Growth of Newspapers Increases Indianapolis Post Office Activity
Indianapolis is becoming one of the largest publication centers in the Midwest as daily and weekly newspapers drive up second class mail through the local post office. Postmaster John E B Shideler notes a noticeable rise in the volume of newspaper and periodical matter, with a year over year increase reported in the department’s figures.
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Indianapolis
Middle West
Postoffice
Indianapia
Bethe
John EB. Shideler
Surat
Butler Summer School Ends After Most Successful Term
The Bat College fourth annual summer school closed after six weeks of daily instruction. Attendance exceeded all prior terms by a large margin. Opened June 2, classes ran 7 to 1, with history and English the strongest courses. Sixty some regular professors continued courses throughout the term.
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Bat College
Plainfield Girl Owens Found in Indianapolis
Martharetta Owens, a Plainfield girl who ran away, was located in Indianapolis after police were alerted. She telephoned her parents from 418 West Street and was later found at about 11 o clock last night at a hotel on West Washington, where she had been working in the city. Sergeant reports her safe, and she was to be returned to her parents.
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Owens
Plainfield
Indianapolis
Telo
West Street
Owen
West Washington
Pana
East Eleventh Street
Richard Arnold
College Avenue
Trimpe
Lowe
Arbitration board invites Alabama op miners strike umpire
Judge from Delaware who chaired the anthracite commission accepted an invitation to serve as umpire on the arbitration board over the Alabama operation miners dispute. The board includes McCleery Pearson Farley and Vice President Lewis of United Workers. Date of meeting not set. expected this week. Davis, a resort keeper at 2 West Street, was stabbed in the back by an unknown assailant over money. The attack was not fatal and a description was given. Everett Artish, a grocer with a saloon attachment at 0 East Twenty street, was arrested on liquor law charges including supplying whisky to an 18 year old and public yelling. Trial set, he failed to appear and was rearrested.
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Judge
Delaware
Anthracite Commission
Arbitration Board
Alabama
Mr. McCleery
Pearson
W. R. Farley
Vicent
Thomas B. Lewis
United Workers
Davis
M2 West Street
Everett Artish
East Twentystreet
Wie
Cox
Photographers Convention Arrives in Indianapolis This Week
Indiana and national associations converge on Indianapolis for a major gathering expected to draw 1200 plus visitors. Leaders from the national and Indiana bodies arrive ahead of sessions at the German House and Claypool Hotel with Governor Durbin to welcome attendees.
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Photographers’ Association of America
Indiana Association
Indianapolis
Buffalo
National Association
C. R. Reeves
Anderson
George C. Holloway
Terre Haute
Frank R. Barrows
Boston
J. George Nussbaumer
Claypool
Durbin
Nussbaumer
W. S. Scanlin
New York
Worsyth
H. Lieber Company
St. Louis
San Francisco
Exposition City
Andersen
Big Day Planned at Spring Lake Park In Baseball Duel
The Greenfield team faces New Castle with Jet Goar pitching for New Castle and Gear for Greenfield. Moving pictures at Fairview Park are set for the week at Spring Lake Park featuring a vaudeville comedy called Tatters and a two part program.
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Spring Lake Park
Bicycle Accident Breaks Cartwright Nose and Brain
Benjamin Cartwright, 16 North Alabama street, fell from his bicycle in the city center yesterday afternoon. He sustained a broken nose and concussion of the brain, was treated at Dr. Given’s office, and later transported home by City Dispensary ambulance with Dr. Johnson attending.
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Benjamin Cartright
North Alabama Street
Given
Johnson
T. B. Laycock Factory News
Mark Dennis
Ernest Mopley
Agnes Street
James L. Keach
Cunningham
Columbia City Man Accused of Blackmail by Postal Authorities
Charles F Hess, a Columbia City resident, faced federal charges for using the mails in a blackmail plot after threatening to blow up the post office to extort money. He was arrested by Deputy Marshal Martin and released on a $2000 bond, with transport planned to the federal court to answer the charges.
