Weaver Fights Back in Marion County Prosecutor Drive
A fight for the Republican nomination for Marion County prosecutor centers on John Weaver of Indianapolis and rival John W. Kealing supported by the Indianapolis News and bossism fears. Supporters of William D. Headrick tout his independence and vow to resist press influence, while Weaver supporters claim inexperience as a flaw and seek to expose Kealing’s alleged self interest and Beveridge opposition.
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John Weaver
Indianapolis News
Harry Chamberlin
Weaver
Joe Kealing
the News
Mr. Chamberlin
Willam D. Headrick
Chamberlin
John “Weaver
John W. Kealing
Ne 4A
Eliott R. Hooton
Prosecutor Hooton
Frank P. Baker
Reublican
Marion County
Friends
W. D. Headrick
Hendricx
Headrick
Beadrick
Kealing
Beveridge
Goes Again for Kealing in Tenth Ward Speech
W D Headrick denounces Boss methods in a Tenth ward address while campaigning for prosecutor. Headrick argues John Weaver lacks criminal court experience and attacks Kealing Davis Shank and the Indianapolis News for a forced state slate, urging voters to choose a people’s candidate rather than ward bosses.
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W. D. Headrick
Joseph B. Kealing
W. E. Davis
Shank
Indianapolis News
Marion County
Tenth Ward
Frst
Headrick
Harry Wallace
Kealin
Davis
de Davis
Kealing
Mayor to close resorts sober up city streets
Mayor Shank orders end to liquor sales in disorderly houses and resorts. Saloons must close on Sundays and resorts must abolish intoxicants or shut down. Police will enforce starting Tuesday with one arrest already made on patrol.
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Shank
Capts. Coffin
Comet by Y M C A Players Coming to Auditorium
Storm and thunder set the scene as the Comet arrives at the Y M C A auditorium on the evening of May 20. The association will assist and entertain with gymnastic acts by Sherman and Keyes, plus striking electrical effects and a fun atmosphere.
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Horn
Sherman
Keyes
Shumaker's Father Reported Ill in Edgeport Ill
David Shumaker father of Rev E S Shumaker superintendent of the Indiana Anti Saloon league is critically ill at his Edgeport Illinois home Telegram reached Rev Shumaker who promptly departed for his father's bedside to be with him during this critical moment
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David Shumaker
Rev
Shumaker
Indiana Anti-Saloon League
Edgeport
Ill
Epworth League Installs Officers at E R M E Church
The Epworth league of the Edwin Ray M. E. church witnessed the installation of officers by Pastor Rev H C Clippinger Sunday night Presi dent Charles Toon first vice president Mrs Nellie Jenkins second vice president Mrs L Deerhake third vice president Mrs Carrie Schad fourth vice president Miss Cora Knapp secretary boss Eithel Dark treasurer Miss Eloise Bennett superintendent of Junior work Mrs J L FB Steeg all named and installed in a single ceremony by the pastor.
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Epworth League
Edwin Ray M. E. Church
H. C. Clippinger
Charles Toon
Nellie Jenkins
L. Deerhake
Carrie Schad
Cora Knapp
Eithel Dark
Eloise Bennett
J. L. FB. Steeg
Memorial Day speakers chosen for Indianapolis cemeteries
Charles A. Bookwalter former mayor will speak at Crown Hill at 2 p.m. James C. Flaherty supreme Knights of Columbus leader will address Holy Cross at 2 p.m. Alyah J. Rucke attorney will speak at Greenlawn at 10:30 a.m. Rev Charles W. Whitman will speak at Mt Jackson 10 a.m. Spanish War Veterans lead Monument Place services. Circle services set for Lombard building Tuesday. Music by church choirs. 50 students from School No. 50 to sing at Mt Jackson.
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Charles A. Bookwalter
Indianapolis
Crown Hill Cemetery
Charles W. Whitman
Trinity M. B. Church
Mt. Jackson
Holy Cross Cemetery
James C. Flaherty
Philadelphia
Flaherty
Knights of Columbus
Alyah J. Rucke
Greenlawn Cemetery
G.A.R
Monument Place
Lombard Building
Monument
Crown Hill
Choral Society of the
Scents Bribery Allegations In Anti-Saloon League Account
State Superintendent H. S. Shumaker accuses brewers of bribing lawmakers after failing to repeal the county option law by offering brewery stock to a legislator. He also claims a prominent Republican was offered 5000 dollars to lead a party fight to repeal the law this year. He provides no names.
