Shackleton lecture recounts near pole journey and sacrifices
Lieut Sir Ernest Shackleton spoke at Murat theater about the 1908 09 Antarctic expedition. He recalled turning back near the pole to save four companions and shared stark details of hunger ponies tea blood and ice crevasses. The audience of 1500 applauded as he donated promised funds to the Children's Aid Association.
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Sir Ernest Shackleton
Ernest Shackleton
Murat Theater
Lieut. Shakleton
Gov. Marshall
Children’s Aid Association
Lander
Breach of Promise Gale Goes to Jury
Miss Madelie Seymour of Chicago sues William Stearne of LaPorte for 25000 in a two week trial. The jury hears her testimony detailing four broken engagements by Stearne. The defense did not present Stearne on the stand.
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Laporte
Ind
Madelie Seymour
Chicago
William Stearne
Miss Seymour
Stearne
Abbeys Pictures Go to London Exhibition
Edwin Austin Abbey brings two works to the Royal Academy exhibition in London. Penns Treaty with the Indians and The American Army at Wallen Forge are highlighted as noted pieces from the Pennsylvania state capital. Favored visiting artists have previewed the show ahead of the opening.
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London
Edwin Austin Abbey
Penn
Waller Forge
Pennsylvania
Royal Academy
Detroit May Get Cheap Car Fares
Detroit, May 4. The Detroit Union railways franchise expirations push city to seek cheaper streetcar terms. Michigan United railways asks for Detroit franchise to run from Jackson terminal offering eight tickets for 25 cents, heated cars, good service, 2 percent city tax, with construction to begin upon grant.
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Detroit
Mich
Detroit Union Railways Company
Michigan United Railways
Jackson
Michigan Company
Michigan
Governor Helps in Corner Stone Laying at Spencer
Gov Marshall attended the Owen county courthouse corner stone ceremony in Spencer Indiana as the guest of the people. Owen county paid tribute as the state executive delivered the keynote oration for the occasion.
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Gov. Marshall
Spencer
Ind
Owen County
Woman to head probation court officer post
Local Council of Women votes to fund the first year salary for a competent woman as chief probation officer for police court. Members will contribute ten cents each, with letters sent to affiliated clubs requesting cooperation. Judge Collins endorses the move as a permanent city position and future salary funding.
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Council of Women
Collins
S. D. Farrabee
E. A. Perkins
Federation of Indianapolis
City Hospital
Hollister Hive
Artist admits his three wives alive
Evansville Indiana May 4 James Seleser a newspaper artist arrested in St Louis on bigamy charges was bound over to the Vanderburgh county grand jury in bond of 500 In a police confession Seleser said he had three wives Grace Wallace whom he wed in DeWitt Missouri in 1899 Rowena Rodgers married at Omaha Nebraska in July 1909 and Jennie Kelley a local stenographer whom he married in February of this year
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the Sun
Evansville
Ind
James Leseuer
St. Louis
Vanderburg County Grand Jury
Lesener
Grace Wallace
DeWitt
Rowena Rodgers
Omaha
Neb
Jennie Kelley
Bids Considered at Rockville Hospital
The Indiana tuberculosis hospital commission reviewed proposals for fittings furnishings and equipment for the Rockville hospital to house and care for consumption victims. Building commission had accepted the hospital buildings from contractors and bids were examined, with continued bidding discussions slated for Thursday.
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Indiana Tuberculosis Hospital Commission
Rockville
Building Commission
Red handkerchief bandit tied to city shooting arrest
Andrew Shelly appeared in Marion criminal court after Louis Smith, wounded by a pistol shot to the brain, identified him as the assailant. A red handkerchief with eye holes and a matching bandanna were recovered, along with the revolver used. Smith, a hot tamale dealer, survived after weeks in Deaconess hospital.
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Andrew Shelly
Marion Criminal Court
Louis Smith
Shelly
Smith
Meridian Street
Deaconess Hospital
Foudn
Pioneer operator dies at ripe age in Indiana
W. W. Reisser, a pioneer coal operator aged 78, died Tuesday night in Brazil Indiana. He opened the first mine in the black coral field in 1864 on what is now the Brazil business district. He helped found the town of Knightsville and served as president of Crawford Coal Company for twenty years.
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Brazil
Ind
W. W. Reisser
Black Coral
Brazil Business District
Knightsville
Crawford Coal Company
Wife beater ducked in river under old blue law
In Tamestown New York on May 4 Edward Swanson was dragged from his Falconer home and ducked into the Chadakord river three times by 30 men amid accusations he beat his wife while drunk. After the third dunk he was ridden home on a rail and vowed to have his assailants arrested.
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Tamestown
N. Y
Edward Swanson
Falconer
Here
Chadakord
Swanson
Brazil School Census Shows Population Gain
Brazil Indiana on May 4 reports 2974 children in the school census, indicating a population increase from last year. The town totals 12 385 268, with the usual population basis showing a gain of several thousand over the previous year.
