Delay in New Amsterdam Theater opens September opening
Delays in New Amsterdam Theater construction push back the Rogers Brothers opening previously set for the first week of September. After talks with Nat C. Goodwin and plans for a big revival of A Midsummer Night's Dream, the Rogers will begin performances in a postponed run at the new venue.
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New Amsterdam
New York
Rogers Brothers
Nat C. Goodwin
Knickerbocker
Rogers Oe & Eae
Rogers In
Ponaou
Negro singers and dancers heat up European halls
The article notes a surge in popularity of Negro performers in European music halls with reports from a New York interview. It highlights broad audience enthusiasm in Budapest and Arisbad for a mulatto girl and two KY comedians, plus industry moves and upcoming seasons in New York and Chicago, including Frohman and Damrosch leading the New York Symphony.
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Bre
George A. Kingsbury
Henry W. Savage
New York
Arisbad
Buda-Pesth
Kentucky
Indianapolis Horse Show to Feature Local Entries in 47 Classes
The Biz and Bridle Club announced a plan at Merchants' Exchange rooms to hold 47 classes in the Indianapolis Horse Show the week of Sept 21 at Senate Ave and Sixteenth St. Most events will be for local entries, with foreign classes open to locals. The focus shifts to horses over vehicles, aiming to stage a show for Indianapolis people. Members of the Horse Show Association and Bit and Bridle Club will receive seating privileges and other perquisites. A new larger tent, a 200 by 165 foot ring, 1000 badges, and Mrs Jack Gardner bracelets are planned for the event.
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Indianapolis
Merchants’ Exchange Rooms
Horse Show Association
Harry Et New
Hush J. McGowan
J. Karpe
Jack Gardner
Crowd of Photographers Attends Fair Bank Convention Night
The Photographers Association of America gathers in Fair Bank for its annual convention. Hundreds visit the town, enjoy park concerts, and listen to Eugene Cowles and Madame Sapinsky perform. A new evening program by Director Barnes features a varied orchestral and vocal lineup.
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Fair Bank
Photographers’ Association of America
Eugene Cowles
Madame Sapinsky
Barnes
Paris
Poet
Eugene Wack
Voelker
Cedar Point
Herbert Medley
Von
Stabbed by Worker In Accidental Incident at Plant
Fred Burkes of Varney Electrical Supply Company was stabbed in the arm by a young coworker during an evening at the establishment. Doctors Mackey and Cunningham dressed the wound at City Dispensary. Burkes was taken home to Broad Ripple after the incident.
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Fred Burkes
Varney Electrical Supply Company
Drs. Mackey
Cunningham
Burkes
Broad Ripple
Social notes of travels and visits across towns
A long list of personal and social news items records departures, visits, and hosting plans. Names include Mrs. Annie Wright, Miss Eleanor Kirby, Mr. and Mrs. Alford, Miss Hazel Chitwood, Mrs. Anna Kyle, and many others with destinations from Chicago to Wisconsin, Michigan, New Jersey, and New York, plus gatherings at homes in Indianapolis and surroundings.
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Annie Wright
Chicago
Horace Bennett
Michigan
Eleanor Kirby
Winona Terrace
Thomas Alford
French Lick
Hazel Chitwood
College Corner
Anna Kyle
Miss Kyle
California
Robert Randthaler
Minneapolis
Anna G. Hubbard
Wisconsin
Stewart M. Ponder
Delaware
Lottie Adam Raschig
Evelyn Butler
D. O. Thomas
Katherine Levey
Sandusky
Putin Bay
J. T. McCune
Vinson Carter
Burtlake
J. R. Hill
Logansport
Rawlings
Hawley
Beaumont
Tex
Eleanor Whitcomb
East Orange
N. J
White
Miss Gould
Cincinnati
John 5
Lazarus
Augusta Jameson
Newman
Julia
Cleveland
Philip Ungar
Whitehead
Shelbyville
Colson
Mattoon
J. H. Taylor
Pennsylvania Street
N. A. Gladding
Adirondacks
George G. Tanner
Sapphire
N. C
Cornelia Laurentine Searle
Columbus
Henry Wetzel
Marria
New York
Anna Karslake
New Rochelle
N. Y
W. J.karslake
Irvington
Miss Tanner
Appleton
Wis
Helen Dietz
F. W. Chislett
Seal Harbor
Margaret Chislett
Pittsburg
S. D. Pray
Bayview
Martha Gregory
Mabel Pray
George Brown
East Michigan Street
New Castle
Charles E. Shover
Terre Haute
Peate
Herbert Philip Cahen
Bargain Summer Wais and Fabrics Hit City Stores
Reductions cut prices on lawn waists to about 1.98 from 4.50 while another appealing waist drops from 3.75 to 2.48, with longer wear expected. Zaza pads gain popularity though home fabrication is simple. Brocade fabrics for evening wear trend up, novel pongees fall to 8 cents a yard, and pampas glassware mimics Tiffany at a third of the cost. Zibeline hopsack with self-color accents completes the textile roundup.
