City Council to vote on park salaries and clerk needs
The city board debates new salaries for park officials including superintendent and clerical staff, with proposed monthly wages and duties outlined. A veto clash involving the mayor and an alderman is noted, along with part of a broader personnel and expense discussion.
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Charles A. Mockwalter Nave
Ordl Uy
Clonday
J. Clyde
Alder
Cornell
Ita Nature
Ordre Ib
Board of Pubic Parks
Blythe Q. Hen
Frederick W. Ippert
Jayea
Todsman
Wealthy Hog Raisers Plan Large Scale To End Famine
Berlin suburb Charlottenburg debates a novel plan to boost meat supply by large scale hog raising using household garbage. the aristocratic capital supports a push despite objections as a ministerial party aims to push through the measure.
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Berlin
Unarotenburg
Merlin
Charlottenburg
Miniter
A Delightful Journey Made By One By Grape-Note
A young woman describes overcoming chronic indigestion and debility after years of suffering. She credits following Grape-Note and Postum beverages for rapid improvement, noting two months of adherence transformed her health and energy, with friends unable to recognize her new look and vitality.
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Ashriend
Vonsinic
Ahs
Ottera
Elections Held Tuesday Across Multiple States
Monday through Tuesday voting covered in this brief summary lists states electing governors and other offices. It notes totals by category with 23 for major offices, 7 for minor state offices, plus 52 electing legislatures and congressional seats, excluding Oregon Maine and Vermont which have already held elections.
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Alabama
Caliefornia
Colorado
Connecticut
Idaho
Iowa
Kansas
Massachusetts
Michiigan
Minnesota
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New York
North Dakota
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennesse
Texas
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Iilinote
Indiana
Missouri
Maryland
New Jersey
North Carolina
Ohio
California
Delaware
Florida
Sinola
Kasanchugetty
Michigan
Montana
Tennessee
Utah
Washington
West
Virginia
Oregon
Maine
Vermont
Big Vote in Line Big Vote in Line
A lengthy report from Marion County on the first hours of polling describes long lines and a strong Republican advantage in vehicle access. Voters used new machines with some scratching, while early turnout showed steady but uneven participation across wards and precincts.
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Marion
Ito
Yim
Zeal
Lord Curzon Coming to New York Sailings Reported
Scripps-McRae Press Association from London reports Lord Curzon former Viceroy of India who married Mary Lester daughter of the Baron and Countess of Suman and Mrs Lester are sailing on the Baltic for New York.
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Lord Curzon
Scripps-MecRae Prees Association
London
Jord Curzon
New Passenger Cars to Cut Indianapolis Dayton Trip Time
The new passenger cars will join the Indianapolis to Dayton service, currently in use between Indianapolis and Richmond. They are rated for 70 mph and expected to reduce Richmond travel to two hours, saving 30 minutes. When extended to Dayton, total time drops to about three hours and fifteen minutes, with full through service likely in three months. Cars feature mahogany trim, green plush seats, wider bodies, improved smoking compartments, heating, toilets, and a baggage area, with modifications needed to bridges and culverts.
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Indianapolis
Dayton
Richmond
Daytona
Jungle drama dazzles in Trenton debut at Taylor Opera House
The stage adaptation of Upton Sinclair's The Jungle premiered in Trenton on November 5 under George N. Brenton. Critics and New York managers call it the season’s standout. The production omits the novel’s harsh details, uses striking set pieces like waving cornfields, and includes a Chicago Packingtown exterior and a working packing house scene. The 70‑member company features Blanche Hall and Marion Ashworth among leads. Sinclair and Mayo attended. The author announced plans to tour with the company on a special train, taking part in a role.
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Trenton
ES. J
Upton Sinclair
Taylor Opera House
George N. Brenton
New York
Ents
Bianche Hall
Jonie Sadler
Alphanne Etnter
Frank
Strike at Biltmore ends wage dispute at Vanderbilt estate
Scrippa mentee wrens Association reports all team sters on George W. Vanderbilt's Biltmore estate struck over wage increases. Couesmen and drivers demanded higher pay. Vanderbilt says he pays what is proper and altered the cenminnres awaiting him. Strikers left the estate and moved to Asheville possibly to pursue repairs.
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Scrippa-mentee Wrens Association
Asheville
George W. Vanderbilt
Biltmore
Vanderbilt
Vandermit
Ashevills
Fame by Snubbing a King in a Paris Tale
A woman named Bersine Veolaed in France gains fame by snubbing King Leopold of Belgium over gifts offered. The ragged dancer Camille Lycette, called Bresine, rejects the royal advances, sparking scandal as the king’s pursuit crosses continents. The tale notes her grace, beauty, and public disgust at royalty.
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Helsium
Becawea
Tal
Paria
Camille Lycette
Bresine
France
Civil service exams announced for December
The U S civil service commission lists December examinations for December 6 and 14 in Indianapolis and other locations. Positions include a tagger in the bureau of animal industry at 320 a year and an aid in the survey at 720 a year. For details contact El Ok Milhouse, federal building, Indianapolis. ROMANTIC WEDDING: M Arlon St Clair Whittemore and J V Dignowitz wed yesterday in San Antonio after private ceremony. announcement by Mrs Charles S Clark.
