Bessie Schrader Faces Workhouse Over Cape Theft
Bessie Schrader aged about eighteen was arrested for stealing a cape and hat from a girl at the Ray Hotel in Anderson and later identified on Meridian Street in Indianapolis. She admitted borrowing the items and not returning them, and police expect arraignment and possible workhouse confinement after prior serious charges. Her history includes a year of trouble and a prior arrest for enticing a child to steal, with her stepfather and stepmother in Elm Street.
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Bessie Schrader
Anderson
Bessie
Ray Hotel
Indianapolis
Miss Opie
Ople
Meridian Street
New York Street
Simon and
Morgan
Circle
Ray
Ohio Street
Moby
Simon
Elm Street
Hessie
Mrs. Lay
Cincinnati
Union Station
Promotions Canceled In Indianapolis Post Office
Postmaster McGinnis received a letter from the first assistant postmaster general stating that of ninety five promotions originally recommended for Indianapolis employees, forty seven have been canceled. Forty eight promotions will stand, with the majority of cancellations affecting lower grades while most higher promotions remain in place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGinnis
Indianapolis
Big German Turner event thrills Indianapolis crowd
About 5 000 spectators watched the North American Turnerbund and Gymnastic Association at Germania Park for a major gymnastic tournament. Ten societies competed including Chicago and Indianapolis groups. Winners included Otto Kacka for broad jump and Max Emmerich for the 100 yard dash. The event drew 2 000 visiting Turners and 1 500 meals served, with a festival ball to conclude.
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Turnerbund and Gymnastic Association
Germania Park
Fort Wayne
South Bend
Terre Haute
Indianapolis
Turnverein
Curt Tall
Father Land
Turner Societies
Chicago South Side
Chicago Turners
Central Turners of
Chicago
South Side Turners
Evansville
Louisville
Social Turners
Otto Kacka
South Side
Turners
Max Emmerich
Henry Victor
Turner
Prospect Street
Turner School
Alma Bernd
George Smith
Chicago Singing Society
Socilater Turnverein
Turner Hall
Tado
Wand
South Side Turner Hall
Ostendorf Band Presents Soloists at Fair Bank
Thomas H. King will be featured as trombone soloist with Ostendorf's band. Also performing this week at Fair Bank are Miss Mabel Hudson, soprano, and Mr. Jess E. Cain, basso.
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Ostendorf
Thomas H. King
Fair Bank
Mabel Hudson
Jess E. Cain
Trouble in the Street Arrests of Two Men
William Bennington of Cincinnati a locomotive engineer and Nick Brown a former workhouse guard were arrested for assault and battery after a clash in front of the Stubbins Hotel. Brown denies the attack, claiming Bennington provoked their separation. Patrolmen Burris and Hostetler made the arrests.
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William Bennington
Cincinnati
Nick Brown
Pennsylvania Street
Stubbins Hotel
Bennington
Brown
Illinois Street
Burris
Hostetler
Death of John M. Bell Former State Legislator
John M. Bell father of Joseph E. Bell of this city died at his College Corner home in Union county. He was advanced in age and longtime resident, once Democratic representative for Franklin and Union counties in the lower house of the Indiana State Legislature. He leaves two sons and Joseph E. Bell, who was with him during his final illness. Funeral will be held Tuesday at the home.
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John M. Bell
Joseph E. Bell
College Corner
Union County
Bell
Franklin
Union Counties
Interurban altercation leaves laborer injured after racial insult
John Nolan, a Martinsville laborer, boarded an interurban car and insulted a colored man. Hampton and Shelley allegedly attacked Nolan on Morris and West streets, knocking him unconscious after a kick to the head. Nolan’s injuries are described as slight and he is expected to recover in a few days.
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John Nolan
West South Street
Martinsville
Morris and
West Streets
Nolan
Charles Hampton
Cura Shelley
Friendwood
Ind
Hampton
Shelley
Morgan
Simon
Rhodes
Sherlock Holmes Tactics Aid Arrest in Mailbox Theft Case
Deputy U S Marshal Boyd used a decoy telegram and a messenger boy to locate and arrest Mrs. Gertie Luke of West Terre Haute for robbing a rural mailbox near her home. Luke denied the theft, bond set at 200 dollars, hearing before Commissioner Moore. The story includes a crowded ad urging Sunday Journal subscriptions in Indianapolis.
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Gertie Luke
West Terre Haute
United States
Boyd
Luke
Indianapolis
Terre Haute
Sherlock Holmes
Union Station
Moore
William Luke
Case
Fight in the Ghetto Ends With Knife Cut
A Sunday altercation in the Ghetto left Max Feelman injured after Sam Walpa allegedly attempted to stab him at 60 Eddy Street. Louis Salig aided Feelman, and Walpa, living at Maple and Morris, was later arrested near midnight on assault charges by Bicycle Patrolmen Trimpe and Low.
