Monte Carlo Ready as Cumberland Poolroom Opens
Cumberland residents face a new gambling venture as Rahke and Jones prepare a poolroom offering faro, roulette, and telephone betting. Despite opposition, locals see potential business gains while the grand jury weighs actions against persistent gambling. A mass meeting and protests signal a brewing clash over the village’s tolerance for the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Gus Rahke
Telegraph Office
French Lick” Jones
Western Union Telegraph Company
Rahke-Jones Poolroom
Grand Jury
Indianapolis
Rahke
FARO
Faro Bank
Jones
Citizens’ League
Ruckelshaus
Rahke-Jones Syndicate
Rahke & Jones
Child Wife Of India A Grandmother At 27
Miss Josephine Holmes of Los Angeles, founder of the Indo American Restoration League, arrives with Mrs. William S. Wallace and Mrs. Sukhoda Banarjee to urge action against child marriages in India. Holmes aims to petition King Edward to raise the marriage age to sixteen. Banarjee, betrothed at six and married before eight, later bore two daughters and endured abduction fears. Holmes plans a lecture at the First Baptist Church and will depart for Chicago tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Holmes
Los Angeles
Cal
Indo-American Restoration League
William S. Wallace
Sukhoda Banarjee
India
Charlemont
North Illinois Street
Miss Holmes
Europe
Edward
England
Banarjee
League
First Baptist Church
Chicago
Charles Johnson Named Township Trustee After Father’s Death
Charles Johnson will be appointed by the Board of County Commissioners to fill the unexpired term as trustee of Washington township. The vacancy was created by the death of his father a few weeks ago, and the appointment is to be made today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Charles Johnson
Washington Township
Republican Editors to Feast on Jan 21
Arrangements for the Indiana Republican Editorial Association midwinter meeting were completed at the English Hotel. The event runs January 21 22 at the Claypool with a banquet on the 21st and business sessions on the 22nd. Governor Durbin Senators Fairbanks Beveridge and Indiana delegates are expected at the banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Republican Editorial Association
Claypool
Durbin
Fairbanks
Beveridge
Indiana
Congress
Charles L. Henry
Charles Stivers
Liberty
Association
W.S. Montgomery
Greenfield
F. T. Singleton
Julian D. Hogate
Danville
E. A. Remy
Seymour
W. F. Downs
Connersville
Stivers
Lynchehaun Committee Praised by Irishmen
Achill Branch of United Irish League sent a resolution thanking American Irishmen and the Lynchehaun defense committee for aiding James Lynchehaun who fought landlordism. The motion praised his role in Irish politics and lauded the city he now calls home, signed by local officials and about twenty five Irish citizens.
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William O'Connor
Lynchehaun Defense Committee
Achill
United Irish League
Father Greany
D. C
Michael Kilbane
Andrew Gallagher
America
James Lynchehaun
Patrick Sweeney
Police Armament Move Prompts Budget Concerns
The Board of Public Safety considers forcing all city police to carry uniform revolvers to match 38 calibre Smith & Wesson guns. About 70 percent already carry them, leaving nearly 200 officers and a projected cost over 2500 dollars for new guns. Colt is favored by the board for the contract.
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Board of Public Safety
Smith & Wesson
Safety Board
Colt
Death of Pioneer Mrs Annie Stilz in Indianapolis
Mrs. Annie M Stilz born March 12 1831 in Louisville died yesterday at 1271 Edgewood Ave after ten weeks illness. She arrived in 1851 with parents, lived at Barth and Palmer, later at current home. Survived by seven children. long time member of Christ Episcopal Church. Funeral from home Monday at 2 pm then Christ Church burial at Crown Hill.
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Annie M. Stilz
Edgewood Avenue
Louisville
Barth Avenue
Palmer Street
Stilz
Jacob Birkenmayer
Christ Episcopal Church
Trinity Mission
South Side
Christ Church
Crown Hill
Gas Must Stand Test To Be Made By City
The Indianapolis Gas Company will undergo a practical test of candle power in the late week, aiming to prove the gas delivers eighteen candles through a five cubic feet per hour burner. City officials, including City Chemist Walter Buehler, will oversee, with meters to be tested by inspector P. J. Ryan.
