Hoosier poet Riley 15 dead in Indianapolis funeral planned
The Hoosier poet James Whitcomb Riley born 1853 reportedly died today in Indianapolis after a long illness. Riley, famed for his Hoosier verse, never married and leaves a sister Mary Payne of New York as his nearest living relative. Funeral arrangements set for Monday with burial in the Riley family lot in Ind. town.
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The Poet Riley Career and Controversy Shaped Indiana Writer
James Whitcomb Riley emerged from Indiana roots to become a renowned dialect poet. Born circa 1849 in Greenfield to Reuben A. Riley and Elizabeth Marine, he left school early to painter signboards and perform music in villages. A hoax poem "Lato Nie" sparked doubt, but Riley later gained fame in Hoosier dialect verse for the Indianapolis Journal and through tours with Nye.
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Poetic Honors And Indianapolis Tribute To James Whitcomb Riley
The passage recalls James Whitcomb Riley receiving honorary degrees from Yale in 1902 and the University of Pennsylvania in 1901, his gift of property to Indianapolis in 1911 for a public library and school administration building, and his lifelong affection for children and family life. It notes his residence on Lockerbie Street and his verse celebrating the quiet, shaded neighborhood.
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Curbstone broker lands in jail in Butte case
Robert and Anderson, linked to two real estate firms in Butte, were arrested by Detective Larkin after a Leggat Hotel debt of 240 dollars. The charges allege loans were made on shaky securities not kept. Anderson, in Butte three years, faced a high‑style lifestyle as lenders expected large deals. His bail was set.
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Wouldn't You Like to Get Rid of That Catarrh
An advertisement claims a Gauss Combined treatment cures catarrh by addressing the root cause. It promises quick lasting relief and offers a free two-pack sample by parcel post after filling a coupon and returning it for mail delivery.
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Brothers Held Up On Different Roads Near Meaderville
Announced in a Meaderville report two brothers Antone and Joostench were robbed by highwaymen on separate roads. Joostench fell into a creek after tripping on a concealed rope and lost his watch and 32 dollars. Metich resisted and was struck but survived, as Antone arrived later claiming a head wound. The attackers fled with a gold watch, leaving the brothers eager to see the robbers captured.
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Bomb Blasts Parades Injure Citizens During San Francisco Event
Witnesses recall a chaotic scene as a bomb exploded on a sidewalk during a parade. Mayor James Rolph Jr. rushed to Central Hospital as the injured were treated. A sailor, Frank W. Josefson of Finland, was arrested near the scene and later held without charge. A roughly dressed man examined the site moments before the blast, and a threatening letter to a parade escort was reported lost after the event.
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Anaconda Man Dies After Street Car Crash
Roy H. Brown aged, a Kansas City native, died from injuries late last night when struck by a Third street car. He had been in Anaconda briefly, coming from Summerland British Columbia with his brother Floyd. They lived with Mr and Mrs L A Shular at 808 East Commercial Avenue. Parents reside in Summerland. An inquest will be held Monday by Coroner M P Mahoney and funeral arrangements will be announced.
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