The Greenwood Line Interurban to Indianapolis Chronicle
The Greenwood to Indianapolis interurban line, built by Columbus Capital, opened January 15 1900 in Indianapolis and reached Franklin June 6 1901. It spans rich counties, directly connects Greenwood and Franklin with the city, uses heavy rails and concrete culverts, offers hourly service with half-hour runs on weekends, extends toward Columbus, and has boosted regional commerce, housing development, and social ties while attracting strong civic investment.
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Indianapolis, Greenwood
Franklin
Columbus Capital
Joseph I.‘Irwin
William G. ‘Irwin
Irwin’s Bank
Columbus
York
Indianapolis
Hyat
Johnson
Indiana
Louisville
Pennsylvania Road
Messia Irwin
Thi
The unseen army keeping rail travel safe
In Indianapolis a corps of about a hundred skilled railroad workers keeps trains safe through meticulous inspection and repair. They examine wheels, couplings, air brakes, and damaged parts, mark defects with cards, and ensure cars are routed away from danger. Wages lag behind other depots, and some crews push toward piecework while wreck crews and large shops sustain vital, rapid track clears.
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Indianapolis
Wang Ja
Humble Blue Point Oyster Finds Fame in New York History
The tale traces John Cherry, former Fulton market oyster opener turned Camden County detective, who built the Blue Point oyster’s rise from cheap East River growths to a prized staple. Cherry recalls ordering, selecting, and selling Blue Points to Martinay’s elite New York restaurant, and the oysters’ journey from market to banquet acclaim with vivid period detail.
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Indianapolis
Blue Point
Edward VII
John Cherry
Fulton Market
New York
Camden County
New Jersey
Cherry
Bolton & Betts
Rockaways
Gaddle -Rocks
Shrewsbury
Martinay
James W. Boyle
Tammany Hall
Boyle
John
Boyle’s
James
Gordon
Benn
Heenan
The Sun Newspaper's Early Rise in Indianapolis Country
An Indianapolis reporter recalls his first impressions of The Sun, 14 years ago in a small town. He notes its bold storytelling, memorable features like a photographer's anecdotes and Rider Haggard serial Mr Meeson’s Will, and how the paper evolved from modest origins into a respected daily. The reminiscence ends with a cure advertisement for Dr. Wood's Norway Pine Syrup.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
SUN
THE
Bargains In Upright Pianos and May Festival Tickets
Slightly used upright pianos at Baldwin's with a $4.40 Cincinnati round trip fare. May Music Festival tickets on sale for May 14, 16, and 17 with convenient daily fast trains. Returns good through May with first-class service and flexible hours.
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Baldwin's
Cincinnati
No Highbinders in China Says Moy Sing of Quong Lee Co
Moy Sing, manager of Quong Lee & Co., states China has no highbinders today. He recalls a law two centuries ago that drove professional murderers from the business and explains the evolving penalties for killers. He notes highbinders exist in Chinatowns abroad, including San Francisco and Chicago, who may profit from murder or extortion.
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Moy Sing
Quong Lee & Co
N. Delaware
China
Chinatown
San Francisco
Chicago
Eleanor Hospital Benefit At English's Tonight
Local talent tops a vaudeville bill for Eleanor hospital funds at English's Monday evening. The program includes Russell Powell in Coon songs, instrumental duo Mr. and Mrs. Hugh McGibeny, vocal solo by Mrs. Charles Shaler, Harry Murphy in legerdemain, major selections from When Knighthood Was in Flower by Charles Major, San Toy tableaux in costume by Mrs. George Hunt and Mr. W. H. Morrison, Miss Emma Messing in illustrated song, and an one act play by Mrs. Elsie Lombard Brush with Mrs. S. E. Morus assisting.
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Eleanor Hospital
English's
Russell Powell
Hugh McGibeny
Charles Shaler
Harry Murphy
Charles Major
W. H. Morrison
Emma Messing
Emil Wulschner
Elsie Lombard Brush
S. E. Morus
Bethlehem Well Rescue Ends in Fiery Escape
Moses Johnson, alone at the bottom of a 60 foot well, was pulled up in a bucket as flames engulfed his clothing. An explosion of gas sent him 15 feet into the air before he landed, clothes torn from him. He suffered severe burns to his face and hands.
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Bethlehem
Moses Johnson
Old Nurse for Children Teething Syrup Ad
An old advertisement for Mrs Winslow s Soothing Syrup claims to ease teething pain for children, soothing the child and softening the gums. The fragment emphasizes parental use and comfort features.
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Winslow
Ali
Paved Streets Turn Indianapolis From Dirt to Asphalt
In 1888 Indianapolis had two wooden block streets and no modern paving. By 1890 paving extended, by 1893 most streets were paved, and today the city boasts about 9 miles of improved streets with ongoing work. The administration plans $50 000 more for future paving.
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Indianapolis
Delaware
Meridian Sts
Washington, At
Senate Ave
Alabama-st
Noble-st
Washington-st
Signature dispute over mayoral note at board works
The signature on a 1 million dollar note presented to the Board of Public Works drew skepticism from the mayor. Harold C Megrow, president of the board, signed on scrap paper while Merls Bidener noted the amount, prompting the mayor to remark that it was not the signature he uses for such documents.
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Harold‘. C. Megrew
Board of Public Works
Merls Bidener
Board of Works
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Greenwood
Grafton Johnson
Greenwood Banking Company
J. T. Polk
Ohio
X -Atate
Peration
Commonwealth
Southport
Whiteland
Johnson County
Morgan, Brown
Bartholomew
Shelby
Amity
Edinburg
Taylorsville
Joseph I. Irwin
Wm. G. Irwin
Hugh Th. Miller
A. 8. Hogue
Company
Brown County
Taurateur
Broadway
Waverly-place
Maison Doray
William van Name
Virginia
Martina
Empossi- Dee
Dr. Wood
E. E. Reese
Newton Claypool Building
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