Tag Day Brings Cash for Fund in Indianapolis
The Woman's Home Missionary society of the Methodist church raises nearly $800 by noon from 11 Indianapolis churches and others, aiming for $1 500 with doctors and professionals contributing. A novel tagging plan sees 14 auxiliaries participating, with large gifts including $15 from Bishop Vincent and $380 from Marie King Scott.
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Blaine Ave
Meridian St
Indianapolis
Woman’s Home Missionary Society
the Methodist Church
Pythian
Vincent
Dr. Elder
Central-ave. Church
Eider
Wider
Taylor
Bassett
E. P. Brown
Stuckey
Woman’s Missionary Society
Methodist Church
Marie King Scott
Capitolave
Home Women's Missionary Society
New Methodist Hospital
Baker
Local Jottings and City Notes Under Busy Mas
A condensed column of Indianapolis items notes Inland waterway support from Extra-C. W. Fairbanks, real estate boom inside the belt railroad, a thriving livestock shipping scene, and ongoing community events. Highlights include a baby show at Tomlinson Hall, a theater audience member applauding alone, town asides on fashion and pumpkins, and plans for Y M C A and church talks.
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Indianapolis
Inquest Finds Negligence by Lake Shore Railroad
In Hammond Indiana on October 9 special to The Sun reports the inquest into last Saturday night’s Gary platform crash. Dr. George W. Hoskins county coroner returned a verdict of criminal negligence against the Lake Shore railroad company.
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The
Sun
Hammond
Ind
Chicago
Gary
Whiting
George W. Hoskins
Lake Shore Railroad Company
Incorporations Filed For King Koffee Kompany Majestic Furnace and Foundry
Secretary of State records Wednesday show new incorporations including King Koffee Kompany of Indianapolis with 5000 capital. Directors and incorporators listed for Majestic Furnace and Foundry of Huntington and Martin Real Estate and Loan Association of Lima. Interlaken school of LaPorte appears with named directors.
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Secretary of State
King Koffee Kompany
Indianapolis
Lucien King
J. A. Pricer
D. E. Wiliams
Majestic Furnace and Foundry Company
Huntington
Capital Stock
J. M. Triggs
C. A. Wilson
W. B. Rorick
A. Reichenbach
E. E. Alten
Jacob Dick
J. E. Bippus
J. P. Kenower
H. E. Rosebrough
Martin Real Estate and Loan Association
Lima
H. A. Martin
E. P. Lacey
H. H. Smith
Interlaken School
LaPorte
E. A. Rumely
Frank O'Hara
H. Scott
Leo Rumely
Car barns in flames overnight in New York fire
United Press reports a blaze at the New York City railroad company car barns near Fourteenth Street and Avenue B caused more than 600000 dollars in damage. The fire damaged extensive facilities and disrupted services in the area on October 9.
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United Press
New York
New York City’ Railway ‘Company
Fourteenth-st
Avenue B
Whisky sale case ends with $1 drink in drug store
In police court, David Swain paid $1 for whisky at North Side Drug Store at Twenty fifth and Talbot, while Albert Goldthrop, Regal Shoe president, claimed he was merely tending the store as proprietor unavailable. No fines were imposed as Goldthrop was not the owner or an employee.
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Albert Goldthrop
Regal Shoe Company
William Browder
Twenty-fifth-st
Talboftove
Mosby
Swain
Goldthrop
Mr. Goldthrop
Carroll
Suit Over Shares of Marion Club
W H Ripley asks for return of two Marion club shares held as collateral. Judge J L McMaster recuses due to club membership. Ripley says Ertel registered stock in his name, making him a member and ending Ripley's own membership. A Republican-leaning special judge is sought to hear the case.
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W. W. Spencer
Ripley
McMaster
Marion Club
Ertel
Mr. Ertel
Mr. Ripley
Mystery Death of Woman in Chicago Hospital
A Chicago message reports a woman who gave the name Anna Manata of Indianapolis died under mysterious conditions in a hospital. A man with her arranged to ship the body to Indianapolis and then disappeared. The Indianapolis directory lists no Matata, and the coroner cites alcohol related causes.
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Chicago
Speed in Police Court Fines Drivers and Doctor
Dr F O Dorsey, accused of speeding, claimed no intent while on professional calls. Judge Whallon noted emergencies may require fast driving but Dorsey’s calls were not urgent. case taken under advisement. Several others including Elmer Sherry and Clyde Wells pleaded guilty to fast driving and fined $1 plus costs.
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F. O. oDrsey
Whallon
Dorsey
Elmer Sherry
L. B. Cummings
Carl Barton
H. K. Wasson
Fowler fined in police court for smoke ordinance violation
William Fowler representing the Denison hotel was fined ten dollars and costs after a Wednesday police court hearing for violating the city smoking ordinance. The case was appealed.
