Wallace Rejects City Controller Post After One Year
In Cincinnati era politics, Harry R. Wallace denounced any plan to become city controller on January first, saying he never intended the job and prefers to focus on his county recorder duties and a future business venture. Mayor Shank had hinted at an opening, with Kimball slated as a one year stand in, while Wallace’s friends portray him as a party loyalist rather than a planner for office.
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Harry R. Wallace
Republican County Committee
Shank
Board of Safety
Wallace
Recorder’s Office
Cincinnati
Joseph B. Kealing
Willam E. Davis
Harry Wallace
Davis
Kealing
Keating
Fit
Kimball
W. L. Resener
Street Department
Henry E. Stevenson
Second Ward
Howard Kimball
Fred Akio
Movement for Better Eggs ready to hatch in Indiana
A Indiana campaign to curb rotten eggs gains momentum with Prof. A. G. Phillips joining Purdue, the formation of the Indiana egg buyers association led by J. A. Long, and a push to modify the pure food law. Eggs sell for 38 cents per two dozen as sellers use mislabeling tactics.
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Indiana Movement For
Portland
Ind
Pure-Food Department
State Board of Health
Indianapolis
Indiana
A. Barnard
Food and Drug Commissioner
Phillips
Prof. Phillips
Purdue
Indiana Egg Buyers’ Association
Barnard
Pure Food and Drug
Beveridge Urged As Iowa Senator By Grinnell Professor
Webster City Iowa November 17 Professor Macy of Grinnell college proposes Beveridge of Indiana as United States senator from Iowa to replace the late Dolliver arguing no constitutional bar if Beveridge declares Iowa as his legal residence The idea borrows from the British system of district electors without regard to local residence.
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Webster City
Beveridge
Indiana
United States
Iowa
Dolliver
Macy
Grinnell College
Robbers Blast Nebraska Bank Café for 2500
In Cushing Nebraska the cafe of the Cushing state bank was blown early Thursday morning and $2500 in currency stolen. A sheriff posse pursues the robbers as investigators probe the heist and security lapses.
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Lincoln, Neb
Cushing State Bank
Cushing, Neb
Unsettled Weather Ahead for Indiana Forecast
The Weatherman reports unsettled conditions Thursday night into Friday with a rising temperature trend. In Indiana the forecast calls for warmer conditions on Friday as daylight hours increase. Hourly temperatures are noted but details are unclear in the fragment.
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Indiana
Count Tolstoi Stricken While En Route Home to Yasnaya Polana
Russia's noted author Count Tolstoi lies in critical condition at Tula after leaving his home seeking a tranquil life with the Tolstian colony on the Black Sea. He is under Dr Makovetsky care and attended by his daughter Alexandra and accompanying party. The countess is prostrated by his decision to spend his remaining days in such exile.
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Tula
Russia
Count Tolstoi
Black Sea
Makovetsky
Alexandra
Congress
Indianapolis Industrial Association Formed to Foster Factories
The Greater Indianapolis industrial association, with 500 shares and 25 000 capital, was incorporated to contract with factory owners and induce factory establishment in Indianapolis. It plans land development for factory, business, and residence sites with rail sidetracks, creating a market for lots. Land covers about 2 000 acres near Maywood, bordered by rail lines, with several factories negotiating for sites. The incorporators include Bookwalter, Carey, Jameson, Miller, Van Camp, Hibben, and others. Public interest precedes private profit.
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Greater Indianapolis Industrial Association
Indianapolis
Charles A. Bookwalter
John N. Carey
Henry Jameson
Winfield Miller
Samuel O. van Camp
Harold J. Hibben
G. Barret Moxley
Linton A. Cox
Alexander C. Ayres
Claudius C. Jones
Lawson M. Harvey
Maywood
Soldiers’ Monument
Vandalia Railroad
Terre Haute & Eastern
Plainfield
Vincennes and Martinsville
Farm Congress Coming to Marion Gatherings
Joshua Strange of Marion chairs a regional farm congress style event. The national agricultural group plans a December meeting, organized by HHS AP, to discuss farming policy and community issues with local farmers and stakeholders.
