Western Union Offers Salaries to Break Telegrapher Strike
A Cincinnati letter to a Indianapolis Commercial Telegraphers member details Western Union plans to hire in large cities during the strike. Three salaries are offered for operators plus free meals and hotel rooms, with reimbursements for travel. The memo argues the strike cannot succeed, cites Roosevelt, and lists wage scales from 20 to 75 dollars monthly, plus protections against fraud and delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union Telegraph Company
Cincinnati
Commercial Telegraphers
Indianapolis
Columbus
Roosevelt
Local Jottings From the Busy Mas In Our City
Residents note Elmer Hall’s week away, a reliable police auto, and local chatter. City figures like Charles Tutewiler and Chief Coots appear, with updates on fire department gear, court happenings, and neighborhood events. A lighthearted mix of social notices, vacancies, travel, and stray curiosities captures daily life from streets to square.
Doctors Charged Over Selling Liquor Prescriptions
The State Board of Medical Examination and Registration met in Bloomington on Tuesday to hear cases against Dr. William B. Hacker and Dr. Joseph N. Fleener accused of running a general business selling prescriptions for liquor to habitual drinkers.
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State Board of Medical Examination and Registration
Bloomington
Tuesaday
William B. Hacker
Joseph N. Fleener
Critchlow Pleads Guilty to Assault Charges in Court
William Critchlow pleaded guilty to assault and battery in criminal court Tuesday before Judge Pritchard. He was fined $10 and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Critchlow
Pritchard
Costa
Indiana city ad touts cheap tobacco and ranges
Indianapolis notices promote Red fanobacco at 3 oz for 5 cents and kitchen ranges priced around 823.50. An offer highlights a 6-hole reservoir and warranted performance, with references to local shops and the Washington Street address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana Fight Over Watson Governorship Opera
Indiana political scene centers on James E. Watson seeking the governorship amid a push by Fairbanks Goodrich and Hemenway to blunt his bid. The Indianapolis papers reportedly ignore Watson while Watson warns of machine pressure. The piece sketches newspaper bond power, quiet deals, and a tense battle to secure favorable coverage in state media.
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James E. Watson
Indianapolis
J. N
Charles Warren Fairbanks
James P. Goodrich
James A. Hemenway
Watson
Fairbanks
Michigan
St. Joseph Way
Lake Michigan
Goodrich
Hemenway
Chairman Goodrich
Indiana
Joe Kealing
Cockle-Burr
Mr. Watson
Indianapolis News
Mr. Fairbanks
The
Indianapolis Star
Cincinnati Enquirer
Richmond Palladium
Rushville
Dan Reid
Star
Reid
Chicago Woman Breaks Liverpool Chicago Record
The Sun reports Mrs. Potter Palmer, a Chicago social figure, broke the Liverpool to Chicago record aboard the Lusitania. She departed Liverpool on September 7 and arrived in Chicago on September 14, delaying no time after the ship landed. A Chicago social queen denies plans to wed King Peter of Servia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter Palmer
Surprise ruling shifts saloon license case to Judge Leathers
City councilors expected Judge Harvey to hear the Peter Brown saloon license case but learned the trial will be before Judge J M Leathers. The move sparks concern that a venue change may be sought amid a tense, complicated dispute over the ordinance’s validity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawson M. Harvey
Superior Court
J. M. Leathers
Judge Leathers
Peter Brown
Europe
Commission orders C and E I to build Stone Bluff station
After a petition by W P Stone and others the Indiana Railroad Commission ordered the C and E I railroad to submit station plans within 30 days and to erect the station at Stone Bluff Fontain county within 9 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Stone
Indiana Railroad Commission
C. & E. I. Railroad Company
Stone Bluff
Fontain County
Hudson Removed as Estate Administrator for Charles Girton
Karl Hudson, named general administrator of the Charles Girton estate after his death, was removed Tuesday by Judge Merle N. A. Walker of probate court and named special administrator. The new administrator must serve without compensation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Hudson
Chas. Girton
Merle N. A. Walker
Hanly to Speak at Columbus Methodist Conference and Norfolk
