Umpire Clarence Owens Drops Major League Plan
Clarence Owens, baseball umpire, renounced a National League contract after accepting terms with the American Association for a higher salary. National League President Pulliam bars him from both leagues, signifying a rare backslide from the majors to the minors and prompting dismissal concerns. Owens had been listed as a regular for 1909 and officiated about a dozen games late in the NL season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pulliam
Owens
American Association
National League
O’brien
A. A
Chicago
Bresnahan Tops Baseball Market Value Amid Big Cardin al Trade
St Louis experts value Roger Bresnahan as the sport’s priciest batter, noting the Bresnahan deal surpasses the former $10 000 level and could fetch $25 000 for his release. They cite past high sums for players like Pike and Shannon and credit Bresnahan with drawing crowds for the Cardinals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Bresnahan
St. Louis
Bresnahan
Mike Kelly
John Clarkson
Theodore Breitnstein
Sy Seymour
Spike” Shannon
Roger
New York
Marquard
Indianapolis
National Commission
Cardinal
Son
Breznahan
Cardinals
Hunter Lithographing Co. Receiver Sought in Insolvency Suit
Edgar O. Hunter sues Wednesday for a receiver for the Hunter Lithographing Company of which H B Hunter is president. He claims the firm owes him 2700 on notes and that assets total 1500, rendering it insolvent with only about 2 cents on the dollar. He seeks 3000, a receivership, and shutdown of the business. The firm sits at 20 American Central life building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar O. Hunter
Hunter Lithographing Company
H. 8. Hunter
E. O. Hunter
American Central Lifes
Marshall Seeks Roby Aid For Inaugural Oath
Governor-elect Marshall met Wednesday with Judge Roby of the appellate court to discuss inaugural plans. Judge Roby will administer the oath of office to the new governor.
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Marshall
Judge Roby
Appellate Court
Wedensday
Pyramid Pile Cure Offered By Mail At Low Cost
A 19th century advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure as a painless, private home treatment for piles. The claim includes a free trial by mail from Pyramid Drug Co. and a full-sized box for 50 cents after the trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyramid Drug Co
Pyramid
Marshall,Mich
Walks from New York to Terre Haute for Work
John Miller 22 walked from New York to Terre Haute Indiana seeking employment after two months on the road he wore out three pairs of shoes. He traveled on a small amount of money until a boarding house keeper provided meals and shelter and a barber visit led to a job on J B Mull kin’s dairy farm.
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Terre Haute
Ind
New York
John Miller
J B. Mullkin
Potato Peelers Installed at Valparaiso University
Valparaiso University, serving over 1,200 students, has installed potato peelers to save an estimated 700 to 800 bushels of potatoes annually. The machine peels with an emery covered bottom and sides, removing skins while leaving eyes, and the system also washes dishes and cuts bread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valparaiso
Ind
Valparaiso University
Interurban Line Plans Extend Toward Western Indiana
Clinton businessmen believe the Cin ton Danville & Peoria railroad will progress beyond plans. The project aims to connect the Indianapolis division of the Big Four from Coal Bluff with the Peoria and Eastern west of Danville. Deering Coal Co officials show active interest and speak from inside.
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Clinton
Ind
Cinton, Danville & Peoria
Indianapolis
Big Four Railroad
Coal Bluff
Peoria
Eastern
Danville
Deering Coal Company
Man of Richmond Seeks Sanity Restoration
Frederick J. Heiger of Richmond Indiana seeks court action in Wayne circuit court to restore his sanity. Heiger formerly a prominent German resident became insane after an injury at home and a fall on the Sheri dan street viaduct left him with a severed leg. He has been under treatment and is said to have regained mental faculties.
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Richmond
Ind
Wayne
Frederick J. Heiger
Heiger
Sheridan Street
Helger
Carload of Beans Leaves Dyer Packing in Suit
Vincennes Ind January 7 S M Isbell Co sues W H Dyer doing business as the Dyer Packing Co for $500 in damages. Plaintiff says a carload of beans was purchased for delivery between July 20 and August 1 but refused at the plant. Purchase price $2 75 per bushel and sale later brought $246 per bushel for a net realization of $269 76.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
Ind
S. M. Isbell & Co
Agaist
W. H. Dyer
Dyer Packing Company
Actress Raffel Her Ring for Quake Fund
Miss Lucy Daly among early supporters of the Italian earthquake relief raffled a ring won at a charity bazar. On a Detroit tour she raised 280 dollars for the relief committee and plans more raffles in Indianapolis to aid the fund.
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Lucy Daly
Ward
Vokes
Park Theater
Detroit
Daly
Relief Committee
Miss Daly
Indianapolis
Indiana Students Married in Chicago Last September
George S. Thompson and Miss Kate Mathers, university students, announce their wedding that occurred last September in Chicago. Thompson is son of Mr. and Mrs. Austin Thompson, Mathers daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Mathers of E Fourth Street. They will reside at the Mathers home.
