Indianapolis Water Works Price Debate Sparks City Activism
The Indianapolis water works saga centers on stockholder Payson and a bid by Mr. Hord, with critics arguing the plant’s tangible value is far less than the asking price. The ordinance limits consideration to tangible property and allows city purchase, while public sentiment calls for careful, businesslike negotiation. The column praises streetcar chief Wasson for potential service improvements and notes broader political distractions in Philadelphia and national figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payson
Ngs
Water Works
Art Hill
Indianapolis
Atell
Payson Wevill
Indianapoli
Bank examiner testimony shifts Quay ahead in race
The expert who examined the defunct People's Bank suggests Quay leads by about $100,000 and holds a potential senatorship edge if his findings are accurate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Bank
Quay
Quay Verdict Sparks Debate Over Gubernatorial Influence
The piece argues juries err and questions Gov Stone’s move to appoint Quay to the US Senate. It notes Quay’s acquittal but says he is not innocent, and mentions The Son supporting a western man as speaker when Reed quits, while raising who the News might back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quay
Journal
Reed
What They Say
A collection of quotations from Indianapolis figures on war memories housing crime watches writing and city services. Notable views include Rev. William A. Quayle on civil war Americans and Filipinos, Dewitt W. Derby on apartment housing, hotel guest habits, guardianship of children, and civic efficiency in the light artillery drills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Quayle
Dewitt W. Derby
Indianapolis
Lee Barrett
English Hotel
James F. Wright
Board of Children’s Guardians
Indiana
James B. Curtis
Indianapolis Light Artilery
Leopold G. Rothschilds
John G. Campbell
The
Fates
Willis Smith
Ed Davis
Bert Spencer
John Robinson
Cox
Kankakee
Quotes and Opinions From Various Figures Echo a Political B...
A compilation of remarks from figures including William Holtz and W. S. Blatchley on issues like law repeals, policing tempo, Florida orange crops, and gubernatorial honesty. The collection captures differing views on governance, taxes, prison chaplaincy, beards, and social observations in a dialogue style.
Miss Julia Arthur Stars in Aclady of Quality At Englishs
The stage advertises Miss Julia Arthur in Aclady of Quality and a double bill of Pygmalion and Galatea with Mercedes at Englishs. Nat Goodwin delivers lines from Nathan Hale in a Saturday program at Englishs, and a benefit concert for Miss Jeanette Orlopp is set for Tomlinson hall May 17. Murray and Mack bring Finnigan’s Ball to the Park next week, with 20 in the company and elaborate costumes. the Grand stock company closes its season with revivals of A Jost Paradise and The Idler, featuring Hansel and Sheldon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Arthur
Aclady of Quality
Mercedes
Clarinda Wildairs
Sun Dial
John Oxon
Napoleon
Nat Goodwin
Nathan Hale
English’s
Mannerchor
Jeanette Orlopp
Tomlinson Hall
Miss Orlopp
Murray
Mack
Indianapolis
Finnigan
Grand Stock Company
Mr. Hansel
Reuben Warner
Sheldon
Sir John Harding
Anai
Grand to stage another year with same stock company
The Grand plans another stock company next year owned by the same group Sos man Hunt Landis and Mr. Murdock will continue as business manager. Players depart after season end. Miss La Verne debuts in A Woman's Politics at English's May 4 and 5 with a Saturday matinee. John Henry Martin from Indianapolis will promote Miss La Verne’s rise.
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SUN
Grand
The
Sosman
Hunt & Landis
Mr. Murdock
Hansel
New York
Miss Shannon
Boston
Jiles Shine
Wickland
Miss Daily
Denver
Conger
Sheldon
Patton
Miss Berg
Mr. Miles
Lucile la Verne
George Foster Platt
John Henry Martin
Indianapolis
Miss la Verne
Town Talk and Local Notices Highlight Health and Dance Controversies
Community notes report Prosecutor Pugh delaying dog tax prosecutions awaiting affidavits while collectors claim a $500 shortfall. Assessor Saubey says property assessments finish by May 1. Health official Dr. Hurty warns of possible Louisville quarantine amid suspected smallpox outbreaks, with contested case counts. Assembly moderator prospect Dr. Haines and Indiana commissioners named. Butler College dance canceled by religious department over potential endowment concerns. Mayflower lodge ball earns praise at Propylaeum. Havana postmaster Thompson plans new letter boxes.
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Pugh
Saubey
Vio lister shines at final Mannerchor concert and a street assault
The Cincinnati violinist Richard Schliewen appeared at the last Mannerchor concert with soloists Mrs. J. P. Frenzel Miss Agnes Herd and Victor Jose. Afterward a supper and dance followed. John Ward of 410 Blake st. suffered a head wound and a chewed thumb after an encounter with an unknown man outside a young woman’s home on Yandesst. Ward suspects a former friend of the woman directed the attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OG Oy Rabe
Richard Schliewen
Cincinnati
J. P. Frenzel
Agnes Herd
Victor Jose
John Ward
Blake St
Yandesst
Ward
War and politics through punchy sayings
A collage of quotes from various newspapers lampoons policy and war. The snippets touch on honesty, night operations by forces, Filipino insurgents, pensions, veteran applications, shifting eras, and trust critique, reflecting a period regional voice.
