Indiana News in Brief: floods, fires, and curious notes
A wide array of short items across Indiana report rising rivers near Madison, wormy crops, two new oil wells in Wells County, and civic events in cities like Dunkirk, Fort Wayne, and Logansport. Warmer topics include a planned Milwaukee-style barbecue, streetcar accidents, a mob of public notices, and notable local incidents from Noblesville to Delphi.
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Spencer
Madison
Indiana
Wells County
South Bend
Brazil
Dunkirk
Anderson
Ft. Wayne
Logansport
Evanaville
Noblesville
New Albany
Harrison County
Louisa Blacketter
Bartholomew County
Fowler
Geo. Rothrock
Wm. Bullard
Hope
Jake Troyer
Kokomo
Breckenridge and Lane
Sadie Felix
Evansville
Mamie Nolan
Fort Wayne
Skintever’s Cooper Shop
Columbus
Jerome Roberson
Union City
Louis Dixon
Seymour
White River
Thurasay
A. H. Bowen
Delphi
Ben Dillard
Richmond
Mary Lowry
Squire
Marshall Johnson
Delaware County
Muncie
Marion
James R. Godfrey
Peru
Hugh Early
Nobiesville
Shiloh Church
Mitchell
Electric Street Railway Company
Andersson
Jack Hanley
Frank Tammany
Ohio River
Miffin
City items from Lira patch notes and local notices
Frank Bennett jailed on house breaking at J Kimberlin's Sterling block Virginia Ave. Berkshire Life sues Robert Light and Broad Ripple Natural Gas for 19000. Saloon keeper Mike Brown released from workhouse after petition to the mayor. A. O Harra and R. B. Dungan ordered to report for medical exams with Dr Earp. Fire department to replace Matt Rogers, James Riley resigns. Mrs Eda Butler seeks news of her husband from St Joseph Mo sick with pneumonia. Broad Ripple road bond expected at 10000. Cornelius Mayer to be released after ten years at German Telegraph. plans Cicero vacation with hopes of covering future murders. Central Mo restaurant Sherman and Fairview Park noted. ride electric, enjoy park then dine.
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Frank Bennett
J. Kimberlin
Sterling Block
Virginia Ave
Berkshire Life Insurance Company
Robert C
Dr. Earp
Matt Rogers
James Riley
Eda Butler
Health Board
St. Joseph
Hunter
New
Broad Ripple Road
Cornelius Mayer
Tele-graph
Cicero
Ind
Does He Mean It Von Der Ahe Attacks Baseball Plans
Chris Von Der Ahe disputes a report that the Cincinnati association club will move to Indianapolis. He notes telegrams claiming John Brush secured YMCA park and moved the old Athletic Park grandstand, but insists Cincinnati’s association team will stay in Cincinnati and opposes any national agreement or compromise. He offers to discuss contracts and a full series, yet rejects further league arrangements.
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Chris von der Ahe
Cincinnati Association
Indianapolis
John T. Brush
Cincinnati League
Boosier Capital
Athletic Park
Milwaukee
Cincinnati
National League
Association
Sailor Lost as Schooner Larma Sinks After Collision
The schooner Larma was run down off Dover by an unknown steamer, eight crewmen drowned, one sailor survived on wreckage until rescue. Lowdon July 31 reports the fatal incident with no rescue attempt by the other vessel. Also notices Sunday excursions to Bloomingdale Glens and Montezuma Mineral Baths with train details and ticket office contact.
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Lowdon
Dover
Bloomingdale Glens and
Montezuma Mineral Baths
Only Chicago and Milwaukee Excursion on Aug 1
A single day excursion via L. E. W. railroad offers Chicago and Milwaukee trips for $3.50 round trip, $5.50 to Chicago and return, plus a $3.00 Big Four Chicago option. The trip features chair car seating, children half fare, baggage checked, and is guided by Smith & Brown. Also promoted are meals at Sheridan’s pavilion and other regional travel deals and postal notices.
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Chicago
Milwaukee
Smith & Brown
T. Washington St
S. Illinois St
Union Station
H. . Bronson
Jose
G. A
Detroit
Brown’s
Saturday Bargains in Real French Lateens and More
A wide sale features discounted goods across footwear hats hosiery underwear and household items. Items include ladies and misses sandals and oxfords from 39c to 53c, men's scarves and hose under 50c, rolled plate jewelry and cosmetics, and tool and hardware basics like hand saws hinges and padlocks with substantial markdowns. The sale invites shoppers to take advantage of deep cuts on period-typical goods.
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50Ston
Washington St
Congress
Cery
George F. Kreitlein
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Sherman and
His Maren
HE Mean
von der Ahe
Glens
Call City Ticket Office
Ilinois St
Union Depot
Fairview Park
Shersons Lunch Pavilion
Key West
Sox
Furmay
California
Morgan & Gray
Becon
Ghocesi
Ward
Lion
Banner
Gates
Java
Jchnsons
Johmson
Yarmouth
Polk
Los Angeles
Burbank
Bermuda
Creese
New York
Americas
Matle
Limburg
Eaas
Tre
Indiannapolis
Dewaeenence
Roulds
Pidding
Timothy
Prairia
Telegraph
Chicano
Golge
Talston
David A
Lerg
Taterment
Priends
Chance- Matthews Printing Company
Variegoe
Atock
Eiedrotyne Foundry
Maryland-st
Exmman's Transfer Co
Bennett's
Vermont
Lady's Gilda Watch
Fairview Parg
U. Karla & Co
E. Wash
St. Aes Ward
Renl
N. Haat St
Bighih
North
THE
Edison Phonograph
N. Y
Kirk’s
Colgate
Coleo
la Duchesse
Roger & Gallet
Lundberg
Bridgman
Oxford
Otford
Davis
Danbury Hat
W. Washington St
Meridian and
Pearl Streets
Commercial Club
Vonnegut & Bohn
Vance Block
William Fortune
ELI Lilly
Dr. Stedman
Stedman Dental CO
Carlton
Vanes Block
H. Lieber Company
S. Meridianst
Panden’s
Felt
Las
Bowen-Merrill
W. Washington d
Ida Seibert
Indiana Avenue
SUN
Yu Sox
Obio St
Tudlanapolis
Decker Brothers
D.H. Baldwin & Go
N. Pennsylvanis St
Carbide
Worthington’s
W. Washington
State House
Nebr
Prusiness Universits
Cail
Grates
Heeb & Osbore
Ladies
Thos
P. Kean
Wash -St
Kregelg & Whetsete Funeral
Delaware Street
J. Miessen
Son Emotioner
Catera
North-st
Blind Asylum
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