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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1909

Page

2

Indianapolis school board to raise teachers pay 30000 yearly

The Indianapolis School Board plans a 30000 per year salary increase for public school teachers. Supt. C N Kendall outlined on Tuesday night the division of added pay, with revising principals and normal school directors hired on efficiency based contracts. Principals with fewer rooms gain 50, assistants 75, departmental and primary teachers also set for raises, while maximums and future steps depend on room count and performance.

Indianapolis C. N. Kendall Kendall

Salary Increases for Indianapolis School Instructors

The city plans to distribute nearly 1700 in salary increases for instructors in German and city schools. Discussion centers on limiting a 100 raise to teachers with eight or more years service who have reached the old maximum, with a Thursday settlement meeting anticipated.

Indianapolis

Teachers salaries in Indianapolis compared with peers

A Midwest comparison shows Indianapolis elementary and principal salaries lag behind many peers. Elementary ranges start around 406 to 750 dollars with peers like Cleveland 600 to 900 and Minneapolis 600 to 1,000, while principals in Indianapolis run 700 to 1,500, below Milwaukee and Minneapolis levels. The board plans gradual increases, raising maximums and boosting new hires, as they push to finalize the raise at the next meeting.

Indianapolis Cleveland Columbus Detroit Kansas City Milwaukee Ieee Minneapolis St. Paul Toledo

Coffee as a restless foe and a natural remedy

A wary discourse warns that coffee tempts the nervous, weak hearted, and frequently defeats disciplined minds. It urges quitting the drug by replacing it with Postum, claiming better sleep, steadier nerves, and healthier hearts, ending with a hopeful note and "There's a Reason."

Indianapolis School Board Allows Leeway to Hire Teachers

At a Tuesday night executive session held at the University club, the superintendent was given leeway to negotiate with high school teachers to hire many who are waiting. The move aims to prevent attrition as other cities could lure staff away. The secret caucus also reviewed the salary increase question and individual salaries and appointments for the coming year.

Indianapolis University Club

Tarkington to See His Play at the Grand Theatre

Tickets go on sale for Booth Tarkingtons Monsieur Benécaire at the Grand opera house next Monday and Tuesday night under Knights of Pythias lodge No 56. Booth Tarkington plans to attend one show and box parties are arranged for both performances.

Beresnahan suspended by league president three day ban

St Louis manager Roger Beresnahan of the National League ball club was suspended for three days by Acting President Hayesler after a dispute with umpire Truby. The action was announced in St Louis on June 9.

Beresnahan St. Louis Roger Breanahan Haydler Truby

Indiana balloonists end record flight after 48 hours in clouds

Carl G. Fisher and Capt. Bumbaugh completed a 48 hour 3 minute balloon voyage starting in Brown County Indiana and through Tennessee. They report weather and tampering rumors, vow thorough checks, and expect to land in Indianapolis that afternoon. Fisher, donor of the prize, declines winning his own award and defends fair play amid cross currents and near freezing conditions.

Carl G. Fisher Capt. Bumbaugh Indiana Fisher Farners Brown County Tennessee Cumberland River Valley Indianapolis

Playgrounds Progress Faces Budget Clash

The public playgrounds commission urged the school board to fund five vacation playgrounds with outdoor instructors. Equipment would cost 1500 and salaries 2500, seeking 2500 more from the board, with 10000 typical in similar cities. Cleland opposed higher spending, while Moores signaled support only for 1200. A committee will meet next Friday to discuss funding.

Public Playgrounds Commission City Park Board Playgrounds Commission Brookside Military Garfield Cleland C. W. Moores Sickles Moores

Motorcycle Road Race Set for June 8

The Indianapolis Motorcycle Club announced the Bread Ripple road race will start at Thirty Fourth and Meridian and head to Bread Ripple and return, about 12 miles. Robert Beren serves as chairman with Jace Cross and FLL Willis on publicity and John Kinney Edward Phipps and Robert Douglas on the prize committee.

Indianapolis Motorcycle Club Robert Beren Jace Cross Fll Willis Jwhn Kinney Edward Phipps Robert Douglas

Night Baseball Debut Planned in New Castle

New Castle Indiana will host an innovative after night baseball game next Saturday night promoted by Fletcher Brothers managers of the French baseball team. The event seeks to showcase playing under artificial light with a full audience expected to attend.

New Castle Ind Fletcher Brothers

Indiana appoints Ade as next trustee after vacancy

The alumni association selected Ade to fill an upcoming vacancy on the board. Under a law enacted by the recent Indiana legislature, Gov. Marshall will appoint him as the next trustee once the vacancy occurs on the current board.

Alumni Association Indiana Marshall Ade

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