Wind and hail wreck parts of Indiana townships
A violent windstorm swept Union Pleasant and White River townships in Johnson county causing at least 850000 dollars in damage to homes barns and timber. Livestock died and a boy was seriously hurt. Also hail and wind damaged Fort Clark area windows store fronts and telegraph wires in several towns including Jasonville Cambridge City Spencer and New Albany with crops harmed in New Albany.
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Franklin
Ind
Johnson County
Union
Pleasant
White River
Jasonville
Duc d Chaulnes Death Grieves Actor Cecil Owen
Cecil Owen of the Holden stock company mourns the death of Duc d Chaulnes in a Paris hotel last Friday. Owen recalls meeting the duke at the Duchess of Devonshire’s chateau during a social function in Paris. He had planned to perform in David Belasco’s The Girl of the Golden West at the Park Theater starting May 4.
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Gagement
the Park Theater
David Belasco
California
Golden West
Paris
Mr. Owen
Korbly Faces Backlash Over May Primaries
Marion county Democrats criticize District Chairman Korbly for scheduling the Seventh district congressional convention on May 2 despite calls to postpone. They warn a snap convention favors his brother Charles A. Korbly, risks harming county races, and prompts vigorous opposition from party workers.
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Bernard Korby
Marion County
Korbly
Charlies A. Korbly
Charles A. Korbly
Koroly
Sun Seed Drive Delivers Garden and Flower Seeds
The Sun reports thousands of seed packages distributed to Indianapolis residents with help from Senators Hemenway and Beveridge. About 3 000 to 4 000 packages granted locally plus 7 500 sent to the Sun office and 2 460 mailed directly from Washington. Plants soon to emerge as gardens and flowers flourish.
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The
Sun
Hemenway
Beveridge
Senator Beveridge
Washington
Bound Woman Bound and Robbed in Sedalla Home
In Sedalla Missouri on April 27 Mrs Eugene Hueenschmidt stepped outside for water when a masked man knocked her down and dragged her back inside tying her hands and feet and binding her to a sewing machine. He ransacked the home and found $75 in her stocking before fleeing. She freed herself by pulling the telephone receiver and alerting Central, leading to police arrival.
Fifty Men to Work on Streets Tuesday
About 50 men will be started on new street work Tuesday by the city. Not more than 50 at the start, with numbers increasing as work progresses. The plan calls for equal native American and foreign workers sourced through Rev. W. S. Elliott, with about 320 foreigners identified. One crew operates for a week before rotating the force to share labor and wages.
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W. 8. Elliott
Silk Gloves Hit By Price Tag Sale
A listing notes tipped black silk gloves valued at $1.20 per pair on the main floors, offering a bargain glimpse of accessories and pricing.
Merchants National Bank Opens In New Meridian Building
The Merchants National Bank moved seven million dollars in securities from the old quarters to a new building at Meridian and Pearl. The vaults, doors, and safety systems are described as among the finest. the bank's leadership includes long-serving Frenzels and key officers. The 1865 institution shows strong growth with substantial capital, profits, and deposits as 92nd dividend was paid.
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Merchants’ National Bank
Meridian
Pearl Streets
Merchants’ National
Merchants” National Bank
Pearl
Washington Street
Meridian Street
John F. Frenzel
Indiana Trust Company
Frenzel
Oscar F. Frenzel
Indiana
Iast
Othher
O. N. Frenzel
J. P. Frenzel
Fred Fahniey
O. F. Frenzel
J. P. Frenzel, Jr
James ©. Failey
Fred Jahnley
Albert Lieber
Paul H. Krauss
Henry Wetzel
Oranges Tempt Boys as Watchman Catches Two
Night Watchman Matthew Stillwell of Locke and Co catches Edsie Cherry aged one while the same night Fred Powers aged one escapes but is later captured by Bicycle Officers Golnisch and Woodward. Their mother is ordered to take him to juvenile court. The charges allege orange theft.
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Matthew Stillwell
Locke & Co
Alabama Street
Edsie Cherry
Wabash Street
Fred Powers
New Jersey Street
Golnisch and Woodward
Gentry Show Parade Draws Thousands In Indianapolis
The Gentry Brothers animal show drew large crowds in Indianapolis over Sunday and Monday. Families enjoyed elephants camels horses and monkeys as the parade moved along the usual route with two performances daily. The twelve year run continues with multiple venues around the city and fresh acts introduced.
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Snyder
Calligne
High Chinaman Leapo to Death from Building
Despondent over meager business at his art store in Manhattan Leong Yump a wealthy Chinese man leapt from the roof of his residence at 343 Eighth avenue to die on the street early today.
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New York
Fifth Avenue
Leong Yump
Eighth Avenue
Gas Explosion Shatters Windows in Merchants' Heat and Light Area
A gas explosion in the conduit of the Merchants' Heat and Light company on Pennearlvania street between Maryland and Chesapeake streets sent flames through the conduit. Windows in several business houses were broken and three manhole lids blown off, causing delays for workers at Sunday night.
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Merchants’ Heat and Light Company
Pennearlvania Street
Maryland
Chesapeake
Unemployed Children Sought For Aid Program
The Children’s Aid Association seeks names of all unemployed city children aged 14 to 18. Those in need of work now or by year end should visit 235 Lemeke Building from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. during April 2 to May. Communiqués by mail are accepted with name address age sex color and preferred employment. note if family is dependent on earnings.
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Association
Lemeke
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Cambridge City
Harry Plummer
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James B. Tracy
Whiteland
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G. T. Cleveland
H. E. Ross
Milo Clure
W. D. Utterback
Clure
CC. A. Brown
W.W. L. Dumree
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New Albany
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Duke
Duc F Chaul
Mes
Cecil Owen
Korgly
Bly
Dele
Gates
Mr. Korbly
Bene
Indianapolis
Sun Office
Pettis Dry Goods Co
Indianas
Astir
Ha !S
Price
Quality Fmain
Sats
Anthony
Merchants National
Siro
Illinois
Fall Creek Boulevard
Oxford
Morris
Wear Streets
Gentry
Grand Marcel
Bessie Wynn
Keno, Walsh & Melro
Wilbur
Mrck &Co
Austins
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Clarence Sigel
Xinodrome
Forepaugh Stock CO
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IJI
Tempest
Sunshine
Empire- Champagne Girls CO
Extra Olson
Willoughby Wichine
Amica
Dave Marion
Dreamland Burlesquers
ST. Paul
Fionday
Huder’s
Weber's
Ferger
Jianapolis
Ladies
Pierson
Gall’s
Leapo
Gentry Bros
Weylers
the Children’s Aid Association Desires
Merchants National Bank
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