Drowned brothers of Chicago youth in Indiana tragedy
Homer and Lester Benjamin, aged eighteen and sixteen, drowned while attempting to rescue each other at a sand bar on the White River near Kinderhook, Indiana. Homer, the elder, had come from Chicago for a brief visit. Lester’s body was recovered Wednesday afternoon, and Homer’s body was found early Thursday morning after extensive river search efforts.
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White River
Leater
Homer Benjamin
Ixteen
Waa
Harry Carlisle
Bruce Shandy
Bia
Homer Waa
Chicago
Lenter
Warner Horrall
Jower Veale Township
Carl
Thin City
Lester
Petersburg
U W. H. Halder
Milan
Rona
William Benjamin
Rock ‘Ford
Kinderhook
Pike County
Davies County
Raymond
Daviess County
Malcolm
Evansville
Glenn
Andy Lawrence
Alice Benjamin
Elizabethtown Couple Wins Fairground Marriage Prizes
Miss Lillie Pearl Williams and J. Mo Arnett, both young, were married Tuesday and attended Rei Méo picnics at the fairgrounds. They won prizes for being the recently married couple and for the bride being the youngest and smallest married woman at the event.
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Elizabethtown
Miss Lillie
Pearl Williama
J. Mo
Arnett
Fair Grounds
Plicotc
Death Toll of Heat Sweeps Wide Regions
Reports from July 6 describe a severe heat wave sweeping the nation west of the Rockies with 218 deaths and hundreds prostrations in major cities like Chicago New York and Philadelphia. The worst period saw temperatures around 110 in some areas and many horses collapsing in the fields.
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Chicago
Ay Hammond
Gary
Ind
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Nee Ag
Cleveland
Smelier & Cities
St. Louis
Jwest
Rocky Mountains
Mississippi Valley
Wrrié
Uina
North Atlantic Seaboard
Plains States
Nebraska
Iowa
Kansas
Indiana
Lakes Region
Erigland
Bollea
Hammond
Calume
Trooklyn
Queens
Bonds Filed for Datdsaa County Treasurer Jones
Theodore T. Jones the newly devised treasurer of Datdsaa county fled this bond with the county and the bond was approved by the county commissioners. The bonds amount to 250000 and list numerous prominent backers. Included are Milton H. Wilson, William H. Hardy, Charles Osman, George Godwin and many others. Weather notes report Omaha reaching 107 degrees with a heat wave and storms across Nebraska. Beulah Dobson, at age 11, was tried in juvenile court for incorrigibility. she will remain at home with monthly probation reports.
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Theodore T. Jones
Datdsa
Tye
Coney
Milton H. Wilson
H.hardy
Charles Osman
George
Godwin
Grant Keith
Lyman J
O'Donnne
Olives Walker
Martin Caehit
Jeaed Godwin
Gogtes
McCord
James A. McCord
J. B. Meade
A. O Arthur
Charles L. Sthekey
John G. Shanks
Dysres F
Kaith
Seth Myers
John B Ker
Wileiam A. Myers
FM. Bales
H. H. Sefrit
Billiton L. Ajlan
Aigrry He Crooke
A. A. Lane
Lowrdy ‘Popper
Walter C. Garten
Walter
T. Dearmin
W. T. Beasley
Suhn Bads
W. H. 4Winda
Jonas A. Petshing
Harry Hitchcock
Thomas SM. Nage Ent
John Caress
E. B. Millis
Nam
H. Bunch
O. K. Mckurtex
Stans Diford
Paul Golliher
Netthan A. Kitlion
A. G. Barnes
Cnaries
C. G. Ellis
Marton Binings
Sage Allison
Veale
Bingleton
Grant Myers
LoGlark
Thomas T. Wilson
Bitl Allied
John F. Brown
Wilaska
Omaha
Neb
Grand Island
Mlb
Nebraska
Board Grants 10 Percent Land Tax Reduction Citywide
The board of review announced a general 10 percent reduction on lands, lots, and improvements in Washington except near Meridian Street to Fifth Street where 1 percent is kept. Complaints against alleged excessive assessments will be heard individually. The Kelley property near the old Peck place was reassessed with the new home listed at 1,500 and ongoing improvements at 8,500 totaling 16,000. The Liverpool lot 87 owned by Carnahan and Trueblood dropped from 22,200 to 19,000. Hlacher plant improvements fell from 11,060 to 6,400 with machinery at 3,500.
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Board of Review
City of
Washington
Meridian Street
Yan Trees
East Fifth Street
Tle
Matthew D. Kelley
Old Peck Place
Liverpool
Mod Carnahan and
Hervey True Blood
Hlacher
Witnesses in Michigan Testify Against Absolute Life Cult Leader
Private detective Bridges returns with claimed damaging evidence on Evelyn Arthur Lee as a witness for the state. Felicia Rees, mother of high priestess Mildred Bridges, explains cult doctrines while jurors endure heat.
