Mayor balks at county wing rent plan for courthouse
Mayor Charles A. Bookwalter denounces the 14 000 a year lease for a courthouse wing as unfair to Indianapolis. He argues the city would pay more than eight percent in taxes and heating costs while the county seeks 50 percent use of the building and insists on high interest terms. He plans to purchase a city hall site regardless.
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Charles A. Bookwalter
Indianapolis
Eagle Creek
Crooked Creek
Bookwalter
Board of Public Works
Frederick Wippert
Local notes and hints from a busy town.
A collage of community items: Y M C A district work leadership, a pound party at the workhouse, committees to examine a fire nozzle ordinance, a Pathfinders dance, ladies aid meetings, and remarks on weather, holidays, and local events. Police prep notes, a rat-killing dog at fire headquarters, streetcar service issues, Catholic church fund drive, real estate talks, and an entomologist tip on horned caterpillars. Also mentions a broker’s offer rejection for Occidental corner and quiet telegraphers strike.
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Board of Trade
J. J. Appel
William Scott
William J. Griffin
Commercial Club
The
Merchants’ Association
Ferrets Get Money In County Council Budget Cut
County council, in Monday session, voted to appropriate 15000 for tax ferrets. The line had stood at 20000 in recent years, with new members contending the ferrets earned too much.
Lusitania expected to break Lucania ocean record
United Press reports Cunard officials anticipate the Lusitania will shave at least 42 hours from the Lucania’s record on maiden voyage as the Lusitania leads the racing steamers at 25 knots per hour. The note includes an ad for Kitehem Queen Ranges and Peoples Outfit Co. pricing and weekly payments.
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United Press
New York
Lucania
Lusitania
Cunard Line
Indianapolis Day Proclamation at State Fair
Mayor Charles A. Bookwalter designates Wednesday September 11 as Indianapolis Day at the state fair to honor the State Board of Agriculture. He urges citizens to suspend business from noon to allow all to enjoy the fair and support the auditorium and educational exhibition benefiting Indianapolis residents.
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Charles A. Bookwalter
Indianapolis
State Board of Agriculture
Bronze Button Men at State Exposition Guests of Honor
Old soldiers were admitted free at the state fair Tuesday and received bronze medallions of Gen Pleasant A Hackleman at the soldiers tent. Events included livestock judging, concerts, vaudeville, and postponed races to Wednesday. Attendance Monday reached about 19 768. children's day admissions were free for many. The airship suffered damage but may fly Tuesday if weather permits.
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Pleasant A. Hackleman
Lvestock
Weber
Mariner
Evangelistic Campaign to Start in Indianapolis Churches
At a meet and by Rev. Theodore S. Henderson the plan calls for an evangelistic campaign in all 30 Indianapolis Methodist churches beginning October 20 for three weeks. By November 10 four principal churches host revival efforts and a grand union revival will be led by leading evangelists. Dr Henderson, general field superintendent for Aggressive Evangelism, stated seven or eight evangelists may participate.
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Theodore S. Henderson
Roberts Park
M. E
Indianapolis
Dr. Henderson
General Conference Commission On
Methodist Church
Grant H. Clay, M. D., Dentist Opens Indianapolis Office
Grant H. Clay M D a dentist formerly with New York Dental Company announces relocation to 108 North Delaware Street opposite Tomlinson Hall in Indianapolis after 14 years with the firm.
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Grant H. Clay
New York Dental Company
N. Delawarest
Tomlinson Hall
Indianapolis
Youthful lovers’ double suicide pact ends in tragedy
In Greenup county near York Ashland Ky two teens Isabelle Zerton and Tommy Bates lie in white caskets after parental opposition and a death by own action pact. They had run away to marry without parental consent, were refused, and allegedly obtained carbolic acid. A note in Isa belle’s room explained the plan.
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Ashland
Isabelle Zerton
Heart
Tommy Bates
York
Greenup
Tommy
Isabelle
Effect of strike on Western Union in Indiana
Western Union says local offices are ready to handle all business as activity rebounds. District supervisor John F Wallick notes Indiana's telegraphers strike is largely non effective with only Bedford office closed and set to reopen. He cites 50 percent drop early in the strike and 21 percent below normal in recent week, while Arthur Hamilton disputes the improvement and says most union members remain on strike with few returning.
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Indiana
John F. Wallick
Western Union Telegraph Company
Wallick
Indianapolis
Mr. Wallick
Bedford
Telegraphers’ Union
Western Union Company
Arthur Hamilton
Western Union
Hamilton
Hendricks Estate Probate Petition Seeks Administrator
A probate court filing seeks John E. Hendricks as administrator for the estate of Victor I. Hendricks, a shoe merchant who died weeks ago. The estate is valued at 170 600 dollars with 75 000 in personal property, 3 600 in cash, and 82 000 in stocks. no will exists.
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Victor I. Hendricks
John E. Hendricks
Elder Reserves to Form Football Team for Youth Championship
After a strong baseball season led by Dan Elder the Elder Reserves plan a football squad to pursue the citys 17 years old gridiron title. They claim the championship after a 4 to 3 victory over the Naps in a heated contest.
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Elder
Napoleon
Dan Elder
Naps
Petition Seeks Flag Stop on B and O Route at Paris Station
Citizens of Paris Station and Jennings county filed with the Indiana Railroad Commission to require the B and Q W railroad to provide passenger service by designating Paris Station as a flag stop. The petition seeks stopping rights for several trains that currently pass through without stopping.
