Laboring Under a Delusion in Indianapolis Politics
The piece critiques the Indianapolis News for its stance against John R. Pearson and its alleged bias toward favoring the Indianapolis Gas Company in a mayoral race. It argues Pearson faces harsh, unwarranted attacks and asserts strong local sentiment against the paper, describing readers willing to spend to oppose the News. It also mentions growth in Indianapolis construction and comments on speeches by local figures, plus a reflection on wartime charity and education in Russia and Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Pearson
Indianapolis News
Charles A. Bookwalter
Indianapolis Gas Company
Bookwalter
Indianapolis
Pas
Pearson
Ready Money Plan Gains Traction In US Trade
The London Express notes a shift toward shorter credits and ready cash as manufacturers and wholesalers adopt cash sales. The trend pressures retailers to pay promptly, while many affluent individuals abandon entitlements to credit in favor of a mutual ready money approach. This change is viewed as boosting US competitiveness with Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Yankees
Waita
London Express
United States
Geof Baer Portrait in Public Eye Prominent Railway Leader
George F Baer president of the Philadelphia and Reading Railway, long a key operator in the anthracite coal industry, is credited with spearheading opposition to miners demands. Born in Somerset County PA, Baer started as a printer, became lawyer, served in Civil War battles, and rose to top legal and financial roles in major rail and coal companies. He is described as cautious, retiring, and committed to protecting workers through Christian leaders rather than agitators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Baer
Philadelphia & Reading Railway
United Mine Workers
Buer
Reading
Bruin
Nruvely Boniles Ty
Philadelphia
Fey
Snd
Aolf
Hig Malin
Union League Club
Millionaire Son Charged With Murder In Chicago Incident
Dr Oliver B Hart, a young physician from Jogera Park, Chicago, is accused of murdering Trenhake 1, a servant, after a morphine tablet overdose. Court proceedings follow as inquiries into the accidental ingestion unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver B. Hart
Phyaichin
Jogera Park
Chicago
Trenhake 1
Riel
Investment Proposal and Domestic Interlude Revealed
A Chicago Tribune clipping portrays a financier conversation about investing a large fund in securities, followed by a wife’s entry to confront her husband. Domestic humor threads through disparate vignettes from Youth’s Companion and San Francisco Call about boarding houses, dieting, and social mores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogandar
Unc
Anander
Jasper
Chicago Tribune
San Francisco
Sunshine and Shiles Smiles Amid Quirky Quotes
A jumble of clipped lines shows a former member recalling an agreement, reference to a templar ion, and playful comments about luck and nerves. Charles Hopper recently took an auto trip to Painesville, Geneva area noted. Rockefeler emphasizes valuing a good name over wealth amid casual remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopper
Charles Hopper
Painesville
Geneva
Prege
Savings deposits prompt steady growth in new customers
A dated ad urges readers to start a savings account with a strong company. It emphasizes progression and motion in finance, notes that any initial deposit is welcome, and promises lasting satisfaction from beginning the savings habit. It frames saving as a distinct positive step toward financial progress.
Nutting Season In Indiana A Nostalgic Look At Nuts
A nostalgic newspaper sketch describes Indiana nutting during autumn, recalling boys with macks bound for walnut trees, chestnuts sold on streets, and the fading walnut and hickory trees. It notes chestnut and hazelnut availability, pecans and almonds from the south, and walnuts shipped from California. It ends with a health tip about moderate nut consumption and rustic evenings by the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indianapolis
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
New England
Mundana
Michigan
Alberta
Wear
Tropics
California
Perilous jail escape amid county incidents
In various Indiana towns a jail escape occurs as Sheriff York removes a lunatic from a county jail cell. Reports detail a series of local events including deaths, court actions, political picks, and a brewing company update, highlighting disorder and legal actions across towns such as Peru Wabash Frankfort Newcastle Muncie Evansville Anderson Madison Franklin Charlottesville and Piehart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
York
William Ramer
Taken to Scene of Crime and Indicted in West Virginia
Deputy and marshal brought Walter Exto and Walter Riley to the Charleston grand jury after an indictment for abetting coal-mine thefts and letter thefts. Estep, a former star-route driver, faces transfer and plea in a West Virginia case. A separate indictment accuses Monen Lewis of murdering his former wife Nora Jawla, with trial date not yet set. Grand jury returned twenty five other indictments for minor offenses.
