Downing Board Quarrel Divides City Officials
A disruption at the Board of Works centers on appointments including street commissioner Herplek and clerk Al Zaring as Col M A Downing faces calls to resign. Mayor Holtzman declines comment while factions accuse Downing of meddling, with talk of his early retirement amid Democratic infighting. Separately, Johanna Costello, a four year old with a club foot at St Vincent's Hospital, is teased by a hospital ward charity drive as doctors work to improve her mobility before next Sunday’s birthday.
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M.A. Downing
Board of Works
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Herplek
al Zaring
Downing
Wallace and
Awoessener
Holtzman
Flerpick
Court House
Board of Work
Jonanna Costetle
Johanna
Maria
Sieter Maria
Kitty
Maggie
Dolla
Indianapolis
At&t Vincent’s Hospital
Defenders
TH Sun
St. Vincent's
Jehanna
Kennington Sprinkling Contract Ends. Wage Payment in Doubt
The Board of Works notified Kennington Bros that their city sprinkling contract expired October 13. A company representative claimed sprinkling continued with mayoral approval, but Mayor Holtzman denies any authority. Likely Kennington Bros will not be paid for the seven days of sprinkling.
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Board of Works
Kennington Bros
Downing
Holtzman
Child Dies of Hydrophobia After Mad Dog Bite
Alan Joseph Frisch, a Milwaukee boy aged four to five, died Tuesday in Milwaukee after being bitten six weeks earlier. He suffered convulsions and frothing at the mouth, despite consultations with several physicians. The body was shipped back to Milwaukee for burial.
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Alan Joseph Frisch
Selig
Park-ave
Frisch
Milwaukee
Seligs
Cale
Indianapolis
Mewaukee
Boy Earns One Cent a Day as Indianapolis’s Lowest Paid Worker
E Newlin, a local businessman tied to George Miltz’s mayoral campaign, filed a $1.19 bill with the Board of Works for five months salary of his son Moan Newstin. The narrative notes the child’s daily wage of one cent and references a Dowby avenue Irvington area.
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Indianapolis
E. Newlin
George Miltz
Board of Works
Moan Newstin
Dowby-ave
Aillington St
Irvington
Threats of arson spark mob fear in Montgomery County
Washington Indiana residents convened a mass meeting as rumors of burning the town circulated. An accuser of setting fires demanded $500 or more destruction, prompting detectives to seek proof. A dummy with a warning appeared on a telegraph pole outside the Montgomery National Bank as armed sentinels patrolled the streets at night.
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Washington, Ind
Montgomery County
Montgomery National Bank
Liner Advertisements On Seventh Page Today
New ads list Chambermaid and girl wanted as well as boys and room rents. A nurse seeks a position and a damaged stock note mentions a young girl. all liners appear on the seventh page.
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Chambermain
New Limited Cars Put Into Service by Indiana Union Traction
New limited cars on the Indiana Union Traction line began service on Thursday. The olive green cars resemble the Indianapolis and Northwestern interurban fleet but are shorter. They eliminate the baggage compartment and feature a larger smoking section than the old cars.
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Mies
Indiana Union Traction Company
Indianapalia & Northwestern
The Taylor Children in Custody Dispute Case
The Taylor children, long troubled by court officers, were taken to a Board of Children's Guardians home after a police chase involving their mother Clara Taylor. Sheriff pursued them to a residence on Maryland Street, where an officer fled but was captured. the children Blanche and Lizzie White were found at the same location and taken to guardians for a final settlement.
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Taylor Chile
Nile Court
Ave Board of Children's Guardians
Mare Ateant
Wilte
Blanche
Lizzie
Aiiey
Court House Banter Echoes Through Basement Offices
Bright good natured taunting filled the Thursday vigil in the court house basement as clerks, workers and auditors teased one another. The Board of Works crednt of che cl sparked a city hall joke spree with playful slogans about uncertain whereabouts and daily grind.
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Board of Works
Sams
Uteree
Court hears child's defense in assault case
Elsa McCracken, 12, testified that her father did not attack her mother, saying he was drinking but there was no disturbance. Judge Whalton fined Edd McCracken Ives $1 and ten days in the Workhouse. evidence pointed against William Welsh on charges of assault and battery with intent to kill, and he was sent to the grand jury on bond.
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Elsa
Elsa McCracken
Papa
McCracken
Whalton
Edd
McCracken Ives
Fayette St
Grand Jury
Afl Oxi
WiHiai Welsh
KI Mardin Collis
Galvin Announces Clerk Appointment in Controller Office
John Galvin announced that William R. Williams will serve as Barrett law clerk in the controller's office. Galvin spent most of Thursday around the office and is expected to begin duties Friday.
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Dune
John Galvin
William R. Williams
Barrett
Galvin
Murphy Son Wins Court Battle With Suspended Sentence
The father plea for his son's release in peace court resulted in a favorable ruling by Judge Whalen. The son received a suspended 15 day workhouse sentence after a stern lecture.
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Tim
Fudge
Tha Murphy
Sun
Thorsday
Whalen
Woman testifies in police court over attempted robbery
Ella Cherry testified Thursday in police court in the Ed Brooks case alleging Brooks invited her to eat, offered $1 and costs, then pressured her. She said she refused, stating she was tired and not hungry, while the judge ordered $1 and costs after calming the courtroom.
