Fire destroys George Pennell & Co. store in Bronx
The five story George Pennell & Co. furniture store and factory at 62 Third Avenue Bronx was completely destroyed by fire. Four alarms drew every engine from Harlem and the Bronx. Elevated and surface lines were tied up for an hour. Nearby occupants were driven out and several firemen were overcome by smoke during dramatic rescues.
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Indianapolis Sun
New York
George Pennell & Co
Third-ave
Bronx
Harlem
Big Stora
Japan May Send New Ambassador
Rumors of Viscount Aoki resigning as ambassador to the United States persist despite denials. If he does not return to Washington, Baron Kaneo or Baron Chinda may succeed him. Chinda is active in addressing immigration issues and is well regarded in America.
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Viscount Aoki
United States
Aoki
Japan
Foreign Office
Washington
Baron Kaneo
Baron Chinda
America
Five Wireless Stations Ready in British Columbia
Five wireless telegraph stations under the Marine and Fisheries department will be ready for operation in British Columbia on December 15. The plan is to operate the stations day and night, providing communication with all vessels within a 12 mile radius regardless of the system used.
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Seattle
Wash
Marine and Fisheries Department
Dominion
British Columbia
Began Young Had Coffee Nerves From Youth
A Texas girl recalls starting coffee as a child and, after six months off coffee and six weeks on Postum Food Coffee, she reports improved nerves, clearer skin, and better digestion. She continued teaching as a primary teacher with no headaches, noting others switched with ease when prepared properly. Presented by Postum Co. Battie Crook, Mich. Read the booklet There’s 8
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Postum
Postum Co
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Mich
Phos
City License Ordinance Held Invalid by Judge Leathers
Indianapolis saloon license ordinance struck down the city council lacked power to grant liquor licenses. Judge James M. Leathers ruled only the Board of County Commissioners may grant licenses. councils may set general district rules and restrictions, not individual licenses. About six saloons operate without licenses and several applications await action.
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Indianapolis
James M. Leathers
Superior Court
Peter Brown
Washington Dr
Brown
Oliver P. Ensley
George T. Bruenig
Judge Leathers
Board of County Commissioners
Prohibitionists predict end of liquor trade in Indiana
Felix T. McWhirter told a Prohibition party conference at Claypool hotel that the liquor traffic is unconstitutional and will be wiped out in Indiana. He forecast more high school graduates, tenfold wage gains, and employment growth as stores and warehouses hire former bartenders and clerks. Other speakers included Alonzo E. Wilson and Charles B. Newlin.
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Prohibition Party
Claypool
Felix T. McWhirter
Prohibition
Indiana
Mr. McWhirter
Alonzo E. Wilson
Chicago
Charles B. Newlin
Indianapolis
Elizabeth T. Stanley
T. U
T. S. Wade
Lafayette
Siblets
Kansas
FF. W. Lough
J. Hall
State Central Committee
Hall
F. W. Lough
Waynetown
George Co
Ulmer
Upland
R. F. Boyer
Shelbyville
Charles E. Holler
South Bend
A. B. Kirkpatrick
Kokomo
Italy Alarmed Over Return of Many Laborers
Rome reports a winter concern as large numbers of Italians return from the United States. Government estimates 200000 more than usual will come back due to industrial and financial strains. Strikes are widespread as labor and bread issues rise and emigration slows.
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Italy
Indianapolis Sun
Rome
America
Government Council and Emigration Bureau
The
Giornale D'Ualia
Injured Woman Found Near Home Recovery Unclear
Miss Emma Bakemeyer aged 45 was found unconscious on Virginia Avenue near her home and carried to a drug store. A child later recognized her and she was returned home. She had a scalp wound and bruises as if struck by a wagon or street car. no memory of the incident.
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Emma Bakemeyer
Virginia Ave
Swadencer
Virginia-ave
Smoke drives roomers from beds in haste
Fire fills stairways at 195 E Market St awakening a dozen plus residents on the third floor. Believed incendiary blaze in basements of Gus Bartels saloon 139 E Maerkerst spread to neighboring building. $200 loss. Building inspector Thomas Winterrowd fell through charred flooring, bruised head and skinned arm but no serious injury.
