Social notes from Indianapolis society pages
Mrs. C Dawson of Des Moines visits her mother while Mrs. Frank Reynolds hosts at 2012 N Madison St. Reports list several local visits and guests across Irvington Mount Vernon Terre Haute and Mooresville. A Social Hour club, a Miss Mary Neal taffy pull, and a Triangle club reception at Princeton University are noted with multiple attendees and decorations.
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C. Dawson
Des Moines
Frank Reynolds
N. Meridison
Mary Neal
Beltlefontaine St
Freidnand J. Mayer
Triangle Club
Princeton University
William Scott
Frederic Murray Ayres
Wiliam Moore Rockwood
Willian Textor
Augustus Coburn
Frank Gavin
Frank F. Powell
Iaouis Loathrop
Edith Wal- Vick
Ruth Collins
Agatha Reid
Charlotte Scott
Carey
Eleanor Lemeke
Emily Taggart
Mary Knippenberg
Landrith to Speak at Final YMCA Season Meeting
Dr Ira Landrith the Tennessee orator returns for the last YMCA season gathering at English's Opera House. Doors open at seven with a 21 piece YMCA orchestra. The program features four soloists including two boy sopranos Earl Spesshart Haydn Shepard Mabel Walker and Blanche Kimmer.
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Lengtish’s
Wimience
Boy Weanders
Earl Spesshart
Bas’s
St. Paul's Church
Haydn Shepard
Mabel Walker
Blanche Kimmer
Danville Wins County Oratorical Contest Honors
Special to The Swan Danville finde March 30 Ray White of Danvilix won first place in Hendriciks county oratorical contest last night Mary McPherson of Brownsburg was second and Frank Steers of Amo earned third place
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Danville
Finde
Ray White
Danvilix
Hendriciks
Fled From Flames Burn Two Box Cars Near Moron Roundhouse
Two box cars housing 2 foreigners near the Moron roundhouse at Swenty eighth st and Cornell ave burned Friday night. Laborers fled in various states of undress as crew from the roundhouse pounded on the cars. One man with a scar and a mismatched trouser outfit carried a wooden chest toward the roundhouse. Another barefoot man grabbed a fireman and yelled My money as he sprinted back to the car. The fire was extinguished by the flame crew. The displaced laborers lack homes and will be hard pressed to return to normal attire or work gear.
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Swenty Eighth St
Cornell Ave
Roundhouse
Found His Body
Special to The Sun. Marshal Lyon, aged 38, a young school teacher, was found dead in the woods near Buck creek in Lafayette Ind. by his brother P Lyon who led a searching party. He had been missing since last Tuesday and was struck by lightning during the storm.
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Lafayette
Ind
Marshal Lyon
Buck Creek
P. Lyon
Marshall Lyons
Saloon Shows Ordered Closed by Mayor Bookwalter
Moving picture show in Hughes Fortis saloon was closed on orders from Mayor Charles A. Bookwalter who will not permit any show run in connection with saloon business. Saloon keepers say they will test the matter in court.
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Charles A. Bookwalter
Jean
Hughes & Fortis
SS. Tfi- NoOis-st
Writley
Bookwalter
Richard Croker Near Death After France Chill
Dublin dispatch reports Richard Croker was near death after a chill caught on a France trip. He has since improved and is said to be recovering.
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scrippe-McRne Breen
Dublin
Ireland
Richard Croker
France
All for the Medics Building Planned at Meridian and New York
A five story medical building for physicians and dentists is planned at Meridian and New York streets on Hodges property. A lease has been secured from K F Hodges. The white terra cotta structure will house a drug store and a sterilization store on the first floor and include media professional club rooms. A stock company will undertake the project with immediate incorporation planned.
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Meridian and
New York-sts
K. F. of. Hodges
Aitra-Vear
Gas Field Blowout Near Huntsville Causes Massive Break
A huge flow of natural gas was struck near Huntsville yesterday. An enormous section, estimated at 170 feet and weighing about 7,000 pounds, blew out under pressure and remains uncontrolled at this time. Authorities have not yet contained the flow.
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Huntsville
Ala
Thaw Inquest Tells Of Phrenology Expert Views
Dr C H Clark, famed phrenologist, discusses heredity and physical tests for insanity in Harry Thaw case. He cites Rhomberg Babinski Westphal Argyll Robertson and other reflex and sensory checks as indicators of deranged brain, noting legal definitions vs medical experience and that insanity may occur despite knowledge of right from wrong.
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New York
Dashing Girls Reform Debate In Indiana Theater Scene
Friday night at Princeton a Triangle Club show featured The Mummy Morelle with Vivian star Ros Burkes in female attire and Heypta I. Indianapolis performers, as reforms under new laws spark fear among inmates at Jeffersonville Reformatory. Whittaker explains sterilization and life sentences for habitual criminals, with many planning to leave the state after serving terms.
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Senteneme
Whittaker
Hew
Sooon
The Port of Missing Men Tops Bookman Sales
The Nation reviews Nicholsons charm in a military fairy tale plot with Austrian intrigue and American coloring. The piece praises the clever device, swift machinery, and vivid characters while noting the work’s lively, if extravagant, wartime spirit. Bookdealers report The Port of Missing Men as America's best selling book in April.
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Nicholson
Montana
Johann Wilhelm
Charles Thoenis
Francis
Frederick Augestis
Austria
America
Bookdealers
Bookman
Maryland Steel Car Plant Fire Destroys Curtis Bay Works
The Maryland Steel Car works plant at Curtis Bay in Baltimore was destroyed by fire today. Loss is estimated between 100,000 and 150,000 dollars. Local fire crews battled the blaze for hours, with extensive damage reported to the facility and surrounding infrastructure.
