County Council Slashes Court Expenses Amid Budget Pruning
The county council cut 14,476.41 from 1908 expense budgets including trimming courthouse wing funds, bridge requests, and juvenile court allowances. Judge George W. Stubbs faced sharp criticism for unauthorized spending, while stenographers, jury fees, and crime court costs were reduced across multiple courts. Mayor Bookwalter discussed courthouse wing rent with the county council, with plans to present the matter despite ongoing committee disagreements.
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Delawarega
Fall Creek
Capitolave
George W. Stubbs
William H. Morrison
Stubbs
Columbus
Joe Clay
Raf
Circuit Court
Superior Court
Superior Court No. 1
Superior Court No. 2
Superior Court No. 3
Bookwalter
County Council
Delinquent Tax Wagon Warns of House Looting
Local jottings warn taxpayers about aggressive tax collectors likened to a wagon that takes valuables from homes if taxes remain unpaid. The column also lists community notices including new factory plans, meetings, reunions, examinations, and social events from Indianapolis and surrounding areas.
Weather Forecast Fragment From Harrod's Studio Ad
An OCR fragment shows a United States weather forecast context mixed with an advertisement for Harrod's Studio located at a Virginia street address. It mentions cabinets priced at $2 and lacks complete forecast details, but preserves the local ad and weather note combination.
Plan Campaign to End Saloons in Indianapolis
A. G. Humphrey outlines gains by the Indiana Anti-Saloon League and the Moore law empowering 320 townships and 25 city wards to banish saloons. The league aims to confine remaining saloons to a central mile square, with significant closures since 1905 and 1907 laws. Humphrey notes 54116 miles traveled and $18618.44 raised over 3 years 8 months.
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Indiana Anti
Indianapolis
League
A. G. Humphrey
Wisconsin
Indiana
Indiana Anti-Saloon League
Mrs Cash Dies Suddenly in Indianapolis Home
Mrs Allison O Cash died unexpectedly at 116 North Irvington Avenue Tuesday evening after a stroke of apoplexy. She was 54, formerly Miss Laura Allen, married to contractor Allison Q Cash 32 years ago. Survived by husband, three sons Fay Glenn A Hugh A, all at the Irvington home, two sisters Lola Sinclair Mollie Allen, and brother Melvin S Allen of Indianapolis.
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Fay Cash
Towles
Cash
Laura Allen
Allison Q. Cash
Putman County
Glenn A. Cash
Hugh A. Cash
Indianapolis
Irvington
Lola Sinclair
Mollie Allen
Melvin S. Allen
New Jersey St
Eight Hour Fight Looms for Telegraph Operators
Plans at the telegraphers union head quarters aim to press Congress for an eight hour workday law for railroad telegraphers. Leaders seek union support to back general laws aiding striking operators, forcing railroads to hire new shifts and creating demand for about 8,000 workers. Western Union and Postal officials say the strike is over and such a law would not affect them.
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New York
Congress
Western Union
Postal
Lightning Sets Louisiana Schooner Majestic Ablaze
The Majestic, an auxiliary schooner owned by Louisiana to regulate the oyster industry, was struck by lightning during a Lake Pontchartrain storm and burned. The crew escaped in lifeboats.
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United Press
New Orleans
The
Majestic
State of
Louisiana
Lake Pontchartrain
Parlor Queen Heater and Wulschner's Advertises Heaters
935 Parlor Queen Bare Burners priced at 23 dollars. Powerful double flue heater warranted to heat three rooms and hold fire for 48 hours. $2.00 per cache. Kept plates $165 and up. Wulschner's.
Boy Answers For Beer Purchases In Street Inquiry
A three or four year old boy wandered streets and was brought to the police station. Matron cared for him until a caller arrived. Detective Mullin questioned him about his family and where his father bought groceries and bread. The boy identified Dan Green and Hank Thompson as beer sellers.
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Mullin
Patroiman Wilson 15 Much Improved After Stabbing
The Indianapolis patrolman William Wilson, stabbed during a failed arrest of William Kirby, showed marked improvement Tuesday into Wednesday with high fever and relapse earlier but his condition on Wednesday morning was much better. The mother of Wilsons wife, Mrs. Mary E Brown, was brought to his home to spend the rest of her life in quiet, while Wilson battles for recovery and a troubled past for the Browns is recalled with a December accident that claimed Vernie Brown and Dora Wilkins, and another son Frank who died in Dayton Ohio.
