Indianapolis Men Take Over 20500 Acre Clark Ranch
Indianapolis businessmen form Tongue River Ranch company to acquire the Clark ranch in Miles City Montana. William Holton Dye buys the property for ten dollars an acre to stock with twenty thousand sheep and one hundred horses. The group includes Hugh McGowan Harry Milligan Thomas Spann Clarence Stanley and others who plan summer visits to the ranch.
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Indianapolis
Miles City
Mont
William Holton Dye
A. B.lark
Hugh McGowan
Harry Milligan
Thomas E. Spann
Clarence Stanley
O. G. Pfaff
R. I. Blakeman
H. O. Pantzer
R. W. Reed
Elmer W. Stout
Clark
Postal Inspectors Crack Down on Third and Fourth Class Mail
Washington orders led postal authorities to inspect Richmond mail revealing widespread use of personal notes to recipients to convert items into first class. Inspectors expect future sum of fines as penalties for violations by merchants lawyers physicians and others using the mail.
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Richmond
Washington
Ichmond
Big Hill Stewart Dies After Short Illness in Huntown
Owensville WA Bush township resident William Stewart known as Big Hill Stewart died at age 50 after a brief illness. He leaves a widow and several children. Stewart served as township trustee for years and ran a store at Jimtown for two decades. He contributed liberally to Wabash river sufferers annually.
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Owensville
William Stewart
Noblesville to be Lighted Again With Electric Line
Noblesville to receive electric light after dynamo house fire left town in darkness for over a year. Noblesville Heat, Fight and Power company granted right of way to erect poles on the road to Chicago with arc and incandescent wires. The town is already wired.
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Noblesville
Cicero
Noblesville Heat, Fight and Power Company
Chicago
Princeton Gas Price Jump Signals New Plant Opening
Princeton residents have paid 23 cents per thousand cubic feet for gas, but the Consumers' Gas company will raise rates to one dollar once its new artificial gas plant begins operations this week. The plant is ready but will start after coke shipment arrives.
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Princeton
Princeton Gas
Consumers’ Gas Company
Old Damage Case to Be Tried Again in Montgomery County
Mason J. Crozbie of Lafayette sues Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction for 12000 dollars. The personal damages suit has circulated through Indiana courts for years and is now moved to Montgomery county on change of venue with trial to occur at the next term of court.
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Crawfordsville
Mason J. Crozbie
Lafayette
Fort Wayne & Wabash Valley Traction Company
Indiana
Montgomery County
Kretz Shoots Self in Terre Haute Pawn Shop
Lawrence C. Kretz, a collector for the Terre Haute Indiana Traction Company, purchased a revolver and cartridges in a local pawn shop then placed the weapon to his head and fired, dying at the scene. The incident occurred in Terre Haute.
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Killa
Terre Haute
Lawrence C. Kretz
Terre Haute, Indianolla & Eastern Traction Company
Reiter Replaces Lewis as Knox Circuit Judge
Vincennes reports Frank G. Reiter defeats James F. Lewis to become Knox circuit court keeper. Edward A. Acker, formerly Vincennes Sun editor, sworn in as deputy. Reiter led his ticket by over ten points with a 176 vote majority over the state ticket.
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Vincennes
Frank G. Reiter
James. F. Lewis
Knox
Edward A. Acker
Vincennes Sun
Reiter
Hia
New Vendome hotel opens in Evansville on Third Street
Evansville saw the New Vendome hotel opened February 29 at Third and Sycamore, a five story reinforced brick structure with its own electric light and water plants and a roof garden. The owners are local capitalists with F. J. Scholz as president and Benjamin Lambers named manager. It houses 118 bedrooms and operates on the European plan with basement dining rooms. The $275000 building includes a filtration plant and telephone service in every room.
