Wilson said after 40 years of study the department can conclusively state American land is not wearing out. Productivity is higher today than ten years ago. The report notes crops 20 to 40 years ago were better than 10 to 20 years ago, but last decade showed a larger average crop per acre than forty years. Gore starts on tour to campaign in middle west and east from Lawton Oklahoma to Chicago, with Missouri stops planned. Berlin forms a new cable company with subsidy, linking Germany to Brazil via Teneriffe, with branches to Libau and German colonies in Africa and America in Canal Zone. Canal Zone census shows 50,004 total population, 25,000 employed by canal commission and Panama Railroad. 6,843 Americans reside there.
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Des Moines
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Iowa
Wilden
Gore
Lawton
Okla
T. P. Gore
Chicago
Middle West
East
Oklahoma
Gare
Missouri
Berlin
Cologne
Germany
Brazil
Tenerifle
Wit
Libau
Africa
Bryan speaks at Topeka on bank deposits guarantee
W J Bryan, Democratic presidential candidate, addressed a full Topeka audience on the guaranty of bank deposits amid a busy campaign stop. He had earlier spoken from hotel veranda and at a Garfield party picnic, with reception by local Democrats as his train arrived.
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Topeka
Kas
W. J. Bryan
Garfield
Buighta of
Bryag
District Officials Recognize Mine Workers in Hudson Mine
In Hudson Mine, Porre Haute Ind on August 28 district No 11 officials defy National President Lewis and recognize Hudson Mine Workers as union men. W D Van Horn district president said miners are right and district officers support them while the local union raid by district officers keeps men from returning to work until the diver is reinstated.
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Porre Haute
Ind
Lewis
Hudson Mine Workers Union
Mutiny on German Collier Tom Corpori Guards Crew
Police guard the 8HP German collier Tom Corpori after a mutiny in the channel taro daya fate on the voyage from Emden to Algiers. The mate fired threats with a revolver but faithful crew members restrained him and dock authorities dispatched guards to the ship.
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Brest
Tom Corpori
Taro Daya
Emden
Algiers
With
Fraternal Meeting Draws 200 At PlainyBie Noon
A noon gathering in PlainyBie drew about 200 attendees for a fraternal meeting. Notables present included Helen Crark Rowena Pat Robert Brown George Murdock Leo Istogle and the McWilliams family Beatrica Mugter Murs Corning J Wil Dimer and Glenn Otlpus among others.
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PlainyBie
Helen Crark
Rowenapat
Robert Brown
George Murdock
Leo Istogle
George Mc Williams
Beatrica Mugter
Murs Corning
J. Wil Dimer
Glenn Otlplus
Surprise on Teacher 7 Class Honors Mrs McCall
Members of the First Christian Church Class ii gathered for a luncheon on the lawn last night to honor teacher Mrs Ma tid McCall with an excel lunch. Twenty members attended with a social hour following the meal before dispersing. Names present include Mrs George Bright Mary G Arthur Mrs Richard Wildridge Mrs George Gilley Ida M Harrod and others.
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First Christian Church
Seriows
Matid McCall
Dlara
Cldse
George Bright
Mary G. Arthur
Mra. Richard
Wildridge
George Gilley
Ida M. Harrod
Tillie J. Bales
George Sears
Della Freind
Sarah Heaver
Anna Wise
Faith
Saunders
Cora Gray
Catt
American thief Benedict Lupraski arrested in Paris jewel heist
Paris police arrest Benedict Lupraski of San Francisco after a bold jewel robbery attempt. An American accomplice drove a car to a jeweler’s while a woman attempted acid taint diversion. several jewels were seized and the total value cited around 50,000. Authorities note recent robberies linked to the suspect. Boston reports warn travelers as White Star liner RMS Romanic passengers face quarantine due to bubonic plague risk at Azores stops.
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Paris
Benedict Lupraski
San’ Francisco
Bubonic
Boston
Plagea
Abarantine
Azores
Flood Damage Rises Across Two Southern States
Augusta Georgia reports flood waters receding after cresting at near 49 feet. Damage estimated at 750000 to 1000000 dollars includes stocks, private property, bridges, canal banks, mills and power lines. Many lines and services crippled, several deaths and missing persons reported.
