Water famine looms as Lafayette pump fails
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports Lafayette Ind on June 15 facing a water shortage after a six million gallon pump burst. Water used for power is shut off, elevators unusable, and sprinkling restricted as reservoir levels drop. Officials fear a municipal famine within days until a new pump arrives. Local hotels lack elevator service and guests must climb stairs as crews conserve the limited supply.
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Indianapolis Journal
Lafayette
Ind
Water Works
Teeny
Allegations of Auempted Fraud Made in an Action at Goshen
Goshen Indiana June 15 John Hale guardian of Almond E Davis current action alleges attempted fraud in a guardianship suit. Court records indicate dispute over estate and fiduciary duties with hearings scheduled and parties named. The case centers on financial conduct and the protection of the ward s interests.
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Goshen
Indianapolis Journal
Ind
John Hale
Almond E. Davis
Weather forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday across states
Forecasts show fair weather across Indiana Illinois Ohio Michigan and Dakota regions with cooler temps in northern portions and variable winds. Tuesday may bring showers in the north and west areas with warmer conditions in the south east, while Wednesday remains generally fair with light north winds and some showers possible in the north.
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Washington
Indiana
Meathwest
Ohio
Lower
Michigan
Falir
Port Ae
Sas
North
Tucsoneskelahoma
Indiana Territory
Arkansas
Wednesia
West
Movements of steamers and arrivals
The fleet movements report June arrivals and sailings. United Steamship lines list ships such as Ceimagen from London, Racpools Potsdam from Rotterdam, Kron Wilhelm from New York, and Umbria Cymric from New York. Bremen shows Grosser Kurfuerst and Dresden arriving from New York on June 12 and 13.
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WEW
Fifth time inmate sues over Gosh en Pharma firm assets
An inmate of Longcliff Hospital sues Edwin D. Chipman and Frederick against Gosh en Pharmaceutical Company seeking a receiver, alleging conspiracy to defraud Davis by falsified accounts to depress Davis stock value. Firm, valued at $2.40 per share, sells pharmaceutical supplies to physicians and grosses about $3,500 a year.
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Longcliff Hospital
Edwin D. Chipman
Frederick
Goshen Pharmaceutical Company
Davis
Chipman
Simpson
Legally Dead Man Declared. Various Indiana News Roundup
In Laporte a court declares William Horner legally dead after thirty years of disappearance, with a estate settlement planned and no recovery possible. Delphi reports Imported Missie 165th dies of milk fever at six thousand dollar value, a top Shorthorn. Elkhart notes horse races freight-train chase. Evansville covers councilman Culbertson grand jury probe. Lafayette highlights Chautauqua day with Rev Sam Jones and speakers. Hartford City fire destroys a Syrians’ dwelling. Portland notes oil wells activity on Thornhill lease and nearby farms.
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Indianapolis Journal
Laporte
Ind
William Horner
Horner
William Horners
Richter
Delphi
Missie
E. W. Bowen
Burnbrae
United States
Ups Mill
Aberdeenshire
Scotland
Co. L. Gerlaugh
Osborne
R Ouce
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Missouri
Iowa
Wisconsin
Chicago
Plan for Future Meetings in Scottsburg and Jeffersonville
The text notes that terms are agreed for space and a commission will meet in Scottsburg on Wednesday the 17th. A further meeting is arranged for June 19 at Jeffersonville, indicating ongoing preparations for erection.
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Scottsburg
Jeffersonville
Jackman Rhodes wedding seals art study overseas for two years
Oscar Jackman of Bloomington and Violet Rhodes of Connersville were married at noon with Rev. William Cross tan Otte officiating. The couple will travel to Washington then New York and finally Paris to study art for two years under French artist Julienne.
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Jackman
Rhodes
Indianapolis Journal
Connersville
Ind
Oscar Jackman
Bloomington
Violet Rhodes
William Crosstan Otte
Washington
New York
Paris
Julienne
Art exhibit opened at St Marys of the Woods college
Terre Haute Ind June 15 The art exhibit of St Marys of the Woods students opened today and a graduation rehearsal was held tonight for the Wednesday ceremony. Alumni meet tomorrow with Father Thomas Sherman likely to attend. Fourteen graduates completed the college course with two post graduates Miss Brennan Indianapolis and Miss Hanford Chicago.
