Willus Britt Turns Ketchel Arrival Into Prairie Press Riot
Willus Britt, manager of Stanley Ketchel, reels in attention as Ketchel arrives in Chicago after a Grand Rapids trip. Ketchel travels by car then train in rugged attire, startling press by appearing in prairie clothes with a dirtied golf cap. Britt hypes the scene for splashy coverage.
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Tad
New York
Willus Britt
Stanley Ketchel
Jim Jeffries
Jeff
Willis
Ketchel
Grand Rapids
Chicago
Twentieth Century Limited
Ulster
Willus
Maple Sugar Orchard Half Century Old at Hazleton
In Hazleton Indiana in Knox county the Lockwood Manching farm sugar camp on Dicksburg hills is touted as the finest maple sugar orchard in the area. The grove has been tapped for fifty years and remains highly productive as sap rises and maple syrup prices climb from 1.2 to 1.50 dollars per gallon.
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Hazleton
Ind
Indiana
Lockwood Manching
Knox County
Dicksburg Hills
Marlin Camp Roster Scrimmage Opens Spring Test
Wilbert Robinson known as Robbie led the group of veterans and youths at Marlin training camp. He organized a run and short warmups for pitchers who wanted it while others relaxed. Tenney read and sketched teammates with Fred noted for his penmanship as the squad returned without incident.
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Marlin
Tex
Wilbert Robinson
Robbie
John McGraw
Tenney
Fred
Dallas Defeats St. Louis Browns in Sunday Game
In Dallas, March 8, the Dallas Texans defeated the St. Louis Browns regulars. Dallas scored in the second inning and again in the sixth, aided by a crucial two bagger. Griggs impressed at third, while Stephens handled catching duties with one eye closed after a blow. Final: Dallas 5, St. Louis 4.
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Browns
Dallas
Tex
St. Louis Browns
Bailey
Graham
Griggs
Brown
Stephens
St. Louis
Moors
Bennett and Onslow
Bean and Miller Fit for Ten-Mile Louisville Marathon
Lester Miller of Indianapolis and Albert Bean of Louisville are ready for the ten mile race in Louisville on Wednesday night. Bean is noted as a former Louisville high school athlete and both runners are reported fit for the big event.
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Bean
Miller
Lester Miller
Indianapolis
Albert Bean
Louisville
Woman of D Rogued by a Masked Man
In Kokomo Indiana a masked intruder entered the home of nearly 80 year old Mrs Selepta Strode and threatened her with a revolver. He choked her and forced her to surrender certificates of deposit and other securities totaling 1200 dollars plus about 20 dollars in cash before fleeing. The issuing banks were notified and payments halted.
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Kokomo
Ind
Selepta Strode
Man Hands Over Missing Money After 31 Years
North Manchester Indiana story of Martin Quinn the horse buyer who learns a $3 overpayment from 31 years ago has been returned by George Buehler after a long delayed reunion. Quinn had believed he would repay the debt all along.
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North Manchester
Ind
March
Martin Quinn
Mr. Quinn
Fulton County
Rochester
George Buehler
Quinn
C. C. Graham
Hendricks County Oratorical Contest Moves to Indianapolis
Hendricks county nine schools enter a statewide oratorical contest set for June 19 at Tomlinson hall in Indianapolis. Schools will travel by special cars, a shift from Danville where venues were insufficient last year.
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Danville
Ind
Hendricks County
Tomlinson Hall
Indianapolis
Tomlnson Han
Brooklyn Sees Rapid Growth With New Tile Plant
Brooklyn Indiana is expanding as factories lure workers. A large tile plant operates, a brick works计划 to open this year, and a Tide Water pipeline pumping station is underway. The town struggles with housing demand as new residents arrive.
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Brooklyn
Ind
A. Jaret
Norwer
Olson Seeks Victory in Turk Mahmout Bout in Indianapolis
Olson believes he can beat Mahmout the Bulgarian wrestling demon in a fight to a finish at Tomlinson hall Tuesday night. He refused a handicap saying he would rather face the Turk straight. The match heightens interest ahead of the Turk Gotch title clash in April. Burgallan faces Gotch after this match. preliminary features Schober versus Huckmeye for Indiana welterweight title.
