Ruckelshaus Named on Brewery License Violations Probe
In Indianapolis the Anti-Saloon League alleges breweries and agents submitted at least ten cases to Prosecutor Ruckelshaus for grand jury action over liquor license abuses. No indictments followed as the grand jury reported none, despite testimony about perjury by affidavits and brewery-paid licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruckleshaus
Grand Jury
Eli Ritter
Anti-Saloon League
Indianapolis
Ritter
League
Ruckelshaus
Capt
Benedict
Fred Grossart
Capt. Ritter
Women threaten action over streetcar extension request
A delegation of women pressed the Board of Works to extend the College avenue streetcar line via Cornell avenue and Thirtieth street. President Sahm cautioned against false hopes, noting other projects ahead. Some residents warned they would “grind our axes” if no action occurred, citing delays of five years and lack of paving lights and paving. The board plans to review the proposal Monday while considering sewer assessments for nearby property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Works
College-ave
Cornell-ave
Thirtieth-st
Sahm
McPherson-st
Taggart
Maguire
Street Railway
Belt Line
EB. Michiganst
E. Michigan St
Tenth-st
Jeup
Tenth
E. Michigan-st
Brookside Ave
Crown-st
Rural-st
Daniel Foley
Terrace-ave
East-st
Wrightst
W. C. Smith
Belmont-ave
Morris-st
Howard-st
W. H. Abbott & Son
Manual Training For Colored Grade Schools Moves Forward
Responding to requests from colored citizens, the school board will introduce manual training in several grade schools with large colored enrollment. The program will start next fall and will likely include cooking and sewing as part of the curriculum to prepare more pupils for high school trade education.
Doctors Debate Suicide Cause at State Medical Meeting
A discussion of a paper, Cause of insanity and death by own action, drew strong comment from Dr. J. M. Thurston of Richmond and Dr. A. E. Gammage. Indianapolis ministers called the doctrine heinous with several voices labeling it a sin or crime. The report ends with unrelated product plugs for Hood’s Sarsaparilla and oats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Gammagze
State Physiomedical Society
J. M. Thurston
Richmond
Ind
Sfe
Indianapolis
Wm. A. Quayle
C. Lasby
R. V. Hunter
Father Gavish
A. B. Philputt
Bargains on Slightly Used Upright Pianos at Baldwin’s
Baldwin's Music Store advertises weeklong bargains on slightly used upright pianos. Deals highlighted by value pricing and limited stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin's Music Store
Automobiles Introduced in Indianapolis Mail Run
W. W. Hall aged 70, a veteran letter carrier, completed Indianapolis first automobile mail collection. He opened 96 boxes in the northeast section at mid day, rode 17.3 miles in 3 hours 10 minutes, nearly the same as the horse and wagon route. Future tests will judge time savings and possible vehicle purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Hall
Indianapolis
Hall
Frank Moore
Hearsey Vehicle Company
Mr. Hall
National Electric and Automobile Company
Double tracks to Martinsville
Superintendent Mansfield of the T and V says a new steam motor car from the Vimotum company Chicago will be tested in two weeks. The vehicle seats 60 and runs six miles per hour. If successful the line from Indianapolis to Martinsville will be double tracked to avoid disrupting heavy freight and passenger traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt. Mansfield
Vimotum Company
Chicago
Indianapolis
Martinsville
Indianapolis Southern railroad entry dispute clarified
Sampsoll Mansfield son of Supt Mans field of the I and W railroad says Pennsylvania railroad officials oppose no entry plan for the Indianapolis Southern. He states the Indianapolis Southern has never requested city entry over their tracks and the issue was not considered by his company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sampsoll Mansfield
Supt. Mansfield
I. & W. Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad
Indianapolis Southern Railroad
Mansfield
Indianapolis Southern
City electric lighting contract edges toward board review
