Mitchell Elusive As Reception Plans Proceed
Local committee members led by Feltman tried to contact Mr. Mitchell for his arrival date in Indianapolis. Mitchell delayed, delaying public reception plans as subcommittees prepare. Funds are being raised for banquet costs to honor the United Mine Workers' convention in Indianapolis beginning January 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feltman
Central Labor
Mitchell
Indianapolis
Scranton
Indiana
F. Ewald
United Mine Workers
Membership meeting of Commercial Club discusses new members
The membership committee meeting was held at noon yesterday to consider adding new members. Letters were sent to each candidate and names were distributed, aiming to secure the desired applications. New members were set to receive first piano pricing at 3 percent at Wulchner's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aing
Commercial Club
Live Man in Coffin Cantrell Faces New Murder Charge
Rufus Cantrell disputes accusations by a self styled Wallace Simms a Black man who writes to officials alleging Cantrell and a doctor killed a man in a grave robbing scheme. Cantrell admits a graveyard incident but says a doctor killed a live man. he denies knowledge of Simms and seeks bond to gain liberty while detectives pursue the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus Cantrell
Wallace Simms
Taffe
Cantrell
Simms
Louisville
Russell Brown
Union Station
Brown
Indianapolis
Lexington
Wal
Seana
Indiana Christian Endeavor Union elects officers at Seventh Presbyterian
The executive committee met at Seventh Presbyterian Church. Annual reports were presented and officers elected: President Walter White. Vice presidents L O Brown Lillian E Morgan A J Schmidt A Luckey. Secretary H Francis Osler Treasurer Roy M Ross Promoter Junior Work Mrs Gadd Promoter Intermediate Work Lillian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana- Christian Endeavor Union
Seventh Presbyterian Church
Walter White
L. O. Brown
Lillian E. Morgan
A. J. Schmidt
A A. Luckey
H. Francis Osler
Roy M. Ross
Mrs. Gadd
Lillian
Beane
Chirtatians
Irvington Man Dies Without Will Leaves Heirs’ Claims
E C Thompson of Irvington died recently without a will. His estate, a large farm holding plus bank stake and the Irvington home, would revert to two heirs, his brother John Thomson and his sister. Part of the plan included a Bona Thompson Memorial Library gift of furniture and books, with possible use of the homestead as a conservatory of music for Butler College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Thompson
Irvington
John Thomson
Edinburg Bank
Mr. Thompson
Butler College
Bona Thompson
Thompson
John Thompson
Bona Thompson Memorial Library
Indiana Companies Rise and Change Capital Stocks
The Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Co increased capital stock from 500000 to 5000000 after taking over Indianapolis Street Railway and financial readjustments. Manufacturers’ Natural Gas Co cut from 200000 to 70000, 1400 shares at 50 par. Edward H. Coombs Co of Fort Wayne filed articles with directors listed. Whiteland Tanning Co and Tipton Yor Co incorporated by Indianapolis men. Bellevue-Indiana Oil Co capital stock 190000 with 000 represented in Indiana business. Richmond Athletic Association raised capital from 1000 to 10000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
Natural Gas Company
Indianapolis
Edward H. Coombs Company
Fort Wayne
Edward H. Coombs
Harry W. Stirk
L. B. Angee
Louis H. Nash
Whiteland Tanning Company
Whiteland
Grafton Johnson
E. F. Shubrick
James B. Nelson
Tipton “Yor | Company
Tipton
Bellevue-Indiana Oil Company
Fcor ‘Tion
Indiana
Richmond Athletic Association
Sparkling Pin Sparks Tragedy In Family Dining Scene
In a quiet domestic moment a mother compliments a diamond pin on a scarf. The remark shifts to a vase and a tense pause ends with a fatal fall as the pin owner collapses. The scene closes with delayed supper and an uneasy aftermath centered on the cut glass and the diamond.
