Charity Board Report Faces Skepticism From County Commissioners
The Marion County Board of Charities and Correction filed its visit report to the jail power house tunnel and German Protestant Orphan Asylum with the County Commissioners. The jail was praised but the tunnel and power house drew criticism for dust and neglect while the commissioners dispute the board's authority and effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Board of Charities and Correction
Tunnel
Board of County Commissioners
Board of Commissioners
Board of Charities
Greer
Board of Charities and Correction
McGregor
Iford
Charities Board
Father Gets Verdict Against Big Four for Damages
In Judge Carter's court a verdict for 600 damages was returned in the case of James Reed against the Big Four Railway Company for the loss of his boy's services after the boy was nearly dismembered when he fell between tracks and a high fence north of Washington street. The Pennsylvania Company filed an appeal in Appellate Court from a Boone Circuit Court judgment of 400 against it in Leeman v. detectives for false arrest during a coal theft arrest in Indianapolis. The case against John B. Sherwood was dismissed on prosecuting attorney action. Josie E. Driscoll sued Cornelius Driscoll for ejectment and 700 damages over property damage at 1241 Nordyke avenue. Nellie Reed sued the street-car company for 2.09 damages after a alighting incident at Pennsylvanian street and Virginia avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont Alford
David Watson
Justice Sheppard
Brooks
John B. Sherwood
Jessie Cord
le Drieshuck
Cordelia S. Morgan
Mart Morgan
Superior Court
William Beechman
Belle Beechman
Circuit Court
William A. Kehling
Rose Kehling
Appellate Court
Carter
James Reed
Big Four Railway Company
Reed
Big Four
Washington Street
Pennsylvania Company
Enoch Leeman
Boone
Leeman
George W. Herrod
John Sweed
Indianapolis
Hendricks
Boone Circuit
Alford
Dr. Sherwood
Josie E. Driscoll
Cornelius Driscoll
Driscoll
Nordyke Avenue
Nellie Reed
Pennsylvanian Street
Virginia E
Will of Zachariah Keller Leaves Property to Wife
Probate shows Zachariah Keller’s will probated yesterday leaving all property to his wife Harriet H. Keller who managed the estate and provided support during its proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zachariah Keller
Harriet H. Keller
Court Docket Summary of Divorces and Judgments
In Room 1 Judge McMaster, Boedorfer vs Bosdorfer divorce dismissed for noncompliance. Bell Douglas vs Douglas divorce dismissed for noncompliance. Van Camp vs Van Camp plaintiff-initiated dismissal with judgment for costs. Room 3 Judge Vinson Carter mal precedented case Voorhees vs Floyd dismissed by plaintiff. Hoover vs Kingey et al judgment for defendants $7,217.48 plus costs. Reed vs Ball Co. damages verdict for plaintiff unclear. Circuit Court Judge Allen presides James Reed vs Landers account finding for defendant. City Court Judge Terry Cullen defendant appeal denied with costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wstella
Dunklebarger
John BE
Jacob L
Doll Va
Fannie J
Jeffe Et al
Fannie J. Jeffe
Anna Mary Francis
David T. Francis
Seorely
John L. McMaster
Wiliam Boedorfer
Anna Bosdorfer
Bell Douglas
Samuel Douglas
Albert van Camp
Amy van Camp
di Yorce
Vinson Carter
George Voorhees
William Floyd
Tseb Ttie Hoover
Lewis A. Kingey Et al
Es Reed Vs
C. & St. L. Ball Co
Pismutt
Circuit Court
Henry Clay Allen
James E. Reed
Jeremiah M. Landers
Terry J. Cullen
Funeral for F T Hord Held at 2 P M
The funeral for Francis T. Hord took place at his 191 North Pennsylvania Street home at 2 p m with Reverend James D. Stanley of Christ Church officiating. Coroner Nash ruled morphine poisoning as the cause of death after reviewing Dr Knoxs evidence. a Country Club tribute to Hord accompanied a memorial by the Indianapolis Bar Association. Insurance interest arose as it was revealed Hord carried 165 000 in life policies, 150 000 of which may be incontestable on suicide grounds.