City attorney holds specifications for the electric lighting contract and it will go to the Board of Works in a few days. The proposed term is ten years, which critics say pits the city with the old supplier. Some council members urge a 20 year term to ensure competition and attract financing for new firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Works
Texan Demands Post Office Refund for Fraud
B D Simpson of Texas claims the post office must repay 150 dollars after a fraud scheme involving Mrs M E Coffman impersonation by Mrs Huddleson in Southport. The Huddlesons, now jailed after pleading guilty, spent the money and cannot be recovered from them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. D. Simpson
Texas
Elmer E. Huddleson
Huddleson
Simpson
Indianapolis
M. E. Coffman
Southport
Coffman
Kentucky
Huddlesons
Constitution Does Not Follow the Flag Supreme Court Decision
Washington says the Supreme Court rules the Constitution does not follow the flag. The majority opinion, written by Chief Justice Fuller, holds the organic act was drafted by states and ratified by Congress, applying to states only and not territories, with incorporation via state action. The decision signals territories require Congress action to be included in the national domain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Record-Herald
Supreme Court of the
United States
Fuller
Congress
Union
Steamer Empire State Beached Off Brookville Ontario
The steamer Empire State carrying 400 excursionists for Kingston Ontario was beached near Brookville Ontario to prevent sinking after heavy seas. Passengers escaped unharmed as fires were extinguished and hold nearly flooded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire State
Kingston
Ont
Brookville
Court hears assault cases over alleged home intrusion
Chas Lewis of 807 North Priest faces two counts of assault and battery after accusing Michael Sullivan, an oil wagon driver, of undue intimacy with Lewis's wife. The dispute escalated when Lewis allegedly struck Sullivan at the home last Monday, and again as they left the courtroom Tuesday. Lewis, a bartender at the Health Office saloon on Massachusetts Avenue, awaits another chance to testify in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Lewis
N. Priest
Lewis
Michael Sullivan
Sullivan
Health Office
Massachusetts Ave
Pestiferous Garbage Man Scored Again
Harvey B. Stout and George Stroebel report incidents on the South and North sides alleging trash collectors leaving gates open inviting thefts. A resident says a copper boiler bottom was cut from her trash can and stolen, with complains of extended pickups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey B. Stout
Pennsylvania St
George Stroebel
Laurel St
Lilly & Stalnaffer
Souc
Garvage
Lingenfelter Bond Reduced in Saloon Shooting Case
Robert Lingenfelter who shot O. R. Ensey at Victor Helmer’s saloon had a partial hearing in police court Friday. Ensey is doing well. the case was continued to June 1 for his appearance. Lingenfelter’s bond dropped from 6000 to 2000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lingenfelter
O. R. Ensey
Ashland Ave
Victor Helmer
N. Senate Ave
Ensley
Lingenfelter
Weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending at 8 p m May 25 calls for much cooler conditions with showers Friday night and cooler, fair Saturday The morning temperature is 70 degrees with noon and 2 pm readings around 78 in Indiana Illinois Michigan and extending to Ohio and Kentucky
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
Ohio
Kentucky
Recruits sworn into naval service face incomplete enlistments
Up to noon Friday 31 recruits were sworn in at the Ingalls block naval recruiting station. Some were examined and accepted but sent home for parental consent and did not return. Friday morning four more were accepted: Charles Franklin Dame, Walter William Landridge, Walter Herman Smith, and Dawn Edward Hofman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Naval
Ingalls Block
Charles Franklin Dame
Walter William Landridge
Walter Herman’ Smith
Dawn Edward Hofman
The Sun Moves Into New 123 125 E Ohio Street Building
The Sun now occupies its own new building at 123 125 E Ohio Street. The temporary business office at 109 E Ohio Street has been discontinued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
