Local Brevities Headlines and Visitors
Mrs. Neff visits Indianapolis for a few days. A G Jenkines and M F Winfield try a Plymouth case. H W Richardson of Adams township visits the city this week. Charles B Longwell visits Ft Wayne for a short time. J D White of Bloomington guests of M J Winfield. Mr and Mrs Charles Helvie visit their sister Mrs Charles Dalrymple. William F and Mary L May sell their 45 acre farm north of the city to Charles H Hutchinson for 3 dollars.
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Mrs
Charles Helvie
Charles Dalrymple
William F
Mary L
Charles H. Hutchinson
Indiana Society Banquet at Waldorf Astoria Draws Society Leaders
Social notes report a banquet planned by the Indiana Society of New York at the Waldorf Astoria on the 20th, expected to attract prominent Indiana figures in the eastern metropolis. Various local clubs and church groups host balloon socials, dinners, and entertainments with performances and refreshments across several venues including 730 Broadway and Market Street M E church.
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Indiana Society of New York
Waldorf- Astoria
New York
The
Baptist Church
Dai Buell
Xon Marsh
Fionia Wedekind
Lucy Koon
Julia
Fern Parrish
Beulah Vernon
Garnet Arrick
Carrie Haney
Broadway
Cumberland Aid Society
Presbyterian Church
WII
Epworth League of Market Street M. E. Church
Social Calendar Highlights Today
Matinee dance at Stettiner hall and social evening for Miss Helen Martain with the Teddy Bear Club. Purple Club dance at Masonic temple and C C C club. Market at Universalist church with Porter's Grocery. Party for Miss Helen Marvin. Market at Section 9 Christian church with Closson drug store.
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Stettiner Hall
Helen Martain
Teddy Bear Club
Masonic Temple
C. C. C. Club
Universalist Church
Porter's Grocery
Helen Marvin
Christian Church
Closson Drug Store
Johnson Resolution Dominates Minnesota Democratic Meeting
The Minnesota state committee debated the Johnson presidential bid with Bryan supporters pushing two opposing resolutions. Roll calls showed Johnson favored 68 yeas to 23 nays. other resolutions failed. After adjournment, about 200 Bryan supporters formed the Bryan Volunteers of America at the Ryan hotel.
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Bryan
Johnson
Mr. Bryan
Yeas
Noes
Johnson—Yeas
State Committee
Ryan Hotel
The
Organization plans statewide precinct efforts with funding
A group contributed about 150 dollars to start organizing a statewide effort. The plan is to carry the work into every precinct, expanding activity across the state.
Exonerates J Johnston in intoxication charges
The Chronicle defends Mayor McKee against a political conspiracy claim over intoxication charges. It asserts Postmaster Johnston did not participate in the deal and that the issue is a personal matter between the mayor and three councilmen, while others lacked backbone to stay out.
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Cle
Postmaster Johnston
McKee
Fred Landis
Man’s obsession with time ruins a missed train
A man obsessed with calculating time uses a pencil and paper to estimate a woman’s mirror time across ages. He quotes hours spent across years and nearly misses their train to the theater, as his wife bluntly ends the inquiry.
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Sunday Magazine
Slim Passenger A Skeptic On A War Wound Tale
A Pullman car conversation from New York to Chicago recalls a wartime incident. A veteran recounts a friend being shot in the breast and saved when a ramrod cleared the wound, yet a skeptical listener asks which man survived, revealing misinterpretation.
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New York
Chicago
Saving on Drink at Public Amusements in England
The article notes that audiences tend to drink less when they have visual or auditory entertainment to focus on. It states no alcohol is allowed in auditoria and patrons rarely leave seats for drinks. Theaters reduce alcohol during entr'actes and even rely on temperance operations, with waitresses serving tea instead of spirits.
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England
Lords of Creation
Turkish Veils and the Sultanate Dress Decree
A 19th century depiction notes fashioning elaborate opera cloaks and transparent veils among Turkish women. Faced with spies, an order enforces wearing the old Terija veil covering the face. Over a year, thinner veils reappear despite the decree.
