Grocer firm dissolved after partner’s disappearance
Clark and Bierbusse grocers at 40 E Washington and 542 Massachusetts dissolved after Carl M Bierbusse vanished last Sunday. Clark says $2000 cannot cover losses and Bierbusse hauled groceries from the store, drew funds from the bank, and traveled with a brother-in-law planning to sell cleaning powder nationwide. Police notified cities on their expected travel route. Clark, at 218 E North St, remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Guthrie
Clark
Bierbusse
E. Northet
Wirfield
Kas
Indianapolis
E. North St
Riders in Training at Newby Oval Amid Local Hopes
A report from Newby Oval lists professionals Lou Gordon Ed and Jake Steinmetz and Toots Watson expected to ride, with Charles Pease in Ohio unlikely to race this season. Amateurs Oscar Andrews Will Parsons John Kittle Will Carson train alongside Marshall Levy Jimmy Davis and George Huschmann who may ride. Harry Greensburg, a district member of the ae C A racing board, has not yet arrived from Chicago to push local amateurs to professional status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newby Oval
Lou Gordon
Jake Steinmetz
Toots’ Watson
Charles Pease
Ohio
Oscar Andrews
Will Parsons
John Kittle
Will Carson
Marshall Levey
Jimmy Davis
George Huschmann
Harry Greensburg
Plenty of Pond Ice Prices Drop Reflecting Supply
The ice trade notes abundant pond ice with poor quality and lower prices. Artificial ice sells for 20 cents per hundred, pond ice 15 to 17.14 cents. If pond ice stores well, supply may last and prices stay low. a depleted supply will push prices up.
New Pole Company Forms Behind Polk Canning Venture
The J. T. Polk company with 275000 dollars to run the Polk canning factory at Greenwood was incorporated Thursday with J. T. Polk Charles E. Coffin and Ralph B. Polk as officers. Coffin president of Central trust company served as reorganizer and receiver for a year. Of stock 75000 is preferred. The factory started in 1872 and now employs about 1000 workers. Last year's output reached 533000. The Polk dairy interests, recently added, form a large business as they control a group of dairies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Polk Company
Polk Canning Factory
Greenwood
J. T. Polk
Charles E. Coffin
Ralph B. Polk
Coffin
Central Trust Company
Weith
Polk Canning
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area period
Forecast for the 36 hours ending at 7 p m May 25 calls for warm, fair weather. Thursday night and Friday expected with temperatures 65 at 7 am, 54 at noon, and 55 at 7 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Switz City Miller James O. Pate Heads for Bankruptcy
James O. Pate a Switz City miller declares bankruptcy claiming liabilities of 24543 dollars and 14 pesos while his schedule indicates federal involvement and financial strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James O. Pate
Switz
Judge Daly verdict in state house brass theft case
Four colored youths nicknamed Chip Sunny Nasty and Shine faced police court on charges of stealing brass from the state house and vandalizing the Hendricks monument. Sentences ranged from 30 to 210 days with fines. Daly condemned the easy removal of ornaments and declared the youths culpable with heavier sentences to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunny
Shine
State House
Hendricks Monument
James Casdo
John Buckles
Frank Elliott
Frank Rhoden
Kreitenstein
Holtz and Morgan
Daly
Governor Durbin Visited Reformatory To Urge Fast Bid Work
Attorney general Taylor denies plans to inspect reformatory records during the Wednesday visit with Gov Durbin and Auditor Hart. He says the group went to press the contractor to finish the 600 cap cell house within a month. Hert opened books for examination, deemed among the finest accounts, while bids are now received item by item to secure lowest prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Durbin
Hart
Jeffersonville
Late War Veterans at Pan-American Expo Buffalo Meet
The national convention of Spanish American War veterans will be in Buffalo during the Pan-American Exposition. Indiana plans a large delegation to share San Juan and other battle memories as Bull Run and Chickamauga tales fade. Gen W J McKee of Indianapolis is senior vice commander and eligible to succeed Gen Willis J Hulings of Oil City Pa.
