Rand Gold Boom Transforms Johannesburg and Region
An extended survey of the Rand gold field in the Transvaal describes its discovery in 1885, rapid growth into a major mining center, and the social, economic, and political effects including immigration, labor strife, and the Boer War roots. It notes Johannesburg’s rise, population, and mining camp culture, with broader regional impacts in South Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
United States
Rand
Witwatersrand
Transvaal
South Africa
Africa
Johannesburg
Mediterranean
Europe
Equator
Joburg
Country Club
Tropics
pubNc
East’ Africa
Curious Taxes in Early England Beards Tax and More
The text recounts early English levies by Normans on beards and on births marriages and burials under William II. It notes a tax on bachelors and widowers and a protest where a farmer rode to market on his cow to oppose horse taxation.
Twenty Fifth Anniversary of Women s Mite Missionary Society
The twenty fifth anniversary convention of the Women s Mite Missionary Society of the A M E church of Indiana was held at Marion. Rev. W D Shannon of Kokomo and Rev. J L Craven of Anderson delivered addresses.
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Women’s Mite Missionary Society
The
A. M. E. Church of Indiana
Marion
W. D. Shannon
Kokomo
J. L. Craven
Anderson
Wabash College Plans Milestone Endowment Campaign
Indianapolis national endowment leader Indgar Hi Evans announces that Wabash College in Crawfordsville will launch a campaign to raise an additional 1,000,000 dollars for the college endowment fund.
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Indgar Hi. Evans
Indianapolis
Wabash College At
Crawfordsville
Bedford stone operator buys forest land for city playground
J. B. Thornton, a Bedford stone operator, purchased a ten acre wooded tract within the city limits from the Kramer heirs. After beautifying it with landscape gardening, he plans to present the land to the city as a children's playground.
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J. B. Thornton
Bedford Stone
Kramer
Kiwanis Indiana Meet to Be Held in South Bend
The Kiwanis clubs of Indiana plan their annual state meeting in South Bend on September 12 13 and 14. The local club, guided by the district governor, expects to host 2500 Kiwanians visiting the city.
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Kiwanis Clubs of
Indiana
South Bend
Change of venue in Knox man case to Rochester court
Leo Hogan of Knox charged with firing a shotgun into a Ku Klux Klan meeting at San Pierre on April 30 with intent to kill. The case moves from Starke Circuit Court to Fulton Circuit Court at Rochester.
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Leo Hogan
Knox
Ku Klux Klan
San Pierre
Starke Circuit Court
Fulton Circuit Court
Rochester
Shelby County Auditor Completes Spring Tax Distribution
Walter W. Leslie, auditor for Shelby county, has completed the distribution of money collected by the county treasurer in the spring tax installment period. The total distributed was $516,559.43. Checks for the amounts due the state, county, townships and city were sent out from Shelbyville.
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Walter W. Leslie
Shelby County
Shelbyville
Warsaw Creates Sanitary Police Office for Milk Dealers
The Warsaw city council established a sanitary police office. W. A. Winebrenner was appointed to daily inspect dairies and pasteurization plants and enforce the new milk ordinance with all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Sanitary Police
W. A. Winebrenner
Missionary Society Leaders Meet at Mrs Records Home
Presidents of the missionary societies from Shelby Owen Monroe Morgan and Johnson counties gathered at Mrs A T Records home south of Franklin. Speakers included Miss Louise Kelly of Indianapolis a China missionary and Miss Josepha Franklin of Anderson a India missionary.
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Missionary Societies of the Christian Churches
Shelby
Owen
Monroe
Morgan
Johnson Counties
A. T. Records
Franklin
Louise Kelly
Indianapolis
China
Josepha Franklin
Anderson
India
Sapkaris获赔案对Meridian Fire保险
Bedford的Gus Sapkaris因房屋用品被烧毁诉 Meridian Fire Insurance 公司，Jackson Circuit法院裁决对方赔偿2500美元。Sapkaris原在Lawrence Circuit法院起诉追赔，因保险事故发生约一年。
Bridge Project On Grandview Road North Of Rockport
Under state supervision the M. and P. Contract company will build a reinforced concrete bridge on Grandview road north of Rockport at a cost of $80,000. The structure will serve both the state highway and the Evansville and Ohio Valley Railway traction cars and will span 50 feet with a 49 feet 6 inches width.
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Grandview Road
Rockport
Evansville & Ohio Valley Railway Company
Blackford County Guardians Organization Elects Officers
The Blackford county board of children's guardians held its annual organization in Hartford City. L. E. H. Kelley of Montpelier was elected president with Dr. W. A. Hollis as vice president and Mrs. Charles Ritter as secretary and treasurer.
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Blackford
Rats Battle At Greensburg Farm Reported Casualties
A large rat battle on A. M. Armstrong’s Greensburg area farm caused many deaths and injuries. Rats were discovered while corn was moved from a crib and were attacked by dogs.
