County Council Approves 150000 for White River Bridge Project
The County Council approved about 150 900 for an eighty foot bridge across White River on West ton street. Plans will be prepared and bids advertised after board review. Decision pending on stone versus iron design as the county leans toward stone. Funding may draw from school fund and general fund with temporary loans until next tax installment. Additional bridge bids listed include Surley road branches and Pogue run sites with amounts ranging from 1 700 to 3 600 and a 31 900 Little creek crossing near the Insane Asylum.
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White River
Westton Street
Board of Commission
Board of Commissioners
Surley Road
Seehner Branch
Mars Ml
Pogue's Run
Shearer Road
Lick Creek
Center
Warren Whip
Little Creek
Insane Asylum
Board of Children’s Home
Fall Creek
Oakland and Town Road
Bridges and tracks debate at river level meeting
Indianapolis citizens urged new bridges at River avenue and Morris street and for the Streetcar Company to lay tracks across the Ken ure bridge to connect with its line west of the river. They opposed patching existing bridges, warned of levee danger, and proposed temporary rail work on Kentucky avenue. A ferry across White River began a rare crossing at old National road, while an employment case and a ministers meeting closed the day with talks on early church work.
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J. W. McGrew
C. M. Dickson
Council
Wysong
E. A. de Vore
Kentucky Avenue
White River
Old National Road
Weston Street
Haughville
Pioneer American in Mexico Rubber and Sugar Business
F L Torres of Covington Indiana, son in law of E H Nebeker, is a pioneer American in Mexico's rubber and sugar cultivation. As general manager of Isthmus Rubber Company based in Ubero, he divides his time between Mexico and New York. He returned from his wife's bedside, now believed improved, after a long absence in the tropics where he seeks venture and future prospects for Mexican plantation enterprise.
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Columbia Club
Mexico
F. L. Torres
E. H. Nebeker
Covington
Ind
Young Torres
Torres
Isthmus Rubber Company
Ubero
New York
Broadway
Fred Funston
Funston
Indiana
Cuba
South America
Montana Mining Representative Sheds Light on State
Albert Watson Martin of Helena told Indianapolis investors in a Denison Hotel cafe that Argo and Eclipse Gold and Copper Mining Company operates two properties near Helena with Indianapolis capital. He praised Democratic state leadership, predicted Montana may lean Republican with better administration, noted Senator Clark’s enduring popularity, and cited Montana’s one third of global copper output and a near finished statehouse as signs of growth.
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Denison
West
Montana
Albert Watson Martin
Argo and
Eclipse Gold and Copper Mining Company
Martin
Helena
Indianapolis Capital
Clark
United States
Delights of San Antonio Races and Saloons All Year
Dr. J M Head visiting from the north extols San Antonio for its climate hot sulphur baths and year round amusements He notes roses in January indicate mild weather and cites a crowded hotel with constant gambling and saloons open all day and night The tone emphasizes health leisure and a lively winter scene in the city
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J. M. Head
San Antonio
Republican attorney general hopeful tours Denison area
Martin W. Fields of Princeton, a Republican candidate for attorney general, visited Denison en route to northern Iowa to scout canvassing in the Tenth and Eleventh districts. He said his district is sold and enthusiastic. Judge Fields is a Princeton attorney.
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Martin W. Fields
Princeton
Denison
Judge Fields
Northern Investment Company Incorporation in Indianapolis
A new investment firm named Northern Investment Company was incorporated in Indianapolis with 8 dollars capital to trade state county and municipal bonds and provide loans. Directors and incorporators include James Dissette William E Kurtz William H Dillman Frank M Millikan and Charles B Lewis. Also Anshutz Manufacturing Company of Frankton organized to produce dust pans and stamped sheet metal with 10000 capital. Directors Mary E Anshutz Frank P Anshutz John T Adams Claude E Lee. Automatic Heat Regulator Company of Elkhart incorporated with 10000 capital. Directors Bert D Houseworth Charles E B Clark Jacob P Heasley J C Eberhart Jr and James L Harman.
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Indianapolis
Northern Investment Company
James [. Dissette
William E. Kurtz
William H. Dillman
Frank M. Millikan
Charles 8. Lewis
Anshutz Manufacturing Company
Frankton
Mary E. Anshutz
Anderson
Frank P. Anshutz
John T. Adams
Claude E. Lee
Automatic
Elkhart
Bert D. Houseworth
Charles EB. Clark
Jacob P. Heasley
J. C. Eberhart, Jr
James L. Harman
Horses for English Army Inspecting Hundreds for South Africa
Major Powell W will visit Thursday and Friday with a veterinary officer to inspect four hundred horses from Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky to be sold to the English army for shipment to South Africa. Only geldings accepted. light yellow horses rejected. bays and blacks preferred. good stock expected to command high prices due to climate needs.
