Deserted Wife Tells Detectives of Binder Case in Chicago
Henry Binder of Chicago, a business agent for the Boiler Makers and Shipbuilders Union, arrives with a pistol to press his story of marital trouble. He says he married Miss Emma Rowan in July and that she has left him for a man named Harry Blair. Detectives locate the wife at a city lodging, and she declines to acknowledge Binder as her husband. The woman, who had come to the city with Blair, is jailed on a common charge after refusing to return. Binder, tearful, plans to return to Chicago without pressuring her to come home.
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Colbert and Hauser
Henry Binder
Mare
Emma Rowan
Chicago
Binder
Indianapolis
Harry Blair
Blair
Brazil
Ind
Ibert
Hauser
Colbert
Bie Wai
East Court Street
Polis
Rogues’ Gallery
Num
Coas
Crane
A New Traction Company Forms In South Bend Area
The South Bend Northern Railway Company is incorporated to connect the South Bend street railway system with the South Bend and Southern Michigan Railway at the Indiana Michigan boundary. Capital stock stands at 10 000 with directors Clyde Smith Edward T Gaffney William W Babcock C H Sandpare Dermas PD Bates Wayne Southern Traction Company amended its articles to authorize constructing leasing or purchasing lines of valid track in Fort Wayne Bluffton Montpelier City Huntington Van Buren and Marton. Brook Lumber Company of Michigan City incorporated with 10 000 capital stock and directors F R Foresman L B Lyons Isaac Colburn and Abram R Colborn.
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South Bend Northern Railway Company
South Bend
South Bend & Southern Michigan Railway
Indiana
Michigan
Clyde Smith
Edward T. Gaffney
William W. Babcock
C. H. Sandpare Dermas
Bates, Wayne & Southern Traction Company
Fort Wayne
Bluffton
Montpelier
City
Huntington
van Buren
Marton
The
Brook Lumber Company
Michigan City
F. R. Foresman
L. B. Lyons
Isaac Colburn
Abram R. Colborn
Eccentric Tobacco Expectorating Tale On Street Car
A zealous advocate for tobacco suppression questions streetcar etiquette. An old man cues a conductor how to respond to expectoration, the conductor replies it is not strictly allowed but acceptable for the moment.
Policemen Shoot Mad Dog After Chase Through Streets
Bicycle policemen Hull and Griffin pursued a mid sized dog yesterday morning for several miles. They shot and killed the animal as it lay on the porch at 1 High Street near Robert s house after it had been snapping at other dogs on West Street near Capitol Avenue. Neighbors and children fled to safety during the chase.
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Griffin
Roberts House
High Street
West Street
Capitol Avenue
General John Black to Speak at Lincoln Monument Dedication
General John C. Black of Chicago has accepted an invitation to deliver the address on the dedication day of the Lincoln monument in Spencer County, Indiana, on February 1.
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John €. Black
Chicago
Hanks Lincoln Monument
Ory
Spencer County
Het
Talks With Travelers G. W. Powell Relates Incidents
George W. Powell recounts an Occidental Hotel dining room scene in San Francisco when General Jacob Smith arrived from the Philippines. A woman at the next table praised a man who sympathized with Smith as others wept aboard the transport upon learning he would be relieved of command. Powell conveys a view that the treatment could hurt military discipline.
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San Francisco
George W. Powell
Uniform Bank
Knights of Pythias
Smith
Mr. Powell
Occidental Hotel
General Smith
Philippines
Powell
States
Charles Hernly in Town A Republican Veteran Predicts Big Gain
Charles S. Hernly, Previet 2 precinct committeeman in Henry township, Henry county, former Republican state chairman, says the sixty-day poll will show a large GOP gain and places the current Republican majority at 45,000. He will not campaign but will perform precinct duties, and notes New Castle as a peaceful town with no police presence.
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Charles
Hernly
Previet 2
Henry Township
Henry County
Republican State Committee
New Castle
Watermelon Industry Booms in Posey County
Boonville merchant Charles D. Allen spoke at the Hotel English praising Posey county as the prize watermelon region of the state. He noted melons thrive there due to soil and terrain, with buyers from larger cities spending the season in Posey to purchase the harvest.
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Charles D. Allen
Boonville
English
Posey County
Georgia
Posey
Woman in light blue waist meets reporters at German House corner
A middle aged woman in a light blue waist and dark blue skirt arranges a meeting with reporters at the German House corner. She claims matters too important for phone, refuses to identify herself, accuses friends of traitorship, and seeks confidential help from Prosecutor Ruckelshaus after failed inquiries.
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Journal
German House
Hawkshaw
Ruckelshaus
C. E. Schaff Coming to Discuss Midland Reorganization
E. Schaff, Big Four general manager, will visit Indianapolis tomorrow morning to confer with John T. Dye of Chicago & Southeast, regarding Midland reorganization. Schaff, now Midland vice president and GM, will help boost Big Four’s acquisition with plans for roadbed upgrades, new rails, and updated rolling stock.
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E. Schaff
Big Four
Indianapolis
John T. Dye
Chicago & Southeastern
Midland
Schaff
Schaff to Lead Chicago & Southeastern Reorganization
Mr. Schaff will meet with Mr. Dye in Indianapolis to discuss immediate steps for reorganizing and improving the Chicago & Southeastern. After the talks, Schaff will proceed to Muncie to assume control of offices and begin immediate policy improvements as soon as he arrives.
