Nebraska Tornadoes Leave Death Toll and Destruction
Nebraska was swept by powerful storms with eleven killed and twenty five wounded in Seward. Staplehurst was wiped out and Lushton reportedly destroyed. McCool saw extensive damage with no fatalities. Omaha endured wind damage with few losses. National and local officials offered aid as rural lines failed and casualties rose in Seward to York counties.
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Omaha
Neb
Nebraska
Seward
Staplehurst
McCool i
Lushton
Cit
Forty-fifth
Gold Streets
Omaha Commercial Club
Lincoln
York, Fillmore
Bloomington to beautify Monon depot grounds with flower beds
The Monon depot area will get landscaped by Morris Florist Company after local agent F. B. Humston secured funding. A north grass plot will feature a 52 by 10 feet bed with red and white lettering reading Bloomington and Monon Route, a 4 by 10 foot bed on the south side, an 18 foot oval of elacasiahs, and circular plantings with borders and canvas surrounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monon
Morris Florist Company
Bloomington
F. B. Humston
North Grass
Kirkwood Avenue
Achernuhias
Ceram C. 1. & L
Alternanteria
Ealf
Gloomington Telephone
Mayer Family Plans Bloomington Move In June
Mr Louis Mayer and Mrs Mayer arrange to relocate to Bloomington in June. Mr Mayer will travel and set up headquarters there. Miss Esther Mayer will enter Indiana University for the full classical course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Mayer
Bloomington
Mr. Mayer
Blomington
Esther Mayer
Indiana University
Prosecutor J. H. Underwood Returns From Brownstown
Prosecutor J. H. Underwood returned from Brownstown where he has been attending court proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Underwood
Brownstown
Wheat and commodity prices in Minnesota market report
Flour and rye flour prices listed for spring wheat and patent jute values. butter and eggs quoted with grade prices. live poultry and potatoes priced by region. wheat, corn, and oats prices shown with No 1 northern spring and No 2 red references. market tone noted as weaker or steady with specific bid ranges.
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Minnesota
Dakota
Michigan
Wisconsin
New York
Manitoba
Chicago and East Buffalo Livestock Prices May 14
Chicago reports cattle and hog prices across grades with steer and heifer values ranging from 4.00 to 8.60 for cattle and 7.50 to 9.15 for hogs. East Buffalo and Omaha markets show further price ranges for cattle, sheep, and pigs, noting market activity and shifts in lamb and barrow classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Distillery
East Buffalo
N. Y
Omaha
Texas
Indiana natives populate national Congress in 1900s era
Indiana-born lawmakers dominate the national legislature with five senators and nineteen representatives. The article lists several Indiana born senators and representatives in Congress, noting native Hoosiers like John Downey Works and Moses Ks. Clapp among others, plus a few non natives and Hoosier-educated politicians.
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Washington
Indiana
Congress of the United States
United State
John Downey Works
California
Moses Ks. Clapp
Minnesota
William Howard Thompson
Kansas
Benjamin F. Shively
John W. Kern
Senator Works
Ohio County
Superior Court
San Diego County
Senator Clapp
Delphi
Wisconsin
Senator Thompson
Congress
Crawfordsville
Burton Lee French
Idaho
Frank Bunchanan
Chicago
Jefferson County
Joseph Warren Fordney
Michigan
Blackford County
Dan V. Stephens
Nebraska
Valparaiso
Dick Thompson Morgan
Oklahoma
Humphrey
Charles Lieb
Cyrus Cline
Lieb
Cline
Richland County
Ohio
Frank T. O'Hair
Joseph G. Cannon
DePauw University
Valaparaiso
State University
Wonderful Orchard Near Mitchell Grows Rapidly
Former State Etymologist Douglas praises the Paul Rose orchards north of Mitchell stating they are marvelous for being only three years old. He visited Holmes Bros. orchards and is supervising large orchards further north. He notes trees near Mitchell grew as much in three years as those farther north in five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Paul Rose
Mitchell
Prof
Holmes Bros
The History of Secrecy and The Newspaper's Light
The piece argues secrecy breeds tyranny and that newspapers expose wrongdoing. It asserts that the public gains when reporters reveal hidden deals, noting the danger to power from light and urging vigilance against covert corruption.
Wool Buy Offer From Home Ice Co Near Monon Depot
Wanted to buy four million pounds of good clean wool. Contact Home Ice Company near Monon Depot for details.
