Fountain Square Debut Plans Tied to Night of Celebration
Fountain Square Merchants' Association to meet Tuesday to finalize opening arrangements for the square at month end. A contract for 35 decorative lights is awarded to illuminate the South-side business district. The inaugural event will feature band music, a fireworks display, and speeches by Mayor Shank, C. A. Bookwaletz, and Southside councilmen Chas Stilz and John Blumberg. Officers include J. F. Fehrenbach as president and W. D. Eminger as vice president.
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Fountain Square Merchants’ Association
Washington Street
Shank
C. A. Bookwaletz
Southside
Chas, Stilz
John Blumberg
Association
J. F. Fehrenbach
W. D. Eminger
J. W. Reisbeck
F. W. Sanders
Richmond Residents Oppose Vehicle Tax Ordinance
A large group of automobile owners bicycle riders and milkmen urged council defeat of the vehicle tax ordinance in Richmond Indiana on May 3 The rate of 15 was called exorbitant cyclists argued no tax while milkmen said license already paid The council defeated the act and refused amendment allowing fireworks use by youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkmen
Hartel
Vincennes Carmen Strike Ties Lines
Vincennes Indiana May 3 Vincennes Street railway employees strike merging crowds wear I walk tags Superintendent Henry General Manager Bush Louisville John Wisdom Jackson Tennessee line organizer two strike breakers ran a car at 6 am wagon blockades forced return company hopes to run line by imported men Wednesday workers seek nine hour day and twenty cent hourly wage
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Bush
Louisville
John Wisdom
Jackson, Tenn
New Lumber Trust Starts in Detroit
Detroit May 3 prominent Detroit and Michigan lumbermen organize the Standard Timber Company with a capital of 4 million dollars. The combine takes over several big lumber concerns and will operate largely in the south where it has acquired extensive timber tracts. Head offices are in Detroit.
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Detroit
Mich
Michigan
Standard Timber Company
Miners Hope for Early Agreement in Indiana
In Terre Haute Indiana on May 3 the joint conference of miners and operators began at noon and formed a ten member committee to seek a settlement of the Indiana miners strike. International Secretary Perry suggested applying the uniform scale to all mines and the committee including International President Lewis and Perry met in secret and planned a 3 pm report. Lewis expressed confidence that an agreement would be reached soon likely that day.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Indiana
Oldest Gibson County Woman Dies in Princeton
The oldest woman in Gibson county, Mrs. Louise Brockmeier, aged 95, died at her Princeton home on Monday. Born in Germany, she had lived in the area for many years, storing a long life in the community.
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Princeton
Ind
Gibson County
Louise Brockmeier
Germany
Will Indianapolis Reach Quarter Million Population?
Indianapolis civic leaders eye census data to gauge growth and city status. R L Polk & Co estimates 252,145 residents, up 82,981 from 1900, using directory counts and 1910 additions to project population. The census bureau withholds figures citing legal penalties for disclosure.
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Indianapolis
R. L. Polk & Co
Iron Workers Hold International Meet Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne May 3 The opening session of the annual convention of the International Association of Iron Steel and Tin Workers began with addresses of welcome by Mayor Grice and workers federation representatives. President P J McArdle responded as Assistant Secretary Tighe announced 120 delegates from across the country in attendance.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
International Assocition of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
Grice
Federation of Labor
P. J. McArdle
Tighe
Boy Sentenced to Workhouse for Attacking Mother
In police court Judge Collins ordered Marshall Childers an 18 year old charged with beating his mother to pay $100 and costs and serve 90 days in the workhouse. The mother testified to a badly battered face from the prior night assault, with prior threats of horsewhipping.
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Judge Collins
Marshall Childers
Collins
Childers
Wife granted divorce after only ten cents support
In Kokomo Indiana on May 3 Mrs Bertha Gibbs testified she had received just 10 cents in three years from her husband Ernest Gibbs to support herself and two children. Judge Kirkpatrick granted the divorce Tuesday noting the lack of adequate support.
