Indiana Women Are Recognized Bankers
Indiana bankers plan to invite two Hoosier women as speakers at the Evansville convention Sept. 14–15. Katherine R. Williams, president of the National Bank of Lagrange, and Emma Penny, cashier of the Thrift Trust Company of Valparaiso, may join the program if attendance by Mrs. V. S. Church is blocked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana State Bankers’ Association
V. S. Church
Cunningham National Bank of
Emma Penny
Thrift Trust Company of
Valparaiso
Employment Bureau Report Shows Jobs Limited in Indiana
A summary by Carle E. Morton for the Indiana state free employment bureau under State Statistician J. L. Peetz shows 2,849 men, 658 boys, and 251 women and girls applied for work in nine months. Of these, 1,193 men, 250 boys, and 75 women and girls secured jobs, with 1,367 men, 262 boys, and 18 women and girls offered positions. The period notes a drop in demand for men as applicants outnumbered openings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indiana State Free Employment Bureau
Carle E. Morton
State
J. L. Peetz
New Yorker Held On Forgery Charge
Abraham Grene, a New Yorker, is jailed on forgery charges after detectives Stewart and Brady traced a $600 deposit at Indiana Trust Company and a forged $150 check. Grene admits involvement with another man and claims to have shared his proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Grene
Stewart
Brady
Grene
New York
Indiana Trust Company
Druggist Robbed at East Washington Address
Robert Nillus, a druggist at 624 East Washington Street, reports a burglary Friday night. His burglar alarm buzzer failed to alert him in time, and he fears the money drawer was tampered with, with an estimated loss of about $7 or $8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Nillus
East
Washington Street
Prison Women From This County Are Shame of Marion
Seventeen of twenty women sent to the state women's prison at Woodruff Place in July came from Marion county with three from Vigo. Drunk is the common cause and disorderly conduct a frequent accomplice. The article describes initiation, uniforms, chapel, library, work, and attempts at reform, noting Marion’s prison misfortune label while detailing reforms and living conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Correctional Department of the State Women's Prison
Woodruff Place
Marion County
Vigo County
State Board of Charities
Marion
Elsie
Traction Tangle Slowly Unravels
Charles L. Henry receiver for the Indianapolis and Cincinnati traction company filed a report in superior court Friday after Judge Carter’s June instructions. The May report sought to redeem bonds via reissue and a mortgage-backed exchange, but some bondholders have not signed, prompting a sale request. The company shows a $30,004.68 gain this year and the court on Sept. 7 will decide sale terms and bond or receivership certificate priority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Henry
Indianapolis & Cincinnati Traction Company
Superior Court
Carter
Henry
Postmasters of State Conference to Meet in Indianapolis
The sixth annual Indiana state league gathering of the national league of postmasters will convene in the Federal Building courtroom Wednesday and Thursday next week with four sessions. Speakers include M A Perry Center Point on influence of men on the postal service A K Hoag New York on benefits to the service F W Kritz Waveland on postmasters and the public J E Shideler Indianapolis on settling postmaster troubles with the public and Elias Frey on the post master and rural carriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana State League
National League of Postmaster of the United States
Federal Building
League
M.A. Perry
Postal Service
A. K. Hoag
New York
National League
National League of Postmasters
F. W. Kritz
Waveland
J. E. Shideler
Indianapolis
Elias Frey
National Carriers’ Association
DePauw President to Open New Church
The Meritt Place M E church in DePauw announces opening services in the basement next Sunday. The two congregations from California and Blackford streets merged a year ago and will move into the Merritt homestead at New York and California streets. L P Bentley will speak at 11 am, Dr Francis J McConnell of DePauw will address at 2 30 pm, and Dr Fred M Stone of Washington DC will speak in the evening. Rev D L Thomas is pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merritt Place
M. E
California Street
Blackford Street
Merritt Homestead
New York and
California Streets
L. P. Bently
Francis J. McConnell
DePauw University
Fred M. Stone
Washington, D. C
D. L. Thomas
Way Made for New Roller as Public Works Seeks Appraisers
The board of public works seeks a buyer for its steam road roller weighing sixteen tons and asks three Indianapolis property owners to appraise the machine. The circuit court was petitioned to appoint the appraisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
Indianapolis
Circuit Court
Trade Education Sought by Indiana Legislature
A petition for a special committee to study a state supported system of industrial education for children will be presented to the Indiana legislature. If appointed, the state committee on child labor will push an instructional program across many parts of the state during the second annual conference on child labor in Marion starting September 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray
Boone
Clinton
Johnson and Wells
Marsh
Clinton County
Indiana
Bryan
Democratic State Committee
State Committee On
State Conference of Charities and Corrections
Marion
A. G. Weatherley
Indiana University
E. M. Clopper
Cincinnati
National Child Labor Committee
George H. Shideler
Virgil Lockwood
North Pennsylvania Street
Indianapolis
Industrial and Child Labor Committee
Indiana State Federation of Clubs
John A. Lapp
National Society For the Promotion of Industrial Education
James L. Fiester
Ship AHOY musical at Fairview park by Murat temple
The Murat temple Shriners prepare a nautical operetta called Ship AHOY at Fairview park. Led by Cincinnati singer Wilmine Hammann, the production features a large all Indianapolis talent pool, an imitation battleship on the canal, lavish scenic lighting, and the Indianapolis Military Band, with proceeds for the Murat temple building fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shriners
Fairview Park
Fairview
Indianapolis
Fair to Bring Charity Five Thousand At Fair