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Home Ice Co
Monon Depot
County bids sought for two bridges in Lawrence County Indiana
The Board of Commissioners of Lawrence County Indiana invites sealed bids by 11 a m on Monday June 2 1913 for construction of two bridges across Salt creek on the Bedford and Williams road and Guthrie creek on the Bedford and Tunnelton road The bid for Guthrie creek must state the amount allowed for the superstructure of the old bridge which remains the bidder's property Bids may also include replacing the old bridge with additions at Guthrie creek The board may accept bids for a new bridge or for replacing the old one and may reject all bids Plans and specifications are on file in the auditor's office Bedford Indiana May 7 1913 Ezra W Edwards Auditor LC
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Ceive
Guthrie Creek
Bedford
Indiana
Ezra W. Edwards
L. C
First Meeting of Creditors for Gertrude Ward
Notice in the District Court of Indiana that Gertrude Ward of Mitchell is bankrupt. The first meeting of creditors is set for May 1918 at Giles & Doman law office in Ell, Indiana, at 1 p.m. Attendees may prove claims, appoint a trustee, and examine the bank. Albert Rabb, Referee in Bankruptcy. May 10, 1913 Indianapolis, Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Ward
Mitchell, Indiana
Albert Rabb
Indianapolis
Indiana
Notice to Non-Residents for Divorce in Indiana Court
Lawrence Circuit Court of Indiana to Arlice Leonard, nonresident, Hannah Leonard plaintiff files complaint for divorce with affidavit. Defendant must appear by September 2, 1918, or answer in absence. Clerk Elbert J. Stalker seals document at Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlice Leonard
Fred N. Fletcher
Indiana
Lawrence
A. D
Bedford
Elbert J. Stalker
Notice of Administration in Lawrence County Indiana
The Circuit Court of Lawrence County Indiana appoints Sadie E. Anderson as Administratrix of Elmira Cole deceased with a solvent estate. JL Smith serves as attorney for the estate.
Notice to Contractors for Gravel Roads in Lawrence County
The Lawrence County Board of Commissioners Indiana invites sealed bids by June 3 1913 at 1 p m for gravel or macadamized road projects in East precinct Tresler Third and Farmer Streets Scoggan Road 8369 feet Tunnelton Heltonville 6865 feet Pleasant Run Heltonville Leesville 3246 feet Lafayette Street Heltonville Bedford Fairfax 7190 feet Bids on each road separately required bond equal to twice bid amount, bid to Ezra W Edwards Auditor.
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Board of Commissioners of
Lawrence County
Indiana
Tresler
Farmer
Scoggan Road
Tunnelton
Heltonville
Ezra W. Edwards
Board of Commissioners
State of
Appointment of Administrator for Jeanette Armstrong Estate
Lawrence County Indiana appoints David L. Cobb as administrator of the estate of Jeanette Armstrong, deceased. The estate is believed solvent. Brooks & Brooks, Attorneys, represent the administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanette Armstrong
Lawrence County
Indiana
David L. Cobb
Brooks & Brooks
Estate of Minerva Kern Administrator Named
State of Indiana administrator of the estate of Minerva Kern deceased late of Lawrence County Wm H Smith administrator named to manage the estate proceedings and duties in the county court.
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Lawrence County
State of
Indiana
Minerva Kern
William Foster, Jr
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Twister
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Taly Warket Report
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OPERA
U. S
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Sheboygan
Wis
Chiago
Japan
Egypt
Greece
Rome
WOOL
Said
Salt Creek
Bedford and
Williams Road
Tunnelton Road
the District Court of the United States
District of Indiana
Walls & Walls
Hodge & Walls
Poland
James Embree
R. IF. D
Cr. S.henry
M.B. Guthrie
Burrenterger's Store
Hannah Leonard
Callon Us
Sterling Drug Store
C. H. Emery
KX Streets
Trainor
Dentist
Hamer & Smith
Circuit Court
Elmira
Cole
Sadie E. Anderson
Jl, Smith
Langshangs
Minorca
J. M. Lawson
Sparkeville
Lin
Johnson-Smith Excelsior Co
Shawswick Township
Pleasant Run Township
Leesville
Fayette Street
Marshall Township
Fairfax
KL. S.J
Wm. H .Smith
Underwood & Underwood, Attorneys
Spencer W. Smith
Underwood & Underwood
Susan F. Cutsinger
William J. Cutsinger
Boruff
Boruff, Attorneys
Mary E. Hardin
Fred Bowen
Christopher Schmidt
Mary Schmidt
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