Indiana teachers campaign for better pay in 1905
Indiana State Teachers association places its treasury at the salary committee's disposal to wage a 1905 campaign educating the public on the need for higher pay for capable teachers. A Santa Claus story shows a dedicated teacher sacrificing personal funds to aid needy students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana State Teachers’ Association
Claypool
C. R. Walker
Lafayette
Jennie Ray Ormsby
Fort Wayne
Santa Claus
State Teachers’ Association
Insane Man Sutter Injures Self in Police Cell
Jacob Sutter of 1323 Lindensst was taken to the police station Saturday morning after a frenzied home attack. He raved while chained in a cell on the way to the station and battered his head on bars and floor, previously confined in the same iron-cell with an earlier inmate injuring himself months prior.
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Jacob Sutter
January Weather Averages From Indianapolis Records
Section Director W T Blythe compiles Indianapolis weather area data covering 31 years. The report lists mean temperatures 45 F, extremes 70 F high on January 11 1889 and 5 F low on January 5 1886, precipitation 2.86 inches, record 4.41 inches in 21 hours, snowfall 9.4 inches on January 16 1891, average clear days six, partly cloudy ten, cloudy fifteen, prevailing westerly winds at 12 mph and a peak wind 7 mph on January 7 1892.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Blythe
Indianapolis
New Train to South Te Inaugurated for Winter Tourists
Big Pour railroad announces a fast service between Chicago and Jadson vile Ma to aid winter travel to the south. The train starts June 8 departing Chicago at 1 o'clock p.m. The trip of 1.90 miles to Jacksonville will take a hours and connects with Queen & Crescent and Southern railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Pour Railroad
Chicago
Jadsonvile
Jacksonville
Queen & Crescent
Southern
OFFICERS TO CHANGE IN COUNTY OFFICES
County commissioners announce new terms for John McGregor as chairman and John McGaugay as another official. Henry Kinssman remains county surveyor, Harry Tutewiller continues as coroner, and Ed Sourbier is elected sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitey Wisper
Manlay
John McGregor
Jwhn McGaugay
Henry Kinssman
Harry Tutewller
Ed Sourbier
On This Day Across the Past Centuries
Century old notes mark London peace overtures from France and leadership shifts in Mexico and the United States. Entries recount past resignations, vetoes, rail bills, strikes, and a bishop's death in Philadelphia, highlighting changes over ten to one hundred years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bracks
London
France
Work of Repair Delayed on the Virginia Ave Viaduct
Weather slows bridge repairs as New Castle bridge company and Indianapolis Union Railway tackle girders and brickwork. Red tape delays start. traffic on one side limited and street cars wait on a single track. Foreman W H Chase notes piecemeal work to avoid weakening arches amid corrosion and hard frozen materials.
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Virginia Ave
New Castle Bridge Company
New Castle
Indianapolis Union Railway Company
Menia
W. H. Chase
Chase
Raitrond Company
Two Firemen Killed In Union Traction Fire
Two firemen died and two were seriously hurt Friday night at a blaze that destroyed the Union Traction repair shop on Washington boulevard and Fortethave. A spectator was injured as losses reached about 50000 dollars. Fire began near 0 o'clock and within an hour the north wall collapsed injuring two firefighters. after 3 o'clock the south wall fell, trapping the two men who were later recovered dead. The victims were Captain Paul Ditt of Engine Company No. 67 and Lieutenant John Pyne of the same company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crippemtnar
Chicago
Dee
Union Traction
Washington Boulevard
Fortethave
Paul Ditt
John Pyne
Noutenant
Fire at Pettinaula Stove Works destroys seven buildings
A Saturday morning blaze at 166 Van Buren St in Chicago gutted the Pettinaula Stove Works structure and spread to two adjoining buildings housing the Cash Buyers union and Zena Gum company. Loss is estimated at 500000 with six cottages burned and occupants narrowly escaping death as the seven story Cash Buyers union building collapsed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iscripps-M'Rar Telegram
Chicago
Nee
van Burenst
Pettinaula Stove Works
Cash Buyers Union
Zena Gum Company
Cash Buyers’ Union
Elx
First Bow Here For Henry V W Savage Stage
Henry V W Savage presents Newton Booth Tarkington's A Gentleman From Indiana at English's on February 77. Liebler & Co of New York has received a complete manuscript from Tarkington. the dramatization of his novel has earned high praise from George Co. Tyler, manager for Liepier & Co, who calls it the most thoroughly satisfactory flag of that nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry VW. Savage
Newton Hocth
Tarkington
Indiana
English's
Liebler & Co
New York
George Co. Tyler
Liepier & Co
Tyler
Gales Wreck Coastlines Across Ireland and Wales
A damaging gale swept Ireland and Wales on Friday causing several building wrecks and multiple casualties. A Welsh farmer's wife was killed as debris struck residences while Lord Rosebery narrowly avoided injury in London amid the storm.
