No bounties for babies governor replies to twins father
Stephen A. Reese of New Albany, proud father of a third set of twins, writes Governor Durbin about the race death by own action problem and asks if a premium is due for service to the state. Durbin replies that Indiana offers no bounties for large families. Secretary Lockwood forwards the letter to President Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen A. Reese
New Albafff
Durbin
Reese
Indiana
Lockwood
Mr. Reese
Roosevelt
Lowest bid on asphalt contract eyed by Marion County
Marion County Construction Company bids $4.93 seven cents lower than Barber Asphalt and $0.22 lower than Western Construction for asphalting South Illinois Street from Russell Avenue to McCarty Street. Board referred bids to acting city engineer. Northwestern avenue sewer assessment roll approved. Crown Hill Cemetery Association to pay about $23,000 of $70,000 project. Williamson remonstrance on Macadam on Blake Street cites preferred Washington Street route.
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Board of Public Works
South Illinois Street
Russell Avenue
McCarty Street
Marion County Construction Company
Barber Asphalt Company
Western Construction Company
Northwestern Avenue
Board of Works
Crown Hill
Haughville Policeman Charged After Drunken Suspect Beating
Johnson Clark, drunken Shelby Street resident, accused Patrolman William Wilson of striking him with a mace near Michigan and Bismarck streets after a 9 30 p m wakeup. Moses Thompson and other witnesses testified to the assault. Wilson, who had no witnesses, requested a continuance as the Board of Safety resumed hearings.
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William Wilson
Haughville
Board of Safety
Johnson Clark
Shelby Street
Wilson
Moses Thompson
Michigan
Bismarck
Thompson
Clark
J. B. Smith
A. Gore
Joseph Henry
Wihson
John Wall
Indiana Firms Jump Into Incorporations Across State
Several Indiana companies filed incorporation certificates with the secretary of state. Southern Construction Equipment of Indianapolis aims to build and equip rail and electrical systems with 50000 capital. directors include Cline Fitzgerald Lacey Weill Kalter. Flint Holmes of Vincennes starts mercantile business with 10000 capital. C. E. Holmes presides. Hoosier Voting Machine of Shelbyville will manufacture voting machines with 2200 capital. directors include Kennedy McLane Convery Melay Root Rhoades Walker. Little Hoosier Lead and Zinc cuts capital from 40000 to 37000. papers filed to effect reduction.
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Southern Construction Equipment Company
Fred Cline
Frank N. Fitzgerald
William F. Lacey
Harry Weill
Alfred 2. Kalter
Indianapolis
Daniel Antiseptic and
Harry 8. Daniels
Willam G. Frost
Samuel T. Brown
Vincennes
Flint- Holmes Company
C. E. Holmes
W. A. Flint
Hoopston
T. 8. Marshall
Salem
George W. Holmes
Hoosier Voting Machine Company
Shelbyville
T. C. Kennedy
Harry McLane
T. B. Convery
W.C. Melay
H. C. Root
P. M. Rhoades
H. H. Walker
Little Hoosier
Mother's Heart Softened as Son Faces Forgery Hearing
E. H. Corbin charged with forging his mother's name on a money order was brought to the city from Evansville for a hearing before the federal grand jury. He is in county jail as Corbin's mother, who signed an affidavit, broke down before the United States commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Corbin
Evansville
Yo Corbin
United States
Illness of Dr Brayton Deepens Sorrow in Indiana Medical Community
Dr A W Brayton vice dean of Indiana Medical College is gravely ill at his home 2113 Broadway with a complication of bowel and stomach disorders following a streetcar fall. A widely known physician and editor of the Indiana State Medical Journal, he formerly served Marion County as coroner and remains a respected figure in state medicine.
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Alembert W. Brayton
Indiana Medical College
Broadway
Marion County
Harry Digi
Ofce
Five Lies a Day Bill Sent to Governor Durbin
Thomas Z. Yount of Alexandria drafted a measure presented to Governor Durbin that would ban adults of sound mind from uttering more than five lies in any one day. The bill aims to prevent lies from exhausting the social stock while permitting neighbors to help those unable to reach their quota.
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Thomas Z. Yount
Alexandria
Durbin
Site for New Pest House Under Way in City
Mayor Bookwalter announced a site purchase for the new pest house is underway and that council must appropriate funds. An ordinance seeks a $10,040 appropriation, with about $6,000 remaining from last year. The finance committee expects quick passage at the next meeting.