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Bloomington
Ind
George S. Thompson
Kate Mathers
Chicago
Thompson
Austin Thompson
Pride
Charles F. Mathers
E. Fourth Street
Mathers
Corporal Kills Private in Fort Sault Ste Marie Squadroom
In Fort Sault Ste Marie Michigan on January 7 Corporal John E. Gibson shot and killed Private John McManus in the squadroom of Company K Gibson was overpowered placed in the guardhouse and refuses to explain his motive for the shooting.
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Sault Ste Marie, Mich
John E. Gibson
John McManus
Brady
Gibson
McManus
Horse Race Entries From Savannah Oakland and Los Angeles
A fragmented list of race entries for Savannah Oakland and Los Angeles tracks. Notable horses include Auspicious Belle of the Bay and most probable winner Auspicious in Savannah, Belmere in Oakland, and Emperor William in Los Angeles. Entries cover five races per site with multiple horse names and drivers or handlers.
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Trawaka
Lucullus
Big Hand
Frank Patton
Ensley
Arthur Stillwell
Revery
Sunfire
Ray Thompson
Oakland
Sid Silver
Sainesaw
Halford
Byrondale
Cloverland
Prince
Nap
Bill Eaton
Argonaut
Belmere
Los Angeles
Emperor Wiliam
Solus
Woolwinder
Virgie Casse
Helmut
Don Franco
Dr. Mathews
Galves
Virlando
Seymour
Butler
Center Shot
Hasty Agnes
Animus
Blackmate
Wuertsburger
Vote of Tents to elect the Indiana Great Commander
In Goshen Indiana W E Mowbray of Peru and J W Reply of Goshen failed to choose a successor to the late Great Commander Borden of Hartford City. Candidates named include Milo Meredith H P Dexheimer M A Clapper E L Burns W H Keyes L L Case and Ed Gildersleeve. Delegates from each Indiana tent will vote on the vacancy.
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Goshen
Ind
W. E. Mowbray
Peru
Indiana Maccabees
J. W. Reploy
Borden
Hartford City
Milo Meredith
Wabash
H. P. Dexheimer
Marion
M. A. Clapper
E. L. Burns
Elkhart
W. H. Keyes
Indianapolis
L. L. Case
Muncie
Ed. Gildersleeve
Laporte
Indiana
Hydrophobia Fatal to Alexandria Girl
Helene Ward twelve daughter of E. C. Ward a farmer died in City hospital Alexandria Ind yesterday afternoon of hydrophobia. Immediately afterward every other member of the Ward family went to Indianapolis to take the Pasteur treatment from Dr. T Victor Keene.
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Alexandria
Ind
Helene Ward
E. C. Ward
Five Hundred Gases in the Clay Circuit
In Brazil Indiana the January term of the Clay circuit court reports the heaviest docket in its history with over 500 cases pending. Also noted are football receipts for the University of Minnesota totaling 26103.48 for the 1908 season, compared to 25816.08 the prior year, not accounting for season expenses, representing the university's share of gate receipts from games involving Minnesota.
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Brazil
Ind
Clay
Minneapolis
University of Minnesota
Gopher Institution
Minnesota
Factory to be sold under federal decree at Wabash
The Wabash Cabinet Company factory in Wabash Indiana, placed in the hands of a receiver, will be sold by order of the federal court on complaint by Metropolitan Bank of New York. No bid below 100000 dollars will be accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash Cabinet Company
Wabash
Metropolitan Bank
New York
Going to Oklahoma as Bloomington architects plan move
Bloomington Indiana January 7. John L Nichols and son Bridge the architects are arranging to move from Bloomington to Oklahoma City Oklahoma. Costumes and wigs for rent at Kinklin s 24 N Delaware street.
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Bloomington
Ind
John L. Nichols and Son Bridge
Oklahoma City
Okla
Kinklin's
Delaware Street
City ordinance governs concrete structure construction standards
General Ordinance No. 102 1908 sets rules for building and repairing concrete and cement block structures in Indianapolis. It imposes penalties for violations and states when it takes effect, detailing compliance requirements for new construction and repairs within city limits.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Concrete block building codes and standards excerpt
An excerpt outlines concrete block construction rules including mix proportions, sizes, and curing requirements. It covers wall thickness, story height limits, hollow block allowances, mortar composition, wall length limits, header courses, and masonry foundations. It also mandates identification marks on blocks and reporting to the Inspector of Buildings.
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American Society For Testingaterials
Inspector of
Office of the Inspector of Buildings
Cue Prand
Massive Concrete Standards for Structure Strength
City ordinance outlines use and design of massive concrete for bearing walls, columns, and foundations with detailed mix ratios. It specifies vertical load limits for various proportions, wall thickness rules, and requirements for retaining walls, plus penalties for violations and applicability in Indianapolis Indiana.
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American Society
Indiapoli
Vinden
Thinance
Indiana
James McNulty
Indianapolis
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Savannah
Sam Clay
Gerando
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Basel
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