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Buffalo
Indiana Department
San Juan
Bull Run
Chickamauga
Indiana
W. J. Mckee
Indianapolis
Willis J. Hulings
Oil City
Dem State Tax Chief Likely Reappointed in Indiana
Rumor centers on Parks M. Martin, Democratic state committee chair, likely to be reappointed tax commissioner to fill the unexpired term of Judge Buskirk. Mentioned are Gov. Durbin and Representative James of Greencastle, with no further word on that potential appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parks M. Martin
Democratic State Committee
Martin
Judge Buskirk
Paoli
Durbin
James
Greencastle
Laura Spoon Weds In Jail As Clyde Wynegar Sentenced
Laura Spoon married Clyde Wynegar in the county jail at 3 p m. The ceremony occurred as the couple faced a prison term for embezzlement. Wynegar was then sent to the penitentiary to serve a two to count.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Wynegar
Mrs Leslie Carter's Strain On Stage Provokes Seclusion
The Zaza company star Mrs Leslie Carter is kept in her room between performances as reporters note possible nervous breakdown from the Fourth Act strain. The Denison hotel is her residence during show runs, with strict orders denying visitors and no confirmation from management. A colored man Wynegar, who left $400 in charge of a North Indianapolis saloon, was said to have skipped with the funds. a new trial was denied Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hays
Wynegar
Indianapolis
Indiana department of veterans holds first annual meeting
The first Indiana department annual meeting of Spanish American War veterans convened at the Commercial club with Col. Russell Harrison in attendance. Officers were elected, favoring Lieut. Gilbert for chief, while Cant. English steps down. A smoker event in the armory will feature delegates and attendees including Col. Harrison and Gov. Durbin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Russell B. Har
Bloody lynching in Selma follows deputy's death
In Selma Alabama a mob killed three black men Ed Mays Dock Jones and Bobby Dawson after the shooting of Deputy Sheriff Joe Edwards. They were beaten and shot as locals moved to punish suspected accomplices. Israel Dawson was also severely beaten. A state guard posse was sent to quell unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel Dawson
John Dawson
Sixty Years of Marriage for Mr and Mrs Charles Rihl
Mr and Mrs Charles H Rihl of 339 Lincoln celebrate their sixtieth wedding anniversary. He is 8 and she 30, born in Philadelphia and Cincinnati respectively. They married in 1841 in Cincinnati and live in Indianapolis with five children, two grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.
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Charles H. Rihl
Lincoln St
Rihl
Cincinnati
Clarissa Riordan
Ella Newton
Kate Kennedy
Chicago
Harry S. Rihl
Martha E. Rihl
Effie Kortepeter
Mr. Rihl
Philadelphia
Jackson
Miss
Duncan
Vickaburg
Cambridge City
Rossville
Simon Kenton
Maurice Thompson
Alice
Vincennes
Bob Smith At Deaths Door In City Hospital
Attorney Robert E. Smith lay very ill at City hospital after his leg was amputated on Thursday for gangrene. His toe ailment worsened despite prior treatment, and the latest operation became necessary to halt progression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Smith
City Hospital
News Wins Tax Case In Favor Of Paper
The News won its suit to stop state and county taxes on $354000 worth of property instead of $45. Ex-Judge McCray had valuation raised and the paper sought an injunction. McCray’s demurrer was overruled and Judge McMaster set hearings before default was entered and the injunction became effective. McCray has been ill for weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the News
McCray
McMaster
New 825 piano priced at $16 with guarantee offer
A dealer promotes a new 825 piano for 16 dollars claiming a gilt guarantee and emphasizing savings on diamonds, with sales pitched as a special opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wulschnera
Carson Defeats Kittle In Local Track Showdown
M T H S athletes gathered at Newby oval for informal preliminaries. Will Carson defeated John Kittle in two bicycle races, surprising observers as Kittle cited imperfect condition. Blacksmiths feel confident for the state high school meet with riders Wheeler Kittle and Carson training. Needersburg High School joined the meet with a strong entry expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newby Oval
Will Wheeler
Kittle
Carson
Needersburg
Foster murder trial bans Cleveland Press reporters
In Sandusky Ohio on May 2, bailiff Troup expelled two Cleveland Press reporters from the court just before the Fos ter murder trial resumed after a court order. The press had published a full account of the day’s proceedings the prior night, and Judge Young had earlier ordered no newspaper print trial details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandusky
Foster
Troup
The
Cleveland Press
Young
Elizabeth H Baker Sues For Fifteen Thousand Dollars
Elizabeth H. Baker filed a suit seeking fifteen thousand dollars against an unnamed defendant linked to a streetcar incident. The brief action appears to involve property or personal damage claims arising from a traffic or transit event. Additional details are not clear from the fragment.
