Urges Negroes to Join Hands After Brownsville Affair
At the annual A M E church conference in Bethel Church Indianapolis leaders urge Black voters to unite and support redress at the polls after President Roosevelt and Secretary Taft dismissed 161 colored troops of the Twenty-fifth Infantry at Brownsville Texas. Rev Charles Hunter argues the move insulted the race and demands voting power to seek justice.
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Roosevelt
Taft
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Brownsville
Texas
Charles Hunter
Indianapolis
Tex
M. E
Bethel A. M. E
Hunter
United States
Twenefifth Regiment
Local Jottings on Fair Time and City Life
Brief items note a quiet city after the fair, busy five cent shows, bananas sold, and commendable streetcar service. Taft's Orient trip, politics and horsemanship quirks appear with social events, moving pictures, W R C Chapman post, and local officials on vacation. Robberies are unusually few amid large crowds.
Watson's Shoes for Shively in Indiana Gubernatorial Race
Labor unions attack Watson and announce plans to organize against the Richmond Indiana figure if he runs for governor. Rumors say James E. Watson will enter the race, leaving his congressional gaiters with Charlies E. Shively. Stivers of Liberty is named as a strong local candidate.
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Bert Perrott
Bertillon
Detective Department
Chicago
James E. Watson
E. Shively
Richmond
Ind
Frances T. Root
Connersville
Root
Watson
Mr. Root
Fred L. Feick
Feick
Indiana
Sixth Indiana
Congress
Queer Talismans and Watsons Gubernatorial Bid
The piece outlines James E. Watson’s possible run for governor and his Sixth District path toward national office. It notes opposition from labor unions and mentions figures like Dan Reid, reporters, and various Indiana towns and editors while detailing a case about fortune telling in probate court.
National Prison Congress Opens in Chicago
The National Prison Congress began sessions in Chicago on Saturday and will run through next Thursday. Indiana delegates include H Hart and wife of Indianapolis, Amos W butter, Alexander Johnson, Judge Emmett Brattan, H C Duncan of Bloomington, Judge J C Ichter of LaPorte, Rev A G Clinton of Irvington M E Church, James Bingham attorney general, Charles E Shiveley of Richmond, Frank M Stevenson of Indianapolis Juvenile Court, Michael E Oley of Crawfordsville, Charles W Milner, and others.
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National Prison Congress
Chicago
Indiana
H. Hart
Indianapolis
Amos W. Tbuter
Board of State
Alexander Johnson
Board of
Indiana Woman's Son
Emmett Brattan
H. C.uncan
Bloomington
J. C. Ichter
Laporte Circuit
Ev. A. G. Clinton of the Irvington M. E. Nurch
James Bingham
Charles E. Shiveley
Hichond
Frank M. Stephenson
Inianapolis
Michael E Oley
Crawfordsville
Charles W. Milformer
Green to lead Tenth Regiment at Fort Benjamin Harrison
Col. Henry A. Green will command the Tenth Regiment stationed at Fort Benjamin Harrison. Col. Charles Noble was promoted to brigadier general and retired months ago and now resides at 2104 North Alabama Street, Indianapolis.
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Charles Noble
Fort Benamin Harrison
Noble
Alabama St
Inanapoli
Henry A. Green
State board to hear liquor prescription cases in Bloomington
The State Board of Medical Examination and Registration will hear evidence in Bloomington next Tuesday in the cases of Dr. William E. Hacker and Dr. Joseph N. Jeener charged by Bloomington citizens with running a business of selling liquor prescriptions to habitual drunkards.
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State Board of Medical Examiation and Registration
Bloomington
Wiliam E. Hacker
Joseph N. Jeener
Ciiens of
Post meeting honors soldiers at state fair accommodations
Joseph R. Gordon post of the G. A. R. met Friday night and adopted a resolution thanking the state fair management for courteous treatment of soldiers. Medallions of Gen Pleas were noted and Logsdon Cros. was mentioned in connection with attendees. Coal and cement Co. was referenced for supplies.
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Joseph R. Gordon Post
Gen. Pleasat
A. Hadleman
Mays Killing Casts Light on Grand Jury Request
Four sisters of Herbert Mays testified to prosecutor Elliott Hooton that the Mays family Chief Metzger and Sergeant DeRossette want the grand jury to investigate the shooting in Mayes killing. The witnesses spoke on a Saturday morning to urge an inquiry into the incident by the grand jury.
