City Cannot Erect Coliseum Over Market Square, Judge Rules
Judge Vinson Carter enjoins Indianapolis from building an auditorium under the coliseum plan on Market House grounds. The court finds the city holds only trust and naked title, with market space dedicated for market use, and that the proposed basement structure would hinder market operations and ventilation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Carter
Howe
Ral
Contoversy
Ferer
Tomlinson Hall
Local Jottings Update From Washington City
Weather disruption and crowd scenes mark a busy period with 28 marriage licenses issued. Reports note ongoing work on Merchants National Bank and the Grand Opera house nearing completion. Community events include box social by Gen. A. D. Streight Circle, a Wabash County Colony picnic, Grace Church entertainment, and multiple lawn fetes amid rain.
Rhodius Fee Dispute Sees Experts and Judge Settle Rates
Attorneys in the Rhodius matter testify on rightful fees as Judge Merle Walker weighs opinions from Addison Harris John Duncan and John Kern. Provisional totals range around 22 500 to 40 000 with specific claims by Claypool and others. Rhodius health reports improve as guardians report on property values and arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Addison Co. Harris
Henry Spaan
George Rhodius
John Claypool
William Bosson
Harris
Cass Connaway
Elma Dare
Rhodius
Ryan
Mr. Harris
Ryan and Ruckelshaus
Mr. Duncan
John W. Kern
Henry Warrum
Claypool
Lebanon
James M. Berryhill
Martin Hugg
Berryhill
Sterne Sanitarium
Willam Leary
Circle Park
Hearsey
Conde
Laurie
Senate-ave
Nineteenth St
City Bathhouse invites reporters for Friday visit
O. H. Snyder in charge at Fall Creek and Capitol avenues invites Indianapolis newspaper men to tour the bathhouse Friday. Hours are 10 to 12 morning, 2 to 6 afternoon, and 7 to 9 evening. The facility has been well patronized this season.
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O. H. Snyder
Fall Creek
Capitol Ave
Men of
Indianapolis
M'Ilvane Arrested Over Net in Possession in Lawrence
B F Melivane of Lawrence township was arrested Wednesday morning for possessing a net. His case was scheduled for trial in Justice Holmes court on the same day with multiple counts tied to separate days he kept the net.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Melivane
Lawrence Township
Court of Justice of the Peace
Holmes
Melivane
Interurban Cars Win Right to Use College Streets
The Indiana Supreme Court ruled that interurban lines may run passenger and freight cars over College Avenue in Indianapolis with liability limited to special damages to property. Lottie Kinsey sued for $2,000 claiming property damage and nuisance from noise and dust. the court upheld the broad right of these lines while allowing only specific damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Lottie Kinsey
Indiana Union Traction Company
Marion County Superior Court
Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company
Supreme Court
College-ave
Fifteenth St
College
Lard Labeling Fines Meat Dealer Under Pure Food Law
Charles H. Cook, a meat dealer, was fined $10 in criminal court for selling lard not up to pure food standards. A Hilgemeyer & Brother can displayed in court bore the lard label with tiny print showing 65 percent hog fat, 20 percent beef fat, and 15 percent cotton seed oil. Prosecutor Remster and Judge Irvin strained to read the words, as required labeling must be clear by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilgemeyer & Brother
Remster
Irvin
Robbery on W. W Washington Sr. Road Ends With $1
Fred Kline reports a true western style hold up on Tuesday night near Engle creek as he rode home in a spring wagon. Two men with revolvers demanded cash, taking $1.50 from his pockets after he crossed Eagle creek. He cannot identify the suspects’ race.
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Fred Kline
W. W
Eagle Creek
Kline
Fire destroys Pine Beach block near Jamestown Expo
Six people are reported dead and property damage reaches $300,000 as a fire sweeps an entire block of Pine Beach adjacent to the Jamestown exposition grounds. The Arcade, Berkely, Powhatan and Caroline hotels, the outside inn and several smaller hostels are destroyed along with much of the Outside Warpath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Pine Beach
Jamestown Exposition Grounds
Berkely
Caroline
Home-going Richmond excursion from Indianapolis
A three-car Indianapolis delegation plans a 8 am Friday trip to Richmond Wayne County for a home-going excursion. Former Richmond residents now in Indianapolis will tour the city, meet Richmond officials, and be hosted at Glen Miller park for a noonday meal. F W Samuels C A Patton and Mark Thistlewaite organized it with Addison Co Harris and Mayor Charles A Bookwalter to accompany the party.
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Richmond
Indianapolis
Wayne County
Lst
Free Concert by Indianapolis Military Band at Fairview Park
The Indianapolis Military Band will give a free concert at Fairview Park Thursday evening. Soloists are Noble Howard and W Pink Hall.
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Indianapolis
Fairview Park
Noble Howard
W. Pink Hall
Goines Badly Hurt From Ladder Fall
Charles Goines of Pine and Maryland streets fell from a ladder Wednesday afternoon, sustaining a concussion and multiple fractures. He was reported severely injured and treated by local physicians.
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Charles Goines
Pine
Marylandsrs
Angry lover murders sweetheart and father then kills self
In Milwaukee a enraged lover broke into a home after a quarrel, shooting and killing Elsie Volkman 19 and her father Frank Volkman 45, then fatally shooting himself. The killer was Andrew Feine a 55 year old plumber.
