Irregular Management Case Seeks Receiver for South Indianapolis Group
Thomas A. Fletcher files suit in Superior Court seeking a receiver for the South Indianapolis Improvement Association, a land development firm formed to buy, plat and sell lots for a factory suburb. He claims insolvency, unpaid notes, and misused installments while mortgages and debts mount, endangering title and values as the project stalls and personnel changes ripple through leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sult
South Indianapolis Improvement Association
Thomas A. Fietcher
Sald Association
Allen M. Fletcher
Allen B. Fletcher
Fisicher
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Southern
John H. McCaslin
Franklin
Frank H. Farnham
Farnham
Mount Clemens
Mich
James P. Light
Light
Firth
Fort Recovery
B. W. Finn
Waverly Traction Company
Henry Ragsdale Sentenced in Indiana Reformatory Case
Henry Ragsdale eighteen yesterday drew a one to three year term in the Indiana Reformatory by Judge Alford for bicycle theft. He testified before the grand jury that Smiley had no involvement. Smiley denied advice from his attorney and Ragsdale was sentenced after hearing both sides. Frank Hedges faced trial on assault with intent to kill and was held on a shooting at patrolmen case linked to Henderson. Henderson fled. Hedges was returned from Illinois with trial set for May 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ragsdale
Indiana Reformatory
Alford
Criminal Court
Smiley
Ragsdale
Frank Hedges
Batt
Samuels and
Alberts
Henderson
Hyland
Bell
Virginia Avenue
Hedges
Menderson
Edges
Illinois
Vinson Carter
Sophia M. Bos
John Hauser
Alexander W. Jameson
City of
Indianapolis
Esley Grantham
Central Trust Co
Mages
Fremont Alford
Nannie H. Ballard
Isaac N. Ballard
Circuit Court
Sarah Thompson
Alice Snider
Superior Court
Marion A. Barth
Raeburn M. Barth
Stasha McIntire
Edwin R. MclIntire
Simon Block
Standard Distilling Company
Joseph Wambaugh
Thomas A
Ida Park
Ed. Park
Conrad Bender
Board of School Commissioners
Bidder seeks rescission of bid for school addition
Conrad Bender filed suit against the Board of School Commissioners to void his $11,337 bid for adding to school No. 23 at Sterling and Twelfth Streets, claiming the amount should be $15,750 due to haste. He accompanied a $200 check with the bid and asks for the bid to be rescinded and the $300 check returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Bender
Board of School Commissioners
Sterling
Twelfth Streets
Juvenile Court Arraigns 15-Year-Old Andrew Holt
In Juvenile Court Judge Stubbs arraigned Andrew Holt a colored boy age fifteen on charges of stealing a tame rabbit with eight young rabbits and several bantam chickens. Patrolmen Musgrove and Belch found Holt on Missouri street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Holt
Stubbs
Holt
Musgrove and
Belch
Young Holt
Missouri Street
Minister's wife overcomes coffee habit with Postum drink
A minister's wife recounts two years of coffee dependence during training nights, suffering nervous strain and fits, then switches to Postum Food Coffee. She says the change eased fatigue, steadied nerves, and her health improved over a year with no further fits.
Multiple Legal Matters Highlight Courtroom Actions
A series of court actions appear, including a man found guilty with a 15 day jail sentence and $10 fine plus costs, probate of Martha Gordon’s will leaving all to William Gordon, Marion Trust Company appointed guardian of Hazel Walter, and Julia A Holtz filing for support from Frederick Holts and E C Atkins & Co. A pair, Raeburn M and Marion A Barth, filed for divorce amid accusations of cruelty and threats. Nannie H Ballard also sues Isaac Ballard for divorce after years of hardship and alleged neglect, illness, and financial strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Gordon
William Gordon
Marion Trust Company
Hazel Walter
Julia A. Holtz
Frederick Holts
E. C. Atkins & Co
Atkins Company
Raeburn M
Marion A. Barth
Barth
Nannie H. Ballard
Isaac Ballard
Court Record and New Suits in Indianapolis Courts
Summary of recent court activity includes dismissals and decrees in Superior Courts and a criminal case in Fremont with larceny and receiving stolen goods. New suits filed cover divorces, notes and foreclosures, ejectment, and receivership actions across Superior Courts Rooms 1 2 3 and Circuit Court listings.
