A Gentle Arrest at a Denison Hotel
Albee Karn of Denison bought fancy nosiery and neckwear on credit from Saul L. Seelig. Constable Harvey Fluston and Seelig partner Mr. Rubens located Karn at a cigar case. Karn paid the bill and court costs after surrendering a percent cigar, praising the arrest as “like a gentleman.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albee Karn
Denison Hotel
Saul L. Seelig
Mr. Rubens
Mr. Seelig
Harvey Fluston
Mr. Karn
Karn
Skarn
Market St
Court of Justice of the Peace
A. R. Hutchinson
Huston
Straw Rats Roar At Fellow Juror Hat Theft
A Kansas City jury panel member sparked a chase when he yelled about a man in a straw hat on Minnesota Avenue. The 12 jurors ran down the stairs, surrounded the man, performed a war dance, and toppled the hat. They collected $3 from themselves and gave it to the victim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Common Pleas Court
Minnessota-ave
Court remarks on juror conduct during early season decision
Judge Holt reproaches jurors for a pretrial stance urging a straw hat purchase so early in the season. He warns he will dismiss those who refuse to attend court as the panel returns. The remarks reflect stern, formal courtroom decorum and compliance expectations.
Meeting at Dayton for Central Electric Railway group
The Cen tral Electric Railway association holds its regular meeting at the Algonquin hotel in Dayton Ohio on Thursday March 8 with an executive committee meeting in Indianapolis on the 27th preceding. Papers on track bending and car wheels for city and interurban service will be presented by Thomas B McMath and C Skinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Electric Railway Association
Algonquin Hotel
Dayton
Traction Terminal
H. E B. Nicholl
Thomas B. McMath
Indianapolis Traction Terminal Company
C. Skinner
Scioto Valley Traction Company
M. M. Baxter
Lee M. Jaques
Missouri extra session planned by Gov Folk
Gov Folk announced he will call an extra legislative session within 30 days. He will seek a state excise commissioner, general drag law, city power to regulate public utilities charges by ordinance, authority for cities to acquire own and run street railways and other utilities, and police legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-McRae Press Association
Epferson City
Folk
State Excise
Promise Advertising and the Cascarfets Candy Cathartic Promise
A vintage advertisement asserts PROMISE and CONTRACT with CasCarets Candy Cathartic. It claims 11 years of flawless fulfillment, upholding purity truth and honesty in advertising to earn American family trust. It invites readers to try the product as a reliable bowel medicine.
Cascarets Promise Health Through Purity of Use
A historical ad text touts Cascarets as the best all around medicine for stomach and bowel troubles. It claims over a million boxes sold monthly and promises relief from constipation, disease prevention, and internal cleansing, urging readers to buy a 10 cent box today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascarets
New Line Opened for Wawassee Route by Indy Men
A party of Indianapolis businessmen opened the Wawassee electric line with a 2 p m departure from Syracuse to Vawter park at the lake’s south end. Despite rough track, the trip proceeded without accident amid enthusiasm as subsidies of 25000 were at stake. Officials and residents welcomed the line, with plans to complete Goshen to Lake Michigan and extend toward Huntington and Indianapolis by June 1. A Syracuse banquet followed the ceremony with speeches by J P Dolan and Charles W Miller among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vawter Park
Goshen
Syracuse
Lake Michigan
Huntington
Indianapolis
C. N. Wilson
American Engineeing Company
J. S. Cruse
Frank N. Dell
Charles W. Miller
Ed H. Fitzpatrick
Syracuse Band
Rules for Living at Tomlinson Hall lectures
The Riddell lectures at Tomlinson hall attract growing crowds with praise for recent talks on The Psychology of Success. The speaker offers practical rules for a successful life across physical moral and spiritual planes, urging chastity, vocation focus, diligent work, self discipline, sociability, frugality, and choosing a compatible partner, with a Monday program on From Adam to Christ detailing the shift from natural to spiritual life.
City clubs announce meetings and sermons around town
The Conversation club meets at Mrs. Nordyke’s home on Broadway next Friday. William Reagan will address the Business Men's league at E Tennh Street M E church Sunday night. Spanish Literary club gathers at 1918 N Alabama Saturday. Fletcher Place M E church hosts a sermon series on Lessons From St Patrick. Alpha Social society plans an evening entertainment and dance at South-Side Turner hall Sunday. Rev F F Smith speaks Monday at the Indianapolis Ministers' association. Ladies' Aid at Wesley Chapel attended a comfort tacking event Thursday. Woman's Alliance of All Souls meets Monday afternoon. Typographical union Ladies Auxiliary holds a board party at Knights and Ladies of Honor hall Tuesday. Rev John Young of Hamilton Ont preaches at Tabernacle Sunday morning. First Baptist hosts Frederick Taylor on The Great Commandments and A Neglected Doctrine. Albert Hurlstone speaks on Heredity and Responsibility at Roberts Park M E church Sunday night. Ironwood and Center Camps initiate five candidates at Orpheum hall Friday. Wicks conducts The Rapture of Pursuing at All Souls Unitarian Sunday morning. Memorial services for Epworth League members of Morris St M E Church are held Sunday night. Ground is broken soon for Niagara Tribe No 314 Red Men home at Augusta costing $5,000. James E Twiname, bailiff, convalesces from pneumonia.
