Little Mothers School Teaches Home Skills in Indianapolis
One hundred girls from the tenement district attend a Little mothers school at Fletcher avenue and Pine streets learning fire building cooking and baby care. The program includes lunches served by the students and aims to raise 500 for a deed to the house by Christmas with support from local merchants and philanthropists.
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Fletcher Avenue
Pine Streets
Httle
Little Mothers’ School
Fletcher Avenue House
Ordinance to Raise City Train Speed Limits
Councilman Charles B. Stilz will introduce an ordinance at Monday’s meeting to regulate train speeds within city limits with new limits of 12 18 and 25 miles per hour, replacing the original 10 12 and 15 mph thresholds.
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Charles B. Stilz
Ends Quarrel With Shot
Charles Reece 72 Superior Street drew a revolver and fired at Issie Stafford 727 in a sudden street argument. Stafford wounded but alive. Police reported the incident as a male confrontation ending with firearm discharge.
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Charles Reece
Superior Street
Issié Stafford
Marshal shoots Negro gambler in Norwood incident
Isaac Martin the colored marshal at Norwood near the city shot Hewett Lawson colored in the abdomen Sunday afternoon after ordering the craps game out. Lawson allegedly reached for a revolver but none was found at City hospital. Supt. Hyland allowed Martin to return home after investigation.
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Isaac Martin
Norwood
Hewett Lawson
Lawson
Martin
Hyland
SALOON KEEPERS GROW WARY UNDER POLICE PRESSURE
Saloon keepers grow wary as few are arrested despite police vigilance on Sunday. Watchers alert saloons to approaching officers, with open hours limited to regular patrons. John Birk and Henry Piscater among those arrested or warned. arrests noted of Glenn, Leary, Roller, Scanlon and others for selling or interfering with officers.
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Shank
Thomas Glenn
Geisendorf Street
Frank Glenn
Hartsell
Glenn
John Birk
Madison Avenue
Birk
Bauman
Henry Piscater
Bicking Street
Birk’s
Piscater
John (. Leary
J. J. Roller
West
Washington Street
Sergis. Cox and White
John Scanlon
East
Maryland Street
Mayor Shank to revoke saloon licenses for guilty owners
The mayor said he will revoke all licenses of saloon keepers found guilty, ending suspensions and lectures. He cited a prior case where Birk was released and arrested again, stating if guilty and proven, Birk’s license will be revoked for good.
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Shank
Birk
Shortfalls in Lake County township funds revealed
Examiners Philip McLaughlin and Harry Embree charged Henry Scharge trustee of North township with 2464.85 in alleged disbursements for 1900 to 1904 and F R Schaaf trustee 1905 to 1909 with 3844.45. The report states Schaaf drew 2449 excess salary from township road special school and poor funds.
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Lake County
State Board of Accounts
Philip McLaughlin
Harry R. Embree
Henry Scharge
North Township
F. R. Schaaf
Schaaf
Mrs. Carrie Brown Dies After Prolonged Illness
Mrs. Carrie Brown aged 57, wife of A. G. Brown of 1015 North Pennsylvania Street, died Sunday after a several year illness. Funeral services will be conducted by Dr. Albert Hurlstone of Roberts Park M E church due to the absence of Memorial church's pastor Dr. Frank Q O Hailard. Burial is planned at Crown Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Brown
A. G. Brown
North
Pennsylvania Street
Memorial Church
Frank QO. Hailard
Albert Hurlstone
Roberts Park M. E. Church
Crown Hill Cemetery
Divorced After Wife Kept Litter of Pups Cruelty Claim
Evansville Ind August 15 Captain Frank Tardy won a divorce on grounds of cruelty after his wife kept a litter of pups in the house. The court ruled the practice cruel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville, Ind
Frank Tardy
Lawn fete notes honor Spanish American veterans
A fragmentary notice titled to give lawn fete references a gathering honoring Spanish American War veterans. The brief hints at community event details and participant groups in a local setting.
