Shooting in a saloon Brutus Owens fights Ben Perry
In a saloon on Indiana Avenue Brutus Owens fired at Ben Perry then beat him with the butt of a revolver. Perry, called "Sitting Bull" for his height, was wounded on the head. Owens claimed to have shot but the head injury came from the revolver butt. Perry had a prior shooting record in Lexington, Ky. Police arrested Owens at 9, reporting Perry’s condition as stable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben
In- Ma Avenue
Brutus Owens
Frank Buckner
Indiana Avenue
Perry
Owens
Bar
Superior Street
Tomm
Bolen
Kruger
John Banks
Lexington
Secret Marriage in Plainfield Robs Park Choir Leader Weds Parker
George Eckert, leader of the Roberts Park Church choir, secretly married Miss Roedah Parker at Plainfield on Wednesday evening. The couple, who were vacationing at Cartersburg Springs, drove to Plainfield for the ceremony and plan to reside at 1% Central avenue. The news was announced yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Eckert
Roberts Park
Misa Beulah Parker
Plainfield
Cartersburg Springs
Central Avenue
Talks With Travelers An Indianapolis Man Seeks Health Profit
Indianapolis youth Frank B. Flanner of The Industrial South Birmingham Alabama visits Indianapolis on business. He describes Southern cotton prospects despite drought, predicts rapid railroad expansion and rising iron and steel demand, with a bright industrial outlook and a forecast of a record year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank B. Flanner
Indianapolis
Birmingham
South
United States
America
Southwest
St. Louis
Europe
Vacation Prank Stirs Worry for Hotel Clerk Maurice Cahill
Maurice Cahill, a room clerk at the Hotel English, returned from a week’s vacation to a change in demeanor amid a joke‑gone‑wrong. A flippant Journal clipping about a Harbor Point romance was sent to him and then forwarded to a Indianapolis woman, prompting messages from a Missouri contact and long‑distance calls. Cahill spent about a week’s pay to clear the misunderstanding, but explanations are not yet complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Cahill
Hotel English
Harbor Point
Mr. Cahill
Donnie” Sullivan
the English
Sullivan
Missouri
Former Senator Shea Predicts Democratic Upswing
Former Senator Joseph Shea of Seymour and Burt New of North Vernon return from Boston and New York optimistic about a Democratic win. Shea reports criticism of the Republican administration in Washington and New York, with only occasional pushback in Boston. He foresees a Democratic President and predicts New York Massachusetts or Pennsylvania as winners, plus Democratic governors and seven congressmen in Indiana. He notes expected reelects and targets in several House districts and says Beveridge may yield to a future Democrat. Cyrus E. Davis and Joseph G. Giles were noted at the Grand Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Shea
Seymour
Burt New
North Vernon
Boston
New York
East
Shea
Washington
Mr. Shea
Jackson County
New York State
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
United States
Indiana
Messrs. Robinson
Zenor
Griffith
Miers
Hemenway
Holliday
Brick
Fairbanks
Beveridge
Appointment to Lawrence County Judicial Bench
The text notes the appointment of a judge to the judicial district that includes Lawrence County. He was appointed by the late Governor Matthews to succeed Robert E. Miers after Miers won election to Congress in the Second district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence County
Matthews
Robert E. Miers
Congress
Spanish War Veterans National Convention Preparations
The executive committee of local Spanish American War veterans camps met at the Commercial Club to plan for the national gathering here next month. They elected Colonel Russell B Harrison as chairman and outlined duties for reception and entertainment of President Roosevelt, who plans a Westward trip around September 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Russell B. Harrison
Anderson
F. 3. Clark
Foster C. Shirley
John 8
Poland
Roosevelt
Conference fixes glass workers' piece price for next season
J L Dobbins secretary of the Glinas Workers' National Union reports the Grand Hotel meeting between glass jar and bottle manufacturers and the American Flint Glass Workers' Union settled prices for the coming season starting Sept. 1. Representatives from Ball Brothers Munice Illinois Glass Olean Glass Upland Hero New Brunswick Wilson McCulloch attended. Dobbins notes few changes and a healthy trade outlook, with classifications of new wares discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Hotel
Flint Glass
American Flint Glass Workers’ Union
Ball Brothers’ Plant
Muncie
Glass Workers’ Union
J. L. Dobbins
Pittsburg
Ball Brothers
Illinois Glass Company
Alton
Olean Glass Company
New York State
Upland Glass Company
Indiana
Hero Glass Company
Philadelphia
New Brunswick Glass Company
New Jersey
Wilson & McCulloch Glass Company
Marion and Fairmount
Dobbins
Visiting Typographical Union Delegates Jaunt to Indianapolis Jubilee
Delegates to the Cincinnati jubilee convention will pause in Indianapolis on Saturday. Broad Ripple Park hosts canoe and boat races on White River with steamers Sunshine and Isabelle. A large outdoor feast by the Montani brothers precedes a vaudeville show featuring Karnatz and Harry Porter, capped by a six-man wrestling-style battle royal and dancing with the When Orchestra providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Local
Typographical Union No. 1
the Union
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Broad Ripple Park
Sunshine
Isabelle
White River
Allisonville
Montani Brothers
Karnatz
Harry Porter
Lockerbie Street Fair Draws 2000 to 3000 Attendees
The Lockerbie street fair for the Fairview Fresh Air Mission drew an estimated 2000 to 3000 visitors on opening night. Vendors reported brisk business with receipts for the vaudeville show at 52.40 and total fund gains near 400, while most booths sold out early. The event featured candy and lemonade stands, a fish pond, posters, art, and a fortune tellers tent, with plans to run a second night due to strong demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockerbie Street
Fairview Fresh Air Mission
Liberty Street
East Street
Fresh Air Mission Fund
Professor to be dug up under contract amid cataleptic state
Mr. Tamm states the professor will remain underground as per contract and about six men will be ready to handle him when he is dug up. The professor sometimes becomes violent when emerging from a cataleptic state, prompting careful preparation.
