Thirty Instructors Organize County Institute Instructors' Associa tion
About thirty Indiana educators met in the Supreme Court room to organize the County Institute Instructors' Association of Indiana. President R F Kelley and Secretary H B WiI i, with F A Cotton, formed the executive committee. Principal speaker J W Carr urged a practical, inspirational institute focusing on broad outlines for township work and county–institute cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Institute
Supreme Court
County Institute Instructors’ Association of
Indiana
R. F. Kelley
Earnham College
H. B. Wii
Franklin
F. A. Cotton
Indiana State Teachers’ Association
J. W. Carr
Anderson
Weil
Medal for Gen Torrence to be Presented in San Francisco
A gold medal costing 900 dollars designed by Captain W. H. Armstrong and crafted by A. P. Craft & Co. will be presented to Gen Eli Torrence, past commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, in San Francisco on August 19. The medal honors his Civil War service with the Ninth, One hundred and ninety seventh Indiana Volunteers. Indiana G A R department will award medals to Col Benjamin Starr and Col R M Smock in San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Armtrong
Thomas W.W. Beott
Chicago
Thomas Sample
Pennsylvania
A. P. Craft & Co
Eli Torrence
San Francisco
Grand Army of the Repub
Union
Aegi- Pennsylvania
Man Vate
National Knee
Washington, D. C
Indiana
Benjamin Starr
Pecan
R. M. Smock
Neval
Inieaetmant
Anderson
Heiskell Named Captain as Callon Resigns from Battery A
Indiana National Guard Adjutant General Ward announces Harry A. Callon resigning as captain of Battery A at the State fair encampment. Heiskell is promoted to captain in the Indianapolis Battery to succeed Callon. Tyndall promoted to lieutenant and others receive recommissions across regiments. An artillery examination board is formed replacing the infantry board, with Maj. F. E. Stevenson Capt. J. L. Glascock and Lt. E. H. Burford on the panel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Indiana National Guard
Harry A. Callon
Light Artillery
Callon
State Fairgrounds
Infantry
F. E. Stevenson
Artillery Battalion
J. L. Glascock
Lafayette
E. H. Burford
Walter W. Heiskell
Indianapolis
Robert H. Tyndall
W. W. Heiskell
Stevenson
Samuel E. Sheffer
Angula
M. T. Hunter
Bloomington
Charters Sought for Porto Rico Carpenters Unions
Secretary Frank Duffy of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters received an application from Santiago Inglesias of San Juan P R requesting charters for three Porto Rico carpenters unions one at Ponce and two at San Juan. Action will be decided by the executive board with sanctions in foreign cases. Over 10,000 in disability and death claims were sent out yesterday as several new charters were granted bringing total organization to 1776. The financial report shows last month receipts 74 278 11 and expenses 24 248 27. Duffy is preparing his annual report due in about two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Duffy
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Santiago Inglesias
San Juan
P. R
Carpenters
Porto Rico
Ponce
New York
American Federation of Labor
Carpenter
Stevenson
Duffy
United Garment Workers to Hold Big Convention in City
The United Garment Workers of America prepare for their annual convention at the Claypool Hotel all next week beginning Monday at 10. General Secretary Henry White and Eastern delegates arrive to join the New York central headquarters at the English. Over two hundred delegates are expected with notable officials from New York Utica and Cincinnati. Opening address by Samuel Sexton of the Mine Workers Journal signals an open session as committees meet to discuss per capita tax and possible headquarters relocation. Milwaukee delegates push for the city as next convention site while others advocate Indianapolis or Syracuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Garment Workers of America
Claypool Hotel
Henry White
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
B. A. Larger
Larger
Cincinnati
J. Couchley
A. J. Bromley
Utica
Samuel Sexton
Mine Workers’ Journal
Union
Indianapolis
Syracuse
N. Y
New York City
United Garment Workers
Milwaukee
Union of Garment Workers
Broad Ripple
Mutual Organization of the Cutters
Photographers organize Winona salon plan at national con
