Severe storms cause flood damage across Indiana towns
Reports from Sullivan Evansville Milltown Crawford county and Richmond Indiana describe floods and hail from yesterday. Blue river irrigation damaged corn fields orchards and vegetation while a Southern Railroad bridge washed away and cattle crops suffered losses.
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Indianapels Journal
Sullivan. Ind
Indianapolis Journal
Evansville
Ind
Milltown
Crawford County
Rain Gusts Heat Wet Indiana With Heavy Showers
Heavy thunder showers drenched Indiana with 1.67 inches in Indianapolis and up to 2.4 inches in Washington. The storms spread across the state and Ohio valley, forcing pedestrians into stores as sewers overflowed. Cool, pleasant air followed, with clear weather expected west of the Mississippi and warmer conditions for Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Ohio Valley
Washington
Ind
Logansport
Cincinnati
Louisville
Freomington
Ohio
Missouri
Mississippi
Northwestern Iowa Submerged By Heavy Rains
Northwestern Iowa is half submerged after recent heavy rains. Financial losses are immense. Jesse A. Gregg of St. Paul has returned.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Iowa
Jesse A. Gregg
Weather Forecast for Indiana Illinois and Ohio Likely Showers
Forecast for Saturday and Sunday calls for showers and thunderstorms in northern Indiana with fair and warmer conditions in the south, light to fresh south winds, and Sunday turning fair. Illinois sees Saturday showers in the north and fair conditions in the south with variable winds. Ohio should see Saturday showers and Sunday probably fair with fresh south winds.
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Washington
Indiana
Illinois
Ohio
Movements of steamers across Atlantic ports May dates
Shipping notices record arrivals and departures at Cherbourg Liverpool and New York. Vessels Pa ntela, Cymric, Altonia, Celtic, Georgic and Oscar appear in May listings with routes between New York Havre Genoa Naples Glasgow Montreal and Liverpool.
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Cherbourg
Pantela
New York
Southampton
Hamburg
Columbia
Liverpool
Germanic
Altonia
Boston
Celtic
Georgic
la Savoie
Havre
Calabria
Genoa
Naples
Cymric
Moville
Parisian
Montreal
Furnessia
Glasgow
Dunnet Head
Oscar
Des Moines area floods devastate Decorah region and rail lines
Heavy rainfall of over six inches in two hours caused rapid flooding in Decorah and surrounding towns. Waters overflowed barriers, flooded streets and rail yards, destroying sixteen bridges and damaging tracks. Two deaths reported, including a mother and child, amid widespread property losses estimated at Decorah near thirty thousand dollars. Additional washouts and stock losses noted along regional rail lines and counties.
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Decorah
Gregg
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Austin
Preston
Iowa
Minnesota
Fort Atkinson
Brooklyn Handicap at Gravesend Promises Record Crowd
May atmosphere centers on Gravesend with forecasts for about 40 000 spectators for the Brooklyn handicap opening the spring meeting. Favorite contenders include Blues Advance Guard Monograph and Alcedo with jockeys Turner Burns Woods Shaw and Redfern among riders and weights listed for a fast muddy track if rain holds off.
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New York
Brooklyn
Gravesend
Blues
N. Turner
Advance Guard
Heno
Morris Park
Monograph
Amon
Herbert
Alcedo
Roe Hampton
Watercure
Pentecost
Brooklyn Jockey Club
Turner
Burns
Odom
Woods
Shaw
Roehampton
Brennan
the Regent
O’brien
Redfern
Reina
Connor
Sadie
Waldo
Flywheel
Booker
Ethics
Cochran
Northern Star
Dom Paul
J. Daly
Ten
Favorites Win in Mud at Churchill Downs and Others
Rained-out tracks tame the day as Oconee and Chorus Boy win at Churchill Downs with Chorus Boy favored. Hunter Raine defeats Rival by a length at Chicago Worth. Glenncrose leads at St. Louis with Nickey D. snapping a track record in the fourth race.
