Girl in crisis foiled by onlookers at river jump
Grace Anthony, after a quarrel with her lover, walked toward the Hudson at Riverside drive viaduct with intent to kill herself. A man leapt to the street below, and she followed, thrice attempting to leap, then was restrained by Charles Scott. They found the man’s body, ending her immediate bid.
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New York
Grace Anthony
Hudson River
Riverside Drive
Charles Scott
New York Central
Scott
Thompson Bronson Bout Fails To Deliver In Columbus
In Columbus Ohio on May 26 the six round light heavy bout between Ray Bronson of Indianapolis and Cyclone Johnny Thompson of Chicago drew interest as a dramatic chuck glove clash. No decision was announced, but the bout offered little clarity as to who controlled the action, with light taps from start to finish and a crowd that had anticipated a marquee spectacle.
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Columbus
Ray Bronson
Indianapolis
Johnny Thompson
Chicago
Columbus Athletic Club
Three Families Escape Burning Homes in Howell Fire
Evansville Ind May 26 Three residences at Howell were destroyed by fire. occupants fled in night clothes as flames consumed the buildings, narrowly escaping harm.
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Evansville
Ind
Howell
Hay Wins Wrestling Match From Hoereth at Smoke
At an Indianapolis smoker Tuesday night K O T M billie Hay known as Boiler Jam won a handicap bout against Frank Hoereth. Hay held a 20 round advantage and won falls in 10:49 and 26:47. Hoereth fought defensively, a game challenger though lighter. Jack OConnell refereed with L E MecCallian as timekeeper. Hoereth challenges any 140 pound wrestler in the city.
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Indianapolis
Billie Hay
Boiler Jam
Frank Hoereth
Hay
Hoereth
Milwaukee and Minneapolis Split Doubleheader
Milwaukee and Minneapolis split a doubleheader with the visitors winning the first game 8 to 0 and the home team taking the second 3 to 2. Oberlin pitched superbly in the opener, yielding one hit, while McGlynn allowed three runs in the eighth and four in the ninth. Curtis pitched well in the nightcap with solid support, slightly contending for a shutout in the fourth inning.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Minneapolis
Oberlin
McGlynn
Down
Curtis
Wheat King Patten Forces Pittsburgh Magnates in Corner
Chicago May 26 Deliver the wheat King Patten demands delivery from Pittsburgh steel barons who bet against him. Traders rush to buy as May wheat price soars toward 1.40 a bushel, with a possible move to 1.50 if Patten’s forecast holds, signaling a major market showdown.
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Chicago
James A. Patten
Pittsburg
Patten
Board of Trade
Monroe County Votes To Remain In Day Column
Bloomington Ind May 2 Monroe County which has been dry for three years voted yesterday by a majority of 499 to remain so for two years more. The precinct containing Indiana University gave the banner dry majority of 127. In Bloomington city the wets won by 27.
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Bloomington
Ind
Monroe County
Indiana University
Bookmaking Not to Be Interfered With at Latonia
Governor Wilson announced from Louisville that he will not interfere with bookmaking at the Latonia track during the current meeting. He defers to district judicial officers to enforce racing statutes and has heard no complaints of violations.
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Frankfort
Wilson
Latonia
Louisville
Kentucky
William Spotts Dies at 81 in Springfield Home
William Spotts aged 81 died Tuesday at his daughter Mrs. Mary C. Kirkpatrick home in Springfield Colorado. A well known Indianapolis grain dealer he was long identified with early city business interests. Cause of death was senility.
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William Spotts
Mary C. Kirkpatrick
Springfield
Local society notes and club events in Indianapolis
Fred Wikel and Miss Sadie Silea Long wed at the Wikel home on Park Avenue. The ceremony was led by Rev. Cromwell P. Kirby, followed by a supper, with the couple planning to reside at 507 East Nineteenth Street. The Indianap olis German Literary club held its annual guest day at the German House with Mrs. Charles M. Walker as toastmistress and a musical program by Mrs. Charles Shaler, Mrs. H. Thorner, and Miss Margaret Cook. Numerous society individuals hosted and attended luncheons, euchre parties, and dances, and several upcoming weddings and travels were noted, including Miss Ruth Ransburg’s nuptials and Miss Alvina Brandt’s trip to Germany. A district federation for Seventh district women’s clubs was formed at a meeting at Downey Avenue Christian Church with officers elected.
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William Wikel
Park Avenue
R. A. Long
Cromwell P. Kirby
E. Nineteenth Street
Indianapolis
Germany
Charles Shaler
H. Thorner
Margaret Cook
Walker
T. A. Wagner
Louis Burckhardt
Robert Nix
W. T. Barnes
Charles R. Williams
H. © .Dsans Jr
Forsythe
George Maston
Family Fletcher
Segar
Seventh Congressional District
Downey Avenue Christian Church
C. B. Clark
I. J. Robison
Irvington Couple Wed Amid Club Ties on Washington
Under the Irvington Women’s Club, Alma Piel daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles F Piel and Walter Sudbrook were married Tuesday evening at the Piel home on E Washington street. Rev Peter Seuel of Trinity German M E church performed the ceremony. A supper followed and the couple left for a western trip then will reside at the Sammer flats. Mrs Amelia E Lester has returned from Chicago after attending her daughter Fidella Amelia’s marriage to L E Swain.
