Will Work for County Option Campaign Beginnings
Indiana Anti-Saloon League starts preliminary campaign to restore county local option law with speaker Joseph G Woolley touring June 23 to August 1. Plan is to visit at least half the counties under E S Shumaker with help from B E Nicholson as they prepare a fall drive.
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Indiana Anti-Saloon League
Indianapolis
Josa
Woolley
Indiana Anti-Siloon League
Indiana
Indiana Anti-Laloon League
United States
Anti-Saloon League of America
E.S. Shumaker
Anti- Saloon League
E. Nicholson
League
Two Cousins Sentenced to Life for Store Robbery Murder
In Indiana on June 13 Ralph E. Broom, 28, and W. O. Allison, 24, cousins, were each sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Wade Robinson during a store robbery at Landers. Both pleaded guilty in the first degree and declined jury sentencing. the judge stated no release would ever be granted.
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Broom
Allison
Paules
Ailison
Goereuch Succeeds Swigart as Indiana G A R Commander
Goereuch of South Bend assumes command of the Indiana Grand Army of the Republic following the death of Captain Frank Swigart of Logansport. He plans to continue Swigart's initiatives and will retain Swigart’s official staff.
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Bend
Ind
Wilber
Gorauch
Indiana
Grand Army of the Republic
Frank Swigart
Logansport
Swigart
Danville Man Fatally Shot by Patrolman in Lafayette Yard
Edward Murphy of Danville Illinois, aged thirty two, was shot and killed by Patrolman Louis Fagan in the Big Four railroad yards Lafayette. Murphy had threatened Greek section hands and fired at Fagan, who returned fire, the bullet striking Murphy in the abdomen.
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Lafayette
Ind
Edward Murphy
Danville
Ill
Louis Fagan
Murphy
Fagan
Flight War Unavailing: Groom Flees to Avoid Marriage
In Passaic New Jersey on June 13 Joseph Karaskiwick fled his bride as they approached St. Joseph's church. A mile chase through crowded streets led to a fall where he was captured and returned to the church. He was married.
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Passaic
N. J
Joseph Karaskiwick
St. Joseph's
Wen
Girl Seriously Hurt in Wreck at Hemmond Indiana
June 13 report from Hemmond Indiana states Samuel Davis of Hobart driving without lights struck a buggy. The horse bolted and stepped on a passenger, Mise Ura Davis, the girl rider. She is in critical condition and may die.
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Hemmond
Ind
Samuel Davis
Hobart
Davis
Mise Ura Davis
Injured marshal crushed by traction engine wheel
West Baden Indiana June 12 John Ballard marshal of French Lick and West Baden was seriously injured when his foot was crushed off in the rear wheel of a traction engine.
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West Baden
Ind
John Ballard
French Lick
Wall of Water Destroys Buffalo Town in Wyoming
Sheridan Wyoming reports a flood from three telegraph lines sending a wall of water down Clear Creek Canyon into Buffalo. The inland town of 3000 people suffered heavy damage and possible drownings as communication failed after the surge swept brick blocks from the canyon town.
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Sheridan
Wyo
Jere -12
Canon
Buffalo
Clear Creek
Indiana university helps fill looming teacher demand
Bloomington reports over 800 requests for teachers from six states to Indiana university employment bureau after President Bryan urged students to file teaching blanks. Dr Bryan to present recommendations to school boards as requests continue rising statewide. Kentucky ends public drinking cup under new law with broad city support.
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Bloomington
Ind
Indiana University Employment Bureau
William Lowe Bryan
Bryan
Indiana University
Market quotations from Indianapolis and other cities
Agricultural prices from Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Chicago, Zach Buffalo, and Toledo include wheat at $1.12 to $1.16 per bushel for No 2 red, corn 75 to 81 cents, oats 54 to 56 cents, hay baled around $18 to $24 per ton, cattle around $3 to $9, hogs $5 to $7.75, and lambs $4 to $9.10. Receipts cited: hogs 9,500. cattle 1,100. sheep 600.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Zach Buffalo
The Davenport Duel at Royal Street
In a New Orleans secondhand shop Van Holden clashes with a determined woman over a reserved davenport. A lunch with friends leads to gossip about the deal and a possible romance as the scene shifts to social chatter and a future invitation.
