United States Eyes Balloon Stations and Air Power Growth
Washington reports Brigadier General James Allen plans a $1,000,000 congressionally funded aero navigation push. Two balloon stations would emerge at New York and Fort Monroe, Va, with two Republique class dirigibles to defend against warships. The project includes Fort Omaha hydrogen plant plans and related signal corps advances amid Roosevelt and Secretary support.
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Washington
Tos Fort Meyer
Jama Allen
Board of Ordnance and Fortifications of the War Department
Congress
Alten
New York
Fort Monroe
Verdun
Frasce
Allen
Ballogu
Allen Hies
Leo Szbin
James Gordon
Fort’ Meyer
Ata Opraha
Bor
Burkett
Roosevelt
Death of well known Mrs Louisa Chadd in Axtell
Mrs Louisa Chadd died at her home on Axtell avenue Friday night after a long illness of complications. She was seventy five and a longstanding, respected resident of the city with deep roots in Daviess county. Widow of James Chadd, veteran of Indiana’s Company D, she leaves four children Catherine Armes George Richard and Thomas Chadd all residing in the city. The Rev W W Moerg will conduct a service at the Chadd home, with funeral at Union church in Reeve township Sunday at 11 am and burial at Oak Grove churchyard. Frank Dizon of Montgomery visited town amid political talk, noting Bryan ally Tom Watson contrasts with Mr. Bryan.
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Louisa Chadd
Axtell Avenue
Kentucky
Daviess County
Mr. Chadd
Chadd
James Chadd
Shih Regiment
Indiana Volunteers
Catherine Armes
George
Richard
Thomas
WW. W. Moerg
Union Church
Reeve Township
Oak Grove
Fire devastates Johnson farm wash house and smoke house
Mrs Van Al Jen and daughter Josie were washing at the Johnson farm wash house when a blaze started about 3:00 pm and spread to the smoke house. The fire, likely from a defective stove, destroyed both structures. Mrs Allen and her two children were home but could not stop the flames. Insurance coverage is unknown. The farm lies about four miles south of the city.
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Johnson Farm
van al Jen
Allen
Josie
Stra | Allen
Pearl Hookster Recovers On River Job Quest
A Pearl Hookster suffered a severe fever and sought a cure from a traveling medicine man. Disregarding the doctor’s advice, he fished along Rivervaath, his boyhood grounds, and pulled in a small, exquisite pearl worth about 500 dollars. Mrs Louis, Laurie, and daughter Marie traveled to Loggcotes with Leon to help retrieve her father G W Patterson.
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River Vath
Louis
Laurie
Marie
Loggcotes
G. ‘W. Pattergon
Nebraska in Quarantine as Bearlet Fever Develops at Sea
A garbled report describes Nebraska in quarantine during a voyage from the Pacific fleet. It notes a fever breaking out among sailors, with July scenes of ships docking, parades, and receptions featuring Rear Admirals and Mrs Reese. The text mentions Honolulu and Raina but remains unclear on exact dates and outcomes.
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Ans
Pthina
Fleet
Wits
Hopolulu
Carl T
Ranina
Atiti
Freight rates rise as southern associations span region
A Southeast Freight Association and the Southern association executive groups decided on advancing freight rates across the Ohio River basin and east of the Mississippi. The rise is pegged at up to 10 cents per hundred pounds, aligning with the Southwest Freight Association's prior move. The change, opposed by some railroad executives, requires 30 days notice before taking effect, with rates not to be in force before September 1.
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Tablsville
Ohio River
Tauissippi River
Southwest Freight Association
Railhroud
Trease
Yates
Louisvill
Bryan
Senate
Republ
Ind
O.bregte
Deqt
Jataha
Mr. Bryay
Herby
Iinteresti
Aged couple found dead in New York home after tragedy
Police found a note and a sealed letter in Kiluson Panze and his wife Therevo Panze’s room suggesting a pact or suicide." The couple, aged about 65, were discovered by officers after an apparent self destruction. Both were taken to Hatem Hospital in critical condition.
