Auto Crash Tales Across Indianapolis Area
A late yesterday traffic mishap involving an automobile and a tandem bicycle led to injuries for Mr and Mrs Herman Thomas of East New York street Indianapolis. Mrs Thomas suffered a likely skull fracture while both were treated at St Vincent’s Hospital. A second collision near Northfield involved A J Shelby driving a car that struck bystanders’ vehicle with minor injuries. a Lebanon man and companions escaped despite a broken fender and wind shield. A separate incident saw I M’s car wreck on a hillside near Indianapolis, three occupants unharmed after the vehicle plunged into a ditch and a pole.
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Indianapolis
Herman Thomas
New York Street
Thomas
Mark Adler
Lebanon
Shelby
Northfield
Therm Brenton
Iby
aSolPbout Etaoin
I. M
Polit.tod
Mr. Coulter
Lawrence Connor
Neff
Young
Tosdside
Jomar
Bees Reengulfed in Construction Echoes of Court House Work
Report describes workers at the new court house site as bees within a buzzing, bustling scene. The article notes a strong, lively atmosphere with many hands at work and mentions a swarm-like energy among the laborers as the structure rises.
Statewide Indiana School Enumeration Edges Up in 1910 1918
Indiana’s 1910-18 school enumeration shows a 6.08 increase over 1909 in districts outside towns and smaller cities, while large cities gain. Counties with increases include Marion St Joseph Lake Vigo La Porte Grant Delaware Vanderburgh Madison, with 64 counties showing losses and 23 gains. Overall totals are below 1907 figures by 9,706 and 20,952, due to death by own action careful enumeration and urban migration. State Superintendent Robert J. Aley expects fixed-population communities to shrink as families get smaller and industrial centers gain. Deputy Superintendent John J Hoffman notes improved city counts after prior losses, with reapportionment leading to careful counting to capture every child within corporations. White males 382,905 white females 256,541 colored males 7,834 colored females 7,692.
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Marion
St. Joseph
Lake Vigo
Laporte
Grant
Delaware
Vanderburg
Madison
Robert J. Aley
John J. Hoffman
Reynolds May Quit Superintendent Role on Leave
A South Bend special reports Raymond W. Reynolds, once superintendent of the Terre Haute system, has been granted a leave of absence and will relinquish his post temporarily on July 5. He has been offered the Kansas City based American Light and Power general manager role, with Mortimer P. Reed expected to act as Northern Indiana general superintendent during Reynolds’ absence.
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South Bend
Raymond W. Reynolds
Chicago, South Bend
Northern Indiana
Terre Haute
Indianapolis & Eastern
Reynolds
Indiana
Tita
American Light and Power Company
Kansas City
Oklahoma
Wyoming
Montana
Arizona
New Mexico
Reynolds’ Pew
Mortimer P. Reed
Reyolds
Nine Drownings Mark Ohio Outing Tragedy
Cleveland June 20 Nine persons drowned in Sunday outing accidents across Ohio. Names include Clyde Groet Singer twenty, Benjamin Schreiner, Thomas Warner Jr eight, Charles Betts twelve, George Trumbull nineteen, Arthur Johnson twenty one, Julius Bensaert twenty six, and others from Scott Brothers Hardware and G W Leach livery stable. Insurance losses and a bank sale noted. Bride's home near New Ulmewick. couple to wed in Indianapolis.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Clyde A. Groetsinger
Shaker
Benjamin Schreiner
Vermillion
Thomas Warner, Jr
Kenmore
Charles Betts
Akron
Cuyahoga
George Trumbull
Ashtabula
Arthur Johnson
Mingo Junction
Julius Bensaert
Dinner Honors Mr and Mrs W T Hawn at Dickerson Home
A Sunday dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs John Dickerson on South East Street honored Mr and Mrs W T Hawn of Lafayette. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Melvin Dickerson and daughter Dorothy, Mr and Mrs John Vance, Mrs Artutusa Baldwin, Mrs Nannie Dye and daughter Dora, and Myrtle and Bila Dale. Ice cream was served and guests reported an enjoyable time. Tilotson the Speaker delivered a talk at Crawfordsville memorial services by the Knights of Pythias supreme tribe Ben Hur Patriotic Sons of America, on The Growth of the Federal Spirit.
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John Dickerson
South East Street
W. T. Hawn
Lafayette
Melvin Dickerson
Dorothy
John Vance
Artutusa Baldwin
Nanniei
Dye
Dora
Aise Myrtle
Bila Dale
Crawfordavitle Ordera of Koighte
Pythia
Supreme ‘Tribe of
Ben Hur
Patriotic Hons
Americas
Demetrius ‘Tilotwen
A J Smith 15 AGH Victim Of Rheumatism
A J Smith a renowned clothier fell ill on a Saturday while at his place of business. His condition has since been critical as doctors treat him for rheumatism.
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A.J. Smith
A. J. Smith
Wim Thedmation
Baker Charges Alienation in Divorce Cross Complaint
William J. Baker files a cross complaint to Martha A. Baker for divorce and seeks custody of four children. He also sues William Wilson for 5000 dollars, alleging Wilson alienated his wife's affections and debauched her at various times and places, causing loss of comfort and society in the marriage.
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William
Baker
Martha A. Baker
William Wilson
Wilson
Home team wins or loses noted in Findlay swimming event
Merrill Wank aged sixteen and Ralph Wank aged twelve, sons of William Wank, drowned while bathing in Beaver Creek near East Liverpool, as the home team swam at Findlay.
