State fair prize money up to 75350 dollars set for 1909 event
The article outlines a record prize fund of 75350 dollars for the state fair with 37600 for the speedway, 13000 for the horse show, and 12566 for cattle premiums. It notes heavy interest in farm machinery displays and Dutch belted cattle, with three large dairymen expected to show, while Emmerich faces a 5000 dollar bond related to fraud at Capital National bank and denounces speaking to reporters.
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Canada
New Hampshire
Balloons Ready For A Great National Race At Speedway
Six large balloons prepare to race from the Indianapolis Speedway grounds with winds from the north and west aiding a southerly path. The event includes the Indianapolis handicap prior to the national race. Competitors include pilots from New York Boston St Louis and Chicago with several officials and weather experts overseeing preparations.
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Speedway
Indianapolis
New Speedway Grounds
Man's Auto Strikes Gas Post In Bizarre Incident
Ray McQueen of Valley Mills caused a strange crash when his car struck a gas light post at Meridian and St Clair streets. Only the right front and left rear wheels broke, and police arrested him for intoxication. He faces trial on June 31.
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Ray McQueen
Gibney
McQueen
Meridian
St. Clair
Valley Mills
Statehouse to begin first Saturday half holiday
The first Saturday half holiday starts June 1 with state officials clerks and attaches planning varied engagements. Governor Marshall will speak at the balloon races at the speedway and farewell to sergeants while others attend Washington Park to watch the local team face the Millers. Some will visit families in the country and many offices will close for the quiet half day.
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Statehouse
Speedway
Marshall
Washington Park
Millers
State Building
Burglary at Gresham and Hodges Stores Friday Night
A intruder entered E C Gresham at 7 E Minnesota Friday night and took $0 from his pocket. The rear door was found open and nothing else disturbed. Burglars entered James Hodges store at 432 W Twelfth street Friday night and stole clothing, entering through a rear door.
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E. C. Gresham
Minnesota Street
James Hodges
W. Twelffh Streete
Fire at Smith & Rumery Saw Mill Threatens Waterfront
A morning blaze in Portland on June 5 caused a general alarm as crews contained the fire to the Smith and Rumery saw mill at the corner of Fore and Center streets. Estimated losses run to 9000 dollars.
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Portland
Hotel Keeper Sued by Wife for Divorce and Alimony
Sarah L. Wilbraham filed a divorce suit against Jay G. Wilbraham, manager of the Hotel English. The complaint sought a temporary restraining order to prevent property conversion and alimony. Superior Court No. 3, Judge Vines Carter, issued the order requested.
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Sarah L. Wilbraham
Jay G. Wilbraham
English
Superior Court No
Vinses Carter
How to Get There And Race Schedule Details
Travel options are listed with distances and fares from Monument and Riverside park. Four trains from Union station run every two minutes between 1 and 3 pm with a round trip fare of Me. Trolley cars from Traction station depart every 20 minutes with a round trip fare of Mc. A 144 mile drive west from Emrichsville bridge at Riverside park is also described. The Ascension order notes race times and the National Race lineup with Forbes at 3, Fisher at 5:05, Lambert 5:10, Morgan 5:15, Walsh 5:20, and Berry 5:30.
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Monument
Union Station
Traction Station
New Emrichsville Bridge
Riverside Park
Order OF Ascension
Forbes
Fisher
Lambert
Morgan
Walsh
Berry
The Aerialists soaring Above In Airship Verse
A poetic piece by Ella Hartwig Kralley extols air travel and aerial dreams. It imagines an airborne jubilee at Airship Junction with voyagers, a moon bridal scene, celestial hosts, and a royal procession among stars. The verse blends fantasy of air yachts, aerial domes, and a wedding in the sky.
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Ella Hartwig Kralley
Hartwig Kalley Assembly For
Airship Junction
Mars
Cupid
Love
Balloon Race Opens Under Favorable Wind Forecast
Weather conditions for the balloon race opened with ideal wind patterns noted by Director Blythe. Early winds were north to northeast and expected to shift to variable later, promising good conditions for participants throughout the day.
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Thon
Blythe
Bedford Bride Weds in Stuttgart Arkansas
Bedford Indiana June 5 Attorney W B Clerk of Bedford and Miss Lillian Maude Bodenhamer were married at Stuttgart Arkansas the bride's home in a quiet ceremony witnessed by family members and friends.
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Bedford, Ind
W. BH
Bedford
Lillian Maude
Bodenhamer
Btuttgart, Ark
Insurance suits allege miswritten Mamie Frankel policies
Mayor Mayer Frankel sues Metropolitan Life Insurance for two $750 claims on Mamie Frankie Frankel, with policy dates in 1911 and 1968, claiming name errors. He also seeks Meridian Life contract enforcement for Mamie, who died Aug. 2 after the policies were written. Chief Metzger injured trying to stop a runaway horse from Fleming’s lot. he sprained a thumb and was treated after the incident.
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Memi
Frankel
Mayer Frankel
Mamie’ Frankel
David F. Frankel
Annie Frankel
Meridian Life and Trust Company
Indianapolis
Mamie Frankel
Mra
Mamie
Mimi Frankel
Mayert Frankel
Metzger
Rifle Shooting Match at Spencer Sunday
A unit from D Second Infantry Indiana National Guard plans a rifle match at Spencer with D First Infantry tomorrow. The event features 500 and 60 yard ranges and a skirmish run with six men per team. D Second Infantry roster lists First Lieutenant D N Gordon, Sergeant Fred W Roadcap, Q M Sergeant Ora B Keller, Corporal Charles B E Hall, Private James W Hurt, and Private Donald G Bewall.
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Second Infantry
Indiana National Guard
Spencer
Ind
First Infantry
D.N. Gordon
Fred W. Roadcap
Q. M
Ora B. Keller
Charles BE. Hall
James W. Hurt
Donald G. Bewall
Word Count Controversy in Indiana School Books
The Indianapolis Sun reports a dispute over word counts used to justify selecting the Howe readers over the Bobbs Merrill series. Officials and a state board member claimed word totals misled the public, with figures showing Howe at about 300,511 words and Bobbs Merrill at 216,250, though exact counts and names remain unclear.
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State Board of School Book Commissioners
State Board of Education
Bobbs-Merrill
C. N. Kendall
Indianapolis
Endall
Indianapolis Sun
Kerdall
School Book Trust
Indiana
Howe
Fines imposed in three-cornered church assault case
Arthur Ellis and Reuben Rehm were fined one dollar and costs each in criminal court for assault and battery in a three-way dispute at New Hope Baptist church. Nelson Hudson was found not guilty. The judge urged Christian spirit and forgiveness as proceedings wrapped after witnesses testified to the fray.
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Arthur Ellis
Reuben Rehm
Nelson Hudson
New Hope Baptist Church
Pritchard
New Hopers
Sunday Baseball Cage 9 Set for June 25
Charles Carr, manager of the Indianapolis baseball team, faces trial in criminal court Friday June 25 in the morning on the charge tied to his Sunday ballplaying, testing the recently enacted Sunday baseball law. The case was set down Saturday.
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Charles Carr
Indianapolis
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Terre Haute
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Mimi” Frankel
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