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tom = Martin
Charleston
W. Va
Walter Exto
Alius Walter Riley
Ealep
Cloverland
Ind
Cammy
Grand Jury
Exac
Waa
West Virginia
Eutep
I 8
Indiana
Clay County
Estep
Monen Lewis
Nora Jawla
Grand Duty
Lawte
Marste Left Burdens in 19th Century Construction Scam
Investigation into James H Marte contractor and builder from Statesat reveals about 4009 in debts and obligations. He left several buildings under construction deemed losses while creditors pressed for settlements. It is believed disappearances stem from cheap undertakings and predeparture collections. Bondman Aurety company remains his surety and will cover remaining obligations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marte
James H. Marte
Hia
Tigber Companies
Billy
Marts
Jt Jn
Federal Union Aurety Company
Bondaman
Industrial and financial filings across Indiana and neighboring states
A compilation of corporate names, proposed capital stock figures, and board members from Indiana entries including Wood-Weaver printing, German-American Bank in Lafayette, European School of Music in Fort Wayne, Famous Family Laundry, Lyric Theater in Terre Haute, and Shock Machine Company in South Bend. Names cited include Joan B Wood Wallace Bherwood Charles H Warden Theodore F Ruhland G E B Summons and others in a series of registered business actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood-Weaver Printing Company
Joan B. Wood
Wallace Bherwood
Lawrenceburg
Ind
Eouropean School
Us Music
Port Wayne
Charles H. Warden
Theodore F. Ruhland
Iaundry
Capital
G. EB. Summons
G. G. Littlejohn
John C. Beatt
Lafayette Humana Abciety
Lafayette
J. J. Kile
R. F. Hight
Brantay
Coulter
Ache Coal and Time Company
Terre Haute
James. W. Thompson
Lee R. Witty
Lyric Theater Company
T. W. Barhydt
Henrietta V. Barhydt
Shock Machine Company
South Bend
Capital Stock
Behock
Lure H
Oliva Schock
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Stalnaker
Gales
Architects and Builders Journal
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Keach
Poleter
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Bt Stglizman
Mancharia
Russia
Japan
Holtzman
Tule
Geof Baer
Somerset County, Pennsylvana
Somerset Democrat
Mngl
Ralseid
Bull Row
Chancellorsville
Potomas
Philadelphia & Ang
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J. Pleasont Morgan
Pentsyl
Philadelphia & Reading
Dresident
Rafis
PO & R, Coal and [Roll Company
Central Galloway Company
New Jersey
Fie
Shiles
Formver
Agreiatue
Templarion
Uito Ihoxe Wollert
John D. Rockefener
New York
Pettis: Dry Goods CO
PYLE
Park
Sele
Vonnegut Hardware Co
Indiana Trust CO
Armstrong
Wabash
Benjamin Shaw
Wabash County
Frankfort
Wilder Brigade
Newcastle
Milton Addison
Muncie
William and
Eiah Attier
Stila
Marry Jier
Evansville
Dilford
T. Curry Totignes
Republien
Am Ha Js
Elkhart
Anderson
Greenies
Jacob Gold
Walponist
Mra
Hiram Staley
Clay Dusang
Staley
James Battles
Henderson Carter
Madison
Southeastern Tridiana Insané Hospital
Paul Jake Miller
John Sitter
Ailer
Franklin
Jemea Weddle
Norman Siryan
Charlottesville
Odd Fellows’ District
West Batargay
Rebekahs
Scripps 3
RAE Press Association
Opt
Western Life Indemnity Company
Kohlagat
Ins Court
Com Piehart
Elkhart Brewing and Pany
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