Memory of Camp Morton Commander Honored in Capitol Bust
Miss Belle Kinney of Macon will sculpt a bronze bust of Richard Owen, once commander at Camp Morton and noted for kindness to Confederate prisoners. The piece, funded by former Confederate soldiers’ association, will reside in the state capitol after measurements were taken and approval granted by the registry of Confederate veterans and the recent assembly.
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Belle Kinney
Macon
Richard Owen
State Capitol
Miss Kinney
S. A. Alexander
Indianapolis
Capitol
General Assembly
Alexander
Morton
South
Broom Captured in North Dakota Murder Case
Information from Marton Indiana reports Ralph E. Broom, a suspect in the Wade Robinson Landersville killing of December 28, has been captured at New Rockford North Dakota. Sheriff at Rugby North Dakota who arrested him offers a $3500 reward. William Allison, Broom’s companion, remains at large. Robinson was fatally shot during a store robbery attempt.
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Marton
Ind
Ralph E. Broom
Wade Robinson
Landersville
New Rockford
N. D
Rugby
N D
William Allison
Brown
Women seek social police powers for reform work
After a joint conference in Indianapolis between a women’s committee and the social service committee of the Men and Religion Forward movement, Mayor Shank said he would ask Chief Hyland to recommend social police powers for the women to carry out reform among resort inmates.
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Indianapolis
Social Service Committee
Men and Religion Forward Movement
Shank
Police
Hyland
State Board Completes Preliminary Valuation of Corporations
The Indiana state board of tax commissioners at Indianapolis finished its preliminary valuation of corporation property assessable by it. Total valuation reached 260,318,961 dollars, a net increase of 4,622,417 over last year’s appraisement.
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State Board of Tax Commissioners
Indianapolis
Knife and gun duel ends with Watkins shot in abdomen
Witnesses recount a Glezen incident near Watkins and Ernest Rose where two young men played for a revolver. Rose won the weapon, triggering Watkins to threaten with a knife. Rose grabbed his gun and shot Watkins in the abdomen, inflicting a serious wound.
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Watkins
Ernest Rose
Glezen
Rose
Hooper Indicted in Vincennes Grand Jury Case
Indictments charging first degree murder were returned by the grand juries at Vincennes Indiana against Frank Hooper of Bicknell. Hooper is alleged to have shot and killed A J Dant and John Gaither in a saloon in Bicknell on April 30.
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Frank Hooper
Vincennes
Ind
Bicknell
Hooper
A. J. Dant
John Gaither
Robbers Loot Newbury Post Office Safe In Broad Daylight
Bandits used three sledge hammers to break the Newbury post office safe and stole $100 in cash and 15 cents in stamps. They fled with a horse and buggy, leaving no clues behind.
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Newbury
Governor Marshall to Speak at Lafayette Memorial Day Event
Governor Thomas R. Marshall arrives in Lafayette on Memorial Day to deliver the principal address and will be met by Purdue University military cadets who accompany him at the observance.
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Thomas R. Marshall
Lafayette
Purdue
Boy Dies From Playing Fire Mishap in Clinton
George Jones five year old son of Mordecai Jones of Clinton Indiana died from injuries after a playmate set fire to his clothing.
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George Jones
Mordecai Jones
Clinton
Ind
Cambridge Keeps Dry Town Status After Court Ruling
Judge Fox upholds the city's dry status finding that remonstrators made their case. The ruling confirms Cambridge City will remain a dry town for the foreseeable future.
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Cambridge City
Fox
Peruvian Indians Train with A Lariat to Work
A U S businessman recalls witnessing a Peruvian debtor forced to labor by a family friend using a lariat. The Indian promised to deliver hundreds of adobe bricks for small purchases, but repeatedly failed until coerced into starting work the next day.
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Peru
Cajamarca
Cordilleras
National Magazine
Jefferson's Monticello and Mount Vernon as Historic Virginias
Francis N. Barksdale notes in Leslie's that Monticello rivals Mount Vernon as Virginia's most historic homestead. He describes Jefferson's house as uniquely Jeffersonian with Italian influence, set on a ten acre park. The building took thirty years to finish as Jefferson served as his own architect and contractor.
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Monticello
Mount Vernon
Virginia
Thomas Jefferson
Little Mountain
Jefferson
Hhis
Francis N. Barksdale
Leslie
You have no business in that boat
Theodore Hook challenged a stout man in a Thames pleasure boat with a quip about ownership. The exchange ends as Hook walks away, leaving the man astonished by the pun.
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Theodore Hook
Thames
Hook
Glasses that poison drinkers described by London Chronicle
The London Chronicle reports on deadly glasses with crystallized poison at the bottom that dissolve slowly, enabling repeated use. It contrasts them with Venetian glass rumored to shatter if poisoned liquor were poured in and notes examples in the British Museum.
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British Museum
London Chronicle
Endicott to drive Schacht car in 50 mile Sweepstakes
Endicott, famed Hoosier driver, will steer a Schacht car in the 50 mile International Sweepstakes at Indianapolis Motor Speedway next Memorial Day. The Cincinnati built entry lists Endicott for his track speedway record and belief he has one of the best chances among the fastest field.
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Bill’ Endicott
Hoosier State
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Cincinnati
Ohio
Endicott
Uis
Sward Wilcox
Isidcr
Hughie Hughes
Savannah
Len Zengel
David Bruce- Brown
Indianapolis
Rusin
Speedway
Denver
World's Best 500 Mile Race to Feature 27 Cars at Memorial Day Start
Indianapolis readers will witness the second annual 500 mile International Sweepstakes with over 350000 in cash prizes. Twenty seven top speedsters compete as pilots of national and international repute including Burman Tetzlaff Bragg DePalma and Mudd with record pace expected to average near 79 mph.
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Indianapolis
Ind
America
Santa Monica
Bob” Burman
Teddy Tetzlaff
Caleb Bragg
Tetzlaff
Ralph DePalma
Harvey Herrick
Util Tetzlaff
Eb Dekate Thekie
Ralph. Mudd
Mouth and Nose Care for Infants Promotes Normal Development
The article stresses cleaning the mouth nose and throat in infancy to prevent nasal obstructions adenoids deviated septa and dental issues. It advises nurse led routines mouth irrigation swabs with mild disinfectant and careful teething hygiene plus clean bottle nipples and watches for irritation from hard chewing rings.
Keeping the Mouth Clean and Its Health Effects
The article argues that natural teeth far outperform plates for chewing and digestion. It stresses lifelong mouth cleanliness to prevent disease germs, root decay, and toxic saliva, noting bridges help but only with good prior care. Regular, intelligent cleaning preserves teeth and protects personal and public health.
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