Insane Man Held in Police Station Amid Calls for Pad
Fred Mitchell twenty six from Providence Rhode Island was found acting oddly near East Washington street barrel houses. He fought officers after being placed in a padded cell and required chloroform to dress a scalp wound. Police say misconduct prompted more secure confinement.
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Fred Mitchell
East Washington Street
Trimpe
Lowe
Garstang
Mitchell
Providence
R.I
J. H. Slater
East Michigan Street
Slater
D. Scott
New Commercial Trust Company
Hie
New York
Lorraine Hotel
Dewey Avenue
Senator Fairbanks Declines Minnesota Fair Address
Senator Fairbanks, invited by Minnesota congressional delegation and the State Board of Agriculture, declined to open the state fair on Labor Day due to prior arrangements to speak in Kansas City. New pianos priced at 91 percent and up featured at Wulschner's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Minnesota
State Board of Agriculture
Kansas City
Woodruff Place Backed To Secure Arsenal For Institute
Woodruff Place citizens organized a fund raising effort to purchase the arsenal grounds for a proposed Institute of Technology. A committee led by Gen. James R. Carnahan and A C Ayres will canvass residents, aiming to raise 150000 to buy the site. The plan envisions subscriptions tied to the full goal with pledges conditional on procurement, and initial support includes about 10000 raised and several prominent Indianapolis backers pledging aid.
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Woodruff Place
Arsenal
Institute of Technology
Woodruff Club
Technical School
United States
James R. Carnahan
A. C. Ayres
Fred K. Shepard
Charles W. Brouse
Irvington
Captain Brouse
General Carnahan
G. W. Brown
Winona Institute
Sol C. Dickey
Indianapolis
Albert Hm
Brown
Sahm
Carnahan
Sol. C. Dickey
Dickey
Winona
New York
Indiana
Technical Institute
Admiral Brown
A. CC. Ayres
Fred X K. Shepard
Charles F. Brouse
Mr. Hood
Thomas Trusler
Shepard
Ayres
Big Four Machinists Committee Meets With Rail Officials
Twelve Big Four machinists and union organizer met General Manager C E Schaff in Cincinnati to seek a nine hour day, 10 to 12 percent higher wages, and a rule on apprentices. The compromise splits the difference, offering higher pay, but the committee postponed verdict until today. The 190 Ur bana division workers on the Peoria and Eastern line are also involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Four Railroad
C. E. Schaff
Cincinnati
William Garstang
D. W. Roderick
Thomas
Mount Carmel
Vacations for Children Aid by Indianapolis Philanthropy
The Young People's Children Outing Organization, formed by Epworth League and Baptist Young People's Union members in Indianapolis, seeks church help to fund country outings for poor children. No salaries are paid. funds cover rail fares and clothing. In 1919 and 1920 the group sent 65 and 325 children with modest costs. this summer aims for 1,000 children aided by churches and patrons.
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Young People’s Children
Indianapolis
Pioneer Society
Epworth League
Christian Endeavor
German Epworth League
Baptist Young People’s Union
United Societies
Acton Park
Charles F. Igelmann
Parrott-Taggart Bakery
M. Hoff
West Maryland Street
George 8. Henninger
Florence Lanham
C. F. Igelmann
J. E. Neighbor
A. A. Spears
David Ross
Broadway
Bertha Negley
East St. Joseph Street
Charlies F. Igelmann
Parrott- Taggart Bakery
Woman Spends Night on Sidewalk After Rent Ejection
Mrs. Missouri Dillon of M6 East Washington Street slept on a sidewalk after being ousted from her room by Constable Glass of Justice Lockman’s court for unpaid rent. Furniture on the sidewalk was covered by salvage crew captain Newman’s men at no cost. She found shelter with neighbors. Fire at W F Burns 16% Newman Street caused $250 loss. Fire at 18 North Meridian Street last night caused no damage.
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Missouri Dillon
East Washington Street
Constable Glass
Justice Lockman's Court
Captain Newman
Salvage Corps
Dillon
W. F. Burns
Newman Street
North Meridian Street
Interurban Officials Hold Lengthy Conference on Terminal Plan
Eight interurban representatives met with Indianapolis Street Railway President McGowan to discuss a union terminal. They debated fixed charges, possible sites, and the need for a cautious, equitable basis, with a decision expected at 2 PM and a broader review to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
McGowan
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
McMulloch
Union Traction Company
Union Station
McCulloch
Oats and Indignation Mark Board Meeting Crazed by Oats
The Board of Public Safety met to discuss oats and other routine matters. Applicants for positions shadowed the room while no appointments were made. A contract was let for 1 200 bushels at 54 cents. A local man recounted a police confrontation. A charity ballgame between fire and police teams is proposed to aid pension funds. New dirt carts will be tested on Washington Street and Monument Place.
