Evansville Strike Off After 24 Hours of Negotiations
Evansville street car strike ends with about forty men returning to work on old terms. Mayor Nolan helped negotiate as company refused to talks with the union. Strikers had been out since May 20 and faced losses in business and travel disruption. In Jeffersonville, Thomas Swope is returned for trial in the fatal shooting of Herbert Kappler aboard a city car.
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Evansville
Nolan
Ivansville
O Cll
Jeffersonville
Thomas Swope
Reformatory
Herbert Kappler
Swope
Kappler
Formally Charged in Auburn Bank Embezzlement Case
William D. Frazier, a national bank examiner, and Clarence C. Nichols, assistant US attorney, arrived at Fort Wayne before US Commissioner T. J. Logan. Frazier swore out a warrant for the arrest of Frank M. Nievlas on a charge of embezzling $5,000 from the City National Bank at Auburn.
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Nicolai
Auburn
Wiliam D. Frazier
National Bank Examiner
Warsaw
Clarence C. Nichols
United States Attorney
Indianapolis
Fort Warne
United States
T. J. Logan
Odd Manner Strangle Death Near Mulberry
An elderly Mulberry man Thomas Sins was found dead at home by neighbor Frank Rodenberg. The body lay with the head wedged between a bed and a dresser, suggesting he fell while entering or leaving bed and became trapped until death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Thomas Sins
Mulberry
Frank Rodenberg
Sim
Gasoline Engine Explosion Destroys Shed and Building
An explosion at Manila caused by a gasoline engine in a small shed near the F. A. Mull elevator demolished the building and resulted in a $1 000 loss. The engine powered machinery in the elevator and its detective crank shaft broke triggering the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelbyville
Manila
F. A. Mull
German Lutheran Synod Ends After Weeklong Session
The German Lutheran synod adjourned after a week of sessions with over 600 delegates from Indiana Ohio and Kentucky voting to hold the next synod in Cleveland Ohio.
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German Lutheran Synod
Juaporte
Indiana
Ohio
Kentucky
Cleveland
Fall Claims Life of Local Farmer at Red Cross Pharmacy
John B. Cunningham, a well known farmer from three miles southwest of town, died after a fall down a stairway at the Red Cross pharmacy in Fallon Stairs Lebanon. His body was not found for several hours.
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Fal
Lebanon
John B. Cunningham
Town
Red Cross
Fourth International District Summer Training School Opens at Winona
The Winona event marks the opening of the fourth international district summer training school for Sunday school workers. It introduces a new feature in teaching for the intermediate department work.
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Winona Lake
International District
Wynnona
Canoeist Crowns In Wabash River Tragedy
Lafayette William Ruh of Cincinnati aged 30 drowned when a canoe capsized at Birmingham Bluff on the Wabash River north of the city. He was rowing the craft alone during the mishap.
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Wabash
Lafayette
William Ruh
Cincinnati
Birmingham Bluff
Wabash River
Canal Victim a death by own action
Richmond coronet A L Bramecamp viewed the body of Charles Helms Jr aged 23 found in the canal at Cambridge City. The death is attributed to self inflicted causes.
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Richmond
A. L. Bramecamp
Coronear
Cambridge City
Charles Helms, Jr
Canal
Board approves new heating and ventilating plant for High School
Greenfield reports the board of education has awarded contracts for a complete heating and ventilating plant at 8000 dollars and a new toilet system following agitation over insanitary conditions. Columbus notes Charles Buchanan, a Hope barber, refused to sell whisky to two youths and was assaulted. charges were filed.
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Greenfield
Board of Education
Columbus
Charles Buchanan
Hope
Guy Gephart
Forest Hook
Young Men of Hope
Ning
Buchanan
Indiana teachers lack biblical knowledge say state official
Dr. Robert J. Aley, Indiana state superintendent of public instruction, told Bethany park delegates that Indiana school teachers generally know little about Bible truths. He noted exams show poor Bible question results and urged integrating biblical study into public schooling without creed.
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Robert J. Aley
Indianapolis
Indiana
Aley
Saved by Son's Bad Aim in Night Fire
Indianapolis deputy sheriff John Lysaght fired at a supposed burglar at 2 AM to protect his mother at 531 North Noble street. His mother cried Jack as she fell, mistaking the shot for an intruder and narrowly avoiding tragedy.
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Indianapolis
Lysaght
North Noble Street
John Lysaght
Jacob Woessner
Jack
Minister Targets Blind Tigers In North Manchester
Rev. Edgar Green of the United Brethren church in North Manchester conducts a campaign against illegal liquor sales. The latest action reports the arrest of George Rhoads for allegedly selling liquor illegally.
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Edgar Green
United Brethren Church
North
Manchester
George Rhoads
Man Overboard Drowning Incident Near South Bend
Five members of a South Bend boating party on the St. Joe river laughed at a drowning man’s frantic efforts a few miles north of the city, believing he was shamming to frighten them.
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South Bend
St. Joe River
Bryan Receives Ovation at Chautauqua Speech
Madison crowd honors V. J. Bryan after he delivers a talk on The Price of a Soul. He departs by auto via North Vernon toward Havana Indiana where he is scheduled to speak again.
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Bryan
Madison
V. J. Bryan
Chautauqua
North Vernon
Havana
Nicolai Pleads Not Guilty in Auburn Bank Case
Fort Wayne reports Frank H. Nicolai, former assistant cashier of City National Bank of Auburn, entered a not guilty plea before U.S. Commissioner T. J. Logan.
