Muck Fire Threatens Sixty Acre Dowell Farm Tract
A blazing peat fire at the Jesse H. Dowell homestead near Montpelier in Wabash County devastates sixty acres of muck soil, with thirty-five burned and twenty-five still smoldering. The blaze, fed by dry weather, could ruin adjacent 110 acres of peat if it spreads, leaving vast land unproductive for generations. Local workers strive to save nearby property as flames illuminate the night sky.
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Wabash
Jesse H. Dowell
Montpelier
Ira
Dowell Place
Dowell Farm
Dowell
Heavy Storm Hits Brazil Damages Buildings and Crops
A trio of storms struck Brazil on August 7 causing widespread damage. Trees and small structures fell as the northwest southwest and east gales moved through the business district, tearing the Crawford McCrimmon shop roof, wrecking the German Evangelical Church spire, and injuring other properties. rain lashed the area with floodlike showers and countywide reports cite fence and crop losses.
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Brazil
Crawford & McCrimmon Machine Shops
Shannon, Fost & Sawyers
Prominent Delaware County Farmer Seized By Sudden Blindness
Thomas Barnes a wealthy Delaware county farmer retired in good health. He awoke to total blindness the next morning. Dozens of physicians have examined him but cannot explain the sudden loss of sight. Despite age his eyes need no glasses and the pupils react normally, yet nothing is seen.
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Munxcike
Thomas Barnes
Delaware County
Barnes
State board to equalize county tax values this week
The Indiana state board of tax commissioners has reviewed county returns and will begin equalizing values this week. It plans to raise every county with a decrease compared with four years ago.
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Indianapolis
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Winona Assembly Draws Crowds with Lectures and Concert
Eagle Lake August 7 Winona Assembly continues to attract hundreds. Dr McIntire’s lecture on Egypt the Land of the Pharaohs drew praise. The English Bell Ringers gave a delightful concert. Today at eleven Dr McIntire lectures on The Yosemite Valley and Up the Trail. A fine program is planned daily for the rest of the week.
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Eagle Lake
Winona
McIntire
Egypt
Land of the Pharaohs
Trotting Meet Favorites Win At Terre Haute Card
Favorites won on day two at Terre Haute trotting meeting with Sweet Child Axtelloid Gilman among winners. Norvardine Abneé Lucy Pan posted best times in their respective trots and pace events.
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Terre Haute
Sweet Child
Axtelloid
Gilman
Norvardine
Abneé
Lucy Pan
Woman immolated in closet fire at farm. Black suspect jailed
Report states a woman trapped in a closet set fire to nearby material and was burned fatally. In a separate incident at Barney Cline’s farm James Stockton, a Black man, attacked Ernest Cline and fired at him. Stockton was captured and jailed after escaping.
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Broap Ripriz
Barney Cline
James Stockton
Ernest Cline
Cline
Stockton
Five Percent Pay Rise for Brazil District Black Coal Miners
In Brazil on August 7 a black coal mining district is guaranteed a five percent wage increase following a victory by bituminous miners in Pennsylvania. A local black coal operator cites a contract stipulation that miners receive raises in competitive fields, estimating the Brazil district miners will see a five cent advance.
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Brazil
Pennsylvania
Typhoid Fever Outbreak Strikes City and County
The August report notes a renewed typhoid fever outbreak across the country and local physicians are busiest. Farmers attribute the rise to long years of commercial fertilizer use impacting health.
Beeg in the Family 333 Years Hops
William S. Weinland of this place owns a silver mounted cane said to be 835 years old and in the Weinland family through six generations since its 1727 journey from Saxony via John Nicholas Weinland to North Indianapolis.
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William S. Weinland
Harl Weinland
Indianapolis
Saxony
John Nicholas Weinland
Suit Filed Against Panhandle for 15000 Dollars
Richmond August 7 Charles Krugg former railroad employee sues the Panhandle for damages of 15000 dollars He says he was injured while working in a pit beneath an engine in the shops and alleges the engineer started the engine while he was at work The case reflects a claim of company carelessness.
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Richmond
Charles Krugg
Panhandle
Krugg
Disease hits cattle in Bedford township eyes attack
A new cattle illness in eastern Bedford Township has caused several herds to lose sight. Stockman Henry Woolary reports multiple cattle affected, with neighbors also seeing cattle affected as veterinarians search for a name and cure.
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Bedford
Henry Woolary
Police shakeup ends Faucett term in city
On August 7 the city council removed Police Superintendent Faucett from office. Frank Toler, formerly chief then demoted due to the Faust murder case, is reinstated as head of the force.
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E.swoop
Counocil
Frank Toler
Faust
Deputy constable fires at pursuer in Shelbyville street
Shelbyville on August 7 reports Doc Sparks deputy constable facing Theodore Skotski after Skotski’s brother Sparks had arrested him. Sparks drew and cocked his revolver aiming at Skotski who ducked behind shade steps and escaped unharmed.