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Wison
Mary E. Brown
Wilson
Dora Wilkins
Indianapolis
Brownsburg
Crawfordsville Pike
Verni
Brown
Frank
Dayton
CONTEST GOES TO DAYTON FOR SHARKEY VS FARMER
The Evansville Labor Day bout between Young Sharkey and Young Kid Farmer has moved to the Dayton Athletic Club for September 20 due to rain. Sharkey is at 180 pounds and trains lightly with Freddie Cole, who aims for a potential match with Grover Hayes. Cole's summer growth may challenge making 126 pounds, the weight he fought at last year.
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Evansville
Labor Day
Young Sherkey
Young Kid Farmer
Dayton
Young Sharkey
Freddie Cole
Grover Hayes
Cole
Brakeman Arrested as Fugitive in Forgery Case
Pearl Kinder aged 22 a brakeman on the Pennsylvania railroad was arrested Wednesday morning by Detectives Simon and Slate as a fugitive. He is said to be in Kokomo where it is alleged he forged a note for 190 dollars. He lives at 1621 Southeastern Ave.
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Pearl Kinder
Pennsylvania Railroad
Simon and
Slate
Kokomo
Southeastern Ave
Edward Adams
Indiana Ave
Feather Bed Stolen Suspects Nabbed in City Case
Harvey J. Lawson and Marion Martin Junk dealers, 912 Dorcas Street, were arrested Wednesday on the charge of stealing a feather bed from Katherine Bray. The incident spotlights a theft at a local residence and the ongoing police investigation.
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Harvey J. Lawson
Marion Martin
Dorcassr
Katherine Bray
Red Man Tobacco Leaves Lasting Place In Baseball Season
The notice asserts Red Man tobacco remains prominent beyond the baseball season, touting superior quality and lasting presence in the market.
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Red Man Tobacco
Eight Frenchmen Killed by Moors at Casablanca
Tangier reports eight Frenchmen killed in a Moors attack on Casablanca including Commander Prevot and seven guards. The battle, described as the natives' most successful strike yet, raises alarm over new tactics and worries for American missionaries en route from Fez amid bandit-infested roads.
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Casablanca
Prevot
Fez
Tangier
New Record Set at Port for Cabin Arrivals
New York reports a 24 hour record of 3143 cabin passengers arriving by noon today, surpassing the previous 2900. The surge stems from returning tourists overrunning the port as inspectors tally declarations.
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United Press
New York
National Postal Clerks Conclude Harmonius Convention
The National Federation of Postal Clerks closed its convention at the Lorraine hotel in Indianapolis after a sessions marked by harmony. Edward Goltra of Chicago was re elected president and the group plans district organizers to oversee state units for postmasters appointments and promotions based on service. Next meeting set for Louisville after contests between Muskogee and Milwaukee.
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National Federation of Postal Clerks
Tra
Chicago
United States
Indianapolis
National Federation
Edward D. Goltra
Thomas L. Ladd
Muskogee
I. T
George F. Pfeiffer
Milwaukee
Albert D. Rossdale
New York City
H. J. Caveney
San Francisco
National Organization Committee
Louisville
Case Against Bowen Dismissed for Lack of Witnesses
The case against John Bowen, a bar tender at 2718 E Washington Jr, was dismissed by Judge Wharton in police court. Patrolmen Hank and Merrill testified two men drank beer but could not positively identify it as beer, citing lack of witnesses as the reason for dismissal.
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John Bowen
E. Washington Jr
Hank and Merrill
Wharton
Williams Bound Over for Fraudulent Check Charge
J. S. Williams was bound over to the grand jury by Police Judge Whallon after being arrested on the charge of passing fraudulent checks.
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J. S. Williams
Whallon
Horse Stolen From In Front Of Hospital
Dr. J J Briggs reports a boy about 17 stole his dark gray horse and buggy from in front of St Vincent s hospital. The youth wore a black shirt and cap, no coat. Also advertised range with six holes and reservoir at 92 00 cash per week.
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J. J. Briggs
Shelby Sr
St. Vincent's Hospital
Hoosier Among The Ousted Men At Naval Academy
Washington reports four midshipmen named by Supt. Badger as dismissed from the naval academy. The list includes Joseph Eliot Austin of New York George Humbert of Pennsylvania Oscar Salb of Indiana and C C Riner of Wyoming. Humbert allegedly had a substitute answer for him at roll call to stay ashore one night. Austin's offense involved staying away from ship overnight. Salb and Riner reportedly were led by chorus girls to extend leave and have appealed the dismissal to the secretary of the navy.
