Indiana Manufacturers Drive Extension of Railroad Commission Power
At the third annual Indiana manufacturers and shippers association meeting, officials urged extending the railroad commission to set and suspend rates, remove two year limits on orders, compensate shippers for misquoted fares, and speed claims payments. The group backed coal rate reform, aiming to curb Illinois rates and spark a potential rate war. They also discussed child labor seating, environment considerations, and elected I. W. Richardson as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Manufacturers' and Shippers’ Association
Indiana Railroad Commission
Gov. Marshall
Legislative Committee
Manufacturers and Shippers’ Association
J.W. Zartman
Indiana Commission
Indiana
Illinois
Interstate Commerce Commission
W. Reynolds
Kokomo
M. Kimbrough
Muncie
I. W. Richardson
Terre Haute
Secretaries Named for Indiana Group Officers and Banquet Held
J W Zartman of Indianapolis serves as secretary with W H Tobin of Muncie as treasurer and vice presidents W H McCree Kendallville A M Shepherd Vincennes H M Clemens Cannelton James Herron Connersville. A banquet followed the Denison business meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Zartman
Indianapolis
W. H. Tobin
Muncie
W. H. McCree
Kendallville
A. M. Shepherd
Vincennes
H. M. Clemens
Cannelton
James Herron
Connersville
Denison
TABSOO QUICKLY HE ESCAPES IN SAFETY
Marvin White age 27 was stabbed through the heart by James Nunn at Joe Lane's saloon Twentieth and Yandes streets. White died before aid arrived. Nunn escaped and police cannot locate him. Bicycle officers Okey and Todd could not determine the argument’s trend. White lived at 2450 Parker avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin White
James Nunn
Ralston Avenue
Joe Lane
Twentieth
Yandes Streets
White
Nuno
Okey and
Todd
East Seventeenth Street
Nunn
Parker Avenue
Burgomaster of Schmollis to Be Staged at German House
New Year Eve program at the German house features The Burgomaster of Schmollis a costumed two patch play by Theodore Stempfel Jr with direction by Harry Porter and a 32 voice opening chorus. Performers include Frank N. Daniel Howard Marsh Theodore Stempfel Jr and Fred Wellman with a varied chorus of tenors basses sopranos and altos from the Musikverein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schmollis
Harry Porter
Musikverein
Theodore Stempfel Jr
Chuck
Germany
United States
Frank N. Daniel
Howard Marsh
Arnold Spencer
Homer van Wie
Theodore Stempfel, Jr
Fred Well
Elks Hold Open House After Clubroom Redecoration
Indianapolis lodge No. 138 hosted the first open house since redecorating its clubrooms. Exalted Ruler Hubert B. Riley led the committee as more than 300 people attended Thursday night event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Elks
Indianapolis
Hubert
Riley
Secret meeting clashes over auto patrol and ambulance contracts
Joseph B. Kealing leads a secret mayoral office gathering with Mayor Shank and council members to force bids and appropriations for two contracts. The dispute centers on whether bids were legally obtained before funding and whether the $4,600 Holcomb motor car contract for the auto patrol is valid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph B. Kealing
Shank
Board of Safety
Auto Patrol
Board of Health
Council
Board of Works
Kealing
William E. Davis
Johnson
Merle N. A. Walker
Walker
Holcomb Motor Car Company
Parry Auto Sale Set At $75 000 In January
The Parry automobile plant ordered sold by Judge Carter is expected to bring $75 000 at auction on January 10. The plant’s going concern value was appraised at $139 000, with written bids around $50 000 already submitted to Union Trust Company, receiver for the plant. Included in promoters is Ww. C. Teasdale Jr., son in law of President D. M. Parry, with at least $50,000 new capital anticipated from the buyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parry Automobile
Carter
Union Trust Company
D. M. Parry
Ww. C. Teasdale, Jr
Dramatic club play You Never Can Tell a success
Bernard Shaw's You Never Can Tell pleased a large audience Thursday night as the Dramatic club staged a Christmas play and dance in the German house. A record crowd attended the performance and 400 guests sat to supper afterward before dancing ended the celebration. Out-of-town guests came from London England and from New York Chicago Tennessee and St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Shaw
Dramatic Club
London
England
New York
Chicago
Tennessee
St. Louis
Motorman Case Continued Over Meridian Stables Incident
Motorman Fred Sligley of the Brightwood line had his case postponed in police court on Friday. He is charged with running over a line of fire hose during the Meridian stables fire. Conductor George Wright, arrested with him, was later discharged. Patrolman Roach said he moved the trolley to stop the car after the hose line was cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Sligley
Brightwood Hine
Sigley
Meridian
George Wright
Pat Roach
Sligley
Roach
Suspected Spy Caught Sketching Dover Fortifications
English military authorities arrested a foreign spy believed to lead a espionage band at English fortifications. The suspect was caught sketching the Dover fortifications and is held in communicado. officials will not name him, but he is believed to be German.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
Eng
Contest Ginger Promotes Vote Wise Campaign Power
A Sun contest urges focus on self effort not rumors. It highlights handsome prizes for top votes and hints at strategy to surpass rivals. Contestants are advised to persuade friends, maintain position, and chase those ahead with rapid, steady effort.