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The
Sun
Milwaukee
Wis
Andrew Feine
Elsie Volkman
Feine
Frank Volkman
Hanly to Speak at Pittsburg Presbyterian Meeting
Gov. Hanly arrives in Pittsburg to attend a joint synodical Presbyterian convention and will address Carnegie Hall Wednesday night as the Chamber of Commerce guest.
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Hanly
Pittsburg
Synodical Presbyterian
Carnegie
Chamber of Commerce
Furnished Three-Room Set Offered At Discount
The People's Outfitting Co offers a complete three rooms furnished set valued at 175 dollars for 125 dollars, a limited sale for shoppers seeking affordable home goods.
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The
People’s Outfitting Co
Young Man Kills Self in Portland Ind
William Fox aged 17 died by shooting himself in Portland Indiana. Police report he appeared demented prior to the act. A local residence and furniture sale notice appears nearby with unrelated figures and names.
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Scrippse-McRae Presa Associatior
Portland
Ind
William Fox
Lunch options and dining ad at Fair Bank and Bull and Bear Buffet
A midday food prompt lists Fair Bank from 1 to 2 PM offering meals for 50 cents and suggests mint julep at the Bull and Bear Buffet located at 11 East Ohio Street. The note also mentions cabinets at 92 per dozen and Harrod's Studio at 116 Virginia Avenue.
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Fair Bank
Bull and Bear Buffet
East Ohio Street
Harrod’s
Virginia-ave
Woman Found Dead at Home in Indiana Household
Mrs. Jacob Marsh, 61, was found dead face down on the dining room floor at 601 E New York St Wednesday morning. Heart failure is listed as the probable cause. she is survived by a husband two sons and two daughters.
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Jacob Marsh
New York-st
Marsh
Homer
Judge Barnes and Mrs Barnes Attend Union Hunt Visit
Judge Charles G. Barnes of Jacksonville and Mrs Barnes were guests of Union B. Hunt. After a Columbia club dinner they will depart Wednesday evening for home.
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Charles G. Barnes
Jacksonville
Knights of Pythias
Boy shoots self after noon meal
John Gardner a 16 year old at McDougall furniture factory shot himself near the right side with a Flobert rifle after a dispute over board money. He was taken to City hospital with injuries that were described as potentially fatal. Neighbor Mrs Hattie Michael and Bicycle Policemen Schlangen and Simon investigated. His mother is dead. his father lives.
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City Hospital
Fannie Robinson
S. Ilinois-st
McDougall Furniture Factory
Gardner
Guardian Petition Refused for William B Barry
Judge Merle N A Walker refused to appoint a guardian for William B Barry an aged saw manufacturer on Wednesday morning The petition was filed by his daughter Daisy Van Wie The court found him of sound mind Barry once had an income of 310000 a year
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Merle N. A. Walker
William B. Barry
Daisy van Wie
Barry
United States
John S. Miller
Landis
Chicago & Alton
Chicago & Eastern Illinois
Miller
Miler
Life Is a Chance as Baum Defies Wreckers at Odd Fellows Building
Lewis Baum, operator of the Aetna Loan Co, refuses to vacate the Odd Fellows building at Penn sylvania and Washington sts despite impending demolition. He argues his lease, seeks legal counsel from John M. Bailey, and vows to stay put while wreckers proceed, the danger evident as their work nears his office.
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Lewis Baum
Odd Fellows
Pennsylvania
Washington Sts
Mr. Baum
Baum
Aetna Loan Company
Odd Fellows' Organization
John M. Baily
Wreckers
Denison Barber Shop Ad Promo Baseball Shoes
Denison barber shop advertises its best baseball shoes with prices listed as 2.00 2.75 and 93.75. Gus Habich located at 121 West Washington Street promotes the shoe line.
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Denison
Gus Habich
West Washton Street
Rockefeller Subpoenas Ordered in Trust Probe
Federal Judge Landis ordered subpoenas for John D. Rockefeller and key Standard Oil officers plus railroad officials to testify on July 6. The action seeks a thorough look into the company, its subsidiaries, ownership, dividends, and relations with railroads as the government intensifies its anti trust case.
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Landis
John D. Rockefeller
W. H. Tileford
C M. Pratt
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
J. A. Moffat
C. W. Stall
Indiana
H. E. Felton
Union Tank Line
Standard Oil Company
F. A. Wann
Chicago & Alton
Miller
AD Rockefeller
Oil Corporation
H. H. Rogers
Congress
Fulton
F. S. Hollands
Chicago & Aleton
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Royal League
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Grand Army of the Republic
Boone County
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W. B. Stewart
Henry F. Harris
Charles E. Hutton
Grace M. E. Church
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Olive Branch
Lida Franklin
Bellefontaine St
Alta Ferrin
Marion Brown
Lamb
Superior Court No. 1
Michigan
West St
Canal
Isadore Wulfson
Board of Review
Teasday
Marion County
Washington Township
C. W. Fairbanks
N. Meridianat
KERN
Addison Harris
Connaway
Wulschaer
M’ilvane
Indiana Supreme Court
College Ave
Lowing
Indianapolis Traction
Indianapolis Terminal and Traction Company
Cook
Charles H. Cook
Wild West
Expo
Kerippa-McRae Press Association
Goines
Young Man
Self
John Gardner
Tieht
Pher
Rockefeller
Tion
Scripps-MecRae Press Association
Chicago
Ant
Landie
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