Record Breaking Flood Threats Across Southern Indiana
Heavy rainfall triggered record flood fears in White, Patoka, and Wabash basins. Towns report washed out bridges and tracks, boats used for evacuation, and widespread traffic disruption. Hazleton, Evansville, Columbus, Nashville, Vincennes, Princeton, Brookville, and Metamora report rising waters and property damage including a factory fire extinguished by high water.
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Indiana
White
Patoka
Ialem
Blue River
Rock Creek
Salter Chair
Petersburg
Southern Indiana
Grammer
Elizabeth
Indianapolis & Southern Traction Company
Azalia
Columbus
Nashville
Brown County
Vincennes
Princeton
Brookville
Metamore
Well Known Singer Participates in Charity Town Play
Prominent city church singers form a village choir for "A Temperance Town" at English's opera house to support the Boys' club. John L. Geiger conducts as funds aim near 1000 dollars. Cast includes Mrs. Charles F Kimball Katherine Gibson Ida Belle Sweenie and Bert B Adams among others with large seat sales.
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Cause of Charity
Opera House
John L. Geiger
Charles F. Kimball
Tabernacle Presbyterian Church
Hebrew Temple
Katherine Gibson
First Baptist Church
Ida Belle Sweenie
Roberts Park Church
Florence Atkins Gavin
First Presbyterian Church
Homer van Wie
John Croft
Second
Ruth
Sah T. Brush
Mink Jones
Bert B. Adams
Harry
New
Boys’ Club
Valentine Party Hosts at 1017 Oxford Street
Mr and Mrs Fletcher Medearigs hosted a Valentine party Friday evening at their home 1017 Oxford Street. The house featured heavy heart decor and five tables of bounce euchre were in play among the guests.
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Valentine
Fletcher Medearigs
Oxford St
Watson loses Goodrich help in his contest
James P. Goodrich Republican state chairman joins Senator Beveridge in saying he can be spared from politics until after nominations. The federal court named Goodrich railroad receiver for C. I. and Illinois lines, a move seen as removing him from the campaign and preserving fairness, with Goodrich pledging to focus on railroading rather than aiding Jim Watson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Goodrich
Beveridge
Goodrich
Fairbanks
Mr. Goodrich
Jim Watson
Hood's Sarsaparilla Praised By Lowell Residents
Testimonial notes from Lowell, Massachusetts residents praising Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best blood purifier and a trusted family medicine. Claims of strength, health benefits, and household use accompany mentions of product forms and price. Hood's is promoted as a reliable tonic prepared by C. I. Hood Co.
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C. I. Hood Co
Lowell
Hood
G. D. Farvey
Wilder St
Mass
Jennie E. Carlton
Liberty St
Vogel Seeks Marion County Second District County Commissioner
Jacob Vogel of the First ward Indianapolis announces his candidacy for county commissioner of Marion County in the Second district subject to Democratic party will. A well known German American Democrat and party worker he has served as precinct committeeman and in other roles. He is a member of the Indiana Democratic Club and the German American Democratic Club and is regarded as a hustler and bridge builder. He formerly lived in the Thirteenth ward on the Southside and will conduct an active canvass for the nomination.
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Jacob Vogel
Tndianapolis
Marion County
Mr. Vogel
Democratic Party
Indiana Democratic Club
Democratic Club
Vogel
Thirteenth Ward
Collision on Blake street injures five
In a Yesdrend collision between Blake street car 804 and West Michigan street car 263, motorman David Shelton and passengers Joseph Teiger and Mrs George T Ashley were hurt. The Blake street car stopped for repairs after a fuse blew, became hidden in shadow near a lighted corner, and Shelton could not stop as rails were wet. Reiger suffered possible brain concussion and foot injuries. Mrs Ashley had facial cuts. Shelton required ambulance transport. Teiger and Mrs Ashley walked home from the scene.
