Deadly currents lure boys to fatal dives at Fall Creek
An old swimming hole near the Monon bridge along Fall Creek has claimed four lives in a month. The current and deep pools, eight to twelve feet deep, swirl victims toward a cold inner trench where springs feed a dangerous eddy. Strong swimmers struggle to gain ground while small boys are swept toward deeper water, with a deceptive calm masking the hazards.
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Fall Creek
Monon Bridge
Monon
Greek shoeshiner seeks wages as kin sparks arrest in Indiana
Greek shoeshiner Yamez Karalos claimed his brother and employer owed him two and a half years of wages. He allegedly took nothing from the shoe shining porter at 1518 Minnesota. His brother prompted his arrest and said he consistently provided weekly allowance. In Shelbyville Indiana on July 11 four hours after Judge Parker’s nomination Mrs August Morris welcomed a newborn son named Parker.
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Yamez Karalos
Minnisst
Shelbyville
Ind
Parker
August Morris
Taggart Named Democratic Campaign Chairman at National Meeting
Taggart of Indiana was chosen by a national committee to lead the campaign for Parker. Thirty six members voted unanimously at the Jefferson hotel to nominate him, with plans to convene in New York to organize and inform Parker of his nomination. Leaders Hill and Belmont approved the selection, signaling unity in the Parker camp.
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RT. Louis
Thomas Taggart
Indiana
National Committee
Jefferson Hotel
Taggart
New York
Committee On Notification
Parker
St. Louis
Sas
Ais
Davd
Making City Beautiful in Indianapolis Cleans Up
Secretary Lewis of the Civic Improvement Association tells THE SUN that Indianapolis is rapidly becoming a clean city and will be recognized as the cleanest city in the west with the group’s help. Directors praised the health board for weed removal and tidying vacant lots, noting children and teachers already transforming lots into gardens.
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Indianapolis
Lewis
Civic Improvement Association
the Sun
City Health Board
Nower Gardens
Prominent Chinese Robbed of Jewels in Broadway Residence
Over $1,800 worth of jewels stolen from Wong Kat ah the Chinese commissioner to the United States at 120 Broadway early Sunday morning. Wong awoke to the burglar and gave chase as the thief fled via the window. Detectives assigned. believed an expert thief followed the Wong family from St Louis. Coroner's verdict in Wabash wreck at Litchfield Oklahoma fixed July 25 as the date with two dead and several named victims, bodies never recovered after a wreck caused by an open or misplaced switch.
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Wong Kat ‘Ah
United States
Broadway
Mr. Wong
St. Louie
Litchfield
Margaret Steiner
Benjamin E. Connell
Fannie Connell
Marie Irene Connell
Swimming Holes Plan Nears City Council Action
Five or six swimming holes along the White river are proposed by the city council to prevent about 80 drownings. Council president James Billingsley and Coroner Tute wiler urge immediate steps, likely to be discussed at a forthcoming special meeting. Senators in Wreck on St Louis trip after crash. Senator Tillman sprained ankle and Senator Bailey bruised in the collision involving a Jefferson avenue car.
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White River
James Billingsley
Tutewiler
Louis
Tmiman
South Carolina
Bailey
Texas
Jefferson-ave
Tillman
Disappeared Teen Found in Woods. Merchant Dies of Heart Disease
Kokomo brief reports Joey Shay aged 16 from New London was found in the woods after a sudden disappearance and is returned home. Separate item notes Erastus Lailore, a clothing merchant, died of heart disease on Sunday.
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Kokomo Briefs
Kokomo
Ind
Joey Shay
New London
Pee Erastus Lailore
Parade Delivers Barnum & Bailey Circus Splendor to Indy Streets
A downtown procession Monday morning showcased Barnum & Bailey’s immense circus spectacle. Youthful spectators Hilly, Billy, and Tommy marveled at elephants, giraffes, monkeys, camels, horses, and ponies as thousands gathered near the W Washington show grounds. Streetcars ran extra trips, and the parade route wove through central Indianapolis past major streets and the Minolo monument. World’s Fair attendance set a headline weekly record in St. Louis, with total admissions reaching a new high for the period.
