Monon rail news and park plans draw Bloomington notes
Bloomington篇 reports Monon railroad actions from Bedford and Salem with stone traffic to French Lick and Louisville. Excursions from Bedford, new park plans in Washington and Bloomington, and a Monon through-car arrangement are outlined alongside deaths and rolling stock orders.
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Bedford
French - Litk
Louisville
Chicago
F. J. Reed
The
Monon
Indianapolis
French Lick
Springs
Runaway Wagon on Salt Creek Hill Endangers Pair
Pete Williams of Oolitic and a companion rode a two horse hay wagon with no brake down Salt Creek hill Monday. The wagon slid out of control into a creek after crossing a bridge. one horse and the wagon fell off. Rescuers freed the wagon and both men escaped with minor injuries while the horse recovered from slight cuts and bruises.
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Pete Williams
Oolitic
Salt Creek
Pete
City Council Eyes Street Repairs and New Ordinance
City Council in a continued session votes to consult the County Council on paying for the public square, authorize the City Attorney to draft an ordinance banning poultry running at large, and assign a plan for sidewalk upgrades and street paving. The water works chief notes White River pollution concerns and potential well drilling for better drinking water. An ordinance expands liquor retailing limits along North I Street.
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Rowland
14Th Street
Hackett
Indiana
15Th Street
Houston
White River
Rushville
Newcastle
Greenfield
Knightstown
Shelbyville
Franklin
Columbus
Greensburg
Carthage
North Vernon
Vernon
Seymour
Brownstown
Edinburg
Scottsburg
West Point
Crothersville
North I Street
Southern Indiana Railway
Summit Lane
Birds and humans share respect for life and protection
The piece argues that civilization grows through kindness to animals and birds, praising the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and Audubon Society. It notes Indiana birds return yearly, migrate with remarkable navigation, and help control pests, urging better treatment and protection, followed by a church service report.
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Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Audubon Society For the Protection of Birds
Birds of
Indiana
Wicker Debuts with 7-3 Chicago Win Over Reds
Bob Wicker earned his first Chicago win allowing only six hits as Cincinnati managed three runs. The Chicago Chronicle credits his steady line and notes the manager praised his effort while eyeing future glory. Wicker relaxed after the sixth inning, saving energy for more games.
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Bob Wicker
Chicago
Cincinnati
Chicago Chronicle
Selee
St. Louis
West Side Park
Reds
Cincinnatis
Hart
Donovan
Wicker
Hartsell funeral for Miss Effie Hartsell
Miss Effie Hartsell died Thursday afternoon and her funeral was held Saturday at 2 PM from the A M E church. Burial followed at Beech Grove Cemetery. The report notes the sermon and graveside rites.
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Effie Hartsell
A. M. BE
Beech Grove Cemetery
Funeral marks unusual graveside with grieving children
On South Lincoln Street a funeral drew 20 plus children aged 13 to 5 who mourned a beloved friend. They spoke of the deceased’s courage and kindness and a freckled boy publicly recalled how the dog Ban saved him from drowning at Blue Hole quarry before the grave was sealed.
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Lincoln Street
Blue Hole Quarry
Bloomington
Spelling Bee and Civic Outrage Highlight Bloomington
A well attended spelling event at First Christian Church raised funds for its building debt. Governor Durbin criticizes Bloomington whitecapping, calls for punishment of assailants and possible removal of the State University if law and order are not enforced.
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M. E
Christ Is Risen
First Christian
James Sears
Bert Parham
Harry Accam
McGouffey
Rev. Edwards
Dr. Duncan
J.C. Carlton
Monroe County
Bloomington
State University
Durbin
University Town
Rebecca
Annie Stevens
Joe Shiveley
Shiveley
Indiana
General Assembly
Westside woman denounces post office feud rumors
A circulating report claims a well known Westside lady criticized East side residents. The reputed author disavows the words, denies authorship, and questions how the story began and spread.
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Westside
East Side
High School Notes Reflect Change and Events
The bulletin covers student withdrawals and returns, class activities, and exams at the Bloomfield High School. It notes Prof. Harris away with written work, senior paper duties assigned to the girls, physiology experiments, Browning and Tennyson studies, field day policy questions, and the State Science Teachers meeting in Indianapolis. Accounts of track team duties, spelling matches, primary contests, and public performances follow, plus remarks on Roosevelt’s Philadelphia visit and local weather and agriculture notes.
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Harris
Indianapolis
State Science Teachers’ Association
Bloomington
Bloomington High School
I. A
Roosevelt
Philadelphia
Yale
Weather Seer Foresees Heavy May Rains and Storms
Hicks for May predicts a volatile month with central Vulcan storm period from May 1 to 4 bringing rain thunder and wind across western states. Expect rising and falling barometers sharp warm spells then severe storms between the 2nd and 8th with frost risk later in the first week of May and continued storms into mid and late May.
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Chang
Atlantic Seaboard
Pneumonia Deaths Rise Amid Cold Weather Across Regions
Medical authorities report four universal prevalence factors for pneumonia during the past month with an unusually high death toll. Chicago records 163 pneumonia deaths in the recent week versus 101 last year, reflecting broader international trends of increased prevalence and fatality due to cold weather and frequent changes.
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Chicago
Bulletin of the Health Department
England
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