Woman Forgery Suspect Traced by Detectives At Boarding House
A young woman named Bertha Munson or Mrs. Robinson, among other aliases, is charged with forgery after passing bad checks at multiple merchants. Detectives Haley and Splan waited at a North Illinois boarding house to arrest her as she entered the Nordica. Suspect, divorced from a man named Robinson, had earlier cashed checks for chairs, shirts, a sewing machine, and more, all in the same handwriting. she will be tried in court this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Munson
Amedia
Robinson
Eplan
Haley
Nordica
Ilinois Street
People’s Outfiting Company
G. A. Ennis
East Washington Street
Hamburger's
Massachusetts Avenue
Pennsylvania
Mrs. Ennis
Mrs. Pas
Bearers of Battle Flags Named for Four Regiments
Details of color bearers and flag guards were sent to Adjutant General Smock. Flags of the Twenty-first Artillery will be borne by a list including Daniel W. Hilligos and T L. Jenkins. Sixty-sixth Infantry flag guards include Thomas A. Brengie and J. Lambdin. Twentieth Infantry flags entrusted to Robert Rantz and George W. Brown. Thirty-fifth Infantry leadership includes Sam Crossan and John Sefalethy McMahon. Smock receives daily details from regimental officers across the state. Veterans seek names of old regiments' bearers, and meeting plans for Indiana Volunteers veterans are noted. Sam C. Vance of Jacksonville, Fla., plans to attend dedication day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smock
Regiment of Artillery
Daniel W. Hilligos
T L. Jenkins
Thomas Robbins
James Sargent
David Klinger
L. D. Richards
J. A. Murphy
W. R. Wycoff
G. W. Lough
H. Winters
B. F. Troydon
Thomas A. Brengie
J. Lambdin
John B. Andrew Fite
William McKnight
H. Harmon
W. A. Morris
Twentieth Infantry
Robert Rantz
W. C. H. Reeder
J. C. Goodnow
George W. Brown
John Ferguson
Chauncey Jones
Stephen Salmon
Elias Dickey
Thirty-fifth Infantry
Sam Crossan
John Sefalethy McMahon
William Springer
Fox
Daniel Roush
Indiana Volunteers
Sam C. Vance
Jacksonville
Fla
Davis is Sentenced to Five Years in Federal Prison
Richard Davis of Washington was sentenced by Federal Judge John H. Baker to five years and costs, with credit possibly reducing actual time to three years four months. Davis may become a prison bookkeeper, replacing a recently pardoned bank wrecker. U S Attorney urged diligence in pursuing gambers suits. judge praised conduct and imposed the minimum sentence while stressing law’s demand for accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Pettit
Richard €. Davis
Washington
Columbus
John H. Baker
Federal Court
Davis
Johnny” Johnson
Logansport Bank
Seenal
Jo Baker
Baker
Theosophists in Indianapolis Plan Spring Work and Lectures
Members of the Indianapolis Theosophical Society map a vigorous spring program with lectures and unusual events. W P Adkinson leads a committee to expand outreach while outlining aims to foster a universal brotherhood, study oriental sciences, and probe occult laws and astral theories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
The
Theosophical Society
Madame Blavatsky
Edison
Thomas A. Edison
W. P. Adkinson
F. W. Brinker
G. W. Schofield
Harriet A. Eliott
Rachel Curry
FE. H. Kenney
Promoters seek arsenal site for National Technical Institute
The Commercial Club and the Board of Trade backed the plan to move the National Technical Institute to the arsenal grounds. Indiana congressmen will be approached to assist the effort along with a push to establish an army post near the city. Directors accepted the resignation of J. K.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Board of Trade
National Technical Institute
Arsenal
Indiana Congressmen
Commercial Club Yesso
J. K
Lemon Grower criticizes railroads in California lobby
R Radcliffe Whitehead, a Santa Barbara lemon grower, and Hervey White of Chicago visit the Denison Hotel. They discuss conditions in California and compare them to Frank Norris's The Octopus, noting high freight rates by the Southern Pacific and Santa Fe hinder farming. Whitehead says relief lies in cooperative railroad ownership.
