Evansville teacher commits suicide in class breakup
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports Miss Anna Voldereur a twenty five year old Evansville public school teacher died after taking carbolic acid during a classroom recess. She planned a Europe trip with her mother and had a happy, bright disposition. Her father killed his wife after a divorce two years earlier. Fragmentary Marion notes describe Frank Houk an upholsterer accused of organizing local robberies with youth, leading to recovered property and potential third prison term. minor arrest details and ongoing police efforts are included.
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Indianapolis Journal
Evansville
Ind
Anna Voldereur
Miss Voldereur
Marion
Houk
Marlon
Joseph Smith
South Marion
Johnnie Orr
Creviston & Watson's
Grotely
Autocratic Health Officer Commands Arrest After Refusal
In Vincennes Indiana on April 22 John Fitts a carpenter was ordered to come down from a house to face arrest for violating health laws. Fitts refused and allegedly rolled out when Dr Lyman M Becker drew a revolver and threatened to shoot. He was soaked, his clothes burned, given new clothes and jailed.
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Indianapolis Journal
Vincennes
Ind
John Fitts
Sarpenter
Fitts
Lyman M. Becker
County Board Health
Workingmen's Party Destroys Fusion Plan in Muncie
Special dispatch reports in Muncie Indiana that a protest led by the Workingmen's party disrupted a Democratic fusion plan for clerk and treasurer. Charles Redding and W K Adams were alleged to be placed on the ticket without regular selection, triggering possible vacancies and a remonstrance. The Democratic executive committee later filed the offices, and the conflict unsettled the campaign as prospects dimmed.
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Indianapolis Journal
Muncie
Ind
Workingmen's
Charles Redding
W. K. Adams
Democratc
Workingmen’s Party
Democratic Executive Committee
Leo
Richmond election board bars Russell from Piryt ward ticket
Richmond election commissioners met and ruled that John H. Russell the Republican candidate for Council from the Piryt ward cannot appear on the ticket. The decision was made in the city meeting held this afternoon.
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Indianapolis
Richmond
Ind
John H. Russell
Piryt Ward
Postum Coffee Brand Praised by Shanghai Visitor
A Shanghai correspondent recalls traveling in Europe and Asia and crediting Postum Food Coffee with rapid health improvement after a slow fever in Rome. She notes its quick adoption at four o'clock tea gatherings in Shanghai, where businesspeople and missionaries favor it over tea, boosting popularity and value.
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Shanghai
China
Husband
Europe
Rome
San
Postum Co
Battle
Nomination Date Dispute Halts Russell on Ballot
The Democratic Party blocked Russell from the city ticket for missing the fifteen day filing window. In the First ward Democrats favored Russell, while Republicans lament the failure to file nominating certificates as required by law. Renomination of R. R. Hitt for Congress was reported in Freeport. Local fire losses in Goshen, Clinton mine injuries, and unions in Muncie round out a day of regional notices.
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Russell
Judge dissolves restraining order on McCulloch Interurban rights
In PERL Indiana Judge Cox lifted the temporary restraining order blocking the City Council from finishing the ordinance granting the McCulloch Interurban electric line Broadway rights. The matter will be settled at Friday’s council meeting after concessions. In Richmond Indiana the Whitewater Presbytery spring meeting ended with Lewisville Henry County chosen as next site and reports showing prosperity and growing membership.
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Indianapolis Journal
Perl
Ind
Cox
McCulloch Interurban
Broadway
Richmond
Whitewater
Governor Grants Respite In Lincoln Murder Case
Lincoln Neb April 23 Governor Savv age this evening granted a respite until July 4 193a a period of over fourteen months to William Rhea convicted of the murder of Herman Zahn and sentenced to be hanged Friday of this week The stay postpones the execution beyond the term of the present Governor.
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Lincoln
Neb
William Rhea
Herman Zahn
Longtime Indiana residents Die At Varying Ages In Towns
THORNTOWN John M Jaques eighty two died after four days illness born Ohio Sept 15 1819 once ran a local woolen factory now a machine shop funeral held. RUSHVILLE Harry A McIntosh local agent of C H D buried with many floral designs death from consumption. MUNCIE James Henry Jones eighty four died at home in Salem township leaving three sons. Clyde N D death of Thomas Hogan a Muncie glass worker. PORTLAND Mrs John C Bailey died aged elder born Connecticut mother of Rev M A Bailey Gaston and ex Postmaster Theodore Batley. MORRISTOWN Allen P Wortman died suddenly at seventy six prominent since before civil war. KOKOMO Mrs Elizabeth Dunkle pioneer died aged seventy five born Mount Sterling Ky came to Indiana seventy three years ago.
