PLEA FOR FAIR TREATMENT IN MARION COUNTY PROSECUTION
John Weaver, Republican candidate for prosecuting attorney of Marion County, spoke to about 400 Black voters at Sixteenth and Yandes Street urging support for a party that promotes equal justice. He argued the party advances laws for health, business, and rights, while condemning Democratic efforts to disfranchise and undermine the Thirteenth to Fifteenth Amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Weaver
Marion County
Sixteenth and
Yandes Street
Weaver
Republican Party
Congress
Protest letter to safety board over streetcar conduct
A letter by Charles H Krause of Woodruff Place complains of drivers not stopping for signals and describes threatening acts toward streetcars. He seeks police action, but the safety board says civil suit is his remedy. Fire and pension items also noted: Gamewell system funds for city hall move, Miller restored to pension list, Armstrong promoted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Krause
Washington Street
East Drive
Woodruff Place
Board of Safety
Traction Company
Krauge
Coots
George W. Miller
Bradley Connett
Thomas H. Armstrong
Advertising in newspapers only urged by Indianapolis merchants
W E Balch secretary of the Merchants' association of Indianapolis told Cincinnati retail merchants that newspapers are the only legitimate advertising medium for local traders. He noted the Indianapolis group is fifteen years old, older than similar bodies, and said members have seen cash savings amount to ten times the dues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
W. E. Balch
Merchants’ Association
Cincinnati
Indianapolis Association
America
Arrested on Old Warrant for Alleged Incomplete Paint Job
John Goldsborrough of 1164 English Avenue was arrested on a warrant issued April 27. He is charged with deceiving Josephine Douges of 1419 South Street by claiming he finished painting a house for her and received full payment, while she asserts the work was not completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Goldsborrough
English Avenue
Josephine Douges
South Street
Beveridge Tariff Address Draws Crowd at Marion County Meeting
A Marion County rally praising Beveridge drew a crowded Modern Woodmen ball as speakers attacked the Payne Aldrich tariff and contrasted Republican progress with Democratic criticism. Local figures Linton A. Cox John Rochford and John Rauch urged support for Beveridge and Kern, labeling Korbly a strong Beveridge ally despite mixed reception.
Shank Scores by Speakers in County Campaign
In a county courthouse speech at 1120 Prospect Street, Democratic candidate Frank Yaker for prosecuting attorney asserted Republicans are satisfied with the present administration but desire changes in different offices, while Orbison raised a new subsidy question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orbison
Frank
Yaker
Democric
Weu
Thieves Grab Pennies From Bakery and Dress Stolen
Burglars pried open a rear door of Roy Ableman’s bakery at 116 West Sixteenth Street and took only a few coins. In a separate burglary, Mrs. Mary Schrenckengost of 1222 Brookside Avenue found several dresses missing from her home after being away two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Ableman
West Sixteenth Street
Mary Schrenckengost
Brookside Avenue
Manney Causes Damaging Thre Throws at Perk's Saloon
Frank Manney a bartender at Perk's saloon 60 East Washington street used three pool cue throws to smash a mirror worth 150 and damaged whisky bottles wine bottles and fixtures totaling about 200. An argument with the owner led to his arrest by Bastian and Golnisch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Manney
Perk’s
East
Washington Street
Manney
Oprietor
Bleydlemen Bastian
Golnisch
Auto mail service extended nationwide in 1911 plan
Postmaster General Hitchcock orders expansion of auto mail delivery to the entire United States. Indianapolis will keep three mail delivery autos and replace heavy horse drawn wagons with auto express wagons. Local office renewal requires no new machines and takes effect June 30, 1911. The article also mentions Mrs. LeP. Jolly’s Palace fire explosion incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Hitchcock
Indianapolis
Robert H. Bryson
Explosion Blinds Woman and Causes Minor Burns
A flash and explosion blinded Mrs. Jolly, leaving her slightly burned about the face as smoke cleared. The incident details remain unclear, but she sustained only minor injuries.