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Bookwalter
Wynne
Council Finance Committee
Fall Creek
Pleasant Run
Father Charged With Crual Beatings of Wife and Son
In Police Court Charles Segner faces continued trial on charges of criminal neglect and beating his wife on her deathbed. A coroner later exhumed the body amid claims of a fatal kick. The wife’s death followed his arrest and he refused her funeral. the son testified against him.
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Charles Segnier
Hull
Griffin
Segner
New York Woman Dies. W. W. Webb Returns Home As Executor
News from New York reports the death of a woman whose estate lists about $70,000 in total assets. W. W. Webb, appointed executor, files a final report showing $20,000 cash, $7,000 furniture, and diamonds valued at 4.0 with smaller items. Wae McNutt appears as the sole claimant for title to the estate.
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New York
W. W. Webb
Webb
Wae McNutt
SevenYearOld Girl Bitten By Neighbor Dog
Elsie Tozer seven receives facial injuries after attempting to caress a neighbor's large dog. The dog, previously not known as vicious, bit her. she was taken to the city dispensary for treatment by Dr. Seaton.
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Elsie Tozer
Robert Tozer
Seaton
Varied Indiana Rail Excursions Advertised in Aug. Fares
Multiple railroad excursion offers from Indianapolis to Richmond Lake Erie Sandusky Terre Haute and Marquette Houghton Madison Cincinnati and other points. Dates August 14 21 22 23 24 with round trip fares varied from 1.00 to 16.50, return limits generally ten days. Promotions note D P A Richardson and agents in Indianapolis at 48 West Washington Street Union Station.
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Indianapolis
West Washington Street
Union Station
W. W. Richardson
Bee
United States
W.W. W. Richardson
Madison
Ohio River
Governor names Martin to Marion Police Board
Governor Durbin named Claude N. Martin Republican to join the Marion Police Board as successor to W. W. McCleery who resigned. Martin, a longtime railroad man and former city council member, is praised for his record while A. H. Gibson remains the sole surviving former member. Major George W. Steele did not contact the governor about the board matter.
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Durbin
Claude N. Martin
Marion
W. W. MecCleery
A. H. Gibson
D. C. Reardon
Mak Swayzee
Martin
Panhandle
Marlon
Metropolitan Police System
George W. Steeler
Congress
Lockwood
Major Steele
Statehouse
State Pays For Girls Industrial School Site
A state commission approved paying 10 837 50 for Crawfords ville road land for a new Girls Industrial School. About 127 1 4 acres, subject to survey, will transfer to the state with the title expected by week’s end. The panel will reconvene to select an architect to design and supervise construction.
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Industrial School For Girls
Crawfordsville Road
A. N. Crawford
John Trucksess
A. E. Brisentine
Miller
Durbin Probes Delays in Rioters Trials in Evansville and Monroe
Gov Durbin pressed for progress in rioting cases from Evansville and Bloomington areas. Judge Rasch informs Sept 8 trial for Evansville rioters. Judge Wilson schedules first week of October for Bloomington whitecaps. Blackford county mob cases remain unanswered as governor seeks action.
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Louis O. Rasch
Evansville
Durbin
Bloomington
J. B. Wilson
Monroe
Blackford County
Hartd City
Mayor's Glad Hand Extended to Colored Ministers Event
The General Association of Colored Ministers opens its forty sixth annual session at Second Baptist Church on Michigan Street with Mayor Bookwalter delivering a welcome. Elder William Z. Thomas presides, with devotional services, officer nominations, and sermons by W H Ferguson and Rev B R Reed, as delegates from Evansville to Mitchell attend.
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General Association of Colored Ministers
Second Baptist Church
Michigan Street
West Street
William Z. Thomas
Bookwalter
C. H. Johnson
W. H. Ferguson
B. Hillman
B. R. Reed
Loomington
Evansville
C. Terrell
Marion
M. M. Porter
Mitchell
D. W. Biooteroesh
Lafayette
A. Learnard
Shelbyville
Tyeneaiees Wr. Gather
Columbus
Bridge project advances on College Avenue Fall Creek site
William Wise reports rapid progress as his team of stone cutters works on the College Avenue Fall Creek bridge. He notes that keeping the crew for short stints delays completion but expects quick completion if crews remain longer at the site.
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College Avenue
Fall Creek
William Wise
Tme
Everett Whitehead Pulls Record Hay Wagon Load
Everett Whitehead delivered the largest hay wagon load at the local market, weighing seven thousand pounds. The deal followed the closure of affairs tied to Gussie M Kee known as the pool room queen and references the Poolroom Queen estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Whitehead
Gussie M'Kee
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