Ridgely Warns on Financial Peril at Banquet
W B Ridgely former Comptroller of the currency spoke at the Commercial club banquet urging that bad legislation equals bad finance. He favors new rules to protect honest banks and calls for a central bank of issue similar to France or England while noting the economy will not recover on legislation alone. Ridgely, now president of the National Bank of Commerce Kansas City, warned the patient is convalescent and urged patient, prudent steps.
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Inert Defendant Laughed At By Witness
A courtroom exchange mocks the defendant and labels him a lazy man. The witness declines to misjudge him, joking that voluntary effort would have starved him years ago if digestion required work. The banter reflects a light, cynical tone in a Chicago Tribune clip.
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New Skin Remedy Promises Quick Eczema Cure
Weber Drug Co and other city druggists promote poslam as a new eczema cure. A 50 cent package and a two dollar jar are offered with claims of immediate itching relief and healing in chronic cases within two weeks. Free experimental samples available by writing to the makers in New York City.
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Tyre New York City
Boy’s Skull Crushed On A. A. Bridge Near Union Station
Herbert Jacobs, 20, of Cincinnati, was found atop a Big Four train at Union Station with a fractured skull. He is critical after likely riding on top and hitting the Noble street bridge. Wilbur Shepard, also of Cincinnati, was found sleeping in a wagon nearby and may have run away with Jacobs.
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Ninety Year Old Susan McKeran Celebrates Birthday
Mrs Susan McKeran pioneer of Indianapolis marks her ninetieth birthday at home on Fredohema terrace. She has served religious and charitable life for six years and recounted memories of Indianapolis building. Dramat ic club officers elected at Propylaeum include Scott Watson Brown Lewis. Miss Winifred Dean hosted at E Washington home prior to her June 1 wedding to William McQuarie. Mattie McAllister and Henry Sharp wed and set up housekeeping on Columbia avenue.
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Indianapolis
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Propylaeum
William Scott
P. M. Watson
W. J. Brown
Frank Lewis
Clarence Walson
Evans
Charles P. Benedict
E. Washington Street
Winifred Dean
William McQuarie
Hudson
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Joseph Glass Marshall
Paul Benedict
Mattie McAllister
James McAllister
Henry Sharp
Government Sues Big Eastern Road Over Sherman Lawsuit
Washington May 22 A government petition targets New York New Haven Hartford and other lines accusing a union and monopoly in restraint of trade under the Sherman act.
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Government Today
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Son shoots father to save mother in New Orleans
In New Orleans on May 22 Leon C. Perez, 44, a drug clerk, was shot through the head and killed by his son William Perez. The son was arrested claiming he shot his father to prevent the father from striking his wife.
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Debating Teams Clash in Odéon Hall Narrowly Split
The Y M C A debaters triumphed over the Y M I team by a single point in a joint Odéon hall debate Thursday night. The core score stood 78 to 77 as judges Merrill Moore, 8S. K. Ruick and other officials tallied the results.
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E C Girl Dollars Show Busy Day In Indianapolis
A newspaper report notes a figure leaving the hotel in Welock to call on grocers who previously could not buy E. C. Corn Flakes. A long list follows of recipients named by street and city addresses in Indianapolis, detailing many residents and households receiving E. C. Girl dollars during the event.
