Indianapolis Board of Trade and Trade Association Plan Push
The Indianapolis Board of Trade opens offices in room 716 and joins the association’s drive to advertise the city. A new trading trip by trolley will visit Noblesville Tipton Kokomo and other towns with an expected 50 companies represented. Aviation week features include a buyers social and Speed way visits with a smoker and other entertainments.
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Indianapolis Trade Association
Indianapolis
Planta
Dobyns
Noblesville
Tipton
Kokomo
Logansport
Goshen
Elkhart
Anderson and Muncie
Cattleman James Warns Heirs Against Europe
Jefferson J. James, late cattleman of San Francisco, warns heirs not to go to Europe. His will, filed with the county clerk, leaves an estate of about $200,000 from a former fortune once worth $10 million. He urges thrift and to keep wealth in the United States by investing in cattle operations and local residences.
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San Francisco
Cal
Europe
Jefferson J. James
James
Gold coins offer ends in arrest at pawn shop
Charles Loftus, 23, was arrested after asking a pawnbroker about old gold coins. Henry Tueber, 28, stands charged with grand larceny for allegedly taking about $100 in coins from John Wocher, a real estate dealer, about a year ago. Loftus claims the coins came from Tueber. Detectives intervened as the exchange occurred.
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Charles Loftus
Tacoma Avenue
Henry S. Tueber
Hamilton Avnue
Tueber
Pofee
John Wocher
Wocher
Loftus
Tucker
Haley
Man shoots woman then kills himself in Detroit tragedy
Charles Rena shot and killed Emma Redman in her Detroit home, then fatally shot himself. He barricaded himself, was captured after a violent clash with a posse. Neighbors say he was spurned by the woman over marriage, and laughed that his aim was good over her corpse. Miss Clara Weston linked to the scene as a witness. The woman’s identity and origin remain unclear amid conflicting accounts.
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Detroit
Mich
Charles Rena
Emma Redman
Rewa
Clara Weston
Rena
Miss Weston
Qohlo
Ancient Verulamium to Be Excavated by Antiquarians
London May 4 Within months the Society of Antiquarians will begin excavation of the ancient Roman city of Verulamium near St Albans. The Earl of Verulam owns the land and provides access as the site sits near Gorhambury park. The Roman city, larger than Pompeii in shape and about 190 acres, was a key British municipium with full citizenship rights for residents.
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London
Verulamium
Society of Antiquarians
Earl of Verulam
Society
St. Albans
Gorhambury Park
Britain
Pompeii
England
York
Cat Rescued From Steeple by Local Fireman
In Middletown on May 4 a cat climbed the First Presbyterian church steeple and became entangled among vines. Hundreds gathered as police and fire crews assisted, but Ray D. Parker went up the ladder to bring the cat down. The animal fought, yet Parker escaped serious injury. A similar rescue occurred years ago from the church roof.
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Middletown
First Presbyterian Church
Fire Department
Ray D. Parker
Parker
Two Killed In Ohio Interurban Wreck
Springfi eld Ohio May 4 Two persons were killed and 11 injured in a wreck on the Ohio Electric Traction line north of here early Wednesday The dead are W H Ferguson motorman this city M M Rork a farmer living near Urbana A Mrs Drummond and a Mr Wooley of Urbana were fatally injured Conductor Davis of this city was seriously hurt The accident was caused by a trailer on a freight car breaking loose and colliding with a passenger car
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Ohio Electric Traction
Here
W .H. Ferguson
M. M. Rork
Urbana
Drummond
Wooley
Davis
Taft and Moseley a Pittsburgh double hero
In Pittsburg, police sergeant Thomas Moseley, a striking lookalike of President Taft, accompanied the president on a recent visit. Moseley often faces applause as the president and declined a ball game seat to avoid embarrassment for himself and the president.
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Thomas Moseley
Pittsburg
Caskets Too High for People to Die in Chicago
In Chicago on May 4 the City club heard a report accusing undertakers cemetery officials physicians and hospital attendants of collusion that drives funeral costs. The investigating committee chaired by Harry A. Smoot urged a lower scale and further inquiry as sociologists seek to improve conditions for the poor.
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Chicago
Harry A. Smoot
Shroud prepared 68 years ago used for burial
Special to The Sun. Mrs Eva Simon of Wabash Indiana aged 98 was buried in a shroud and burial outfit she prepared 65 years ago for her funeral. The clothing remained in good condition and presentable. Her wishes were followed, and her children are described as prominent and wealthy.
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Wabash
Ind
Eva Simon
Greater power given to state railroad commission
Indiana's railroad commission wins an injunction against the Chicago Indianapolis and Terre haute railway in circuit court. The order enforces rates on coal and gravel between New Albany Indianapolis West Baden and Linton, marking a procedural shift granting the commission power to enforce its rates without prolonged court battles.
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R.R. Commission
Railroad Commission of Indiana
Remaster
Chicago, Indianapolis & Tounsville Railway Company
New Albany
Indianapolis
West Baden
Linton
Favorable Decision Reported in c., I. & L. Case
Indiana Railroad Commission met on Wednesday and heard of a favorable ruling in the Marion circuit court against the Manon coal rate case. Secretary Joseph Reilley informed members the win aligns with previous contentions and signals new orders may follow.
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Joseph Reilley
Manon
Marion Circuit Court
Jong
No Garage Ban and Fireworks Rule in Columbus
Columbus Indiana May 4 The city council passed an ordinance prohibiting building a garage on lots with a church schoolhouse or up to three residences or within 50 feet of any residence It also ordered enforcement of a ban on exploding fireworks in any public place within the city limits on July 4.
