Lottie Wands Leaves Home for Thibet Mission Work
Miss Lottie Wands, 23, a West Indianapolis native now in Muncie, tells of penniless exile and a divine mission to enter Thibet as a Christian missionary. She cites God guiding her to leave home, plans a year at a missionary alliance school in Flack, Indiana, and vows to convert heathen Thibetans with song and faith. Her mother disputes driving her out, saying Lottie chose exile after clashes over church and chores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
Lottie Wands
Forbidden City
Thibet
Sionary
Miss Wands
Indianapolis
Anna Waymire
H. E. Rhoads
God
Sclome
Waymire
Flack, XI. V
Christian Missionary Alliance School
Mary M. Shedd
Chicago
Lauires
New
M. E. Church
Reiswerst
Mrs. Rhoads
Lottie
Christian Science Cottage
Christian Alliance
East St
Massachusetts-ave
Gibbond
West
McCarty-sts
Twelfth St
Hoey Held on Bribery Charge Over Chinese Entry
William Hoey former Muncie Indiana customs collector held by Federal commissioner on charges of accepting bribes and unlawfully allowing Chinese into the United States. conspiracy charge dismissed. Bond set. Examiners say deputies Webb and Hathaway provided damaging testimony about Hoey and smuggling scheme while Hoey denied dealings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nogales, Mex
William Hoey
Customs
Muncie
Ind
George
United States
Nogales
A. T
Hoey
Mexico
Webb
Hathaway
Anthony Bals Dies Sudden. Prominent German Bakery Owner
Anthony Bals died suddenly from heart failure at his Indianapolis home on Friday morning. He owned a bakery on Illinois Street for years, retired twelve years ago, and came to America from Germany at sixteen. Survived by two sons Henry and Anthony and a daughter Mrs Oscar Frenzel. wife had died six years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Bals
Senate-avé
Illinois St
America
Germany
New Orleans
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Henry
Anthony
Oscar. Frenzel
Grand jury reports indictments in criminal cases
The grand jury returned indictments against Joe Benson for housebreaking Louis Butterfield alias John Edwards for grand larceny Charles Jones burglary and petit larceny Reny Sheridan for burglary and petit larceny Frank Stewart and Thomas Pulley for burglary and petit larceny Sam Thompson and Charles Hensley for grand larceny Thomas Henderson and John Hays for burglary petit larceny and false pretense Arthur Williams for petit larceny All were arraigned and pleaded not guilty except Sam Thompson who pleaded guilty Trials set for next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Benson
Louis Butterfield
John Edwards
Charles Jones
Reny Sheridan
Frank Stewart
Thomas Pulley
Sam Thompson
Charles Hensley
Thomas Henderson
John Hays
Arthur Williams
Asveades
Winter Fitzgerald Marriage Probe by Prosecutor
Prosecutor Ruckelshaus will investigate an affidavit by John Bankett alleging Bernard Fitzgerald and Malel Winter secured a marriage license for a teen bride. No complaint is expected. Ferdinand Winter, guardian of the young bride, opposed the marriage. Perjury charges may follow if the young girl's age facts prove true.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruckelshaus
John Bankett
Bernard Fitzgerald
Malel Winter
Ferdinand Winter
Catholic Real Estate Deal in Indiana Diocese
Catholic diocese of Indiana buys unimproved property extending west from the southwest corner of Ohio and Oriental streets on the south side of Ohio street. It has 240 feet frontage and 101 feet depth. An academy will be built on Ohio street this fall under Sisters of Providence. A future church is planned at Ohio and Oriental streets. Clergy house to be moved to Oriental and Springdale streets. Price paid was $6,110.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio and
Oriental Sts
Ohio St
Catholic Diocese of
Indiana
Holy Cross Church
Ohio-st
Sisters of Providence
Oriental-sts
Oriental and Springaale-sts
Megrew seeks itemized account of expenses over appropriation
Harold C Megrew of the council finance committee writes to Controller Dunn on Friday seeking an itemized statement of the 50000 or 60099 dollars in expenses beyond the appropriation the committee proposes He urges immediate advice from Dunn so the committee may take action before the council meeting
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold C. Megrew
Council Finance Committee
Dunn
Council
Jung Booze Won't Drop Price in Indianapolis
Jacob Reuter, local manager for Jung brewing, told The Sun on Friday the company will not reduce beer prices in Indianapolis as it does in Cincinnati. He said the firm will stand by the local price pool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Reuter
The
Jung Brewing Company
SUN
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Hi Conmipany
Bookwalter Accepts Republican Nomination for Mayor
Charles A. Bookwalter’s letter to Chairman Logsdon accepting the mayoral nomination outlines campaign pledges. He calls for open competition on franchises, opposing gas voters charges, supports grade-crossing protection, park improvements, and Fall Creek boulevard work, while criticizing bond fund use for running expenses and urging impartial law enforcement. He promises tax restraint, temporary loan reduction, and continued public improvements with owner input, ending with a pledge to reflect credit on the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logsdon
