Durbin and Wilson Probe Jeffersonville Marriage Parlors
Governor Durbin and private secretary Wilson returned from Louisville and, with Colonel Wilson, quietly investigated Jeffersonville and Clarksville marriage parlors filleting the Gretna Green practice in southern Indiana. They found licenses issued only to qualifying couples and county receipts down, noting rooms with gilt windows used for marriages and a couple from Louisville who married after a river crossing, signaling tightening enforcement. The officials warned licenses may be restricted to rightful applicants to curb the practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
Charlies E. Wilson
Durbin
Louisville
Wilson
Jeffersonville
Indiana
Clark County
Taylor
Clarksville
Fane
Inuisville
State's New Industries Incorporated in Indiana
The American Lawn Mower Company of Muncie gains $90,000 capital to make lawn mowers and furniture with directors William F Spencer Robert B Kersey George M Spencer William F Spencer Jr and J M Maring. Laporte County Electrical Company files with 240 000 capital to supply light power and heat for Michigan City with directors W A Boland D F Davis W Foote C H Holmes and L Darrow. Greenfield Novelty Company forms with wooden novelties and capital to be determined, directors H Moulden Arthur F Moulden and William C Duncan. Terre Haute Paper Company, capital 100 000, to be built at Beyton O for manufacturing and sales. Pete Grant Coal Company of Chicago capital 250 000 and Standard Chain Company of New Jersey capital 150 000 listed as incorporated in Indiana yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Lawn Mower Company
Muncie
William F. Spencer
Robert B. Kersey
George M. Spencer
William F. Spencer, Jr
J. M. Maring
Laporte County Electrical Company
Michigan City
Theri
W. A. Boland
D. F. Davis
W. Foote
C. H. Holmes
L. Darrow
H. Moulden
Arthur F. Moulden
William C. Duncan
Greenfield Novelty Company
Terre Haute Paper Company
Herday
Beyton, O
Pete Grant Coal Company
Chicago
Capital
Standard Chain Company
New Jersey
Indiana
Extradition Petitions Denied and Granted for Kremer and Bowers
Governor Durbin denied two extradition requests and granted one for R Kremer who, as former Fort Scott Kaw ball team captain, allegedly fled with game receipts claimed as salary. Kremer was arrested at Anderson and the extradition denial followed. Secretary Wilson denied extradition papers for Samuel Bowers of Canton Ohio, said to be at Danville, accused of abandoning his wife and two children. the act is not a Kansas felony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durbin
Kansas
R. Kremer
Anderson
Kremer
Fort Scott
Kaw
Wilson
Samuel Bowers
Canton
Danville
Bowers
Oswego Man Struck by Train at Union Crossing
John Lambert of Oswego Tenn was struck by a train at the Pennsylvania street crossing of the Union tracks yesterday afternoon. He suffered a severe scalp wound after being thrown forward against Richard Jones of Isham Tenn who barely avoided the wheels. Lambert and Jones had been walking between the tracks and moved around a man and a wheelbarrow waiting for the train to pass. Representatives of several glass companies led by Simon Burns of Los Angeles arrive in the city today for an important meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lambert
Oswego
Tenn
Pennsylvania Street
Richard Jones
Isham
Lambert
Jones
Test of broader life saving net attracts attention
Mrs Frances Gerrard of Harrison Street jumped from a Grand Hotel window into a twelve foot life saving net tested by Indianapolis fire department chiefs. The day showcased Glazier nozzle tests, collar and home attachment, and automatic door demonstrations. Crowds crowded Illinois and Maryland streets as engines from Meridian and New York streets hurled streams, while spectators hindered operations and no records were kept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
John Glazier
H. A. Pease
John W. Stake
Capitol Avenue
Market Street
Harris
Tampa
Fla
Ilinois
Maryland
Browder
New York City
Frances Gerrard
Harrison Street
L. B. Ogg
Columbus
A. J. Harris
Meridian
New York
Seagrave
Notable names listed across multiple U.S. cities and states
