Man Takes Wife and Case Ends in Police Court
The tangled affairs of Robert Bowers Grace McCullum and Grace Graves were settled in Indianapolis police court. Bowers and McCullum promised to separate while Grace Graves agreed to return home with her husband William Graves of Alliance Ohio. Police Judge Phillip Wilkinson gave fatherly advice as cases were continued.
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Robert Bowers
Grace McCullum
Grace Graves
Bowers
Indianapolis
William Graves
Alliance, O
McCullum
Alliance
Anderson
Graves
Crawfordsville
Miss McCullum
Kitzmiller
Trimpe
Phillip Wilkigan
Mayor seeks higher court test on saloon case
Mayor Charles A. Bookwalter orders appeal of Judge Whallon’s ruling that the saloon license ordinance is unconstitutional. The move aims to please the council and maintains pressure on license enforcement while the city braces for a potential higher court decision.
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Charles A. Bookwalter
Fred
Erick E. Matson
Thomas C. Whallon
Council
Whallon
Bookwater
Bookwalter
City Legal Department
George Breunig
David Tullis
Breunig
Ten Words Free Three Days In The Sun For Rent Rooms
Classified notice lists rooms for rent with a three day free period and seeks available private spaces. Includes brief text about wanted situations and partial ad fragments from the page.
Three rooms furnished complete at Peoples Outfitting Co
Complete set of three rooms offered by Peoples Outfitting Co, valued at 175 dollars, discounted to 125 dollars. The ad notes furnished rooms and savings, with a contact reference to the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People's Outfitting Co
Peoples Outftting Co
Discharge Sparks Telegraphers Strike Leader in Los Angeles
J. E. Ryan, the operator in Los Angeles whose dismissal sparked the Great Telegraphers Strike, was fired, triggering labor action and a major disruption in telegraph operations.
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J. E. Ryan
Los Angeles
Local Jottings Show City Pulse Amid Labor Tensions
Brief items from the city note the AP telegraph strike use, Iron Molders Union hall aid to strikers, and Mayor Bookwalter contending with city hall issues. Other notes include lawn fetes, Labor Day address by Theodore Perry, church meetings, a Manila theater update, and upcoming carnival festivities with a brass band and moving pictures.
Big Trolley Merger Planned for New Jersey Firms
United Press reports New Jersey three major trolley companies will merge into Public Service Railway with 38.9 million dollars capitalization once stockholders approve. Meetings set in New York next Tuesday. Public Service Corporation of New Jersey holds 95 percent control, making approval likely.
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United Press
Trenton
WN. J
New Jersey
Public Service Railway Company
New York
Public Service Corporation of New Jersey
Merchant Drowned in Ohio River near Marietta
Edward A. Nevin a prominent Pittsburg merchant was drowned in the Ohio River at Marietta while returning on the steamer Jewels after camping with Pittsburg residents at Ferguson Island. His body has not been recovered.
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United Press
Marietta, O
Edward A. Nevin
Pittsburg
Ohio River
Nevin
Ferguson Island
Operators Show Zeal For Cause In Indianapolis
In Indianapolis the general strike order prompted brokers to sign the scale, recognizing telegraphers and paying per the union’s terms. About ten offices, mainly in the Board of Trade building, will adopt the scale as leaders predict a steadier market and quieter offices if nationwide action follows. Western Union in Bedford cut off and meetings in Indianapolis backed by managers from Bloomington and Muncie.
Automobile patrol to run 48 hour city test this Saturday
The Indianapolis Motor Car company patrol will be returned to the city for a 48 hour test starting Saturday after a previous run ended with a collision injuring Wagon Officers Nicholas Hoffbauer and William Musgrove. Lieut. Belch and a prisoner were shaken up. The proprietor of the establishment will supervise the car on Saturday.
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Indianapolis Motor Car Company
Nicholas Hoffbauer
William Musgrove
Belch
Attornies General Meet in St Louis Sets Code for Action
Attorney General Bingham said the middle western group found no direct legal action against strike conditions at St Louis as strikes lack a clear legal phase. The meeting aimed to foster a national AG conference in St Louis on Sept 30 and Oct 1 to discuss common legal questions. Bingham joined the executive committee to organize the conference and select speakers.
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Bingham
St. Louis
United States
United States Weather Forecast Confusing Ad Item
An unclear weather forecast notice is mixed with promotional phrasing about venison and a shop slogan. The readable portion mentions a sale soon with minimal concrete location or date details and no verifiable forecast content.
Nine Little Words That Sparked Nationwide Telegraph Strike
In Los Angeles a single exchange over a name and a word led J E B Ryan, a 27-year veteran and union member, to be fired after a dispute with Mrs. Sadie Nichols of Oakland who was accused of instigating action against him. The dispute escalated into a nationwide telegraphers strike, with union operators demanding reinstatement and eastern staff refusing messages from nonunion Los Angeles workers.
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Los Angeles
Cal
J. EB. Ryan
Sadie Nichols
Oakland
United States
J. E. Ryan
Western Union
H. J. Jeffs
Nichols
Jeffs
Ryan
Lamb
Concert and drills mark Knights of Pythias camp program
Large crowd attends events at Camp Tomlinson hall as weather stays fair. Col Frank Shellhouse leads Thursday night concert with K of P orchestra soloists and Indianapolis speakers. Terre Haute Paul Revere lodge wins parade membership prize. four Esquires are knighted by Dayton Oregon team amid lavish effects costing 6000 dollars. Edward Hendee of Anderson speaks. Indianapolis lodge 56 opened in Knight rank.