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Louisville
Oconee
Chorus Boy
Churchill Downs
Mr. Arnold
Cincinnati
Fetter
Harry New
Hunter Raine
Almaric
Foneda
Hinsdale
ST. Louis
Glenncrose
Fairgrounds
Nickey D
Okla
Huntressa
Found
Concertina
Gorri
Gennerose
Dr. Clark
Sam Hil dreth’s great handicap horse dies at Worth
Chicago May 23 Waring Sam Hil dreth's great handicap thoroughbred died at Worth from a ruptured blood vessel in the stomach. The horse was five years old and sired by Masetto The Sweeper.
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Chicago
Trolley Car Wreck Near Easton Leaves Two Dead
A trolley car carrying eighty nine passengers derailed on a Palmer township hill near Easton at midnight. Brakes failed causing a high speed descent and a crash on the road. Edward Commodore of Nazareth and Joseph Derhammer of Easton were killed. Many were injured and carried from the wreck as officials freed victims from the debris.
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Easton
Edward Comodore
Nazareth
Joseph Derhammer
Palmer Township
Comodore
Derhammer
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab Jets Ad in Georgia
An old advertisement notes that the name must appear on every box of the genuine Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab jets, the celebrated Cold and Grip Cure, published from a Georgia source.
Bishop Thoburn Testifies On Philippine Rights Before Senate Panel
Bishop Thoburn testified before the Philippine committee of the U S Senate in Washington on May 23, arguing for United States rights in the Philippines by treaty. He contrasted Hong Kong protections with Chicago, warned of civil war if Aguinaldo prevailed, and said consent of Filipinos should not be forced before affairs are settled. He praised American missionaries and soldiers in Asia, urging restraint and noting better conduct than other nations except Japan.
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Thoburn
Phillippines Committee
Senate
United States
Philippine Islands
England
India
Far East
Philippines
Hong Kong
Chicago
Hong-Kong
Aguinaldo
Spain
Culberson
Manila
Carmack
Asia
China
Japan
Petition for Release of Lopez Brothers in Batangas
Miss Clemen cia Lopez appeals to the President for justice for three Lopez brothers held by General Bell on Talim Island amid claims of abuse and property seizures. War Department notes cite insufficient grounds to overturn military actions in Batangas, as cholera wanes in Manila and Batangas moves toward civil governance.
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Washington
Senate Committee On the Philippines Today
Clemencia Lopez
Sixto Lopez
Batangas
Bell
Talim
Miss Lopez
Boston
Lorenzo
Cipriano
Manuel Lopez
Island
Charles E. Magoon
Division of Insular Affairs of the
Philippine Islands
War Department
Cortelyou
Mabel Bayard Warren
Manila
Taft
Root
Cuba
General Wheaton Receives Ovation in Manila Sendoff
General Lloyd Wheaton boards the U S transport Sherman for home amid a great Manila reception. The ship’s sailing is delayed by a typhoon. The U S commission declares English the official language.
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Manila
Lloyd Wheaton
United States
Sherman
United States Commission
Crowd Gathered for Kid Blackburn Training Event
A large crowd gathered at Indiana avenue training quarters to watch Kid Blackburn’s rehearsal for his Empire Theater bout with Kid Bradford on June 2. Police were alerted but no fight occurred. Blackburn sparred with his brother and others, drawing lively rounds as officers observed. Shortridge track team’s Marion meet was postponed by rain. Indianapolis school plans remained homebound preparations for May 31 state meet. Butler golf tournament delayed to next Wednesday due to rain.
