Crossing the Equator Ceremony For Navy Recruits
United States naval recruiting station sends forty nine recruits to Newport and Brooklyn as the equator crossing festivities begin aboard ship. Dr Crandall describes Neptune’s royal initiation with a mock court and subpoenas, detailing the playful hazing of new sailors and the shipboard ritual that marks their first equator crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boatswain Kililen
United States Navel
New York
Union Station
Bam
Newport
R. L
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Dr. Crandall
Neptune
High Court of Neptune
United States
Rex
Delphinus
Board of Inspection
Cary
Wy Jones
Coie Coe
Equator
Aphrodite
Girls Industrial School closing exercises at Tomlinson Hall
The Girls Industrial School held closing exercises yesterday afternoon with prizes awarded by Mrs. Frank E. Bianchard. Graduates Laura Reiss Ethel Jones Dorothy Gunkel Nona Pearson Flora Finkbinder Elizabeth Sager Carrie Haskins Alma Sellmeyer Ida Singleton Godie Bortrain wore self made dresses. Prizes for best sewing Bible for attendance 150 books for attendance and more. Rev. William A Quayle spoke on What I would Do If I Were a Girl. Annual picnic set for Riverside Park Saturday June. Enrollment over 1 1 children. Officers to be elected Monday June 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girls’ Industrial School
Tomlinson Hall
Frank E. Bianchard
Laura Reiss
Ethel Jones
Dorothy Gunkeel
Nona Pearson
Flora Finkbinder
Elizabeth Sager
Carrie Haskins
Alma Sellmeyer
Ida Singleton
Godie Bortrain
Walter Fugate
Stevens
Bicycle theft arrest ties to two missing cycles
George Davis, a colored man from Dayton Ohio, was arrested by bicycle policemen Hauser and Trimpe while trying to dispose of a bicycle. He claimed to have bought it a month ago from an unknown man. The stolen bicycle belonged to Charles Krause of 72 North Pennsylvania Street and had ties and a license tag from Mrs Eva Bryan of 42 North Hilnels Street. Her bicycle was stolen Friday and Myra Bryan’s frame was found along the canal after parts exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Davis
Dayton, O
Hauser and Trimpe
Charles Krause
North
Pennsylvania Street
Eva Bryan
North Hilnels Street
Myra, Bryan
Helen Place Elected Baltimore School Music Supervisor
Miss Helen M. Place of Indianapolis was elected supervisor of music for Baltimore schools by the school board at last night’s regular meeting. Employment starts September 13 with approval following an executive session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Helen M. Place
Indianapolis
Ibsh
Place Chosen as Supervisor of Music Education
The month long teaching stint for teachers using new music books led the board to offer the supervisor role to a Baltimore man, the sole candidate advised by the musical arts committee, who reportedly could not commit full time. Consequently Miss Place was designated as the best fit given her satisfactory work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Place
Baltimore
Committee of Musical Earts
Cold Weather Delays Golf Qualifying at Country Club
Qualifying rounds for men and women were to be played yesterday afternoon at the Country Club but severe cold and poor conditions kept players away and no scores were recorded due to the absence of the games committee. William Triebe, a Scottish golf expert, arrived from Chicago to coach the links during Mr. Collis absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Games Committee
Wiliam Triebe
Chicago
Collis
Patent Case Ruling Enjoins Infringing Fence Machine Makers
Judge John H. Baker ruled that Kokomo Fence Machine Company infringed the Kitselman patent for woven wire fence and must pay profits from sales. Edward Daniels was appointed special master to determine the amounts. The verdict dismissed claims against individual defendants for lack of evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Baker
United States Circuit Court
Kitselman
Kokomo Fence Machine Company
Alava L
D. M. Kitselman
United States
Kokomo Machine Fence Company
Edward Daniels
Baker
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Judge clears rail spur rights near Kokomo station
Judge Baker ordered Lake Erie & Western Railroad to lift no spur from Taylor to Jackson streets while the city argued it harmed nearby property. The ruling confirms the railroad may occupy land around its station and move telegraph poles as long as adjoining property owners are not interfered with.
