Purcell dies of wounds after alley gunfight at rural inn
George W Purcell died in Terre Haute hospital after a Saturday shooting at a cot- rink establishment near Alioy. The killer, Tryout Sutthe, pursued Purcell through the area after a confrontation at the wagon road. Eight to ten witnesses described the events with some discrepancies. Purcell had been drinking heavily and was shot twice, once in the leg and again in the torso, before Sutthe fled toward a ditch and fence.
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George Woodturcell
Athis
Terretaut
Mouday
Linton Cutten
Promea Pals
Pearsedd
Alioy
Aulas
Dave Beverdge
Burwell
Buttle
Ducklig
Auttle
Pureel
Purcell
Suttle
Eine Beck Jung
Joptha Moss
Linton
Tui
Terre Haute
Sam Bike
Bowers
Arthur Auberry
Dave
New Christmas Stamps by Red Cross for 1915
A Red Cross drive introduces a one cent Christmas stamp design chosen from 1 200 submissions. The stamp features a white dove, red borders, and festive green leaves, intended for use on letters and packages to raise funds for debt relief and Christmas charity.
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Red Cross Christian
Carl Wingite
New York
Croga
Ind
Red Cross
Society For the Prevention of
Pedestrian Safety Morale Note From Seasonal Streets
Quoted guidance urges orderly walking during crowded holiday periods. Advice favors calm, steady progress on sidewalks, passing to the right, and cheerful demeanor to ease pedestrian congestion and maintain rights and conveniences of all.
The Wolf Tonight Strong Drimarie and Bay Country Stars
Fragmented text discusses a theatrical scene with references to The Wolf Tonight and Bay country. Mentions actors Shubert Ener Walter and Lee Shubert and describes stage lighting and performances in a period newspaper voice. The passage includes ad hoc lines about taxes and fouls, with garbled names and phrases.
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Ihroughou
Uwolt
Lee Shubert
Walter Hee Weitten
Ib Robuet
Bay Country
Walter
National Colors in Public Display Sparks Debate
The National Tribune editor in Washington argues red white and blue should top the bunting in any public or private display. He asserts the flag’s colors rightly belong at the top, with the banner lines flowing to the right in conventional design.
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National Tribune
Washington, D. C
Che Baryom
Road claim allowed in Vigo gravel road case ends
A local dispute over a gravel road in Vigo leads to an official ruling allowing the claim. Statements by treasurer and court officials indicate funds and construction costs of 1h04.96 were considered, with Robertson and others cited in the decision. The ruling notes payment terms and potential appeals, but the court upholds the claim and directs payment unless further action is taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Teravel
Janes Robertsons
Robertson
Te Officialkastrata Neop
Rastrataini
Tyeasuyper
Dogs and Derby Event At New Meredith Hatch Grounds
Visitors crowd the icy grounds as a field trial at Grae ham farm attracts interest in dog culture. John Winskoa secretary of the Indiana Breggers Bureau is busy this week. entries for dogs under 16 and veterans close Thursday with a $5 fee at Majestic. A display of Sherry Knola’s stews and a vaudeville program accompany the event amid coverage of the disaster.
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Meredith Hatch
Graeham Farm
John Winskoa
Inediana Breggers Bureau
Whit John
Abong
Entnes
Majestic
Sherry
Mindy
Shop Early and Be Contented Holiday Display Ad
Early holiday shopping urged as store promotes Christmas displays and specials. Washington’s Christmas headquarters offers elaborate china plates cups and glassware with new sterling silver spoons and fashion items amid a bright, varied setup designed to attract shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christma
Washington
Legislation On Trusts Questioned By Resident Decider
A resident decider did not recommend amendments after questioning legislation on trusts. The report notes a lack of clear recommendations and signals ongoing debate over trust regulations.
Railroads in Taft Plan Draws White House Debate
A lengthy conference at the White House reviews proposed amendments to rail law under Taft. Attendees include Attorney General Wickersham, Senators Elkins and Dum, and officials from commerce and agriculture. Discussion centers on interstate commerce acts and potential new federal power to regulate rail rates and handling.
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Went
I$aternal
Congress
Wit Court of Appeals
St. Louis
Supreme Court of United States
HECK
Intersiate Commerce Acti
White House
Aersham
Dent du Voufdinuity
Ia Hig Dee Moines Spregn
Elkins and
Dumas
Franklin KK. Lane
Anter
Commerce Vomerechoner
Sis
Dickinsen
Wilsom
Frank J
Ogsibte
Eorgresy
Ay Taft
Cme
General Wickersham
Taft
Finley
Coun
Sident
Albert Fielder Dens dies suddenly after night at home
Albert Fielder Dens, operator of this city, died suddenly Saturday night after an evening at home with his wife and daughter. The body was taken to Washington for burial.
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Albert Fielder Dens
Albert
Washington
Circuit Court Docket Notes On Contract Dispute
This afternoon lawyers argue before the jury in the Jones versus Gaenore contract suit. A separate suit to quash the State versus Brewer case advances without a jury. The overlying case remains on the docket with a decision anticipated soon.
