Goods South Will Be Shown In Indianapolis
Veritable hotel on wheels will carry Indianapolis manufacturers and jobbers to the southern states in March for a displays exhibit on a special train. Three baggage cars will be converted into exhibition halls with decorated walls and platforms to showcase goods. Tickets will be issued to retail merchants and business men, with a committee on duty at the cars to greet visitors and arrange evening entertainments as the train travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Trade Association
Trade Association
Pullman
Unidentified 45-Year-Old Man Found Dead After Suicide
Police and coroner seek to identify a well dressed man about 45 who drank carbolic acid and died at City hospital after being found on a Washington Street sidewalk near New Jersey. Clothing bears Newark Ohio and Zanesville Ohio marks. he is believed to be a traveling salesman from Ohio who destroyed all identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
New Jersey
Blomberg
Winkler
Ohio
Newark
Zanesville
Woods Receives Fine Umbrella from Staff
Dr. C. S. Woods city health officer was greeted by his official staff on Saturday morning who presented him with a gold handled silk umbrella and Christmas remembrance. The staff praised his fairness and his refusal to engage in politics within the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. S. Woods
Woods
Scott L Scott Elected President Of Indiana Teachers
Samuel L. Scott of Jeffersonville was elected president of the Indiana teachers association at the closing session of the fifty seventh annual convention in Tom Hosphnol Friday. Officers included vice presidents from Evansville Terre Haute New Albany and other cities and numerous section heads. The convention adopted resolutions on raising school age to 16 compulsory medical exams and building a state library museum to celebrate Indiana’s hundredth anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel L. Scott
Jeffersonville
Clark County
Indiana Teachers’ Association
James H. Tomlin
Evansville
Gilbert Mutterer
Terre Haute
H. A. Buerk
New Albany
W. H. Marshall
Broad Ripple
E. E. Hostetler
Peru
H. S. Kaufman
Warsaw
Reading Circle Board
Anna Brockhausen
Indianapolis
A. E. Weaver
Goshen
J. T. Giles
Marion
Arthur Deamer
Laporte
State Library and
Indiana
L. T. Turpin
Hartford City
Louise K. Lammen
J. H. Wiles
Thomas McCormick
Ft. Wayne
Manual Arts
Amelia Platter
A. E. Highley
L. 4. Hadley
Richmond
J. C. Stratton
W. E. Fisher
Misa Melcher
Vevay
Anna Birchard
Anderson
Arthur W. Mason
Columbus
W. E. Rauch
Kokomo
Cora Small
Wabash
R. M. Himelick
Levi J. Driver
Rising Sun
Jeanette Gobony
Judge Boggs
J. M. Leffel
Knox
Kate Doud
Muncie
J. A. Hostettler
Alexandria
B. J. Vos
Bloomington
J. J. Dodds
Tipton
Grace Philpott
Eugenea Mueller
Arthur M. Charles
Edna O’hair
Sophia Lohman
Grace Nourse
Nora Hacey
Hammond
Mildred Dickinson
Mabel Ellis
Helen Ernestinoff
Prof. Chase
Lillian Berry
Million Pieces of Mail Handled in Indiana Post Office
The Indianapolis post office processed a record one million pieces of mail on Friday with 100 extra clerks and carriers. Postmaster Robert H. Bryson kept the carrier window open 9 to 12 Sunday to clear the flood, and six thousand seven hundred eighty dollar stamp sales set a new record, while second class mail waited as papers and magazines were delayed to subscribers until Tuesday.
