Odd Fellows Debate Vermont Building Sale and Growth
The Grand Lodge meeting with over 700 delegates debated selling the current building at Pennsylvania and Washington streets to finance a new site at Ohio and Meridian streets. Supporters cite debt free status and modern facilities. opponents urge preserving founders’ property and prime business corner value. The discourse also considered enlarging the Odd Fellows home as membership nears 60,000 with 3,581 new members in 192.
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Pennsylvania
Washington-st
Ohio and
Meridian-sts
Ayore
High Pressure Dominates Western Gas Convention Discussion
The Gelegetes push high pressure as the key question at the Western gas station convention held at Claypool hotel. Reports from New Orleans praise the latest theory and experiments as a success. Delegates plan a sight-seeing trip to Indianapolis after sessions. Alberta faces a severe blizzard with twenty inches of snow and up to 2 million dollars in cattle losses anticipated.
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Claypool
New Orleans
Caine
Indianapolis
Alberta
Man
Liner Advertisements On Ninth Page Summary
New liner ads appear on page nine offering jewelry store for sale and various clerical and service positions. Listings include dining room girl wanted, German girl wanted, flour packers wanted, and a nurse seeking a position. Also advertised are mortgage loans, clairvoyant services, and rooms for rent or sale with furnished options and a four room cottage.
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Nursy
Acre
Eals
Sahm Back in Business Amid Democratic Ties
Albert Sahm, 48, remains a loyal Democrat while noting his business has been neglected. In a Sun interview he says he won’t seek the city committee post or the national chair, will focus on his work, and remains content with party ties and the political landscape.
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Albert Sahm
Poison Whisky Case Returns to Courtman Sleuths
Incriminating evidence mounts in the Mrs. McCormick whisky poison case. Police trace the shipment box to Mrs. L C Sutton whose husband runs a confectionery. A duplicate bottle is found at Edward Pell's saloon as Cincinnati seeks extradition. Habeas corpus likely, with trial possibly in Cincinnati or here. Forecast: partly cloudy with showers across Indiana and vicinity through 8 p.m. May 21. temps 68 to 76.
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Memphis
Tenn
Lietle McCormick
Cincinnati
J. H. Picker
MecCormick
L. C. Sutton
Edward Pell
Frasier
Nash
Indianapolis
Indiana
Frightened Mary Woman Found Wandering Downtown
Mrs Grace Greishaber eight mother of hotel foreman left the Virginia hotel after seeing many Order of Rebekah women. Hatless and ill she wandered downtown until Patrolman Pauleel picked her up and took her to the police station. Her son arranged care at City hospital under Dr Beil.
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Rebekah
Virginia Hotel
Grace Greishaber
Harry Greishaber
Pauleel
Washington
City Hospital
Autos Must Sow Up For City Speed Rule
Citizens warned to slow and obey city speed ordinance. Roll call Wednesday night directs police to target automobile drivers within the West North and South-ets territory where speeds must not exceed eight miles per hour inside and twelve miles per hour outside.
Bryan's Candidate for President Named Judge Clary
A Washington special to the Herald reports that William Jennings Bryan's latest candidate for the Democratic nomination for president is Judge Walter Clary of North Carolina.
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New York
Washington
the Herald
W. J. Bryan
Walter Clary
North Carolina
Murder trial near verdict in Chinese laundry murder case
The murder trial of Nimbus Davidson, accused in the killing of Doe Lung, the Chinese laundryman, neared a verdict as circumstantial evidence and a confession tied Davidson to the crime. Prosecutor Ruckelshaus led for the state while the defense blamed Chinese high-binders amid lengthy arguments.
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Nimbus
Juvenile Court Hears Turbulent Fight Among Factory Girls
In a juvenile court session two Roach sisters and Allie Kiser from Norton mills fought with Dora Wittama, known as Davie Wttama, as rumors and fear led to tears. The girls were placed under probation officers and sent home with mothers. Wittama received a sentence to Indiana Industrial School for Girls after a sensational escape from the House of Good Shepherd.
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Organa
Maud
June Roach
Allie Ke
Orton Mills
W. Washington
Tome
Roach
Stubbs
Dora
Davie ™ Wittama
House of Good Shepherd
Indiana Industrial School
Riris
Drummers urged to visit city for national travelers meet
Indianapolis protesters welcome 5000 traveling men for the Travelers Protective Association convention. Local committees showcase extensive decorations and preparations with merchants selling festive material near the Grand hotel. Delegates from every state will tour, signaling a strong economic and civic impact on Indianapolis.
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Indianapolla
Travelers’ Protective Association
Commercial Travelers’ Club
Grand Hotel
Indianapolis
Asbury Neal Seeks Cure From Drug Addiction
Asbury Neal, a Georgia gentleman, requested confinement to prevent morphine use. He has battled addiction for years, with past hospital treatment and a stay in the workhouse. He described cravings as a vivid sensory hell and will remain in restraint for now.
