Report on Indiana Reformatory Investigation Unanimous
A special legislative committee found the Indiana Reformatory at Jeffersonville well managed with good finances and reform progress. The Senate concurred without dissent while Democrats opposed in the House. The panel refused to reimburse Superintendent Hert’s investigation costs or President Duncan’s $38 expenses, despite unanimous internal findings.
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Indiana
Messrs. Bonham
Whitcomb
James
House
Messrs
Ball
Joss and Cregor
Senate
Creger
Indiana Reformatory
Jeffersonville
Reformatory
Hert
Duncan
Board of Managers
The
Burglary Suspect Ruff Sought by Kentucky Police
Local detectives Asch and Wallace report a burglary and highway robbery suspect named Ruff, linked to a cloak store theft at Beston Langen and a large robbery at Howe's optical goods. An associate, George Burch, is jailed in Louisville. Ruff is accused of robbing Mrs. Geltmacher of $7 and a diamond ring.
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Asch
Wallace
Kentucky
Ruff
George Burch
Louisville
Beston & Langen and
Howe
Besten & Langen
Burch
Howe's
Miss Keely Denies Whipping Charges At Indiana School
Miss Keely, superintendent of the Industrial School for Girls and Women’s Prison, testified before a legislative committee. She denied most allegations of harsh punishment, defended the use of the strap, and described routines, worker reassignments, and the merit system. She urged separation of the school from the prison and said mirrors were removed after breakage, with guards supervising inmates’ entrances and water access provided at night.
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Miss Keely
Industrial School For Girls and Woman's Prison
Legislative Investigating Committee
Fanny Davis
Cora Skinner
Danny Davis
Kely
Indiana
Keely
Indiana Trust Company
Mr. Chambers
Senate committee weighs action on Keely case and school split
Senator Agnew said the committee would not report until tomorrow. It is believed Miss Keely will be exonerated from charges, but the committee may urge separation of the Indus tve School for Girls from the Woman's.
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Agnew
Senate
Miss Keely
Industve School For
Two Men Arrested in Revenue Law Violations
Deputy Marshal Boyd arrested James Coffield of 444 East Washington street for operating a poolroom without the special tax. Coffield received a preliminary hearing before Commissioner Moores and was bound over to the grand jury. Isaac Samuels is charged with selling oleomargarine for butter. A warrant dated December 1% was issued, he had left for Memphis, Tenn., returned yesterday, and he is held for a hearing before Commissioner Moores today.
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Boyd
James Coffield
East Washington Street
Moores
Isaac Samuels
Memphis
Tenn
March Blizzard Strikes Across the Nation
A March blizzard brings cold, damp wind and light snow flurries from Indianapolis to regions between the Rockies and Allegheny mountains. The Weather Bureau notes a slight daily temperature rise yet bitter air, with readings around eight degrees above zero in the afternoon and lower overnight.
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Weather Bureau
Indianapolis
Rocky
Allegheny Mountains
Post Office Seeks Rating Boost Through Stamp Sales
Local post office aims to join the $500 000 class by selling about $18 000 worth of postage stamps and postal cards before month end. To reach the rating, $482 000 in business has already been processed. success would raise salaries for the postmaster and top clerks and expand staff. Large city firms urged to buy stamps now to aid the upgrade and improve service.
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Post Office
Fires Plague City Early Morning Hours
Fire department battled three minor blazes and one major incident from 6 a.m. at 8 Virginia avenue where a gas stove ignited the South Side Republican Club rooms. Losses mixed, with about $800 total and most due to water. John A. Goebler owner of the two story brick building held insured wall paper stock.
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Foster's Restaurant
John A. Goebler
Ruff Returned to Louisville in Potato Peddler Case
Detective D. Floore of Louisville arrived in the city yesterday and escorted Kim John Ruff back to Louisville. Ruff, a potato peddler, was held here on suspicion last Friday awaiting extradition.
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RE. D. Floore
Louisville
Kim John Ruff
Ruff
Wrong in His Figures Why Holderman Changed His Mind
The Indianapolis Board of Safety approved a 362,200 contract with the Gamewell Fire Alarm Co for a city fire alarm system. Deputy City Attorney Bell prepared papers as a board member questioned chief Holderman’s expert estimate and blamed him for the high cost, leading to awarding the contract to Gamewell despite earlier doubts.
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Bell
Gamewell Fire Alarm Company
Indianapolis
Board of Safety
Gamewell Company
Holderman
Gadmewell Company
Taggart
Mayor to sign smallpox funding ordinance now
Twenty six smallpox cases this winter prompt City Board of Health action. Mayor Taggart plans to sign the $2000 appropriation to the contagious disease fund once received so the board can use the money immediately. Two new cases, George Ishmael and Carrie Ishmael, are reported from 1091 Ce street. The Board will discuss pesthouse needs and potential care locations during the epidemic and consider permanent improvements at the OE Hospital from the recent bond issue.