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Joshua Strange
Marion
Farmers’. National Congress
Hhs
Engineer Dies In Train Smash Near Richmond
A west bound Pennsylvania passenger train collided with a freight near Glen Miller Park in Richmond Indiana at 4 30 am. Engineer J E Bales was killed and fireman J B Smith seriously injured while engineer William Walling suffered severe burns and cuts. The crash hurled the passenger locomotive over a refrigerating car and damaged many cars. Traffic was halted as wreck crews worked to clear the site and all three men were taken to Richmond hospital with varying injuries.
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Pennsylvania
Indianapolis
Glen Miller Park
J. E. Bales
Richmond
J. B. Smith
William Walling
Bales
Richmond Hospital
San Francisco Adopts Charter Reforms Shifting Power
In San Francisco a special election approved a series of charter amendments expanding direct democracy and worker protections. The measure enshrines initiative referendum and recall for public utility franchises, establishes a city employment bureau, sets a $3 daily wage and eight hour workday, and introduces candidate petition rules and rotating ballot order. The reforms signal a shift toward citizen control, with ongoing vigilance against corruption.
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San Francisco
Cal
Board of Supervisors
Free City Employment Bureau
Jubilant Bride Sparks Brawl and Court Delay
Mrs Minnie Preston-Brown and William Brown married amid chaos after deputies intervened during a wedding license fee dispute. Neighbors report a shattered sitting room as Minnie reportedly attacked with furniture and household items. judge postponed further action until medical staff assess injuries.
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Minnie Preston-Brown
Collins
William Brown
Mr. Brown
M. Preston-Brown
Minnie Preston B
Kate Turner
Minnie P.B
Dr Hurty to Speak at Maryland Society Address
Dr J N Hurty secretary of the state board of health will travel to Baltimore Thursday evening to address the Maryland Society of Charities and Correction on health and welfare matters. The talk aims to inspire reform and better public health practices in the state.
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J. N. Hurty
State Board of Health
Baltimore
Maryland Socristy of Charities and Correction
Cut Bunion Close Ends in Death for Merchant Levi
Abraham Levi, 77, proprietor of the Grand Leader store, lies near death at his son Fred Levi's home after a bunion was cut too closely three weeks ago. Diabetic gangrene followed about a week later, confining him to bed. Dr. D. L. Kahn says recovery is unlikely. Levi had long operated the Indianapolis business with his son and lived with him.
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Abraham Levi
Grand Leader Store
Grand Leader
Fred B. Levi
North
Ala
Bama Street
D. L. Kahn
Levi
Indianapolis
H S Son
Thanksgiving feast costs for eight in 1909 headline
An article outlines a full Thanksgiving meal for eight in 1909 priced at $7.50, detailing costs for consommé, a ten pound turkey, stuffing, oysters, vegetables, rolls, plum pudding and extras. It notes turkey prices at 23 to 30 cents a pound, oysters rising, and compares the 1900 cost of $6.06 to the 1909 total.
Count Tolstoi Near Death As Wife Collapses
St Petersburg dispatch reports Count Tolstoi slipping into a comatose state and dying, with his wife in grave condition after a recent rebuff. A high fever and irregular heart beat are noted as he rested restlessly. The Countess fainted following the husband’s refusal to admit her at his bedside. The Greek Catholic Holy Synod is secretively considering lifting Tolstoi’s excommunication ban after a request he made.
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ST. Petersburg
Tolstoi
Astopova
Astapova
Local Jews plan large settlement house in Indianapolis
The Jewish federation of Indianapolis plans a 40000 to 50000 dollar settlement house to serve as a social center and headquarters for Jewish societies on the south side. A noon Tuesday federation meeting will decide location on South Meridian, Union, or Illinois streets. Construction could start in spring with occupancy next summer.
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Jewish Federation of Indianapolis
Indianapolis
Federation
South Meridian Street
McCarthy
Easy Streets
Union Street
Ray
Illinois
South Side
Nathan Morris
S. B. Kaufman
United States
School Children to Aid on Thanksgiving
Indianapolis school officials with student cooperation will assemble hundreds of food baskets for poor families on Thanksgiving Day. Supt. C. N. Kendall set November 22 and 23 as offering days for donations of potatoes canned goods beans coffee tea flour hominy sugar corn meal cereals bacon jelly turnips rice and sweet potatoes. Charity wagons will collect at schools and deliver baskets to addresses supplied by charity workers. Teachers instructed donors not to bring perishable items like bread bananas pies cakes or pumpkins. Officials hope distribution exceeds 1909.
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Indianapolis
Supt. C. N. Kendall
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