Indiana Lakes in Northern Indiana Under Glacial History
State geologist W B Blatchley announces a new 782 page report for 1900 with features on Portland cement lakes and oolitic stone, plus devonian fossils. The lakes study details their formation by glacial drift, extinction trends, and the largest lake Wawassee at 5.66 square miles. Tippecanoe is deepest at 121 feet. 1900 petroleum output reached 4,912,615 barrels, value 4,740,731.42 dollars, with prices up nine cents per barrel from 1899.
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Blatchley
Indiana
George H. Ashley
Silver Creek
Co. BE. Siebenthal
Edward M. Kindle
Washington
Wawassee
Kosciusko
Tippecanoe
Trenton Rock
Let There Be Light Lights Sought by Councilman in Ward
Councilman Negley vows Monday to push the Board of Works to inspect wards for electric lights after years of delay. He cites about 30 requests, noting past weather and time constraints hindered the board’s action. Councilman Billingsley reports no definite progress despite multiple inquiries as the board holds funds for roughly 120 lights.
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Board of Works
Negley
Billingsley
Indiana news roundup from Muncie to Bloomington
A sprawling Indiana wire reports plant moves from Midland steel in Muncie affecting about 600 workers and potential mill relocations to Ohio. It covers local accidents, court actions, crime, political protests, a lion tamer attack, a child’s death from medicine, a church protest, and a cast of individuals from Martinsville to Bloomington, with various incidents and local developments across the state.
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Midland Steel Works
United States Steel Corporation
Muncie
Ohio
Traveling man Fred Brown’s mistaken divorce shock
NEW ALBANY IND June 8 Fred Brown a traveling man was divorced. He saw the item and thought his own wife had deserted him. He did not go home for days. Upon learning his mistake he tried to explain to his wife and win her back but she would listen or settle the difficulty. His rent was overdue and his wife had been ejected.
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New Albany
Ind
Fred Brown
Central academy holds twentieth annual commencement in Plainfield
The Twenty Annual commencement at Central Academy in Plainfield drew a full house at Friends' church. Speeches by Prof. Elbert Russell of Earlham and Prof. B F Rudy plus Miss Seesmidt provided music by Indianapolis talent. Graduates listed include Samuel Little Nora Owens Hezzie Pike Leroy Crone Etsie Black Alex Allen Charles Hara and Ethel Hadley. Local talent performed at the new K of P hall Friday to benefit the library and reading room opened to the public last Monday.
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Plainfield
Ind
Central Academy
Big Friends’ Church
Elbert Russell
Earlham
B. F. Rudy
Miss Seesmidt
Indianapolis
Samuel Little
Nora Owens
Hezzie Pike
Leroy Crone
Ejtsie Black
Alex Allen
Charles Hara
Ethel Hadley
K. of P. Hall
Eaton Jubilee Honors Returning Philippine Soldiers
Muncie Indiana. A jubilee gathering is set for Saturday night to welcome home seven soldiers from the Philippines. Those named are Robert Long William Brandt Charles Sherry Jacob Kratz Thomas Smootz John Weaver and Fred Moore as the town boards and residents prepare a big greeting for the returning troops.
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Muncie
Ind
Eaton
Philippines
Robert Long
William Brandt
Charles Sherry
Jacob Kratz
Thomas Smootz
John Weaver
Fred Moore
Worl Divorce Suit Accelerates Alimony Demand
Mrs Elias Worl files for divorce from her husband in Richmc Ind alleging sensational claims. She seeks 32.0 alimony and 109 monthly for herself and daughter, noting both are key residents of the county’s western area.
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Richmc
Ind
Elias Worl
Sullivan Veteran and Jeffersontown Rail Worker Honored
Sullivan honors Benjamin Plew, a Mexican War veteran, while Jeffersonville remembers Philip McGuire, 70, who served 33 years with the Pennsylvania Railroad.
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Sullivan
Benjamin Plew
Jeffersonville
Philip McGuire
Pennsylvania Railroad
Evansville High School Graduation Night for Class of 13
Evanevil high school graduates a class of 13 on Friday night. Terre Haute grand jury adjourned without indicting police commissioners. Martinsville merchants plan a street fair this month. Columbus and Indianapolis Elks will play baseball at Columbus on July 4. Druggists in Muncie decide to carry spices as part of their line. Farmers fear a parasite has emerged in crops.