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Columbia Ave
Phil L. Boylan
M. King
Hillside Ave
Mary Jessica
O. C. Hatfield
Ralston Ave
S. B. Hin
Roosevelt Ave
Ethel Clemons
Guy la Forge
Newman St
Alice Boyd
Sheldon
Belle Barrett
North Arsenal Ave
Q. L. Waltz
East Seventeenth
Toulis. Emright
William Elrick
Elm St
Con Carr
Geo. C. Smock
Mary Hopper
Fletcher Ave
N. Werner
Woodlawn Ave
L. Hart
Hattie Shaffer
Virginia Ave
Grace Carner
Dawson St
C. E. Jones
Lexington Ave
E. Rown
Prospect St
Alice Shaner
J. P. Schreyer
Prospect T
Jennie Shiefer
B. C. Knapp
W. P. Widdington
E. B. Gohman
Lon Thickstin
Hoyt Ave
James P. Childers
W. H. Welshaux
Geo. A. Roberts
Alberto Marrow
Spann Ave
Emma L. Iske
F. S. Hill
Park Ave
J. H. Wasson
Bessie Bacret
Broad Ripple
Alfred 8. Bayne
Central Ave
Sarah Hopkins
Elizabeth Thomas
West Washington St
Smock
North Belmont Ave
Mary Goff
Lansing St
Emma Babbitt
Greeley St
Ida Bell
West Ohio St
Webber
Pall
May Grebre
Traub Ave
W. &. Johnson
Harbison
Tibbs Ave
Anna Mahey
Flossie Gassman
West Tenth St
Taylor
King Ave
Halecie McGhee
al Crocker
J. A. King
Helen Willits
Mary Montgomery
Crane
C. Aller
North New Jersey
Complete list of Grand Army officers named in Indiana
Kokomo May 22 The completed list shows Department commander John D. Alexander Bedford senior vice commander Milton Bell Kokomo junior vice commander Wilbur E Gorsuch South Bend medical director Dr S I Brown Knox chaplain F M Elliott Hammond assistant adjutant Col J R Fesler Indianapolis council of administration Joseph D Gai lever Williamsport T B Wilkinson Knightstown D H Miller Franklin W D Meyers Kendallville J L Miller Lafayette delegate at large national convention W W Daugherty Indianapolis Officers of the Women's Relief Corps President Mrs Anna Tucker Noblesville senior vice president Mrs Laura Kalter Kokomo junior vice president Mrs Mary Mennet Columbus chaplain Mrs Luzinda Coble Winchester treasurer Mrs Ellis Jenkens Noblesville
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South Bend
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Hammond
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Indianapolis
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Williamsport
T. B. Wilkinson
Knightstown
D. H. Miller
Franklin
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Kendallville
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Lafayette
W. W. Daugherty
Women's Relief Corps
Anna Tucker
Noblesville
Laura Kalter
Mary Mennet
Columbus
Luzinda Coble
Winchester
Ellis Jenkens
Dont Wear Black Wrote Man Who Killed Himself
Cleveland D May 22 Leaving a note to his wife not to wear black in mourning F W Smith publisher of advertising journals ended his life in the Gilsey hotel Mrs Smith cannot understand his motive the note said good bye you know me you know why I do what I will do Without health I am a failure good bye don t wear black for me wallace
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Gov Hughes Leads Bid Against Bucketshops
Albany May 22 Gov Hughes approves the Cassidy bill to curb bucketshops in New York. Starting Sept 1 any person engaged in this form of gambling faces arrest and a new penalty is imposed for operators and gamblers alike. The measure targets unlawful wagering tied to securities and speculative outlets.
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Mae Wood accuses Platt of life threatening lies
Mae C. Wood, imprisoned in the Tombs, testifies that Senator Platt threatened her life and calls his marriage a bigamy lie. She predicts further disclosures as her forgery indictment by Justice O Gorman moves to criminal court and may force Platt back to the witness stand.
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Lawshe Talks to Editors and Postmasters on Postal Rulings
A. L. Lawshe, third assistant postmaster general, spoke to Indiana postmasters and editors at the Denison hotel and the Board of Trade on postal laws and parcel post plans. He noted his journalism background in Converse and the session featured remarks by William R. Spillman on rural routes.
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Board of Trade
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Terre Haute
Marcus R. Sulzer
Madison
J. E. Shideler
Indianapolis
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Spilman
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Paoli
E. M. Baldwin
Fairmount News
Jesse Parmenter
Wabash
Washington, D. C
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Mile Long Baseball Parade Draws City Crowd
A Saturday parade at 1 30 pm will advertise the baseball game between the Commercial club and the Board of Trade, with a grand marshal Harry Tutewiler. Proceeds go to the Charity Organization Society. The color is red, urging red ties and red hats. Seats near first base are reserved, and many have already been sold.
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Charity Organization Society
Harry Tutewiler
Flagman at Roachdale Final Ruling by Indiana Railroad Commission
The C. H. & D. railway appointed a flagman at Roachdale Indiana at the Indiana avenue crossing. The Indiana Railroad Commission Thursday refused to grant the road a releasing. The road proposed further action or remedy remains unclear.
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