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R. Radcliffe Whitehead
Santa Barbara
Cal
Denison Hotel
Hervey White
Chicago
California
Whitehead
Yorkshire
White
Frank Norris
Southern Pacific Railroad
Norris
Southern Pacific
Santa Fe
Washington
Mr. Whitehead
Aeace
The
McTeague
K. Whitehead
Physio-Medical Doctors Meet at Denison Hotel Forty Years Old
Physicians of the physio medical school hold a session at the Denison Hotel marking the fortieth anniversary of the Indiana Physio-medical Association led by President G. H. Smith of Greensboro. Vicki Harold of Indianapolis is vice president with A. W. Fisher of this city as secretary and treasurer. Papers on child care by N. E. Harold and Dr. Elizabeth Roberts of Connersville were read and cayenne pepper as a stimulant discussed amid the group’s belief in its benefits despite mild cautions. The meeting resumes at 9 o clock this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison Hotel
Physio-Medical School of Medicine
Indiana Physio-medical Association
G. H. Smith
Greensboro
A. R. Harold
Indianapolis
A. W. Fisher
Century
N. E. Harold
Elizabeth Roberts
Connersville
Indiana College Association forms new executive committee
State College Association officials met in the Denison writing room to organize the executive committee and set dates for the next annual gathering. Chairmen include Charles W. Lewis and Professor Coleman with Louis Kelso and Andrew A. Stephenson among others. The Denison Hotel hosts November 14 and 15 with sessions on elective systems and the evolution of college leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Denison
Indiana College Association
Charles W. Lewis
Moore's Hill College
Professor Coleman
Butler College
Leonard Kelso
State Normal
Andrew A. Stephenson
de Pauw University
Lewis
Moore's Hill
State Teachers’ Association
Doctor Horne Visits Denison Hotel Amid Rumors of Texas Move
Dr. Brose S. Horne of Marion, linked to the Michigan City prison inquiry, denies fleeing to Texas. He explains a recent Indian Territory visit sparked the rumor and says he may settle in Indiana, but will not discuss the Michigan City investigation as it remains with the Board of Charities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brose
Horne
Marion
Michigan City
Denison
Texas
Indian Territory
Indiana
Southwest
Board of Charities
Republican State Committee Meets to Plan Campaign
James P. Goodrich, chairman, returns from Washington and calls a meeting for next Wednesday at 2 p.m. to discuss campaign plans. Attendance is expected to be the full committee as city and town election results from yesterday are reviewed. Charles Maguire chairs the general committee. Ancient Landmarks Lodge banquet scheduled May 2 at the Denison Hotel for members and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Goodrich
Republican State Committee
Washington
State Committee
Republican Committee
Democratic Committee
French Lick
Ancient Landmarks Lodge
Denison Hotel
Denison
Charles Maguire
Had Costly Mack Ride
Henry Haugh told police yesterday that he met a stranger Monday night on West Michigan Street who proposed a back ride. The pair visited several drinking places before Haugh says he refuses further advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Haugh
West Michigan Street
Ted
Haugh
Missing item rumour from West Washington resident
A resident at 923 West Washington Street reported waking to find 520 missing yesterday. He cannot identify or locate the intruder and cannot name the person involved when questioned. Further details are unavailable.