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Terre Haute
Durbin
Evanevil High School
Indiana
Columbus
Indianapolis
Elks
Muncie
Resignation Rejected and Elopement Attempt in Court News
E Rodgers resignation was rejected by a small vote while Madison McCoy was expelled. Rodgers and bride left on a small wedding tour after bonding for court appearance to answer Mari McCoy s betrayal charge. Congregation found Rodgers innocent. Madison McCoy is Mary McCoy s grandfather. Charles Dunker tried to elope with 16 year old Bessie Morgan, drove to Richmond, failed to plan, returned to Connersville. Morgan s father retrieved her and she promised not to repeat the attempt.
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E. Rodgers
Madison McCoy
Connersville
Miss Morgan
Richmond
Kennedy Trial Breaks Down In Kansas City
Lulu Prince Kennedy collapsed in court during the trial as proceedings halted for the day. Judge Ford adjourned until Monday after witnesses testified that Kennedy was shot to death the day prior by his wife.
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Kansas City
Lulu Prince Kennedy
Wofford
Charles Dittmar
Kennedy
Gert Prince
W. H. Hackett
Bert Prince
Unger's Case Postponed After Attorney Falls Ill
In Chicago on June 8 Judge Tuley ordered a further postponement of the Defenach insurance swindling trial until Monday due to the illness of John J. McDonnold chief counsel for defendant Dr Unger. McDonnold collapsed while addressing the jury Friday night and lay unconscious for over an hour before revival. Unger remained anxious as the case paused.
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Chicago
John J. McDonnold
Dr. Unger
Defenach Insurance
Tuley
McDonnold
Unger
Prisoner Leaps to Death After Sentencing
In Toronto on June 8 Frank Rutledge one of three burglars extradited from Chicago killed himself moments after sentencing to 21 years. While being taken to dinner he leaped headfirst from a second floor to a stone floor, fracturing his skull. Thomas Jones died from a bullet wound during the escape attempt, leaving W L Rice as the sole survivor.
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Toronto
Ont
Frank Rutledge
Chicago
Thormas Jones
W. L. Rice
Damm Paine Scandal Seen To End In Lawsuit
Peter Damm music teacher will sue for 50000 for slander and assault after being shot from Dr Paine's Chestnut Hill house. Dr Paine denies all wrongdoing during the absence. Mrs Paine has not returned home and seeks work to support herself and child.
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Boston
Mass
Peter I
Damm
Faine
Dxonm
Photographer Patents Automatic Nickel-in-the Slot Machine
Chicago June 5 Matthew J Steffens a local photographer has patented an automatic nickel in the slot photographing machine called the Photographist It makes a complete picture in 26 seconds producing a tin printed image about two inches long and one and a half inches wide It is described as the first automatic picture making machine perfected in the world
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Chicago
Matthew J. Steffens
Births Deaths and Marriages Chronicle Section
A compact list records numerous births with parent names and addresses, including Sune Merton and Anna Newman and others, all with cited doctors. Death notices tag June dates, ages, and causes such as tuberculosis and endocarditis. Marriages list pairs like Louis Mackay with Barbara Weiner and Charles B. Clark with Anna Miller.
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Sune Merton
Anna Newman
Paulker-sr
Harrison-st
C. Reyer
John
Mary Steffen
N. Noble-st
Bcy
J.D. Nichols
Virgil H
Bertha Lockwood
LIT
Concordia-st
Frank and
Agnes Knuckles
Geisendorff-st
A. E. Teague
James H. Goodwin
Harding-st
E. H. Gilauer
Martha A. Beckley
Catherine Mertz
City
Thomas B. Eastman
Cyrus C. Hines
Frank J. Bauer
Blake St
John B. Lone
Louis Mackay
Barbara, Weiner
Charles BE. Clark
Anna
Miller
Building Permits Noted For Various Local Projects
A list of building permits includes Keyless Lock Co at 1401 Newman Street for brick factory and office construction valued at 35,300 dollars. L. E. Rothrock between Twenty fourth and Twenty fifth Streets for a frame house at 2,500 dollars. H. Smock at 1723 N New Jersey Street for an addition at 200 dollars. Albert Grepper corner North and Reanoxe Streets remodeling at 1,165 dollars. Mr Johanny at 1539 Pleasant Street for an addition at 2,500 dollars. Fred Engelking at 4958 Meridian Street for a porch at 100 dollars. and De Curry at 8278 Capitol Avenue for a barn at an indicated percentage value.
