Sergeant Julius R Frederick in Critical Condition
Julius R Frederick a Weather Bureau messenger for eighteen years lies critically ill at his Center Drive home due to acute gastritis linked to exposure during General Greely’s Arctic expedition. A rugged, long-serving veteran aged fifty-one, he helped in the Greely party and is survived by his wife and two daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius R. Frederick
Weather Bureau
Center Drive
Woodruff Place
Gowers
A. W. Greely
North Pole
Frederick
Dr. Pfaff
P Bad North
Grevly
Sergeant Frederick
United States
Senator Beveridge
Congress Tada Overstreet
Uncle Sam
Calls Special Meeting On Prospective Medical Students
The Board of State Medical Registration calls a special meeting at the Claypool Hotel next Tuesday to arrange for examinations of prospective medical students. No college will be asked to accept applicants without a certified diploma from a recognized school or university. If credentials are lacking, applicants must take an exam conducted by the State Medical Registration, to be administered by George W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of State Medical Registration
Claypool
State of Medical Registration
George W
Courtroom Too Small Forces Juvenile Proceedings Change
County commissioners study enlarging the Juvenile Courtroom on the third floor as the present quarters prove inadequate. The small room often fills with witnesses and prisoners during hearings. A new rule bans keeping prisoners in the hearing room, using the small room temporarily as detention until larger quarters are provided.
Survivor of Sultana disaster visits Evansville
William A. McClelland of Evansville, a rare Sultana survivor, visits his mother Mrs. Margaret McClelland. He previously served in the Forty-second Indiana under Col. William Cockrum and was a member of the Army of the Potomac. He was captured at Chickamauga and spent months in captivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. McClelland
Evansville
Margaret McClelland
Forty-second
Indiana
Wiliam Cockrum
B. Cockrum
Army of
Pemberian
Chickeenne
Man Loses Leg as Dynamite Destroys Mill Machinery
John Nolan 84 Church Street in charge of an explosive demolition at Capitol avenue and Merrill street amid police protests. A piece of iron blasted from a dynamited machine struck Mike McGlenn in the leg, leading to amputation. Joseph Bernstein and Lou Fallander, junk dealers, arrested for maintaining a nuisance. Nolan charged with criminal negligence. Police had repeatedly ordered cessation, but blasting continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol Avenue
Merrill Street
John Nolan
Church Street
Joseph Bernstein
Lou Fallander
Mike MecGlenn
Ernstein
Fallander
Crane
Noland
Driving School Prep Expects Indianapolis Show Interest
Kr. Sims of Chicago, renowned riding and driving teacher, will open a driving school in Indianapolis next week under contract with the Indianapolis Horse Show Association. The school aims to train exhibitors for the arena while the association moves its office to the Claypool Hotel on Washington Street, consolidating operations from the Merchants' Association rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kr. KR. Sims
Chicago
United States
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Here Show Association
Sims
Limestone Belle
The
Horse Show Association
Claypel Hotel
Washington Street
Association
Merchants’ Association
Columbia National Park
Move Against Healers Board Takes Initiative in Prosecution
Affidavits charging Christian Science healers Anna B. Dorland and Laura Funk with practicing medicine without a license were turned over to Prosecutor Ruckelshaus. Gavin and Davis for the State Medical Board swore to the affidavits, but the prosecutor did not file information. The board plans to bring the case before the grand jury next week after a prior defective affidavit led to an indictment being set aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna B. Dorland
Laura Funk
Christian Science
Ruckelshaus
Gavin & Davis
State Medical Board
William A. Spurgeon
Feellings Damaged 100 Dollars Suit Against Hotel
James R Averitt a colored paperhanger sued Hayes Hotel on West Washington for refusing to feed him. Justice Smock heard evidence and took the case under advisement. Neither the hotel nor its attorney appeared. Averitt seeks 100 for wounded feelings. Hayes supporters claim some negro patrons are pushing similar claims when not served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Averitt
Hayes Hotel
West Washington Street
Justice Smock
Hayes
Averitt
Woman Dies After Morphine Crisis in City Restaurant Cellar
Lydia Stratton, housekeeper for Edward Farger of 1019 North Capitol, drank morphine in a dark cellar at Indiana and Capitol avenues. Dispensary warned at 5 PM, ambulance took her to City Hospital, but she died after five hours of medical efforts. Coroner to investigate delays in reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana and
Capitol Avenues
Lydia Stratton
Edward Farger
North Capitol Avenue
Cuningham
Tilton
Citizens Call for Standard Oil Plant Move After Fire
Eleventh ward residents met at Gitt enbach & Co offices to draft a petition urging city authorities to force Standard Oil to relocate its plant from the city limits. Over 140 property owners attended as fears of a repeat fire and water pollution spread, with a seven member committee canvassing neighbors for legal action and possible Supreme Court pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleventh Ward
Standard Oil Company
G Ittenbach & Co
Supreme Court
