Roosevelt weighs response to Russian Jewish outrages
Chicago May 2 President Roosevelt showed deep interest in reports of anti Jewish outrages in Russia. He wired the state department asking for information and indicating a wish that the United States government consider action if possible without diplomatic strain. Officials doubt an official expression will be made, but final steps await Roosevelt’s full guidance.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Russia
State Department
United States
May Festival Ends With Strong Evening Chorus
The May music festival promoted by John H. Stem in Indianapolis closes after a vibrant Tuesday concert praised for the chorus, redeeming the series after a weaker night. Afternoon program drew big applause for contralto Mrs. Furbeck while pianist Seeborck impressed. Prices were reasonable, but Victor Herbert warned Indianapolis remains unripe for major musical events. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra performed under a different name, causing some confusion about its identity.
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John H. Stem
Indianapolis
Victor Herbert
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Chicago Orchestra
Furbeck
Seeborck
Assessment by the lineal foot declared wrong in Wabash
In Wabash Indiana on May 20 Judge Shively in eminent domain court ruled the lineal foot method for street improvement assessments is invalid. He said city commissioners must value the property as a whole without referencing frontage under the 1901 act.
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Wabash, Ind
Shively
Eionit
Split in Muncie Society Pits Two Dances Against One Man
In Muncie Indiana two young women planned dances for the same popular young man after a prior event honored their friends. Each refused compromise and invited the man as guest, risking a public clash as peace overtures fail and the social split widens.
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Iiwoe
Friends of the Fair Combatants
Hail Played Tune On The Piano In Terre Haute
A May storm in Terre Haute Indiana caused a piano to play Hail Columbia with the keys moved by wind. A young girl had left the window open and the piano near it. The mother heard a lively tune then found no person at the instrument as the wind blew through the window.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Terra Haute
Indy
Columbia
Folding bed traps couple in Danville home collapse
A folding bed in Danville Indiana collapsed trapping Mr and Mrs Charles in their home. The upper section descended breaking a mirror and causing severe injuries while another family member woke to aid their escape. The house suffered heavy damage and the incident left the couple with critical injuries.
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Danville. Ind
May
Charles Vu Wers
Oceanarte
Terre Haute Boy Sleeps Standing Up
Ind May 2 In Terre Haute a newsboy named White Isbell about five years old sleeps in any position, even standing or sitting. Police often help him home after dozing in the business section. He says he grows tired and falls asleep wherever he is found, leaning against a building or resting.
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Terre Haute
Ind
White Isbell
Howard County Fires Threaten Hundreds of Acres
Fire roared through Howard County farms near Kokomo with peat soil burning to depths of ten feet. Hundreds of acres of corn were at risk as farmers battled to contain the blaze by trenching, but progress was slow amid the spreading flames.
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Kokomo
Fires Ravage Battle Creek and Other Cities in May Blaze
Multiple fires across Battle Creek and towns like Glenshaw Milan Milwaukee and Bay City devastate large buildings, hospitals, plants and homes. Estimated losses run into hundreds of thousands with numerous structures and one patient found among the ruins. Authorities suspect incendiaries and possible religious motives amid nationwide blazes.
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Battle Creek
Midh
Michigan
J. B. Paul
Hume
Kun
Paul
Eed
Adventint College
Postmasters Liable For Missing Postal Funds in Federal Ruling
In Bowling Green Kentucky Judge Watter ER Evans of the federal court held postmasters liable for stolen postal funds. The 34.50 robbery at the local post office led to the indictment of former postmaster E A Fordyce and associates. The ruling states postmasters must bear full loss despite safeguards.
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Bowling Green
Watter ER. Evans
Federal Court
United States
Fordyce
Evans
Apah
Letter mailed from fire alarm box shocks town
Sheleltville, Ind May 2. Shortly after noon Sunday a fire alarm was triggered from the box at Franklin and Noblesta. The fire department rushed to the scene amid a crowd of curious residents, who found an elderly man, Jeremiah Featherstone, attempting to mail a letter into the fire alarm box, evidently surprised by the discovery of his act.
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Relena
Mont
Montana City
Sheletville
Ind
Franklin and
Noblesta
Actress Catherine Germaine Suicide Shocks New York
Mrs Cantles Tunn known as Catherine Germaine reportedly drank cyanide after a quarrel with her husband Mr Bunn Tuesday night. She collapsed in bed and died before medical help arrived. His father is said to be a Peoria political figure. Her last stage appearance was with Thomas Q Seabrooke in Isle of Champagne.
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New York
Politica
Peoria
Bunn
Thomas Q. Seabrooke
Isle of Champagne
Combination of Harness Makers In U S Suffering Steps Toward Unity
New York May 20 The American Saddlery and Harness Company was chartered in Trenton Tuesday. This marks the first step toward a national combination of saddlery and harness makers in the United States. Directors will meet in Chicago near Monday to finalize arrangements.
