Ringling Brothers Show Parade Captivates Indianapolis Crowd
Thousands lined the streets as Ringling Brothers World’s Greatest Shows passed through Indianapolis. The parade showcased a vast menagerie with 40 elephants and 20 camel teams, hundreds of horses and riders, and a three mile display of floats and tableaux with bands from multiple nations. Two performances were scheduled for the day with extra time for the big menagerie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ringling Brothers
Indianapolis
DHENG
United States
America
Jewelry Stolen From Residence on New Jersey Street
Burglars entered the home of Fred Wade at 2135 N New Jersey Street Sunday morning and stole jewelry valued at 50 dollars. Earlier, a glass showcase in front of G H Westing Company Store at 219 Massachusetts Avenue was broken and several articles taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wade
New Jersey Street
G. H. Westing Company
Massachusetts Avenue
Man Hangs Himself in Lebanon Jail
Albert N. Canine of Thorntown hanged himself in the Lebanon jail late last night using bed clothing. He had been placed there for safekeeping until transfer to the Central insane hospital today and had recently been released from the insane hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Ind
Albert N. Canine
Thorntown
Central Insane Hospital
Canine
Insane Hospital
Glo Republican Jowns the Ranks of Democracy
Andrew Schick a 40 year Republican in Marion Indiana has shifted to the Democracy citing lost business from the prosperous times. He spoke at Center Township Democratic convention and said he would join the Democracy after forty years as a Republican. He has six sons who are voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ind
Andrew Schick
Schick
Grant
Center Township
Republican Party
Democracy
Mr. Schick
Boulevard extension site inspection draws leading citizens
Citizens and civic groups join an inspection of the Fall creek boulevard site amid push from the Park Board and merchants for a $45,000 ordinance. The finance committee debates ground price and funding while officials forecast jobs for idle men and a Monday council meeting on the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall Creek
Park Board
Board of Public Works
Finance Committee
Commercial Club
Board of Trade
Merchants’ Association
Civic Art Society
The
Press
City Council
Boulevard
Council
Harry E. Rouse
Marcy Pledges Best Efforts For Center Township Trustee
Arthur A. Marcy, a longtime Indianapolis grocer, canvasses for the Democratic nomination for Center township trustee. He pledges a conservative, businesslike administration if nominated May 15 and elected November 3, asserting the office is a public trust and promising to devote his time and abilities to proper duties. His supporters urge his claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur A. Marcy
Center Township
Marcy
Indianapolis
Korbly Nominated by Acclamation for Congress
Charles A. Korbly was nominated by acclamation Saturday afternoon by Democrats of the Seventh district to run for Congress. He spoke his thanks and loyalty to the party, making a favorable impression as a strong speaker expected to lead a vigorous campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Korbly
Congress
Korbly
Former Judge Stands High in Party Favor
Pliny W. Bartholomew seeks the Democratic nomination for the superior court judge in Room 5. Formerly senior judge in Room 3, he is praised as one of Marion county’s ablest jurists and could attract votes beyond his party. He was born in Massachusetts and rose from modest beginnings to Union College and the New York bar before practicing in Indianapolis since 1866.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Marion County
Bartholomew
Massachusetts
Union College
New York
Indianapolis
Fire Claims Six in Brooklyn Tenement Blaze
A fire at 17 Humboldt Street in Brooklyn killed six people including Mrs. Dora Abrams and the Abrams children and Mrs. Jennie Cohen. Police and firemen conducted rescues with life nets, while several residents were injured from burns or a broken shoulder. The loss is estimated at $10,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Humboldt Street
Brooklyn
Jennie Cohen
May Noble
Amelia Hirschhorn
Fannie Hirschhorn
Anna Hirschhorn
Druids Mark Second Anniversary Celebration in Tomlinson
The Union League of Druids plans a second anniversary celebration at 8 15 p m Wednesday in Tomlinson. The program includes Koener s Orchestra Overture Brother W Bonesteel opening Ode Miss Beatrice Spohr piano solos Miss Genevieve Spohr violin solo Miss Nellie Evans piano solo and other musical and literary features with various participants and speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union League of Druids
Tomlinson
Koener
W. Bonesteel
Brother McPeterson
Boots
Minnie Hindman
Conrad Ruckelshaus
Grand Noble Arch
Seater
Beatrice Spohr
Harry Sattinger
Genevieve Spohr
Giants’ Skeletons Found in Mexican Cave
Charles C. Clapp, newly back from Mexico, reports a cave with about 200 skeletons of men over eight feet tall. The site appears to be the burial place of a giant race predating the Aztecs, drawing attention from Professor Agassiz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Charles C. Clapp
Mexico
Agassiz
Bridge Company Publishes Handsome Illustrated Book
The National Bridge company released a striking illustrated booklet showcasing its work from start to finish. D. B. Luten, former Purdue University instructor, serves as president of the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge Company
National Bridge Company
D. B. Luten
Purdue University
Beveridge Buys Summer Home on North Shore
Senator Beveridge of Indiana purchased an estate on the north shore at Smith's Point near Henry C. Frick's property. He and Mrs. Beveridge will spend the summer there, the Boston report notes, identifying the former Rockwell property as the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Senator Beveridge
Indiana
North Shore
Ambassador Leishman to Explain Conduct in Tur keys Shooting Case