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Blake-st
W. Michigan-st
David Shelton
Joseph Teiger
George Tt. Ashley
Michigan-st
Shelton
Reiger
Mrs. Ashley
W. Washington-st. Shelton
S. Wexstone-itve
Ashing
Magnolia Building
Sunday Sermons Across Indianapolis Churches
Sunday services feature multiple pastors delivering themes on faith and life. Rev William Wirt Wing preaches sowing and reaping at Central Ave M E church morning. Bryan speaks at Tomlinson Hall Sunday evening. Various churches host sermons on Christian doctrine, life, and praise led by Hurlstone Philpott Hill Gekeler Farr and others.
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Central-ave
M. E
William Wirt Wing
Albert Hurlstone
Roberts Park M. BE
Grout
Charity Organization Society
Englewood Christian Church
A. B. Philpott
Central Christian Church
Fountain of Youth
Harry G. Hill
Third Christian Church
God
First Baptist Church
F. E. Taylor
Christ
Missionary Church of Philadelphia
Lord Jesus
Heaven
Ethel Clark
Indianapolis
Plymouth Congregational Church
Central Ave
Reformed Church
Henry
Gekeler
Divine All Joves
Frances Farr
Another Great Flood Predicted at Pittsburg
Pittsburg Pa February forecaster Henry Pennywitt says a 22 foot river stage is likely today along the Allegheny and Monongahela Valleys, possibly matching last year’s flood. The downriver steamer Robert Taylor sank near Cohapolis after ice and current. five barges and equipment from T A Gillespie were swept away on the Allegheny.
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Pittsburg
Henry Pennywitt
Allegheny
Mononganela
Robert Taylor
Coeriapolis
Ohio River
Ier
T. A. Gillespie Company
Aspinwall
Allegheny River
Parties Readying For Friday's County Primary
Voting places are being located for the county primary next Friday. Precinct committeemen will be elected by Democrats and Republicans at the same time but at separate polling sites. Those in charge will publish a list of voting places in advance.
Proposal Club Formed by Chicago Girls in Leap Year Gambit
A Los Angeles society note says Mrs. N. Operson, a Chicago widow, organized a woman proposal club where members must propose monthly to a different man until one accepts. Nearly a hundred marriageable girls attended a luncheon at Levy's as rules were set, secrecy advised, and affidavits required with each proposal.
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Operson
Chicago
Benjamin Newberger Hangs Self During Flood near Matthews
Benjamin Newberger 41 of Matthews Indiana hanged himself from the Mississinewa River bridge as floodwaters rose. The body was found at daylight by Fred Sanders and remained partly submerged until the coroner arrived from Marion. A bachelor, he led Newberger Bros merchants and was reputed worth about 150000. his brother Joseph and Indianapolis attorney Louis Newberger are named relatives. Ill health is blamed for the act.
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Indianapolis
Matthews
Ind
Benjamin Newberger
Mississinewa River
Newberger
Fred Sanders
Marion
Newberger Bros
Martin Unable to Play Billiards Match at Board of Trade
Marti failed to appear for a three-cushion billiards bout with Vic tor at the Board of Trade Friday night due to missing a train in Evansville, causing the event to be left unfinished.
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Martin
Marti
Victor
Board of Trade
Evansville
Richmond Defeats Newcastle In Roller Polo Match
Richmond defeated Newcastle 4 to 3 in a roller polo game last night at Richmond, Indiana. The close contest featured local rivalry and a tight finish with both teams trading scoring chances.
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Newcastle
Richmond
Ind
Newccastle
The Charcoal Lozenge Claim and Free Trial
An advertisement extols Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as a safe cleansing remedy for the stomach bowels and breath. It praises charcoal’s purification effects, touts beauty benefits and health claims, cites a Buffalo doctor endorsing the product, and offers a free trial package from F A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.