SUN
Ohio-st
Mother Wants Her Boys in Court Agreement
Special judge John Holtzman heard a habeas corpus suit brought by Louisa Seibold for possession of her two sons Frank and Irwin. Irwin testified after being moved from police to testify about a bicycle theft. The case involves Frank Leibold a traveling salesman and his divorce suit, with claims of an affair with housekeeper Mrs Sells and a court lecture denying divorce to Leibold while allowing a cross-complaint for his wife. The daughter, about 16, testified to parental arrangement and shared room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Holtzman
Leathers
Leibold
Appraisers' Land Value Appeals Filed in Court
The three court appointed appraisers’ valuation of land condemned for the Indianapolis and Martinsville rapid transit project is challenged in circuit court Friday. Contestants include Fielding Bieler and the Durans plus Harmon, George, Weatherly, Huffman, Doan, Loan, Stephner, and Fahnsley, alleging the assessed price is too low for the 40 foot right of way from Eagle Creek to the county line. Work on the road continues while appeals address price, not condemnation authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis & Martinsville Rapid Transit Company
Fielding Bieler
May
Bertha Duran
William Harmon
Lewis George
Wm. A. Weatherly
Henry Huffman
Jane T. Doan
Caleb F. Loan
Charles Stephner
Fred Fahnsley
Eagle Creek
Marion
Castor Oil Beans for Mosquito Repellent Proposal
A U S con sul Shumaker reports from Saracaibo a recipe urging New Jersey residents to plant a castor oil bean in every yard and building to repel mosquitoes. The note also mentions a home remedy claim for burn pain and wound healing with Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
U.S
Shumaker
Saracaibo
Jersey
New Jersey
Dr. Thomas
Eclectric Ou
Engineer Hit by a Crane Injures Big Four Engineer
George Bemis of 714 S Illinois street, a Big Four railway engineer on a Chicago division fast mail, was badly hurt Friday morning in Lancaster when a mail crane struck him as his head hung out of the cab. The train traveled 25 miles per hour. Doctors expect no neck fracture, and he was taken to St. Vincent's hospital where he was doing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Bemis
S. Illnois Sr
Chicago
Lancaster
St. Vincent's Hospital
Health Board Seeks $2000 More for Contagious Disease Fund
The Board of health asked Controller Johnson on Friday morning to recommend a $2000 appropriation for the contagious disease fund. It currently has $773.11 left and 12 quarantines. The controller said he does not know whether he will recommend the request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Johnson
Arsenal Visit By Mayor Thorp Details From Indianapolis
Mayor Frank Thorp of Chicago arrived Friday with Gen. Otis to inspect the Indianapolis arsenal. They inspected the site in the afternoon and left without offering any guesses on planned actions.
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Frank Thorp
Chicago
Gen. Otis
Indianapolis Arsenal
Bates
Arsenal
Wilding announces engagement of Elizbeth Wilding to Clifford Wheatley
Mr and Mrs Robert Wilding announce the engagement of their daughter Elizabeth to Clifford Wheatley of Cleveland formerly Indianapolis. Marriage planned for June 1. New pianos 916 and up Wulschner's.
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Robert Wilding
Elizabeth
Clifford Wheatley
Cleveland
Indianapolis
Lashed son in law given horsewhipping in Kansas City
Dr Adolph Goodman prominent osteopath was whipped by his father in law J K Beckham senior and junior at the latter’s home over marital troubles. He was ordered to strip and was lashed on his bare body leaving welts and blood. Mrs Goodman and her mother left the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City, Mo
Adolph Goodman
J. K. Beckham
Beckham
Goodman
J. K. Beckham, Jr
Beckhams
Alleged Forger Watkins Admits Attempting to Pass Check
In Edward Watkins trial judge rejects alias claim by H H Hanna and Watkins admits trying to pass a Carter's furnishings store check. Jurors quickly return a guilty verdict, while observers note possible gang forging activity and cast doubt on Watkins alone.