Rural Mail Carriers Form Marion County Branch Indiana
The Marion county Rural Carriers' Association of Indiana is formed with Scott and McWilliams assisting. The group aims to greet the Oct. 18 State convention and notes Marion's 29 members and full free delivery. Representative Overstreet’s efforts helped ensure delivery. The local branch meets at the courthouse Sunday Aug. 17 at 1 p.m. to adopt by laws and conduct business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Rural Carriers’ Association of
Indiana
Scott and McWilliams
Quarantine violators Bettie Reinking and Grace Stevens fined
Judge Stubbs fines Bettie Reinking and Grace Stevens $25 plus costs for defying quarantine. They escaped the pesthouse on July 4 and fled to their grandfather's home on North Capitol Avenue. After learning of a warrant they surrendered at the police station with their attorney. Both have recovered from the disease.
Trustees award coal contract for Central Hospital for the Insane
The Central Hospital for the Insane board awarded A B Meyer & Co. a contract for 12 000 tons of coal at 1 55 per ton. The mine run coal comes from a mine at Linton and will supply the hospital needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Insane Hospital
The
Central Hospital For the Insane
A. B. Meyer & Co
Linton
Annual Excursions to Northern Michigan Resorts Promotion
Rail and steamboat excursion notices list various round trip prices and dates from Indianapolis to Petoskey Traverse City Mackinac Island Louisville Terre Haute Lafayette Madison and Madison Ohio River trips. Special through trains depart 7:30 a m with return times and durations noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Michigan
Petoskey
Traverse City
Indianapolis
Madison
Ohio River
Senator Fairbanks in Town Before Campaign Open
Senator Fairbanks returned from a farm visit in Illinois and will be in town most of the time until the campaign. He will speak at Ridgeville on August 14 before Jay and Randolph county settlers and on August 16 at Bethany Park. Joseph B. Kealing, U. S. district attorney, also returned from a coast trip to Maine and Atlantic City then resumed campaign readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Fairbanks
Illinois
Ridgeville
Jay
Randolph
Bethany Park
Fairbanks
C. B. Landis
Illnois
Joseph B. Kealing
United States
Maine
Atlantic City
New York
Portland
Mr. Kealing
Youthful Crim. James Miller Arrested After Wheel Theft Spree
Sixteen year old James Miller of 640 West Washington Street, known for thefts, was arrested by Patrolmen Rockefeller and Dugan after a night chase. He previously hid nine stolen wheels in a jail cell and had a companion, Arthur Kinley, jailed last week. Miller split time between this city and Boggstown, evading capture by staying near the outskirts and returning home at roll call. He reappeared last night after food, triggering a lengthy police pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Miller
West
Washington Street
Rockefeller
Dugan
Miller
Arthur Kinley
Tracy
Oregon
Boggstown
Shelby County
Excursion Specials From Indianapolis Union Station
Daily motion route passes to Colorado Utah Wisconsin Michigan and South Dakota resorts with round trips from Cincinnati and Indianapolis. Special trains depart 6:30 a m and 7:15 a m for fast service to Cincinnati and return at 6:20 p m. Additional Sunday trips include Lawrenceburg Aurora and Way Points with $1.00 or less rounds, and Wabash Union City Way Points at $1.00 or less. Acton Park round trips offered with multiple daily departures and returns. Band concerts at Lincoln Park and Soldiers Home in Danville.
