Cresceus to race at state fair rounds on Aug 21
Cresceus king of trotters will not break his record at the state fair rounds on the afternoon of August 21. A state agricultural board meeting decided not to attempt the contract with George H. Ketcham for track use at 100 dollars a day, fearing the Crescens event may draw from the fair grounds later in the season. In Constantine Michigan J H Hahne proprietor of Detroit conservatory of music died by drowning in Kaiser lake near the city. Death is believed accidental as no reason for suicide is known. Hahne was a renowned composer and former president of the Music Teachers National Association.
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Cresceus
State Agricultural Board
George H. Ketcham
Crescens
Florence Burns Freed But Face Indictment Probe
Florence Burns was freed from custody by Suath Mayer who ruled lack of sufficient evidence to hold her for murder of Walter Brooks. The district attorney’s office reportedly seeks new evidence to secure a grand jury indictment, with only counsel Foster L Backus and family aware of her whereabouts as hearings loom.
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New York
Florence Burns
Suathe . Mayer
Walter Brooks
Foster. L. Backus
Nicholas ‘Brown
Iit
Councilset to Approve Indianapolis Southern Rail Franchise
Indianapolis council eyed a favorable report on the Indianapolis Southern railroad franchise amid opposition from South-side residents who claim the line will harm property values. An accompanying drawing outlines the proposed route through the city.
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Indianapolis Southern Railroad
Be Pretty Now Miss Smith Poisoned by Arsenic Tablets
New York March 25 A Richmond Hill L I school teacher Miss Alice Smith who sought a clear complexion with patent tablets may die from arsenical poisoning. She used the tablets for weeks, suffered severe stomach hemorrhage, and doctors suspect arsenic poisoning.
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Alice Smith
New York
Richmond Hill
L. I
Comedians Deliver Strong Enlivening Elks Show at English
The performance drew a packed crowd with lively minstrels and vaudeville acts. Theo B Hessling J Russell Powell and Harry Porter sang coon songs while Arnold Spencer impressed with a strong voice. The second part The Elks in New York relied more on music than talk. Mrs Walter L Fugate and Russell Powell were noted for a stunt act. Miss Springsteen and Jack Norworth received applause and Miss Louise Dresser joined in as well. The program was encored and praised as good home talent. Final show scheduled for Tuesday night.
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Lkss
English
Theo
B. Hessling
J. Russell
Powell
Harry Porter
Arnold Spencer
the Elks
New York
Walter L. Fugate
A. H. Hassler
Springsteen
Charles Daugherty
Jack Norworth
Pittsburg
Bronson
The
Grand
Louise Dresser
Norworth
Rich Lieber
Mayor Accused Over Police Ties to Nonunion Workers
Central labor union moved against Mayor Bookwalter over police protection of nonunion workers at Rockwood manufacturing. If no redress, union to call a special meeting. Molders complain police at the plant refuse to arrest concealed weapon carriers per orders. Boiler makers delegates seating referred to the organization committee. Machinists urge government shipbuilding in navy yards and eight hour law enforcement in contract work.
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Central Labor Union
Ironholders’ Union
Rockwood Manufacturing Company
Bookwalter
Board of Safety
Supt.-of-police Taffe
Custer
Molders
Brotherhood of Boiler Makers and
Iron Ehip Builders
Machinists’ Union
Courtright challenges Henderson for Third District seat
Waterloo candidate Senator O B Courtright announces as Republican nominee for Congress opposing Speaker Henderson. He explains a bid to control the congressional convention, marking Henderson's first contest for renomination since 1882. Tariff views reportedly drive the opposition and fight for the seat.
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Waterloo
O. B. Courtright
Henderson
Congress
Third
Col. Henderson
Dubuque
Indicted teacher ousted as pupils strike in Brazil
In Brazil Indiana on March 25 the school board ordered Rev Emerie Muncie accused of hugging and kissing 15 year old pupil Ethel Monce to abandon the school. Pupils struck in protest leaving with the discharged professor and vow not to return unless Muncie is reinstated. He hired lawyers and will sue the district for damages.
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Brazil
Ind
Emerie Munclie
Ethel Monce
Muncie
Doctor Zulawski claims cancer cure approved in Austria
Vienna report says Dr. Leon Zulawski has discovered a cancer treatment deemed satisfactory by Austrian medical authorities. The claim positions the physician's method as a potential breakthrough amid cautious official endorsement.
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Vienna
Leon Zulawski
Austria
Cussed Old Walk Debate Reopens After Tie Vote
The Board of Works reconsiders ordering curb walks on N Capitol Ave after a 23 to 23 tie was found in the initial report. If revoked, the curb walk decision must be reconsidered from the start, restarting the entire process.
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Board of Works
N. Capitol-ave
Divorce Suit Over Threats to Pour Hot Lead in Ears
George Sweet sues Jennie Sweet for divorce claiming she threatened to kill him and pour hot lead into his ears while admitting unhappiness at home. They share six children, the youngest 17, and George says he did his best to maintain a pleasant home. He states Jennie’s temper caused unrest and notes his insanity trial found him sane.
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Sweets
Jennie Sweet
George Sweet
George
Jennie
Runaway Cincinnati boy jailed tour of Indianapolis
Charles Doran a 16 year old from Cincinnati who fled last fall to Chicago to work as a newsboy was sent back by the Charity Organizations Society. He and another boy were detained at a streetcar powerhouse in Indianapolis. He liked Chicago but was glad to return home. He was seen mainly the inside of a builder’s house and a jail cell in Indianapolis. His father H J Doran is a Cincinnati stationary engineer.