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Evansville
Third
Sycamore Streets
Third Street
F. J. Scholz
William Heyns
John W. Heyns
Charles J. Scholz
Indiana
Benjamin Lambers
St. George
Wife Seeks Receiver for Husband Property and Bank Funds
Mrs. Margaret C. Roberts asks a court to appoint a receiver to take charge of Evertt Roberts property and his bank deposits at Farmers National Bank. She states they married last October on a 42 acre farm, deeded the farm to him, and he promised to buy a larger farm. He allegedly forced her from their home and now lives with relatives. She values the property at 9000 dollars, with most funds in the bank, and seeks 50 dollars monthly support.
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Shelbyville
Margaret C. Roberts
Everett Roberts
Farmers’ National Bank
Sheavers
Made Noise Like an Engine in Hartford City
Robert Cooley a well known farmer was arrested for disorderly conduct after making locomotive noises on the public square intoxicated he was fined one dollar and costs He imagined himself an engineer on a railroad during his runs through town and his loud toots could be heard for blocks His run cost him 9 85 dollars
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Hartford City
Robert Cooley
Cooley
Here
Bob
Peppermint Oil Boosts Kanakee Marsh Cropping Plans
Farmers expected to raise peppermint as a leading crop in the Kanakee marshes next season. Oil yield averages 80 pounds per acre with value from 0.75 to 1.25 dollars per pound depending on quality. Experimenting farmers say peppermint is the most profitable marsh crop.
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Morocco
Kankakee Marshes
Damages Sought inRailway Wreck Lawsuit in Lawrence Court
Bedford-Suit filed in Lawrence circuit court against Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railway for personal damages totaling 50000. Plaintiffs include W. A. Borders John and Diana Tewell Sarah Earle John Osborn and John and Mary Walker. Case stems from a Rivervale wreck a year ago when plaintiffs were passengers.
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Bedford
Lawrence
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Railway Company
W. A. Borders
John
Diana Tewell
Sarah Earle
John Osborn
Mary Walker
Rivervale
Paoli Buys a Light Plant at City Purchase
Paoli town trustees bought the local light plant for 1700 dollars. They issued bonds totaling 8100 dollars to Harris Trust Company of Chicago to finance plant improvements and increase capacity. The bonds sold for 8100 dollars.
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Paolli
Light Company
Harris Trust Company
Chicago
Clergy Urges Union-Church Unity to Combat Combines
In Evanaville Rev. Reid Cross rector of St. Paul's Episcopal church told the unemployed that labor unions were created by God and urged unions and churches to join forces to kill the combines.
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Evanaville
Reid Cross
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Farmers Seek Protection from White River Dam Plan
Bedford farmers along the White river plan a convention to discuss ways to protect their holdings and oppose the proposed dam near Williams. The dam would supply power to a monitor plant for electric power to mills and other industries.
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Bedford
White River
Williams
Coolidge Nominated for Treasury Assistant Secretary Post
Washington reports Louis A. Coolidge, long involved in Republican politics and journalism, nominated by the president to be assistant secretary of the treasury, succeeding J. H. Edwards. A Massachusetts native, 46, Harvard graduate, he has served as editor and writer for several major papers and authored books.
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Washington
Louis A. Coolidge
the Treasury
J. H. Edwards
Republican National Committee
Congressional Directory
Congressional Record
Springfield Republican
Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachu
University and Republican Clubs
New York
Cosmos, University
Gridiron Clubs
Odd Calessa Carriage Still Graces Malta Streets
A London report notes an elderly, once-wealthy lady in Malta who travels by a bygone calessa drawn by an old horse. The scene shows her religious devotion and courage as she continues to ride to church despite poverty and the carriage’s antiquated, creaking condition.
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London
Malta
Trick of the Chinaman in Mass murder trial
During a Massachusetts superior court murder trial of nine Chinese men the unique gun handling was described. A revolver is steadied on the left forearm and fired with the right hand to conceal the shooter’s position and mislead observers. A tong member offered an unclear justification about secrecy.
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Massachusetts Superior Court
Hog Cholera Threatens Swine Industry In Cholera Readings
A farmer from Burnetts Creek Indiana recounts hog cholera cases and crediting Sloan's Liniment with saving hogs. He describes using the liniment to treat severely ill hogs that refused milk and required drenches. The notice urges readers to request Dr Sloan's free book on treating horses cattle hogs and poultry.
