McClure saloon closed as mayor probes license deal
The McClure saloon and road house at 1165 West Eighteenth street faces shutdown as Mayor Shank leads a council hearing into a liquor permit tip probe. Owner Lon McClure admits obtaining the license via Carl Von Hake by promising support, while Perry Hanes testifies he acts mostly as manager. Von Hake, recently backed for county treasurer, now chairs the Marion County Board of Commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shank
Lon McClure
Carl von Hake
McClure
Perry M. Hanes
West Eighteenth Street
Hanes
Car von Hake
von Hake
Board of County Commissioners
Marion County
Forger Recaptured After Jail Escape
William Gillespie, a forger who escaped from Camden New Jersey jail last month after a seven year sentence, was captured in New York on Friday. He attempted suicide by leaping from the building’s seventh floor but was subdued after a hard struggle. He declared he would rather die than return to jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William
Gillespie
Camden
N. J
Express rates on ice cream lowered by rail commission
Judge John F. Mc Clure of the railway commission cut ice cream shipping charges about 30 percent in an opinion Thursday. The ruling favored the Indiana ice cream association in its complaint against the Adams Express Company and others and placed ice cream in a special commodity class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. McClure
Railway Commission
Indiana Ice Cream Association
Adams Express Company
Standpat congressmen pledge loyalty to Cannon in Chicago
In Chicago at the Union League Club, Standpat lawmakers including Mann Boutell Wilson and Pleasant T. Chapman reaffirmed support for Speaker Joseph G. Cannon amid primary and general election challenges. Cannon hinted at a future statement on Kansas and planned district speaks and appearances, while visiting congressmen said they came to pay respects rather than secure endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Joseph G. Cannon
Union League Club
Liccense of
James R. Mann
Henry S. Boutell
W. W. Wilson
Pleasant T. Chapman
Vienna
Kansas
Disny Park
Cromer Wins In Political Fight In Delaware County
Ex congressman George Cromer edged Grant county and Robert Van Atta of Marion by two votes in the Republican state committee. Delegates to the joint judicial convention will be chosen August 26 in Marion, with the convention August 31. Cromer seeks the circuit judgeship. Van Atta backers claim delay favored Cromer. Frank Stults denounced the committee’s haste in backing Cromer’s appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican State Committee
George Cromer
Delaware County
Grant County
Robert van Atta
Marion
Cromer
van Atta
Misses Onc e: John Carter Fires At Bradford
John Carter, colored, fired four shots at Jesse Bradford, colored, Thursday eight. His aim was good and he scored three against only one miss. One bullet entered Bradford's aside, another struck his hand and the last went in his right leg. Carter escaped and Bradford was taken to the city hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Carter
Jesse Bradford
Bradford
Carter
City Hospital
Dr John P D Johns stirring agnostic lecture at Bethany park
Dr John P D Johns former president of De Pauw spoke at Bethany Park on did God make man or did man make God The session drew praise as the strongest of the Chautauqua season The speaker argued against atheism citing Ingersoll and contended a sun creates light while other planets also emit light Women held missionary sessions with talks by Mrs Effie Cunningham and Grant Lewis A stereopticon lecture titled Uncle Johnny Appleseeds was well received The final two days of the season were set for Friday and Saturday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. D. John
de Pauw University
Bethany Park
John
Robert Ingersoll
Ingersoll
Jobo
Indiana Christian Women’s Board of Missions
Charles T. Paul
Hiram
Effie Cunningham
Antilles
Grant K. Lewis
Cincinnati
Johnny Appleseeds
Safe submarine built by Frange
Paris reports a three section submarine with a detachable middle module that can rise to surface for crew rescue in an accident. Invented by Chief Constructor Arthur of the French navy, its launch at Brest yard aims to prevent catastrophes like the Pluviose loss off Calais last May with twenty seven men aboard. One crew member stays to close the hatch while others escape. the rising middle section aids recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Arthur
Brest Navy Yard
Calais
Reunion Planned For Bartholomew Exiles In Marion County
A reunion of all former Bartholomew county residents now living in Marion county is scheduled for Sunday afternoon at Brookside Park on August 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartholomew County
Marion County
Brookside Park
Sprinkling Streets Debate Reaches City Officials
Indianapolis officials consider letting the Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Co. sprinkle streets, with Councilman Stilz and Mayor Shank backing the plan after a cabinet meeting. H. M. Cochrane provided data on sprinkled versus unsprinkled streets as the council prepares to call on traction company officials. City Attorney Walker and Corporation Counsel Kealing expect the board of works deadlock to end once the council votes funds before bids.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company
Charles B. Stilz
Council City Improvements Committee
Shank
Stilz
H. M. Cochrane
Assessment Bureau
Traction Company
Walker
Kealing
Council Board of Works
Bida
Three drownings after boating accident in Toronto
The Mayflower steamer struck the small yacht Director near Centre John Pearce wharf, sinking it and causing twelve youths to drown. Among the victims were John Pearce, 22, Margaret Jaffray, 21, and Ismina Scully, 21. Bodies recovered from seventy five feet of water. tiller failure cited. season total drowning count reaches twenty two.