Arcadia Firms Lead Indiana Commercial Spread
State secretary records reveal two Arcadia incorporations led by C G White L A Hollett and B P Hollett including Arcadia Opera House with 1230 capital and Home Gas Company drilling wells in Hamilton county. Fred Geiger & Sons Incorporation forms in Evansville with 10000 capital and directors Fred Geiger Jr Edward Geiger. Marshall Rost Bartel Company organizes as a Richmond department store with 0 capital and directors John D Marshall Albert Rost John F Bartel. Ada Oil and Gas aims Marion HQ with 5000 capital and directors F Seitz J Heinz P Heinz Worthington Gregg Edwin Caldwell. Logansport Hot Water and Heating seeks 25000 capital with local leaders Elliott Wise Magee Myers Nelson. Emerson Manufacturing of Rockford Illinois also files for agricultural implements with William A Pickens as local agent.
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Secretary of State
Arcadia
Hamilton County
Arcadia Opera House
The
Home Gas Company
C. G. White
L. A. Hollett
B. P. Hollett
Evansville
Geiger
Fred Geiger & Sons, Incorporated
Fred Geiger, Jr
Edward Geiger
Marshal-Rost-Bartel Company
Richmond
John D. Marshall
Albert F. Rost
John F. Bartel
Ada Oil and Gas Company
Grant County
Marion
Fred Seitz
John H. Heinz
Peter J. Heinz
Worthington J .Gregg
Edwin Caldwell
Logansport
Comany
Indianapolis
William M. Elliott
Carl S&s. Wise
Rufus Magee
Quincy A. Myers
John C. Nelson
Indiana
Emerson Manufacturing Company
Rockford
William A. Pickens
Commercial Club
Fine College avenue Church concert directed by Smock
A concert at College Avenue Baptist Church Wednesday evening May 8 will feature William C. Smock with Miss Bonnie Summitt organist and accompanist. The program includes Nocturne Violin Solos by Renaldine Smith and others, various soprano and tenor pieces, flute and cello solos, and a chorus performing The Marvelous Work with Haydn. Noted performers include Mrs Mary Jeffery Christian, Miss Benaldine Smith, Mr Walter Kipp, Miss Mattie E Myers, and Mr Julius Burkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collegeavenue Baptist Church
William C. Smock
Bonnie Summitt
Renaldine Smith
David
Mary Jeffery Christian
E. Smith
Carl Loewe
Hal
Spofforth
Velae-Aknese Earl of Mornington
Tannhauser
Wagner
Deshayes
Willam Popp
Walter Kipp
Adelaide
Gees Beethoven
Julius Burkhart
Benjamin Schreckengast
Mattie E. Myers
Sacchs Tschaikowskach
Humoreske
Tschaikowsky
Benaldine Smith
Lord Is
My Shepherd
Burdo
B. Woodworth ‘Lockman
Toru Co
Haydn
Mary Jeffery
Christian
Illness of Ben Wells of City Hospital With Lockjaw
Ben Wells a colored patient at City Hospital is severely ill with lockjaw. He is fed by a tube through a gap in his teeth and shows convulsive symptoms. The ailment arose after a chant scratch on the hand by a fellow worker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Wells
City Hospital
Asphalt vs Wood Block Pavement Fight at Meridian Street Meeting
A heated dispute over Meridian street paving continues as the Board of Public Works edges toward a possible modification of the asphalt plan. North Meridian residents push for wooden block while asphalt supporters vow to block any block pavement, with tomorrow’s board vote anticipated to settle the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
Meridian Street
Fall Creek
Board of Works
Boulevard to Fair Grounds Becomes City Boulevard Dream
College Avenue residents still push for a straightened route from Twenty-seventh Street to the fair grounds to form a grand boulevard. They cite a costly bridge over Fa’s creek and grading on the north bank as major hurdles, but say if done the streetcar would follow its Be eas route and the avenue would become a premier driving boulevard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Avenue
Twenty-seventh Street
Fair Grounds
College-Avenue
United States
Fa's Creek
Joseph H. Clark Appointed State Factory Inspector
State Factory Inspector McAbee announced Joseph H. Clark of this city as the new deputy. A former Marion County representative, Clark is a railroad man with strong union support and prominent local political ties. The appointment fills the vacancy left by Spees, covering the third district west of the Pennsylvania Railroad to Jeffersonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAbee
Joseph H. Clark
Clark
Marion County
Mr. McAbee
Spees
Pennsylvania Hones
Jeffersonville
State Line
Peace Conference Of Women Held At Propylaeum
A large assembly of women gathered at the Propylaeum for a peace conference at 3 pm. Mrs May Wright Sewall presided and reviewed seventy recent peace meetings across the nation with reports from thirteen states and thirty cities. Speakers included Rev J Cumming Smith Rev Lewis Brown and several noted organizers. It was decided to hold annual peace conferences on May 18 with telegrams of encouragement read aloud.