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Martin
Columbia City
Postoffice Department
Charles F. Hess
Hess
Marshal Martin
Postace
Judge Carter's Ruling Faces Supreme Court Review
In Superior Court Judge Carter sustained the demurer to a temporary injunction by Buckle Street property owners against Board of Public Works improvements. The ruling deemed the suit premature and cited lack of board action and fraud proof. An appeal to the Supreme Court was noted.
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Carter
Hay
Buckle Street
Board of Public Works
Edgar A. Brown
Supreme Court
Nelson
UNION BAPTIST CHURCH FORMED IN CITY NOTES
City notes report the formation of a new Union Baptist Church by Rev Patton Rev S H Johnson and Rev Slaughter with deacons organizing. Other items note auxiliary meetings, residents sailing to London, and local hires for Indianapolis Summer High School.
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Spades Place
A. Elizabeth Lish
York Beach
Typographical Union
No. 1
J. H. Kennersman
Cooper Street
Esther Cole
Chicago
John Cummings
Bay View
Mich
Judge Wiley
Patton
H. Johnson
Slaughter
Missionary Baptist Church
Union Baptist Church
Ethel Duncan
Morton Place
J. W. Pinnell
Atlantic Transport
Minneapolis
International Mercantile Company
London
Indianapolis
Caruthers Ewing
R. B. Snowden
E. H. Tripp
Charles Swain Thomas
Daniel T. Weir
W. P. Foulk
Comstock & Coonse Company
Whittaker Bond Approved by Indiana Reformatory Board
The Indiana Reformatory board approved an $8,000 bond for superintendent-elect Will H. Whittaker after a lengthy review of his findings on conditions at the facility. Whittaker reports will be released tomorrow as he assumes control, with J. P. Byers stepping aside. New appointments include M. M. Barnard as assistant superintendent and Jack Hathaway as assistant clerk and stenographer. Governor Durbin not present at the meeting.
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Reformatory Board
Board of Managers
The
Indiana Reformatory
Statehouse
Will H. Whittaker
Edward W. Brown
Charles Harley
James W. Weidner
Isaac Dreyfus
Hiram Kirlin
John H. Burr
John A. Cartwright
Charles Pigman
Delphi
A. E. Bradshaw
Indianapolis
James P. Goodrich
W. B. Kizer
Winchester
Whittaker
Jeffersonville
J. P. Byers
Reformatory
Durbin
D. J. Terhune
Linton
D. J. Crittenberger
Anderson
H. C. Hobbs
Salem
L. P. Newby
Knightstown
M. M. Barnard
Michigan City
John S. Hathaway
Barnard
Reid
Reibling
Byers
Harley
Rnard
Jack’’ Hathaway
Republican State Committee
City Clerk Geckler Claims Accounts Short by Forty Seven Dollars
John F. Geckler former city clerk explains why he was short 47 dollars in city accounts linking unentered items to receipts and docket entries. He cites a 5 dollar contempt fine paid by check later remitted, a 3 dollar unentered cash book item, and a 1 dollar receipt misread against a docket total of 6 dollars. asserts records support his statements.
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John F. Geckler
Charlies N. Elliott
John W. Coons
Geckler
Coons
Appellate Court Minute Briefs and Supreme Court Citations
Minutes list appellate cases from Delaware Marion and Noble counties with appellant briefs and citations. Includes Muncit Pulp Company versus Frank K. Davis and Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railway versus James H. Miles, plus John N. Strayer et al. versus Henry L. Taylor et al. in the Noble County Supreme Court citation note.
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Muncit Pulp Company
Frank K. Davis
Delaware S. C. Appellant
Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railway Company
James H. Miles
Marion S. C. Appellent
Supreme Court
John N. Strayer
Henry L. Taylor
Into the Coal Fields Articles Filed by Indiana Firms
Indiana secretary of state records show A. B. Meyer & Co of Indianapolis filing for 100000 capital stock to mine coal quarry limestone and manufacture sewer pipe. Directors include August Batoyer Charles F Meyer and George Feyer. Peerless Plantation Co of Arizona with 3 million capital and 25000 Indiana invested authorized to transact business with John C. Hamilton as agent. Noble Oil and Gas Co of Arizona granted privilege with 25000 Indiana invested. L Metzner Co of Evansville with 5000 capital, directors Louis Metzner Anneta Metzner and R E Williams.
