Prohibition Party Leaders Meet at Y M C A in Indiana
Indiana Prohibition state executive committee met at the Y M C A to plan the spring state convention and steps to strengthen county organization. Attending were L C Masters Edward Clark F T McWhirter Dr Boles of Illinois and others with a motion to organize counties and a committee to engage Dr Boles for statewide evangelism and campaign support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Prohibition Party
L. C. Masters
Hall of
Franklin
Edward Clark
Charles M. Lemon
W. R. Moore
J. S. Sproul
Edward Hiatt
New Castle
F. T. McWhirter
Dr. Boles
Illnois
Boles
Illinois Prohibitioniats
Johnson County
Johnson
Felix T. McWhirter
Dr. Hall
Body Found After Grave Theft Near Bridgeport
The body of Edward Pedigo, stolen from Quaker cemetery near Bridgeport, was recovered by Detective Dugan and relatives at North Alabama Street College. Search warrants issued to relatives prompt medical schools to be searched. Officers assigned by Superintendent Taffe continue the investigation after David Copeland noticed disturbance in the cemetery and a coffin head opened with a sharp stick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Pedigo
Bridgeport
Dugan
Fee College
Alaama Street
Taffe
David Copeland
Remarkable Coincidences Seen in Juvenile Court
The second session of the Juvenile Police Court saw thirteen boys tried on thirteen charges on a Friday the thirteenth. Six cases were dismissed, six suspended, and thirteen year old Clarence Dutot was held to the Criminal Court on burglary charges, after a prior release sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ynet
Clarence Dutot
Indianapolis Fire Insurance Co Seeks Safe Home Office Move
The Indianapolis Fire Insurance Co reports over 50 000 dollars in assets invested in bonds, municipal securities and loans. It urges patrons to support a safe and sound home company and provides Office No. on East Market Street. John M. Spann serves as secretary and Joan H. Holliday as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Fire Insurance Com
East Market Street
John M. Spann
Joan H. Holliday
Fort Wayne Charter Cases Heard In Supreme Court
The Indiana Supreme Court heard Fort Wayne charter cases challenging a law creating a City Court and a fire and police board. Attorneys argued local self government versus legislative control, with figures like Robert S. Taylor and ex-Senator Barrett cited. The Governor’s appointments and election timing were scrutinized amid broader municipal power debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Supreme Court
Dretbelbiss
Dretblebiss
Police Commission
Board of Safety
Indiana
Indianapolis
Taylor
Zollars
Denny
Board of Public Works
Barrett
James B. Harper
Evansville
Loutitt
Memphis
Mobile
Baltimore
Supreme Court of the United States
Holt-Denny
Settling Unpaid Fines and Court Executions Issued
Unpaid fines were settled yesterday morning at the city clerk office and many executions against defaulters were turned over to Court Bailiff Dawson for service. Carl Habich owes the city about $4000 as a surety and declines to pay while awaiting exact figures. an execution will be issued once determined, though he claims noncooperation with stayed fines from Praga.
City Clerk Claims Stay Surety Responsible for Fines
A court decision holding that a stay surety remains liable for the amount of fines or costs linked to a prisoner applies regardless of any later disposition of the case. The city clerk argued that the surety must cover the amount for which he became responsible, even after the prisoner’s outcome is determined.