Higher Courts Record in 1959 Morford and Weir decisions
Supreme Court records from 1959 show decisions on quiet title actions, railroad crossings, and appellate matters. Notable items include Merritt vs Ritter affirming title actions with reimbursement claims and Morford vs C L & L Railway affirmed for handling of betterments, plus appellate rulings on hearsay and petitions for rehearing across multiple counties.
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Supreme Court
Merritt
Ritter
Tippecanoe 8S
Dowling
Morford Vs
L. & L. Railway Company
Hamilton CC
Monks
J. Crawford Weir
State
Nellie Worle
Henry
Notes of Recent Opinions on Public Policy and Damages
A digest of legal rulings covers contracts in family support cases, cruel punishment limits in assault on trains, city street defect damages for nonmembers, minor beneficiaries in public aid funds, and miners’ duties. It cites Wright vs Wright Iowa. Territory vs Ketchum New Mexico. Danville vs Robinson Virginia. Hearst California. and related matters.
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Wright
Iowa
Territory
Ketchum
N. M
Danville Vs. Robinson
Fire Department
Ar Hnan
Hearst
Cal
Legal Snippets From Court Decisions Across Jurisdictions
Reports include Wellston Coal Company v Smith on miner duties, Hygela Medical College v Coleman denying mandamus to recognize a college, bank negligence in note collection cases, Langnecker v Grand Lodge on mutual benefit society rights, and Atkinson v Southern Railroad on passenger damages after a promise to stop at a station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellston Coal Company
Smith
Ohio
State Board of Medical Examiners
Hygela Medical College
Coleman
Second National Bank Ve. Merchants’ National Bank
Langnecker
Grand Lodge
Wis
Southern Railroad Company
City News Notes and Local Appointments
Mr D C Arnold has returned to Chicago. Albert Leap is named assistant finance clerk in the post office at 1000 a year, after long service with Indianapolis Gas Co. The burial of John D Fleming will be Monday from his mother-in-law Mrs Tim othy Monaghan 1317 Shelby street with services at St Patrick’s Church. Rev Marion Crosby will preach on Our Strenuous Life and Adam and Eve a Picture not a History. Albert Emrich’s body arrived from Kansas City. funeral today from his mother’s home on Churchman Pike. Albert Emrich was brother of Mrs Carrie Herald of 610 Home Place. Butler College students surprised the chapel crowd with a skeleton hanging from the lectern. President Butler rebuked them. Secretary Grout of the Charity Organization Society plans three new cottages at Fresh Air Mission Fairview Park for families with large rooms and clothes presses. Broadway M E B Church youth celebrate Epworth League anniversary with Rev Joshua Stansfield speaking and installation by state Epworth League president Mr Palmer. Miss Renaldine Smith to play violin solo. Mrs William Horn to sing. Medical and Surgical Monthly cites Dr Joseph Eastman’s illness as likely cancer of the liver, noted over the past year with declining health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Arnold
Chicago
Albert Leap
Leap
Indianapolis Gas Company
John D. Fleming
Timothy Monaghan
Shelby Street
St. Patrick's Church
Marion Crosby
Central Universalist Church
Albert H. Emrich
Kansas City
Churchman Pike
Albert Emrich
Carrie Herald
Home Place
Butler College
Scot Butler
Butler
Grout
Charity Organization Society
Fresh Air Mission
Fairview Park
Broadway M. EB
Epworth League
Joshua Stansfield
Palmer
Renaldine Smith
Real Estate Transfers Across City Listings
Yesterday multiple property deals were recorded. Anna Seger sold a North Illinois residence to William Manton for 7 dollars in cash. the eight room house sits on a 31 by 130 foot lot. Manion deeded a Illinois street residence to Seger for 4500 dollars on a 40 by 146 foot lot. Grafton Tackett via B F Cline sold five Irvington lots and two near Brookside Park to Marvin Crist, who then transferred an eighty acre Morgan county farm to Tackett and sold the farm to Albert Hudson with two Beatty’s addition lots. Ellen F E Walker bought six Meridian and Thirty Fifth Street lots from Enos A Almond and others for 4000 dollars. George Kessler sold a Kentucky avenue property near Morris Street to Perry W Turner for 5000 dollars.
