Massive Flood Threat At Ohio Mississippi Rivers
Washington March 2 The weather Bureau issued a special river bulletin reporting heavy rain from Saturday and Sunday swelling the Ohio and Mississippi rivers and tributaries. Evansville reports 68 feet, Memphis rising one to two tenths in 21 hours, New Orleans at 17.14 feet with recent rise, while Cairo area and Arkansas region also rising. A new disturbance could bring more rain Tuesday and Wednesday, heightening flood danger and prompting further preparations.
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Washington
Ohio
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Evansville
Memphis
New Orjeans
Cairo
Arkaneas
Msour River
Missiaslyipi
Whitecap threat letter tied to Indiana knife attack case
An anonymous whitecap threat letter received by George Brennerman on March 4 cites gang intimidation after he was fined and jailed for drawing a knife on his wife. Brennerman, who testified from behind bars, denounced his wife and court, then read the letter warning of gang action if he does not change course.
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Indiana
George Brennerman
Costa
Monsany
Aa Ho
George Brennemaan
Brennerman
Senate Panel OKs Panama Canal Treaty Report
Washington March 2 senate committee on foreign relations favors a favorable report on the Panama Canal treaty without amendments. The panel acted Monday resolving to back the accord, shaping the path for the treaty's consideration in the full chamber.
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Panama Canal
Washington
Senate
Vibrations Explain Soul Growth In Lecture Tale
JOLTS AND JARS CHICAGO March 9 It 3 by shakes and vibrations of many kinds that man has evolved from primitive abilities and attitudes. C W Leadbeater of Longton England discussed Prof Mathews University of Chicago who asserts vibrations prolongate. Leadbeater says the soul grows through spiritual vibrations as the physical matura.
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Chicago
C. W. Leadbeater
Longton
Eng
Steinway Hall
Prof. Mathews
University of Chicago
Leadbeater
Mathews
New Liner Advertisements on Page Seven
Old ads list second hand blacksmith shop outfit for sale fashion and musical magazines for sale First mortgage loans on improved property unfurnished rooms for rent farm herd wanted three dollars a day letters for help girl wanted for general housework dishwasher wanted furnished rooms for rent all on page seven of this issue
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Ahop
Hla
Rivers Threaten City as Record Flood Risk Grows
Evansville faces near record water at 41.4 feet Monday noon, with fears of the greatest flood in the city’s history. Mississippi at Memphis rises to 34.6 feet, levee breaks feared, two government boats deployed for levee inspection, and Walnut Bend Caruthersville area under alarm as a break near Tennessee Street threatens tracks. Two deaths reported from drowning at White Hall as districts brace for further inundation.
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Evansville
Ind
Ilo River
Ike
Soie
Mississippi
Memphis
Tenn
United Stats Engineers
Levee Board
Walnut Bend
Caruthersville
Tennessee-st
Cotton Belt
White River Runs High But Not Near Record Floods
Report from Indianapolis notes White River near the city at a standstill with five feet above the low water mark and a muddy flow reaching 17 feet three inches on Feb 5 1883, a record for flood history. Levees protect miles of riverfront, making major flood unlikely despite rising waters. In other dispatches Senator Ankeny of Washington state misses a session due to illness. Four miners die in a gas explosion at Nettie mine in British Columbia. Names listed: Allen Caulder Tatelek Crilley Edward Cogan Robert Savace.
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White River
Indienipolis
Romalog
W. Washington St
Indianapolis
Farcuson
B. c
Nettie
Allen Caulder
Tatelek Crilley
Edward Cogan
Robert Savace
Indianapolis canvass targets funds for arsenal grounds sale
The effort to raise money for the Indianapolis technical institute and the new Indianapolis Army post continues. Canvassers report $2,400 collected last week while plans shift to a final canvass before March 18 to collect $21.00 per donor and telephone-rich pledges from merchants. The Arsenal site sale proceeds go to purchase the new post site.