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Paris Station
Jennings County
Indiana Railroad Commission
B. & Q. 8. W. Railroad Company
Warsaw man arrested for netting fish earns $35 fine
Ben Osborne of Warsaw was arrested for netting fish and fined 35 dollars including costs. He has prior brushes with deputy game wardens and previously escaped in an automobile.
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Ben Osborne
Warsaw
Osborne
Wilson Bicycle Officer Stabbed. Condition Unchanged
Bicycle Officer William Wilson remains in danger after a stabbing Sunday afternoon. The seriously injured officer and the exact outcome are still uncertain as investigations continue.
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Wilson
William Wilson
Puro Distilled Water and Local Firms Adverts
A vintage page item lists PURO DISTILLED WATER COMPANY offering half gallon bottles at 6 cents and five gallon demijohns at 4 cents, notes a new phone 2177 and old main 778. Also mentions PEOPLE'S COAL AND CEMENT CO successors to Wogsdon Bros Fuel, PAWK VIEW SANATORIUM with Dr L T Leach for treatment of cancer and other diseases, and references a Buffet in Ohio.
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Puro Distilled Water Company
People's Coal and Cement CO
Wogsdon Bros.’ Fuel Company
Pawk View Sanatorium
L.T. Leach
New York
California
Indianapolis Traction Depot Leads Interurban Growth
Chicago Tribune correspondent praises Indianapolis as the nation’s frontier of electric interurban lines. The Traction Station serves 10 to 11 lines, handles millions of passengers, and links Fort Wayne Lafayette Muncie and Richmond with Chicago as a rival to steam railways.
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Raymond W. Patterson
The
Chicago Tribune
Central States
Indianapolis
Tribune
Indiana
Chicago
Des Moines
Salt Lake City
Dayton
Fort Wayne
Ind
Muncie
Anderson
Kokomo
Logansport
Marion
Richmond
Lafayette
Louisville
Columbus
Cincinnati
Ohio
Traction
Courthouse
Statehouse
United States Weather Forecast Review
Forecast notes a threatening night with likely no rain. Wednesday expected to be fair and warmer. Observations show 7 a.m. temperature at 52, sunrise at 5:21, sunset at 6:02. Afternoon readings include 2 p.m. at 59.
Indianapolis firm sues city over alley paving payment
The Indianapolis Construction Company sues Tuesday in superior court asking for a writ of mandamus after the Board of Public Works refused to pay for an alley paving east of Capitol Ave between Thirtieth St and the first alley north. The complaint names Preston C. Trusler Joseph T. Elliott and Fred J. Mack as defendants along with the City of Indianapolis. The alley 15 feet wide was to cost $1.57 a foot and the work was completed and accepted by the city engineer but payment of $992.24 is denied.
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Board of Public Works
Indianapolis Construction Company
Preston C. Trusler
Joseph T. Elliott
Fred J. Mack
City of Indianapolis
Capitol Ave
Board of Works
Taylor Warrant Suspended in Goebel Case
Lexington, Sept 10 ex Gov Taylor’s murder warrant for Goebel’s assassination was suspended to secure his testimony for Powers. Commonwealth Attorney Franklin urged the move to bring Taylor to Kentucky. Judge Stout said Taylor may return and testify without fear of molestation.
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Taylor
Kentucky
Commonwealth
Franklin
Indiana
Stout
Taylor denounces Kentucky's new move in Powers case
The former Kentucky governor dismisses the suspension of the warrant as political trickery. He says he has no further comment on the matter and doubts the court will permanently halt the murder charge against him. He blames officials who issued the original warrant and warns they may renew it.
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Mr. Taylor
Stout
Kentucky
Commonwealth of Kentucky
Caleb Powers
Taylor
Ohio River
Blue Grass
William Goebel
Powers
Neal eyes supreme court reporter post at state GOP convention
Everett E. Neal chief clerk in the insurance department of the auditor of state announces his candidacy for reporter of the supreme court ahead of the Republican state convention. A practicing lawyer with extensive court reporting in the twenty fourth district, he lives in Noblesville and publishes the Hamilton County News at Westville. Neal is widely regarded as capable and unopposed for now, with strong GOP support and plans to organize if opposition arises.
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Everett E. Neal
Insurance Department
Auditor of State
Supreme Court
Neal
Twenty-Fourth Judicial District
Noblesville
Ind
Hamilton County News
Westville
Parlor Queen Heater quảng? (Note: This line seems garbled. keep as a concise T.)
Powerful double flue heater advertised by People's Outfitting Co. claims to heat three rooms and hold fire 48 hours. Priced at 35 dollars with $2 cash and 1 sc per week payment terms. Located at 133-135 W Washington and 92-96 Kentucky Ave.
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Peoples. Outfitting .Co
Washington
Kentucky Ave
iSc
People's Outfitting Co
Japs Armed for Fight in Vancouver Riots
Vancouver faces anti Oriental violence after a Saturday clash that left shops boarded and residents arming for protection. Police briefings and militia talk escalate as Japanese and Chinese workers seek refuge. London authorities may determine the riot’s outcome.
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Caltea
Bethune
Cable
Vancouver
London
Field day called off due to rain postpones contests
United Press reports in Cincinnati that Bowlers day field contests for baseball players were postponed because of rain and will be held tomorrow.
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United Press
Cincinnati
Organize to Get Bigger Massachusetts Avenue Merchants
Enterprising merchants on Massachusetts avenue met at the RE of P building Monday night and organized the First Block Massachusetts avenue Merchants association. Officers include President C C Hauger and Secretary Treasurer H E Woodard with committees on finance and organization. Area stores plan broader advertising and weekly band concerts. Oyster Frank opens Tuesday September 10 Alabama at 113.
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Massachusetts-ave
RE. of P
Massachusetts Ave
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