Brakeman Page Killed by Train in Coal Yard
A former brakeman Tae Page was crushed to death in a coal yard accident in this city while signaling a switch. He slipped backward from a coal car as it shifted, ending under the wheels. Page's body was damaged beyond recognition and burial plans were not yet known. He was a single man, with family in the area, including a mother and sister.
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Tae Page
Waa
St. Louis
G'Fatlon
Page
Aingle
W. S.lucas
Wast Walnut
Hungry Fishing Club Members Head for Island Trip
Albert Schmidt Fielding Colhart Bert Skeeter and Ebert McKeron, charter members of the Hungry Fishing Club, left for An onting at the Island in the river near Toms Hill today. The commissary department was Well supplied. As each is an ex fisherman and hunter they do not intend to go without fresh meat. They took no Tonics or Velveteen along.
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Albert Schmidt
Fielding Colhart
Bert Skeeter
Ebert McKeron
Toms, Hill
Bert
Brutal Husband Faces Grand Jury Over Abuse
A local man described as one of the dirtiest brute types allegedly beat his wife and mistreated his daughter. Neighbors and authorities urge action as the grand jury plans to consider the case at the next court term. The penitentiary is deemed insufficient punishment for such conduct.
Hastings speaks at Bethany Park Odd Fellows event
E E Hastings E B Hastings Grand Master of the 100 F spoke Saturday at Bethany Park Odd Fellows day. A large crowd heard him. He urged followers to uphold teachings to settle Weston. He later visited Nashville Brown counts and noted the log tall prisoner's tale.
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Bethany Park
Brown County
E. B
Hastings
Mr. Hastings
Nashville
Brown
Abe Martin
Anditar
State
Bill
Election Betting Slumps for Bryan in New York
Fragmentary notes show betting shifts on the Bryan election in New York and Indianapolis data. The text references odds movement from 10 to 1 to 3 to 1 and mentions local bets, a Brown County farmer, and a terrapin anecdote. The source mood is scattered and dated, with newspaper advertising in Princeton Cloron-News style.
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Eldetson
Yorke
Lloyd's Neurarice
Pailetes of
London
Bryan
Indianapolia
Mr. Bryan
Indland
Heimer
Brown County Bills
Automobile Crash Kills Indiana Politician and Companions
In Columbia City Indiana on July 20 Hex Sherman King a former member of the Indiana legislature and his companions were killed when their auto collided with a freight train at a crossing. The car failed to heed the approaching Limited as it slowed to back away, the locomotive struck the vehicle tearing it apart. Two people died at the scene and another survived briefly before succumbing later.
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Olumbla
Aigharp
Auto Party
Timmons
Lea
Altons
Stinking gas smell prompts patrons protest in city
Report of a complaint saga among gas company patrons naming Keith, Tham, Bayes, Dade Wetman of the city and Steve Whlker of Princeton as group members planning to move from Thres kia to Sikeston, Missouri for a protective rip.
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Thy Gas Company
Ametia
Mes Keith
Tham
Bayes l
Dade Wetman
New Aeronautica Advances Shaped by Fort Meyer Balloon Trials
Washington reports a push to form an aerostatic corps in the navy after Fort Meyer balloon tests. Navy officials such as Assistant Secretary Newberry and Rear Admiral Chester back balloons for air defense and naval warfare. Engineers and diplomats observe, aiming to apply dirigibles to aviation and combat in future conflicts.
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Navy
Newberry
Gen. Allen
Aignal Corps
Fort Meyer
Atrochips and Balloon Corporation
C. M. Chester
Bureau of Equipment
Chester
Aeronautica
Robert P. Henderson
Miasourt
Absconder Walker Returns From California Scene of Crime
United States authorities report William F. Walker, a Connecticut absconder from New Britain, landed in New London, after being escorted by state police and Pinkerton men. He offered little comment beyond a light remark upon arrival as agents headed to Los Angeles. Meanwhile, tobacco samples for the Navy’s supply are under study as bids for 100,000 pounds are prepared, with price ranges noted. Also, Frank Hitchcock arrives in Colorado Springs to coordinate Republican leaders from the West for forthcoming campaigns. In unrelated notes, a Kansas couple welcomes quadruplets, three boys and a girl, with the girl dying shortly after birth. and a Brussels court convicts two men for Van Dyck theft, sentencing one to five years and the other to two and a half years.