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William Fowler
Denison
Nancy Hanks Lincoln Memorial land transfer to state
Members of the Nancy Hanks Lincoln Memorial association met with Gov. Hanly to transfer the association’s lands to the state under a 1907 act. The treasury showed a balance of 925.37 dollars. signatures of all members were not present to finalize the deed. The 16 acre site near Lincoln City, enclosing the grave, will become a state park with a fence and a reservoir, funded by a 5000 dollar appropriation.
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Nancy Hanks Lincoln Memorial Association
Hanly
Association
W. H. Freeman
B. F. Bridges
Rockport
J. C. Jolly
Lake
Lincoln City
Nancy Hanks Lincoln
Sun's Pink Baseball Extra Rushes Fans for World Series
Fans mobbed for The Sun baseball extra on pink paper as Cubs face Tigers, with Joss and Lajoie famed star coverage. The early edition boasted play by play by Joss, promising faster street distribution and complete game accounts for every Series game.
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Joss
Cleveland
Sun's Baseball Extra Brings Live Chicago Detroit Report
The Indianapolis Sun reports live from the Chicago Detroit games with Addie Joza as the game reporter. Telegraph wires link the grounds to The Sun office and readers may call Old Main 880 626 New 880 3411 for updates. Games bulletined by innings in Sun windows. Baseball Extra sold on streets immediately after each game.
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Joss
Sun
Suns
Indianapolis Sun
Addie Joza
Cleveland
Baseball
Enormous Profits of the Standard Oil Revealed
Government deputy attorney general Frank Kellogg presented transcripts showing the Standard Oil Company’s profits since 1892 totaling nearly the national debt’s size in 1908. Clarence Fay testified as assistant controller of Standard of New Jersey while Kellogg pressed for meaning behind vast dividend payments and complex financial figures.
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Solve
United States
No. 26
Broadway
Kelloggs
Clarence G. Fay
Standard of New Jersey
Standard Oil Company
Fay
Kellogg
Federal Inquisitor
Fowler Glove and Mitten Firm Placed Under Receiver
Edmond G. Hall of Fowler was named receiver for the Fowler Glove and Mitten company by Judge A. B. Anderson in federal court. Claims total 1492.89 from Indianapolis and St. Louis lenders. assets estimated under 500. Bank of Benton County reportedly holds 27000 in the firm’s paper but deemed strong and able to cover losses. If losses reach reported levels, shareholders would cover them.
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Edmond G. Hall
Fowler
Fowler Glove and Mitten Company
A. B. Anderson
Federal Court
C. B. Cones & Son
Lewis Meier & Co
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Bank of
Benton County
Banking Department of State
Drank Whisky Fueled Murder Trial In Court
Charles Ward testified in criminal court that he drank twelve drinks of whisky two glasses of wine and many beers on Sunday May 12 at three saloons and lost consciousness. He awoke during a struggle and shot a man he thought was attacking him, with the events before the strike remaining a blank. The case was headed to the jury for verdict midweek.
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Charles Ward
Criminal
Ward
Thomas McIntyre
Pocket knives and razors advertised by Ender’s
An advertisement promotes Ender’s razors priced at one dollar and lists contact Gus Habich at 121 West Washington Street. The copy touts tobacco and a plug and scrap mix as lasting and delicious, appealing to both rich and poor, merchants and working men.
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Ender
Gus Habich
Washington St
Mullin And Pfeister To Work In World Series Opener
Chicago reporters describe a tense pregame scene at the West Side ball park with over 10 000 fans seeking seats for today’s World Series. Managers Chance and Jennings plan Mullin and Pfeister as pitchers while Donovan and Schmidt show frustration from yesterday’s loss and avoid a theater party. Players warm up intently as 2 pm game time approaches.
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West Side Ball Park
Chance
Jennings
Mullin
Pfeister
Donovan
Schmidt
Police to Watch Dances In Indianapolis Theatres
Chief of Police Robert Metzger ordered two burlesque venues in Indianapolis to stop questionable routines by Oriental dancers. An officer will attend performances from now on, and arrests will follow any improper Turkish or Spanish dances. The theater managers promised compliance.
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Indianapolis
Robert Metzger
Metzger
Report on crops from Washington October crop
The agricultural department up to Oct 1 reports corn at 78 versus 80.2 last month, spring wheat yield about 13.1 bushels per acre, combined spring and winter wheat production near 627,567,000 bushels, spring wheat quality at base, and oats yield around 2.5 bushels per acre.
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Washington
Agricultural Department
Barclay and Harriman wed quietly in New York
J Searle Barclay Jr and his bride formerly Isabelle Hunnewell Harriman were married in a quiet New York ceremony and went to Wellesley Massachusetts for a visit to the Hunnewell country place. Barclay is a well known rich club man.