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Gus Bartel
E. Maerkerst
Thomas A. Winterrowd
Remonstrators Win Saloon Case in Danville Drying Era
Judge Henry Clay Allen of the Marion circuit court ruled in a Hendricks county case that Danville Indiana will remain dry after remonstrators opposed saloon keeper W A Sivett and other license applicants. The ruling across all cases ensures Danville’s saloon prohibition is upheld once legal formalities are concluded.
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Danville
Ind
Henry Clay Allen
Marion
Hendricks County
W. A. Sxivett
Hendricks
Marion County
Charles E. Weible
John F. Reeder
Herbert L. Wilson
Scott R. Lingenfelter
Edward D. Crawler
Kivett
Hinkle Confesses Killing His Rival in Love Murder Case
Bloomington dispatches report Harvey Hinkley under arrest in Popular Bluff Missouri for the murder of rival John R. McClintock and wounding of his former sweetheart Edna Rogers. He has made a full confession. Sheriff Hath will bring the prisoner to Bloomington Friday morning. A $200 reward was offered to R. R. Lee.
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Bloomington
Ind
Harvey Hinkley
Popuar Bhuiffs
John R. McClintock
Edna Rogers
Sherif
R. R. Lee
Wardogs on Way to Rendezvous
New York dispatch reports battleships Rhode Island and Virginia and the Yankton sailing from Brooklyn for the Pacific fleet rendezvous. The Connecticut will depart soon, joined by Ohio, Alabama, Culgoa, Panthers and Glacier with Minnesota possibly leaving drydock. Rumors touch Philippine duty, but officers say ships go to relieve returning crews. Louisiana has reached Hampton Roads, Missouri and Sinoje depart Boston, Kentucky due Friday.
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New York
Rhode Island
Virginia
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Connecticut
Ohio
Alabama
Culgoa
Panther
Glacier
Minnesota
Philippines
Philippine Islands
Louisiana
Brooklyn
Hampton Roads
Boston
New Football Rules Prove Themselves Says Walter Camp
Walter Camp, renowned football expert, states after two years of trial that the new rules have justified themselves. The ten-yard requirement in three downs did not produce many no-score games and reduced heavy misplays. The unlimited forward pass has shown little penalty on first and second downs, while most students think it should be curtailed.
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Indianapolis Sun
New York
Walter Camp
Ex Senator Mason alleges bribery in 1903 Illinois case
Former U S Senator William E Mason says he will prove bribery charges against Senator Albert Hopkins if given a chance An open letter to Governor Deneen is cited Mason claims 70 000 was paid to legislators in 1903 and promises to name men who received checks from L T Hoy secretary of the Republican State Central committee and Hopkins camp.
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Chicago
United States
William E. Mason
Albert J. Hopkins
Mason
Hopkins
Gov. Deneen
Secret race track land purchase near Hammond alleged
Special to The Indianapolis Sum. Hammond Indiana December 4 reports negotiations are ongoing with utmost secrecy for buying a tract east of Hammond between Toleston and the city for a racetrack after Gov Hanly’s term ends. The buyers are said to be Chicago men in a syndicate, but identities remain undisclosed.
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Indianapolis
Hammond, Ind
Hammond
Toleston
Hanly
Chicaeo
Art School Course At Herron Institute Instructors Named
A course for art teachers and aspiring teachers starts at the Herron Art Institute this Saturday. Sessions will be held weekly with instructors Miss Lillian Weyl and Miss Wilhelmina Seegmill er leading the sessions.
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Herron Art Institute
Lillian Weyl
Wilhelmina Seegmiller
Catarrh Invites Consumption and Hood's Remedy
Catarrh weakens lung tissues, disturbs digestion and general health causing headaches and dizziness. It dulls taste smell and hearing and alters the voice. As a constitutional disease it requires a constitutional remedy. Hood's Sarsaparilla promises radical and permanent cure.
