Disgraced New York octogenarian Prime case shocks public
The Indianapolis Sun reports Jobo H K Pratt, an 82 year old New Yorker, claims a Blackmailing adventuress ruined him financially. He laments public interest, reflects on his life, and contrasts virtue with his downfall. The piece also notes Knox’s senatorial move in Pennsylvania politics and praises Mayor Holtzman per local political figure Fred Heler.
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Eays Jobo H K. Pratt
New York
Man Platt
Bimself
Dinstedard
God Almighty
Xebaa
Quotes from West Indianapolis editors and readers
A collection of opinions and quips from Indianapolis readers and editors touching newspapers, crime courts, politics, advertising, and public life. Notable names appear, including Cass Connaway, E P Helm, Cort Williams, Rev Joshua Stansheid, and J J Reagan, with remarks on journalism, politics, water drainage, gambling, and civic concerns.
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Journal
Cass Connaway
E. P. Helm
Deteriee Hartz
Indianapolis
United States
Pang
Jung
Dilly Coxgrave
Cort Williams
William Fortune
Joodrum Price
Batt Maroney
William Bailey
BR. M. Ralston
Prince Pu Lun
John Ruckieshaus
Progres
E.R. Hisey
West Indianapolis
Hauehville
William P. Manion
Et F. Ridter
Peter
Joshua Stansheid
THE
Jerry Matthews
Fairbanks
Len Crane
Tom Shipp
Senator Beveridge
Harry Raphael
John J. Appel
Frank Groninger
BNAT
Dain J. Appel
University Cit
Columbia Club
Tam
McAtee
Tamfmann
Finnlly Wendel
Blatchley
State Museum
W. P. Cosgrove
Century Club
Jonn J. Reagan
Rolmer
Aloe
Nicoll
Public meeting on sewer question draws West Indianapolis turnout
A large crowd gathered at Redmen's hall for a Commercial Club meeting discussing sewer issues. Mutual concerns prompted a resolution asking the Board of Works to delay final action until citizens can study the matter more fully. The event featured remarks by Morsan, vice president, and participation from prominent locals.
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Commercial Club
Redmen's Hall
West
Indianapolia
Morsan
Cairo
Board of Works
George W. Burris
Newark
N. J
Mayte Wolff
Martlesyille
West Indianapolis Daily Social News Roundup
Mrs William Judson in Martinsville after visit with Mrs Oxcar Johnson. Residents return from Los Angeles to Indianapolis. Public schools in West Indianapolis closed for season under Principal Connors Strigger Stratford Thornton. Local social notes include visits among Grover Jones Dupree Alexander Williams Andrews and Shinn. Wholesaler Proskotsky plans wholesale hours. license remonstrance delays by county board.
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William Judson
Bmartinaville
Oxcar Johnson
Robert Haverstick
George Haveraticn
Henplager
W. F. Bornkamp
Los Angeles
Morton Hall
Aurora
M. L Newby
West Tadianapolie
Schoola
Indianapolis
Connors
Stegger
Stratford
Thornton
Thes
Max Proskotsky
Riversaye
Ray+ Sl
Galne 10
Delured Getion
Peonta
Plumber’s Assistant Sparks Chaos in Dixon Study
A London study becomes a scene of chaos as a plumber’s assistant claims pride in a three day job while drilling holes in a pipe with a nail. The tale follows Dixon’s furious reaction, a rival plumber Prebble, and the assistant’s boastful defense before a police visit.
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Dixon
Byaten
Prebbles
Dizon
Mr. Dixon
Nailing a Lie in the Village Gossip Field
Edward Singer recalls a scene of vague admonitions and local chatter as characters discuss mendacity and appearances. A rustle of whispers centers on a Me and a rev mark near a corner grocery, with villagers commenting on hats and manners amid a two day sulk.
Merchants Fire Association Elects Officers
Ralph Clark of Amerson noted the Indiana Retail Merchants Association meeting at Denison hotel as leaders for the new Merchant's Mutual Fire Insurance company. Fred Meyer of Lafayette is president, W S Racey of Vincennes treasurer, W A Moore of Indianapolis secretary, with an executive board including R B Clark Anderson and F B Kelt Indianapolis. A 3.100 policy limit was stated and a second company planned once funds reach 2 20 Dw.
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Ralph Clark
Amerson
Ind Bana
Indianapolis
Durmere
Fred Meyer
Lafayette Heo
W. S. Racey
Vincentien
W. A. Moore
W. M. Madden
Ivanaville
R. B. Clark
Anderson
F. B. Kelt
M. EB. Clark
Michigan City
Treasury Company No
Rushville line to be completed by Oct 1 says official
A. A. Anderson, general superintendent of the Indianapolis and Cincinnati traction company, states that the line will reach Rushville by October 1. He notes recent delays in land work due to rain but expects track laying to proceed rapidly thereafter.
