Art Price Dispute Over Gold Vases Sparks Debate
A crowded shop window displays solid gold vases priced up to 50 and 175 dollars as patrons debate art funding versus charity. A clerk notes a $100 match box and $305 plate, while a guest argues pricey pieces encourage artists and beauty, countered by others who deem such spending wasteful. Some comment that pork chops could spoil the vibe.
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Charles Mayer & Co
Mary
Toll
Labur
Hale
Local Beacon column bursts with jokes and small-town chatter
The Beacon reports in lively notes from the town market overwood grocer Thiddeva L Burcom, jokes about salt in rolls and a pepper sauce anecdote, shop chatter on telephones and customer quirks, a raffle tease for a Christmas event, a smokehouse mishap, new clothes for Jerry Matthews, and locals touting livestock and fur trades with mentions of Rev Snodgrave and community notices.
Whispering Dick Returns to Live With Brother in Silent Town
A historic tale from the Kenlakee region recalls Dick Hutchison known as Whispering Dick and his brother, once rivals, who after long estrangement now plan to reunite in Tudlana. A priest reportedly brokered a vow of silence and a nonmarriage pact as they pursue shared mining and farming wealth.
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Mick
Denver
Cal
Richard Hutchison
Neler
Wachelardem
Tudlana
Agar Dive
Gorman Democratic Nominee, Enquirer Reports
The Enquirer states that Gorman is the Democratic nominee. The report emphasizes the candidate’s party alignment and anticipated campaign moves in the upcoming election cycle.
Editorial backs Senator Arthur T. Gorman for Democratic nomination
Cincinnati Enquirer quotes an editorial by John B. McLean praising Senator Arthur T. Gorman of Maryland as one of the strongest central political figures of the times. The piece argues the Democratic nominee should be Gorman and notes the Maryland senator’s national prominence at the Democratic convention.
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Enquirer
Jotn FR. McLean
Times
Guncinnati
the Enquirer
Otteral
Arthur T. Gorman
Maryland
Tial Rae
Reuven
Limes
Aither
Gorman
Tus
Marzlaned
John BR. Melwan
The
Local politics and community notes in Columbia era district 6
In district 6 issues stir as Republican polities clash over Thayer's chairmanship while Ernest R. Tripp emerges as a potential compromise for county committee chair. Youth politics may see Harry Kendrickson seek secretary role. Also reported: death of Grant McMahon at age, with burial arrangements forthcoming and a Sacred Cantata at Woodruff Place Baptist Church on Sunday night December 24 featuring fourteen musical numbers.
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Sit Watson
Hanty Ainie
Hater
Columbia
Mingay
Thayer
Elttin
Ernest R. Tripp
Republican County Committee
Thire
Woodruff-place
Christ
Mother kills self as infant dies in care at 1501 Montcutm St
A mother, Deore McDonahd, drank carbolic acid after an argument with her husband and her infant was placed with relatives. The baby died and both were found near the home in a tragic case of presumed murder suicide. The husband agreed to attend the burial.
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Montcutm-st
Ove Iy
Vaid
Deere McDonahd
Tia
Wright Brothers Seek More Flying Tests After Successful Trial
Reports from Norfolk and nearby areas describe Orville and Wilbur Wright testing their flying machine at Rite Hawk near Carolina roaat with a successful trial on Thursday. Details of the craft include a pair of propellers, a four cylinder motor, and a weigh over 30 pounds, with testing to continue after the holidays.
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Norvolk
Der
Frida
Orville
Wilber Wright
Maydun
Rite Hawk
Carolina
Tedde Pablie
Taventava
Davies
Wright
Dee
APG Brothers
Wta
Wrights
Meager tremors of a great rock and landslide change summit
Tacoma dispatch reports the mountain southeast peak of Mount Tacoma altered by a landslide. A portion of the highest summit toppled down, reshaping the slope and risking further debris. The event comes amid discussable predicts of increased commerce and regional impact.
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Olympia
Wash
Mount Tacoma
Tewmountein
Milton Intak
BAK
Cat
Pennsylvania Vandalia Lines Holiday Fare Notice
Pennsylvania Vandalia Lines announces Monday rates and tickets for Yount drip. Dec 34 2 3 and Jan 1 good returning until Jan 4 to all ports in Central passenger association. reduced rates for teachers and students of universities colleges and seminaries going home for vacation. Hea ticket agents.
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Yountdrip
Om Sxic
Central Passenger Association
Hea
Keach and Keachlike Candidates Eye Race for Chairman
A local political discussion centers on candidates for merit chairman with Keach and Kenehy named as effective hopefuls. Reports say Keach and Poker lead among supporters and face rivals Taggart and Manners in a division over whom to back. The conversation hints at strategy to secure backing and timing for a potential candidacy.
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Keach
Kemeny
Hell
Unclear business troubles hit local venues and staff
The report notes business declines with WELW OOTP and others closing. Managers struggle to sustain attractions as operations shrink and employees face job losses amid dwindling events. Downtown venues seek to reassure patrons while considering future shows.