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A. B. Meyer & Co
Indianapolis
Secretary of State
August Batoyer
Charles F. Meyer
George Feyer
Peerless Plantation Company
Arizona
Indiana
Law
John C. Hamilton
Noble Oil and Gas Company
Phoneix
A. T
Wabash
Ind
L. Metzner Company
Evansville
Louis Metzner
Annetta Metzner
R. E. Williams
State Museum Receives Large Tarpon Specimen
The State Museum has possession of a five foot tarpon weighing 19 pounds caught in Aransas Pass Texas. The fish was sent to the late T. D. Evans of Liberty by his Texas-residing son and forwarded by his family to Indianapolis to become state property. It is currently at Cass Connaway in the Law Building and will not be moved to the library for several days. The tarpon is the largest of game fish and prized by Gulf of Mexico fishermen.
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State Museum
Gulf of Mexico
Aransas Pass
Texas
T. D. Evans
Liberty
Evans
Indianapolis
Cass Connaway
Law Building
Connaway
Escape from prison ends in recapture after box car hiding
Two black girls escaped from the women's prison on Friday afternoon and hid in a Panhandle box car. They were joined by two colored men who aided their break for liberty. Authorities recaptured them about an hour later. The report also notes the Marion County Horticultural Society held its annual meeting at Brookside with large lunch baskets and an old settlers picnic vibe. The satay cence season and reunion were described as the largest ever and a success.
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Panhandle
Marion County Horticultural Society
Brookside
Clerks push Saturday half holiday with 12000 buttons
Clerks plan a summer push for a Saturday half holiday by distributing 12 000 buttons this week. Ministers have pledged support and will speak on the subject from pulpits today including Rev Dr Herron Rev R Plash Rev Merritt Machlin Rev G M Anderson and Rev W B Farmer of local churches.
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Dr. Herron
Seventh Presbyterian Church
R. Plash
Second German M. E
Merritt Machlin
Woodside M. E
G. M. Anderson
Fourth Christian Church
W. B. Farmer
Wesley Chapel Methodist Church
Epperson Probes Mine Death At Keller Coal
Mine Inspector Epperson investigates a fatal accident at Keller Coal Company in Clinton. Slav worker Joe Bolak was shocked by 250 volts while coupling cars. contact with the trolley wire likely passed current to his heart. Epperson notes prior near misses and will report to the Vernon county coroner.
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Epperson
Keller Coal Company
Clinton
Joe Bolcak
Inspector Epperson
Belcak
Doctor Johnson resigns from City Dispensary to join Richmond hospital
Dr. P. S. Johnson of the City Dispensary yesterday tendered his resignation to Superintendent Lowry. He has served about three months and will move to Richmond to accept an interne position at East Haven Hospital.
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P. S. Johnson
City Dispensary
Lowry
Johnson
Richmond
East Haven Hospital
New Passenger Car Arrives for Indianapolis & Eastern
The Indianapolis and Eastern Traction Company received one of its new passenger cars. It arrived Friday and has been used on trial trips between Indianapolis and Greenfield. The car is built by Kuhlan Car Company of Cleveland, Ohio, as part of a six car order and is described as the finest in the city. A new freight car also arrived and was tested yesterday. The cars are fifty six feet long.
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Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Company
Greenfield
Kuhlan Car Company
Cleveland
Fime
Chamberlin weather strip contract completed for Capitol windows
The Chamberlin metal weather strip contract for the State Capitol windows was completed yesterday, touted as one of the largest awarded to a weather-strip firm and praised for its window sealing against cold and dust. The legislative committee favored Chamberlin over cheaper rivals.
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State Capitol
Chamberlin
Legislative Committee
Ttme
Newton Claypool
Indianapolis
Campaign expense reports filed for Holtzman and Gold
John W. Holtzman and Sam N. Gold filed expense statements with the city clerk. Holtzman reports total spending of 167.50 with items including livery 14.40, messenger service 4.15, cigars 35.50, office supplies 15, and precinct costs 15. Wahl and Weifrich also have listed amounts of 35.75 and 8.75 respectively.