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Carter
Edward Watkins
H. H. Hanna
Henry Hugh Hanna
Watkins
Alford
Corner on Union Men Sparks Trust Move in Glass Industry
The attorney general probes possible collusion with Independent window glass makers as trusts seek to corner workmen. A Hartford City cooperative plant aims to hire from Dunkirk Red Key and Hartford City trusts to exclude nonunion labor. A suit against the American window glass company moves between Madison Marion and Anderson after venue issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Window Glass Company
Trust
Hartford City
Clarksburg
W. VI
Dunkirk
Red Key
Taylor
Buffalo
Moores
Anderson
Marion County
Carter
Madison
Moran Holds $1500 Until Royal Arch Affairs Straighten
Moran, treasurer of the defunct Indianapolis Royal Arch lodge, has not turned over about $1500 to the Knights of Fidelity which succeeded the Royal Arch. An attorney advised him to retain the funds until the tangled affairs are straightened, as the transition may leave creditors unprovided for and old officers serving in the new lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Moran
Indianapolis
Royal Arch
Knights of Fidelity
Royal Arch Lodge
Moran
Fond
Linemen's Strike Talks With Labor Commissioner
Labor commissioner McCormack conferred with the street car company Friday morning and afternoon about the linemen dispute and hopes to adjust the difficulty. He finds the company’s position as published in THE SUN. The linemen deny any involvement with McCormack, demand no compromise, and refuse to yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCormack
Street Car Company
SUN
Health Board Orders Full Vault Cleaning Under Law
City sanitarian Clark cites practice by several real estate agents who remove a single load from a vault and add lime to save costs, prompting the Board of health to require thorough cleaning to the bottom as mandated.
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Board of Health
Clark
Merchants fight over Indianapolis Southern railroad right of way
At a Thursday Commercial Club meeting the Merchants' Association pledged action on the Indianapolis Southern Railroad right of way. South side residents fear ten streets and two wards would be crossed, amid a possible compromise and strong warning of a “big fight” if an alternate route is pursued. Father Gavisk and local figures spoke as rail officials defended the plan.
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Commercial Club
Merchants’ Association
Indianapolis Southern Railroad
Father Gavisk
James L. Keach
Thamas Harrold
UN 3 Company
Wovrks
Indianapolis
Arbitration Looms After Labor Strikes and Layoffs
The machinists and related unions report no change as arbitration lapses on May 2. J. D. Plake signed boiler makers and tewless lock works agreements on Thursday afternoon. The machinists' time for arbitration has passed. The machinists gain 25 new members Thursday evening. Electric linemen face 20 layoffs Tuesday morning, with the electric light and power company stating no linemen were on duty. The street car company has only one emergency man remaining.
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Naamen
J. D. Plake
Tewless Lock Works
Collins
Machinists
Murshinists’ Union
Electric Light and Power Company
Street Car Company
Smallpox Reported at President Morrison’s Residence
A near-by resident whispered to Clerk Zearing about a supposed smallpox case at President Morrison’s home. The doctor, present, said the illness was chicken pox, and the niece also had a light attack. A separate smallpox case was reported at HS Geisendorff Street involving George Sellman, 45, on Friday.
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Morrison
Board of Health
Zearing
Ele
Yearing
HS Geisendorffst
George Sellman
Miss Place Leaves Indianapolis For Baltimore Music Post
Miss Helen M. Place supervisor of music in the Indianapolis public schools has accepted a position in the Baltimore schools where she recently installed a music teaching system. She went to Baltimore on leave of absence and the board expected she might leave Indianapolis. Miss Lella Parr, assistant supervisor, left for Terre Haute normal school at a higher salary. Mrs. Ernest J. Hankemeier now oversees school music and a new supervisor will be chosen for next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen M. Place
Indianapolis
Baltimore
Miss Place
Lella Parr
Terre Haute
A Chilly Celebration for Deputy-State Auditor
Deputy-state auditor Frank Martin turned 80 on Friday as colleagues hosted a frosty tribute a cake of ice wrapped and inscribed to wish him 30 more years of health. Doctors’ advice urged Burdock Blood Bitters for dyspepsia constipation and overall vigor.
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Frank Martin
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