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New York
Kiluson Panze
Ian
Pit
Hatem Hospitat
Steamers Collide Near Chicago on Rainy Friday
In an evening collision between steamers caused by a rainstorm, Myra Harriet and J. Martin Tilton were wounded and likely to die. Accusers blame each other as witnesses are absent, and pre mortem statements add mystery to the fatal incident in the city harbor.
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iWork
Myra
Harriet
Bae Fan
J. Martin Tilton
Mal
Banh
Des Moines News Briefs See Multiple Nightly Incidents
July 18 dispatches from Des Moines describe a string of violent events including an electric shock accident and a fatal interurban collision. An unidentified man died in another incident at Morqu, while Leonardo Talarico was assaulted by several Italians with a razor. Walker Johnson, a Black man described as having Hingings wig, was killed in the interurban crash.
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Des Moines
Nes
Threg Yfox
T Zanur
Walker Johnson
Morqu
Lelnardo Talarico
Razor
Alabama militia mobilized as coal strike turns deadly
Governor orders three militia companies after a clash between strike sympathizers and deputies in Birmingham. One deputy killed, several wounded, arrests tallied as troops move toward Adamsville. Sheriff Higdon requests three more companies for emergency defense amid ongoing unrest.
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Birmingham
Ala
Higdin
Arts
Umdaria
Adamavilla
Newa
Adamayike
Maj. Ledbetter
Cha: Re
Tropa
Steriff Higdon
Arma
Illinois bars Hapgoods head of brain workers group
The Illinois state labor commission revoked the legal status of Hapgoods organization led by H. J. Hapgood of New York. The action bars Hapgood from continuing business in Illinois and cites charges of excessive fees, improper advertising of permanent positions, and collecting full compensation for temporary postings.
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Chicago
Mhcols State Labor Commission
Palmer Houseé
Hapgoods
National Organization of Brain Workers
H. J. Hapgood
New York
Hapgood
Liubois
Additions Locals Highlight Weekend Short Trips
Mrs Hagar McCafferty and Mrs Martha Hyatt travel to Plainville for a brief visit. Warren Lytch accompanied relatives to Plainville for a short stay. Rev J S Fowler will preach in Burns City Sunday. Miss Mole Sweeney visits from Evansville to help her brother W S Sweeney. Dr Ridgeway returns from Terre Haute after professional visit. Mrs Jeffries travels to Tachinapelle this morning. Mr and Mrs Rex Brazelton return from Alert in Pike County and plan a visit to Vincennes Sunday. Carl Bte Williams plans a Texas trip with his father next Tuesday for a month. Morten Hornaill and Claude McCord to Atlantic City and New York soon. Vane McGuire to Terre Haute next week with Arthur Guire and Sullivan visit on return. Mrs FP Watking, sidelined by illness, remains at home.
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Vane McGuire
Terre [Haute
Arthur bicGuire
Sullivan
Visiting notices from local residents and a church fire injury
A jumble of visits to relatives in towns like Pringeton Bloomfield and Trinity Springs is noted, with several residents traveling to see kin today. A preacher, Rev ULM McGuire, was badly burned on his hand escaping a gasoline stove fire, with his right hand severely injured and doctors fighting to save the limb.
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Ulm
McGuire
White
The Divine Schlatter at Main Street
A fragment from a 19th century notice describes Schlatter drawing a crowd on Main Street as a man with a crutch and cane, claiming a miraculous cure. Residents watched as he supposedly healed a black man and others, sparking talk of divine power and public curiosity.
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Schlatter
Main
Main Street
Squire Kellams Court Bearer News Report
A negro nicknamed hebo was arrested last night and brought before Squire Hellams this morning. He was freed but ordered out of town for being alive with ice. The squire refused to run the wink of him and sent him away, while the county jail stood ready. Friday's Evan st Journal News carried the scene with sharp, local color.
Newspapers Split Over Taft Bryan Labor Support in Baltimore
Fragmented Eastern papers edge toward Taft while labor leaders and federation heads in Baltimore vocally back Bryan. Edward Hirsch of the American Federation of Labor in Baltimore, with about 40,000 members, predicts workers will rally to Bryan as Republican claims face labor opposition.
