A Club of Gentlemen to Lead Indianapolis Baseball Plan
Baseball promoter Billy Sharsig arrives in Indianapolis as a beloved figure to assemble a gentlemanly team. He spricht of inviting local men to prove their skills in exhibition games with weekly women friendly events and aims to sign capable players while challenging critics who label him as signing back numbers. Exhibition schedule targets April games with major league opponents across Louisville Cincinnati Minneapolis Chicago and Pittsburgh. Henry Boyle to manage the exhibitions. season start date pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy” Sharsig
Sun
Sharsig
Indianapolis
Grand Hotel
Mr. Sharety
van Derbeek
Detroit
Fort Wayne
Drr. Shareig
Plevere
Snyder
Graham
Plock
Chas. Snyder
Robin Weatlake
James Graham
Samuel Mills
Wim. Phillips
George Lidey
Wm. Daviney
McTamany
Robert Gayle
Wm. Gray
Walter Plock
Hae
Louisville
Cincinnati
Minneapolis
Pittsburg
Chicago
Milwaukee
Henry Boyle
Uimire
Indianapol
School fund law praised after Supreme Court ruling
State Supt. Voices Wednesday defended the court decision requiring school officials to remit unexpended balances to the state treasury. He said opposition came from those who benefited from the old system where funds earned interest for trustees. He dismissed claims that Attorney General Smith profits from funds, calling such charges false.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Voiies
Smith
Forefinger Joints Found. Autopsy Decision Pending
Patrolman Curran found two joints of a forefinger near the corner of Pennsylvania and Market streets Thursday morning. Captain Campbell advised him to walk it in, and Chief Splan conducted a microscopic exam. The find may relate to the Watterson murder or a bomb case. the coroner was notified but no autopsy planned yet.
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John
Ripper
Curran
Pennsyvania and
Marketsts
Capt
Campbell
Splan
Watterson
Van Pelt’s Offers Graham Flour and Laxatine Constipation Aid
Local ad lists graham flour from Van Pelt’s and Laxatine constipation remedy with EC 102 advertised at all druggists. The terse notice mentions Laxatine and BUC branding among general pharmacy offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
van Pelt’a
Eye knocked out in sidewalk case halts City action
Ex Judge Elliott for the company warned the case could not proceed under a city ordinance because a state statute covered sidewalks and shade trees. Judge Brown ruled the action must be brought by the state, preventing double penalties and signaling a key defeat for the city. The city attorney acknowledged the error and left the case stalled.
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Delaware St
Elliott
Scott
Brown
Obehien’s Loss In Robbery At Washington Street Saloon
A thief stole 200 dollars from J F O'Brien a Washington street saloon keeper after a midnight visit by two men. The pair chatted with O'Brien then escaped via the back and roof access. Detective Kinney and an assistant pursue leads with potential arrests forthcoming.
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J. F. O’brien & Patoonkeeper
All Js
Washington St
Mr. O'Brien
Brien
Qo’lrien
Eeer
Kinney
Arresta
Looming for Blood The Slaughter Lynching Fallout
In Sparta North Carolina, 75 friends of Slaughter vow vengeance for his lynching at a wedding by 15 men. They threaten to fire on those who executed him, signaling looming vengeance. Dr Hays urged the county to fund the humane project with 2500 dollars, but commissioners gave no reply.
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Friends of
Slaughter
Sicrmonp
March
Hays
City Health Board
Costly Blaze Damages Riceumont Furniture Store
Riceumont Indiana March 8 fire damaged Joseph Grim's furniture establishment in this city to the extent of five thousand dollars Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riceumont
Ind
Joseph Grim
Fishermen's club grows amid market talk and local notes
Market prices list eggs at 15 cents for two dozen on Thursday. Ida Rose, 18, living over Kerr's stable on West Washington street, attempted morphine poisoning but recovered after treatment with potassium antidote. Dearborn County sues former treasurer Charles Lodig for 1960.87, ruling upheld by higher court. Meat removal from market bill due to funds. Community welfare efforts shift to unemployment work and relief. Indiana health officials monitor Chicago smallpox actions, threatening inspectors at Chicago trains if needed.
