Boulevard Plans Stir Debate In Indianapolis Park Scheme
City leaders discuss extending a boulevard from Indiana ave downtown toward Twenty first street as part of a larger park system. The Fall Creek boulevard project between Senate and Northwestern aves is ready for mayoral approval, with police to hire workers and officials reviewing maps and site plans.
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Charles Hi. Coffin
Indianapolis
Capitol-ave
Coffin
Indiana Ave
Twenty-first-st
Fall Creek
Senate
Northwestern Aves
Park Board
Nesdy
Henry Wright
Kessler
St. Louis
Daniel Dupree
Say Shipment of Sheep and Lambs To Gavel Practice
An effort to prevent clipping sheep and lambs before open-car shipment to Indianapolis and Chicago markets is under review by Indiana residents. The Humane Society was asked to investigate after a bill to curb cruelty failed in the last legislature. Robert W. McBride, attorney for the society, received a northern Indiana banker’s letter urging action.
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Indianapolis
Chicago
Indiana
Humane Society
Robert W. McBride
Watkins OKs Carr to Seek Valuable Players
President Watkins told Charles Carr to attend National and American league meetings in New York next week to identify potential talent. He aims to strengthen the Indianapolis club by securing good men if affordable, with two targets already eyed by Carr.
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Mndianapolis
Watkins
Charles Carr
New York
Carr
Ketchell and Sullivan Back Up in Their Work
San Francisco February 19 Ketchell eases to keep dash and fighting strength for his battle with Mike Twin Sullivan He is a little below red weight and Sullivan who weighs 149 pounds is also curtailing glove work to avoid mishap The Sullivan money has not yet loosened the odds in Ketchell s favor remain at 19 to 7
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San Francisco
Cal
Ketchell
Mike
Notre Dame, Y M I to clash at Y M I gym Saturday
Notre Dame basketball, after meeting Wabash, heads to face strong Y M I at the Y M I gym on East North Street Saturday. The Irish are on a southern swing with games at Indiana University Bloomington Feb 20 and St Marys Ky Feb 21, Kentucky University Danville Feb 22, and Y M I Indianapolis Feb 22.
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Wabash College
E. Northst
Indiana University
Bloomington
St. Marys
Kentucky University
Danville
M. I
Indianapolis
Mayfield In Form in Peoria Semi-Windup Con Test
Billy Mayfield shows form in his second clash with Dick Ferrell at Peoria as the semi windup of the Conlon Kelly bout. Ferrell claims a foul in Mayfield’s prior win, and Mayfield eyes a Peoria bout with Jack Morgan after weeks idle.
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Billy Mayfield
Dick Ferrell
Peoria
Conlon-Kelly
Mayfield
Ferrell
Jack Morgan
Branam Defeats Rhodes In Green's Pool Tourney
Branam a 100 ball man defeated Rhodes a scratch man in Green's pool tournament Tuesday night 100 to 113 Branam leads Marsh and Huntington match Wednesday night Branam a scratch MAD while Huntington a 206 ball man enters event
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Branam
Rhodes
Green
Marsh
Huntington
Big Stick Drink Now On Sale In The East
Winsted Connecticut February 19 A Winsted bartender introduces a new cocktail called the big stick claimed to be stronger than a Fairbanks drink. The recipe lists four sticks of slippery elm six figs two oranges three lemons one stick licorice two onions sliced half pint of rock candy syrup then rye whiskey and a week of steeping.
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Winsted, Conn
Winsted
Postage Delegation Blocked in Postal Matter
London February 19 Sydney Buxton postmaster general blocks a deputation of members of parliament seeking an adjustment of the two cent postage between the United States and Great Britain. Buxton says he agrees in principle but American postal authorities oppose the proposal.
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London
Sydney Buxton
United States
Great Britain
Buxton
Club appoints panel to study proposed plant move
A Commercial club committee was formed by President John E. Hullett to study an ordinance compelling Presto-O-Lite to relocate from its new South Street site near St. Vincent's hospital in Indianapolis. The council delays action on moving the plant to the city limits amid prior accidents with deaths and injuries.
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Presto-O-Lite Company
Indianapolis
South St
St. Vincent’s Hospital
John E. Hullett
Commercial Club
Chief of the Kaws 5 Dead in Ranges
Wah-Shun-Gah, 88, chief of the Kaw Indians, was found dead near Rufus Testgate’s home in Arkansas City Kas. He attended the Kaw payment and received his tribal funds share before driving home. Supposed heart trouble caused his death. He had been married 21 times and outlived all wives.
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Arkansas City
Kas
Wah-Shun-Gah
Rufus Testgate
Berlin Chief of Police Ordered to Report Daily to Kaiser
The Berlin chief of police must present a personal daily report to the emperor on occurrences in the capital. The Kaiser advises on policing, elevating the position to cabinet minister level. The move aims to tighten contact with the people amid recent socialistic disturbances.
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Kaiser
Berlin
Pension petitions sent to Washington by G A R orders
Indiana post orders from Commander-in-Chief Charles G. Burton direct all petitions and resolutions on pension legislation to national headquarters. The notice also announces James Tanner of Washington, D C, appointed as a member of the commission to erect a memorial to Benjamin F Stevenson, founder of the G A R.
