Poverty and Death in Indiana Home
Bloomington Indiana May 31 Mrs William Johnson aged 30 died of epileptic convulsions at her home while her husband lay in critical condition with tuberculosis. She left four children aged 1 to 11 and the destitute family had periodic help from the Salvation Army which paid undertaker expenses. The body was shipped to Bedford, the family’s old home.
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Bloomington
Ind
William Johnson
Salvation Army
Bedford
Auction Sales At Various City Addresses
The notice lists multiple auction sales by M Fadden and Morris successors to R H Strouse Co at several city addresses with set times. Also includes help wanted and rental notices for a girl and a front room respectively.
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Wabash
Washington
N. Meridian Street
E. Washington St
Ashland Avenue
S. East Street
N. West Street
M'Fadden & Morris
R. H. Strouse Co
State Life
Cuban Stars Meet Atkins Team In Twin Washington Park Games
The Cuban Stars face the Indianapolis Atkins club at Washington Park in morning and afternoon games. The visitors, riding a hot streak against top semi pro squads nationwide, are favored to win. Cuban lineup features Mendez Sauga pitcher Milam Woeffle Hinches catcher Schissei Paerpetti first base Chase Gavantes second base Bevier Rustmant es shortstop Churchill Hernandez third base Murphy Magrinat right field Cook left field Mayer Villa center field.
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Indianapolis
Washington Park
United States
Atkins
Mendez, Sauga
Pitcher
Milam
Woeffle Hinches
Catcher
Schissei Paerpetti
Chase Gavantes
Bevier Rustmant
Shortstop
Churchill Hernandez
Murphy Magrinat
Cook
Cayt
Santa Cruz
Mayer Villa
Manhattan Athletics Beat Indianapolis Chair 7 to 2
The Manhattan Athletics defeated the Indianapolis Chair company by seven to two yesterday. They seek an upcoming game with a good amateur team this Sunday and welcome interest from out of town teams. Contact at 825 Virginia Avenue or call Grocers' Supply company and ask for Henderson.
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Manhattans
Manhattan Athletics
Indianapolis Chair Company
Virginia Avenue
Henderson
A Look at Local Politics and Mayoral Hopes
A writer riffs on campaign motives and rivals in Indianapolis politics. He vents about Charley Clarke, Johnny Holtzman, Lew Shank, and Newt Harding, notes ons and offs within factions, and mocks rumors of candidates and outsider trips, all framed as street language insights.
Tosetti and Anheuser Enter Mayoral Debate Inquiry
The writer questions the identities of Tosetti and Anheuser in a Chicago context and wonders about their stance on Indianapolis politics, asking who they are and what their call to torry implies as part of the mayoral discussion.
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Tosetti
Chicago
Torry
Indianapolis
Messrs. Tosetti
Anheuser
Heinze 15 Now Able to Thwart U S Attorney
New York May 31 F Augustus Heinze president of United Copper faced government prosecutions as reports claim he has gained control of a majority of the company stock with two allies and will block efforts to remove him. He allegedly holds enough shares to counter any directors action and refused to produce or acknowledge knowledge of missing books.
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New York
F. Augustus Heinze
United Copper Company
United States
Heinze
County officials seek approval for cottage plans at poor farm
The county commissioners visited Amos W. Butler, secretary of the State Board of Charities, Saturday to review proposed new cottages at the poor farm. Butler must approve such buildings, and agreement is sought on the designs.
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Amos W. Butler
State Board of Charities
Me. Butler
The Dead Child's Garden and a Weaver Spider
A speaker recalls poverty and burying a child Ernie four years ago with God. A visit to a bare grave follows a dreamlike journey to graves where flowers spread as a “sad bee” yearns to wed. A spider weaves a canopy over the unknown head and the speaker finally sheds a tear, acknowledging mortality and wealth on graves. George H. Wurfel.
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George H. Wurfel
Standard Oil Scare Echoes in Senate Tariff Fight
Washington May 1 Opponents of Standard Oil push to block a petroleum duty in the tariff bill. Senator Cummins and others seek a copy of Dr. Hayes US Geological Survey report on Mexico oil supply and transport. Independents demand 25 percent duty arguing Mexican oil competes with American supply.
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Washington
Standard Oil Company
Senate
Cummins
Dr. Hayes
United States Geological Survey
Mexico
Hayes
Uncle Joe Cannon Champions Boxing in Philadelphia Vibe
Philadelphia May 31. Uncle Joe Cannon, famed boxing advocate, spoke on the boxing bout with Philadelphia Jack OBrien at the King of Prussia Inn. He said boxing develops real manhood and that great nations depend on such exercise.
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Uncle Joe Cannon
Philadelphia
West
Joe
Jack O'Brien
King of Prussia Inn
Indianapolis Produce Prices Reported by Exchange
The Indianapolis Produce Exchange lists fresh eggs at 19e, butter country at K, live ducks and hens at varied prices. The Wagon Market by Rouse Bros. notes shelled oats at 76.2c, sheaf oats 14.15, Timothy 16.17, new Clover 22.63, mixed hay 15.16, wheat straw 6.7, oats straw 7.5, with other feed items listed.
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Indianapolis
Rouse Bros
Kentucky Avenue
Meats and Lard Prices From English Style Hams to Bacon
A list of meat prices including sugar cured hams at 134 15 percent and 18 percent for other hams, English style hams at 13 percent, boiled hams at 214 2317c, breakfast bacon, sugar cured bacon at 44 14 percent, English style bacon at 144 percent, smoked bacon at 11 14c, dry salt bacon at 104 13 percent, fresh pork loins at 12 14e, and fresh hams at 13 14igc.
Harvard Favored in Ithaca Boat Race Prediction
In Ithaca New York on May 31 Harvard is named the favorite to win the boat race against Corzwell. Confidence among Harvard rowers remains high and betting has surged with about $10,000 wagered, odds at 5 to 4 for Harvard despite some smaller even money bets.
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Ithica. N. Y
Harvard
Corzwell
A B C S Aces Both Games Over White Sox
The A B C s swept the White Sox with two decisive wins 7 to 0 and 3 to 0, dominating on offense and defense in yesterday’s doubleheader. The victories extend A B C s’ winning streak as White Sox struggle to find rhythm.
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White Sox
Starts July 27th Fourteenth? Event Pricing
Starts July 27 with admission for children over 12 priced at 13.50 dollars and adults at 20 dollars. The listing notes a July start and distinct price tiers, emphasizing the higher rate for older youths.
The most perfect camp ever conceived
The Indianapolis Sun promotes a camp described as well lighted, well policed, and well regulated with sanitary arrangements approved by health authorities. Special rates are offered and an illustrated pamphlet is available upon request.
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Indianapolis Sun
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