Wreck Wounds Kentucky Guardsmen Spur Camp Inquiries
Wreck at Big Four injured ten Kentucky guardsmen prompting floods of telegrams from anxious parents as regiments at Ft Benjamin Harrison resume camp activities. Major injuries include Maj. Harry Mechling with a broken jaw and Sergt. Fred Brown with scalp wounds while others recover. regulars prepare for a ninety mile cross country ride under Col. Simpson. Gen. Williams establishes HQ as regiments drill under Col. Rogers and Maj. Roat.
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M. M. Macomb
C. L. Hodges
Ft. Benjamin Harrison
Kentucky
First
J. P. Gregory
School of Instruction
Ohio
C. X. Zimmerman
J. Embry Allen
Third Kentucky Infantry
Jannett Henry
Harry EB. Mechling
Sergt
Fred Brown
Maj
Mechling
Brown
Lewisville
Briz
Roger Wiliams
W. J
Wiliams
Alexander Rogers
Col. Simpson
Cheir
E. A. ‘Roat
General Staff of the Army
Gen. Bell
Washington
Cosmopolitan
Army Training to Be Changed by New Inspection Order
Maj. Gen. Wood issues a directive altering practice after the Inspector General report warns of weak leadership among artillery units. Observed issues include a battalion heading to the Philippines lacking a field officer and a battery commanded by a second lieutenant with under two years service. The IG labels army leadership deficiencies and calls for corrective action.
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United States Army
Gen. Bell
Bell
Wood
Swabhington
Sam
Carl Hngton
Philippines
McKee Expounds on Indiana Militia Encampment
Brigadier General William J. McKee discusses the Indiana National Guard encampment, stressing health, sanitation, discipline, and the value of a large, civically engaged militia. He notes 75 percent of troops were new, praises adaptability, and suggests long service could narrow the training gap but would limit civic participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. McKee
Indiana National Guard
McKee
Indiana
Rural Libraries Come Into Favor At State Convention
The annual convention of the state library association at South Bend October 19 to 21 will focus on extending rural library services so every country resident has access to quality literature. Purdue professor G I Christie will speak, with district librarian meetings planned and ten sections proposed. Officers include William M Hepburn president, Mrs Sarah Hughes vice president, Ortha M Peters secretary, Carrie Scott treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Library Association
South Bend
G. I. Christie
Purdue
Elizabeth Abbott
Eliza Browning
Indianapolis
William M. Hepburn
Sarah Hughes
Terre Haute
Ortha M. Peters
Gary
Carrie Scott
Public Library Commission
State Librarian Visits Old Museum
State Librarian Demarchus Brown sailed from Liverpool for Montreal aboard the Empress of Britain on September 9 and will return September 17. After more than two decades he aimed to inspect the British museum and attended librarian meetings in Brussels and Exeter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Demarchus Brown
Liverpool
Montreal
England
British Museum
Brussels
Exeter
Eminent Psychologist to Address New Thought Club
Prof Shellhouse renowned psychologist is set to speak at the New Thought Club during its regular weekly meeting at 2 30 PM on Wednesday the twelfth floor of the Odd Fellows building. Public invitation issued.
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Shellhouse
New Thought Club
Odd Fellows
Buyers' Week to Be Great Affair in Indianapolis
Indianapolis merchants prepare for Buyers' Week from October 18 as the Indianapolis trade association plans a mammoth parade theater parties smokers and entertainment. Visitors will tour plants and factories with show windows reserved for member displays while the city shines for seven days. A Monday meeting approved plans and auto tours may be added.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Indianapolias
Trade Association
Eivery
Trade
Labor Union Head Chooses Committees in Internal Split
Central labor union leaders clash over election versus appointment of committeemen. President E. W. McGinnis appointed the committees Monday night, asserting the amendment lacked a two thirds vote or clear method to elect. Delegates to the State federation will be paid $80 each for expenses. An AFL organizer urged reorganization of the Ef. C. Atkins plant workers, noting unpaid dues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Union
E. W. McGinnis
McGinnis
State Federation of Labor
Lafayette
American Federation of Labor
Ef. C. Atkins Company
Bible Class Elects Officers at Memorial Church
At the Memorial Presbyterian church business men's Bible class annual meeting officers were elected Carlisle M. Smith as president to succeed himself H D Ward as vice president Charles E B Spahr as secretary and L W Daugherty as treasurer for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Presbyterian Church
Carlisle M. Smith
H. D. Ward
Charles EB. Spahr
L.ww. Daugherty
Municipal Sky Clears After Ambulance Vote Controversy
City officials, including Mayor Shank and the board of health, addressed tensions over a proposed purchase of a new hospital ambulance. The mayor vetoed the ordinance, prompting discussion of resignations that cooled by Tuesday. He admits unclear details about the purchase and a salesman’s visit, while officials deny plans to resign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shank
Board of Health
Woods
Musikverein Starts Season Rehearsals with Wagner At Half
The Musikverein begins rehearsals after months of work. President Rappaport predicts a very successful season. First regular concert on November 14 features mixed compositions and Wagner. March 13 and May 15 concerts present Koenig Rother and Olav Tryvason. Men’s chorus may attend national saengerfest in Milwaukee next June. New Year’s Eve elaborate production promised, likely surpassing past performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musikverein
Rappaport
Koenig Rother
Joseph
Krug Waldsee
Eduard Greig
Olav Tryvason
Milwaukee
Veteran salesman dies at 55 in Shelby county home
George W Bowman aged 55 long time confectionery salesman for thirty-one years in this and neighboring states. He lived at 1238 Lexington Avenue and is survived by his wife Margaret White of Indianapolis and a son Dr George W Bowman. He was a member of Odd Fellows Knights of Pythias Traveler's Protective Association Modern Woodmen and Brotherhood of St Paul and Edwin Ray church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Bownan
Lexington Avenue
Margaret White
Indianapolis
George W. Bowman
Shelby County
Odd Fellows
Knights of Pythias, Traveler’s Protective Association, Modern Woodmen and
Brotherhood of St. Paul and
Edwin Ray Church
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Robt
de Mont Tre
Ernest Scharif & Co
Eycodrome
Arvine-Benton
Thoreday
Indians Union Traction Company
Clover Less Railway Company
U._T
Risioy
Continental National Bank
Meridian Street
the Monument
Central Business College
Holliday
City Hall
J. D. Brunner
Charles & Cring
Fred W. Case
Pricipal
New York
Jack Gardner & Co
Dean Orr
Zeno & Mandle
Romain
Cilla S Templeton
Jack Hawkins
Louisville
Souteday
Saturda
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Ts Mate
Weber
Huder
Ferger, Pierson
Meyer-Kiser Bank
Thompson's
Pace
Lady Maud
George Gano
Hedgewood Boy
Dan_Pateb
Bumbaough
J.P. Mullally
Marris-Thompson CO
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Citizens Gasco
Pennsylvania St
Oldphone
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Victor
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