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Indianapolis Gas Company
Indianapolis Company
Philadelphia
Walter Buehler
John R. Pearson
P. J. Ryan
Board of Public Works
Governor Durbin Issues Warrant For Postlewait Fraud Case
Governor Durbin issued a requisition for Ottis A. Postlewait to be returned to Marion on charges of passing a fraudulent check. He is allegedly traveling in Kentucky posing as a special pension examiner and was arrested while in that role in Somerset Kentucky.
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Durbin
Ottis A. Postlewait
Marion
Somerset
Postlewait
Kentucky
Old Time Choir Performs At First Baptist Church Event
An evening of old songs and costumes featured Mrs. F W Day singing an old tune about a carriage and baby. Prof. Jr 8S Black led as singing master in a periwig while Prof. Charles Schultze played Home Sweet Home variations on piano.
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First Baptist Church
F. W. Day
Prof. Jr
Black
Prof
Charles Schultze
Mr. Schultze
Gas Five Cents Lower After First of Year
Indianapolis Gas Company will lower illuminating gas price in January under its contract with the city. Gas will drop from 7 cents to 5 cents per 1,000 cubic feet as consumption increases. Vice President John R. Pearson notes higher costs in coal and labor despite the price cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Gas Company
John R. Pearson
Pearson
Juvenile killer Harrington bound for grand jury
In Juvenile court Harrington, age 15, faced a murder preliminary hearing for the death of playmate Albert Nicholas on November 27. He appeared fearful, avoided recognition of his father, and was bound over to the grand jury without bond. witnesses included business leaders testifying to his character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Harrington
Albert Nicholas
Harrington
Indianapolis Journal and Associated Businesses Notice
Legal successors deny any business links to Journal Job Printing and related firms. Names cited include McCabe president and J Allen Johnson dentist relocated to 21 E Ohio St. Also mentions Pioneer Brass Works Penn st Capital Razor, Bodine Co 37 E Ohio St and Schuller’s Wine House at 210 N Meridian with Underwood typewriter ad.
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Job Printing Condrey
Ae Printing CO
McCabe
J. Allen Johnson
Ohio St
Main
Capital Razor and Supplies
J. E. Bodine & CO
Schuller's Wine House
North Meridian Street
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Keiser
T Sayres Indianas
Dres
J.C. Sipe
Vuonos
North Meridian St
Indianapolis, Ind
W. B. Fletcher
Alabama Street
East Market Street
Badger
Adger Furniture Co
Waltham and Watches
Elgin
Julius
East Washington Street
Merchants’ Association
Ullally Eee Sewer
Monte Carlo
Father
Hood
Silver
Lynchehaun Committee
William O’connor
Irish League
Action of Safety Board
Pioneer
Annie Stilz
City
Wulschner
Stevenson
Bliss,swain &Co
A. M. Noe
Penelope Wagner
Vi Reisner
Kate Reisner
H. C. Martin
Arthur Jordan
W. C. Smock
A. T. Potter
A. Wagner
J. M. Crandall
A. B. Buchanan
O. P
Seaton's
Playmate
Herron
North
Pennsylvania Street
Roberts Park M. E
Ruash
D. Ryville
Indianapolis Union Station
Rushville
Union Station
Illinois Street
Indianapolis Journal
Journal
Pioneer Brass Works
Penn. St
THE
Coburn Coal CO
Indianapolis Gas Co
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
California
Omaha
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Kansas City
C. C. Mordough, T. P. A
Carew Bidg
Cincinnati, Ohio
Pennsylvania
Vandalia Lines
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Columbus
Dayton
Terre Haute
Evansville
Ion Ee Oe Poe
Central Passenger Association
Ceranopa
Agen
W. Richardson
Sean Ee Eee
Boston
Joseph Taggart Bakeries
Excelsior Witcasas
Cincinnati
Lima
Toledo
Detroit
Decatur
Springfield
R. P. Algeo
Muellerschoen
P. J. Kelleher
Washington St
Oppo
Cere Motel
Treinway
Pearson’s Piano House
the Sunday Journal
Terry Exploration Company
Denver
Colorado
Monadnock Building
Ilinois
Board of Trade Building
Nebraska
Rene
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