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Anna Seger
James Green
North
Illinois Street
William Manton
Manion
B. F. Cline
Irvington
Brookside Park
Marvin Crist
George Kessler
Perry W. Turner
Kentucky Avenue
Morris Street
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Forty Two Petty Offenses
A federal grand jury yesterday returned forty two indictments for petty offenses. None related to the alleged beef trust investigation in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal
Governor orders militia to Rayville to quell mob
Baton Rouge May 16 Governor Heard received a telegram from Sheriff W N Traylor of Richland parish reporting a mob forming to lynch a prisoner. He ordered protection for the prisoner and dispatched Captain Stubbs's militia company from Monroe by special train to Rayville to maintain the law and prevent mob violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Heard
W. N. Traylor
Richland Parish
Stubbs
Monroe
Rayville
King Sells His Yacht Amelia Bought By Pierce
NEW YORK May 16 H Clay Pierce of St Louis has purchased the King of Portugal s steam yacht Amelia formerly the Yacona The vessel will be refitted and brought over at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
H. Clay Pierce
St. Louie
Amelia
Official Souvenir Soldiers' Monument in The Journal
The Journal issued on Thursday May 15 presents a complete description of the Soldiers' Monument in permanent form. It is handsomely illustrated with many views and a carefully prepared history detailing the monument.
Riley Poem The Soldier Facsimile Edition
A facsimile reproduction of James Whitcomb Riley's poem The Soldier is issued for dedication purposes. The souvenir includes The Messiah of the Nations and is priced ten cents, available by mail or at the Journal office counting room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Whitcomb Riley
Riley
Journal Office
Shortridge School News Defeats Women's Suffrage Bill in Close Vote
An enthusiastic Shortridge High School Senate met in Room D to consider several bills. A mock women’s suffrage measure faced opposition from Senator Fairbanks and Grace Gibbon, while Susie McWhirter urged suffrage. The bill failed by a narrow margin after controversy over impostor rumours disrupted the session.
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Shortridge High
Senate
White
Frankwood Williams
California
Senator White
Scott
Fred Kahn
Donnan
Fairbanks
John White
Allison
Grace Gibbon
Iowa
Maine
Susie McWhirter
Perkins
Ernest Cohn
House
United States
Jones
Myron Leckner
Foraker
Roy Welsemy
Arkansas
Senator Jones
Butler
Capitol
Mantle
Harold Gurstorf
Orators At Dinner At Shortridge High School
The Indianapolis Shortridge High School Oratorical Association was entertained by Miss Laura Donnan at her North Capitol avenue home with about fifty guests including former members and founder Frank Spencer. Coburn Allen acted as toastmaster as numerous speeches on oratory appeared, reflecting a lively school tradition and community support.