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Bureau of Aninual Industry
Department of Agriculture
EL OK
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Federal Building
Indianapolia
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Horton
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Brookline Society
Jamen V. Dignowitz
Harvard
Ming
San Antonio
Yeterday
Charles
Clark
Beeman Dead Former Peppermint Gum Pioneer Dies
Dr Edward E Beeman a Cleveland based former chewing gum maker died at 1 AM after four weeks illness cerebral hemorrhage Born in Lorain county Ohio 67 He pioneered pepin production then created peppermint chewing gum later selling to American Cheat Company He retired Since then he lived quietly He is survived by two sons and a daughter
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Scrippe-McHae Preas Association
Cleveland
Edward E. Beeman
Beeman
Lora County
Ohio
Dr. Beeman
Chieta Company
Com Trust
Patriotism price too high in wartime rail fares
Washington dispatch reports government business slowed as cabinet officials mostly absent voting or on campaign. About 2,000 clerks left to vote, with many to New York. Railroads charged a one and one third fare instead of the usual round trip fare, affecting turnout.
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Scrippe-Mefloe Preas Association
Washington
Hitch= cowl
Interior Department
White House
Cortelyon
New York
New York State
Fxbt
Roosevelt Voted Ballot No 94 at Oyster Bay
President Theodore Roosevelt votes quickly at Oyster Bay casting a straight Republican ballot. An inspector announced ballot No 4 as he entered and exited the booth in seconds, with photographers capturing the moment amid the quick procedure and crowd.
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Bertoye
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Mutiny in English naval barracks reported at Portsmouth
Mutiny erupts in two Portsmouth barracks with sailors harassing officers quarters and breaking windows. Warships ordered to ready armed guard as authorities fear wider repercussions. Several mutineers arrested and others injured. the incident follows years of unrest in Hogan naval facilities.
Flower Show Opens in Coliseum With Exhibits from Across States
The International flower show opened in the Coliseum drawing thousands of competitors from every part of the states. Gardens are a new feature of the decorations. Demonstrations on gardening include potting plants and planting seed.
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peripps-McRac Brea
Aseucimcom
Chicago
Richmond man shoots wife then kills self after quarrel
In Richmond Virginia yesterday Charl Hicks fatally shot his 20 year old wife and then killed himself after a quarrel sparked by her discovery of his affection for her sister aged 32. The incident occurred at the couple's home and ended in a double tragedy.
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Richmond
Charl Hicks
Rats Carry Poison Fatalities Hit Burnt Prairie Couple
Authorities report a poison-bait incident likely linked to rats. Joseph Hunsinger, 74, and his wife Emily, 70, died at their Burnt Prairie township home after poison was dropped by rodents. Mrs. Hunsinger died Sunday night, Mr. Hunsinger Monday afternoon.
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Joseph Hunsinger
Emily
Burnt Prairie Township
Mra
Hunsinger
Planned Reception For Bishop Patter Lecture Tonight
Arrangements were made for entertainment of Rt. Rev. Bishop Henry M. Patter of New York who is to lecture in Indianapolis January 8 167. Rev. S. Sargent of Rt. David's church oversaw the matter at a smoker hosted by men’s clubs of St. David's and St. Paul's churches Monday night. Don V. Rinythe entertained with tricks of legerdemain.
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Henry M. Patter
New York
Indianapolis
Sargent
Rt. David's Church
St. David's
St. Paul’s
Don V. Rinythe
Injured boy Samuel McCready improves after fall from streetcar
Samuel McCready aged 11 suffered a slight improvement in condition after a fall from a Washington street car at High Lane Avenue Sunday night. Dr. J B Funk reports a relieved but serious skull base fracture with unconsciousness since the incident. He resides at 132 East Market Street.
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F. Warryington-St
J. B. Funk
Funk
Mccready
Washington St
Highlandeave
Stock Exchange Closure Due To Holiday
Markets and banks nationwide closed as no meeting occurred at the Inca stock exchange due to a holiday. Also noted are an assortment of local ads for patent medicines and building products, including laxative bromine tablets and plastering services from Pena and Wann.
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Incatock Exchange
Revson
Union Thanksgiving Services Set At Armory
A union Thanksgiving service will be held at the armory on Thirteenth Street and Ashland Avenue. Rev. Niel McPherson will deliver the address, with offerings aiding the Rescue Mission. The ministers legislative committee for the year includes Revs. Joshua Stansfield Niel McPherson A S Philputt H N Quisenberry Joe Cowan and M C Pearson.
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Ashland Ave
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H. N. Quisenberry
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M.C. Pearson
Boxing bout off between Cooley and Bronnan in eight rounds
Nov. 15 matchup between Jim Cooley and Hay Bronnan is canceled after Bronnan demands a fighter with a reputation. Cooley weighed 1206 pounds on Monday night, leaving less than five pounds to shed in eight days. Jerry Murphy likely to headline a tougher night with a solid opponent.
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Jim Cooley
Hay Bronnan
Bronnan
Jerry Murphy
Election day voting rights disputed in Twelfth ward incident
McFarland, a longtime Indianapolis resident and former Washington government official, faced a polling place challenge in the Twelfth ward. He voted at Engle Hotel after returning to his old area, with election officers arguing he should have voted at his present precinct. Officials said the confusion stemmed from an error, not intent to violate law. McFarland serves as foreman in the government printing office in Washington.
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Benedict
Charles P. Benedict
Robnrt Brygon
Walter
Weil
Russell Whitney
Whitney
Virginia-ave
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Indianapolis
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William Mullinix
McMarland
McFarland
Washington
Death in Its Wake Brings Campaign Toll Across Cities
The Nov 6 report notes a wave of candidate deaths from prolonged political strain. Rockwood Houn for congress in the Third Massachusetts, died Nov 1. Thomas D Delaney for assembly in Brooklyn died Nov 2. Funeral of William Hughes in Brooklyn held yesterday. William P Minahan, independent candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s Eighth District, died eight days before the election.
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