New Building for Ayres Co Opens After Rapid Construction
The new Ayres & Co building at Washington and Meridian streets cost 1000,000 and was accepted from builders after five months. Plans by Vounesut & Bobn of Indianapolis, with Westlake Construction of St Louis and Nu elke Richards Iron Works, aimed for modern fireproofing and safety. Four elevators, package chutes, steam heat, dust-collection, a 30-foot water well, and advanced fire protection with isolated floors and automatic sprinklers mark the facility set for a March opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Ayres ' & Co
Washington and
Meridian Sts
Vounesut & Bobn
Indianapolis
Archhitects
Westlake Construction Company
St. Lowis
Nuelke-Richards Iron Works
Saug
Tontradora
Local Merchant Files Voluntary Bankruptcy Petition
George CP Lotz a merchant of Elk Ahart Ind filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in the United States circuit court. The filing lists liabilities of 1585 and assets of 0.90.
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George CP
Lotz, Merchani
Elk- Ahart
Ind
United States
Cireuit Court
Unclear health claims from a patent medicine ad
An excerpt from a late 19th or early 20th century advertisement extols Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Dr. Bierne’s Fleastat Pellets as cures for a wide range of ailments. The text promises clean blood, healthy digestion, and restored nervous tone, while claiming no alcohol and no cramps. Includes a patient testimonial about indigestion and general weakness.
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Pierce
John J. Coughenour
Glen Ravage Somerset Co
Fonderel
Beatles
Perry
Truck Down By Negroes In Alley Assault
Jesse Reed reports being attacked by three unknown men in a downtown alley near Washington and Court streets. He suffered cuts and a blow that left him unconscious for hours, then walked home and returned to work. Detectives Ins and Duncan are investigating. no items were reported stolen.
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Kim i
Jesse Reed
W Markeist
Reed
Washington
Court Sts
Pennsylvania-st
Despondent horse drowns self in West Virginia river
In Parkersburg West Virginia Aug m a despondent mare belonging to Moses Farnsworth drowned herself near Troy due to old age and weariness. The incident follows reports of the horse’s deteriorating condition and the family’s distress. Dr George R Green a noted Muncie physician visited Indianapolis Wednesday.
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Scripps-M'Raf Press Association
Parkersburg
Moses Farnsworth
Troy
W. Va
Tne
Green
George R Green
Muncie
Indianapolis
Forty Cases of Fever in Camp
Scripps-Howard dispatches from New Orleans report forty cases of yellow fever in the Camp near Bayou Barataria and extended to Port Barrow Patterson Kenper Hansanity Amelia Adyoyne and Sirose areas. Natchez sees seven deaths and a largely deserted city. Surgeons dispute accusations of misused funds and vow to prove the service’s efficiency while authorities push for containment measures.
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Scripps-3
RAE Press Association
New Orleans
Health Authority
Bayou Barataria
Jefferson Parish
Port Barrow
Patterson
Kenper
Hansanity
Amelia
Adyoyne Plantas Vananfhre
Sirose
Weyman
Lake Providence
Natchez
Martey’s Canal
J. H. White
Marine Hospital Service
Niece of Gov Durbin Involved in Death by Chloroform
Mrs Gertrude Bentley wife of former city detective Bentley in Lincoln Neb committed suicide at her home by taking chloroform. She was a niece of ex Gov Durbin of Indiana. The death details come from the Mra. Bentley note via the press association.
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Fcripps-M'Rae Press Association
Lincoln, Neb
Ang
Mra
Gertrude Bentley
Bentley
Durbin
Bad Girl in Prison Recommitment Reported
Dora Reteh, 14, described as an incorri gible girl, was recommitted to the House of Good har hera by Judge Etubbs on Wednesday at the request of her relatives. Since imprisonment months ago she had been traveling, described as comely by some, as the report notes.
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Dora Reteh
Judge Ate the Fish Special to AE Sun
Shelbyville Indiana August 0 Beputy Fish Commissioners Newhouse and Leatherton of Indianapolis arrested Askin Lee and Edward Plummer of Brandywine township whom they caught in ing and took them before Judge Keith of this city who had Lee and Plummer each 2 The deputies on seated their 100 foot seine and brought to town four or five for which they viened over to the judge who had hersh cooked for himself and invited Buerta
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AE Sun
Shelbyville
Ind
Newhouse and Leatherton
Indianapolis
Askin Lee
Edward Plummer
Brandywine Township
Judes Kieth
Lee
Plummer
Hersh
Buerta
Japan Press Demands to Continue War Over Sakhalin Split
Tokyo reports say leading papers fiercely oppose any cession of Sakhalin or indemnity terms. Editors warn a treaty acceptance may topple the cabinet, urging Japan to press for continued conflict with Russia rather than yield.
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Russia
Yellow fever outbreak reported in Pensacola city
Washington Aug 3 The surgeon general received a telegram from the army post hospital at Pensacola stating that the mayor announced yellow fever has broken out in Pensacola. The message comes from the army barracks near the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army
Army Post
Pensacola
Appeals for protection at meetings near Garfield Park
Rev. P Etter, husband of evangelist Mrs. Woodworth Etter, appeals to Mayor Haltzman for protection from rowdy gangs disturbing meetings on the South side near Garfield Park. The mayor promised assistance, but Etter says police protection remains unsatisfactory.
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P Etter
Woodworth-Etter
Garfield Park
Haltzmar
Ettet
Peace Celebration Lights Portsmouth as Allies Agree
In Portsmouth on August 30, reporters and hotel guests await news of the conference. The telephone confirms full accord on peace terms and a treaty's elaboration. Crowds cheer with tears and kisses as leaders prepare to deliver the news to the world.