Military Funeral for Dead Officer at Ft. Benjamin Harrison
Theodore Noy, 56, quartermaster sergeant with Company H, Tenth Infantry, will receive full military honors at a cemetery ceremony Friday afternoon. Died Thursday from pneumonia after a brief illness. Born in Germany, unmarried, six enlistments totaling 24 years toward retirement. Served in Cuba, the Philippines and Alaska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Noy
Tenth Infantry
Benjamin Harrison
Germany
United Staes Army
Cuba
Philippines
Alaska
Wreck whistle replaced by phone in railroad yards
The Pennsylvania railroad ends the wreck whistle for warning blasts. Telephones replace the system, with one phone per wrecking crew member connected through a private exchange and operated from the train dispatcher's office in the local yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Central Union Telephone Company
Brinker Leases Lot for 7 Story Building at Senate and Washington
Henry C Brinker announced a ninety nine year lease of the southeast corner lot from W W Winslow for 160000 to erect a seven story building. A three story rear structure will be built first as a nucleus with a site valued at 175000 and rent rising from 5000 to 11000 annually in gold. Brinker heads Brinker and Habeney cigar makers and Winslow chairs Capitol paving and construction company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Avenue
Washington Street
Henry C. Brinker
W. W. Winslow
Brinker
Brinker & Habeney
Cigar Manufacturers
Winslow
Capitol Paving and Construction Company
Resignations Shake City Dispensary Staff
Dr J W Reed announces a staff shakeup at the City dispensary with multiple resignations. Dr William A Mc Bride and Dr L M Dunning leave due to outside duties while Dr F E Jackson shifts to visiting physician work. Dr A E Cleage fills Jackson's ambulance role. Dr A A Williamson and Dr C A Roller to join the intern department. Remaining vacancies include Dougherty and the suspended Haworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star of the City
J. W. Reed
William A. McBride
L. M. Dunning
F. E. Jackson
Jackson
W. L Haworth
Haworth
Reed
A. EE. Cleage
A. A. Wiliamson
C. A. Roller
Dougherty
Colonial Theater Lease Transferred to J J Ryan
The Colonial theater company lease and rights were transferred Thursday afternoon to J J Ryan of Cincinnati. J P and Frank Fitzgerald assigned the lease, giving new management charge January 2. Ryan owns vaudeville houses and will continue Sullivan and Considine acts. Ed E Daley remains with the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Theater Company
Colonial Theater
J. J. Ryan
Cincinnati
J. P
Frank Fitzgerald
Ryan
Sullivan and Considine
Ed E. Daley
Oratory contest moved to Tomlinson Hall
The Indiana state intercollegiate oratorical association will hold its annual contest in Tomlinson hall Feb. 24 after Caleb Mills hall was denied for public performances. The arrangements committee meets next Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caleb Mills
Indiana State Intercollegiate Oratorical Association
Tomlinson Hall
Committee On
Women to Meet at Baptist Church Mission Circle
The Women’s mission circle of College Avenue Baptist Church will meet with Mrs. L. C. Fulmer at 1738 Buckle Street on Friday afternoon at 2 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Avenue Baptist Church
L. C. Fulmer
Buckle Street
Votes, Coupons, and Contest Pressure In Indianapolis
A public appeal urges readers to submit subscriptions and vote coupons before the deadline. Linn Jefferys, of the Tenth Infantry Band in Indianapolis, appeals for support and warns contestants that time is running out as the Sun contest nears closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aya
Linn Jefferys
Io Am
Indianapolis
Ind
Tenth Infantry Band
Santa Claus Delivers Gifts at Boys' Club Christmas
Members of the Boys' Club enjoyed their annual Christmas celebration on Thursday night. The club rooms featured holiday ornaments and two large trees as Santa distributed gifts and sacks of candy and nuts. A program was presented by students from the Indiana State School for the Blind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boys’ Club
Santa Claus
Indiana State School For the Blind
New Fully Machined Window Refrigerator Claim
The ad claims all other window refrigerators use soldered joints and will rust, while the new model is made entirely by machinery, offering lower cost and cleaner performance.
Red Cross Fund Receives Community Support
The Red Cross endowment fund stands at 4256.52 with 10 cents per capita allocated to 42 565 residents. The general committee led by Charles W. Fairbanks will meet next Tuesday to decide on a personal canvass, noting mail responses have been unusually strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Endowment Fund
Charles W. Fairbanks
Free of Debt Church Opens With Dedicatory Services
Central Avenue Reformed Church on Central avenue and Twenty first street will host dedicatory services in the first week of January 1911. The church is now complete and free of all indebtedness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Avenue Reformed Church
Central Avenue
Twenty-first Street
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Tabsoo
Negro
Stempfel
Gately’s Good Goods
TELYS
Pennsylvania Street
PARRY
Tomlinson
Board of School Commissioners
Maxwell
Indiana Express
VIA
Indiana Union Traction Co
Riut System
Ohio
Ohio Street
Capitol Avenue
Terminal Station
Anderson
Noblesville
Tipton
Marion
Wabash
Ft. Wayne
Bluffton
Union City
Logansport
Peru
Goshen
South
Bend
Elwood
Alexandria
H. W. Berkshire
Indpls
RED Cross Fund
Francis O. Dorsey
South Street Baptist Church
Church
W. Grove
the Leading Trust Company
the Union Trust Company
Office Company's
Market Street
Cardus
Castoria
Fletcher's
Mellen’s
Duffy's
Inavin’s
California
Maine
Swift's Pride
Fancy Santos Coffee
Indiana Ave
Nholh Sr
N. Delaware St
S. MerIdian St
EB. St. Clair St
Washington
Aale
Aare Wrayer Oa
Alabama St
Clifton Ave
Thousan
Gov B. Burford
B. Burford
Burford
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