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Kokomo
Ind
Bertha Gibbs
Ernest Gibbs
Kirkpatrick
Johnstown
Mary Reese
Geographer opposes Indiana geography adoption plan
Alexis Everett Frye questions the Indiana state board of education over adopting a new geography this year arguing it should use 1910 census data unavailable in time. Gov. Marshall hears the bid plan as Indiana schools prepare to open bids May 25 for geographies and arithmetic texts. B. J. Aley counters the census argument noting July insertions possible and warns against overvaluing interests seeking to keep their own books.
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Alexis Everett Frye
Frye
Gov. Marshall
Indiana State
Aley
Superintendent of Public Instruction
B. J. Aley
State Board
Trick’s Hold Up Case Hinges On Arm Injury Evidence
Police may hold up action against Kirby Tricks of 2516 E Washington as they investigate his claim. Tricks is charged with involvement in a holdup at Franksmith 6051 E Washington St, depending on the truth of his statements. He has a bad arm said to be damaged by a blow from Smith that knocked an overcoat from Tricks. Smith found Tricks’ name on an envelope in Tricks’ pocket and says the coat was stolen.
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Kirby Tricks
E. Washington
Franksmith
Washington Street
Tricks
Smith
Saloonkeepers to Apply for Liquor License in Hagerstown
Richmond Indiana May - Sheridan Campbell and John M Miller former Hagerstown saloon keepers in Jefferson township will apply for liquor license. A blanket remonstrance in Jefferson township expires in June and a new wet and dry fight is anticipated. Petitions on both sides are circulating.
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Richmond
Ind
May
Sheridan Campbell
John M. Miller
Hagerstown
Jeferson Township
Jefferson Township
Hammond Seeks New Monon Station for Hammond
In Hammond Indiana residents petition the state railroad commission to compel the Monon Railway to replace the dilapidated shelter and inadequate waiting room with a modern station building suited to the city’s growth. The drive notes other railways have fulfilled duties in Lake County.
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Hammond
Ind
Monon Railway Company
Indiana Railroad Commission
Monon
Lake County
Mayor Faces Prohibition Attack in Kokomo
A. B. Kirkpatrick condemned Mayor Puckett as having an opaque mind and accused him of mixing church leadership with public duties. He urged the mayor to post signs declaring where religion or laws are dispensed in Kokomo's city offices.
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Kokomo
Ind
B. Kirkpatrick
Puckett
Kirkpatrick
Pucketts
Federal Juries Get First Work Tuesday
The May term juries in federal court were sworn in Tuesday morning. The petit jury soon learned it would hear Metropolitan Engineering vs Fort Wayne on a dispute over payment for construction work. Grand jurors were directed to investigate federal law violations.
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Federal Court
Metropolitan Engineering Company
Fort Wayne
Cook Indicted in Embezzlement Case in Cincinnati
Cincinnati May 3 Edgar S Cook of Chicago was indicted on charges of embezzling 24000 while serving as assistant cashier of the Big Four. He is already under indictment for receiving stolen money from Charles L Warriner.
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Cincinnati, O
Eadgar
Kern Vote Sparks Marion County Primary Rumors
Marion county Democrats circle 1910 nominations as Bassett and Zearing reportedly may enter the race to vindicate Kern loyalty amid caucus betrayals. Several hoped renominations for state representatives rally behind Kern, with others already pledging Kern allegiance despite past desertions. Anxious candidates face a puzzle if Bassett and Zearing are drawn into the contest.
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Mer
Marion County
John W. Kern
Shively
United States
Bassett
Zearing
John M. Beaver
Jacob Buennega
Charles A. Gauss
Charles F. Maas
Adolph Seidensticker
Kern
Gauss
Indianapolis
Barry Bassett
al Zearing
One Day Brings In 10025 for St Pauls Church
The Rev C A Parkin reports 10025 subscribed on day one for the St Pauls M E church building fund. He expects 5000 more before the contract is awarded as Mayor Shank and other speakers rally support. A Renaissance Dome style church with a new parsonage on Rader street is planned.
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St. Paul’s M. E
C. A. Parkin
Middle West
Rader Street
Shank
St. Paul's Church
Hyde Is Overruled Concerning Poison In Swope Case
In Kansas City Missouri on May 3 the Dr J B Hyde murder trial heard Judge Latshaw overrule motions to exclude Dr W S Haynes testimony about cyanide and strychnine found in his analysis. Dr Hyde faces murder charges in the death of millionaire Thomas Swope as state questions Haynes again.
