Winona Plan for a Technical Institute Gains Boost in Indianapolis
A Bloomington era meeting at the Commercial Club pushed the Winona Agricultural and Technical Institute project. Sol C. Dickey and Thomas Kane outlined forming a $100,000 corporation, awaiting Arsenal grounds sale for site. Indianapolis leaders pledged support and fund-raising to endow a national interdenominational tech school.
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Indianapolis
Institute of Technology
Commercial Club
Sol C. Dickey
Wilbur Chapman
Thomas Kane
Winona Assembly
Walter M. Smith
New York
Winona Agricultural and Technical Institute
Pittsburg
Commission
Arsenal
Indiana
Congress
Labo
Ndianapolis
Board of Trade
University of Indianapolis
Addison C. Harris
J. Cumming Smith
Dickey
Winona
Winona Company
Pittswae
Chicago
Lewis Institute of Chicago
Lewis Institute
Armour Institute
J. Wilbur Chapman
Tor
W. J
Hichards
United States
Gavin
M. B. Wilson
Harris
Indianapolis to build technical school on arsenal grounds
A Indianapolis meeting debated turning the arsenal grounds into a technical institute to train youths in practical skills. Leaders including J. Wallick and Dr. Sloan urged endowment and location, while supporters argued no conflict with Purdue Rose Polytechnic, and Senator Fairbanks backed federal support. The group toured the grounds and deemed them suitable for the project.
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Arsenal
Eee
Board of Trade
John F. Wallick
Wallick
Sloan
Board of School Commissioners
Manual Training High School
Forndianapolis
Hilton A. Brown
Winona
Indianapolis
T. C. Day
Germany
Purdue
Rose Polytechnic
Srey
Indiana
Allan B. Philpot
Kane
Fort Sheridan
Chicago
Fairbanks
Harris
Senator Fairbanks
Congress
Washington
Mr. Harris
Surin
J. Cumming Smith
Owen Davies Odell
T. J. Villers
Allan B. Philput
H. B. Hibben
George E. Hunt
Adatson C. Harris
Commercial Club
University of Indianapolis
Dickey
Chapman
Smith
Smith and Mr. Kane
Children’s Home Society holds tenth annual Indiana meeting
The Indiana Children’s Home Society met at the Denison Hotel, reporting the year as the best yet with 128 children placed and replaced, 171 total cared for, and an average stay of three months and twelve days. John L. Griffiths to remain president until a successor is chosen. new officers and directors elected including C. F. Griffin, J. W. Parkhurst, Mrs. Knefler, and Richard T. Reagin.
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Indiana Children’s Home Society
Denison
Westfield
Elliott
State Board of Charities
John L. Griffiths
Philip Wilkinson
H. Hegpeter
J. W. Parkhurst
S. E. Morss
August Jennings
F. M. Elliott
C. F. Griffin
Hammond
Knefler
Richard T. Reagin
Indianapolis
Baby Adopted by Indianaplis Couple Wins Name Inheritance
A foundling left on the doorstep of William F. Dawlton, an Indianapolis Union Railway Company employee, was legally adopted yesterday. The two to three week old infant had milk bottles and clothing in the basket. The court proceeding yielded the child’s formal adoption and inheritance of the family name.
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William F. Dawlton
Indianapolis Union Railway Company
Real Estate Transfers Near City Outskirts and Brookside
Wilmer R. Roberts sold to Northeastern Land Company a tract bounded by Pogue's run Orchard and Newland avenues and a Brookside lot on Orchard near Tacoma for 314000. The land to be platted into lots. Willard H. Coburn bought three lots on Sixteenth Street near Alabama from Norbert Landgraf for 5600.
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Wilmer R. Roberts
Northeastern Land Company
City
Elks Lodge Dedication Ceremonies Begin With Receptions
The dedicatory ceremonies for the Elks new clubhouse and lodge rooms start tonight with a members and families reception from TM to 10. Tomorrow a reception for invited men runs 10 30 to Roclock. At 3 o clock the formal dedication will occur with admission for members. An evening banquet follows at the Grand Hotel.
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Elks
Roclock
Grand Hotel
City Contracts Question Heads To City Attorney Opinion
City officials seek guidance from City Attorney Joss on whether the city may legally contract for periods longer than one year for lighting, sanitary, water, and sweeping services. The Sun Vapor Light case is cited to question multi-year terms. A ruling could affect current contracts and future bids, with potential charter amendments if needed.
