Democratic Nominee Bryan Passes Through St Louis After Speech
In St Louis Tuesday night William J Bryan, the Democratic presidential hopeful, spoke to thousands at the Coliseum before continuing to Louisville. Reporters note Bryan did not sleep until late after a strenuous day and that John W McCasty and Warren Pairs accompanied him to the next meeting.
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St. Louis
Brynn
Lyonisville
St Louis
Coliseum
Giebe-Democrat
Repubilican
Si “Democrats
John W. McCasty
Warren Piaars
Louisville
New Ladies Shirt Waists In Wool and Batiste Fabrics
Fresh shipment features Alawool florals for street and evening wear and a large range ofBatiste colors including rose and royal. All-wool serges 43 inches wide with fall shades. novelty greys and checks in 70 to 78 inch cloth. Prices start at about two dollars.
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Batiste
Machinery Soon Arrive For New Auto Factory Build
Joseph G Smeliver plans a new home at Bulla 1 and Dr Ridgeway to a cottage while the automobile factory progresses rapidly. Roof support will rest on forty five trusses as Hambrick says machinery arrives in three weeks and factory operations start in two months, creating many jobs. Seltzer buys Main and West Eleventh site for 700 dollars. Ben Clawson wins bid to erect two two story dwellings costing 2500 dollars. Arthur Greenwood’s home nears completion as Knights of Columbus work advances and Dr Ridgeway plans a five story building on Soul Meridian Street.
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Joseph Seltzer
BP. & O. Southwestern
Black student admission to white Boonville high prompts anger
On Boonville on September 12, excitement grows over Clifford Smith a Black student entering the high school. White patrons and parents of white children condemn the move while others recall prior transfers of Black pupils to Evansville due to credentials and expenses. The local school board faces denunciation for not acting similarly.
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Boonville
Clifford Smith
Herp
Merétofore Negroes
Eh Schoo
Evansville
Surprise Party Honors Andrew Dosch At Home
A surprise birthday party was given Tuesday night for Andrew Dosch who is 57 years old. He lives two miles south of the city and was surprised by ten brothers and sisters and many friends. They called at his home with handsome gifts and gift baskets, and spent several hours in games and conversation.
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Andrew
The Teak Wood Industry of Bur Lina Elephant Logs
The article praises Bur lina teak work guided by highly educated elephants trained to move logs and lumber with unmatched speed. It notes the elephants’ ability to lift logs over two tons and clear obstacles, highlighted by Lyman 4H Howe’s moving pictures showing the process from start to finish and the notable intelligence of the elephants.
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Burlina
Imnd
Lyman
Howe
Pera
Road to Otwell Shortcut Notices Road Change
Road modification cuts distance to Otwell by two tiles compared with the old route. New ferry locations place ferry access two tiles east of Harriman, altering travel paths and travel time for local residents.
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Otwell
Harriman
Siye
Singin Skule Beginment Pleases Packed Eastside Audience
A lively charity skit titled Singin Skule Beginment drew a full house Tuesday night. Forty local performers directed by Mr and Mrs J Hassett Willard showcased sixteen pieces including a patriotic American Girl and an operatic Homeo and Juliet duet by Mrs Mary Peek McKernan and Roy Scoble. The G A R ladies and gentlemen served as a stage and visiting committee while pianist Miss Josephine Kocher accompanied. The program closed with Auld Lang Syne and earned praise for talent and community spirit.
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Eper
Mesdames
Mary Els
Maggie Middleton
Mary Fitts
Reheten Flolds
Mary Bassett
William Williams
Mary Peek McKernan
Richard Summers
Sarah Holland
Barbara Kidwell
Maggie Berry
Wa Carnahan
Mary McCracken
Delpha Vest
Clea Summers
Fannie Palmer
Jegina Boyd
Omie Fitzgerald
Lena Kemp
Helen Brown
Edith Vest
Hazel Bradford
Lena Bassett
Marguerite Scobie
Helen Ober
Josephine Kocher
M Harry Fromme
Henry Lamb
Charles Osman
Roy Scobie
Roy Summers
W. C. Fitts
William Wallis
John “Berry
Berry Tolson
Albion Ellis
Harry Miller
Albion Horrall
Melville Wagoner
Rey W. Eves
Master Forest Bales
Giggtesby
Allen to Move to Colorado Next Week
Allen plans to relocate to Colorado next week and expects to make the state his new home. His oldest son is currently in Colorado Springs, adjusting to life there.