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Latshaw
Dr. Haines
Kansas City
J. B. Hyde
W. S. Haynes
Hyde
Co. Thomas Swope
Millonaire
Haynes
Commission of State to Visit Oldenberg Church Work Extends
The Academy of the Sacred Heart near Oldenberg Indiana may become a commissioned high school. At the May 13 State Board of Education meeting a report will recommend the Oldenberg girls school gain high school status within the state system. Superintendent Aley and Kendall toured the academy finding 1350 girl pupils and endorsing the upgrade. The Franciscan convent and monastery at Oldenberg comprise most of the town near Franklin County, with a strong Catholic population and a history dating to 1848.
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Academy of the Sacred Heart
Oldenberg
Ind
Sioned High School
State Board of Education
R. J. Aley
CN. Kendall
Indianapolis
Franciscan Order
United States
Franklin County
Batesville
Finley County
Aly
Fatted Calf Returns Home After Ten-Year Absence
Special to The Sun. Silver Lake residents plan a big welcome as Herman M. Feree, believed dead for ten years, returns from Alaska with a fortune. He had left Silver Lake as a youth after a long letter to his father Postmaster H. M. Feree and then vanished, later reappearing in the Alaskan mining fields.
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South Bend
Ind
Alaska
Herman M. Feree
Silver Lake
Veree
H. M. Feree
Gould Fields
Richmond Fall Festival Dates Announced for October
The Richmond festival committee confirms the event will run October 5 6 and 7 with Indiana Modern Woodmen leading opening day activities a state log rolling contest. Industrial features fill day two and day three celebrates Wayne County’s 100th anniversary promising the largest festival yet in the region.
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Richmond
Ind
Indiana Modern Woodmer
Wayne County
Hope native assistant secretary ill in city hospital
Harry A. Luther assistant secretary to Mayor Shank was brought from Hope Indiana to City hospital on Tuesday near his uncle in Indianapolis. He fell seriously ill with meningitis a week ago while visiting a friend in Hope.
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Harry A. Luther
Shank
Hope
Ind
Indianapolis
Time to Try Poslam for Skin Troubles
The ad urges trying Poslam early for eczema and other skin ailments, claiming rapid relief from itching and potential permanent eradication of conditions like eczema acne tetter salt rheum psoriasis and various forms of itch. It notes small and regular jars priced about two dollars, available at local druggists and drug stores with free samples by mail from Emergency Laboratories New York City.
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H. J. Auder's
Weber Drug Co
Laboratories
West -Twentyfifth Street
New York City
Two Die and Seven Hurt in Auto Crash in Columbus
A high speed joy ride ended in tragedy when a 44 horsepower auto struck a carriage carrying four high school students. Thomas E. Nuss Jr. was killed instantly. J. H. Shafer died from a fractured skull. Monte Sprachey was unconscious and may die. The car owner Robert Sinclair escaped serious injury, while Rollo Warner was hospitalized. The four pupils escaped serious harm.
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Columbus, O
J. H. Shafer
Cincinnati
St. Francis Hospital
Monte Sprachey
Robert Sinclair
Rollo Warner
Aged Miner Found Dead Near Clinton
Daniel Watson, 58, a Clinton miner, was found dead on a driveway at the new crematory in Terre Haute. Weathered clothing, a head abrasion, and intoxication suspected. Last seen Monday night in West Terre Haute. unsure how long he had been dead or if foul play occurred. Relative known is uncle John Watson of Knightsville.
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Terre Hatte
Ind
Daniel Watson
Clinton
Watson
Terre Haute
West Terre Haute
John Watson
Knightsville
Suit to set aside ghurghly benefits in Greenfield will
Special to The Sun Greenfield Indiana May 3 suit to break the will of Philip J Bohn filed Amanda Farris sister who was left nothing legacy includes 200 to Glenn Cove Cemetery 500 to the Methodist church of Charlottesville remainder about 15000 to Bradley M E Church Loyal Legion Indiana meets at statehouse room 12 Friday afternoon about 74 persons expected with a banquet Friday night
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The
Sun
Greenfield
Ind
Philip J. Bohn
Glenn Cove
Methodist Church of
Charlottesville
Bradley M. E
Amanda Farris
Loyal Legion
Loyal Legin of
Indiana
Statehouse
Babe's Scalding Fatal in Ohio Tub Accident
Harry Bartram two years old, son of Smith Bart ram, died after a tumble into a tub of boiling water in Upper Sandusky on Tuesday. The tragedy highlights a fatal domestic accident in the Ohio town.
