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Indianapolis Gas Belt and City Rail Elevation Debates
Indianapolis faces pressure to attract gas belt industry while resisting aggressive claims from rival papers. The city urges calm in trade spats, backs track elevation to ease crossings, notes benefits to small merchants, and cites lingering fundraisers and local columnist concerns amid broader economic stakes.
Turbulent opinions spark broad media alarm and policy debate
A columnist denounces sensational headlines over Senator Beverage and mocks crowd reaction while urging calm. The piece criticizes streetcar safety, track elevation foes, and track crossings. It weighs school board law enforcement, political manipulation, and local council candidacy in Ward 15 with calls for prudent renewal.
Curious Finds and Odd Tales From a Bygone Era
A mixed drinks discussion notes bartenders smell emptied glasses to judge drink quality and warns beer often fails. A. Muller Hipper, famed old world eye maker, shows glass artistry in Lauscha and ships to America. An ostrich farm tale recounts a gold watch swallowed by a bird, unveiling odd farm curiosities.
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Rumslinger
Fred
Tosspoi
New York Press
A. Muller Hipper
Lauscha
Thuringen
Paris
Hipper
America
Leslie’s Weekly
Tolerant Europe and toll horsehoes at Oakham Castle
Palmerston cites forgotten wars and world figures as examples of misunderstandings that sparked conflict while Leislie's Weekly recalls how toll horseshoes at Oakham Castle became a noble tradition. The Oakham tolls, now often ornate, invite only horseshoes bearing arms or precious metal. A gold horseshoe from the fourth Earl of Onslow, William Hillier, is among the prized pieces in the collection.
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Palmerston
Europe
Schleswig-Holstein
Frederick the Great
Prussia
Mme. Pompadour
France
Pompadour
Russia
Catherine II
Austria
Maria Theresa
Frederick
John Bright
England
Sheridan
Kespar
Blenheim
Peterkin
Leslie
Oakham Castle
Rutlandshire
Earl of
Elevation of railroad tracks stirs Indianapolis politics
City candidates across wards debate track elevation as a solution to grade crossing dangers. Councilmen Higgins and Knight back elevation with conditions for safety and cost, while Ferrott and Hoffbauer offer cautious support based on ward interests. Local business figures claim benefits and caution on impact to shippers and property.
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Indianapolis
John Higgins
Ward li
Billy
Knight
Railroad Committee
Sam Ferrott
Phil Hoffbauer
Willis Smith
J. &. Griffith
Griffith Bros
S. Meridian St
Acton Fire Prompts W C T U Meeting Attendance
After a fire destroyed eight cottages at Acton, the W. C. T. U. held its program on Tuesday with good attendance. The blaze led to those burned finding new quarters or returning home. Mrs. F. T. McWhirter presented the banner Frances Willard awarded to Indiana. About 50 Christian Endeavor members attended the Bethany park convention, termed Christian citizenship day. Rev. A. R. Philpott and Rev. J. Z. Tyler spoke, as did Rev. John E. Pounds on education. Wednesday closes the convention as educational day focusing on Butler College and Indiana University.
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Acton
F. T. McWhirter
Indianapolis
Union
Frances Willard
Indiana
Christian Endeavor Society
Bethany Park
A. R. Philpott
J. Z. Tyler
Cleveland
John E. Pounds
Christian Church and Education
Butler College
University of Indianapolis
Town Talk items from Indianapolis and nearby areas
J H Osborne of the treasury department travels to Washington after a vacation. Greenwood trustees grant a franchise to Indianapolis Greenwood & Franklin Electric Line between Southport and Greenwood. Checks traced to 1886 found by D M Parry & Co as souvenirs of pioneer days. Consolidation papers filed for Cincinnati Portsmouth Parkersburg and Cincinnati Louisville railroads, part of B&O S W reorganization with $4 million capital. Lovell & Buffington tobacco may move to secure rail access. plant employs 200. Ladies club hosts lawn fete on Tuesday at Mrs Oscar Pfium’s home. Mrs Eric Chase fainted in the state house and was taken home by ambulance. A Madrid mail fraud letter and a green goods circular surface among post office concerns.