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Thorntown
Ind
John M. Jaques
Ohio
Wollen
Rushville
Harry A. McIntosh
McIntosh
Muncie
James Henry Jones
Salem Township
Clyde
Thomas Hogan
Portland
John C. Bailey
Bryant
Connecticut
M. A. Bailey
Gaston
Theodore Batley
Morristown
Allen P. Wortman
North Carolina
Kokomo
Elizabeth Dunkle
Mount Sterling
Indiana
Shelbyville suit awards $1.60 in finger injury case
Steve Colvin, employed by Blanchard-Hamilton Furniture, lost three fingers in a factory incident last January. In Shelby County Circuit Court a jury returned a verdict of $1.60 after about fifteen hours of deliberation.
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Shelbyville
Steve Colvin
Blanchard-Hamilton Furniture Company
Frazer
Shelby County
Colvin
Peru
Helen Gould
Y. M. C. Association
Hudnall
Richmond
Antonio Embralllo
Panhandle
Wenty
Portland
Geneva
Sundere Brothers
Vincennes
St. John's Cathette
Rushville township completes school census figures
Rushville township trustee Charles W Mahin reports 42 school children living outside the city in the township. Among them 26 are white and 23 colored, with 20 males and 22 females. Hartford City resolves estate of Benjamin Lewis with two heirs in Cardiff, Wales each receiving 10 000 pounds. Kempton records high winds causing minor property damage including fence destruction and uprooted trees.
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Pittsburg
Rushville
Charles W. Mahin
Rushville Township
Hartford City
Benjamin Lewis
Cardiff
Wales
Kempton
Welcome to Holguin Palma greeted by 6000 in Cuba
President-elect Palma arrived in Holguin Cuba to a 6000 strong welcome behind American troops. Three bands marched to City Hall as banners and liberty cap bearing girls followed. The plaza lit with decorations, schoolchildren sang the hymn, and speeches by Mayor Randa, General Palma and Senor Quesada preceded a formal dinner. Palma then slept in the same room he once used as a prisoner 25 years ago.
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New York
Palma
Holguin
Cuba
Tribune
Randa
General Palma
Senor Quesada
General Morales
Brooke at a Banquet Speech on Boer and Philippine Wars
New York April 22 St Georges Society dinner at Delmonico's featured General Brooke addressing Boer war and Philippine conflict. He condemned war yet defended its role in civilizational progress, noting the water cure and other brutal tactics while urging peace for South Africa and the Philippines under the flags.
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New York
St. George's Society of
Delmonico’s
Old England
Lst
Percy Sanderson
Cecil Rhodes
Brooke
South Africa
Philippines
Kitchener
Chaffee
Philipines
Precious Book from Italy Arrives for Appraisal in New York
A 8th century manuscript Bible with gem studded covers was held for appraisal by U S customs. Belonging to J S Morgan nephew of J Pierpont Morgan, it was purchased in Italy for about $59,000. Inspectors ordered appraisers to assess the value of the gem encrusted cover.
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New York
United States
J.S. Morgan
J. Pierpont Morgan
Italy
Banquet for Mrs Higginson in San Juan Porto Rico
Mrs Higginson wife of Rear Admiral F J Higginson commander in chief of the North Atlantic squadron left San Juan for New York on the steamer Caracas A banquet was given to her last Monday with twenty two persons present including Governor Hunt and Porto Rican officials Mrs Higginson has been the guest hero of Mrs Hunt the Governor s wife Howard Pruden son of the late Major Pruden also sailed on the Caracas The North Atlantic squadron probably will leave Calabra island next Saturday
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Higginson
F. J. Higginson
North Atlantic Squadron
New York
Caracas
Governor Hunt
Calabra Island
Bishopric Declined by Rev Nathaniel S. Thomas
Philadelphia April 21 Rev Nathaniel S Thomas rector of the Protestant Episcopal Church of the Holy Apostles here declined appointment as bishop of the missionary district of Salina Kan. He said he would notify the House of Bishops at once.
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Philadelphia
Nathaniels. Thomas
Protestant Episcopal Church of the Holy Apostlee
Here
Salina
Kan
Episcopal House of Bishops
Cincinnati
Thomas
House of Bishops
Robbers steal box with 1.9 then burn Farmdale home
Springfield Illinois April 24. Robbers stole a box containing 1.9 from farmer John Frazee near Farmdale. The house was set on fire while the couple were away. Mrs Frazee returned, rescued her two months old child amid the blaze.
