Trio Accused of Thefts Now Held by Police
Detectives report the jailing of three youths, John Shanahan, Clifford Baker, and an unnamed associate, clears several local robberies. Articles from J G Hamilton at 1701 Southeastern Ave and other shops were recovered hidden in a vacant garret. Robberies at Gowns & Osborns and Fiesel & Smith stores are linked to the trio.
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J. G. Hamilton
Southeastern Avenue
John Shanahan
Summit Street
Clifford Baker
E. Market Street
Duncan and
Dawson
Pine Street
Hamilton
Shanahan
Baker
Gowns & Osborn's
Bas
Wirsnington
Street
Fiesel & Smith's
North
State Street
Bikemen Confront Church Noise at West St Clair
Bicycle policemen Kitzmiller and Bar faced loud complaints from hospital officials and residents near Coe and Lecke streets as the Christian Faith Worshippers held services on a Thursday night. Officers warned the congregation against further noise and threatened a patrol wagon ride if complaints continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitzmiller
Barrows
West St. Clair Street
Christian Faith
Coe and Lecke Street
City Hospital
Rates in Indiana May Be Suspended
The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended all interstate freight rate increases, likely delaying June filed rates for Indiana and other states. Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan railroad commissions had petitioned for the action, which affects both interstate and intrastate rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Interstate Commerce Commission
Interstates Commission
Ohio
Michigan
Interstate Commission
Thief Returns For Jewelry At Meridian Street Flat
A thief who favors the Collon nade flats at 843 North Meridian street entered a window on Thursday afternoon and stole jewelry and money. The caller with gumshoe methods recovered $20 and a pearl diamond and emerald brooch. Police say Clarence Wreen of 215 West St. Clair street also took clothing from James Allison after an auction at Allison’s home.
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North Meridian Street
Clarence Wreen
West St. Clair Street
James Allison
North Illinois Street
Woman badly burned when oil explosion sets dress ablaze
Sallie Gaddie, 832 Chicago Street, colored, was badly burned Friday after pouring coal oil into a kitchen stove to speed the fire. The can exploded spilling oil on her clothing. a passerby tossed water on the flames and she was taken to City Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallie Gaddie
Chicago Street
City Hospital
Eleven Carriers Get Increased Pay in Postoffice Order
An order from the postoffice department received Thursday at the postoffice directs raising salaries for two city carriers and related staff, marking a signed change in pay scales for the local delivery workforce.
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Postoffice
To Try Ocean Trip in Balloon
Walter Wellman and Melvin Vaniman plan the first Atlantic crossing in an airship this summer from New York. They will launch the Amer ica airship with Marconi wireless gear to stay in contact with shore offices and ships during the voyage likely in late August or early September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Walter Wellman
Melvin Vaniman
Atlantic Ocean
New York City
Marconi
Wellman
John Henrys Broke Far From His Ship in Terre Haute
John Henry Glenn, an ordinary seaman, lost his pay and over stayed a navy leave by seven days. He awoke in Terre Haute with a headache and no eagles or smile. He traveled to Indianapolis to tell Lieut Bullock, who then provided transport to New York for his return to the Rhode Island for a month on bread and water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Henry Glenn
Rhode Island
New York
John Henry
Navy Department
Lfe
Terre Haute
Police Officer Daniel Carter 19 Years Dies at 58
Daniel Carter a longtime Indianapolis patrolman, 58, died Friday at his home 607 Dorman Street from complications of diseases. A colored officer with a 19 year tenure, he once earned the nicknames Bad Dan and The Dark Secret for his past actions against resorts on West Ohio Street. Survived by wife and five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Carter
Indianapolis Police Department
Dorman Street
Carter
West Ohio Street
Bath House
Sale Starts Saturday for All-Wool Two-Piece Suit
A sale begins Saturday offering an all-wool two-piece suit from J. Singer & Sons at 43 Washington St. Priced at $10.60, the promotion contrasts with others at $20 and highlights a bargain from the retailer’s remnant stock.