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Asbury Neal
Ay Cheeterfeldian
Georgia
Neal
Rumor of Margarita Island Gift to Venezuela Circulates
A May report from Washington suggests the United States may offer Margarita Island to Venezuela as a strategic naval base either in full or as a base station. The Inland in question has troubled the navy for years due to German warship visits causing Monroe Doctrine concerns.
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Washington
Venezuela
Margarita Island
Toto
Daval
United States
Germany
Mathos
Castro
Margarita Eland
Jory
Gambling machines burned in Philadelphia police raid
In Philadelphia on Tuesday night, the Law and Order League oversaw the destruction of gambling machines as police ordered. About 1300 machines were destroyed, with over $25,000 worth of gear burned before spectators.
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Philadelphia
Law and Order League
Flurry Continues in Cotton Market Hits New York Scene
In New York on Wednesday the active cotton market persisted with brisk trading and higher shows. Reports from New Orleans said the market there remained strong with May, July, September, December and January contracts quoted around 9.30 to 9.88 cents per pound as of 10:30 a.m.
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New York
New Orleans
May
Locomotive Firemen Say No Strike Against Mobile & Ohio
Grand master Hanrahan of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen declares no grievance with Mobile and Ohio. contract inviolable, members will not join the strike, and any lodge that does will have its charter revoked immediately.
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Peoria. UL
Tinrahan
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Mobile & Chin Railrad Company
Mobile & Onis
Hanrahan
Four Thousand Indianapolis Pupils Enter Essay Contest
Four thousand pupils in Indianapolis public schools wrote essays on What Makes a Good Citizen in a morning competition for a gold medal to be awarded June 12 to the author of the best essay. Last year grades six seven wrote on Why I Take Pride in Indianapolis. The medal is awarded by twelve citizens led by Dr George Edwin Hunt. The medal design is by high school art students, with the best design receiving a prize.
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Indianapolis
Mossing
Commercial Club
George Edwin Hunt
Pris
Railroads Boost Unions by Free Passes for Switchmen
Reports from union organizers Conners Walsh and Grand Master Hawley show switchmen traveling thousands of miles on railroad passes, aided by employers despite general hostilities to labor unions. The sessions reviewed organizer activity, locales, and investigations into an intoxication claim later found unfounded.
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Conner
Walso
Hawley
Tabor
Drs Gwaniaers
Walsh
Conners
Northwest
Connera
Middle West
Grand Cas Retary
Tredaurer
Grand Board of Directors
Ewltchoten
Roll Caly
Evansville Man Joins Zeigler Polar Expedition
Evansville based member Chaden T. Heitz sails from New York aboard the Hellgolay to Norway as part of the Zeigler polar expedition led by Mr Finla te. The party includes R R Tafel Philadelphia Wm J Peters NGS and Gen W Bhorkley’s wife. Arrival details note Abs Sharkley will accompany only to Frondheim Norway.
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New York
Mr. Finla
London
Norway
Hellgolay
R. R. Tafel
Philadelphia
Chaden T. Heitz
Evansville
Ind
Wm. J. Peters
National Geographical Society
Fale
W. Bhorkley
Camden
Mos J. Cole Vaughan
Forest Hill
N. Charles E. Rutter
St. Louis
Francis Lone
Weather Bureau
Joan Dos
Boston
Spencer W. Stewart
Brooklyn
Henry Newcomb
Massachusetts
Fials
Abs. Sharkley
Frondheim
School children warned against petting stray dogs
In Chicago a school board order warns students not to pet dogs or cats due to hydrophobia risk. Bodine and trustee Kułewski approved notices stressing dangers from dogs in public rooms and urging parents to curb children’s contact with stray animals.
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Chicago
Bodine
Wladyslaw A. Ku‘ewski
Mrs Martin Faces Trouble Over Bread Incident and Assault
Elizabeth Martin, bakery owner at Hin and Hillnide avenues, appeared in court Wednesday with complaints against Rose Avery and neighbor Charles Schofield. Avery allegedly sent her son to demand a bread and the quarter paid, then took the quarter from the cash drawer when refused. Schofield and Martin disputed a telephone incident with Schofield refusing service. Avery fined $5 plus costs. judgment suspended. A New System ad notice follows.
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Elizabeth Martin
Hin and Hillnide-aves
Nelice Court
Rose Avery
Yandes
Nineteven
Charles Schofield
Avery
Mrs. Martin
Mrs. Avery
Hersel
Schofield
Rock Aide Warning Looms Over Frank After Recent Catastrophe
Warked Winnipeg reports Premier Houston of the Northwest Territory warns that immense rock slides are likely at Frank. The warning cites reports by the Dominion geologists as the town struggles to recover from the recent disaster.
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Winnipeg
Man
Premer Houstain
Northwest Territory
Frank
Secretary Root Congratulates Cuba on Independence Anniversary
Secretary of War Root cabled President Palma to offer hearty congratulations on the first anniversary of Cuba's independence and the establishment of its government. He praised Cuba's administration, respect for laws, and the courage it has shown, sending best wishes for continued success.
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Washington
Ofwar Root
Palma
Republic of
Cuba
Apa
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