King Illness Bulletin Brighter Day Raises Hope
On Thursday morning the third day of the king’s illness the Buckingham Palace bulletin reported a better night and improved overall condition. The doctors said the wound was satisfactory and the sovereign’s pulse and temperature were normal. The Duke of Connaught called and found the news encouraging. A 1 p.m. update said the king’s condition remained satisfactory.
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Barlow
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Duke of Connaught
King Edward III Health Improves As Bulletin Predicts Hope
London reports say the king passed a good day with nourishment taken and a normal temperature. Officials caution optimism. a second operation may be required to remove a tube in the bowel and the crisis is not over.
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London
Rioting Follows Food Sale Decision in Hemel Hemstead
In Hemel Hempstead near London the committee voted to sell coronation dinner food to the poor sparking rioting. Residents pelted committee homes and looted an alderman’s china shop. A parallel incident occurred at Dunstable.
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Hemel-Hemstead
Dunstable
Coronation date speculated as October target
The Sun claims an October coronation, with royal guests preparing to travel back by October 5, while officials urge waiting until the king's condition stabilizes. The prince and princess of Wales hosted 1,300 orphans at dinner in London.
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Prince and Princess of Wales
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England
Central Park English Oak Dying Since 1860s Planting
The English oak planted in Central Park in 1860 by King Edward then Prince of Wales is dying and may be cut down despite efforts to save it. The tree on the Mall’s west border near the Eagle station shows illness linked to the king’s health, while a nearby elm planted at the same time remains in good condition.
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Prince of Wales
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Eagle Station
Indianapolis
Pretty Pearl Anderson
Mollie Miller
W. Chesapeake Sr
Miller
Pearl Anderson
Greenfield
W. Chesapeakest
Show Girl Performance Sparks Wishing Cap Moment
In New York on June 26 at Wallick's Theater the troupe member wore a Wishing cap during The Show Girl. Near the play’s end the restaurateur remarked about the cap as the audience watched intently.
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Wallick’s
Eestor
Smallpox Fight Looms As County Funds Go To War
Dr. J N Hurry urges health boards to act against smallpox as Franklin county allocates 20 to the effort. About 400 cases are believed in the county at a cost of four bits per case. Dr. Squier laments public indifference until death looms and notes 30 cases at Knightstown including Senator L P Newby, who is said to have a mild case.
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Stone Fraud Suit Involving Hotel Runs Arrest Clue
Henry W. Lawrence of the Engish and Spencer houses filed an affidavit in garnishment in the suits of two hotels against John Q Stone to recover money Stone allegedly defrauded the hotels of through forged letters of credit. Columbia National Bank is said to control Stone’s funds. Under different names Stone is reported to have defrauded several hotels, and a San Francisco arrestee description matches the man for whom the English hotel cashed a $188 check.
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Columbia National Bank
San Francisco
Desperado Henderson on Trial in Criminal Court
Lon Henderson stands trial for shooting Capt. Hyland after a Fulton market break in the early hours of March 18. Hyland identified Henderson. a pursuit and gunfire followed, leaving Hyland wounded and Henderson captured after a fight in Marion. Henderson plans to present an alibi.
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Admiral Dewey recounts Manila surrender history
Admiral Dewey testifies before the Senate Philippines committee recalling events before Manila surrender. He describes Aguinaldo's visits, Manila’s pre surrender gunfire, and his own strategic actions including firing to compel surrender if needed. He notes Aguinaldo’s later proclamation and his own stance on recognizing the insurgent government.
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Boss Pedagogues at State House
Leo Harris Hancock county superintendent and brother poet of James Whitcomb Riley read two poems at the state meeting of county superintendents in the State house. "The scandal in the garden" drew much praise and prompted a further number. The convention spent most of Thursday morning debating visiting country schools.
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Hancock County
James Whitcomb Riley
State House
Mayor Declines Request for Storm Relief Aid
The mayor says no relief appeal will be made to Indianapolis for the cyclone damaged district. He notes no immediate need after surveying the ground Wednesday afternoon but will act if a need is confirmed. He described the wind as terrible and saw large trees twisted in two.
