White River Trend Rises Then Falls Cited By River Men
River men report the White River higher all week than in months, aided by rains and snowmelt. A pumping-station message notes a morning fall but the river remains above winter levels, rising seven inches hourly at times. Officials say the wheat crop is not endangered by floods. Ohio River rises with reports from Vincennes of the Wabash quickening.
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White River
Archer
Guy Ullngag
Ohio
Vincennes
Seated Factory Receivership Settles Bank Claims
F B Fornwald as receiver of the Cincinnati Seating Factory reports Washington National Bank and Peoples National Bank received the factory’s fealty and machinery to satisfy their claims. Most property sold for creditors, with labor claims prorated at 50 cents on the dollar after taxes. Two small accounts remain. another pro rata distribution may occur if collected.
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F. B. Fornwald
Cincinnali
Etty
Washington National Bank
Peoples National Bank
Waa
Struck It Rich by Nevada Gold Field Claim
William Craddy of Newport earns riches in Nevada gold fields with a neighboring claim to William Tobin and Richard Tobin who refused 760000 for their claim. Craddy, a known city resident, married Miss Mayme Cobel and once had a Louisiana lottery win of 16000.
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Clacmout Enquifer
William Craddy
Newport
Nevada
William
Richard Tobin
Thin City
Florence Enwright
Draddy
Bdvtog
Mise Mayme Cobel
Joseph Cobel
VINCENNES ELECTION LOOMING IN DISTRESSED COUNTY
Readers in Vincennes watch an option election amid county tensions as voters decide whether Macedon will support or oppose the proposal. The close race draws interest from both wets and drys and from nearby Washington County.
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Washington
Newspaper Standstill Before Election in Glat City
The two Washington papers face criticism for not taking a clear side on the election issue. Citizens shoulder the cost of editorials while ads clutter pages. Readers remain uncertain about race stakes as campaigns and county affairs blend into muffled messaging.
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Washington
Robbery at Home Leaves Mrs Blankenship Injured
A masked trio broke into Mrs. Blankenabip’s Indianapolis home during a Wednesday attack. They pistol whipped her husband David Blankenship and demanded money, escaping with some cash after torturing the woman. Mrs. Blankenabip remains in serious condition.
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Sear Luogodtea
David Blankenship
Mire Haukeusti
Howe
Rwg
Indianapolis Star
Washington
Mr. Blankenstip
Innis
Blankenabip
aRlertox
Yending
Oor
Mra Blankenabip
Secretary Highlights January Births and War Readiness
Secretary Hurts of the state board of health notes January births total 4261 with 2181 males and 2080 females. He says a male surplus signals wartime recruitment while a future month may tilt female. The remarks frame population trends as national preparation for conflict.
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Hurts
State Board of Health
Lorian
Gse Thia
Valuable Suggestion for Eye Comfort and Care
A vintage advertisement urges readers to visit for eye care amid strain from reading. It promises modern optical equipment and careful examination, claiming to restore vision and provide guaranteed satisfaction.
Indiana court limits coroner autopsy authority in sudden death
A Indiana court ruling held that the coroner cannot autopsy any death on a whim or for science alone. The decision favored Dr William J Saody in a case where an autopsy was directed after a child died from acute diphtheria. The statute limits inquests to violent or accidental deaths and to autopsies only when needed for justice or clear public interest.
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Indiana
William J Saody
Mogran
Myers
Alyrase
Niclenes
Ota
Thom
Tom
M. E. Ladies Aid Wushal Program At Home of Mrs Hervey Truebload
A successful Wushal program directed by Mrs WoT Me Vongel was held at the Fira ME church Ladies Aid meeting at Mrs Hervey Truebload’s home on Harned avenue. Sixty members attended with acts including Wharns Ladies Aid sorlesy, Faith Revelation, instrumental solo, reading, and a vocal solo. The program featured duets by Mrs McConnell and Mesdames Charles Engans and Hares tare em pe ote well. It was declared highly enjoyable and well arranged.
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Me Vongel
Churen
Mra Hervey Truebload
Harned Avenue
Peevent
Zin
Ben Clawson
Lena Haasert
George Watlen
Wot McConnell
Charles
Hares
Faith
Miss Fun
Meeting Postponed By Commercial Club Tonight
The Commercial Club meeting at Masovic Hall, planned for this evening, has been postponed to Wednesday night of next week due to the Pinafore production tonight.
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Masovic Hall
Popular Lady Skater Vote Counts at Auditorium
The city center crowd gathered at the Auditorium rink for a popularity vote among skaters. Names like Lorena Sthirh, Ruby Russell, Ruth Farris, and Anna Klee circulated as top contenders, with scores around 373 to 525 in a lively local display.
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Atunda
Lorena Sthirh
Win Lett
Ruby Russell
Ruth Farris
Anna Klee
Freg Sdery Ip
Olrey
Vist
Tomlinson Bill Delayed by Senator Mattingly in Senate
The Tomlinson temperance bill sits on Senator Mattingly's desk as the semite committee on public morals weighs its fate. Supporters worry at the delay while opponents push for amendments, and a push for a senate floor vote may occur if no report is issued soon.
