White River Floods Rise and Damages Reported
White River surges to nine feet six inches above low water and still rising in Indianapolis as rain from Sunday intensifies flooding. Driftwood jams threaten the W Michigan Street bridge while authorities patrol for dangers. crops, gardens, and bottom lands flood across northern Indiana and Illinois towns including Joliet and Danville as waterworks and mills submerge.
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White River
Washington St
City Hall
Street Department
Michiganet
Indiana
Cate
E. Michigan St
Pogue's Run Water Levels Stable After Rainfall
The Pogue's Run area shows about two feet of water Monday noon, lower than early morning. Officials do not anticipate overflow unless rain persists long, noting prior floods near Washington and Noblest streets but citing improved conditions and sewer work reducing danger.
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Pogue’s Run
Washington
Wettest June in 40 Years Drenches Chicago Area
June ends with record rainfall and floods across the Midwest. Cities report heavy totals from Cleveland to Springfield and St. Louis while Chicago river tops 18 feet. Officials warn of flood damage to crops and local commerce as waters rise.
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Philadelphia
St. Louis
Springfield
Mill
Wichita
Rockies
Atlantic
Chicago
James A. Rose
Mississippi
Federal building work delayed by rain
Rain delays the new federal building project as a dirt bank caves in on the west side of the excavation. Pools cover the grounds and a large cement structure stands in the center to keep the site dry. Work on the foundation will resume in a few days amid contractor questions and varied explanations.
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Federal
Suit Over Bonds Inheritance Dispute In Cincinnati Case
Mrs. Valentine Leonard and her husband are sued in equity by Union Savings Bank of Cincinnati trustee for Elizabeth Patterson estate. The bill accuses Leonard of obtaining 4500 government bonds from Patterson, sending them to Indianapolis, converting to cash, and investing proceeds in Richmond and Indianapolis properties. A receiver is sought. Leonard declines comment. Columbus-area ties noted.
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Valentine Leonard
N. Pennsylvania Jr
United States
Union Savings Bank and Trust Company
Cincinnati
Elizabeth P. Patterson
Richmond
Indianapolis
Patterson
Hogs and Grain See Market Jump Amid Weather Notes
Hogs slipped 20 cents in the local market with top at 7.65 while East Buffalo surged to 7.90. Corn fell from 65 44 to 64. forecasts say rain may affect supply. Chicago Board of Trade saw corn spike to 78 as bull pressures rise. Armour & Co bought 1,000,000 bushels for September delivery, signaling broad buying.
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Chicago
East Buffalo
Board of Trade
Armour & Co
Grand Jury Drawn for Six Months
A new grand jury for the next six months was drawn Monday morning. Members include Peter Blank of Wayne township Isaac King of Indianapolis William J Schleicher of Warren township Tolbert RK Moore of Pike township James W Chapin of Center township and Charles Kahl of Center township. Isaac King is a Democrat and part of the Indianapolis park board Schleicher is a farmer and a gold Democrat Moore is a Republican farmer and was recently a county commissioner candidate Kahl is a 2.8
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Peter Blank
Wayne Township
Isaac King
Indianapolis
William J. Schleicher
Warren Township
Tolbert RK. Moore
Pike Township
James W. Chapin
Center Township
Charles Kahl
Indianapolis Park
Schleicher
Moore
Candiana County
Kahl
Twenty Five New Soldiers Take Charge at Arsenal
A detachment of 25 soldiers from Fort Thomas Kentucky Third Infantry under Lieuts Clara and Kellar arrived at the arsenal grounds Monday to guard the building and grounds until a decision is made on the arsenal's fate. Maj Shaler, the former commandant, leaves Tuesday for Watervliet Arsenal New York.
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Fort Thomas, Ky
Third Infantry
Clara and
Kellar
Arsenal
Maj. Shaler
Watervliet Arsenal
New York
Police haul out fugitive after daring cellar rescue
Officers Morgan and Simon pulled Frank Kramer from a basement hideout at 2013 College Ave after a long search in a vacant house owned by Senator C. C. Binkley. The capture followed damage to plumbing worth about 200 dollars and a near-miss with a desperate burglar.
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Morgan
Simon
College Ave
Charles C. Binkley
Richmond
Eva Horton
Frank Kramer
Kramer
Bad conditions at Julietta Hospital
The County board of charities reported to the county commissioners after visiting the Julietta asylum for the incurable insane. They raised fire escape concerns and recommended moving the laundry away from the dynamo room due to heat and water damage risk. The bulletin houses 111 inmates with one deaf mute blind man aged 25 and a few capable of night work.
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County Board of Charities
Julietta Asylum
Linc Found In Southern Indiana
State geologist Blatchley inspects a piece claimed to be genuine from Washington county as he tours southern Indiana. He returns with a jar of small snakes collected during his trip and stored in the museum.
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Blatchley
Washington County
Indiana
Edna Hall Denies Jumping From Moving Car
Edna Hall claims she did not attempt suicide by jumping from a speeding Witness street car. She says she fell while on the running board while seeking a new seat and denies harming herself. Authorities detain her for an insanity inquest after arsenic was found on arrest.