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Fishermen’s Club
Ida Rose
Kerr
W. Washington St
E. M. Hisenbeiss
Ida
Dearborn County
Chas. Lodig
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Lane
Grout
Charity Society
Relief Department
Metcalf
State Health Board
Chicago
Indiana Board
Democrats Opposed to God in Constitution and Pollard v Breckenridge
A March Washington report outlines tariff bill items including sugar duties, wool loss from free list, and ad valorem rates on iron ore and coal. It notes likely refusal by a House judiciary panel to insert God into the constitution and details Miss Madeline Pollard's $90,000 breach of promise suit against Congressman Breckenridge, with depositions in Kentucky and Cincinnati and a court adjournment after four jurors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Pollard
Breckenridge
Washington
Finance Committee
Polariscops
Wilson
House Judiciary Committee
Madeline
Pollard
Breckenridgs
White Court House
Theinistries
Columbia
Reigs
Kentucky
Cincinnati
Dreckenridge
Lreckenridge
Italian Consul Ravogli Fire Incidents Near Cincinnati
The Italian consul at Cincinnati, Ravogli, survived repeated arson attempts on his country residence eight miles from the city. Fires occurred a month apart with a dog attacked, and two men seen near the house. a guard shot at them but they escaped. A separate courthouse disturbance involved a revolver firing with no clear culprit. News also notes various brief items including a DePauw orator ill, yellow fever in Brazil, a murder case sent to Chicago jurors, a Binghamton factory fire, Joliet flood unchanged, and a German blank cartridge invention.
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Itatien
Cimeinnati
Gs Tier
Ior
Ravorli
Ravogli
Gladstone
Louis Kossuth
Brazil
Coughlin
Chicago
Smith
Binghamton
N. Y
Joliet
Reichstag
Emperor William
Walter Guy Furnald
Germany
Chipper Bunco Men Duel at Union Rail Depot
Isaac Baker of West Virginia sat in the Union station waiting for a Carthage bound train when two strangers befriended him. They talked then robbed him of 52 dollars preying on his trust as they planned to steal on the way to town. The incident followed layoffs after a 16 percent dividend cut, reducing depot security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnet Isaac Baker
West Virginia Hills
Union Railway
Isaac Esker
West Virginia
Uniorl Station
Carthage
Lll
Baker
Anma
Uule Spyuga
Ijaker
Stranger No. 1
Caerthage
Stranger No
Union Railway Company
Millinery boom as Easter hats excite local shoppers
Easter season opens with millinery excitement as dealers stock up and plan grand openings next week. Women will choose spring hats and bonnets with abundant flowers and trims while men note improved visibility with new styles. A wave of fashion enthusiasm spreads despite hard times. Meanwhile the estate of James L. Mitchell passes to his widow with executrix duties assigned, valued at about $75,000, and a 20 year old letter reveals care instructions for his mother.
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J.jilise Russell
Nicotine
Dea
Lata Jas
L. Mitchell
Harper
Barmera to seek roadbed crossovers near Ripple
Attorney Green tells county commissioners that Farmera and Broad Ripple parties have a private right of way nearly to the Ripple and will request a roadbed across highways enroute next Tuesday. Commissioner Reinecke says crossing allowed if private right of way exists. East side of Central Ave proposed. George Bruce, shot at Iron hall, to recover at home. he denies a woman was present and that anyone ran from Tron hall before the shot. bystanders saw the shooter flee.
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Barmera
Attorney Green
Farmera
Broad Ripple
Whureday
Ripple
Vermont
Reinecke
Central Ave
Bruce
George Bruce
Iron Hall
Dr. Crow
Mr. Bruce
Tron Hall
Audho
Capital Laundry Tel In Soirée Reportedly
Readable fragments show a note about Capital Laundry with contact telephone details and a brief mention of an evening gathering. The text is sparse but indicates a pickup or appointment not a full event summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capital Laundry
Tel
Soirée
Raducad Ta Cc
Will Test Its Validity In Kitchen Gas Case
Attorney Winter argues that the Indianapolis gas ordinance is invalid and oversteps municipal power in the Kitchen case. Howard Kitchen, of 2743 4 Washington St, paid overcharges and sues to recover. The court heard testimony on stove use, pricing, and whether cities may regulate gas prices versus private commerce. The Kitchen suit is under advisement as to constitutional questions and ordinance validity.
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Winter
Howard Kitchen
Indianapolis Gas Company
Squire Walpole
Kitchen
Washington St. Ie
Riobert Denny
Itchen
Ford Winter
Gas Company
Denny
Bir
Mmeraus Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Louisville
Belige
Riot on Train Between In old Kentucky and Under the city sampa
Loud quarrel on a train between Quincy and Danville between groups identified as In old Kentucky and Under the city sampa led to a serious riot with bloodshed. One member of Old Kentucky was stabbed and several others on both sides were severely beaten before train crew restored order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Ill
Old Kentucky
Danville
Death of Rev Joseph Harp in Lebanon Newfoundland
Rev Joseph Harp aged 76, a well known Methodist minister, died suddenly in Lebanon NL. He was a personal friend of Lincoln Logan Trumbull and other wartime figures and supported Harrison. An Illinois delegation once visited Indianapolis to seek Ben Harrison’s nomination. His wife Dr Earp remains at their N Illinois street home. Mrs Earp left for Illinois and Dr Harp plans to follow for the funeral.