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Chicago
Luly G
Unione
Elephen H. [Rridges
Milired Bridges
Michigan
Evelyn Arthur Lee
Bridger
Bee
Youlaati
Mich
Ajl
Gattlieb
Bridges
Iy Kalamavan
Ag Trate
Leo
Kalaran
Willg
Ree
Europe
America
Mra
Felicia Rees
Muna Rees
Jude Hunore
Mra. Rees
Mildred Bridges
Explosion Damage to Maine and Quoted Officials
Fragmentary report discusses the explosion and loss linked to the Maine and cites General William S. Bixby’s opinion that external explosion could not have caused the observed effects. The passage reflects debates on the vessel’s destruction and the findings from the naval inquiry.
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Micah Maine
Wiliam S. Bixby
VSA
Rais%& Ing
Maine
Teachers Submit Papers for Summer School Grading
Teachers tending summer school have sent their papers to County Superintendent 4. O. Fulkerson for grading. Examinations may be taken at the county seat of the county where the school is located, with papers sent to the chosen county superintendent.
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Ugg
Fulkerson
Altden
Autograph letter to Washington praises peacemaking efforts
Fragmented notice mentions an autograph letter to Washington and the Pope applauding U S actions in promoting international peace. Several garbled items refer to a Sherman anti trust charge and a Chicago pork packers case, plus local court and weather notes amid a mix of community notices.
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Washington
United States
Elmore Citizens Press Bridge Across River Request
Elmore township residents led by Jama Kinera and others petitioned the county commissioners for a bridge over the White River near Biner to connect Elmore with Sandbern. They argued freight benefits and county welfare, with the board signaling favorable steps and further investigation.
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Elmore
Jama Kinera
Elmore Township
Board of
White River
Biner
Commissioners Court
George Falth
Gawler
Knox
Wrige
Urey Cor
R Apt County Commissioners
Watter
Uy Ries County Board
Uridge
Sapdbern
Campethton
Mie Twe
Sandborn
Torthern
Elaora Vinitara
Hmantate
Bridaw
Uta
Punlue
Chatter Wink
J. L. Winston
Frank Allison
Michael Squie
Rater Barr
Aftes
Winston
Attson
Clatrones Sears
Philip Hart
Thowan Greenwood
Wiliam McCummitt
Torne Cosby
Meredith
Mendés Do
iCabel & Kauffman Mércantile
Hing
Coun
Funeral for Horace Marmaduke at Bethany Friday
The funeral of Horace Marmaduke who died Wednesday morning at 9:30 will be held Friday at Bethany in Durlal. The procession will leave the Marmaduke house about 1 o'clock in the afternoon for the nearby cemetery. Services will be conducted at the house and the church nearby.
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Horace Marmaduke
Bethany
Durlal
Penyern
Man Suffers Heart Attack In Morning Incident
An article fragment reports a man named Nugent or Nugant suffering a heart attack in the morning. Emergency responders attempted revival. details about location and exact identity are unclear due to damaged OCR text.
Jacks Nattingly’s Condition Improves in Hospital
Reports say John Mattingly, hospitalized in Salt Lake City area, shows marked improvement after a difficult period. Progress noted since a prior setback, with doctors optimistic about recovery.
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Sethe Yd
Tor le
Chase & Banborn
Minsou Ti
Gooling
Imi Mistinalp
Pi Valley
Tenight
Philadephia
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Pittsbirg
Oreeburg
Lindeman's
Clapp
Rexall
Ms Jones
Elbek
Davitsport
BOARD
Idges Baid
Absolute Life
the Hatfield
Palmer GD
Persch
Dusugara
Houaa
Caldwell
George W
Zimmnerroan
W. B
Coldwell
Pick Cps
Vollmer
Ceed
Charles Daye
Hatis
Plcbi Club
Dante
Indlunk
South Bend
Joseph Iffss
Rey
Sheer
Fawn Lippineut
Martin
Limicourtney
Charles Dogeh
Dheer
Dogeh
Courtner
Thomas Williams
McTegart
Fitch
Willams
Carpenter
Carmi
Connéil
Iik
Fame
Oklahoma
New York City
Jack Aberdath
Grand
Marshal Abernthy
Petre
Fdnorapthy
Fon
Yale
Jennie MrCafferty
Dilly Co
Priday
Roberta
Princess
Elwood
Roberts
Bud
Srand Theater
Jepson
Narmaduke
Mhlovicington Nugent
Jack Nattingly
John BR
Mattingly
Salt Lake Witah
Jace
Anderclither
Pdtrons
J. Coughlan & Son
East van Trees
Cy Hell
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