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Wee
Prohibitionists Lose in Alabama Constitutional Fight
Prohibitionists suffer defeat as the Alabama constitutional amendment is voted down in a bitter campaign by about 20,000 ballots. The result ends a contentious statewide battle over prohibition and its repeal.
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Constitutional Endment
Prohibition Amendment Fails in Alabama Vote
Alabama voters reject a constitutional prohibition amendment with large margins in major counties including Jefferson Mobile and Montgomery. Women and children aided by volunteers worked at polling sites while deputies safeguarded the day. The outcome rejects the governor’s anti amendment stance and signals strong reform opposition across the state.
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Birmingham. Ala
Alsbamai
Birmingham
Joes
Alabama
Jefferson
DB. St Comer
Jeneldes
Fred M. Jackson
Mobile
Mobile County
Montgomery County
Houston Tau
Houston
Alzty
Spolis
Campain
Five Had Typhoid Claim Girl From Jones Family
Grave. The two sour elf daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Jones died this morning at home on enil Grove street from typhoid fever. The child had been ill about two weeks with last week critical. Salvation Army aid aided the destitute family as five were down with fever, but the parents and two boys and a girl remain ill. Father a laborer, wages vanished, neighbors and Salvation Army providing care amid dire conditions.
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Harvey Jones
Enil Grove Streat
Vahe
D'Seane
Salvation Army
Typhoid Strikes City as Health Board Warns Water Use
Terrible inroada reports weakened canalituners and critical conditions for a father and daughter. Salvation officer seeks a nurse to care for the family while several typhoid cases appear among Link Al son residents. The city board of health advises against using well water this season to prevent typhoid germs.
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Dave
Link
Arthur
City Board of Health
James Williams Died Near St Joseph After Illness
James E. Williams died Saturday morning at his home south of St. Joseph's church after a week of illness. He was a farmer who owned considerable property. The remains were buried in St. Joseph's cemetery Sunday afternoon with a crowd present. A wife and several small children mourn his timely demise. Deputy Sheriff Smoot from Washington attended on business. Local notes mention coal dealers, telephony line work, stock sales, and town events as reminders of daily life.
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James E. Williams
St. Joseph's Church
Wilkane
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Asa
Agleavii
Sherif Smoot
Washington
Winfield Zintée
M. C. Pate
Nog
John O'Connolr
James Evans
Odon
van Buren T
Waeldngton
Frank P. Jackson
Bugas City
T. N. Jackoon
James L. Cunningham
Odow
A. J. Young
Smith & Roach
Mrs Sidney Mattingly Dead of Tuberculosis
Mrs Sidney Mattingly aged sixty six died at her Beer township home Sunday of pulmonary tuberculosis. Survived by husband four sons and three daughters all at home except eldest daughter Mary married to Peter Arvig of Barr township. Also survived by two brothers and three sisters. Funeral held at St Marys church at 1 oclock Sunday morning.
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Sidney Mattingly
Beer Township
Mary
Peter Arvig
Barr Township
Sra
Mat- Ungly
Deniel
Heb Dowling
Loo- Roolee
Peter Dally
Washington
Detaon Jones
Misa Alice Dowling
Ageotee
St. Mary's Church
Mrs John Rain Dies of Typhoid in Corning Area
Mrs John Kagh died at her home near Corning after a prolonged illness from typhoid fever. A respected Southeastern county resident and member of St Patrick's church she leaves a husband and seven children. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 10.
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John Kagh
Corning
Rain Wan
St. Patrick's Church
Peedock
Case of smallpox developed at Elnora
Elnora reports a smallpox case in the Green Johnson family a fifteen year old boy is ill and the house is quarantined. Officials say this is the only case in Elnora and efforts are underway to prevent spread while the origin remains unclear.
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Elnora
Green Johnson
Elngod
Tragedy in Vincennes A Lover Slays Schoolgirl
Vincennes Indiana November thirty details a brutal killing as twenty year old Etta Barba is stabbed twice by her lover Fred Savage in her father’s home after an afternoon together. Savage, intoxicated and in custody, claimed innocence while authorities investigate a tangled family scene and prior intoxication arrests.
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Vincennes
Ind
Etta Barbs
Willam Barba
Prairie Street
Fred Savage
Jack Jong
Hirt
Empire Paper Mills
Doe
Burba
Savage
Setrou
Miss Barba
Pearl i
Jessie Burba
Seah Bippua
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Wit National
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Cari West
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Comer
Amaitiona
Pottal
Joseph’s Meredith
James Williams
Ema ST. Joseph
Mms
John Rain
Makaragrimenta
Eureba
Hoth
Father Crome
Sevego
Mindul
Dad
Bur
Bippus
Seave
Jait As
Barba
Jaspér Barbs
Bil
Bull
Ae Sith
Mitir
Monster
Charles Hoffman
Hindonton
Martin
Jackson-Webb Musica
Cosimoy
Macdougal & Go
Macdougal Store
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