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New York
J. Searle Barclay, Jr
Isabelle Hunnewell Harriman
Wellesley
Mass
Hunnewell Country Place
Barclay
Harriman
East Market Butchers Seek Health Board Talk
At a Tuesday meeting of the East Market Butchers association a committee was named to confer with the city board of health about an ordinance requiring all market meat dealers to display their meat under glass refrigerator cases.
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East Market
Governor Paroles Two In Indiana Reform School Case
Gov Hanly paroles Ulysses Grant Perkins of Kentucky after a 1907 grand larceny sentence in Delaware county. Perkins, with heart trouble, to serve two to fourteen years at the Indiana reformatory. his father will fetch him home. Hazel McMillan, from Hancock county, to Indiana Girls school until 21, now paroled to join her stepfather H C Powell and family moving to Newcastle, Virginia.
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Gov. Hanly
Ulysses” Grant Perkins
Kentucky
Delaware County
Indiana Reformatory
Perkins
Hazel McMillan
Hancock County
Indiana Girls’ School
H. C. Powell
Newcastle
Lusitania Sets Westbound Record At Sea
Lusitania, per Cunard line, breaks all voyage west records with Captain Watt reporting a 20 hour run of 608 knots on Tuesday the fastest ever by an ocean liner. Also ad for a parlor queen base and heater from People s Outfitting Co with prices and payment terms.
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Liverpool
Lusitania
Cunard Line
Watt
Kitchen Queen Hanges Now 23.50 Range
The ad notes a 23.50 Kitchen Queen range with six holes and reservoir, warranted to perform equal to any 50 dollar model. Includes 2.00 cash payment and specifies location at W. Washington St. and name People’s Out- Etting Co. 1m-118-15.
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People’s Outfitting Co
Washington St
Kentucky-ave
People's
Cabinets for sale at Harrod's Studio 16c Virginia Ave
Classified note advertising cabinets for sale at Harrod's Studio located on Virginia Avenue with a price of two dollars per set or per item. Quick sale prompt.
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Harrod
Virginia Ave
Magill Trial Opens in Illinois Over Death of First Wife
Fred Magill and Fay Graham Magill face a conspiracy to remove Magill’s first wife, Mrs. Pet Magill, in a death by own action pact. Prosecution seeks prison. defense cites envy by relatives over a fortune from Aunt Eleanor Magill. Interstate court actions hinge on consent and alleged plot.
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Fred Magill
Fay Graham Macgill
Magill
Pet Magill
Eleanore Magill
Grand Central Traction seeks Indianapolis franchise
The Grand Central Traction company filed Wednesday with the Board of Public Works for a new franchise to enter Indianapolis. The plan, reviewed by Corporation Counsel Matson for conflicts with other roads, proposes a line from Indianapolis to Evanaville linked through Monroe county to Terre Haute. Alternate routes include entry over Iowa Street to Madison Avenue and Delaware Street, then north via South Street to Kentucky Avenue and Capitol Avenue to the Terminal station, or entry via Southern Avenue and the Jeffersonville Madison and Indianapolis railway to the Terminal station.
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Grand Central Traction Company
Indianapolis
Board of Public Works
Matson
Evanaville
Monroe County
Terre Haute
Iowa-st
Madison-ave
Delawarest
South-st
Kentucky-ave
Capitol-ave
Terminal Station
Southern Ave
Jeffersonville, Madison & Indianapolis Railway
Termina
Judge Denies Trial Motion in Wintermute Divorce Case
Special Judge Vincent Clifford denied the defendant Algernon Ben Wintermute a new trial after Josephine Wintermute, wife of the famed fortune teller, was granted a divorce. The defendant claimed Mrs Wintermute testified falsely about wealth, and a Marion County grand jury will hear testimony on perjury charges.
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Vincent Clifford
Josephine Wintermute
Algernon Ben Wintermute
Marion County Grand Jury
Wintermute
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Edwin Ray
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Trinity
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Mooreshill
California
C. W. Fairbanks
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Capitoll
Tomlinson Hall
Jack Gowdy
Claypool
Jim Watson
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Greenfield
Ernest Thomas
Rushville
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Alfred E. Cook
Gode
Webster Lake
Pennsylvania and
Chiosts
al Ray
Richard Poole
N. East St
Memorial Presbyterian Church
Thomas H. Cleland
America
Woman's
Foreign Missionary Society of the First Friends Church
Minnie Hadley Cox
Ashland-ave
Union Tabernacle Baptist Church
Senate-ave. and
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R. D. Leonard
John F. Wild
Foltz & Parker
Wild
Indianapolis Law School
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J. L. McMaster
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Joss, Lajoie
Sun’s Baseball Extra
Cubs
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Sun Baseball
Sport
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Baseball Facts
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Frank B. Kellogg
Ferguson-McKinney Company
Mullin and Pfeister
Barclay—Harriman
Wulschner
Fortune
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Decatur, II
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