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Charles Doran
Cincinnati
Chicago
Indianapolis
Charity Organizations Society
Doran
Coliseum
Watterson Attacks Miles and Roosevelt Policy
In a Louisville dispatch Henry Watterson denounces General Miles for resisting administration roles and accuses President Roosevelt of riding to power like a cowboy. He condemns intolerance in the war department and warns of government “Mexicanizing” the United States.
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Louisville
Roosevelt-Miles
Henry Watterson
Gen. Miles
McKinley
Roosevelt
Dreyfus Enoch
France
American War Department
United States
Monument Dedication Budget and Plans Outlined
The dedication finance committee estimates costs at 8000 to 10000 dollars. An architect will design platforms around the monument to ensure safety and bids will be sought for erection. The ceremony will use the monument’s north side to keep the main passage open. Committees will secure halls and speakers for the dedication night events.
Y P I C E meeting hears talk on mission work at St Pauls
About 400 earnest attendees from North Indianapolis gathered at St Pauls M E church Monday night to hear Mrs G N Eldridge Irvington deliver an engaging talk on mission work at the Y P I C E gathering.
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St. Paul’s
M. EK. Church
Indianapolis
G. N. Eldridge
Irvington
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Adverts Refunds
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promise money back if they fail to cure. Each box bears the signature of E. W. Grove and sells for 25 cents.
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Samedy
E. W. Grove
Indiana Dental College Opens Full Dental Service Hours
The facility at Bretzman's Photograph studio 142 S Illinois St Indiana offers complete dental care with patient reception from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dental work of all kinds is available to locals and visitors.
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Bretzman
S. Illinois-st
Indiana Dental College
S. W. Cor
Delaware and Chiosis
Rushing to Alaska. Tacoma March 25 Rush for White Horse
A fragment from a Tacoma dispatch notes a rush toward Alaska with a mention of White Horse and a March date. The brief hints at movement or pursuit but lacks full details or outcomes.
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Tacoma
Wasi
The
Iron worker falls from East River bridge span
New York reports the death of Gev. shauer an iron worker who plummeted from the central span of the East river bridge under construction. Hundreds aboard ferries witnessed his body plunge through the air into the river and drown.
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New York
Shauer
New East River Bridge
Handsome illustrated Northwest settlement book issued
A new 115 page history book with half tone engravings of Black Hawk Sitting Bull Red Cloud and other chiefs features Custer’s battleground and ten colored map plates showing tribe locations back to 1600. The work earns praise as a valued early pioneer history item. Price 25 cents postpaid by W B Kniskern 23 Fifth Ave Chicago IN.
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Great Northwest
Black Hawk
Sitting Bull
Red Cloud
Custer
W. B. Kniskern
Fifth-ave
Chicago
Tierman Spain Named Manager at Starr Piano Company
Tierman Spain, formerly with Pearson's piano house, is appointed manager of the Starr piano company in the city. His predecessor, Mr. Reed, moves to Frederick Loeser & Co. in Brook Inn, New York.
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Tierman
Spain
Pearson
Piano House
Starr Piano Company
Mr. Reed
Frederick Loeser & Co
Brook Inn
N.Y
Illustrated Publications Offered by Chicago & North Western
The Chicago & North Western Railway offers free mailed publications on travel and the Midwest illustrated with half tone views. Subjects include California Hunting and Fishing Colorado Wisconsin Illinois population maps and Indian history with prices from 2 to 50 cents and a large U. S. wall map for 15 cents.
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Chicago & North-Western
Ba Y
California
Colorado
Wisconsin
Cabo
Milwaukee
North-Western
Northwest
U. S
W. B. Kniskern
R'y
Fifth Ave
Chicago
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Dr. Kilemer
Binghamton, N
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Indianapolis Southern
Russell Powell
Sweet
President Roosevelt
Drugeista
St.vitus
Emerson Pianos
Joiner-Kennedy Music CO
Monument Place
Vonnegut Hardware Co
Washington St
HH. Cohen
CBRL
E. E. Reese
Newton Claypool Building
WM. B. Burford
Okey Burial Vault Co
Lawbidg
Henry Karstadt
Brill Dyeing and Cleaning Co
Mass.ave
N. III
Wilhite & Holloway
N. Penn
Denison Hotel
W. Kriel
Paris
Ayres
Phipps and Atchison
du Barry
Santos Dumont
L.S. Ayres
Indiana
Graspall Opportunity
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Geo Brinkmeyer
Brinkmeyer, Kuhn & Co
Fred Brinkmeyer
Geo W. Hardin
John Ross
Elmer E. Nichol
Haggerty
Ferris-Haggerty
Wyoming
Cunningham
Martinsville
Citizens’ National Bank
Chas. Cheney
Shelbyville
Sv Esiinvin
S. Nichols Candy Co
Grand Encampment
Rambler
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Bright & Davidson
Lombard Building
Indianallis
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Union Station
Barber Supply Co
E. Ohio-st
Auto Storage and Repair Company
Ohio-st
Alaska
Hood
Indianapolis Paint and Color Company
Massachusetts Ave
Chi
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