James Allens Residence Wrecked by Lightning
A severe thunderstorm struck the Bed ford Road home of James Allen, badly wrecking his new half-frame house just after sunset. Lightning shattered the chimney and damaged weatherboarding, plaster, carpets, and furniture though the bed occupants escaped harm. Allen, 25, insured the property for 900 dollars. he and his wife and two children slept in the same room during the storm.
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James Allen
Bedford Road
Grant Keith
Allen
Blinxell
Alien
Mr. Allen
Jimmy Wilson
Robert Sellers
Underwear For Boys Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers Ad
Mothers are reminded of our boys undergarments selection in Balbriggan knit. The line features Balbriggan shirts with silk trim and cuffs, drawers with reinforced fronts and double seats, offered in ankle to knee lengths for ages six through sixteen. Regular values are quoted.
25 Cent Union Suits for Boys and Por-Ges Knit Line
Advertises 25 cent union suits for boys in Balbriggan and Por-Ges knit. Describes fine elastic knit, long sleeves, ankle lengths, athletic sleeveless options, and new length. Suits feature pearl buttons running down front. Available in all sizes.
50c Hair Bows Stay on TM fastener attachment
Advertising copy for hair bows claiming a "Stay on TM" fastener ensures the bows stay secured without retying. Describes material as "ark stim hair" and claims longevity twice that of ordinary ribbons. Mentions 1% yards of five inch ribbon per bow in black white and colors.
Hair Bow Ribbon Prices From An Early Catalog
Hair bow ribbon offered at six to seven inch widths and in colors pink scarlet white and pale shades. Listed price shows six to seven cents per yard, with emphasis on sturdy stiff finishes and value across assorted hues for accessories.
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Wikite
Pimck
Little Red Bugs Attack Growing Cats in County
Farmers in the county report a sudden appearance of a moth red bug devastating crops across multiple fields. The insects, first seen near Nash and Chelrouts, threaten the season’s best prospects as growers fear further damage and seek swift control to salvage the harvest.
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Brazil
Lightning Kills Three Horses on Farm Near Elnora
A severe thunderstorm struck the Thoms Mugent farm one mile southwest of Elnora Saturday night killing three horses. One horse belonged to Johar Dauwsherty, a tenant. the others were owned by Counts Owidi Tor Nugent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buridge
Washington
Thoms
Lawyer Talks Out for Speedy Justice in Court
The speaker criticized delays in legal proceedings in Indianapolis addressing tactics by lawyers. He described frequent motions to strike portions of pleadings, request continuances, or change venue, and to file demurrers to delay cases. He urged bench and bar to speed justice and reduce delays.
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Indianapolia
Otto
Fis
Wilittes
Uae
Jepson Mews Jewelry Display At Carnival Visitors Week
Jepson Mews announces a special display of Fine Jewelry and Antiques for carnival visitors. Window signs invite passersby to view stock daily and hurry to purchase, with a closing sale on Embroidery wares grouped together for $1.00 each, some valued at $5.00.
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Gage
Fragmented OCR Note Skims Over Public Grievances
A garbled OCR fragment references law enforcement and civic action with scattered phrases about laziness, interference, and public officials. The readable parts suggest a discussion of social order, potential violence, and community response, but details are indecipherable. The item reads as a damaged local notice or column snippet with no clear events or names to identify.
Two Pictures Attract Attention In Local Show
In Ref Clarking store's display two noted pictures draw interest. One from Het Schatiner & Marx shows a giant firecracker while the other portrays a spirited Independence Day gathering with local notables and farmers as spectators.
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Stedaw
Het
Schatiner & Marx
Wiig Huss
Rodlaeael Stee
Ats Theta
The Yellow Peril Menaces Chicago Headline
A chaotic clipping describes fears of Asian influence in Chicago, noting teachers and women, a basement operation, and city officials investigating disturbances. It mentions police action, building inspections, and public alarm amid volatile social tensions.
