Pathetic Story Gomes 10 Light in Divorce Suit
Hammond Ind April 15 The piti ful ending of a love affair begun in Slavonia and ending in America is told in Theresa Osclta s petition for divorce filed in superior court Au gust Osclla married her Feb 25 1905 in Slavonia They lived together until April 1906 when he left for America He later sent word for her to join him in East Chicago She worked long hours to raise fare and after reaching East Chicago in 1907 found him vanished A letter followed saying he would never return She now seeks a divorce and support
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Hammond
Ind
America
Theresa Osclta
Slavonia
August Osclla
August
Chicago
East Chicago
Car accident leaves man with deep head gash
Rockville Ind April 15 Jack Wheelan is badly cut after a hard bump in an automobile. He was riding with F Puett when the vehicle hit an irregular road, ejecting Wheelan who struck the top crosspieces and received a deep forehead gash requiring stitches.
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Rockville
Ind
Jack Wheelan
Wheeler
Max Puett
Wheelan
Baby plays with garter snake in Kentucky home
In Winchester Kentucky on April 15 Mrs W W Fireline found her two month old child playing with an 18 inch garter snake brought in by a cat. The snake was coiled around the baby's wrist but the infant suffered no injuries.
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Gwensboro
W. W. Fireline
Greenfield seeks business group to attract factories
GREENFIELD Ind April 15 A push is on to organize a Business Men's association to bring new factories and increase trade to this city. The effort aims to boost local industry through coordinated business leadership and outreach.
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Greenfield
Ind
Unclear patient symptoms spark medical concern in report
Fragmentary medical notes describe back pain rheumatic symptoms and urinary issues. The text suggests serious illness possibly diabetes or kidney problems involving a young patient named in the fragment, but the details are incomplete and obscured.
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Wassinature
Mother and Daughter Die in Same Day in Evansville
In Evansville Indiana at 306 Heinlein street Anna Blackburn four died at 3 10 am of typhoid pneumonia while her mother Barbara Gnas sixty five died at 9 45 pm from bronchial pneumonia and shock after learning of her daughter s death. The two deaths occurred within the same house and day reflecting a noted bond between mother and child.
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Evansville
Ind
Heinlein Street
Charles Gnas
Anna Blackburn
Barbara Gnas
Gnas
Evansville Considers Natural Gas Franchise Plan
Evansville Indiana April 15 a draft franchise to supply Evansville with natural gas will be laid before the Board of Works this week by Vanderburg Natural Gas Company owners of large wells in the Winson field. Attorneys Robinson Stilwell and Gore prepare the instruments. A conference may be held Friday or early next week. Quote indicates gas price to consumers from percent cents and large consumers 15 cents per thousand cubic feet. If granted a pipe line construction will begin.
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Evansville
Ind
Board of Works
Vanderburg Natural Gas Company
Winson
Robinson, Stilwell and Gore
Joel Bailey
Disappearance of Goldie Thomas Shocks Clinton Indiana
Miss Goldie Thomas, 17, vanished from Clinton after leaving for a visit six weeks ago. Her father, sister, and brother are at a loss, with Terre Haute cited as the last city seen. police seek clues to her fate amid widespread concern.
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Goldie Thomas
Clinton
Indiana
Ind
Robert Thomas
Linton
William Trevillain
William Mitchell
Eaton
Terre Haute
Cure Promised for Epilepsy with Dr Miles Nervine
A vintage testimonial advertisement claims Dr Miles Nervine cured epilepsy fits and St Vitus Dance in children and adults. It urges readers to obtain a bottle from a druggist, follow directions, and demand a refund if no benefit is seen, citing Cleveland testimonials.
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Miles
D. Baker
Cleveland
Miles’ Nervine
Dog saves Hammond family from rear fire
In Hammond Indiana on April 15 a pet dog woke Jacob Testleman’s sleeping family when a rear fire broke out shortly after 1 am. The blaze gutted the back of the home and business. Police and two fire companies extinguished the flames. Origin undetermined.