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Findlay
Merrill
Ralph
William Wank
Beaver Creek
East Liverpool
Fire destroys Leach home and two businesses at Sullivan
In Sullivan Indiana on a Sunday morning Mr and Mrs George W Leach and family escaped as their home and two business houses burned. Loss exceeds 20000 dollars threatening the west side of the public square and several dwellings. Firemen fought the blaze as the end of the house burned and a warehouse door collapsed.
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Sullivan, Ind
George W. Leach
Leach
A. Fhe Marly
Lanoh
Scott Brothers
Ig Howe
Local Gentleman Confined After Worsening Heart Ailment
Mr. Smith, repeatedly struck by similar troubles, now lies bedridden from a severe heart condition. He was transported today to Mr. Jackson for treatment of his affliction and is under care for his weakened state and ongoing illness.
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Mr. Smith
Peach Yellows Study Promises Cures Next Spring
State zoologist H A Surface has spent three years on experiments toward a cure for peach yellows. He believes progress is likely and expects to determine by next spring whether a cure has been found.
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H. A. Surface
Powell Candy Store to Reopen After Fire
Powell plans to reopen the PB Powell Candy Store within about ten days after last week's fire damage. The remodel aims to serve eighty five diners at serving tables with pea and coffee offered at no charge during a brief reopening period.
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PB Powell
Powell
Flo
Maya
Plaintiff seeks custody in divorce case against Mrs Baker
The defendant faces charges alleging adultery with William Wilson at different times. The plaintiff seeks custody of the four children from the marriage to Mrs Baker.
Transfusion Suggested as Cancer Cure Idea
New York June 18 Transfusion of blood from people who have conquered cancer to patients is proposed as a possible cure. Dr John A Hartwell of Cornell Medical College and affiliated hospitals cites Dr Hodenpy s experiments at Hoonevelt Hospital showing several cancers responding to transfusion.
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New York
John A. Hartwell
Cornell Medical College
Bellevue
Presbyterian
Hartwell
Hodenpy
Hoonevelt Hospital
Watering Schedule Notice From Waldron Water Works
Notice to water consumers outlines updated daily sprinkling hours and porch scrubbing times. The Waldron Water Works superintendent states the revised schedule applies until further notice, detailing specific start and end times for residences and public facilities.
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Waldron
Bupt
Auto Wreck Kills Teen in Huntington County
A Huntington county auto crash Sunday afternoon killed Cleo Shafer fourteen and injured seven others ages thirteen to seventeen. The nine aboard included Russell Gray ten and Mae Brown sixteen. injuries ranged from broken wrists and dislocated joints to back injuries and bruises. The steering gear failure led to a rollover and entrapment near Warren.
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Huntington
Ind
Cleo Shafer
Warren
Russell Gray
Shafer
Letha Zeigler
Ada Dalrymple
Lola McClurg
Deasie Shafer
Mae Brown
Jessie Brown
Heat Record Shrugs Off to 98 Degrees Amid Heat Wave
Weather notes show a scorching day with the thermometer peaking near 98 degrees at 2 pm and easing to 93 by 4 pm. Forecasters urge continuing calm and dry conditions as residents cope with the prolonged heat.
Indiana Speed Regulation Law Promotes Horse and Vehicle Safety
The document outlines state speed rules for sharing roads with horses and animals. Drivers must not exceed six miles per hour when meeting or passing animals, yield half the roadway, and stop or slow on signal. When facing opposite directions, both drivers must turn right and slow. If following animals, the animal driver should yield half the roadway and the motor should signal or stop as needed for safe passing.
Red Wen and Haymakers Notice to Pay Dues
All members of Hed Men and Hay makers are notified to pay their dues on or before Wednesday, July. To have books ready for auditing committee, Chas. Slusher, C. & W.
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Hed Men
Chas. Slusher
Runaway Interurban Car Spooks City Streets
A freight depot dash by an Indianapolis bound interurban team owned by Orville Miller raced east toward Meridian Street and the square. The horses bolted, jolting a sidewalk and yard near Ivory Tolle's residence before one horse fell, knocking the other down. Passersby reached safety. aside from animal bruises, no property damage occurred and witnesses praised the narrowly avoided disaster.
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Indianapolis
Orville Miller
Meridian Street
Ivory Tolle
Court House Square
Miller
Local baseball roundups highlight errors and close games
Nashville Southern league club and Chattanooga battled to a 3 to 3 tie through twelve innings as errors plagued the infield. Danville and Lebanon provided a double victory narrative with rugged defense and timely hitting, while Brownsburg faltered against stronger foes. Smythe continued hot for Madison and Newark notes key player moves as Jeanette Jones heads to New York for a short vacation.
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Mark Adier
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Raymond Reynolds
With Construction CO
Buckeye State
Scott Brothers’ Hardware Company
G. W. Leach
Mre
M. F. Shapler
Jon Thorpsos
Blacksmith Shoy
Elizabeth Brigga
Lewis—Woabe
Cabe
Nnl
Farmers Bank
Homer Dalle
New Urumewick
Tillotson
Rheu
Martha Baker
Sues
George
Anise
Louise
Henry
Nenity
Sullivan
Candy Store
Cancer Cure
State OF
RED Wen and Haymakers
Meridian
Pabile
Sporting News
Nashville
Bil Bernhard
Viebata
Chattandooga
Viebahn
Chattanooga
Giants
Mathewson
Brownsburg
Danville Browns
Indianapolis Star + commie
Brosus
Danville
Ayres
Brown
Hawley
Hurt
Porter
Brow
Tomlinson
Wall
Kammers
Jorshaw
Galesburg
Keokuk
Jonson
Ry Hanna
Newark
Team
Mixa Jeanette Jones
Olean
Ming Jones
Niagara Falls
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