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Maryland Steel Car Works
Curtis Bay
Double Advantage in Electric Traction Line
The Indianapolis and Louisville Traction Company will use a 1.0 in volt line built by General Electric, about double the usual traction line voltage. The higher voltage promises faster speeds and greater hauling power for the system.
Meigs Protective Association to Crusade for Towels in Wisconsin
The Meivs Protective Association of America plans a state convention in Madison from April 16 to 20 and will start a campaign for individual towels. The standard hotel towel usage is criticized as excessive, with four yards of cloth deemed unnecessary for the typical country hotel.
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America
Fire destroys part of Wolcottville business district
Fire in Wolcottville Indiana caused heavy damage to a portion of the town's business area this morning. Estimated loss runs around seventy thousand dollars with the façade and second story severely damaged. Local firefighters battled the blaze for hours before gaining control.
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Gosilen
Ind
Wolcottville
Lagrange County
Wickard Granted Release On Own Recognizance
Willard S. Wickard, jailed after inability to post 2500 bond, was allowed Friday night release on his own recognizance. He will return to police court next Thursday to answer a charge of issuing a fraudulent check. Police Judge Thomas C. Whallon granted the release after being assured Wickard and debt holder William Beck agreed to settle a 1.90 debt.
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Willard S. Wickard
Essary
Wickard
Thomas C
Beck
President Called At 3 A M To See Him
Riley from Reck Springs Maryland testified by wireless telegram that he was summoned to Washington to testify in a murder case. He arrived by freight train and asked to see the president but was told the president was not receiving. Officer Bramlet handled the matter as Riley was taken to police headquarters for sanity examination.
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Reck Springs
White House
Bramlet
The
Washington
Riler
Police
Easter Sunday Weather Forecast Delights Indianapolis
Forecaster predicts fair Easter Sunday with warm pleasant conditions. A slight Saturday night drop in temperature unlikely to dampen Easter attire and church services. Elaborate observances planned across churches, promising broad public venues for reverent celebration in Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis
Three story white enamel store and hotel planned
Miss Tarquiba Vors proposes a three story white enamel terra cotta building on the site at $88 to 4 SS. WHithorsst. The ground floor will house a store while the second and third floors will be used as a hotel, with construction costs cited as Sanne.
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Tarquiba Vors
To All the World Cures Various Ailments
An advertisement promises cures for scrofula eczema eruptions and humors indigestion dyspepsia rheumatism catarrh kidney and liver difficulties and other troubles from impure blood or low system condition. Guarantees compliance with the Food and Drugs Act June 20 1906. No
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Food and Drugs
Sawdust Cure for Constipation Boosts Bowels
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as the ideal bowel exercise. It claims two hours of wood sawing keeps bowels regular, promotes natural digestion, and positions Cascarets as a harmless, non purgative remedy sold by Sterling Remedy Company in ten cent boxes stamped CCC.
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Sterling Remedy Company
Indiana Spiritualist Convention Faces Challenge Debate
A state spiritualist gathering at Orpheum hall heard Prof. J. D. Hagaman demand 410,000 for a genuine spirit manifestation, dismissed by the chairman who called Hagaman an enemy. Speakers including Mrs. Francis Reddick and Mrs. Elizabeth Harlow of Columbus assaulted Hagaman, while Mrs. Marlow issued the strongest assertion. Harlow will lecture Saturday night, and trumpet medium W. G. Jessup of St Joseph will perform. Cases against mediums under arrest on Hagaman warrants were postponed to Tuesday to avoid interfering with the state convention.
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Hagaman
Francis Reddick
Eligabet
Igvesment
Cae
President's Niece to Wed in New York Announcement
New York March 36 announced the engagement of Miss I rinne Douglas Robinson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Robinson and niece of President Roosevelt, to George Draper, youngest son of the late Dr. William Henry Draper. Draper is grandson of Charles A. Dana.
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New York
Irinne Douglas Robinson
Douglas Robinson
Roosevelt
George Draper
William Henry Draper
Charles A. Dana
Queen Esther Circle Meeting at Roberts Park M E Church
Queen Esther circle of Roberts Park M E church will hold its Faster meeting Monday night at the home of Miss May Hill, 1018 West Thirtieth Street.
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Queen Esther Circle
Roberts Park
M. E. Church
Allison Named to Jeffersontown Reformatory Board
W D Allison of Indianapolis was appointed Saturday to fill a vacancy on the board of trustees of the Jeffersonville reformatory caused by the withdrawal of Perry Newby of New Castle.
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W. D. Allison
Indianapolis
Jeffergsonville Reformatory
Perry Newby
New Castle
Chicago Campaign Near the Clos for Mayor Dunne or Busse
Bitter contest in Chicago as Friends of Mayor Dunne and Fred Busse face off in the mayoral race. The press predicts a tight race with predictions favoring Busse by some outlets while others see Dunne or Keop as contender.
Indiana boy on the stage from Empire to be hailed Monday
Cyrus W. Neal head of Indiana Vie State Surance department is described as a clever comedian and actor with several plays to his credit. Friends plan a rousing reception when he steps on the stage Monday. In court Dr George B Warne president of the National Spiritualists association will appear with records of the Hagaman fight in St Louis.
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Cyrus W. Neal
State Surance Department
Indiana
Taiker
Nev
Crarie
Monda
George B. Warne
National Spiritualists’ Association
To Owners of Bad Breath Trial Package Offer
A historic advertisement promotes Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges to readers with bad breath from indigestion onions smoking or gas. It claims charcoal absorbs odors purifies blood and skin and offers a free sample by mail from F Stuart Co 98 Stuart Building Mich.
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Stuart
Stuart Co
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