Prather Arrested on Embezzlement Charge at Home
Ben F. Prather, former clerk of the late house of representatives, was jailed Friday night after a grand jury indicted him on four counts alleging embezzlement of 3400 from the Commercial Travelers Mutual Accident Association, where he served as secretary and treasurer. He slept in an office at the county jail, claiming innocence and offering to prove the funds were used for authorized assignments.
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Worth St
Alabama
Commercial Travelers’ Mutual Accident Association
Treas
Labor Commission to rule on Washington Daviess miners strike
The labor commission will travel to Washington Daviess county next Tuesday to arbitrate a strike that began May 1. A judge’s letter says 295 or 350 workers are idle. The law requires 50 on strike for commission intervention, but a petition from 20 strikers triggers action. Aiessie McCormack and Schmidt of Indianapolis will join Judge Heffron in the proceedings.
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Labor Commission
Washington
Daviess County
Judge Heffron
Aiessie, McCormack and Sehmid
Indianapolis
Open meeting set for July 4 celebration program
Sunday at 2 30 pm the National soldiers and sailors mutual league will plan the Garfield park celebration. Gov Mount will speak the declaration of independence read and at 5 30 pm a grand parade of veterans and military groups will be reviewed by the governor. The celebration moves to July 5 since the 4th falls on Sunday.
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National Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Mutual League
Garfield Park
Gov
Ninth Presbyterian Church Extends Call to Rev William White
The Ninth Presbyterian Church extends a call to Rev William White a recent graduate of Tuincoln University He will accept Sunday morning and evening services will be held at the church Special music will be rendered by the choir and a duet sung by Miss Drusilla Dickson and Miss Kate Clary.
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Ninth Presbyterian Church
William White
Tuincoln University
Drusilla Dickson
Kate Clary
Scots Celebrate Jubilee at Armstrong Park Next Tuesday
The Caledonian club plans a jubilee observance at Armstrong's Park starting 11:30 Tuesday with Scottish games songs and entertainment. Mayor Taggart and Rev. J A Milburn will give addresses. Invitations only. Retail Merchants Picnic set for Wednesday June 23 at the state fair grounds. Twenty five contests prizes totaling about 1000. Balloon ascension by Prof LeRoy at 3 pm and dancing in the evening with When band. Children under 11 admitted free. Retail butchers and grocers close at 11 am. Bicycler races endorsed by the L A W.
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Caledonian Club
Armstrong’s Park
Taggart
J. A. Milburn
Indiana Retail Merchants’ Association
State Fair Grounds
LeRoy
Struck by a Buggy in Indianapolis Incident
George J. Cooke traveling agent living at 355 North Alabama Street was struck by a bicycle at Washington and Pennsylvania streets during Saturday noon. He fell, sustained cuts and bruises, but rode a car home. Rose Larsen, 18, daughter of Mary Larsen the florist near Crownhill cemetery, died of consumption at her home on 1909 Alabama Street Friday. Flanner Buchanan handled funeral arrangements for burial tomorrow afternoon. Beating all records, the Indianapolis Business University graduation at Plymouth Church drew 78 members with D. M. Parry presiding and Judge Wiley delivering the address. An ammonia explosion shook Schmidt's Brewery Friday evening, causing no injuries and little damage.
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Alabama St
Washington and
Pennsylvania Sts
Rose Larsen
Mary
Larsen
Crownhill Cemetery
Flanner & Buchanan
Indianapolis Business University
Plymouth Church
D. M. Parry
Wiley
Appellate Court
Castle
Chicago
Indianapolis
Cox
Tie
Castie
Pullman Heir Threatens Palace Car Magnate in Chicago
Ferdinand F. Pullman, claiming to be George M Pullman’s son, told a German speaking crowd at State and Madison streets that he would kill the magnate. A Chicago policeman stopped the attack and the man was jailed on insanity suspicion.
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Chicago
Ferdinand F. Pullman
Harrison-st
State
Madison-sts
George M. Pullman
Pullman
Germany
Tie
America
Missing ex marshal Ruark sparks city search
Ex marshal James Ruark of Brightwood is missing after last seen Tuesday with $120 to 3400 in his possession. He was returning to arrange ice chest delivery near South Meridian Street. Wife says no domestic cause and no trace of him has appeared despite inquiries at his usual haunts.
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James Ruark
Brightwood
S. M St
Tornado Kills Four Feeble-minded Boys in Lincoln Farm Incident
Four Illinois wards of the feeble minded institution died when a tornado struck Lincoln. Six others were seriously injured as they sheltered in a barn that was demolished. The storm damaged farms, trees, and property across the region, with reports from Chicago and nearby towns.
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Lincoln, Til
Illinois Institution
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity June 2 period
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity covers the 45 hours ending p m June 2 with generally fair weather and possible thunderstorms. Temperature readings show 75 at noon Saturday and 74 at 2 p m. County boards of review meet Monday to finish taxation matters. state board of tax commissioners will meet after review work. Appeals progress to the state board. A circular advises county assessors and boards of review to proceed with life insurance policy assessments per recent state supreme court rulings. Patrolman Hoffbauer detained four youths, two of whom admitted stealing from a Monticello store. two other youths to be arrested. Posey County wheat prospects reported as the largest in 30 years. Maj. G W Menzies notes significant wheat head samples from multiple farms. Henry Aichaele of Schmidt's bottling works collapsed from heat and is hospitalized. Classified items promote Dustless Oats and folding beds.
