Park crowds and rain alter Indy park day notes
A rough total of about forty thousand visited city parks amid warm sunny weather before a 7 pm rainstorm. Fairview drew 12,000 for the Military Band concert while Broad Ripple saw 6,000. divers and animal acts, boat trips, and bowling drew steady crowds despite limited streetcar delays and a large exodus as rain began.
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Fairview Park
Indianapolis
Ed Wood
Sunshine
Isabel
Garfield Park
Germania Park
Cincinnati
Michigan City
Fort Wayne
Itview
Broad Ripple
Fairview
Unattended Death of Manda Jones Sparks City Action
The police were alerted to the unattended remains of Manda Jones, a poor resident, at her parents’ home on 1012 Ashland Avenue. The body lay unburied as undertaker Wiese, needing a permit from township trustee Pearson Mendenhall, was absent. Dr. Buehler, the city sanitarian, demanded burial and said he would accept responsibility.
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Manda Jones
Ashland Avenue
Jones
Wiese
Pearson Mendenhall
Buehler
Corrigan
Mrs Streight Surprised at 72nd Birthday Celebration
Widow of General Streight, Mrs Lavinia Streight, was surprised yesterday at her East Washington street home by a gathering of about a hundred friends. The event, hosted by Ellsworth Circle Ladies of the Grand Army and Bennett Circle, featured patriotic music by a West Indian band and refreshments in the grounds.
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Lavinia Streight
Mre. Streight
Democratic State Convention Plans In Indianapolis
Spanish American War veterans named as sergeant at arms and ushers announced for the Democratic state convention. The Grand Hotel to host candidates with Tomlinson Hall decorations under way. District meetings set at the Statehouse to select rules, credentials, resolutions, and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Hotel
Reilly
Democratic State Committee
Tomlinson Hall
Timothy Griffin
Edith Lingle
Fortune
Winston Menzies
Fort Wayne
Allen Gifford
Tipton
Joshua Evans
Washington
RE. P. Miller
Linn Grove
Winfield Robinson
Vincennes
A. A. Anheir
Monticello
Philip Holman
Auburn
Samuel Webb
Bloomington
Kenneth Butcher
Kokomo
John C. Capron
Plymouth
Joseph Barrett
Greenfield
B. D. L. Glazebrook
Knox
Wade Strauss
Huntington
Thomas J. Herfoot
Bluffton
Henry Walker
Evansville
Ben Curtis
Shelbyville
G. Rutledge
Martinsville
John C. Branaman
Brownstown
Jacob Reif, Jr
Lawrenceburg
Frank Carper
Elkhart
Will ©. Cleary
A. M. Phillips
Albion
Rue Cassady
Rushville
George Boling
Adolph Authes
Columbia City
W. F. Cisco
Jeffersonville
W. W. Crocker
F J. Flora
Charlestown
Julian C. McClure
Austin
Charles A. Garrard
Indianapolis
Marion County
Statehouse
Colored Men Arrested Over Slot Machine Theft
Charles Francis was arrested by Bicycle Policemen Streit and Losh on a charge of stealing a slot machine in front of William F. Hartman’s store on North Illinois street. Arthur Twines, also colored, was arrested for aiding a criminal to escape. Francis was caught after a two block chase. Twines warned the others as the other man escaped.
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Charles Francis
Streit
Losh
Francis Arthur Twines
Francis
William F. Hartman
Illinois Street
Twines
Peacemaker Stabbed as Family Dispute Ends in Arrests
Charles Stubbs a colored peacemaker between Bert Tate and his white wife Mary Tate was stabbed in the right shoulder by Mary at Peter Fritz's saloon on West Ohio Street near Senate Avenue. Tate and William Jones fought with police arresting them after a disturbance that began with earlier abuse at 208 Osage Street. Stubbs bled severely and was moved to City Hospital after initial treatment at Dr Teague's office. Mary Tate claimed self defense, showing wounds on back and arms from a razor. Police, including Bicycle Officers Trimpe and Lowe, investigated and detained Tate, Jones, and Mrs Tate. the case awaits further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Stubbs
Bert Tate
Mary Tate
William Jones
Peter Fritz
West Ohio Street
Senate Avenue
Tate
Osage Street
Stubbs
Dr. Teague
Teague
City Dispensary
Coleman
Trimpe
Lowe
Indiana
Senate
Deaconess Hospital
Jones
Caleman
Willis Perry Disappears After Insanity Finding
Willis Perry, a colored man, is missing from North Indianapolis after an insanity commission declared him of unsound mind. His wife and friends fear he drowned himself in the canal after leaving his Roach street home near Hitzelberger's saloon. He had previously shown suicidal tendencies following a loss of money in a barber shop venture at the Commercial Club building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Perry
Perry
Dr. Garstang
Justice Stout
Roach Street
Indianapolis
Hitzelberger
Commercial Club
Six Thousand Members Form Indiana Catholic Federations
A state federation of Catholic societies, about six thousand members, was formed at the Grand Hotel with eighty-three delegates. Officers include P. Cosgrove as President and Peter Wallrath as First Vice President. The federation aims to unite Catholic laity and societies while preserving local autonomy, and will hold meetings in Indianapolis on July 4. Bishop Chatard named spiritual director. a per capita tax was set to fund operations. A notable address by T. B. Minahan contrasted Catholic civic service with politics, stressing unity and duty to country and faith.
