Drowning on White River After Johnboat Capsize
A Johnboat capsized on White River near Maysville injuring three men, with Jacob Sahm and William Maher drowned. Dynamite was sent to surface the bodies, as rescuers worked all day with boats and hooks to locate them amid swift currents and rising water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West White River
Pat Helley
William Maher
Jacob Lahmee
Jacob Szhm
Washington
White River
Maysville
da Viess County
West Fork
Hayiess County
Maher
Hines Yarbrough
Oon
Kelley
Sain
Con
Kelsey
Sahm
Kelley F
Camp Manning
Gahm
Fragmented OCR notes on local ownership and a list of names
Fragmented text discusses debates over private ownership and city funding for a project, with mentions of a governor, Ivansville, and a ten year burden. It references rescue efforts, several individuals such as Ingram Purcell Maher and priests, and notes a local obituary or biographical sketch with family names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patsy
Kelley
Lester Ingram
Jesse Keelln
Accordi
Kelly
Ivansville
eSiants
Ersbi
Elestrid
York
Local notices and fragments from unclear text
Fragmentary report notes a crime related incident, a police response, and a potential sale. Contains damaged wording about a chief, country, money amount, and a court stance, but readable elements are insufficient to identify names or places.
George Hunter Robbed of $50 at Harrison Township Farm
A report states George Hunter was robbed of fifty dollars at his home in Harrison Township. A trio of smooth article incidents involved a woman entering his residence. Details are sparse but police are investigating.
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George Hunter
Harrison Township
Finance boards organized in Wisconsin city and county
George Hunter of Harrison township recovered fifty dollars from three robbers who entered his barn and home during daylight while his wife was elsewhere. A woman accompanied the two men who asked directions before leaving. Proposals for public fund deposits were set to be received December 27 as finance boards formed under statute. William F. Killion was named president of the finance board, with Auditor Nugent as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hunter
Harrison Township
Hunter
James R. Arthur
Aater
Gindale
Boards of Finance
Anil
Mayo
Wwintey
Trust
Se Court House
William F. Kill
Finance Board
Nugent
Sihil
Egdore T. Jones J. Mj Cunningham
Andrew Lillie
Brown
Jones Me Cunningham
Indicted on Murder Charge in Local Court
A self confessed liar faces murder charges after a night shooting tied to a feud. A special session heard testimony from more than twenty witnesses as the state seeks premeditation proof. The defendant remains jailed until trial likely in January at the present court term.
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I¢ Fe
Nean
Personal notes from Vincennes visit and local arrivals
J. Allen traveled to Vincennes on business at noon. Judge H. Q Haughton was fired from Shoala this afternoon. Grover Lamb of New Albany arrived, visiting with his son’s law practice.
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Allen
Vincennes
H. Q Hxughton
Shoala
Grover Lamb
New “Albany
Lamb
Freight Wreck Delays Passenger Train Near Tunkelton
A freight wreck near Tunkelton late Sunday night derailed several flight cars and delayed a passenger train No 3 for about five hours. Authorities report only minor injuries and no major damage beyond the derailed cars.
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Tunkelton
Tee
Unday
Washington
No Lights Tomorrow Night Amid Construction
Superintendent Maniferatine announces two new smoke stacks will be erected at the electric light works. Due to the work, there will be no street lights tomorrow night and parts of residences may also be cut off.
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Elettric Light
Torrow
Wrist cut on glass wounds Mary Smyth outing incident
Mary Smyth, daughter of Mr and Mrs John P Smyth, was cut on the wrist by broken glass while playing on Fourth Street Sunday. A gash required two stitches to close the wound.
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Mary
John P. Smyth
Lef Herron
Fourth Streets
Bargain Towels Sell Fast at 9 Cents in Storm of Deals
A newspaper ad touts 2 cent towels now at 9 cents as a huge sale success. The copy mocks shoppers for feverishly buying damasks and fringe towels of every kind under rain or shine.
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Ted
Local visitor notes pleasant hours with family in Indianapolis
A fragmentary report describes a visitor from the west arriving in Indianapolis to visit her parents and Mr and Mrs James Hpezard after several hours of cordial, pleasant company.