Governor J Frank Hanly will address the Methodist conference in Columbus Ohio Tuesday night then travel to Norfolk Virginia to address the national Anti saloon league convention Friday. He is expected to outline his temperance program and political aims during both appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frank Hanly
Columbus
Norfolk
The
Anti-saloon League
Fairbanks Fight Seen in Indiana Methodists Nomination
Indiana Methodists debate the election of Charles Warren Fairbanks as lay delegate to the quadrennial conference in Baltimore. Prohibitionists vote Wilson as ally to ease opposition, hoping to send both Fairbanks and Wilson from Indiana while downplaying the cocktail luncheon controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diana
Mr. Fairbanks
Methodist
Fairbanks
Wilson
Indiana
Divorce Suit Alleges Cruelty in Rice V Hansen Rice
Henrietta Rice filed for divorce from Hansen H. Rice claiming she was treated cruelly and once struck in the mouth requiring a doctor. She seeks $1,200 yearly child support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta Rice
Hansen H. Rice
Prisoners arraigned before county court judge
Eighteen prisoners were arraigned before Judge J. A. Pritchard in criminal court on Tuesday. Only one of the defendants pleaded guilty, while seventeen were men.
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J. A. Pritchard
Criminal Court
Standard Oil Bond Fixed at Four Million Dollars
In Chicago on September 17 United Press reports Judge Grosscup set the bond for Standard Oil Company of Indiana’s appeal from Judge Landis’ decision at 4 million dollars to keep all Illinois and Indiana property intact until the appeal. A supersedeas bond was set at 2 million with Standard Oil Company of New Jersey as sole surety. The district attorney may seek higher bond if Illinois assets exceed 4 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Company of Indiana
Landis
Illinois
Indiana
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Sims
Grosscup
John 3. Millen
Chicago & Alton Railroad
Satndard Oil Company
Suit to dissolve Standard Oil of New Jersey
United Press reports Commodore Benedict testified in the federal suit to dissolve Standard Oil of New Jersey. He described transferring his Manhattan oil stock to an English firm and selling his oil interests to cover gas holdings. Charles M. Pratt, a Standard Oil official since 1899, acknowledged stock increases but disputed familiarity with the challenged records prepared by the comptroller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Benedict
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Forest
St. Louis
Frank B. Kellogg
Manhattan
General Industrial Development Company
England
Benedict
Central Trust Company
Charles M. Pratt
Standard Oil Company of New Jersey
Trust
Kellogg
Pratt
Standard
Woman Accused in Roadhouse Robbery Case
A man using the alias John Smith claimed a woman named Lottie Brown stole $15 during a night of drinking after leaving Dan Long's saloon. Bicycle Officers arrested both near Bush and Washington streets at 4 a.m. The man, a Boston traveling salesman, paid fines on loitering and a statutory charge and left town.
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John Smith
Lottie Brown
Dan Long
Washington St
Eagle Creek
Kitzmiller and
Trimpe
Bush
Washington Sts
Smith
Boston
New Light on Child Slavery in America
The Sun reports government investigations into child labor across industries with a looming national law urged by President Roosevelt. Washington correspondent Gilson Gardner has found thousands of under fourteen toiling in coal mines and lace mills in Pennsylvania and will continue reporting from other states.
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America
Department of Commerce and Labor
Congress
Roosevelt
Gilson Gardner
Washington
the Sun
Pennsylvania
Boy's Sixth Trip Before Judge In Horse Theft Case
Roscoe Goff aged 12 and Raymond Goff aged 9 faced Judge Stubbs in juvenile court on a horse theft charge valued at 150 dollars. This marked the sixth appearance for Roscoe before the judge. The case was continued until Friday.
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Roscoe and
Raymond Goff
Stubbs
Park View Sanatorium Treatments Offered by Dr Leach and Dr Clay
Park View Sanatorium advertises cancer and skin disease treatment along with uterine and rectal care. Dr L T Leach operates from New York and California. Grant H Clay MD offers dental services after 14 years with New York Dental Company now at 168 North Delaware Street Indianapolis opposite Tomlinson Hall.
