Butchers Push Cooling Plant Plan for Indianapolis
East Market Butchers' association seeks city approval for a refrigerating plant and uniform stands, facing grocers' opposition over debt. A petition will be presented to the council. Committee members include William T. Cook and Robert Elliott. State official H. Barnard and City Sanitarian C. S. Woods endorsed the idea as a public health benefit and aid to trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Market Butchers’ Association
Indianapolis
Butchers’ Organization
Walhalla Hall
William T. Cook
Robert Elliott
Harry L. Dorman, Jr
Charles Cherdron
Harry G. Bliss
Barnard
C. S. Woods
Barnard Presses Market Upgrades for Indianapolis Food Hall
H. B. Barnard states the public market is Indianapolis' top asset after the Soldiers' and Sailors' monument and urges city action to install refrigerators for meat and cold storage. He notes butchers and butter merchants would pay higher rents, while current booths offer only year by year use and no inbuilt ice facilities.
Melrose man defies marriage in perjury case
Henry Meyer of Melrose Idaho told a police court tale that he preferred ranch life to marriage after meeting Hor tense Maley of Meridian street through a matrimonial bureau. His wife filed for divorce and $1000 alimony, with the perjury hearing set to continue Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Meyer
Melrose
Ida
Postal firm sues Indiana tax board over wire mile rate
The Postal Telegraph Cable company sues the Indiana State Board of Tax Commissioners and State Auditor John C. Billheimer seeking an injunction to stop certification of an assessment set at 45 per wire mile totaling 424 764, claiming true value is 15 per mile or 141 588. An advertisement for suitings and suits follows from J Singer and Sons at 43 W Washington St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Postal Telegraph Cable Company Today
Indiana State Board of Tax Commissioners
John C. Billheimer
State
Indiana
Yokee
Man Dines On Oysters With Giant Table Spoon
A diner orders raw oysters and, with a huge tablespoon and a fork, methodically spears each oyster. He transfers them to the spoon, slurps the juice and ice, and finishes by eating the shrubbery and remaining garnish with evident relish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Lane
Wholesale Grocers Elect New Officers in Indiana
The Indiana Wholesale Grocers Association elected its first annual officers in the governor's room at the Board of Trade building. President James A. Goddard of Muncie. Vice-president Charles W. Wells of Rothe Wells & Bauer. Treasurer John C. Smith of Indianapolis Fancy Grocery. Secretary Herbert N. Biggar of Muncie. About thirty members attended and discussed plans for growth and stronger methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Goddard
Muncie
Charles W. Wells
Indiana Wholesale Grocers’ Association
Board of Trade
Two Feathers Lead to Suspected Hen Robberies
Special to The Sun from Princeton Indiana on April 22 reports two feathers from a speckled hen found in Willis Gasaway's buggy implicated him in hen roost robberies. Gasaway admitted involvement and named two others as participants in the crimes. The feathers matched Nat Strawn's missing speckled hen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Ind
Willis Gasaway
Nat Strawn
Suit to void will of Delos Thompson in Indiana
William T. Larimore sues Thomas Mull executor and the Universalist convention of Indiana arguing the will is invalid and requesting the estate of about 75000 dollars be awarded to the heirs. The action names the Universalist convention of Indiana and others as parties in Shelbyville on April 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelbyville
Ind
William T. Larimore
Thomas K. Mull
Delos H. Thompson
Universalist Convention of
Indiana
Universalist Convention
Exchange Seats Fall On Exchange Prices Report
New York on April 22 reports cheaper seat prices on the New York Stock Exchange and the Cotton Exchange. Two NYSE seats sold for 575000 each, down 7000 from the prior sale. A Cotton Exchange seat sold for 12000, down 3000 from the last sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Stock Exchange
Cotton Exchange
Stock Exchange
Defense Scores In Trial Of Wolter
New York April 22 The defense scored heavily today when its first witness took the stand in the trial of Albert Wolter aged 19 accused of murdering 15 year old Huth Wheeler a stenographer and attempting to burn her body in a fireplace. Miss Katherine IGIL who lived in the house at 224 EF Seventy-ffth street where Walter had his rooms testified that she heard no sounds of struggle and saw no sack on the fire escape where the charred body is alleged to have been placed. Walter showed no sign of nervousness yet shifted in his seat as the jurors observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Albert Wolter
Huth Wheeler
Katherine Igil
Walter
Scott
Ruth Wheeler
Misa Adelaide
Miss Pearl Wheeler
Four Hurt When Car Hits Lumber Wagon in Canton
Canton paper reports four severely injured when a Northern Ohio Traction limited car collides with a wagon loaded with 7,000 feet of lumber arriving from Cleveland. The car front is demolished and the wagon reduced to kindling as others nearby are shaken. All injured rushed to Ingleside hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Northern Ohio Traction Company
