Ring slates clash in Ward 7 for Republican convention
In Ward 7 the Bookwalter controlled slate led by George Shafer and Dan Linus faces strong opposition headed by Frank Littleton Gavin Payne and Dr. George Combs. The fight draws in out of town delegates as the ring allegedly offers positions to sway delegates while denying any coercion.
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Bookwalter
Charles Eliott
Floyd Woods
George Shafer
Dan Linus
Frank Littleton
House of Representatives
Gavin L. Payne
George W. Combs
Indiana Republicans at state convention nominate officials
Delegates and curious onlookers gather as Republican state convention week opens. Headquarters open Monday. rumors arise of Sabbath protests by in rooms. State chairman James P Goodrich to lead session at Tomlinson ball with prayer by Rev Worth M Tippy. Nominations slated across offices including secretary of state Daniel Storms and treasurer Nat Hill with multiple candidates expected to require several ballots.
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James P. Goodrich
Tomlinson Ball
Worth M. Tippy
Broadway M. E. Church
Committee On
Albert J. Beveridge
Frank Whittaker
Samuel H. Kercheval
Beveridge
Fairbanks
Indiana
Daniel Ey "Storms
Lafayette
James R. Henry
Gos
J. C. Hatfield
Bluffton
F. A. Cotton
New Castle
C. A. van Metre
Muncie
T. E. Kenzie
South Bend
R. C. Hillis
Logansport
George Worley
Warsaw
E. 8
Beef Octopus May Hit A Snag In Congress Tariff Talk
Chicago April 21 Amid a ten cent drop in cattle receipts remain heavy and packer prices hold steady. Retailers expected cheaper dressed beef but are disappointed. Local press and workers consider retaliation against packers while a congressional bill proposes a high export tax to curb exports and push meat to domestic markets and a removal of beef import tariffs.
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Chicago
Congress
Europe
National Guard assigns new companies and shifts officers
Brig Gen McKee of the Indiana National Guard announces new company placements. Plymouth joins the Third Infantry First Battalion designated as Company 7, Angola becomes Company B in the Third Infantry Second Battalion, and Rensselaer joins Third Infantry Third Battalion as Company M. Existing moves place Company G in Columbia City from Second to Third Battalion, and Company M Crawfordsville shifts to Second Infantry Second Battalion as Company B. Commissions issued include G C Groll as captain of Company E Elkhart W E Sigie as first lieutenant of Company E Elkhart and Capt E F Branch Martinsville as commissary officer First Infantry with rank of captain.
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McKee
Indiana National Guard
Plymouth
Third Infantry
Angola
Rensselaer
Columbia City
Crawfordsville
Adjutant-General’s Office
G. C. Groll
Elkhart
W. E. Sigie
E. F. Branch
Martinsville
First Infantry
Indiana National Guard plans summer encampment at fairgrounds
On May 11 the local battalion will begin a summer encampment at the fairgrounds. Local companies C D A and H will report a day earlier than the regular soldiers, as preparations and drills are anticipated for the event.
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Indiana National Guard
Fair Grounds
C, D
Assaulting Mrs Eliza Wilson Near Old Rolling Mill Grounds
Mrs Eliza Wilson of 320 West McCarty Street reported being assaulted Sunday night by four young hoodlums who seized her and two of them attacked her until a night watchman frightened the men away with a revolver. Her husband Samuel accompanied her to the police station Monday as officers investigate the incident.
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Eliza Wilson
W. McCarty St
Examination for City hospital internes at courthouse
Seventeen medical college graduates from Central and Indiana colleges sat competitive exams on the courthouse third floor Monday to win interneships at the City hospital and City dispensary. Despite small salaries, many young physicians seek the posts for the training they provide.
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Medical College
Central and
Indiana Medical Colleges
Reappointed doctors named to state medical board
Dr. W. F. Curyer has been reappointed to the State board of medical registration for four years. Dr. W. A. Spurgeon of Muncie is also reappointed to the board. Sanborn Spurgeon’s B. &Republican and Curyer’s Democrat affiliations noted.
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W. F. Curyer
State Board of Medical Registration
W. A. Spurgeon
Muncie
Sanborn-Spurgeon
B. & Republican
Curyer
South Bend Strike Ends as Workers Return with Old Wages
In South Bend Indiana on April 21 an announced end to the Singer sewing machine strike states that several hundred men will return to work Tuesday at the old wages. About 1,800 workers remain on strike after nine weeks of dispute, with fear of trouble as operations resume without an increase.