First Monarch to Flag in Aeroplane
Czar Ferdinand of Bulgaria travels by aeroplane with M. Delaminne from Kiewiet aerodrome. He is credited as the first monarch to traverse the air in a heavier-than-air machine. His sons Prince Boris and Prince Cyrille had fluttered earlier, with Boris urging the king to try it. The czar contemplates purchasing a craft for himself and has decorated M Delaminne.
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Plevna
Bulgarian
Ferdinand
Bulgaria
M. Delaminne
Kiewiet
Boris
Cyrille
Potash Tablet Explosion Strikes Local Drug Store
An explosion at I. J. Frey’s drug store on East Washington Street damaged the shop and shattered hundreds of bottles. A glass jar with about 10 000 potash tablets is blamed, with $200 in damages and no fire. Firemen investigated but could not confirm the exact cause.
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I. J. Frey
East
Washington Street
Frey
Minor fires keep department busy
The fire department fought several small blazes Sunday. Sparks at 941 Muskingum Street damaged a roof for about 200 dollars. A frame barn at 611 Buchanan Street burned near destruction. An automatic sprinkler caused a temporary scare at Meiers-Lewis factory. A gas stove fire at 1116 Udelle Street caused stove damage only. Belt railroad boxcars derailed and were burned. The courthouse tower watchman did not alert Engine Co. No. 3 promptly.
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Belle Kennedy
Henry Simpson
Muskingum Street
Buchanan Street
Arthur West
Meiers-Lewis
Central Avenue
Louis Peck
Udelle Street
Belt Railroad
Prospect Street
High Brow Burglar Strikes Homes In Local Districts
A scholarly thief broke into Dr. William Gooden’s home at 1801 Shelby Street and disturbed only a Osler volume valued at 7.50. An unlocked back door aided the intruder who likely was a student. A second burglary at 1230 North West Street yielded jewelry worth 300. At 1406 Marlowe Avenue Jacob Fischer, secretary treasurer of the Journeymen Barbers Union, lost his shirt pants and watch bearing his name. Total thefts exceed 100.
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Shelby Street
Dr. Osler
William Smith
North West Street
Fischer
German Societies Denounce Prohibition at Germania Park Picnic
Joseph Keller of the United German societies of Indiana denounces prohibition as harming the German American republic. More than 5,000 Germans attend the annual German picnic at Germania park with songs, speeches, and martial airs from the Indianapolis city band and Liederkranz groups as delegates travel home.
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Joseph Keller
The
United German Societies of
Indiana
Germania Park
America
Terre Haute
Ft. Wayne
Lafayette
Traveling Orders Form Pignig Club at Broad Ripple Park Picnic
The Joint travelers' picnic association formed Sunday after a successful Saturday event at Broad Ripple Park. J. C. Holmes was elected president and W. H. Rhodehamel secretary and treasurer, with plans for a permanent organization. About 4,000 people attended from nearby towns, and five associations participated in a lively gathering.
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Joint Travelers’ Picnic Association
Broad Ripple Park
J. C. Holmes
W. H. Rhodehamel
United Commercial Travelers, Travelers’ Protective Association
Commercial Travelers’ Association of Indiana
Indiana Travelers’ Accident Association
The
Hoosier Sick Benefit Association
Great American auto firm to begin Indianapolis operations
A new Great American automobile company plans Indianapolis operations with three city men at its head. The Delaware charter grants power to manufacture anything with a motor. Founders include Samuel Quinn Jr Charles N Lee and L H Van Briggle of Indianapolis and H Davis of Wilmington. The firm talks of later selling stock and securing eighty acres west of the speedway for a factory making medium priced cars.
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Indianapolis
Great American Automobile Company of
Dover
Del
Samuel Quinn, Jr
Charles N. Lee
L. H. van Briggle
H. Davis
Wilmington
Motor Speedway
L. H
van Briggle
Law
Mr. Lee
County Fair Opens With Full Week of Attractions
About three thousand attended the county fair opening at Wonderland Saturday night. Miss Margaret Ransom starred, and the Tenth Infantry Band from Fort Benjamin Harrison gave the first free concert. The automobile show opens Monday with Indianapolis dealers displaying new models. space is nearly filled. Proceeds support the Fairview summer mission for sick children.