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Propylaeum
May Wright Sewall
Detroit
New York
Adrian
Mich
Sewall
J. Cumming Smith
Lewis ©. Brown
Eliza Blaker
Mary A. Moody
Philip Rappaport
Martha Nicholson McKay
Amelia W. Platter
John O. Perrin
Wawasee Lake Notes Revive Indiana Interest
Dr. Wright of Columbus visits Wawasee Lake for several days. A major revival in yachting is expected this season. Honeymooning at the Inn are Mr. Howell E Risk and bride. Indianapolis visitors Mr. J B Smith and Mr. Carroll L De Witt with wives fish at the lake. Mrs B Frank Crane and child with brother Mr. Frank Somers arrive from South Bend. Mr H V Griffith and wife with Mr and Mrs Ferdinand Barnickoll from Indianapolis spend a few days at the Inn. The lake is named a popular resort for Indianapolis and other Indiana cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Wright
Columbus
Ind
Howell E. Risk
J. B. Smith
Indianapolis
Wawasee Lake
Carroll L. de Witt
B. Frank Crane
Frank Somers
South Bend
H. V. Griffith
Ferdinand Barnickoll
Indiana
Asbury Neal A Watchmaker Detained After Night Incident
Asbury Neal, a watchmaker, was jailed at police headquarters last night and charged with drunkenness and throwing stones. He claimed he hit a stray tomcat that chased his own cat, complained of being accused of drunkenness, and noted his military past and Indian campaigns. He was found to possess a bunch of keys during search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbury Neal
Lien declared invalid in Webber real estate suit
Judge Carter of the Superior Court upheld a higher court ruling that the improvement lien on Elizabeth and Bat tis Weber’s West Michigan street property near Germania Avenue in Haughville is invalid. The Barrett law assessment for the Germania sidewalk was contested as the Weber property gained no benefits due to intervening structures, and only two similar cases exist, with Supreme Court decisions cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Superior Court
Elizabeth
Battis Webber
Michigan Street
Germania Avenue
Haughville
Webber
Frederick Loakman
Supreme Court
Sisters Inheritance Dispute Seeks Deed Reform
Catherine J. Hammond sues sister Mary A. Webb and Webb's husband William to reform a deed claiming a surveying error in the mother's estate settlement caused 1.23 acres to be overconveyed and 154.50 paid in excess. She seeks return of land and money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine J. Hammond
Mary A. Webb
William Webb
Cummings Sues Wife for Divorce Over Knife Attack
James M. Cummings filed for divorce from Anna R. Cummings alleging cruelty. He says she struck him with a butcher knife in public, threw dishes, and sought to damage his pension and job by causing false charges and appearing at his workplace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Cummings
Anna R. Cummings
Deaf youth given light sentence in grand jury case linked to Hitzelberger
A 20 year old, Hobbs, pleaded guilty after facing grand jury allegations and a threatened indictment against Hitzelberger. Judge Alford imposed a light sentence due to his eye condition, first-time trouble, and deaf ear, noting possible hospital transfer before term ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitzelberger
Hobbs
Alford
Hobis
Archies Greathouse Sells Property in Sheriff Sale Suit
Archie Greathouse saloon keeper sues James Venable to eject him from property lost in a mortgage to Greathouse and John D. Smith. Venable and attorney claim a verbal 30 day extension for $2,000. Greathouse refused payment and sought ejectment. Venable appeals from a Justice decision. case heard by Judge Leathers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Greathouse
James Venable
Gretahouse
Judge Leathers
Nickerson
Venable
Greathouse
John D. Smith
Matrimony Through Mail Becomes Divorce Case
