Indianapolis to Host State Buyers Week Events
Indianapolis prepares for Buyers Week June 13 to 18 with aviation meets and baseball. The entertainment committee, led by H. T. Hearsey, plans varied activities including an aviation show at the Speedway, a July 1 baseball game, vaudeville at the grounds hippodrome, a Soldier and Sailors Monument ascent, and Riverside bathing beach trips.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolis Trade Association
Board of Trade
H. T. Hearsey
Speedway
Trade Association
Special Trade Association
Baseball Grounds Hippodrome
Riverside Bathing Beach
W. J. Dobyns
Campaign for a new hospital to aid inebriates approved
The Medical Society of Marion county will urge the next legislature to fund a hospital for treatment of drug and liquor addicts. At the May 31 meeting Judge James A. Collins will speak on legal aspects, with Dr. F W Terflinger and other local doctors presenting medical perspectives.
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Medical Society of
Marion County
James A. Collins
F. W. Terflinger
Northern Insane Hospital
Logansport
Ind
George F. Edenharter
Central Indiana Hospital For the Insane
C. E. Cottingham
S. E. Earp
J. L. Freeland
R. H. Ritter
Judicial Council
Police nab three robbery suspects on loitering charges
Three suspects were picked up by police Friday and held on loitering charges with heavy bonds. Oscar Lentz of Smithville Tennessee was arrested by Detective Sam Gerber and found with a flashlight a revolver and a ring. Sam Wilson, described as a negro, carried a long knife and was arrested at an Indiana avenue saloon by Officers Gill and Rhodes. Ed Wright claimed Springfield Illinois as his home and was arrested on Indiana avenue. he is suspected in a saloon robbery at Northwestern avenue and Twenty-first street.
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Oscar Lentz
Smithville
Tenn
Sam Gerber
Sam Wilson
Indiana Avenue
Gill
Rhodes
Ed Wright
Springfield
Ill
Northwestern Avenue
Twenty-first Street
Belfast native William McCotter dies at packing plant
William McCotter aged 65, of 829 West Washington Street, died suddenly at St Kingan's packing plant after noon Thursday while at work. He had worked there 35 years after coming from Belfast, Ireland with the firm founders. Heart disease is believed to be the cause.
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William McCotter
Washington Street
St Kingan's
McCotter
Belfast
Ireland
Posey County Trustees Clean Bill of Health in 1909
J P Kuykendell trustee of Robb township Posey county is found to have kept his office in good order. John W Anderson trustee from 1905 to 1908 is praised as a good conservative steward. In Smith township Posey county W C Boren trustee affairs for 1900 are reported in good shape and commended by examiners.
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J. P. Kuykendell
Robb Township
Posey County
John W. Anderson
Smith Township
W. C. Boren
Fire damages Hooker Electro Chemical complex in East
A large blaze struck the Hooker Electro Chemical and the Development and Funding company joint operations in Niagara Falls on Friday. The fire caused an estimated loss between 300000 and 400000 dollars and disrupted both firms’ activities.
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Niagara Falls
Hooker Electro-Chemical Company
Richmond Chosen for Next G. A. R. Encampment
Indiana G A R delegates meet in Terre Haute on May 27 and approve a dollar a day pension for veterans. They support Decoration Day and oppose placing Lee in Statuary Hall. The Richmond delegation wins support for hosting the next encampment with little opposition.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Lee
Richmond
Indiana
Harmon Against Convention Plan In Ohio
Columbus Ohio May 27 Gov Harmon plans to oppose endorsing a U S senator at the state convention unless he changes his mind by June 21 He fears nominating one candidate would dampen support for others and hurt the ticket this fall Bryan urges Harmon to back a senatorial candidate in the convention signaling hostility to the Ohio governor as a possible presidential candidate.
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Columbus
Harmon
Bryan
Ohio
Washington strike near end sparks optimism in Indiana
Washington Indiana May 27 machinists on strike say talks in Washington City should end the dispute and that their position has been accepted by their representatives. Local conditions show no change as strikebreakers continue to run trains through town.
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Washington
Ind
B. & O. Southwestern
Washington City
Greeks Killed by Speeding Train Near Brightwood
A Greek laborer named Manos Marcus was killed when he slipped and was thrown under a Big Four passenger train near Brightwood after journalists report saw the lifeless body at the doorway of their shack. Marcus carried savings in a money belt.
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Manos Marcus
Marcus
Brightwood
Postoffice Fire at Linton Under Investigation
Fire destroyed the postoffice at Linton with stamps and mail saved while books and records burned. Postoffice Inspector Fletcher rushed to Linton to determine the fire's origin and recover records and other supplies that survived.
