State Library Seeks 83000 Budget From Legislature
State Librarian Henry Knows asks the Legislature to appropriate 83000 to expand the Indiana State Library. He says current 1000 annual funds squelch book purchases and repairs, endangering old newspapers, portraits, and Indian history crucial for future generations. He cites rare items and a portrait collection linked to William Henry Harrison that could be acquired with proper funds.
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Henry
Indiana State Library
Adiana
Ford
Indianapolis
Wiliam Henry Harrison
Mr. Henry
American Central Life Insurance Company of Indianapolis Refers to Bankers and Stockholders
The text urges readers to check the standing and responsibility of the American Central Life Insurance Company of Indianapolis Indiana with bankers or employers. It notes a majority of Indiana banks and trust companies are stockholders or policyholders, with over two hundred stockholders and many holding minor shares, claiming no interest in misstating information.
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Americanentral Life Insurance Company of Innapolis
Ind
Banks Trust Companies
Indiana
American Central Life
Millers Hold Seventh Annual Operative Fraternity Meeting
Two hundred delegates gathered at Board of Trade Hall for the Fraternity of Operative Millers seventh annual session welcomed by Mayor Bookwalter. About 900 attendees today. Program featured scientific milling demonstrations, gluten studies, flour testing, and bake-off practices with lectures by J F Mueller and Chidlow Institute officials.
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Fraternity of Operative Millers
Board of Trade
Board of Trade Hall
Bookwalter
Hoosier
Fraternity of
Operative Millers
OG. M. Friend
Hannibal
Miller
Friend
D. F. Meyers
Dolores
Col
Henry Sherman
Germantown
Ill
F. X. Stark
Springfield
E. H. Staphani
Belleville
H. Latchfield
St. Louis
F. Dauber
Newton
L. Phillips
John Mitchell
Millers’ National Association
Thomas A. Hendricks
Bluejeans
Willams
Organization of
J. F. Mueller
Chicago
Association
Broad Ripple
David Childlow
W. A. Schoening
S. T. Connelly
Chidlow Institute
Chidlow
Indictments heard before Judge Baker in federal court
Susan Williams of Shelbyville pleaded guilty to writing letters to men and swindling them of sums. Sarah H. Adams of Muncie pleaded not guilty. W. D. Betts of Milord fined for misdelivered mail and burning a letter. J. 8. Brown and Roy Mackey pled guilty to related offenses. L. J. Jennings, Colburn postmaster, also pled guilty with bondsman paying the amount. Trials set for next week with sentences due in a few days for those who pleaded guilty.
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Federal Grand Jury
John H. Baker
Susan Williams
Shelbyville
Sarah H. Adams
Muncie
W. D. Betts
Milord
Brown
French Lick
Roy Mackey
Indianapolis
L. J. Jennings
Colburn
Neuronhurst Sanatorium Planned by Fletcher at $65000
The B Fletcher Sanatorium will rise four stories at a cost of 65000. Construction begins this fall and the hospital will care for two patient classes with nervous diseases and mental disorders. Brick walls separate violent and nervous patients with dedicated floors for acute mental cases, nervous disease, attendants, and dining.
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B. Fletcher Sanatorium
Neuronhurst Sanatorium
Lengthy Burgess will reshapes luck with broad charities
Nancy J. Burgess's will, probated yesterday, allocates about half its roughly five thousand dollar estate to charitable groups and the other half to heirs. Executors named include Mary A. Ledgerwood, Alonzo M. Atkinson, and Stephen A. Hoyt, with scrutiny to prevent contests. The document, written by Samuel Ashby, covers every contingency and bears Burgess's signature on each page.