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Indiana Post
Charles G. Burton
Kansas City
James Tanner
Washington, D. C
Benjamin F. Stevenson
Alabama Republicans in Fierce Fist Fight
In Birmingham on February 19 the Roosevelt and anti-Roosevelt factions clashed in a hotel lobby over the state central committee meeting. Capt. J. O. Thompson, a Roosevelt supporter and revenue collector, fought with former Congressmen Aldrich, leader of the anti-Roosevelt group. Both men ended with bleeding faces as aides separated them.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
State Central Committee
J. O. Thompson
Aldrich
Thompson
Roosevelt
Internal Revenue
Administration
Baptism in Ice Cold Fall Creek Waters
A colored minister baptized a man and two children in the icy waters at Twelfth Street Tuesday afternoon. A crowd of onlookers stood on the bank of Fall Creek singing as the frigid air chilled their teeth.
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Fall Creek
Twelfth St
Sloane Sees Accusers Retract After Detention
Los Angeles on February 19. J. By Sloane, held by police on swindling charges in Detroit totaling 250000 dollars, predicted he will be free in two days and claimed accusers must retract their statements as the case unfolds.
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Los Angeles
Cal
J. Byron Sloane
Detroit
Mich
East
Martin Wins Second Match in Billiard Tourney at Board of Trade
Martin won his second game in the three cushion billiard tournament at the Board of Trade billiard hall on Tuesday night, defeating Hughes by a close score of 5 to 48. The contest was highly exciting from start to finish.
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Martin
Board of Trade Billiard Hall
Hughes
Local Auto Show Plans Size Up March Opening
Indianapolis auto dealers and enthusiasts unveil a multi exhibit show from March 23 to March 2 with five hill climbing contests on Michigan hill. Silver cups reward winners. a grand parade opens the event led by Mayor Bookwalter. roads improved for the display and out of state guests expected.
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Michigan Hill
Indianapolis
New York
Chicago
Bookwalter
Denison
A. E. Vinton
R. H. Losey
C. H. Wallerich
Founding Of Order And Lodge 15 Celebrated
The thirty eighth anniversary of Star lodge No. 7 Knights of Pythias and the forty fourth anniversary of the order were celebrated Tuesday night at Castle Hall with a banquet. John W. Holzman presided as toastmaster in Kern's absence. Several well known men gave toasts.
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Knights of Pythias
Order
Castle Hall
John W. Holtzman
John W. Kern
Senator Borah to Speak at Marion Club on Reform
Senator William E. Borah of Idaho will address Marion club members Saturday night on Reform and the Constitution. He is expected to reply to attacks on President Roosevelt's administration. The program honors George Washington's birthday with the club exercises.
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William E. Borah
Idaho
Marion Club
Roosevelt
George Washington
Young Sharkey to Box Young Loughrey in Baltimore
Informal reports from the east indicate Young Sharkey will fight Young Loughrey in Baltimore. The pair recently met in Philadelphia where Sharkey quit claiming a foul not allowed. a second bout will settle the dispute between them.
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Young Sharkey
Young Loughrey
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Hoosier Arcanum to Host Euchre Party Night
The Hoosier council No. 394 Royal Arcanum will host a euchre party at its clubrooms located at 108 N. Alabama Street on Wednesday evening in February. Entry details and start time not specified in the fragment.
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Hoosier Council
Royal Arcanum
N. Alabamna St
Rose Melville Fails to Captivate with Her Own Stage Gag
Engagement to Ade Again Deni Rose Melville who plays Sis Hopkins has not captivated humorist with her own funny impersonation.
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Ade
Deni
Rose Melville
Sis Hopkins
Humorist
Miss Rose Melville Teases George Ade Play Move
Rose Melville teased rumors about an engagement to George Ade while discussing a new play project. She jokes about acting range, notes Ade wants a role tailored for her, and reflects on aging out of Sis Hopkins while staying connected to theater and home in Indiana.
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George Ade
Rose Melville
Farkchester
Sis Hopkins
Mr. Ade
Miss Melville
the Inquirer
Sis
Audi
Terre Han
Indianapolis
Franklin College
Indiana Railroad Commission Refusal on Refund Authority
A circular issued to rail roads Tuesday states the Indiana Railroad Commission cannot authorize refunds where not lawful and cannot modify rate refund laws. Traffic will not be allowed at any rate other than the published one in Indiana.
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Indiana Railroad Commission
Indiana
Traction Line Rules Drafted by Indiana Interurban Groups
At a conference Tuesday among interurban railway managers, superintendents, dispatchers, and the Indiana Railroad Commission committees were formed to draft uniform rules for the safe operation of traction cars, with representatives from all interurban roads in Indiana present.
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Interurban
Indiana Railroad Commission
Indiana
Anniversary of Manual Training High School
Manual Training high school marked its thirteenth anniversary Tuesday with no formal celebration. Principal Charles Emmerich has led the school since its opening.
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Manual Training High School
Charles “. Emmerich
Cotton Returns to Indianapolis From De Land Florida
Fassett A. Cotton state superintendent of public instruction returned to Indianapolis from De Land Florida on Tuesday after a trip to Florida.
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Florida
Fassett A. Cotton
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Indianapolis
de Land
Fla
Actor’s Stage Totals Spark Humorous Pamphlet Vent
A German actor’s witty life tally claims 455 roles in 271 plays across 98 towns over 3 683 performances. He quips about 1 721 marriages, 1 120 deaths, 61 stabbings, 51 shootings, 82 drownings, 16 poisonings, 56 clubbings, 31 beheadings, 100 assassinations, 37 hangings, 514 self-inflicted deaths, and 53 natural demises.
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