Shumaker Denies Brewery Letters As Anti-Saloon Clash
Indiana Anti-Saloon league head Rev. Shumaker reports a state brewery literary bureau in Merchants National Bank building circulates 10,000 letters weekly to ministers officials and politicians to undermine the league and county option. He cites a suspicious fund-raising tale tied to a baseball game scene and pledges further action.
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The
Prewera
Anti-Saloon League
Shumaker
Indiana Association of Brewers
Merchants’ National
Bank Busining
League
First of Speed Contests Draws 10000 Fans
A crowd of about ten thousand watched the opening speed contest. Cars and drivers listed include American car with Lytle 46.05, Kincaid 46.52, Aitken 44.46, Marmon 41.05 Harroun, Darracq Kirscher 43.38. Track record 39. The 1 700 pound class prizes were 100 gold and 50 silver. Harroun and Dannon tied for first in ten miles 5 16.8. Fox third in a Pope Hartford, Sheffer fourth in a Jackson.
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Lytle
Kincaid
National
Aitken
Fiat
Bragg
Marmon
Harroun
Darracq
Kirscher
Dannon
Fox
Pope-Hartford
Shefffer
Jackson
Dawson
Revenue Crime Charged Arrest in Danville
Deputy United States Marshal Rankin arrested Charles Cutsinger in Kelburn Indiana on charges under the internal revenue law in the Witnois district. Cutsinger was sent to Marion county jail awaiting transfer to the east district of Illinois at Danville.
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United States
Rankin, Huysday
Charles Cutsinger
Kelburn
Ind
Internal Revenue Law
Witnois
Cutsinger
Harold Dd
Marion County
Minois
Danville
Cheaper Than Ready Mades Suit Sale
Special sale of all wool gray and blue suits at ten dollars seventy five cents per order. Satisfaction guaranteed or money back. Unger and Sons advertise from 43 West Washington Street.
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S J. Singer & Sons
Washington St
Canners Stand for Purity in Food Products
Fifty manufacturers from nearly every Indiana canning factory attended the Indiana Canners association annual convention at the Claypool hotel. They passed resolutions pledging support for pure food laws and opposing adulteration by inferior materials, improper sanitation, fillers, preservatives beyond traditional ones, and pledged enforcement of all purity laws.
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Indiana Canners’ Association
Claypool Hotel
Witnesses Cite Benzoate Controversy In State Case
Dr. Frank Morrison testified in the benzoate of soda case before Master Daniels that preservatives slowing digestion are harmful and should be removed. He described his insurance medical examiner work where he rejected applicants due to chylene casts from acidic preservatives. Dr. Francis Dorsey also testified, answering three hypothetical questions from Deputy A G Thompson.
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Frank Morrison
Daniels
Francis Dorsey
W. H. Thompson
Boy Bares Bruises to Court View in Theft Case
Carl Danewood, 12, showed a black blue back to Juvenile Judge Stubbs saying blows from an elder caused the marks. He faces charges of helping steal beer from a wagon. judge sent him to White's Institute in Wabash county. Father’s $25 fine was suspended. Neighbors testified the lad was not struck severely given his obstreperous conduct.
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Carl Danewood
Stubbs
Danewood
White's Institute
Wabash County
Fightin Kid Lewis Demands Better Check Handling
Police were told Friday that National Athletic Club checks drawn on the American National Bank were not being paid due to an incorrect signature. H. W. Barnes must sign the checks. others at the club signed them. Barnes has left town, and Kid Lewis complained the check for 7.50 was bad money. Indianapolis Tent and Awning Co. also bills 47 for clubhouse work. If Barnes cannot be located, a receiver for the club may be sought.
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National Athletic Club
American National Bank
H. W. Barnes
Barnes
Kid Lewis
Lewis
Indianapolis
Fire Threatens Big Downtown Building
Flames found in the basement of a store at 38 E Washington St Thursday night spread up the elevator shaft to the second and third floors. Estimated smoke damage to a 60000 dollar stock is about 4000 dollars. Electric wires started the fire. Proprietors are Ely Meyer and M B Simon of Rochester New York. Garritt A Archibald recently owned the store. Police halted a moving picture show as the fire intensified and the crowd exited calmly.
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E. Washington Street
Ely Meyer
M. 8. Simon
Rochester
N. Y
Garritt A. Archibald
Sergt
Hagerty
Pious Deaf Mute Talks and Kicks in Public Incident
From police files Rev. C. H. Young a 60 year old pious appearing deaf man caused a scene writing notes for contributions while signaling his silence. He later attacked a patrolman at Pennsylvania and Washington streets and yelled obscenities as officers restrained him. A black book recovered at the station contained a note about wanting a drink. Special sale advertisement follows.
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C. H. Young
Saloon Sited Too Close to Boulevard Line
R. R. Shiel writes via W. R. Shiel to the Park Board urging scrutiny of J. A. Donahue liquor license at 214 Indiana Avenue. He says the site lies within 500 feet of Capitol Avenue boulevard and the board may refer the issue to County commissioners if the rule is endangered.
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R. R. Shiel
W. R. Shiel
Park Board Commissioners
J. A. Donahue
Indiana Avenue
Capitol Avenue
Park Commissioners
State examiners praise county trustees and residents
Loren A. Congdon trustee of Washington township Elkhart county is complimented by state examiners for 1909 with accounts found accurate in all respects. David A Wortinger of Clinton township Elkhart county is reported accurate and economical after 1909 examination.
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Loren A. Congdon
Washington Township
Elkhart County
David A. Wortinger
Clinton Township
L. P. Merklin
Wayne Township
Noble County
W. H. Hill
Fashionable coats and dresses on sale in third floor
The advertisement promotes motor and street wear coats including rubberized silk and pongee styles. It details prices from $10 to $60 with many bargains such as $19.75 for braided coats, $16.50 pongee coats, and $5 to $9 dresses. It highlights sizes, colors, and tailored versus braid trims.
Frat Initiation at Butler Delayed by College Order
Butler College suspends all fraternity and sorority initiations until members complete one term of study. The directive came at the request of alumni and Greek organization members seeking compliance with academic requirements.
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Butler
Butler College
Woman seeks divorce over alleged nightly quarrels and beauty sleep theft
Laura May O'Haver files suit in superior court alleging William O'Haver robbed her of her beauty sleep and cursed her after joining the Seventh Christian church. She says he knocked her down scratched her face and complained she was too expensive to feed.
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William O’haver
Laura May O’haver
Seventh Christian Church
Brazil's New Mayor Declares Pro Tem Amid Illness
Brazil Indiana May 27 The city council named Anthony Frisz acting mayor pro tem in Mayor Bray's absence after Bray left for California due to his brother's illness. The council ordered Hill Cemetery cleaned for Decoration Day observances.
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Brazil
Ind
Anthony Frisz
Bray
California
Hill
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Ceiver
Archibald
Young
Pennsylvania and
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Bledsoe
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Albany Argus
Henry Russell Miller
Bracker
All Booksellers
the Bobbs-Merrill Company, Publishers
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North
Michigan
Traverse Bay
Petoskey
Mackinac
Pennsylvania
Grand Rapids & Indiana
F. A. Bauchens
Hoover-Watson Printing CO
Corner Market
New Jersey
Dick Bradley
the Arcade Kneipe
Inding
Mohair
Serge
Shantung
Fonlard Lning
Gingham
Ingham
Madras
Percales
Children’s
Panamas
Joe
Imperial Outfitting Co
Massachusetts Avenue
Rememeer
Massachusetts Ave
Gratis
DR. Stoner
Stoner & CO
Ohio St
Atinots St
India
Apolis
Bryce
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