World's Fair Inn Provides Large On grounds Hotel Option
The World’s Fair management has built a grand hotel called The Slainter Inn at the southeast corner of the grounds. It offers 2257 bedrooms over three stories with verandas, dining for 2500, and American European plans priced from 1.50 to 3.50 per day. Reservations during the fair are available, with no extra admission fee beyond the initial 49 cents. An informative booklet will be mailed from The Inside Ton Administration Bidg. World’s Fair Grounds, St Louis.
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Snaiter Inn
Huy
Union Station
Market St
Laclede
Coutesuave
Indianapolis Street Railway Tear-Up Sparks Debate
A report notes tear up of a street railway on the south side between Pennsylvania posts. Councilman Joe Gasper opposes a new ordinance restricting street work without permits, arguing that orderly repair would hinder business progress. Public discussion centers on the balance between improvements and commerce.
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Ruiway Company
Pennsylvania
Athens
Nce
Cermust
Joe Gasper
Indianapolis
Albert Coffin Stricken By Typhoid Fever In New York
Albert Coffin captain of the Cornett crew from Poughkeepsie New York is reported to have contracted typhoid fever and is staying at his father's home in Delaware. Once a national celebrity among college men in aquatics he developed the illness after a brief fever misdiagnosed as malaria. His condition is now serious and demands careful nursing and treatment to recover.
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Albert Coffin
Cornett
Hag Wen Browehe Hwine
Poughkeepsie
N.Y
Coffin
Callega
Scholen wins diamond sculls at Henley regatta
T F Scholen of the Taretto Rowing Club defeats A Mi Clourtte of the Londor Rowing Club in the diamond sculls by 11 lengths at Henley. His time eight minutes three seconds, six seconds under the province record for the Face. The finals are for the grand challenge cup.
Thinking Folks' Brain Food Bet on Ape-Nuts
An old editorial snippet touts Ape-Nuts as brain fuel and nerve nourishment. It argues brief study builds a sturdy brain and notes the product as a strong, money-worthy bet to drive facts home.
Oscar of Bwaden Bypasses Swiss Ticket Tugof War
The Swiss demanded first class tickets or cash from Oscar of Bwaden and his royal party in Switzerland. Unable to pay, the royal car was detached until a local magnate intervened and confirmed the king’s identity. The Swedish consul settled the amount the next day.
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Oscar of Bwaden
Aix-les-Baine
France
Switzerland
Lausarme
Oscar
Pexes
Leander Towrowed to Victory Over New College Oxford
Leander Rowing Club defeated the New College crew from Oxford by a length, finishing the race in seven minutes and 20 seconds.
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Newcollege
Oxford
Atlas plant hosts Indiana's largest private telephone exchange
The Central Union Telephone Company completed a vast private system at the Atlas engine works in Indiana, with a capacity for 60 telephones and ten trunk lines, allowing ten outside calls simultaneously and up to 40 conversations, protected by lead-covered wiring to resist moisture and cross connections.
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Atlas
Central Union Telephone Company Wal
Tlephone
Indiana
Midde West
Atlas Exchange
Telephone Company
Majestic
Tudebaker Brothers
South Bend
Uriion Company
He Traction
Health Officials Urged Over Unhealthy Riverfront Dump
A riverside area near the bridge over the White River east of Kentucky Ave is described as extremely unhealthy. A large dump creates a sickening stench, with winds carrying odors through the city. Mud and trash fill streets and sidewalks, harming nearby residents and commerce.
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White River
Porto
Macey
Taggart Won’t Block Kern as Vice Presidential Pick
Indiana leader Tom Taggart says he will not press his claim for national chairmanship if it harms John W. Kern’s bid for vice president. A Kern boom is expected, with Parkers optimistic about Kern’s chances and August Belmont possibly named national committee chairman. Taggart hopes Indiana leaders unite to secure the ticket.
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ST. Louis
Tom Taggart
Indiana
National Committee
John W. Kern
Indianapolis
Kern
Parkers
August Belmont
Fae Kern
Oyster Bay Story Denounced as a Fake
A bogus telegram claiming Senator Beveridge spoke with the president and urged retirement in Indiana is rejected. Tom Shipp, Beveridge's secretary, says the senator stays out of the controversy and will not be drawn in, noting the telegram's absurdity and the editorial exposing its falsehood.