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Sabrda
Indianapol
Irs
James Hpezard
Fragmented OCR notes on ARCS troubles and a court case
Ambiguous OCR text references ARCS troubles and a court matter. Details are unclear due to garbled wording and missing context. No specific people, places, dates, or actions can be reliably identified.
Steve Relater Shot. Seeks Treatment for Eye Loss Risk
Steve Relater, wounded by an accidental Thanksgiving Day tube shooting, is under care by Dr. A. B. Kapp. Doctors fear the injury may cost him the sight in one eye.
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Steve Relater
A. B. Kapp
DuVall Child Dies. Body to Be Buried in Shawntown
The obituary notes the death of the old daughter of Victor DuVall of 1496 McCorick Avenue. The body will be taken to Shawncetowd Hilnats for burial at noon Tuesday. 5a DuVail, eighteen months 6
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Old
Victor DuVall
McCorick Avenue
Sh Wncetowd
Hilnats
DuVail
Carpenter Falls From Scaffold At Slimp Home
A pinkup carpenter fell from a scaffold while at work at Lon Thomas D. Slimp's home on East Seventh Street today. He sustained only slight injuries. C. Bary of Princeton was in town on business today.
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Pinkup
Carpenter
Thomas D. Slimp
East Seventh Street
Stoday
Princeton
Spit Spat Problem On Main Street Draws Fire
Readers condemn Sunday spit litter on Main Street from Fifth Street to the river and urge police action. They call for fines or removal of loafers, criticizing the dirty sidewalk and urging restoration of order.
Public School Report for Third Month Ended Nov 30 1907
The Supt F Axtell presents city schools data for November 30 1907 with 1518 pledged enrollment rising to 1534. Attendance near 745 boys 834 girls with 23 corporal punishments and 38 tardies. Two weeks Christmas vacation set from December 20 1907 to January 6 1908. new chart class to start January 27 1903 for six year olds before June.
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Fens
Boyel
Girish
Risithg
Saeey AZ AL
Alnut ‘Street
West Rend
Pide
Eieladag
Bose
Bed ford man in critical condition after illness recurrence
Mr Padgett Stricken William B Pidigeta fell at the Bedford bed, stricken early this morning and remains unconscious. Doctors report a recurrence of a brain blood clot threatening his life after a serious illness months ago.
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William
Bedford
Nugent Emerges as District Chairman Candidate in Second District
Thomas Nugent, Daviess county auditor, mounts a bid for district chairman amid organized Republican opposition to the Barr-led current slate. Supporters tap Greene and Monroe counties as opposition grows, signaling a fierce power struggle within Temple Court aligned factions.
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Thomas Nugent
Daviess County
Fos
Chaipman
Joseph H. Barr
John C. Chaney
Congress
Washington
Mt. Barr
Elry
Nugent
Barr
Lawrence County
Greene
Monroe
Dining out and manners in decline noted by a man
A man comments that dining out reveals a decline in social conduct as hostess apologies for mishaps become common. He observes companions are no longer treated with the old ardor and that women increasingly share the view that husbands have always taken for granted certain courtesies.
Women Carry Frill-Free Attitude Among Community
The piece notes that women adopt a practical approach, even omitting extra frills for a preacher. It highlights a shopper sentiment with Mrs. Mary Jeffries of West Walnut Street returning from Vincennes.
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Mary Jeffries
West Walnut Street
Vincennes
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Java
Aaron Yarbrough
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Ian
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Cell
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Thomas Cook
Bob
Ana
Ingram Ind Purcell
Bigjther
Winiam Maher
Vanty
Rom
George
Michael Maler
Anna S
Anil den
John
Henry Sahm
Enapolis
William Killion
County Board
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Evanaville
Jaaper
Ind
Weat Baden
Bunday
Powell
Evansville
Casper
Longth
Ceate
Chris
Tush
Cori
Ali
Ibeitman
Steve] Reister
Malin
Boar
F. Axtell
MR. Padgett
Jepsgn
van He
Joseph. A. Barr
Grand Hotel
iVincennes
Postmaster Faith
Josiah G. Allen
Charles A Lerrit
Ms. Harr
Har
Temple Court
Tom Adams
Temple Curt
Machune
Joe Barr
Joe Allen
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Oite
Temple
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Taylor
Favora Taylor
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