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Springfield
Lll
John Frazee
Farmdale
Frazee
Grewsome Catch of Boy Fishers
In Lansdale Pennsylvania on April 3 two boys fishing in a quarry hole brought ashore the body of a sixteen year old girl, daughter of Albert Rosenbergh. She had been missing since November and her family believes she was murdered and disposed of in the quarry.
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Lansdale
Albert Rosenbergh
Unclear OCR Fragment Promises Hard Sell for Cook's Imperial Extr
Fragmentary text warns business worries will vanish if you call for Cook's Imperial Extr while mentioning Champagne. The readable portion suggests a sales prompt or advertisement, but lacks concrete facts or context to identify product, date, or origin. The line remains incomplete and non-specific.
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Cook
Fire devastates Idaville village in Whitley County
Monticello Ind April 23 fire destroys main business quarter of Idaville including depot post office bank and printing office. Only Small's hardware and Friday's dry goods survive. Bank lamps ignite blaze quickly aided by strong winds and lack of fire equipment. Insurance totals 8400 with large losses to several named locals. Brown County fire near Nashville spreads across 1000 acres burning farms and timber as residents assist.
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Indianapolis
Goshen
Ind
A. Westlake
Dr. de Pew
H. W. Click
Wesley Parker
Chris Winebrenner
Emanuel Miller
Charles Miller
John Prickett
Benjamin Pethel
Isaac Reidenbaugh
George Williams
Methodist Church
John Smith
Oscar Gaddy
Buckles
Chauncey Garrigg
Myron Finney
Indianapolis Journal
Monticello
Idaville
Nashville
J. B. Cook
Fire Ravages Indiana County Farms In Ervin Township
Fire caused heavy damage in Kokomo Indiana county with the farm residence of Alonzo Harness in Ervin township destroyed and Mrs Harness and his daughter injured by a collapsing roof. Loss estimated at two thousand dollars. Twenty acres of timber on William Boon’s farm burned along with fences buildings and pasture land.
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Indianapolis Journal
Kokomo
Ind
Alonzo Harness
Ervin Township
Fire roars through farms near Columbia City
A Tuesday evening blaze on Township Assessor Elias Lantzer’s farm near Columbia City swept to William Goas’s property. About $1,200 in stove wood burned, along with roughly 100 rods of fencing and other minor losses. High winds fanned the flames, hindering efforts to stop them.
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Indianapolis Journal
Columbia City
Ind
Elias Lantzer
William Goas
Fire destroys wood and fence on Burns farm near Flora
Flora Indiana, April 23 Fire swept a wood lot on F G Burns farm three miles west of town at 4 pm spreading to nearby Gillam property. Thirty rods of fence burned and 650 cords of stove wood were consumed before a rainstorm at 6 pm checked the blaze.
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Indianapolis Journal
Flora
Ind
F. G. Burns
Arthur Gillam
Fire destroys Huber home in Indiana. assessor loses records
Brazil Ind April 2 Fire wiped out the two story frame residence of Daniel I Huber in Washington township and all household effects from a defective flue The loss is 150 with no insurance Huber the township assessor had almost finished his duties and all papers were destroyed requiring a reassessment of the township
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Clinton
Ind
Shirkle
No. 3
James T. James
Patrick Murdock
Thomas Lewis
James
Indianapolis Journal
Brazil
Daniel I. Huber
Washington Township
Huber
Some English Dukes and Their Heraldic Mottoes
Chamber’s Journal surveys English dukedoms noting mottoes and stories. Norfolk, premier duke, enjoys public favor while invoking Sola virtus Invicta. The Earl of Fife, wedding gift from 188%, bears three mottoes Deu juvant, Deo juvante, and Virtute et opera, reflecting land holdings. Cavendish of Devonshire uses Cavendo tutus, while Buccleuch’s motto remains uncertain. The piece catalogs historic dukedoms from 1663 to 1547 retagging their emblem prose.
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Grace of Norfolk
Sussex Archaeological Society
Arundel Castle
Earl of Fife
Louise of Wales
Duke of Devonshire
Cavendish
Duke of
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Somerset
Dukes and Mottoes Through English History
The article traces ducal creations from Charles II era to Queen Victoria, noting mottoes such as Virtus non stemma and Et decus et pretium recti. It observes a surge of dukedoms in the 17th and 18th centuries, Strathfield and Apsley House ties, and contrasts royal restraint with earlier flamboyance.