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Indianapolis
Robert H. Bryson
Burglary Incidents Reported At Three Local Homes
Robert McDermott of 3107 North Delaware street found a burglar in his basement early Saturday. The thief pried open a cellar window and escaped through it. Mendel Bros. grocery at 704 700 Indiana avenue was entered by a pried window, with three dollars in pennies taken. The home of C. Bogle at 2234 South Merid an street was entered through a window and five dollars stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDermott
Bureglars
Mendel Bros. Grocery
Indiana Avenue
C. Bogle
South Meridian Street
Receiver Buck Reports Vincennes Light and Heat Receipts
The receiver's first account shows Vincennes light and heat company November receipts totaling 10 467 99 with disbursements of 1 512 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl H. Buck
Vincennes Light and Heat Company
Hinshaw six refused Christmas parole in murder case
The board of pardons and judges dispute Hinshaw's story after he killed his wife to cover alleged marital infidelity. They question whether Hinshaw told the whole truth while noting his frailty and the family’s anger, while endorsing other paroles and noting candidates like Benson, Schultz, Elza, Rhodes, and Wikes with varied reasons for clemency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw
Judge Thomas
Mr. Daily
Noah Baney
Hinshaw
Baney
Mr. Darling
Thomas
William
E. Hinshaw
Daily
Harry B. Darling
Laporte
William Benson
Benson
Jacob Mottweiler
Darling
G. A. H. Shideler
Ward H. Garner
Victor Schultz
Schultz
Marion
William Elza
Wabash College
Crawfordsville
McIntosh
Board of Pardons
State Reformatory
Frank Rhodes
Miami County
William Wikes
Grant County
Christmas Gift to City Firemen Fund From Iron Works
Chief Coots received a $100 check as a Christmas present for the city firemen's pension fund from Nollie-Richards Iron Works. The gift honors the firemen who battled a major fire at the iron plant about three weeks earlier, during which oil tank explosions forced men to wade through oil knee deep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coots
City Firemen's Pension Fund
Nollie-Richards Iron Works
Iron Works
Red Cross Fund Growth Tied to City Population
The fund totaling 94 074.56 supports 40 805 of the city’s people at ten cents per capita. Origin traces to Solferino where Henry Dunant inspired the Red Cross, now a global conservation force under Geneva 1864 treaty and Hague 1906 extensions. The text notes exchanges of dead and wounded and protections for ambulance workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Solferino
Henry Dunant
Geneva
Paro Ointment Promises Quick Piles Cure
A druggist offers a money back guarantee if Paro Ointment does not cure itching bleeding or protruding piles in six to fourteen days. The ad emphasizes rapid relief and refund policy for affected patients.
Mail Clerks Urge Longer Hours and Better Pay
A veteran railway mail clerk voices strong opposition to proposed changes reducing staff and shortening shifts. He cites 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. workdays, no meals, and dangerous strain on aging workers. He argues for deeper study time, higher pay, and extended eligibility for postmaster roles.
Man Arrested After Walking Coatless in Cold Night
W. Q. Price of 510 South Illinois street was halted by Patrolmen Glover and Bribbin while walking in shirt sleeves in cold air. He had been drinking at 942 Bradshaw street. a friend, William Pricewater, pursued to lend his coat but Price refused. Price charged with drunkenness but released on suspended sentence by Judge Collins.
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W. QO. Price
South
Illinois Street
Glover
Bribbin
Price
Bradshaw Street
William Pricewater
Pricewater
Collins
Soberest One Is Allowed Freedom After Quarrel
In Atlanta Indiana police court Judge Collins freed George Cobbler on suspended sentence after testimony that he was the soberest of three men at a quarrel in Peter Miller’s home. Cobbler, Miller and Miller’s wife had been drinking. Cobbler hit Miller. Patrolman Giblin arrested him. Miller was older than Cobbler. Judge Collins granted Christmas release.
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George Cobbler
Atlanta
Ind
Judge Collins
Cobbler
Peter Miller
South Liberty Street
Miller
Giblin
Street Car Knocked Down Family on Columbia Ave
Mrs. Carrie Morris and her three relatives were struck by street car 818 at Illinois and Washington Streets Friday night as they crossed near the curb. Ruth Morris, 5, suffered minor bruises while Mrs. Morris and the others escaped with no serious injuries. The crowded street contributed to the mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Morris
West
Washington Street
Ruth
Mary
Mason Davey
Columbia Avenue
Tlinois
Washington Streets
Deputies to Assume Duties for Evansville Marshal Post
Deputies from the Indianapolis office will cover Evansville duties until a successor to Harry Bullen is appointed. Central office deputies served subpoenas in the Interstate Commerce Commission case against the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for Evansville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Marshal
Evansville
Indianapolis
Harry Bullen
Interstate Commerce Commission
Baltimore & Ohio
Lumber dealers to host class of twenty five kittens
The Retail lumber dealers association of Indiana plans a kitten class at its twenty seventh annual convention January 11 and 12 led by Vice Regent Joseph L Branum Indianapolis. Aimed at uniting Indiana Ohio Michigan lumber sellers with talks on operating costs cement plaster and hard wall plaster plus a theater outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retail Lumber Dealers’ Association of
