Citizens press for relief as College-ave streetcars run overcrowded
A public meeting at Polk's creamery denounces poor service on the College-ave line. Residents demand action from the city council and Board of Public Works, proposing fare restrictions for seated riders and possible court action if needed. They note erratic schedules, overcrowded cars, and failure to meet promises, with next meeting set for Friday.
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Shad
College-ave
Polk’s Creamery
Hewitt
Timberlake
George W.spahr
Board of Public Works
Spahr
Anthony
Jones
Board of Works
Daring Bank Robbery Strikes National Stockyards Bank
Six masked robbers burst into the National Stockyards Bank in East St. Louis between 7 p m and 2 a m. They bound the four night watchmen, drilled dynamite into vaults, and escaped with an estimated 25 000 to 75 000 in large currency. Coins were scattered. the crew fled on horseback. The bank, capitalized at 109 000 with a 309 000 surplus, was established in 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philpot
Stock Exchange
Edward Bishop Recovers After Sunshot Wound Incident
Edward Bishop regains strength at City hospital the Indiana record hospital for bowels and sunshot wounds. Elzen Bennett faces police court on charges tied to the incident with Bishop and a Feb 1 hearing set when Bishop hopes to attend. Bennett plans a self defense plea as the case moves toward murder or assault charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Bishop
City Hospital
Indiana
Bishop
Boezital
Elzen Bennett
Bennett
Appellate Court Affirms $2,500 Judgment Over Eye Injury
Little Pansy F. O'Brien received $2,500 in a case against Van Camp Hardware and Iron Co. after a wagon backed by the firm turned a corner on Madison and McCarty streets. A projecting rod pierced and ruined her eye, prompting the judgment affirmed by the appellate court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pansy F. O’brien
van Camp Hardware and Iron Company
McCarty
Madison Ave
Hardware Company
Forecast for Indianapolis and Vicinity reads fair for 36 hours
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity through 8.6 p m January 8 calls for fair skies Tuesday night and Wednesday with moderate temperatures. Morning 7 a m temperature 32, noon 41, 2 p m 43. In Indiana and neighboring states variable winds. In Washington Indiana on January 7 Oren O Swails a jeweler made a voluntary assignment Liabilities 6500 assets about the same.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Washington
Ind
Oren O. Swails
Mixed Her Poisons Lilly Henry Sees Immediate Help
Lilly Henry of W Court Street attempted to take 15 cents worth of laudanum and morphine tablets Monday night. Drs Hicks and DeVaney of the City dispensary intervened to save her after the jealousy incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilly Henry
W. Court St
Drs. Hicks and DeVaney
Narrow escape at Indiana avenue crossing with Big Four train
An Indiana avenue car No 189 stalled on the crossing at noon Tuesday as a Big Four train approached. The carload of passengers jumped clear while the motorman held firm, freeing the vehicle just before the passenger train passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana-ave
Indiana-ave. Crossing
Building inspector files anti smoke affidavits on ten downtown properties
Bartel, Indianapolis building inspector, used an ax to prepare affidavits in police court charging ten owners with violating the anti smoke ordinance. The list includes the Indianapolis Chair Manufacturing, Ingalls Building, Y M C A Building, Blanton Milling, Occident Hotel, Masonic Temple, Lemcke Building, Thorpe Block, Fitzgerald Building, Parry Manufacturing, Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Building, and Dr Joseph S Goode’s practice moved to 305 and 306 Newton Claypool Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartel
Indianapolis
Manufacturing Company
Ingalls
Blanton Milling Company
Occidental Hotel
Masonic Temple
Jefferson Unveils Plan for Fair Deputy Assessor Jobs
Assessor Mike Jefferson proposes a uniform application process for about 130 deputy assessor roles to be filled in April. The plan aims to distribute jobs evenly across precincts, prevent bunched appointments, and curb politician complaints by requiring name address precinct ex soldier status and references on a standardized form.