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Indianapolis
Shortridge High School Oratorical Association
Laura Donnan
North Capitol Avenue
Shortridge
Frank Spencer
Donnan
Ihe
Coburn Allen
Frank W. Spencer
Frankwood Williams
James Co. G
Senate
Ernest Cohn
Bar
Lawrence Davis
William Hill
Paul C. Edwards
James Myers
Edwin Friend
Albert Buchanan
George Posey
Shortridge Faces Squad Struggles in Weight Events and Tryouts
Shortridge is weak in weight events and likely to stay so. Prizes for tennis singles and doubles will be awarded. Max Wiley, joined by runners like McKee and Doudicean, aims for various sprints, shot put, and a promising sprint find. Shank may run today if his heart allows, Hoag may miss bike events, and capt Maynard Allen leads a base ball trip to Franklin with a long listed squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shortridge
Max Wiley
Hazy” Clark
McKee
Frank Doudicean
Howard Shank
Gage Hoag
Hoag
Syracuse
North Side
Maynard Allen
Franklin
Nicoli
Jones
Gibbs
Connor
Holdson
McKinney
Wiley
Scott
Mearney
Griffith
C. Allen
Parker
Mench
Girls Tennis Club Plans Bloomington Tournament Admission
The Girls Tennis Club discusses a Bloomington event set for May 23 and anticipates Indianapolis being admitted to the association next year. Committees on courts and tournament are named with members Jo Messing Ruth Maxwell Jessie Ragsdale Carolyn Cole Elizabeth Hitt Laura Potter Nora Lacey Lydia Wallace Grace Philputt and Lento Fulwell.
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Bloomington
Indianapolis
Girls’ Tennis Club
Jo Messing
Ruth Maxwell
Jessie Ragsdale
Carolyn Cole
Elizabeth Hitt
Laura Potter
Nora Lacey
Lydia Wallace
Grace Fhilputt
Lento Fulwell
Contractor Aids Arrive for Federal Building Project
E C Stratman and G F Bodwell, contract agents, stay at the Denison Hamilton. Bodwell returns to Chicago. Stratman plans to supervise the new federal building with Rankin Kellogg architects arriving soon. Local labor will be used where possible. Brown Ketcham Co wins steel work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal
E. C. Stratman
G. F. Bodwell
Denison
Hamilton
Hamilton County Republicans back Landis and ticket
Edward J. Neal of Noblesville states Hamilton county and Ninth district Republicans vote for Landis and the party ticket despite nomination losses. He argues Republicans support Roosevelt and prosperity, praises Baldwin as able, notes Noblesville city election dip insignificant, and predicts full Hamilton county turnout for Landis and the slate with George M. Snyder as mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Neal
Noblesville
Landis
Hamilton County
Congress
Roosevelt
Baldwin
George M. Snyder
Dyer Vows Return For State Treasurer Nomination
Hammond resident John W. Dyer declared at the Denison Hotel that if he lives long enough he expects to become state treasurer. He spoke after seeking the nomination at the prior Republican convention and then supported the party ticket, continuing local campaigning as election day led to a Republican victory over the Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond
John W. Dyer
Denison
Dyer
Odd Fellows Hold Grievances and Appeals Meeting
Sitting of the Committee on Grievances and Appeals of the Order of Odd Fellows in session at the Hotel English last night. Will H Talbott of Orleans E G Hogate of Danville and George Shirts of Noblesville attended. Grand Lodge sessions run through next Thursday with 800 delegates expected. Rebekah Assembly sessions Monday and Tuesday precede the Grand Lodge.