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London
Dee
England
Ireland
Wales
Eagland
Lord Rosebery
Collision on the B. & C. near Bridgeport yards
A freight train collided with a passenger train Friday morning near the western Bridgeport yards. Six passengers were cut by flying glass. King near Burke, a passenger, suffered a broken leg and other injuries. Fireman Johnson was badly hurt.
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Bridgeport
Cormuen
Uiridgeport
King
Burke
Johnson
Roosevelt backs ex congressman for federal judge post
President Roosevelt Kay decided to appoint ex- Congressman R W Taylor as federal judge to succeed Judge Wing of Ohio. Taylor did not apply for the place but was backed by Senator Foraker, Secretary Taft and others, a
Miner statue and medal awarded for good conduct at Sacred Heart
A Miner statue and medal were presented at Sacred Heart church to Mias Mato Higgins for god conduct. The piece notes that recovery from pneumonia typhoid fever and grip sometimes appears slow, suggesting Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy. Also advertises Nai Wills Beer at Cigar, the Dest in the city, and a local distributor C. W. KrieI.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DOD
Sacred Heart Church
Mias Mato Higgins
C. W. Kriel
Ona
Storm Sinks Russian Battleship Sebastopol at Port Arthur
A heavy storm reported by the Rome correspondent of Central News wires has completed the destruction of the Russian battleship Sebastopol at Port Arthur. Other damaged Russian warships suffered severe damage as well. In Chicago, the Allied Manufacturing Company seeks to block a contract for dump wagons with Troy Wagon Works, claiming a potential savings if awarded to them.
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Sebastopol
Port Arthur
Scripps-Maae
London
Rome
Central News
Che Foo
AW Alicmupl
Weer Magery Tne Waeonal Drill and Manufacturing Company
Chicago
Doh W. Hern
Board of Public Works
Troy Wagon Works
Troy, C
National Manufacturing Company
Troy Company
Kern
Board of Works
Jom
Opening of New Chelatian Scientist Church in Meriginn
A new Chelatian Scientist Church opens for the first time this Sunday at Meriginn and Walnutsia after three months of construction. The congregation of the Second Church of Christ previously lacked a suitable city site, and the Meridian and Walnut streets ground was chosen. The church building features stone and steel as its main materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelatian Scientist Church
Meriginn
Walnutsia
Church of Christ
Stientiat
Meridian
Wainutsts
Firemen Enjoy Unusual Roast Dinner
A quirky incident at engine house No 2 in Indiamaerive describes firemen eating a roasted pig with panquet and cranberry sauce. Reporters and visitors joined the feast after a friendly gift of a pipe, with jokes about traditions and old country ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiamaerive
Seversl
Romenne
Areman
Mausoleum Planned for Chicago Cemetery Complex
A Chicago telegram reports Montrose cemetery will host a new mausoleum complex costing about 160000 dollars. The project includes catacombs and crypts to be sold on the open market for about 1000 dollars each, with pricing details released to the public.
