Engine House Board of Safety to Vacate Building
City council refuses funding for a new engine house amid a dispute with the Board of Public Safety. Building Inspector Winterro nd cites condemnation of engine house No 28, forcing Chief Coots to abandon and tear down by July 15. A shed will be erected to house the big truck, with other facilities reallocated as the 12 men of No 28 are reassigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
Winterrond
Board of Safety
Coots
Downayn
Raymond and Webb Streets
No.28 Company
Eene
Owner of Junk Shop Faces Safety Board Inquiry
Andrew J. Heller patrolman testified at a Board of Safety hearing about his search at Elisha Robbins 804 S. West street, alleging a blind tiger operation. Robbins contends the search violated constitutional rights and local by laws as no warrant was obtained. Witnesses described crowds leaving the shop as Heller recovered one whisky bottle.
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Andrew J. Heller
Elisha Robbins
S. West Street
Board of Safety
Robbins
George. A. Rose
The
Unitedates
State of Indians
Circuit Court
Hyland
Heller
Elliott Short One Cent in Accounts
A post office clerk in Indianapolis, D N Elliott, was notified he was one cent short in his government account. Separate shipments of mutilated and misprinted envelopes and stamps were sent back to Washington, totaling 774.86 dollars, and Elliott suspects he may have omitted a postal card during his calculations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. N. Eliott
Indianapolis
Washington
Elliott
Blaze in Downtown Hotel Doused Without Loss
A small fire broke out at the Hotel English in downtown Wednesday night. Smoke filled the area but the blaze was extinguished with chemicals and no one was injured as guests remained in the dining room while fire apparatus arrived.
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English
Charged With Sale of Near-Good Milk
Sharta ee Pott, 48, and Pourtseath arrested on Wednesday in a state incident charging sale of milk near acceptable quality. Authorities allege improper dairy handling jeopardizing public health and commerce. Investigations continue with potential charges pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pott
Panama Corner by Uncle Sam Panama Corner by Uncle Sam
The Panama hat shortage hits Indianapolis as old Panamas are cleaned and sold, New York shops offer rental hats, and Uncle Sam seizes $150,000 worth of Panamas. Dealers scramble to stock up as demand surges, capitalizing on underpriced shipments from Colon and the Panama trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
New York
Panama
Sam
Kelly
Colon
Short Line Haul Men Adjust Rate In Indiana
Express companies tell the Indiana Railroad Commission that short line firms dictate rates and others follow. They claim 50 cents per hundred pounds for ice cream is necessary due to traffic costs, while shippers dispute that 40 cents suffices.
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Short Line
Indiana Railroad Commission
Indiana
Short Line Express Company
Express
Flag Day Observed in City Schools
June 14 will be observed with patriotic exercises in Indianapolis schools. Superintendent Kendall orders flags displayed in all buildings and a program to teach duty to the flag. A pamphlet titled The Story of the First Flag will be distributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Davis
Indianapolis
C. N. Kendall
Betsy Ross
Philadelphia
George Washington
Cambridge
St. Andrew
Free Milk Stations Opened for Babies
The Children’s Aid association opened five free milk stations for babies, each with a trained nurse and a physician on site to examine sick infants. Milk is provided at no cost, and the endeavor aims to serve about 400 babies this summer, double last year’s reach. Stations include Christanmore settlement, 1726 Columbia avenue. southwest corner Shelby and Prosper streets. Mayer chapel, Norwood and West streets. restroom at Military park. and northwest corner South Meridian and Ray streets.
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Children’s Aid Association
Christanmore Settlement
Columbia Avenue
Rorner Shelby
Prospert
Mayer Chapel
Norwood
West
Military Park
South Meridian and
Ray Streets
Coffey Resigns Toll Clearing Company Post
J W Coffey of Indianapolis resigns as secretary treasurer and general manager at a directors meeting in Denison hotel. He is replaced by W J Uhl of Logansport. Coffey remains a company director. The Toll Clearing company organizes toll distribution for independent telephone lines in the state.
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J. W. Coffey
Indianapolis
Toll Clearing Company
Denison Hotel
W. 7. Uhl
Logansport
Coffey
Druids Plan Lawn Social At West And Vermont
A lawn social is promised Thursday night at the Druids clubhouse lawn by the Independent and Ancient Order of Druids on West and Vermont streets. Proceeds support the lodge and community activities.
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West
Vermont
Ancient
Order of Druids
Knowledge of food proper selection for infants
A Texas mother extols Grape-Nuts for infant feeding highlighting easy digestion, predigested starch, and quick cell rebuilding. The letter claims the food is safe for all ages and notes a Postum usage, urging readers to read the Rand to Wellville booklet.
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Texas
Rand
Wellville
Appsers
Anel
Burglars Loot North Side Home and Downtown Saloon
A well dressed man linked to a burglary at 1036 Newman Street in the North Side area. jewelry valued at 200 dollars taken while family attended a local show. In a separate break in at Phillip Trietsch's Saloon on 108 E Washington Street, the cash register was moved but no money taken. Other losses include a gold watch reported at 1805 North Capitol and $15 stolen from a hotel room at Oneida.