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Mike Jefferson
Mike
Jefferson
Zimmerman fined again in police court over Wes Stout fracas
Chris Zimmerman had another police court hearing and saw his $50 fine reduced to $10 for his role in a fight at Wes Stout's West Market Street resort. Judge warned two wayward parties could see higher penalties if trouble recurs. Zimmerman claimed Stout started the trouble and assaulted him. He denied carrying a revolver, saying he has not carried one since past trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Zimmerman
Wes Stout
W. Market St
Stout
Zimmerman
Court rules city cannot arbitrarily fix saloon districts
The Indiana Supreme Court held that city councils lack power to arbitrarily designate saloon business districts. Greencastle earlier defined such a district and confined Daniel D. Rowland's saloon to it. The circuit court upheld the ordinance, but the supreme court reversed, reaffirming district validity only when it truly qualifies as a business district.
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Supreme Court
Greencastle
Daniel D. Rowland
Rowland
Circuit Court
Will of George M Pullman Filed for Probate in Redwood City
The late George M. Pullman left an estate valued at about $2,000, far below the $500,000 claimed. Probate filing was made Monday in Redwood City California. Pullman’s widow will transport one body east later this week.
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Redwood City
Cal
George M. Pullman
Pullman
Solic e Court Bound Over McLaughlin For Felony
William McLaughlin a saloonkeeper was bound over to the grand jury on a felony charge after a court hearing. He was accused of visiting fellow saloonkeeper Fred Wachstetter who was robbed and warned that his watch would be returned if he did not testify in the hold up case. Detective Haley overheard the exchange. Attorney Harding defended McLaughlin saying the charge did not fit the law, but Judge Stubbs bound him over for grand jury investigation.
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Solice Court
William McLaughlin
Grand Jury
Fred Wachstetter
Wachstetter
Haley
Harding
McLaughlin
Stubbs
Four Alleged Policy Players Arrested in Police Court
In a mayoral and Safety board led action on Monday four alleged policy players were arrested and held for police court on Tuesday. Ed Ford and Ollie Lanham were among the suspects with William Mitchell and William Dokes. All protested innocence and the tickets were found, but detectives detained them nonetheless.
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Mayor and Safety Board
Ed Ford
Ollie Lanham
William Mitchell
William Dokes
Tragic Blasting Powder Explodes Near Mantua Ave
A blasting powder stored in a shanty beside the Pennsylvania rail road tracks near Mantua Avenue exploded Tuesday, killing one man and shattering fences and rear porches of houses in the neighborhood.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Mantia- -Ave
Two Miners Crushed in Brazil Indane Quarry
Brazil Ind Jan 7 Two miners John Booth and Robert White were seriously crushed Monday afternoon by falling slate at the mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Ind
John Booth
Robert White
Advertisement for a Girl in The Bun Offers Free Posting
A classified blurb announces a three day free advertisement space for a girl priced at zero dollars. It specifies a ten word limit for the free listing in The Bun newspaper and invites readers to place ads.
Ora Bright Confesses to Parole Violation and Listed Thefts
Ohio State lawmen tracked Ora Bright after he violated parole at the Illinois Penitentiary. He confessed to stealing 23 dollars from dairyman James Wilson and later admitted taking a bicycle, a team of mules, five cattle, a watch, and other items from several local owners. Detectives Kinney and Lancaster describe Bright as a skilled dairy hand who robs employers after brief work stints.
