Muncie gas dispute over meter rates and shutdown risk
George J. Marott, half-owner of Heat Light and Power Co of Muncie, warns the city council must fix a meter rate of 2? cents or gas for fuel will be discontinued after Sept. 20, with illumination gas to remain. He cites heavy investments and political meddling as factors shaping the fuel cutback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Marott
Heat, Light and Power Company of
Muncie
Marott
Mr. Marott
Indianapolis
Hill Jones
Indianapolis Gas Company
Bicycle Run Over, Man Seeks Reparation, Bicycle Stolen
Henry Kuhimall’s bicycle was run over by a hack at Pennsylvania and Market streets yesterday afternoon. He chased the hack but could not catch it. Returning for his bike, it was gone. He reported the incident to the police. He resides at 47 Eng avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kuhimall
Pennsylvania
Market Streets
Kuhimall
No. 47
Engavenue
Eating for Comfort in Hot Weather Recipe Tips
A promotional note extols sensibly eating to stay comfortable in heat. It praises Grape-Nuts with cream fruit and Postum Coffee, claiming they provide nourishment without heaviness, improve mood and body warmth, and are easy on the nervous system. The piece mentions a recipe book and suggests dishes like puddings and desserts.
Opening Day at Acton A Phonographic Concert at Tabernacle
Acton Park lights up as campers arrive for a camp meeting with a phonographic concert by Carlin and Lennox in the tabernacle. Rev H W Kellogg opens at 3 30 pm, with Rev Baldridge presenting an illustrated Life of Christ lecture. Generals Gordon and Hillis poised for next Sunday's patriotic program and singing evangelist Gibbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Park
Tabernacle
Carlin & Lennox
H. W. Kellogg
H. W. Baldridge
Madison
Christ
Baldridge
J. H. Doddridge
Frame
John B. Gordon
J. P. Hillis
Greencastle
Shelbyville
Reporter's Disappointments in Quest for Print Fame
A high school graduate pursues journalism with ambition and finds initial support from a city editor. He travels to Acton Park to gather material, overworks, misses trains, and returns with a partial, filler narrative. The next day he discovers only a small notice and abandons his reporter dream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Park
Tabernacle
Acton
Park
Strike of the caddies at Riverside Park ends in failure
A strike by twenty Riverside Park caddies led by a youth spokesman failed after Manager F W Lennon refused to raise pay from 6 to 20 cents an hour. The caddies, upset over Park board taxes on players, argued they would profit from higher tips and hoped for better wages. The scene concluded with Lennon reminding the boys they cannot play golf without caddies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Park
F. W. Lennon
Im Une Lennon
Lennon
The
Latter Causes No Riot As Best Rey Receives Spanking
Report notes no riot occurred as the best rey faced parental discipline after yielding a “good thing.” The account emphasizes the family’s responsive remedy and refrains from sensationalizing the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey
Michael Lahey Poses for Pingree Statue Model
Sculptor Rudolph Schwartz works in Maryland and Pine streets modeling a bronze likeness of the late Gov Hazen S Pingree for a Grand Circus Park Detroit statue. Michael F Lahey stands daily as body model wearing a frock coat in an easy sitting pose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Schwartz
Maryland
Pine Streets
Gov. Hazen
Pingree
Michigan
Grand Circus Park
Detroit
Schwartz
Chwartz
Michael F. Lahey
East Georgia Street
Lahey
Assessment Bureau
Beveridge and Bailey may meet in Indianapolis
Secretary Shipp says the Senate Territorial Committee may hold a session in Indianapolis before the next Congress. It is likely Senators Beveridge of Indiana and Bailey of Texas will meet there, potentially avoiding a repeat of a previous unpleasant encounter. Senator Beveridge is en route to California for rest, with no set return date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beveridge
Indiana
Bailey
Texas
Indianapolis
Congress
California
Thomas R. Shipp
Senate Territorial Committee
Fairbanks
Fort Wayne
Alien County
Fairbanks and
Roosevelt
Fort Warne
Endorsement of Metropolitan Police System by Col Charles E Wilson