Masher Fined Ten Dollars After Street Confrontation
In city court, Judge Collins labeled Crowder a professional masher after a street car incident on Massachusetts avenue. Crowder, of 2748 Cornell avenue, denied intent while Allison, of 1136 East Nineteenth street, testified Crowder winked at his wife. Crowder was fined ten dollars plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. Allison
Frank Crowder
Crowder
Allison
Judge Collins
Baby Starts Fire At North Pennsylvan ia Street Home
A baby found a match at the home of W. J. Griffin at 2014 North Pennsylvania street, lit it and tossed the burning match into a waste paper basket. The resulting fire caused only small losses and was contained Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Griffin
Pennsylvania Street
F. P. Masson & Co. Blankets Priced From 98 Cents
Heavy twilled blankets of soft fleecy cotton compare to wool in warmth. Fancy plaid blankets offer extra weight and size, priced at 2.98 per pair. Available in gray tan or white with assorted borders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K.P Masson & Co
Ye Old Homestead Linen Damask Sale Card
Table damask bleached all linen specially priced 49c Ye Old Homestead tab ling is linen damask over weight 64 inches wide stripes and 1inch dice special for Friday yard 4F Bleached wash cloths 3 for 5c Huck towels neatly scalloped ends 18x36 inches very special value at 10c Both towels and unbleached individual towels each 5c Damask napkins bleached 22x22 inches dozen 42c Lunch cloths hemstitched 30x20 inches special value at 25c
Nation specials for ironing and household items sale
Asbestos iron holders three for ten cents and seven ironing wax cloth covered items for five cents. Two thousand toothpicks special three cents. Five cent nail brushes special two hundred forty six cents. Forty five inch brass extension rods priced at scarce. Halloween napkins a dozen five cents. Madras and white shirts with linen bosom cuffs neckband two price values for 19 cents. Men and boys shirts last of 50 cent line special to clear twenty nine cents. Hemstitched white handkerchiefs two for five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madras
From Coffee to Postum Health Destiny Letter
A reader narrates long coffee dependence, life deteriorating, then switching to Postum. After trial, health improves markedly with steadier nerves, better sleep, and full recovery. The letter promotes reading The Road to Wellville and claims genuine, recurring anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum
Wellville
Dr Gilmer Medical Institute at 17 West Ohio St claims cures
The Dr Gilmer Medical Institute advertises permanent offices at 17 West Ohio Street with quick guaranteed cures for diseases and deformities. They accept only curable cases, offering thorough initial exams and frank illness assessment, urging non viable patients to avoid treatment costs. Ladies with female-specific issues are urged to call, along with men and women suffering from weakness or other listed conditions. Hours are 9 am to 6 pm weekdays and 10 to 12 Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Gilmer Medical Institute
West
Ohio Street
Indiana
Novelty suitings and checks in bold black and white
Fabric ad notes novelty suitings and black and white shepherd checks at 28 inches wide per yard. Fleecedowna material offered at 12 16¢ per yard with special pricing.
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Safety Board
Beveridge
Senator Beveridge
Thomas Taggart
Democratic Party
Linton A. Cox
Landis
Cox
Baker
Shank
Charles Orbison
Roosevelt
John W. Kern
John Rochford
Superior Court
Says Beveridge
Korbly
Washington Township
Bert Shackelford
Joseph Cannon
House of Representatives
John Rauch
W. C. Liller
The
Federation of Democratic Clubs
Liller
Lep. Jolly
Masher
Paby
F.P Masson & Co
Berlin
Dishpani
Fit
Mak
Santa Claus
New England
the Leading Trust Company
the Union Trust Company
Office Company’s
E. Market Street
Tel. Main
Taft
Dr. Noble
Cash
Taft’s
Indianapolis News
Fairland
Shelbyville , Waldron , S
St. Paul
Lawrenceburg
Aurora
Adams
Greenssurg
Newpoint
Batesville
Morris Spader
Seamia Weisburg
Gailford
Crawfordsville
Ind
Shubert
Murat Theatre
Lewdockstader x
Ho Messrs
Mme
Bertha Kalich
Mantell
Matisse
Ae BF
Keith
Gertrude Hoffmann
Van's Minstrels
Marion Paint CO
Armstrong
Arvine-Lenton
India
Ieee
Empire
BIG
Kewy and
Sam Langford
the Hotel
Hag Inten Cole Fiesst
Appoinuments
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