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Naval Academy
Supt
Badger
Joseph Eliot Austin
New York
George Frederick Humbert
Pennsylvania
Oscar C. Salb
Indiana
C. C. Riner
Wyoming
Humbert
Austin
Salb
Riner
Secretary of the Navy
Police race to arrest in Phillips murder case in Cleveland
Cleveland police pursue a wealthy coal magnate John J. Phillips death. Initial burglary and suicide theories were abandoned after an autopsy showed he was killed. Police now say an arrest is imminent within 24 hours and promise a sensational development.
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Nent
Phillips
Indiana G A R to Attend National Encampment at Saratoga
Preparations are complete for about 200 Indiana post members to attend the national encampment at Saratoga Springs New York from September 9 to 14. The headquarters train leaves Indianapolis next Sunday at 245 PM via the Big Four route. W A Ketcham commander of the Indiana department is in the east for a National Bar association meeting and will attend the encampment. Side trips and outings planned. parade Wednesday afternoon will be in a wooded park as elm-lined streets are used. New York State legislature has appropriated 35000 for encampment entertainment.
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Indiana Department
Saratoga Springs
N. Y
Indiana
Indianapolis
Big Four
Cleveland
Buffalo
W. A. Ketcham
Department of Indiana
National Bar Association
New York
Mays Shot in Breast During Autopsy Details
In the city morgue, an autopsy on Herbert Mays was conducted by Deputy Coroner Know and doctors including two colored physicians, Dr W E Brown and Dr H L Hummons. The examination showed cartilage shattered by a bullet likely entering from the front, as observed by several doctors present.
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Herbert Mays
Sergt. de Rossett
Know
W. E. Brown
H. L. Hummons
Quinn Withdraws Saloon License Application at Roosevelt Ave
County commissioners court heard two remonstrances against Bill Quinn's bid to open a saloon at 1693 Roosevelt Ave. He noted about 20 names of men he considers friends on one remonstrance and chose to withdraw the application.
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Bill" Quinn
County Commissioners Court
Roosevelt Ave
Wulfson Arrests Oil Driver In Unsealed Cans Case
Edgar Sebold a Standard Oil driver was arrested Wednesday afternoon by Ysadore Wulfson inspector of scales weights and measures. Sebold was delivering oil cans not sealed by the city inspector.
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Edgar Sebold
Standard Oil Company
Ysadore Wulfson
Sebold
Special Split Bamboo Rod at $1.60 Offer
Gus Babich advertises a split bamboo rod for sale at 1.60 dollars. Located at 121 West Washington Street the note promotes a value item in a local shop.
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Gus Babich
West Washington Street
Murder on the rails near Clifton shocks Illinois
Three African American suspects were arrested at Champaign, Illinois after a grisly murder along Illinois Central tracks north of Clifton. A severed body parts trail, including a cut throat and knife wound, was found from the Chicago to New Orleans train, with the victim’s head and shoulders recovered as investigators traced the crime to the three men aboard the same train.
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Kankakee
Ill
Clifton
Illinois Central New
Champaign
Sutherland Forsythe Forgery Suspect Nabbed in Battle Creek
Capt Bray of the detective force reports Charles R Sutherland, wanted for forgery, arrested in Battle Creek Michigan after a former Indianapolis man identified him. Sutherland allegedly passed forged checks for 16 5 and 15 at Lorain Hotel Morton and Stubbins, using O C Lower's name. Detective Morgan heads there after the arrest.
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Capt. Bray
Charles R. Sutherland
Bettle Creek
Mich
Indianapolis
Sutherland
Morgan
Battle Creek
S. C. Williams
Lorraine Hotel
Washington
Capitol Ave
Morton
Stubbins
Lower
Indiana National Bank
Williams
Missing Burgersville man sought by police
Anxious relatives ask for help locating Frank Haymaker Jr. who disappeared Tuesday afternoon after traveling from Burgersville to Indianapolis with charcoal. He had a large sum of money and intended to meet his brother near Washington and Eastets, but did not arrive and has not been seen since. He reportedly sold charcoal at a local yard and left with cash on hand.
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Frank Haymaker, Jr
Haymaker
Burgersville
Ind
Indianapolis
Washington
Eastets
Suit Against Board Seeks License Examination
Alansing E. Melville files suit against the State Board of Medical Examination and Registration asking the court to compel an examination for license. He alleges the board refused to examine him because he is an osteopath.
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Alansing E. Melville
Mandams
State Board of Medical Examination and Registration
Melville
Will Attend Funeral Of Mrs Dot Crandall
Camp No 4 P O of A sets a special meeting at 93 S Delaware Thursday at 1 pm to attend the funeral of Mrs Dot Crandall. Denison barber shop dest
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P. O. of A
S. Delaware St
Dot Crandall
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First Indiana Heavy Artillery
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