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Paul Revere Lodge
Terre Haute
Grand Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Tomlinson Hall
Oregon
Dayton
Edward Hendee
Anderson
Indianapolis Lodge No. 56
Chicago man commits suicide in Cleveland over love
In Cleveland Ohio on August 16 Fred Gray of Chicago killed himself after failing to win marriage with a woman who rejected him for his drug use. The report notes his addiction led to the tragedy.
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Cleveland, O
Fred . Gray
Chicago
Harriman Aims to Own All Railroads in the Country
E H Harriman declares he would like control of every railroad in the United States if possible. He says federal ownership time has not come and that railroads should pay dividends after investing about 300 million dollars in improvements. He emphasizes a financial policy focused on making good investments better.
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Reno
E. H. Harriman
United States
Harriman
Battery A to Host Fifth Annual Reunion and 25th Anniversary
The fifth annual reunion and twenty fifth anniversary of Battery A will be held September 22 and 23 with receptions and banquets. About 104 members are expected, with events at the armory and a Grand hotel vaudeville show. Captain Curtis, a former member and Spanish war veteran, will attend.
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Battery A
Armory
Stateenth-st
Senate
Grand Hotel
Battery
Capt
Curtis
The
The Sun Office Reports No Telegraphers Strike
The Sun in Indianapolis prints a complete telegraph report during a strike affecting other papers. United Press, a longtime partner, has recently raised operators’ pay and established an eight hour day, while Associated Press reportedly refuses similar concessions.
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The
Sun
Indianapolis
United Press
Associated Press
Government to avoid receivership for Jamestown Exposition
Washington officials opted not to pursue government receivership over the Jamestown exposition for failing to repay a 1.1 million loan. Secretary Cortelyou met with Treasury officials, noting the law allowed but did not require government control, contrasting with St Louis. A congressional inquiry into management is being discussed.
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Cortelyou
New York City
Mr. Edwards
the Treasury
Jamestown
Secretary of the Treasury
St. Louis
Drunk Driver Answers Questioning in Court
Acting Deputy Prosecutor Charles Pettijohn questioned Harry Lynch about riding a water wagon. Lynch claimed he drove a sprinkling cart for Ed Robinson and denied being on the wagon last Sunday. The judge set a dollar and costs.
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Court
Charles Pettijohn
Harry Lynch
Lynch
Ed Robinson
SOME BATH HOUSE DOINGS AT FREE BATHHOUSE
A new free bathhouse event by the Children’s Aid Society features water polo between a team from the bathhouse led by Otto Schissel and a Marion club team captained by James Gilchrist. Races include 40 yard dashes for men and boys with entries already tallied, plus a women’s dash, a 46 foot high dive from a ladder, and a canal side venue near Military Park.
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Children’s Aid Society
Otto Schissel
Marion Club
James Gilchrist
Canal
Military Park
Our Hine Is the Best Prices Listed
The note cites price points of 2.09 2.75 and 3.75 with a contact Gus Habich at 121 West Washington Street for purchase details.
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Gus Habich
Washington Street
Park View Sanitarium Cancer and Disease Treatments
Park View Sanitoriu s offers treatment for cancer skin uterine and rectal diseases under Dr L T Leach. References to Biew-Tork and Californie-ata indicate franchise or product names associated with the facility.
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L. T. Leach
Biew -Tork
Californie-ata
General Strike Order Goes Into Effect Across Nation
President Small signals readiness to arbitrate and accept any just proposition. Neill will confer with President Roosevelt as the general strike order issued Friday morning sweeps across the United States.
Strike News Reports Arbitration Bid and City Actions
President Small says striking telegraphers will accept fair arbitration. A general strike order was issued in Chicago on Friday morning. New York operators seek attorney general to revoke Western Union charter in the state. Indianapolis brokers prevent strikes and may grant demands. Telegraphers at Indianapolis newspapers except the Sun remain on strike. U S Labor Commissioner Nell travels to Oyster Bay to confer with Roosevelt on the strike. A “Board of strategy” is appointed in Chicago.
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Pletely
Bedford
Ind
Wallick
Western Union
Indianapolis
Iron Molders
Bloomington
Muncie
Small
Chicago
New York
Sun
U. S
Nell
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Board of Strategy
Operators’ Union
Standard of! Company
United States Steel Corporation
Commercial Telegraphers' Union of America
Wesley Russell
Stfikers
No Arbitration Planned Here in Telegraphers Strike
Chicago officials report arbitration will not occur locally as telegraphers seek fair terms. President Small and AFL leaders travel to New York for a possible arbitration conference next Monday with Neill and company reps. Union plans to intensify action, while negotiations with AT&T progress on eight hour day and 25 percent raise.
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Craw
Fordsville
Matson
Harry Rodecker
Lot Lee
Telegraph
Lot
Iron Molders Union
Lakes
Prospect and
St. Peter Srs
No. 40
Southside S. and
D. Benefit Society
Theodore Perry
Vincennnes
Perry
International Typographical Union
Woman's Home Missionary Society of
Edwin Ray M. E. Church
Dr. F. Wells
Philippines
Joseph Fleck
W. Washington St
Ladies’ Aid Society
W. Washington St. Presbyterian Church
Otto Hammer
Park Theater
Riverside Park
Sumner League
State Fair Grounds
Sunbeam Lodge
the Knights and Ladies of Honor
Comanche Council
Daughters of Pocahontas
Blaine and Howardsts
Board of Trade
Smajl
Venison Carber Shop
the Best
Coompaer
First Regiment
Col
Frank Shellhouse
Lotta Womac
Charles Roberts
George Harley
Clapp
Warry Burton
Freeman
Sergi. Rollins
Company
George Fuess
Self
Cleveland
Federal Inquiry
Washington
Reoroagh
Park View Sanitorius
President Small
Neill
President Roosevelt
Telegraphers’ Union
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
East
Lillian Small
Clowry
Buncomb
Telegraphers' Union
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