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Billy
Sietcher Ife
Hilly
Tommy
Barnum & Bufley
W. Washington St. Show Grounds
W. Washington
Michigan
Indianapolis
W. Washington St
Washington
Utah
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Mareket
Monument
Minola
Show Grounds
ST. Louis
Wrong Track Had to Switch to Grape-Nuts
A testimonial recalls a lifelong digestion problem then credits Grape-Nuts and cream with restoring health. The speaker describes prior poor appetite and weakness, notes improvement within days, and asserts continued well being after adopting the cereal. Claims are attributed to Postum Co. and linked to The Road to Wellville booklet.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Elephant Gyp's Great History Features Barnum Bailey Origin
H A Mercer recalls elephant Gyp as the origin of Barnum and Bailey's partnership. He notes Gyp helped Bailey's struggling circus grow through a legendary birth in captivity and the elephant's status as the show's feature at 68 years old. The account spotlights the animal's historic role and enduring appeal.
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Gyp
Harnum & Bailey
H. A. Mercer
Bailey
Barnum Beard Ot Tey
Alley
Barnum
Barbers Discuss Ten Cent Shave Price Break
W T Dodds of the barber's union says a ten cent shave would only occur if the union reaches a settlement. Downtown shops have already advertised ten cent shaves, and it is likely the agreement will be broken by common consent.
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Barber's Union Sife
W. T. Dodds
Barber's Union
Foolish Things in a Drug Store Give Laughs in Indianapolis
A humorous slice from Hyder's drug store in Indianapolis recounts absurd calls and encounters. A caller asks if a lady with green velvet plerp is in, another asks to pass a message about Shelbyville arriving at 1040, and a woman seeks a rendezvous with a specific address. A jittery man asks the clerk to explain how to use patent medicine, while the elfgar clerk handles a request about tight hair and directions.
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Indianapolis
Hyder
Shelbyville
Fred Meith
Pike and Joiner Inspect Juvenile Courts in St Louis
Hurburt Joiner clerk of the juvenile court tours St Louis to inspect its juvenile court workings. He plans to study methods used nationwide and return with ideas to improve Indiana laws. He will stay a week and may view the Pike as a side issue.
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Hurburt Joiner
St. Louis
Joiner
Newcastle Journalist Shot by Local Cashier
Cashier Jump of Newcastle Savings and Trust shot Fred Carpenter, a prominent local newspaper man, on Saturday afternoon. Carpenter was hospitalized.
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Newcastle
Newcastle Savings and Trust Company
Fred Carpenter
Carpenter
Weeping mulberry trees and early Indianapolis history
The State forestry secretary notes two Weeping mulberry trees on state ground with unclear origin and longevity. He also calls out foreign trees thriving in the climate, praising Norway maples for beauty and low care. William H. Kelley, an elder city resident who helped build Indianapolis’ early structures, dies. funeral planned. Alleged medical overcharges during smallpox epidemic prompt an inquiry. Dr Eugene Uehler claims charges for contralto services and visits, with hearings continuing.
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WH. Freeman
State Board of Forestry
SUN
Norway
William H. Kelley
Court House
Indianapolis
Eugene Uehler
Ely
Buenler
Bold jail delivery shocks Kokomo inmates escape
In Kokomo Indiana early Monday Perry and Henry Tyler escaped from jail while en route to Jeffersonville for reform. Horace Morgan and George Lewis, already jailed for larceny, were held. A saw supplied by an outside contact aided the breakout. sheriff and posse pursue the fugitives.
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Kokomo
Ind
Perry
Henry Tyler
Indiana Reformatory
Jeffersonville
Horace Morgan
George Lewis
Tyler Brothers
Pursuil
Births and deaths and marriages listed for city
Birth notices shown for Villa and Ernest Amunin EL Washington. Louise and Ernest Pharrer wt X Pine. William and Maggie Wallace. D P Williams. Herming and Charles Lorenz. Jobo a and Mattie Iddlingsworth. John nal Jessie Koopper. Geer and Lurdie Taswell. Samuel and Plum Bowser. David and Qdersa Helles. S W New boy. George J amt Elizabeth Clements. Charles and Madera idler. Albert and Catherine Hees. David and Lertha Quik. William and Grace Devine. Death notices include Hubert No Lamb. arterio sclerosis JC osiith. city tuberculosis JC Willams. accident Mike Kane. Taiwis HL Robertson. aneurism ne piano. more. Marriages include William George Victor and Ena Vol Meraur Tad slirky. Abraham Uravermin and Maude May Wet Pant Hungerford and Hazel Grrendorph. Cw R Cate and Nete Jamison. John Hester and Carte Hammonda. Albert Wo Knox and Nellie B. Gaskin. Building permits listed for Emma Coleman. Anton Scha k el. Emil and Louisa Bennett. W. Mitchell. Fra W. Brenet.
