Minister Defends Fairbanks Dinner Amid Prohibition Debate
Rev Joshua Stansfield of Meridian Street Methodist defends N Meridian Street statesman Charles W Fairbanks after a Memorial Day luncheon at Fairbanks home drew Prohibitionist criticism for wine. He doubts the couple knew of wine service and blames the caterer. Fairbanks has dined with Mrs Fairbanks but not observed liquor at the table.
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Joshua Stansfield
Meridian-st. Methodist Church
Indianapolis
N. Meridian-st. Statesman
Theodore Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Rev
Stansfield
The
Sun
N. Meridianst
Prohibtion
Patriot Phalanx
Indiana
Mbus
Ind
Indianapolis Local Notes Show Civic Life At Play
Local jottings describe city growth and daily oddities. Police court scenes, theater progress, flag presentation, new buildings, and street life figure with remarks on firecrackers and streetcar plans. A mix of civic updates and colorful anecdotes from Indianapolis.
Fraud Charges Against Two Men In Employment Swindle
Two men robbed would be salesmen by selling outfits for work at high prices. Hall Sloan, owner of Reliable Employment, and Dr. James Morgan of Louisville were arrested after detectives exposed a scheme that charged men $5 for a salesman name and $20 for a work outfit valued at about $2. Morgan denied details, and police traced contracts and cards linking Sloan to the operation. The case centers on fraudulent employment offerings tied to the Columbia House of Chicago.
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Slnan
Dr. Morgan
Outfit
Denison Hotel
Quigley
Columbia House of Chicago
Chestnut St
Louisville
Ora Conner
St. Paulst
Elmer Culbertsen
N. Warmin Ave
Sloan
Conner
Culbertson
Columbia House
Ir. Morgan
O'Hare
Morgan
Indianapolis
John D. Rockefeller
People’s Outfitting Co Furnished Rooms for Sale
Four rooms furnished complete valued at 225 dollars offered for 155 dollars. Also advertised are cabinets at two dollars per dozen and new plans starting at sixteen dollars and up from Harrod’s Studio located at 116 Virginia-are. Wulschner’s listed in the ad.
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The
People’s Outfitting Co
Harrod
Virginia-are
Missing Windsor Trust teller after sudden departure
Look for Chester B Runyan, paying teller at Windsor Trust, who vanished with $97,137 in a suitcase after leaving the office last Saturday. Friends recall him cheerful. wife says he had no debts or gambling problems. Directors later covered the missing funds.
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New York
America
Chester B. Runyan
Windsor Trust Company
Runyan
Mrs. Bunyan
Chester
Volunteers Swindle Claiming Charity Falters in City
A group calling itself the American Volunteers organized by five or six locals conducted a cash soliciting drive from businesses on S Senate Ave. Police, alerted by the Volunteers of America, arrested the fake group as a swindle and ordered them to move on or face prosecution. They chose Cincinnati and left hastily.
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S. Senate Ave
Volunteers of America
Bookwalter
Metzger
Cincinnati
President avoids comment on cocktail rumor during vacation
President Roosevelt will not discuss the Indianapolis cocktail charge. He attended a luncheon at the vice president’s home and will neither confirm nor deny drinking a Manhattan before his wine. An official notes he has faced attacks before and seeks rest, not a public reply.
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Scripps-MacRae Press Association
Oyster Bay
Roonsvelt
Indianapolis
Lawyers Directory Issued And Distributed 1907 1998
The new lawyers directory for 1907 and 1998 has been printed and distribution begun. Compiled annually by Wiliam J. McCoy of 35 Virginia Ave, it lists business addresses of Indianapolis lawyers, names and numbers of judges, and county and city officers. This marks the seventeenth annual publication.
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Wiliam J. McCoy
Virginia A-E
Indianapolis
Lawyers’ Directory
Lawyer Hewitt Arrested on Fraud Charge in Indiana
Horace G. Hewitt an attorney was returned from South Bend to Indianapolis by Detective William Holtz and held on fraud charges. He allegedly passed fraudulent checks on Columbia and Capital National banks and gave $10 bad checks to Charles Garste a window dresser. The widow who answered his stock solicitation bond request of 250 dollars and Hewitt fled before prosecutors acted. Prosecutor Hooton ordered warrants after Hewitt boasted of prosecutor influence. Hewitt may be related to former New York officials. real name Himan Hurwitz, changed by court.
