Textbook Bidding Opens Amid School Law Change
Bidding for furnishing school textbooks under the new law opens Tuesday, with only The Where with company of Philadelphia having filed so far. Agents from several firms, including Porter & Coates, Standard of St. Louis, Merrill Co. of St. Paul, and E. H. Buller & Co. of Philadelphia, are in town. Many bids expected. dealers vow continued use of existing books if contracts falter.
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Philadelphia
Mr. Stradling
Porter & Coates
FE. M. Chaplin
Standard Company
St. Louis
Farmers Warn Of Pests Devouring Corn Crops
Jasper N. Davidson of the state board of agriculture warned that the cup worm and ballworm infest corn, with the ball-worm attaching to blades and hearts of stalks to drain sap. The cut worm has damaged stalks and the grub worm is widespread after a mild winter. Frost harmed fruit, but a half crop remains possible if worm damage stays within limits.
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Jasper N. Davidson
State Bord of Agriculture
Davidson
Trial Delayed For Quill Tyler On Embezzlement Case
With bond posted by Quill and Tyler there is no rush to a final hearing on their alleged money under false pretenses case. Maj. Mitchell favors prisoner trials on parole and the rattan season prompts longer delays, as Peelle’s defense leans to waiting. The Phil Gapen embezzlement case also recedes, unlikely to be resolved for months.
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Quill
Tyler
Maj
Mitchell
Peelle
Phil Gapen
Nephew Parker Named Naval Attache in Samoa Commission
New York May 27 Special report says Harrison placed his nephew in law John Parker of Mare Island Navy Yard as naval attache in the Samoa commission. Naval officers express bitter reaction. Parker is an Ohio man.
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Parker
Nerw
York
Harrison
John Parker
Mare’s Island Navy Yard
Ohio
Breach of Promise Suit Filed in Wanhkash
In Wanhkash Indiana on May 27 Emma Ford filed a breach of promise suit against Dr. A J Smith, a prominent physician recently married. The case seeks 5000 dollars in damages with sensational disclosures anticipated.
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Wanhkash
Ind
Hmma Ford
A. J. Smith
Julia Ward Howe Turns 70 At Boston Reception
Julia Ward Howe reached age seventy on Monday in Boston as the New England club held a reception in her honor and presented her with massive gold and silver vases.
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Julia
Boston
Julia Ward Howe
New England Club
New Hampshire Republicans Riots Over Auditorship Choice
In Washington state on May 27 a New Hampshire Republican rumpus erupts as party members protest their failure to win the fifth auditorship of the treasury for Gen. 8. H. Patterson.
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Washietton
New Bampshire
the Treasury
H. Patterson
Fire destroys $300000 in Reno property
A Sunday night blaze in Reno causes about 300000 dollars of property damage. The report notes the disaster as a major loss with extensive implications for local holdings and insurance considerations.
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Reno
City Demands Pool Rooms Close Amid Gambling Crackdown
Superintendent Travis Griers ordered an immediate shutdown of all pool rooms with warnings of arrest under gambling laws. Numerous owners claimed compliance, while others protested and some had already ceased operations. The report notes prior counts of pool rooms, large-scale wagering, and mixed reactions from club owners, with further incidents of arrests and legal actions throughout the city.
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Travis Griers
Travis
Sen
John 3. Day
New York
Snorting Times
Otter
J. D. McDaniels
Vengeance of a mob at jail ends in lynching
In Michigan on May 27 a mob of about 100 masked men battered a jail door with sledges and hanged Albert Marling, a mulatto, after beating him with a stake and sledge. The sheriff freed him but he died. The mob’s actions lasted about 206 minutes before authorities intervened. Earlier on May 11 a tramp assaulted Mrs Tillis near Tillis’ house, injuring her and his intent remains under investigation.
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Torr Hunroy
Mich
Albert Marling
Marlins
Thea
Siresis
Seventh-st. Bridge
Martins
Piace
John Tillis
Till Hs
Grughier
Pierre Ic
Lester
Gabriel
Jude Moray
Gean
Hebrew Church
Tailara
Gabrial
Divorca
Vacations Planned by Cabinet and White House Families
Washington May 27 Spl The cabinet and white house families began on cay to get ready for their annmamer vacation. The Windows go to the Adirondacks Proctors to the mountains Tracts to the sea Rusks to Wisconsin Wan namakers down the Potomac Millers to Peer Park Blaines to Bar Harbor. Also reports of a divorce case involving Mrs Gabriel and husband with court actions and settlements. Memorial day tributes noted in churches with speeches by Rev Edson Hunter Lyreen and others. Broad Ripple receiver case discussed with Judge Howe setting salary limits and removing Charles Schell if a successor can be agreed on. Mangled to Death unknown man found on J M I track near Reief station.
