National Guard Stands Rigors of Camp Well
Automobiles carry ammunition in mimic war at maneuver encampment. Fort Benjamin Harrison drills, an inspection by Col. L. Merwin Mays, and joint afternoon maneuvers to prepare for the big battle. A sick report lists 23 of 4,500, with Sergt. Maj. Charles J. Taylor dying during an appendectomy prep. Regulars and Kentucky troops engage in mock battles, blues versus reds, with crossings and a rebuilt road. The week ends with a band concert as Col. Russell B. Harrison visits. 74 guardsmen file damage suits against a railroad for a wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Benjamin Harrison
L. Merwin Mays
Department of the Lakes
Charles J. Taylor
Second Kentucky Regiment
Army Post Hospital
Kentucky Medical Corps
Kentucky
Ft. Harrison
Adjutant General of
Red Army
Riday
C. X. Zimmeran
Ohio
Baker’s Bridge
Millersville
Oakland
Blues
Touett Henry
Tenth Infantry
Greene
C. A. Booth
Fall Creek
Capts
B. A. Sirmyer
E. J. Williams
Manus McCloskey
Lincoln
William Vincell
Twenty-sixth Infantry
Col
Russell B. Harrison
W.S. Grant
Hodges
Proost
Breckenridge
Overland
Red Forces
Game Commissioner Names New Deputy Wardens
State Fish and Game Commissioner George W. Miles announced that, while trimming state office expenses, he has expanded the field force with deputies O. D. Shovers and William Shearers of Irvington, Lester Maris of Terre Haute, W. L. Hurley of New Albany, Burt Hisey of Rochester, James Stoneburner of Warsaw, and Charles Bulman of Cumberland, serving under Field Captains R. O. Fleming and Jacob Sottong.
Injunction Blocks Supreme Lodge in Lone Star Lodge Fight
Knights and Ladies of Honor report a federal injunction restrains the supreme lodge from interfering with Lone Star lodge No. 19385. Judge Muse of the Dallas district court will hear why the injunction should not be permanent on September 23. The dispute stems from a factional clash and suspension by Supreme Protector George B. Tait, with members protected and the lodge to be reorganized once settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Knights and Ladies of Honor
Pennsylvania Street
Supreme Lodge
Lone Star Lodge
George B. Tait
Blanke Attacks Blue Laws Slowing St Louis Growth
C F Blanke president of the St Louis million population club 125 strong says blue laws hinder growth and cites Gov Folk and Gov Hadley. The club hosts a balloon in speedway races piloted by Tony Von Phul to celebrate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Joseph Folk
Herbert Hadley
C. F. Blanke
Tony von Phul
Railroads Accused of Overworking Trainmen in Suits
Four federal suits allege 22 violations of the sixteen hour work limit for rail way trainmen. Plaintiffs name Pittsburg Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis and Grand Rapids and Indiana railroads. Total judgment cited is 2000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg, Cincinnati
Chicago and St. Louis
Miller
Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad
Institute Moves From Woodruff Place to West Washington
Rufus H. Williams of the Neal Institute announces the move from Woodruff Place to 1803 West Washington Street. Citizens had sued to stop the move but the suit will be dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus H. Williams
Neal Institute
Woodruff Place
West Washington Street
Charity leader Mary A. Dickson dies at 82
Mrs. Mary A. Dickson 82 widow of James Dickson died at her home Friday after living in Indianapolis since 1862. She was a member of the charitable organization founded by James Black, the first in Indianapolis, and was interested in the Girls' Industrial School. Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Dickson
James Dickson
North
Pennsylvania Street
Hydrophobia Case Reported In Decatur County Lab
A positive hydrophobia case was found in the board of health bacteriological laboratory from a dog sent by D W Weaver of Greensburg, secretary of the county health board. The dog bit a grocery man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Board of Health
D.,.w. Weaver
Greensburg
Decatur County Board of Health
Insurgency and Tariff Politics Highlighted by Beveridge
Senator Albert J. Beveridge argues in the Saturday Evening Post that insurgents have become regulars in four states California Indiana Iowa and Kansas reshaping party dynamics. He asserts voters act as last resort and reveals how log rolling and party bosses mold tariff schedules amid cross party reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert J. Beveridge
Tariff Commission
Saturday Evening Post
California
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Beveridge
Rescues Babe as Candle Ignites Fire in Wyoming Home
Mrs Meyers left baby sleeping while candle burned. A duty call kept her away. She smelled smoke and found heavy flames. She carried the infant to the yard, then extinguished the fire. The candle burned down to the paper, starting the blaze.
