Death toll rises as Enos Humphrey dies in train wreck
Enos Humphrey, a veteran B&O Southwestern engineer, died from injuries after a derailment near Sparkaville on train 12. His death follows weeks of hope for recovery, with his widow Ima Humphrey and four children left in sorrow. Born in Ohio, he spent 25 years as a freight engineer, mainly on runs between Vincennes and Cincinnati, and was a member of the Masons and locomotive engineers union. His passing prompted tributes from rail workers and public officials alike.
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Cincinnati
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Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
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Harriet Devore
Anna Fish
Mary Grantley
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Elizabeth Renley
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Duel Meet Cancelled By Wet Grounds At Linton
The planned dual meet between Linton and Washington was canceled due to a wet track at Linton. Big Four meet still set for May 16 at Vincennes with teams from Vincennes Evansville Evansville. Each school to enter three men per event. overnight athletic meet to follow.
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Wedding Bells and Local News Amid Turbulent Zeiten
A fragmentary item lists a wedding for Johanie F and E. Ross with a bride from a popular social circle. The piece also hints at local names and a convoluted note about civic and wartime era topics, mentioning Knox county residents and city affairs in a disjointed, era-specific tone.
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Maxis
Change in Amusement Code Favored by Methodist Bishops
Bishops at the Methodist general conference in Baltimore advocate amending the church amusements paragraph to remove worldly diversions. They argue such entertainments undermine piety and youth, urging amendments that strike specific phrases and uphold church discipline with a stepped approach to violations.
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Baltimore
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The Bender family murders haunt Kansas papers
The account recalls nine bodies found in a basement amid a brutal crime spree linked to the Benders. Investigators wage a quest for justice as rumors and fear spread of a return to Germany and a global shock at the scale of the killings.
Boys of St Simmon's School Wears Splendid Show
Large crowd witnesses a lively Thursday night program by the boys of St Simmon's School despite bad weather. The event featured a four act drama and a musical program with violins and recitations, highlighting training and notable performances by students under instructors and stage leaders.
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Fired Three Shots But None Hit Him
In Decker Indiana on May 8 an attempted shooting occurred at the depot when Ada Heacock confronted Richard Ready after accusing him of aiding her arrest. Heacock fired three wild shots at Ready, hitting nothing. Ready fled to Vincennes and filed charges while Heacock was arrested by police.
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Vincennes
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Clombe
Heacock
Blue Front
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Choral Symphony Prepares for Music Teachers Meeting
The Choral Symphony rehearses every Thursday at the Baptist church for a meeting of the Indians Music Teachers Association. Members report progress on the Messiah. the group aims to perform around late May or early June as the music teachers gather. Dr. R. M. Smiley says former Dramatic Club members will be admitted if they can sing and work. Poor weather reduced attendance. organizers urge full participation next Thursday night.
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Bisho
Iquora
Baptist Church
Stata
R. M. Smiley
Democrat
Choral Symphony
Dramatic Club
Benders Slew Nine Killed With Mallet
A fragmentary recount of the Bender murders in a Kansas territory area between October 1873 and May 1874. The gnawing mystery included missing persons, search efforts, and a brutal discovery under the house revealing a deadly spree attributed to a family cluster and followers.
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Indiaana
Hender
Kansas
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Loss to farmers by flood in Mayaville province
Mayaville Miss afternoon report details half a million dollars in flood damage to farmers. Rising water floods fields and stock losses mount as residents recount fatalities and widespread devastation across Daviess and neighboring townships. River levels creep higher, threatening more land and crops as officials monitor efforts to mitigate damage.
Boy with eye injury after bar and hook accident
A boy, visiting a farm north of town, had a bar and hook catch just above the right eye during a local accident. He was treated at the scene with aid from several named locals and neighbors. The youth, nephew of Lord a Tower, is recovering.
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