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Mahmout
Indianapolis
Olson
Tomlinson Hall
Turk
Gotch
Burgallan
Schober
Huckmeye
Indlang
Man Arrest After Two Day Walk Near Sullivan Ind
Deputy marshal John Cox of Linton tracked and captured William Booker about 50 miles from Hadden township along the Wabasha river. Booker faced accusations of stealing meat from Marco merchant James Gastineau. Cox delivered the prisoner to Sullivan, taking the early train back to Linton.
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Sullivan
Ind
John Cox
Linton
William Booker
Wabasha River
Hadden Township
Booker
James Gastineau
Marco
Marshal Cox
Westfield Sees Record Demand for Rental Space
Westfield Indiana reports strong spring demand for rental residences with vacant rooms filled. J M Chappell and Co leased the former W W Mendenhall drugstore space and will add millinery and dry goods. Luther Cox is excavating a new residence at 8 Union Street.
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J. M. Chappell & Co
W. W. Mendenhall
Luther Cox
Union Street
Brothers end partnership after 29 000 from 125 start
Morgantown Ind March 8 W H Mitchell and Brother lumber and hardware dealers dissolve partnership Richard Mitchell retires and sells his interest to W H Mitchell who will run the business The brothers began in 1834 with 120 capital and little by little built a thriving business valued around 25000 at the dissolution
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Morgantown
Ind
W. H. Mitchell
Richard Mitchell
Mitchells
William
Richard
Elberfeld Chosen as Yankees Captain
Macon Ga March 5 Manager Stallings reportedly selects Kid Elberfeld as captain of the New York Yankees with Elberfeld taking a leadership role for the season. The report cites internal selections and expected team leadership duties.
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Elberfeld
Macon
March
Stallings
Kid Elberfeld
Yankees
Pile Cure Ad Calls for Free Trial Treatment
An auctioneer advertises a medical scam offering a free trial of a supposed Positive Painless Pile Cure. It targets persons with hemorrhoidal symptoms and invites written responses to a bogus treatment offer.
Salvation Nell at the Grand Opera House Chicago
Mrs Fiske stars in Salvation Nell at the Grand Opera House Chicago in a three picture presentation depicting urban slum life. Edward Sheldon’s drama follows Nell Sanders a scrubwoman loved by brute Jim Platt as Christmas unfolds through punishment and reform. Jim is sent to Sing Sing while Nell joins the Salvation Army and a hopeful future unfolds.
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Edward Sheldon
New York
Sid
Hallelujah
Maggie
Salvation Army
Nell Sanders
Jim Platt
Jim
Gail
Nell
POLK'S BEST MILK PROMOTES WIDE LOCAL USE
Polk's Best Milk touted as the staple for ten thousand Indianapolis families and urged for trial. The ad highlights Century Thorn-Proof Tires from Thompson Supply Co and storage services by Union Transfer and Storage Co. at 444 Mass Ave, plus Carrages and Wagons by Prain Bros. at 108 W Moore St and free dental consultations by Earhart & Earhart at 36% E. Washington St.
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Thompson Supply CO
Mass
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Grand Opera House
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Charrm
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Business Guide
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Rayne
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Massachusetts
Charles Hartman
Virginia_avenue
Bro. J. Bimer
MD N. Bevitle Ave
Woodruff Place
E. Tenth
Temple
Catholic Church
John N. Fritsch
Rink
Tiger Real Estate Co
American Central Life Building
S. I James
Tenth Street
John A. Smith
Baldwin Bidett
Central Ave
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Southern Timber
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Indiana Mortgage Loan CO
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Irvington
New
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Illinois-st. New
Main
EB. Gross & CO
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Embertaker
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Michigan St
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Heydon
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Maassachusetts-are
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Shelby Street
Hes-A
M. Ragsdale CO
Massachusetts Ave
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Los
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National Insulating & Mfg. Co
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Old P. & E. Freighthouse
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Lee
Selmier
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Maryland
Beaupre
Miller Oil and Supply Co
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S. D. Kiger
W. Market
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Empire Automobile Institute
N. J
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Barber College
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Delaware and
Chiosts
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Dept
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Ee Johnson
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Brazil
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Sheefield
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Dayton O
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Ern Traction Co
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