Monkeys Loose Aboard Vessel In Calcutta Outbreak
The British steamer Braunfels from Calcutta reports 400 monkeys released by Lizzie the mascot baboon. They swarmed decks, throwing objects until Captain Weitman lured them with molasses and brandy. Monkeys sobered in a day. a tiger and a leopard also escaped during cleaning.
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Philadephia
Yemén
Braunfels
Calcutta
Lizzie
Lizie
Weitman
Henry Emmermann
William Bartlett
New York
Is It Another Gunness Farm
The article reports on murder charges related to a newborn infant. Nora Mosher and her father D A Mosher face arrest and trials. The prose notes prior hung jury outcomes and testimony alleging bodily harm and intent to kill.
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Toledo
Stevens Nora Mosher
D. A. Mosher
Weer
Mosher
Nora Mosher
John Dial
Nora Mo
Lincoln grade school graduates honored in town ceremony
Twelve students graduated from Lincoln grade schools last evening with a large crowd in attendance. The program included invocation by Rev. Amos, musical selections by Grace Burrows and Mrs. D. A. Gehring, solos by Forest Rose, diplomas presented by Superintendent Haas, and an address by W. S. Kepner. The graduates were Iva Reidenbauch, Myrl Shope, Leona Ryker, Dessie Samsel, Lola Demoss, Gurnie Reed, James Hall, Len Snavely, Lee Scott, Harley Gabriel, and Edgar Myers.
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Lincoln
Rev. Amos
Grace Burrows
Solo
D. A. Gehring
Forest Rose
Haas
W. SS. Kepner
Iva Reidenbauch
Myrl Shope
Leona Ryker
Dessie Samsel
Lola Demos
County Delays Overhead Bridge Decision at Vandalia Crossing
County commissioners postpone action on an overhead bridge at Vandalia crossing and the Davis bridge. They will observe railroad company contributions before proceeding.
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Vandalia Crossing
Davis Bridge
Uncle Sam Finds Jobs for Immigrants Across States
Washington reports Uncle Sam has placed over 600 jobless immigrants in work since January across 27 states through the division of information. Powderly heads the office with branches in New York and Washington, promising more ports and inland offices as funds allow.
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Washington
Uncle Sams
Division of Information
Government Employment Bureau
Sam
Fire and accidents hit Ft. Branch and nearby towns
A fire in Ft. Branch caused over 20000 dollars in damage. Harry Atkins a L E W brakeman at Ft Wayne died suddenly after his run. George W Morris of Evansville was fatally struck by a traction car. An artificial gas plant costing 40000 dollars will be built at New Castle. A C Jennison Sr a Crawfordsville leader is dead at home. J Rainer of Madison died from a fractured skull after a fall. Samuel Sowers of Covington named county farm superintendent. Loch ditch dredging at Portland progresses toward completion. Dunlap Blanton of Montezuma fell from a barn window fracturing both arms. Hagerstown Christian church remodeling underway. Mr and Mrs Steven Holloway of Delphi celebrate golden anniversary. State Medical Association to meet at Taggarts Hotel West Baden June 18 19. James W Rush of Evansville named trustee for Smoke less Fuel Fertilizer Co.
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New Castle
A. C. Jennison, Sr
Crawfordsville
J. Rainer
Madison
Samuel Sowers
Covington
Portland
Dunlap Blanton
Montezuma
Christian Church of
Hagerstown
Steven Holloway
Delphi
State Medical Association
Taggart
Wipperman Family Open Cottage at Pottowatomie Point
F. H. Wipperman and family opened their cottage at Pottowatomie Point today and will stay there for the rest of the summer.
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F. H. Wipperman
Pottowatomie Point
Bears and camera destroyed by mother bear
Port Jervis N Y June 6 a curious incident near Burtonville Sullivan county involved a camera two cub bears and their mother Miss Alice Manning of Pittsburg photographed the cubs after candy treats were offered The mother bear appeared and attacked the scene chewing the camera and destroying exposed films Miss Manning and relatives later returned with arms but the bears had disappeared leaving no photograph or film evidence
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Port Jervis
N. Y
Burtonville
Sullivan County
Alice Manning
Pittsburg
Manning
First week of vaudeville thrills at Theatre Nelson
Theatre Nelson presents two complete new vaudeville shows per week with three high class acts. Miss Hazel Good draws crowds as a popular vocalist while Miss Mae Carroll continues as Loganport’s favorite pianist. New motion pictures close the program, with 1142 chairs at ten cents.
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Nelson
Smythe
Hazel Good
Mae Carroll
Logansport
Nelsonscope
Crystal Next Week Promises Balanced Bill and Packed Houses
The Crystal offers a balanced program next week headlined by De Graw and Fuller with a neat act. If the venue fails to pack every night it is not due to the show or management.
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the Crystal
de Graw
Fuller
Comedy Acrobatic Show Promises Laughter and Thrills
The program features audience reactions to skillful and dangerous feats with bursts of laughter. Acts include Bessie Sheer as singing comedienne, the Johnsons as expert dancers, Edna Julian as soubrette, Harry Jones singing, and the Kinodrome presenting Michael Strogoff. Manager Hardie hails this starter for future events.
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Bessie Sheer
Two Johnsons
Edna Julian
Harry Jones
Kinodrome
Michael Strogoff
Surgeon Finds Fractured Rib Puncturing Lungs In Hill
Attending physicians at St. Joseph hospital operated yesterday on George Hill the colored murderer. They discovered a fractured rib penetrating a lung and Hill remains in serious condition.
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George Hill
St. Joseph Hospital
Hill
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