Railroads Fail To Agree On Crossing Rights Hearing Continued
A petition was filed in the State auditor’s office by the Chicago and Erie Railroad seeking the right to cross the Monon and Chicago and Eastern Illinois tracks. Representatives from all three railroads attended a hearing with State Auditor Sherrick at the Statehouse. No decision was reached. the hearing was continued to a future date to be set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auditor of
Chicago & Erie Railroad
Monon
Chicago & Eastern Illinois
Statehouse
Auritor Sherrick
Chicago & Erie
Chicago & Eastern Iinais
State Auditor
Sherrick
Reeds
W. B. Johnson
Chicago & Eastern
Mr. Crockett
Chicago
Judge Fields
A. &. Kent
The
Will Be Tried Tomorrow for Conduct Unbecoming
Sam Dorsey a colored fireman faces a Board of Public Safety trial tomorrow on conduct unbecoming a QC officer. He was arrested last week for assault and inciting a riot at Union station. Dorsey denies the charges, says he was drunk, and claims he did not knock a child down at the station. He says he was hurt and bumped the child, and that only one bottle of beer remained in his possession that day. City chemist Ansil Moffatt reports milk cases of inferior quality deemed by the city this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Dorsey
Board of Public Safety
Morrow
Union Station
Dorsey
Holtzman and Gamblers Nite Elected Mayor Again at Prohibition Meeting
About forty attendees filled a Prohibition Alliance gathering with intense oratory. Edward W. Clarke urged younger voters to back Hitz, framing the race as an independent ticket against saloons, while Rev. A. L. Orcutt touted broader voter shifts and honest government. Prohibition plans include door-to-door tours, a red devil automobile, and nightly Hitz speeches with a drum corps organized for the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nite
Prohibition Alliance
Co. M. Lemon
Edward W. Clarke
Rev. M. Coleman
A. M. E. Church
Clark
Hitz
Mr. Clark
Holtzman
George Hitz
Tom L. Johnson
Cleveland
Reunion of the Clan of McCormick at Fairview Park
A reunion of McCormick descendants was held at Fairview Park with about 30 members attending. Amon D. McCormick was elected president and L A Kirkwood secretary. The gathering noted John McCormick born in 1734 and his Revolutionary War service, with others from Arkansas, California, and Indiana attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amon D. McCormick
L. A. Kirkwood
John McCormick
Virginia
Katherine Drennen
Pennsylvania
Fairview Park
McCormick Clan
Hot Springs
Ark
Iowa
Simon Knight
Delaware County
Ind
William L. Reasoner
J. R. McCormick
Tabitha Martz
Arcadia
Amos D. McCormick
Muncie
L. P. McCormick
John L. McCormick
Newton McCormick
McCormick
White River
Lena McCormick
David ©. Crawford
Palestine
Robert L. Daugherty
Pasadena
Cal
William Moessner
Owensboro
Military Funeral For Lieut Ralph Miller Is Held
The body of Lieut Ralph Miller of the United States Cavalry who died in San Francisco was laid to rest yesterday afternoon at Crown Hill. The Rev J Cum ming Smith conducted the service at the Tabernacle Church and Company D Indiana National Guard acted as pallbearers in a military funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Miller
Soath United States Cavalry
San Francisco
Crown Hill
J. Cumming Smith
Tabernacle Church
Company D
Indiana National Guard
Funeral for Lieut Miller Tonight At Local Church
Lieut Miller of Company D is honored in a military funeral held at 1:15 after assembly by thirty members under Capt William Comly First Lieut J Teeter and Second Lieut M J Dawson at the Miller home 1906 Prospect street The church service follows a flower filled room with tributes from army officers Epworth League railway postal clerks and many friends A Company D detail served as pallbearers
Condition Very Serious For Dr Brayton Surgery
Dr W A Brayton is reported in a very serious condition and may undergo a surgical operation this morning. Relatives hope for a speedy recovery if the operation is successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Brayton
Runaway Horse Mutilates Driver Near City Hospital
Eli S. Ingram of 1129 Deless Street lies near death at City Hospital after a runaway express wagon struck a lamp post. The frightened horse kicked him with iron-shod hooves as the wagon was spooked by a passing street car on Washington Street. He was conveyed by ambulance with attending Dr Effries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli S. Ingram
Deless Street
City Hospital
Ingram
Washington Street
Vanes
Effries
No Relief Promised As City Endures Scorching Heat
Indianapolis endures record heat with 92 degrees at 3 PM and high humidity. A tar roof worker, Bird Wells, collapsed from the heat and was taken home in an unconscious condition. Forecaster Blythe warns little relief today though isolated thunderstorms may ease the heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffries