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Tiffany
Editor Letter on Butler’s Role in State Compromise
To the Editor of the Indianapolis Journal, a note praising Mr Charles Butler for his services in securing a compromise between the State and an unnamed party. The communication reflects praise for Butler’s efforts and the Journal’s respect for his work.
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Indianapolis Journal
Journal
Charles Butler
Butler and Herriman Canal Plan Interview Revealed
A Fort Wayne letter recounts a 19th century exchange between Mr. Butler and David B. Herriman, a Noble County landowner, about canal feeder work to Fort Wayne. Herriman pressed for immediate action on the bill, arguing Christ approved of aiding laborers on the Sabbath. Butler, devout and cautious, listened as Herriman used blunt language to push the plan. Aug. 2.
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Butler
David B. Herrithen
Noble
Herriman
Ansport
Rome City
Fort Wayne
Mr. Butler
A. A. Chapin
Fort Wayne, Ind
Was Guarded By His Dog A Tiny Boy Found In Railroad Yards
A four year old boy slept among lumber at the J M I yards when a big St Bernard guarded him. The yard clerk wrote a note to the boy’s mother, tied it to the dog’s collar, and the dog carried the note to the police. The child was found safe and reunited with his mother.
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St. Bernard
Howard Robinson
South Meridian Street
Crane
City News Notes Deaths and Heirs in Indiana and Chicago
News notes the death of John Darby in Chicago where he moved fifteen years ago after living in Indianapolis. It mentions his work in wholesale candy, with John Hauck in the Indianapolis Cracker Company, then Van Camp Packing catsup business, and later a catsup looter. Also reports Indianapolis heirs to Daniel Pegg estate contesting 350 acres in Philadelphia, with lawyers Ben C. Miller and F. W. Cady traveling to Philadelphia. About a dozen Indiana claimants, half in Indianapolis, claim the land was never sold and is held by a long lease. Ends with Minnewa Tribe No. 38 Red Men anniversary at Red Men's Hall, West Washington, program including Sachem Boetteer, Sheare, Beaven's National Quartet, McGaw, Duffeey, Harrison, Bachfield, Sedwick and Robinson.
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John Darby
Chicago
Darby
Indianapolis
John Hauck
van Camp Packing Company
Daniel Pegg
Philadelphia
Ben C. Miller
F. W. Cady
Indiana
Independent
Order of Red Men
Red Men’s Hall
West Washington Street
John G. Boetteer
Charles F. Sheare
Beaven
National Quartet
John F. McGaw
M. J. Duffeey
Home dressmaking hints for a dainty morning jacket
May Manton describes a broad-shouldered morning jacket with a white yoke cape and capes. The pattern uses ring-dotted blue and white dimity with blue piping and suits washable fabrics, wools, and wash silks. Materials vary by fabric width. pattern 4486 fits busts 22 to 44 inches. pattern coupon included.
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May Manton
Batiste
Meise Teomother
Indiana
Big Crowd Attends Heck Carnival Show at West Washington
More than 3,800 people filled the West Washington Street grounds last night despite heavy rain. The carnival features a one ring circus, Japanese jugglers, French gymnasts, motorcycles, and a dog pony show with strong crowds. Free admission for under twelve on Friday and proceeds partly to the Fresh Air Mission. Ground in good condition. high wire act by the Weitzmans scheduled.
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West Washington Street
Fresh Air Mission
Merediths
de Velda
Zelda
Woodford
Bostock
Weitzmans
Reunion of former Jackson Jennings and Scott county residents
Indianapolis hosts a Brookside Park picnic for past residents of Jackson Jennings and Scott counties on Aug 16. A county representation program features Captain William English for Scott county Alonzo Green Smith for Jennings county and Willard Robinson for Jackson county. About 1500 to 2000 people are expected to attend.
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Indianapolis
Jackson, Jennings
Scott Counties
Brookside Park
William EB. English
Scott County
Alonzo Green Smith
Jennings County
Willard Robinson
Jackson County
Morgan Expected as New Julietta Asylum Superintendent
Reported selection of Benjamin M. Morgan, Perry township farmer, to succeed Frank Daugherty as superintendent of the Julietta Asylum. Change planned for early September. Daugherty has led the institution since its opening about three years ago. courthouse confirmation unavailable and County Commissioners declined to discuss potential changes.