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Keyless Lock Company
Newman-st
L. E. Rothrock
New Jersey-st
H. Smock
Albert Grepper
Reanoxe-sts
Mr. Johanny
Pleasant-st
Fred Engelking
Meridian-st
de Curry
Capitol-ave
Tornado Passes Over Opelousas. 1 Killed, Several Hurt
New Orleans June 8 A tornado swept over Opelousas Friday afternoon killing A Guethreaux injuring several others and destroying thousands of dollars of property Many residences were damaged by the storm as it moved through the area.
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New Orleans
Opelousos
A. Guethreaux
Summer and Winter Catarrh Aimed at All
The article explains that both men and women suffer catarrh in summer and winter with different manifestations. Summer catarrh often shows as dyspepsia nervousness systemic catarrh and pelvic catarrh in women. It promotes sending for Dr Hartman’s catarrh book from Peruna Medicine Co Columbus Ohio which will be mailed free to any address.
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Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Hartman
Peruna hailed by officials and readers in letters
A collage of testimonials from Public figures and readers praising Peruna. Register Judson W Lyons endorses its spring and summer benefits while Miss Elizabeth Williams from Goliad commends its cure of catarrh and female complaints. Editor W H Shields of Ava Missouri and others recount life‑changing relief and urge inquiries to Dr Hartman at The Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio.
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Elizabeth Williams
Goliad
Tex
School Opens Sept Twenty Third With New Appointments
The fall term will start Sept 23, one week later due to heat. Friday night the truancy staff were named: Perry N. Hiser Ella McCoy J F Wright Joseph Bristow and John W Fairley. Minimum salary for departmental teachers set at 625 dollars. Nelson Yoke named principal of School No 41. School No 25 Agnes Street renamed William D McCoy School after former principal and Liberia minister. Teaching force largely unchanged with few changes.
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Perry N. Hiser
Ella McCoy
J. F. Wright
Joseph Bristow
John W. Fairley
Nelson Yoke
Agnes St
William D. McCoy
Liberia
Chinese graves smeared with grease at Congressional cemetery
Washington June Chinese here protest desecration of their dead comrades in Congressional cemetery after axle grease was smeared on graves and tombstones in a most indecent manner. Commissioner Adams calls for a full investigation.
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Washington
Congressional Cemetery
Adams
Canners and common cows and calves market notes
Receipts total 41 900 shipments with varied quotations for cattle and sheep. Good to choice light veals cows calves and heavy bulls show strong prices, while common to fair lots, lightweights, and sheep demand remain moderate with lambs and yearlings priced accordingly.
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Eidtee Devseeeevon
Ccecccee Cavees
Seeaneeree
Woman Ends Life By Dashing Before Streetcar
St Louis, June 8 A 45 year old woman Mrs Emma E Allen escaped her attendant and threw herself before an oncoming electric car. Death was instantaneous as her skull was crushed and her body mangled. She was at an infirmary run by her husband Dr T E Allen formerly of Providence R I.
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ST. Louis
Emma E. ‘Allen
T. E. Allen
Providence, R. I
How to Tell the Genuine Laxative Bromo Quinine
A brief note explains that the genuine product bears the signature of E. W. Grove on every box, serving as a clear authenticity marker for buyers.
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E. W. Grove
This Brick Cream Delights Street Vendors at Five Cents
A vivid note describes a local treat called Brick Cream made from cream and fruit with a hokey pokey vibe but distinct freshness. Sold on streets for five cents, it appeals to passersby seeking a simple sweet.
Union Stock Yards Indianapolis Cattle Receipts and Prices
At the Union Stock Yards Indianapolis shipments were none. Quotations cover good to prime export steers 1350 to 1500 pounds, fair to medium export steers 1500 to 1400 pounds, good to prime butcher steers 1406 to 1250 pounds, good to prime feeding steers 450 to 500 pounds, fair to good feeders 900 to 1100 pounds, light stockers 300 to 450 pounds, good to prime heifers 450 to 595 pounds, common to medium heifers 350 to 450 pounds, prime to fancy export cows 400 to 450 pounds, fall to good cows 215 to 315 pounds.