Greene County Republicans Nominate Local Officials
Greene Bloomfield Ind May 4 Republicans of Greene county named Josiah P. Myers for representative James F James for treasurer Clyde D Yoho clerk Dr Peter M Cook auditor Walter Wills recorder William Titus assessor Benjamin F McLaughlin coroner Wesley Clogston surveyor and commissioners Theodore Carmichael first district Omer Lowden second district for the upcoming election.
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Greene County
Josiah P. Myers
James F. James
Clyde D. Yoho
Peter M. Cook
Walter Wills
William ©. Titus
Benjamin F. McLaughlin
Wesley, Clogston
Theodore Carmichael
Omer Lowden
Cumberland Democrats Plan Love Feast In Hall
Cumberland and Warren township Democrats host a love feast Monday night at Hilkene's hall Cumberland. Expected attendees include all Marion county Democratic candidates. Music will be provided by Cumberland musicians and candidates will speak to the audience.
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Cumberland
Warren Township
Hilkene's Hall
Marion County
Muale
Kokomo Man Chokes Wife Then Flees After Bank Visit
In Kokomo Indiana on May 4 John Sabbe a 30 year old Syrian fled from his home after choking his wife until she was black in the face and drawing money from a bank. Mrs Sabbe was found senseless and reportedly destitute with one child though she still loves her husband as police pursue the case.
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John Sabbe
Kokomo
Sabbe
Pittsburg Plate Glass Plant Resumes Cast Department
The casting department of the Pittsburg Plate Glass company has resumed operations after two years of remodeling. Other departments will begin in two months. the plant modernization spanned the entire period.
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Kokomo. Ind
Mary
Pittsburg Plate Glass Company
Runaway Girls Nabbed in Kokomo Laundry Overstay
Tulia Wood aged 16 and Florence Jacobs aged 17 were seized by Kokomo police after fleeing Ottawa, Wisconsin. The teens had been employed at a local laundry and were traced after a letter to Ottawa.
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Kokomo
Ind
Tulia Wood
Florence Jacobs
Ottawa
Lebanon High School Gains North Central Accreditation
Lebanon Indiana May 4. Lebanon high school has been admitted to the accredited list by the North Central Association of colleges. Graduates are admitted to freshman standing upon examination.
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Lebanon
Ind
The
Lebanon High School
North Central Association of Colleges
Matrimonial Meet Sets Record In Southland Marriage
Memphis scene reports Mrs. D. G. Parr, a widow, wed a stranger claiming to be G. W. Gentry of Bloomington Indiana after a short meeting about a car in Birmingham. Less than a day later she filed for divorce after receiving a note revealing the name "French" and his intent not to return.
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Memphis
Tenn
D. G. Parr
Southland
G. W. Gentry
Bloomington
Ind
Birmingham
Traction official dies in Evansville at 70
John J. Fitzwilliams, 70, auditor for the Southern Indiana Traction Co., and father-in-law of ex mayor Nolan, died after a brief illness in Evansville. A native of Ireland, he previously lived in St. Louis where he served as park commissioner, city registrar and health commissioner.
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Traction
Evansville
Ind
John J. Fitzwilliams
Southern Indiana Traction Company
Nolan
Ireland
Fitzwilliams
St. Louis
True Sport Lauded By Man In Pulpit
Providence Rhode Island May 4 Rev Robert B Parker declared true sport requires honor and condemns playing for money In a Young Men's Christian League address he warned that a spouse lacking sporting blood justifies divorce He praised England for embodying this spirit and lamented players who cheat in golf for dollars.
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Providence
R. I
Robert B. Parker
Young Men’s Christian League
Gretna Green for Portland founded in Indiana elopement
Portland Ind May 4 The third couple in recent weeks eloped to Kentucky to wed Carrie Combs 20 and H K Ashley of Sharon Pa Tuesday Mrs Ashley met her husband while attending school together in Indianapolis three years ago
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Portland
Ind
Kentucky
Carrie Combs
H. K. Ashley
Sharon
Ashley
Indianapolis
Grape-Nuts Story of Health Benefits in a Family
A mother recalls how Grape-Nuts helped her Charlotte visit change her family's eating habits. She gained weight after using it, fed it to her 18 month old with digestion trouble who improved rapidly, and even during a La Grippe bout the family found relief with Grape-Nuts and oranges. The letter signs off noting readers have seen similar testimonies and a new one appears periodically.
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Charlotte
Wellville
Woman's Home Missionary district convention set in Thorn Town
Crawfordsville district of the Northwest Indiana conference will hold its annual district convention in the Thorn Town Methodist Episcopal church on Thursday and Friday this week. Jacob Werker 79 a longtime principal and organist at St John s Catholic school and church died Tuesday while covering hotbeds in Vincennes. W W Risher 79 a leading coal operator in this area for 33 years died Tuesday from stomach hemorrhage in Brazil.
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Lebanon
Woman's Home Missionary Society
Crawfordsville
Northwest Indiana
Methodist Episcopal Church
Thorntown
Vincennes
Jacob Werker
St. John’s Catholic
Brazil
W. W. Risher
Kokomo Show Increase Reported Population Rise
In Kokomo Indiana on May 4 the school enumeration shows a gain of 418. The city’s population is estimated to have grown from 10,000 to 18,000 over recent years, boosting total school enrollment accordingly.
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Kokomo
Ind
Wkokomo
Jase Cenars
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