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Toronto
Ont
Toronto Ferry Company
Centre Island
John Pearce
Margaret Jaffray
Ismina Scully
Wireless Brings Aid To Sinking Sparta
The Hamburg American liner Sparta sank in Portland Roads near Weymouth after wireless distress. All passengers were rescued as tugs moved in for aid. The ship, in the freight trade, carried only a few passengers and requested immediate assistance for bilge pumping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weymouth
Eng
Sparta
Portland
Louisville Quietly Receives Wendling
Louisville Ky August 12 Police precautions were taken as Joseph Wendling arrived from San Francisco July 31 after being charged with murdering eight year old Alma Kelper. He was hurried to jail by Detective Carney and no demonstrat ion occurred.
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Louisville
Joseph Wendling
San Francisco
Alma Kelper
Carney
Four Ill From Impure Ham In East Tenth Jefferson Area
Four residents of East Tenth street and Jefferson avenue suffer ptomaine poisoning from allegedly impure food. Victims include Arthur Lingenfelter and his wife at 1109 North Jefferson, Mrs. Clara McKee at 2130 East Tenth, and Mrs. Louis Beaupre at 2129 East Tenth. Lingenfelters ill since Thursday evening, doctors say recovery possible with risk. Mrs Beaupre remained in serious condition. Mrs McKee also affected.
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Arthur Lingenfelter
North
Jefferson Avenue
Clara McKee
East Tenth Street
Louis Beaupre
Lingenfelter
Joseph A. Swartzel
Roy
Lillian Lingenfelter
Restaurant proprietor absent when Mrs. Neff falls ill
Mrs. Lee Neff collapsing at her restaurant during the proprietor's absence left a customer to summon help. Doctors report she is not in immediate danger and will recover. Emergency responders attended the scene and she regained consciousness.
Out of Bed at 2 A M Fire Call Fizzles
A frantic 2 AM call to New York and Illinois street prompted fire crews to rush from headquarters. Horses readied, lights flashed, and firefighters half dressed swung aboard, only to find no burning automobile at the scene.
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Illinois Street
Bankruptcy Petition Seeks Loeb Declaration in Federal Court
Alleging Gus Loeb of Elwood committed an act of bankruptcy by assigning assets to G C Haynes Ports mouth shoe company Longrift shoe company and the Isaac Fuller's Sona company all Ohio corporations a federal court petition was filed Thursday asking Loeb be declared bankrupt The Ohio firms claim he owes them 703 dollars and 95 cents
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Haynes
Portsmouth Shoe Company
Longrift Shoe
Pany
Isaac Fuller
Sona Company
Ohio
Loeb
Goblin enforcing Detroit smoke ordinance in Indianapolis
The man, described as tallish with a mustache and blue eyes, is tasked by Mayor Shank to arrest all violators of the smoke ordinance. He will escort offenders to Judge Collins, who pledges a heavy hand in justice. Shank insists Detroit does not smoke and aims to curb Indianapolis’ habit.
Shoe Dealers Form Retail Association in Indianapolis
Indianapolis shoe dealers organize a Retail Association with fifteen members. Directors elected in the Merchants' Association room include George J. Marott John A Ehrensperger Thomas Welsh Arthur Brown William Hart Edward Stout William Barr Herbert Selig and Walter Crook. First formal meeting set for Thursday evening in Merchants' Association rooms.
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Indianapolis Retail Shoe, Association
Merchants’ Association
George J. Marott
John A. Ehrensperger
Thomas Welsh
Arthur Brown
William Hart
Edward Stout
William Barr
Herbert Selig
Walter Crook
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M’clure
Forger
Iowa
Uncle Joe
Mackinac Island
Bethany
Ful
Safe Submarine
Frange
Traction and Terminal Corporation
Wireless
Wendling
Castoria
Eff Tlitsu
Jefferson
Burning Auto
Fire Headquarters
Gus Loeb
Elwood
Shoe Dealers Form Retail Association
S Wes la Pettis Dry Goods Co
Batiste
China
Haviland
Haviland China
the Leading Trust Company
Indiana
the Union Trust Company
Office Company's
E. Market Street
Cardus
Dean’s
Eagle Brand
Fletcher's
Duffy’s
Senate
Wash
Delaware and Market
Alabama
24Th Street
Schurmann
Beverly Ave
Sugar Grove Ave
Fall Creek Park
Riverside Park
Caroline Place
21St Street
Riverside
Schurmann Avenue
Schur
Mann Avenue
William Gordon
Lemcke Building
Cor
Pennsylvania and
Mai
North 1343
Sts
California
Maine
Uneeda Biscuits
Jackson’s Perfection
Standas Wholesale Departmi
N. del
S. Mer. St
E. St. Clair Street
E. Wash. St
Indiana Ave
Shelby Street
Oliver Ave
Rosalind
Red Gate
Meredith Nicholson
Broad Ripple Park
Indusapels
Adgie
LIONS
GREAT
Davenports
Sterling Brothers
Park
Weber
Ruder
Ferger, Pierson
Meyer-Kiser Bask
Thompoee
Hoover-Watson Printing Co
Corner Market
New Jersey
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