Old Fortnightly Notes and Political Fragments
A collage of brief items from a late 19th or early 20th century newspaper. It mentions Rev Jbmeh G Glaws quitting Grace Episcopal in Annie on Afiban, Capt Hobson, Porfirio Diaz fleeing to Spain with gold, a Mexican presidency, and local civic fundraisers. It notes American Tobacco Company stock declines, a Supreme Court anti trust decision, post office workloads, May wheat in Chicago, and strawberries selling for ten cents a box. The piece closes with a quip about a theater venture and a German Reichstag adjournment in October 10.
Six Year Old Lad Reads as Well as Any
Roy Peslecost, a six year old lad of Jasonville, gave a reading demonstration at the Star office. Though he has never spent time in school or received formal training at home, he read as well as any child and surprised reporters with his literacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Peslecost
Jasonville
Star
Boy Roy Reads Freely From Books Across Years
The Terre Haute Star reports Roy, a boy with reading talent born in Kentucky, began reading at age three. His father notes the boy can read English and German, while the mother reads with him. Roy has pursued extensive study, including scripture reading at church, and his father seeks guidance from a normal school about his future work in Terre Haute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eultr
Roy
Mulesburg
Kentucky
Sutueette Kent
M. E
Inton
Bia
Terre Haute
Auto Excursion To Plainville Reported By County Agent Beever
A Plainville bound auto excursion led by H H Beever of Elnora carried a long list of passengers including Mr McGee and wife T M Sears and wife Dr Tolliver and wit Oscar Hackler and wife Milton Farris and wife Imo Heever Myrtle Winklepleck Nellie B Steward Beulah Carroll Eluie Trenary Mrs J K Hickey B A Whisman Dr Bowman James Dagley Charles Caress H er achel Myers Frank Smiley Frank Cox Thomas Myere Josep Fustings James Caytor Wiliam Brown Thomas Nugent then Ford county agent used seven cars to transport the excursionists to and from Plainville A preview photo of the seven vehicles and occupants was taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platoville Spilling Company
H. H. Beever
Elnora
Plainville
Mr. McGee
T. M. Sears
Dr. Tolliver
Oscar Hackler
Milton Farris
Imo Heever
Myrtle Winklepleck
Nellie B Steward
Beulah Carroll
Eluie Trenary
J. K. Hickey
A. Whisman
Robert Mounts
Bowman
James Dagley
Charlea
Caress
Herachel Myers
Frank Smiley
Frank Cox
Thomas Myere
Josep Fustings
James Caytor
Wiliam Brown
Thomas Nugent
Beever
Ford Automobile
Carnegie Moral Responsibility Over Failed Trust Sparks Protest
A depositor demands his $10,000 from the failed Carnegie Trust Company of New York. He argues that Andrew Carnegie’s name helped attract funds and implies Carnegie bears private responsibility for the trust’s misuse. The public never learned of his private concerns, yet the matter stirs questions of moral accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Trust Company of New York
Carnegie
Terre Huuto Star
Washington Pays $1229 For Our Wagon
Brazil Ind June 1 After reviewing bids for furnishing the city with a combination ore and hos wagon the contract was awarded to O'Brien & O'Connell of Terre Haute for 1229.50 The wagon will carry 1200 feet of fire hose a 40 gallon chemical tank 150 feet of chemical hose and three ladders The wagon will be built and delivered in ninety days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Ind
O'Brien & O'Connell
Terre Haute
Adkins Opposes Deneen in Governor Campaign
A long beamish report describes Adkins announcing his bid for governor, opposing Deneen, and urging a new party platform focused on reform. It notes support from Ryseter Lorimer and expected resistance from Deneen allies, plus discussion of a $24,600,000 waterway bond and a tax levy bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adkins Camipalg
Lorimer
Deneen
Elthar
Mexican Congress Ends Antiexpulsion Debates Ends
Mexican Congress ends debate on antiexpulsion measures with a permanent joint commission. Land reform proposals seek division of large estates and state lands. President and vice president election law faced passage, while police and district governor roles advanced. Navy to acquire eight destroyers. Rumor of a university unfounded. A storm-related disaster in Williamsville reports a mother killed, with forty-two children affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Mexico
Safngrems
Sutton
Waghot
Jugiee
Diag Yountard
Attite
Covernnor
Federal
Police
Ning Fight For Life and Dr King’s New Discovery
Newark man Jants B. Mersnon describes a severe lung illness lasting eight months. He credits three weeks of Dr King’s New Discovery with improved health and relief from hoarseness and persistent cough. Trial bottle offered by Betts Co Aged 3
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jants B. Mersnon
Newark
N. J
Oo. Betts
Brutality Allegation Leads to Humane Case in New Albany
Probation Officer Jor H Kraft of Albany reports an alleged cruelty incident near Greenville Texas twelve miles north of New Albany. A resident is said to have cut off a dog’s tongue with a knife after it reportedly tongued its mouth, witnessed by two Greenville residents. No charges filed yet, but local citizens condemned the act. Also notes several local social items including visits, travel from Montgomery, a sick spell, and a corn planting mishap.