Lipton and Leeds tax status under Indiana assessment
Indiana auditors report Marion County real estate assessments and tax figures for Sir Thomas Lipton and William B. Leeds. Lipton’s Lipton car lines are valued at one dollar per mile, while Leeds holds leadership in the Rock Island Railroad and owns property in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Thomas Lipton
William B. Leeds
Belance
Indiana
Lipton Car Lines
Rock Island Railroad System
Marion County
Harry B. Smith
Michael Jefferson
Smith
Franklin Township
Perry Township
Pike Township
Washington Township
Warne
Warren Township
Lawrence Township
Decatur Township
Center
Broad Ripple
Castleton
Indianapolis
Warren
Wayne
Woodruff
Escape from Burning House on East Sixteenth Street
The John Hunt home at 39 East Sixteenth Street burned early yesterday when an oil lamp exploded. The family escaped uninjured as flames prevented fire department response since the residence lay outside the water district. Estimated loss about $2.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hunt
East Sixteenth Street
Hunt
Sells Louisville Plant in Brewing Merger Talk
Report from Louisville says negotiations are under way to sell the Indianapolis Brewing Company's plant at Fourteenth and Main and eight saloons in Louisville to the Consumers' Company, a Louisville brewing combine. Albert Lieber could not be reached for comment. F. J. Kellner confirms a deal had been discussed but not closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Indianapolis Brewing Company
Consumers’ Company
Louisville Breweries
Indianapolis Company
Fourteenth
Main Streets
Albert Lieber
F. J. Kellner
Frank Fehr Brewing Company
Indianapolis
Consumers
Railroad Men's Outing Pennsylvanians Picnic at Maxinkuckee
The Pennsylvania Railroad employes west of Columbus hold their annual picnic today at Lake Maxinkuckee with about eight hundred people traveling in three sections. The Indianapolis delegation leaves at 6 o clock, trains from Vincennes arrive earlier, and other groups from Fort Wayne and Logansport join the event. An athletic program includes a tug of war between Indianapolis and Logansport shop workers and a Columbus Chicago railroad men baseball game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Columbus
Lake Maxinkuckee
Indianapolis
Vincennes
Belt Railroad
Fort Wayne
Logansport
Belt Road
Vandalla Road
Culver
Ind
Chicago
May Accept Franchise Works Board and Railroad
Mayor City officials inspect Thirtieth Street crossing to plan a viaduct. Megrew of the Board of Public Works says the Indianapolis Logansport Chicago Railroad will likely accept the franchise offered last Monday. He notes signing not expected before next week and stresses they will need to resolve many details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Megrew
Board of Public Works
Indianapolis, Logansport & Chicago Railroad
Thirtieth Street
Geisendorff
Douglass Streets
Board of Works
Bookwalter
J. Clyde Power
Culley
Joss
Paralyzing strokes claim two local men and an ensuing fire loss
John W. Patterson of 216 East Pratt Street died from a stroke after six weeks of illness. his widow Anna Geiger and two sons survive. James S. Thompson, an insurance agent, died of a stroke at Deaconess Hospital. he leaves no children. Funeral arrangements are noted with Crown Hill interments. A fire at National Converting Company on South Illinois Street caused about 900 dollars in damage, with fire brigade response and partial building involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Patterson
East
Pratt Street
Mr. Patterson
Indianapolis
Osborne Company
Noblesville
Anna Geiger
Crown Hill
James S. Thompson
North Alabama Street
Deaconness Hospital
Thompson
Odd Fellows’ Lodge
A. M. Ragsdale
National Converting Company
South Illinois Street
Noble Pheetn
Hii
Tomad
Peg Hamiltonius and Kid Rosen Thal in Court
Peg Hamiltonius a noted levee hack driver and his associate Kid Rosen Thal appeared in Police Court seeking a continuance on charges stemming from a sidewalk craps game in front of Tron’s saloon on Illinois street. The cases were continued until September. A YMCA boys department annual rowing contest at Broad Ripple will open the fall series in juniors intermediates and boys classes, followed by a watermelon feast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peg” Hamilton
Kid” Rosenthal
Tron’s
Illinois Street
Peg
Broad Ripple
Obituary: Charnel Gray Dies After Timber Injury
Charnel Gray died several days after an injury from a flying timber while working at the L. D. W. roundhouse. The death occurred at his home at 6 North Tremont Avenue, Indianapolis. He is survived by a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. & W. Roundhouse
Charnel Gray
North Tremont Ave Indy
Revival Sermon Draws Crowd At Trinity Church Tent
Rev George S Henninger of Trinity M E Church preached on The Anger of God at Arbor Avenue and Ray Street in a tent revival drawing a large crowd. Altar prayers followed service as rag-time from a nearby lawn fete mingled with hymns. volunteers of America will lead singing Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George S. Henninger
Trinity M. E. Church
Arbor Avenue
Ray Street
Henninger
Ballington Booth
Salvation Army
Round Trip Rail Fares and Schedules Ad
Advertisement details multiple rail lines offering round trip fares for late August travel. Includes Indianapolis departures for Vandalia Line and Michigan City, Rochester and Terre Haute options, plus Mackinac Island excursion and Cincinnati returns. Notes sale dates August 21 22 23 with return limits through August 28 27 or 24 and agent locations listed.