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Nicolai
Fort Wayne
Frank H. Nicolai
City National Bank of
Auburn
United States
T. J. Logan
Lumber Fall Claims Girl Near Kirkpatrick
Five year old Iane Henderson daughter of Mr and Mrs Henderson of Kirkpatrick is dead after a lumber pile fell on her. The accident occurred near Crawfordsville as the lumber toppled trapping the child under several logs.
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Crawfordsville
Iane Henderson
Huntington Man Gets Place
On Senator Beveridge's recommendation Dr. O. H. Stewart is named pension examining surgeon in Huntington.
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Huntington
Beveridge
O. H. Stewart
Richmond Man Secures New Franchise for Liberty and New Paris
Richmond based Robert Ashe who earlier obtained an electric light franchise at Liberty has now also secured a franchise at New Paris. In Bloomington Roy D Ward aged 30 was nearly killed when crushed by a threshing machine car pulled by a traction engine.
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Richmond
Robert Ashe
Liberty
New Paris
O. Jasonville
Christian Church
Mr. Tilburn
Linton
Bloomington
Roy D. Ward
Realist poet and starch ads in a humorous clipping
A collection of short quips and ads including a joke about realism by a poet who wrote a defective gas company sonnet, praise for Defiance Starch with claims of strength, a moral about the universe rewarding positivity, and a joke exchange about a cousin German and a Dutch uncle from the Cleveland Leader.
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Pat
Johnny
Cleveland
Delightful Exchange On Shakespeare And Hamlets Colors
A light dialogue reveals evolving tastes as one character professes new appreciation for Shakespeare after watching a performance of Hamlet. A farmer’s reply about his son Josh highlights school colors described as black and blue, illustrating a hometown humor about college affiliations.
Providence and the rise of new doctors debated at home
A father suggests becoming a doctor due to many new doctors each year while a mother questions forcing Wil into medicine. The dialogue riffs on future careers and the proliferation of medical professionals.
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Providential
Willie
Allen's Foot-Ease Advertisement Claim
Ask your druggist for Allen's Foot-Ease. The pests claim it cures burning itching and discomfort of feet. Mrs W J Walker from Camden New Jersey attests it cured her feet and she would not be without it. Sold by all druggists two cents.
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Allen
Allien
W. J. Walker
Camden
N. J
R. E. Eskildson
Omaha
Neb
L. R. Robinson
Kansas City
Edwin F. Pardee
New York City
N. B. Sizer
Brooklyn
N. Y
Argus boaster parades hundred eyes and eye gear
A boastful Argive named Argus claims his hundred eyes set him apart. The crowd jokes about wearing fifty pairs of goggles to drive, turning the boast into a punchline about sight and speed.
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Argus
Chamberlain's Pure Extracts Endorsed by U S Government
Atali Grocers F B Chamberlain Co St Louis advertise 10c Pure Extracts and Pure Phosphate Baking Powder as pure and unadulterated products endorsed by the U S Government.
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Chamberlain
U.S
Atali Grocers
F.B. Chamberlain CO
St. Louis
Makees
Obituary Notebooks Quote Howard Hunting Trip Details
A Life magazine snippet notes a quip about where to place news of Howard's hunting trip, contrasting sports coverage with obituaries. The remark highlights editorial framing in late 19th century newspaper culture.
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Howard
Life
Life's Unequal Combat Between River and Ocean
A Latin line frames a struggle as the river contends with the sea describing nature's persistent clash. The compact aphorism suggests a timeless imbalance between rising waters and the tidal expanse. The imagery contrasts restraint and magnitude in a concise philosophical vignette.
All a Matter of Comparison
A collection of aphoristic lines contrasts perception and vanity. It notes a one eyed man as a celebrity and mocks overambitious building on weak foundations while mentioning smokers turning to Lewis' Single Binder cigars.
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Baltimore Sun
Trouble in Royal Palace in New Orleans Shakespeare Club
A humorous anecdote from Success Magazine recalls New Orleans Shakespeare Club amateur theater. An actor, in a grand lordly costume, delivers a sequence of malaprop lines about a queen's swoon and a stage exit, provoking the audience and bitter laughter. The mishaps end with the stage manager's sharp rebuke.
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Shakespeare Club
New Orleans
Success Magazine
The Newer Way on Women and Style
The piece argues that women embracing good works should also pursue attractive dress. It rejects the idea that virtue requires dowdiness and claims dowdiness signals bad taste. Women are urged to choose pleasing clothing to enhance their personal impact.
Getting at the Root Of a Run Down Patient
A humorous quip shows a doctor and patient exchange about fatigue and the tongue inspection. The line highlights a tired feeling and a light medical banter tone from a Cleveland Leader joke.
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Cleveland
Barber Said Capable of Good Head Work
A remark questions a recommended man's suitability for skilled work by noting his profession as a barber. The exchange implies doubt about reliability and expertise in head work.
The Man Who Avoids Calling You a Liar
A terse reflection on perception and truth. It suggests that not being labeled a liar does not prove innocence or honesty, only that direct accusation is avoided. The piece probes how others may think you differ from how you are named.
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Son
State News
Gertrude
Bertie
N. W. Zimmerman
Shakspeare
Shakespeare
Farmer Coun Tessel
Josh
Castoria
Astoria
Chas
H. Fletcher
Lara
Lel
New York
Chas. H. Fletcher
F. Gerald Blattner
Buffalo, N. Y
Gustave A. Tisengraeber
St. Paul
Minn
E. J. Dennis
8. A. Buchanan
Philadelphia
J. E. Simpson
Chicago
Centaur Company
Murray Street
Royal Palace
eePa
Resinos Chemical Company
Baltimore
W. EF. Schmitz
Hillsdale
Mass
Daisy Fly Killer
Harold Somers
de Kalb Avenue
Parker
Thompson
Washeington, D.C
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