State Health Board Called Upon for Instructions
The State Board of Health received a letter from Dr. A O Foster health officer at Uniontown Ind. He says Dr Hendershott county health officer at Cannelton quarantined a residence with ten people in various stages of smallpox. Ransom refuses quarantine threatens violence and sells liquor without a state license. Foster asks for course of action and Lurry reports instructing sheriff to accompany to Uniontown to enforce quarantine with an armed posse if needed.
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State Board of Health
A. O. Foster
Uniontown
Ind
Foster
Hendershott
Cannelton
Benjamin L. Ransom
Ransom
Runaway Hog Wagon Spooks Warren Township Resident
A Rice farm wagon loaded with hogs bolted on Washington Street yesterday morning frightening the team at Highland avenue. It ran to Illinois street tearing up tracks, the wagon broke apart and hogs spilled. Rice and his companion Harvey were thrown out but unharmed. The hogs later moved to another wagon, drawing amusement from bystanders.
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Washington Street
William Rice
Warren Township
Highland Avenue
Ulinois Street
Rice
Harvey
Indiana AG seeks info on voting machines from New York officials
Attorney General Taylor acting as local adviser to the Indiana Voting Commission has asked New York authorities for details on voting machine use and preservation. The article notes New York uses more voting machines than any other state. A separate notice advertises a new $25 piano for 81% at Wulschner's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Indiana Voting Commission
New York
Masters Plumbers Grant One More Day for Surrender of Journeymen
The Master Plumbers Association issued a public statement amid a strike noting most union journeymen are out while one worker remains employed by Haslinger. Masters report some shops have heavy work and others projects awaiting 60 to 90 days, with no union help. They oppose high rates and fear many apprentices will lose years of training. A new day is allowed for journeymen to return under old terms or cities nearby may supply replacements.
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Master Plumbers’ Association
C. Aneshaensel
Aneshaensel & Co
Joseph F. Haslinger
University Grounds Purchase Moves Institutions Out
Be made with the government for the purchase of the grounds most of the institutions that compose the university would move out there.
Condemnation Battles For Same Indianapolis Route
Indianapolis and Martinsville Rapid Transit and Traction companies push condemnation cases in Marion county for a shared electric road right of way. First filings differ by county. outcome hinges on first come, first served rule and new law provisions. The dispute may reach court to resolve route ownership.
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Indianapolis & Martinsville Rapid Transit Company
Indianapolis & Martinsville Traction Company
Marion County
Morgan County
Relief Committee Acts Fast to Aid Jacksonville Fire Sufferers
The Indianapolis Board of Trade relief committee led by W. T. Malott proposes swift funds and supplies for Jacksonville fire victims. A call for subscriptions was issued to residents, with checks made out to Jacob W. Smith. Flanner & Buchanan gave $10, and United States Express Co. will forward money and parcels free of charge. An ensuing meeting will allocate funds to reach those in need promptly.
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The
Board of Trade
W. T. Malott
John
Lazarus
D. P. Erwin
New
George W. Coombs
Medford B. Wilson
Gordon
George G. Tanner
John H. Holliday
George W. Sloan
John F. Wallick
Justus C. Adams
William Scott
Harry B. Smith
Jacksonville
Fla
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Board of Trade
Jacob W. Smith
Ind
Relief Committee
Flanner & Buchanan
United States Express Company
Wingate Riles At County Councils Interfering In Assessors
Tax Commissioner John C Wingate held a round up with ten county assessors at the Statehouse to press for full property listing. He accused county councils of limiting time and deputies hindering proper listing and vowed any loss would be reimbursed if suits are needed. He warned assessors to list all property and to seek redress for restriction while stressing true cash value on the duplicate. Governor Durbin welcomed the group and stressed placing all property on the duplicate at true value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Wingate
Indiana
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Statehouse
Wingate
J. R. Copeland
Morgan County
Will S. Stewart
Delaware
Marion Eaton
Marion
A. L. Mack
Vermillion
C. E. McDaniel
Park
A.S. Campbell
Boone
Ben Nagle
Hamilton
A. A. Cohee
Hancock
Thad
M. Moore
Madison
David M. Wheatley
Tipton
C. Hodgin
Delaware Township
Hamilton County
James H. Summers
Center Township
Delaware County
Mr. Wingate
Journal
Columbia Club
Durbin
Union Sets Ultimatum Over Wage Contract With Employers
At a Hardwood Floor Layers and Helpers Union meeting last night, contractors were warned to sign the agreed minimum wage contract or risk a work stoppage. The Plasterers Union also welcomed five new members amid ongoing disputes over wage scales and planned strikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feltman
Central Labor Union
University trustees meet discuss Arsenal Grounds plan
The University of Indianapolis board of trustees met at the Commercial Club with Rev. M L Maines presiding. Three vacancies were to be filled after the deaths of Harrison Fishback and Osgood. A proposal to acquire arsen al grounds for a university home was debated. further talks planned with possible government land cost considerations.