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Auddan
Heavy trading on New York grain and Canadian Pacific gains
In New York on August 3, heavy selling dominated early trading with broad bear pressure. Canadian Pacific showed aggressive strength later, other sectors like Amalgamated Copper and Reading moved modestly. bonds steady and market tone firmed as the day progressed with outlooks for a potential upturn. Chicago grain and livestock prices also showed mixed to steady moves across wheat corn oats pork and butter cheese and cattle prices.
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New York
Canadian Pacific
Amalgamated Copper Jost
N.Y. C
St. Paul
Gates
Bouvier
Atchinan
Rites Steel
Pennarteania
Meta
Reading
Sts. Erie
Atchison
Wabawh
Chicago
Hegsac
Bard
Bonds on Jump Scripps M Rae Prebs Association
London stock market opened with gains as bonds moved. Russian bonds rose 4 points while Japanese issues advanced from 42 to 2 points, signaling broad early strength in pricing on the London Exchange.
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Scripps-M Rae Prebs
London
Stock Exchange
City Record for a Day
The listing notes births and marriages including Frank and Addie Bland and many others at various addresses. It also lists building permits numbers and property actions, plus a note on Valparaiso University’s coming school year and its perceived value and affordability for students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valparaiso University
Valparaino
Vegetables and Fruits Prices From Indianapolis Market
Listing of mixed produce prices from Indianapolis August dates including carrots lettuce cabbage cucumbers beans peppers tomatoes corn potatoes and celery with varying unit prices. Indicates per bushel per barrel per dozen and per ounce measures for several items.
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Indianapally
Texas
Bermuda
Oulana
Uc Bry
Boc
Michigan
Fruit Prices and Varieties From Indianapollo Market
A fragmented listing of fruit prices and varieties including watermelons apples bananas grapes lemons oranges peaches cantaloupes and field notes from Indiana and Florida markets. Prices given per box basket or bushel with multiple variety names and regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapollo
Stalghis
Florida
California
Kentucky
Indiana
Indianapolis Livestock Market Report Highlights Mixed Demand
Hog and cattle prices eased in Indianapolis and Pittsburgh bureaus with slight gains for some good calves and prime steers. Cattle receipts around 3,500 head and hogs showing steady to firmer tone, while sheep and lambs posted varied values and active demand for prime lots.
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Indianapolis
Ehibe
Hacoh
New York Produce Goods Listing 1838 1946 Prices
A crowded 19th century ledger style notice from New York Produce catalogs various meat and dairy items with prices and notes. It lists pork, turkey, dressed poultry, butter, creamery products, eggs and related goods with scattered year references and quality descriptors. The fragmentary entry suggests a wholesale market catalog or advertisement for agricultural products and stock items.
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Separevsecateen
Turkey
Elgin
New York
Wisconsin
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Enital Land
Utah
Ayres CO
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Satchaken
Japan
Scripps M’rae Press Association
Tokio
Sakhalien
Portsmouth
Yellow Jack
Florida City
Scripped Rae Press Association
Pacial
Nhs
Horostovitz
Kornstoyitz
Rmariv
Borin Souvaiving
Avery
Nana
Wamar Cielo
Buteans
Misa Zelma Pileon
Tvanh- Ington
Hallwhick Piel
Witte
Husalan Annex
Encoye
de Witte
Plazsa
Young Ameras Iec
Hest Trong
Weelern
RaUve Lambr
Frank
Addie Bland
Stella Lockhart
LY Bloom
Ingten
Bay
Thomas
Lillie Lewis
River
Henry J
Lucy M. Huder
George A
Catherine Berry
Kowohn
Hattie Schenck
Indianazola
Edward and
Grace Ray
Witams
Ave
Joseph and
Myrile
Rick
Harry and
Jenne Hiner
Beville
Maton
Laurenty
Bowney
Annie Andrews
Madeira
Arthur T
Talma Johnson
Maassachusetts
Hos
Cora Belle Daniele
Arbor
Walter S and Maude Hollenbeck
Aia, E
Beare
Daley
Beese
Liberty
K. Paull Bowers
Martinsale
Marasmus Barlette Williams
Leon
Daler
Rotter
Jerse Strickland
Lexington
Jesee Morgan
Thomas Hare
Chadwick Scarlatina
John W Bandrock
Lynn
Fred C. Petersen
Louise Denker
R. Robert Hatch
Stella Wiis
Robert E. Farmer
Eva M. Shoobridge
James Weer
Alice Pruitt
Willam Parson
Ida Etaon
John Vincent
Emma F Geasler
Charles A. Huddleston
Annatzia Mae Pugh
Fred Scott
Fannie West
John Carson
Fiorn
A. Miller
Sephniah
McLauchlin
Roza B. Johnson
Wiliam Hauser
Elin Mead
Roscoe Chicka
Clara C Drift
Aujssion
Tremont
E. Ganton
George Copsey
M. Coyar
Conrad Rust, Jr
Rhodes & Coen
Emers
Margaret C. Osteeman
Deresting
al Company
Andrew Miller
Morris
Herman Helmameier
Keystone
Freeman
Lezington
Alice Finchrenstrs
Husson
Adam Heveth
Amokelpas
Ba Blossbur
Dackeon- HO
Winitrede
Kanawha
Raymond
Pittaburg
Hocking Valley
Baline Co
Saline Co
Grgen and Bulliway Co
Slack—Jackson
Pittsbure Ie
Stack
West
Pittsburg
Fittsbirg
New York Produce
Ginantee Tire & Bicycle
S. Ilinois St
Hirchman’s
Abel & Doyle
Indiana Ave
FARRELL @ CO
North Binel St
Bill Dire Teena SC
Carlin & Lennox C
East Market St
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