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Colorado Springs
Col
Frank H. Hitchcock
Rman
Republican National
Conult
Tates
Jeaders
Hitchcock
National
Leach State
Hey
Reepublican Lendera
Sherman
Biltchcock
Reverend E. Davidson Reunites With Dexter Parishioners
Ree, E Davidson, pastor of the Christian church, united Saturday from Dexter Missouri where he visited his parents and is aged about ten. He delivered two sermons Sunday and plans to go to Bethany Park this week for an address next Sunday. There will be no church services here on the next Lord's day as William Herron has returned from Dubuville.
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E. Davideau
QUESTION OF UNITY Sermon at St John’s Episcopal Church
The Rev C R Hodgs spoke at St John’s Episcopal Church Sunday morning at 9 30 about the first paragraph of the day’s lesson from the Bible urging compassion mercy and courtesy and blessing rather than retaliation. He compared Christian conduct to examples set by large political conventions in Chicago and Denver where thousands attended and spoke on unity.
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C. R. Hodgs
St John’s Episcopel Church
Conlad
Gald
Chicago
Denver
Voters urged to unite despite party quarrels
Funeral notice for Mary M. Palmer describes burial in Petersburg with pallbearers from family and friends. Rev. Fred W. Hart led services at First M. E. church. Large crowd attended the last rites in Petersburg, with two daughters, two sons-in-law, and two grandsons among the pallbearers.
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Mary M. Palmer
Mary Palmer
Petersburg
Walnut Hill
Fred W. Hart
M. E
Chicago Wins Coey's Balloon Travel Miles in Air Line
In a notable flight the Chicago crew secured victory as Coey's balloon covered miles along the air line. The event showcased advances in balloon travel and challenges for early aviators.
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Coey
Balloon expeditions fail to beat world distance record
St Paul area report details multiple long distance balloon attempts from Chicago, with the Chi caru owned by G A Cosy of Chicago landing near Blooming Prairie Minnesota after about fifty two miles from St Paul. King Edward also lands at Hampton Minnesota while a third balloon suffers gas issues and fails to reach the target distance. The piece also notes a sermon by Rev Warren Sherman of Sacramento and comments on religious reflections during the eventful morning.
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Ini
G. A. Cosy
Chicago
Airise
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Stul
Blooming Prairie
Minn
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Milwaukee
J. G. Bennett
Hampton
Leo Brovi
Tonna
Atlan
Horece B. Willd
America
Owal
Hadeon
Taft campaign pledge draws local attention in Fairview
In Fairview Nebraska on July 20 observers note Judge Taft at Hot Springs oppose corporate campaign contributions. Local figures including brush and Meyer discuss the Republican stance while Sunday activities continue. A stream of interest persists as Bryan remains at church and public reaction unfolds.
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Fairview
Likeola
Neb
Taft
Hot Springs
Republican National Committee
Brush
Fromi
Gong
Bryan
Backyard murder shocks Frankfort Indiana
Fragmented note details a murder and subsequent suicide near Frankfort Indiana after a night of gambling in a grocery yard. It lists victims Claude Pruitt and Clarence Jones, with Jones reportedly taking his own life. Survivors include widows and children. funerals planned in Shelbyville and Fanta.
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Satelde
Frankfort
Ind
Pruitt
Besn
Jones
Pick Ups Old Folks Day in Venlea Creek
A Sunday event at Venlea Creek drew a large crowd with a chow present. The Rev. P preached, and various locals mentioned travel plans and upcoming meetings.
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Venlea Creek
Fragmentary Te Inay Text From Couriers Journal
Fragmented OCR text references a Saturday night event with Leola Williams and Lah Bryan, mentions of Ogdon and Shelby, a person named Scot Colt, and an unclear tax action. The readable parts indicate a social gathering or local notice with names and places but lack clear context or a single coherent event.
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Waa
Fox
Saya
Leola
Williams
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