Indiana
Joseph L. Brannum
Indianapolis
Ohio
Michigan
O. H. Bachtel
Canton
M. A. Baker
Capitol Lumber Company
James W. Wardrop
Pittsburg
National Builders’ Supply Association
Cc. W. Hamer
Hamer Lumber Company
Greentown
Shubert Murat
Champ Clark Sees Curb in Political Scorn at Club Event
Champ Clark told Delta Tau Delta members at the Commercial club Friday night that politics is not all corrupt and urged young men to engage. He described city government as the rottenest part of politics and noted the overall honesty among many politicians. Speakers included Hanover College president W A Millis, DePauw president Francis J McConnell, Butler president Thomas C Howe, ritualist W McKay, and University of Wisconsin treasurer Dr John L Kind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champ Clark
Delta Tau Delta
Commercial Club
America
James B. Curtis
New York
Clark
W. A. Millis
Hanover College
Francis J. McConnell
DePauw University
Thomas C. Howe
Butler College
Chicago
Delta Tau
John L. Kind
University of Wisconsin
Ephenman
Indianapolis
Blakely urges child labor law exemptions and shorter hours
William E Blakely chief factory inspector urges exempting only children in farm work or domestic service from the child labor law and reducing working hours from ten to eight. He reports Indiana had 32 of 74 factory fatalities in Lake county and 33 percent of serious accidents from that county amid steel plant hazards. The state's manufacturing growth shows 24968 new employees last year and more inspectors are needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Blakely
Gov. Marshall
Blakely
Indiana
Lake County
Christmas Cantata at Edwin Ray M E Church
The annual Christmas entertainment by the Edwin Ray M E church Sunday school will be held Monday night. The cantata Santa's Surprise will be performed and each Sunday school member is asked to bring an offering for the Christmas entertainment fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Ray M. E
Wonder Why Paul Visited This City
Police detain Paul Zoelliner to investigate his visit and suspected peeping at 530 North Alabama Street. He was arrested Friday night by Patrolman W E Cox and Bicyclemen Rademacher and Simon after a reported peeping Tom incident near the same block. Zoelliner, rooming at the Palace hotel, was caught some distance from the offense scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Zoelliner
Zoelliner
W. E. Cox
Rademacher
Simon
North Alabama Street
Cox
Palace Hotel
Blumberg Seeks Lead in City Council Presidency
A Republican caucus in the Pythian building ended without a nominee for council president. A 2nd ballot tied Blumberg and Stilz, with George B. Rubens undecided, leaning toward Blumberg but open to Denny. If Blumberg wins, Copeland is expected to chair the public service committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Denny
Pythian
Blumberg
Stilz
George B. Rubens
Denny
Troy
McCarthy
Rubens
Dr. Johnson
Charles F. Copeland
Public Service Committee
Governor to Spend His Christmas Here
Gov. Marshall will spend his first Christmas in Indianapolis Sunday with his family. Last year they were in Columbia City. The governor will eat Christmas dinner at home in Indianapolis. State offices close Monday. many officials will be with families and return Tuesday. Auditor O'Brien and Secretary Ellingham will spend the holiday with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’brien
Denison
Lawrenceburg
Ellingham
Decatur
Landman Promoted To Michigan Central Post
L. W. Landman, longtime general passenger agent of the Lake Erie and Western, is named general passenger agent of the Michigan Central effective January 1 1911. He will replace A W Ruggles who resigns due to ill health. Landman will operate from Chicago.
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New York
L. W. Landman
Lake Erie & Western Railroad
Michigan Central Railroad
Landman
A. W. Ruggles
Chicago
No Christmas Stockings for McCoy Children Tragedy
In Avant Oklahoma on December 24 a house fire killed two toddlers Ethel aged 1 and Raymond aged 2 while the parents were shopping downtown. The McCoy residence burned Friday leaving the children alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avant
Qokla
Frank McCoy
Ethel
Raymond
McCoy
Mayor Shank Sets Statement on Shelter House Funds
Mayor Shank prepares a formal statement urging the city council to appropriate funds for the municipal shelter house. The move signals backing for a new or renovated public shelter facility and outlines anticipated uses and benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shank
Brotherhood topic at First Baptist on Sunday praise
The Brotherhood Bible class at First Baptist Church will discuss Great Joy to All People this Sunday morning. Cc. P. Benedict is the class leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood
First Baptist Church
Cc. P. Benedict Ia
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Dixieland
Lumbago
the Leading Trust Company
the Union Trust Company
Office Company’s
Market Street
Scott
Indiana Association
Robert McDermott
North
Delaware
Indianapolis Sun
Department of the
RED Cross Fund
Albert M. Cole
Capital City Tailoring Company Employos
Delta Taus
Paul
Marshall
Safe Deposit Department
Fletcher American National Bank
Pennsylvania and Market Streets
South Bend
Lake Erie & Western
Chicago, Indiana
M. M
Walkerton
East
Blackwell
E. D. Clark
Board of Health
Johnaole Staley
W. L. Haworth
Xmas Insurance
Heeb
Van
Indianapolis Esusiness University
E. J. Hees
HSLER
Delaware and
Ohio Sts
Victora
Walschner-Stewart Music Coq
Pennsylvania Stree
Bryant Studio
GEQ
A. Thompson
East Washington
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