Booth Tarkington in Indianapolis Riot Clash with Police
Indianapolis December 27 Booth Tarkington the Indiana author fought off two officers during a disturbance near Washington street and Capital avenue. Detectives Manning and Samuels subdued him after a struggle, Tarkington resisted and struck at officers before being taken to the station and released on recognizance with trial set for Saturday.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Booth Tarkington
Indiana
M. Beancaire
Washington Street
Capital Avenue
Manning
Samuels
Tarkington
Booth
Brass Screens Stolen in Mill Burglary at Fordham Paper
Police report a burglary at the Fordham mill of Sterling Paper Co on North Front Street. Two men, Pil Kuhlmann and Emory Allen, confessed to stealing 22 brass screens valued at 180 dollars, hiding them near Niles Tool works before planned sale, with a hearing set before Mayor Thomas.
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Fordham
Sterling Paper Co
North Front Street
Hetterich
Morion
Pil
Kuhlmann
Thomas
Gaiy Smith
Papermakers Strike Ties Up Champion Mills in Ohio City
Arbitration officials James Bishop and Selwyn Owen from Columbus met with Mayor Thomas and Champion Coated Paper Co. executives to seek an amicable settlement over the eight to twelve hour shift change. Peter G. Thomson reported 219 workers quit, 834 remained, and the plant ran to retain staff amid bleak business conditions and pending union action.
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James Bishop
Selwyn N. Owen
Columbus
State Board of Arbitration
Dayton
Cincinnati Northern Traction Line
Thomas
Champion Coated Paper Co
Thomson
Peter G. Thomson
Kalamazoo
Mich
Mr. Carey
Papermakers’ Union
Democrat- Sun
Owen
Board of Arbitration
St. Charles Hotel
J. T. Carey
National Papermakers’ Union
Watertown
N. Y
St. Charles
Champion Mills
Judge Owen
Mr. Bishop
Champion Coated Paper Company
Democrat-Sun
Nocturnal Sloth Heals with Radcliffe Rocky Mountain Tea
In a brisk Provincial ad, the Radcliffe Drug Co. promotes Rocky Mountain Tea from its corner at High and Second Streets and 231 High Street as a remedy for laziness and weakness. The copy urges readers to take the tonic to avoid becoming a pitiful object.
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Rocky Mountain
Radcliffe Drug Co
Cor. High & 2Nd Sts
High St
Drop It Lecture by A. S. A. Long at the Y M C A
Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock A Long will present his famous Drop It lecture at the Y M C A. The piece targets public figure lectures and praises Long as an eloquent humorous speaker with engaging delivery.
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A. Long
Ohio high school teachers back state athletic association
The High School Teachers Association meeting in Columbus adopted a resolution to ban all high school fraternities and societies, citing class distinctions. They backed a proposed State High School Association to standardize rules for football baseball and basketball. A committee led by H N Morton and L C Yantis will draft the constitution.
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Columbus
Association of
State High School Association
B. F. Stanton
Salem
Jennie Tribbey
Morrow
B. B. Harlan
Dayton
Parmenier
Steuvenville
J. Robinson
Hamilton
Ll. C. Rybolt
Akron
H. N. Morton
Urbana
G. C. Maurer
Marietta
Shaw Powling Green
Northwestern
L. C. Yantis
T. O. Williams
Newark
Stat High School ‘Athletic Association
George R. Easman
Steele High School
Dafon
Two Die In Explosion At King's Powder Mills
Two workers were fatally injured in the third blast at King's Powder Mills in as many weeks. Alonzo Young and Andrew Sears were hurt when primers exploded in the battery shop. The blast caused severe damage and a $1,000 loss to the plant.
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King’s Powder Mills
Alonzo Young
Andrew Sears
Young
Sears
Pork Back Bones On Sale At 3 Cents A Pound
George Rupp and Co advertise pork back bones priced at three cents per pound with limited quantity and storewide sale attention.
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George Rupp & Co.’s
Train collision halves freight cars on grade
A small smashup occurred in the middle of a freight train when the rear half broke away on a steep grade. The halves collided, badly damaging one car and blocking the track for about an hour.
Leslie Carter Seriously Ill After Gas Poisoning
Chicago reports Leslie Carter lawyer and capitalist is critically ill at his Cass street home. He was found unconscious two months ago and initially described as having a stroke. Doctors confirm gas poisoning as the illness, with lingering family secrecy and ongoing distress over marital disputes.
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Chicago
Leslie Carter
Cass Street
Hamilton Ohio Sealed bids sought for general improvement bonds
City Auditor Thad Straub announces sealed proposals for 15 168.87 dollars in general improvement bonds to finance Park Avenue and Jom B street to Eaton Avenue pavement. Bids due January 22, 1908, at noon with 5 percent certified check, bid details must include bond counts, gross bid, and accrued interest. Bonds issued for 20 years at 4.5 percent interest, semiannual coupons, payable at par with interest. City reserves right to reject all bids and may seal and endorse bids for Park Avenue, City Electric Light, and other improvements.
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Hamilton
Ohio
City of
City of Hamilton
Park Avenue
Eaton Avenue
Pavi
Park
State of Ohio
Thad Straub
Idee
Frist
State of
City Electric Light Improvement
Hamilton Sealed Proposals For 20000 Electric Light Bonds
Hamilton Ohio invites sealed proposals for 20000 dollars of Electric Light Bonds to fund improvements, enlargements, and repairs of the city Electr Light Works. Proposals due January 22, 1908 at noon at the City Auditor's office. Bonds dated October 1 1907. Issued under Ordinance No 325 approved October 15 1907.
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Hamilton
Ohio
Hamilton Ordinance Fixes Auditor Salary and Bond
Ordinance No. 345 fixes the Auditor of Hamilton Ohio salary at 1500 dollars per year with a 10000 dollar bond and establishes one assistant paid 1200 dollars yearly with a 10000 dollar bond. The measure repeals inconsistent ordinances and takes effect January 1 1908.
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Hamilton
Ohio
State of
Refuse Substitutes Or Imitations Get What You Ask For
A consumer guidance note urges buyers to insist on exact goods and avoid substitutes or imitations. It emphasizes verifying labels and product origin to ensure quality.
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Worthe, Watson and Arlington
Him
Cohan & Harris
Edna Wallace Hopper
GEO. M. Cohan’s
Boston
Blackburns
Phil Kuhlmann
MR. Thompson
H. Frechtling, Jr
Cravenette
Cheviot
Panama
Serge
Frechtling & Kelley
High St. Opp
Court House
S. A. Long
Sylvester A. Long
King’s Mills
B. & C. Smashup
Carter
Lowe
Will
W. G. Kkedusa
Larue Svo
Bitherrn
Reduso
W. B
Weingarten Bros
Mfs
Broadway
New York
Dee
A. L. Smedley
Homer Gard
Fri
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