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West
Washington Street
Local Man Dennis Graney Killed by Highway Robbers
Remains of Dennis Graney, son of Patrick Graney of Spann Avenue, were brought from Birmingham Alabama. Graney had lived in Birmingham for five years and was killed Saturday night while walking home from a grocery. Two men reportedly stepped from in front and demanded money. upon refusal, shots were fired striking him in the heart. He leaves a wife and one child. his father works for the Indianapolis Gas Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Graney
Patrick Graney
Spann Avenue
Birmingham
Ala
Graney
Indianapolis Gas Company
Woman Wields Knife During Attempted Killing Incident
Mrs Eliza Dickson of Baltimore Avenue was arrested after attacking Mrs Hattie Ballard with a knife on a Baltimore street. Ballard suffered a serious cut to the left side near the hip. Dickson faced charges of drawing deadly weapons and assault with intent to kill. Patrolman Mackessey intervened, disarming Dickson and detaining her as Ballard received medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Dickson
Baltimore Avenue
Hattie Ballard
Twenty-fifth Street
Mackessey
Ballard
Mrs. Dickson
Cornell Avenues
Mrs. Ballard
Stone Bridge Contract Lets Bid, Need 65000 Appropriation
County Commissioners award William Fife & Son the stone bridge contract across White River at Washington Street pending a 65000 additional appropriation by the County Council. If the council fails to raise the funds, Brown-Ketcham Iron Works will build a steel girder bridge at about 75800, with Fife providing the substructure, totaling roughly 147000.
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William Fife & Son
White River
Washington Street
County Council
Brown- Ketcham Iron Works
Stone
Marion County Construction Company
Willam Fife & Son
William F. Koss
H. E. William
Brown-Ketcham Iron Works
Canton Bridge Company
Indiana Bridge Company
New Castle Bridge Company
Henribeque
Raymond Baffrey
Geisel Construction Company
Smoke Inspector Urged by City Commercial Club
The club's smoke committee reports after a Chicago survey that a city smoke inspector should be appointed. The inspector would warn factories three times before action, promote use of automatic coal distributors, and curb smoke by ensuring proper fire fuel and reduced gas emissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Commercial Club
Board of Directors
Chicago
Teen girl in Magnolia building attempts suicide with rat poison
Seventeen year old Bessie Williamson attempted death by taking two ten aecatas of rat poison in the Magnolia building yesterday afternoon. Drs. Foreman and Iser of the City Dispensary treated her and pronounced her out of danger. Despondency over a love affair is noted as a possible cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Williamson
Magnolia
Clean Street Crusade in Allen City Streets Cleared
Mayor Bookwalter and Chairman Megrew tour alleys to push a new street cleaning plan. Rust, Kentington & Co. to begin three daily sprinklings, two on Saturdays, plus flushing downtown alleys. Officials will inspect business premises and detain violators if needed to curb street dirt. High winds blamed for recent debris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bookwalter
Megrew
Board of Public Works
Rust, Kennington & Co
Mr. Megrew
Mayor pushes speedy interurban freight rate settlement
Mayor Bookwalter presses Union Traction to adopt a new freight schedule within days to prevent shippers in Indianapolis from facing discrimination. City officials seek authority to supervise rates while Union McGuire plans a visit to discuss readjustment, amid a delicate contract-based reform. Six sanitary officers disinfect the post office after a smallpox case involving mail carrier Robert Wells prompts precautionary action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bookwalter
Union Traction Company
C. W. McGuire
McCulloch
Union Company
Indianapolis
McGuire
Joss
McGinnis
Robert Wells
Ives Plans Detailed Harrison Monument Suggestions
The Harrison Monument Association directors met at the Commercial Club to discuss Halsey C. Ives chief of the art department at the St. Louis world’s fair. He outlined in detail the suggestions already proposed and the directors expressed satisfaction. Ives will return in about two weeks to finalize arrangements and announce plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Monument Association
Commercial Club
Halsey C. Ives
Department of Art
Ives
Mr. Ives
St. Louis
Janitors Seek County Courthouse Wage Increase
