Nightlife on Indiana Avenue Faces Police Blind Spot
A historical Indianapolis report details after hours cellar saloons on Indiana Avenue with beer only after 11 pm and frequent fights. It notes nocturnal disorder, police misfires, signals via a tinkle bell, and involvement of negro and white patrons, including women, while alleging political influence and crime patterns tied to cellar venues.
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Indiana Ave
Archibald Greathouse
Illinois St
Indiana
Bob Parker
George Tomlinson
Indianapolis
Indiana-ave
Hawkins Makes a Statement on Salary for Keeping HQ Open
W. Y. Hawkins claims he was hired to keep the party headquarters open and is owed $1,004.10 in back salary. Democratic Chair O'Brien declines to discuss the matter, saying he does not recall voting for such a resolution. Hawkins postponed action until after the election citing public pressure.
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O’brien
W. Y. Hawkins
The
State Committee
O'Brien
Mississippi
Democratic State Central Committee
Fourth District
Central Committee
Parks M. Martin
State Central Committee
Democratic Committee
Classified ad batch listing several offerings
Ten boys wanted with wheels and various items for sale include a cook stove, kitchen table, matting, and a dresser. Rentals note furnished and unfurnished rooms, a seven room cottage, and a small barn. Help wanted posts include porters and dishwashers with several housekeeping and sewing positions. West Indianapolis lots and first mortgage loans on improved property are also advertised.
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Indianapolis
City leaders hail political plan as county GOP gains
City attorney Fred Joss Mayor Book Walter and city engineer James J. Welson held a long policy meeting in the Board of Works precinct. Joss predicted the county will carry 2 500 Republicans this cycle and the mayor hinted at possibly 500 more votes. They left the basement confident and said they would not return that day.
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Fred Joss
Bookwalter
Ed Logsdon
James J. Wnelson
Board of Works
Joss
Dramatic Police Court Trial Ends With Mrs Kirkpatrick Fainting
Former friends accuse Helen Kirkpatrick of stealing a gold watch from Lulu West. In police court she testifies under the name Helen Stevens but collapses in a chair as witnesses present conflicting watch numbers. The judge orders the case continued.
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Stubbs
Helen Kirkpatrick
Police Court
Lulu West
College Ave
Miss West
Mrs. Kirkpatrick
Kirkpatrick
Helen Stevens
City to provide Tomlinson Hall for Mitchell reception
City controller Breunig announced that Tomlinson Hall will be made available free for a reception honoring John Mitchell president of the United Mine Workers on his return from arbitration sessions. The date must avoid existing bookings and the hall will be provided without charge.
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Breunig
Tomlinson Hall
Indianapolis
Arbitration” Commission
Mr. Breunig
Mitchell
Apathy Defines New York Campaign at Political HQ
In New York on October 3 the gubernatorial race shows apathy with few politicians present at party headquarters. Odell expected to win by a round majority while Hill holds closed meetings and both camps offer little public comment. Betting odds run two to one for Odell.
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New York
Fitzhave
Hoffman House
Odell
Senator Hill
Bob” Furey
Coler
Resignation of Indiana Reformatory Chief A. T. Hert
A. T. Hert, superintendent of the Indiana reformatory at Jeffersonville, resigns after a long tenure since 1895. Joseph B. Byers of Columbus, Ohio, is appointed to succeed him. Hert plans to enter business amid claims the resignation was voluntary. officials say they accepted it reluctantly after months of discussion.
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A. T. Hert
Indiana Reformatory
Jeffersonville
Joseph B. Byers
Columbus
Hert
Thim
Durbin
Control Board
Thorn town merchant files bankruptcy petition
Barry S. Bellamy, a Thorn town merchant, filed a bankruptcy petition on Wednesday. He declared liabilities of 15902.26 and assets of 315000 in stock in trade.
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Barry S. Bellamy
Thorntown
Murbarger Challenges Parker for $100 Side Match
Harvey Parker announced to wrestle at the Empire next week and agrees to meet challengers under a two falls, best two of three format. Sam Murbarger insists on a finish match for $100 a side, ready to post the stakes. Harry Leoni confirms Parker would face any opponent in Indianapolis under the same terms, aiming to arrange a Parker vs Murbarger clash.