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South Bend
Ind
Singer Sewing Machine Works
Miss Roosevelt and Santos Dumont discuss airships
In St Louis on April 21 Santos Dumont told Corwin H Spencer that Miss Alice Roosevelt has his promise to ride on one of his airships making her the first woman to do so. They spoke at a dinner with the Brazilian minister where she pressed for a ride over New York if a $100000 prize is offered.
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ST. Louis
Santos Dumont
Corwin H. Spencer
M. Santos
Alice Roosevelt
Washington
New York
Long Island
Twentieth Anniversary of Miss Edith Adams at Library
Sunday marked the twentieth anniversary of Miss Edith Adams in Adams collection with the public library. Library staff celebrated with a surprise party organized by the ladies and a post six pm gathering in the catalogue room. Miss Adams received a pearl brooch from Miss Browning in presentation.
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Edith
Adams
Miss Browning
Summer Cars Move Into Service On Broad Ripple Line
Indianapolis street railway crews remove the first summer car from College avenue Illinois street and West Washington street barns for motor attachment installs. Winter cars also go to the shops for truck changes as warm weather returns and passengers enjoy open windows on the Broad Ripple line.
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Indianapolis Street Railway Company
College Ave
Illinois-st
W. Washington-st
Broad Ripple
Senator Fairbanks Denies Philippine Battalion Change
The Sun quotes Senator Fairbanks denying knowledge of any change in plans for a battalion from the Philippines to occupy the Indianapolis Arsenal. He says if such action occurred, it happened after he left Washington. Major Macklin, in charge of the Indianapolis recruiting station, also doubts a countermanding order was issued.
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Fairbanks
the Sun
Philippines
Indianapolis Arsenal
Washington
Third Infantry
Maj
Macklin
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Farecast and Weather Notes for April
Forecast for Indianapolis and nearby areas for 36 hours ending 8 pm April 22. Threatening showers likely Monday night and Tuesday with southerly winds. Temperatures listed as 36 at 7 am, 80 at noon, 83 at 2 pm. Also mentions a phrase about getting a house for ten cents and a ten-word item.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Richmond Bank Ledger Details and Trust Incorporation
The Brown Darnell Company based in Richmond is noted with a $2,000 loan from Loganeport Bank and Trust Company, which is also incorporated. Capital is listed at $100,000, signaling a mid sized financial entity.
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Brown-Darnell Company
Richmond
Loganeport Loan. and Trust Company
Capital
McGregor's Stone Fountain Beautifies barren court yard
Commissioner McGregor devised a colorful fix for a barren patch in the Marion county courthouse yard. Crushed stone from the workhouse was shaped into an American flag and coat of arms in red white and blue, painting the stones to honor the nation. A dedication may feature a Scotch bagpipe band with McGregor family members in attendance.
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Court ‘House
John McGregor
Court House Park
Court House
Marion County Court House
McGregor
Appeal for Help Promotes Day Nursery Association
The Day Nursery Association in Indianapolis seeks funds and volunteers to sustain Nellie Wiles Nursery at 521 E Wabash, offering care for 20 to 25 children at 5 cents a day with a noon meal. Active and associate members support the project. subscriptions are sought at Huder's drug store on April 23 or by mailing to treasurer Mrs Clara Warmouth at 2220 N Alabama St.
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sDay Nursery Association
Flay Swawil
Day Nursery Association
E. Wabash St
Nellie Wiles
Flower Mission Friendly Inn
Fresh Air Mission
Indianapolis
Huder
Clara- Warmouth
Alabama St
Rappaport Sues Dinzer Over Ten Thousand Dollar Claim
Julius F. Rappaport, Nquor dealer of 304 West Washington Street, sues Solomon Dinzer, dry goods merchant of 806 West Washington, for ten thousand dollars alleging a reported dispute or claim. The filing details a civil action seeking payment.
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Julius F. Rappaport
Nquor
Washington St
Solomon Dinzer
Washington
Dinah
Ministers Have Spring Fever Sermon on Social Reform
Rev. McGaughey addressed Denison ministers on the inequality of life between rich and poor. He argued the condition is a natural result, urging social reform as a step forward without endorsing socialism. The discussion was subdued by springtime and few decisive conclusions.
