Long Council Session Opens Bids and Dudley Franchise Amended
A crowded council hearing featured street lighting bids from the Indianapolis Gas Light Co and several electric firms. Thompson-Huston of Chicago proposed up to 3 plans for 2,000 power lamps, while Brush of Cleveland and Ft Wayne Jenney offered differing lamp counts and hourly schedules. All bids demanded a three year contract. committee on light referred them. The finance committee warned of low revenue and urged tighter economy for the year. The railroad committee backed the Dudley cable street railway franchise with changes to omit the Mississippi street line, preserving Alabama and South Pennsylvania lines and horse cars. Other ordinances covered street and park improvements, clock privileges, and a sewer. Further notes mention fish law violations near Fall Creek, a no-liquor policy at Blue River park on July 4, and a picnic by the United Order of Honor with special train times and park illumination.
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Thompson-Huston Company
Chicago
Brush Electric Company
Cleveland
Ft. Wayne Jenney Company
Committee On Light
McCarty-st
That Street
East-st
Morris-st
Trusler
Virginia Ave
Shelby-st
Garfield Park
Prospect St
Reed St
Dudley Cable Street Railway
Mississippi-st
Alabama-st
Pennsylvania-st
Thulman
Hicklin
Louisiana-st
Washington-st
St. Clair-st
Cummings
McNeal
McNeal Company
Dudley
Darnell
Thalman
Kelley
Dunn
Wilson
Washington St
Archer and Cliffordaves
Hoosier News Flash From Indiana Irregularities
A digest of Indiana items reports Chas J. Lane's arrest in Evansville for seizing a $5,000 check and multiple tragedies and incidents across Elkhart Madison Terre Haute Peru Cass county and nearby towns. Notable events include hangings, suicides, accidents, legal actions, and local notes about railways racing and public works.
Fourth of July Pyrotechnic Display Promised
The fireworks committee plans a natural gas aided show on July fourth from 8 pm at the north side of the courthouse. A. T. Diehl of Cincinnati supplies the pieces including diamond cross-fire revolving globe and Niagara Falls finale. Gas display uses arches. decorations may be minimal due to political tensions.
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Rand
A. T. Diehl
Cincinnati
Court House
Niagara Falls
Bank to Pay 3 Percent Dividend After Ten Year Gap
Bank of commerce declares a semiannual 3 percent dividend the first in ten years. W C DePauw arranged before death that 11 percent of profits for ten years go to DePauw University. It is believed $100,000 can be paid to the college this year.
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Bank of Commerce
W. C. DePauw
DePauw University
Winter coal demand rises amid price fears
Consumers and coal dealers rush to stock up on winter supply before prices climb, amid talk of greater coal use next year and continuation or rise of firm prices. Garfield park improvements look set to advance this month as plans exist and the contract with Superintendent Chislett allows early work start.
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Garfield Park
Chislett
A Prosperous Fur House Led by Walter Buhl Co
One of the oldest fur firms in the country, Walter Buhl & Co., at 146-148 Jefferson Ave., Detroit, traces back to 1832 as F. Buhl & Co. It specializes in importing fine furs, manufactures coats and accessories, and exports American furs to London and other European markets. The five story building houses over 100 workers, with ten traveling salesmen and hands-on supervision by Walter Buhl.
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Walter B & Co
Jefferson Ave
Detroit
Mich
F. Buhl
Alaska
London
Leipsic
Middle
Walter Buhl
Educational Directors Final Meeting for Old Board
At a Monday night school board meeting the old board's term ended and a new board was organized. Secretary A R Baker reported expenditures of 42357026 dollars and receipts of 48504442 dollars with bond issues and treasurer John P Frenzel confirming funds including library and tuition accounts and balances. New officers were elected including President Henry Jameson Treasurer E H Williams and Secretary A R Baker with Eunice Ridenour re installed as assistant secretary and H C Henderson re elected building and supply agent.
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A. R. Baker
Treasury
John P. Frenzel
Library Fund
Geo. W. Benton
T. P. Haughey
H. Bamberger
Henry Jameson
E. H. Williams
City Markets
Markets offer a wide range of provisions including smoked meats hams sugar cured bacon and sausages with prices per pound and per barrel listed. Page also notes general grocery items vegetables fruits and dairy with weekly price shifts and brief notices for deaths and local classifieds.
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California
New York
Mammoth
Alaska
Schnull & Krags
Tennessee’s
Bandana and Handkerchief Line Highlighted
The article notes early runs on bandanas when the old Roman was nominated in St Louis and on flag handkerchiefs when a young American was nominated in Chicago. It mentions a full line of Bandanas and Flag Handkerchiefs available.
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St. Louis
Chicago
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Board of Aldermen
Chislet & Son
Broadway St
Cherry
Massachusetts Ave
Dudsley Electric Road
Fall Creek
Millersville
Reed
Blue River Park
Order of Honor
Renna
Old Indiana
Terre Haute
Joseph Zike
Morristown
I. Fisher
Mexico
Peru
Rochester Republican
Sox
Sun
Indianapolis
Diasper Times
Columbus
F. W. Holly
Samuel John
Wm. Miller
Taylorsville
Miller
Essex & Co’s
Anderson
Stanley
Moss
Ed. Seybert
Geo. Tucker
Fair Grounds
Samuel Brower
Wabash
Roswell Jewell
John Adams
Tipton Township
Cass County
Jewell
Adams
Gettysburg
N. Y
Hufnall
Emma Gertrude
John A. Huipall
Christchurch
Stuation
East South-st
Windsor
South
New Soversey
North Chinois
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Ohio
Meridian
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Bates House
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Higgins
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SUN Office
Revalion Walker
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E. Oka
Bingham & Walk
Ball Park
Boston
Big Four
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Harrison
Bates
Ertel
Virginia-Ave
A. M. Fisher
M. D
Delaware St
Ind
Liberty
Richmond
Pendleton
W.H. Ballard
D. J. Sullivan
West Washington St
H. N. Spaan
D.H. Baldwin & Company
North
Pennsylvania Street
Nottingham
Irish Point
Brussels
Hessenger
BE. H. Eldridge & CO
Alabama and
Maryland Streets
A. Crompton
Chas.girton
M. Peenacea
Phoone
Indianapolis National Bank
United States Depository
Odd-fellows’ Hall
Taro, P. Hauchey
Pres
H. Latham
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