Hoosierisms and Local Tragedies Across Indiana News
Consolidation of Wabash ice companies boosted prices by 20 percent. A sheep breeder Barton Brown died by his own hand at Frankfort. Sancho Stopic died after a violent laborer brawl in Gary. Capt James O Connor fetched $600 in pearls after two weeks hunting in the Wabash river. Princeton Evening Tribune suspends until July 15 due to printer shortage. Footlight romance ends in marriage Ruth Tevis and Arnold Farrar Spencer of Indianapolis in Rushville. Oats crop fails in Orange county from rust and insects. Pearl hunter Robert Moll, 16, drowns mussel gathering in Yellow Branch creek. Mrs Chas Borge of Diamond sets house ablaze amid divorce suit. Joseph Bryan, 69, dies after being pecked by a setting hen.
Sunflower Grows Rapidly In Middleburg Garden
A garden in Middleburg reports a sunflower stalk that grew eighteen inches in one week from Wednesday to the next, averaging more than two and a half inches per day.
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Middleburg
New Castle Council Splits Public Printing Between Parties
The New Castle council breaks a long standing rule by dividing public printing duties evenly between Democratic and Republican newspapers. The city is identified as Republican in politics.
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New Castle
Monticello man unveils aluminum solder and flux invention
Ira Gray, a Monticello timer, announces a new solder and flux that bonds two aluminum pieces as one. He reports tests before renowned state experts, with every trial proving perfect.
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Ira Gray
Monticello
Mr. Gray
Fruit grower warns Indiana on San Jose scale threat
J. M. Zion of Clarks Hill warns the San Jose scale will ruin all Indiana fruit unless decisive legislative action declares the scale a nuisance. He urges measures comparable to controlling the Canadian thistle.
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J.M. Zion
Clarkshill
San Jose
Indiana
Sullivan County Becomes Dry After Saloon Removals
The licensed saloon system is wiped out in Sullivan county and liquor agents must relocate for at least two years. Haddoon and Jackson townships last week led the dry reform, with no opposition from saloon interests, making Sullivan county effectively dry.
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Sullivan County
Haddoon
Jackson
Largest bullfrog on farm fears hunters near Burnsville
Joseph Taylor on his Burnsville area farm claims a giant bullfrog lives in his pond and loudly bellows like a mad bull. He seeks help from local hunters to eradicate the creature, which allegedly jumps farther than the famous Twain frog.
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Joseph Taylor
Burnsville
Taylor
Mark Twain
Butter Revolutionized Creamery Process Touted by Monticello Seller
J. S. Stoner of Monticello and W. A. Cole of Chicago sold a new butter making process described as revolutionary. Cream ripens in vats for six days at a set temperature, then churns with a perforated black tin coil and air pump, producing butter in about thirty minutes with even color and firm flavor.
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J. S. Stoner
Monticello
W. A. Cole
Chicago
Jeffersonville Birthday Marked by DAR Chapter Event
Jeffersonville celebrated its 105th anniversary last week with a formal program organized under the auspices of the Anna Rogers Clark chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The event highlighted local history and featured members of the DAR in attendance.
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Jeffersonville
Anna Rogers Clark
the Daughters of the American Revolution
Crawfordsville Editor Turns to Fiction for New York Magazine
Fleming T. Luce, longtime editor of the Crawfordsville Review, has shifted to fiction writing now appearing in a New York magazine. Luce is noted for his graceful pen and experienced editing hand.
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Fleming T. Luce
Crawfordsville Review
New York
Lightning Stuns Family at Petersburg Home
The Lightner family of seven near Petersburg was struck by lightning and rendered unconscious for about thirty minutes. James Howard’s home was affected as the incident stunned all occupants.
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Lightners
James Howard
Petersburg
Unusual Church Names West of Peru and on County Line
Two Christian churches near Peru bear unusual names the Blue Ball church lies west of the city while the Punkin Head church sits on the Pulaski Fulton county line.