Russell Harrison Plans Indianapolis Home Move
Col Russell Harrison intends Indianapolis as his future home while retaining some travel. He asked the Spanish American Veterans camp at Trenton New Jersey to transfer his membership to the Gen John S Poland camp in Indianapolis, as it becomes his base with business ties. The Trenton camp founded earlier by Capt English saw its membership move to Indianapolis once the latter was established.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Harrison
Indianapolis
Trenton
N. J
John S. Poland
English
Denton Suffering After Shootout With Coyne
Dr. Eisenheiss reports Seymour Denton shot Tuesday by Teddy Coyne. Denton is gritty and improving. breathing troubled by a clot in the left lung where a bullet lodged. Doctor will drain the cavity. expects no further trouble. None of the bullets will be disturbed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenheiss
Seymour Denton
Teddy Coyne
Shirt-Waist Problem Divides Letter Carriers
The letter carriers' association plans Sunday discussions on wearing shirt waists. Opposition remains as a sample from a manufacturer on the postmaster's desk draws little support. The final style will be chosen by the carriers, with department quality requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letter Carriers’ Association
Corn Prices Soar as Shorts Squeeze May to 55 Cents
In Chicago on May 2, May corn surged to 55 cents as Phillips presses the squeeze on shorts in the pit. Traders battled to hold at 51, price then jumped to 60 possible, with Wednesday close at 49and a half and Thursday at 53 and a half cents. Also, Circle 1 of Central Ave church plans a 2:00 p.m. Friday meeting in church parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips
Central-ave. Church
Salvage corps logs $85,650 in six months
Chief Herman F. Newman releases a report on the Merchants' salvage corps six months after its start noting $85,650 saved and 185 alarms answered. The unit, once started with a lantern and rubber boots, now has headquarters near the 13 engine house, a horse drawn wagon, and direct electrical link to the city alarm system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants’ Salvage Corps
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
No. 13 Engine House
13'S
Salvage Corps Committee
Ford L. Mayer
Chan, Mayer & Co
Louis H. Levy
Levy Bros. & Co
Louis A. Harmeyer
Harmeyer & Co
James A. Hadley
Iron workers go out over wage raise on Claypool building
Iron workers at the Claypool building corner Pennsylvania and Chiosts went on strike after noon Wednesday for higher wages. They currently earn 17 to 22 cents an hour for ten hours. managers offered to raise 17 percent to 20 cents for some workers, but six of twenty five would be affected. Workers, not organized here, may form a union soon as more projects approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claypool
Pennsylvania
Chiosts
Haugh-Noelke Company
Plasterers Strike Affects Sun Building And City Jobs
Plasterers remain on site Thursday morning as union contractors handle two major projects the Lewis flats and the New Jersey and New York streets flats, both distant from plastering. A non union firm finished repairs at the insane hospital the day before the strike began, with contractors predicting no trouble grating non union workers.
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SUN
Lewis
New Jersey
New York Sts
Insane Hospital
Plumbers Strike Grounds Fires and Foley Bros Picket
Journeymen abandon work with no helpers as bosses await association action. A conference set for Thursday seeks settlement. Foley Bros. and Holmes & Co. shops report quits though Foley Bros. says they did not insist on helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley Bros
Holmes & Co
Steam-fitters to settle annual scale with bosses this week
The steam-fitters expect to meet the bosses during the week to settle the year’s scale. The old scale expired April 1, but there is no issue on it and signing is a mere formality. Workers receive 40 cents an hour for eight hours, with seven on Saturday.
Upholsterers' Union Elected Officers Wednesday Night
The upholsterers' union was organized Wednesday night and elected officers including President W. Spearing, vice-president LH.aicClellan, corresponding and recording secretary C. d. J. One, ee Lendormt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Spearing
Lh.aicclellan
Ee Lendormt
Central labor union vote on Labor Day action
Informed members were urged to vote regarding Labor Day concerns at the Central labor union. The group faced instructions on participation and overall turnout policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Central Labor Union
Howard Company Signs Agreement With Machinists Union
The M. E. Howard machine company signed the union agreement Thursday morning joining three other firms. Union business agent Collins said the strike probability depends wholly on the grand lodge in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Howard Machine Company
Machinists’ Union
Collins
Grand Lodge
Washington
Getting Together for Tailor Strike Settlement
Negotiations likely soon between striking tailors and employers may start after Labor Commissioner McCormack indicated no insurmountable barriers. The tailors union asked him to mediate with merchants, who were prepared to discuss. The commissioner noted favorable dispositions and anticipated a probable settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barkis
Tailors’ Union
McCormack
Lot of New Steppers Opens Gentlemen's Driving Club Season
The Gentlemen's driving club opens a new season with 7 percent membership growth and a promise of prosperity. Informal Friday races welcome all entrants, featuring a team race between J N Shorts Billy Bridge and Lady Constant versus Charlie Shovers Charley Boy and a new bay pacer unnamed.
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Gentlemen's Driving Club
J. N. Short
Billy Bridge
Lady Constant
Charlie Shover
Good Charley Boy
J. C. Sipe
Robert C
Neath
Dr. Light
Joe Slack
Blair
Baker's
Charles Shover
Ora Shover
John
Williams
Detroit
Ora Shy
Atgi
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Clark & Bierbusse, Grocers
E. Washington
Carl
M. Bierbusse
Frank L. Clark
Ice Man
NEW Pole Company
Dusty Miller
Mage Sale
Washington St
Atory
Buf
Falo
James’ Boom
MR. Davis
Groom
Laura
Embez
Sling
Barnett
Laura Spoon
Leslie Carter
Bettween
James Barnett
Frank Wilson
Bates Inn
Comer
Mendenhall
Criminal Court
Harrison
Olution
Politica
Moval
Root
Col. Harrison
W. E. English
Cant
Gev. Gilbert
Geo. W. Fraser
South Bend
Poland Camp No. 7
J. B. Curtis
New York
Gov. Durbin
Alabama
Edwards
Troopn
Selma
Ala
Joe Edwards
the State Guard
Stennedy
Richmond
Wright House
Old State House
White River
Terre Haute
Lafayette
Scott
Madison
Pierce
Thomas Chill
Bob” Smith
Death's Door
NEWS
Beecause
Elizabeth H. Baker
Whit
Denton
Herman F. Newman
Chief Newman
Hig Claypool
Howard Company
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