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Sam Walpa
Walpa
Max Feelman
Eddy Street
Louis Salig
West Morris Street
Trimpe
Low
Feelman
Salle
Maple
Morris
Tery
Mrs Angeline McLaren Dies After Long Illness
Mrs Angeline McLaren wife of James McLaren died at her home 1206 Pleasant street after a long illness. She was fifty three and had lived in Indianapolis since 1863. Surviving are her husband and six children Pearl Mamie Ruth James Duncan John and Robert McLaren all of Indianapolis. Funeral will be held today at 3 oclock from the family residence.
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Angeline McLaren
James McLaren
Pleasant Street
Sousa Night at Fair Bank Promises Popular Selections
Sousa night at Fair Bank features well known compositions by the famed composer. The event highlights include beloved marches and tunes likely to draw a large audience of fans and casual listeners alike.
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Sousa
Fair Bank
Mobbed at His Hotel Experience of Health Officer in a Small Indiana Town
A health officer who identified smallpox and issued a quarantine order faced a mob at his hotel in a small Indiana town. Townspeople gathered in protest over the outbreak control measure, highlighting tensions between public health actions and local sentiment.
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Indiana
Story of Doctors and Smallpox in Indiana Town
A health officer recalls diagnosing smallpox in an Indiana town. He faced hostile doctors and a mob, argued for town quarantine, and witnessed public fear. A burly physician protected him, admitting the outbreak and the danger faced by medical staff.
Night of Surprising Break In At Indianapolis Reculling Station
A resident describes breaking several panes to gain air then sleeping in a rubber smallpox suit after a midnight incident near an Indianapolis naval reculling station. The account notes Lieutenant Bronson, in charge the past week, will be relieved today by Lieut. L. H. Everhart, with Bronson heading to Newport for regular duty.
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Indianapolis
Bronson
Lieut
L. H. Everhart
Newport
The Big Four Route to Denver for Christian Endeavor
The Big Four offers a special round trip from Indianapolis to Denver for the International Christian Endeavor Convention July 9 to 12 at 28.40. Departures include July 7 via Chicago and Union Pacific, with alternatives via the White City Special. Through sleepers and coaches available, returnable to Aug 31. Contacts: C J Buchanan Meridian Street, Anna Louise Minich Indianapolis, or Big Four agents.
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International Christian Endeavor
Denver
Col
Indianapolis
Indiana
Chicago
Chicago & Northwestern
Union Pacific Railways
White City
Co. EB
C. J. Buchanan
Meridian Sr
Anna Louise ‘Minich
Indianapolia
Big Four
M. Bronson
Excursion Fares and Special Trains Across Rail Lines
Rail lines advertise July holiday trips with round trip specials for Decatur within 200 miles at 1.25, and a Pennsylvania Lines to Denver convention fare of 28.40. Tickets on sale July 3 4 6 7 8 with departures from Indianapolis and Jomanapens. Agents at 48 West Washington or Union Station.
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Indianapolis
Denver
West Washington Street
Union Station
W. W. Richardson
Cheap rail passes to major western cities in summer sales
Travel offices advertise round trip rates to San Francisco Los Angeles and San Diego from Chicago and nearby areas. Various departures July 1 to 10 with final return by August 31. Also offered are Bloomingdale Glens and Return and Denver routes with dates in July. Inquiries directed to Union Station Big Four offices and city offices, with names H M Bronson A G P A and R P Algeo D P A.
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Big Four
East Washington Street
Union Station
H. M. Bronson
Northlllinois Street
R. P. Algeo
Excursions Sunday July 5 to Cincinnati and Terre Haute
Special express trains run Sunday with no stops. Indianapolis Union Station departs at 7:00 a m for Cincinnati return at 7:00 p m. Terre Haute and Greencastle sections offer $1.00 fares with 7:00 a m departure and 7:00 p m return from Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis Union Station
Central Union Station
Cincinnati
Terre Haute
Greencastle
Tse
Fourth of July Excursions and Rail Fares
Fourth of July fares listed include $5 to Chicago and return, $3.30 to Cincinnati and return, $3.30 to Dayton and return, plus one fare for trips within 20 miles. Tickets valid July 3 or 4 with return by July 6. Fast Mail No 11 from Indianapolis at 8:35 p m daily offers first class coach to Terre Haute via Greencastle. Also notes on Cincinnati and Dayton via C H D Ry with final return July 6. Pennsylvania Lines offer one fare within 200 miles with return by July 6, plus Hudson day steamers Albany to New York and a through sleeper from Indianapolis July 2.
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Fast Mail
Indianapolis
Terre Haute
Greencastle
W. W. Richardson
New York
Albany
Chicago and Return Five Dollar Fare Promotion
Five dollar Chicago and return fare offered via the Monion Route. Tickets on sale July 3 and 4, valid through July 6. Four first class trains operate daily on the schedule, with emphasis on Fourth of July travel opportunities.
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Chicago
Monion
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