Wheat Harvest Nears End in Davies County Fields
Owing to heavy rains last week farming in Davies County has slowed wheat harvest with only a few gathering fields remaining. A splendid yield is expected as threshing begins in a few days. Meantime hay and pastures show good growth and stock and mead own fields are thriving. The Atlantic fleet assembles at Hampton Roads for summer maneuvers with twelve battleships sailing to New England on Tuesday for shore leave. Jackies have accepted a ticket seller position at the Airdome.
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Davies County
Waddnegdas
Mpton Roads
Hampton Roads
New
England
Jackies
Airdome
Mystery of Eastman bungalow and missing wife unfolds
Investigators press a wide inquiry into the Woodill killing and the Eastman bungalow case. The remains of Mrs Woodill are said to lie in a grave near the crime scene as police seek new testimony to identify the killer. Authorities push for witnesses who knew Roberts and the alleged gender role in the deed.
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Gt Michadin
Edith Say
Woodll
Logan Bob
Wastman
Folka
Bungalowi
Belom
Rasming
New York
Eastman
Keatman
Roberts
Clara E Pipher Weds Lee Roy Gilliatt in Rural Ceremony
Clara E Pipher and Lee Roy Gilliatt married Saturday at the home of Rev W W Moore pastor of the United Brethren church The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs George Gilliatt described as a young farmer The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs George Pipher. Tom Nugent was at an Elnora this afternoon.
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Toe Gilliat
Misa Clara Eliga
Pittsburg Walks In Torrid Sun As Strike Grounds Transit
In the sweltering heat Pittsburg witnessed minimal movement as a strike by motor men and conductors kept nearly all cars from operating leaving only a single car in service under the temper of the day and the labor action.
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Pittsburg
REGULARS AND BREAKERS CLISH NEGROES FACE SYMPATHY CHARGES
In Pittsburgh on June 28 the strike by the Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employees intensified with minimal clashes. Two Black applicants to Homewood car barn were chased off by alleged sympathizers, no arrests made. Rumors of strike breakers arriving circulated, but investigations found none. Pittsburgh Railway Company may hire imported workers to run cars amid the dispute.
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Pitsburg
Pittsburg
United States
Parpong
Allegheny County
Pennsylvania Railroad
Baltimore & Qichiv
Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway
Wittsburg Railways Company
Anlogo
Pittsburg Ralwayas
Homewood
Berna
A. Flaher
Wylie Avenue Baptist Church
Harrog HS
Tike
Berikers
Union
Offiial
Pittsburg Railways Company
Latrobe
Red
Cherterois Station
Mra Marie Antonio
California
Fragmented OCR notice reports multiple fatal incidents
An OCR fragment cites eight deaths from heat and other causes in various U S locations. It notes a Yale student injured in a car crash, a lecturer from Sheffield Scientific School with a fractured skull, and a California woman killed when a car window shattered. Other details are incomplete or garbled.
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New Haven
Jude
Wi- Nam K Shepperd
Tale Sheffield Eclentific School
Teg
Mévor
Yale Atudenta
Rilkin
Trouble at Enmasville in the Gar Stake
Evansville police probe reveals a late Saturday night attempt to derail a Fulton avenue car by a former employee, with dynamite or high explosive used. Track damage implies a serious act amid a strike, rail cars disrupted, and authorities advancing a murder risk tone. Officers report most damage focused on tracks and brick trenching.
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Evansville
Fed
Fpolice
Fulton Avenue
Osborne
Brennocke
Abdi
Ermal
T Quays
Car- Wien
County Convention of Sunday Schools Details
The Buiness county Sunday schools convention meets at First Baptist church in Ik city on Tuesday and Wednesday. Delegates from all denominations are arriving to discuss propagation of the gospel, child welfare, and teacher improvements. Rev. George Weeks is president, Arthur Greenwand treasurer, with Rev. W Horpengy of Indianapolis arriving as general state secretary.