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Sam Murbarger
Parker
Murburger
Harry Leoni
Harvey Parker
SUN Office
Indianapolis
The
Empire
Dense ground smoke shrouds Indianapolis morning
A heavy cloud of black smoke and fog lingered over downtown Indianapolis as cool air trapped smoke near the ground until sunlight warmed the earth. Weather expert Blythe noted the cooler lower air remained heavier than the air above, preventing smoke from rising until the sun’s warmth altered the temperature gradient.
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Indianapolis
Blythe
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis Vicinity
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending at 8 p m Oct 30. Partly cloudy Wednesday night and Thursday with rising temperatures. Temperature at 7 am 36. Noon 47. 2 pm 52. Cloudy in Indiana and surrounding states with rising temperature.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
States
Cathedral to rise next spring in Indianapolis diocese
Plans move forward for a new cathedral on Meridian Street near the bishop’s residence to serve Ss. Peter and Paul parish and the diocese. The project, valued between 100000 and 150000 dollars, will be funded half by Ss. Peter and Paul and half by other parishes after Bishop Chatard urged a November 9 collection.
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Indianapolis
Meridian St
Bishop Chatard
SS. Peter and Paul
Vincennes
Chatard
Rome
Diocese of
St. John's Church
Ss. Peter and Paul's
Meridian
Fourteentrists
Penn
Dioocese
Outraged Indiana Officials Decry J P Byers Appointment
Secretary of State Hunt denounces the J P Byers appointment as an outrage saying the governor should have been consulted and criticizing the board for ignoring precedents. Gov Durbin is angered while other state officers condemn the move as unjust and inexpedient.
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J.P. Byers
Hunt
Durbin
Hert
My Terry
Louisville
D. J. Terhune
Linton
Terhune
Republican bets total $5000 posted on county election
A Republican county committee authorized $5000 in bets on the election to be offered at Harry Walker's saloon and the Kingston. A bet predicting all Republican candidates except county councilmen would win was snapped up at Walker's, with a Democratic undertaker and some physicians seen backing Tutewiler for coroner. Democrats later took some bets on Walker's boards, including a $200 to $100 wager on all Republican county candidates except councilmen.
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Republican County Organization
Harry Walker
Kingston
Walker's
Tutewiler
Pittsburg Coal Firms Nearing Merger
The Gazette reports talks for a merger between the Pittsburg coal company and the Monongahela River consolidated coal and coke company. Capitalization would be 110000.00 pounds. If finished, the consolidation would form the strongest bituminous concern worldwide with a combined output of 20,000,000 tons annually.
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Pittsburg, Pa
the Gazette
Pittsburg Coal Company
Monongahela River
Spaulding's Lawyer Seeks New Trial After Life Sentence
Frank McCray, attorney for Joe Spaulding, sentenced to life for the alleged murder of Raphael Campitello, seeks a new trial next week based on newly discovered evidence. He expresses confidence in obtaining a grant for a new trial. Cures croup sore throat pulmonary troubles. Monarch over pain of every sort. Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil.
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Frank McCray
Joe Spaulding
Raphael Campitello
Spaulding
Monarch
Thomas
The Real Estate and For Sale Columns
Real estate listings on page six show residential lots in the city limits with prices and contact details. The For Sale Miscellaneous column on page seven lists assorted items including furniture, appliances, and oddments with brief descriptions and seller names.
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the Sun
Woman Burns Self Saving Furniture In House Fire
Mrs Adeline Kenyor 35 attempted to save furniture from a pantry fire at 549 West Thirteen Street and suffered severe burns to her head arms and body Salvage corps tore away her burning clothing to prevent worse harm Fire caused by the blaze destroyed one side of the story frame house valued around 200 with extensive interior damage Doctors say injuries may prove fatal but she is expected to recover
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Adeline Kenyor
Kenyor
Warner’s Safe Cure trial offer for kidney and liver relief
A historic ad promises a free trial bottle of Warner’s Safe Cure and a medical booklet detailing kidney and liver diseases with a prescription. The offer, postpaid, invites readers to request by mail from the Warner’s Safe Cure Company in New York and to include a general offer notice from a newspaper.
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Warner
Warners Safe Cure Company
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