Lady Vera in Peril as Mysterious Letter Sparks Escape
London artist Louis Delahay is murdered, and Vera Rayne receives a secret message from her unknown mother. A masked stranger, Amati, and the faithful hound Bruno accompany rising tension as Ravenspur investigates a back garden abduction plot and a trail of clues from a corridor of shadows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Delahay
London
Lord Ravenspur
Ravenspur
Jas. Seton
Walter Lance
Vera Rayne
Vera
Jundy Ringmar
Carlotta Flaid
Vere
Fats
Lost Chapter Amid Dawn Escape At Ravenspur
A man calling himself Amati abducts Vera in a swift, silent ambush, muffling her with a handkerchief and forcing her into a cab. Vera senses a faint scent as she is carried away, while Ravenspur watches anxiously for developments and the night deepens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amati
Vera
Ravenspur
Indiana College Athletic League to Meet Saturday
The Indiana College Athletic League will convene in Indianapolis on Saturday with DePauw University not a member of the I C A L. The dissolved T I A A and Big Nine rulings prompted changes as Purdue and Indiana universities align. Attention focuses on which school will host next season’s league track and field meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana College Athletic League
de Pauw
Indianapolis
Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Purdue
Indiana University
Big Nine
Indiana Intercollegiate Association
de Pauw University
I. CG. A. IL
Notre Dame Varsity Trip Postponed by Faculty Decision
In Notre Dame Indiana on December 12 the proposed holiday basketball tour through the state was canceled by the faculty. A term consisting of inter hall stars may undertake the trip if the faculty consents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notre Dame
Ind
Interhall
Vaudeville stars and burlesque acts headline Grand Park Empire tours
Henry Lee the impersonator leads the Grand vaudeville week with a lively act and wide touring presence. Kellar Thurston appear at Park theater with illusion acts relying on natural and mechanical tricks. Gayety hosts Knickerbocker Burlesquers featuring Darrow and others with stage mischief and small incidents. Empire buffs Williams Imperial acrobatics with Demora and Graceta from Berlin plus new burlesques A Night in Paris and Off to the Front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lee
John C. Rice
Sally Cohen
Park—Kellar
Howard Thurston
Majestic
Empire—‘Avenue Girls” Company
Williams
Imperials
Knickerbockers
Papke
the Pugilist
the Grand
Mr. Lee
Kellar
Thurston
the Park Theater
Knickerbocker Burlesquers
Miss Darrow
Trebie
Gayety
Bob Jewell
St. Louis
Fannie Wood
Dresden
the Empire
Demora
Graceta
Winter Gardens
Berlin
Margie Hilton
Harry Bentley
Larry McCale
Carney
Wagner
Paris
Wagner Presented With Loving Cup
Hans Wagner, the Pittsburg shortstop, was present at the National League meeting in New York. He received a silver loving cup from President Pulliam in recognition of his batting prowess and character. The inscription highlights Wagner as champion batter in 1500, 1902, 1904, 1906, and 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hans Wagner
Pittsburg
National League
Pulliam
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Free Trial Pack
An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure as a painless home remedy for piles. It offers a free trial package by mail from Pyramid Drug Co and claims rapid relief after initial treatment, followed by availability at pharmacies for 50 cents. Letters from users praise the cure and urge trying the treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Crowley
9Th Ave
Seattle
Wash
Pyramid Drug Co
Pyramid Building
Marshall, Mich
Fought Featherweight Bout Ends In Draw In Peoria
In Peoria Illinois Danny Goodman and Dutsy Miller both of Chicago fought ten rounds to a draw in a hard classy featherweight contest. Jack Redmann defeated Johnny King in the fourth round. Jim Duffy showed promise in a lightweight loss to Walter Parker. Goat Ryan knocked out Eddie McGraw in the third round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Ill
Danny Goodman
Dutsy” Miller
Chicago
Miller
Goodman
Jack Redmann
California Feather
Johnny King
Jim Duffy
Walter Parker
Goat Ryan
Eddie McGraw
Friend of Morton Dies at His Home
Robert William Collens, lifelong friend of Governor Oliver P. Morton and noted musician, died at his home 10 WN. Illinois St. Wednesday evening from heart disease. He leaves a widow and two children. Funeral at daughter Mrs. J. W. Lilly’s home 1721 N. Meridian St. time TBD.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert William Collens
Oliver P. Morton
TiHinois St
J. W. Lilly
N. Merldan St
Earlham College to play strong basketball schedule
Earlham College announces a robust slate under Coach Vail. The schedule includes games against Miami, DePauw, Purdue, Rose Poly, State Normal, St Mary’s, Dayton Turnverein, Butler, and others with multiple home dates in Richmond and Terre Haute.
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Richmond
Itad
Earlham College
Vail
Earlham
Miami
DePauw
Greencastle
Indianapolis
Purdue
Laffayette
Rose Poly
Terre Haute
State Normal
Athletics vs Tigers hard fought indoor baseball clash
A hard fought indoor baseball game in the German House league saw the Athletics edge the Tigers 2 to 2. The Tigers were hampered by Captain Louis Wiesel's injury while umpires Seibert and Prinz officiated.