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Oyster Bay
Oyater Bay
Aun
Births and deaths and marriages noted in local list
Births include Richard and Nellie Brower at 1621 N Delaware bay and many entries with names, addresses, and child or parent details. Deaths list Richard J. Ryan at St Vincent's aged 43 with acute embolism, infant Gardner 71 days, and multiple other obituaries. Marriages listed Thomas A Brown and Katie Kuhler among others. Building permits show Frank Gorman and others. An expensive hat dispute noted in justice court over a chiffon hat previously unpaid.
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Richard
Nellie Brower
Delaware
Bay
Cat
Lena Sedam
Barth-ave
Has
James C
Hose Horton
Yandenat
George and
Ada Sanders
Leancat
Airl
James H. Ghd
Anns Tanner
Tre- Mort-Ave
Bar
Elizabeth Ro Amins
Marhe Waters
Marie Wengey
North
Richard J. Ryan
St. Vincent's
Fazane Hospital
Leuais Laughlin
William Mortis
Gardner
Fayettte
St. Enunition
Mary A. Snider
Norwood
En Reride
Eva Ruth Itieald
Thomas A. Brown
Katie Kuhler
Martin M. Collins
Clara A. Muraly
Anta Vaxel
Elia Thompson
Frank &. Alley
Florence H. Snider
No Delay in Relief from Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills
A promotional note claims Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills prevent and cure pains including headaches. It asserts quick soothing effects on nerves and muscles, promises guaranteed relief or money back, and advertises a small three dose package with a low price.
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Miles
Griffith
Unidentified Man Found in New Augusta Telegram Clue
Coroner Titewlter received a telegram from 3. W. Ritter of Piedmont West Virginia stating he sent 4 lever information about the unidentified man killed at New Augusta. The sole identifying clue was an envelope bearing Ritter’s address. The coroner promptly asked Ritter for more details.
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Titewlter
Touraday
W. Ritter
Piedmont
W. Va
New Augusta
Ritter
Queer raft on the river near Riverside park
A homemade river vessel built from beech log sections forms a six bay raft with a rough deck and tent covering. A pine box bed and clay fireplace lie on the deck while a two lever paddle wheel propels the vessel downstream at about three miles per hour. The owner calls it a speeder and plans a downstream trip if water depth allows.
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Riverside Park
Kentucky
Jeneth
Chicago Not Liable Chicago Theater Fire Ruling
In superior court Judge Jude Holdom ruled the City of Chicago was not liable for the Iroquois theater fire. The decision involved the city’s demurrer to claims that the theater was a public nuisance and that officers erred in licensing. The ruling said a verdict against the city would have made it insurer of citizens’ lives and property. Sixty other suits are pending.
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Chicago
Jude Holdom
Eva Calhoune Gibson
Ita
Uves
Ayste Eitizens
Wharton
Barb-Wire Swimming Hole Seen as Near Certain Death
Officer Paulsel at Minais and Washington streets warns that the barb-wire swimming hole is almost surely fatal for any angler who swims there. Oliver Alexander drowned. his body recovered Wednesday evening after a cold 2.5 to 30 foot deep water impeded diving efforts.
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Paulsel
Minais
Washington Sts
Oliver Alexander
Craig Boy
Alexander
Banquet Program Toast For Philippine Delegation
Senator Fairbanks may respond to a toast at the Commercial Club banquet honoring the Philippine delegation. The July 14 event at the Claypool will have ex-Mayor Bookwalter as toastmaster and assign Fairbanks his topic. The senator’s attendance is uncertain but likely.
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Fairbanks
Philippines
Claypool
Miyor Bookwalter
Unknown pane from Morgan county child home story
The Morgan county Mafann Children's home society reports an infant left at a doorstep or doorstep like shelter. Superintendent Regan says the child was sent to await the mother, but was too young to survive without maternal care. A few similar cases have occurred with unclear parentage and whereabouts, many babes dying quickly without a mother's care.
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Mafann Children's Home Society
Morgan County
Where to Mary Lewis in the city hospital notice
Fragmentary OCR indicates a death notice for John Lewis of C&2 who died at City hospital on Wednesday. It requests Mary Lewis some address for notification and mentions Mary Lewh at 04 Bisket. Text is garbled and finding a precise date, place, or full name is not possible from the readable lines.
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Mary Lewis
Olive
John Lewis
C&2
Mary Linta
Lewis
Cume
Mary Lewh
Ambulance saves life by amputating child’s legs
In New York, July 1, surgeon Dr. Krauskopf of Harlem Hospital amputated both legs above the knee to save a baby Lena Schutt after a wagon wheel ran over her in First Avenue. Police and bystanders clashed as Henry Whyman, the cart driver, was restrained at Ninety-ninth Street.