Bookwalter
Street Railway Company
Fall Creek
Republican Party
Women call the men in at last for school board
Gov Durbin and state auditor Hart visited the Woman's prison and girls industrial school on Friday to confer with the board of control about electing a superintendent. Miss Anna Rhodes of Richmond was chosen but declined amid reports of board disharmony. The governor and auditor were likely asked for guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durbin
Hart
Woman's Prison and Girls’ Industrial School
Board of Control
Anna Rhodes
Richmond
Sarah Keely
Rhodes
Gavin Payne Seeks School Commissioner Post
Gavin L. Payne secretary of the Security trust company and former newspaper man and councilman, aims for school commissioner. Petitions to place his name on the ballot circulated Friday as candidates must be filed with the mayor before September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gavin L. Payne
The
Security Trust Company
Payne
Teddy's Boom Dinner for Roosevelt in Springfield
Springfield on August 30 reports Gov Yates will host a dinner honoring Vice President Roosevelt Friday night. Five hundred invitations have gone to prominent Republicans. A Teddy Roosevelt presidential boom is expected to be touched off at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Yates
Roosevelt
Teddy
Contractor Corrects Sewer Grading At Michigan Street
A Blake Street sewer contractor fixes grading error at Michigan Street at his own expense. Barricades of dirt blocking the street are expected to be cleared soon. The contractor’s slip was not found, but two measurements by the engineer’s office listed the grate at 11.01 feet, which he acknowledged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blake-st
Michigan St
McFadden Fens Title Fight Off. Erne To Face McFadden
New York reports the McFadden Ferns welterweight title bout slated for next week at Fort Hins has been cancelled. Frank Erne replaces McFadden in the bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
McFadden- Ferns
Fort Hins
Frank Erne
McFadden
Board of Works Approves Gravel Roads and Walks Plan
Friday actions include a resolution for gravel roadway and cement walks on Glenn Street from Owosso to New York, final action on Cornell Avenue from Twenty fifth to Twenty seventh, rescission of Boston Street works from Pennsylvania to Talbott, and a five-signature remonstrance against cement walks on Senate from Twenty sixth to Thirtieth. Payrolls ending Aug 29 totaled 135.50 for Bridge, 196.90 Sewer, 17.90 Flushing, 136.44 Sixteenth Street repairs, 438.80 Street repair. August bills approved: Street department office 296.99, assessment roll clerks 425, Tomlinson Hall janitors 195, City Hall janitors 150, other items 677.33.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Works
Glenn-st
Owosso-st
New York-st
Cornell-ave
Twenty-fifth-st
Twenty-seventh-st
Boston-st
Pennsylvania St
Talbott-ave
Senate-ave
Twentysixth-st
Tomlinson Hall
City Hall
Indianapolis Groom Rushes To Impromptu Wedding
A young Indianapolis man married a neighbor after rushing to her home when he learned preparations were ready. He telegraphed a friend to attend, who asked for 5:30 to witness. The groom replied to proceed and bring his clean cuffs, assuming a clean collar would be worn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Toll from City of Trenton disaster rises on Delaware
In Philadelphia on August 30 authorities report ten bodies recovered from the Delaware River after the steamer City of Trenton explosion. Nineteen more are missing and likely dead, pushing the death toll toward thirty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Delaware River
Trenton
Fairview Negro Baiters Fined for Park Riot
Alfred Andrews and Joe Drake were fined 20 and 60 days, and William Johnson 25 and 100 days in police court for inciting a anti Negro riot at Fairview park Sunday night. Witnesses Dawson Grey and Stapp testified to the assault and evaded details. Andrews elder brother defended the trio and questioned street car officials about officer presence. All cases were appealed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Andrews
Joe Drake
Wiliam Johnson
Fairview Park
George Kk. Dawson
Samuel Grey
Charles
Stapp
Andrews
Jones
Dawson
Central insane hospital buys 800 bushels potatoes at 85c
At the state house a trustees meeting approved purchasing 800 bushels of potatoes for 85 cents a bushel as part of monthly food and supply costs for the Central insane hospital. Estimated monthly expenses range from 20,000 to 25,000 dollars with a patient population around 2,100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Insane Hospital
State House
Weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity
Forecast for the 36 hours ending 6 p m August 31 calls for generally fair weather. Friday night and Saturday should be fair and cooler. Temperatures recorded at 7 am were 72, at noon 85, and at 2 pm 87. Generally fair and cooler across Indiana and adjacent states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Local residents cited in several city incidents