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Westminster
Gladstone
J. E. Millais
Willam Agnew
Charles Tennat
Grosvenor
Charles III
Duke of Richmond
Duke of Wellington
Strathfieldgaye
Apsiey House
Queen Victoria
Brown County Tragedy A Mob Beats Stretchberry Wife Goes Insane
In Brown County Indiana twenty masked men raided the Stretchberry home at 2 40 am. Finley Stretchberry shot at the mob but was overpowered and beaten to unconsciousness. His wife, already in an insane asylum, fled and later collapsed in fear. Stretchberry was bound to a tree and beaten. later taken to a fence post and nearly dead. His wife wandered seeking help, and authorities search for the mob. Both husband and wife are in critical condition.
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Nashville
Ind
Brown County
William Caldwell
Finley Stretchberry
Stretchberry
Whiteay
Buffalo Bill Leads Swedish Colony to Wyoming Irrigation Project
Col. William F. Cody known as Buffalo Bill now directs a 6000 Swedish colonists expedition to the Big Horn valley Wyoming to cultivate arid lands and showcase irrigation value. The note highlights a shift from his fame with Indians and cowboys to a public spirited venture.
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Minneapolis Tribune
William F. Cody
Buffalo Bill
Big Horn Valley
Wyoming
Dr Henry Morton Undergoes Major Surgery in New York
New York April 23 Dr Henry Morton president of Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken underwent a dangerous operation in a private New York hospital The surgeons said the operation was entirely successful and forecast a speedy recovery for Dr Morton They did not disclose the nature of the procedure
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New York
Henry Morton
Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken
Morton
Bethany man shoots man after house fires claim
Bethany West Virginia April 23 Henry Gibson shot and killed John Sudeth today after two houses burned earlier. Gibson told Sudeth I saw you set my property on fire. Sudeth offered no reply and Gibson fired four times. Sudeth had been charged twenty years ago with setting fire to Bethany College.
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Bethany
W. Va
Henry Gibson
John Sudeth
Gibson
Sudeth
Sudoth
Bethany College
Record high prices for Hamburg cattle reached in St Joseph
In St Joseph Missouri on 23, buyers paid a record high 7.25 per hundredweight for a large Hamburg Iowa consignment. Farmers rush cattle sheep and hogs to market to capitalize on soaring prices as values push up on the market.
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ST. Joseph
Hamburg
Liberty's Torch Relit Under War Department Control
The electric light from the Statue of Liberty torch in New York Harbor was relighted tonight after being extinguished in March by the lighthouse department. The War Department now supervises the torch, reflecting the transfer of control.
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New York
New York Harbor
Lighthouse Department
War Department
Kindergarten Teachers Gather for International Union Opening
From across the country nearly 150 teachers gathered at Arlington Street Church in Boston for the opening session of the International Union of Kindergarten Teachers. Mrs Latiah B Pingree chaired the local executive committee.
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Boston
Arlington Street
International Union of Indergarten
Latiah B. Pingree
Funeral Bury Triplets and Mother in One Octave
Milwaukee reports the funeral for Mrs. Monica Krewinski and her infant triplets. The mother and three infant deaths were interred in a single octave following their birth on Sunday, with the children dying a few hours after birth.
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Milwaukee
Monica Krewinski
Pennsylvania school strike over omitted morning scriptures
Pupils at a Pennsylvania town's school went on strike after the morning reading from Scriptures was omitted. The unusual piety behind the protest has drawn curiosity and suspicion from observers.
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Baltimore
The Real Tammany Man a Good Fellow Under Scrutiny
An analysis of Tammany Hall’s social code argues that friendship and gratitude bind the organization. It contrasts public plunder with personal virtue, noting the charismatic yet morally mixed “best fellow” leaders driven by loyalty, graft, and communal charity amid reform pressures.
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Pat" Divver
Tom” Foley
Divver
Hot Springs
Lis
Tammany Hall
Driver
Foley
Tamang
Bowery
Lee
United States Army
Richmond
Tammany
Tammany Halls
Jealous Gorilla Kills Keeper After Marriage Fight
At the Zoological Institute Marsell Journoux, a keeper for Fra the giant African gorilla, fought the enraged animal for hours. The beast fatally mauled Journoux after jealousy over his marriage, while attendants found the defender and the gorilla grievously injured. Three children witnessed parts of the struggle before escaping in fear.
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Marsell
Zoological Institute
Journoux
Fra
Francois
En Journoux
Tamer
Cleveland May Get Natural Gas
Daniel O Day, a prominent Standard Oil official, urged Mayor Johnson to authorize supply of natural gas from West Virginia for Cleveland. The mayor endorsed the idea, asked for a written proposal, and said it would be referred to the City Council.
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Daniel O'Day
Standard OW Ma
Johnson
West Virginia
Day
Standard Oil Company
O'Day
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