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Park View Sanatorium
L. T. Leach
New York
Grant H. Clay
New York Dental Company
N. Delawarest
Tomlinson Hall
Indianapolis
Sun prints ten word free room ad for vacancies
If you have a vacant room to rent The Sun offers a free ten word advertisement option under its want columns to reach potential tenants quickly.
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the Sun
Japanese Battleship Kashiwa Explosion Kills Forty
A 12 inch shell burst inside the sun shield of the battleship Kashiwa near Kure on Sept. 9. Forty casualties reported including five officers and 22 men killed. The ship, sister to the Katori, suffered severe damage and significant injuries among crew members.
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Shield
Kura
Koizumi
Kure
Ready for Fight John Duncan Aids Prosecution
John Duncan has been employed by the Big Four railway to aid the state in prosecuting William T. Hall, arrested in Memphis on a perjury indictment. The case hearing date is undecided as the state plans to move to quash Hall’s plea in abatement, which alleges the grand jury was misled by Frank Littleton, Big Four attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Reagan
Superior Court No. 4
Judge Leathers
Lawson M. Harvey
Judge Harvey
Harvey
John
Duncan
Big Four Railway Company
Memphis
Tenn
Edward W. Little
Hall
Grand Jury
Frank Littleston
Big Four
Traction men threaten to pool engines on streets
Captain Martin Hyland warns traction engine owners that starting engines on improved streets will lead to arrest under a new ordinance. If engines remain parked in the street, owners face obstruction charges. Affidavits will be filed daily after any arrest. Eight machine firms have pooled to oppose the ordinance.
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Martin Hyland
Senate Ave
Maryland St
John V. Carter
Indiana Machine Company
Twentieth
Meridianets
Free Concert Series Continues After Season End
The regular season closed at Capital City garden last Saturday night yet concerts will be held in the afternoon and evening for patrons. The schedule will continue as weather permits and after which the winter theater will be used. No admission fee.
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Capital City Garden
Swap Offer For Round Oak Furnace At Corner Tenth Broadway
James P. Carroll of corner Tenth and Broadway seeks cash in a swap. The ad lists a 635 Parker Queen Bee Burner or a 633.58 Powerful double flue heater, warranted to heat three rooms and hold heat 48 hours, priced at $2.00 cash or 7 cents per week. People's Outfitting Co. and Wulschner's appear as suppliers on Washington Street and Kentucky Avenue with various aircraft and appliance lines.
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James P. Carroll
Tenth
Broadway
People's Outfitting Co
Washington St
Kentucky-ave
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Western Union
Breakers
Indi
Cates
Clares
I. N. Miller
Fin
Elmer Hall
Charles Tutewiler
Board of Safety
C. E. Coots
No. 8 Chemical Company
No. 5
Fifteenth St
Carter
Superior Court No. 3
Henry C. Cox
Moberly
Wiliam L. Taylor
Knights and Ladies of Honor
Sun Vapor Light Company
Fern Leaf Club
Fountain Square Hall
George H. Thomas Post
Delawarest
Spruce St
Washington Law and Order League
Hanly
Fairview Park
Manly
Vanity Fair
Thackeray’s
Women’s Missionary Society of Tabernacle Church
I. O. O. F. Hall
Fidelity Rebekahs
Jim Watson
Charley Fairbanks
Louis Ludlow
Cong Tregsman Watson
Lowe
John C. Billheimer
Inmirance Comentosieers
Richmond, Va
Atila
W. Wash. St
Sittin
Washington-st
Ind
Chicago
Theusitania
Mrs. Potter Palmer
Case
Leathers’ Court
Prohi 10 Bank
Charley
Warren Fairbanks
N. Meridian Sr
Samuel J. Wilson
Mr. Wilson
United States
M’murtry
Anna McMurtry
Court of Justice of the Peace Stout
Standard Oil
NEW Jersey Company AC
Octopus
United Press
Beantown
Goff
SERI
Japan
United Prensa
Tokio
Shima
William T. Hall
Wulschner
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