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Ora Bright
Kinney
Bright
Lancaster
Indianapolis
Kinslow
Bluff Road
Bryan Dawson
W. C. Deck
Brightwood
Cowardice Claims Hit Walla Walla Lifeboat Rescue
Captain Johnson of the Dispatch arrives in Seattle with survivors from the Walla Walla wreck and accuses three Walla Walla firemen of cowardice for abandoning a lifeboat that could have saved many lives. He says the boat carried around a score of those thrown into the water and could have been saved by the firemen’s actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Johnson
Dispatch
Walla Walla
Lfe
Baby's Picture Triggers Theft Wakeup In New York
In Middleown New York theJeweler Sylvanus Ashley reported jewelry stolen including a gold watch with his baby's photo on the case. The thief returned the watch with a note claiming he was moved by the baby's face and vowed to reform, saying he would stay honest from now on. Farmer Ashley said he would forgive the man if found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleown
N. Y
Sylvanus Ashley
Ashley
Farmer Ashley
New owl car service established on North Alhinots Street
New owl car service set on North Alhinots Street with departures from Washington Street at 1 15 a m 2 45 a m and 4 15 a m and from Thirty fourth Street at 1 30 a m 3 00 a m and 4 30 a m Brightwood and Senate avenues routes updated with times and path changes including North Indianapolis service now running to Twenty first Street instead of North Illinois Street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Alhinots-st
Washington-st
Thirty-fourth-st
Brightwood Owls
Seiders, William H., 76, Lifelong Insurance Adjuster
William H. Seiders, 76, of 1608 Broadway, died at 10:30 Tuesday morning from old age. Survived by five children including Mrs. J. N. Newman of St. Louis and W. H. Seiders of Brazil. He was an insurance adjuster for 30 years.
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Wm. H. Seiders
Broadway
J. N. Newman
St. Louis
G. W. Lynn
Toledo
Harry Walker
Indianapolis
H. A. Jones
W. H. Seiders
Brazil
Adama Dobson Dies at 25 from Tuberculosis
Adama Dobson aged 25 of 1922 Highland place died Monday night. He was the son of J. B. Dobson of Nordake and Marmon. Burial will be in Cleveland on Wednesday. Death attributed to tuberculosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adama Dobson
Highland Place
J. B. Dobson
Nordake & Marmon
Cleveland
Senate opens with prayer recalling newspaper meme
In a rare morning session moment the senate began with an opening prayer that referenced a familiar newspaper meme seen in previous sessions, marking a notable repetition in ceremonial language. The exchange reflected longstanding media phrasing echoing through congressional customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Fire causes $200 blaze at Lee Smith home
Shortly after noon Tuesday a bad flue caused a $200 blaze in the home of Lee Smith at 325 West Fourteenth Street. The notice mentions new pianos priced at 16 dollars and references Wulschners and Bennett's photos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee. Smith
325. W
Fourteenth-st
Acid Attack Strikes Clara Davis in Evening Outing
Clara Davis, 18, living with her grandmother at 62 East Tenth Street, was sprayed with acid on Monday night as she stepped from a nearby outbuilding. She fainted, suffered burns to her hand arm and neck, and the assailant escaped. A half pint bottle with acid was found and later vanished from the back fence before sunrise. The grandmother suspects jealousy. police seek clues in this baffling case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Davis
E. Tenth-st
Sheets Wins Permit for Brick Livery at 172 Central Ave
A permit was issued Tuesday to Charles M. Sheets to build a brick livery barn at 172 Central Avenue just north of the Central Avenue church. The council had debated the nearby consent ordinance, but Sheets moved ahead and may begin work before the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Sheets
Central-ave
Sheets
Appeal Law Upheld in Lake Erie & Western Case
The supreme court on Tuesday upheld the 1991 law limiting appeals in cases from justices' courts. It ruled that when a justice of the peace has jurisdiction and no constitutional question arises an appeal cannot move beyond the circuit court. J N Watkins of Delaware County previously won damages for cattle killed in the lower courts.
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Supreme Court
Lake Erie & Western Railroad
J. N. Watkins
Delaware County
Justice of the Peace
Circuit Court
Watkins
Justice’s
Independent window glass firms form vast federation
Representatives of all outside independent and cooperative window glass factories in the United States met in Muncie Indiana Tuesday and affixed their signatures to affiliate with the federation of co operative window glass companies. A mammoth combine will now be formed.
