Mayors Push for Bell Franchise Amid Consolidation Debate
Indianapolis civic groups warn the mayor and the Board of Public Works against rushing a new telephone franchise. A four month probe urged consolidation under one company with fair, low rates and public oversight. The Civic Committee, Merchants Association, and Commercial Club advocate negotiations for consolidation to improve service and control rates.
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Indianapolis
Board of Trade
W. J. Mooney
Thomas L. Sullivan
H. C. Atkins
Commercial Club
John BH. Hollett
Franklin Vonnegut
Walton Dynes
S. H. Smith
Merchants’ Association
Charles Mayer
W. H. Messenger
George Vonnegut
Civic Committee
Central Union Telephone Copany
Local Hardware And Notions Card Sale Listing
Daily closing specials include Clark darning cotton three spools for black and white lace pins one dozen on a card King 200 yard machine thread three spools light weight dress shield two pairs plain and fancy pearl buttons ten cents per dozen Indianapolis view cards Japanese folding fans seven cents five cents and sixpence safety pins assorted sizes on a card
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King’s
Indianapolis
Civic battle over city telephone consolidation heats up
The civic committee warns the mayor and Board of Public Works against rushing a new franchise. They fear gift stock promotions could push Central Union to gain control of New and Indianapolis Telephone, creating a city monopoly and higher prices. Officials are urged to consider consolidation on public terms.
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Civic Committee
Board of Public Works
Central Union Telephone Company
Indianapolis
New
Central Union
Raphael's Prophecies Forecast for July 7 1908
Forecast warns postponing important matters and avoiding new enterprises. A child born on this day may face great trouble advancing in life and be thwarted by powerful persons. If female, she may form illicit connections and encounter much trouble.
Wife Convinces Husband To Try Postum At Home
A Illinois woman describes coffee withdrawal symptoms and a physician’s order to stop coffee. After preparing Postum per directions the drink proved pleasant with cream and sugar, and her husband later tried it, noting her improvement and choosing Postum, ending their coffee habit. The notice cites Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan and teases future Shore letters.
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Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Marshall and Bryan Predict Party Success On Board
Indiana Democrats on a special train from Chicago to Denver show strong support for William Jennings Bryan and Thomas Marshall. The pair greet crowds, discuss an injunction plank, and Marshall mingles with travelers while Bryan stays near the train. The Indiana delegation departs Lincoln for Denver after an Indiana rally and reception.
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Democratic Club
Denver
William Jennings Bryan
Thomas R. Marshall
Goverhnney
Lincoln
Neb
Chicago
Fairview
Bryan
Wife He Slew Will Not Rest Beside Barber
Clyde H. Barber killed his wife and then shot himself Saturday night. The bodies lay in the mouth of an alley near Mrs. Lulu Browning, the mother in law, on 2 Louisiana street. Barber had earlier tried to shoot Browning. jealousy of a boarder sparked the tragedy. The Barbers lived on Smith lane. Barber was a driver for Merchants' Heat and Light. His body was to be taken to Lima, Ohio for burial. Mrs. Barber would be buried from her mother's home.
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Clyde H. Barber
Lulu Browning
Barber
Louisiana Street
Mrs. Browning
Merchants’ Heat and Light Company
Lima
Portal
IN THE SHADOW UTilk Quote Fragment
A fragmentary exchange recalls a scene titled in the shadow with lines about pale appearance and relentless work lasting from morning till night. The brief dialogue hints at someone exhausted and another replying that work begins tomorrow.
Japanese magician Ten icho is duped by Sadachi theft
A renowned Japanese magician Ten icho famed for mesmerism is allegedly hoodwinked by Sadachi a young associate of a large company. Sadachi allegedly stole yen from his master and absconded.
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Tenicho
Sadachi
South China
Bank blast damages Brooklyn area and nearby homes
A mysterious explosion in the cellar of 456 Marcy Avenue Brooklyn ripped the Bank of Capaton and Caboni, smashed the sidewalk, damaged the adjacent building and sparked fires on Flushing Avenue. Francisco Gillorenzo’s seven story Mulberry Street tenement was set ablaze after withholding payment to blackmailers. tenants were alerted by Patrolman Bruns and the fire was quickly put out.
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New York
Marcy Avenue
Brooklyn
Bank of Capaton & Caboni
Flushing Avenue
Francisco Gillorenzo
Mulberry Street
Bruns
Multimillionaire Bond Linked to Geraldine Farrar's Rise
Swampscott Mass July 6 Charles H Bond Boston multimillionaire found dead in his bath room waters in doubt whether accidental or self inflicted. Bond funded Farrars first trips to Europe and supported vocal training for several young women including May Pendergast and Ada Chambers at a dollar a month living allowance and paid training costs.