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Mother
Men Suffer Fractures in Separate City Accidents
Carl Smith of 4 East Michigan Street sustained a compound fracture of the left leg after slipping on a slick sidewalk at 10 30 PM. Drs. Ross and Goodwin treated him at home. Jeremiah Moriarity, of 723 Bates Street, fractured his left ankle when a streetcar collided with a wheeled barrow he was pushing at Alabama and Washington streets. Drs. Schenck and Shipp reduced the fracture at the City Dispensary and he was sent home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Smith
East
Michigan Street
Smith
Drs
David Ross
Grant Goodwin
Wasson’s
Jeremiah Moriarity
Merchants’ Heating and Lighting Company
Alabama
Washington Streets
Moriarity
Washington Street
Drs. Schenck
Shipp
Bates Street
Ten-Year-Old Miller Fights Officers After Cigar Theft
Eddie Miller, a ten year old colored boy, battled two bicycle policemen outside J P C Meyer’s cigar store on North Illinois Street after a theft. He battered Iley Lowe through a plate glass window and bit Ben Trimpe as they restrained him. The boy, weighing about 75 pounds, faced officers weighing about 375 pounds combined. He was captured, wept, and taken to the matron’s office. Miller is the son of William Miller, a local barber and Democratic politician, with a history of juvenile court involvement for loitering and gambling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Miller
Ley Lowe
Ben Trimpe
Loewe
Lowe
Trimpe
J. P
Miller
Iley Lowe
William Miller
Eddie
Stubbs
Judge Stubbs
Illinois Street
Plainfield
Hoff man Absconds As Receiver Appointed In Suit
R A Hoffman a commission merchant is charged with absconding with firm funds. J Lyman Jones named as receiver to take charge of any property found. Southern Waste Co of Philadelphia seeks $300 plus other small claims in Circuit Court. Detectives investigate while neighbors report Hoffman absent from 237 East Maryland Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Lyman Jones
R. A. Hoffman
R. A. Hoffman & Co
Paul G. Arbell
Jameson & Joss
Allen
Hoffman
Southern Waste Company of
Philadelphia
Arbell
East Maryland Street
Commission House
Circuit
Southern Waste Company
Indianapolis
R. G. Dun & Co
Aeaw
Harry Wallace
William Holts
Hoffman Oring
Indianapolis Street Railway Lease to T T Company Wins Big Vote
Stockholders approve leasing the Indianapolis Street railway to the T T Company with 46,999 of 50,000 shares voting in favor. Capital stock rises from 500,000 to 5,000,000. McGowan resigns as president, Admiral George Brown becomes president, and John D. Thomson joins the board. The T T Company records its lease and capital increase, while signs switch to Indianapolis Traction and Terminal. Randall Morgan and W Kesley Schoepf attend the meeting as prominent magnates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. T
Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company
Hugh J. McGowan
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
McGowan
Indianapolis Company
Randall Morgan
Philadelphia
Widener-Elkins Traction Syndicate
W. Kesley Schoepf
Cincinnati Traction Company
United Lines
City
George F. McCulloch
Union Traction Company
Ferdinand Winter
Emerson
New York
Ugh J. McGowan
McCulloch
Indianapolis Street-Railway
Mr. McGowan
W. F. Milholland
George Brown
Henry Jameson
John D. Thomson
Wasson
Jones
Milholland
County Recorder’s Office
Secretary of State
Board of Public Works
Federal Union Surety Company
The
Traction and Terminal Company
H. J. McGowan
H. P. Wasson
W. Kelsey Schoepf
A. W. Brady
John J. Appel
Morgan
United Gas Improvement Company
Great Widener-Elkins Traction Syndicate
Schoepf
Mr. Morgan
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Indiana
Hugh McGowan
Cincinnat
Heat service aimed for New Year start by Merchants’ company
Engineering staff pushes to have the Merchants' Heating and Lighting Co supply heat by New Year's Day though the plant is not yet ready. An extra crew works overnight to finish preparations for service at 1219 North Beville Avenue, where a two story frame house once stood before being destroyed by fire early yesterday morning.