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Board of Public Safety
Schoppenhorst
Mr. Keller
Bryson
Keller
William Rouse & Son
Mlinois Street
Taffe
Board of Public Works
Washington Street
Monument Place
Excelsior Laundry
Public Work Actions Include Openings and Walks Projects
Petitions filed for opening streets and alleys in Beville and Beville avenue area, private cement walk at 836 College avenue, and various street improvements. Contracts awarded for brick roadway, local sewer, and bids for cement walks on Twenty third and Senate avenues, with actions by city officials.
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Weghurst Street
Leonard Street
Beville Avenue
Michigan Street
College Avenue
New York Street
North Street
Hiawatha Street
Sherman Drive
Massachusetts Avenue
Noble Street
Graceland Avenue
Thirtieth Street
Thirty Second Street
Layman Avenue
Lowell Avenue
Chambers Avenue
Pogue
Newland Avenue
Seventeenth Street
Roosevelt Avenue
Lake Erie & Western
McCarty Street
Virginia Avenue
East Street
Morris Street
Wright Street
McKernan Street
First Alley
Senate Avenue
Walnut Street
George McCray
Alabama Street
Thirteenth Street
H. C. Roney
Twenty-third Street
Capitol Avenue
Illinois Street
Twenty-ninth Street
Beard’s bulwark beard hides escaped convict Teague
Horace Teague, last living near North West street, escaped Arkansas Penitentiary last October and shaved to blend with locals. Recognized by Patrolmen Admire and Cousins from a supplied photo and description, authorities seek him. he claims innocence and cites consumption and death if returned. Local dairymen contest a 3.6 per cent butter-fat standard, arguing Board of Health lacks authority to fix it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Teague
North West Street
National Blue Works
Arkansas Penitentiary
Arkansas
Teague
Board of Health
Excursions Sunday July 20 From Indianapolis and Lafayette
Excursion trains run from Indianapolis and Lafayette with round trips to Cincinnati Terre Haute Green Castle Lebanon Acton Park and more. Special trains depart Indianapolis Union Station at 7 00 am 9 00 am 6 00 am 6 00 pm and 7 00 am for various points with return times from 7 00 pm to 12 15 noon. Dedication of St Joseph s Catholic Church at Lebanon features Bishop Alerding officiating and participation by local Catholic societies. Fare 60 cents for the round trip to Indianapolis origin.
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Indianapolis Union Station
Cincinnati
Lafayette
Lebanon
Terre Haute
Greencastle
Acton Park
Indianapolis
Boys’ Brigade
Hibernian Society
Knights of Columbus
Knights of Father Mathew
M. I
Alerding
Fort Wayne
Yellowstone Park Tour From Indianapolis August 14
A special vestibuled Pullman train will depart Indianapolis August 14 for Yellowstone Park. For itinerary and reservations call W W Richardson D P A Indianapolis or contact John E Turner Northern Pacific District Passenger Agent 42 Jackson Place. Also notices for Niagara Falls excursion July 18 and other destinations with low round trip rates.
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Indianapolis
W. W. Richardson
Yellowstone Ark
John E. Turner
Northern Pacific By
Jackson Place
Mammoth Cave Special Train From Indianapolis
A special through train via Monon and Chicago & Northwestern departs Indianapolis at 1045 am with stops including Shelbyville and Cave City, returning July 23 at 6 pm. Fares listed as 50 dollars from California and Chicago. rate covers hotel, meals, lodging, cave entrance, and guide. Tickets at Big Four Ticket Office or agents along the line.
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Indianapolis
Shelbyville
Greensburg
the Cave
Mammoth Cave
Big Four
East Washington Street
Union Station
H. M. Bronson
Monon
Chicago & Northwestern
Denver
Colorado Springs
Manitou Springs
Salt Lake City
R. P. Algeo
Ind
Ieetesburg
Mammoth Cave Hotel
No. 1
Through sleeper trains and low round trips offered
Holiday era rail promos advertise nightly through sleepers from Indianapolis to Detroit and Sandusky with return limits of 12 days. Excursion to Niagara Falls on August 7 1902 lists 87.00 round trip with 5 p m departure and berth options. Agents W W Richardson D P A Indianapolis and A H Sellars organize details.
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W. W. Richardson
Indianapolis
Niagara Falls
A. H. Sellars
South
Ilinois Street
Delaware River Bridge
Atlantic City
Philadelphia
Riverside Park Picnic Trip For Bluffton Children Today
Several hundred Bluffton children will lunch at Riverside Park today and make visits to Governor Durbin’s office and other public places as part of an organized outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Park
Bluffton
Durbin
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