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Will H. Talbott
Orleans
E. G. Hogate
Danville
George Shirts
Noblesville
English
Order of Odd Fellows
Grand Lodge
G. Hogate
Rebekah Assembly
Patriotism on the flags at the Statehouse return
Henry Levy described veterans returning battle flags at the Statehouse on Thursday evening. He witnessed deep emotion as veterans kissed the torn banners, cried, and spoke of the flag's meaning to the nation, portraying a poignant lesson in national pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Levy
Hibernian Rifles Honor Reception in Fort Wayne
A reception at the Occidental Hotel welcomed the Hibernian Rifles of Fort Wayne during their city visit. Hosted by the local A. O. H. the event featured speeches recitations and songs with refreshments. The unit under Captain Ford drew admiration for its conduct and bearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Occidental
Hibernian Rifles
Fort Wayne
Ford
Notable visitors fill Lafayette hotel scene
George P. Haywood of Lafayette stayed in town last night at the Grand. Crawford Fairbanks of Terre Haute was also a guest at the same hotel. Governor Nash of Ohio, seen at the Hotel English, departed yesterday for French Lick Springs for a short rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George P. Haywood
Lafayette
Crawford Fairbanks
Terre Haute
Governor Nash
Ohio
French Lick Springs
Dog and Pony Show Next Week by Gentry Brothers
The Gentry Brothers unite four shows into one act for a week long exhibition at Capitol avenue and Sixteenth street. The street parade is a miniature circus, and the show features many new elements with greatly enlarged departments for broader appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gentry Brothers
Capitol Avenue
Sixteenth Street
Weather And Wages Signal Strong Trade Momentum
New High Point of Pig Iron Production and brisk woolen and textile activity push industrial output. R G Dun notes weather and wages remain the main drag, with moisture and cold tempering crops but wages and distribution lifting retail trade in Pittsburg. Rail earnings up 62 percent May week, iron capacity rising, stocks easing. Corn and wheat conditions mixed, exports down, and Western footwear orders growing while Eastern demand stabilizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Pittsburg
United States
Canada
Bradstreet on Trade Outlook Mixed Amid Strikes and Weather
Bradstreet reports uneven trade conditions with broad crop prospects positive except winter wheat. Eastern anthracite strikes dampen industry while jobber demand holds. fall delivery buying stronger due to rains in the West. Wheat outlook favorable for spring and corn acreage expands. meat prices remain high. Iron and steel sectors show volatility, with wage rises and settlement trends. Wheat and corn exports up. dry goods quiet in the East. wagon and rail markets show price shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fuller Railroad
Pittsburg
Northern
Chicago
Southern
Birmingham
Agg Renate
Bank Clearings Show Gains Across Major Cities
New York reports a week ended May 16 with Bradstreet tabulations. Indianapolis totals reach 810,971,123, up 35.2 percent. Cities listed include New York, Chicago, Boston with increases and decreases shown, including a 15.7 percent drop for one entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bradstreet
Chicago
Boston
Pupils Buried in the Reales Collapse in Barcelona
A college building collapsed in Lereda near Barcelona on May 16 burying many pupils. The director and five children were among those portrayed in the wreckage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barcelona
Lelereda
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South Indianapolis Association
Thomas A. Fletcher
Yan
Monte
Abbs
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John J. Valdenaire
James Admire
Jessie Mildred Heck
Archie A. Heck
William W. Demaree
William A. Bridges
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Town of
Glenwood
Frank Lawson
Appellants
Henry J. Thistelwaite
William G. Pierce
Amilton
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Blackford C. C
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Oster
Broe
Benton C. C
James H. McCoy
Board of Trustees Town of
Cloverdale
Putnam, Co
Ellery C. Webster Et al
Sylvanus Major
Putnam C. C
Morgan County
H. & Smith Company
Atlas J
Williams
Lawrence C. C. Appellees
Diamond Flint Glass Company
Byron M. Boyd
Charles A. Lonn
Emma Chriatman
Laporte C
Moses D. Payne
Charles E. Moore
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Lewis Lee
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Federal Grand Jury
Militia
Shortridge School News
Miss Donnan Entertains Oratorical Association
Shortridge Association
Miss Laura Donnan
Shortridge Athletic Notes
Sylvester Johnson
Yecetees Asper Rom Menos Ern Athletication
Shortridge High School
John Peirce
the Denison
Bodwell
Rankin & Kellogg
Rankin
Brown-Ketcham Company
Peirce
Edward E. Neal
ODD Fellows
Florodora
Star Horse Shoe
Standard Navy Old Peach & Honey
J.T. Tobacco
Minneapolis
New Orleans
Sackeonville
Columbus, CO
Decatur
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