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John W. Holtzman
Sam N. Gold
Holtzman
Weifrich
Andrew H. Wahl
Aley Succeeds Geeting as Indiana Math Professor
Robert J. Aley a renowned Indiana University mathematics professor has replaced former superintendent David M. Geeting in a significant educational leadership change. The move positions Aley among the state's best known educators, signaling a shift in mathematics education leadership at Indiana University.
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Robert J. Aley
Indiana University
David M. Geeting
Editor Gee retires from In ana Educator Journal roles
In ana Educator Journal chief editor Mr Gee sells his interest and retires after years of service. J W Walker continues as business manager, securing steady leadership for the publication moving forward.
Left the hospital Creed Rice escapes police custody
Creed Rice, who had been sentenced to ninety days in the workhouse, escaped from City Hospital yesterday morning after being treated for a bullet wound from an encounter on Indiana avenue. He had been ordered moved to the workhouse once his arm recovered but broke free before surgery could be performed.
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Creed Rice
Whalton
Indiana Avenue
Rice
Big Four Route Excursions and Summer Travel Ads
Multiple railroad excursions listed for August with dates to Niagara Yellowstone and Pacific Coast plus through trains from Indianapolis. Offers include round trips, stopovers, through sleepers, and special trains from Indianapolis with fares from $1.00 to $7.00. Additional notices mention hotels, agents, and local business ads in Indiana.
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Niagara
Atlantic City
Yellowstone
Pacific Coast
Pullman
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Delaware Bridge
Aminual
Niagara Falls
Indianapolis
Falls
Toronto
Thousand Islands
Montreal
Eastle Street
Union Station
H. M. Bronson
A. G
The
Big Four
Wabash
Rock Island
S. P. Railways
Big F Publi
GAR
WRC
San Francisco
Cal
Indiaenapolia
St. Louis
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Leadville
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Salt Lake
Chicago
East
Washington Street
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StBck
East Washington Street
Carl L. Rost
North Minors Street
Epetenrerrerraguwares
Verge
Hicks “Sist Isos
I P. Mullally
Mamcens 1
Monument
Butler
Martharetta Owens
Janapoli
Judge Gray
Wulschoer’s
Benjamin Cartwright
Charies F. Hess
Mary Prudence Gibson
Reform
D. M. Culver
Stubbs
Marion Trust Company
Alexander B. Conduitt
Union Trust Company
Dr. O’rear
Samuel D. Pierson
Paschal Otis O’rear
McKinney
Nearest
J. A. McKerron
David
Louis H. Gibson
Columbia Avenue
City News Notes
L. P. McCormack
Marion
Moon
Harrison Street
South
Delaware Street
Appellate Court
Fish For State Museum
Horticultural Society
Bolcak
Indiana Educator
Seaton’s Hat Store
Erie KR. R
Chautauqua Lake
Cambridge Springs
R. P. Algeo
Lawrenceburg
Aurora
North Michigan
Best
Northland Limited
G. R. & I. Railway
W. W. Richardson
Yellowstone Park
Monon
Langsenkamp H Bros
E. Georgia St
Harry Meyer & Co
BE. Market St
Failles
Illinois Street
R. P. King
Lemcke
Grant H. Clay
New York Dental Company
Illinois St
N. EB
Loneer Brass Works
Pisa
Penn
Columbian Relief Fund
Stevenson Bldg
Neues & Dewenter
Coburn Coal Company
Chris Bernhoehr & Bros
Jewelers
East Washington St
Crescent
WM. H. Mason, “i
Wm. Eaglesfield Co
St. and LE &W
China
Je H. Reed
Airaler
Ayres & Co
R. M. Moeller
Delaware and
Sta
Stella V. Rogers
Optician
North Illinois St
Hlieber Company
VIA
Pennsylvania Lines
Cape May
Avalon Ocean City
New Jersey
G. D. Maxfield
Wabash R. R
Jackson Place
Rperso
Glee
Washington
Indianapoole
Bo. Vanning
Shin Powers
Union State
Pronson
Havana
Cigara F. R. Rice Mercantile Cigar Co
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