Tramps Rescued From Flooded Island After Levee Break
Two tramps were encamped near the Pensient river mouth when rising waters trapped them on a low islet. Local officers and residents ferried them through treacherous current to safety, pulling them from the island as floodwaters surged and the levee began to fail.
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Molvin
Robert Caldwetl
Harmion
Amurant
Tebeyhene
Pelfer
Assistanes
Chey
Dejand
Mena
Ballesaga Chidwell
Flooding Hits Indianapolis Street Car System and Pumps
White River at Broad Ripple reached a peak then receded at 4:47 am with water 14 feet 7 inches above low mark. Riverside pumping station flooded, engines submerged, levee washed away. City street cars operated only 30 of 26 lines. power plant largely under water and dirty water returned after pumping. Levee breaks along Fall Creek blamed for Riverside disruption.
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White River
Broad Ripple
River Site
Riverside
Indianapolis
Collegiare
Fl Nels
Wall
Massachusatts Ave
College-ave
E. Tanth St
Irvington
Prospect St
Washington St
The
Water Company
Fall Creek
Riverside Station
Unclear water report at Falcremx flood site
At Fairbank the water in Falcremx fell at 8 a.m. Saturday and stood four feet below the prior week’s high mark. Banks were quiet with no immediate fear of further trouble.
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Fairbank
Falcremx
White River Still at Broad Ripple After Flooding
Broad Ripple traction office said the White River remained stationary at Bull Point and north of the town. No major damage reported beyond minor wash from a temporary bridge and water reaching areas north of the river.
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Broad Ripple Traction Company
Bull
Mmun
Large flood from southern rainfall swells streams and breaks levees
Heavy rains from the south caused rising streams amounting to 2.66 metres. Water soaked ground sent most floodwaters into streams while earth absorbed some. Levee breaks protected by former storm areas led to flood reach at Cereatinttonown. Bridges at Pokiestun and Henry streets were barricaded after the flood. additional wood block street repairs were noted.
Fragmented lead details scattered through city street
A garbled report describes bricks scattered near a central street area with a man loading them onto a cart while workers survey the scene. The text shows several distorted words but suggests a street disturbance or cleanup near a plaza.
Jumped From Skyscraper in New York Tragedy
A chaotic scene on a twenty one story building ends with a fall to the street. A messenger boy is missing after a tower wallet and other debris scatter near the sidewalk. The disaster touches residents including Tuyden from Lula, Ky, with several injured or dead.
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New York
J. Hayden
Gorrie
Phe
Laker
Tuyden
Nephew of Cecil Rhodes Claims Heritage in Quest for Records
A man in Hackettstown asserts he is the nephew of Cecil Rhodes and seeks proof to validate his lineage. He has spent years attempting to secure recognition from the South African government, trading his time for a chance to establish his claim and attain status as a royal descendant.
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Hackettstow J
Wiliams Rhodes
Cool Rhodes
Riverside addition saves stock from eviction misdeeds
In the Riverside area near Ravmwodst and the Plu road many homes house families with cows, pigs, and horses. Residents faced pressure as animals tied to livelihoods. a group including Tian Clodsey and others used boats and shacks to move stock to safer places, saving several animals from removal.
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Lytg Solth
Ravmwodst
Plu
Peer Penple
Tian Clodsey
Cash Wichardson
Harry Kudaly
Jon Budaly
Ōmal Fonds
Sem Williams
Marion Batley
Raymonds
Unclear Federal Trial Proceeds In Elkhart Case
In Elkhart a federal court trial involving Walter Frown proceeds after Monday start. Prosecution argued a strong case with repeating evidence, including references to the Indiana National Bank of Elkhart and local business. The session included witness testimony and the court adjournment planned for Saturday as jurors may leave to visit kin.
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Walter Frown
Elkhart
Wil
Leon
Cotel Wieminteresting
Indiana National Bank of Likhart
Brodrick
Relocation Plans for Substation At Hillstate Avenue
Authority from Wayneington to relocate the substation has been received to advertise a new site for the substation roof now at 4527 Hillstate Ave. Some residents complain a better district location could be chosen to serve the area.