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Major Powell
Indiana
Ohio
Kentucky
South Africa
Powell
England
Indiana auction to ship horses to South Africa after branding
Purchases will be branded on the hip shoulder and both front feet before shipment to South Africa. The inspection is to be held in the barns of the Indiana Horse and Mule Company at the Union Stockyards.
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South Africa
Indiana Horse and Mule Company
Union Stockyards
Four Found Insane at Marion County Poor Asylum
Four inmates of the Marion County Poor Asylum were declared of unsound mind. Causes include morphine and opium use for years in two cases, plus age and decline in others. Carrie Foster aged sixty one and William Harryman aged fifty three admitted for drug use, Mary Birch ninety three and Ora Brunson forty two also declared insane to transfer to the County Insane Hospital at Julietta for better care.
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Marion County Poor Asylum
Carrie A. Foster
William Harryman
Mary Birch
Ora Brunson
Julietta
Memorial Building Talk for Winona Honor Referencing Mount
Luncheon at Hotel English Miss Stone Engaged discusses building at Boys School Winona in honor of the late James A Mount. Project led by Winona Assembly with eight Mount associates including Rev M L Haines and Dr Kane. Directors meet April 8 to continue planning aided by Kosciusko Co Corn Growers Association support for 50 dollars. school to open September.
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English
Winona
James A. Mount
Governor Mount
M. L. Haines
Kane
Wabash College
Charles E. Wilson
Missionary Ellen Stone to Lecture at Chautauqua Circuits
Secretary C. A. Dickey of the Chautauqua Alliance has engaged Ellen Stone, the missionary famed for brigand ordeals, to lecture at Chautauqua assemblies next summer after receiving a telegram confirming her acceptance printing from New York. Stone is currently in Constantinople.
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C. Dickey
Chautauqua Alliance
Miss Ellen Stone
Mr. Dickey
Board of Foreign Missions
New York
Miss Stone
Army Post And Saloon Fears Split By Board Of Trade
At a Board of Trade meeting in Bluffton, Indiana, members debated establishing a four company army post at the arsenal. D M Parry urged backing the government plan, claiming saloon fears were unfounded and alleging a syndicate seeks the arsenal for real estate. The motion passed as a resolution with several speakers supporting Parry. The meeting also noted new memberships and a Health Board dispute over a smallpox patient placed over a Bluffton store, with potential damages considered.
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Board of Trade
D. M. Parry
Indiana
Parry
Arsenal
Appel
Commercial Club
John M. Spann
Spann
J. ¢C. Adams
Army Post
W. HH. Cooper
Albert Sahm
Charles F. Sayles
Louis L. Fellows
AP 1
National Board of Trade
Falr
Bluffton
Ind
Harry
State Board of Health
Hurty
Sketching Club Arts Exhibit Opens at YWCA Rooms
The Sketching Club arts and crafts show will open tomorrow night at the YWCA rooms for exhibitors and press. Afterward, on dates to be announced, the exhibit will be open to the public free of charge.
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Sketching Club
Shortridge High School
Nominations for police pension board trustees made
Nominations for the police pension board trustees were announced last night with John Long and Captain Hyland renominated by acclamation. Henry Slate and Sergeant John Corrigan were chosen by ballot. The election is set for Monday March 10.
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Police Pension Board
John Long
Hyland
Long
Henry Slate
John Corrigan
Indianapolis Fire Insurance Company Profit Record
The Indianapolis Fire Insurance Company reported a profit for 191. It emphasizes careful risk selection and growth prospects, signaling a stable financial outlook for the firm.
Democratic State Convention Call for Indiana June 4 in Indianapolis
The Democratic state central committee issues a call for a State convention at Tomlinson Hall Indianapolis on June 4 at 10 a.m. to nominate state officers, adopt a platform, and conduct routine business. The apportionment lists 1347 delegates from counties and specifies offices: secretary of state auditor of state treasurer attorney general clerk of the supreme court superintendent of public instruction state geologist state statistician and judges for supreme and appellate courts.