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A. A. Anderson
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Trac-Ion Company
Rushville
Rooster Nuisance Ties Up City Police
Police captain Hyland arrives as a caller reports roosters crowing through the night in a north city district. He says no law exists to stop roosters from crowing, leaving the woman frustrated at the apparent nuisance.
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Hyland
Thera
Min
Potatoes and Crops Highlight Indiana Farming Study
State statistician BF Johnson discusses a new statewide report measuring costs, timing, and returns of farm crops. He notes wheat profits vary and argues crop diversification, including potatoes, could boost farmers’ income, with data showing potato sales attract buyers from outside Indiana.
Indiana 15 for Parker says Lamb
Adinguteh from New York states that Senator Hii McCarren and others spoke Friday at the Hoffman. Lamb said Indiana would vote for Parker until he is nominated and there is talk of Judge Gary as a possible alternative. The Indiana delegation will keep backing Parker and seek the first place on the ticket. Also notes Willem H Thoatyson’s vaudeville summer plans and a sketch titled For love's sweet sake.
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Adinguteh
New York
Hii
McCarven
Parker
Lamb
Indiina
Vear
Vince
Gary
Delaware
Gray Ia
Parkers
Clevaland
Indiana
Willem HH
Thoatyson
Suet
Serret
Proctor Ciscu
Clay
Mr. Greene
Riverside Golf Links Getting Into Shape
Riverside Park's golf greens show progress toward a playable course as the fairway area recovers from overgrowth. The "tall green" remains dense. park forces work to complete a usable layout in a few days. An estimated 492,968 balls at four cents each were lost in the tall grass, a frustrating loss to the old golfer who laments the condition ahead of the prime golfing month.
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Riverside Park
Mothers Jewel Band to Openmite Boxes in Indianapolis
The Mothers Jewel Band an organization of 90 children from many churches in Indianapolis meets at 2 p.m. Friday at Hall Places Methodiss church to open mite boxes. Funds go to the National Orphans Home in Nebraska. Master Moron Hamilton, the cornet advisor, will speak. The group, started a year ago by Lon Varia, began with 20 children and is the largest of its kind in the state.
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Mothers’ Jewel Band
Indianapolis
Methodiss Church
Newbraska
Decasion
Maater Moron Hamilton
Will Aay
Xin
Jewer Tant
Gnaniard
Lon Varia
Ib Tm
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God
Platt
Pennsylvania
Philander C. Knox
Quay
Knox
T. Tagggart
National Democratic Committee
Ba Ig
Taggart
Colorado
Republicana of
Pennsyvant
Fred Heler
Mayor Holtzman
Heler
Holtzman
Ofa
Fred Sport Heler
Verna Lloyd
Greencastle
Jeasie Wysont
Sarah Ghinn
Bee
Lara Shinn
Putnam County
Ce ‘Br
Datoep O. Hurat | Nave
Zioneville
David Robertson
Haughville
Ind
Mra
Marton Bylvemter
Frienty
Colum Dus, O
Mrs. Blorton Trent Jay
Franklin, O, Ae
A. R. Grover
Minnie Jones
Clayton
Wayland Jones
Bima Jewett Jones
Joseph Tibbe
Til~ Ols
Milton Dupree
Miss Bessie
Clarence Dupret
Everatt Duprea
Westfeld
Clint Callins and
G M. Overstreet
Jamestown
James Rouse
Cinginnati
Altisis Meta Brand
Lyelle Johnson
Chrodmount
Ee Tescoe Shinn
Fillmore
GB. A. Hogue
W. Enstey
Thomay Hewking
Sin Ferry
Hegel
Shelbyville
Spinks
Jesate
Gevencrafte
Jobe Sheer
Claude Garrivan
Rayist
B.D. Darnal
Renue
Ausseluville
Wiliam Dickey
Greenwood
Mrs. Marshall Dickey
Miss May Welch
Greene Castle
Trinty M. F
Henninger
Upi
Patery
California
Yu Misa Frances Wardie
Boo Davis
Mary Wiliams
Orville Swindier
Yowett Jonas
Miles Matthews
Parlee Grave
Bisa Maude Matthews
Glenur Valley
Protvins
Prebble
Mr. Prebbles
Wright
Maj. Penworthy
Ework
Felowsi
Biatk and
Asalogbia Roowebold
Anebese
Edward Singer
Werchants' Fire Association
Row
MR. Rooster
BF. Johnson
Terre Haute
Women's Union Salts
Mac Hoys
Seerereer
Wise Investor
Bite
Althus
Indiana Trust Co
Riverside
Mothers' Jewel Band
Miss Rives
Lord Byron
England
Edward Chandler
Christy
Frice
Bobbs
Errill Company
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