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Athletics
Tigers
Louis Wiesel
Seibert
Prinz
Marion Commercial Club secures rail interchange ruling
The Marion Commercial club won before the State Railroad Commission on Wednesday, forcing the Pennsylvania and the Toledo St Louis & Western railroads to exchange freight in carload lots with the Chicago Cincinnati & Louisville line passing through Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Commercial Club
Pennsylvania
Toledo, St. Lewis & Western
State Railroad Commission
Chicago, Cincinnati & Lewisville Railroad
Marion
Artistic Servant Learns Knack for Potatoes
A Penny Magazine excerpt describes a girl three weeks into service for an artistic family. The mistress instructs to remember the potatoes, and the girl replies with due deference. The scene suggests domestic tasks framed with a touch of whimsy as the maid answers questions about preparation.
Accident Shocks George Galm in Prospect Street Incident
George Galm of 1162 Prospect st was struck in the left leg by a rifle fired by Charles Oburn of 1813 Prospect st. An accidental discharge occurred as Galm removed cart ridges from a repeating rifle, misbelieving others were already removed.
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George Galm
Charles Oburn
Galm
Burglars Steal Clothing in Daylight at Donavon Home
Thieves entered the J. F. Donavon residence at 24 N Arsenal Ave through a side window on Wednesday afternoon and carried away clothing valued at 80. Mrs Donavon was out from 1 30 p m until 6 p m.
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J. F. Donavon
N. Arsenal Ave
Death of Martha A. McFarland After Fall
Martha A. McFarland 94 wife of William McFarland died at home on Pleggsant street from injuries after a fall three months ago. She was buried at Crown Hill cemetery on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha A. McFarland
William McFarland
Pleggsant St
Crown Hill Cemetery
Child Drowns in Scalding Tub Tragedy at Home
A three year old boy Paul Gerth, son of Mrs William Gerth, was buried at Glens Valley after falling into a tub of hot water several days earlier and dying from scalds.
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Paul Gerth
William Gerth
Glens Valley
Lavin Joins Papke as Sparring Partner in Title Bout
Paddy Gavin of Buffalo New York has joined Billy Papke as his sparring partner at the Gayety theater and will train Papke for his middleweight championship bout with Hugo Kelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paddy Gavin
Buffalo, N. Y
Billy Papke
Hugo Kelly
Atkins indoor team tops Battery A in 15 13 win
Atkins indoor team defeated Battery A Indoor by 15 to 13 Wednesday night. Bat t er ies At king Fender Batino and Cook stood for Battery A while Whi tr idge and Anderson played for Battery A.
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Atkins
Battery A
Atking
Fender
Batino
Cook
Whitridge
Anderson
Dentists and Dry Cleaning Services Ad Bundle
Mew Plumos lists price range 165 and up. Grant H Clay M D dentist, after 14 years with New York Dental, now at 108 N. Delaware St Indianapolis near Torinson Hall. Turo Dismurd Water Co offers half gallon bottles six cents. five gallon demijohns forty cents. The Gem Laundry advertises family washings rough dry by the pound with flat pieces ironed and solicits calls at 1671. Accordian Dress Plaiting at 3614 Circle offers button covering and various platings.
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Grant H. Clay
New York Dental Company
N. Delawarest
Torinson Hall
Indianapola
Turo Dismurd Water Company
GEM Laundry
Sun offers free three day room rental ads
The Sun announces a free admission for a ten word advertisement promoting vacant rooms for rent for three days. Readers are urged to use this service to place timely notices.
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THE
SUN
When Marjory Engelese Sings in a Musical
A 17 year old hostess hosts a small musicale where 12 guests, including a shy Margory Engelese and Tom Blake, perform varying pieces. Margory’s moving singing earns applause and changes Tom’s view on singing, leading to a hopeful future as she becomes Newport’s musical sensation while Tom vows to support her.
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Margory Engelese
Margory
Marjory
Tom Blake
Tom
Blake
Newport
Goose fights and loyal geese of Russia reveal fighting traits
Describes historic goose fighting pits in Russia about 66 years past and how local breeds like Arsamas and Tula geese retain ancestral fighting traits. Notes the Arsamas gander has a uniquely formed bill enabling a firm grip on opponents.
Prizes for Inventing For Imperial German Railways
The German government created a fund to reward officials and workers who invent useful railway devices. From this fund $3,750 was paid to employees last year.
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Government of
Germany
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Thebideght Guee Peege
Bruno
Park Lane
Walter
Owisi
Silva
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Peoria Club
Morton
Lavin
Wulschner
Madras
New Grand Indiana
Veedeville
John CC. Rice
STIX
Captus
Ralph Johnstone
Seymour & Hill
Three Renards
Avery & Hart
Howard Brothers
Banjo Kings
the Kinodruywe
Empire
Frees Manes
Faipay
Williams’s
Larry McCabe
Sam Devere
E. Washington and
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Robie
Meens Bill Papke
Ernest Roeser
Russia
German American Crust Co
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