Cleveland
Ingleside Hospital
Ex Mayor of Toledo Reported Missing
Robert H. Finch a prominent Republican state politician and former mayor of Toledo was reported missing by the Toledo police. He has been in bad health for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Robert H. Finch
Finch
Woman Bequeaths Charity Funds In Amelia Wells Will
Amelia H. Wells leaves about 60000 dollars in personal property and real estate to charities and religious institutions. Bequests include 50 shares of Cincinnati Gas and Electric stock to Indianapolis Orphans Home Home for Friendless YMCA and YWCA Flower Mission and relatives. Cash gifts exceed 800 dollars to the American Bible Society and several Presbyterian boards. Remainder divided among distant relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia H. Wells
Flower Mission
Testator
American Bible Society
Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions
Presbyterian
Board of Home Missions
Presbyterian Board
Girls in Revolt Over Cigarettes at Lake Forest
Chicago April 22. Smoke controversy at Lake Forest college dormitories roils student government. Lois Durand hall residents accuse Miss Mabel A Morin of smoking in her room. she says she burned cigarettes for fun, not as a smoker. President John Nollen reprimands her after investigation. Earlier, Ferry hall students faced discipline for cigarette sampling at Highland Park entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lois Durand
Lake Forest College
Mabel A. Morin
Linden
Ind
John §. Nollen
Lois Durand Hall
Miss Morin
Nollen
The
Council
Ferry Hall
Seminary
Highland Park
Aldrich Will Help Name His Successor
Providence Rhode Island April 22 Gen Charles R Brayton a blind Republican boss in Rhode Island opposes sending an insurgent to the senate He says Aldrich is not retiring because he must but because he wants to Aldrich has told Brayton he will take an interest in choosing his successor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldrich
Brayton
Senate
Charles R. Brayton
Officials split as peace meeting invited by counsel
City council and board of public works received Corporation Counsel Kealing's invitation to meet Monday night in his office to break a deadlock. Some officials say they will not attend, leaving uncertainty over the outcome of the talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
Kealing
Suffragettes Active in Push for Legislation
London April 22 campaign for women suffrage is active with 236 petitions bearing 268,195 names presented to parliament up to April 15 demanding legislation.
Give Your Stomach A Chance Trial Package Ad
An early 20th century health ad promotes Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets to restore gastric fluids. It cites ingredients Hydrastis Golden Seal Lactose Nux Aseptic Pepsin and Jamaica Ginger, claims strong digestion, and offers a mail order trial from F A Stuart Co Marshall Mich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Jamaica
F. A. Stuart Co
Stuart Building
Marshall, Mich
Carmen Stand Firm in New Haven Wage Demand
In New Haven on April 21 an employee of the local trolley lines voted overwhelmingly to stand firm for a maximum rate of 27 cents an hour, up from the present 26 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Indiaman Minnehaha Passengers Safe After Grounding
Among Minnehaha passengers were Dora Mooney daughter of William Mooney president of Mooney's tannery and her aunt Mrs Lyman Graham of Bloomington Illinois. A cablegram said they were safe after the Atlantic transport grounded off St Mary's Scilly Islands Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnehara
Columbus
Ind
St. Mary's Scilly Islands
Dora Mooney
William Mooney
Mooney's Tannery
Lyman Graham
Bloomington
Ill
Overstreet In Worser Condition At Home
Former Congressman Jesse Overstreet remains seriously ill at his home on 2015 N Meridian Street. Family reports he did not rest well last night and condition has worsened since this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Overstreet
Meridian Street
Overstreet
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ranchman
Postal Company
J. Singer & Sons
Washington St
Gregg
Rothe, Wells & Bauer Company
John C. Smith
Dianapolis Fancy Grocery Company
Herbert N. Biggar
Mun
Ghurgh
Wolter
Gar
Cincinnati Gas and Electric Company
Providenceh
R. I
Rhode Island
United States
London
Carmen
the Leading Trust Company
the Union Trust Company
Office Company's
East Market Street
Elcome
Cas
Albany
N. Y
Grand Lodge
Delaware & Hudson
Ss. J. Singer & Sons
Pettisory Goods
Nemo
Lbs H. & E
New California Peaches
Santa Clara
T. T. Stareh
California
Maine
Shelby St
E. Wash. St
N. Senate Ave
Standard Tea and Wholesale and
Rkeanch
N. del
W. Wash. St
Mass. Ave
N. Alabama &J
Clifton Ave
Mother's
Rocery CO
E. Pearl St
S. Mer. St
E. St. Clair St
Indiana Ave
Oliver Ave
North
Merchants National Bank
Shubert Murat
Frank Daniels & Belle OF Brittany
Hyder
Prince Willy Pantzer
CO. Doherty
Patsy Doyle
Roosevelt
Africa
William 8. Murphy
Blanche
Lucille Spinney
George Arving
ST. Elmo
Empire
MINER
al Comers
Imperials
E. Workington St
Riverside Dancing Pavilion
Riverside
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!