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William H. O'Brien
Joseph W. Reiley
Democratic State Central Committee
Democracy of
Indiana
Tomlinson Hall
Indianapolis
Alien Zolars
Supreme Court
Appellate Court
Primary Election Board Faces Ballot Order Dilemma
The Republican Board of Primary Election Commissioners meets to decide ballot order under first come first served rules. Questions arise over candidates filings, with Elliott absent due to travel, and filings scattered among Elliott’s office, Anderson, and Vice Chairman Rodney. Barton W. Cole announces candidacy for justice of the peace. The Fifteenth Ward Republican Club forms with officers and welcomes candidates.
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Republican Board of
Elliott
Anderson
East
Buffalo
Indianapolis
Rodney
Fifteenth Ward
Ray's Hall
Corner Bay
Church Streets
Ward
Thomas Boylan
Henry Holle
W. C. Weaver
John Faber
Anthony Mack
Lenton Smith
Barton W. Cole
Justice of the Peace
Insurance Company Operates Without Pro License, Books Missing
Attorney General Taylor announced in the state that the insurer is operating without funding and that the books are reportedly held by private individuals in Chicago who claim ownership. Virgil S. Retter was appointed receiver weeks ago but cannot secure the books and records.
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Taylor
Chicago
Virgil 5
Retter
Metzger Jewels Stolen During Dinner Break In
Thieves entered the home of Albert E. Metzger at 154 Broadway shortly after 6 PM while the family dined. They pried open a window above the porch and took about 9 dollars worth of jewelry from a jewel case, including a gold watch, a diamond brooch, an opal ring with diamonds, and a solitaire ring.
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Albert E. Metzger
Broadway
One Negative Vote Chises Ratified In City Meeting
City Council met with all members present and disposed of routine business. The Marion County Hot water Heating and Lighting franchise passed with one dissenting vote by Councilman Spurbler. A motion to reconsider failed, moved by Negley and tabled via McFarland. Board of Health requested 3000 dollars, referred to finance. Memorial day committee named Wheeler chair with Negley and Moriarity as members. A resolution urged joint use of poles for future franchises, and Burnet and Lewis permit for a switch on Van Buren near Shelby was discussed.
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Marion County Hot-water Heating and Lighting Company
Spurbler
Negley
McFarland
City Board of Health
Haldeman
Wheeler
Moriarity
Rhodes
Board of Works
Burnet & Lewis
van Buren Street
Shelby Street
Russian Guest Studies American Women Habits in U S
Madame Sofia Lvona Friedlane of Moscow visits Mrs May Wright Sewall to study American women. She aims to research habits customs and manners and will observe social patterns. She previously visited the United States in 1893 for months during the world’s fair.
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Sofia Lvona Friedlane
Moscow
Russia
May Wright Sewall
Madame Friedland
Dunlaps Celebrated Hats At Seaton's Hat Store
Dunlaps celebrated hats advertised at Seaton's Hat Store. A new sleeping car line opens Saturday March 1 between Green Muncie and Chicago via 1, A E Railway, Converse and Pennsylvania lines. Sleeper departs Muncie 11 45 p m arrives Chicago 7 28 0 a m. Return from Chicago 8 40 p m arrives Muncie 4 a m. Passengers may stay in berths at Muncie until 7 a m.
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W. Richardson
D. P. A. Pennsylvania Lines
Indianapolis
Ind
New Jewelry Arrivals At Elegant Boutique
From our well equipped stock we satisfy exacting demands with the latest ideas in jewelry. Fine scarf pins link buttons hair ornaments finger rings and brooches are on display. Our latest acquisitions are unique and appeal to refined taste.
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Rowe
San
Candidates file for county sheriff and state superintendent
The applications of Charles Walters and A A Womack to have their names placed on the ballot as candidates for the nomination for county sheriff were filed with County Chairman Elliott yesterday. Charles A Van Matre, superintendent of the Delaware county schools, is a candidate for state superintendent of public instruction.
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Charles Walters
A. A. Womack
Elliott
Charles A. van Matre
Delaware County
Contempt Proceedings Against Hammond Insurance Firm Officers
State Auditor Hart and Assistant Attorney General Moores went to Chicago to pursue contempt actions and possibly criminal charges against officers of the Lincoln Insurance and Banking Company of Hammond, now under receivership, for failure to hand over books and records to the receiver. The company has been placed in the hands of a receiver.
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Hart
Moores
Chicago
Lincoln Insurance and Banking Company
Hammond
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