Judge McMaster advises Minnie McDaniel against Thomas McDaniel in a suit born of correspondence. Missouri man came to Indianapolis after ten days and they wed by mail based on later personal acquaintance. Objections filed to appraisement in condemnation for Indianapolis & Martinsville Rapid Transit right of way. claim of unjust valuation. James M. Jones to appear to show cause for contempt. previous divorce suit failed and lawyer’s fees were mishandled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge McMaster
Minnie McDaniel
Thomas McDaniel
McDaniel
Missouri
Indianapolis
Hannah Mills
Patrick Harmon
T. A. Mills
Mary E. Mills
Indianapolis & Martinsvile Rapid Transit Company
James M. Jones
McMaster
Superior Court
Jones
Ingersoll Hobbs Sentenced for Blackmail
Ingersoll Hobbs, arrested under the name Robert Hobbs, was yesterday sentenced to four months in the workhouse by Judge Alford of the Criminal Court. He attempted to extort money from Albert Hitzelberger, a North Indianapolis saloon keeper, by threatening to suppress information in an anonymous letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingersoll Hobbs
Robert Hobbs
Alford
Criminal Court
Albert Hitzelberger
Indianapolis
Court Proceedings And Judgments From Superior Court
In Room 2 Judge James M. Leathers, Jeune Hamrick v Jesse Hamrick decree granted plaintiff and costs awarded. Archie Greathouse v James Venable appeal heard and advisory. Massachusetts National Life Insurance v Uriah M Chatlie foreclosure dismissed and costs paid. In Room 3 Judge Vinson Carter Capital National Bank of Indianapolis v Frank Davey et al verdict for plaintiff $2332 and costs. In Fremont Alford criminal court State v Robert Hobbs blackmail defendant acknowledges true name Ingerweil Hobbs and withdraws plea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
James M. Leathers
Jeune Hamrick
Jesse Hamrick
Archie Greathouse
James Venable
Nickerson
J. P
Massachusetts National Life Insurance Company
Uriah M. Chatlie
Vinson Carter
Capital National Bank of Indianapolis
Frank Davey
Young defendant pleads guilty in county case
A twenty year old defendant pleads guilty and is sentenced to four months in the county workhouse. Other entries include State vs Hobbs petit larceny with nolice sustained and several civil suits and divorces filed or ongoing in Superior Court rooms L, 3, 1, 2, and 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hobbs
Nolice
Amelia Fournace
John B. Fournace
Catherine J. Hammond
Mary A. Webb
Superior Court
Myrtle S. Mace
Roy Mace
James M. Cummings
Amy R. Cummings
Pauline Proctor
William B. Proctor
Appellate Court Minutes Briefs and Transfers List
A dense list of appellate court minutes and filings across counties includes cases such as Phelan Wolf v Shelton, Jordan Gibson, Goodwine v Cadwallader, Currier v Indiana, Harness v Steele, Hamer v Citizens Street Railway, Simpson v Pittsburgh Plate Glass, and Indianapolis Street Railway v Robinson, with various briefs, petitions for leave to file briefs, transfers, and early decisions noted. The entries span Howard, Kosciusko, Marion, Elkhart, and Marshall circuits, reflecting docket activity and procedural actions within the appellate system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phelan Wolf
Tamma Shelton
Howard
C. Appellee
Board of Commissioners of
Fulton County
Jordan E. Gibson
Kosciusko C. C. Appellant
John C. Goodwine
Ira Cadwallader
Warren C. C. Appellant
William W. Currier
State of
Elkhart C. C
Lewis W. Harness
Arthur Steele
Howard C. C. Appellee
Citizens’ Street-railway Company
Raymond J. Hamer
Marion
Lawrence Simpson
Pittsburg Plate Glass Company
Howard CC. C. Appellant
Indianapolis Street-railway Company
David Robinson
Marion C. C. Appeljee
Miller in custody after insane episode at work house
Floyd Miller of Lawrenceburg is jailed on an insanity charge after he forced entry into the work house to inspect it. He claimed to be Jesus and later gave a false name. Police traced him to Mrs Dexheimer’s home on West Sixteenth Street and confirmed his identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Miller
Lawrenceburg
Jesus
F. W. Miller
Insane Hospital
Dexheimer