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Augusta
Auguata
Rata Ha
Savannah
Daniel Builders
Southern Railway
Hamburg
Nixon
Cevent and Hardware
Georgia Road
Georgia Railway
Augusta Railway and Electric Co
Circuit Runaway Involving Judge Don and Donsi Eta
Friends report trouble as Don and Judge Don were placed on the same circuit last night near each other. A runaway occurred during a late-night drive, with observers noting a horse rearing and the two youths in heat of spirits. Managers promise to avoid placing them on the same circuit in the future.
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Donsi Eta
Matthew McBride
Don
Puttice Don
Fireman Hurt in North Vernon Evening Accident
Edward Hodapp a foreman on the B and C Southwestern was hurt when walking the coal car as the engine neared an overhead bridge at North Vernon late Wednesday night. He was taken to his home in Seymour and briefly unconscious but improved later and expected to recover soon.
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Edward Hodapp
Freman
B., & C. Southwestern
North Vernon
Hodapp
Theoal
Seymour
von Agdim
Large Montgomery crowd lists attendees at odd gathering
A large crowd assembled in Montgomery IA for a local event. Names mentioned include O'Neill Hugh Henton Heri Lute Hart Asa Jones Harry Willis Medcalfe Bert Shattin Tom Yarbrough O'Brien Max Kiefer Maris Downey and Lute Language. A daughter is described as a nuisance for honking during the night. Stewas Kanass City Journal.
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Montgomery Ia
O'Neill
Hugh Henton
Heri Lute
Hart
Asa Jones
Harry
Willis" Medcalfe
Bert’ Shattin
Tom’ .Yarbrough
O'Brien
Max ‘Kiefer
Maris, Downey
Stewas
Monisa
Kansas City
Prohibition Order Aimed at Veterans Home Residents
Fragmentary text depicts a prohibition order affecting veterans and their visitors at a home. References to Beate Board of Trustees and soldiers' hone hands appear misread. mentions of Cupid and indigence suggest social control or reform notes. Limited readable details prevent precise reconstruction of events or entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Beate
Hone
Zemon
Dan Cupid
Fragmentary Pettersburg item yields unclear names
Incomplete OCR text from a Petersburg page shows scattered names and phrases. The legible parts mentionTom Merédity Charles Smith and unrelated snippets including a mother and an Abg Martin, but no coherent event or outcome.
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Misa Ethel Evans
Mary ‘McKerman
Institute
Helen Brown
Nisival Sipervigor
Dy & County Institute
Elvi
New Albany
Boythe
Ile
Bluorq
Inday
Watkins
Ginn & Co
Mr. Organ
Houghton, Miffin & Co
Wilter Dinn
Tha Otaager
Hartne
Baiiess Cova
Resolyi
Boprid
Daviess County
Elson
Gheory
Pirse
Pracroghle
Phird
Istri
Janl
Aund- Benkes
Eseh Ra
B. Meads
B.C Harris
le ©. Sims
C.myers
Adsworthe
IE Vanch
Washington High School
3. M
Minsic
Forgvns
Vst
Tagay
Repubdlican
W. Wilson
Progssant Democrat
John
Sataeley
Chicugo
University of Chisaga
Vies
Tafts
Trickett
Triday
Gorania
Indiana
West Centriday
Patoka River
Man
Roy
Hidtt
Vingeses Co
Mediately
Elleves
Secretary of Agriculture
Wilson ‘Fells Lowans
Bryan
Adefesces
Jepson the Jeweler
Hudson
Robert Montgomery
Fayette, Mies
C. V. Douglas
Frank. Walker
Mississippi
Montgomery
Sydney
Secret Police
Allors
Bere
Record Herald
JO Plale
Parla Jewalerm
Georgia
South Carolina
Tession
Augusta Chronicle
Augusta Hi
Columbia
South Carolin
Charlotte Tin
Kano Ma
Infayette Tad
UR. Acu
Ilegal
Petersburg
Tom
Charles
Smith
Martin
Sues
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