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Peru
Pulaski-Fulton County
College for Negroes to Open Next Saturday
The Princeton Normal School and Industrial College, founded by colored people, which was delayed from last month, will open next Saturday marking the first session of the institution.
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College
Princeton Normal School and Industrial College
First electrically operated Indiana sawmill built at Wabash
The first Indiana mill run entirely by electricity is Robert Palmer’s sawmill at Wabash. The plant’s power suffices even with heavy logs on the carrier, marking a new era in local industry.
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Indiana
Robert Palmer
Wabash
Inmate Count Exceeds Capacity at Indiana Reformatory
The Indiana Reformatory houses 1,160 inmates, surpassing its 1,150 capacity and crowding the facility significantly.
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Indiana Reformatory
Dentist Dr Henry Latshaw Dies By Self Inflicted Gunshot
After preparing for burial the Vincennes dentist and prominent citizen Dr Henry S Latshaw died by suicide firing a bullet into his brain. He was widely known in social circles and the community.
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Henry S. Latshaw
Vincennes
House of a Thousand Candles to be staged by Hackett
Meredith Nicholson novel House of a Thousand Candles will be staged this autumn likely in September by James K. Hackett. Nicholson is an Indianapolis man.
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Meredith Nicholson
James K. Hackett
Nicholson
Indianapolis
Ex-State Senator W. N. Matthews Dies in Bedford
W. N. Matthews once a state senator died in Bedford last week after a period of illness. He underwent a surgical operation last January and had been in poor health for weeks before his death was anticipated.
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W. N. Matthews
Bedford
Gold coin found near Petersburg dates to 1714
The fielding daughter of Jerry Hart south of Petersburg found a well preserved English design coin dated 1714 with a crown under the date. It was likely used by French traders in trade with Indians at Vincennes.
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Jerry Hart
Petersburg
Vincennes
Two Chicago Men Arrested in Indianapolis Insurance Scam
Harry S Morris and Albert J Phillips claiming Chicago roots were arrested in Indianapolis after attempting to swindle life insurance agents nationwide. Dressed well and name dropping, they pitched “sure things” in races to secure large policies. An officer overheard a deal and intervened to stop them.
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Harry S. Morris
Albert J. Phillips
Chicago
Indianapolis
And He Was Not German
A third grade teacher observes a pupil intensely copying his work, quietly muttering the word dammit as he compares each letter to the teacher’s copy. She moves on, letting him complete his task without interruption.
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Damit
Journal of Education
Do It Yourself Surveying Method For River Width And Height
A St Louis civil engineer explains simple methods for measuring river width and object height without instruments. Stand at water level, align cap brim with opposite bank, and note where it touches then pace the distance. For height, use a six foot stick and its shadow to compare with the object’s shadow at sunlit times to compute height.
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St. Louis
New York Press
Mississippi
Paris Fashion Hints for Ladies and Misses
Fashion Editor at 400 Century Building Indianapolis presents this week’s dress patterns No. 1892 ladies dressing sack with three quarter sleeves in seven bust sizes No. 1787 misses one piece kilt plaited skirt for ages 13 to 17 No. 1739 misses shirtwaist in three sizes ages 13 to 17 Enclosed is ten cents for Paris Pattern No. Size Name Address requested from readers in Indianapolis.
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Century Building
Indianapolis
Ind
Paris
The Purse and Money in Biblical Travelers
The purse appears as part of a traveler’s outfit in ancient times. In gospel accounts the disciples were told to carry no money or metal in their purses while preching.
Dangerous Zoology Report Sparks Unclear Alarm
A fragmentary New York Sun note mentions Knicker-Jogges claiming pink rats sighted last night and Becker-Nongdense warning to shield the President from the matter.