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Conversation Club
Charles L. Nordyke
Broadway
William KE. Reagan
Business Men's League
E. Tennhst
M. E
Spanish Literary Club
N. Alabama St
Fletcher Place
St. Patrick
Alpha Social Society
Turner Hall
FF. P. Smith
Indianapolis
Ministers’ Association
Ladies’ Aid Society
Wesley Chapel
M. EK. Church
Rhoades
Woman's Alliance of All Souls Church
Typographical Union
Knights and Ladies of Honor
Wicks
All Souls Unitarian Church
Epworth League
Morrisst. M. E
Niagara Tribe No. 314
Red Men
Augusta
James E. Twiname
Circuit Ecourt
Rowand to Lecture at YMCA Big Meeting
Charles A. Rowand, renowned lyceum speaker, will address the YMCA Big Meeting on Sunday at 3 p m on Empty Titles. The program opens 30 minutes earlier with the Indianapolis Mandolin Club, featuring solos by Miss Helen Barnard, Mr Paul Roberts, and Mr Ernest Michells at English’s Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Rowand
Lyceum
Indianapolis Mandolin Club
Mandolin Club
Helen Barnard
Irvington
Paul Roberts
Purdue
Ernest Michells
English
Opera House
Cause and Cure of Human Perversity Sermons at Pentecost Band
The Rev. T. H. Nelson, pastor, will preach Sunday morning at the church of the Pentecost Band at 23 N New Jersey Street. His subject will be Cause and Cure of Human Perversity. After the open testimony meeting at 7:30 p m Rev J O Cresap of Sherbrook Quebec Canada will preach.
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T. H. Nelson
Church of the Pentecost Band
New Jersey-st
J. O. Cresap
Sherbrook
Quebec
Canada
Grape-Nuts Restores Health in Ind Woman Says
An Indiana woman credits Grape-Nuts and the book The Road to Wellville for recovery from years of poor health. She describes initial relief after a week, weight gain, revived nerves, and renewed energy, advocating the cereal as part of a delicious daily diet. The advertisement urges readers to obtain the book from Postum Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellville
Weillville
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Pky
City Record Births and Deaths Amid Personal Notices
City records list numerous births with two percent Talbott avenue and Minnesota street addresses. Several deaths note cause as cerebral meningitis, suicide by carbolic acid, diphtheria, accidental fractured skull, and gastro enteritis. Notable entries include Elmer Hall and Marie Hall with a girl birth, and Samuel Howe at St. Vincent's hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E
Harriett Harrell
Talbott Ave
Isaac and
Lula Smith
Minnesota St
C. H
Ida Stradley
N. Senate Ave
Elmer and
Marie Hall
Roosevelt Ave
Ila
Myrtle Chappel
Detroit St
Lee
Cynthia Welch
Meridian-st
Fred and
Rose Zwacker
N. Capitolave
Christopher and
Samuel D. Howe
St. Vincent's Hospital
Mary H. Conesty
Ohiost
Emma L. Killermeier
Bevilleave
Matilda Jane Feathers
W. Courtst
Multiple repairs and remodels listed with addresses
A list of construction items and costs including repairs remodels and additions. Entries show names such as Rig th Benzinger John E. Gessert Wm Carpenter Mrs John C New and Chas Whitsett along with addresses 1721 Chestnut 832 N Alabama 3811 New York 147 Bright 1411 Ashland 10 12 E Washington and 1 N Ritter plus firms Columbia Conserve Co Home Brewing Co Co F Moeller and others. Totals range from 30 to 3000 with various property types including sheds doubles and storerooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benzinger
Chestnuts J. &, Christian
Alabama St
John E. Gessert
New York St
Wm. Carpenter
Bright St
Columbia Conserve Co
Meridian and Belt Railroad
L. M. Sidener
Ashlandave
John C. New
Washington St
Chas. T. Whitsett
N. Ritter
Home Brewing Co
Maryland
California
Co. F. Moeller
St. Paul
Harry Miller
Harry J. Baker
S. State
Red Men carnival officers named for Indianapolis event
Representatives of four suburban tribes met Friday night and elected officers for the Red Men carnival to aid building funds. The event will be held in Indianapolis on April 22 with J P Leyendecker as president and John Moore as vice president among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comache
Tishimingo
Winamac
Wewoka
Indianapolis
Yencecker
John Moore
George O. Hutsell
Jacob Ream
James Lamkin
H. C. Yocum
J. P. Leyendecker
W.S. McChesney
H. C. Prehn
George O. Butsell
William Cole
Walter Boetcher
Charles F. Hurst
John E. Spaan
Purdue Men Smoked at Homecoming Banquet
The Indiana homecoming and first Purduemen banquet were held at the Denison hotel Friday night with over 200 banqueters present. Smoking began after President Stone gave permission, with RH. C. Palmer as master of ceremonies. Addison C. Harris spoke on the Student of the Future, and Thomas D. Sheerin read a poem that elicited cheers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
W. E. Stone
RH. C. Palmer
