Growth of Flats Prompts Indianapolis Homeowners Push
A discussion of Indianapolis housing shifts as city growth spurs demand for flats. The piece notes residents’ cautious, conservative stance, the rise of notable flat buildings like the Blacherne and Rink, and concerns over property depreciation and air quality. It cites Meridian Street examples as indicators of a broader transition from single family homes to apartment living.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Benjamin Harrison
Soey
Uben
Middle West
Lew Wallace
Blacherne
Meridian Street
Rink
N. Tllinois Street
Pratt
Pennsylvania Streets
Plaza
Martindale
Meridian
N. Meridian Street
City of Homes
Chicago
Andi
Roosevelt
Leyendecker Leads Democratic Prosecutor Nomination Bid
John P. Leyendecker, 47, of Lawrenceburg Indiana, a lawyer admitted in 1894 with wide criminal case experience, seeks the Democratic nomination for Marion County prosecutor. He blends cabinet making and law, interests in German clubs, and pledges to devote full time to the office.
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John P. Leyendecker
Lawrenceburg
Ind
Aurora
Hight
United States
Indiana
St. Paul's German Evangelical Church
The
Red Men
Odd Fellows
Knights of Pythias
Cox
Charles B. Cox
John W. Holtzman
Russell B. Harrison
Marion County
Montana
Theodore Roosevelt
Indianapolis
Col. Harrison
Seventh Army Corps
Modern Woodmen of America
Marion Club
Alfred R. Hovey
Hovey
Mr. Hovey
Primary Elections Call for Citizens to Vote Friday
Good citizenship begins in the primary elections. First in the precinct election of party committeemen and next in the choice of party candidates for office. Every Democratic and Republican voter ought to be at the polls Friday. The tickets to be voted for in November will be chosen by both Democrats and Republicans at that time.
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DR. Light
R. C. Light
Broad Ripple
Light
Newton J. McGuire
McGuire
Indianapolis
Michigan University
Jefferson
Mike
Harlan
Fire destroys church and school in Cleveland
In Cleveland Ohio yesterday the church and school of the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary were burned to the ground. The blaze occurred in the afternoon recess with few children inside. all escaped unharmed. Loss estimated at 15000 dollars. The fire started when a candle toppled in the church igniting tapestries.
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Cleveland
Memorial Committee Meeting On Observance Day
The Memorial committee of the Grand will meet next night to complete arrangements for Memorial Day observance. The committee discusses plans and details for an upcoming ceremony and related activities.
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Fodianapolle
Orpheum Trio Delights at St David's Church Benefit
The Orpheum trio Harry Porter Donn Smythe and Master Hayden Shepard performed at the St David's church guild house Tuesday night for the church building fund. Porter read aloud and did impersonations Smythe showed magic and illusion Master Shepard played cornet selections to entertain the audience.
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Guild House
Talbott Avenue
Twenty-first Street
Orpheum
Harry Porter
Donn V. Smythe
Hayden Shepard
Porte
Smythe
Shepard
Weekly Health Report for Indianapolis May 10 1908
Weekly health report details contagious diseases and deaths in Indianapolis for the week ending May 10 1908. The data records the number of deaths and disease incidence within the city during the period.
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Indianapolis
Capitalist Too Speedy and the Gops Get Him
Charles F Coffin a capitalist is too speedy the police took pursuit Tuesday while he was driving his car Coffin was marched to the captain s desk He will pay the price like all game autoists
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Charles F. Coffin
Mr. Coffin
Indiana miners vote to strike on Thursday
Terre Haute May 13. Dele mates workers decide to strike after failed negotiations. The action involves Indiana miners and is set for Thursday, signaling a major labor dispute amid ongoing wage and safety debates.
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Indiana
Heat Gases Death of an Unknown Man in New York
A heatwave claim two lives as temperatures hit 84 degrees at noon. An unidentified man collapsed at W Broadway and Park Place, with Elmer Peterson, 19, of Braddock Pennsylvania, dying after collapse at Pier 54 on the North River. He was taken to St Vincent's Hospital.
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Braddock
Pier 54
North River
St. Vincent's Hospital
Cincinnati Man Fights Six Men During Arrest
Mike Fay of Cincinnati put up strong resistance to Patrol Wagon Officer Newton Shaffer Tuesday night at Forrest Park southeast of the city. The wagon could not reach the destination due to poor road conditions, prolonging the struggle during Fay’s arrest.
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Mike Fay
Cincinnati
Newton Shaffer
Fay
Forrest ‘Park
Heart failure kills traveling salesman in street collapse
A. C. Hill, 40, a traveling salesman for Voight Cereal of Grand Rapids, collapsed and died of heart disease Wednesday morning at the Capitol avenue and W Washington street corner. A letter in his pockets noted illness, and he had been staying at the Lorraine hotel. His home was Dayton, Ohio.
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Capitol Avenue
W. Washington Street
Lorraine Hotel
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Voight Cereal Company
Grand Rapids
Mich
Dayton, O
City Record for a Day Births and Deaths Affected
Birth notices list William N Taylor and Laura Taylor at 3156 Kenwood Avenue a boy Christ and Bertha Miller at 468 E Morris Street a boy Jack and Maggie Staley at 215 3 S Daisy John and Martha Day at 1044 W Twenty second Street a girl George and Minerva Kesler at 336 W Washington Street a girl Dennis and Fannie Lester at 20 Harlan Street a girl Nathaniel and Mattie Davis at No 6 Tacoma Terrace a girl Edward and Nora Randall at 5098 West William and Susie Freeland at 2406 Sheldon Street a boy stillborn George W and Nora Jackson at 1706 Lockwood Street a bay Recrtas and May Thompson at 35 Euclid Ave Oscar and Piera Banta at 1168 Davidson Street a bay Deaths Hanah Young at 4 805 Edison Street Brights disease Midge Tana age 10 months 128 N Blackford Street enterocolitisremus M Hoffman at 72 40 N LaSalle Street chronic nephritis
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Laura Taylor
Kenwood Avenue
Christ and
Bertha Miller
E. Morris Street
Jack and
Maggie Staley
S. Daisy Street
John and
Martha Day
Wiliam
Susie Freeland
Sheldon Street
Stillborn
George W
Nora Jackson
Lockwood Street
Bay
Recrtas
May Thompson
Euclidave
Ye Oscar
Piera Banta
Davidson Street
Denver Plans Snow Display for 50,000 at Convention
Denver officials prepare lavish entertainment for the Democratic national convention with snow imported from the mountains. Officials expect about 50,000 attendees in July and plan to use large displays of summer snow, preserved by Colorado’s dry air, with daily carloads brought in for the event.
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Denver
Col
Colorado
Miss Lena Helm Hosts Angling Party With Friends
Miss Lena Helm of North Summit entertained numerous friends Tuesday night with an angling party. Guests fished for numbered fishes using miniature rods and lines, with tally cards decorated in water colors. The event reflected a novel and charming form of entertainment.
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Lena Helm
North Summit
Misses_Mayme Lach
Minnie Rosener
Ruby Atkinson
Stella Hall
Eunice Wilson
Minnie Comatock
Freda Kaiser
Helen Root
Nora Hollett
Nora Mann
Minnie Engle
Minnie Wagner
Suhr
Dr Gunsaulus and Choir Arrive in Indianapolis
Dr. Frank W. Gunsaulus of Chicago arrived in Indianapolis on Wednesday with the Auditorium choir. He will lecture Wednesday night at English's Opera House on Life as Flustrated In Music. The program includes singing by the choir and popular songs.
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Chicago
Auditorium Choir
Gunsaulus
Opera
West
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