Shiloh Battlefield Commission Forms and Monument Plan
The Shiloh Battlefield Commission, created by the last Legislature, held its first meeting in the Governor's office. It organized with Captain Wood as president and Captain Niecar as secretary. The Legislature appropriated 225,000 for monuments and related expenses, with 4,000 for commission costs. Indiana, with nineteen infantry regiments and three artillery batteries, plans maps from the National Commission to guide monuments over two years, aiming for a statewide dedication event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
Thomas B. Wood
Eleventh Infantry
Franklin
Edwin Niecar
Fifteenth Infantry
South Bend
John F. Wildman
Third Cavalry
Muncie
G. E. Gardiner
Thirtieth Infantry
Blufton
J. S. Wright
Twentyfifth
Rockport
Benjamin Hutchings
Columbus
Nicholas Ensly
Enesly
California
Wood
Nicar
Indiana
Sanenes Commission
Fertilizer firms formed from garbage and offal in Indiana
Two firms incorporated in Indiana yesterday plan to convert garbage and offal into fertilizer. Star Tankage and Fertilizer Co of Vincennes lists Christian Hoff man August Kellersohn and Edward J. Wirth as directors with $10,000 capital. Packard Fertilier Association of Dirigis, based in New Albany, shows Allen E. Jay as member with $10,000 capital. Item Newspaper Co of Richmond, with William Dudley Foulke J Bennett Gordon Stanley C Hughes and Marl Widup as founders, registers $10,000 capital. Three Chicago men organize People’s Gas and Electric Co of Bloomington with $10,000 capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Tankage and Fertilizer Company
Vincennes
Christian Hoffman
August Kellersohn
Edward J. Wirth
Packard Fertilier Association of
Dirigis
Indiana
New Albany
Allen E. Jay
Ite Ale
William Dudley Foulke
Yucatan
J. Bennett Gordon
Stanley C. Hughes
Marl Widup
Item Newspaper Company
Item
Richmond
Chicago
A. M. Barron
F. B. Sherman
F. L. Harris
People’s Gas and Electric Company of
Bloomington
James E. Milks
Frank P. H. Crox
Col George W Parker Named to Succeed Monu ment Keeper
Col George W Parker of Pendleton has been named to replace Capt D L Wright as head of the soldiers and sailors monument. Parker, a longtime Grand Army of the Republic member, served in the ninth Indiana as a private and left as lieutenant colonel. He once served as county sheriff and has many friends in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Wright
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument
George W. Parker
Pendletor
Board of Monument Regents
Parker
Ereire, Ninth Indiana Regiment
Col
George W. Perker
Pendleton
Seven Story Hotel Plans Open Bids For Claypool Project
Directors of the Claypool Hotel Company aim for a building not less than seven stories and may choose to let a contract for an eight story addition. Last night a director disclosed ongoing bid review with no current contract award. Bids are described as very varied, especially on general contracting.
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New Claypool Hotel
Conference Arranged Between Machinists and Railroads
Labor Commissioner McCormick aims to set a conference between striking machinists leaders and railroad mechanical superintendents. Railroad officials have departed the city to consult with their fleets before officers. It is expected the meeting will occur within days. Captain D. L. Wright is replaced by Col. George W. Perker of Pendleton on the Monument Regents board.
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McCornick
McCormick
Parker Named To New Post In Army Service
Col Parker's appointment was announced yesterday and takes effect today He is an active Grand Army man and a former member of the Seventy ninth Indiana Regiment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Seventy-ninth
Indiana Regiment
Sites Inspect Encampment Plans for Indiana National Guard
Quartermaster General Foster and former QM Richardson inspected multiple sites north of the city for the Indiana National Guard encampment set for July 20 and 21. Tents have stood at Fairview Park grove in past years while fair grounds and Riverside Park are under consideration. Bealed pro will be received for subsistence forage fuel and artificial ice with contracts details at the quartermaster general's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster
Richardson
Indiana National Guard
Fairview Park
Fair Grounds
Riverside Park
Quardr
Dedication meeting on governors office for Soldiers' Monument
Prominent citizens from Grand Army of the Republic and Loyal Legion met Governor Durbin to plan the Indiana soldiers and sailors monument dedication. A seven member committee will handle arrangements with Board of Regents approval. Proposals debated timing, guests, and avoiding hot months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army of the Republic
The
Loyal Legion
Durbin
Indiana Soldiers
Board of Regents
Smith
Rushville
United States
Army
Navy
Grand Army
Republic
Democratic City Committee Calls Executive Meet Tonight
Joseph T. Fanning, chairman, called an executive committee meeting for tonight at the Democratic state organization HQ in the Lombard building. The aim is to discuss primaries for precinct committee elections and likely dates, with primaries expected in late June or July. Republicans are also likely to hold a meeting soon to set their primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph T. Fanning
Democratic City Committee
Democratic State Organization
Lombard
Fanning
Committee