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Nancy J. Burgess
Samuel Ashby
Burgess
Mary A. Ledgerwood
Livingston County
Illinois
Henry D. Burgess
Charles L. Ledgerwood
Burgess Ledgerwood
Lulu Ledgerwood Brown
Samuel Ledgerwood
Alice Ledgerwood
Clara Ledgerwood
Marie Earl
Christian Woman's Board of Missions
Eureka College
Eureka
Foreign Christian Missionary Society
Forest, Til
Alonzo M. Atkinson
Wabash
Ind
John E. Pounds
Multiple Indiana Firms Form Capital Up To One Million
Two corporations each capitalized at one million dollars conducted business with the secretary of state. Hoosier Oil Company of Logansport, with Senator Eben N. Walcott involved, filed North Dakota incorporation papers. J. M. Robinson & Norton Company of New York, Indiana-incorporated, had Alex M. Robinson of New Albany handle filings. Other incorporations include Willfred Coal Company of Sullivan County with 200000 capital, Daviess County Home Telephone Company with 100000 capital, and several local enterprises in New Castle, Muncie, Washington, and Ti tus. New Indianapolis ventures include a sheet metal works, a cement burial vault company, and a Plevna area telephone system. The Indiana Theta Alumni Association and Grand Castle Sons of Saturn of Indiana were also organized, with multiple named directors listed. Northwestern Telephone Company reported an increase in capital from 6000.
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Hoosier Oil Company
Logansport
Eben N. Walcott
Walcott
North Dakota
J. M. Robinson & Norton Company
New York
Indiana
Alex. M. Robinson
New Albany
Willfred Coal Company
Jackson Township
Sullivan County
Paul Wright
William S. Harman
Fred W. Black
W. K. Bliss
William H. Trow
Chicago
Washington
Daviess
New Castle
Eugene H. Bundy
Joshua J. Morris
Thomas L. Campbell
J. Ward Maxim
John S. Hedges
Bennett Brick Company of
Muncie
B. W. Bennett
William P. Stevens
James E. Durham
Indianapolis
Indiana Theta Alumni Association
Phi Delta ‘Theta Fraternity
Purdue University
Harry R. Wilson
John F. G. Miller
Roy W. Wallace
Oliver B. Leonard
William P. Schofield
Samuel K. Buick
Grand Castle Sons of Saturn of
Spencer
B.S. Slater
John P. Lucas
William L. Mead
Northwestern Telephone Company
Secretary of State
Phonograph Company Sues Over Fixed Pricing
The National Phonograph Company filed suit in federal court against C. S. and F. L. Wachtell of Muncie. The plaintiff alleges an agreement fixing phonograph prices and that the defendants sold at the fixed price, harming other dealers.
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National Phonograph Company
C.s. and
F. L. Wachtell
Muncie
Marion man files bankruptcy petition in federal court
Dr James R Williams of Marion filed a bankruptcy petition in the United States Court yesterday. Reported assets total 6009 against liabilities of 2961 and assets listed as 549 cash 32325 in notes and securities and 3011 in open accounts, though assets are not available.
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James R. Williams
Marion
United States
Roll call and camp fire of Chapman Post G A R
The annual event at Pearson's Hall North Delaware street Saturday night invites the public. A music program accompanies the roll call as veterans give brief talks or send letters if absent. Sunday the post marches to Sixth Presbyterian Church for a memorial sermon by Rev Dr Lucky.
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George H. Chapman Post
Pearson's Hall
Delaware Street
The
Post
Sixth Presbyterian Church
McCarty and
Union Streets
Lucky
Sanatorium Planned at Market and Highland Corner
A new sanatorium will be built at the corner of Market Street and Highland Avenue by the corporation operating the W. company under an approved development plan.
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Market Street
Highland Avenue
Committees Named and Reports of Officers Submitted
More than 700 I O O F members attended the semi annual Indiana Grand Lodge meeting in Ridgeville at Pennsylva nia and Washington streets. Committees were named including Credentials and State of Order. a grand master reported on lodge discipline and proposed safeguards against innovations. reports showed sound footing. Ridgeville Lodge No 297 faced disqualification over alleged third degree errors. the grand master urged action to preserve the order. a banqueting event followed with toasts and remarks. nominations for offices will occur after committee reports and election is slated for fall.