Col Charles E Wilson secretary to the governor endorses the metropolitan police system as tried in Indiana and other states. He argues the system is now firmly established, nonpartisan, and superior to the spoils system, praising harmony among boards and the broader public approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Wilson
Ohio
Indiana
Colonel Wilson
Lafayette Courier
Wilson
Supreme Court
Boards of Commissioners
Mount
Durbin
Methodist Hospital Site Purchased on Capitol and Sixteenth
The trustees of the Methodist Episcopal Hospital and Deaconess Home for Indiana bought a site for the institution of Robert Moore at Capitol avenue and Sixteenth street for 26000 dollars. Mary Stone sold property on Thirtieth street near Lope avenue to Jonathan A Murphy for 3500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Episcopal Hocpital and Deaconess’ Home
Indiana
Robert Moore
Capitol Avenue
Sixteenth Street
Mary
Stone
Thirtieth Street
Lope Avenue
Jonathan A. Murphy
Interurban leaders push union terminal plans in city meeting
Representatives of eight interurban lines met with Indianapolis Street Railway President Hough J. McGowan to discuss a union terminal system. G. F. McCulloch led talks for multiple lines as progress was reported, with further discussions set for this afternoon. James Keach’s absence limited debate on freight-rate issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGowan
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
Union Terminal
G. F. McCulloch
Union Traction
Indianapolis Northern Traction
Frank M. Fauvre
Greenfield
C. F. Smith
Martinsville
Albert Lieber
Plainfield
W. S. Reed
Lebanon & Frankfort
Joseph I. Irwin
Greenwood & Franklin
W. N. Harding
Shelbyville Inc
James L. Keach
Indianapolis
Mr. Keach
Hugh J. McGowan
George F. McCulloch
Union
Detention Hospital Sites Sought By Public Works Board
The Board of Public Works will review offered sites for a detention hospital with a $13 500 appropriation. One twenty acre site with a suitable house can be bought for $6 000. Other lots are smaller. A brick building and a pesthouse pavilion will be built to house exposed patients. Community fears and arson risk shape site choice and design. A nearby man with smallpox misrepresented his illness to obtain a certificate. no quarantine was required after inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
Health Board
Kennington Street
Buehler
Dr. Buehler
Pavement inspected after Huntington trip by Board of Public Works
The Board of Public Works returned from Huntington where it inspected bituminous macadam pavement. It praised the surface on a broken-stone base and tar binder, noting good packing and quiet traffic but delaying local experimentation pending durability data. Mayor Bookwalter did not accompany the trip, staying in Fort Wayne. he returns home the next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
Huntington
Southastern Avenue
Bookwalter
Fort Wayne
Stabbing at Supper: Landlord Stabbed by Lodger Bucy
Charles E. Bucy, staying with T. R. Stake on South West street, argued at supper and drew a pocketknife, stabbing Stake in the neck and side. Detective Splan took Bucy to the police on assault and battery with intent. Stake not seriously hurt. Also notes railroad editor George K. Trask celebrated his seventieth birthday and attended a dinner with Rev. and Mrs. Villers. Trask long affiliated with the Journal and First Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Bucy
T. R. Stake
South West Street
Stake
Bucy
Splan
George K. Trask
Journal
Esterday
Mr. Trask
The
First Baptist Church
St Albans Silent Mission in Christ Church Chapel
The Rev. Austin W. Mann will officiate for deaf-mutes at a mission in the chapel of Christ Church Monument Place on Friday July 18 at 7:25 p.m. The event aims to serve deaf mute attendees with a guided service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin W. Mann
Chapel of Christ Church
Monument Place
Special train excursions from Indianapolis August trips
A collection of railway excursion notes from Indianapolis listing departures on August 14 and July 20. It details Big Four Route Niagara Falls Atlantic City trips with prices 15 to 17 dollars, and a Yellowstone Park vestibuled Pullman train leaving August 14. Contacts include W W Richardson Son and H M Bronson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Yellowstone Ark
John E. Turner
Northern Pacific Ry
Jackson Place