West Sixteenth Street
Woman Burned In Gas Explosion At Central Avenue Home
Minnie Westfield, a colored domestic in J. F. Hennessy’s residence at 2106 Central Avenue, was badly burned when natural gas ignited as she lit the furnace after it went out. She escaped to the hall where Mrs. Hennessy and workers helped extinguish flames. She was hospitalized but not expected to die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Westfield
J. F. Hennessy
Central Avenue
de Haas
Roach and Williams Fined in Police Court
Forrest Roach and Louis Williams were fined in police court yesterday morning for loitering and swimming within city limits. Judge Daly held Henry Coe to the grand jury on embezzlement charges. Gladys Hiatt admitted in court to swimming with boys while giving testimony about stones thrown at a neighbor’s children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Roach
Louis Williams
Daly
Henry Coe
Gladys Hiatt
Belmont Ave and Emerson Ave Property Transfers Listed
A lengthy list of property conveyances and transfers across Belmont Avenue, Emerson Avenue, and adjacent blocks. Transactions include parcels in Brightwood, King Avenue sub, Ogle Hubbard’s East Temple, and Indianapolis Car Co.'s additions, naming grantees such as Barbara Snavely, Wm. H. Diliman, Lydia Harper, Ruth Fletcher Mcfarlane, and Katharine B. Ketr. Total transfers amount to 24 with a combined consideration around $4,400.9% noted amid dates and references to various lots and blocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belmont Ave
Cds
Henry Jameson
Anna C. Robertson
BE. T. Fletcher
Brightwood
Viney St
CO Windaes
Indianapolis Car Co
Te Don Steateces
Camphart
Idurn
Mphirey C. Griffith
Kamena
German American Building ‘Association
H. Diliman
Emerson Ave
Michiet
Robert Shriver
Louis Never
Sea Se Park
Allitree Ave
Sarah J. Speer
Higney A. Fling
Stington St
Mary Ann Johnson
Jeanie R. Goodale
Goodlet
King-ave
Mayne
A. Fletcher
Fletcher Et al
Ogle & Hubbard
East Temple Ave
New York
Wervskostesiv Sengl
Joshua Zimmerman
Richard &. Newee
Seite
Linden St
Cottage Av
Edward G. Hiser
Katharine B. Ketr
Mt Jackson
Indianapolis
Homer Cook
West Park
Adiost
Wash- Brock 17
Holmes'e West End
Germania Ave
Calvelage
Ruth Fletcher Mecfarlane
Henry
Virginia Ave
Huron
Ruth E. Patterson
John W. Scott
Igs
Pert Association
C. E. Reynolds Ogee
Lydia “A. Harper
Elizabeth de . Stemp
Hesney
Poe
Minerva St. Diederich
Johnson & Hogshire
Washington St
Jefferson Ave
New York St
Tremont Sve
Henr Walnutst
Ccce
Csicerereesees Snooos
Humphreys Specifics Promote Stronger Health Claims
Dr. Humphreys asserts through ample experience that those who regularly use Humphreys Specifics experience less sickness and better growth, leading to longer, more vigorous lives. The remedies are said to act with a broader range due to their composition, eradicating constitutional disease more effectively than other medicines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphreys
Humphreys' Specifics Embrace Wide Range of Ailments
The advertisement lists cures for headaches gripes catarrh neuralgia sore throat bronchitis croup whooping cough dyspepsia kidney and urinary diseases diarrhoea dysentery piles women s complaints infants diseases rheumatism and other serious illnesses. Druggists sell the 5 cent remedies with a manual available on request from Humphreys Homeopathic Medicine Dag Cer William and John Sts New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphreys
William and John Sts
New York
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NAVY
William Triebe
Mr. Collis
North Meridian
Soard
Pair Grounds Boulevard
TEE Women For Peace
Asbury
Neal
Wtee Miner
NNR
Ingrams
Brussels
South Illinois Street
Barrett Law Assessment
the Court Record
Igher
Miller
Twee
Weeg
A. S. and Sparks
Weet Twenty Fifth Street
Meira E. Talbert
Kentwood Avenue
Thirty-econd Street
L. EB. Snyder
Jackson Street
John Yates
Twenty-serventh Street
Rader Street
Dr. Humphreys
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