Weather Bureau
Meese
Blythe
Special Meeting Called Over Franchise and Street Funds
Mayor Bookwalter requests a special council meeting tonight to introduce an ordinance granting the Indianapolis Logansport & Chicago railroad a franchise to enter Indianapolis and to pass two ordinances transferring 7284 from the bridge fund to the street improvement fund. The funds will back street repairs on Kentucky avenue from White River to Belt railroad and on River avenue to the river, with about 2400 for graveling this fall. Southeast street from Morris to Garfield Park also needs payment as it nears completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bookwalter
Indianapolis, Logansport & Chicago Railroad
Indianapolis
Breunig
Bridge Fund
Kentucky Avenue
White River
River Avenue
Megrew
Board of Public Works
South East
Morris Street
Garfield Park
South East Street
Worried Citizen Seeks Land Rent Rights From County Board
A letter from Charles A. Park of 1415 Massachusetts Avenue to Marion County Commissioners requests a small tract in Washington Township for chickens and gardening. Park argues the state constitution guarantees rights and questions if his wife and he have equal living rights and legal tender protections after a rent dispute. He cites hardships including food, clothing, shelter, and the need for a garden to sustain life while noting a $7 rent suit in Justice Sheppard's court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Board of Commissioners
Washington Township
Charles A. Park
Massachusetts Avenue
Park
Sheppard
United States
Indiana Y M I State Meeting Opens in St John Church
Indiana jurisdiction of the Young Men's Institute starts its eighth annual convention in Indianapolis with 25 delegates and 13 grand officers from Indianapolis and 10 towns. Sessions at Y M I Hall, banquet at Broad Ripple Park tomorrow night, supreme secretary J M O'Brien to speak.
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Indianapolis
St. John’s Catholic Church
Indiana
Young Men's Institute
Broad Ripple Park
Y. M. J. Hall
Grand Hotel
Fogarty
P. J. Pfeffer
New Albany
Charles J. Lang
Lawrenceburg
Perls
Madison
Frank Dittmer
Huntingburg
Charles Burkart
Seymour
Ansil Chomel
St. John's Catholic Church
J. F. Bauer
Prescot
Ind
Y. M. I. Hall
J. M. O'Brien
Roanoke
W. Va
Connersville
Denison pays fight bets after Corbett win settlement
The Denison Hotel Company settled with about forty bettors who wagered on the Jeffries Corbett prize fight in the Denison barroom. Bets totalled around 1,000 dollars with the largest single bet being 1 dollar. Attorney W W Lowry handled the settlement for Chrysler and is pursuing a separate claim to recover the 1,000 dollars allegedly belonging to Chrysler. George Fulwell, VP of the Denison Hotel Company, says Chrysler canceled the bets before leaving town and the funds go to the bettors who posted the wagers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison
Chrysler
Corbett
W. W. Lowry
W. W. Spencer
Denison Hotel Company
Jeffries
George Fulwell
Marion County Teachers Institute Opens With 180 Attendees
The Marion County Teachers Institute began in the Criminal courtroom with about 180 in attendance. William Krohn of Chicago J W Carr of Anderson and Robert Hall of the Manual Training School delivered thirty minute talks morning and afternoon on topics including The Basis of Education The Daily Programme Schoolroom Life and The Nature of Man. Sessions run 9 15 to 1 00 and 1 15 to 3 45 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Teachers’ Institute
William ©. Krohn
Chicago
J. W. Carr
Anderson
Robert Hall
Manual Training School
W. O. Krohn
State has good case against Metzler in police court
Adam Metzler, keeper of the resort where several young girls were arrested, will have a morning hearing in the Police Court. Prosecutor Ira Holmes says the state's case is strong, with many witnesses expected, including about fifteen policemen who have long known the Metzler saloon as a bad place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Metzler
Ira Holmes
Metzler Saloon
Coroner Links Child's Death to Hereditary TB
The coroner's investigation shows three year old Carl Hess who died at Eleanor Hospital succumbed to hereditary tuberculosis. Initial suspicions of impure water were unfounded as no evidence supported that cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hess
Eleanor Hospital
Indiana Iron Ore Deposits Promise Big Future
Owen J. Conley, iron ore expert for Bethlehem Iron and Steel, reports to A. S. & S. White that the Indianapolis Southern Railway lands hold very large and valuable ore deposits. He forecasts significant development for Indiana as ore resources are tapped and expanded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen J. Conley