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Jose
Joss
Supreme Court
Sun Vapor Light
Denny
Sullivan
Sun Company
Trusler
J. A. Wahn
McCabe
Law Department
Judge Elliott
Sun Vapor Light Company
Legislature de Seaba
Taggart
Indianapolis Light and Power Company
Carter
Commercial Club
F. E. Gavin
Bookwalter
Mr. Denny
Mr. Gavin
Asphalt specifications clash sparks bid debate in city
After the Board of Public Works invited practical proposals, S Shearer accused the asphalt market of monopoly linking two primary materials to the asphalt trust. He urged specification changes to ensure fair competition and offered to bid under new terms with bonds and guarantees.
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H. Shearer
Board of Public Works
Asphalt Trust
Shearer
Logsdon
Trinidad
Gse
Mayor weighs park meetings plan for public use
Mayor Bookwalter may discuss with the park board a proposal to reserve city parks for public gatherings. The idea is that parks could host many meetings if suitable arrangements are created, as has been done in other cities with dedicated spaces.
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Bookwalter
Board of Public Works
Lafayette
Park Board
City sinking fund panel to act on $13,000 custody
The city sinking fund commissioners failed to meet yesterday due to C F Coffin's absence. They plan to meet this morning to decide the disposition of thirteen thousand dollars now held by the commission.
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City Sinking Fund
C. F. Coffin
Local Resolution Highlights Street Improvements and Vacations
Multiple actions approved or proposed in Marion County Indiana including paving and curb works on North street and Glen street, cement walks on Meek street, vacation of an alley east of Belt Railroad, paving of an alley west of College avenue, and denial of Seventeenth street improvement. Plat approved for Atkinson's third addition. Primary rolls and bond for Julius Keller also noted.
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North Street
Noble Street
Pine Street
Glen Street
New York Street
Owosse Street
Meek Street
Leota Street
Hiawatha Street
Sherman Drive
Belt Railroad
Seventeenth Street
College Avenue
West Street
North West Street
Fourteenth Street
Atkinson
Township 15
Marion County
Indiana
Railroad Street
Davidson Street
Eleventh Street
Brooks Street
Julius Keller
National Surety Company
Indiana School Statistics Show Growth in School Age Children
Indiana reports 4 117 more children of school age this year than last year. Marion County gains include 48 784 children compared with 47 821 in 1901. State total now lists 761 41 school age children, up from 757 654. other populous counties also show increases.
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Indiana
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Marion County
Jones
Fair Bank Classic Night At Park With John C Weber Band
Fair Bank presents a classic evening featuring the John C Weber Band. The program includes Hongroise, Overture, Euryanthe, Weber Waltz Emperor Suite L Amiesienne, Bizet Prelude and minuet, Adagietto, Carillon, 1812 Overture, Tschaikowsky belt, cornet solo by William Kopp, Dance of the Brides, Feramors and Entr Acte.
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Fair Bank
John C. Weber
Murder Trial of Frank Stewart Nears Jury Verdict
In the Frank Stewart murder case, the State closed its case and the defense began. Witnesses included Charles Hampton, who testified Stewart did not strike Haynes or aid in moving the body, and Francis Stewart, the defendant’s father, offering childhood injury background. Other testimony covered Stewart’s intoxication after the murder, coat and shoe changes, and neighborhood character witnesses. The defense rests as the trial proceeds toward a jury decision.
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Frank Stewart
Wilson Haynes
Charles Hampton
Stewart
Michigan City
Hampton
Grand
Francis Stewart
Frank
Otto Mankin
Haynes
Fred Cassady
Lulu Harlan
Coatesville
Doughnut Factory Case Moves to Hancock County
The high profile case involving Newton Booth Tarkington was moved from Marion County to Hancock County by change of venue filed by Samuel J. Wilson who seeks a fair trial away from Marion County influence. Reports note multiple civil actions including damages stemming from dental and railroad incidents and foreclosures filed by Marion Trust Company.
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Newton Booth Tarkington
Leathers
Hancock County
Samuel J. Wilson
Tarkington
Albert Dougherty
Marion County
Mortgage Notes Secured By Properties For Two To Ten Dollars
A suit is brought against Osgood over unpaid balance on a note set at $10,000 issued to Mason J. Osgood. Mortgages secure notes of $2.0, $5.00 and $10.00. A neper rate case is involved in the proceedings.
