Ex Senator Reflects On 1898 Indianapolis Charter Expansion
Romus Stuart recalls voting for the 1898 city charter expansion that shifted power to the mayor and boards, enabling city growth and street paving. He notes opposition from the street car company and former senator John W. Kern, and says Kern would likely agree with the celebration of Greater Indianapolis Week.
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Indianapolis
General Assembly
Romus Stuart
Lexington Ave
John W. Kern
Senate
United States
Stuart
Board of Works
Board of Safety
Kern
Howver
Greater Indianapolis
Beech Grove Board Appoints New Member Amid Tax Controversy
Beech Grove fills one of two board vacancies as Willard Ticen appoints W. Newcomer, a major taxpayer and Newcomer Lumber Co. president, to the town board. The move comes after complaints that leaders paid no taxes. A special meeting was set to appoint the third member as delinquent dog taxes are now being collected.
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Willard Ticen
Beech Grove
Ticen
W. S. Newcomer
Newcomer
Newcomer Lumber Company
H. Lee Clark
Thcen
Alleged Murderer Bound Over by Lake County Grand Jury
J C Robo lez Mexican of Indiana Harbor was bound over to the Lake County grand jury on a first degree murder charge. He is alleged to have killed Bonito Satolo.
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Times
Gary, Inc
J. C. Robolez
Indiana Harbor
Lake County
Grand Jury
Bonito Satolo
Hoosier Briefs and Local Notes From Indiana
Hoosier briefs report Ilius M. Cox of Darlington holds the record with a fourteen foot nine inch corn stalk. Jerry the dog mascot returns to Company M after an unexcused absence. A greensburg home plans to store beans for winter as 1185 gallons canned in four days. Mrs. Cotton’s Elwood chicken house suffered heavy losses after a dog fight. she seeks $65 from the county dog fund. Homer Bocock of Marion owns 520 Sundays without missing Sunday School, church to honor him. Hartford City United Brethren Church project halted over signed payment guarantees. Greensburg weighs a municipal market plan. An unfinished Citizens National Bank building at Tipton collapsed during construction. Clinton County’s Armilda Wayman, 101, dies after fifty three years near Hillisburg. Vermillion County reports 116 tuberculosis cases and eighteen deaths last year.
Belt Proceeds to Plan Bridge Across White River
Indianapolis officials advance plans for a 1 400 000 bridge over the White River channel near Raymond Street. The board of works ordered drawings for flood prevention between Raymond and Morris Streets and authorized Richland Avenue under railroad tracks. State Avenue resurfacing between Washington and Prospect Streets is approved with cautions about elevated track sections.
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White River
Raymond St
Board of Works
Raymond
Morris Sti
Richland Ave
Peoria & Eastern
State Ave
Washington
Prospect Sts
Obey Board's Order Discontinues Winona Lake Sprinkler System
In Winona Lake Indiana the lawn sprinkler system drawing canal water and feeding sprinklers has been shut down following an order by Dr William F King secretary of the State board of health The typhoid fever outbreak at the August Church of Brethren conference was traced to canal water sources and prompt action was ordered to stop use of the system
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United Press
Winona Lake
Ind
William F. King
State Board of Health
Church of Brethren
S. C. Eldridge Dead By Timea Special
Lawrenceburg Indiana reports funeral arrangements for Schuyler C. Eldridge editor and publisher of the Harrison Ohio Indiana News who was found dead in his bathroom Wednesday after a period of fair health.
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Timea
Lawrenceburg
Ind
Schuyler C. Eldridge
Harrison
Ohio
Eldridge
Saved from illness with Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound
Two letters from readers describe relief from back pains headaches and female trouble after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound One narrator from Council Bluffs Iowa reports improvement after trying several remedies and plans to tell friends Another from Monessen Pa cites severe side pains swelling and immobility that eased after use in an advertisement style notice
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Ethel Heckman
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Monessen
Fathers Week End Observed At Culver Academy
Culver Indiana August 13 Fathers Week End festivities start Friday at Culver Military Academy for fathers of cadet corps members and midshipmen in summer schools. Activities run through Tuesday with full use of recreational facilities, a golf tournament, and a banquet hosted by the board of trustees.
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United Press
Culver
Ind
Culver Military Academy
Board of Trustees
Golden wedding anniversary noted in Greenfield
Mr and Mrs John Spurry of nine miles north of Greenfield celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. Married Aug 12 1875 in Hancock County they have resided at their present home since.
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Greenfield
Ind
John Spurry
Hancock County
Zemo heals skin diseases with instant relief
An old advertisement promotes Zemo for skin troubles like eczema and rashes. It claims quick healing, soothing effects, and invisibility on the skin, recommending day use. Trial bottle 35c, large $1.00. Zemo Soap 25c.
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Zemo
Santoria Volcano Erupts Prompting Island Exodus
A volcano on Santoria in the Cyclades has become active after dormancy since 1886. The eruption triggers panic as residents flee the Greek island, according to Exchange Telegraph's Athens correspondent.
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United Trees London
Santoria
Cyclades
Greece
Exchange Telegraph
Athens
Pantie
Instant Relief From Bunions and Soft Corns
A vivid ad proclaims Emerald Oil relieves bunion pain quickly. Apply drops to inflamed joints to ease throbbing pain and reduce swelling, with soft corns shrinking and dropping off. Sold and guaranteed by Oak Drug Co and others.
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Oak Drug Co
Haag Drug Co
Goldsmith's Drug Stores
Henry J. Huder
Santoria Volcano Activity Follows Earthquake Shocks
On Santoria on the island experts link volcanic activity to earthquakes ten days earlier. The island, known for vineyards, experiences tremors and rising signs of eruption potential.
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Santoria
Extortion Plot Foiled In Chicago Kidnapping Threat
Police guarded 15 year old Herbert Hirschbein after threats by a gang to kidnap him for 5000 dollars from his father M L Hirschbein. Hirshbein accompanied by police to a meeting place to thwart the plan at a fashionable city hotel.
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United Press
Chicago
Herbert Hirschbien
M. L. Hirschbein
Hirschbein
Appointment With Gang Members Near South Side Tracks
A report notes a planned meeting at a lonely spot near the South Side railroad tracks failed as no one appeared to meet him, leaving the organizer awaiting further contact.
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Pointment
Indiana Yearly Meeting Opens in Richmond Aug 24
The 106th annual conference of the Indiana Yearly Meeting of Friends will open in Richmond on August 24 and run for six days. An elaborate program has been arranged for each day.
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Richmond
Ind
Indiana Yearly Meeting of Friends
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