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United States
Federation of
Co-Operative Window Glass Companies
Ogden Gas Franchise Forfeited by City Council
Chicago January 7 The Ogden Gas Company lost its franchise as the council declared it forfeited. Plants and equipment became city property after a claim the company consolidated with the gas trust contrary to ordinance terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ogden Gas Company
Gas Trust
British man James Murray remanded in extradition court
London magistrates remanded James Murray, sought in West Jefferson for the murder of his wife, to await American authorities on pending extradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
James Murray
West Jefferson
Mandamus Suit Sent to Parke County Officials
Terre Haute Ind Jan 7 The mandamus suit filed by William Clark against James Bolton to oust Bolton from the county treasurer’s office has been sent to Parke County for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Wiliam Clark
James Bolton
Parke County
Vera Money Dies In Fire As Parent Visits Kin
In Rochester Indiana on January 7 Vera Money six year old daughter of Henry Money perished in a fire that engulfed the home while her mother was visiting a sister. The tragedy left neighbors and authorities investigating the blaze and listing possible causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Ind
Vera Money
Henry Money
Location saves you money on top quality goods
J P Mullally of 28 Monument Place argues quality goods can be cheaper overall by avoiding high rent areas. He claims savings of at least 10 percent by buying outside premium districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Mullally
Monument-place
Dr Edmund D Clark Ride in Newton Claypool Rooms 407 409
Dr Edmund D Clark is listed for a ride at Newton Claypool covering Rooms 407 409. The brief entry notes location and room numbers without additional context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Claypool Ride
Mayor Harrison Sets Franchises Policy For City Transit
Chicago mayor presents a detailed message to the city council outlining traction franchise extension ideas. Proposals include public compensation from gross receipts, underground trolley use, realigned terminals, universal franchise expiration, transfers only to residents, general transfers, publicity of accounts, grooved rails, and popular vote on extensions. opposition to the no seat no fare plan.
Fleming Leads Fight as Indiana Democrats Weigh Chair Choice
Indiana Democrats debate state chairman at the Grand Hotel in Indianapolis with Fleming facing multiple rivals. T. Taggart and others discuss Fleming’s record and potential support while J. W. Kern and J. Nolan weigh in. The Jackson day banquet at Tomlinson Hall and shifts in party leadership loom as the contest heats up.
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Indianapolis
Grand Hotel
T. Taggart
State Committee
Jackson
Fleming
Columbia Club
Bryan
S. E. Morss
Morss
Fort Wayne
Taggart
J. T. Fanning
Fanning
John W. Kern
Moris
United States
Kern
Davis Announces Candidacy for Congress in District 2
Cyrus E. Davis of Bloomfield, a Democratic leader in 1901, announced Tuesday his bid for Congress in District 2. The move positions Davis to seek the seat amid statewide political activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus E. Davis
Bloomfield
Board of Public Safety Leaders Indicate Long Stay
Chairman William E. English says he will not resign soon after accepting Mayor Bookwalter’s appointment as a temporary measure. Charles Maguire, a Democratic Board of Works member, is also expected to serve at least a year, potentially the full term, following a clean mayoral race and smooth defeat.
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Hendren
C. F. S. Neal
Neal
Greene County
Durbin
McKinley
Cy Davis
Davis
Fleming
Congress
Miers
C. W. Welman
Sullivan
Arnold J.padgett
Washington
John W. Kern
Millard Cox
Wm. E. English
Board of ‘Public Safety
Bookwalter
English
Charles Maguire
Board of Works
Maguire
What Shall We Have for Dessert
A family friendly prompt promotes Fel-0 as a two minute no bake dessert option. Add hot water to prepare and let it cool. Flavors include Lemon Raspberry and Strawberry available at your grocers.
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John R. Allen
Denison
George W. Spahr
George W. Walton
Walton
Hoosier
Rod
THE
Lilly
Henry
Joseph S. Goode
Newton Claypool
George. M. Pull
Illinois Penitentiary
Owl
Adam Dobson
Wulschners
Council
Glass Men
Ohio
Mandamus
Parke
Edmund D. Clark
Harrison
City
State Democratic Committee
Steve Fleming
Democratic
the Sentinel
Sentinel
Dreger
Fortune
Heller
Inman
Keeney
J. J. Nolan
Evansville
Nolan
J. D. McGee
District 6
Stokes
McGee
the Sun
Joe Fanning
Gilbert Hendren
Tomlinson Hall
Mayor Rose
Milwaukee
Virginia
Timothy E. Ryan
Frank Burke
Illinois
Burke
B. F. Shively
South Bend
Wm. H. Hawkins
Hosea
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