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Jos. Harp
I. Harp
Lebanon
Joseph Harp
Abraham Lincoln
John A. Logan
Lyman Trumbull
Harrison
U. S
Illinois
Indianapolis
Gen
Ben Harrison
Dr. Earp
N. Illinois St
Annie Ward Stars in Lady Blarney at English's Thursday
Annie Ward opens in Tiffany's play Lady Blarney with strong support at English's Thursday night. Seats for the De Wolf Hopper engagement sold out quickly as morning box office crowds gathered, and Amuse Mints by Sousa’s goblets were noted for Gilmore's band prestige.
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Sousa
Gilmore
Annie Ward
Tiffany
Lady Blarney
de Wolf Hopper
Hea
Cases Against Allegien Gamblers Postponed Five Times
Police court records show ten gamblers arrested in Harry Walker's saloon during a raid two weeks ago. The Allegien gamblers faced repeated continuances after extensive negotiations among attorneys prosecutors and officers. Two men were to plead guilty while the others were released, with further conferences delaying trial.
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Allegien
Harry Walker
Broad Ripple clash looms over Sunday fishing protest
Sunday sociable threatens a clash at Broad Ripple as an anti poaching group and supporters plan to fish on the Sabbath. An anonymous note warns of arrests for desecrating the Sabbath, while attorney Heardon and allies prepare with warrants to target suspected dynamiters. A lively, tense confrontation is anticipated.
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Broad Ripple
Fish
Geme
Geome
Attornsay Heardon
Indianapolis
Dectective Kinney falls ill as cases swarm the city
A chaotic news snapshot shows Detective Jerry Kinney taken sick on Wednesday night while a string of items moves through city life from missing girl Minnie Lowe aged 12 to a mad dog incident at Lopes and Cornell avenues. It notes downtown bids, marriages, license updates, and legal actions with scattered civic notes and market prices.
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Jerry Kinney
N. Penneylvacia
Lina
Minnie Lowe
James A. Wilduen
Worlka
Llores
Corneillaves
Riessrs. Verner and Riches
Street Railway Company
Fairview Lake
Watson
Indianapolis
Wm. Dunne
Floyd
Supreme Court
Haughville
Grandview-ave
Mitchell
New York Philharmonic Club
Bliss Marion Weed
Plymouth Church
Thurssay
Clontefiore
Of-Polics
Campbell
Geo. W. Dickson
Binons
Charles
Anna Madras
James
Belle Haldwin
William
Georgia Carter
Daniel
Hattie Hunt
Charlotte Davis
Orath
Annie Beck
Jennie D. Baker
Mannriace
Earl M. Wright
Maggie M. Edmonds
Charles E. Cole
Anna W. Marsh
Marrie
Gaddie
Minnie W. Poundstone
William D. Smith
Nattie Travis
Charles Hebert
Anna Eckert
Oscar W. Comingore
Laura Pence
John W. Allen
Suasa M. Geer
Harry Dempsey
Cora Virginia Mo‘vee
Samuel McNabeney
Alice May Larnhart
Nude trance preachers cause turmoil near Greencastle
In Greencastle Indiana on March 8 a group of trance preachers from Harrodsburg Illinois and other areas conducted all night meetings near Mt Hebron and Fox Ridge church. One adherent Lucas Martin is in asylum after losing his mind while Ella King remains in a three day trance. Faith cures claimed to heal lame and blind with some followers walking without aid. Authorities fear more hospitalizations as citizens oppose the group and plan to confront them at Salem church Thursday night.
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Greencastle
Ind
Ali Putnam Igins
Mt. Hebron
Fox Midge
Aame Lucas Martin
Asylum
Jesus Christ
Ella King
Harrodsburg
Illinois
Ti Lux
Iltis
Fox Ridge
Salem Church
Political whirl at work with Prohibition party plans
Prohibitionists prepare for state convention in Masonic hall on Thursday with 621 delegates from every county expected, plus visitors. Aiming to field an entire state ticket, notable speakers include James Pinkham of Minnesota and C M Whipple of Chicago. Delegates to be seated in the auditorium to curb electioneering. rail and hotel arrangements secured for delegates.
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Masonic Hall
Feld
Jas, Pinkham
Bennesota
C. M. Whipple
Chicago
Thompson
Ohio
Kentucky
Republican County Committee
Dickson & Talbott
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Ilainmakers
Supt. Voices
Eliott
Obehien
FUL Committee
Court House
Greencastuee
Dimmitt
DePauw
Indienapolia
Bunco
Micos Will
Junpasonx
James A. Waddle
America
Pries
Hirst
Loxpox
Rogebury
Healyites
McCarthyites
Devitt
Commons
City Life
Christ
Stephen Crawford
Stockyards
Lon McClelland
Rod Emmett
Henry Ruase
Sheriff
Jom Hunter
Maurice Donnelly
Leopold Levy
Huntington
Hare
Criminal Court Room
Belfest
Dow
Vaupanarso
Dyer
Lake County
Michigan Central Railread
Worke
Clifford-ave
Vauraraiso
Mathias McMahon
Sumanville
Indiana
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