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Shelbyville
Doc’’ Sparks
Theodore Skotski
Sparks
Shade Tteps
Richmond Sunday News Sells to Richmond Sun Owner
The Richmond Sunday News, once a key Sunday paper in the city, is sold to B. F. Issler of the Richmond Sun by founder Harry Daniele who started the paper a year ago.
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Richmond Sunday News
Richmond
B. F.issler
Richmond Sun
Harry Daniele
Mrs Archibal Thacher 104 Dies In Martinsville
Martinsville reports the death of Mrs Archibal Thacher aged 104 a long time resident of the city dating back to its founding.
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Martinsville
Archibald Thacher
Engels Dies Positively in International Socialist Move
Loxpon August 7. Frederick Engels, head of the International Socialist movement, is dead.
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Loxpon
Frederick Engels
International Socialist Movement
New York Market Reports and Commodity Quotes
New York reports money rates and prime mercantile prices with sterling exchange firm at about 490 for demand. Government bonds steady, wheat corn oats and lard futures listed, and produce prices for butter eggs poultry and berries provided along with Chicago live stock quotes and cattle hogs at Union Stock Yards.
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New York
Sterling Exchange
United States
Pacific
Chicago
Curaga
Bard of
Michigan
Missouri Democrats Adopt Free Silver Platform at Pertle Springs
The Missouri Democratic convention presided by Bland declared for free and unlimited coinage of silver at 16 to 1. Resolutions supported silver, opposed gold monometallism, and called for delegations to national and state gatherings, with plans for a 1906 Missouri state convention in St Louis.
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Pertle Sprixes
Missouri
Tlinois
Bland
Committee On Permanent Organization
Hbiaod
Resolution Committee
Delates
Friends of Silver
Blani
State Central Committee
Democratic Party of Missouri
Europe
America
United States
Washington, D. C
St. Louis
Silver Democrats Demand Free Coinage At Austin Convention
Ex Governor Hogg and Hon Frank Lubbock spoke at the Austin convention where resolutions express support for unlimited silver and gold coinage without fixing a ratio, signaling a broad pro coinage stance among state silver Democrats.
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Hogg
Frank Lubbock
Austin
Travis County
Delegates Pledged to Quay in Dauphin County Race
Harrisburg August 7 delegates Wm. B. Meetch John McIlhenny and George R. Bennison elected unitedly as unpledged but pledged to Senator Quay for the second legislative district of Dauphin county. Other county delegates also pledged to Quay. Women Drive Off Men Employed to Fence Disputed Ground in Santytown.
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Harrisburg
Wm. B. Meetch
John McIlhenny
George R. Bennison
Dauphin County
Senator Quay
Michigan authorities act to end mine strike disruption
In I hpe ming Michigan an official pledge from Governor Rica governs the response to the mine strike. Authorities suspend merits review until the principle is fixed that unlawful interference with work will not be tolerated. Strikers form a constabulary under prosecuting attorney guidance while Sheriff Broad returns to Marquette amid conciliatory gestures from strike leaders.
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Ihpeming
Mich
Rica
Detroit
Atrikora
Sherif Broad
Marquette
Crop Report Highlights Strong Yields Across State
Weather bureau notes above normal temperatures last week and generally deficient rainfall. Threshing reports show unusually heavy barley and wheat yields, with corn conditions statewide well above average per 640 county reports.
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Weather Bureau
Attorney Anoints Rival With Severe Horsewhipping
Henry Da Lawrence an attorneyoe administered a severe horsewhipping to F B Calhoun a lawyer and notary public in Cleveland Ohio on a long running dispute sparked by remarks Calhoun made in a justice court trial Calhoun offered no defense despite being larger in size.
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Anothen
Cleveland
Henry da Lawrence
F. B. Calhoun
Calhoun
Justice Court
DalLawrence
DuLawrence
State Democratic Convention in Iowa Focuses on Currency Issue
Marshalltown Iowa August 7 The state Democratic convention opens at Odeon Opera House with Judge Nathaniel French as temporary chair and Judge W L Babb as leading gubernatorial candidate. Free silver advocates push to dominate the gathering while hard money faction forecasts a decisive vote. Central committee meeting deemed unimportant.
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Marshalltown
Iowa
State Central Committee
Odeon Opera House
Nathaniel French
Davenport
W. L Babb
Mt Pleasant
Free Silver
Mexico City Banks Hold Over Sixty Million in Cash
City banks report over 36 million dollars in cash on hand the largest ever for the city. Private bankers and wealthy individuals hold about 25 million dollars, totaling over 60 million in available cash locally. Interior reports indicate a similar money surplus nationwide.