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Indianapolis Sun
Mattingly
Pleasant reunion honors Kelso birthday and anniversary
A family gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kelso in Hawkins celebrated Mrs A M Kelso’s fifty sixth birthday and eighteenth wedding anniversary. Mrs Gus Boyd visiting from Columbus attended the event as an aunt to the honoree. Refreshments were served and old times recalled.
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Hawkins
A. M. Kelso
Gus Boyd
Kelso
Columbus
Mee Kelso
Police Hope Claw Evidence Solves Plainville Burglary
Whiebington police believe a claw will aid in the arrest of suspects in the February 2 break in at J. F. Myers' store in Plainville. The targets are believed to be local young men residing in Plainville.
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Whiebington
J. F. Myers
Plainville
Directors Be sued by Receiver over 18000 claim
Receiver Clark of the Bedford Loan Association has filed suit against the former directors for eighteen thousand dollars. They are cited to appear and answer by March 3 at Bedford Mall.
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Clark
Bedford Loan Association
Answger
Bedford Mall
Two Men Fight Over Mae Burns in Dreamland Rink Standoff
In San Francisco on February 19 at Dreamland Rink two suitors, George O'Brien and Harry Smith, fought for Mae Burns the Cigarette Maker romance heroine. Police separated them as Mae watched, unable to choose between the pursuers who both wooed and smoked the heroine's cigarettes.
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San Francisco
Cal
Nghea
Dreamland Rink
Mae Burns
George O'Brien
Harry Smith
Mae’s Dreamlands bout ends as police halt ring contest
A dramatic match at the Dreamlands Athletic Club pits Mae against O'Brien and Smith in a fight over love rather than prize. The contestants exchange verbal blows and physical jabs until police break up the second round over Mae’s heart. No decision is given as Mae faces a difficult choice.
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Dreamlands Athletic Club
O'Brien
Smith
Mae
Agar Is Wanted Princeton Man Indicted For Forgery
The Evansville Courier reports Henry E. Agar of Princeton was indicted for forgery by a Gibson County grand jury. He is said to be traveling toward Princeton with police seeking him in Evansville St Louis and nearby cities. Agar allegedly signed Hugh McGary's name at McGary station, tied to the Princeton Kievalor Company partnership.
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Evansville
Henory E. Agar
Princeton
Agar
Acms
L. & N. Railroad
Trinceton
Grand Duty
St. Louis
Gibson County
Gibson County Grand Jury
Hare
Hvansville
Courier
le kKooWn
T Hat Agar
Hugh McGary
McGary
Sinceton
Princeton Kievalor Company
New Automobile Bill Limits Speed and Conduct on Country Roads
A bill passed one house regulating autos on country roads. It requires cars approaching horse drawn vehicles to yield, with half the road to each, and drivers to help control fractious horses when asked. It sets six miles per hour near wagons and domestic herds and criminalizes driving while intoxicated with flammable fuels.
Felix Gadou Married at Mitchell Thursday
News of the marriage of Felix Gadou former manager of the electric light plant now at Vincennes to Miss Effie Talbott a Mitchell social figure. The ceremony occurred at the bride’s parents home near Mitchell with few relatives present. Cadou will reside in Vincennes and visit Vincennes plant employees celebrated the news by a blast from the plant.
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Effie Talbott
Big City
Felig Cadou
Vincennes
Mitchell
Mr Cadou
Mr Cadon
Ancle
Vincennea
Etectrle Light Company
Mr. Cadou
Mila City
Hatt
Hia
Thoya
Teddy
Jeps On
Felix Cadou
Bmra
Carnegie philanthropy under fire over library gifts
A Terre Haute Star piece notes Andrew Carnegie faces mixed public reaction to his library donations. Critics in St Louis denounce him as a self serving millionaire harming denominational schools while supporters argue philanthropy funds pensions and colleges. the columnist suggests even praise may fail to satisfy recipients.
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Terre Haute
Carnegie
Bia
St Louis
Carnegie Foundation
Te Saya
Martmon
St. Louis
Proctor Tom Ingon county option debated
Senate leaders doubt the Proctor Tom Ingon county option will clear committee before late next week. Lincoln head on a one cent pledge will appear in about a month. Roosevelt approves mint plan. Clasaleaf Club to meet Saturday night at 7:30. The 1907 effort to pass the measure was vetoed by Gov. Hanly.
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Proctor
Proctor-Tom- Ingon County
Committee On
Reputy
Senate
Abraham Lincoln
Roosevelt
Leach
Mint
Clasaleaf Club
Circuit Court Notes and Local Larceny Case
George Davis pleads guilty to allowing a minor to gamble and faces a small fine. William and James Dove are charged with larceny of kettles from a Montgomery area slaughter house, sentenced to thirty days in fall and fined one dollar. An internal revenue agent toured the city, lecturing merchants on uncancelled revenue stamps with no prosecutions reported.
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George Davis
Minore
William and
James Dove
Montgomery
Internal Revenue
Bedford
Carnival gross receipts total 834.28 note three nights
Knights of Columbus carnival reports gross receipts of 834.28 over three nights. Thursday shows drew crowd despite bad weather and organizers praise workers and helpful ladies. Thursday afternoon euchre honored Mrs. Maggie Riley and Mrs. J. F. Homan.
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Carnival
Maggie Riley
J. F. Homan
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