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State Board of Tax Missioners
Hairds
County Boards of Review
State Board of Tax Commissoners
Hoffbauer
Thomas Welsh
Sid Baker
Monticello
Hofthauer
Posey County
G. W. Menzies
Treas. Scholz
Gov. Hovey
Maj. Menzies
Fos County
Posey
Gibgon
Banner Counties
Eastern Attacks on Sherman Stir Washington Talk
A fragmented report depicts growing tensions over Secretary Sherman's remarks on Hawaiian annexation and possible resignation. The piece notes Ferments in foreign policy discussions and the fear of diplomatic setbacks if the administration cannot control its secretary of state.
Japs Anger Flares Over Hawaii and Washington Talks
The article outlines tensions between Japan and the United States over Hawaii, noting Japan’s claimed interests there and the potential for future annexation. It mentions a preliminary protest filed with the state department and predicts possible effects on U S Japan trade, with Britain and Germany expected to gain. It also previews a Wildwood play week featuring Ory Husband and related film attractions.
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T! Ware Journal
Japan
Coyameree
Atierieg i Sanhegad
Saloons Count by County Reported Across Indiana
The Indiana bureau of statistics gathers data on licensed saloons by county. Elkhart records 52 saloons or one per 754 inhabitants, Randolph 4 saloons or one per 7 021 residents. veterinary surgeon Dr W B Craig notes dogs treated and Water driven wells listed by Frank Butts at 188 Indiana Ave with phones 1097 or 1791.
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Indiana Bureau of Statistics
Elkhart
Randolph County
W. B. Craig
Wood's Stable
Frank Butts
Indiana Ave
Indiana-ave
Governor’s Salary Scheme Sparks Reform Board Debate
A 19th century voice questions the governor’s bid to raise salaries before leaving office. Critics cite proposed raises for the governor’s office, deputy auditor and other posts as unconstitutional. The Reformatory Board faces pressure to expose and halt such pay schemes amid calls for economy.
Board Meeting Called for Jeffersonville Reformatory
A board of managers meeting is scheduled for next Tuesday with Gov. Mount expected to attend and review the reformatory. He may approve several proposed improvements. Rumors say the full board might resign amid governor criticisms. A member reportedly wrote to Yellowist declining to endure harassment and unfounded criticism while being blamed for the institution’s condition.
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Jeffersonville Reformatory
Mount
The deal closes for Cyclorama play house in Indianapolis
Chicago theater man Sackeatt closes a deal to convert the Cyclorama into a continuous performance venue in Indianapolis. Repairs and improvements will cost part of the project with work slated to begin July 1.
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Tndianapolis
Abani
State wins first stage in Vandalia railroad suit
A state court panel overruled the railroad’s demurrer and required Vandalia railroad to answer to a nearly two million dollar claim. The suit, under an old law, seeks earnings shares diverted to the state school fund after costs and reasonable dividends. The state asserts about two million was withheld. The railroad contends a prior similar suit was decided against the state in 19, and argues no new action was authorized by law.
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Vandalia Railroad Company
Carter, Harvey
Ric Massen
Itween
Yattraad Company
Isin
Ketcham
Compans
Comrd
Harvey, Carrs
Yiaint
Ler
Phoenix corn planter invention from Hoosier brain
A. M. Gaynor of 78 Colienhia Ave introduces the Phoenix a universal automatic check-rower attachable to any corn planter. It enables four planting methods. test conducted at Warragon farm west of the stock yards in June witnessed by manufacturers and citizens. A company formed to manufacture with $300, capital stock. J. J. Gaynor as president A. M. Gaynor as ident Andy Hermany as secretary treasurer and other directors listed.
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A.M. Gaynor
Colienhia Ave
Warragon Farm
J.J. Gaynor
A. M. Gaynor
Andy Hermany
Tward
Andy Harmon
Trouble Brews Over Testimony in Thatcher Killing Case
The Thatcher murder near Bellevue Road House draws new disclosures as Fila Thompson and Nora Mullen recant sworn statements. They now claim not leaving the roadhouse until about 2 am to counter public inference they spent time in the Leonard barn. Howard Wright testifies they returned about a half hour after leaving to report the crime, saying they were last seen at midnight rolling ten pins. The coroner calls their proposed defense slender.
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Terenry Leonard
Bellevue Road House
Fila Thompson
Nora Mullen
Elvis
Road House
Leonard Barn
Howard Wright
Bellevue
Thatcher
Wright
Local Man Harvey Hand Dies at Home in Indianapolis
Harvey Hand about 70 living at 7 Coburn Street dropped dead at his home Saturday shortly after noon while shaving. Heart failure is thought to be the cause. He had been a longtime Indianapolis resident and was well known. His son Samuel is a paper-hanger. Funeral by Flanner Buchanan.
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Harvey Hand
Coburn-st
Mr. Hands
Indianapolis
Samuel
Flanner& Buchanan
State Board Issues Circular on Districting Counties for Truant Officers
The State truancy board releases Circular No 1 guiding county superintendents to divide counties into districts for appointing truant officers to enforce compulsory education law. It urges prompt compliance so districts can be published soon and notes districts may be described in the superintendent’s own wording.
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