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Pennsylvania
Washington Streets
Indiana Grand Lodge
Grand Lodge
Order of Business
L. C. Hulm
J. N. Nuzum
W. Grossbrenner
W. L. Nickey
J. F. Orr
Order
M. M. Saar
E. E. Hastings
J. E. C. F. Harper
Thomas R. Jessup
W. 8. Almond
D. W. Krisher
John Zimmerman
J. W. Cooper
W. R. Meyers
Newton W. Gilbert
J. D. Henderson
L. B. Ewbank
A. C. Beecher
G. L. Reinhart
J. M. Lang
D. B. Shideler
L. G. Akin
J. N. Reames
George Rogers
H. J. McSheahy
W. R. Nesbit
T. B. Love
W. G. Hunter
John Phiffer
H. W. Hodson
W. A. New
L. N. Hamilton
Fred Turner
J. A. Clarke
G. W. Sowerwine
Rebekah
C. E. Brinkley
O. F. Northern
T. J. Arbuckle
Harry Wertz
J. J. McCoy
M. A. Chipman
John B. Cockrum
W. H. Talbott
E. G. Hogate
A. Z
Lewis B. Ewbank
Louis G. Hamilton
Leedy
Ridgeville Lodge
Committee On
Ridgville Lodge
Brother Becker
Jessup
Indianapolis Lodge
No. 487
Meridian Lodge
Grand Officers’ Association
J. E. Cc. F. Harper
J. I. McCoy
Anna C. Hogate
Heat and sultry day in Indianapolis weather note
The Weather Bureau logged 86 degrees with heavy humidity and clouds. Residents described the day as hot and sultry while storms east of the Rockies lingered with little rain, leaving the atmosphere damp and unsettled despite no abnormal May heat.
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Weather Bureau
Indianapolis
Rocky Mountains
Traction and Union Rail Tie Up Prospect Street Crossing
In a dispute over crossing Prospect street the Indianapolis Shelbyville South eastern Traction Company and the Union Railway Company went to County Commissioners for a settlement. Union Railway urges tunneling and two foot elevation. traction seeks greater elevation. Attorney N W Harding accuses railroads of opposing the traction firm due to light capitalization amid a pending injunction against crossing the Big Four at grade in Fairland.
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Indianapolis, Shelbyville & Southeastern Traction Company
Union Railway Company
Prospect Street
Traction Company
N. W. Harding
Big Four Company
St Fairland
Boy Taken After Procuring Dozen Boxes of Matches
Roy Ellis a ten year old of 34 Beville avenue was arrested by police on neighbors complaint after obtaining twelve boxes of matches. He has a fire setting mania and was brought to the station crying. His mother and Patrolman Caldwell escorted him. he may be placed in Fort Wayne School for Feeble Minded Youths or sent home overnight depending on supervision.
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Roy Ellis
Beville Avenue
Roy
Caldwell
Fort Wayne
June Notices on Federal Positions and Openings
The notice lists openings and postings including applications to Secretary W L Dynes. It mentions Forestry inspector in the Philippine service and a manual training teacher, then June 17 as dates for positions such as Assistant examiner at the Patent Office, photographic assistant, record and identification clerk, U S penitentiary service, cadet revenue cutter service.
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W. L. Dynes
Philippine Service
United States Penitentiary Service
Cadet Revenue Cutter Service
Haymakers Association Elects Officers and Amends Laws
The State Haymakers Association held its annual meeting at Druids Hall with about 110 delegates. Officers were elected and a major laws reform was adopted to make all sub lodges, called haylofts, beneficial. Notable address by Thomas G. Harrison preceded the session. awards in a ritual exemplification followed, with Red Cloud Lodge winning first prize.