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Colorado
Utah
Wisconsin
Michigan
South Dakota
R. P. Algeo
Rushville
Connersville
Hamilton
Cincinnati
Indianapolis Union Station
Aurora
Lawrenceburg
Wabash
Union City
Danville
Ill
Lincoln Park
Soldiers’ Home
Acton Park
Atlantic City
Avalon
Holly Beach
Ocean City
Sea Tete City
Wolwood
N. J
Rehoboth
Del
Washington
Indianapolis
Atlantic
Big Four
No. 1
East Washington Siveet
H. M. Bronson
A.G.P. A
Girl Attempted Suicide At Shank Home In Irvington
Elizabeth Campbell a 19 year old servant at the Shank residence 592 East Washington Irvington took chloroform yesterday around 6 pm She was found unconscious by Miss Whalen the nurse Doctors treated her and she was sent to City Hospital where recovery was possible Mrs Shank not seeing reason for the act and noting the girl’s prior good conduct suggests trouble with foster family Also included township assessor note on Monmanapolis taxables rising by about 4 0 0 0 1 2 5 0 0 0 and trust company stock increases
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Campbell
William H. H. Shank
East Washington Street
Irvington
Miss Whalen
Shank
Bethany Park
Campbell
City Hospital
Police challenge coroner ruling in Lemon death case
The police decline Deputy Coroner Brayton’s finding that Robert Underwood did not kill Thomas Lemon. They allege Lemon died from exposure after being knocked unconscious in a fight. Police vow to push forward with a case against Underwood based on weather exposure and injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Brayton
Robert Underwood
Thomas Lemon
Millersville
Lemon
Brayton
Underwood
Newsprint Mail Service for Summer Residents
Advertises Journal by mail service for travelers, offering flexible address changes and prepayment. Mentions Capital Razor and Supplies J. E. Bodine & Co., gas and oil stoves, Koehrin & Bro., various vehicles, and harness goods by Harrington’s store. References several Chicago area addresses and vendors.
Taxation Contests Involving Ben Hur Tribe and Coal Bluff
The Tribe of Ben-Hur based in Crawfordsville appealed the County Board of Review ruling, arguing before the State Board of Tax Commissioners that it is a charitable institution and should be tax exempt after a $300,000 assessment as an Insurance company. Coal Bluff Mining Company of Green County also appealed, contending that its tax basis is coal interests in land rather than the property as a taxable entity, noting its land leases for mining purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribe of
Ben-Hur
Crawfordsville
County Board of Review
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Coal Bluff Mining Company
Green County
National Technical Institute fund nears $5,000 subscription
Fletcher 8S Hines yesterday subscribed $5,000 to the fund for the purchase of arsenal property for the National Technical Institute with no restrictions or conditions. August Tamm, Avondale Heights manager, denies that Professor Siedenburg, buried alive, had to be dug up Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher
Hines
Arsenal
National Technical Institute
August Tamm
Avondale Heights
Professor Siedenburg
Plainly Priced Diamonds and Jewelry Ad Imparts Open Prices
An advertisement urges readers to shop for diamonds watches and fine jewelry with clear plain figures and open prices for intelligent purchasing. It stresses buyers may inspect prices and compare openly, reinforcing transparent, straightforward value.
Have you seen Mrs. Austin's last new dress
A brief note asks if Mrs. Austin has shown her latest dress, reflecting a social interest item from the page.
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Dresden
Sea Yard
Sayre
Indianas
Dre
Stoxe
East Washington St
Madras
Ben Perry
Miss Roedah
Parker
Wulschner
Cyrus E. Davis
Bloomfield
Greene
Monroe
Brown Counties
Joseph G. Giles
Bedford
Grand
National Convention
GLASS
Glinas Workers’ National Union
Typographical Union
Lockerbie Street Fair
Association
Mrs. Reinking
Grace Stevens
Stubbs
Pennsylvania Lines
Nnual
Mackinac Island
West Washington Street
Union Station
W. W. Richardson
Louisville
Main Street
Vandalia Line
Terre Haute
Lake Erie & Western R. R
Lafayette and
Way Points
MR. Fairbanks
Girl
W. H. H. Shank
Jefferson
Manapolis
Aes
Janes
Capital Razor and Supplies
J. E. Bodine & CO
Ohio St
C. Koehrin & Bro
Virginia Av
Techentin & Freiberg
Washington St
Herrington’s
Dandruff
Niagara Falls
Toronto
Alexandria Bay
Montreal
Mass, Ave
H. M. Brunson
STARR
Starr Piano CO
North
Pennsylvania Street
Indianapolis Business University
Heeb
Havana
F. R. Rice Mercantile Cigar Co
Unidv Wade
Hipp Bros. CO
South Meridian Street
Lola
Kahn Tailoring Company
State Board
Julius
East Washington
Martin Wade
Meridian ST
V. H. Lockwood
Patnet
Lemcke
Ind
Niagara
Cedar Street
New York City
Harold Herrick
George W. Dewey
Norrior
Total Assets
State of Indiana
Office of Auditor of State
W. HK. Hart
East Market St
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