Week End Concert at Fairview Park
The Indianapolis military band directed by H. W. Klaussmann presents Sunday afternoon concerts at Fairview Park with Pink Hall as soloist in popular songs. The program includes March Seventh Army Corps Losey selection Paust ccccseaenee Verdi Trovatore Nigger in the Barnyard etc. Afternoon concerts are extended to Sundays as weather allows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
H. W. Klausmann
Fairview Park
Pink Hall
Seventh Army Corps
Losey
Ccccseaenee . Ee. Gounod “Bean Club
Esseseniors Eno
Lovenberg
Franz Schubert
Japan
Wecseeve Klein
Morse
Medicine not denied to orphans at home
Rev Thomas H Nelson superintendent of the Bridgeport orphanage and old folks home returned from Texas to answer charges. He says medicines are given to children and that the Staley child was never a regular inmate, only under her father's care. He blames enemies for the current sentiment and denies withholding medicines for illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Thomas H. Nelson
Texas
Nelson
Hendricks County
Staley
Two Shows Each Night At Colonial In Indianapolis
Indianapolis theatergoers will see two performances nightly at the Colonial. The two show format, already used in Sullivan & Conn sidine houses, allows a single ticket holder to keep their seat for the second show. Seats may be reserved and patrons arriving late can still enjoy a full six act vaudeville bill without rushing downtown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Sullivan & Considine
Orphan Leaves Home After Runaway From Knightstown Home
Police arrested 9 year old Roy Van Metver after a boy asked to stay the night at 114 East Vermont street. Cyclists Stewart and Hartsell found the boy during the Friday night inquiry. He is an inmate of Knightstown orphanage and was taken to the detention home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
Vermont Street
Stewart and
Hartsell
Roy van Metver
Knightstown
Y. W. C. A. Rally Set at Hollenbeck Hall
The Young Women's Christian Association to hold a Bible rally Sunday September 25 at 3 p m in Hollenbeck hall with Rev James M Gray of Moody Bible Institute delivering Why We Should Study the Bible. Regular vesper services were set for Sunday September 18 at 4 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. W
Hollenbeck Hall
Young Women’s Christian Association
James M. Gray
Moody Bible Institute
Negro Attempted Burglary at Kenwood Residence
A Black man attempted to break into the home of Mrs. J. Pierce at 3018 Kenwood Avenue shortly before Friday midnight. Police requested anyone with information to contact local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Pierce
Kenwood Avenue
Beveridge Faces Speaker Schedule Crunch Amid Campaign Rush
Senator Albert J. Beveridge faces limited time as requests pour in from across Indiana for speeches. William E. Springer heads the bureau as bankers and Wall Street observers applaud his progressive addresses. An October campaign schedule aims to tighten organization with planned meetings and a stop in Evansville followed by a talk to Republican traveling men. Congressmen Fowler and Murdock are also expected to appear at upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert J. Beveridge
State Committee
William E. Springer
Beveridge
Indiana
Evansville
Wall Street
Claypool
Kern to Speak at Evansville Campaign Oct 1
John W. Kern will deliver his first major campaign speech as part of the insurgent speakers list for Indiana coverage. The event is set for Evansville on October 1, highlighting Kern as a key figure in the statewide initiative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
John W. Kern
Evansville
Weir Vacates Temporary Receiver Order in Sullivan Case
Judge Clarence Weir of the superior court vacated a one day order by Judge Rochford that appointed Charles B. Clarke as receiver for city bonds and assessments claimed by John E. Sullivan. The action occurred during Weir’s vacation in room No 3 and remains pending without a new receiver appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Weir
Superior Court Room No. 3
John J. Rochford
Weir
Charles B. Clarke
Rochford
John E. Sullivan
Son Wanted For Assault Arrested At Home
George Spragg of 1130 West Eighteenth street, son of Charlie Spragg, was arrested at his home Saturday morning in connection with an assault on Officer Driscoll. Authorities say he was the man sought for the attack, not his father. Charlie Spragg said he was working in Bert Barnes' saloon during the fight and knew nothing. The son was released on a $250 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Spragg
West
Eighteenth Street
Charlie Spragg
Lon McClure
Driscoll
Bert Barnes
Cockrum Poised for Top I O F Office on Atlanta Trip
Indiana and Indianapolis Odd Fellows depart for Atlanta to attend the annual grand lodge meeting. About 250 lodge members travel aboard a special train led by the Indianapolis group with Olive Branch Rebekah members aboard. John B. Cockrum expected to be elected grand sire. M J Raney of Baltimore accompanies him. Rebekahs celebrate 59th anniversary with program and reception led by Lida Franklin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indianapolis
Odd Fellows
Atlanta
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Marion
Hiwood
Olive Branch
Rebekah Lodge
John B. Cockrum
International Order
M. J. Raney
Baltimore
Cockrum
Lodge
Georgia
Marietta
Rebekahs
Odd Fellow
Lida Franklin
Lillian Schafer
Mae Paulser
Buchanan
Mayme Eskew
Hazel Silvey
Sarah Baker
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First Kentucky Regiment
Féville
Cleveland, Cincinati & St. Louis Railroad Company
Blanke
Babe
Guilford Township
Fletcher American National Bank
Will H. Wade
Mgr
the Leading Trust Company
the Union Trust Company
Office Company’s
E. Market Street
Post
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Battie Creek, Mich
Wechsler
Delaware
Toledo
Indiana Union Benetion Company
Clover Leaf Railway Company
I. T
NEW York Central Lines
Cincinnati Short Line
Gun Station
Cincinnati
Washington &T
Fowler
New Jersey
Murdock
New York
Deffen Pettis Dry Goods CO
D and E
Pennsylvania St
Ind
Kingston
New Indian Cafe
A. J. Tron
Marion Paint CO
Tam Liza
Sest
Shank
Washington St
Walter Ehlers
South Illinois St
Armstrong
Piper Machine Co., Inc
General Machinists
Maryland St
Hartmann’s
Indianapolis Gas Co
Dental College
Delaware and
Ohio Streets
Harris-Thompson CO
South St
Victo Talking Machine
Victors
Walschner-Stewart Music CO
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