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Minas A. Orenthal
Sylvester F. Earhart
Earhart
Elizabeth Weber
Osgood
Mason J. Osgood
Indianapolis Legal Docket Shows Quiet Courtroom Activities
Superior Court rooms hear various cases including dismissals on agreement and trials by jury for murder and will contests. New suits include divorce actions, mechanic’s lien, and foreclosure notices with several cases listing Marion Trust Co. as administrator or plaintiff.
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Superior Court
John L. McMaster
The
Jung Brewing Co
Thomas Joy
William Burford
Charles Webb
Lyda Brumfield
Perry Brumfield
James M. Leathers
Edgar L. Burnett
Louis E. Meidner
John J. Valdenaire
John ¥. Geckler
Carles Warrington Et al
John PF. Geckier
Vinson Carter
Mary Malin
Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railway Co
Hamilton County
Circuit Court
Alfred R. Hovey
Thomas H. Robinson
Theodore J Bryan
Fremont Alford
Frank Stewart
North Indianapolis Cradle Works
City of
Indianapolis
Swarc
Board of Public Works
John E. Cook
Emma Cook
Peter Liehr, Jr
Anna Liehr
Edward Leabo
William Nicewander
Marion Trust Co
Charles W. Osgood
Amias A. Odenthal
Sylvester F. Earhart
Supeer
Edward Willer
Bb L. Railway Co
Marine Trust Co
Eliza T. Edwards
City of Indianapolis
Supreme Court Minute and Appellate Case Notices
A compiled list of court entries noting various Supreme Court and appellate actions. Includes case numbers, parties such as William R. Moore, Anthony B. Trentman, Isabelle Williams, James Warner, American Window Glass Company, and others, with brief updates on motions, dismissals, time extensions, notices, and assignments of errors.
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Supreme Court
William_R. Moore
Board of Commissioners of
Clinton County
Anthony B. Trentman
Henry Wahrenburg
Allen S. C
American Window Glass Company
Alonzo M. Williams
Wells CC. C. Appellee
James D. Maris
Lillian L. Masters
Marion CC
Joseph G. Smith
Lewis C. Tate
Greene C. C. Appellees
Appellees
Fred Spencer
Charles C. Spencer
White C. C. Appellant
Sovereign Camp Woodmen of the World
Rosa Haller
Vanderburg
C. C. Appellee
Eliza V. Angell
Charles A. Hornbeck
Carroll C. C. Appellees
James S. Brown
Reeves & Co
Bartholomew C. C
Electrical Fountain at Fairview Park Draws Crowds Again
Fairview Park will host the bi weekly electric fountain show next Monday night beginning a two week run with nightly displays at 8 15 and 9 45 pm. Tuesday and Thursday feature Indianapolis Military Band concerts at 8 pm. Diving horses perform twice daily, with shows ending Monday. The event includes a vaudeville program and colorful illuminated cascades drawing large crowds at the Statehouse area during previous October fairs.
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Fairview Park
Statehouse
Fairview
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Military Band
Dalby
Réndean
Igiry
Schetter
Boettger
Explorer
Mackie
Beyer Selection
Topliner
Mackie March
Upoadwa
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Indiana School Statistics
Marion
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Delaware
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Doughnut Factory
Grand Jury
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Criminal Court
Hortense Abromet
Chin Hee
Edward Miller
Big Four Railroad
Cincinnati
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Marion Trust Company
Sarah Okey
the Court Record
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Taffe
Terre Haute
Emme Farney
Telam
Ethel Williams
Farney
Fayebeer
East Court Street
M. T. HS
Albrecht Kipp
Excelsior
Bessie Leedy
Fi Wills
Edith Schowe
Joseph Gunderman
Harry Hunt
Leon Lockwood
Nel Pease
Frank Legitt
Joel Will Chase
Walter B
Albert Stringer
Albert McColloum
Jack Raynes
Chase
Charlies Ferguson
Charlies Brown
Albrecht Jr
Emmerich
Bean
McComb
Mary Martin
Sewart Alice Noble
Mise Martin
Mabel Mabel Anderson
Martin
Usua
W. H. Roll
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Steinway
Pearson’s Piano House
Taylor Carpet Co
West Washington St
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