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Hillstite-ave
Al Womack Announces Run for County Commissioner
Ex sheriff Al Womack announces candidacy for county commissioner of the second district in the Republican county convention. He appeals to Republican voters for support at the nominating convention and pledges to work for the county’s welfare and election victory in November.
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Sherif al Womark
Telty
Iin Chy Amt
Weather Notes And Local Ads From Early Edition
Fair weekend forecast with no major temperature change from 7 am 38 degrees to 2 pm 44. Indiana and nearby states expect fair skies and light variable winds. Also a run of local ads promoting jewelry by J P Mullaby and Stegemeier Bros dining options, and medicine listings from Wilson’s and Witton’s Drug Store.
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Indiana
Water Dam Brings Narrow Escape Near Marys
On April 2 at 2pm residents reported rising water threatening the reservoir dam. Authorities warned of possible overflow but Farrior dispatches later said danger of a break had passed. Local observers noted cave winds and the water level nearly topped the ram.
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BT. Marys
Willo
Catech
Farrior
Drank Whisky And Upset The Boat Near Cheir Road
Mrs Zaler and three daughters plus a hired man were marooned after drinking whisky. A young man from Denver, Walter Wesinar, was involved, drank, and fell from a boat, later rescued. detectives Gerber and Srimpe linked to a charge of passing worthless checks, case continued.
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Zaler
Zaller
Ivan
Lars
Bates
Tutt
Tiaten Ten
Zoller
Walter V Wesinar
Nene
Denver
Col
Grand Hotel
Gerber
Srimpe
Thief steals jewelry from Medford B. Wilson home
A daring burglar entered Medford B. Wilson’s residence and escaped with valuable jewelry and diamonds. Police investigated the ransacked house as detectives traced the missing stones and weighed the possibility of a broader theft network.
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Medford B. Wilson
Flooded streets and soaked homes sweep New York area
Inundation along West New York street and the White River floods 35 houses and barns. Residents describe rising waters, evacuated first floors, and yard belts turned to backwater. Neighbors share humor and hardship as the river begins to recede, with many adapting to ongoing damage and planning future protections.
They Sewed Him Up After a Street Brawl
John Maxton, a colored man, was severely cut Sunday in a street fight with another Black man near 610 Eddy. Surgeon Shaw sewed his ear and eyebrow, with two stitches. Maxton claims the assailant jumped him from around a corner with a razor and that he suspects uncooperative behavior afterward.
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John Maxton
Tr. Shaws
Biaxton
City rail cars stalled as water floods lines
At Washington Street, cars were halted with many standing in the barns as a flood affected the power system. Officials including McGowan reported pumps and center offices active in draining the water from the power house while two large dynamos ran to restore service. Efforts aimed to have all cars running by evening.
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Washington St
McGowan
Mar
Overstreet Renominated by Republicans in District Convention
In a Saturday afternoon convention at the criminal court room Chairman Floyd Words opened the session and yielded the floor to W J Taylor as Jean Lart fils placed Overstreet in nomination. John B R Cocktum and Willem Kotha y named delegates to the national convention with Marshall Pugh and James Twiname as alternates. The body endorsed W L Taylor for governor and Roosevelt administration. John T Griffiths to be presidential elector from the Indian apelins district.
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Roosevelt
John T. Griffiths
Indianapelins
Pretty Actress Sparks Baby Name Swaps at City Hospital
At Chu hospital a mother renamed newborn twins Harriet Wishard and Edna May after a pretty actress with a taste for romantic names. The actress befriended the mother Miss Blake, who then christened the babies Beatrice and Bernice with Miss Blake as godmother during a formal ceremony.
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Chu Hospital
Kose Take
Cuis” Company
Empire
Harriet Wishard
Edna
May
Mttle
Taok
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Stegemelr Bros
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Maryland-ats
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