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Catholic Societies
Grand Hotel
Indiana Federation of Catholic Societies
American Federation of Catholic Societies
Ae Ee
P. Cosgrove
Indianapolis
Peter Wallrath
Evansville
John B. Joyce
Kokomo
D. P. Downs
Terre Haute
Joseph A. O'Day
Muncie
United States
Chatard
T. B. Minahan
Columbus
National Organization
Peter
Hamilton
Jefferson
Federation
Abraham Lincoln
City council to vote on hospital for contagious diseases
A favorable report is expected for a $13,500 appropriation to buy ground and build a contagious diseases hospital. Republicans unite, but a Democratic vote is needed for a two thirds majority. Mayor Bookwalter says five sites were reviewed and none would threaten any city area. He adds a $758 milk inspection appropriation must pass to avoid halting health department work.
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Bookwalter
Health Department
Thwing to Speak at Girls Classical School Commencement
Dr. Charles F. Thwing of Cleveland president of Western Reserve University will deliver the commencement address to the Girls Classical School on Wednesday evening June 4. He is a noted educator and advocate of higher education for women. His address will discuss The Function of the Private School.
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Charles F. Thwing
Cleveland
The
Western Reserve University
Girls’ Classical School
Thwing
Neighbor Dispute Sparks Morning Altercation Over Patriotism
Thomas Hogan of 5 West Maryland Street and his neighbor Patrick Mc Laughlin clashed yesterday morning after Hogan allegedly insulted Mc Laughlin’s patriotism. The confrontation escalated as Hogan grew enraged by the neighbor’s reaction.
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Thomas Hogan
West Maryland Street
Patrick McLaughlin
Hogan
McLaughlin
Dr Pearson argues the Bible is written by humans
Dr Charles W. Pearson, former Northwestern professor, declares the Bible is written by humans and not infallible. He argues scripture reflects authors' beliefs, not divine dictation, and urges honest interpretation while not shunning religious striving or moral obligation. Rain postpones his Grand Opera House lecture to tonight on The Bible and Modern Thought.
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United States
Charles W. Pearson
Northwestern University
Pearson
E. A. Cantrell
People's Church
Dr. Pearson
Methodist Ministers of
Chicago
Methodist
the Carpenter Prophet
Jesus
Shakspeare
Browning
Ruskin
Lord Bacon
Officers Promoted From Indianapolis Recruiting Station Ties
War Department promotions advance Maj Ralph W Hoyt to lieutenant colonel and place Lieut Colonel Charles H Noble for potential colonelcy. Both men previously led Indianapolis recruiting posts and have local relatives, with Noble from the Nobles near the city. Capt Melvin W Rowell, formerly a first lieutenant here, also promoted.
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Ralph W. Hoyt
Indianapolis
Eleventh Infantry
War Department
Charles H. Noble
Noble
Colonel Noble
Hoyt
Woodburn
Ohio Street
Melvin W. Rowell
Young boy Roy Fell falls from streetcar in Crawford’s Drug store area
Orange Horn, a colored boy, attempted to alight from a street car on North and Pennsylvania streets last night and fell onto the pavement injuring the back of his head. Bystanders at Crawford's drug store saw him fall as the car moved and notes he tried to get off before it stopped.
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Orange Horn
Crawford
North
Pennsylvania
Horn
Injured Man Moved to Drug Store After Severe Wound
A man was knocked unconscious by a considerable force and carried to a drug store. City ambulance transported him to the City hospital. A scalp wound at the back of the head extended about two inches to the skull. Dr Coleman sewed the wound and the man then walked home to 615 North Pennsylvania street.
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Horn
City Iniary
Coleman
Pennsylvania Street
Rosenstein's Complaint Over Missing Mail and Surrey
Traveling salesman J. Rosenstein, staying at the Grand Hotel for a week, hired a boy to fetch his mail and drive it toward Broad Ripple. The boy, about seventeen, wore a check cap and red tie and disappeared along with a rented surrey from the Grand Hotel stables. The surrey was rented in the morning and had not been returned by night. Rosenstein feared valuable letters in closing checks were in the mail. Police were notified and detectives searched for the boy and rig but found nothing.
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J. Rosenstein
Grand Hotel
Broad Ripple
Rosenstein
A Sermon on Dreams and the Dreamer Paul
The Rev J Cumming Smith at Central Christian Church urges that daring dreamers shape history. He cites Paul as example, argues dreams spark world changing action, and warns against sterile religiosity while demanding practical Christianity that acts on divine prompts.