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A. P. Williams
Burnetts Creek
Ind
Mr. Williams
Patrolium Wagon Responds To Fourth and Oak Alarm
A telephone call to police headquarters reports Ole Bill causing a disturbance on Fourth and Oak streets. The patrol wagon rushes to the scene but returns empty, as no trouble is found. A caller threatens violence toward a Black man, amplifying the tension of the incident.
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C. B. McVey
Fourth and
Oak Streets
Bill
Cain
Kansas City Star
Ugly Motorcar Inspires Fiendish Admiration
A witty exchange features a new automobile described as noisy and unwieldy, likened to a steam roller and traction engine. The motorcar fiend hotly admires the rough vehicle and asks where to buy the same model, offering his old machine as a trade-in.
Governor Hughes Delivers Witty Venice Theme Speech
Gov Hughes addressed the West End Woman's Republican club of New York and compared his happiness to a young lady's first Venice visit. He joked that she wrote to a friend about being on the Grand Canal and drinking it all in with life never seeming so full.
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Gov. Hughes
West End
Woman's Republican Club of
New York
Venice
Grand Canal
Ills surgeon quits coffee after Postum aid story
An Illinois surgeon recounts trembling hands and insomnia from coffee. He switched to Postum three years ago, noticed calmer nerves and normal circulation, and says a friend also improved. He praises Postum and urges proper preparation per package directions.
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Postum
Whimsical Heaven Guessing Over Tea Party
In a polite parlor chat a minister asks guests which biblical figures they would meet in heaven. A socially exclusive woman named Mrs In the Swim admits she would not want to meet Eve, and even doubts speaking to her if given the chance.
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Mrs. In the Swim
Eve
Job and the devil tale retold in Southern speech
A Georgia preacher narrates the biblical Job story in lively dialect. He recalls Job’s patient endurance as boils and misfortune strike and ends with Job lamenting that a hurricane was added to his trials, citing the Atlanta Constitution.
Billion Dollar Grass seed ad promises record yields
An advertisement extols Billion Dollar Grass offering three crops yearly and showing a 100 acre farmer selling seeds worth 3800 dollars plus 300 tons of hay. It urges readers to mail 14 cents for a seed catalog from John A Salzer Seed Co La Crosse Wisconsin and mentions other seeds and products like Victoria Rape and Silver King Barley.
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John A. Salzer Seed Co
la Crosse
Wis
America
Sly Miller
Victoria
John A. Saker Seed Co
Dog Bite Narrowly Escalates Between Owners
A heated exchange between two dog owners over injuries to their pets ends with sharp remarks about feeding preferences and the desire to avoid further conflict. The dialogue captures a tense moment of neighborhood disagreement without further action.
Mrs Mary E H Rouse Claims Kidney Cure
Mrs Mary E H Rouse of Campbridge New York says a fall five years ago caused back and hip pains kidney trouble and fatigue. After using Dean's Kidney Pills she regained health and strength. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Mary E. H. Rouse
Campbridge
N. Y
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Frenchman in New York Claims Help From Lawyer
A stranded Frenchman explains to a New York lawyer that his friend Le comte aided in the purse search and thus prevented the purse’s immediate recovery. The exchange highlights delicate expression and wit as read in Youth's Companion.
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New York
Lecomte
Grafton’s Politics and a Music Offer
The Philadelphia Press quotes a debate on whether politics is a profession or a business depending on power. An advertisement from the Jerome H. Remick Co. promotes sending for 25 cents the words and music of nine popular pieces, including The Me Widow, a current craze in London Paris and New York.
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Philadelphia Press
Jerome H. Remick Co
New York
London
Paris
Why does a man lie to his wife asks a woman writer
A Duluth Herald note questions the motive behind a husband deceiving his spouse as a woman writer probes social norms. The brief quip signals domestic and literary commentary on marriage honesty.
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Duluth Herald
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