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Stuart
F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Bldg
Marshall
Miah
Light Opera Benefit Show For Children’s Aid in Indianapolis
A company of about 50 Indianapolis youths rehearses nightly for a February charity performance at English’s Opera House. The musical comedy The Isle of Hypnos by Dr John R Newcomb features parts tailored to each performer and follows a Boston garden caper to a dreamlike island. Proceeds support the Children’s Aid Association, aiming to surpass last year’s donations of around $1 000 with tickets sold by company members.
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Fim
Indianapolis
English
Opera House
Children’s Aid Association
The
Isle of Hignes
John R. Newcomb
Boston
Hypnos
Dreamland
H. M. Woollen
Ruth Pratt
Jane Ogre
Bennett Gates
Gilbert Hurry
Dr. Newcomb
A. M. Ogle
Children's Aid Association
Isle of Hypnos
Daughters of the American Revolution Delegate List
Society delegates selected to attend the Continental Congress in Washington from Feb to Feb 24 are listed with regent and alternates in the Caroline Scott Harrison chapter Indianapolis. Also notes club meetings and events including marriages and upcoming programs at several local organizations.
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Continental Congress
Daughters of the American Revolution
Washington
Caroline Scott Harrison
Indianapolis
Caleb S. Denny
William Frederick Wocher
Elizabeth Hill
Warren Chester Buell
Isabell Bybee
Woman's Research Club
Mary H. Garver
N. Meridianst
Burnett
Buchanan
Culture Club
Essex
Woodrum Place
McCannon
Clark
M Harrington
Clara Barton
Jane Adams
Eva Booth Tucker
Propriaeum
Florence
H. P. Miller
Shortridge
Herron Art Institute
Evans Woollen
W. H. Fox
Wilhelmina Seegmiller
Indianapolis Woman's Club
Propylaeum
Lois Grosvenor Fufford
Mary Talbot Morrison
Mary Booth Tarkington Jamesor
Unique party at Late Book club Valentine gathering
Members of the Late Book club and husbands attended a Friday Valentine party at Mrs. William Clifford's home. Guests wore old clothes and dined from wooden dishes and tin cups. Hearts supplied amusement with tally cards as Valentine hearts. Hostess aided by Mrs. W. J. Massey, Mrs. T. J. Molise, and Mrs. Albert Bowen. Also noted: Mr. and Mrs. Emmett J. Heeb hosted a dinner party.
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Late Book Club
William Clifford
Valentine Hearts
W. J. Massey
T. J. Molise
Albert Bowen
Dinner party decor and valentine events described
Wridas hosts a charming home dinner with white hyacinths pink roses and maidenhair fern, while a German House celebration plans 14th anniversary events including a banquet and dance. Various social gatherings and bridge parties are noted, with many guests listed and Valentine themed rooms and cards described.
Dr Miles Heart Cure Ad From Early Medicine
An old advertisement extols Dr Miles Heart Cure for weak heart nerves and symptoms like short breath chest pain palpitations and fluttering. A testimonial from Mrs D Barron of Covington Ky claims three bottles cured her stomach and heart trouble, with a retailer offering a refund if the first bottle fails.
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Miles
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Watson
Geo.t. Evans & Son
Makers
Instienapolis
Chicago Girls
Indianapolis Sun
Los Angeles
Cal
Hanes
Mattie Kirk
Earl Myers
O! Broadway
Emmett J. Heeb
Pettis Dry
New York
Wheatacre
Arthur J. Gaxter
Austin Flint Denny
Francis Pym
Miss Humme
M. Dieetriebs
Nettie O'Boyle
Thomas Swain
Morton Place
William
Walter
Iva Sorliman
Shelbyville
Bess Nuding
Hayrave
Mrs. Maude Lawrence
Rochester
Elia Thompson
Brother
Harry Thompson
Bess Stouffer
Logansport
Edward Brennan
Capitolave
Miss Stuckmyer
Elfrieda Stuckmyer
Emma Stuckmyer
Misses Veach
Blara Alten
Sophia Stoddard
Leah Wat Hannah Noble
Laura Callahan
Etta Davis
Georgia McCarty
Nora
Miles Medical Co
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