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Francis T. Hord
North
Pennsylvania Street
James D. Stanley
Christ Church
Crown Hill
Nash
South Bend
Knox
Indianapolis Bar Association
Albert Baker
W. H. H. Miller
Ferdinand Winter
Lafayette Perkins
Harold Taylor
Charles W. Moores
W. P. Herod
Aquilla Jones
Association
Superior Court
Hord
Country Club
City Park Funds Move To Buy Riverside Park Land
City controller to recommend next Monday transfer of 26669.65 from park appropriations to park land purchase fund to finance additional Riverside Park land. Power reports shared amounts from multiple park upkeep and improvement accounts, with Merits causing potential job cuts and postponement of permanent improvements. South Side merchants withdraw from Indianapolis Southern Railroad petition as committee intensifies lobbying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Board
Park
Riverside Park
Garfield Park
Military Park
University Park
Fletcher Place
East Eleventh Street
Greenlawn
Morton Place
Morris Place
McCarty Place
Brookside Park
Indianola Square
Highland Face
Sor Riverside Park
Johnson
South Side
Indianapolis Southern Railroad
Indianapolis Southern
C. A. Schrader
George W. Stout
Hollweg & Reese
Schnull & Co
Indianapolis
Beaumont Oil Land Heirship Inheritance Case Triumphant
Frank H. Pillet Jr and Oscar Pillet, heirs to Ada Cleveland, own one twelfth each of eight hundred acres in the Beaumont oil field. The land, near Sapre Top Heights, faced a prior sale by a claimant named Cleveland, but the court ruled in favor of the Cleveland heirs and voided the sale. The value of the estate remains undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont
Tex
Frank H. Pillet, Jr
Oscar Pillet
Ada Cleveland
Gusher
Cleveland
Sapre Top Heights
Ements
Strike of machinists threatens city as 175 quit
A large Machinists Union meeting at Germania Hall approved a strike tomorrow by about 175 workers against firms not yet signed, including National Automobile and Electric Co and Rockwood Manufacturing. Negotiations with L D W and Parkhurst Bros continue, with allied metal trades potentially joining if demands are unmet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Machinists’ Union
Germania Hall
National Automobile and Electric Company
C. & A. Potts & Co
American Bicycle Company
Rockwood Manufacturing Company
Chandler & Taylor Company
Dean Bros
Metal Trades Association
International Association of Machinists
A. Potts & Co
Allied Metal Trades
O'Connell
Atlas Engine Works
E. C. Atkins Company
Howard Machine Company
Berry& Duke, Sinker & Davis
Hetherington & Berner Company
T. B. Laycock
Jenney Electric Manufacturing Company
Indianapolis Drop Forge Company
Big Four Railway Company
Machinists Reach Accord With Superintendent Garstang
A committee of machinists from the Big Four system met with Superintendent of Motive Power Garstang in his office yesterday. After a harmonious discussion on issues, they agreed on nine hours, and set the standard pay at 26 2/3 cents per hour. Apprentices and overtime were also settled.
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Garstang
Plasterers’ Strike Talks Break Over Compromise Offer
Negotiations to settle the plasterers strike fell apart after the union refused a compromise of 4244 and 45 cents an hour, rather than the union’s demand. Employers tied their offer to unionizing 7 percent of city plasterers, saying they cannot meet the full demand and remain competitive with nonunion workers.
Rockwood Manufacturing denies Machinists union agreement
The Rockwood Manufacturing Company denied signing the union's presented agreement last night. It claimed membership in the Metal Trades Association which holds an agreement with the International Association of Machinists for a nine hour day without wage increases. The firm notified employees it would allow nine hour shifts but would not grant a 12 percent wage hike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwood Manufacturing Company
Machinists’ Union
The
Metal Trades Association
International Association of Machinists
Journeymen Plumbers Locked Out in Strike Fallout
Journeymen plumbers report being locked out by master plumbers after a union meeting appointed a committee to negotiate a settlement. The masters refused to meet, requiring written requests. The union says the masters would not meet, signaling no end to the strike for now.