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Allen
Colorado
Mr. Allen
Colorado Springs
Long separated siblings reunite after 25 years
Mrs. L. B. Schwanbeck of Denver Colorado arrived in the city to visit her brother Theodore Him burg on east Fifteenth street. The pair had not seen each other in twenty five years.
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L. B. Schwanbeck
Denver
Colorado
Theodore Himburg
East Fifteenth Street
Common Sense on Preventing Disease Urged by Dr Hurty
Indiana medical students and Dr Hurty urge common sense in disease prevention over cure. They criticize citizens for contradictions and neglect of hygiene, citing a typhoid outbreak in Knox County and a town named Bicknell where sixty cases existed. The speaker calls for practical hygiene, churchgoers acting, and following the book’s advice to protect public health.
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W. Gard
Indianapolis
Indiana
Joly
Jim
Hurty
Knoxs County
Bicknell
Howe's Moving Pictures At Opera House Tonight
Lyman H Howe presents a moving pictures program at the opera house likely to draw a full audience. His company offers up to date entertainments and top line productions regarded as among the best in the country.
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Lyman H. Howe
Opera
Howe
Evansville Couple Wed After Elopement Bid
Frank J. Arvest age 26 of Evansville and Miss Eunite Splittartte age 20 of Owensboro Kentucky were wed here last night. The bride said she married to get away from her “horrid” Dame, a line that frames a sudden marriage.
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Evansville
Frank
J. Arvest
Eunite Splittartte
Owensboro
Kentucky
Scarlet fever cases under control in Brazil report
Brazil on September 13 reports no new scarlet fever cases for three days. Dr Hollingsworth secretary of the city board of health says schools may open Monday if no new cases develop this week and churches will resume usual Sunday services. Quarantine kept cases contained and disease deemed under control.
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Brazil
Hollingsworth
Board of Health
No Boodling in Sullivan County This Fall
In Sullivan county a Republican organization formed an agreement for enforcing the Indiana election next November. Democrats were not invited to participate but signed the agreement along with other parties to prevent vote corruption. The piece notes broader political maneuvering and the push for language reform education.
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Jawa
Daviess County
Ofd Sullivan
Government sells simplified spelling books for public use
An official notice from the Public Printer announces government sales of simplified spelling pamphlets, pocket brochures and a 300 word wall card. The aim is to meet demand at low prices to compete with private publishers. The publication is not copyrighted under current policy.
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Roosevelt
September Brides Rhyme Warns Against June Fools
A Houston Post poem advises brides to wed in September rather than June or fall, arguing that autumn marriage yields steadier partners. It uses playful verse to claim September brings wiser, calmer husbands, while June weddings risk a brute temperament and volatile home life.
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Houston . Post
St Louis Girl Averts Flesh By Pickle Diet
A St Louis girl reportedly used a pickle and vinegar diet to reduce her flesh and claims she has eliminated it entirely.
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St. Louis
Police raid at Cochran house ends with arrests
Police court reports describe a Tuesday raid on the Cochran house of ill fame where four inmates were taken into custody. Each was fined six dollars. two paid fines, two were jailed. The raid occurred as inmates fought among themselves.
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Cochran House of Ill Fame
Potts Reunion in Reeve Township Set for Tomorrow
The Potta reunion in Reeve Township will be held tomorrow.
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Reeve Township
Hasty Move To Be Made To Cuba For Possible Intervention
September report from Sam Washington notes Cuba’s revolutionary turmoil absorbing the administration’s attention. U S officials, in close contact with key offices, prepare for potential Cuban affairs intervention under the Platt Amendment. Military knowledge of Cuba and ready supply depots suggest readiness for a first expedition if required.
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Washington
Cuba
United States
Spain
Kidnapped by Gypsies Near Petersburg
Lincoln Whitney eight year old son of George Whitney was grabbed by traveling gypsies with two wagons while playing along a road east of Petersburg. After six miles the boy was returned to a farmer named George Elkins who confronted the gypsies and forced them to surrender the boy. Elkins delivered the boy home late last night. Walter Willey of Cincinnati is visiting his uncle Charles Willey.
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Petersburg
Lincoln Whitney
George Whitney
George Elkins
Elkins
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