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Board of Trustees
Improvements on Broad Ripple streetcar line underway
Extensive work on the Broad Ripple line by the Indianapolis Street Railway Company will take several days to finish. Poles are being placed on Pennsylvania Street from 34th to 36th, with the loop east of Pennsylvania to be cut off once the new section is done, shortening running time by about four minutes. New cars are being assigned to Broad Ripple, old cars sent to Lafayette, and poles will run along the entire Broad Ripple line.
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Broad Ripple
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
Pennsylvania Street
Thirty-fourth
Thirty-sixth Street
Lafayette
Measles Halt Social Event At Mrs Zimmer Home
City Board of Health censored a social function planned by Mrs. Zimmer at 14 Bellefontaine Street, forcing cancellation after a measles case was reported in the house. Dunlap’s Celebrated Hats advertised at Seaton’s Hat Store. Travel note promotes Big Four routes via Buffalo to the Pan-American Exposition for a dollar extra.
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Dunlap’s
Seaton’s
Excursions From Indianapolis to Cities on Big Four Route
Sunday trips May 12 offer Lawrenceburg Aurora and Way Stations with Buffalo stopovers and $1.00 round trip plus $1 extra for Pan-American Exposition access. First excursion to Louisville May 12 at $1.50 round trip, with special trains from Indianapolis and Louisville return. Cincinnati and return $1.25 via C H D Ry with two fast trains. May 15 coach excursion to Buffalo for Pan-American Exposition at $9.35 round trip. Tickets at Big Four office 1 East Washington. Also ads for local services and goods.
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New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Puffalo
Big Four
Gianapolis Union Station
Louisville
Rushville
Connersville
Hamilton
Cincinnati
East Washington Street
Emma Gilbert Fined in Police Court for Loitering Immorality and Drunkenness
Emma Gilbert, a stenographer living with W. M. Gerard's family, was fined in Police Court for loitering immorality and drunkenness with costs. She faced 30 days in the workhouse as part of the penalties, while evidence linked to trouble within the Gerard home influenced the harsher outcome. George Enderson and John Brown faced multiple charges for drunkenness fast driving and cruelty to animals with fines, Brown a sergeant, only modest penalties.
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Emma Gilbert
Po-lice
W. M. Gerard
Gerard
George Enderson
John Brown
Enderson
Brown
Substation 17 Opens in Washington City
A Post Office Department order from Washington yesterday establishes a new postal station at 2131 Prospect Street in this city, to take effect July 1. Tatley Pursell, colored, of 32% Osage Street, was arrested yesterday by Detectives Wallace and Aschani on theft charges involving curtains and items from a C. F. Adams & Co. wagon. The arrest and recovered property followed an assault on his wife, whose mother provided information.
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Postalfc
Washington
Prospect Street
Tatley Pursell
Osage Street
Wallace and Aschani
C. F. Adams & Co
Governor appoints Dreibelbles Fort Wayne city judge
Governor Durbin yesterday issued a commission appointing Robert B. Dreibelbles as city judge of Fort Wayne for a four year term starting today. The appointment follows the Fort Wayne charter amendments act by the General Assembly. The first judge is appointed by the Governor with successors chosen at regular elections.
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Durbin
Robert B. Dreibelbles
Fort Wayne
General Assembly
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Sn Rast Washington Sthel
State Health Board
Wulschner’s
the Relief Committee
House
Plasterers
Plasterers’ Union
S. A. Shilling
O. W. Sweet
Kingan & Striebeck
Frank Sims
Lowell
Mass
Reed Rattan Workers
Central Labor Hall
Peele Brothers
Ad. Is
Charles Mayer & Co
Vestige St
Prince Albert
Kahn
City Board of Health
Dunlap
Buffalo
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
Lehigh Valley
Lackawanna
Lawrenceburg
Aurora and
Way
Indianapolis Union Station
Aurora
D. Ry
Janes
Bay Diamonds
J. C. Sipe
N. Med. It
O. J. Mansfield
Tatter
Massachusetts Avenue
Wales
Hollenbeck’s Wire Works
S.llinois
W. F. Kissel
North Meridian Street
Techen- Vin’ Reiberg
Washington St
Indianapolis Barber Supply Co
Law Building
Indianapolis Paste Co
F. M. Rot
Frank Hluttz
Irish Point
Brussels
Cluny
Battenberg
Nottingham
Albert Gall
W. Washington St
Sander & Recker
Eraitare Co
E. Wash, Sr
Encveserrras
Oliver Twist
Tru-Food
NCR Clm
TN Et al
Pect Street
Juliusc
Steinway
Pearson's Piano House
Indianapolis, Ind
Ws B.burfford
Coipsr
Jones
Smith
Bliss, Swain & Co
Stevenson Building
Leopold Weiss
East Ohio Street
Corner Meridian
A.B. Meyer & CO
North
Pennsylvania St. Bote
South Meridian Street
Indianapolis Hardware CO
East Pearl Street
F. R. Rice M. C. CO
St. Louis
Wacox Umbrellas
Tele AY SD
Lliemere
L. Washington S
I. H. Herrington
East Market St
C.aneshaensel & Co
Ohio Street
Susiness College
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