Foreign Companies Filing Articles of Incorporation
The National Cash Register Company of Dayton filed articles with Secretary of State Hunt, declaring total capital of 5000 dollars, with 16000 dollars represented in Indiana. Pabst Brewing Company of Milwaukee, originally Philip Best Brewing, filed as well with capital 10000008 dollars and 13653.19 dollars represented in Indiana, agent G G Schmidt. Woodhull Success Mitten Company of Washington Courthouse, Ohio, had only 1290 dollars stock represented in Indiana, fee 10.8 dollars. Isidore Feibleman, attorney, will accept service in Stevenson Building Room 70 for the Indiana company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Cash Register Company
Dayton
Hunt
Indiana
James J. East
South
Ilinois Street
Indianapolis
Pabst Brewing Company
Milwaukee
Philip Best Brewing Company
G. G. Schmidt
Delaware Street
Woodhull Success Mitten Company
Washington Courthouse
Fayette County
Ono
Isidore Feibleman
Stevenson
Annual reception for Girls' Classical School patrons planned
Mrs. Sewall and the faculty will host the annual reception at the school residence on 6% North Pennsylvania Street on Tuesday May 3. The annual examinations are scheduled for May 27, 29 and June 2 for the lower grades, with the events occurring Friday May 5 to the Mike lower grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girls’ Classical School
High Grade Wash Goods Arrives In Colorful Array
Shop showcases silk muslins MOUSSELINE DE SOIE with silk dots and satin stripes prints grounds and bright patterns. Genuine French ORGANDIES in 18c colors. Mercerized CHAMBRAYS with Bow Knots Polka Dots Stripes. Linen batistes and linen color lawn DIMITIES offered at 39c 35c 29c 25c 19c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mousseline DE Soie
Foulards and Scarves Featuring Silk Grounds and Patterns
Foulards INDIA FOULARDS twenty one inches wide and thirty five inches long, all silk, our quality. Twilled foulards with assorted color grounds and neat printings, our quality. Satin comer and popular curt grounds with beautiful designs, our quality. Foulard broche in liberty color combinations, exclusive pattern dresses, our quality.
Bargain Drapery Items from Fluted Swiss Curtains to Lace Bed
A list of fabric and curtain items with quantities and prices. Ruffled Swiss curtains three yards long, Nottingham curtains six yards, bamboo portieres three inches wide, novelty lace and embroidered Swiss options, tapestry portieres, lace bed products, Hungarian couch covers, fish net, window shades, rain poles. Many items shown with 0.98 to 7.50 quality ranges and bargain sale timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nottingham
Vesis Coe Agence
School Events Schedule and Commencement Activities
The WM H BLOCK CO will meet at the school building. Prize declamations occur at the Propylaeum. May 31 and June 1 show the annual drawing exhibit in the school studio. June 4 at 10 am final essays read and at 8 pm senior hop at the Propylaeum. June 5 year’s work summary and class day exercises. Wednesday closing exercises at the Propylaeum with Prof I Morse Stephens speaking on The Gospel of Kipling. Diplomas presented by Mrs Sewall. music by the school chorus directed by Karl Schneider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Propylaeum
I. Morse Stephens
Cornell Ceer
Kipling
Sewall
Karl Schneider
Benefit's Mixed Returns at the Grand Opera House
The Grand Opera House benefit for Manager Thomas J. Myers drew over $800 after expenses. Vaudeville showcased Karnatz the juggler, Walter Pfaff, Scot Wade, Ellis Levy, Captain Fox with zouaves, the Bonair Quartet, Billie Miller and Harry Hunter, plus Raymond Wilson Edna Samuels and Frances Mars in acts and sketches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
Thomas J. Myers
Myers
Karnatz
Walter Percy Pfaff
Scot Wade
Ellis Levy
Captain Fox
Zouayves
Bonair
W. F. Hankemeier
George W. Gilderman
John Tedrow
Smith
Mr. Gilderman
Billie Miller
Harry Hunter
Raymond Wilson
Edna Samuels
Frances Mars
Whistler
Elks
Attitude of Butler faculty defends The Shoemaker's Holiday
Prof W D Howe of Butler College English denounces a state official's negative remarks about The Shoemaker's Holiday. He cites Harvard and Wellesley runs, favorable notices from Manley Yale Phelps Baker and others, and argues the play is clean wholesome and unobjectionable. He notes patronesses at Harvard events incl Miss Longfellow and Radcliffe figures.
