Promotion and Promotion Challenges for Indianapolis
The piece argues Indianapolis must improve city promotion, end reliance on Luncheon clubs, and foster real confidence and unity. It notes Florida’s boom as over-sold, cites promoters Carl G. Fisher and Joseph Young, and warns against misrepresentation while urging action for the city’s betterment. It raises concerns about labor, tariffs, and industrial growth shaping nationwide competition.
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Indianapolis
Florida
Carl G. Fisher
Joseph Young
Fisher
Real Challenge to Labor Rises from Southern Industry
A Reductions in wages south of the Mason-Dixon line threaten workers nationwide. More than 1.5 million tenant farmers in 13 cotton states could become cheap labor if wages remain low. Landless, illiterate, and unorganized, they accept ten hour days for bare sustenance, while company stores and recreation tie them to the factory system. The broader labor movement warns that southern industrialization sets a dangerous precedent for the nation.
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Nndustry
United States
South
de Caen
Governors Split Over Pardons in Political Belief Case
California Governor Richardson declines to pardon Charlotte Anita Whitney, affirming oath to state law and comparing criminal syndicalism statutes to murder and robbery. New York Governor Smith pardons Jim Larkin, arguing free discussion and democracy require restraint on punishment for political opinions. The contrast highlights constitutional emphasis versus pragmatic liberalism.
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California
New York
Richardson
Charlotte Anita Whitney
Smith
Jim Larkin
The Middle Ground by Mrs. Walter Ferguson
A meditation on choosing the middle rung of life and work. The author argues many should focus on steady, skilled effort rather than chasing top status, noting true greatness comes from knowing limits and doing one’s job well. Ambition is fine, but contentment and service in the middle are valued.
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Udge Gary
Shonfer
Indy Grocery Store Holdup Highlights City Bank-Safety Debate
A late Monday hold up at a Wright and Buchanan Streets grocery store netted nearly $1,000 after a company collector arrived on the scene. The piece links retail robberies to bank-crime crackdowns and argues for ongoing police cleaning rather than episodic actions. The article discusses morals, fashion, and ends with Mississippi River width facts.
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Wright and
Buchanan Sts
Indianapolis
Niagara Falls
Bic
United States
Mississippi
Cairo
Illinois
Delta
Decadence of Teeth. A Dental Welfare Debate.
A Marion County survey of schoolchildren found widespread dental decay amongOctober examinations by county nurses. Past data showed 236 of 6,988 pupils in need of work. Experts blame modern refined foods and advise return to simple diets to save teeth.
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Marion County Board of Helati
Marion County
Adam
Egypt
Peru
Nebuchadnezzar
Cost of living in Indianapolis compared with U S cities
The National Industrial Conference Board reports Indianapolis has below average living costs with food up only 1 percent to Oct 15, while Chicago rose 2 percent. The piece notes urban paradoxes, cites the Windy City’s high casket costs, and urges focus on making living affordable for families. It grills statisticians yet ends by urging men to manage costs to support their households.
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Eve
du Barry
Mme. de Pompatieur
Indianapolis
United States
National Industrial Conference Board
Chicago
Windy City
Attire and Morals At Mission Rally Draw Debate
The Rev J W McPar Land of the Lees Wheeler Mission faced criticism for preaching on feminine attire. Attendees described flimsy dresses, low necklines, exposed knees, bobbed hair, and other fashion choices as factors in perceived loose morals. The evangelist reportedly stayed on message despite the controversy.
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J. W. M'Parland
lees + Wheeler Mission
N. Delaware St
Closing pleas ure begun in Wolfe's trial
In Muncie Indiana closing arguments opened in the trial of Charles One Arm Wolfe linked to the Ben and Mary Hance revenge murder. The defense rested after alibi efforts as Dr Rollin Bunch testified Wolfe was with him at 4 45 pm the murder day. The exchange included tension between Prosecutor Van L Ogle and defense chief John O Neill over witnesses and car ownership.
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United Preas
Rollin Bunch
Muncie
Wolfe
Dr. Bunch
Harry Spickerman
Dr. Spickerman
Ogle
Mr. O'Neill
City Hall Faces Hotel Construction Safety Inquiry
The city building inspector probes safety precautions at a Capitol Ave hotel under construction at the request of Mr. Fixit. Citizens complain pedestrians must walk in streets as contractors block sidewalks and curb space. Street officials cite funding limits, directing focus to main streets while many alley and street complaints endure from multiple residents and readers.
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Fixit
Times
City Hall
Capitol Ave
MR. Fixit
Walnut St
Somerset Ave
Livingston Ave
Frank Reid
Thomas Newsom
Times Reader
Finley Ave
Iand
Bradbury St
Bloyd Ave
Taxpayer
Adams and
la Salle
Belle Vieu
William McCutcheon
Manker Ave
Leon Thomas
Caroline St
Hillside Ave
Twenty-Ninth
Bullet Wound Fatal Flier Marie Fry dies at St Vincent’s
Mrs Marie Fry 29 of 3110 N Illinois St dies at 240 am at St Vincent's Hospital from a bullet wound suffered at home. Police report say grief over husband’s death months earlier prompted the act. She used the revolver of her step father in law Harry Wenz city patrolman.
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Marie Fry
N. Tllinois St
St. Vincent's Hospital
I'ry
Harry Wenz
Druse Leaders Seek Peace With France in Syria
Druse tribesmen in Syria rebelling against French mandate have approached the French with unofficial peace overtures. Emir Chekib Arslan, Druse delegate to the League of Nations, disclosed the move to United Press.
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Bertin
Kodni Oy
Prene Li
France
Syria
United Press
Emir Chekib Arslan
Druses
League of Nations
Rebels Victorious in Lebanese Battle Report
United Press dispatch from London datelined Beirut says Zeid El Atrash's rebel forces now hold all villages between Hassay and the Leontes River. The rebel group is led by a former Turkish officer trained at Beirut's military school and recognized as chief of staff of the Druse sultan. Continued fighting is reported.
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United Press London
Evening News
Beirut Dispatch
Zeid el -Atrash
Hassay
Leontes River
Beirut
Druse Sultan
City Council to Watch Car Fare Petition
The Indianapolis Street Railway Company seeks a one cent fare increase. City Corporation Counsel James Ogden says his office will attend the hearing and consult with Mayor Shank if the rise is deemed unnecessary. Alvah J. Rucker denies interest in backing any action for or against the proposal.
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Indianapolis Street Railway Company
City Corporation
James Mr. Ogden
Ogd
Shank
Alvah J. Rucker
Duvall Speaker's Bureau
Next City Corporation
Duvall
Alvah
Natural Death Verdict In Case Of George Anterelli
Coroner Paul F. Robinson ruled a natural death after examining the body of George Anterelli 66 found in his room at 608% E Washington. He was discovered by friends Hyman Cohen and Pete Oppissi alarmed by his absence.
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Paul F. Robinson
George Anterelli
Washington
Antrelli
Hyman Cohen
Ashland Ave
Pete Oppissi
McKim
Philippine education and citizenship status in 1909
An editor’s note lists education stats: 634 of 1,000 reach eighth grade, 342 attend high school, 149 graduate. It explains Filipinos are American nationals with autonomous local government and a U S governor general acting as U S sovereignty link.
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Bureau of Education
Philippine
Unites States
United States
Uni
Philippineslands
Philippines
Leonard Wood
Islands
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