Interurban Lines Push Three Cent Fare in Indianapolis
Interurban companies threaten to seek their own tracks in Indianapolis and push a three cent fare for city riders to challenge the existing street railway contracts. They argue current terms are burdensome while urging fair treatment of all lines and warning of potential loss to the Union traction and Indianapolis street railway companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Traction Company
Indianapolis
Board of Works
Indianlia ‘Street Railway Company
Indianapolis Street Ay Company
Street
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
Inlia Street Railway Company
Interuran
Public street railway contracts scrutiny urged in Indianapolis
City officials urged the Board of Works and mayor to demand publicity for interurban contracts with the Indian street railway and Union Traction, arguing hidden terms could let one firm gain favorable terms. The note calls for equal treatment of lines within similar distances from Indianapolis and warns against city actions that favor a single group of capitalists contributing to control of all routes into the city.
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Indiana Street Railway Company
Nterurban
Indianapolis
Union Traction Company
Dicker Betty
Board of Works
Bonds Proposed to Pay Taggart Debts by May Bookwalter
May Bookwalter and Controller Breunig urge issuing 197000 in bonds to settle Taggart era obligations instead of renewing temporary loans. The plan would avoid council votes at each session, paying 10000 every six months for nine to ten years and spreading former bills rather than funding permanent improvements.
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Taggart Adinistration
May Bookwalter
Breunig
Taggart
Bookwalter
Council
Sewage Irrigation Committee Targets Indianapolis Disposal
The Commercial club backs a committee on sewage irrigation to find economical and sanitary disposal alternatives to pouring waste into White River. The note highlights potential food gains from irrigation near Indianapolis last summer amid political commentary on Lena Wellington and campaign toast mentions.
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Commercial Club
Indianapolis
White River
Roosevelt Seeks Young Men for Government Service
President Roosevelt seeks young men for government service and supports a district federal judge candidate sympathetic to his insular policy. The president’s ideas are clear and acceptable to aspiring young Republicans, while older judges may be pushed aside to make way.
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Roosevelt
Rail proposals urge coal railways and interurban lines
The editorial argues Indianapolis should back a southern rail corridor and electric interurbans to attract factories needing coal. It commends Judge-advocate Lemlyn for not accusing Schley of cowardice, noting the nation’s view of his bravery at Santiago. A satirical jab targets residents of N Meridian and other streets about reform and twin arrivals. Warden Reid’s strict publicity stance is noted amid calls for joint drugstore discounts.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolis Southern Railway
Lemlyn
Schley
Santiago
Flower show at Tomlinson Hall promises rich rewards
The flower show at Tomlinson hall will repay richly for the time and money spent. It is a beautiful display.
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Tomlinson Hall
Spirit of the State Press Excerpts and Opinions
A compendium of brief quotes from multiple papers notes public safety debates in Indiana on gun laws and enforcement. It cites attitudes on concealed weapons, energy advertising with gas lights, and political figures like Admiral Schley casting firm, nonpolitical opinions.
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Muncie
Indiana
Michigan City Dispatch
Louis
Buffalo
Lafayette Courier
Admiral Schley
South Bend Tribune
Furniture Glue That Never Sets Hard
A compact note discusses a long used furniture adhesive praised for remaining flexible and enduring. It highlights a trusted formula with a history of steady performance and reliability in woodworking and repairs.
Tales of Verdi Morelli and Navy Court Tales
A collection of anecdotes recounts Verdi and Morelli's renowned friendship with mutual admiration, plus a Naples encounter as a model. General Butler in court is satirized by a Bostonian. Rear Admiral Skerrett enforces naval arrest with strict dress and sword rules, including borrowing a sword to comply.
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Italy
Verdi
Cris‘pi
Morelli
Naples
Butler
Victor Smith
New York Press
Terry
Washington Navy Yard
Schley Court of Inquiry
Skerrett
What the Papers Say About City Life and Politics
A Chicago tale of a young woman stopping a duel cites vivid violence. The piece criticizes organized plunderers and urges poor citizens to protect themselves, warning about corruption and civic duty. It notes Tammany’s power, laments Congress handling of the Sampson Schley dispute, and jokes about corn shredder clauses in accident policies.
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Chicago
Alice Lee
Scott
St. Paul
Philadelphia Record
Tammany
Detroit Free Press
Sampson- Schley
Congress
Buffalo News
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Heralded for Household Cures
An early 20th century pitch extols Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a lifesaving household remedy. It claims rapid relief for croup and cures for burns cuts and wounds, urging readers to keep the remedy ready for urgent needs.
For Sale Miscellaneous Bargains Include Jersey Calf
A Local column lists items for sale including a Jersey calf a gasoline stove and gasoline engines among other bargains. The notice notes typical household and farmable goods available to buyers in the community.
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Mary
Lena Wellington
N. Meridian
Pennsylvania
Delaware Sts
E. Tenth-st
Keith
Warden Reid
Spirit OF the State Press
Crawfordsville Journal
Cleveland
Cincinnati, Ceisnee
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Melton
Our
Pettis Dry Goods CO
the Saks Stores and
Boys’ Outfitters
Saks Company
Washington and Pennsylvania
Sts
Archibald
Toung
Gerritt A. Archibald & Company
East Washington Street
Sander & Becker Furniture Co
Court House
People’s Credit Clothing CO
W. Washington St
Indianapolis, Ind
The
Cecilian
Starr Piano Company
Washington St
Bee M. Johnson
Indiana Sanitarium
West 16Th Street
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