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W. D. Howe
Butler College
Howe
Harvard
Wellesely
Mith College
Manley
University of Chicago
Phelps
Yale
Baker
Miss Longfellow
Pua
Alexander Ag
Broad Ripple Officers Inspect Saloon Licenses
Broad Ripple officials surveyed saloon keepers and roadhouse proprietors yesterday seeking licenses. It is said Broad Ripple will open a park today and photograph pricing is highlighted by Ponder's Platinums at 229 Massachusetts avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broad Ripple
Broad Ripple Park
Ponder
Massachusetts Avenue
Sunday School Convention Closes at Tabernacle Church
The Marion County Sunday School Association concluded a successful convention at Tabernacle Presbyterian Church. Prof R A Ogg of Kokomo spoke on what to teach normal work and ideal Sunday schools. A county wide statistics project was approved and committees named for finance intermediate primary membership and normal work. The State convention will meet in Shelbyville June 18 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Sunday School Association
Tabernacle Presbyterian Church
R. A. Ogg
Kokemo
Normal Institute
Eleanor Kirby
O. M. Pruitt
J. B. McNeely
Dearborn
W. C. van Arsdal
Shelbyville
Indiana Rebekah Assembly Meets at Odd Fellows Hall
The Indiana Rebekah Assembly opens a two day session at Odd Fellows Hall at 2 PM with Grand Lodge sessions to follow Wednesday at 9 AM. Officers include President Mrs 0 M Cranor of Muncie and secretary Mrs Sarah E Ray of Shelbyville. The event centers on Odd Fellows Home at Greensburg with about sixty residents. Delegates from Shelbyville Bedford Mount Jackson and Covington expected. Grand Lodge to convene with A C Cable visiting.
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Indiana Rebekah Assembly
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Rebekahs
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Rebekah Assembly
0. M. Cranor
Muncie
Anna Hogate
Danville
Sarah E
George Shirts
Will H. Talbott
Grand Lodge
A. C. Cable
Covington
The
Odd Fellows
Rebekah
Shelbyville
Bedford
Mount Jackson
Odd Fellows Appeals Committee Holds Meeting in Indiana
The committee on appeals of the Indiana Odd Fellows met yesterday afternoon but released no action. Members include ex-State Senator Hooch G. Hogate Judge A. ZWlt and William Halbot of Orleans Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Appeals of the
Indiana Odd Fellows
Hooch G. Hogate
A. Zwlt
William ‘Albot
Orleans
Ind
Peace meeting postponed to May at Indianapolis
Mrs. Sewall issues notice that the peace meeting planned for May 18 in Indianapolis is postponed to a later Saturday. The gathering supports arbitration over war and urges attendance of all women who back an international court of arbitration and a broader peace agenda.
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Hague
Universal Peace Demonstration Proclaimed by Advocates
Distinguished advocates of peace in many countries plan an annual festival for the universal demonstration by women in favor of peace. Meetings held May 18 across nearly all states and nations. The Hague court opening is cited and women are urged to convene without altering their views on current conditions.