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Indianapolis Journal
Muncie
Ind
Martha J. McCreery
Gaston
Thomas McCreery
Delaware County
McCreery
Martha French
Indianapolis
Lafayette
Sam Jones
Georgia
James Speed
Stanley Krebs
Richard Henry Little
Chicago Tribune
Brant
Terre Haute
St. Mary's of the Woods
Thomas Sherman
Miss Brennan
Miss Hanford
Chicago
Anna Davis
Zella Cooper
Blanche Luken
Richmond
Mary Lewis
Darlington
Cora Hanford
Shelbyville
Tih
Justine Burk
Sullivan
Elizabeth Victory
Earlington
Martha Cox
Arcola
Elsie Jordan
Evareville
Helen Trentman
Fort Wayne
Inez Thedick
Sidney, O
Bessie Big Peru
Margaret Shirley
Chi
Southpaw Hardy falters as Sidney wins Muncie series finale
In Muncie on June 15 Southpaw Hardy weakened in the ninth and tenth innings as Sidney took the game and won the series two games to one. Final: Munice 10 12 0 0 0 0 0 4 7 5. Sidney 10 2 0 0 0 0 1 3 7 9 3. Batteries Hardy and Simon Cox and Doyle. Also reports: German Reformed church dedicated in Huntington. De Kalb and McClellan banks creditors met at Waterloo. Garwood leaves town. Nel son boy injured in Greenville factory accident. Portland City Council upholds mayor against Hoosier Telephone Company franchise. six year-old burns from tinpowder can in Johnson township.
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Indianapolis Journal
Muncie
Ind
Hardy
Sidney
Waterloo
de Kalb
McClellan
Garwood
Portland
Hoosier Telephone Company
Vincennes
Henry McGaughey
Johnson Township
Suburban Home of Boursleys Burns in North View
The pretty suburban residence of Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Boursley in North View, Muncie, burned to the ground early this morning. Losses were not fully disclosed as investigators surveyed the scene for causes and extent of damage.
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Indianapolis Journal
Muncie
Ind
Harry E. Boursley
North View
Plymouth Civil War Captain Houghton Rites Held
A memorial service in Plymouth for Captain James E. Houghton drew old soldiers from Marshall County and nearby areas. The Rev. J A Maxwell led the service as the flag Mr Houghton kept for Civil War commemorations was wrapped around his casket. He joined in 1861 and served until the end, aged sixty three, a native of Marshall County.
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Plymouth
Ind
James E. Houghton
Marshall County
J. A. Maxwell
Mulberry
Houghton
Winchester
Margaret Hil
Madison Hill
B. N. Botkin
B. F. Hill
Monon
John Eberhardt
Little Monon Creek
Paragon
Cinda Collier
William Collier
James McDaniel
Ticket Brokers' Cases Drag Through City Court Proceedings
Prosecution signals developments today as several brokers and agents faced charges for issuing fraudulent and forged railroad tickets. Key testimony from F. M. Brine of Big Four highlighted altered tickets sold from Marion to St. Louis with changed issue and expiration dates. Authorities described a detailed raid and ongoing expected surprises as the trial proceeds over the coming week.
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H. A. Roach
Pinkerton National Detective Agency
Gerber
Colbert and Hauser
City
F. M. Brine
Big Four Railroad
Cincinnati
Duncan
Mr. Duncan
Meyberg
Marion
St. Louis
Indianapolis
Wabash College hosts bright ends to commencement week
Albert E Monger wins primary oratorical contest with New Regime. Calliopean wins intersociety prize debate against Lyceum on Monroe Doctrine critique. Notables including Sen John L Wilson and Judge A B Anderson attend, toasts planned at alumni banquet. Melott baseball sweeps Wabash twice, 4 3 today. Omver in Cuba plays to packed Music Hall as senior class final showcase.