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Rev. McGaughey
0. McGaughey
Much less smoke expected next winter say inspectors
Inspector Bartel says there will be far less smoke next winter though downtown smokestacks are the priority. Warmer weather raises gas pressure so factories can run on it, with many promising to find satisfactory consumers. The amount of smoke depends on the fireman, but mixing brains with coal could cut smoke by half.
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Bartel
Pelled
Mr. Bartel
Wiliam E. English
Who Is Boss of Ward Nine Parked by Quarrel
In a dispute over ward nine ownership Harry Brunaugh and James B Nelson argued with the mayor present. The burgomaster judged no clear title exists for either, and the quarrel ended with both sides leaving unsatisfied as the mayor dismissed reporters.
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Brunaugh
Nelson
Ward
Harry Brunaugh
James B. Nelson
Branaugh
Indiana crops suffer rare drought hit outlook
State statistician Johnson reports in the April crop bulletin that wheat stands 25 percent below average in condition and 22 percent below in acreage across 91 Indiana counties. Reports warn of further condition drops from dry weather, while early sown wheat looks better. Corn and oats acreage rises but oats sowing slowed by drought. peaches damaged, berries hit by drought and freezes. timothy and clover meadows fair but drought damaged, with plowed ground likely to be reseeded.
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Johnson
Churches and labor unions discussed by Indianapolis Methodists
At a Monday meeting the ministers debated church relations with wage earners. Rev. Tippy urged sympathy for union labor and democratic church leadership, urging churches to aid workers in misfortune and push ministers and employers to listen and negotiate. Critics warned of potential unrest in fifty years.
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Indianapolis
Worth M. Tippy
Ing
Joshua Stansfield
T. A. Goodwin
Tippy
E. I Gilliam
R. R. Roberts
C. C. Edwards
Wife Vanishes Wearing Green Velvet Parrot Hat
Edward West reports his wife Flo, 41, 5'2", left Friday in green attire including a green parrot hat and coat. He seeks police help, claiming jealousy sparked her disappearance from 468S East Street in a case framed as a hopeful search.
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Edward West
Flo
West
Sutton, 32, New York Lawyer, Ends Life in Hotel
Joseph Holden Sutton, a Princeton graduate and New York lawyer from an aristocratic family, killed himself with a gun at a Manhattan hotel. Overwork is seen as the likely cause. He left farewell notes to friends saying he was going crazy.
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New York
Joseph Holden Sutton
Manhattan
Princeton
Sutton
Peoria Woman Hurls Rocks at Saloon Then Flee
A Peoria woman described as a Carrie Nation figure began a noon saloon smashing tour on Monday. She hurled rocks through Boomgarden’s windows, broke bottles, and dispersed patrons at one saloon before heading to another. A saloonkeeper swore out a warrant as the incident drew a crowd.
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Peoria
Carrie Nation
Berry
Boomgarden
Appalling dairy conditions prompt stricter license penalties
City sanitarian Dr. Buehler warns of awful dairy conditions in the milk supply. Two inspectors will monitor dairies every two to three days, with license revocation for noncompliance. Cows' stalls must have clean, disinfected floors, and dairymen must maintain sanitary cow stables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Buehler
R. M.alexander
Frank Noble
Near Fatal Carbolic Acid Incident
John Burk an elderly retiree at 2105 South East Street had a narrow escape from death Monday after swallowing carbolic acid he mistook for cough medicine. Antidotes were promptly given and saved his life.
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John Burk
S. East St
Burk
Secretary Root Arrives in Havana With Family
Secretary Root and accompanying party landed in Havana at 8:40 p.m. Monday. Governor General Young and staff greeted him at the dock as a salute fired. The event marked the arrival of the Secretary and his family in the Cuban capital.
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Root
Havana
Young
No alarms at headquarters broken by a false call
A false alarm at Pratt street headquarters disrupted a quiet spell Monday at 1 0 p m ending three days without any alarm at engine houses. The last alarm was Friday at 9 45 a m as the fire list shows about three alarms daily. Old pianos sold for 105 dollars and more by Wulschis.
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Prattst
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Edith Adams
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Denison
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Boss
Rev
Worth Tippy
Workingman
Methodist Church
East St
Insane Asylum
John
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