Local Firms File Incorporation Papers
The Western Gas Engine Company of South Bend filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state on Friday. Capital stock is listed at 20,000 dollars. Also the Richmond Safety Gate Company with 10,000 dollars, the Eureka Fence Manufacturing Company of Richmond with 10,000 dollars, the Newtown Telephone Company with 3,500 dollars, and the Bringhurst and Flora Telephone Company with 4,000 dollars in capital stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Gas Engine Company
South Bend
Richmond Safety Gate Company
Eureka Fence Manufacturing Company
Richmond
Newtown Telephone Company
Bringhurst and Flora Telephone Company
Severe Earthquake Destroys City in San Vincenti
Washington reports San Vincenti in San Salvador was demolished by quake shocks. No lives were lost as inhabitants escaped after several slight tremors warned them in time. Help is needed.
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San Vincenti
Washington
Department of State
San Salvador
Swirl of Society Highlights Local Socials and Travel
Mas and Mrs W J Richards and son Hugh return from Mexico. Mrs Marvin Rice Maxwell hosts two young matrons. Lemeke and Peck couples return from New Orleans. Katherine Merrill club hosts guest day. Mrs May W Donnan reads paper on Robert Prowning. Card party by Hoffman and Crosley at 1509 Park Ave. Foley couple celebrate silver wedding. Laird hosts event for Meharry wedding in Lafayette. Mannerchor plans prize euchre with gentlemen entertained.
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Park-ave
James W. Foley
J. Hart Laird
Charles Meharry
Lafayette
Mannerchor Ladies’ Society
Sunday Church Services List With Timings Across Denominations
Sunday worship schedules include First Baptist Rev T J Villers at 10 4 and 7 50, Central Christian Rev A B Philputt 10 45 and 7 45, Christ Episcopal Rev A J Graham 10 30 and 7 30, Central Ave M E Rev D H Moora 16 30 and 7 80, Meridian St M E Rev W A Quayle 68 and 7 00, First Presbyterian Rev M L Haines, St Pauls Episcopal Rev G A Carsten Sen 10 45 and 4 80, Memorial Presbyterian Rev Frank O Banard 10 30 and 7 45, Tabernacle Presbyterian Rev J Cum ming Smith 10 45 and 7 45, Second Presbyterian Rev J A Mil burn 10 45 and 4 00, Mayer Chapel Rev clifford McBride 7 20.
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Christ Episcopal
A. J. Graham
Central Ave
M. E
D. H. Moora
Meridian St. M. BE
W. A. Quayle
First Presbyterian
M. L. Haines
St. Paul's Episcopal
G. A. Carstensen
Memorial Presbyterian
Frank O. Banard
Tabernacle Presbyterian
J. Cumming Smith
Second Presbyterian
J. A. Milburn
Mayer Chapel
Rewclifford McBride
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SUN Telephones
Ind
United States’senate
United States
Pennsylvania
W. T. Durbin Gow
Durbin
Haéntin Camp
Veterans of
Mazet
Oss
Platt
Shington-St
Pennsylvania-st
Itc
lo“Feault
Eee Mee
I Mr. Quay
Treet
Wasson
Central Wave Line
Croker
Freedman
Tammany
Lexow
Dewey
Lieut. Gilmore
William “Holtz
W. S. Blatchley
Florida
Wilt Walker
Harry New
A.S. Batchelder
Mount
W. C. van Arsdel
Mike Cain
Taggart
Will English
Dove Johnson
Albert Sahm
W. H. Whittaker
State Prison
Harry Henderson
Battery A
E. H. Nebeker
McLaughrey
J. M. Ginn
Maloney Bros.’ Shoe House
Saginaw, Mich
Robert Scott
Justice Clark
Henry Harding
Harry Rouse
John McGregor
Bob Ingersell
Hood
America
Hurty
State Health Board
Madison
New Albany
North Vernon
Louisville
Harty
M. Lt. Haines
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
Minneapolis
G. L. McIntosh
T. H. Spann
EB. C. Demaree
Bloomington
Butler College Athletic Association
Theological Department
Christian Church
Mayflower Lodge
Sons of St. George
Propylaeum
A P.thompson
Havana
Heraldo Habanero
Thompson
Spirit OF the State Press
Mitchell Commercial
Uawton
Princeton Clarion-Leader
Sullivan Democrat
Janus
Mars
Carthage
Snightstown
Tipton
First Baptist
T. J. Villers
Central Christian
A. B. Philputt
Lenox
Barnes
White Flyer
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