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Chicago
Senipps-Mnae
England
Machinists to Give Ball at Lingott Hall New Year’s Eve
The annual ball of White River Lodge No. 161 machinists will be held at Lingott Hall New Year’s Eve. A guaranteed cure for piles is advertised with PAZO ointment offering refunds if it fails in 45 days, as stated in the ad copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake
E. W. Grove
White River Lodge No. 161
Trachinists
J “Snow
DR. Carter & CO
Indianapolis
Ind
Holiday Rail Rates From Chicago to Multiple Western Points
North Western Line offers holiday tickets from Chicago to Milwaukee Mundinon Green Bay Marquette Assland St Paul Minneapolis Duluth Cedar Rapids Wea Moines Sioux City Council Burns Omshe The Black Hills Denver Colorado Springs Purbo and all intermediate points Tickets valid December 4 35 2831 and January end 41906 Apply to nearest ticket agent M Triveso general agent 5 Vinest Cincinnati Ohio If you have an ad for male place a one word ad in THE BUN’B for sale column Ten words trade
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Chicago
Milwaukee
Mundinon
Green Bay
Marquette
Assland
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
Cedar Rapids
Wea
Vinest
Cingional
Interurban Time Card shows central Ohio lines and schedules
The Indianapolis and Eastern By. Greenfield Line lists general offices at Market Street and Traction Terminal. Cars to Greenfield Knightstown New Castle Dublin Cambridge City Richmond Dayton Springfield Columbus Newark Zanesville Cincinnati Lima and other central Ohio points depart hourly from morning until 6 55 PM with specific 78 and 3 6 PM to Kaleha and 65 and 10 18 PM to Green 4 only on weekdays. Sunday service starts at 9 AM. Combination and express cars to Greenfield and intermediate points have distinct depart times.
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Indianapolis
Eestern By
Greenfield Line
Traction Terminal
Greenfield
Knightstown
New Castle
Dublin
Cambridge City
Richmond
Dayton
Springfield
Columbus
Newark
Zanesville
Cincinnati
Lima
Ohio
Kalehta
Tia Am
Sntermediate Paints
Delpsdatty
Todkinapolis
Georgia
Enti
Moorenville
Martinsvile
Anu
Martinsvills
Martinsville
Mooreavil
Indianapo
Cara Jears
Mooreaville
Indianapons
Martingville
Har
Indianapolis & Northwestern Traction Company
Lafayette
Crawfordsville
Locatalus
Pragkton
Aour
Frankfort
Mary- Jendat
CG. Reynolds
Norviel General
TD Indianapoli
Calumbue Geathers Traction Company
Pennaylvania
Waastington Ste
Bouthpert
Greenwood
Whiteland
Branwlin
Amity
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Miles
Hulman Coffee Company
Yunwe Haute
Blythe
Big Four Railroad
Gen. Guerrero
Mésica
Bustamente
Premi Jnent
French Chamber
Ruval Weistature
Springield
Ndt
Gev. Yates
Hazelton
Baltimore & Ohio Tetexrand Company
David Buel Knickerbocker
Protestant Episcopal Church
N. Pennsylvetia St
Preumonia
City and Railway Company
America
Europe
Walla
Baw
Nanhinaty
Millar
Bupply Co
Bosha Hie
L. S. AYRES @ CO. Indiane
Indiana Union Traction CO
Anderson-Munci
Indianaplie
Indianapolia-Loganaport
Indianapolig
Pia
MME
Pam
Toton
Career of Kentucky
Indianapolis and
Cincinnati Traction
Shelbyville
Pepe
Farlor
Joe Natay
Indianapolis Union Station
Terre Haute & SL
Mattoon & Way
Lafayette & Chica
Chicago & Way
Cleveland
N.X
Howton
Munele
Wynne Morele
Flwyne Bundaya
Union City
Greensburg & Clu
Cincinnani & Way
Orington
Rich & Olape
Hicegr
Washington
Daft
Pall & New Yatton
Lakimore & Wastes Col
Louisville
Rich
Plaua
Col
Ovincenten Express
Madison
North Vernon
Loulsvill
Dayton & Xenta
Pitts
Bart
Phil
Piqua & Col
Bhi
Baltimore & Wash
Layton
Peret Ainots
Lars Amnits
Vandalia
St. Lavia Limited
T. HL & Effingham Ac
Fort Mail
T. H. & St Lts Bt
North Illinoia
Claspool
Toledo
Detroit
Decatur
City Ticket Office BN
Kllnots Bt
Claypool Hote
Sanes Teense Aine As
Jet Leawar Ree
Toledo. Chi
de Mich
Detroit & Chi, Ltd
Mich
City
Mun
Oma Mar
Peru
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