Belasco Signs Kansas City Girl to Broadway Star Path
Florence Oakley, 18, Kansas City born actress, rises to fame in New York after two weeks with Paul McAllister's stock. David Belasco signs her after a single notable stage appearance, planning two star roles but awaiting placement. She previously drew praise in San Francisco Kansas City and Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belasco
Miss Oakley
Kansas City
New York
Paul McAllister
Prince Karl
Stelar
San Francisco
Cleveland
Retreat Now Occupies Former Sanitarium Block
A long used sanitarium site has been repurposed as a retreat for women whose health was impaired. The facility now occupies an entire block, housing programs aimed at recovery and wellness.
Miss Mabel Biggs Tops Clinton Township Graduation
Miss Mabel Biggs daughter of Trustee Biggs of Clinton township won the highest honors as her class graduated Saturday afternoon at Spencer park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Biggs
Biggs
Clinton Township
Spencer Park
Boy Bitten by Dog in Jefferson Township
Walter Banta, son of Mr and Mrs Everett Banta of Jefferson Township, was bitten by a vicious dog belonging to Ed Buchanan Saturday evening as he entered the gate. The boy was taken to the city for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter
Everett Banta
Jefferson Township
Ed Buchanan
Buchanan Gate
Advertised Letters At Loganport Post Office June 22 1808
Letters addressed to several residents remain at the Loganport post office for the week ending June 22 1808. Call within ten days to avoid forwarding to the dead letter office in Washington. Names include C Men J G Lamick Clara LaTourrette Jesse Michael Reed F G Ridenour Bruce Scott and women Dora Lenie Lulu Lowe Leon a Potter Willie Snyder plus Miss Leona Potter. Matthais Schneeberger attended the Saengerfest at Indianapolis on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logans Port
Washington
2. C
Men
J. G. Lamick
610
Sixth Street
Clarece LaTourrette
Jesse Michael
R. R. No
1. Reed
F. G. Ridenour
Bruce Scott
Dora Lenie
Market Street
Lulu, Lowe
Leona Potter
Market
Willie Snyder
Suitor Silenced by Differences In Size In Missouri
A young Missouri woman rejects a New Orleans suitor who answered a matrimonial advertisement. Clarence Mouchon, 25, came to meet Eisie Wyles, 19, but she doubted his claim of height and build. After a week he left without a match, noting society requires two to wed and she could not marry him.
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France
Sims
Chicago
Red Light
Parkin
Duval Syndicate
United States
Morchop
New Orleans
Eisie Wyles
Moévehon
Sir Lovie
Ouris Wiles
Clarence
Bret
Missouri
Fair
the Depot
The Night Riders novel by Henry C. Wood released
Henry C. Wood presents The Night Riders a new story amid recent Night Rider activity in Kentucky and tobacco districts. The volume is well illustrated with paper covers priced at 25 cents and cloth at 50 cents, published by Laird & Lee in Chicago.
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Henry C. Wood
Kentucky
Laird & Lee
Chicago
A Jolly Widow Stage Show Opens At Nelson
Theatrical review notes a matinee start for A Jolly Widow at the Nelson this week. A bright musical comedy with a lively chorus, funny comedians, lavish scenery, and electrical effects stars Miss Helen Stewart with Will Beeler Sidney Jerome and Billy Walters in the cast. Evening shows at 7 45 and 9 p m with all seats priced at five dollars, only ten cents extra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Nelson
Helen Stewart
Willi Beeler
Bast
Sidney Jerome
Billy Walters
Peer’ Ee
Sparintphin
Summer Frock and lingerie details
The article describes a summer fashion with long lines and carefully made lingerie. A slip shows a smooth fit with back fastening and embroidery. A combination corset cover and petticoat feature hand embroidery at the waist and a deep embroidered frill.
Representative Here on Traction Matters in City
William Mitchell who secured the right of way for the Logansport and Lafayette Traction company is in the city. He lives in Lafayette and is connected with the Mur dock interurban syndicate and is here on traction matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mitchell
Logansport and
Lafayette Traction Company
City
Mitchell
Lafayette
Murdock Interurban Syndicate
Maiden elopes on a warship across the coast
Olga Isile a sixteen year old in a sailor uniform stowed away on the torpedo boat destroyer Hop kins after a love affair with sailor J. J. Szyzewski. Naval officers plan a searching investigation while Olga heads toward San Francisco to join her aunt and await further fate.
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San Pedro
Santa Cruz
Hopkins
J. J. Szyzewski
Truxton
Bluejacket
Olga
San Francisco
Mission District
Los Angeles
Valerio
Szyzewski
Indiana State News Highlights from Several Counties
Alfred Conner of Brazil died when slate collapsed in a Vandalia mine. Daniel Moore of Muncie fatally fell in a Delaware hotel stairway. Posey county wheat crop reportedly cut. James Witherow of Owensville stabbed by John Lavell in Dexter, Missouri. Prof. Homer Cooper reelected superintendent of Spiceland academy. Oliver Arnold of Oakland City fractured ten ribs after a bridge fall. Charles Hetrick of South Bend knocked down by a hit and run driver. Samuel Malone of Hammond died from heat. State Music Teachers association set meeting in Washington. Evansville’s John Lanz sentenced to life for wife murder. Clint Redman of Evansville confesses to killing Eva Beichlien. Labor speaker Michael Thornton of New Albany to address Terre Haute. Grace Shelby of Greenfield connected to Woman's Club program mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Posey County
James Witherow
Owensville
John Lavell
Dexter, Mo
Homer Cooper
Spiceland Academy
Oliver Arnold
Oakland City
Charles E. Hetrick
South Bend
Samuel Malone
Hamimond
State Music Teachers’ Association
Washington
Bape
Exhcipal Union Teléphone Company
John Lanz
Evansville
Clint. Redman
Megro
Eva Beichlien
Michael Thornton
New Albany
Terre Haute
Grace Shelby
Greenfield
Woman’s Club
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Minneapolis
Harry A. Parkin
Dearborn Street
Armour Avenue
Mme
Eva
Blue Island
Lyman T. Hoy
A. Duval
Ferdinand Bosque
Albert Kullman
Alphonse Dufour
Armour Agenur Resort
Florence Oak
Florence Oakley
J. M. Johnston
Matthais Schneeberger
Indianapolis
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Night Riders
Sredoaioe
Theatre
Nelson
Cal
Olilga Isile
Pete Long
Henry Tucker
W. Rideveur
Sens
C. O
Fenton
C. Fenton
Vce
Harry Metzger
Frank W. Edwards
Ben ~ Martin
Walter Osmer
Barnes
Barnfield
Douglass
Edwards
Long
Hensley
Hetherington
Arthur
Martin
Mire Metzger
Myefrd
Rhea
Marefi
Vaughn
Osmier
Apay
Thompson
Mme Tucker
Guam
Mrs. Hubert
State News
Alfred Conner
Brazil
Daniel Moore
Muncie
Delaware Hotel
Ridenour
Linen
Hinen
India
Lhe
India Line
tSe Eastman
Allie Men’s Work Sox
Hile
Lsle Hose
Ange
Childs
William H. Turner
Ogansport, Ind
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