Mount Vesuvius eruption devastates coast and towns
Naples reports the Mt Vesuvius eruption killing at least 2,000 and destroying towns across the region. Lava and ash cripple transport, strand tourists, and endanger food crops as bodies are recovered and property losses reach $80 million. Shipping and rail are disrupted while residents flee to boats and churches.
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Pogeni Marina Ia
Haye
Naples Struck by Mount Vesuiius Eruption Collapse and Refugees
Special report from Naples notes fifty shiploads of refugees arriving amid widespread destruction. Somma suffered collapsed churches and damage, while Ottaraan Town was wiped out with 173 dead. Mount Vesuius eruption spreads lava flows, fires, and ash as authorities order closures and aid efforts begin.
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Bailey in Serious Ill Health at 70 in New York
James A Bailey prominent figure of the Kerippa-McHur Preee Association in New York is gravely ill at his home from erysipelas. The 70 year old is described as in very critical condition today, April 11.
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Kerippa-McHur Preee Association
New York
James A. Bailey
Vires
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Missing man located in Colorado after years absent
Special to The Sum Mulberry Ind April 11 It developed that Isaac Slipher who was supposed to have drowned years ago while crossing a stream in Missouri is living in Colorado A year after he disappeared his wife married a man named Bill Hart A brother of Slipher went to Colorado to ascertain why he suddenly disappeared
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Mulberry
Ind
Isaac Sipher
Missouri
Colorado
Bill Hart
Slipher Hng Aone
Clean City Drive Aims At Healthful April Cleanup
Week of April 16 designated for city cleaning by mayor and administration to improve health. Property owners urged to cooperate, with police assisting in timely cleaning notices. Citizens asked to stop littering and help make streets and alleys sanitary, smoke nuisance abatement included.
Dead babies found in vault at Cerealine House
Deputy Coroner Earl McClure investigated a report fromWednesday that William Hall, a laborer for St Hollingeworth, discovered two infant corpses in a vault at the Cerealine House hotel in Cerealinetown, northwest of the city.
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Earl McClure
William Hall
St Hollingeworth
Cerealine House
Cerealinetown
Accept the Bid as Recommended by City Engineer
Preston C Truster and Frederick Mack dissent from the Board of Punity Works decision to rescind bids for asphalt street repairs. They support awarding the contract to Marion County Construction, noting its bid is the lowest for new concrete and surface, despite being higher for resurfacing. The engineer estimates 15 percent of patching will involve concrete work.
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Frederick Mack
Joseph T. Ellatt
Board of Punity Works
Trusler
Mark
Marion County Construction Company
Blaine Miller
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Little Minister Cigar and Pembroke Arcade Ad Text
An OCR fragment advertises Little Minister Cigar valued for Scotland and mentions Gust Rosberg tiller at Pembroke Arcade with spring salts. It references a Penison Arera Shop, The Best, and a New 14h Main Me TM Place bi. The incomplete copy includes garbled product names and unclear contact details.
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Gust Rosberg
Tiller
Pembroke Arcade
ARERA
Gorky Receives Boisterous Welcome in New York
Maxim Gorky the Russian revolutionary and novelist arrived in New York after landing at Hoboken aboard the Bismarck Wilhelm der Grasse. A crowd of over 1000 admirers and prominent socialists greeted him at the pier as he and his wife exited into the street. He declared his visit aimed at supporting the Russian revolution and claimed the people are arming for revolt. He criticized Bremer Witte and suggested Jews may aid the revolt, noting his uncertain plans for staying in America.
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New York
Atlantic
Maxim Gorky
Hoboken
Gorky
Tat Bremer Witte
America
Congressman Brick Delivers Keynote on Pace
Page 6 features Congressman Brick delivering a keynote speech setting a brisk tempo on national policy. He outlines priorities, urges bipartisan action, and signals a proactive legislative agenda with emphasis on economic growth and reform.