Janitors at Marion County Courthouse filed a petition with the County Commissioners requesting higher wages in line with rising living costs. The petition lists signatories including Martin S. Greer Isaac Leap and others while Alonzo Graham opposed the method but supported an increase. The board declined citing prior County Council appropriation and noted janitors earn zero dollars per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Martin S. Greer
Isaac Leap
F. E. McManus
Carney
Ephraim Palmer
Foner Golaskai
August Witthaupt
W. W. Richardson
W. L. Morgan
John D. Kidd
William Jackson
John Sullivan
George Yanthis
Alonzo Graham
Graham
Arrest of Ed White for Grand Larceny in University Park
Detectives Dugan and Manning arrested a young man who claimed the name Ed White after finding him asleep in University Park. White is charged with grand larceny, following a prior arrest Monday of Ed Birchman on the same charge. Birchman allegedly rented a horse and buggy on Court Street, drank heavily, and damaged a wheel while enlisting White’s help to hitch a wagon borrowed from Louis Horn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dugan
Manning
Ed White
University Park
White
Ed Birchman
Birchman
Hveryman
Court Street
Louis Horn
Concordia Properia Italian Club Forms in Clinton
A new musical organization Named Concordia Properia Italian Club was incorporated in Clinton. It states its purpose is social and musical entertainment for members, not pecuniary gain. Directors are John Guglielmino C Guionanni and Martin Sansona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concordia Properia Italian Club
Clinton
John Guglielmino
C. Guionanni
Martin Sansona
Emporia and Anderson Telephone Company
Secretary of State
Moses Gustin
J. M. Cox
Vilus P. Gale
Amos Pittsford
John Starr
Pedestrian Hit by Car Near Illinois and McCrea Streets
Sylvester Mitchell, a colored man, was struck by a transfer company automobile yesterday afternoon at Illinois and McCrea streets. He was knocked from his bicycle and injured in the legs while riding with his head down against the wind. He stated he ran into the carriage and that the operator was not to blame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvester Mitchell
Illinois and
McCrea Streets
Transfer Company
Mitchell
Husband Missing Case Referred to Indianapolis Police
Mrs. Nettie Shellabeer of Dayton Ohio asked Indianapolis police to help locate her husband who left Dayton on April 28 and was reported seen in Indianapolis on April ?. She is now at New Palestine Indiana and the superintendent Taffe received the letter yesterday.
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Taffe
Nettie Shellabeer
Dayton
Indianapolis
Shellabeer
New Palestine
Ind
Cincinnati Excursion to Terre Haute Special Trains
Excursion notices: Sunday May lith from Indianapolis Union Station at 7 a m for Cincinnati and return at 7 p m. Round trip $1.25. Big Four Route offers Terre Haute excursion Sunday May 11 with 1.00 round trip and 7:30 a m departure, return 7 p m.
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Madison
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Union Station
Cincinnati
Fort Wayne
Ind
Celina
Lima
St. Mary's
Terre Haute
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Asese
H. Lieber Company
West Washington St
J. C. Sipe
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Mrs. Robinson
Martins
Haley and
Splan
Adjutant General's Office
R. C. Davis
Washington Bank
Theosophists
Wulschner
Ual
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Tion
State College Association
DR. Brose S. Horne
Indiana City
Stone Bridge
Special Commercial Club Committee
Clean-Street Crusade
McAvoy
JAC. Metzger CO
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Maryland Street
Fortville
Bloomington
Caera
IA Lines
Lake Erie & Western
R. R
Janes
South
Delaware Street
W. W. Dark & Co
New
East Market Street
Langsenkamp ‘Bros. Brass Works
E. Georgia St
Kruse & Deventer
Leo Lando
Jadoring Optician
Juliusc
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Merchants’ Association
Victor
Harmon & Hall
Long Branch
West End
New York
Broadway
W. E. Hildreth
Mer
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Woodruff Place
Baldwin Block
Deutsch Tailoring Co
J.H. Reed
Marcy
Wth Century
Monument
National Biscuit
Company
Frananse Te
Logan County
Ohio
R. M. Mueller
Delaware and
New York Streets
Hoth Fhones
PIU Ao
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Vonnegut Hardware Co
Washington St
Wegman Pianos
Carlin & Lennox
Mefrritt
GEO, Mernritt & Co
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