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New York
American Saddlery and Harness Company
Births Deaths and Marriages in City Notices
Births list multiple families with names and streets, including Wilham and Alma Harper girl at 28 Sheldon, R and Alma Harper, 28 Sheldon Street. Louisi ana bos and William and Lulu Badger, 4 BE, Washington Ave, boy. Many entries mix births with deaths, marriages and addresses, plus a section on tubercular meningitis and cerebral palsy. Also notes on building permits and business names throughout the city.
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Whittaker
Louisiana
Bos
William
Lulu Badger
Washington-at
Alma Harper
Sheldon
O F
Minnie Cox
Jack
Charles F
Ella Hibner
Quincey
St. Box
Ernest
Georgia Hart
W. Ohto
Albert
Elizabeth Brenton
Willam H
Ida Zalser
E. Morris-at
Adolph, Jr
Mamie Bauer
Easteat
John and
Cartie Brandes
Samuel and
Sophia Gray
M. Charlen
Arthur
Cartle Kimber
Thirteenth St
Boy's Curiosity Ends in Explosion at Home
Elwood Indiana May 2 Vincent Goodrich II curiosity led him to light gasoline. The bottle exploded and set the house on fire. The boy was left in a tub of suds by family members and escaped injury.
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Elwood
Ind
Vincent Goodrich
Doctor Tests Food Effect on Child with Grape-Nuts
A Kansas physician describes feeding his four year old son Grape-Nuts during lung fever recovery and notes rapid improvement, weight gain, and renewed strength. An older patient with stomach trouble also improves on Grape-Nuts with milk and a bit of sugar, needing two to three weeks to recover fully. The doctor hints at more success with other cases and mentions the producer in a Colorado company city.
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Kansas
Powtum Co
Rattle Creek
Mie
Ketcham Delivers Humor in City Council Hearing
Attorney W A Ketcham entertained a near empty council chamber during the Board of Works investigation. He mocked Maj Megrew under oath and mocked the Tilinols carbine extension question, prompting a brief laugh before Megrew cited a Thanksgiving completion promise by the street car company. Next witness Charles Martindale, who initiated the inquiry into sprinkling contractors, is expected Wednesday.
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W. A. Ketcham
City Council
Board of Works
Mr. Ketcham
Maj. Megrew
Nod
Council
Megrew
Thirty-fourth
Thirty-eighth-st
Charles Martindale
Citizens’ League
Monkey Arrested for Murder Case In Wheeling Va
A monkey and its organ grinder owner were arrested in Wheeling West Virginia on May 2 for stealing a 50 Mamond pin from Denker C. H. Brockunler V. The monkey is alleged to have entered the home and the owner claimed innocence, but was detained as the investigation continued.
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Wheeling
Denker C. H. Brockunler
The Christian at Park draws crowded houses nightly
Notes of the theaters report The Christian is drawing big crowds at the Amusements Park with each performance. Weber-Fields will appear for a single night on June 1, a famed all star stock company. The Schumann-Tiek concert at Claypool Hotel closes the week with a renowned German contralto in a brilliant finish.
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Ayeber-Fields
Claypool
Quick Way to Polish a Stove from a 1900s guide
A described polish for stoves uses a fine powder packed in a perforated tag, applied with a cloth after cleaning the surface. Dust a small amount, rub evenly, and a newspaper yields a brilliant jet black luster with no odor or residue. The pollen lasts long and dealers sell at 60 cents per box.
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Sitter Browa Polish
P&ch
Suits Offered At Bargain Prices In Variety Display
The showing emphasizes early arrivals with some pieces broken and newer fabrics shown this week. The range includes shirt waist waste, butcher’s plain and striped ginghams, silk dotted materials, white and colored fabrics. Complete suits from 5.98 up to 25 dollars.
Nine Ponies to Visit Indianapolis in Gentry Show Tour
Gentry Bros. trained animal acts tour Indianapolis next week at Sixteenth Street and Capitol. The annual display promises a tempting delight for ladies and children with a wide range of acts including a feature performance of ponies so alike they are nearly indistinguishable.
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Gentry Bros
Indianapolis
Sixteenth Et
Capitol
Gantry
Gentrys unveil openings for Indianapolis engagement
The familiar tune Home Sweet Home frames the Gentrys Indianapolis engagement with two daily shows at 1:30 and 7 p.m. Each performance begins an hour later, marking an innovation in the program.
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Indianapolis
Gentry
Harriman Under The Knife In New York
Edward M Harriman underwent an appendectomy in New York at the Netherlands Hotel. Surgeons Willam P Bull and Lewis Rutherford Morris led the operation with assistants Lyle and Trudeas. The patient reportedly endured shock but rallied quickly after anesthesia and the doctors praised the outcome.
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Willam P. Bull
Dra. Lewis Rutherford Morris
Witen G. Lyle
E. L. Trudeas
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Netherlands Hotel
Harriman
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