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Herbert Mays
DeRosgette
Elliott R. Hooton
Mays
Metzger
DeRossette
Lilley Says Grafting Deserves Death Penalty
Waterbury Connecticut reports Representative George L Lilley a member of the house naval affairs committee condemns graft in gov ernment per an open letter He would hang public grafters and says any man who uses shipyard appropriations to provide pay for constituents is grafting and betrays the United States government
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Committee On Naval Affairs
Navy Yard
United States
Pastor Tinsley Exonerated by East Ohio Conference
The East Ohio M. E. conference examining committee found Rev. Charles W. Tinsley not guilty of heresy. The unanimous vote dropped charges after two days of inquiry. Officials noted sensational newspaper reports misled some parishioners about his sermons, but he testified to orthodox beliefs. Previously prominent in Terre Haute and Indianapolis.
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Cleveland, O
Charles W. Tinsley
M. E
Youngstown
East Ohio
M. E. Conference
Tinsley
Central West
Terre Haute
Indianapolis
Principals Club Hosts Farewell Reception for Hoyt
A reception at the Propylaeum Friday night hosted by the public schools Principals' club honored Franklin Hoyt who recently resigned as assistant superintendent. The event aimed to introduce teachers and new officers, and the evening featured refreshments and pleasant socializing.
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Propylaeum
Principals’ Club of
Public Schools
Franklin Hoyt
Conger Lays Groundwork for Governor Candidacy
Sid Conger, president of the state fair board, drew support from soldiers who praised him as a potential governor candidate though no formal announcement has been made. He is well known among farmers and livestock men and is regarded as a capable campaigner.
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Conger
Sid Conger
State Fair
Sid
Why Indianapolis Could Host A National Convention
The convention city idea pivots on the new fair pavilion with arena seating for 12 000 to 15 000 plus standing room. Suggestions include an Indiana horse show matching eastern fairs, an Indianapolis auto show leveraging seven local factories, and the pavilion’s success at horse exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Weather and pay dispute in Indianapolis council
The forecast notes fair weather with little temperature change tonight and Sunday in the United States. A report on pay increases for Indianapolis police and fire departments may be delayed at Monday night’s city council meeting amid dissension within the finance committee.
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Police
Fire Forces
Indianapolis
Charles Wilhelm Fined and Sentenced in Juvenile Court
Charles Wilhelm was fined 500 dollars and sentenced to six months in the workhouse for neglecting his wife and six children by Acting Judge Charles W. Moores of the juvenile court. The sentence was suspended.
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Charles Wilhelm
Charles W. Moores
Saloon License at Churchman Bethel Avenues Faces Revocation
A city trial held after residents tallied illegal saloon visits to William Barnes's new establishment at Churchman and Bethel avenues. Testimony by carpenter Frederick Boardman and two police officers claimed nighttime and Sunday liquor sales. Remonstrators accuse Barnes family ownership. Charles S. Barnes owns other saloons. Caleb S. Denny led the remonstrators.
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William Barnes
Churchman and
Bethelaves
Charles A. Bookwalter
Frederick Boardman
Robert Ellis
Wiliam Barnes
Charles S. Barnes
Caleb S. Denny
Brilliant Parker Now in Disgrace
Stetson Parker once idolized by football fans is jailed at the police station on a charge of issuing a fraudulent draft for 15 to C McNulty saloon keeper on Market street. Detectives later upgraded the charge while Parker, 30, is described as a former high school standout and Battery A wrestler with a fall from fortune tied to an inherited moneyed lifestyle.
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Stetson Parker
C. McNulty
Ww. Market Sr
Parker
Haley and
Murphy
Gerber
Larsh
Shortridge High School
East
McNulty
L. S. Curtis
Lewistown
Battery A
the Battery
Toys for Strays Delights Saves Lost Harold Arbuckle
Harold Arbuckle a five year old wandered from home at New York and State streets to Fire Station No 11 on East Washington Street. Lieut Joe Patterson and firemen bought him candy then Patrolman Mackessey took him to the police station. Toys provided by a subscription started by Miss Rena Risener the police matron calmed him and the plan worked well.
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Harold Arbuckle
New York and
State Sts
E. Washington St
Joe Patterson
Engine Company
Mackessey
Rena Risener
Three couples seek licenses on a Friday The 13th
Marriage License Clerk William Berner reports three license requests in one afternoon despite Friday the 13th. The count came during a single day of processing. Names of applicants were not provided in the readable text. The event reflects cautious demand for marriages on a superstition plagued date.
