No Friction Described At Seventh District Dems Meeting
Democrats largely agree the seventh district congressional convention should wait for county primaries. District Chairman Korbly seeks harmony with the county committee and may adjust primaries' date. Party managers vow unity despite outside reports of trouble from Overstreet supporters and the Indianapolis News.
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Korbly
Congressman Overstreet
Indiarapolig News
Republican
Korh
Indianapolis to Hire 266 Unemployed for Street Work
Indianapolis to begin new street work with 1.60 dollar daily wages for at least 266 unemployed workers. The program, planned by Mayor Bookwalter and Street Supt. Meloy, will hire natives and foreigners, with funds possibly set aside later for 45000 dollars in boulevard work and a finance committee report anticipated.
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Indianapolis
Com Moat Council
W. J. Neukom
Democratic state committee meeting set in Indianapolis
The Democratic state committee will convene in Indianapolis on Tuesday May 3. State chairman LU S Jackson visited Friday to finalize plans as Thomas R Marshall, governor nominee, will attend. Prominent workers from across the state are expected, with preparations for the looming campaign to follow.
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Thomas R. Marshall
Democratic State Committee
Indianapolis
LU. S. Jackson
Judge Warns Wealthy Youths Ride-About Menace to Society
In Chicago Judge Tuthill told a group of young men from the John Worthy school that wealthy youths with idle time in cars are a menace to society and no good. He urged them to reform and, before releasing them, offered fatherly advice.
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Chicago
Judge Tuthill
John Worthy School
Woman defies hotel eviction in Guerin murder case tie
Mrs Dora McDonald widow of the late gambling king and defendant in the Guerin murder case registers at the Stratford hotel in Chicago and refuses to vacate despite management urging removal. She declares she will stay as long as she desires, even if rent rises.
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Chicago
Dora McDonald
Guerin
Stratford Hotel
Indianapolis Real Estate Growth Outpaces Last Year
Real estate in Indianapolis shows steady growth with high values and brisk demand for vacant lots in residential neighborhoods. Builders, architects, and investors report bright prospects, March permits $379,000 higher than 1907, and buyers seek modern houses with ample comfort for quick purchases.
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Indianapolis
Purdue Freshman Dies After Train Tragedy
L. H. McGhee, an 18 year old freshman from Louisville Kentucky at Purdue, was killed last night when crushed beneath a Monon freight train as he boarded to ride to Bloomington for a dance.
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Lafayette
Ind
L. H. McGhee
Louisville
Purdue
Monon
Bloomington
McGhee
Indianapolis Greatest Song Festival Plans Unveiled
The National Saengerfest will run June 17 to 2 at the state fair pavilion in Indianapolis. More than 100 German singing societies organize a 2000 voice chorus with 2000 children, led by Walter Damrosch and featuring soloists from the Met Opera, New York Symphony Orchestra, and renowned conductors. The festival will seat about 7,000, with 36 boxes and a grand promenade, and include works such as The Fire Cross and Easter Morning. Directors include Alexander Ernestinoff and Louis Endrgott, with cantata Into the World by 2,000 juvenile voices trained by Edward Birge. rehearsals start at Caleb Mills hall.
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Saengerbund
State Fair Grounds
Indianapolis
Walter Damrosch
New York Symphony Orchestra
Alexander Ernestinoff
Louis Endrgott
Cincinnati
Edward Birge
Caleb Mills
Indiana
Dr Miles Pain Pills Relieve Rheumatic Pains and Nervousness
Advertised antidote claims rapid relief from rheumatic pains and nervous irritation that disturbs sleep. The text urges chronic sufferers to try Dr Miles Pain Pills, noting user statements like immediate relief and constant use due to marked usefulness and nerve soothing effects.
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Miles
Cooking Lectures Popular With Indianapolis Women
Mrs Helen Armstrong lectures on domestic science attract large audiences in Indianapolis. She teaches economical food choices, methods to conserve gas, and practical kitchen economy with demonstrations. Upcoming sessions at German House cover soups salads invalid diets bread and oven meals with a final daughters and students meeting.
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Helen Armstrong
Indianapolis
University of Wisconsin
Indianapolis Gas Company
Central Christian Church
Fire Destroys Planned Saloon Building at Foundry and Twenty-Sixth
A new one-room two-story frame house at Foundry and Twenty sixth burned at 1 am Saturday. It was believed to be destroyed due to plans for a saloon amid strong opposition. Erected by J C Streit of Anderson Indiana, the unoccupied building suffered a $4000 loss. Firemen faced mud hindrance as Engine No 2 from Roosevelt Avenue and Sixteenth Street stalled thrice. a streetcar wreck car aided removal.
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Foundry
Twenty-sixth Streets
J. C. Streit
Anderson
Ind
Engine Company
Roosevelt Avenae
Sixteenth Street
Not Good Wife Claim Shocks Court In Divorce Case
London April reports Richard Murray McGusty a rich land owner sues for divorce from Margot Erskine famed English stage beauty arguing an actress cannot be a good wife. The case highlights social norms and marital duties in high society.
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London
Richard Murray McGusty
Margot Erskine
A Gentle Dose That Never Needs Increasing
A small dose of harsh physic salts or castor oil soon ceases to be effective leading to larger doses or more frequent use. Irritation hardens the bowel lining causing chronic constipation. Modern physicians favor gentle natural bowel care using vegetable Cascarets which act like laxative foods and exercise, not irritating or inflaming. One small sweet dose suffices unless bowels are calloused.
Public Works Notice on Capitol Avenue Alley Improvement
The Board of Public Works of Indianapolis announces a planned public improvement for FIRST ALLEY EAST OF CAPITOL AVENUE from the south property line of MLEA LACE to the north property line of TWENTY- ST STREET. The project, authorized by Improvement Resolution No. 5,556, involves grading and paving the roadway. April 24, 1908.
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Department OF Public Works
the Board
Majestic Bldg
Indianapolis
Ind
Board of Public Works
Indiana
City of
Eve Board
First Alley
Capitol Avenue
Twenty- ST Street
Bradley Street
Washington Street
Michigan Street
Denny Street
Chester Avenue
Gladstone Avenue
Garfield Avenue
Joseph T. Elliott
Preston C. Trusler
Fred J. Mack
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Metropolitan Opera
New York
David Bispham
Biasso
Adolph Muéhimann
August M. Skuhn
Joseph Behringer
Joseph Keller
George Alig
Ona B. Talbot
Hugo Wuelfring
Festival Board
Franklin Vonnegut
J. P. Frenzel
Julius Keller
Fred Noelke
Paul H. Krauss
Hugo Thorsch
Albert Lieber
Albert Lahm
Ferd Mayer
J. George Mueller
Joseph Schaub
John P. Frenzel
Karl Barus
Albert Krull
Karl Riegner
Edward B. Birge
Alex Ernestinoff
Emil Steinhilber
Ferd Schaefer
Ernest Knodel
Max Leckner
Oliver W. Pierce
Louis Ehregott
Mary Ard Strong
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Miles Medical CO
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