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Swampscott
Mass
Charles H. Bond
Boston
May Pendergast
Ada Chambers
New York
Bond
Special Bathhouse Days Stated At Onyoehs
Pop Snyder's bathhouse on Fall creek announces two special days to accommodate patrons. Tuesdays 9 50 am to 6 pm reserved for women and girls, with remaining evenings open to the public. Fridays 9 30 am to 5 pm set for husbands, wives, and daughters. Women may bathe at all other hours.
New York Swelters as Heatwave Breaks Records
July 6 report from New York details a severe heat wave gripping Greater New York with 79 at midnight and 77 at 6 am. Hospitals fill with heat victims while crowds sleep on Madison Square and Riverside banks seeking relief from the record hot July 4 conditions.
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Union Square
Central Park
Riverside Drive
Hudson
Weather Bureau
Imperial Palace Proposal for Khorassan Knights Meet
The Imperial Palace of the Dramatic Order Knights of Khorassan may be entertained in Indianapolis by Shambah temple No. 199. Members will meet Monday night to discuss the expense as a major factor. D. F. Summey, imperial prince, will be addressed from Charlotte, N C, with plans to pursue bringing the palace to Indianapolis.
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Dramatic Order
Knights of Khorassan
Shabah Temple
Shambah Temple
D. F. Summey
Charlotte
N. C
Indianapolis
Women fall from miniature train at Wonderland ride
Mrs. M. J. Van Duchéim of 33 N. Pine street leaned back in the rear seat of the last car on the Wonderland miniature railway Sunday afternoon and broke the seat causing a fall. Three other passengers, Beasie Sailors, Stella Hatch, and R. C. Henderson, also fell but none injured seriously. Listings include addresses in Marton and surrounding streets.
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M. J. van Duchéim
Pine Street
Wonderland
van Ducheim
Fifth Street
Muntie
Stela Hatch
Atreet
Marton
R. C. Henderson
Spencer Avenue
Linen Mill Ends Sale Promises Low-Priced Fabric Picks
On Main Floor a clearance offers mill ends including 2000 yards of Bleached Cotton Damasks 58 inches wide at yardage prices, 1200 yards Pure Linen Bleached Damasks two yards wide, Bleached Double Satin Damask, plus 31 dozen Turkiye Towels and 12 dozen Bleached Dice Napkins. Knit wash cloths and misc fabrics advertised with varied per yard and per dozen prices.
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Abe
Sale of Framed Pictures at 9c Each. Surplus Stock
Large surplus of finely framed pictures offered at 9c each, with many items valued at 1.50 to 2.50. Includes Indian camp scenes in 14x20 with 11%-inch brown frames, Old Dutch scenes 14x18 with 1-inch frames, Novelty Pictures 12x18 in black frames, and pastel subjects 5x9 to 7x12 in gold shadow box frames. Limited selection. Mill End prices apply.
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Old Guard
Tommy Atkins
Unusual sale offers factory seconds in women oxfords
An unusual snap offers over five hundred pairs of women’s tan pumps and oxfords with slight imperfections hardly noticed. Styles use welt or hand turn soles, priced at 3.50 to 4.00 per pair. Children’s Theo Tie Slippers and women’s canvas oxfords also featured at reduced prices.
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Theo
Atlantic fleet sails for Honolulu around the world
Fresh from the docks the battleships of the Atlantic fleet lie at anchor in San Francisco harbor ready to sail Tuesday for Honolulu on the second half of their long cruise around the world.
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Honolulu
Auto Crash Injures Woman Riding Buggy in Greenwood
A car struck a buggy on Madison road Sunday night, injuring Miss Pearl Young and throwing her from the vehicle. The occupants of the auto were not identified. Roland Lennox also rode in the buggy. Miss Young suffered a broken arm and possible internal injuries. New pianos advertised by Wulechner's.
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Roland Lennox
Miss Pearl Young
Greenwood
Madison Road
Miss Young
Funeral services for Everett Hadcastert
Augustus G. Feil, 70, of 440 Madison avenue, died Sunday at St. Vincent's hospital after a foot amputation operation. He was a longtime American Express money delivery worker and is survived by his daughter. The funeral for Everett Hadcastert was held Monday at 2:30 PM at Flanner & Buchanan's chapel with Rev. Frederick Taylor of the First Baptist Church officiating.
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Lancaster
Everett
Acrobatic Baby Cuts Off Curl Tales
A Philadelphia Ledger item recounts three year old May who cut her brother’s curls with scissors while left alone. The nurse questions May while noting the boy reached the back of his head by standing on a stool.
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May
King
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