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Hammond
Ind
Jacob Testleman
Quiet Marshal Brings Stability to Shelbyville
Shelbyville Indiana reports improved order under Marshal William Gray who has reined in lawless elements since taking office. The change follows the resignation of previous marshal Roberts and signals a firmer approach to local governance. Concurrent notices advertise Pennsylvanian Lines ten day stop overs and local services including Denison Hotel and Gem Laundry offerings.
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Shelbyville
Ind
Marshal Roberts
William Gray
Gray
Pennsylvania
Columbus
Pittsburgh
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Indianapolis
Tipton Men Plan Long Auto Trip to Oklahoma
Tipton Ind April 13 J O Hendricks will buy an automobile and with three companions drive to Oklahoma to prospect in the western states. Arrangements are nearly complete and the expedition is expected to sail in early May.
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Tipton
Dricks
Oklahoma
Indian heritage claim by man who shot in Linton cabin
Linton Indiana April 15 John Cox the man who shot John Brazelle to death in the Miners cabin claims he is one fourth Indian and traces Cherokee royal blood. He boasts of Indian ancestors and a fighting lineage never known to waver in the face of a foe.
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Linton
Ind
John Cox
John Brazelle
New Bloomington Ice Plant to Be Fireproof Concrete Block
April 15. A new ice plant at Bloomington Indiana will be built by a company formed by Dr. Klein and Mr. Titherland. It will have a capacity of 2 1/2 tons every 24 hours plus a cold storage room. The ice will be redistilled to be very pure and clear. The manufacturing machine costs 6000 dollars, not including boilers. Total building cost will exceed 15000 dollars.
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Bloomington
Ind
Klein
Titherland
Arrest Three Around Jack Pot In Game
Bedford Indiana police detained Noah Emery Rex Bennett and Jonas Hays after a poker game near the Standard quarry. They were fined 19 dollars plus costs by Mayor Stipp and jailed for lack of funds to pay the penalties.
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Bedford
Ind
Jackson and
Gipson
Noah Emery
Rex Bennett
Jonas Hays
Stipp
Crawfordsville Posts Big Veterans Decoration Plan
Crawfordsville Ind April 1 Harry W Lewis and wife of New York arrive to open headquarters under contract with Grand Army encampment committees to decorate 32 business squares music hall two churches Elks building interiors and reviewing stands for what is expected to be the citys largest veterans event.
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Crawfordsville
Ind
Harry W. Lewis
New York
Grand Army
Lewis
Tee
Music Hall
Elks
Centerville appoints new marshal after resignation
Centerville reports George Saunders resigns as marshal and James Hanley is appointed to succeed him.
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Centerville
George Saunders
James Hanley
Matrimony is mans prerogative but womans duty
The item notes a quotation from Harper's Weekly asserting traditional gender roles in marriage, framing matrimony as a male prerogative and a female duty.
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Harper's Weekly
Judge sentences Welch to six months for bootlegging whisky
New Castle Ind April 15 Judge Jackson fined Charles Welch 200 dollars and sentenced him to jail for six months for bootlegging whisky. Welch was held responsible in a case tied to illegal whiskey sales in the area. The outcome shows enforcement of liquor laws during the period.
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New Castle
Ind
Jackson
Charles Welch
Gravy Explosion Burns Indiana Woman in Westport
In Shelbyville Indiana on April 15 Mrs M G Stewart of Westport suffered serious facial burns when a bucket of gravy exploded after a lid had been kept tightly closed and a hot fire underneath. Stepping to stir the gravy she released steam that sprayed the hot contents across her face, the incident prompted a cautionary note on steam buildup.
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Shelbyville
Ind
M. G. Stewart
Westport
Girl of Monticello Wins a Scholarship
Miss Hilda Palmer daughter of Judge Palmer wins a scholarship at Wellsley college on the Indiana university faculty recommendation. She is to graduate soon, and the honor comes for merit.
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Monticello
Ind
Hilda Palmer
Palmer
Wellesley College
Indiana University
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