Divorces on Judge Carter's Week Calendar
The Marion county court prepares a crowded divorce docket for Judge Carter next week. The calendar lists uncontested and contested cases with parties and attorneys noted, showing widespread dissatisfaction in marital matters and frequent noncontest actions indicated by abbreviations used by the court.
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Carter
Homer
Marion
Ike Ger
Ether
Miss Sager accuses Patrolman Vondermark of unwanted advance
Miss Elizabeth Sager a 212 Spring st stenographer at Indiana company claims Patrolman John Vondermark tried to engage her at a corner near Pennaybania and Warhindens while she waited for a car. She reported the incident to her employers and the police. Vondermark denies the accusation saying he never saw Sager before she appeared at the station.
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Miss Sager
Vondermark
John Vondermark
Board of Safety
Elizabeth Sager
Spring St
Indiana Trunt Company
Pennaybania
Warhindens
Vandermark
Mies Sager
City Life notes amid price drops and local events
Retail meat prices ease in line with lower stock costs. Dr. Brayton appears at Indian medical college for the first time since his illness. Pension committee recommends increasing Mr. George Spaly's pension from 12 to 80 dollars monthly. Indiana manuals likely rejected for defective paper. Norwood school closed due to widespread measles. Dr. McGaughry notes Christmas vacation will not cure the disease. Patrolmen Duncan and Wilson aided a deserted home resident, securing coverings for the injured man. Revert Prosser travels to New York to report on an artificial gas plant project for Consumer's Trust. Students’ Club entertainment at Vorles' College postponed to accommodate Christmas vacation. Minute Sounder on Abbott Street found. resident beaten, unconscious, claims assault over alleged theft. French Lick Jones sues Fred Wiete and Henry King for slander. Salt industry dispute at Rahke place near Cumberland, linked to legitimate telegraph business. Loyal Legion banquet at Columbia Club. speakers include Judge Vetter and Norman Jivek. Edin Kyle returns home to mourn family. Board of Children's Guard to Irvington. William A. Soyer seeks the mother for guardianship and pension duties.
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Brayton
Indiaoa Medical College
Renate Committee On Pensions
George Spaly
Indiana
State Printing Board
McGaughry
Duncan
Wilson
Helpires
Delis Wurest
Tia
Revert Prosser
New York
BAS Trust Company
Vorles’ Businges College
der. Y Pecaure
Abbott St
Info
Jones
Fred Wiete
Henry King
Cumberland
Ter
Rahke
Loyal Legion
Columbia Clau
Judge Vetter
Norman Jivek
R. Howlaway
Ruaia
John
Thampson
Inches
Edin Kyle
Mouri
Netar
Akric
Swirl of Society Notices From a City Page
New York social items note Mira Robertson and John Candee Bean with Mire. HH. Jackson visiting Loc Angelen for winter. Mrs Theresa Voosmith hosts a reception for Men Owen Dayle Odell. Ludwig family plans trip to Chicago to visit a mother. Gathering and birthday events mark the week, with a silver wedding anniversary at Centralsave. Senate approves China trade treaty.
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Mira Robertson
New York
Aire
John Candee Bean
HH. Jackson
Loc Angelen
Cal
Theresa Voosmith
Owen Dayle Odell
Ludwig
Chicago
John Lyons
Clarace McKay
Brandt Breels
Amt
William Dursley Trac
Centralsave
Snow on the ground in three weeks prompts old tale
A local conversation recalls winters when Nav St. remained snowbound for weeks. A young man questions the memory while an elder notes snow lingered longer in earlier days, suggesting recent mildness and jokes about the season.
Steel trap and chain attached to owl s foot
Alderron W. Vs reports a horned owl found near here with a large steel trap and chain on one leg. The bird showed wounds from the trap yet managed to feed, preying on local chicken yards. County commissioners will let contracts for printing and coal supply to county institutions on Dec 2.
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Owl
Alderron
W. Vs
Nec
Wilam T. Miler
NIM
Washington Chat and Military News Summary
A Washington chat notes changes in senate committees with Begglar Ueverage remaining on the senate steering committee and Gen John Minek later joining civil service duties. It records military movements including the Beennd cav alry with Stark and a proposal to upgrade rural carrier salaries. Separate items report a probe to English Indiana on a political charity case and a Health ad touting Brome Quinine for headache relief.
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HC. Hathaway
Maypool
Frank Willams
Fountain City
Begglar Ueverage
Senate
Beennd Cavalry Wits Stark
New York
Philippines
John ©. Minek
Hlinely
Civil Service Commissian
J. RB. Proctor
M. Nerby Aays the Proposition To Improve the Wabash
Vineconne
Perrysville
Ind
Fairbanks
Roothes
Brig
Egen. Merriam
Denver
Gen. Wood
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Choebring & Bro
Wirare
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Schergen’s
St E
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Vandalia Lines
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Starr Piano Co
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Indianapolis Brewing CO
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