Miss Ella Manefee of Highland place returned from visits to Gosher and Lake Michigan resorts. James Miller at 422 WW Market Street and Norman Nixon at 129 S Liberty Street face a September 5 hearing on charges of systematically stealing bicycles. Henry Earp contractor W T Lyon and Joe Brown of Anderson were involved in a street improvement dispute on Minnesota and Linden streets. all three were arrested. Lyon’s dog joined the melee and Lyon’s wife was scratched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Manefee
Highland-place
Gosher
Lake Michigan
James Miller
Market St
Norman Nixon
Liberty St
Henry Earp
W. T. ‘Lyon
Joe Brown
Anderson
Minnesota
Lindensts
Lyon
Earp
Dunn Pressures Cutto for City Departments
Controller Dunn argues expenses must match smaller appropriations as he notes departments tend to spend all funds allotted. The Park board could exhaust $500,000, while Dunn contemplates cuts around $100,000 and questions linger over a $147,000 indebtedness. He weighs lowering the tax levy versus raising funds to cover bills and debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunn
Park Board
Bunn
Deadlock over boating payments at Riverside park
The Park board and Norviel & Sulli van clash over charges for rowboats and steamers Helen Gould and Estelle at Riverside Park. Payments for May 15 and June 15 were overdue due to a dam issue, $5 paid for the following month, August bills unpaid. The board considered cancelling the contract. Woollen & Woollen requested extra time. Edgington of the seven Gould withholds commission citing nonpayment by the firm. Blue uniforms for park custodians ordered. Payrolls total 2,762.55 and bills 4,261.45 approved, including 2,000 for Garfield park shelter, 258 for animal feed, and 160 for a well at Greenlawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Park Board
Norviel & Sullivan
Riverside Park
Helen Gould
Estelle
Power
Woollen & Woollen
Capt
Edgington
Seven Gould
Garfield Park
Greenlawn
Starch Devouring Silver Bug Threatens Indianapolis Stores
State geologist Blatchley identifies the silver fish insect Lepisma saccharina at the Star store in Indianapolis. The pest damages starch in dry goods and bindings on books. He recommends insect powder like Pyrethrum. A side note covers Dabney’s sandstone sample from Spokane, Washington with oil distillation potential and land holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Store
Indianapolis
Blatchley
R. T. Dabney
Spokane
Wash
Scotland
Dabney
Wyoming
Washington
Grocer Frey Freed in Sugar Theft Case
West Virginia Grocer W F Frey at 808 West Thirtieth Street was discharged in police court after admitting he received stolen sugar from George Pumphrey, a colored porter at Block’s. Frey claimed he did not know the sugar was stolen and that the drayman often shorted sugar to the store, returning damaged portions to clear the stock.
Sam Dawson and Bessie Dawson Resolve Disorder Charge
Sam C. Dawson and Bessie Blackwell- Dawson pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace after an early Sunday incident. Officers said Dawson assaulted Blackwell- Dawson, her screams drawing neighbors. Courts ordered about 310 in costs, with Dawson paying his wife’s fine and agreeing to cover the total penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam C. Dawson
Bessie Blackwell- Dawson
Dawson
Ada Gray Die at 57 in New York Fordham
Actress Ada Gray dies from locomotor ataxia in New York at Fordham. Best known for her role as Lady Isabel in East Lynne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ada Gray
Fordham
Isabel
East Lynne
Indiana deer law blocks venison inbound sale
Indiana resident G W Brier is told he cannot kill or possess venison within Indiana even if the deer is lawfully killed in another state. Merrill Moores, assistant attorney general, interprets the 1991 game law for Brier, noting no provision allows bringing dead deer into Indiana or selling venison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Merrill Moores
G.W. Brier
Elwood
Wisconsin
Vaudeville Circuit Formed In Cincinnati With $6 Million Capital
The western vaudeville combine organized in Cincinnati involves about six million dollars in capital and includes numerous major houses from Cincinnati to San Francisco. Officers elected are M C Anderson as president C Kohl as vice president and Henry M Zeigler as secretary treasurer. The new circuit plans mutual theater interests and a booking board to coordinate acts across venues. J Rush Bronson of the Grand says the move will attract top stars and balance access between western and eastern houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Theater
Cincinnati
Grand Opera House
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Olympic
Haymarket
Chicago Opera House
Chicago
Orpheum
Kansas City
New Orleans
Omaha
Los Angeles
San Francisco
M.C. Anderson
C. &. Kohl
Henry M. Zeigler
J. Rush Bronson
The
Grand
Body in the Canal Weighted with Stones