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Alma Piel
Charles F. Piel
Walter Sudbrook
Piel
E. Washington Street
Peter Seuel
Trinity German M. E. Church
sAormer Flats
Amelia E. Lester
Chicago
Fidella Amelia
L. E. Swain
Salute to Princess Juliana Earns Soldier a Dunkpote
At the Hague a grenadier sergeant glimpsed the white perambulator of Princess Juliana and, after a moment of hesitation, saluted as she passed. The prince consort later gave the officer a Dunkpote as a keepsake of the first salute to her royal highness.
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the Hague
Molenstraat
Juliana
Demanded Union Label On Marriage License In Hutchinson
Coleman C. Clinton a Portland linotype operator chose his trade union over marriage when a union label was missing on the license. Probate Judge Jordan avoided delaying the ceremony by providing a suitable certificate, and the wedding to Miss Ethel Johnson was finally performed after a replacement license was secured.
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Hutchison, Kas
Coleman C. Clinton
Linotype
Portland
Ore
Jordan
Clinton
Ethel Johnson
Tempest Rages Along Bilbao Coast With Fleet Losses
A violent storm pounds the Bilbao coast with over 60 fishing vessels foundering and at least 100 fishermen believed lost or drowned. Officials warn more ships may go down as rescue crews battle heavy seas and shifting winds.
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Bilbao
Spain
Land Lands Toledo Deal Ends Frankfort Local Hope
Frankfort loses a local rep in major leagues as Grover Land telegram announces his sale to Toledo. The Cleveland backstop will report there tonight and aims to help Toledo win the pennant with his stick.
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Frankfort
Owls to Hold Dance at Knights Hall
American Order of Owls will give a dance Friday evening May 2 at Knights of Columbus hall 1464 East Washington Street. A general invitation is extended to all.
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American Order of Owls
Columbus Hall
Washington Street
Train derails near Manhattan Kansas after washout
A Union Pacific passenger train derailed ten miles north of Manhattan Kansas today due to a washout. Early reports say many passengers were injured and the train cannot move.
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Manhattan
Kas
May
Union Pacific
Fort Wayne Police Shake Up Expected After Interview
Mayor W. J. Hosey criticized the police department for allowing gambling hotbeds to thrive and for not closing saloons at the proper hour. A department shake-up is expected following the interview in Fort Wayne Indiana.
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Fort Wayne Department
W. J. Hosey
Remark by woman over crowded supper table sparks memory
Zell Hopkins of Junction City recalls a remark by a young mother with seven children at a Sumam county campaign supper last fall. A campaigner asked if the seven children were hers or a picnic. She answered, They are all mine, and it is no picnic.
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Zell Hopkins
Junction City
Sumamo2r County
Kansas City Journal
Bust of Teddy Roosevelt Completed by Sculptor James Fraber
A newly finished bust of former president Theodore Roosevelt was unveiled, crafted by sculptor James E. Fraber. The sculpture depicts Roosevelt’s likeness and marks a notable addition to the gallery.
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Roosevelt
James E. Fraber
Broad Ripple Park Opens for Summer Season Saturday
Broad Ripple park in new dress will open for the summer season next Saturday afternoon. Visitors will enjoy several free attractions and daily concerts by Quintana's Royal Italian band. The park remains controlled by the Indianapolis Union Traction Company.
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Broad Ripple Park
Quintana
Royal Italian Band
Indoian2 Union Traction Company
Mrs Mercy Sterne Taken By Death
Mrs Mercy Laughlin Sterne wife of Dr Albert E Sterne died Tuesday at her home 103 E Tenth street following an operation for appendicitis Funeral services will be held at 2 oclock Thursday afternoon at the residence Rev F S Wicks will conduct the services She was married to Dr Sterne four years ago and was the daughter of Mr and Mrs James Laughlin of Cincinnati
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Mercy Laughlin Sterne
Albert E. Sterne
E. Tenth Street
CGC
Wicks Willl
Sterne
James Laughlin
Cireinnatt
Henry Stevens Oldest Paper Hanger Dies in City
Henry C. Stevens aged 80, said to be the oldest paper hanger and decorator in the city, died Tuesday at his home 93 N Senate avenue. Born in London he leaves an only daughter Miss Doda Stevens. Funeral will be held Thursday morning with private services.
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Henry C. Stevens
Senate Avenue
Mr. Stevens
London
England
Doda Stevens
Cornell Explayer Langdon Babock Dies From 1906 Football Injuries
Ithaca May 2 word reached that Langdon Babock, Cornell ex 09 and longtime football team member, died in Buffalo. He reportedly died from injuries sustained while playing for Cornell in the autumn of 1906, linking his death to that season's football game impact.
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Ithaca
Langdon Babcock
Cornell
Buffalo
Idaho Senator Buorah Emerges In Tariff Tax Debate
Favors income tax as a new senator from Idaho, though inexperienced in the Senate, Buorah takes a prominent role in the tariff debate and argues for adopting an income tax.
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Buorah
Idaho
SENA
Columbus Triples Spark Four-Hit Rally At Home
Four of Columbus yesterdays two hits off Selby were clean triples adding a run, a pass, a hit batsman and an error to total six. Packard closed for Louisville after allowing timely hits for ten runs. Geyer settled after the first inning as Moriarty and Clarke turned in notable fielding and a late catch.
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Columbus
Selby
Packard
Louisville
Geyer
Moriarty
Clarke
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