Special Committees Debate House Organ for Indianapolis Trade Association
At Laycock Manufacturing plant executives and two special committees discussed creating a house organ to advertise Indianapolis. No decision was made. committees will report in about a week. Lunch featured Laycock farm produce as the group toured the plant and rode back in the seeing Indianapolis car. Attendees included John J. Speer F F Chandler W B Harding B C Downey W W Hudson Carl Hunt H T Benham S F Downs and L A Buennagel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Trade Association
Advertising Bureau
Association
T. E. Laycock Manufacturing Company
Trade Association
Indianapolis
John 3. Speer
F. F. Chandler
W. B. Harding
B. C. Downey
W. W. Hudson
Carl Hunt
H. T. Benham
S. F. Downs
L. A. Buennagel
Commercial Club Plans Billboard for Indianapolis Boost
The Commercial club of Indianapolis opposes showing Jeffries Johnson prize fight pictures and will commend Supt Hyland for prohibiting them. Secretary McClure proposes a large billboard at Union Station to promote Indianapolis and plans to extend the night lighting system toward the state fair grounds along Ohio Street to Meridian and Thirty-eighth streets.
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Commercial Club of
Indianapolis
Hyland
Union Station
McClure
Indianapolis Commercial Club
Ohio Street
Meridian
Thirty-eighth Streets
Another Falls in Line at Wonderland Park Fair Shows
Indianapolis church representatives met at a supper to plan the International Interdenominational county fair. Aug 18 to 90 at Wonderland park will feature two new shows under Charles A. Tutewiler. One show will be by local auto companies and the other by the Adscript club as part of fair promotions.
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Wonderland Park
Indianapolis
Charles A. Tutewiler
Automobile
Adscript Club
Mayor Shank Won’t Veto Improvements Without Hardship Proof
Mayor Samuel Lewis Shank announced he will not veto street improvement ordinances unless a hardship on property owners is shown, then he will veto. The city council passed several street improvement measures Monday despite property owners’ protests.
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Samuel Lewis Shank
Chief Electrician McKenzie Ordered to Report for Duty
Chief Electrician A. W. McKenzie, stationed at Indianapolis navy recruiting station for nearly two years, has been ordered by the navy department to report for duty aboard the cruiser Lancaster in Philadelphia. His home is 980 North Tremont street.
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A. W. McKenzie
Indianapolis
Navy Department
Lancaster
Philadelphia
McKenzie
North Tremont Street
Shumaker challenges Brewers over revenue figures
Rev Edward S Shumaker state superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League disputes Internal Revenue Office data showing high whisky consumption in the Indianapolis district and alleges brewer figures misstate results. He cites saloons closed by county option and questions arrests in New Castle, accusing brewers of crafting public opinion to swing votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revenue Department
Edward S. Shumaker
Anti-Saloon League
Internal Revenue Office
Indianapolis
Shumaker
Anti- Saloon League
Sun
New Castle
Michigan City Sued for Damages Over 1908 Asphalt Contract
The Warren Scharf Asphalt Pary jing company of New Jersey sues Michigan City in federal court for 5000 dollars plus money due on a 1908 contract. The suit claims the contract was invalid after property holders challenged it, the city allegedly re awarded the work, and no payments have been made due to an arrangement by the board of works with property owners preventing assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan City
Warren Scharf Asphalt Paryjing Company
New Jersey
Asphalt
Board of Works of
Long illness ends life of W. B. Wood at 16
W. B. Wood, a longtime resident age 16, died Tuesday afternoon at St. Vincent's hospital after several years of illness. He had lived with his son John B. Wood, secretary of the board of public safety. During the Civil War he served as a government purchasing agent at Louisville and later ran a livery stable in Indianapolis. Funeral services are set for Thursday.
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W. B. Wood
St. Vincent’s Hospital
John B. Wood
Board of Public Safety
Wood
Louisville
Indianapolis
Seven Directors Elected At Indianapolis German Mutual Fire
At the twenty sixth annual meeting held in the Mansur block offices Tuesday night the Indianapolis German Mutual Fire Insurance company elected directors August Woerner August Buschmann Henry Pauli John Aldag Fred Schmidt Fred Goetz and Earnest Eberhard. Charlotte Dinkelaker was re elected secretary.