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Hood
Clock for DAR headquarters from Baltimore Chapter
Mrs Daniel McLean of New York accepted a clock as president of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The gift adorns the new DAR headquarters in Washington. The Baltimore chapter presented the timepiece to the organization in recognition of its historic mission.
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Washington
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Daniel McLean
New York
Baltimore
Bryan speaks at Emanuel Baptist on Tuesday
President E B Bryan of Franklin College addressed the Emanuel Baptist Church brotherhood Tuesday evening, delivering remarks on faith and leadership to local attendees.
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E. B. Bryan
Franklin College
Brotherhood of the Emanuel Baptist Church
Women’s coats offered at deep Thursday discounts
Readable catalog-like notices advertise women’s coats in several styles. All-wool plaid coats in long loose cuts, originally $18.50 to $20 now reduced. Broadcloth coats in 50 inch lengths, formerly $18.50 to $25, discounted Thursday. Caracal imitation fur coats with braid Persian bands and buttons highlighted as a special Thursday offer.
Flower Mission Ball Ushers In Indianapolis Serial Season
Tomlinson hall hosted the Flower Mission ball a gay flowery affair with Japanese decor. Mrs Hervey Bates Jr led the decoration committee and Mrs James Fr Lowes oversaw the supper in the east corridor. A grand march dawned at 4% oclock as a full orchestra played, with numerous hosts and guests named among the boxes and attendees.
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Japan
Indianapolis
Hervey Bates, Jr
James _ fr. Lowes
William Henry Coleman
Louise Garrard
Comly
Marvin R. Maxwell
James Jr. Roberts
John Holtzman
Frank White Morrison
William Fox
Morris McDonald Townsley
William Reid
William Coburn
Samuel van Camp
Anna Jillson
Dick Sinclair
Frank van Camp
Charlies Pfafflin
Horace Wood
Walter Goodall
Louis Smith
Wiilliam Elder
Frank G. Darlington
Charles Martindale
Miss Knubbs
Hewitt Howland
Wiliam Fortune
Hugh McGowan
Harold Hibben
Charles Milliams
Robert I. Todd
Louis Hollwege
George Adams
Hollweee
Frank Nicols Lewis
Percy B. Raymond
Frank F. Rogers
Ruth Rogers
Mias Neilsen
St. Louis
George Gay
Dowson
Helen Dorson
Dorothy
Hazel Gay
Mildred Frown
John Brant
Martin Robinson
Mr. Clifford
Courtland van Camp
Raymond P. van Camp
V. T. Malott
John Martindale
Riley
Courtland van Camp, Jr
Lawrence Belding Cummings
L. C. Richardson
N. A. Gladding
John M. Judah
John Newman Carey
Thomas Rackley
Ernest Hobbs Burford
Charles Emmett Coffin
John Tt. Brush
Harry S. New
Samuel S. Ragland
New York
Harry Hempstead
Frederick Parvin Herron
William Allan Moore
Edward Hereth
Edson Wood
Henry M. Talbott
Stoughton A. Fletcher
George Wood
Denver
Colo
Harry Murphy
Phileman Watson
John Wallick
Langtry Samuel Wedding in Christchurch Church
Miss Meda Allen Langtry daughter of Mrs Allan Langtry and Alexander A Samuel of New York wed in Christchurch on Tuesday evening. The ceremony featured formal decor, a bridal arts program, and a music procession. Guests included ushers, bridesmaids, and a grand wedding party. the couple plans a trip to Old Mexico and then reside in Indianapolis.
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Meda Allen Langtry
Allan Langtry
Alexander A. Samuel
New York
Christchurch
James Stanley
Harry Standege
Chicago
Marie Jacobs
Cincinnati
Grace Stoehr
Balch
Benjamin Bogue
Indianapolis
Mary Gavin
C. FE. Barnes
W. Horden Messenger
Owen
New Jersey Hostesses Honor December Bride Genevieve Maine
Miss Grace Cavanaugh of New Jersey entertained friends Tuesday with the Morton Place Club in honor of Genevieve Maine who will be a December bride. Assisted by her mother and Mrs. Charles Lizius, the gathering featured card games. Out of town guest Estelle Jones of Rushville attended, and Miss Frances Allison, soon to be married, was honored by Miss Edna Randall at a Tuesday party.