The Photographers National Association backs a plan from the Indiana Association to create a permanent photographic art salon in Winona, with a donated acre of ground by the Winona Assembly and $500 from the national group toward construction. Indiana has raised $1,000. additional funds will develop a library and exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
Photographers’ National Association
Indiana Association
National Association
Winora Assembly
Alfred Holden
Philadelphia
R. P. Bellsmith
Cincinnati
C. M. Hayes
Detroit
J. E. Rosch
St. Louis
W. H. Moses
New Orleans
W. H. Potter
Indianapolis
Steadman
Old Men of Tippecanoe Picnic With State Officials
An afternoon reunion and picnic for Tippecanoe County’s old settlers will be held at Stockwell. It marks the eighteenth annual gathering with five State officials as guests: Governor Durbin, Daniel E. Storms, Nat A. Hill, David E. Sherrick, and Robert A. Brown. Stenographers from the Statehouse prepared speeches and addresses for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockwell
Tippecanoe County
Indiana
Durbin
Daniel E. Storms
Nat A. Hill
David E. Sherrick
Supreme Court
Robert A. Brown
Statehouse
Kansas
Action Planned Against Faith Healers by State Board
The State Medical Board will act next week against Christian Scientists and midwives without license. Affidavits will be filed against Laura I Funk and Anna B Dorland for attending a birth at a city home, as charges arise from the board meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Medical Board
Laura I. Funk
Anna B. Dorland
Eye
On On
Indictments in County Case Delayed Over Residency Claim
The State failed to prove residency of the two women in Marion County. An affidavit will be filed by Gavin & Gray, attorneys for the board, and the case is expected to be heard in Criminal Court early in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Gavin & Gray
Population Decline Cuts Switzerland County Land Value
A. Potter assessor told the State Board of Tax Commissioners that dwindling population is lowering Switzerland County land values. Potter and Attorney Cotton argued the board should not raise the county’s assessed valuation, explaining the decrease from last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland County
State Board of Tax Commissioners
A. Potter
Potter
Cotton
Prohibition rally backs Hitz for Indianapolis mayor
Felix T. McWhirter, backed by Prohibition candidate George Hitz, addressed about thirty Ninth ward voters at Otto Neerman’s home. They blasted Mayor Bookwalter and Democrat Holtzman, urged strict law enforcement, and pledged an honest, independent administration free of brewery backing. Hitz promised rigid enforcement, reform of dead ordinances, and city offices filled by nonpartisan talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Neerman
Jefferson Avenue
Ninth Ward
Felix T. McWhirter
George Hitz
Bookwalter
Holtzman
McWhirter
Hitz
Roosevelt
Indianapolis
Indiana Avenue
Board of Public Works
Stephen C Dixon at deathbed after blood poisoning
Stephen C Dixon a famed Manual Training High School athlete and city youth leader lies at death at his home 23235 Ashland Avenue. Blood poisoning followed a leg cut after a fall at a private hospital while he juggled studies and night clerical work. Father James Dixon blames attendants and notes Dr Fisk offers little hope. Dixon was a popular Training School baseball team member and a versatile athlete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen C. Dixon
Ashland Avenue
Young Dixon
University Club
James Dixon
Stephen
Central Hospital
J. G. Fisk
Stephen Dixon
County Board Rejects Meridian Heights Viewers Report
County Commissioners refused to approve the viewers report on Meridian Heights and appointed new viewers. Former Recorder Lewis G. Akin Fred Gregory and J N Richie real estate men were selected amid remonstrances from Meridian Heights lot owners against approving the report. New pianos from $16 onward at Wulschner's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meridian Heights
Lewis G. Akin
Fred Gregory
J. N. Richie
Indianapolis Board of Trade reports strong year and assets