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Blackburn
Indiana Avenue
Empire Theater
Bradford
Gerber
Shortridge
Marion
Indianapolis
Butler Club Links
Corbett Bests Broad in Ten Round Mill Death of a Prize Fighter
William H. Rothwell known as Young Corbett defeated Kid Broad of Cleveland in a ten round welterweight title bout in Denver. The crowd exceeded capacity with about 4,000 spectators. The bout featured both fighters trading, with Corbett solid in early rounds and Broad gaining the edge in rounds five to seven. Referee verdict gave Corbett the decision though many believed a draw possible. Abe Attell challenged the winner for a rematch in two weeks.
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Denver
William H. Rothwell
Sporting
Corbett
Kid" Broad
Cleveland
Broad
Theetting
Colorado Athletic Club
Read
Abe Attell
Jackson Wins After Early Tenth Round Stop
Referee Mantz halted the bout at the start of the tenth round awarding the decision to Young Peter Jackson. Walsh of Canada was virtually knocked out in Baltimore on May 23.
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Baltimore
Mantz
Peter Jackson
Harry Walsh
Canada
Jackson
Walsh
Chicago Featherweight Buddy Ryan Beats Fitzgerald in Six
Buddy Ryan of Chicago defeated Willie Fitzgerald of Brooklyn in a six round bout here tonight. The report also notes the death of Tommy Noonan.
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Chicago
Buddy Ryan
Willie Fitzgerald
Brooklyn
Boxer Dies After Lenox Club Bout In Boston
Tommy Noonan, real name John Cassidy of Chelsea Mass, died from a brain concussion after a fourth round blow by Eddie Dixon of Chicago in a Lenox Athletic Club boxing match. Dixon and seconds were arraigned for manslaughter with bonds set and June 6 hearings.
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Boston
Tommy Noonan
Chelsea
Mass
Eddie Dixon
Chicago
Lenox Athletic Club
Dixon
Noonan
John Cassidy
Sol Sandler
Bernard Saxe
Thomas Flaherty
Joseph O'Brien
Formalin Poisoning Suspected in Eight Cases At Local Market
H M Ford reported to the city health department that his two children suffer from formalin poisoning from cream bought locally. Eight cases attributed to Ford's supplier have prompted a warrant for his arrest. He purchases milk from farmers, and a warrant has been issued for one of them. Ford's children remain in danger.
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Columbus
H. M. Ford
Ford
Pittsburg Triumph in Ninth on Beaumonts Bunt
Pittsburg edged New York 2 to 1 in a ninth inning rally as Beaumont delivered a three bagger and Burke sacrificed for the winning run. George Smith starred at second base with brilliant plays, drawing applause through the game. Attendance 2,100.
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Pittsburg
Beaumont
Burke
George Smith
Pitts
Eae
Jones
Wagner
Brasfield
Bo’ Burke
Leach
H. Smith
Doheny
New York
Bransfield
Doyle
Clarke
Doubleys
Conroy
G. Smith
Bowerman
Bradley homers in late burst as Cleveland and Philadephia clash
Two out rally sees Joss single followed by Bradley homer over left field fence, Bradley hitting home runs in a row. Sharp Cleveland fielding limits scoring. attendance 1,788. Cleveland 00000006 22 Philadelphia 0 2600310 6. Two-base hit Castro. Stolen bases Joss Bemis Fultz L Cross. Boston beat Chicago 6 to 3 behind late scoring. Attendance 4,774.