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Grace Cavanaugh
New Jerseyst
Morton Place
Genevieve Maine
Miss Cavanaugh
J. R. Cavanaugh
Charles Lizius
Estelle Jones
Rushville
Frances Allison
Wdna Randall
Union Trust Co. invites consultation on wills and executors
Many people save property but neglect its disposal after death. Making a will is simple and should not be delayed. The Union Trust Co. offers exceptional facilities to act as executor and invites you to consult its officers about judiciary matters at 114-118 E Market St.
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Charity hostess plans for Miss Allison
Anna Boggs of Los Angeles addresses Grace Miller of Charleston Tl. Mrs Horace Griffith will be hostess Thursday for Miss Allison in a social notice noting hospitality and visit details.
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Anna Boggs
Los Angeles
Cal
Grace Miller
Charleston
Horace Griffith
Miss Allison
December Card Party At German House Hosts
The Woman's club of the German house will hold its December card party Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Ferdinand Smock will be hostess, assisted by Misses Anna Keppman Norma Mueller Jeanette Smock and Helene Lorene Rost.
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Woman's Club of the
Ferdinand Smock
Anna Keppman
Norma Mueller
Jeanette Smock
Helene Lorene Rost
Engagement of Gertrude Matthews to Herbert Holdewell
Mr and Mrs Edward P Matthews announce the engagement of their daughter Gertrude to Herbert P Holdewell. The couple plans a home wedding on Tuesday December 10.
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Edward P. Matthews
Gertrude
Herbert P. Holdewell
Anderson and Price Wedding Planned at Tabernacle
Miss Jessie Anderson daughter of Mr and Mrs W O Anderson will wed Lawrence Price Wednesday evening at the Tabernacle church in Looselock. The ceremony will be held in the presence of family and a small group of friends.
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Jessie Anderson
W. O. Anderson
Lawrence Price
Tabernacle Church
Miss Flossie Ruark to Bride Edward Huffman Wed
Miss Flossie Mae Ruark daughter of Mr and Mrs J T Ruark and Edward Huffman will wed Wednesday evening at the bride’s home The Parlor club met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Goodheart of Broadway The day's topic was Charles Dickens His Purpose in His Novels Miss Estelle Jennings led with Oliver Twist and Mrs Edgar A Brown with Nicholas Nickleby
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Flossie Mae Ruark
J. T. Ruark
Edward Huffman
Marriet
Mrs. Goodheart
Broadway
Charles Dickens
Estelle Jennings
Oliver Twist
Edgar A. Brown
Nicholas Nickelby
Bryan and Johnson Walked a Mile Together
Washington dispatch reports W. J. Bryan and Minnesota Governor John A. Johnson talked as they walked a mile from the capitol yesterday. They emphasized they spoke on general topics and avoided politics during their brief stroll through town.
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Washington
W. J. Bryan
John A. Johnson
Minnesota
Gov. Johnson
Capitol
Toledo to Train 37 Players for Chattanooga Camp
Toledo Ohio aims to field a strong squad as manager Armour plans a 37 man training party in Chattanooga. He names two major league infielders among the group and confirms drafts and purchases of players from Virginia, Texas, and Wisconsin leagues including Bob Coyle and Lloyd, plus Warne and Lessis.
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Toledo
Armour
Chattanooga
Bob Coyle
Lloyd
M. H. Warne
Houston
Texas
Lessis
Madison
Call on the Banks by Comptroller of Currency
Washington December 4 The comptroller of the currency issued a call for reports on the condition of national banks at the close of business Tuesday December 5.
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Washington
Comptratler of the Currency Today
New Discovery Cures Eczema Overnight Promotes Poslam
New York readers learn poslam, now sold through druggists, cures eczema and minor skin troubles with first application. The drug, distributed nationwide, is praised for rapid relief and healing, with a fifty-cent size readily available. Experimental samples offered by Emergency Laboratories, Manhattan.
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New York
Emergency Laboratories
West Twenty-fifth Street
New Yare City
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