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A. M. Armstrong
Greensburg
Washington County Pig Club enrollment grows in Salem
More than 50 boys and girls joined the Washington County Purebred Pig club in Salem. The program is sponsored by the Washington County Hog Breeders association and directed by county agent C. A. Furnas. Walter Brown of Frankfort reports his son Halfred will receive a doctor of laws from the University of Lyons on July 15 and expects to return September 1 after two years in France. Judge Harry Chamberlin told county commissioners the old courthouse is rat infested, likening it to Pied Piper lore, and the commissioners pledged relief steps.
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Washington County
Walter Brown
Frankfort
Halfred Brown
University of Lyons
Lyons
France
Brown
Wabash College
United States
Harry
Police seize whiskey in South Marion home
Police found seventy five quarts of bonded whiskey worth about 1500 at John Waggoner’s South Marion residence. A trunk held the liquor and 75 gallons of dandelion wine, 60 gallons of which were destroyed, the rest sent to the station. Waggoner jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Waggoner
South Marion
Waggoner
Normal school and Terre Haute pair for student teaching
Through cooperation of Indiana State Normal School and Terre Haute public schools, student teachers from the Normal will be placed in city schools for observation and teaching experience. The state college will pay 1000 dollars monthly into the city schools treasury. The agreement begins with the fall term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana State Normal School
Public Schools
Terre Haute
Normal
Ep worth League Convention Held in Sheridan
The Ep worth League of the Logansport district met in Sheridan from June 15 to 19 for its annual convention of the North Indiana Methodist Episcopal conference. Speakers included John Edwards C McPheeters O J Beardsley W T Arnold J Thompson J B Sparling C W Fawns J Ira Jones and W E Gratz. Djie Hinn spoke on missionary work in Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Logansport
North Indiana Methodist Episcopal Conference
Sheridan
John Edwards
C. McPheeters
O. J. Beardsley
W. T. Arnold
J. Thompson
J. B. Sparling
C. W. Fawns
J. Ira Jones
W. E. Gratz
Djie Hinn
Japan
Dr Edward Pitkin Joins Martinsville Sanatorium as House Physician
Dr Edward M Pitkin, formerly anatomy instructor at Indiana University School of Medicine, accepts the house physician post at Martinsville sanatorium. He succeeds Dr J S Hinkle who resigned for private practice. Dr W E Hendricks remains associated as associate physician.
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Edward M. Pitkin
Indiana University School of Medicine
Martinsville
J. S. Hinkle
W. E. Hendricks
Moonshine Found On River Raft Near Elkhart
Painter Mel Stewart of Elkhart notes good opening fishing season and discovers a raft by the Elkhart river containing a boiler that hides a still. When opened, the contraption pours 20 gallons of moonshine into the water.
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Mel Stewart
Elkhart River
Elkhart
Stewart
Principal speakers announced for St Joseph County teachers week
EB Henderson of Indianapolis will be a principal speaker before the St Joseph County Teachers association in South Bend the week of August 27. Also present will be Henry S Curtis secretary of the National Child Welfare association Washington supervisor Carolyn Hoefer Chicago and Dr E M Linton Bloomington Indiana.
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EB. B. Henderson
Indianapolis
State Bar Association
State Department of Public Instruction
Miles Reappointed County Agricultural Agent at Columbus
Ss R Miles is reappointed to serve two more years as county agricultural agent in Columbus. He is identified as a Purdue University man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ss. R. Miles
Columbus
Miles
Purdue University
Pythian Sisters Convene Across Indiana Territories
Temples of Pythian Sisters in Districts 11 and 12 across 16 southern Indiana counties sent 125 members to the annual convention held with Mistletoe temple in New Albany. Mrs. Fay Tyson of Butler and M Easterday were present, with Mrs. Verna Keithley of Georgetown presiding over sessions.
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Pythian Sisters
Indiana
Mistletoe Temple
New Albany
Fay Tyson
Butler
M.easterday
Verna Keithley
Georgetown
School map provokes shy classroom joke
A school inspector asks boys about common objects and a map on the wall. The pupils respond in chorus that the map is used to hide the teacher's bicycle.
Vernon Answers: ostentation Defines by Neighbors Show Off
A juvenile class teacher asks how to define ostentation and Vernon replies that it is the way “our neighbors” show off, illustrating a local humor moment about public display.
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Vernon
Sale of Grewsome Collection Attracts Sparse Bids
The entire private collection of the late George R. Sims was auctioned in London to an almost indifferent crowd. Relics, news cuttings, and books from Sims's Black Museum sold quickly for small sums, including a murder chair and letters from infamous criminals.
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George R. Sims
London
Sims
Newgate Prison
New Showcase Idea for Stores Improves Display and Access
Retail innovation features a two section display with a front viewing area and a rear miniature stockroom. A clerk opens a rear door directly behind chosen merchandise to hand over goods without disturbing the display. This method speeds service and preserves presentation.
Telephone Operator Delays McConnell for Conference
A telephone operator informs a caller that Mr. McConnell is in an important conference and will likely be away all afternoon. The office boy asks about the baseball game time, but the operator says McConnell will not be back before five thirty.
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Great North Western Park
McConnell
Johnny
Cohoes CN
Sentinel
Inability to Worry for Others Sparks Concern
People express concern that some individuals cannot worry about others, raising questions about empathy and social responsibility in communities and workplaces. Experts note that emotional awareness varies and discuss potential support or intervention avenues.
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