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Indianapolis
Technical Institute
Meq Sumy
Arsenal Grounds
Commrett Club
George W. Brown
Albert Suhm
Arsenal
Board of
Auarietal Trust Tees
Indianapalis Technical Setae
United States
Atmay Post
City Chairmanship Seen As Tight Vote After Primaries
The Dockwalter faction and anti Bookwalter group scramble for Lew Shank support as Monday’s city chairman race looms. Indications point to a split vote at the criminal court room meeting, with Ed Logsdon, Harry E. L. Smith, Thomas Carter and Lew Shank named as contenders. The Saturday primaries yielded a Hook-Waller machine majority in the committeemen race, though the chairman result remains unsettled and both sides claim victory.
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Jawiich
Lew Shank
Ciy
Tdce
Criminal Court Room
Ed Logsdon
Harry EL. Smith
Thomas Carter
Hook- Waller
Joe Morgan Mulls Senate Bid From County
Joe Morgan plans a run for senator from the county within two years. He led a campaign that defeated Indianapolis track elevation and received congratulations from John Z Cockrum, general attorney for the Western railroad. Other representatives hint at re election bids. Sam Lamberger may seek speaker of the house. Senators Thompson Maison and Layman said they would wait to see if the people want them.
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Joseph Morgan
Maytion
Morgan
Indianapolis
John Z. Cockrurm
Sttorney
Erie de Western Railroad
Rein Uamberger
Senatory Thompson
Maison
Layman
Whethier
Disgust at Marion representative Joe Morgan confrontation in House
A mass of indignation follows a Saturday afternoon incident in which Representative Joe Morgan of Marion county brutalized doorkeeper Ogden during a friction in the House. Morgan challenged recognition, shoved the attendant, and a scuffle ensued with Custodian Kreitenstein and others joining to separate them. Order was restored and Morgan faced official notice amid divided recollections of blows and slights.
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Joe Morgan
Marion County
Bmorgan
Fusky Storlon County
Morgan
Ogden
Vsden
Alorgan
George W. i Kreitenstein
State House
Morwich
Kreitenstein
Kreiten
Stein
Storkan
Appropriations Debate Points to State University Cut
In the sixty third assembly session Representative Williams of New Castle urges a conference report on the long stalled appropriation bill. The final draft would cut funding for Purdue and the reform school, fund appellate court stenographers, and add money to cover a deficit. Sayre moves passage of the conference report amid a near unanimous vote. The total appropriation runs about 2.8 million dollars.
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Representative Williams
New Castle
Duay
Phen
Sir Henry
House
State University
Blatchley
Olver Twlat
Purdue University
Wat Wat
Portus
Executor Removed In Indiana Estate Case
In Lafayette Indiana March court action removes Dr Karl T Brown as executor and guardian for Isaac C Cunningham from Americus by allegation of omitted inventory. Cunningham couple described as wealthy and eccentric. Hidden riches found in cellar including gold dust coins and antique silverware. keys and treasures secreted in chests and a neck pendant.
Lambert Gets the Job as Muncie Postmaster
Washington March 9 The president nominated David Lambert to be postmaster at Muncie Indiana He succeeds David N Cammuck who died on Sunday
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Washington
David Lambert
Muncie
Ind
David N. Cammuck
Sunony
One Day Sale Promises Low Prices on Curtains and Poles
Tuesday only a one day sale offers 29 pairs of delicate Swiss curtains in attractive styles at a low price per pair. White enamel curtain poles four feet long with silvered trimming offered at a special price. Taylor Carpet Co. handles the sale and customers are invited to visit.
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Er Taylor Sarpet. Co
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area
Unsteady weather with occasional rain expected Monday night and Tuesday. Temperatures at 7 am 42, at noon 48, and 2 pm 48. Showers likely across Indiana and neighboring states with warmer southerly winds. New York bank failures noted as Delphi bank closes amid forged papers allegations involving ex-Treasurer Woodruff.
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Indianapolio
Indiana
New York
Cooperstown
N. Y
Bell Private Bank
Delphi Haa
Woodruff
Delaware County
Huainese
Contempt Case Sparks Federal Hearing in Floyd County
In Indianapolis federal court Monday D A Sacha and W Watts of Louisville and George B McIntyre and others faced contempt proceedings over the Floyd County receiver case. Defense led by Judge David Fairfiegh and Benjamin Flexner argued authority limits and questioned a Miller plant action while the judge reserved ruling after morning arguments.
