Governor Advocates Uniform Divorce and Laws
Governor Marshall urges abolition of all divorce laws and supports a uniform national framework. He backs uniform laws on residence length, legitimacy, and property to curb lax practices. Indiana civic leaders push for broader uniform legislation affecting taxes, wills, insurance, and resources.
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Marshall
Indiana Conference of Uniform Legislation
Indians Council
The
Civic Federation
Slatehouse
Carles Easley
National Vic Federation
Fional Civic Federation
Jersey
Indiana
Merrill Moores
Uniform Laws Commission
Federation
John Mitchell
James ‘W.noel
Joshua Strange
Indiana Commission On
Indiana governor mourns death of Pink the cat
An Indianapolis report describes the death of Pink the governor of Indiana's cat. The feline companion to Mrs. Marshall, described as aristocratic and beloved, dies after a dog incident. The event is noted as an epoch in state government history and marks Mrs. Marshall's social standing within the Indianapolis Cat Club.
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Marshall
Executive Department
Thomas A. Hendricks
Columbia City
Indianapolis
Indiana
Epoch
Miss Emma Staley Hosts June Bride Party and Showers
Society items describe Miss Emma Staley a June bride as guest of honor at a bridge party and shower hosted by Mrs. Edward A. Meyer with 16 friends. The decor features pink and white, a umbrella centerpiece, and ribbons tethered to gifts. Other society events include theater party honorings, May day dances, club meetings, minstrel performances, and a quiet wedding of Agnes Ketcham to Robert L. Dorsey at the Ketcham home.
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Loo
Emma Staley
Edward A. Meyer
N. Canitol Avenue
Miss Staley
Evan Lilly
Bridge
Miss Wakelee
Battle Creek
Mich
George Tanner
McFarlane
Louisville
F. G. Darlington
Bleasdale
Pittsburg
McGugin
Ironton, C
Bushrod Taylor
Indianapolis
Jackson Institute
Elizabeth Vawter
Lillian Fletcher
Dorothea Campbell
Mary Herod
Katherine
Elizabeth Holliday
Elizabeth Harrison
Clara Wells
Dorothy Stout
Ruth Brinkmeyer
Isabel McGowan
Amanda Williams
Corinne Eddy
Agnes Ketcham
Robert L. Dorsey
W. A. Ketcham
Illinois Street
George L. McIntosh
Wabash College
Amusements Highlight Japanese Women Progress
The article notes big progress in Japanese women under western influence, including education, nursing, medicine, and prominent roles in finance and media. It also reviews dramatized works at Sthke Park theater and promotes upcoming Channing Pollock play and Gentry Bros. circus with new acts and parade wagons.
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Channing Pollock
Opie Read
Gentry Bros
Illinois
Convention of Y W C A to Be Held Here in 1911
Indianapolis will host the biennial YWCA convention April 19 to 26, 1911, attracting about 800 delegates. The event will showcase prominent women from across the United States, led by national president Miss Grace Dodge, daughter of the late philanthropist W H Dodge.
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Y.W.C.A
Indianapolis Association
St. Paul
Indianapolis
United States
Grace Dodge
W. H. Dodge
New York
Dog Bite Fatal in Utica Child
Abbie Fitch Gerin, a 4 year old girl from Utica New Jersey, died of hydrophobia after being bitten by a rabid dog. She fell ill Thursday following the bite and endured 36 hours of agony before death in a local hospital. An unrelated ad notes suits made to order at 13.75 by J. Singer & Sons at 438 W Washington.
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Utica
N. J
Abbie Fitch
Gerin
J. Singer & Sons
W. Washington
Opening of Germania Park Delayed by Weather
The Germania Park opening is postponed to Sunday May 21 by the executive committee due to better weather expected then. The event aims to benefit juvenile Germans with new amusements including swings, a tennis court, bowling alley, and a merry-go-round. The club lists about 1200 members and hopes to reach 1500. program features German songs and the Indianapolis Military Band. Committee: President Frea Francke, VP Fred J Mack, Treasurer Joseph Keller, Directors B H Hermann Max Leckner Hugo Weulfing.
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Germania Park
Indianapolis
Frea Francke
Fred J. Mack
Joseph Keller
B. H
Chantecler Hissed in Italian Debut Tour
Naples reports the play Chantecler drew strong derision after the third act with whistling and hooting. Bologna audiences hissed the production and the absence of Mme. Simone and Guitry is noted. Rome next, and signs suggest a hostile reception may follow despite sold out seats.
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Naples
Italy
Bologna
Mme
Simone
Guitry
Rome
Trustee's Shortage Subject of Suit in Bloomington
In Bloomington Indiana on May 13 a suit was filed demanding five thousand dollars alleged due on the missing funds of John M Matthews former Bloomington township trustee. R F Walker current trustee filed suit against United State Widality and Guaranty company bondsmen. Matthews died by suicide after auditors reported a shortage.
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John M. Matthews
Bloomington Township
United State Widality and Guaranty ‘Company
Bondsmes
R. F. Walker
Matthews
Saturday Suit Special by J. Singer and Sons
Plainly marked goods with no extra charges. Suits made to order for fifteen dollars seventy five cents, a real thirty dollar value, offered by J. Singer and Sons at 43 West Washington Street.
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J. Singer & Sons
W. Washington
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Pennsylvania Street
Philomathean Club
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Edward VI
England
Frank Muany
Dents
Manual Training High School
Victor Jose
Maennerchor
H. B. Marinelli
Japan
America
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Nagasaki
Yokoda- Taga
Europe
Woman's University of Tokyo
Red Cross
Free Medical Schools
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George Arvine
Sthke Park Theater
Oilar Bros. Co
East Washington
Lou Cottingham
Nilson
Eam
Garment Cleaners
GREGG
Stephens Photo Supply CO
Dressel’s Place
West Market Street
Morton Hotel
ER. Krause
Burton
Fenress
Wacken Jewelry
White’s Annex
English Cafe
Circle
N. Meridian
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U.S
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Walter Ehlers
Indianapolis Light & Heat CO
Kingston
Association
Badger
Badger Furniture Co
Washington St
Monument Place ON the Circle
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Matinee
Evertugot
Little Grey
Nichelsen
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Wilson Bros
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