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Merchants’ Heating and Lighting Company
Rinkle
North
Beville Avenue
Fire gut burns home as detectives probe arson theory
The house was destroyed save for brick walls of the foundation. Firemen suspect arson by tramps. The owners were away for the holidays. doors and windows were locked. No fire since their departure. Firemen found fumes and could not save the structure. Loss estimated at 5000 dollars. Detectives tasked to investigate incendiarism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sones
Policy Outfit Captured In Police Bust On Washington Street
Detectives Holtz and Wallace seized a complete policy playing outfit and papers indicating a drawing yesterday at 5 pm as they arrested Lewis Burk John T Wells and Samuel Hester near a barber shop on West Washington street. The men were taken to the pay station and slated but not locked up. Former Councilman Thomas A Bowser offered to stand bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holtz and
Wallace
Lewis Burk
John T. Wells
Samuel Hester
West Washington Street
West Street
Thomas A. Bowser
Self Defense Claim Fronts in Christmas Day Killing
Wallace Powell, shot Christmas afternoon by Pack Williams, died at City Hospital. Williams says he acted in self defense as Powell reached for a revolver while Williams stood in a home at 421 West Michigan Street. Powell was shot twice as Williams fired three times. Williams was arrested and later charged with murder after Powell’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pack Williams
Wallace Powell
Williams
Powell
Charles Bell
West Michigan Street
Lula
Wilams
Morgan
Simon
Start for Southern Home After Jail Release in Peace Bond Case
James Stickney, held on surety of peace proceedings by Miss Emma Cole of North Indianapolis, is released and travels home to Tallapoosa, Ga. The youths’ threat to kill Cole followed her refusal to marry him, leading to a 110 day workhouse sentence. He was re-arrested on a warrant sworn by Miss Cole for renewed threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Stickney
Emma Cole
Indianapolis
Stickney
Tallapoosa
Miss Cole
Indiana University Alumni Dinner in Indianapolis
The Indianapolis Alumni of Indiana University will host a dinner at the Commercial Club at six this evening. The annual event coincides with the Indiana State Teachers Association meeting to welcome out of town alumni. About sixty to seventy former IU students are expected. Albert Rabb chairs the arrangements committee.
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Indianapolis
Indiana University
Commercial Club
Indiana State Teachers’ Association
The
State University
Albert Rabb
Indiana Optical Society Convention Covers Jan 12 13
The eighth annual convention of the Indiana Optical Society will be held in this city January 12 and 13. Featured speaker is George A. Rodgers of Chicago, editor of the American Optician and head of the Chicago Post Graduate College of Optometry, speaking on Subjective Optometry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Optical Society
George A. Rodgers
Chicago
Rodgers
The
American Optician
Chicago Post Graduate College of Optometry
Through Car Route Indianapolis to Dayton Trains
Pennsylvania short lines announce three daily through trains from Indianapolis to Dayton with no change of cars. Departures at 10:10 a.m., 3:65 p.m., and 7:15 p.m., arriving Dayton at 10:57 a.m., 6:57 p.m., and 10:10 p.m. Tickets and full information available at Washington Street or Union Station. Feed your horse Janes Dustless Oats and shop for fall clothing at various Indianapolis merchants.
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Indianapolis
Washington Street
Union
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Sayres Indianas
Dre
Ker
Glove Store
Adger Furniture Co
Eocal Committee
Him
Campalian
Wulchner’s
Ghoul
Bond
Christian Endeavor Union
Carl Smith and
Jayne
the Traction and Terminal Company
Policy
Southern
Pennsylvania
Short Lines
Mnapolis
Dayton
Amea
Ation
West Station
Janes
Menter, Rosenbloom & Co
Capital Rasor and Supplies
J. E. Bodine & CO
Ohio St
Herrington
E. Market
Columbian Relief
Stevenson Building
Techentin & Freberg
Washington St
Hiccck
Hagerstown
Hick'’s
Raphael's
Zadkiel
Nical
Monument Place
Sentinel
Journal
News
Columbus
Ind
Baker S. Ruddick
Cecilian
the Starr Piano Company
Representative Piano House
Pennsylvania Street
Charles Mayer & Co
the Traveler
D. Hl. Baldwin & CO
Pennsylvania St
Havana
F. R. Rice Mercantile Cigar Co
St. Louis
Union Made
Kipp Brothers Company
South Meridian
Excelsior
Qss5.co. West India Cruises
Vox
Madiana
Caribbees
Martinique
St. Kitts
Bermuda
San Juan
Ponce
Porto Rico
St. Lucia
Demerara
S. A
Santiago
A. E. Outerbridge & CO
Broadway
A. Ahern
Quebec
Canada
Cook & Son
South Clark St
GORA
WM. H. Block CO
Willig’s Furniture
H. H. Coburn
Fitzgerald Bldg
W.w
Braight Line
Kepsas City End
Joseph Tassart
Massachusetts Avenue
Joseph Enk
Pabst Beer
Sentinel Printing CO
Manest
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