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Union Stock
Union Stockyards
Indianapolis
Amehrstate
Iedianapolis
Cece Teres Wereessens
Ames–State Stockyards Cattle and Hogs Receipts and Quotations
At Ames State Stockyards in Indianapolis heavy cattle receipts were light with small shipments. Quotations covered good to prime steers and cows, light hogs, and lambs with prices ranging for various weight classes and quality, including feeders and calves. No sheep receipts reported.
Milling and freight prices for wheat and corn items
Prices listed for wheat and corn futures with various grades and months. Values show No 3 red at 72 cents and 70 cents, No 1 white corn at 444 cents, multiple white and mixed varieties with cents per bushel, and scattered notes on freight and wagon terms.
Wheat and hay market notes from mixed grain prices
Inspections show wheat and corn grades with car counts and rejections. Prices listed for oats and timothy with bids for No 1 and No 2 timothy, while hay quality is weak for oats and steady for timothy across several lots and car totals.
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Timothy
Chicago Market Prices Mixed as Corn Drops and Wheat Rises
Chicago on June 8 reports mixed grains with wheat edging higher while corn declines. July wheat at 72 3/4 to 75 1/2 cents, oats July at 27 3/4 to 28 1/2 cents, soy notes show wholesale shifts. Livestock and dairy items list prices for pork ribs eggs cheese and poultry, including live chickens at 8 9 cents, spring chickens 16 to 22 cents, and geese at 4 to 6 dollars per dozen.
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Chicago
Young Americas
Jobbing Trade Prices for Poultry and Produce
Prices paid by shippers for poultry and produce listed with Turkey hens six cents per pound young toms five and a half, fowls seven, cocks four, ducks six, geese four, spring chickens one and a half to two pounds a bird. cheese and butter prices included with New York full creams at one and a half? to one? cents, domestic Swiss eight to nine cents, brick and Mmburger around one to two cents.
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New York
Grocery Price List From Market Ledger
A dense price sheet lists eggs at 10 7c per dozen and tireless details for hides, candles, nuts, coffee, sugars, flour, beans, molasses, rice, spices, and canned goods. It includes packed coffee names, various flour grades, and a wide range of produce and meats with per unit and per ton rates.
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Java
Golden Rio
Bourbon Santos
Golden Santos
Prime Santos
Arjosa
Lion
Jersey
Caracas
Lailsworth’s
Columbia
Columbia A, 552c; 2 Windsor A, 5.47¢; 3 Ridgewood A, 3.47¢; Phoenix A
Empire A
Idea
Golden
Windsor
Ridgewood
New Orleans
Louisiana
Carolina
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Hoosier Lakes
Iity
Me Iy Ng Tet Des
Billingsly and
Orsie Cru
Muncie, Ind
Liably
Jesse Glaze
Cumberland Presbyterian College
Decstur
Charles W. Stewart
Lebanon
White County
Vasile Fopescu
Huntington
Jacob Slederbeck
Marion Fruit Jar and Bottle Company
Frederick McCaslin
Brownsburg
Warren McNeely
Blocher
Angola
William Nigh
Morristown
Young Rail
Greencastle
Marshal
Start
William D. Thomas
Martinsville
Mr. Thomas
W. H. Jones
Elwood
Republic tran and _ steel c company
Joseph Fenimore
Aléxandria
Fort Wayne
George J. Parrott
George W. Louttit
W. P. Breen
Pat Duffy
Giltner’s Landing
Madison
Curtis Roberts
West Elkton
Jessie Charter
Leona Wright
Herman Wright
Marion
The
Second Baptist Church
Bloomington
Mrs. Kennedy
Pictur
Judson W. Lyons
Register of the United States Treasury
Peruna
W. H. Shields
Deouglas County Democrat
Ava
Douglas County
Systemic Catarin
S. B. Hartman
Ceclumtus
W. H Shields
Drury
DL. Russell Ayes
New London, Conn
Laura J. Smith
Anti-Treat Society
Thirty-third-st
Minneapolis
Minn
Wartman
Hartmen Sanitarium
Vories’ Business College
Monument Place
Vories
Indianapolisusiness Universit
P.O. E
Emma Allen
Interstate Stock Yards
City Grain Market
the Bogue School
N. Clinois St
Brazil
Sun
Florida
California
Kentucky
Canned Goode
Coal and Coke
Green County
Zoap
Castile
Epsom
Kingan & Co
Oysters, Fish and Game
F. Brand
C. K
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