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Uriting
International Court of Arbitration
the Hague
New Associations Form in Indiana Secretary of State Office
Three Indiana companies filed articles of incorporation. The Draver Bros. Company of Richmond with a $10,000 capital will manufacture gust collectors and milling machinery, directors Emil R. Draver Henry C. Draver and George W. Weilstead. Lett's Corner Telephone Company with $675 capital will operate lines in Decatur and Bartholomew counties. officers President J. K. Swope, Secretary John G. Evans. First Congregational Church of Miner Lake county Indiana authorized. trustees Sarah Edwards Brown Reid Harrington Elizabeth King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of State
Indiana
Draver Bros.’ Company
Richmond
Emil R. Draver
Henry C. Draver
George W. Weilstead
Lett’s Corner Telephone Company
Decatur
Bartholomew
J. K., Swope
John G. Evans
First Congregational Church
Miner
Lake County
Sarah Edwards Brown
Reid Harrington
Elizabeth King
Buffalo Bill Show Expands With Educational Parade Feature
Buffalo Bill presents life and adventure in a new educational angle this year. Colonel Cody emphasizes broadening national mind education for youth through a street parade tracing diverse peoples. The show arrives May 21 for a close inspection of earth's great family.
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West
Buffalo Bill
Colonel Cody
Earth
Real Estate Transfers in Indianapolis and Irvington Areas
Real estate transfers listed for Indianapolis and Irvington include parcels on Layman Avenue near Chamer Sesseeee with Lots 5 and 6 and Lot near Hazel and Lawrence streets, Oak Hill additions, Olive and Anna E. Imel parcels, and Kentucky Avenue near Maryland Street. Transfers show totals and specific lot numbers with buyers such as John F. B. Fanmael and Louis Newberger, plus improvements like a double frame house on State Avenue and various repairs.
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Irvington
Layman Ave
Chamer Sesseeee
Lote
Albert E
Ingram Fletcher
Oak Hill
Hazel St
Lawrence St
George W. Hoffman
Thomas J. “Hamilton
Hubbard Et al
Olive St
Anna E. Imael
Indianapolis
Kentucky Ave
Maryland St
M. Trucksess Et al
John FB
Fanmael
Anewersee
Fred Cline
Anna
Taylor
T. A. Morris
Jee Diertort
Louis Newberger
A. Fletchs
Alvord
John Dierdor
Lota Wm
A. Fletcher, Jr
Alvord St
Zist St
Fred A. Gregory
Fremont
Hutchings
Meg Wason & Co
Highland Park
Eureka Ave
Aeteene Bizina Kuhn
Worthy Mollenkopf
Emma L. Iske
State Avenue
Prospect Street
Mrs. M. Sells
East Michigan Street
Mattie M. Connelly
Hoyt Avenue
John M. Balz
Locke Street
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Charity Board Report
Tenner and Power House
Citizens’ Street Railroad Company
Nancy E. Reed
Samuel Jack Et al
William Richard White
Martha J. Eari
William
van Natta
Benton
C. Record
Bond
Boone C. C
Case
Boone County
Sherwood
Josie EB. Driscoll
Will of
the Court Record
F. T. Hord
Labor Notes
Machinists’ Committee
Gar
Stang
Plastere
Rockwood Company
Secre
Tary
Merchants’ Association
Ray
Lige Silesia
STORM
Albate
WM. H. Block CO
Butler
ODD Fellows and Rebekahs
Buffalo Bill Show
Real-Estate Review
D. J. Alrey
Dexter Avenue
J. H. Baldwin
Jepaica
Market and
Dela
W. H. Roll’s Sons
East
Washington St
Pensicians
J. B. Kirkpatrick
Ohio
Fletcher
Meridian Street
Olice
Omice
Emerson Druley
J. F. Spaunhurst
Rewate Osteopath
Asm
Tevenson Patlaiog
Chicago Optical CO
West Ohio Street
la Valliere Chains
C.l.rost
Bates
Noxwr
Sears
D. B. Sullivan
South Capital Arena
Phoue It
Johnson-Woodbridge CO
Delaware St
Waverley
South East St
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