Pity the blind railroaders on crosswalk safety debate
Railroad officials in Indianapolis show low awareness of the Evans ordinance proposing safety gates or automatic alarms at city crossings. Several executives including H F Bickell J Q Van Winkle and A A Zion had not read the measure. Others favored selective gates and alarms, noting gates can invite risky behavior and that flagmen may be preferable in some crossings.
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Evans
H. F. Bickell
Lake Eiie
G. H. Graves
Indiana, Decatur & Western
Tuscola
W. W. Mansfield
Pennsylvania
Washington-st
Shelby St
Barth-ave
Meridian-st
A. A. Zion
Indianapolis Union Railway
Beek Bees in Kokomo Steeple and Wacky Local Bits
A Kokomo Presbyterian church steeple is swarmed by bees. A New Albany liquor ad touts whisky with a reputation though no specifics are given. In a railroad tale near Kolome, Engine 79 helps rescue Engine 83 over a 12 year span. A Ferdinand man suspects Mrs. Catherine Meyer is a witch and faces a peace bond after past whipping allegations. A Metcalfe cow autopsy reveals a dishrag keys nails and wire fragments in its stomach. Ed Barrett in Shelbyville taunts milliners with threatening intent and is ejected by the shopkeeper. An Army bound Greensburg man lists a sprawling kit of gear from uniforms to ammunition.
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Frank Oelding
Ferdinand
Catherine Meyer
Thomas J. Woodward
Metcalfe
Murphy Promises Support for Rail Crossings Safety Ordinance
Ward 1 Democratic candidate C. E. Murphy says he will vote for the Evans ordinance for safety gates or automatic alarms at railroad crossings if elected. He is private secretary to William Garstang, superintendent of motive power for the Big Four. He supports better protection and elevated tracks though the ordinance may face opposition.
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C. E. Murphy
William Garstang
Ward Candidate C H Warney Questions Ordinance
Democratic candidate C H Warney expressed uncertainty about the ordinance, saying he favors protecting the people but would withhold judgment until he reviews the measure. He pledged to study it before commenting further.
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C. H. Warney
Ward
The Boers Still Know How To Shoot
London dispatch reports Gen Kitchener stating Delarey attacked Col Kekewich at Modewill on Sept 30 with about 1000 Boers. After two hours of close fighting the Boers were driven off with heavy losses. Allied casualties included 2 officers killed and 14 wounded, Kekewich slightly wounded, and 31 men killed with 134 wounded.
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London
Kitchener
Delarey
Kekewich
Modewill
Best illuminated city signs in Indianapolis hailed by official
Indianapolis is praised as the best illuminated city of its size in the country by Charles Ferry of the Indianapolis Light and Power Co. The piece details widespread use of electric signs in stores and a notable Kahn tailoring company display with a spiral peg sign mechanism powered by motors and low energy costs.
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Indianapolis
Charles Ferry
Indianapolis Light and Power Company
Washington St
Broadway
New York
Wasson’s
People’s
the Reliable
Saks
Eugie
Star
Kahn Tailoring Company
Paris
Henry Kahn
Sanborn-Marsh Company
G. M. Sanborn
Kahn
Kahn Company
Isahn Company
October Magazine Gossip From Various U.S. Titles
A survey of October issues across major magazines notes a revival of serialized fiction in The Catholic World from Paulist fathers, plus profiles and features on leaders like Steffens and Roosevelt. Other items include Roosevelts cougar hunt piece, McKinley memorial mention, and Country Life in America preview.
Two Brothers Reunite After Fifty Years apart
Jacob Amsler of Eureka California was mourned as dead for 85 years until a surprise visit to his brother Henry in Rensselaer Indiana. The pair had not met in over 50 years, with Jacob having left for California in the spring of El and maintaining sporadic contact before ceasing entirely. Henry, a cattle raiser, had believed Jacob killed or lost to bandits. Jacob plans to return home via Spokane Washington after visiting his youngest brother in route.
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Rensselaer
Ind
Jacob Amsler
Henry
Jacob
California
Eureka
Cal
Spokane
Wash
Toupees spread through Indianapolis society salons
A feature on the growing vogue for wigs and toupees among Indianapolis residents. The piece notes notable figures and common people adopting hairpieces, explains wig construction and care, and observes rising demand for professional hairdressers and nail care as social life expands.
Proposal in a kitchen scene ends with a wedding date
A theater couple plans a secret marriage in a vibrant kitchen scene. The Chintman serves beer and sandwiches as they discuss a Thursday betrothal and a New York trip aboard the St Paul. The brother interrupts with news of the timing.
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Chintman
Bookwalter Backed by Freeman Editor in Colored Vote Push
W M Lewis of the Freeman, a prominent negro paper editor, declares the colored Republican vote will surge this year. He blames the bungaloo gang, urges police protection, and says Bookwalter’s pledge to safeguard colored communities will mobilize voters across classes.
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W. M. Lewis
The
Freeman
Soldiers Guarded Lincoln Tomb Like Garfield Echo
Cleveland recalls guard duties at Lake View cemetery after Garfield’s death as soldiers faced isolation, superstition, and eventual relief when McKinley’s tomb became final. The piece notes nightly vigils, ghost stories, and guards driven to madness before repose was secured.
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Cleveland
Canton
McKinley
Lake View
Garfield
United States
Reiff Denies Pulling De Lacey In Jockey Club Action
Lester Reiff an American jockey said the English jockey club’s revocation of his license lacks explanation. He argued the Manchester course causes leaders to go wide, denying any pulling to let his brother win. Americans in England defend him, denying the charge and suggesting a broader plan.
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Tam
London
Lester Reiff
English Jockey Club
de Lacey
Manchester
Minnie Dee
England
Reiff
Jockey Club
Translation Requests and New Book Notes
Alexandria asks Lew Wallace for Arabic rights to Ben Hur while a Russian author’s death of the gods appears in English. Max Gorky’s authorized biography may reach English readers via F Fisher Unwin in London. Daddy Long Legs introduces comic nursery songs with notable illustrations.
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Max, Gorky
St. Petersburg
Foma Yeeff
Fisher Unwin
London
Amusements at Grand and Park I up with old cross roads
Johnnie Carroll updates his Grand act with a popular song set delighting audiences. The Park hosts At the Old Cross Roads with Hal Reid’s play premiering Thursday matinee and running week. Thomas J. Myers, former Grand manager, now represents the company here and has many local friends. The Empire reports strong business and appealing acts attending this week.
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Old Cross Roads
Hal Reid
Thomas J. Myers
The
Grand
Indianapolis
Railroad Passenger and Freight Figures for September Rise
The Big Four carried 722,715 passengers in September, up 71.35 percent from a year earlier. The Belt railroad moved 81,565 cars in September, with the year end expected to reach 1,000,000 cars. Local railroads run ten hours a day, a shift from the usual nine hours in effect until October 1.
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Big Four
Belt Railroad
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