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Indianapolis
Mr. Dye
Schaff
Dye
Chicago
Southeastern
Faithless manager ends barnstorming vaudeville tour
A vaudeville company led by F D Whetten of Goshen returned to Indianapolis after a week of misfortune touring nine Indiana towns. Cast members Mabel Stewart Gertrude Richardson Harry Murray Milton Neighbors and Oliver Latta faced abandonment in Martinsville where the manager left the group. Richardson's father sent funds enabling the troupe to return home while they hope Whetten’s diamond holdings assure back salaries.
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Indiana
F. D. Whetten
Goshen
Indianapolis
Mabel Stewart
Duel Between Brothers-In-Law Ends With Wounds Near Norwood
Charles Andrews and John Mitchell, living on the Huggins pike southeast of Norwood, fought yesterday afternoon over a quarrel. Both were armed with butcher knives. Mitchell was wounded in the back and Andrews in the scalp. They were taken into custody and treated at the City Hospital and City Dispensary respectively.
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Charles Andrews
John Mitchell
Huggins Pike
Norwood
Mitchell
Andrews
Goodwin
Naval recruiting station scuffle over scales and funds
The Naval Recruiting Party plans to open a one week station in the Federal Court room, with Chief Quartermaster N. Carroll traveling from Fort Wayne. He balks at paying five dollars for scales, borrows from the Army station, and claims to have secured better gear at minimal cost, highlighting government budgeting.
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Naval
Federal Court Room
Fort Wayne
Quartermaster N. Carroll
Quartermaster Carroll
Carroll
Army
Macklin
Federal
Big Four Shops Enjoy Annual Outing to Lafayette
The Big Four Railway Company held its seventh annual outing for Shelby Street and Brightwood shop workers. Two special trains carried about 7 o clock departures returning by evening. Passes were issued to employees and their families, keeping crowds down and satisfaction high. Activities included streetcar tours Tecumseh Park athletic events and a Soldiers' Home visit with a mayoral welcome.
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Big Four Railway Company
Lafayette
Shelby Street
Brightwood
Tecumseh Park
Mayor Bookwalter comments on Indiana direct primary law
Mayor Bookwalter, returning from a fishing trip in northern Wisconsin, discusses the Indiana direct primary law in the Milwaukee Sentinel. He predicts one trial will satisfy Wisconsin Republicans and notes the Legislature passed a law allowing direct primaries with multiple candidates, warning of a scramble for office.
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Bookwalter
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Milwaukee Sentinel
Indiana
Direct primaries condemned by Indiana mayor in interview
The mayor argues direct primaries corrupt party unity and favor wealthier candidates. He cites Marion County and other Indiana counties shifting back to conventions for delegate selection, warns of wasted votes and internecine faction struggles. He notes Indianapolis used direct primaries for mayor while Democrats used conventions for other offices.
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Marion
Indiana
Indianapolis
Republians
Fairbanks Westward Tour Sets Labor Day Plans
Senator Fairbanks departs at 11 2 o clock tonight aboard the Vandalia for Kansas City and will headline the Labor Day parade address there. He will speak at Marion Club on Sept 6 and at Portland Sept 10 for the Carnegie library dedication. He may also address the Morton Club if time permits. He attends the Lebanon Republican county convention Sept 13 and opens the Anderson campaign Sept 2. He plans speeches in Pennsylvania Michigan Iowa and Wisconsin between Sept 1 and 15.
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Vandalia
Kansas City
Marion Club
Portland
Carnegie
Morton Clubhouse
Morton Club
Lebanon
Anderson
Senator Quay
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Iowa
Robert M. Lafollette
Wisconsin
Free-for-all at Traugott's saloon ends with severe facial gashes
In Traugott's saloon at Court and Delaware streets last night a drunken Black insulted five white patrons. He returned with a knife, a brawl ensued, and Black was slashed by a bottle blow. Police captured Black. Captain O'Brien pursued a fleeing suspect identified as John Hines, amid claims Hines helped incite the melee.
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Traugott
John Hines
No. 110
Geisendorff Street
Black
Hines
Handbook of Indianapolis Illustrations and Information
A richly illustrated handbook focusing on Indianapolis. It compiles varied information and images to serve as a useful volume for residents and visitors, presenting a broad overview of the city’s notable features and resources.
Miss Marguerita Sylva Leads The Strollers In Chicago
In Chicago the Strollers featuring Miss Marguerita Sylva opened at English’s with Boniface as Augustus Lump and John Henshaw’s style. The cast includes Gilbert as jailer and Torrence as magistrate singing Loretta, while Miss Sylva’s wit and songs anchor the performance. the second act features a German chorus and a controversial cross-dressed scene. A large audience enjoyed the music, though some acts ran crude when Sylva and the chorus were not on stage.
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Marguerita Sylva
Indianapolis
Miss Sylva
George C. Boniface, Jr
Augustus Lump
John Henshaw
Boniface
Henshaw
John D. Gilbert
Eddie Foy
Lump
Mr. Don
Lou Middleton
Miss Middleton
Marie George
David Torrence
Loretta
Dorothy Hunting
Ihe
Mr. Gilbert
Mr. Boniface
Institute Fond Growing Despite Mixed Subscriptions
The technical institute fund gained 8.0 percent from a subscription by Mrs. L Ayres of Magnolia Massachusetts and her son Fred M Ayres. Other gifts listed include Robertson ten dollars Day ten dollars and C on lan thirty five dollars plus additional donors such as Jungelaus one hundred dollars and Dr E C Reyer ten dollars.
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Technical Institute
Dunlap's Celebrated Hats Ready at Seaton's Hat Store
Seaton's Hat Store announces Dunlap's celebrated hats now in stock. Local shoppers are invited to view a new line of headwear featuring styles for every season and price point. Public display continues through the week.
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Ihamond
Dunlap’s
Seaton’s
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