O. N. Mueller
Stone
Addison C. Harris
Thomas D. Sheerin Reed
M. J. Golden
Harry G. Leslie
Ww. FF
M. Goss
A. W. Brayton
J. W. Noel
Indianapols
F. L. McCoy
Roosevelt names three canal commissioners with $14000 salaries
President Roosevelt announces the appointment of Maj. Sibert Maj. Gailand Civil Engineer Rousseau to the Isthmian Canal Commission. Each will receive $14000 annually, including pay as army and navy officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Maj
Sibert
Gaillard
Rousseau
Isthmian Canal Commission
Army
Navy
Freeman Death by Own Action After Divorce Despondence
Anderson Indiana March 16 Despondent for four years after his wife secured a divorce George Freeman 54 a machinist went to Connellsville Pennsylvania old home of his relatives and killed himself by cutting his throat with a razor He formerly worked at Covington Kentucky before coming to this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Freeman
Connellsville
Coyington
Liquor Poured Into Street After Revival in Litchfield
J E Teany saloon keeper poured about $1,000 worth of liquor into the street here after a religious revival. The liquor was destroyed and the crowd sang America as the act concluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Litchfield, Ul
J. E. Teany
America
Hunger Offense Leads to Arrest Warrant in Capitol Ave Case
A 13 year old daughter stated she was hungry prompting William Hiselman to be accused of beating her with a cane leaving bruises. Police found the family destitute in a one room home at 224 N Capitol Ave as officers seek Hiselman while the mother worked away from home and food was unavailable. An upcoming city council meeting may discuss a $23,000 coliseum appropriation, a saloon prohibition near a school, and Irvington park plans amid opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aregry
Wiliam Hiselman
N. Capitol Ave
Deiner
Hiselman
Wall Street Rebounds After Bear Raid Fears Ease
New York March 16 Wall Street shook off gloom from early week bear raids as the market opened rising broadly. Hill and Harriman stocks led the gains with heavy buying from all quarters. Rumors of Harriman losing control of Pacific railroads circulated, but friends denied them while Morgan associates hinted at Harriman reducing influence. Rich buyers including Rockefeller associates and Rothschilds were active, driving up most securities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-McRae Press Association
New York
Wall St
Hill
J. P. Morgan
Fritzi Scheff in Critical but Slightly Improved State
Doctors report a slight improvement in the condition of Fritzi Scheff, the comic opera star, though her status remains critical as of today. The update was issued by the Scripps McRae Press Association from New York on March 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fritzi Scheff
NABBED MAN AND NET IN White River FISHING
John Raih used a drag net in the backwater of White River on Friday seeking fish. A deputy fish commissioner nabbed him and seized the net for 37.50 dollars, leaving Raih without his gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Raih
White River
Julia Ward Howe Plans to Publish Original Songs Book
Julia Ward Howe will publish a book of her original songs collected from a lifetime of music. Her children and grandchildren highly value the work, motivating the publication. She also intends to publish a book of her later poems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Ward Howe
Jennie C Benedict & Co Opens New Confectionery Branch
Jennie C Benedict & Co of Louisville will open a second branch confectionery and catering business at 106 Monument Place on Wednesday March 2. The firm offers fancy ices, confections, and decorated cakes with full social function catering across the city. The candymaker has a wide reputation from work with Empson and Day in Kentucky and promises well equipped departments for all orders. Everyone is welcome at the opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Jennie C. Benedict & Co
Louisville
Monument Place
New York
Hag
Empson
Day
Kentucky
Facial Beauty Method Promises Instant Delight
An advertisement touts a facial beauty method described as original and pleasant with immediate results. It mentions Olga Metzger L Tetlay and hints at expert instruction in the art of beauty enhancement, promising satisfaction for ladies.
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G .Tetty
Olga Metzger
Tetlay
Duss
Rome
Feng
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Samuel Wilson
Edith Blake
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Food and Drugs Act
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Mass
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Scripps-McRaee Press Association
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