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Mansur Block
Indianapolis German Mutual Fire Insurance Company
August Woerner
August Buschmann
Henry Pauli
John Aldag
Fred Schmidt
Fred Goetz
Earnest Eberhard
Charlotte Dinkelaker
Midweek Concert at Fairview Park by Indianapolis Military Band
The Thursday evening program at Fairview Park features the Indianapolis Military Band directed by H. W. Klausmann with the Masonic Quartet. Selections include Bellini overtures and Verdi arias, Anitra's Dance, In the Hall of the Mountain King, and operatic excerpts from Rigoletto and La Traviata. The program splits into two parts with intermission and additional pieces from Gottschalk, Lehar, and Johann Strauss.
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Fairview Park
Indianapolis
H. W. Klausmann
Masonic Quartet
Asa
Anitra
Mountain Big
Masonic
Homer VanWie
J. R. Lynn
Fred M. Loomis
Oliver Isensee
Battery A Deploys to Camp at Sparta Wisconsin
Battery A first field artillery of the state prepares for a ten day training encampment near Sparta Wisconsin on an 18000 acre government reservation. The unit will join U S regulars and use four modern field guns with six mile range. Commanded by Robert R. Tyndall with officers Whitney Vint Plock and NCOs including Bryant, Clark, Buschmann, Pratuer, Hoffman, Taylor, Cobler, Norwood, Ring, Irwin, Murphy, Cantwell, Stanbro, Ditchley, Dawson, Fechtman and Williame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Field Artillery
Sparta
Wis
U. S
Robert R. Tyndall
Harry B. Whitney
Harry Vint
Carl A. Plock
Bryant
Clark
Buschmann
Pratuer
Hoffman
Taylor
Cobler
Norwood
Ring
Irwin
Murphy
Cantwell
Stanbro
Ditchley
Dawson
Fechtman
Williame
Murat Theater to Close Summer Run of Caste
The Murat theater ends its summer season with Caste as lead Leslie Kenyon resigns to join Henry W. Savage in May Buckley's Little Damozel. Kenyon leaves Sunday, followed by Selene Johnson Olive Temple Robert Lowe and Harry Northrup, who depart for autumn productions. Management switches to a first class autumn lineup.
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Caste
Murat
Leslie Kenyon
Henry W. Savage
May Buckley
Selene Johnson
Olive Temple
Robert Lowe
Harry S. Northrup
Brutal Murder Stirs Local Humane Society Action
The Indianapolis Humane Society urges Allen county officials to seek the electric chair for Moses Richer, farmer who killed Charlie Coates near Fort Wayne after adopting him. They deem the crime the state’s most brutal and accuse a minister who interceded of complicity, while calling for vigorous prosecution to deter future abuses.
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Charlie Coates
Moses Richer
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis Humane Society
Allen County
Richer
H. E. Sheets
Indianapolis
Indiana
Oscar Merrill
Stuart Willing To Have Recount In Democratic Primary
Stuart argues he was legally nominated in the First district for commissioner. Romus F. Stuart again offers a recount with John Kitley and an umpire, to dismiss his suit if accepted. He proposes examination of poll lists and ballots with Kitley’s lawyers, his counsel, and an umpire, with each paying legal fees. The commissioner's court suit for a recount was postponed.
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Romus F. Stuart
John Kitley
Stuart
Kitley
Commissioner's Court
Tramp Burglar Steals Shoes From Traugott Brothers Store
A burglar broke a show window at Traugott Brothers, 417 W Washington, and took a pair of patent leather brogans. Police note the location near the railroad to explain frequent robberies. Separately a purse with $16 was stolen from Anna Roberts, 1610 Roosevelt, Tuesday night.
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Traugott Brothers
Washington Street
Anna Roberts
Roosevelt Street
Corner Policemen Help Fake Sickness Story Scam
In Marion Indiana a man calling himself Old Dutch told of a sick family to a crowd at Market and Illinois. Police officers Smith and Scott started a small collection that raised 2.30 before the motorman revealed the ruse.
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al Smith
Jim Kerns
Market
Ilinois
Marion
Ind
Smith
Scott
Traction Terminal
Hoosier novelist Wilson unveils Thro' the Bulks novel
Charles Newton Wilson, Hoosier writer and engineer, announces his first novel Thro' the Bulks to be on the market August 20, 1910. He has traveled to New York Chicago Omaha and Indianapolis for scenes. The book explores love business and human nature and critiques twentieth century corporate practices. Illustrations by Edward Magnon of Indianapolis, published by C. M. Clark Publishing of Boston.