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Royal Street
van Holden
Berden
Molly
Van
van Selden
Davenport
The Japanese Plan for Passenger Safety at Sea
The Japanese plan of ocean travel emphasizes training passengers to prepare for danger. On steamships between Japanese ports and the Asiatic continent travelers learn which lifeboat to seek and meet the officer in charge.
Dr King’s New Discovery Fights Colds and Croup
The ad touts Dr King’s New Discovery as the best medicine to drive off winter and spring illnesses. Mrs George W Place of Rawtonville Vermont testifies it has kept her husband from pneumonia several times and praises it for coughs colds and croup. Guaranteed for bronchial affections with trial bottles free at Irvin and Willards.
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Poeumonta
Irvin & Willards
Dry Cleaning Ad from Covington firm advertises services
The public notice for Herman Miller's Dry Cleaning and Dyeing Works at 105 N Walnut Street Danville Illinois proclaims the finest dry cleaning and dyeing of ladies and men's garments at low prices. It urges customers to dye clean and press winter clothes before the fatbrush and notes that goods sent by express receive prompt attention. Address all packages to the firm.
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Herman Miller
Walnut Street
Danville
Express
Herman Miller Dye House Danville Dyeing and Dry Cleaning
Herman Miller operates the Dye House at 105 North Walnut Street in Danville. The business presents itself as the town’s only practical dry cleaner and dyer with 28 years in the dyeing and dry cleaning trade.
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Walnut St
Danville
Notice to Heirs and Creditors in Romine Estate
In the Fountain Circuit Court April term 1912 J Earl Romine as Administrator filed final settlement accounts for Mary E Romine deceased The 2nd day of June 1912 is set for examination heirs creditors and legal heirs to appear and show cause why the account should not be approved Heirs must prove heirship at the same time and place J EARLY ROMINE Administrator 67-123w
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Mary E. Romine
Fountain Circuit Court
J. Earl Romine
Mary EE. Romine
J. Earlyromine
Jericho Leaves Promise Natural Laxative Cure
A promotional notice touts Jericho Leaves from the Holy Land as a gentle, non drug laxative that cleanses the system and soothes intestinal tissues. Sold by mail from the Jericho Leaves Importing Co. Buffalo New York with 25 cents, money order, or stamped envelope and refund if unsatisfactory.
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Holy Land
Jericho
Forday
U.S
Jericho Leaves Importing Co
Bulfalo
N. Y
U.S. A
The Generous Employer and the Valet Conundrum
Jack Martin of New York and Paris hires a man claiming to be a valet. The impostor proves a chauffeur and a novice valet, leading to a chaotic journey back to New York with a hilariously active police scene and a $20 daily under arrest allowance.
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Jack Martin
New York
Paris
Londjon
Mr. Martin
Christendom
Theo
Martin
Fred
United States
Popular Magazine
Found His Place in Chicago Station Master Job
Two New England men recall their old schoolmate Dick who, despite a troubled disposition, now works as a station master in Chicago. He watches fifty trains pass daily and notes every missed connection. The tale comes from the Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph.
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New England
Chicago
Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph
The Waiter Dismisses Menu Advice In London Sketch
A humorous exchange shows The Diner seeking menu guidance while The Waiter claims personal preferences prevail and jokes about pork chops, reflecting a London sketch tone.
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London
Oklahoma baseball league game riles old fan over pitching
In Tulsa a spectator in the Oklahoma State league complained from the bleachers about the visiting team’s pitcher. The man said they should get another man to throw the ball as he doubted the current hurler could throw a belt so the others could hit it.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma State League
Tulsa
Kansas City Star
Fragmentary dialogue from a 19th century home scene
A garbled stage dialogue shows characters Maid and C discussing domestic life and a missing dog. The text is incomplete, with phrases about a dog license and visitors, leaving the exact setting and actions unclear.
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Goereuch
Alexander P. Moore
Pittsburgh
Lillian Russell
Pittsburg
Wyoming
State University
Louisville
Kentucky
At &T. Leute
Toledo
Her@en
Misa McCollough
Mr. Berden
Jake
Miss McCollough
Mise McCullough
van Molden
Mrs. Berden
West End
England
National Magazine
Covington
Our Law Printing
Travelers Railway
Dearborn ST
Mrs Valet
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