Bethlehem Iron and Steel Company
A. S&s. White
New York
Indianapolis Southern Railway Company
Indiana
Bond plans for Indianapolis Southern on track after return
The backers expect to float a five million dollar bond issue for the Indianapolis Southern. The owner has returned to New York and believes the road's property is valuable enough to ease the bond sale. Next week bids will be opened for building the line from Indianapolis to Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Southern
New York
Indianapolis
Sullivan
Walnut cup allegedly made by Abraham Lincoln
State Geologist Blazenley received a note from Mrs. Louisa McConnelly of Knights town seeking a price for a wooden cup she says Lincoln made. She explains the walnut rail cup was given by Lincoln to her late husband’s sister for soliciting subscribers to a Republican paper during his presidency. The cup bears Lincoln’s figure on one side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blazenley
Louisa McConnelly
Knightstown
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Groom Down to Hardpan State Took Its Fee
A coal miner George Hall and Nancy Reatherford of Moweaqua married in a hurried ceremony after failing to secure a license. Clerk Sourbier advanced part of the fee and a further gift to the tired couple, with Justice Stout retaining the certificate until payment. A late telegram halted further action as Hall was claimed not to be of age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerk Sourbier
Geisendorff Street
George Hall
Nancy Reatherford
Moweaqua, Lll
Sourbier
Lucille Reatherford
William Brown
Miss Reather
Hail
Squire
Benedict
Sourbler
Justice Stout
Ftate
Young Hall
Moneaqua
New Indiana Concerns Form Three Firms in One Day
The Compound Oxygen Association was incorporated with 50000 capital to establish a sanitarium and chemical laboratory for treating whisky morphine and opium habits and to manufacture drugs. Directors include Jacobi Coblentz Louis W Schmidt and George Becker of Fort Wayne. Lynn Creamery Company also incorporated to manufacture butter cheese and milk products with location at Lynn. Monarch Feeder and Stacker Company organized in Cedar Falls Indiana with George W Wilson as incorporator and offices in the Board of Trade building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Compound Oxygen Association
Jacobi Coblentz
Louis W. Schmidt
George Becker
Ft. Wayne
Harry Hawkins
Thomas Coody
George Parry
James S. Blair
Ur G. Johnson
Lynn Creamery Company
Lynn
Monarch Feeder and Stacker Company
Cedar Falls
George W. Wilson
Board of Trade
Big Four Route Excursions From Indianapolis
Sunday August 30 offers multiple rail specials from Indianapolis Union Station. Cinncinnati returns at $1.25 with nonstop service. Green-cas trains to Terre Haute depart 7 am. Decatur via C H D Ry leaves 7 am with 6 pm return. Rushville $1.20 return. Mackinac Island excursion. Sandusky trip. and several other point-to-point specials with various prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Union Station
Indianapolis
Decatur
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Cave
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Badger Furniture Company
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Ansil Moffatty
J. W. Clark
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Prohibition
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P. McNab
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F. T. McWhirter
Tom L
M’cormick
W. A. Brayton
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Broad Ripple
Lowry
Metzler
Rupert
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Lake Erie & Western
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Rochester
D. RY
Rushville
Rush County Fair
Mackinac Island
R. P. Algeo
Sandusky
A. I. Sellaers
Anols Street
Janes
Densmore
Densore
Densmor Typewriter CO
Monument Place
E. Market St
R. P. King
Lemcke
Pioneer Brass Works
Penn. St
Capital Razor and Supplies
E. Bodine & CO
Ohio St
Stevenson Bldg
They & Deventer
Washington Stree
Coburn Coal CO
Pennsylvania Lines
North Michigan
Richmond
Grand Rapids & Indiana
Peto
Petoskey
Macki
Nnac Island
W. W. Richardson
D. P. A. Pennsylvania Lines
Remington
Remington Typewriter CO
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A.B. Meyer & CO
Shandle
Clean Coal
Pennsylvania ST
Hamilton
Paris
ae H. BALDWIN @ CO
W. F. Raymond
W. EF. Raymond
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Havana
F. R. Rice Mercantile Cigar Co
St. Louis
Union Made
Phaning Mills
Wm. Eaglesfield Co
St. and
L E GW
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Herrington
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WHITE
South Meridian Street
Stella V. Rogers
Optician
North Illinois
the Sentinel Printing CO
West Market Street
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