Roosevelt's Fresh Arrival Delights Indiana Crowds
President Roosevelt's Southwestern Limited reached Indianapolis six minutes early amid eager greetings in Bellefontaine Sidney Union City Muncie and Anderson. He exchanged handshakes with crowds, warned against milling the crowd and praised good citizenship as Vice President Fairbanks and others accompanied him.
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Roosevelt Dodges Question On Women's Hats
Washington May 30 President Roosevelt refused to discuss hats saying it is a matter he dares not discuss. A witness at a public reception asked for his view on spring styles of women's headgear. The remark was noted as an unusual instance of a president avoiding a fashion topic.
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Memorial Day Observed by Americans in Havana
Memorial day was fittedly observed by Americans in Havana. The wreck of the battleship Maine was decorated and flowers and wreaths were laid on the graves of American soldiers who died in the war with Spain.
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United States Weather Forecast Showers Thursday Night and Friday
Weather outlook calls for showers across the United States Thursday night into Friday. Sunrise at 4 19, sunset at 7 06, with unsettled conditions lingering as a cold front moves through the region.
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Gunboat Helena Ordered from Shanghai to Amoy and Swatow
The Navy Department orders the gunboat Helena from Shanghai to Amoy then Swatow to protect American interests amid recent disturbances. The vessel will stay out of conflict unless threats arise.
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Amoy
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Hale critically ill after operation in Baltimore
Scripps-McRae Prées Association reports United States Senator Eugene Hale is critically ill at Johns Hopkins hospital after anoperation for intestinal trouble. Hale has been ill for some time and his condition recently worsened.
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Famine Ends as Crop Prospects Improve in Shanghai
Shanghai May 30 famine relief reports say the long bread shortage has eased. Hot weather has revived crop yields though overall output remains thin. Red Cross charity gifts will be redirected to relief efforts.
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Lawton Monument Unveiling At Courthouse Ceremony
President Roosevelt attended the unveiling of Indiana's Monument to Gen. Henry W. Lawton in Indianapolis. A large crowd gathered as Gov. Hanly praised Lawton's deeds, Miss Frances Lawton unveiled the statue, and James Whitcomb Riley read his poem The Home Voyage. The event featured a parade along Meridian and a performance of America by the Seventh Regiment band.
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Lawton Monument Unveiling Program Highlights
The program lists events for the unveiling including invocation by Rev Dr D R Lucas brief address by Gov J Frank Hanly a poem by James Whitcomb Riley and the introduction and address by the president of the United States. Music includes America and The Star Spangled Banner performed by the 7th Regiment Band.
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Roosevelt welcomed by throngs at Indianapolis station
President Theodore Roosevelt arrives on New York Central train No 11 to a jubilant crowd at Union Station Indianapolis. Officials Gov Hanly Senator Beveridge Hemenway and Captain New greet him as Vice President Fairbanks stands nearby. Police guard lines and a parade entourage accompany the president amid careful safety preparations.
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Roosevelt Welcomed Home In Indianapolis Parade
President Theodore Roosevelt received a hero’s welcome in Indianapolis as crowds lined Meridian Street from Union Station to the Fairbanks home for the Lawton monument unveiling ceremonies. Roosevelt, cheered by thousands including schoolchildren, greeted ministers, officials, and guests, sharing handshakes and a broad Roosevelt smile. He recalled Col. English’s Santiago service and spoke with German ministers, ending the day with a luncheon hosted by Vice President Fairbanks and notable figures like Meredith Nicholson and James Whitcomb Riley.
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Local Classifieds Hint at Laundry and Rentals
Bliss Native Herbs advertises at 155 W Wash St and The Gem Laundry offers family washings and rough dry at five cents per pound. A New piano is priced at $165 and up. Wulechner’s promotes artificial teeth with long NY Center experience. Furnished three rooms offered for $125 from The People’s Outfitting Co. Various small ads range from rentals to help wanted and situations wanted.
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