Friday night's receipts at the international interdenominational county fair at Wonderland were 1102. Workers aim to push total receipts to 5000 by Saturday midnight. Saturday is commercial travelers night with large attendance expected. A prize baby show closes the week with Moose and Bootlegs bands plus Overland band. Acts and attendance improved all week. the popularity contest remains uncertain as candidates threaten late voting. Merchants report strong interest from advertising and demonstrations at the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wonderland
Moose
Overland Band
Musical Ride Planned for State Fair Nights
Charles J. Buchanan promotes a musical ride at the Indiana state fair September 12 to 16. Thirty two saddle horses and sixteen equestriennes join sixteen male riders in picturesque movements to Weber's band from Cincinnati. Monte Mark, a top horse, headlines the finale with richly styled riding outfits planned for the Indianapolis event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Buchanan
North
Meridian Street
Saddle Horsemen of
Indiana
Weber
Cincinnati
Buchanan
Memphis
Monte Mark
United States
Indianapolis
Shubert Manager Chooses Indianapolis as Base for Midwest
Leonard Blumberg, former Murat manager, will head Shubert houses across Toledo Chicago Louisville St Louis St Paul Minneapolis Kansas City Denver and smaller cities. New manager Daly, with the Shuberts years, will reach Indianapolis before the Murat season opener September 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murat Theater
Leonard Blumberg
Shubert
Middle West
Indianapolis
Toledo
Chicago
Louisville
St. Louis
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Denver
Mr. Daly
The
Shuberts
City
Murat
Arrest on bootlegging charge in Lebanon case
Deputy U S Marshal Alonzo Boyd arrested Samuel Hollock in Lebanon on bootlegging charges. Hollock was brought to Indianapolis to appear before United States Commissioner Cc W Moores, who released him on hand. The case will be investigated by the November federal grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Alonzo Boyd
Samuel Hollock
Lebanon
Hollock
Indianapolis
Cc. W. Moores
Troy Hurt In Fall On Massachusetts Avenue
John Troy, 60, father of Councilman James E. Troy, was injured Friday afternoon when thrown from the dray he was driving after a wheel struck a tie at Massachusetts avenue where street car tracks were torn up. He suffered head and left hand injuries and was taken to the city hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Troy
James E. Troy
South Alabama Street
Massachusetts Avenue
Boys Club Aids Indianap olis Street Boys to Good Citizenship
The Boys club at Madison avenue and South Meridian in Indianapolis shapes 6 to 16 year olds from poor districts into better citizens. Enrollment reaches 438 with diverse nationalities. Classes in woodwork printing electricity wireless telegraphy and a library of about 1900 volumes foster education, skill, and discipline. The club plans a $100000 new building for 700 boys and runs a small theater with a self supporting cage for movie nights funded by mothers and supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Avenue
South Meridien
Indianapolis
Mareconi
Marconi
Henry
H. Rider Haggard
Oliver Optic
Eugene Field
Boys’ Improvement Club
Improvement Club
Gov. T. R. Marshall
Narrow escape as boy 13 avoids trampling by horses
Edward Richardson, 13, was knocked from a car and narrowly avoided being trampled by horses attached to a wagon of an Indianapolis coal company. He suffered a deep cut to his right ear, was attended by bicycle policemen Hartsel and Stewart, dressed at the City dispensary, then taken home to 1018 Southeastern avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Richardson
Indianapolis Coal Company
Hartsel
Stewart
Hev
Southeastern Avenue
Attack on Robert Porter in Chicago on Senate Avenue
Robert Porter, identified as colored, was attacked Friday night by an unidentified assailant at Senate Avenue and Fourteenth Street. Porter said a man ran up from behind and slashed him, leaving a twelve inch gash in his back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Porter
Chicago Street
Senate Avenue
Fourteenth Street
Porter
Winona to Get 150000 for Hotel School Training
At the International hotel stewards association convention in Pittsburg, Winona technical school is set to receive 150000 to fund a department training hotel workers. The plan follows the Switzerland model with 100000 already raised by hoteliers and the balance to be secured at the convention. A national bill on standardization of weights and measures will also be presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona Technical School
Winona
Switzerland
Pioneer Printer Dies Here At 91
The sole surviving charter member of Indianapolis Typographical Union No. 1, Michael J. Broden, 91, died at his home on Bellefontaine Street after a short illness. Born in Ireland he apprenticed as a printer, moved to the United States at 18, and joined Sentinel Printing in Indianapolis. He leaves five children Frank J. Broden Sister Camilla Lillian Broden Mrs C Fisher and Edwin Broden. Services will be held at the residence Monday with burial at Holy Cross cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Typographical Union
Michael J. Broden
Bellefontaine Street
Ireland
America
Indianapolis
Sentinel Printing Company
Frank J. Broden
Democratic County Committee
Camilla
Charity
Dallas
Tex
Lillian Broden
Denver
Colo
Mra
C. Fisher
Edwin Broden
Holy Cross Cemetery
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George Ray
Shelbyville
Ind
Thomas Taggart
Hanly County
Marshall
John W. Kern
Kokomo
Gov
NEW Yorker
Walter Scott
James Whitcomb Riley
Depauw
Charities
Troy
Boys’ Club
Srong
Boyville
Tis
Fall River
Mass
Rochester
N. Y
Kingfishers’ Club
John Melpolder
Thomas R. Marshall
Charles A. McCotter
Harry S. New
Jobkn Melpolder
Warren H. Munk
Safe Deposit Department
American National Bank
OLD Post Office
Continental National Bank
North Meridian Street
Shanks
Shank
Washington St
Plan
Inter
National Hotel Stewards Association
Pittsburg
Pettis Dry Goods
the Leading Trust Company
the Union Trust Company
Office Company's
E. Market Street
Vulcan
Indianapolis Gas CO
Creamery
Velvet
Indianapolis Creamery
Gitcere Street
Marion Paint CO
Sun
Telegraph
Hearst News Service
United Press News Service
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