Albert Patterson traveling agent was found dead in a canal weighted with a heavy stone around the neck and pockets filled with rocks. He had been missing since Tuesday evening after receiving a worrying letter. His wife in Manhattan, Kansas, is believed to be Mrs. Patterson, and a telegram notified her of the death. Patterson had been staying at Circle Park Hotel with a Mrs. Ewing, and family members sought information as police hold the body for the family’s orders. A sister’s letter suggests he contemplated suicide, asking for discreet handling and a proper burial nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Patterson
Circle Park Hotel
Rochester
N. Y
Patterson
Manistique
Mich
Circle Park
Ewing
Vermont
Anna P. Knapp
Manhattan
Kas
Lot
Potter's Field
The Bike Trust Incorporation In Indiana Details
The American bicycle company of New Jersey known as the bike trust complied with Indiana foreign corporation law, paid fees on capital stock in Indiana, and appointed Charles L. Pepper as agent. Stockholders include Charles F. Smith with 106 shares of preferred and A. C. Newby with 400 shares of common stock. The articles require 7 percent on preferred annually and deem the company perpetual. a provision limits book access to holders of at least 16 percent unless approved by the board. Other incorporations include Deere & Mansur with 400000 capital, and the National Malleable Castings Company of Ohio with 360000 in Indiana fees, plus Union Company of Indianapolis with 45000 capital and listed directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Bicycle Company
New Jersey
Bike” Trust
Indiana Foreign Corporation
Indiana
Charles L. Pepper
S. Liberty St
Indianapolis
Charles F. Smith
A. C. Newby
Deere & Mansur Company
Ilinois
T. A. Conlee
National Malleable Castings Company
Ohio
Charles E. Brooks
Holmes Ave
Union of
G. R. Montgomery, H. M. Dailey and
N. J. McGuire
Man and Griffin Respond to Bicycle Patrol Call
At 5 15 P M bicycle officers Manning and Griffin responded to 317 East Washington Street where a team had been standing hitched since 9 A M. Owner Milton Coleman, a police court witness from 2328 West Michigan Street, said he feared to leave home after a six hour wait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manning
Griffin
Washington St
Milton Coleman
Michigan St
Believed Long Has Cancer in Vacation Era
Washington reports that many friends of Secretary Long believe he is suffering from cancer and that he is presently at Southampton. A 60 foot cross was erected on Mount Capree's summit near Carpinete Italy, the pope's birthplace, on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long
Washington
Secretary Long
Southampton
S. 21
Mount Capree
Carpinete
Italy
The Modern Laxative Cascarets Candy Cathartic
An advertisement touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a wondrous medicine of the age. It proclaims scientific wonders and promotion by druggists with price points of 10c 25c and 50c.
Saloonbackers sway in Indiana election pressure play
A report claims Republicans seek saloonist support with backing from Bookwalter and Albert Lieber of the Indianapolis brewing company. It notes saloon-owner influence via Councilmen Moriarity and Wolsiffer, members of the Knights of Fidelity, and past campaign money from Roth and Polster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania St
Albert Lieber
Indianapolis Brewing Company
Bookwalter
Sopke
Charles C. Roth
Board of Safety
Charles Polster
Roth
Indianapolis” Brewing Company
Moriarity
Wolsiffer
Knights of Fidelity
A Babe's Death Shrouded by Unknown Mother
A month-old orphan babe died at Mrs. Moore's home at 320 Adelai street. Its mother is unknown. Mrs Moore claims the baby was ill for two days before death, with physicians attending and a death certificate to follow. The child was reportedly given to Mrs McKenney by the baby's aunts weeks earlier, for six dollars to care for it, then to be adopted or given away if more money was not paid. Authorities say no investigation will be made unless events warrant it. The infant lies on a dresser in a white basket with candles beside it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Adelai St
Moo
Sadie McKenney
S. Pennsylvania
Polluting a Stream Reported to State Health Board
Officials in Warsaw accuse a local corporation of polluting Canoe River. The secretary of the legislature and Speaker Artman are cited regarding past bills. Marion Warner of Warsaw identified as editor comments on potential funding to improve pollution controls and cooperation with the board of health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Rath Artman
Board of Health
Marion Warner
Runing in Spite of Ab Candidate for Commander-in-Chief
Quartermaster general Foster reports a letter from Louis Wayne of Philadelphia stating that Thomas J. Stewart, injured in a recent runaway with his leg broken, remains a candidate for commander-in-chief elected at Cleveland next month. A Stewart secretary letter to the G A R says he will attend if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster
Louis Wayne
Philadelphia
Grand Army
Thomas J. Stewart
Cleveland
Monty
Stewart
Saya St
Possib
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Lottie 'Saespoctery
Dickey
Jessy
Game Thomas
Boston
Thomas W. Lawson
Grand Jury
Megrew
Mr. Dunn
Jung
Cencan
Charles A. Bookwalter
Treasury
Taggart
Bookwaiter
Gavin Payne
Erne
Fairview Negrobaiters
Wulschner
Strange Oil Discovery
Irey
Dawsons
the “Bike” Trust
Lieber Company
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