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Tenth Infantry
Ft. Benjamin Harrison
Indianapolis
Carousal
Ellis
Charles F. Hurst
The
Elks
Margaret Ransom
Leo
H. F. Gossom
Tickler and Scenic Railway
Columbia Club Fights City Saloon License Plan
The Columbia club led by President N W Harding now refuses a city saloon license, arguing it does not sell liquor to the public but serves members and collects monthly fees. Mayor Shank insists a license must be set. Corporation Counsel Keeling will rule after vacation.
Greeks at Ft. Wayne Train for Turkish War
About fifty Greek men and boys in Ft. Wayne Indiana are training in the manual of arms amid rising patriotism. With elections in Greece and rumors of Crete plotting invasion, they prepare to defend their homeland and Greek principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft, Wayne
Ind
Greece
Crete
Grape-Nuts Proves Vital For Ailing Child, Say Kansas Woman
A Kansas woman recalls her six year old niece's typhoid battle in Ohio. After doctors gave up, Grape-Nuts nourished and revived the girl, who soon regained health and vigor. The family credits the cereal as a key factor in recovery and recommends reading The Road to Wellville.
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Kansas
Helen
Ohio
Wellville
Death ends long search for health
Clarence C. Hayes aged 31 died suddenly aboard a train near Palestine Texas. His death was attributed to tuberculosis for which he had been traveling south. Hayes was a cattle buyer for the Nelson Mor ris company of St Louis and is survived by his parents, his widow and a son. The body will be taken to Franklin Indiana for burial.
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Palestine
Tex
Clarence C. Hayes
Samuel Hayes
New Jersey Street
Hayes
Nelson Morris Companys
St. Louis
Franklin
Ind
Saloonkeeper Bartholomew Shanahan Cleared of Unlicensed Sale
Bartholomew Shanahan a saloonkeeper at 343 South Capitol Avenue was charged with selling liquor in an unlicensed room on July 31. Judge Collins issued a warning and dismissed the case for lack of evidence of a specific sale.
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Bartholomew Shanahan
South Capitol Avenue
Collins
Wabash College Senior Die s After Short Illness
Thomas R. Artman 23 son of Samuel R. Artman died Saturday afternoon after a brief typhoid fever illness. He was president of Wabash College's senior class and had been at Indiana University summer school. Funeral services will occur in Indianapolis and Lebanon where he will be buried. In this city services are 10:30 a m Thursday led by Rev A B Philpott. Lebanon service Tuesday afternoon at Centenary Methodist church. College fraternity brothers will serve as pallbearers.
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Thomas R. Artman
Samuel R. Artman
New Jersey Street
Wabash College
Indiana University
Indianapolis
Lebanon
A. B. Philpott
Central Christian Church
Centenary Methodist Church
College Fraternity Brothers
Artman
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Little
Henry Krause
Krause
Edna Hutchins
Marshal
Czar Ferdinand and
Hr. Osler
William Gooden
Pignig Club
NEW Auto Company
Great American Auto Company
Miss Ransom
Business College
Columbia Club
Presi
Malvern and
Almeria
Batiste
Malvern
Almeria Batiste
Dresden
Madras
Paris
Man Een
Uuw
the Leading Trust Company
the Union Trust Company
Office Company's
E. Market Street
Shubert Murat
Henry W. Savage
Huder’s
Matinee Daily
Sroad Ripple Park
Louisville
Weber
Huder
Plersoc
Meyer-Kiser
Thompson’s Dairy
John A. Schumacher Co
E. St. Clair St
State Life Insurance Co
Denison
Amigno
Barin Connection
Mass
Murat Theatre
Alven Cavett
Hoover-Watson Printing Co
Frienes
Corman Market and
New Jersey Streets
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