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Cincinnati, Portsmouth
Parkersburg
Cincinnati
Louisville
State House
Post Office
Madrid
Spain
Social Roundup Looks Ahead to European Trip
Miss Junia Kelley traveled to Martinsville while Miss May Ballard hosted a Monday night party. Miss Eleanor Pye hosted a farewell for Miss Frances McElwee, who departs Wednesday for a long stay in Europe. Indianapolis sendoff Wednesday will include Mrs Anna McElwee, Miss Frances McElwee, Roy McElwee, Mrs John H Stewart, Miss Catherine Stewart, Mrs E C Thompson, Miss Susan Thompson, Miss Adele Wallick, Miss Ethel Curryer, and Fred Wallick.
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May Ballard
Eleanor Pye
Frances McElwee
Arope
Indianapolis
Europe
Anna McElwee
Roy McElwee
John H. Stewart
Catherine Stewart
E. C. Thompson
Susan Thompson
Adele Wallick
Ethel Curryer
Fred Wallick
Woman bit by neighbor's dog in West In Gianapolis
Leata Schouse of 212 Lee Street West In Gianapolis was admitted to City Hospital with a severe scalp wound from a dog attack on Monday afternoon. The large neighbor's dog knocked her down and bit and scratched her, requiring 16 stitches. Doctors doubt hydrophobia risk.
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Leata Schouse
Lee St
Gianapolis
Troubles of an Officer in Fairview Park Dispute
Jefferson G. Hilton sues George Guthrie for 2500 damages alleging Guthrie forced his discharge as a Fairview park police officer after an incident in a dark park area. Hilton claims Guthrie and the woman went to a dark section, he admonished them, Guthrie insulted him and later caused his dismissal.
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Jefferson G. Hilton
Geo. Guthrie
Fairview Park
Hilton
Guthrie
Womar
Fragments From The Nation In A Wry Collection
A string of satirical clippings from various papers comments on politics religion and social quirks. The mix includes jabs at Bryan and Democratic plans a New York cleric's hot cold view of hell and notes on churchgoers neglecting duties.
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Alexandria
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Pa -Brethren
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Frank Burke
Mr. Burke
Walker
Alger
Heeler
Lew Dockstader
Hampton
Col. J. N. Walker
Pugh
Demo-Pops
Kentucky
Fall Creek
Central Ave
Council
Louis Weisenhberger
Murphy, Hibben & Co
Acton and Bethany
Wulschner & Son's
Regis
Ae Fener
Armour’s
Pettis Dry Goods Co
J. H. Osborne
Treasury Department
Washington
Greenwood
Indianapolis, Greenwood & Franklin Electric Une
Southport
D. M. Parry & Co
L. O. Samilton
Lovell & Buffington Tobacco Company
Covington, Ky
Board of Trade and Commercial Club
Turnverein
Oscar Pfium
Blackford St
Eric Chase
Spruce St
City Dispensary
Junia Kelley
Martinsville
MAYER
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Lawrenceburg
Aurora
Way
Shelbyville
Greensburg
Batesville Summens
Unsien Station
Big Four
No. 1
East Washington Street
Union Qenevin
MPD
GAUEA
Hlm Bronson
G P. A
Spirit OF the State Press
South Bend
Bryan
Lafayette Courier
New York
Munce Herald
Democratic Party
Lafayette
Greenfield Tribune
Ree
Imianois
Rue
Fairbank
New York Ladies’ Symphony Orchestra
Frank W. McKee
Physicians and Surgeons
W. B. Fletcher
Sanatorium
May A. Spink
North
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J. A. Sutcliffe
Ato SP. M
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Moses Optical CO
Pennsylvania St
I. M. Rowe
Optician
Dental College
Department OF Dentistry
W. Cor
Delaware and
Ohio
Sam. Todam
Paul E. Hulsman
N. Meridienst
JOS
R. Adams
Hudson Street
New
Union Trust Company
East Market Street
John H. Holliday
Henry Eitel
Treas
Charles H. Brownell
Peru
I. C. Elston
Crawfordsville
Thomas C. Day
A. Culbertson
New AlbAny
Gorge Rothe
Edward L. M’kee
H. C. Long
Sam E. Rauh
V. T. Malott
A. A. Barnes
Reems
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