Immune To Typhoid Germs Declared In London Hearing
A Malvern Hydro owner’s damage claim over contaminated water gets testimony from Dr Thresh, a leading typhoid expert. He notes the tiny bacillus can fill a drop of water with vast numbers and recounts swallowing typhoid germs without illness during a hot weather test.
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London
Malvern
Thresh
Hallucination or Dream or Fearful Maid Visit
A man recalls a morning in a hotel room where he believed a maid entered to tidy. He describes a locked door with interior bolt and sleeping after the incident. He wonders if others have experienced such a vivid false memory born of fear and sleep.
Milk Ticket Confusion Sparks Bank Lesson
A German farmer, seeking cash, is educated about cashier's checks as bank officers explain the system. After a long explanation, the president compares the concept to giving a milk ticket when a baby wakes at night. The anecdote ends with the farmer nodding in understanding.
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Hans
Exports shrinkage noted in foodstuffs amid trade cautious tone
Bradstreet's preview indicates distributive trade improving week to week as season nears, yet buyers focus on staples and prices remain uncertain. Cotton goods drop in price while overall volumes lag. iron and steel show modest gains, but textiles stay flat. Wheat and corn exports fall versus last year, with totals for the fiscal year and week ending March 5 provided.
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Associated Press
New York
United States
Canada
An Old Acquaintance Tests Defendants Mental Soundness
A witness under oath questions the defendant's soundness by recalling long acquaintance and a decision to marry the daughter of a poor man rather than join a wealthy firm as a potential general manager. The exchange hints at perceptions of character and intelligence in court.
Photographer recalls Mark Twain visit in Cleveland
A Washington photographer now famed recalls in youth meeting Mark Twain in Cleveland after a lecture. He sent a note requesting a portrait sittin g and Twain replied with a witty line asking if he was a hen that he should sit for such a request.
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Washington
Cleveland
Mark Twain
Mr. Clemens
No Cause for Alarm In a Humorous Quip From a Doctor
A wife notes she can talk to her husband for half an hour and he shows no understanding. The doctor jokes he wishes he had his gift. The exchange underscores a light medical quip about communication and comprehension.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Spelling Paper Sparks Teacher Student Exchange
A student named Robert complains a spelling paper is poor yet his classmate Annie criticized every error by crossing out entire words. The teacher notes the issue as the boy admits Annie’s corrections anger him.
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Robert
Annie
Lippincott’s
Hardships of the Rich In a Panic Era
In a recent panic, old Gotalotte was hard hit and now cannot afford better than three for forty cigars. A neighbor laments his misfortune, noting the irony of wealth followed by destitution in trying times.
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Gotalotte
College President Hosts Evening Reception and Dance
At the business college assembly rooms a reception and entertainment for friends and students featured a musical program by the Fornoff orchestra. Guests from Kokomo, Lafayette, Marion, Indianapolis and Peru attended with President J. D. Brunner and General Manager C. C. Cring present. After readings and music, the floor was cleared for dancing and light refreshments were served.
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Iness College
Kokomo
Lafayette
Marion
Indianapolis
Peru
J. D. Brunner
C. C. Cring
M. D
D. D. Brunner
Fosbéer Ladies’ Chorus
Flomerfelt
Carrier
Juanita
Nortom Poundstone
Kendrick, Dritt
Réa
Grady
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Watson
Carrier Music
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Dritt
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Hotel Manager Sued Over Back Salary Dispute
Emil Keller, Barnett hotel manager, was sued in Justice Graves court for 6.23 by Thomas Sheets. Sheets claims Keller owed him back salary. Keller counters that Sheets owes him 0.35 more than 6.29 for hotel provisions taken without permission. Judgment awarded to Sheets.
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Emil Keller
Graves
Thomas Sheets
Ervin Brothers Receive Visit From Argus Route Carrier
Levi Ervin of Argus visits his brother Albert Ervin of Washington township during a rural life moment.
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Levi Ervin
Argus
Albert Ervin
Washington’ Township
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