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Rev
J. Cumming Smith
Central Christian Church
Tabernacle Church
Paul
Asia Minor
Theologicians
Macedonia
Europe
Athens
Corinth
Chrysostom
Constantine
Savonarola
Hildebrand
Voltaire
Fenelon
John Knox
Queen Mary
Luther
St. Bartholomew
Hampden
America
Bacon
Swedenborg
Newton
Froebel
Howard
Wilberforce
Livingstone
Africa
Moses
Edison
Christ
God
The Church and the Prices of Hypocrisy
A reflective meditation on church complicity, moral purity, and the peril of worldly bias. The speaker argues that personal beliefs reveal core motives, masking falls away, and only inner judgment will expose true character beyond outward rituals.
Labor Day Committee Chooses Hall Amid Debate
Labor Day committee kept Iron Molders Hall for meetings but debated moving venues. George Custer warned a move would violate a verbal contract and pledged union support if an attorney ruled otherwise. Amendments to the constitution added $2 for the treasurer. President Butler named several committees including Amusement Speakers Finance Grounds and Privileges Transportation and Music.
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Iron Molders’ Hall
George Custer
Iron Molders’ Union
Butler
Charles Koster
George Gebhart
Martin O'Mara
Frank Kirkhoff
George Griffith
Bill Posters’ Union
O. C. Rudd
Albert Simonson
Carpenters
Clarence Petty
The
Wood Workers
A.C. Webber
Allied Metal Mechanics
Benjamin Henn
E. W. Kingan
Misa Lillie Fredericks
Charles Cahill
William Horne
Elwood Sands
Lewis Aker
Andrew Babcock
Cigar
A. C. Phipps
George Frey
William Pentske
Machinists
David Hynes
Core Makers
J. M. Kinney
Plumbers
John Seedman
Teamsters
D. L. Stoddard
George B. Sanders
Stone Cutters
H. D. Wilson
William C. Evans
Charles Knodle
Downpour Brings Flooding and Electric Shock Incident
A heavy late evening rain flooded streets and interrupted church services. Patrolman Lewis Montgomery was shocked by an electric current from a patrol box and knocked about ten feet, reviving after his partner Goins pulled him free. The storm disrupted calls as electricity surrounded the box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Montgomery
Montgomery
Goins
Pugh sells Meridian Street residence to H P Clark
Edwin B. Pugh sold his 2138 North Meridian street home through W J Friday to H P Clark for 7500 dollars. The modern 10 room dwelling includes a bath on a 45 by 125 foot lot. The same agency sold P N Woodbury at 2325 North Meridian to Frank La Follink for 4500 dollars. Both homes are among the finest on the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin B. Pugh
North Meridian Street
W. J. Friday
H. P. Clark
P. N. Woodbury
Frank la Follink
Big Four Route for Medical Association Meetings
Big Four offering round trip Saratoga New York to attend meetings of the American Academy of Medicine on June 7 6 and the American Medical Association June 10 to 13 Tickets go on sale June 5 6 8 and 3 with return until June 17 and extension to July 2 on 30 cents and ticket deposit by June 17 Call Big Four ticket office 1 East Washington St or address H M Bronson A G P A
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Big Four Ticket Office
No. 1
East Washington Street
H. M. Bronson
Cine Excursions Sunday Special Train Fares
Cine excursions reveal a special fast train with two sections from Indianapolis Union Station at 6 00 a m and 7 00 a m to Cincinnati and intermediate stops with round trip rates. Terre Haute Greencastle routes offer $1 00 round trip with corresponding fares and return departures.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolis Union Station
Terre Haute
Big Four Route announces round trip fare and dates
Big Four Route Boston Mass offers one fare for round trip on June 12, 15 and 14 with good return until June 21 and extension to July 31 for a small deposit. Tickets sleeping car accommodations and full details at Big Four ticket office Union Station No 1 East Washington Street and Massachusetts Avenue. H M Bronson A G P A insured with German Fire Insurance of Indiana. General offices 2 South Delaware Street. Fire tornado and explosion.
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Big Four
East Washington Street
Union Station
Massachuetts Avenue
H. M. Bronson
Indiana
South
Delaware Street
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Wulschner
Edith Lingle Wii
Gillispie
the Hospital
Federation OF Catholic Socie
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Grand Opera House
Roy
Bugsy
China
Java
Labor Day Committee
Musicians’ Union
J. B. Cameron
American Federation of Musicians
Kansas City
Saratoga
N. Y
American Acad
Association
Cine
Jane Sin
Innati
Boston
Mass
Janes
North Michigan
Vanda
Detroit
W. W. Richardson
P. A
Lake Erie
R. R
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South Illinoalsee
C. Koehring & Bro
Virginia Avenue
Springfield
Leo Lando
Juliusc
East Washington &T
Kahn Tailoring Company
GasCo
Majestic
Lilly & Stalnaker
East
Washington St
R. Swain
Middle Drive
Woodruff Place
Atkins
W. B. Barry Law and Supply Co
Penn. ST
C. I. Fletcher
North Pennsylvania Street
South Meridian Street
Steves Stai
Tel
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