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New York
Cara
Schicler
Krauskopf
Harlam Hospital
Uratadt
Ninety-ninth-at
First-ave
E. Mth-st
Henry Whyman
Lena Schutt
Schutt
Ninety-seventh-st
Lena
Whyman
Urstadt
Harlem
Hitz Threat to Board of Works Sparks Election Fortunes
George Hitz, former mayoral candidate, threatened the Board of Works on Wednesday after losing to Holtzman. He demanded immediate Lexington Avenue improvements and warned the board of retaliation in the next election. Supporters say the remark was not meant as a real threat.
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George Hitz
Board of Works
Hitz
Holtzman
Ergo Hitz
Lexington-are
Concrete wall building automation hailed by contractor
Contractor Joe Hoge praised the Merchants Heat and Fuel plant addition in Indianapolis for rapid concrete wall construction. He cited wooden forms and a concrete mixer as key time savers, noting the mixer turns out large volumes daily, with concrete delivered by wheelbarrow.
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Indianapolis
Joe Hoge
Merchants Heat and Fielt Company
Aida Ua
Mr. Hoge
Ag Wyles
Elopement Married By Juror In Washington Street Eatery
A couple, Erma Kern and an unnamed employee, eloped and were wed by Rev Powell, a juror, in a Washington Street restaurant while a trial proceeded nearby. The incident occurred at 519 KE Washington Street with J E Sacre the proprietor.
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Cupid
DR. Wanhington-st
Wanhington-t
J. E. Sacre
Tts Anderson
Sfiss Erma Kern
Rev
Powell
Tral
Ans Deraon Court House
Yellowstone Park Tour Excludes Extra Costs Included
Yellowstone Park Special departs Chicago on Wednesday in a guided rail journey via Chicago and North Western Railway. Pullman palace sleeping car dining and baggage service provided round trip with sightseeing stops en route. All expenses included. Illustrated folder available by contacting the railroad company in Cincinnati.
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Yellowstone Park
Chicago
Chicago & North Wastera R'y
Pullman Palace
M. Breeze
Gen
See Co
N. R'y
Vine Bt
Cincionati
Town Fiddler Stirs English Indiana Crowd
Fiddle street performance by Dr. F R Gobbal provokes police action as locals complain of disruption. A private officer is hired to keep the sidewalk clear while Gobbal continues the daily show with a man forced to play all day for ten dollars. Other items list rail tickets, a monument pledge, and war atlas offers from Detroit and Cincinnati vendors.
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Ind
Enelieh
F. R. Gobbal
New Homes In the West pamphlet on Rosebud lands open July
Details of registration dates drawings and oral entry for Rosebud Reservation lands are provided in a pamphlet titled New Homes In the West issued by the Passenger Department Chicago and North Western. Request a copy by sending 2 cent stamp or contact ticket agents at North Western Line. Breese at 6 Vine Street Cincinnati Ohio.
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Chicago & North
N. M. Breese
Vine
Cincinnati
Ohio
Rosebud
U. @ homestead lawm
Ste
Pusenger Department
Chicago & North-Western
Bend
North-western
Lina N. M Breese
Vine Sree
New Homes to the West pamphlet promotion ends bonds
A half million Acker on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in southeastern South Dekola Midwest Chicago route to Bonesiee on the border is to stamp three pamphlets containing maps and full information about allotments. Friends ML M Brews 4 Vins Mires Ciminists involved.
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Rosebud Indian Reservation
Dekola
Chicago & North-Western
Chicago
Bonesiee
Fine New Apartment Move To Build In City
William F Brown, head of Brown Ketcham Iron Works, plans a 26600 apartment house at the southeast corner of Meridian and Pratt street. After months of consideration he aims to erect one of the finest in the city, though not the largest.
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W. H. Brown
Meridian 1
Pratt-sts
John M. Powell
A. Schraeder
Kansaseat
E. Spratt
Robert Cape
Durton-ave
Willtam F. Brown
Browm-Ketcham Irow Ork
Wil
Gow
Meridian
Prattste
Scrapper Helped Parker Case At Police Station
A mother described her son beating three assailants at a police station on Wednesday. George Parker, arrested with Frank Smith and Tom Moore at Kentucky Avenue and West Street on a charge of assault and battery. Parker allegedly whipped Smith and Moore after both joined the fight. bond set at eight dollars and the case continued Friday.
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George Parker
Parkes
Frank Smith
Tom Moore
Kentucky-ave
West St
Smith
Moore
Parker
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