A list of individuals linked to diverse locales including Larchmont New York Syracuse Erie Sioux City and Tampa. names include James Ross A Woodhouse Dr H M yea W Schwenker J Fulgley George Halansas City Mo J J McMahan Chief Kellogg Capt John B Holton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larchmont
NS Y
James Ross
New Rochelle
N.Y
A. Woodhouse
New York
H. M. Yea
W. Schwenker
J.fulgley
Syracuse
N. Y
George Halansas
J. J. McMahan
Erie
Chief Kellogg
Sioux City
John B. Holton
Tampa
Fla
Railroad halts gambling linked excursion trains to Long Beach Turf
A telegram to Governor Durbin from A G Getz endanner of the L S M S Railroad states excursions to Long Beach Turf Exchange near Chicago will stop. Managers closed the gambling resort as patrons cannot reach it. The railroad action may remove need for further legal steps to shut the place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durbin
A. G. Getzendanner
L. S. & M. S. Railroad
Long Beach Turf Exchange
Indiana
Chicago
Secret Wedding of Bernard Fitzgerald and Miss Mabel Winter
Bernard G. Fitzgerald and Miss Mabel Winter wed in a secret ceremony and left Indianapolis for Buffalo by interurban car. The groom is son of P. H. Fitzgerald, a prominent Indianapolis real estate figure, and the bride, niece of Ferdinand Winter, was under guardian care of Attorney Winter. The couple aimed to escape social censure, receiving news of the marriage from the groom’s father before departing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Avenue
Anderson Interurban
Anderson
Bernard G. Fitzgerald
Mabel Winter
Indianapolis
Ferdinand Winter
Mr. Fitzgerald
P. H. Fitzgerald
Hved
North Meridian Street
Buffalo
Miss Winter
Mr. Winter
Fitzgerald, Ga
Attorney Winter
Local Man Buried After Short Illness
The deceased, who came to the city yesterday for burial, had years of service at Terre Haute before moving to East St. Louis. His parents reside here, and he was recently married to Miss Lina Peters of Terre Haute, who survives him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
East St. Louis
Lina Peters
Joke on Judge Baker Dinner Smoker After Fish Diet
A Goshen tale says Federal Judge John H. Baker invited local gentlemen to a fish dinner during a Wisconsin trip. On return, he found the fish seized by Wisconsin commissioners. The dinner failed but he salvaged the evening with a smoker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
John H. Baker
Wisconsin
Anderson claims loss of 300 dollars to roommate in Indianapolis
Sylvester C. Anderson, recently arrived from Chicago to buy horses, reported to police that his roommate, identified as William Grant of Chicago, robbed him of about 300 dollars. He found Grant in bed last night at 22 West Maryland street, woke to find his money missing after Grant dressed and left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvester C. Anderson
Chicago
William Grant
Anderson
Grant
Indianapolis
West Maryland Street
Last of Grand Council Final Sessions in City
The sixth Grand Council of Y M I concluded its session with officers installed by W P Cosgrove. New officers include Grand Chaplain Rev John Ryves Terre Haute and Grand President Harry E Royse. Out-of-town visitors included John H Fitzpatrick and J F Ankenbauer of Cincinnati. Banquet at Grand Hotel followed with toasts by Denis O Donaghue and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Cosgrove
John Ryves
Terre Haute
Harry E. Rouse
A.". Dietz
Lawrenceburg
Gra
Paul J. Wieey
Gran
Charles A. Korb
John EH. Fitzpatrick
Cincinnati
The
Obie Y. M. 1
J. F. Ankenbauer
James M. O'Brien
Rourke
E. A. Baecher
Vincennes
Grand Council
Grand Hotel
Denis O'Donaghue
Fraternity
Joseph F. Weber
Andrew M. Sweeney
Frank RB. Burke
Harry E. Royse
Indiana
William P. Cosgrove
W. W. Bakers Leg Broken In Johnstown Race
Word came from Johnstown Pa that W W Baker of Blair Baker and Walter horse dealers sustained a broken knee while driving his own horse in a race. His wife and son departed for Johnstown after the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
W. W. Baker
Blair, Baker & Walter
Baker
Lost watch and threats amid a tense night at Noble and Washington
Mrs Hazel Hyatt states her husband left home with her gold watch and may have pawned it. Dr Kennedy from the City Dispensary assisted after morphine exposure. The note references grim thoughts, a missing timepiece, and a troubled household in the early hours near Noble Street.