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William Berner
Round Oak fur nace sale and swap offer
James P. Carrell of corner Tenth and Broadway seeks funds and offers a swap. An 835 Kitchen Queen Range is priced at 623.50 with six holes and reservoir, guaranteed to bake and cook equal to any 50 dollar range, terms 2.00 cash and 75 cents per week. Peoples Outfitting Co. 138-13 W. Washington Bt. 32-34-96, Kentucky-Aye.
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Peoples Outfitting Co
W. Washington
Kentucky
People’s Outfitting Co
Washington Bt
Kentucky Ave
Addison Nordyke to Hear Mayor on Courthouse Wing Rent
County Council president Will Ponder said a meeting would be called soon to hear Mayor Charles Bookwalter's reply to renting a proposed courthouse wing to the city for 14000 dollars a year. The mayor is unlikely to offer more than 7500 dollars annually. Also listed are a 935 Parlor Queen Base Burne heater ad and a People's Outfitting Co. notice with store addresses.
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Watson
Shelby County
C C. Lyon
Shelbyville
Will A. Hough
Greenfield
Fred L. Barrows
Connersville
E. Moore
W. C. Barnard
New Castle
Charles S. Hernly
Mark Forkner
Thomas Davidson
Greensburg
Decatur County
Addison H. Nordyke
County Council
Charles A. Bookwalter
Bookwalter
JURO Distilled Water Company Bottles and Demijohns Ad
Advertisement notes half gallon bottles priced at 6 cents and five gallon demijohns. Mentions new products and a line of unclear terms likely product codes or sizes. Readability limited. records show a local supplier listing basic bottle pricing and demijohn offerings.
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Juro Distilled Water Company
Sata
Phena
Mab
Grant H. Clay Dentist joins Delaware location
Dr Grant H Clay announces his 14 years with the New York Dental Company and relocation to 1 N Delaware street. He continues practice as a dentist, bringing long service and expertise to the new office.
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Grant H. Clay
New York Dental Company
Delaware
Soldiers Return From National G A R Encampment
The G A R delegation arrived Saturday from the national encampment at Saratoga Springs New York. They reported a very good time and a satisfactory encampment. The encampment for next year will be held at Toledo Ohio.
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Saratoga Springs
N. Y
Toledo
The Gem Laundry Ad Promotes Flat Pieces Cleaning
Local laundry offers family washings rough dry by the pound and flat pieces scrubbed. Advertises phone contact 1671. Also includes slogan We all like a man that has an opinion of his own and mentions Red Man Tobacco branding.
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GEM Laundry
Red Man
Taft and Hughes Lead All Rivals in Race for Republican Nomination
Chicago dispatch summarizes Raymond Patterson reporting Taft and Hughes as the leading contenders for the Republican presidential nomination. Ohio favors Taft and New York backs Hughes as second choices, with both men benefiting from broader national appeal while other candidates struggle to deny them.
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Terson
Chicago Tribune
Today
Tribune
Taft
Hughes
Ohio
New York
Cannon
Fairbanks
Knox
la Follette
Cortelyvou
Roosevelt
Senator Foraker
City council may consider new ordinance on moving pictures
An Indianapolis report states that a city ordinance regulating moving picture theaters is likely to be introduced soon. Acting Judge Philip Wilkinson held theaters not covered by the theater ordinance, and Building Inspector Thomas A. Winterrond has appealed. Some urge drafting a new ordinance to fix the issue.
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Indianapolis
Philip Wilkinson
Police Court
Thomas A. Winterrond
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Great Council of Indiana Improved Order of Red Men
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Womans’ Relief Corps
Oliver
Warren
Denison
W. H. and
F. M. Society of the First Presbyterian Church
Clay Workers
Philadelphia
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Shortridge
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Chapman Post
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Albert Worm
Fred C. Bonnifield
Oran Muir
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Shiveley
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Wintermute
Mrs. Algernon Benjamin Wintermute
Rush
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Dan Reid
Indianapolis Star
Star Office
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Reid
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Prison Congress
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Logsdon Cros
Coal and Cement Co
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Grand Jury
Waterbury, Conn
George L. Lilley
House Naval Affairs Committee
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Tional Newspapers
United Press
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Tenth and
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Will
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