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State Haymakers’ Association
Druids’ Hall
Maryland Street
Sagapore
United States
Thomas G. Harrison
D. W. Gerard
Crawfordsville
Robert Cardle
Muncie
M. G. Mack
C. E. Nobes
Flora
Perry Barr
B. B. Campbell
Anderson
C. B. Hicks
Lebanon
W. H. Thompson
Aurora
Harry Shriner
Elkhart
National Association
Jacob Becker
Indianapolis
J. J. Bravy
Samuel H. Cooper
Stau
C. J. Hammel
Koomo
Red Cloud Association
No. 181S
R. C. Ross
John ©. Meier
Winchester
J. W. Mitchell
Big Four Route Pilgrimage to Imperial Shrine in San Francisco
Murat Temple of Indianapolis lists a special sleeper charter for a pilgrimage to the Imperial Shrine in San Francisco from June 2 to June 14. Round trip from Indianapolis is $54.15 with corresponding rates from CPA territory. tickets available May 26 to June 7, with stopovers west of Colorado. For berths and info contact O L Wade or H M Bronson.
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Murat Temple
Indianapolis
San Francisco
Big Four
St. Louis
Wabash
Union Pacific
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Southern Pacific
Colorado
O. L. Wade
Transportation Committee
Care Big Four
East
Washington Street
H. M. Bronson
Thirteenth National Convention travel to Portland 1902 route
The Official Route to the Thirteenth National Convention Travelers' Protective Association lists rail options from Indianapolis to Portland Oregon with round trip $54.15 and May 29 to June 7 tickets. Special Indiana delegation sleepers depart May 29 and connect via Big Four Missouri Union Pacific routes to Portland arriving June 2. For tickets contact Riley Hunt or H M Bronson A G P A Indianapolis. Big Four route offers May 25 excursions to Cincinnati Lafayette Terre Haute and other points with round trip rates $1.00 or less. Feed your horse Janes’s Dustless Oats from Techentin & Freiberg 136 East Washington St.
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Travelers’ Protective Association
Portland
Ore
Colorado
Indiana
Indianapolis
Big Four
St. Louis
Missouri Division
Wabash
Kansas City
Union Pacific
Granger
Oregon
Denver
Riley Hunt
H. M. Bronson
A. G
P. A
Civil-service Board Announces Upcoming Examinations
Examinations will be held by the local Civil-service Board for the following named positions on the dates mentioned. Applications and information pertaining to these openings are available from the board office.
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Civil-service Board
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Cerehietstaxe
Washington St
Louisville
Millers
Baker
Chapman Post Camp
Ridgeville
Hotel English
Haymakers’ Association
Pierson’s Hall
Imperial Council of the Mystic Shrine
Cal
Cincinnati
Union Station
Lafayette
Terre Haute
Greencastle
Tic
Michigan City
Monon
Dayton
Rushville
Connersville
Hamilton
Decatur
Janes
Techentin & Freiberg
I. H. Herrington
Eet Street
Barber Supply Co
East Ohio Street
Leo Lando
Optician
Pennsylvania St
Wulschner’a
Civil-Service Examinations
Juliusc
Members Merchants’ Association
Tittle Fellows
Norfolk
Norfolk Suite
Bliss
the Progress Clothing
Stevenson Bug
Indianapolis Clothing
Mats 2 Furnishings
the Starr Piano Company
North
Pennsylvania Street
Havana
PF. R. Rice Mercantile Cigar Co
Union Made
Kipp Brothers Co
South Meridian St
Sander
Becker Furniture
C. W. Meikel Co
Kauffman
Columbus Vehicles
H. T. Conde Implement Co
West
Aneshaensel & Co
C. Aneshaensel & CO
Ohio Street
Allegretti
Huder
HH. Messenger
East Washington St
Sunburst Telephone
MES. M
Odd Fellows’ Bik
Penn
Standard Navy
OLD Peach & Honey
J. T.” Tobacco
Ocean Steamers
Dhamburg
Merican
Cherbourg
Hamburg
F. Bismarck
A. Victoria
Jane
Colombia
Hambourg
Vie Linse
Dane
Pretoria
Dune
Moltke
Hamburg-American Line
Frenzel Bron
Idge & CO
Broadway
Arthur Ahe
Quebec
Thos. Cook & Son
Clark Bt
Dierce Cycles
Westing
Massachusetts Avenue
Taylor ‘Carpet Co
West Washingtom St
Vonnegut Hardware Co
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