Final action taken on street improvements and petitions
Final action approved on cement walks and curb projects along Caven East and Tenth streets with costs listed. Final assessment rolls approved for Holton place and Capitol area roadwork totaling multiple improvements. Petitions filed for five foot cement walks on Olney street and private driveway permit at Capitol avenue. Local sewers completed on Gray street and first alley west of Illinois street, plus main sewer on Michigan avenue south of Hadley. Contractors named include John Jenkins and Eugene Sheehan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caven Street
East Street
Tenth Street
Ft. Wayne Avenue
Massachusetts Avenue
Missouri Street
McCarty Street
Ray Street
Holton Place
First Alley
Senate Avenue
Capitol Avenue
Maryland Street
Pearl Street
Laura Street
Washington Street
Jackson Street
Twenty-ninth Street
Illinois Street
Eighteenth Street
Mill Street
We, Co, C &8 LR. R
Olney Street
Roosevelt Avenue
Twenty-fifth Street
L. J. McCorick
Gray Street
New York Street
John Jenkins
Wiiking Street
Michigan
Cakdwell Street
Hadley
Eugene Sheehan
Rail and excursion train notices and sales ads in Indianapolis paper
Daily Northland Limited through sleeping cars depart Indianapolis at 6 50 p m via Richmond and G R I L. Reservations through W W Richardson Indianapolis. Pennsylvania Lines Madison trip 1 25 round trip 1 25 plus Ohio river boat excursion 2 cents round trip. Big Four Route excursions Aug 23 1 50 Louisville return 1 50 special train 7 00 a m to Louisville 7 00 p m. Lawsence sues and other notices with trains and schedules. Ball-Bearing Densmore typewriters advertised Market Street with sales repairs rentals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northland Limited
Indianapolis
Richmond
W. W. Richardson
Madison
Ohio River
Louisville
Lawsence
Hee
Aurora
H. Bronson
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Seaon
Fndenos
Badgers
Myrna
Badger Furniture Company
Greely
Wulschoer
M’glenn
E.R. S
Board
Pear
Case
Citizens’ Meeting
Council
Lipton
Sir Thomas
Marion
County Real Estate
Railroad Men’s Outing
Pennsylvania
Works Board and Railroad
Tieth Street
James Thompson
Peg Hamiltonius
Dr. Lyon
the Angel of God
Mr. Henninger
Pennsylvania Lines
Indiana Yearly Meeting
Ciety
D. RY
Rashville
Rash County Fair
Lake Erie & Western
R. R
Sandusky
A. H. Sellars
S. Illinois Street
Michigan City
Rochester
Vandalia Line
Union Station
Terre Haute
Erans
Mackinac Island
R. P. Algeo, D. P. A
Cincinnati
Rushville
Connersville
Hamilton
North Michigan
Greencastle
Janes
Densmore
Ea Buy & Densmore
Eee Market St
R. P. King
Lemcke
Pioneer Brass Works
SE. Penn. St
Rasor and Supplies
Bodine & CO
Ohio St
Grant H. Clay, M. D
New York Dental Company
Bs. St
E Corner
Coal of Cavern Coal Company
Remington
Remington Typewriter CO
Broadway
New York
Indiana Branch
East Market Street
Corn Products CO
Penn
Sylvania Lines
Grand Rapids & Indiana
Petos
Petoskey and Key
Travers City City
Macki
Nac Island
D. P. A. Pennsylvania Lines
J. Kelleher
Claypool! Hotel
Vulcan Water
Indianapolis Gas Co
Steinway
Pearson’s Piano House
Joseph Taggart
WHITE
South Meridian Street
Ber
Jmayer
Eambridian
Carlsbad
Amer.ca
West Baden Springs
West Baden
Monon R. R
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