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Horace G. Hewitt
South Bend
Indianapolis
William Holtz
Martinsville
Columbia
Capital National
Charles Garste
Hewitt
Hooton
Frank Baker
Indianapoliis
New York
Himan Hurwitz
State Life Building
Fourth at Winona Will Be Pleasant
Park Is Pretty This Year and There Are Many Happy Re unions of Old Friends. Winona Lake Indiana July 3 Special to The Sun The Fourth program will include an automobile parade on the lake front with about 100 autos expected At night a firework display will light the lake and illuminate the Winona fleet An entertainment by Nicola the magician and handcuffed king with Dobski the silent comedian Zoki the sleeping miracle of strength and Princess La Titia the feating lady completes the day promising a merry celebration.
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Winona Lake
Ind
Winona
Nicola
Dobski
Zoki
la Titia
Winona Park Guests Enjoy Seasonal Reunion
Park visitors praise Winona as a gracious, happy gathering with lush lawns, flower beds, willows along a miniature railway, and a central pond with water lilies. The crowd, eager to assist, reunites yearly to hear speeches, sacred addresses, recitals, concerts, and stereopticon shows this season.
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Winona
Water Investigation In Warsaw By State Board of Health
The State Board of Health investigates Warsaw's public water supply at local authorities request amid suspicions the water quality may be poor. Local officials seek assessment and action based on findings.
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State Board of Health
Warsaw
Corporations Tardy Filing Remains Heavy
The secretary of state notes many corporations have not filed their reports, risking rush in late July. The office is busy and reports arriving at the deadline may be rejected if the 50-cent fee is omitted.
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Secretary of State
United States Weather Forecast and Local Ads
Fair and warmer tonight and Thursday. Sunrise at 4 20 with noon and afternoon times. Sunset at 7 18. Denison Barber Shop advertises its services and baseball shoes with prices 2.00 2.75 and 3.75. Gus Habich located at 121 West Washington Street promotes lines and products.
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Gus Habich
West Washington Street
Edgey Not Insane, Lunacy Commission Decides
A lunacy commission ruled Jim Edgey, an ex convict, not in sane condition and he may be returned to the reformatory. The decision follows questions about his mental state and fitness for release.
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Jim Edgey
Mrs Dapin Dies Suddenly at Home
Mrs. Lulu Dapin aged 40 died suddenly at her home 909 West Maryland Street about 5 am Wednesday. She spoke with her husband shortly before death, did not complain of illness, and was found unresponsive when he returned. Bicycle officers Mullin and Stewart found no warrant for investigation and notified the coroner.
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Lulu Dapin
Maryland St
Old Men Invited to Morton Monument Dedication
Dr. D. R. Lucas secretary of the Morton monument commission seeks a large gathering of older men who were friends of Gov. Morton but not Civil War veterans to attend the monument dedication on July 2 and an invitation is extended to all.
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D. R. Lucas
Morton Monument Commission
Gov. Morton
Morton Monument
Soldiers may be sent after the oil king
Special to The Sun Chicago July 2. Government officials plan to compel John D Rockefeller to surrender. A search warrant for Forest Hill Cleveland could prompt soldiers to assist and a federal subpena service remains in progress. Rockefeller guards refuse to provide information, prompting security steps at the estate.
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Landis
John D. Rockefeller
United States
Chandler
Cleveland
Chieaso
Forest Hill
Hoeckefeller
Rockefeller Home
Rockefeller
Deputies Keep Vigil as Rockefeller Sightings Vary
United States marshal Chandler and 35 deputies encircle Rockefeller’s Cleveland area homes. Sightings anchor a tense pursuit at Forest Hill and Euclid Avenue, with Mrs Rockefeller distraught and medical aid called for sedatives. Authorities note he may be hiding locally, possibly at his Forest Hill residence.
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Bardard
Forest Hill
Rockefeller
New York
Forest
H. F. Sbizgard, Jr
Rockefeiller
United States
Marenal Chandler
Euclidave
C. A. Eaton
Cleveland
Rockefeller quiet at summer villa as deputies press
Pittsfield Mass July 3. Deputy U S marshals again sought John D Rockefeller at E Parmeles Prentice summer villa, armed with a subpoena. Prentice refused to reveal Rockefeller’s whereabouts saying nothing.
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Pittsfield
Mass
John D. Rockefeller
E. Parmeles
Prentice
United States
Rockefeller
Marshal Ruhl
Mr. Rockefeller
Ruhl
Massachusetts
Marshal Frink
Petition to Condemn Burns City Schoolhouse
A petition to compel the Burns City School Board to condemn its schoolhouse was forwarded to the State Board of Health. It is said to be signed by every town citizen.
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School Board of
Burns City
State Board of Health
July 4 Mail Delivery Scheduled Before Noon
The usual holiday mail delivery will occur before noon on July 4. The post office will close after 10 o clock in the morning.
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Poast
Three Rooms Furnished Complete For Sale Cheap
A set of three rooms furnished complete valued at 175 dollars is offered for 125 60 dollars. The brief notice notes a discount for a quick sale with no further details on location or contact.
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