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Buiness
First Baptist Church
Ik City
Alresty
Che Coune Ty Oare
Koxpel Wmbles
George Weeks
Arthur Hl
W. Horpegny
Indianapolis
Police Interfere As Serpentine Show Starts
A chaotic scene on Fourth Street as police halted a Serpentine show at about 11 PM Saturday after the emcee urged men to attend the dance and promised entertainment. The crowd gathered near the tent but the disturbance and cold weather prevented a proper show from developing.
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Fourth Street
Gongert at Plainville and other headlines
Kleter's orchestra with Ray Smiley to perform a Saturday night concert at Plainville. Mrs Gould plans to fund a school for orphan boys at Blue Gap Farm. An offer of 1006 weekly for forty weeks to vaudeville was rejected. Grand Prix de Paris at Paris drew 300000 spectators with Verdun winning 374155 prize. American starters failed to shine. Farmer Omer Pimrore of Wheatland reports a broad sow with a 20 pig litter. two pigs killed accidentally, eighteen healthy. largest litter in southern Indiana record.
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Kleter
Ray Smiley
Marguerite Keller
Mary Peek McKernan
Plainville
Herward Gould
Blue Gap Farm
Gouid
Paris
Baron Matrice de Hothchild
Verdun
Omer Iimore
Farmer Pear
Wheatland
Indiane
Carnival Company Leaves Washington Streets a Mess
The Great Apalltad Shows departed early Sunday, leaving Washington's streets littered with debris, broken glass, trash, and toppled props. Wagons and tents vanished by 6 am, while Main Street and east First Street bore the worst mess from the night’s carnival.
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San
Bedford
Washington
Walger
Ffs
Myrtle Chadd Weds James Lovel Grant at United Brethren Home
Sunday evening at seven o'clock at the home of the Rev W W Moare the marriage of James Lovel Grant and Myrtle Chadd was solemnized in a United Brethren church setting. After the ceremony the couple drove to their well furnished home northwest of the city for supper and refreshments. The bridegroom is a prosperous farmer and the bride is the eldest daughter of Samuel Chadd of the city.
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W. W. Moare
James Lovel Grant
Myrtle Chadd
Mar
Samuel
Chadd
Ditch on Herron and East Fourth Smells Up Block
Property owners along Herron Street and East Fourth Street complain of a foul smelling open ditch filled with stagnant water. Residents say the odor is unbearable and no council member has addressed the issue in eight months despite modern homes nearby and heavy foot traffic.
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Herron Street
East Fourth Street
Sasket Meeting Sunday July 4 at Wihot's Grove
A Sunday July 4 gathering at Wihot's Grove southeast of the city on Porteraaillé road invites public attendance. Events include a 10 30 start with Rev. Johnson preaching, afternoon reading of the Declaration of Independence, a speech by Past Grand Master Elmer Hastings, and declamations. Bring baskets. public welcomed. ensure dogs have water.
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Wihot's Grove
Porteraaillé Road
Johnson
Elmer Hastings
Marriage of Miss Julia Flora to Harlan T Clark
Flushed by a home ceremony on a Wednesday evening at Mrs. Magabeth Harpster home, Mil Shoale, the wedding joined Miss Julia Flora Harpster to Myr Harlan T Clark. Described as the town’s most popular young woman and a church leader, the bride is the daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth A. Harpster and Mr. and Mrs. Hing Clark of Flora. The groom, a respected man from the B and C Southwestern rest company, is noted for his industrious habits and upright character. The couple plans a life together in Washington.
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Flora
Insota
Jomimil
Jima
Magabeth
Mil Shoale
Wmoly
Clark
Remarkable Rescue After Rattlesnake Bite
Seventeen year old Mine Hedley Helvely recovered from a rattlesnake bite suffered while gathering blossoms in the woods. She wrapped her wound with a handkerchief, walked a mile to a regulator, and received aid. A brave action followed by a plan to seek further care.
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Mias
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Mac Dougal Store
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