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Boston
Nichols
St, L. A
Smoot
Cef
Cooley, L
Barelay, If
Kruger
Prashear
Nichols, c
Hartman
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Ree
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Maloney
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Patten
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Clarke
Joss
Bradley
Cleveland
Cleve
R.H.O.A.E. Phila
R.H.O.A.E. Ph
Hartsel
Bay
Fultz
Ef Hamphill
Davis
Wood
L. Cross
Seybold
Thoney
Powers
Bemis
Castro
Streit
Plank
Arenes Thoney
Connolly
Griffith
Bos. R.H.C.A.E
Sullivan
Grifith
M'Farland
Collins
Young
Stahl
Parent
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Johnston
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Columbus
St. P. R Hu
Col. Geier
K Dillard
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Cribbins
Dillard
Turner
Fox
Dita Divers Kelley
Evans
Sha
Shannon
Lumley
Huggins A. Bueree
Tietress
Wagner
Nat Gout
Ee Lager
Shay
Wild Neces
Tindill
Purdue to meet De Pauw after Purdue-Oberlin meet at Stuart Field
Purdue baseball schedules a game with rival De Pauw at Stuart Field tomorrow following the Purdue Oberlin track meet. De Pauw pitcher Roberts, who held Notre Dame to two hits, will start for De Pauw versus Purdue pair Ruby and Ide. A lively contest is predicted as recent team shake-ups improve results. In Crawfordsville, Wabash forfeits 9–0 after De Pauw refuses to play with a substituted pitcher. Notre Dame defeats Monmouth College 10–1 in Monmouth, Illinois.
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Indianapolis Journal
Lafayette
Ind
Purdue
de Pauw
Stuart Field
Crawfordsville
Wabash
Wilson
Haskell
Epworth League Convention Opens in Indianapolis District
The Epworth League Indianapolis district convened at New Palestine with Rev. Hiram W. Kellogg delivering “How to Make the Wheels Go.” Today Rev. C. E. Bacon speaks on “God's Plan of Finance” as officers are to be elected and reports heard. Sunday features sermons and talks by Joshua Stansfield and W. H. Braman.
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Epworth League
Indianapolis
New Palestine
Hiram W. Kellogg
C. E. Bacon
E. B. Rawls
Joshua Stansfield
W. H. Braman
Bicycle Factory Fire at Conrad Mueller Co
A blaze damaged the bicycle factory of Conrad Mueller & Co at 212 East New York Street with an entrance on Massachusetts Avenue. The one story brick building and contents suffered substantial damage after a cause unknown fire from 10 pm last night. firemen fought the blaze for about thirty minutes, with damage not yet estimated.
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Conrad Mueller & Co
New York Street
Massachusetts Avenue
Property transfers on Georgia and Belmont corners reported
Mary F Keller sold a Georgia street property near Missouri to Thad R Baker for 36000. Bertha K Stein sold multiple Belmont avenue and Morris street lots and Hyatt Morris to Plainfield Electric Co for 4000. Lydia E Deyner bought a Shepard avenue property near Twenty first street from Omas H Davidson for 3000. Francis H Kingsburg sold a Westfield road and Forty sixth street corner lot to Elizabeth H Cox for 6500. Edward E Dammeyer bought a residence at Arsenal Goes oan street from Laura F Briggs.
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Mary F. Keller
Georgia Street
Missouri
Thaddeus R. Baker
Bertha K. Stein
Belmont Avenue
Morris Street
Hyatt and Morris
Plainfield Electric Company
Lydia E. Deyner
Shepard Avenue
Twenty-first Street
Omas H. Davidson
Francis H. Kingsburg
Westfield Road
Forty Sixth
Rumor of Paper Jobber Consolidation in Indianapolis
Reports indicate financial interests urge five Indianapolis paper jobbing houses to consolidate their establishments. Some local jobbers oppose the scheme while others plan to name a committee to study it. The accuracy and full details remain unclear as talks circulate.
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Indianapolis
Dammann Hits Hard As Indianapolis Triumphs 9 6
Indianapolis rallied in the ninth with a single double triple and a homer to beat Kansas City 9 to 6. Dammann, debuting after leaving Des Moines, struggled in relief as Hoosiers poured on four earned runs after two outs. Kuhns, O'Brien, Kihm and Babb fueled the late scoring spree.
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Indianapolis Journal
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Bend
Dammann
Des Moines
Weyhing
Fox
Heydon
Williams
Kubas
O'Brien
Kihm
Babb
Killen
Coulter
Kansas We
Hadeen
P. O'Brien
Smith
Nance
Gear
Beville
Balle
OM Weyhing
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Iits
Ofe
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