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Taggart
City Board of Health
George Ishmael
Erary
Carrie Ishmael
Cee Street
Ishmael
Board of Health
First annual meeting of Indiana dailies forms association
The first annual meeting of Indiana associated dailies adjourned with officers elected Frank Singleton of Martinsville Reporter president W Bent Wilson of Lafayette Journal vice president Harry M Smith of Greencastle Banner secretary treasurer The executive committee includes R S Truitt A H Felker W S Montgomery and Robert Henkel The group aims to unite Indiana publishers for business matters removing politics with plans for annual meetings next in Indianapolis and lists new members from multiple papers.
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Indiana Associated Dailies
Denison
Frank Singleton
Martinsville
W. Bent Wilson
Lafayette Journal
Harry M. Smith
Greencastle Banner
R.S. Truitt
Noblesville Ledger
A. H. Felker
Lebanon
W. 8. Montgomery
Greenfield Republican
Robert Henkel
The
Brazil Times
Indiana
Indianapolis
Association
J. B Faulkner
Michigan City Dispatch
F.T. Singleton
Martinsville Reporter
Greenfield Sepulsirian
J. XN. Marsh
Columbus Times
J. D. White
Greensburg News
R. S. Truitt
Mark 0. Waters
New Castle Courier
Frank L. Braden
Portland Review
James A. Barnes
Auburn Courier
New Albany Ledger
M. Bert Thurman
New Albany ‘Tribune
Insurance Notice from Indianapolis Fire Insurance Co
Insurance companies sell indemnity against loss by fire upon the same business principles that merchants sell goods to their customers. Prudent insurers do not accept risks on buildings not in shape or where an inspector reports a likely fire. The Indianapolis Fire Insurance Company will insure your property. John N. Spann, Secretary, Home Office, No. 18 East Market Street.
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Prudent Insurance Companies
Indianapolis Fire Insurance Company
Marion Club Officers Election Sparks Three Way Race
The Marion Club holds its annual officer election today with three tickets, including independents and Simon Pure independents. Regulars lead with a stronger campaign, mortgage reductions, debt refinements, and a larger treasury while memberships rise. polls run 2 to 9 p m under Australian rules with runners and carriages on standby.
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Marion Club
John E. Shideler
Merle Walker
Perry
Simon Pures
Eagle
National Nag
Club Monogram
C. C. Hadley
A. R. Hutchinson
W. H. Nickerson
Wm. Lowry
R. F. Davidson
Samuel Pursell Dead at Broad Ripple Home
Samuel Pursell died at his Broad Ripple home aged sixty three after severe injuries from a hay wagon accident near Carmel two weeks earlier. He leaves a widow two sons and four daughters and was a well known county farmer near Nora Ind. for years, having resided on Ruckle street in Indianapolis previously.
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Samuel Pursell
Broad Ripple
Mr. Pursell
Carmel
Nora
Ind
Ruckle Street
Indianapolis
Indiana Building Company Incorporates in City
The Indiana Building Company filed articles of incorporation yesterday with capital stock of 10 dollars. Incorportors are George W. Warmoth and William P. Herod. The firm aims to buy and sell real estate and erect buildings. Pittsboro Telephone Company also incorporated in Pittsboro with 3000 dollars capital. Incorporators include Charles R. Sanders, W. D. Lewis, Samuel Jones, John T. Bell, E. W. Sawyer, A. A. Surbe.
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Indiana Building Company
George W. Warmoth
William P. Herod
Pittsboro Telephone Company
Pittsboro
Charles R. Sanders
W. D. Lewis
Samuel Jones
John T. Bell
E. W. Sawyer
A. A. Surbe
Polk Buys Property In Greenwood For Brick Building
J. T. Polk of Greenwood yesterday purchased the lot at the northwest corner of College avenue and Sixteenth street. He plans a three story brick structure with the lower floor reserved for storerooms.
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J. T. Polk
Greenwood
College Avenue
Sixteenth Street
Seaton's Hat Store Ad Promises Insurance Details
An item notes departures every Monday and Thursday at 5 15 p m from Seaton's Hat Store with travel to Jacksonville next evening. It mentions German Fire Insurance of Indiana with general offices at 29 South Delaware Street and lists coverage for fire tornado and explosion.
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Jacksonville
German Fire Insurance of
Indiana
South
Delaware Street
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Danbury Hat Co
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Louisa Hart
Tubal Alexander
Lee
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Johnson
Flora Crawley
Nora Harden
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Ipal Affairs
Association OF Editors
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Home Office
East Market Street
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Dantlap
Seaton’s Hat Store
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Lake "Erie
Kelly Springfield
D. B. Sulli
S. Capitol Ave
Maryland City
Cahn, Belt & CO
Baltimore, Md
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Maryland Club
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Rambler Bicycles
Stearns Bicycles
Indianapolis Automobile & Bicycle CO
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Vonnegut Hardware CO
Gibson
IKE & Hoadley
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Odd Fellows’ Building
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W. B. Barry Law and Supply Co
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Indianapolis Usiness Universit
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E J. Heeb
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Im@iamopolis
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Arste Pianos
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Jewel Steel
Sailiza & Stainaker
Washington
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Central Printing* Co
Bowen-Merrill
W. Wash
Mechanical
W. Pearl St
Roth
Chas. Muellerschoen
Bureau of Public Stenography
Stevenson Building
Tel3
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Washington Street
Rpor
JAC. Metzger & Coo
Aliso
GEO
Merritt & Co
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