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Jor H. Kraft
Albany
Floyd County
New Albany
Dtis
Greenville
Teaiyana
New AK Fiony
Abe
Cary
Local items and notices from Raglesville area
RAGLESVILLE reports illness of Michel O Connor at home southeast of here. Mrs Lucinda Clements, an aged lady of Martha County, died Sunday at Henry Keck's home south of Bramble after a lingering illness. J M Williams of his place spent Thursday through Saturday with their daughter Arb. James Karr and family on West Tenth Street Washington. A.M. Clark improving at his Alp dwelling. T G Wadsworth and wife attend Mrs Clements funeral at St Joseph's Church. Dr Selfridge busy in hot weather. Grace Jackson visited sister near Oden. Katie Fanning visiting E T O Connor family. Mrs Boge Merrield ill with typhoid fever.
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Robe Fanning
Montgomery
Relatves
Bettle Donnélly
Washington
J. Washington Business College
T. Garrico
D. W. Bel
Glendale
John McCaules
Loagantég
Ella Donahue
Mary Reilly
Montgomers
Oscar Rellers
Alfordaville
Retaining
Thomas Cullivan
Clara Molloy
Lott Gcote
Gaye Vistt
Margaret Fencing
Kate
Marguerite Connor
John Fair J Aing
Mat Wilson
D. W. Bell
Sunny
Michel O'Connor
Lucinda Clements
Martha County
Henry Keck
Bramble
J. M. Williams
James Karr
West Tenth Street
Bomm—Testr
iMra Frichty
Cunningham
Leroy Wadsworth
Song
Toogootee
Odon Road
St. Mary's Church
Loogootee
M. Clark
T. G. Wadaworth
St Joseph’s Church
Selfridge
Grace Jackson
Here
Elmer Merrifield
Oden
Katie Fanning
E. T. O'Connor
Boge Merrield
Oil drilling planned on Clark farm near Glendalee locality
Glen dale N E Campbell will begin drilling for oil on John M Clark's farm just west of his residence, with coal at the site. Star Lodge 226 1 O C F elected officers Dr D W Bell N G William Garland G Ephralm Chapman R S William Gormley absent. Funeral of Mrs John Steen drew a large crowd last Tuesday. Potato crop expected to be short due to dry weather bugs weeds and indolent people. Mat Wilson dislocated left arm at shoulder last Friday the fourth time this happened Dr D W Bell attended and reduced the dislocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. E. Campbell
John M. Clark
Star Lodge No
C. F
DW. Bell
N. G
Wilam Garland
Eph. ‘Ralm Chapman
R. S. Willam Gormley
John Steen
Burris
Fordayille
Mat Wilson
D. W. Bell
PILES CURED IN 6.70 14 DAYS A Charming Woman
A vintage advertisement extols health improving remedies for women. Electric Bitters and PAIN relievers are praised for curing piles and improving complexion, nerves, breath and vitality, claiming benefits to stomach, liver and kidneys with a promise of quick results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Canta
TmowEtm
Bette
Conneau Wins Turin Rome Flight After Storm Lure
The French aviator Conneau completes the second leg of the Turin Rome air race, lands at Farol aerodrome at 4 07 pm after a 90 mile leg timing 3 o clock. A hard storm delays the arrival but a great crowd carries him off the monoplane in triumph. Garros suffers injuries in a previous crash while Frey’s machine also encounters trouble. Crowd erupts at the landing and honors are paid to the aviators amid excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Turin
Nice
Conneau
Plex
Garros