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Indianapolis Journal
Crawfordsville
Ind
Albert E. Monger
Monger
John P. Stafford
Co. A. Lehman
E. C. Courtney
B. E. Connelly
Arthur Stonex
Calliopean Literary Society
Intersociety
Lyceum
United States
Hugh Brower
Ralph Frink
Owen Davies Odell
Indianapolis
Assembly Hall
John L. Wilson
Washington
A. B. Anderson
Charlies B. Landis
James Statesman
Horace Carter Hovey
Newburyport
Mass
Wabash
Melott
Cuba
Alamo
James Buchanan Elmore
Joseph 8. Miller
Music Hall
Notre Dame announces degrees and residences for graduates
Notre Dame lists candidates for degrees with their towns of residence. Arts graduates include Gorman Brooklyn Berry Chicago De Wolf Mishawaka Sweeny Spokane Lynch Chicago. Letters graduates McKeever Ireton O Malley Waunakee Walsh Chicago. Philosophy Mac Donough New York Hanley Wardner. Civil Engineering Wurzer Detroit Fahey Rome Crumley Cincinnati Rebillot New London O Grady Glovers Falls Neeson Philadelphia Rincon Mexico City. Electrical Engineering Baer Wilkes Barre Arana Lima Petritz Rockford. Mechanical Engineering Smoger und. Pharmaceutical Chemist Gadi Sancti Spiritus Shaughnessy Amboy Luken Ind Georg Michigan City Applied Electricity Mulcrone St Ignace Welty Wheel W. Bachelor of Laws Dobbs Mendota Green Davitt Saginaw Hughes West Point Keeley West Bend Burke Richmond Zeigler Milwaukee Higgins Boston Stephan Scales Mound Collins Boston McNamara Worcester Jones Dowagiac. About twenty-three or twenty-four commercial diploma candidates will take exams by Tuesday.
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Indianapolis Journal
South Bend
Ind
Notre Dame
Charles A. Gorman
Brooklyn
Francis J. Berry
Chicago
Emil P. de Wolf
Mishawaka
Robert J. Sweeny
Spokane
Wash
Robert E. Lynch
Frank H. McKeever
Ireton
Dominic K. O'Malley
Waunakee
Wis
J. Leonard
Bardstown
Matthew J. Walsh
Patrick J. MacDonough
New York City
Robert E. Hanley
Wardner
Ida
Edward C. Wurzer
Detroit
Mich
Joseph J. Fahey
Rome
Marry V. Crumley
Cincinnati
Paul F. Rebillot
New London
Patrick W. O
Daniel E. Collins
Boston
Peter J. McNamara
Worcester
Mass
Vitus G. Jones
Dowagiac
Meredith takes ownership of Norborough farm near Cambridge City
Mrs. Virginia Co. Meredith, a prominent Indiana figure, has taken possession of a farm near Cambridge City naming it Norborough after the Clay rental estate. She launches a Norborough herd of twenty or more shorthorns, continuing her stock interests. Senator Jas W Fortune and John W Martin visited Scottsburg to discuss funding for the Pigeon Roost monument and related renaming amplifications.
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Indianapolis Journal
Richmond
Ind
Virginia Co. Meredith
Indiana
Cambridge City
Norborough
Clay
England
Scottsburg
Jas, W. Fortune
John W. Martin
King to Coach Indiana Football Next Year
Bloomington report says Emmett King former Harvard center will coach Indiana's football team next season. King played guard for Indiana in 1897 and captained in 1898. Roy Pike may assist. Horne optimistic. Twenty players report Sept 5, with Lake Winona camp if heat prevents outdoor practice. Lafayette note: Purdue will admit up to five Filipino students next term under same terms as Indiana, with free tuition.
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Indianapolis Journal
Bloomington
Ind
Emmett King
Harvard
Indiana
King
Roy Pike
Horne
Lake Winona
Lafayette
W. E. Stone
Purdue University
Purdue
Commissioner of Education of the
Philippine Islands
Board of Trustees
Islands
Earlham De Pauw Accept Debate Challenge Next Year
Richmond news notes De Pauw University has accepted Earlham's joint debate offer for the coming school year. Earlham aims to defeat De Pauw to solidify its claim to the State championship. The likely venue is Earlham in March. Earlham will submit the question and De Pauw selects sides.
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Indianapolis Journal
Richmond, Inc
DePauw appoints new president as DeGrees earns degree
In Greencastle Indiana on June 15 the DePauw University board announced the appointment of a new president following the revision of the dean of divinity degree conferral. The change strengthens the college leadership and aligns with ongoing academic initiatives.
Attempted bombing shakes Pike County Courthouse aftermath
Petersburg residents reel from a dynamite and powder blast aimed at the Pike County Courthouse. Eight sticks were set in the hall with a fuse to the door, causing a loud explosion but limited damage. Authorities enlist detectives, and local factions blame Winslow supporters or temperance agitators.
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Indianapolis Journal
Petersburg
Ind
Winslow
Patoka
Friends of the Winslow
Mysterious device explodes injuring Mrs Nees in Brazil
In Brazil Indiana on June 15 Mrs W E Nees awoke to a device on her front porch. The contraption exploded burning her hands. Police report no arrest and no clear motive or origin for the strange installation.