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Villa
Thomas Amunin
EL. Washington
Bey Louise
Ernest Pharrer
X. Pine
William
Maggie Wallace
Rivergirl
D. P. Williams
New Jersey
Gith Herming
Charles Lorenz
Napoleen
Jobo A
Mattie Iddlingsworth
Eugene, Tho
John
Jessie Koopper
Geer
Lurdie Taswell
Churchman-ave
Minnesota-st
Samuel
Plum Bowser
Senate
David
Qdersa Helles
Ai Ithake
Seuse S
Ida B. Cilck
George J. Amt
Elizabech Clements
B. Emnnis
Charles
Ail Madera Idler
Tighland-ave
Albert
Catherine Hees
Lertha Quik
Alvord
Earl Willam
Grace Devine
Katherine
Hubert No Lamb
JC Osiith
JC Willams
Mike Kane
Sutctar
Taiwis
HL. Robertson
Ane
Deaconness
Rawlinson
Smiley
Lucy Mason
Randelph Newman
William George Victor
Ena Vol- Meraur Tadslirky
Abraham Uravermin
Maude May Wet Pant Hungerford
Hazel Grrendorph
Cw R Cate
Nete Jamison
John Hester
Carte Hammonda
Albert Wo Knox
Nellie B. Gaskin
Netord
Distrant Ute
Ress Steckbereer
Man C. Je WR. Richards
Flora M
Sultry Weather Said To Trigger Melancholy And Crime
A Indianapolis specialist argues that depressing mid summer weather and low barometer pressure foster melancholy and personal crises. He notes a spike in self destructive acts, crimes, and deaths over the last 30 days and urges readers to counter with cheer.
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Indianapolia Specialiat, Weanes
May Be Buried Together With Help From Co workers
Street railway employes who worked with Michael Kane collected funds to cover the funeral expenses of his murdered wife. Kane's brother, not wealthy, said he could bury his brother and provide a resting place for the wife, but could not pay both funerals. If the employees succeed, the man and wife will be buried together.
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Michael Kane
Elopars Decide to Quit in New Brunswick Romance
New Brunswick July 1 Miss Julia Bowne ends romance with Rev. J P Cordova. He a married pastor deserted wife and three children. She returned to her parents after elopement and Cordova reportedly reconciled with his wife. couple plan to start life anew.
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Elopars
New Brunswick
N. J
Julia Bowne
J. P. Cordova
Cordova
Special Trains From Chicago To San Francisco Restore Low Fares
$50.00 California and Return offered for special trains from Chicago to San Francisco without change via Chicago Union Pacific and Northwestern. Depart Chicago August 8 and 25 with stops in Denver Colorado Springs and Salt Lake City. Daily tickets on sale August 15 to September 16. Two fant trains daily on the only double track between Chicago and the Missouri River on the Overland Limited few days en route. Write Breese GS Vine Cincinnati Obie for itineraries and full information.
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Chicago
San Francisco
Union Pacific
North-Western
Ling
Denver
Colorado Springs
Salt Lake City
Tickela
Missouri River
Overland Limited
Breese
GS Vine
Cincinnati
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East Washington St. P
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Taggari
Barnum & Bailey Circus
Barnum and Bailey
Will Pike
State House
Girt
Rochester
Webster
Harlauer
Cora B. Hart
Berena Hart
Mey West
Fla
Osceola
Geo. W. Peck
Emma Coleman
Anton Sehakel
I EL Metturty
Emil and
Louisa Bennett
Iveystone
W. Michtson
W. Brenet
N. Capitol
Madras
AES
W. Wash
Jackson
Great Dash
OUT Price Stores
Standard Tea and Grocery CO
Los. H. & EB
Ball I Bros
Ratera
Malta
York
U. A. Jackson
OA Browne
California
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