John G. A. Leishman American ambassador to Turkey must explain his actions in an April 1 train shooting between Damascus and Beyruth that killed Kansas banker Warkentin. He will defend himself against charges of discourtesy toward Mrs. Warkentin and related conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John G. A. Leishman
Turkey
Warkentin
Kansas
Damascus
Beyruth
Pacha
Noblesville Wins the Hamilton County Oratorical Contest
Noblesville high school hosted the Hamilton County oratorical contest in Noblesville on Saturday evening. Prizes went to Leonard Carlin of Noblesville first, Melva Furnas of Westfield second, Ramona Bowin of Atlanta third, Mary Stahl of Sheridan fourth, Henry E B Waltz of Arcadia fifth, and James R Carraway of Cicero sixth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noblesville
Ind
Hamilton County
Leonard Carlin
Melva Furnas
Westfield
Ramona Bowin
Atlanta
Mary Stahl
Sheridan
Henry EB. Waltz
Arcadia
James R. Carraway
Cicero
Thaw Hearing Postponed Till Next Monday
The Thaw habeas corpus hearing to test sanity at Matteawan was adjourned by Judge Morschauser until next Monday. Col. Franklin Bartlett denied reports of family opposition and said Mary Copley Thaw’s side, via Mrs. William Thaw, has no such stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanford White
Morschauser
Thaw
Matteawan
Franklin Bartlett
Mary Copley Thaw
William Thaw
Col. Bartlett
Lamp Explodes at Geisendorff Brothers Grocery
A lamp exploded in Geisendorff Brothers grocery at 885 River Avenue Sunday night, scattering debris and starting a fire that caused about 300 dollars in loss. A separate incident of spontaneous combustion damaged the basement of a grocery at 744 Indiana Avenue Sunday night, with a small loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geisendorff Brothers’ Grocery
River Avenue
Indiana Avenue
Prince Wilhelm and Marie Weds in St Petersburg Ceremony
Prince Wilhelm of Sweden, second son of King Gustave, married Grand Duchess Marie Pavlovna, cousin of the Russian emperor and daughter of Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovich, in a ceremony yesterday afternoon at Tsarkoie Selo outside St. Petersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Petersburg
Wilhelm
Sweden
Gustave
Marie Pavilovna
Russia
Paul Alexandrovitch
Tsarkoe-Selo
Purdue President's Wife Joins Sun Worshipers Mystery
Lafayette Indiana May 4 Pres ident Stone of Purdue University says his wife has left him and the family to join sun worshipers a mystic teaching from India He and his two sons are heart broken He offered to resign but the board chose to keep him Mrs Stone born in Germany and it is unclear where she has gone Rumors say the South Sea Islands to join the cult.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette, Ind
Stone
Purdue University
India
Germany
South Sea Islands
Hibernians Plan July Convention and Banquet
The Ancient Order of Hibernians will hold its annual convention in this city July 20 to 27 with the ladies' auxiliary meeting concurrently. A banquet for 1,200 guests is planned at Tomlinson Hall, with Maurice Donnelly and Joseph O'Mahoney coordinating arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Hibernians
Tomlinson Hall
Maurice Donnelly
Joseph O’mahoney
Methodist Hospital 5 Nears Readiness for Patients
The new Methodist hospital dedicated last Wednesday will be ready for patients next Monday. Miss Marilla Wilson, appointed superintendent, says applications are arriving from the city and state for room reservations as the interior work and grounds beautification are pushed rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Hospital
Marilla Wilson
Hinkle Acquitted on Ground of Insanity
In Bloomington Indiana on May 4 the jury in the Harvey Hinkle murder case found the defendant not guilty on the ground of insanity after 48 hours of deliberation. The incident occurred August 1 1907 when Hinkle shot John R McClintock as he escorted home a young woman. A sanity commission will be ordered and a commitment to Central Indiana Hospital for the Insane at Indianapolis is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ind
Harvey Hinkle
Hinkle
Ard
J . John R. McClintock
Wilson
Central Indiana Hospital For the
Woman Sees Man Peering At Window on Sunday Night
Emma Tucker of 16009 Guffin Street heard a noise and saw four Negro men peering at her window. One climbed down from a shed and fled. The incident occurred Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Tucker
Guffin Street
Raphael's Prophecies Foretell Biz Trials for Born Today
General advice for a person born on this day warns of annoyances in business and advises traveling or changing cautiously. Those in employ will succeed, and forecasts for a child born today outline this year’s prospects.
Postum Coffee Aids Health in Testimonial Odds
An anonymous note from a reader discusses coffee related ailments and cites several women including a former WCTU state president who benefited from quitting coffee and drinking Postum Food Coffee. The account claims relief from headaches stomach issues and heart distress after switching to Postum.
Reuterdahl Reiding Twe Atlantic Fleet At Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz California May 4 Henry Reuterdahl naval critic and marine artist who startled the country three months ago with a revelation of constructional faults in existing battleships regained the fleet here yesterday Reuterdahl has been commissioned by an eastern magazine to make a painting of the fleet entering the Golden Gate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Cruz
Cal
Henry Reuterdahl
Reuterdahl
Eastern
Golden Gate
Also Mentioned on This Page
New Jersey
Hanger Himself
Glorepublican
Sweetser
Mr. Korbly
Democratic Party
Paign
Pliny W. Bartholomew
Oia
Dora Abrams
Sadie
Carrie
Anna
Charles Abrams
Druids
H. Haught
Supreme
Finley and
Clary
Laura Matthews
Little Trindle
Arne
Wablate
Nellie Evans
Miss Roach
Asec Lesa Record
Ecalerge Sacs
Kate Diviny
SFNDS
Beveridge
Magsachusetts
Poughkeepsif
N. Y
Harry Thaw
Prince Wilhelm
Duchess Marie
Andy MO
Berlin
University
Hibernians
Julius Keller
Maryland St
Prospect
MO Dierdorf Piano CO
Washington Street
NEW Pione
Hartmann’s
Raphael
St. Paul Park
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!