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Warren Reed
Moh
Paul Feldt
Frank Bird
Annie Kb
Kendell
Walker Randall
Taylor
Rhoda White
Langenberg
Richard Vice
Dohnseon County
Martha M. Woodrum
William A
Maj
Gordon Post
Hald Memorial Carvices
Greenleaf Hall
North Tnodiananclis
van Koskirk
Mapleton
Terre Haute
Union Oil and Gas Company
Alder Oil and Gas Company
Order of the Iron Hat
United States
Ormenda
Neb
Delaney Gorham
Viscilius
Chicago
George
Frankie Smith
Wood McCormick
Maggie Brady
Stephen Mattler
James C. Thomas
Shelbyville
U. S
Hawking
Wm. Sweeney
Denny
Bill
Washington
Cabinet
White House
Aloncay
Adirondacks
Proctors
Mountains
Tracts
Rusks
Wisconsin
Wannamakers
Potomac
Millers
Peer Park
Blaines
Bar Harbor
Broad Ripple
Judge Howe
Chas. Schell
Schell
Howe
Columbus
Ind
Reief Station
Here
The Yellow Shovel Ends The Neckwear Club Saga
A chaotic office necktie club collapses after a flamboyant fashion battle among five young workers. Rivalries over ties and accessories end with a manager fainting, a deckhand taking victory, and members resigning in disgrace amid garish outfits and a public taunt. The Sun teases naming the victor.
Opera Star Miss Juds Harrowing Onstage Dangers Highlighted
Detriot News reports on Miss Juch famed operatic soloist’s dangerous experiences while performing. Incidents include iron from flies nearly fatally striking her in Lohengrin, a storm sheltering near a War Secretary’s quarries, a walking dress performance in Louisville, and mislaid jewels valued at 30000. She plans her own company next year, omitting Faust though suited for Marguerite. Patrick Ford laments Harrison’s Irish Republican regiment.
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Jaen
Honma Juch
Iesus
Detroit News
Indianapolis
Mies Juch
New York
Onsta
Lohengrin
Alea
Miss Judk
Rutland
Proctor
Louisville
Jud
Marguerite
Taunton
Mass
Jack
Jan
Cronin murder chaos as detectives close in on suspects
Chicago and Curacao report renewed leads in the Cronin case. Police move to arrest Icehan and others as funeral rites draw vast crowds, while witnesses like William Vertes and Willard Smith testify about the events surrounding the crime at Carlson College.
Railroad notes update train schedules and sleeper service
The Panhandle southbound morning train departs at 4 00 instead of 3 40 and the evening run at 6 00 instead of 6 20. The Evansville and Terre Haute night train adds a through sleeper and will reach Evansville at 10 00 instead of 10 40. Prof Edmondson optician at Comstock's.
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Panhandle
Evansville
Terre Haute
Great Festal Promises Musical Festival Success
The upcoming two night music festival promises financial and cultural success with top vocal stars. Beethoven, Rossini, Handel selections feature, plus Mendelssohn and Verdi arias. Perotti and others perform operatic pieces as audiences anticipate strong attendance and festive decor.
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Beethoven
Rossini
Handel
Mendelssohn
Loreley
Miss Judi
Righini
Ciro Pitsuti
Signor Perotti
Meerbeer
Gounod
Moderati
Silo Parte
Mimet-Voerster
Meyerberer
Geunod
Permit counts dip as new building starts slow down
Over the past week building permits fell while investments stayed below the two month average. Thirty permits were issued with a total value around 23,400 dollars. Notable projects include a frame house on Vietcher Avenue by Addie Raper, a dwelling on Indiang Avenue in Zebriek block by Aure Mealler, and a 82,000 dollar dwelling on Asnsf. Since January 1, total permits reached about 600.
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Addie Raper Poeen
Vietcher-ave
Unclear prose hints at local political ambitions
Fragment from historic clerical notes mentions Clarksa rapidity in pe iy and foot to boom lin or tie presidency in 82. Also notes May 25 obituary for a sister of ox-troy from Colorace who died in a Galveston shanty.
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SAP
Raa
Naphia
Ox-Troy
Rea
Colorace
Galveston
Tantlien
Revival at Hockdale church raises funds in basket meeting
A Sunday basket meeting at Rev D W Carra Second Baptist Church drew crowds of White and colored parishioners. Attendees bought dinner baskets, sold tickets for prizes, and heard sermons by Rev David Anderson and Rev T J Mau eon while Sisters Russall and Phillips managed food stands and a train ride. Simpson chapel rallied $1,100 debt, collecting $29.65 in Sunday school and multiple club captains contributed sums ranging from $4 to $84 with blue ribbon awarded to Emma Buckner’s Wesley club No 2.