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Anti-Saloon League
H. 8. Shumeker
Shumaker
Railroad suit filed in federal court over death damages
The Gary Trust and Savings Company of Gary sues Michigan Central Railroad in federal court for $10,000 in damages, alleging the death of John McDonald on January 14, 1910, when he was struck by a train while under the Gary trust’s administration.
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Gary Trust and Savings Company of
Gary
John McDonald
Michigan Central Railroad
Trust Company
McDonald
Heywood Affairs Get Further Probe
The advisory commission to the mayor will review allegations that H B Heywood of Home Protection Insurance used a mayoral letter as private advertisement. It concerns praise from Mayor Shank for helping abolish the five cent aftercharge on policies.
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H. B. Heywood
Home Protection Insurance Service
Shank
Advisory Commission
Heywood
Indianapolis Trade association plans car newspaper tour
The Indianapolis Trade Association will publish a special edition newspaper on Interurban cars during a northern trade extension trip May 31 to June 2. Thirty-two towns will receive unique editions covering about 500 miles, with news items and trip details. W. J. Dobyns originated the idea, with Harold Hibben Jr presenting the final schedule.
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Bcheme of Trade Association
Merchants of
Indianapolis Trade Association
Trade Extension Division
Indianapolis
Association
W. J. Dobyns
Harold Hibben, Jr
Democrats to Meet for May Aspirants Reception
Democratic aspirants will present three minute addresses at an informal reception in the Indiana Democratic clubrooms on Thursday evening May 19. The event includes cigars and refreshments following the speeches.
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Indiana
City Council to inventory city rent and chattel property
The council, responding to President W. H. Johnson, urged the ordinances committee to draft plans for a full inventory and appraisal of city rent and chattel properties. An auditing firm may be hired as the municipal research bureau lacks capacity. The body also limited explosives use to 4 am to midnight on July 4 and considered salary revisions for minor staff and the chief street inspector. A $12,000 ash-removal payment to Indianapolis Hauling was tabled, and a Thursday special meeting may ratify the Indianapolis, Newcastle & Toledo Traction franchise.
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W. H. Johnson
Bureau of Municipal Research
Indianapoliss
Board of Works
Indianapolis, Newcastle & Toledo Traction Company
Rebekahs to End Convention Tonight
The twenty fifth annual Rebekahs assembly meeting closes Tuesday night with election of officers. Officers named include president Ora Norris and warden Kate Nichols with delegates planning to attend Grand Lodge sessions and an excursion to Greensburg. A class of 20 candidates will receive the Rebekah degree at Tomlinson hall with Naoml and Olive Branch lodges assisting.
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Rebekahs Assembly
Lodge
Annetta Brehm
Indianapolis
Ora Norris
Crawfordsville
Lula Kean
Jasper
Kate Nichols
Elkhart
Ida van Dorin
Grand Lodge
Odd Fellows
Greensburg
Rebekah
Naom! Lodge
Muncie
Olive Branch Lodge
Tomlinson Hall
Boy, 15, Arrested After Finding Ring at Works
Walter Stewart, 15, of 241 Tacoma street, found a ring at Diamond Chain works Monday afternoon. Detectives Mullen and Hauser arrested him for petit larceny after he asserted finders keepers. He denied stealing and cried in a city jail cell. Bliss Native Herbs, 225 Washington Street.
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Walter Stewart
Tacoma Street
Diamond Chain Works
Mullen and Hauser
City
Bryson Urges Indiana Postmasters to Attend Gary Meeting
Robert H. Bryson president of the Indiana Association of Postmasters sends letters to 240 members urging attendance at the fourth annual convention in Gary May 25 and 26. An auto tour, visits to steel plants, and a Gary Commercial Club banquet are planned. the Post Office approves two days' leave. Topics include good roads and public movements. next year’s meeting may stay in Gary. Assistant Postmaster J B Shideler serves as secretary and treasurer.
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Gary
J. Bh. Shideler
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Mord Carter
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North Meridian Street
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South Thinsis St
Standar Bryce’s
Outfitters
H.L. Sanders
W. Qhie St
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Indiana Association of Th
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Greatest Store
1$ DRY Goods CO
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Cirda
Little Gray Lady
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