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Edna Hall
Sisters of the Good Shepherd
Judge Baker Faces 2000 Pages in Bucket Shop Case
Federal Judge Baker confronts 2000 pages of typewritten evidence plus pamphlets and attorney arguments in the Chicago Board of Trade case against Indiana residents L A Kinsey Lyman Lewis and Philip Mutchner charged with operating bucket shops and using Board quotations. The filed statement began Monday and may extend the week. a restraining order could yield damages and the plaintiff seeks to prove the Board of Trade holds an inherent property right in its quotations. The matter draws attention for local broker involvement and the bucket shop legality question.
Democrats Likely Nominates Pair for Joint Senator Posts
In Martinsville two Democrats appear set to win nomination for the joint senate seats representing Marion and Morgan Counties. The field narrows to favored candidates as party committees meet to formalize the ticket.
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Martinsville
Marion
Morgan Counties
City Hall recommends rebuilding damaged walls at 623 6 BE Washington St
Building inspector Bartel urges the Safety board to order repairs after a Friday night collapse and to brace the structure. Dr Buehler reports 25 smallpox cases in Indianapolis and hopes for near elimination in a few weeks. The city controller laments slow dog license payments and deadlines.
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Bartel
The
Safety Board
Washington St
Buehler
Indianapolis
Weather Outlook for Indianapolis July 1
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending 3 p m July 1 calls for fair and slightly cooler conditions Monday night and Tuesday with fair skies and a warming trend. Morning temperature 72 degrees, noon 72, 2 pm 72. Generally fair across Indiana and adjacent states with variable winds and a slight warmup.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Man Dies Crossing Vandana Bridge Over White River
Joseph Hauser aged 55 died in City hospital after an incident on the Vandana railroad bridge over White river. Found at a pier base with a fractured skull about 8 a.m. Sunday, he was bleeding and died an hour after hospital arrival. Hauser was unmarried. cause of injury unknown. He is the second fatality on the bridge within a week.
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Vandana
White River
City Hospital
Hauser
Missing Doctor Hurty Leaves Smallpox Desk Mystery
Dr Hurty was not at his office on Monday morning and the air of mystery surrounding the plane suggested he might have left on another smallpox investigation.
Prominent City Resident John Trucksess Dies in Fall From Car
John Trucksess 51 a well known central western resident was killed Monday after falling from a streetcar near Blackford and New York streets. He misplaced his grip while reaching for a valise on the running board and fell striking his skull. Death was instantaneous and his widow was notified. He had recently retired from active business and ran a market stand years ago.
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Mr. Trucksess
Trucksess
Shelbyville Line May Be Merged With Local and Cincinnati Firms
President Hugh McGowan of the Indianapolis street railway company denied that his group backs an offer for the Indianapolis Shelbyville and Greensburg interurban line. He said offers existed but his friends had no involvement, and that merging interurban lines with Cincinnati interests is unlikely. He noted Cincinnati capitalists reportedly offered 1.30 per dollar invested, Shelbyville seekers held at 1.50, and that completion of Shelbyville to Batesville would leave only a short stretch to Cincinnati and Indianapolis.
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Hugh McGowan
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
Inianapolis Company
Indianapolis, Shelbyville & Greensburg
Shelbyville
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Indianapols
Mc‘Gowan
New York City
Pittsburg
McGowan
Cinc
Nati
Indianapollo Street Railway
Open Court Pledge Earned for Martin O Day
Martin O Day, described as a cripple, took a 12 month temperance pledge in open court before Judge Stubbs and a dozen drunks. The judge suspended a guilty plea sentence, noting the pledge may spare him a workhouse stint and marking a rare public oath of abstinence.
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Martin O’day
Martin O'Day
Stubbs
O'Day
Civic Alliance Wins Ruling in Remonstrance Case
In circuit court on Monday the Civic alliance defeated saloon keeper Charles Schafer by upholding the remonstrance against saloons in ward 4. Schafer sought to admit witnesses claiming misapprehension or fraud in signing. The judge ruled signatures valid even if signed under false representations and that signers should have read the remonstrance.
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The
Civic Alliance
Charles Schafer
Schafer
Norwood Incorporation Rumor Sparks County Debate
No formal application has been filed to incorporate Norwood as a town, though rumors claim five justices of the peace could be elected in Center township. Trustee Mendenhall opposes incorporation citing the loss of tax revenue for the township school fund.
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Norwood
Center Township
Mendenhall
Police Court Crowd Mix Sparks Notable Visitor Scene
A Monday police court session resembled a Southern city court with 97 spectator chairs all reportedly filled by colored people. The crowd included an unusually small white attendance, marking a rare demographic balance in daily court visits.
Carpenter Struck by Street Car in Broad Ripple
Marion Whitesell a Broad Ripple carpenter was hit by a northbound street car at Nineteenth street and Central avenue while crossing the tracks Monday morning. He sustained serious head and hip injuries and was unconscious. Doctors fear the injuries may be fatal.
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Marion Whitesell
Broad Ripple
Nineteenth-st
Cen
Galloway
Whitesell
Eenteenth-st
Broad Py
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