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Charles Newton Wilson
Wilson
American Engineering Company
Bubrs
Mr. Wilson
New York
Chicago
Omaha
Indianapolis
C. M. Clark Publishing Company
Boston
Edward Magon
Inaanapolis
Allis Chalmers Seeks Lien On Roads Case
Allis Chalmers Machinery files in federal court against Indianapolis Crawfordsville and Western alleging payment of 8782.42 on a 130000 contract for machinery and seeking priority lien over other creditors except Moore Mansfield Construction. It claims 31267.38 due with interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allis-Chalmers Machinery Company
Traction Company
Moore-Mansfield Construction Company
Woman Strangled in Brooklyn Home Found Dead
Mrs May Hendr ix age 34 was found strangled at 6 Norman Place Brooklyn on Tuesday. Stephen Palmamaker was arrested and he admitted knowing the woman.
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New York
May Hendrix
Norman Place
Brooklyn
Stephen Palmamaker
Van Camp seeks dairy site in southern Indiana
Van Camp Packing plans an evaporated milk plant in southern Indiana. Initial output would cover a 50 000 gallon daily milk intake, rising to 100 000 gallons later. Seymour is rumored to be favored due to railroad facilities.
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van Camp Packing Company
Indiana
van Camp
Seymour
Hod Carriers Meet Loss In Embezzlement Case
Benjamin Winston, treasurer of the International Hod Carriers and Building Laborers Union of America, appeared before Judge Collins in police court charged with embezzlement of 137.88. The judge bound him over to the grand jury after evidence was presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Hod Carriers’ and Building Laborers’ Union of America
Benjamin Winston
Collins
Winston
Grand Jury
Dairy operation barred in city limits
William Hall faced neighbor objections to operating a dairy at 2282 Cushman Street within city limits. Judge Collins ruled neighbors have a right to object and granted Hall until August 15 to relocate the dairy to rural districts where such operations are allowed.
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William Hall
Collins
Hall
Cushman Street
Greek Shines Say Their Lot Is Hard
Greek boys employed in shoe shining parlors complained to Police Lieutenant Corrigan that employers did not honor the agreement to let them off evenings and part of Sunday. A delegation told police headquarters that shop lookouts warn when police approach, forcing the boys from work. They cited long hours as the reason for neglecting night schools and churches.
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Corrigan
Indianapolis Spirit Becomes Contagious Among Merchants
Indianapolis area merchants call for renaming Indiana Avenue to Speedway Avenue to shed the old stigma and rejuvenate the thoroughfare, hoping the new name will boost business and perception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana Avenue
Speedway Avenue
Veteran to Be Honored With Jeweled G A R Badge
Past Commander O. A. Somers of Boko mo will receive Tuesday a jeweled badge from fellow G A R veterans as a token of appreciation for his service. He retired last May.
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O. A. Somers
Bokomo
Auto Bids In For Indianapolis Mail Hauling Contract
Three firms submitted bids for the Indianapolis auto mail-hauling contract as October leaves fall. Waverley and Farry are among bidders. The winning bidder must begin operations Sept. 20 when the Overland company contract ends.
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Indianapolis
Post Office
Waverley
Farry
Overland Company
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Advertising Bureau of Trade Association
Laycock Plant
Commercial Club
Ee Bellini
Greig
Part
Eesess
Dsssad
Pink Hall
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Merry Widow
Lehar
the Empress
Chambers
Sparta, Wis
Murat Theater
Oxford
Hutchinson’s
Pennsylvania Street
Humane Society
Slayer
Crime
Hoosier
Charles N. Wilson
Allis-Chalmers
Crawfordsville
Batiste
the Leading Trust Company
the Union Trust Company
Office Company’s
E. Market Street
American National Bank
Sf Vie Pea
Underwood
Standard Typewriter
Underwood Typewriter Company Incorporated
East Market Street
W. Washington
Shubert Murat Theatre
Mats
Thars
Broad Ripple Park
Riverside Bathing Beach
Riverside Car
Minneapolis
Ball Park
Weber, Huder
Ferger
Pierson
Meyer-Misey Kank
Thompson's Dairy
New York Sts
Hostetter's Pen
Sal Heer
Diapepala Tab Duffy’s Malt Whiskey
Senate
Wash
Navin Gece
Delaware
Alabama
Ohio
Madlavia
R. B. Kramer
Kramer
State Life Insurance Co
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