Kentucky and Ohio regiments depart maneuvers camp Wednesday
At Ft Benjamin Harrison the four Kentucky regiments and the Ohio units prepared to leave, to be replaced by Illinois Fifth Infantry and Michigan Second. Pay shortages halted some Ohio soldiers, with officers funding pay from personal accounts. Maj Gen Carter visited, band concert entertained, and typhoid fears were denied by medical officers amid ongoing sanitation success.
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Ft. Benjamin Harrison
Fifth
Infantry
Illinois
Michigan
Ohio
Kentucky Regi
Twenty-sixth Infantry
Tenth Infantry
Sixth Cavalry
Charles Coe
Carter
W. H. Carter
Washington
United States Army
Union Stoon
Feut
Carrol B. Hodges
Odges
George R. Cecil
Department of the Lakes
Augustus P. Blockson
Col. M. Mays
Cook Martin
Kentucky
Goff Caples
Corps of Engineers
H. R. Greene
Indiana Union Traction Company
Spring Valley
Day’s Crossing
Union Traction
Indian Creek
Rhodes remanded to grand jury in involuntary manslaughter case
Leonideus T. Rhodes known as the Big Four conductor was held under bond on involuntary manslaughter charges by Coroner Blackwell. Judge Colling remanded him to the grand jury after Tuesday police court appearance. Rhodes posted seven dollars cash bond and was released, expressing confidence he will be cleared.
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Grand Jury
Leonideus T. Rhodes
Blackwell
Colling
Rhodes
German American Democrats Plan Mass Meeting
The German American democratic club will hold a mass meeting in Germania half Thursday evening. Members expect John Kern to address them. Albem, county auditor, and Henry Beyteled, resident of the club, will also attend after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German American Democratic Club
Germania
Albm
Henry Beyteled
Mystery investigation looms in city council clash
The city council's investigation and impeachment committee chair signals a public hearing soon and vows no more secrecy. Mayor Shank criticizes the chair, while promised copies of charges go to any official named. The date of the committee meeting remains undisclosed.
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Copeland
Shank
System Behind Gambling Seen in Indianapolis Case
Judge Collings in police court found Mike Wells guilty of keeping a gaming house at 312 Indiana Avenue. He imposed a $50 fine plus costs, noting the crap-shooting is a system funded by a wider gambling network with Terre Haute and nearby towns supplying money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Collings
Mike Wells
Indiana Avenue
Terre Haute
Emancipation Day Arrangements Set for Thursday Night
Co. M C Willis chairs the Emancipation celebration committee. Tomlinson hall will be filled as Sen Beveridge is introduced with Rev B J Prince presiding. Speakers include Capt William English and R L Brokenburr. Lincoln Gettysburg speech read by Gurley Brewer. A 100 child chorus and musical acts accompany the program.
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M. C. Willis
Tomlinson Hall
Senator Beveridge
William E. English
R. L. Brokenburr
B. J. Prince
the Second Baptist Church
Gurley Brewer
Lincoln
Clay
M Radcliffe
Glee Club
C. M. C. Willis
J. Hamilton Tucker, Jr
S. A. Furniss
Rufus Kuykendall
C. F. P. Temple
J. K. Brown
J. H. Lott
W. H. Jackson
Joseph Broyles
W. W. Hyde
Cruse
Ancient dollar found in Staten Island town
A gold dollar by American engraver A. W. Overbaugh was found in a Staten Island area. The coin bears the Lord's prayer in a tiny circle and is readable only with glasses. The curio is destined for a New York museum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
A. W. Overbaugh
Staten Island
Overbaugh
Woman Ends Life On Claim Near Ash Creek
Mrs. B. Golden formerly of Laporte Indiana committed death by her own action Tuesday on her claim near Ash Creek by cutting her throat. The deceased is identified as 8 days old? The text notes Pierre Sept 21 but clear facts show suicide on claim near Ash Creek.
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Pierre
B. 8. Golden
Laporte
Ind
Ash Creek
Fortify Panama Canal Urged by Admiral Evans
Admiral Stob ley D. Evans issued ringing statements urging fortification of the Panama canal. He says guns are needed at both ends and that the treaty’s omissions justify fortifying the canal. He believes public sentiment grows as the issue is debated and US interests will be protected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Stobley D. Evans
Panama Canal
United States
Gasoline Fire Claims Woman at Home on Oxford Street
Mrs. Honora A. Glidewell, 58, died Tuesday evening at 429 Oxford Street when a gasoline stove ignited her clothing as she cooked supper. Her son Thomas frantically tried to save her, wrapping her in a blanket before firefighters arrived. The blaze spread to woodwork before the fire department could control it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Glidewell
Thomas Gidewell
Suspect Arrested in Park Avenue Theft Case
James Lackland twenty seven, residing at 2319 Broadway, was arrested by Officers La Rue and Tribue on a loitering charge. He is suspected of stealing a purse containing 105 dollars from Mrs. Lester F. Benson of 2210 Park Avenue after a brutal Saturday night assault on Twenty second street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lackland
Broadway
la Rue and
Tribue
Lester F. Benson
Park Avenue
Twenty-second Street
Three State Bodies to Conserve Trees in Indiana
Charles W. Fairbanks organized a state association for reforestation and tree conservation. The Indiana National Conservation Federation committee backs uniform legislation, with Charles A. Carlisle chairing and members including Charles L. Jewett, W. E. Stone, J. N. Harry, Edgar A. Perkins, and Joshua Strange. Indiana's National Conservation Congress also pursues forestry progress, led by Henry Riesenberg. Talks cover possible union or cooperation among the three groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Fairbanks
Indiana
Conservation Committee
Indiana Council of the National Style Federation
Charles A. Carlisle
South Bend
Charles L. Jewett
New Albany
W. E. Stone
Purdue
J. N. Harry
Edgar A. Perkins
Indianapolis
Joshua Strange
Marion
National Conservation Congress
Henry Riesenberg
Governor to address Scottish Rite body in Indianapolis visit
Governor Marshall plans to return to Indianapolis Thursday if his original arrangements hold. He spoke to a Scottish Rite body in Detroit Tuesday night after a trip that included New York and the unveiling of the Indiana Antietam monument. Secretary Mark Thistlethwaite expected home by Wednesday. delegates to the International Prison Congress will arrive by special train in Chicago.