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Upper
Sandusky
Harry Bartram
Smith Bartram
Anti-Saloon Folk Meet Here Tuesday
District workers of the Indiana Anti-saloon league closed a secret meeting in the office of State Superintendent Rev. E. Shumaker to discuss plans for the coming year and the campaign for the Indiana legislature. Rev. Shumaker said the league will institute a vigorous campaign to arouse interest and enthusiasm for the upcoming state election.
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Indiana Anti-agloon League
Rev. E. & Shumaker
Ischana
London Daily Mail Announces Paris London Flight Prize
May 2 announces third 50000 dollar aeroplane prize by the London Daily Mail for a flight from London to Paris. The competition aims to spur daring aviation feats and raise public interest in air travel.
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London
London Daily Mail
Paris
City Record Births and Marriages Listing Many Names
Birth notices list Jacob and Nellie Noble, a boy. John and Helen Manson, a girl. and many others with addresses on Kenwood, Washington, Harvey, Singleton, Chase, Nolan, Hoyt, and more. Medical deaths note pneumonia, tuberculosis, arteriosclerosis, and other causes. marriages include Stueber Stanley and Gregory Meely Shields Powers Marks.
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Jacob and
Nellie Noble
Kenwood Avenue
John and
Helen Manson
Washington Street
Rank and
Mary Muniz
Harvey Street
Erry Os
Flora Guess
Singleton Street
Charles and
Ellen
Bright Street
Pearl and
Irene Ballard
Martindale Avenue
Edward and
Anna Johnston
Sturm Avenue
Dora Gammel
Asbury Street
William and
Addie Proctor
Wilber Avenue
Joseph and
Myrtle Barker
Twenty-sixth Street
Anna Punk
N. Keystone Avenue
Harrison
Margaret Pfeifer
Hawthorne Lane
James and
Jennie White
E. “Eighteenth Street
Mattie Kozakiewicz
Montcalm Street
Alexander and
Martha Stewart
W. Cara Street
Orville
Eric Michaels
McLain Street
Andrew J. Miller
Madison Avenue
Prudence Kiley
Indiana Avenue
Francis C. Hoover
Thirtyfourth
Keystone Avenue
Elizabeth L. Schell
Methodist Hospital
John White
Vermont Street
Jesse Riley
Marion County Poor Asylum
Sarah E. Gumber
Margaret McAndrew
Fermont Street
Joseph Lancaster
City Hospital
la E.hadley
Udell Street
Jesse Herman Mains
River Avenue
William Stewart
Columbia Avenue
Watkins
Graceland Avenue
John B. Kennedy
Broadway
Isance M. Liane
August Weber
Central Insane Hospital
Frederick Stueber
Olive Stanley
John Gregory
Eunice Meely
Malcolm H.shields
Sarah Powers
Harry E. Marks
Nellie E. Gray
James Steward
Bertha Holladay
Redolph Crippen
Edith Rainbolt
George Jacoby
Henrietta Doliman
J.C. McCall
Emma Whitesell
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Merchants’ Association
Virginia Avenue
People OF
Vincennes Carmen
Vincennes
Vincennes Street Railway
H. M. Maccracken
New York
Henry M. MacCracken
New York University
Ser
Gensus
Iron Workers
City of
Ft. Wayne
Marshall
Gov
Indiana State Board of Education
Cook
Bassett and
Harry Bassett
al Zenring
John W
Zearing and
Their
New
Sallie Fisher III
Sallie Fisher
Goddess of Liberty” Company
Misa Fisher
Washington
Laura Fish
Daviess
Ricks
Great Falls
Mont
F. A. Steele
Commission OF State
Catholic Academy
Dr. Aley
Sax
Luther
Posalm
Columbus, C
Thomas E. Nuss, Jr
Badger
Badger Furniture Co
E. Wash. St
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