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Ella Cherry
Ed Brooks
Attery
Misa Cherry
Tie
Read the Advertisements They Offer in The Sun
The enterprising business firma of Jo dianapolla promotes profits for you with offers across different columns in The Sun. They claim you will profit, be paid, and save money through their advertisements.
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Jodianapolla
the Sun
Man Denies Involvement in Stone Throwing Incident
Anthony F. Aimer of 918 Fort Warne is fined for throwing items and trespassing after a feud with Mr Parke. Aimer insists he knew nothing about the alleged actions and disputes the charges. Fine totals include $1 and $120 plus court costs.
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Cosix
Ack Damages Sought Over Tenant Plight on Meridian Street
W J Coleman and M A Downing claim eight ninety dollars from E A Cooper and F J Young, former tenants of a Hvery stable building on S Meridian Street, stating the premises were returned in a bad condition.
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W. J. Coleman
M.A. Downing
Hvery
S. Meridian St
E. A. Cooper
F. J. Young
O'Brien Receives New Post Shifting City Hall Custody
A late week reshuffle moves M. J. O'Brien from chief janitor of City Hall to the police station. The Board of Works offices see another transfer as commissioners confirm the reallocation amid unclear details.
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City Hall
Board of Works
M. J. O'Brien
Board of Ty Fur Rafification
Col Dowsing
Court House
GARL urged to boost post membership nationwide
The department commander Googe W. Grabbs of the G. A. R. urged Indiana posts to devise efforts to recruit new members. The aim is to increase pensioner names in petitions and push a bill through the next Congress. Posts nationwide will work toward this end to boost GARL membership.
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G. Aor
Googe W. Grabbs
Ing
Indiana
United States Sines
GAL T
Congress
Andl Tas A. Ik
GARL
A. A. TL
Forecast for Indianapolis and Ity for 36 hours end Oct 23
Forecast covers Indianapolis and adjacent states with fair skies, cooler temperatures, and northwest winds. Expected temps show 7 am around 64, noon 66, 2 pm 56, with a gradual fall. conditions described as fair and cooler through Thursday night and Friday.
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Indianapolis
Ity
Indiana
Feud erupts between Blackford County families in Hartford City
Hartford City Ind Oct 2 War breaks out between Earnhardt and Powell families over damaged gas line and farm horses. Harvey Earnhardt and Morse Powell clash. Mrs Powell struck, Morse Powell fatally wounded, a prominent former clothing store owner. Authorities seek settlement amid violent confrontation.
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Hartford City
Ind
John Earnhardt
Morse Powell
Abth
Earnhardt
Powell
Hhe
Barnhardt
Harvey Earnhardt
Jesse James
Harvey
Fenchinconscious
Raymond
Barnhard
Fred
Health Board Picks Weaker, Doctors Named For City
Reports indicate Thursday afternoon the city health board will include Drs Courtney, Durham and Ferguson. Courtney is linked to Central Medical College, while Durham and Ferguson are graduates of Indiana Medical College. Final decision delayed until after a morning council session with Dr Kilue Souk Oliver and Heyer assisting.
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Courtney
Durham
Ferguson
Fale
Cie Central Medical College
Grandue Alee
Indiana Medical College
Ae Ite
Ueltzman
Heyer
Health Board
Street Car Injures Hixon in Morning Collision
Verney Hixon of 824 3 Meridianst injured when a Wicconain Paper Co wagon was struck by an eight Ilinotast car near Union Street early Shoreday. Hixon sustained a head wound and was taken to the city dispensary. Wagon was severely mashed.
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Hixon
Verney Hixon
Meridianst
Wicconain Paper Company
Ira Thayer Appointed to Tomlinson Hall Cast
Ira K. Thayer was appointed cast of Tomlinson hall on Thursday by the Board of Works. He will be assisted by Johnny Robert Thompson and George Elliot, the latter described as colored.
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Ira K. Thayer
Tomlinson Hall
Board of Works
Johnny Robert Thompson
George Elliot
McManus Sentenced to 90 Days for Assault in Wilson Row
McManus, 33, pleaded guilty to assault and battery in criminal court. Judge Alfons fined him and costs and sentenced him to 90 days in the works. The incident occurred in Wilson's Falcon at Reisner and Howartists, where McManus reportedly created a disturbance, shattered furniture, and hurled footballs through windows amid a dispute with George Leser, who shot at him twice.
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Fietcher McManus
Criminal
Alfons
McManus
Wilson
Falcon
Reisner
Howartists
George Leser
For
Dr Wright Seeks Police Surgeon Post With Backers
Friends of Charter Wright announced Thursday that their candidate would receive the commission of police surgeon, Dr Reginald Garstang, and several supporters appeared before Mayor Holtzman. At the conference’s end all seemed hopeful about the events.
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Charter Wright
Reginald Garstang
Holtzman
Damages Sought Over Ditch On Meyera Free Grave Road
Attorney William A. Van Buren sues Indianapolis & Franklin traction company Marton County and the Board of Commissioners for damages claiming a ditch across Meyera free grave road obstructs travel and that no bridge was built. He will defend his case personally. The report also notes new plane prices and a product reference tied to H. E. Woodward.
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William A. van Buren
Indianapolis & Franklin Traction Company
County of
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Blackford County
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Kinklin
H. E. Woodward
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