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Benjamin M. Morgan
Perry Township
Frank 8. Daugherty
Julietta Asylum
Daugherty
Indiana post masters appointed and bank capital set
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports Indiana post offices named Theodore T. Trakes at Branchville Stephen M. Newby at Bunker Hill and others, with Nellie Sprinkle and Charles Elliott removed and resigned. The First National Bank of Dyer authorized to commence with capital of 35 000. Col Henry Lippincott will not be promoted due to war service rule. Lt General Young designated to command the army from Aug 8 to Aug 15 when the staff law takes effect, becoming the last general and first chief.
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Indianapolis Journal
Washington
Indiana Post
Theodore T. Trakes
Branchville
Perry County
Nellie Sprinkle
Stephen M. Newby
Bunker Hill
Miami County
Charles Elliott
William J. Barnett
Carrier
Charles A
Winamac
Ind
First National Bank
Dyer
Henry L. Kellman
August W. Stommel
Col
Henry Lippincott
Medical Department
Colonel Lippincott
War Department
Young
Miles
Saloon Keeper Griswold Arrested on Bad Resort Charge
A. S. Griswold, whose establishment housed three girls sentenced to the Reformatory, was arrested last night by Sergeant Leet and Patrolmen Huhn and Musgrove on a charge of keeping a bad resort. He posted bond and faces a Police Court hearing this morning.
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A. S. Griswold
Leet
Huhn
Musgrove
Griswold
Many Chinese Drowned in Che Foo Flood, 700 Dead
Berlin reports 700 drowned when floods hit Che Foo China on July 27. Bridges and homes swept away leaving two thousand destitute. Pe King notes six scholars denounced for reform proposals fled feared arrest. Marshal Su faces dowager Empress audience. officials forecast his inclusion in autumn execution list.
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Berlin
Che- Foo
China
Peking
Bow Wong Society seeks U S help in Shanghai editor arrests
Acting Secretary Loomis received a cable from the Bow Wong Society of Honolulu asking the United States government to intervene on behalf of reform editors under arrest in Shanghai. The group, tied to a Chinese revolutionary organization, is known as Bow Wong Society.
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Washington
Loomis
Bow Wong Society of
Honolulu
United States
Shanghai
Pera
Bow Wong Society
Premier Balfour Responds On Shanghai Editor Surrender
In the House of Commons Premier Balfour said instructions were sent to the British minister at Peking to comply with China’s demand for the surrender of the editor and staff of the reform paper Supao in Shanghai.
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London
House of Commons
Balfour
Henry Norman
Peking
Shanghai
Supao
Anglers' Association Holds Twentieth Session in St Lawrence Park
The Anglers' Association of the St Lawrence River met at Hotel Lotus for its 20th annual session electing Charlies R. Skinner of Albany as president W H Thompson of Alexandria Bay as secretary and R P Grant of Clayton as treasurer. They discussed Canadian fishing fee laws for Americans and adopted resolutions calling for a four day duck shooting limit in St Lawrence and Jefferson counties.
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ST. Lawrence Park
N. Y
Anglers’ Association of
St. Lawrence River
St. Lawrence
Jefferson Counties
Explosion wrecks Tuscaloosa plant. two killed, damages reach $25,000
The Tuscaloosa Light and Power plant was wrecked by a blast tonight. Two Black men were killed and A. M. McGee, lessee, and engineer D. B. Crawford were injured. City left without power for three to four weeks as damage runs about $25,000.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
Arkansas City man attacked wife after being shot
Newt Farris, sixty years old, attacked his wife with a chair today while intoxicated after she shot him through the heart. The incident occurred in Arkansas City Kansas. Farris has not been arrested as of now.
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Arkansas City
Kan
Newt Farris
Farris
Rural Free Delivery Routes Expanded in July()
The Post Office Department reports July saw 2,45 new rural free delivery routes, bringing the fiscal year total to 5,64 routes as of June. An additional allotment remains to fund more routes.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Depo
Sbone
Ancient Chariot Bought by New York Museum
A remarkably old strone chariot, hailed as the world’s oldest relic of its kind, is in Paris with the Metropolitan Museum. Dated to about 2000 B C, it was found last year on a private estate and offered to museums for 20 dollars but the New York museum will likely pay under 100000 dollars.
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Lincoln J. Carter
O Ther
Lamb Children
Blanche Shirley
Alice France
East Third Street
New York
Actors’ Fund
Paris
Metropolitan Museum
W. B.C
New York Museum
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