State Fair Attendance Seen To Set All Records In Indianapolis
The State Board of Agriculture expects the state fair attendance to surpass prior records as thousands from the state travel by special trains and extra street cars. Odd Fellows national meeting coincides with the fair, boosting crowds and prompting transportation plans. Monon Railroad operates several specialized trains from Union Station on Wednesday and Thursday with timed departures, plus evening runs for Sousa Band concerts. Interurban lines add extra cars to match rail activity, and Union Traction will place a station at the fair east gate to ease access from the gas belt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
State Board of Agriculture
Indianapolis
Odd Fellow
State Board
Street Railway Company
I[llinois
Central Avenue
State Ard
Arange
Monon
Union Traction Company
Fair Grounds
Fire Chiefs Night At Fair Bank With Fire Engine Music
Fire chiefs from across the country gathered at Fair Bank for a special night. Charter street cars ferried about a dozen chiefs to reserved seats as a band performed a descriptive piece Fire Alarm. Chiefs applauded the red light scene and several joked about ordering a chemical extinguisher. The Tampa chief A J Harris celebrated his sixtieth birthday at a hotel banquet during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Bank
International Association of Fire Engineers
A. J. Harris
Tampa
Fla
M Hotel
A F. oSone
New York City
M. W. Bron
Moore's Expense Bill Details Nomination Ties to Maguire
Former Democratic mayoral candidate William F. Moore closed his campaign HQ and left for Cleveland to visit his ill mother. His expense account totals 305 dollars with 75 dollars labeled as assessment to the city committee. Moore believes the committee funding aided Maguire's campaign and hints at further revelations from supporters investigating South Side precincts. Andrew Sweeney, not Andrew M. Sweeney, is noted as a lawmaker for E. C. Atkins & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Moore
Stevenson Building
Cleveland
Moore
Maguire
Andrew A. Sweeney
Andrew M. Sweeney
Supreme Court
State Life Insurance Company
Andrew Sweeney
E. C. Atkins & Co
Frank Jordans Arrest Sparks Street Demonstration
Frank Jordan a self described newspaper man living at 119 East South Street was arrested by Patrolmen Hagerty and Shine after refusing to move from a street corner near Meridian and Washington. He led a crowd of several hundred as he denounced the government with socialist rhetoric. He was charged with obstructing the street and later released on bond furnished by Charles H. Krause. Also noted is a second man tied to similar talk and a mention of Charlies Talmadge’s body being brought from Clover Leaf yards in East St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Jordan
East South Street
Hagerty
Shine
Meridian Street
Washington Street
Polipaneen
Jordan
Charles H. Krause
Vonnegut
Charlies Talmadge
East St. Louis
Maguire refuses to resign from Public Works board
Charles Maguire, the Democratic nominee for mayor, announced yesterday that he would not resign as a member of the Board of Public Works. He said there are a number of matters for the board to look after and that, under the circumstances, he will remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Maguire
Board of Public Works
State Volunteer Firemen meet in city on Sept. 17
The State Veteran Volunteer Firemen's Association will hold its annual meeting in this city on Tuesday September 17 during the Indiana State Fair week. Excursion rates are expected and a large attendance from across the state is anticipated. D W Brouse secretary of the association is sending out invitations to pad firemen's associations regarding the rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Veteran Volunteer Firemen’s Association
D. W. Brouse
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Sea Yard
Z.S QQ CO
Udilenay Divi Bestoor of
Bey Fonts
East Washington Street
Gretna Green
Lawn Mower and Furniture Company
American Window Glass Company
Independent Glass Company, Co-operative Federation
Preeiient
Simon Burns
L. A
Wulschner’s
NET
Denison
Long Beach
Dan Cupid
Bride
Groom
P. H. Fits
Gerald
Judge Baker
Wisconsin Fish Commissioners
Mrs. Hazel Hyatt
the Grim Reaper
Benton Harbor
Big Four
Union Station
H. M. Bronson
Anna
Grand Rapids & Indiana
Michigan
Mackinac Island
Petoskey
Traverse City
W. W. Richardson
Old Point Comfort
Lake Erie & Western R. R
Pennsylvania Lines
Maxinkuckee
Madison
Aurora
Rushville
Connersville
Hamilton
Rush County
Colorado
Janes
Cook
Bay
Diamonds
J. C. Sipe
N. Med. St. Co
Ruggist
Leo Lando
Ohio Street
Barber Supply Co
Law Building
Broad Ripple
Atlanta, Ga
Chief Harris
Sweeney
Anabe
America
the Starr Piano CO
W. Washington Street
North
Pennsylvania St
State OF
Indianapolis Hardware CO
Pearl Street
Indianapolis, Ind
F. R. Rice M. C. CO
St. Louis
UNION
Excelsior
Capitol Avenue South
Sander & Becker
Courthouse
C. Aneshaensel & CO
Nan
Washington Std
Cooper & CO
W. H. Roll’s Sons
Hyder
Washington and
Pennsylvania Sts
Henry C. Smither
Charles Talmadge
City
Mrs. Austin
Julius, Walkegon
I. H. Herrington
Isu
A.B. Meyer & CO
Portland
Kahn
Joseph Taggart
Massachusetts Ave
W. Meikel Co
N. Penn
Magnes
Pearson’s Piano House
Lili
Stainatker
East
Washington
Bermuda
New K
A. & Ot Ter Bridgh & CO
Thorook & Son
South Clagy St
Chicago, IL
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