Tracks in Rain Lead to Dorman's Arrest
Henry Dorman a junk dealer at 825 Massachusetts avenue was arrested Thursday by Detectives Manning and Dugan. He allegedly received about $100 worth of brass stolen from Indianapolis Brass Company last week after tracks in the yard traced the thieves to his location. One brass piece was recovered, and Dorman claimed ignorance of the seller while providing a meager description.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Dorman
Massachusetts Avenue
Manning
Dugan
Indianapolis Brass Company
Dorman
Bank cashier held after speeding arrest in Brownsburg
Clea L. Hunt, cashier of Hunt bank of Brownsburg, was arrested Thursday afternoon by Motorcycle Officer Preasley for violating the motor speed law. Hunt quipped she never went faster, while Officer Pressley noted she was not going a mile under fifty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clea L. Hunt
Hunt Bank of
Brownsburg
Preasley
Hunt
Turnkey Stout
Pressley
Flames Threaten Wagon Factory on Missouri and Georgia
A second alarm was sounded Thursday night as crossed electric wires ignited the John Guedelboefer Wagon company factory on Missouri and Georgia streets. Damage runs about 100 dollars. Sparks from a smoke stack also set fire to Dr. J. R. Anthony’s roof at 1607 College avenue, causing a small loss, and a small fire occurred at H. McClelland’s home, 829 East Louisiana street, Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Guedelboefer Wagon Company
Missouri
Georgia Street
Dr. J. R. Anthony
College Avenue
H. McClelland
Louisiana Street
Sheriff to Guard New Show Near Broad Ripple
Sheriff Woessner will deploy deputy sheriffs to surround the airdome during show hours rather than oppose the Jeffries Johnson exhibition. The Chicago company plans to have the film setup ready for Charlies A Tutewiler, manager of the new show house, by Friday or Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffries-Johnson Pictures
Broad Ripple
Woessner
Chicago
Charlies A. Tutewiler
First Time in Indianapolis All wool tie piece steel made
An advertisement notes a new offering in Indianapolis for all wool tie pieces cut from remnants to order priced at 10.60 dollars. Retailer S. J. Singer & Sons operates at 43 West Washington Street.
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Indianapolis
S. J. Singer & Sons
Washington St
Pure Linen and White Goods Advert Fragment
Fragmentary ad copy lists pure linen towels and waistsings with prices 25c to 40c, bleached Irish damask in yard terms, checks and striped madras fabrics, white goods on main floor aisle two. Indicates textile shop pricing and product types without complete details.
Mill End and Yard Sale of 15c to 25c Garments and Fabrics
Readable list of discounted fabrics and garments including 15 cent to 25 cent collars, aprons and ginghams. Highlights mention Corliss Goons linen collars, standard quality calico, Everett ginghams, linen pongee, Elwood batiste, French organdies, Madras ginghams, and multiple patterns. Main Floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett
Runaway horse struck by train in city wreck
Three horses owned by Indian apolis Mortar and Fuel Co at 1010 E Thirteenth ran onto the Lake Erie & Western railroad right of way early Friday. Passenger train 107 overtook the animals and one was so badly injured it had to be shot by Police Sergeant Burris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Mortar and Fuel Company
Thirteenth Street
Lake Erie & Western Railroad
Burris
Irvington Home Sold to Kokomo Clergyman
The A. A. Hannah house in Irvington sold to Rev. William D. Parr of Kokomo through J. W. Friday & Co. The property fronts 170 feet on Washington street and runs 317 feet to Julian avenue, with Pleasant Run traversing the front yard. Sale price was 10000 dollars.
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Irvington
A. A. Hannah
William D. Parr
Kokomo
J. W. Friday & Co
Washington Street
Julian Avenue
Pleasant Run
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Collonade Flats
John Henrys
Ness
Bad Dan
J. Singer & Sons
Hunt's Bank
Iday
Charles Mayer and Company
Oilar Bros. Co
East
Beth
Penna. St
Hartshorn
Pettis Dry Goods Co
the Leading Trust Company
the Union Trust Company
Polk’s Milk
Office Company’s
Polk
Burgheim
N. Illnois
Rink
Burg Helms Holgse
Sd Resi Jeweler
Postum Cereal Cq., Ltd
Battle Creek, Mich
Jackson’s Perfection
Uneeda Biscuits
Choice Cove
E. Wash. &T
ARD
K. Washinj ES
Clifton Ave
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