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Durbin Says Penal Labor Probe Will Take All Summer
Gov. Durbin announced an all summer investigation into convict labor conditions at Indiana penal institutions. He declined to release results from Michigan City and Jeffersonville, saying the work would be thorough and lengthy. He spoke in Terre Haute en route to state normal school ceremonies.
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State Normal School
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Jeffersonville
Cuba reciprocity treaty draft finished in Washington
The draft reciprocity treaty with Cuba is completed and ready for signing once Cuba's authority is received. Senor Quesada met Acting-Secretary of State Hil to express approval of the document. Closing exercises of St John’s boys’ school occur Thursday night at Masonic hall.
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Boy on excursion train crushed foot at Valley Mills
Wilber Saines sixteen colored boy on an excursion train to Bethany park Thursday morning attempted a leap from a moving train at Valley Mills. He crushed part of his left foot, was brought back on an I V train and taken to St Vincent's hospital. He lives at 404 Holton place.
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Mullally Diamonds and Jewelry Ad at Monument Place
Local shop announces complete stock of eye glasses and spectacles with very reasonable prices at 2 Monument Place.
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Indiana Cyclone Ravages Many Counties and Towns
A Wednesday cyclone across Hancock, Marion, Henry, Rush, Laporte, Tippecanoe, Clinton, Boone, Madison and Hamilton counties caused extensive damage. At least three people were killed or missing, dozens injured, and property losses surpass a million dollars as numerous towns including Maxwell, Greenfield, Richmond, Muncie, Noblesville, Pendleton and Indianapolis area locales faced devastation. Reports list dead James Hailey of McCordsville and James Van Hoy of Pendleton among others, with several seriously injured. Greenfield and Wilkinson areas report critical conditions for victims from a Wilkinson glass factory collapse and related injuries.
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Storms Doings Report Multiple Cyclone Damages Across Indiana
The report details extensive cyclone damage across Indiana and nearby states. Homes churches and farmsteads were destroyed or damaged in cities including Greenfield Pendleton Noblesville and Lebanon while telegraph and rail lines suffered disruption. Several fatalities and injuries are noted along with crop losses and property destruction.
Tornadoes Hit Marietta and Union City Cause Damage
A tornado swept Marietta Ohio Wednesday night causing 200000 dollars in damage. Several buildings collapsed including the electric light plant where engineer Severance was killed. Fifteen homes were blown down and at least 20 people injured. In Union City Indiana a fierce storm toppled the hose house and fire bell tower and ripped the roof from a carriage company building. The John Koontz farm was leveled, destroying a barn that housed three horses and killing one.
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No Tornadoes Reported in Indiana Storms
Weatherman Blythe says there were no tornadoes in Indiana on Wednesday as Broad Ripple and surrounding storms produced only thunderstorms. He cites absence of humidity and high temperature, notes cyclonic area moved from Davenport to Lake Erie and Boston, predicting nicer weather on Thursday and Friday.
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Norfolk Storm Hits Coast With 50 MPH Winds
A terrific storm swept the Virginia and Carolina coasts early Thursday with winds up to 50 miles per hour in Norfolk. Wires are down and damage is reported.
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Virginia
Carolina
Admiral Brown A Gravel Road Viewer's Pike Township Dispute
Admiral George Brown acting with John Harding and John Hamlin served as road viewers in Pike township to inspect gravel hauling for road repair. A dispute arose over using a shortcut across a farmer’s land at five cents per load, prompting a petition to open a road through the farm.
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Pike Township
John Harding
John Hamlin
Big Eagle Creek
Market Glance at Union Stockyards Favors Decline
Traders report Falling hog prices at the Union stockyards on Thursday with quotes showing a drop of about two and a half cents. Many observers think the downturn will not reverse quickly and expect prices to remain subdued in the near term.
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Union
Mane
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis and Vicinity
Forecast for the 36 hours ending 2 a.m. June 27 calls for fair conditions. Temperatures rise from 58 at 7 a.m. to 69 at noon and 72 by 2 p.m. Generally fair across Indiana Kentucky and Ohio with showers in Illinois and lower Michigan and variable winds.
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Green Field interurban line repairs promised by Friday
At the Green Field interurban office officials stated storm damage on the line to Knightstown would be repaired and cars would run by Friday. The feed wire had blown down about a mile and lay 40 feet from the track.
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