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Brazil
Ind
Drugstore Man Arrested Over Bad Iodine Sale
Warsaw Ind May 4 William Dond ridge a Mentone druggist was arrested by deputy food inspector Frank Tucker charged with selling iodine without a label and not up to standard. Other arrests are promised. Waldmeister May Wine promo notes Schuller’s wine house 210 N Meridian Street present.
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Warsaw
Ind
William Dondridge
Mentone
Frank Tucker
Peru
Republicans Elect Mayor in St Paul After Hot Election
St Paul Minnesota voters elected Herbert P. Keller Republican mayor on May 4 ahead of Democrat Henry G. Haas by about 5000 votes. Keller led a GOP sweep with possible exception of city comptroller as high tax concerns dominated the contest. Keller is the first Republican mayor in St Paul in 14 years.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Herbert P. Keller
Henry G. Haas
Keller
Mutual sheep insurance fund wiped out by dogs
Farmers of the township formed a mutual sheep insurance society nicknamed the dog fund. On Tuesday a flock led by Grant Malotte suffered a sheep-killing attack that wiped out the entire $3000 treasury in one sudden loss.
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Petersburg
Ind
Grant Malotte
Barn Burn Affects Howard Farm Animals In Columbus Indiana
A lightning strike hit a large barn on William H. Howard’s farm nine miles west of Columbus Indiana on Tuesday and caused a blaze that burned a mule and a cow. Total loss estimated at 2000 dollars.
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Columbus
Ind
William H. Howard
Here
Lion Attacks Keeper During Circus Parade in Forest City
In Forest City Iowa on May 4 a circus keeper, George Tardy, was killed by three lions after one attacked him and the others joined in. Circus workers used spears to drive off the animals and moved the body from the cage.
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Forest City
George Tardy
Tardy
Lightning ignites barn at Slagie farm in Lebanon
Lightning struck the James W Slagie farm barn in Lebanon Indiana on Tuesday destroying the barn and its contents. Tenant Harry Brookshire suffered heavy losses with $550 insured contents while Mr Slagie carried $1,000 insurance on the barn.
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Lebanon
Ind
James W. Slagie
Harry Brookshire
Brookshire
Slagie
Embroidery Strips and Barathea Silk Ties Sale
Ayres offers 300 embroidery strips and Barathea silk reversible four in hands ties at 35 cents each or 3 for a dollar. Edges, flouncings, beads, and inserts in many widths on the main floor with prices from 10 cents to 1 dollar and 80 cents.
Ee Hosiery Special Mc and $1.00 Stockings at 50c
A shopping notice advertises ee Hosiery Special Mc and $1.00 stockings for 50 cents. Includes silk boot, lisle top and sole in various styles and colors with fancy tops. Limited quantities for main floor east aisle.
Earle Finds News Affinity in Earle Household Roles
Huttner and Gertrude Dunn have each occupied the Earle position in the household. He was divorced from the first spouse, expects his marriage to the second to be annulled, and was never married to the third.
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Huttner
Gertrude Dunn
Earle
Walden Editor Shot by Former Marshal then Kills Self
May 4 report from Walden details J. M. Davis former marshal shooting Alfred Law editor of the local daily, wounding him seriously before shooting himself. The incident stemmed from Law's article about the municipal water plant where Davis had worked.
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Walden
Alfred Law
Law
Davis
Dozen Young Witnesses Testify in Car Collision Suit
A group of twelve boys aged 5 to 12 gathered at Marion county courthouse to testify in a $25,000 damages case filed by Harold Zscheck against Indianapolis Traction & Terminal and the Pittsburg Cincinnati Chicago & St Louis railway. They described the December collision at E South street crossing as harming their playmate, with witnesses separated and ordered not to discuss testimony. the conduct is under investigation amid rumors of violation.
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Marion County
Harold Zscheck
Indianapolis Traction & Terminal Company
Pittsburg, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railway Company
Superior Court
E. South Street
Finishing in Country Census Nears May Fifteenth
Special agent Harry Hendrickson of the local census office said rural district data should be completed by May 15. The seventh district’s rural population stood at 28,063 in the 1900 census and has reportedly seen little growth since.
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Harry Hendrckson
Vacation Booklet on Mackinac Region Resorts Free by Request
Free booklet detailing famous resorts in the Petoiskey Mackinac region of northern Michigan with hotel rates and travel details for routes via Pennsylvania Grand Rapids Indiana through car route. Offers information on luxurious through trains and provides address for F A Bauchens assistant general passenger agent Indianapolis to request.
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Petoiskey- Mackinac
Michigan
Pennsylvania-Grand Rapids & Indiana
F.A. Bauchens
Seeerel
Indianapolis
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New York City
Evers
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Focus
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Circle Hotel
Business Men’s Land
Circle
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Kingston
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West Market Street
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