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D. A. Sacha
W. Wete
Louiesville
George B. McIntyre
Floyd County
M. Zier Receivera
W. H. H. Miler
Vioyd County
Miller
A. Amu
Kentucky
Loulayne
David Fairfeigh
Benjamin Flexner
Louisville
Willan N. Smith
United States District Attorney
Kenteky
D. A. Bucks
Wow
Watts
Sachs
AL H. Miller
Hee Brown
United States Supreme Court
Jude Angeraan
He H. Miller
New Albany
Sirentt
Anderson
Efreuit Court
Baby Born Aboard Liner Prompts Sewing Class Aid
On the Philadelphia arriving from Southampton a baby girl was born in steerage. Female passengers organized a sewing effort, converting trunks into a wardrobe shop. Dress makers and milliners donated materials and soon a full wardrobe was assembled. A $63 cash gift from Captain Mills was presented to the parents.
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New York
Philadelphia
Southampton
Pasengers
Capt. Mills
Unclear Fiat Sign Delays and Elevation Bill
Durbin said on Monday that lawmakers might not pass the track elevation measure. He indicated he would decide on retroactive reception of any bill if it passed, noting limited discretion and the session’s short two days remaining. No conference committee changes or new legislation on the topic were anticipated.
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Gow
Durbin
Jock
None but union men to be employed on new church
Muncie Indiana March 2 Reverend P. Burnett porter of the First Christian Church announces that none but union workmen shall be employed on the reconstruction of the church the congregation is rebuilding.
Mrs Demla Townley Erwin Dies Under Anesthesia
Mrs Demla Townley Erwin widow of Daniel Ph Erwin died at 1 0 am Monday during a minor surgical operation under chloroform performed by Dr Pantzer. She collapsed with a heart stroke and died immediately, leaving a 2 month old child. The case prompted discussion of chloroform risks and possible links to her previous condition. The Erwin estate prepares a new home on Sixteenth Street.
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Demla Townley Erwin
Daniel Ph. Erwin
Pantzer
Charles White
Erwin
George Towney
Ezra
George Townley
Lawyer Nelson Charged With Soliciting a Divorce Suit
In police court Monday George Brennerman faced sharp punishment after drawing a butcher knife on his wife. Attorney William Nelson was arrested as a common barrittour for allegedly offering to procure a divorce for a fee and taking part payment from Mrs Brennerman. The case reveals Nelson's alleged demand for payment and arrangements to collect the balance at the court entrance, with bond set and Nelson jailed briefly.
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George Brennerman
Brenmerman
William Nelson
Nelson
Mra Brennermann
Cass
Brennerman
Nelson Troukt
Collins
Brenherman
Tmne
Beng
Sturbs
Charles Stoneley
O. B. Orton
Stanley
Orton
Abe
Rhoads Admits Taking $2 in Vote Selling Trial
William Rhoads of 717 Wilson Sr faces criminal court on Oct. 4 for allegedly selling his vote to Jacob Milter of Haughville. Miller claims Rhoads received £2 to vote democratic. Rhoads says money came without voting direction. Prosecutors expect grand jury indictments. trial delays cited. Potential rewards for informant could trigger higher county costs. Local shoe store advertises a free nail and weekly prize for shoe buyers.
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William Rhoads
Wilson Sr
Jacob Milter
Haughville
Rhoads
Miller
Alford
I Noda
Electric line financing announced for Crawfordsville area
A. F. Ramsey reports the Consolidated traction company has secured full financing for a new street railway from Crawfordsville to Indianapolis. Grading, ties, rails and equipment contracts will follow as right of way payments begin this week. Route will pass through Mace New Ross Jamestown Brownsburg and other towns en route to Indianapolis.
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Crawfordsville
Ind
Mareh 2
A. F. Ramsey
Wig
Consolidated Traction Ecompany
Indianapolis
Ciiannapolis
Mace
New Ross
Jamestown
Brownsburg
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