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Gov. Marshall
Indianapolis
Indiana Antietam Monument
Detroit
Mark Thistlethwaite
New York
International Prison Congress
Chicago
Kirmess Planned by German Societies at Germania Park
The season for outdoor amusements closes at Germania park with the Whirmess harvest festival next Sunday. Attractions include Ship Ahoy concert, pavillion dancing, prize bowling, and German foods like zwetschenkuchen bratswurst kartoffelsalat sauerkraut and roast pig served in the Moselthal tent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germania Park
Calle
Moselthal
Judge Artman III Stricken By Typhoid Fever
Judge Samuel R. Artman of 1983 North New Jersey street is seriously ill with typhoid fever. He is little better than a week ago, with grave doubts for recovery. Artman formerly served on the circuit court bench at Lebanon Indiana and was known for a local option decision upholding the law.
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Samuel R. Artman
New Jersey Street
Artman
Lebanon
Ind
Ground Spices Start Big Fire at Maryland Street Firm
A mill fire at John B. Bright & Son, 221 223 East Maryland, caused by spontaneous combustion of ground spice in a wooden barrel, destroyed a barrel and damaged about half of 4000 bags of coffee. Jute bags and roasters were damaged. loss estimated near $25,000 and insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Bright & Son
East
Maryland Street
John B. Bright
Butler Introduces Seven More Aliens at Congress Visit
Amos W. Butler, president of the American prison federation, brings seven foreign delegates to Indianapolis for the International prison congress. The visitors include Paris officials Schrameck Constantin Danijou, and Blum. Spach. Bosc. and Italian scholar Conti.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Prison Congress
Indianapolis
Amos W. Butler
American Prison Federation
Monsieur Abraham Schrameck
French Republic
Interior Department
Paris
Amedee Constantin
Administration Service
Andre Danijou
Benzoate of Soda Case Nears End in Health Board Probe
Williams brothers and Curtice brothers seek to prove their benzoate use in tomato ketchup was in good faith as trials continue before Master in Chancery Edward Daniels. E O Grosnover and H B McKay testified regarding product analyses and evaporation claims, aiming to justify the preservative levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams Brothers’ Company
Curtice Brothers’ Company
State Board of Health
Edward Daniels
E. O. Grosnover
Grosnover
H. B. McKay
Withe Aser
Richmond post office cashier confesses to 1911 deficit
A shortage of 1911 dollars was found in the accounts of Miss Rena B. Askew, 22, cashier at sub-station No. 12 in the Richmond post office. The postmaster Roy Childrey says she confessed and relatives express willingness to repay the shortfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Rena B. Askew
Roy Childrey
Miss Askew
Endless chain letter revived in city causes Postal trouble
Post office inspectors battle a long standing endless chain letter that has reappeared in the city. The notice warns recipients of financial loss and urges them to ignore the threatening chain letter while outlining its misleading appeal and the department’s ongoing enforcement efforts.
Chain letter spreads through ninefold mailing rule
A mail chain letter prompts a nine copies chain with a blessing for obedience and a curse for disobedience. Post office inspectors have struggled to stop the letters as they move quickly from recipient to recipient. A Massachusetts bishop denied involvement and no single originator could be identified.
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Post Office
Massachusetts
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Robley D. Evans
Honora A. Glidewell
Oxford Street
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Fairbanks
Judge Artman III
John
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Butler
Safe Deposit
Fletcher American National Bank
THE
Neal Institute CO
Washington Street
Woodruff Place
West Washington
Miley Avenue
Neal Institute
Rufus
Williams
Pettis Isory Goods Oo
Hoosierdom
the Leading Trust Company
the Union Trust Company
Office Company’s
E. Market Street
Anderson & Ziegler, Managers
Richard J. Jose
New England
Old Krentucky
Shubert Murat
Whitney Opera CO
F. C. Whitney
Chocolate Soldier Orginal Company
Clyde Fitch
Lyric Theatre
Matinee Daily
B. F. Keith
Grand Opera House
Marvelous Griffith
Sydney Shields & Co
Broadway, U. S. A
Elita Proctor Otis
Harry Burkhardt
Mrs. Bunner
Radio Furman
Signor Travato Hibbert & Warren
Kinodrome
Arvine-Benton Players
Mats
Edmond Hayes and the
Wise Guy
Toledo Bess
Ball Park
Matz
Weber
Huder
Ferger
Pierson
Meyer-Kiser Bank
Thompson
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