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Mexico
City of
Chicago Presbytery Bans Fermented Wine In Services
The presbytery of Chicago votes to stop using fermented wine in all services and substitutes unfermented grape juice. Temperance work will continue with additional pledges placed in Sunday schools.
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Chicago
Mint Director Explains Gold Bullion Shipments
Mr Preston director of the mint explains the transfer of 10 million dollars in gold bullion from New York to Philadelphia. He says the government intends to coin its entire bullion stock with reasonable rapidity, totaling about 49 million dollars.
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Washington
Preston
Mint
New York
Philadelphia
The Omaha Police Muddle
In Omaha Nebraska on August 7 a preliminary hearing on granting a temporary injunction against the new fire and police commission was held before Judge Wropewell. Both sides were represented by counsel and a decision is expected later today.
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Omaha
Neb
Fire and Police Commission
Wropewell
Able Counsel
Two Eminent Debaters Close Silver Arguments in Polaots
Cuylcano Aug 7 Horr and Harvey the silver debaters prepared summaries of their points as the closing act. Harvey argued the 1749 act was a fraud and cited US domestic debts totaling 40 billion dollars. A Texas Silver Democrats state convention was held in Fort Worth on Aug 7.
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Cuylcano
Horr
Harvey
Harry
Harvay
Mexico
Horr Gays
Supreme Court
United States
Silver Democrats of
Texas
Fort Worth
Silver
English Required for Insurance Policy Papers
Springfield report notes Attorney General Moloney issues opinion stating that insurance and policy applications must be written or made out in English, aligning with documents intended for record. The ruling emphasizes language consistency across official records.
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Springfield
Tila
Moloney
Wisconsin Rail Line Proposed From Bayfield To Iron River
The Washburn Bayfield and Iron River railway company filed articles of organization with the secretary of state to build a seventy mile line from Bayfield to Iron River in Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin
Madison
Wis
Washburn, Bayfield and Iron River Railway Company
Secretary of State
Bayfield
Iron River
Gardiner Nebraska delegate found insane in Connecticut
Mrs Be tf Gardiner who represented Nebraska at the Boston Christian Endeavor convention vanished suddenly earlier and has now been declared insane at Norwalk Connecticut. The incident has caused local concern as authorities report her condition and place of confinement.
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Omara
Neb
Gardiner
Nebraska
Boston Christian Endeavor Convention
Norwich
Conn
Secret service warns of counterfeit five dollar note
The secret service warns of a new photo graphic counterfeit five dollar National Bank note from First National Bank of Flint Mioch series 188%.
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Washinaror
Secret Service
First National Bank of
Flint
Mioch
Ex Secretary Kadicott Feeble Health in Danvers
Ex Secretary of War Kadicott is reported in feeble health at his Danvers home. He is said to be suffering from serious mental trouble, according to Salem dispatches dated August 7.
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Kadicott
Salem
Mass
Danvers
Burning Fly Infested Wheat Stubble and Fall Clover Sowing
Purdue Agricultural Paper urges farmers to destroy Hessian fly by burning infested wheat stubble and creating a late fall border, burying remaining insects, then sowing the field. It also recommends a fall clover and grass catch with thorough seed-bed preparation and rolling to restore soil and forage. W. C. Latta urges united action to prevent further losses.
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Purdue University Agriculural Paperiment Station
W. C. Latta
General Harrison lauds flag at Old Forge flag raising
General Harrison gives an eloquent tribute to the United States flag during a flag raising in Old Forge New York. He urges that the flag’s story and the union it embodies prove the permanence of civil institutions and the need to allegiance to constitutions over individuals.
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Harrison
United States
Old Forge N. Y
Chickens Roost Attacks Woman in North Webster
Mrs. Mary Garber of North Webster is described as in critical condition after a Bantam rooster attacked her hand. a spur pierced her hand and caused severe systemic illness.
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Mary Garber
North Webster
G. A. R. Encampment Rail Rates From Monon Route
G A R Encampment in Louisville Kentucky September 11 14 1895 ticket sale by Monon Route to Louisville and return September 8 to October 5 inclusive fare 95 35 round trip. For Chickamauga Military National Park dedication September 19 20 1895 excursion to Chickamauga and back September 16 19 return up to 19 inclusive rate to Chattanooga six 35 higher than Louisville rate.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Louisville
Monon
Chickamauga Military National Park
Chickamauga
Cpt. Ltd
Chattanooga
Pastor to recount Mt. Hood ascent at M. E. Church
On next Sabbath Eve the pastor of the M. E. Church will relate from the pulpit his ascent of Mt. Hood Oregon. He will describe the climb over snow fields and perilous ridges and return safely. All invited to attend.
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M. E. Church
Mt. Hood
Oregon
Coburg to Chicago Round Trip Tickets Sold From B&O
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Co announces daily sale of Coburg to Chicago round trip tickets for 91.20. The offer covers return travel and is effective until further notice.
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Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Co
Coburg
Chicago
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