The Indianapolis Board of Trade closed a successful year with receipts of 30574.87 and a cash-on-hand balance of 5270.98. Assets total 107478.75 while liabilities are 3562.87 leaving net resources of 103915.88. Grain inspection profits rose by 541 and membership stands at 456 with six special members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Board of Trade
Elmer E. Perry
Board of Trade
Indianapolis
Board of Trade In Grain Inspection
Supreme Tribunal Rules Election for Supreme Representatives in Pennsylvania
The Knights of Pythias Supreme Tribunal in session at the Clay pool rules that supreme representatives must be elected by the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, nullifying the past chancellors election method. The plan reserves two seats for the first 10 000 members and one for each additional 10 000, with elections by the Grand Lodge and two additional representatives. The grand keeper of records faces rebuke for ballot classifications. The tribunal also notes ongoing cases including a disputed $25 000 Rathbone Sisters appropriation and reorganizes the court with Judge Alexander as chief tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Tribunal of the Knights of Pythias
Claypool
Pennsylvania
Grand Lodge
Albert T. Guyger
Grand Tribunal of
Guyger
Supreme Tribunal
Grand Tribunal
Grand Keeper of
Supreme
Supreme Lodge
Indiana Grand Lodge
Rathbone Sisters
Pythian Orphans
John H. Alexander
Leesburg
R. A. Brown
Indianapolis
Alexander
J. J. F. Hirscher
St. Paul
Ily Scott
Cripple Creek
Col
Fourteen Year Old Charged With Larceny
Harry Penland a fourteen year old resident of 0 West Twenty sixth street was arrested yesterday morning by Detectives Holtz and Bray and locked up on a petit larceny charge. He allegedly stole a five dollar bill from a woman in the New York store where he worked as a cash runner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Penland
West Twenty-sixth Street
Holtz and Bray
New York
Niagara Falls Excursion From Indianapolis Madison
Steamboat excursion begins in Indianapolis at 7 30 a m and Madison at 6 p m with a round trip fare of a few cents for the Ohio river trip. Niagara Falls excursion on Tuesday August 18 via C H D and Michigan Central costs 7 00 round trip with tickets valid twelve days. Special train departs Indianapolis at 10 40 a m led by R P Algeo D P A.
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Indianapolis
Madison
Ohio River
Michigan Central
Detroit
Canada
ALGEO
Niagara Falls
The
Falls
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Seattle
Tacoma
R. P. Algeo
Aurora
H. M. Bronson
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Dimitri Genuine
Belfast
Dimities
Dresden
American Dimities and
Batistes
L. S. Ayres
Q Co
Sanitary Steel
Adger Furniture Co
Institute
Earlbam
Carr Geld
Teownship Institute
Carr
Beacloy
Paris
Toson
State University
Sampson
Mt Cotton
Gen. Torrence
Heiskell
Adjutant General
Photographers’ National Convention
Winona Assembly
Photographers’ Association of America
Association
Honinfield T. Durbin
P. A. of A
Colonel Ockerson
O Association
Wenena Lake Association
Photographers of America
Tippecanoe
Settlers’ Meeting
Switzerland
Fear Boy
Teddy Kendall
Felix T. M'Whirter
Wulschner
Board OF Trade Report
K.ofp.supreme Tribunal
Pennsylvania Lines
Lake Erie & Western
R. R
Michigan City
Rochester
Peansylvania L'‘* Nes
North Michigan
Northland Limited
Petoskey
Harbor Point
Mackinac
Richmond
Raiway
W. W. Richardson
Yellowstone Park
Big Four
Washington St
Union Station
H. M. Bronson, A. G. P. A
Toronto
Thousand Islands
Montreal
No. 1 East
Washington Street
Bronson
Excelsior
MONON
Atlantic City
Tellowstone
Eeacific Coast
Vandalia Line
Terre Haute
Greencastle
Sti Pth
Rushville
Connersville
H Ton
G. BR. & I. Railway
Lake Erie & Western R. R
N. J
Lake Shore
Lehigh Valley
Ra Falls Chautauqua
A. H
Illinois Street
Fort Wayne
Lawrenceburg
Way
Janes
Pee Cress
William
M. Bird
Monument Place
Main
Densmore
Te Yeu Eekeane
Serer
Seymeen
Densmore Typewriter CO
E. Market St
R. P. King
Lemcke
Grant H. Clays
M. D
New York Dental Company
Illinois St
N. E_ corner
Capi Razor
Bodine & Co
Ohio
Pioneer Brass Works
Penn. St
Cobyro Coal Company
White
Earth
P. J. Kelieher
the Hat Man
Mi West Washi
Vulcan
Indianapolis Gas Co
Taggart
Joseph Taggart
Massachusetts Avenue
Noth New Jersey Street
North
Alabama Street
College Avenue
Vermont Street
South
Meridian Street
Carlsbad
America
West Baden
West Baden Springs
Est
Baden, Ind
Aima
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