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J. L. Constantine
Newman Street
Trietsch
Phillip Trietsch
Washington Street
Harry Cain
N. Capitol Avenue
Parry Manufacturing Company
Oneida
S. Illinois Street
Would Fill Jail to Stop Crap Games
Judge Collins warned in police court that he would fill the jail and county workhouse to stop demoralizing craps games. Russ Johns and Ed Seers, both colored, faced a hearing after being charged with shooting craps. Spectators John Gardner Frank Kimbell and John Maley were advised on wholesome leisure activities rather than gambling.
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Marion County
Judge Collins
Russ Johns
Ed Seers
Bicyelomen Seblangen
Todd
John Gardner
Frank Kimbell
John Maley
Forsyth to lecture on Bruchings of Whistler at Herron
Wilhkim Forsyth will lecture at the John Herron Art Institute on the Brchh ings of Whistler Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock. He has given several lectures at the institute on art subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhkim Forsyth
John Herron Art Institute
Whistler
Mr. Forsyth
Bingham Shows Union Plan in Indiana Insurance Case
Attorney general James Bingham seeks to prove to Judge Weir that a vast 139 company insurance union operates in Indiana. He portrays the United States as sections of a single global underwriting body with Western Union and Southern Union divisions. Evidence includes board meetings and member depotions. contracts are strict and members can be expelled or suspended with fines for noncompliance. James H. Drew of the Indianapolis Fire Insurance Agents Association testified to the union's practices.
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James Bingham
Weir
Superior
Indiana
United States
Western Union of Underwriters
Southern Union of Underwriters
Bingham
Dow
James H. Drew
Indianapolis Fire Insurance Agents
City faces refund fight over paid licenses
Five dollar license fees collected months ago were recorded as “Paid under protest” for 37 cases. A Special appropriation is needed to refund these fees since the funds are in the general fund and require city council action. If the council refuses the appropriation, an appeal may follow.
Indiana Hotel Keepers Form State Association
The Indiana Hotel Keepers association has been incorporated to shield the group from unauthorised member statements. It will only speak for the body when officers and directors sanction it, with 412 members. A prior interview by a mother before the Democratic state convention caused a political misstep. future statements will be official.
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Indiana Hotel Keepers’ Association
Indiana Hotel Wheepers Association
Jacob Brown Fined and Sentenced in Police Court
Jacob Brown of 501 E Washington street was fined 100 dollars and costs and sentenced to 20 days in the workhouse after a police court proceeding on a whisky sale dispute involving James Edwards.
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James Edwards
Jacob Brown
Washington Street
Collins
Brown
Barbers Seek Refund Over License Fees
In Tidlinnapolis city hall, barbers press for repayment of shop license costs, arguing they cannot be charged. The city controller's staff report frequent questions on timing, as license fee disputes echo through the office.
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Tidlinnapolis
Man found unconscious after rainy night near Michigan and Douglass
Spencer Pemaire, a Black man, was found in a rain soaked near Michigan and Douglass streets at 4 A.M. by Patrolman Henry. He awoke saying he had slept in the rain since midnight while heading to his aunt’s home at 5831 West North Street. He does not recall being assaulted but bears a head wound and was taken to City Hospital for several days.
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Spencer Pemaire
Michigan
Douglass Streets
Henry
Demaire
North Street
City Hospital
Dog Bite Award Sparks Small Court Case
Everett C. Ridpath sought 5000 dollars for a dog bite by Thomas A. Fegan’s animal. A district court jury awarded 100 dollars to Ridpath after trial, with Ridpath claiming the dog was mad and that he required Pasteur Institute treatment.
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Everett C. Ridpath
Thomas A. Fegan
Ridpath
Pasteur
Estes
Averd
Abies
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Uncle Sam
Free Myers
Babes
Aid Association
Forsyth
Controller's Office
Minnesota
Indiane’s Shopping Center
Gereeee
Anderson
Treast Company
the Union Trust Company
Offce Company
Fest Market Street
Delury the Hatter
Kentucky Ave
North Illinois ST
Ida Fuller Covington
Wilbur Gardner
Vere Cook Sisters
Byers & Herman
Matinee
LA Sorciere
Kuhns
Shurber
Madison
Brewster’s Millions
Uncle Tom
Crohesura
Cire
Hain
F. Quick
Mord Carter
B. C. Downey
A. H. Taylor
Continental National Bank
North Meridian Street
Atlantic City
New Jersey
Hotel
Traymore
Traymore Hotel Co
Chalfonte
Leeds Company
Dennis
Walter J. Butler
Galen Hall
Young
Mer
Haddon Hall
Leeds & Lippincott
Marlborough -Bleacheli
Josiah White & Sor Company
F. P. Cook's Sons
Charles
Newlin Haines
Penna.’ RK. RR
Reading Railway
Marion
Vaudette Theater
Jack Johnson
Jim Jeffries
Cotton
Cutler
Empire
ST. Paul
Weber
Huder
Ferger, Pierson
Meyer-Kiser Bank
Thompson
Noblesville
Company “H
10Th
U. S. Infantry
Dental College
Col
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Piper Machine Co., Inc
General Machinists
Maryland St
Burgheim
Burgheim’s
Shubert Murat
All Star Stock Co
Richard Mansfield
Heidelberg
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