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Postoffice
Linton
Fletcher
There’s a Reason Why Grape-Nuts Helps Body and Brain
A vintage ad copy extols Grape-Nuts, claiming the cereal corrects weak physical or sluggish mental states. It argues the product is highly nutritious, pre-digested to aid stomach digestion, and rich in vital phosphates to support brain and nerve function.
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Wellville
Postum Cereal Company, Ltd
Battle Creek
Mich
Postal Clerks 10 Discuss Pension In Indiana Session
The Indiana branch of the United National Association of Post Office Clerks will hold a one day session Saturday afternoon in the federal courtroom with W A Shorts presiding. An official from the post office department and national organizer W Phillips are expected. The group will decide on its stance regarding a pension bill for department employees retired at 60, objecting to a provision that deducts a portion of salary for the pension. Indianapolis hosts a banquet at the Commercial club and a city tour for delegates.
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Indiana
United National Association of Postoffice Clerks
W. A. Shorts
Logansport
Post Office Department
W. Phillips
Chicago
House of Representatives
Indianapolis
Commercial Club
Richmond
Lafayette
Hetty Green's Son to Manage Fortune in New York
At Matthew Stanley Wilkes home, L R Green son of Hetty Green will leave Texas business duties to move to New York and help his mother handle affairs. Green, 75, has been in declining health. reports of mental weakness circulated after she testified in a court suit. Green, president of the Texas Midland railroad, is expected to direct the family fortune amid growing interest.
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New York
Matthew Stanley Wilkes
Hetty Green
Chewing Gum Raid Stuns Evansville Downtown
Evansville Ind May 27 thieves struck again stealing vending machines from drug stores in the downtown area. A prior raid on the same machines occurred two weeks earlier.
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Evansville
Ind
Oil poured on fire fatally burns wife in Hartford City
Mrs. Eric Jenner, 25, died after pouring coal oil into a cook stove in Hartford City Indiana on Thursday. Her husband was severely burned trying to rescue her from the blaze.
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the Sun
Hartford City
Ind
Eric Jenner
Two Girls Disappear. Gypsy Band Sought in Evansville
Police launched a hunt for a band of gypsies after the disappearance of Lillian Nelson and Millie Markey in Evansville Indiana. Investigators believe the camp may have broken up coinciding with the girls vanishing on a May afternoon.
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Evansville
Ind
Lillian Nelson
Millie Markey
City lights push moves toward board action
City Engineer H. W. Kraussmannn spent the past week reviewing districts that petitioned the Board of Public Works for street lighting and will likely recommend districts for the board to act on next week.
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H. W. Kraussmannn
Board of Public Works
Burglars Caught While Eating Pie in Hartfoor City
Ind May 27 Awakened by the striking of matches in the kitchen Mr and Mrs Zera Zellars found two burglars seated at the table enjoying strawberry shortcake oranges pie and cake The intruders escaped.
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Hartfoor City
Ind
Zera Zellars
Indianapolis idea gets judge in bad Evansville
Evansville Ind May 27 Unsigned letters threaten a judge with death unless he ceases the assessment of severe penalties. The letters prompt police and court officials to investigate the threats against the judge in the midst of ongoing cases and local tensions.
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Indianapolis
The
Sun
Evansville
Ind
Judge Gould Clashes Over City Court Reforms
Since taking the bench in January Judge Phil C. Gould has fought white slave traffic and the red light district, forced old fines, and jailed 60 delinquents in one day. He recently tried to apply Indianapolis police court methods here, triggering a clash with city administration.
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Phil C. Gould
Red Light
Indianapolis
Rioting Foreman Fires Gun as Workers Threaten Riot
In Hartford City Indiana on May 27 one hundred Panhandle railroad workers demanded a wage raise from 1.50 to 1.73. When the request was refused, they were sent back to Chicago and a foreman was forced to brandish a gun to quell the threatened riot.
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the Sun
Hartford City
Ind
Chicago
Chicken on Stilts Gets Early Worm in Kokomo
In Kokomo Indiana Mrs Daggart raises a Plymouth Rock hen with feet frozen off leaving stilt like stubs. The bird is described as the most active in the Daggart hennery beating older birds to the early worm.
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Kokomo
Ind
City births deaths marriages and building permits listed
The notice records births for several families with names and addresses, followed by deaths including George Mitchell and Charles Taylor, then marriage licenses for multiple couples, building permits for several constructions, a home for friendless women, and repairs or additions by local firms with corresponding values.
Greatest Tailoring Sale Featured by S J Singer & Sons
The all wood two piece suit offered by S J Singer and Sons at 43 West Washington Street promises made to measure styles at a special price of 10 dollars 75 cents. Satisfaction guaranteed with money refund if not satisfied.
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S.J. Singer & Sons
Washington St
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