Y M C A Directors Meet Reports Growth and Visit Hope
Y M C A directors met at the Commercial Club to review monthly progress. Secretary reports show rising attendance with 5000 in gym use this year versus 3700 last year. Religious classes also growing and a dinner for visiting inter national committee members George B Hodge and Fred Goodman is planned for Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Edgar Davis
George B. Hodge
Fred Goodman
International Committee
Retail Clerks Propose Sunday Closing Movement
Indianapolis clerks form nucleus for a cooperative effort with grocers to close all grocery stores on Sundays. They plan to extend closures to bakeries and meat markets and may affiliate with labor groups, with future meetings to finalize organization and seek city ordinances supporting reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Shelby Street
Charles H. Taylor
Retail Grocers’ Association
Taylor
Grocers’ Association
American Federation of Labor
Banquet of Indiana Club Draws State Leaders in Chicago
Governor Durbin Addison C Harris and John L Griffiths will attend Indiana Club’s first annual dinner in Chicago next Tuesday. Twelve college presidents will be at one table including Swain Stone Morrissey, with plans drawing Indianans from across the state. Notable guests include Paul Dresser Wil H Thompson George Ade and John T McCutcheon. More than two hundred have accepted with further interest statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durbin
Addison C. Harris
John L. Griffiths
Indiana Club
Chicago
Indianapolis
Joseph Swain
Stone
Purdue
Andrew Morrissey
Notre Dame
Lew Wallace
New
James Whitcomb Riley
Wil H. Thompson
Seattle
Wash
Maurice Thompson
Paul Dresser
Indiana
Charles Alling
Madison
George Ade
John T. McCutcheon
William Butterworth
J. W. Fertig
C. W. Mann
Lewis Institute
Lillian A. Cox
Valparaiso Normal School
Mabel Leech
Indiana University
James F. Kennedy
Notre Dame Association
Madge DD. Hadley
de Pauw University
Appeal Filed in Bessette Contempt Conviction Case
The transcript of appeal from the contempt conviction of Edward E. Bessette for violating the injunction against picketing the W. B. Conkey Company plant at Hammond Indiana was filed in Chicago. The appeal goes to the United States Court of Appeals with Judge Francis E. Baker to be associated. hearing likely early January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Circuit Court
Edward E. Bessette
W. B. Conkey Company
Hammond
Ind
Chicago
United States Court of Appeals
Francis E. Baker
J. H. Baker
Aj W
Indiana mortgage deduction law case argues for equity
Attorney General Taylor filed in the Supreme Court a brief supporting the Indiana mortgage deduction law in Martha Lewis vs Harry B. Smith. The brief contends the deduction should apply to the lot owner as to the mortgage, arguing for a just valuation and urging reversal of the Marion Circuit Court decision. It notes about 40 million dollars in mortgage and credit deductions have been requested under the law and cites state and federal authorities. Messrs Hawkins and Smith will represent the auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Supreme Court
Martha Lewis
Harry B. Smith
Marion County
Indiana
Messrs. Hawkins & Smith
Robbers at New Augusta Safe Blowers Fail Again
Robbers in New Augusta attempted to blow open the M. J. Wagle general store safe with two charges of explosive but failed. The safe was wrecked and about $200 in the money box remained intact while four or five dollars from the cash register were taken. The blast roused nearly every resident as the men fled three or four in number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Augusta
Balke & Krauss
M. J. Wagle
Holiday Excursion to Havana Under Auspices of Cincinnati Teachers
Holiday excursion to Havana departing 8 05 p m Dec 20 under the auspices of the School Teachers of Leave Cincinnati with stops at en route points. Tickets include sleeping car and hotel accommodations. Contact CHAS W ZELL Division Passenger Agent Queen & Crescent Route Cincinnati Ohio for rates and itinerary. Insurance options and local business ads appear in the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Chas. W. Zell
Queen & Crescent
Fourth End Race Streets
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dent
L.sayres
Indianas
Drs
Ploliday
PSE
Badger’s
Sion
Badger
India
Badger Furniture Co
Physio-Medical College
Allen Zollars
Carl Habich
Bessette Case Appeal
Circuit Court of Appeals
Wulschner’s
Attor
Ney
Havana
Cuba
German Fire Insurance of
South
Delaware Street
Janes
Locke
J.C. Sipe
North Meridian St
Leo Lando
Pennsylvania St
W. W. Dark & Co
J. C. Sipe
N. Med. It
Mrs. Austin
INTER
Oxford
Cambridge
Norfolk
Rliss. Owal
Bo Hats
Dianapolis
QS. Co
West India
New York
S. S
Roraima
St. Thomas
St. Croix
St. Kitts
Antigua
Guadaloupe
Dominica
Martinique
St. Lucia
Barbados
Demerara
A. E. Our
Erbridge & CO
Broadway
A. Ahern
Quebec
Canada
Thos. Cook & Son
Clark St
Ill
C. W. Merkel Co
Reinhart Physicians
Stevenson Building
Capitol Medical Institute
Julius
Jon
East Washington Street
Ocean Green
L'Aiglon
Gainsborough Sentinel Printing Company
West Market Street
Lilly & Stalnaker
E. Washington St
Indiana Illustrating Co
West Maryland Street
Ban Rock
Tampa
Stereinway
Pearson’s Piano House
Indianapolis, Ind
Schrader China Co
China House
Washington Street
West
China
the Starr Piano Co
Indiana's
Representative Piano House
Diamonds
N. Meridian St
Plymouth Church
H.C. Meserve, Pastor
Jesus
Tinso
Temple
Delaware
Tenth Sts
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!