Heroic Fire Rescue In Rex Two Third Avenue
New York April 18 fire damaged an apartment house on Rex Two Third Avenue. Firemen executed a dramatic rescue as George Dietz, 19, perched on a fifth story window ledge, was saved after a firefighter crawled along the eaves and another held him from falling. A suspended woman was lowered to safety and both were brought to ground amid cheering onlookers.
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Sew
York
Rex Two Third Avenue
New York
George Dietz
Dielz
Serert
Tidiana Girls School Faces Escapes and Leadership Change
Escapes at the Tidiana Girls' School near Clermont spark concern as superintendent Miss Sarah Slunt Montgomery plans to leave. The institution, once led by Miss Emily Rhodes, carries a tainted reputation from past investigations. Miss Charlotte Rye to become acting superintendent. Republican aims for reform cited. Public farewell to Montgomery noted.
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Tidiana Girls’ School
Clermont
Sarah Sluntgomery
Miss Montgomery
Industrial School
Emily Rhodes
Miss Rhodes
Woman's Prison
Vacatian
Miss Charlotte Rye
Coffee Eyes It Acts Slowly but Frequently Produces Blindness
A Oswego Montana woman reports progressive eye trouble blamed on coffee. After switching to Postum Food Coffee she notes eye pain ceased and vision improved over three months, attributing the cure to quitting coffee and building nervous strength with Postum. A friend also improves from dyspepsia and headaches after using Postum, per the Postum Co. advertisement.
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Oswego
Mont
Husband
Postum
Mauretania Sets Ocean Crossing Record
New York April. The Cunard liner Mauretania set a new record for the long ocean route after a four day nine hours passage. She finished in four days 23 hours 59 minutes, beating Lusitania’s five day record. Mauretania averaged 24.08 knots over the 2,889 mile course.
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Lusitania
Mauretania
Imposter Tax Collector Targets Acton Farmers
A man posing as a county treasurer agent appeared in Acton on Friday seeking taxes from farmers. He wore a distinct dress, but so far no farmer has been reportedly fleeced. Treasurer Robinson declares the person an imposter, according to Mrs. Nancy Montague who spoke of the incident.
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Acton
Nancy Montague
Robinson
Land of Heart's Desire to Be Seen Monday at Odeon
Conner and pupils of the Metropolitan School of Music announce the poetic drama The Land of Slart's Desire at the Odeon Monday evening in April. Special scenery costumes and music will accompany the performance. The third act of the County Chairman by Geo Ade will also be presented.
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S. [. Conner
Oratory and Dramatic Art Department
Metropolitan School of Music
Daisy McClintock Divorces James in Superior Court
Mrs. Daisy McClintock was granted a divorce from James McClintock in superior court on her cross complaint. He was ordered to pay $200 alimony and $2 weekly for their child’s maintenance.
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Daisy MecClintock
James McClintock
Superior Court
McClintock
Tom Playfair To Be Presented By Students
The elocution class of St. Patrick's boys school will present Tom Playfair on next Monday evening April 2 at the school hall corner Virginia and Woodlawn avenues.
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St. Patrick's Boys’ School
Tom Playfair
Virginia and
Woodlawn Avenues
Appel Elevated to Vice Presidency at Life Insurance Firm
Appel formerly of Indianapolis has been named vice-president of the New Steland Mutual Life Insurance Company. He previously led the Indianapolis office of the company for 15 years.
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D. ¥. Appel
Indianapolis
New Steland Mutual Life Insurance Company
Adscript Club Plans Kansas City Convention Jaunt
The Adscript club will meet Monday at 11 o clock to arrange attendance for the upcoming convention in Kansas City. Members will finalize travel plans and discuss participation in the event.
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Adscript Club
Kansas City
Four Seek Seats in Congress Against Jesse Overstreet
Four would be candidates announce runs for Congress challenging incumbent Jesse Overstreet. The entrants include local figures aiming to enter national politics and compete in the upcoming election race.
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Uke
Congress
Indiana Democrats consider congressional bid in Seventh District
The Indiana Seventh District race focuses on four Democrats including John E Hollett Henry Seyfried and Charles Korbly with names like Joseph Littell and Fernard Warbly roaming the discussion as potential contenders against Republican Congressman Jess Overstreet. Real estate markets show weakness due to bad weather but some bright days keep activity steady with recent sales on Sutherland Avenue and Capitol Avenue South of Fall Creek.