Annual Seashore Excursion by Pennsylvania Short Lines
Special through sleepers and coaches via Delaware river bridge to Atlantic City. Round trip 815.00, return within 12 days with stop over at Philadelphia. July 31 departure. Details from agents or W W Richardson D P A Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Delaware River Bridge
Atlantic City
Philadelphia
W. W. Richardson
Indianapolis
Big Four Route Excursions On Sunday Travel Specials
Special trains on Sunday July 20 offer round trips from Indianapolis Union Station to Cincinnati Lafayette Terre Haute Greencastle Acton Park with multiple departure times. Fares listed include Cincinnati $1.25 round trip and other intermediate points with corresponding rates. Returning trains depart various cities in the evening, providing multiple options for travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Union Station
Cincinnati
Lafayette
Lebanon
Terre Haute
Greencastle
Acton Park
Lake Erie and Western Rail Route One Fifty Night Train
Sandusky, Ohio to Indianapolis and return at one fifty fares with a night service. Leave Indianapolis 9 p m arrive Sandusky 6 am Sunday July. Returning Sandusky 9 p m Sunday July 20. For berths and chairs contact A H Sellars passenger agent 28 South Illinois Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Erie & Western R. R
Sandusky, O
Indianapolis
Sandusky
A. H. Sellars
South Illinois Street
Big Four Route Old Point Comfort Round Trip Offer
Big Four Route offers Old Point Comfort and Return at 16.55 for the round trip. Tickets go on sale July 24 August 7 and 28 with return validity fifteen days from sale. Trains depart Indianapolis mornings and 6 20 p m on the listed dates. Call the Big Four ticket office for tickets and sleeping car accommodations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Niagara Falls
Toronto
Alexandria Bay
Montreal
Big Four
East Washington Street
Union Station
H. M. Bronson
Old Point Comfort
Return
Indianapolis
Personally Conducted Niagara Falls Excursion Route
A special Pennsylvania lines excursion to Niagara Falls on Friday July 18 offers a 87.00 round trip via Columbus Akron and Erie through Cambridge Springs Lakewood and Jamestown. Through sleepers and coaches depart Indianapolis at 7 15 p m with a twelve day turn limit. Low rates from other points. For details contact W W Richardson Indianapolis D P A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Lines
Niagara Falls
Columbus
Akron
Erie Railroad
Cambridge Springs
Lakewood
Jamestown
Chautauqua Lake
Indianapolis
Niagara Frontier
Canada
W. W. Richardson
Mammoth Cave trip and Indiana rail specials posted
Pennsylvania Lines advertises $1.25 Madison round trip with steamboat excursion and lodge packages. Mammoth Cave excursion departs Indianapolis July 22, with trains via Shelbyville and Greensburg and return July 23. Includes hotel, meals, cave fees, and guide. Also mentions Decatur and return and D and W Ry promos, plus journal mail follow service and local business ads.
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RES Indianes
H. Lieber Company
West Washington St
J. C. Sipe
Sica
North MerIdian St
Ind
Michael Lahey
Schwartz's
Beveridge and Bailey
Shipp
Committee On ‘Territories
Indorses
Col
Charles &. Wilson
Metropolitan Police Boards
Methodist Hospital
Teenth Street
Wulschner’s
Interurban
Hough J. McGowan
George F. McCaulloch
Efferbody
Cottom
Board of Works
Charles Bucy
St. Alban’s
Yellowstone Park
Lake Erie & Western
R. R
Atlantic
Ncinnati
Ohio River
Ammoth
Greensburg
the Cave
Mammoth Cave
Mammoth Cave Hotel
No. East Washington Street
Decatur
Michigan City
Janes
South
Delaware Street
Langsenkamp Bros
E. Georgia St
W. W. Dark & Co
East Market Street
Virginia Av
Waltham
Elgin
Hampden
Juliusc
H. E. Mamincom
Kz CO
Pembroke Arcade
McAvoy’s
Jacob Metzger &Co
East
Pew Lex
Deutsch Tailoring Co
Ilinois Street
East Market St
Indianapolis, Ind
L. E. Morrison & CO. Beehive Trunk Factory
West
Washington Street
Cape May
Sea Isle City
Rehoboth
Atlantic Coast Resorts
Washington, D. C
Alleghenies
Harper's Ferry
Baltimore
C. P. McCarty
Gen. Pase
Cjpurzburger
Wurzburger
Telephone
C. L. Rost meachAnr
North
Illinois Street
Claypool
GEO, Merritt & CO
No. Str
Washington Sst
EE CY LT
Pioneer Brass Works Ui
Penn.st
Jt H. Reed
Mueller
S. E. Cor
Hartford Wyeewatten
Me Sentinel Printing Company, Sole Agu Ab
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