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Baltimore
Mungey
Edward Hirsch
American Federation of Labor
Haltimore
Hirsch
Balled
Bryan
Meni
Hiracby
Bloomington Beer Test Case Prompts Court Appeal
An affidavit filed in the circuit court charges a local dealer with selling a bottle to test legal limits after Mayor Matt ordered the police to suppress city deaths. All local dealers back the defense as an Indianapolis brewing company manager and attorney plan to assist next Monday.
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Maltt
Bloomington
Itm
Indianapolis
Elst
Indiana Election Fodder From a Tumultuous Era
Report outlines political corruption in Indiana with governors, a state auditor, and the secretary of state resignations. Marion County funds and Indianapolis street repairs feature bribery and criminal cases. A former Republican speaker faces indictment as the party battles ahead.
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Philadelphia
Marion County
Indianapolis
County Cormissioner
Bloomington sewer contract awarded in 1909 bid results
H Harris of Terre Haute won the Bloomington sewer system contract at a July meeting. His bid stood at 100,419 dollars, with Chicago Drainage and Canal Company the higher bidder by 53,008 dollars. Construction will begin as planned.
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Bloomington
Iam
H. Harris
Terre Haute
Chicago Drainage and iCnnal Company
Havris
DULL DAYS IN GREENE History
Linton and Aly report on Greene County events and daily life, noting slow news and quiet routines. The piece catalogs everyday happenings, reflecting a period when public activity waned and residents observed familiar patterns. Nearby locales and dates are mentioned to anchor the narrative.
Fragmented OCR Item From Unknown Local Page
A garbled OCR snippet mentions organizations and names in a dated tone. It references Wong Lether Hloomtingtha and a postal office matter with a note about returning mail. The readable content is limited and lacks clear events or dates.
Lawson Stuckey Incident Reported After Friday Wind
Fragmentary OCR text notes a falling incident involving Lawson Stuckey on Friday. It mentions shattered items, wind impact, and blocked passage with unclear details. No clear outcome or location is readable.
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War Department
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Tistory
Icharaddrat
Wotin
Ady
Frank Dizon
Montgomery
Herat
Tom Watson
Mr. Bryan
Dts
Johnson Place
Hamilton, Brown Shoes
America
Hamiltown
Wasington
Arlands
Awaiian
ATLAN
Nebraska
Paterpal
Évlery
Ital
Jong
Beto
Egan
Iria Graya
Naval
Reese
Sper
ABT
Jueyr Sutt Sale
Corker
J. Beitman
Alabama
Tleinois
Labor Commission
Martha Hyatt
Plainvie
Warren Lytch
Plainville
J. 5
Fowler
Burns City
Miss. Mole Sweeney
Evansville
W. S. Sweeney
Dr. Ridgeway
Terre Nyute
Rates
Rex Brazelton
Alert
Pike County
Thay
Vincennes
Carl Bte Williams
Tues
Texas
Morten Horraill
Claude McCord
Atlante City A
FP. D. Watking
Roar Paterice
Jepson
Pringeton
ChiHes Roberts
Louteville
Tom Roberts
Loutaville Hospital
Fred Tyne
Tal ' Plamville
E. J. Vance
Blloomfield
Ida Morrison i
Pine
Mra
Will Larrick
Pateraburg
Air Wadlace
Elnora
Mamie
Mitchel
Ise
Mres
Lene
Mra. Eestridge
J. A Bverton Fang
W. JH
Cago
Hack Swanagan
Terre Hgute
Nei J
George ‘Neid
Trinity Springs
Methule
Squire Kellams Court
Evan
Journal-News
Bhatt
Taft
Gompers
Mitchell
ORY
Bingor
Indiana
A. J. Dant
Olney
BE. M.P. AL
James Rousiholizer
Will
Greene
Linton
Et Aly
Reyer
ORGS
Wong Lether
Lawson
Stuckey
Venhes
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