Tracks Raised Over Thirtieth Street Riverside Crossing
The Board of Public Works moved to grant a franchise to the Indianapolis Logansport and Chicago Railroad with track elevation at Thirtieth street and at Douglas and Geisendorff streets. Watchmen and safety gates to be installed at other crossings from 6 am to 8 pm, and electric alarm bells from 8 pm to 6 am. The plan includes widening dikes from Twenty first street to Indiana avenue to prevent Cerealinetown overflow and park cross rights subject to Park Board conditions. The railroad is expected to sign, otherwise the city may withdraw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
Indianapolis
Logensport
Chicago
Douglas
Geisendorff
Twentyfirst Street
Indiana Avenue
Schwitzer Beats Wife Then Claims Police Not Business
Henry Schwitzer of 7 Huron Street was arrested for disturbing the peace after beating his wife until her screams drew bystanders. He told police it was none of their business as neighbors prepared to testify in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Schwitzer
Huron Street
Trimpe and
Lowe
Schwitzer
Maniaced Patroller Narrowly Escapes Death in Insane Attack
Police report Lewis Cathiser, 1429 Everett, attempted self harm with morphine before a fit of insanity led him to attack doctors. Patrolmen Green Woodward and bicycle officer Askins intervened as Cathiser fought to kill the medics, throwing Woodward to the floor and clawing at him. The assault ended with officers restraining him and placing him in custody pending inquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis A. Cathiser
Everett Street
Green Woodward
Askins
Cathiser
Jeter
Seaton and Newcomb
Woodward
Green
Hs A
Duncan
Stata Pater
Eee Secies
Enrollment of 75 Women in Holy Cross Sodality
A three day mission at Holy Cross Church on Oriental Street concluded with 75 young women being enrolled in the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Rev. Father Laycock led vespers and a sermon on Mary and her Son, read the Papal bull, and declared the new sodality under Pope Pius X with Rev. Wade as chaplain. The conferring and benediction followed as the women received insignia and prepared for a righteous life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Cross Catholic Church
Oriental Street
Sodality
Father Laycock
Virgin Mary
Father Baycock
Pius X
Otter
Wade
Meeker Discusses Wabash Oil and Gas Litigation in Lafayette
Lafayette business leader Charles A Meeker spoke at the Columbia Club about a damage suit filed by Postmaster A B Peacock of Attica against George M Timberlake and Wabash Oil and Gas Company directors. The suit claims insolvency and loss of Peacock’s $1,200 for 5,000 shares. company counters that stock is worth about 34.75 cents per share and notes land holdings worth $47,540 against $1,000,000 capital. Meeker says stockholders are substantial, the book value is open to investors, and plans to drill 25 wells in Muncie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Meeker
Lafayette
Columbia Club
A. 8. Peacock
Attica
George M. Timberlake
Wabash Oil and Gas Company
Peacock
Indiana
Delaware County
Muncie Gas, Light and Fuel Company
Isaac M. Sowers
Chicago
Hiram Kirlin
Delphi
N. W. Box
Prof
Win Test
Purdue University
C. EB. Ruger
Muncie
Jacob M. Marks
Mayette
Timberlake
Soren
Eeleone
Ois
Meeker
Golden Rule In Politics Sermon Praises Practical Principle
The Rev M B Hyde of Fletcher Avenue M E Church argues the Golden Rule applied to city government is practical. He cites voting for principle over expediency and urges citizens to pursue moral regeneration and welfare of all, warning against sophistry and inaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Hyde
Fletcher-place
M. E. Church
Cicero
God
Mr. Hyde
Robber Steals Pocketbook From Davis Home
A robber entered J. J. Davis's home at 22 West Twentieth Street yesterday afternoon and stole a pocketbook containing about $19. Police report the theft but have not located the thief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Davis
West Twentieth Street
Gasoline Lamp Explosion Burns Street Worker At Highland Park
Earl Van Sickle filled a street lamp at Highland Park and, as usual, overfilled it. He lit a match, causing a gasoline explosion that burned from shoulders to hips. Passersby extinguished the flames, he was taken to the City Dispensary, and his condition was reported serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl van Sickle
Chestnut Street
Highland Park
van Sickle
Vandalia Line Excursions From Indianapolis This August
The notice lists multiple rail excursions including Vandalia Line fares to Evansville, Madison, Terre Haute, and Niagara Falls with return options and time schedules. It highlights Monon Route deals, Niagara Falls trip, Big Four Route outings, and Lawrenceburg Aurora trips. Details include prices in dollars, departure times, and ticket validity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Michigan
St. Joseph River
Silver Beach
Coney Island
Eastman’s Springs
Indianapolis
Big Four
Washington St
Union Station
H. M Bronson
Arrest of George Hendrix for stealing Sunday papers
George Hendrix of 1081 Oliver Avenue was arrested yesterday morning by Bicyclemen Askins and Duncan while stealing Sunday papers from subscriber doorsteps. He had over forty papers in his possession and admitted the theft. A hearing is set for this morning in Police Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hendrix
Oliver Avenue
Askins
Duncan
Hendrix
Crap game busted on Capitol avenue sidewalk
A sidewalk crap game outside Mike Boylan's saloon at Capitol avenue and Merrill street was raided last night by Bicyclomew Askins and Duncan. One participant was caught while six players escaped. The police enjoyed a brief chase and the shooters initially resisted before fleeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Boylan
Capitol Avenue
Merrill Street
Askins
Duncan
Assault at West Washington Street Barrel House Leaves Man Unconscious
Lewis Brooks, a Black man residing at 123 South East street, was found unconscious in the rear of Sector's barrel house on West Washington street last night. He suffered scalp wounds after being struck on the head with a brick. Doctors Seaton and Cunningham of the City Dispensary attended to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Brooks
South East Street
West Washington Street
Trimpe
Lowe
Drs. Seaton and Cunningham
Also Mentioned on This Page
Indranas
Sayres
Mayor and Works Board
Logansport & Chicago Company
Riverside
Douglass and Gelsendorffi
Pensary
THE
H. Lieber
Kelleher
West
Washington
J. P. Mullally
Monument
A. Chatiser
Holy Cross Church
Wulechner
Wabash Oil and Gas Concern
I, Price
Bliss,swain&co
Progress Clothing Store
Stevenson
Manhattan
Vandalia Line
Evansville
W. W. Richardson
MONON
Marquette
Houghton
R. P. Algeo
Terre Haute
Greencastle
Niagara Falls
Michigan Central
Detroit
Canada
ALGEO
Ivania Lines
Madison
Ohblo River
Louisville
Lawrenceburg
Aurora
Way Points
R. P. King
Lemcke
Janes
Coburn Coal Company
Pennsylvania Lines
North Michigan Resorts
Richmond
Grand Rapids & Indiana
Macki
Nac Island
D. P. A. Pennsylvania Lines
Ind
Chautauqua Lake
No. 1
East Washington Street
H. M. Bronson
Bosuikshoot Co
Lee
Call
H. D. Vories
Supt. Publi Instn
White
Sherwooda Rye
Chas. Muellerschoen
Benton Harbor
ST. Joseph and the Fruit Belt
Michigan
Brick
ST. Grouno
Tudor Hall
Indianapolis, Indiana
Fraok
Carlsbad
Amer
West Baden Springs
West Baden
Lick
Middle Drive
Woodruff Place
Illinois #1
Culver Military Academy
Culver, Ind
Lake Mazinkuckes
Ociver
Knickerbocker Hall
Colelege Preparatory
Mary Helen Yerkes
Central Avenue
Butler College
University of Chicago
Scot Butler
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