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Congress
Marion
Joseph Littell
United Brethren
Jess Overstreet
Judgge
Frank E. Gavin
Overstreet
Judge Gavin
John E Hollett
Hollett
Indiana Democratic Club
Indianapolis Commercial Club
Henry Seyfried
Fernard Warbly
Jerbly
Indianapolis
Madison
Ind
Korbly
Sutherland Avenue
Park Avenue
Sarah J. Hamilton
Frrancis M. Eliott
Capitol Avenue
Fall Creek
John HW. Warner
Fred WW. Schwartz
One Killed in Santa Fe Train Wreck at Bloomington
A Santa Fe passenger train collided with an open switch in Bloomington. Engineer John Coppues was killed and several passengers sustained minor injuries.
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Bloomington
Santa Fe
John Coppues
Cumbicagial Club to Host Political Rally
The Republican candidates of Marion county will host a reception Saturday night at the commercial club for precinct committeemen. John C. Ruckelshaus, who has arranged settlements for former Marion county officials, will preside. Speech-making and refreshments will mark the program.
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Marion County
John C. Ruckelshaus
Indianapolis City 10 Paid $8,000 in Sidewalk Accident
Max Wysong sues the city of Indianapolis in superior court for $5,000 damages after tripping on a stone on Ohio street between Delaware and Alabama. He broke his left arm and it was rendered useless.
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Max Wysong
City of
Indianapolis
Ohio Street
Delaware
Alabama
Marion County Republicans urged for prosecutor primary
A Marion County message appeals to Republicans to back a thorough impartial prosecutor. It stresses enforcing all crimes including official misconduct, pledging equal justice for rich and poor, and invoking Indiana's reform oriented criminal laws. It calls for May 15 primary votes to choose a candidate who serves public welfare over private interests.
Illness Keeps Judge Stubbs Off The Bench
Judge Stubbs of the juvenile court is at his Bellefontaine street home and will be out for several days. The judge, 71, was threatened with pneumonia but officials say the danger passed on Saturday. He is a Republican renomination candidate.
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Stubbs
Bellefontaine Street
Axtell Resigns as Bloomington City Treasurer
Bloomington Ind April 18 H A Axtell has handed in his resignation as city treasurer to the city council to take effect May 15 He is preparing his last report for the next council meeting It is understood Edward B Neeld will take his place as treasurer
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Bloomington
Ind
H. A. Axtell
Holden Stock Company Opens Park Season With Golden West
The Park theater lifts summer stock May 4 with Holden Stock Company led by Charles Holden. The opening production is David Belasco's The Girl of the Golden West, backed by large royalties and lavish staging. Cecil Owens directs the productions with Marie Curtis and Cecil Owen in principal roles alongside a renowned cast.
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Park Theater
Holden Stock Company
Charles Holden
the Park
David Belasco
Pullie
Holden Company
Cecil Owens
Holden
E. H. Sothern
Marie Curtis
Park
Cecil Owen
America
Railroad pays debts and seeks discharge of receiver
The Chicago, Indiana and Western railway company shows debts paid and its receiver George W. Bartlett asks to be discharged after filing a final report in federal court. The case is with Master in Chancery Edward Daniels for action as the line, once built to give the Pennsylvania company entry to Muncie, shows improved standing under Pennsylvania control.
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Chicago, Indiana & iFastern Railway Company
George W. Bartlett
Edward Daniels
Pennsylvania Company
Muncie
Pennsylvania
Search Begins for Bankrupts Assets
John Bowers, referee in bankruptcy, named special commissioner to locate Monarch company assets of Wheeler Indiana. Federal Judge A. B. Anderson appointed William H. Gardner of Valparaiso as receiver. Monarch owes Dwight Brothers Paper Chicago 84597644. The Crescent Phrist Trust companies and others are restrained from disposing of assets. Monarch admitted insolvency on April 15.
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John ©. Bowers
Monarch Company
Wheeler
Ind
A. B. Anerson
William H. Gardner
Valparaiso
Dwight Brothers Paper Company
Chicago
The
Crescent Company
Phrist Trust Company
John BL. Perth
James J. Plew
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