Citizens Threaten Sheriff Over Track Gambling
Citizens and businessmen meet to demand Sheriff Edward Sourbier arrest bookmakers at the Fair ground racing track. Gov. Hanly orders action with constables if needed, threatening impeachment if arrests fail. W. D. Anison and others attend as efforts to stop pool selling continue amid racing events. First race results mention Gold Spink and Dellie H.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. VanArsdel
Edward Sourbier
Justice of the Peace Court
VanArsdei
Alford
Racing Association
W. D. Anison
July 4 racing entries listed with horses and weights
A historical scramble of July 4 racing entries shows multiple races across six to seven furlongs and one mile events. Entries include horses like Olds, Ethel Mar, Prestige, Hattie Weihe, Doctor Wallace, and T. Joe, with weights ranging around 95 to 106 pounds and various owners and handlers listed. The seventh race notes an apprentice allowance and includes horses such as Excentral Compass and Fall Reveller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Joe
Sportsman Ohy A. Sehro
Ethel Mar
Prestige
Hattie Weihe Sui Carter
Orchestra
Doc Wallace
Tommy O'Hara
SS Excentral Compass
Dr. Kammerer
Honda
Lampadrome
Coroner Pushes Free Bathhouse After Drownings
Coroner Harry Tutewiler vows to establish a free bathhouse for boys at Northwestern avenue and Fall Creek after 21 drownings, with free swimsuits and staff led by Constable Earl McClure. Plans include heated showers, tent setups, and city funding debated by the Board of Works and city council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Tutewiler
Fall Creek
Northwestern Ave
E i
Tutewiler
Earl McClure
Monay
Jeup
Board of Works
Pleceton Fall Creek
Timels-st
Northwestern-ave
Pleavant Run
Meridian
Rhe
Keene
Dunn
Ther Council
Missing John Harrington Prompts City Search
Relatives report John Harrington disappeared from 931 North Street after leaving Saturday morning with $208 on him. Police were alerted Monday and a citywide search is underway though no trace has been found. Neighbors note he had never stayed away from home for long before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Harrington
North St
Harrington
Shelbyville Poet Visits Indianapolis for Lippincott Feature
Mr and Mrs Alonzo Rice of Shelbyville visit Indianapolis. Rice is Shelby county poet with wide renown. his latest poem The Teonoclaat appears in the July number of Lippincott's. Hoosier Construction Co of Indianapolis awarded asphalt contract at 311 per lineal foot, defeating the asphalt combine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby
Alonzo Rice
Shelbyville
Indianapolis
Mr. Rice
Shelby County
Lippincott'a
Hoosier Construction CO
Resignation and pavement decision rock Indiana politics
Joseph B. Clarke resigns as deputy factory inspector to become a deputy county recorder, citing health and size as factors while politics center on Gov Hanly. Warren Bitulithic wins paving bids for Northwestern Ave after changes, with legal injunctions pending but unlikely to halt work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. Clarke
Hanry
Joseph B. Clarke
D. H. Mcadee
Clarke
Shani
Cashier Shoots Self At Hagerstown Bank
John Bowman 60, cashier of the Commercial bank in Hagerstown Indiana, died Monday morning from a self inflicted gunshot near the schoolhouse. He had been cashier since 1880 and held many prior positions. His wife and a witness woman are prostrated. Haward Bowman of Richmond is his son. The bank's affairs are stated to be in order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bowman
Hagerstown
Ind
Commercial Bank
Bowman
Haward Bowman
Richmond
William Hastings
Guess 1 Showers and Cooler Evening Weather Update
An unsettled forecast notes showers and a cooler night. The report lists times and locations such as Auburn Bloomington Columbus Cambridge City Farmland Lafayette Vincennes and mentions a life insurance policy detail and a Tuesday timing pattern with a 76 degree morning reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Bloomington
Columbus
Cambridge City
Farmland
Lafayette
Sport
Vinecennes
Barmon and Hall Showcase Premier Ranges in Washington Park
Barmon and Hall present a striking display of quality ranges in Washington Park. The event features new models described as the neatest and strongest seen in the city, drawing curious buyers and local interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barmon & Hall
Washington-et
Eopeciia Park
Tragic Killing in Greene County Man Kills Family Then Self
July 3 Bloomington Ind Ira Stalcup shot and killed his wife and severed his young daughter s throat before dying by suicide at his Greene county home. Neighbor found three bodies Monday morning. Insanity suspected as the motive. Bishop described as about 60, a wealthy farmer. Believed crime occurred Sunday midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene County
Bloomington
Ind
Ira Stalcup
Bishop
Newton Jackson Dies After Nine Weeks Ill
Patrolman Newton Jackson 51 died Monday at 4 am at his Henry street home after a nine week illness from complications. He served 11 years on the police force with an excellent record. Survived by widow and married daughter Mrs. William Stahthut. Funeral arrangements not yet completed. Gov Biren and ex governor Hanly called at the governor's office during a trip. Elrod, a DePauw graduate of the early 1880s, had moved to Dakota after graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanty
W. L. Taylor
Maton County
Clarke
Lew Shank
Mallon County
Hanly
McAhee
Newton Jackson
Henry St
Jackson
Police Department
William Stahthut
Biren
Squat Dithota
Hendricks County
Winona
Gov Elrod
de Pauw
Dakota
Trial by a phone in question in Marion County
A justice held guilty pleas and fines via telephone, prompting a challenge from attorney L D Buenteing. Mrs. Amelia Franke, frightened at home with children, said she would plead guilty but questions the procedure. Gov Hanly to speak on Independence Day at Green Castle and Terre Haute. Union Banner Hunt to preside at Winona exercises. Congressman Watson to speak at assembly grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Harvey Stout
Justice Stout
Carlin
Amelia Franke
Ross
Franke
Mrs. Franke
Ter
Johnson
L. D. Buenting
Gov
Hanly
Gov. Hanly
Greencastre
Terre Haute
Union Banner Hunt
Railroad Commission
Wil
Winona
Congressman Watson
McAbes to Prosecute Factory Owners After Child Labor Case
Factory inspector McAbes plans to travel to Evanaville on Wednesday to press anew charges against factory owners in a child labor violations case. The effort follows related filings and ongoing enforcement of the child labor law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M'Abee
McAbes
Evanaville
New Piance
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J. Frank Hanly
Commercial Club
Gold Spink
Gold Spink Recond—Orchestra
Dellie H
Melody Betle
Pretty Girl
Kingstonian
Neodesha the Minx
Sultry
Gov. Shaw
Ramona
Frank Ballard
Zingg
Walter Schiffer
Dungannon
Gilfain
Ernest Parham
Cohasset
Attila
Independence
Ed Staith
Columbia
B. Campbell
Dufou
Il Floral King
Shackleford
Dr. Clark
Poorlands
Trouvere
Goodman
Captain Neroth
Bart Hong
Lemon Girl
Mil Hole
Teddy
Sheen & Davis
Corner Circle
Market
Werchap
Gust. Rosberg
Pembroke Arcage
Cigar
Nat C
Wills Beext
Ariel Datesbuter
W. Washington
Gus Mebich
Tee
Atrieg
AEA
Asphalt Combine
Warren
Hooster Construction Company
Bitullble
Hloasier Construction Company
Cly
Weather Forecast
Philadelphia
Stalgup
Ripps-Mare Press Association
Bath
Moayamensing
Dorena
Gov. Elrod
Justice OF the Peace
Stout
Narot
Ores Jan
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