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Congressman Brick
Stilwell Campaign Swing Hits Indiana District Eleven
Horace Stilwell of Anderson campaigned in Redkey with stops planned in Geneva Losantville Muncie and Windsor as anti Cromer supporters prepare protests Stilwell drew a large crowd with Republican leaders Guthrie Driscoll and White backing him Frank Snyder of Portland and M M Dunkip of Anderson also spoke Stilwell aims to compete across the district while Cromer continues to travel county by county preparing future appearances
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Horace &. Stilwell
Anderson
Eleventh
Redkey
Geneva
Losantville
Windsor
Stilwell
Cheet L. A. Guthrie
G. G. Driscoll
Robe Carl White
Guthrie
Cramer
Frank H. Snyder
Portland
M. M. Dunkip
Stilwall
Cromer
Causes of Water Shortage at Indiana Institute Grounds Fire
Indiana Water Company officers state the fire water supply at the Technical Institute grounds was insufficient. They explain 2000 feet of four inch mains feed five hydrants, but water enters via a 1.5 inch bypass valve through a basement meter, limiting pressure and flow and leaving mains effectively dead ends. Officials note the system mirrors the old government setup and hampers service.
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Technical Instituty
Langen
Ifle
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H Dwalea
Suspect Arrested For Hold Up And Stabbing In Rushville
Sidney Bullivan, long known in Shelbyville, was arrested this morning on a charge of holding up and stabbing Philip Miller of Rushville last night. Miller was out in several places and is expected to recover.
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Shelbyville
Miners to Reject Plan in Anticipated Strike Impasse
New York April 11 The miners reject the proposed plan by scrippe mcrae press association to limit the anthracite strike commission to only two wage and board adjustments. The scale committee met to review the operators arbitration reply and a county proposition will be drafted for presentation at tomorrow’s joint meeting. Operators pin the dispute on John Mitchell and his men, signaling potential peace or further disruption in the hard coal industry.
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New York
Anthracite Strike Commission
Board of Conciliation
John Mitchell
History tablet project sparks Indianapolis schools interest
The Commercial club offers this year to erect a tablet on an historic Indianapolis site. High school history classes will write themes in April and May. Top essays will be reviewed by a club committee for tablet selection. A circular from the History Teachers' conference will outline city history and reference works. Teachers will organize April lessons and weekly history periods to build local pride.
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Atudes
Indianapolis
Indianupals History Teachers’ Conference
Infianapolis
Marion County in the Convention
A detailed account of Marion county’s influence at the Republican state convention led by Mayor Bookwalter. The piece lists delegates from each ward, noting supporters for treasurer Manyhan, auditor Jon C. Bienelmer, appellate Hadley, and overruling factions. It highlights key figures from wards one through thirteen and hints at shifting alliances and internal rivalries shaping the county's stance.
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Lester Winter
Charles A .Bookwatter
Marion County
Bookwatter
Fourth Ward
Bookwalter
Jance Manyhan
Manyhan
Rockwalter
Jon C. Biinelmer
Hadley
N. Heaton
Hookwalter
Ugly contest rumors mark Indiana superintendent race
At the Republican state convention in Indianapolis delegates crowded Tomlinson Hall and the Claypool hotel. Notables including Senators Beveridge and Hemenway and Gov. Hauly spoke as tensions rose over the race for state superintendent, with ugly rumors about Cotton opponents and county superintendents shaping the day.
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Tomlinson Hall
Republican pledge frames nation’s duty at home and abroad
A speech by Indiana Senator Beveridge praises the Republican party as the champion of progressive liberty. He extols home and foreign duties, touts Indiana’s leadership, and attacks radical labor conflicts. The event notes include Hemenway and Watson campaigning, Gov. Hanly visiting, and delegate caucus results with eyeing Stoner, Lewis, Hadley, and other statewide races. Local race chatter centers on supreme judgeship, treasurer, and state superintendent contests.
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Democratia Party
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Watson
James BK
Hanly
Grant County
Elmer E. Stoner
Lewis
Henan
Monks
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Senator Beveridge Endorsees Fairbanks Reach in Indiana
A speech notes Beveridge’s reference to the people turning to Indiana for a future chief magistrate and marks it as the closest endorsement of Vice President Fairbanks’ ambitions. The remark ties Indiana to the national presidential narrative and highlights assumptions about leadership succession.
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Indiana
Fairbanks
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