Henry Weymann
Gaget
Dunkers Conference Opens in St Joseph Missouri
The annual Dunkers conference begins in St Joseph attracting thousands of attendees from across the country. The event includes educational sessions and later debates on church governance. Dunkers trace roots to Germany 1708 and emphasize biblical teachings without civil authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Church of the Brethren
Germany
America
Hill Plans Bond Issue For Great Northern Railroad
In Minnesota St Paul a plan by James J. Hill to issue bonds for 690 million dollars to fund the Great Northern road faces no agreement on registry fees. A company statement credited to Hill cites 330 million to retire existing obligations and 270 million for improvements, including Burlington debt contingencies maturing in 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Padi Minn
Lighley
Great Northern Road
Selimaha
James J. Hill
Directory
Burlington
Emperors Frail Health Reported Amid Paris Dispatch
A Vienna dispatch says the Austrian emperor’s condition shows improvement though still frail. The monarch reportedly drives daily and granted a farewell audience to the Hungarian premier, amid rumors of ongoing treatment and cautious recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parié
Prats Jones
Austria
Vienna
London
Luge Tie
Fire Alarm Station Locations Across City Streets
Fire alarm stations listed at multiple intersections including Walnut with East 14th East 11th 7th Flora East Fifth Peart Fourth First Walnut Meridian Main Second Fourth McCormick West 14th Van Trees West 17th Sycamore West Third Oak West First Dewey West First South McHolland Oak Farmed Avenue East 23 G¢ addressing emergency access points city wide.
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Walnut
East 14Th Street
11Th Street
7Th Street
Flora
Sycamore
Oak
Third Street
Dewey
1St St
McHollan and Oak
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Washington Democrat
Backes
Jbmeh G. Glaws
Grace Eplacquat Church
Annieon
Afiban
K.P Hobsonian
Ierm
Porfirio Biaz
Mexican Republic
Spain
Ino New York Bank
Ik C. A
American Tobacco Company
Supreme Court
Ofles
Chicago
Horace Greeley
The
Democrat
Judge Mears
Reichstag
Unitm
Easton
Bows Toy
Headtina
MIR
Hugh L. Cox & CO
Adkins OE
Benate
Ben Ature
Tay-Levy
Paseo
Jawa
Port Fe
Gurgenur
Netlon
Mexican Congress
Olaz Fallon
Navy
Navy Department
Mra. Haeripan
New York
Attra Hartiman
Sto Bes
Willan
Avas Letruck
Ickrang
Mather
Corning
Raglesville
Cohneau
Rowe
Paris
Gatroe
Ledder
Wien
Dunkers Conference
Hill Plans
Great Northern
Nees
Vienne
Pollews
Orath—Auler
Gaffey
Pittsburg
Kaw
W. Hampston Caffey
iFeb
Ide We Clarke
John ¥. Clarke
Hibernian Banklog Association
Pneurmndinls
Lo Angeles
Cal
Fredi Strong
Yto
Uteal Bleyelow
Strong
Hodleton
St. Paul
Minn
Houston
Tex
North America
Stockholm
Sopenhagen
Jung
McCormick
West 14Th Bt
Van
West 17Th Street
Kellogg’ S
Imitar
Japra
Lac
Uae
Japalar Grand
Japatac
Clévia Piller
Alterarla
USA
Cwtiow
Hatfield @ Palmer Co
Bermers
Epakacerciers
Standard Oil Company
Ilsteorporaind
Evansville
Owensboro
B& I, RR
Branvik
Corriect Stedmer Sydney
Owensborb
Ville
Owenorb
W. W. Casto
the Democrat
Nat
Welt
Washagton, Bealey CO
Ibath
Nea
Anyon
Ealty OD
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