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Becker — Nongdense
New York Sun
Silent Smith Recalled As Busy Polite Broker
An old Shawnee farmer recounts meeting a New York broker known as Silent Smith. The man was kind and busy, detesting time-wasters. He bragged of frequent reminders and insisted the farmer return to his office, calling him a brisk and jovial expert.
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Silent Smith
New York
Josh
Confessed municipal grafter feels pride in cheaper sting
A municipal graft suspect confessed, expressing a odd mix of relief and pain. He admits feeling pleased yet sore that his bribe underbid rivals, finding some pride in the lower price. The remark closes a terse confession that reveals motives and context.
Feeding the Israelites in the wilderness
The Exodus narrative describes the Israelites in the wilderness of Sin after leaving Egypt. They murmur against Moses and Aaron. The Lord provides bread from heaven and quail with a daily gathering rule and a double portion on the sixth day, revealing his presence in the cloud.
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Elim
Children of
Egypt
Moses
Aaron
Israel
Even
Congregation of the Children of Israel
Children of Israel
Marah
Newton Discovers Apple Fall With Roosevelt's Permission
In a witty claim the New York General reports Newton announced the apple fell because it had Roosevelt's permission, framing the moment as the making of a great law with royal backing.
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Newton
Roosevelt
New York
Old Fashioned Camp Meeting in Frisbie's Woods
Jimmy Jones recounts a rural camp meeting in Frisbie's Woods where villagers gather at a large tent to hear revival exhortations. The scene blends religious fervor with picnic ambience as mourners plead for salvation under moonlit oaks and a warm country night.
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Jimmy Jones
Mother Hubbard
Motto misfire sparks army debate
A veteran asks a youth about joining the army. The youth declares a bold motto "Excel sior" but is advised against it. The exchange continues with several suggested slogans before settling on a caution to think before you speak.
Dinner Lobsters Sparks Domestic Laughs in Parlor
Mrs Slangay-Surely scolds Mr Slangay for not having guests while he reveals two lobsters in the parlor. The exchange turns to dinner grub as the couple jokes about their unusual “guests” in a Philadelphia scene.
Peruna and Manalin Show Benefit in Catarrh Relief
Letters from Mrs. Aline DePasse of New York and Miss Mildred Grey of Appleton urge Peruna and Manalin as remedies. DePasse credits a seven year catarrh to these tonics and reports cure after twelve bottles, with children also benefiting. Grey cites relief from stomach catarrh after six to twelve bottles and lasting improvement.
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Aline DePasse
New York society bans violets in fashion shifts
A New York women’s league denounces wearing violets as out of fashion. Members vow to stop placing violets on coats or blouses, noting Parisian taste has shifted to pink camellias and purple orchids with fur fashion.
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New York
Gotham
League
Cleveland's Limits
Fred Lehninger of the West Lafayette Indicator reported from Cleveland, describing the city as on Lake Erie's south shore. He cites John D. Rockefeller and Tom Johnson as prominent neighbors, notes Cleveland's fame for a three cent fare and Standard Oil, and mocks the city as fast, animated, and full of footpads.
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Fred Lehninger
West Lafayette Indicator
Cleveland
Lake Erie
John D. Rockefeller
Cincinnati
Tom Johnson
Standard Oil
New York
Mrs Phelps Stokes Epigram On Speech In Slums
A Detroit inscription lauds a visiting Mrs J G Phelps Stokes praising how impoverished women in slums keep speech pure despite hardship. She quips that an oath from a woman's lips is unnatural and incredible, likening it to a bullet from a rosebud.
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J. G. Phelps Stokes
Detroit
The Peace Settlement Opinion by a Diplomat
A diplomat remarks on disarmament saying he favors it except for his own nation. His pause signals careful stance amid discussion of international arms limits. The quote appears in the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
The Drama in New York Shows Monthly Play Production
New York City theaters offer drama variety with about fifteen new plays produced each month, according to current theater books. The steady stream reflects a robust stage scene and ongoing creative output.
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New York City
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