Indiana Club Eyes Site for New Building in City Attorney Office
Board of directors met with City Attorney Kern to decide a location for the club's future building, holding over two hours of discussion before plans to poll all members for a final choice. Inspections show May wheat, corn, oats production numbers compared to prior years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Club
Kern
the of Trade
Brightwood outrages spark brisk hunt for bicycle rider
A seven year old girl, Ida Holmes, was reportedly assaulted near Brightwood, triggering a large police manhunt. Detectives and bicycle patrols followed numerous sightings and tips as residents from Brightwood to Irvington joined the search. a man matching a described rider on a black bicycle evaded capture through several towns, with Mrs Roney, Miss Cantor and others providing testimonies before the case grew uncertain late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brightwood
Irvington
Ida Holmes
Dorothy Carter
Alfred Holmes
Kruger
Holmes
Hauser, Trimpe
Griffin
Manning
Cumberland
Hauser
Trimpe
Greenfield
Shearer Pike
Kinney
Mohawk
Lawrence
Injured Contractor and Woman in Runaway Crash
W Cockraum of W Cockraum and Son was thrown from his wagon after a collision with a street car at Talbott avenue and Nineteenth street, suffering a fractured skull and serious injuries. Mrs Jacob Petty, 44, was badly hurt when her buggy horses ran away, overturning the buggy near 1501 Martindale avenue. she survived with head bruises and no skull fracture reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shearer's
Holmes
W. Cockraum
Mrs. Petty Hurt
Jacob Petty
Martindale Avenue
Scheme of Illumination For Woodruff Place Event
The Woodruff Place ely house committee reviewed a June 21 Kindergarten entertainment plan with a grand illumination scheme using 30 000 Chinese lanterns across three esplandaes. Six entrance archways will glow with colored lights. fountains will be lit. residences and the club will be decorated. subcommittees were appointed to oversee sections. weather forecast predicted fine day, though it rained on the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodruff Place
Ely House
Huder
Davis Ends Life After Chicken Theft Arrest
William M. Davis of 716 West Tenth street was found dead in bed from carbolic acid poisoning. An empty two ounce bottle was found in his room. He had been arrested days earlier on chicken theft charges and his note cited remorse and an appetite for liquor. His case was continued to June 6 after release on own recognizance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Davis
West Tenth Street
Two Convicted Men Get Prison Terms in Ohio Penitentiary
Joseph Boude and George Harold were convicted in U S Court cen hursday of stealing $1 in money order funds from a Goldsmith Indiana office. Judge Baker yesterday imposed sentences with Harold receiving two years and Boude three years in the Ohio penitentiary following defense plea for mercy by Edward H Knight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Boude
George Harold
Goldsmith
Ind
Baker
Edward H. Knight
Boude
Harold
Ohio
Rail Excursions From Indianapolis to Buffalo and More
Advertises June 1901 excursions from Indianapolis to Buffalo via Rainbow City Special and Big Four routes with daily departures and daylight travel to the Pan-American Exposition. Details include departure times, fares, sleeping and parlor car service, dining on board, and ticketing at city offices. Also mentions Terre Haute, Cincinnati trips and Decatur return special, plus German Fire Insurance of Indiana offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Cleveland
Buffalo
New York
Boston
Galion
Grand Central Station
Forty-second Street
Big Four
East Washington Street
Union Station
H. \'. BRONSON
Jewelry designs in brooches and silver pieces on display
Display of original exclusive brooch designs and a large assortment of sterling silver pieces. The seller guarantees high quality workmanship and invites customers to view the collection.
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the Ayres Store
Ayres
Shiloh Commission
Battlefield
W. Dudley Foulke
Col. G. W. Parker
Capt
Claypool Hotel Directors New Ar
Trage
Cuntodian
National Guard
Democratic Committee
Wenning
Wulschner
Mr. and
Mrs
W. M. Davis
Boude and
Dunlap
Hata
Beaton’s Hat Store
Sandusky, C
Via
Lake Erie & Western R. R
Sandusky
South
Ilinois Street
Terre Haute
Cincinnati
Indianapolis Union Station
Decatur
German Fire Insurance of
Delaware Street
Janes
Barber Supply Co
Law Building
J. C. Sipe
N. Med. St
Julius Walkston
Rogers, Peet & Co
Stein-Bloch Co
Bliss, Swain & Co
Gilver
Grenadines
Stevenson
Dianapolis
Dr. Tomson Medical Institute
Tomson Medical Institute
Stevenson Building
A. B. Meyer & CO
Portland
North
Pennsylvania St
ST. Grouno
Aise
Frederick Post CO
Blue Print CO
Commercial Club
N. B
West Washington Street
Representative Piano House
STARR
Starr Piano Company Manufacturers
Nly
Aeres
Skeregade Earth
Quebec
Lake & Jobo
Chicoutimi
Adirondacks
Saguenay
Tadousac
Qacouns
Murray Bay
America
Matehiem Forest
Sesalde
Lanrenen
Trels
GRE
E. C. Atkins & CO
Kno
Loa
W. B. Barry Saw and Supply Co
Penn
C.I
Pletcher Sea
Esonartrenis
Fiche
South Meridian
Sto 1
P. m
Ofice
PR. Vw. R. Ononge
Steveneca
Pearson’s Piano House
Indianapolis, Ind
Nchitis
Anne Ren Pees
Nett and Sanitarium
iMnels
Mel
Olivis
Sentinel Printing Company
West Market Street
Joseph Taggart
Massachusetts Avenue
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