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Indianapolis Journal
Brazil
Ind
W. E. Nees
Road contract at Indiana Soldiers' Home in Winchester
Indiana Soldiers' Home board awarded a road construction contract from Riverside road up to the home. Frey-Parsons Company bid $13,679.50, beating 8S. Eaton at $13,744. The project includes a flint gravel road and a street car track across the full distance to the home grounds.
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Lafayette
Indiana Soldiers’ Home
Captain Scott
Ladoga
Frey-Parsons Company
Eaton
Diverse notices from Indiana towns on local events and officials
Richmond welcomes Erret Wilson a Mexico City journalist with relics and photos while Seymour votes party majority on the school board for the first time. New Albany holds a debt-free church dedication with thousands attending. Rockport, Rockville, Columbia City, Elwood, Lawrenceburg, Shelbyville, Vincennes, Lapel report reunions, memorials, burglaries, inaugurations, and appointments in civil war veteran groups, Odd Fellows observances, school staffing, and road bond actions across multiple counties.
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Erret Wilson
The
Herald
Mexico City
Mexico
Sanford Wilson
Jackson Township
United States
Seymour
Harry M. Miller
Dem
G. G. Graessle
Rep
New Albany
L. L. Carpenter
James Porter
J. R. Green
Rockville
Knights of Pythias
H. C. Davis
Mecca
R. C. Chapin
Tangier
John Vermillion
Bilimode
Columbia
Lawrenceburg
Harry B. Strout
Mount Tabor
Aurora
Laughery
Adams
Shelbyville
Vincennes
Steen
Palmyra
Knox County
Vincennes German National Bank
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
LAPEL
W. W. Mershon
Lapel High School
Frankfort
Fatal fight over cow ends in murder near Vincennes
Terre Haute reports say John McNary, a motorman, shot Elmer Fields fatally and seriously wounded Mrs. McNary after searching a boarding house room in Terre Haute. Fields, 32, and Mrs. McNary, 30, along with McNary, 37, had moved from Martinsville, Illinois.
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Terre Haute
Latter
Vincennes
Indianapolis Journal
Ind
John McNary
Elmer Fields
McNary
Field
Fields
McNarys
Martinsville, Ill
Mrs. McNary
Reconciliation Ends Threat as Brother-In-Law Intervenes
Bloomington, June 15. Benjamin Dearmin attempted suicide after an argument with his wife. Miss Maude Wylie, his sister-in-law, restrained him and prevented self harming actions, seizing the razor before harm occurred.
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Indianapolis Journal
Bloomington
Ind
Benjamin Dearmin
Miss Wylie
Dearmin
Death by self destruction and attempted reconciliations
In New Albany Indiana Selphus L Weeden of Edinburg committed death by swallowing forty grains of tellurium. He died within forty minutes after arriving from Burg to take his wife to Edinburg. He was thirty, left a child with Mrs Weeden's parents. In Aurora Indiana William Bellew faced a preliminary assault case involving Emma W, the twelve year old daughter of Mrs Sallie Noel. Bellew was bound over to the next court term and jailed at Lawrenceburg.
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Indianapolis Journal
New Albany
Ind
Selphus L. Weeden
Edinburg
Springfield
Ill
Eitty Trom Burg
Weeden
Aurora
William Bellew
John H. Thompson
Bellew
Emma W
Dau
Sallie Noel
Noel
Olice
Lawrenceburg
Prominent Decatur Citizen Dies by Chloroform
Perry Mercer aged thirty eight a prominent citizen of Decatur Indiana attempted suicide by drinking chloroform this evening at his home. He was found and rushed to a local hospital where he died from the effects of the poison. Mercer was well known in business circles and his death shocks the community.
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Indianapolis Journal
Decatur
Ind
Perry Mercer
Railways Reopen at St Louis Union Station as River Drops
Rail routes along the Mississippi reopen at Union Station in St Louis as river readings Fall to 5.3 feet, easing isolation of Eastern roads. Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern, boat and Louisville and Nashville resume service. Illinois Central works to restart today but stalled at Relamation East. Rail traffic expected to reach National Stockyards by Wednesday with normal business resuming.
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East Louis
Devine Reports Armourdale Flood Ruin Beyond Johnstown
Edward L. Devine of the Charity Organization Society of New York tours the Kansas City flood zone and deems Armourdale the worst wrecked area he has seen. He notes ten thousand homeless in St Louis region but says Armourdale’s devastation surpasses others. Philadelphia reports the Grand Army of the Republic asks for aid for flood sufferers in Kansas.
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Philadelphia
Department of the Grand Army of the Republic of Kansas
Thomas J. Stewart
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