Bloodiest Colombian Revolution battle reported in New Orleans
News from the Harald reports the April 27 clash at Chiriquicito near Cocas Del Toro as the bloodiest battle yet. Rebels claim overwhelming victory with more than 150 killed, government forces retreat, and 600 to 700 engaged. Americans fear for their safety as rebels convert a plantation dining hall into a hospital.
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Americana
New Orleans
Harald
United Fruit Company
Chiriquicito
Cocas del Toro
Cardboard monument on display at Stouts shoe store
A six foot three inch cardboard replica of the soldiers and sailors monument stands in Stouts shoe store window on Massachusetts avenue. Artist L V Brown of 523 Lord Street built the piece from tissue paper pins and photographs after reading of the dedication. Brown notes ten years in decorating with four or five days of work averaging an hour and a half daily. He previously created a plaster bust of Washington and a Lincoln statue in Hartford City.
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Stout's Shoe Store
Massachusetts-ave
L. VU. Brown
Brown
Massachusetts Ave
Indianapolis
Hartford City
Paris
Wash‘ington
Lin‘colt
Now Jubilant Flogged Republicans In Municipal Elections
The report covers Indiana municipal races with Democratic mayors in numerous cities including Anderson Marion and more. It notes Anderson’s historic Democratic mayor win after 18 years of GOP control, and that statewide results show Democrats making gains in former GOP strongholds. Democrats plan to pursue state tickets next fall.
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Indiana
John Ll. Forkner
Anderson
Henry C. Stagg
Terre Haute
Frank Dunn
Bloomington
Edward J. Fogarty
South Bend
Wm. Miles
Covington
John H. James
Greencastle
Max Shireman
Martinsville
W. A. Odum
Peru
John Kiley
Marion
Jerome Clark
Frankfort
Senecia Young
Tipton
Lemuél Darrow
Laporte
Charles Green
Elkhart
John Mack
Bluffton
M. W. Mix
Mishawaka
Jacob F. Denney
Portland
Charles W. White
Princeton
George F. Alderman
Goshen
W. C. Smith
Elwood
G. W. Roush
Vincennes
Jacob Deitzer
Shelbyville
W. F. Spooner
Valparaiso
Hatel Clark
Washington
F.northern
Greensburg
Charles F. Lang
Macy A. Brouse
Kokomo
A. F. Knotts
Hammond
Williams
Wabash
Maj
D. C. Anderson
Huntington
Reed
Attica
Richard Sample
Lafayette
G. M. Snyder
Noblesville
Zimmerman
Richmond
Frank L. Shrader
New Albany
B. F. Richardson
Warsaw
J. Miller
Mount Vernon
C. W. Schwartz
Huntingburg
John Zimmerman
Cannelton
Theodore Keifer
Tell City
Benjamin
Martinsville Woman Arrested on Forgery Charge
Mrs. Sarah Marshall believed to be Mrs. Robinson is under arrest at the Martinsville police station charged with forgery.
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Sarah Marshall
Mrs. Robinson
Martinsville
Prescribed Relief for Postpartum Health and Beauty
A testimonial extols Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription aiding new mothers by reducing uterine trouble, restoring strength, and easing nerves. The narrator, after a recent birth, reports improved health and vitality, crediting the remedy for renewed well being and beauty.
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Pierce
Orrin
Vane
The
Ally Pai
Thirty Books a Year Carried from State Library
About thirty law books annually vanish from the state house law library. Rules forbid removal unless surreptitious. Librarian McClain says readers take them under their coats, a reflection on bar morals. Some borrowers return books after a public outcry.
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Law Library
State House
McClain
Neighbor Charged After Knife Attack on Woman
Mrs Eliza Dickson of 2430 Baltimore Ave was placed under arrest after requesting a pin from Patrolman Mackessey Tuesday afternoon. She allegedly waved a knife at Mrs Hattle, wounding Mrs Ballard who was seriously hurt in the left side. Dickson charged with assault with intent to kill. police say blood covered her hands.
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Eliza Dickson
Baltimore Ave
Mackessey
Dickson
Mrs. Hattle
Ballard
Gambling arrests on Washington Street by police
George Stanley and ten gamblers were arrested Tuesday night at 311 Washington Street after being caught in the act. Stanley paid a $10 fine plus costs, while the other gamblers faced $5 and costs each. In Montgomery Alabama, May 7 Wilford H Smith, a colored lawyer from New York, filed in the supreme court a mandamus petition seeking to compel Montgomery county registrars to register a negro named Jackson and to declare the suffrage article of the new constitution null as conflicting with the federal constitution. The filing is supported by affidavits from about a dozen negroes.
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George Stanley
Washington St
Sergi, Boylan
Stanley
Stubbs
Montgomery
Ala
No Rise in Ice Cream Prices This Season
Ice cream season starts with prices unchanged though rainfall and scarce pasture lift cream and milk costs. Indianapolis buyers are told prices will stay the same by dealers like WH Ballard, who says no need to raise prices.
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Ballard
Indianapolis
Buarglars Enjoyed a Steak But Couldn't Find Salt
A note found by John Wendt of the Bronx in a New York dining room on May 7 describes burglars who enjoyed a steak but could not locate the salt, revealing a curious detail from the scene.
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New York
John Wendt
Bronx
Burglars Enjoyed Beefsteak After Night Invasion
The intruders entered during the night and the dining room revealed a merry scene. A note to the hostess praised the beefsteak and asked for salt for future visits. The gas stove had been lit and a steak cooked, with several empty dishes and wine glasses indicating at least three burglars were present.
France Admires American Victory Spirit at Sea
Admiral Fournier on the Gaulois praised the American nation as a model of prosperity and independence. Officers and crew were reminded they would be guests of the United States as the ship’s departure was delayed by the many handsome articles given for the presidential defeuner.
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Sion
United States
Gaulois
Fournier
France
Rochambeau Impression Highlighted in Paris Dispatch
London reports a Paris dispatch stressing the importance of the Rochambeau impression. The Telegraph notes high significance assigned to the development and its potential impact on ongoing affairs.
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London
Telegraph
Paris
Rochambeau
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