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Thea Grova
Hockdale
Floruid
Prisca
Russell
Phillies
Pastor Carr
Pastor Rouse
Liberty Baptist Church
Evansville
David Anderson
I. D
Louisville
Anderson
Spurgeon
T. J. Maueon
Jones Tabernacle
Russall
Phillips
Simpson Chapel
Hutchinson
Princess
Emma Buckner
Wesley Club
Irene Franklin
Martha Patterson
Robert Buckner Merril
Emma Dell
Ite Gaesa Asbury
Becker & Son Tailors Move to 21 N Penn St
Becker and Son, noted merchant tailors, have moved from their old quarters at the corner of Washington and Delaware streets to 21 North Penn Street. The relocation updates customers on the new address for fittings and orders.
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Becker & Son Hemoyen- Becker & Son
Marchant Tailors
Cor, Washington
Delaware-sts
N. Penn.st
Slugging Match Highlights Boston Win Over Indianapolis
A crowded ball grounds saw the third Indianapolis Boston game with Boston edging Indianapolis 14 to 13. Lynch umpired. Bayle and Myers pitched for the visitors while Clarkson and Ganzel worked the box for Boston. Notable moments included Hines driving in three runs and Kelly stealing bases, with frequent heavy hitting and multiple double plays in a wild, high scoring contest.
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Lynch
Clarkson
Ganze
Bayle
Myers
Brown
Recond
Pbrouthers
Usingis
Richardson
Urown
Ander Myers
Resond
Lrouthers
Hoosiers
Ereat Fuu
Glassesek
Hines
Bassett
Genzel
Jobreau
Hockers
Kelly
Sront
Richardsen
Seery
Quinn
Prenthers
Glasscock
Danny
Breegee
Brows
Johnood
Johnson
Rivers
McGeachy
Sullivan
Kelley
Baesett
Breuthers
Nother Blank
Kally
Ecoladeu
Martin Sullivan
Ganzel
Beesett
Stage and legal notices mix at Columbus amid entertainments
The Columbus scene features an assignment by American Statch Manufacturing with John V. Storey named trustee and about 100000 in liabilities. Meanwhile Parkes Art Agateument continues Uncle Tom's Cabin with Milt Barrow and Carrie Dillon Webber, as Fantasia of Jukes glasswork and Forepaugh shows looming. A receiver suit remains unpressed. Cronin police bungling cited. Detective Lawrence searches for Maggie Thomson at Cincinnati orphanages.
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Big Staven
Columbus Parkes Art Agateument
Comumses
Tnd
American Statch Manufacturing Company
John V. Storey
Uncle Tom
Mic
Milt Barrow
Harry Webber
Carrie Dillon Webber
Eden Musee
Prof
Jukes
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Krooks
Ben G
Scramton’s
Scranrox
City
Bert
BrEriin
King Humbert
Emperor William
Strasburg
Tor Indiana
Ole ¥ Les
Suilmer
Benda
Sr. Edson
Memorial Church
HE. VY. Hunter
Seventh Presbyterian
Divietian
Lucas
Geo. H. Thomas Post
F. H.lyreeh
Fletcher Place
C. W. Lee
Roara
Board of Children’s Guardians
Humane
Be York
Roskbottom
Poe
Teck-bend No. 1
Phar
Limeeli
Beara
Raves
Eadhy
State House
Nari
Patrick
Wassinatox
Patrick Ford
Cronin
Ash
aAnith Kfounad
Curiaco
William Vertes
Carlson Coltege
Sup
Mertes’ Descriptor
Mortis
Crouin
Doug Vasing
A. J. Revell
Fenuileman
Vwilliame
Carlsons
Sl2
Colture
Hammond
Williams
Blaine
Coughlin
Durance
Casa
Horza
Tinian
Livers
Ernesek
Thomas Smith
de. Crenin
Capt. Schack
Smith
Cankin
Alf le
Creiger
Saurday
Coughli
Dr Cronin
Father Acuew
Parher Muldoon
Orsnin
King
Woodruff
Peter McGshan
Iceman
Potica
Curcaco
Agghional State
Seymour
Meayor
Stancee
Whiting
Wm. T. Winetoft
Brownstown
Louisa Massman
Railroad Notes
Prof. Edmondson
Optisian
Comstock's
Steai Rintate Maria
Patlus Wines
Hila Kye
Ienry Bayle
AMA
Henry Beckwith
Beckwith
Spaan Baring
Chcaco
Schaack
Michigan
Lawrence
Cleveland
Little Maggie
Thomrsop
Edmoucsen
Optienn
Comstock
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