Weather forecast ends drought with coming nationwide rain
The drought is declared broken as rain is promised across the United States in the coming days after a period of drought. The Weather Bureau has opened up and expects general rainfall to begin soon.
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Weather Bureau
U.S
John V. Kern
Joseph James
Springfield
Shawneetown
West Virginia
Parkersboro
Fb. Fi. Saplee
Yiron Marr
Tiapuy
Newfoundland
Watson to Speak Here Next Tuesday Afternoon
The Hon. J. E. Watson will give a talk here next Tuesday afternoon. The Old Shady quartette will perform with him.
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J. E. Watson
Horse Show Prepares for Rigid Decoration Security
Managers vow drastic steps to stop parties tearing down displays at this year’s event. past carnivals saw corn-throwing and rowdy behavior that demoralized night crowds. arrests will be made for disturbances found this week.
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Dreme
Community praise for wells on Alain street and fire needs
Residents thank the board for two deep wells on Alain street long needed. They urge buying hoses for each well to protect nearby buildings and enable sprinkling at no extra cost, referencing two FEMALES in the text.
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Alain Street
George M Cohan Minstrel Lead Visits English Opera House
Attraction at English pre production of Honey Boy minstrels led by George Byaens visits Indianapolis Opera House September 28 to 30. Cohan delivers a consistent entertainment with song hits and after piece The Belle of the Barber's Ball. Star cast includes George Evans George Thatcher John Kind Eddie Leonard and Julian Eltinge.
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Opera House
Indianapolis
George M. Cohan
New York
Cohen
Cohan
George Evans
George Thatcher
John Kind
Eddie Leonard
Julian Eltinge
Explosion on Latouche Treville turret kills crew at sea
At Toulon on September 24 a 7.6 inch turret on the French cruiser Latouche Treville exploded during gunnery drill, killing thirteen crew and injuring several more. The accident echoes a prior blast on the gunnery schoolship Courben off Les Salins D'Hyeres on August 12, prompting likely a strict inquiry. The Latouche Treville carries 370 men.
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Toulon
France
Latouche Treville
Courcen
Les Salins D’hyeres
Couroon
Star of Bengal wreck claims 110 lives off Coronation Island
Advices from Alaska report 110 drowned in the loss of the American bark Star of Bengal near Coronation Island west of the Prince of Wales archipelago. Nine whites perished. 27 aboard survived. The vessel, owned by Alaska Packers' association, carried 45,000 cases of salmon from Fort Wrangel to San Francisco and included 100 Chinese and Japanese workers.
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Seattle
Alaska
Star of Bengal
Coronation Island
Prince of Wales Archipelago
Alaska Packers’ Association
Fort Wrangel
San Francisco
Canadian Pacific Engineers Warn of Short Strike Delay
Canadian Pacific railway engineers say they will not operate locomotives beyond a week if the strike remains unresolved. In a letter to the company they threaten to petition the railway commission in Ottawa. The firm plans another ultimatum offering reinstatement to strikers under specific conditions.
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Man
Canadian Pacific Railway
Railway Commission
Cottawa
Paraguay Suppresses Plot by Negro Party Members
The government reports uncovering a conspiracy against the state in Asuncion with members of the negro party identified. All conspirators are in custody and a state of siege is proclaimed.
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Paraguay
Asuncion
Negro Party
Noted American Cartoonist Fiowarth Dead at 43 in Germantown
FP, MM. fiowarth, a renowned American comic artist, died at his Germantown home in Pennsylvania at age forty three from pneumonia.
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Fiowarth
Germantown
Prohibitionists Adopt Camel as New Mascot
Prohibitionists choose the camel to replace the fountain and rising sun emblem once used for the prohibition column. The shift marks a branding change for their movement and its public displays.
Market Quotations Indianapolis Grain and Livestock
Market prices for wheat corn oats hay cattle hogs sheep and lambs across Indianapolis Chicago New York East Buffalo and Toledo with bid prices ranging from wheat at 1.00 to 1.05 and hogs from 2.50 to 5.00 plus varied livestock levels and cash terms for May and December contracts.
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Indianapolis
Chicago
New York
East Buffalo
Toledo
Taft Praised as Ideal President by Supporter
A supporter extols Mr. Taft, praising his fearlessness, selflessness, and deep understanding of national needs. The speaker commends Taft as a champion for plain people, upright leadership, and broad American citizenship free of demagogy or class appeals.
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Taft
Lincoln
Mr. Taft
Fires Damage Brandt Pa.d nearly $100000
Fire in Brandt Pennsylvania caused almost one hundred thousand dollars in damage. The report lists widespread destruction with no injuries reported and a question of cause under investigation.
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Brandt, Pa
Caricature drawing sparks ballroom laughter at Vermilion Point
In a crowded gathering at Vermilion Point, a crude hand drawn sketch of Quarrier provokes widespread mirth. Sylvia Landis and Siward discuss the drawing and its implications while Lord Alderdene’s jokes keep the room roaring, masking tensions around Quarrier.
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Quarriet
Siward
Sylvie
Blinky
Quarrier
Alderdene
Captain Voucher
Sylvia
Sylvia Landis
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