Navy recruitment officer outlines career paths for new enlistees
Lieut D W Blamer explains rapid advancement in the Navy as enlistment grows to staff many new ships. He details training for petty officers, electrical and gunnery specialization, and potential promotion to warrant officers with retirement pay. Seamen receive structured daily drills, recreation, and shore liberty. Eighteen applicants were accepted yesterday at the Crandall recruiting office.
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D. W. Blamer
Naval
Ingalls Block
Navy
Blamer
Navy de- Nee Ont
Cement
Governmnt
Naval Service
Crandall
N. C. Staats
Archie Winton
Forgery Charge Sends Ohio Man to Indiana Arrest
Governor Durbin issued a requisition for D. E. Stewart to be returned to Montgomery county Ohio for forgery charges. Stewart, held in Hartford City Indiana, allegedly negotiated a note in Xenia Ohio purporting to be from his uncles J F Stewart and J M Stewart. He sought to keep the matter quiet, claiming his uncle was wealthy and he was due to inherit.
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Durbin
Ohio
Montgomery County
D. E. Stewart
Stewart
Hartford City
Ind
William H. Young
Xenia
J. F. Stewart
J. M. Stewart
Young
D.B. Stewart
Indiana Trust Rivalry Turns on New Central Tool Venture
Indiana attracts English investment as Central Tool Company of Jonesboro Grant county files for incorporation with 230 000 capital and strong backing. Directors include Kokomo figures Albert H Charles James D Kennedy John E Frederick Harry Ward Albert W Conradt Richard Ruddell George W Charles Frank S Wickenhiser Louis Newman. The move signals a major expansion in edge tools steel rods and wire products potentially challenging the trust.
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Indiana
Central Tool Company
Jonesboro
Grant County
Ferdinand Winter
J. H. Rogers
Sussex
England
John E. M. Rogers
Marion
Ind
Charles M. Stuart
Chicago
Herbert E. Marks
Mr. Marks
Morewood Company
Gas City
American Tin Plate Company
The
Trust
Messrs. Rogers
Mr. Stuart
West Virginia
E. Morewood & Co
Stuart
Rogers
Kokomo Steel and Wire Company
Secretary of State
Hunt
Albert H. Charles
James D. Kennedy
John E. Frederick
Harry Ward
Albert W. Conradt
Richard Ruddell
Geo. W. Charles
Kokomo
Frank 5. Wickenhiser
Huntington
Louis Newman
Plymouth Masonic Temple Association
Plymouth
Marshall County
Lucius Tanner
Bradley C. Southworth
Oliver G.soice
William H. Conger
Roscoe A. Chase
Oliver G. Soice
Eppens
Smith & Wiemann Conmeny
New York
Alexander M. McCleary
Majestic Building
Swift & Co
O. B. Robbins
Fort Wayne
Desertion Claims Linked to Family Custody Case
The text notes a separation where a wife is described as deserting under certain circumstances. The brothers are reported to work at Lieber's picture frame factory, while the husband is described as able to provide for his wife.
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Lieber's
Interest on School Loans Opinion Published
Indiana Attorney General and Superintendent of Public Instruction confirm that new law allowing interest on school fund loans to be paid at year end applies to loans made after the law took effect unless renewed. Borrowers seeking the end of year payment option must renew, affecting about 12 million dollars in loans and drawing statewide interest.
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Taylor
Jones
Indiana
Engine Builders Association meet in Denison Hotel sessions begin
The Engine Builders Association of the United States held a preliminary meeting at the Denison Hotel with about twenty members. more arrived for two sessions the following day. President J E Sweet of Syracuse read an address and papers by Prof J B Stanwood and C G Armstrong were discussed.
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J. E. Sweet
Syracuse
N. Y
H. L. Ide
Epringuala
Ll. Allen
Endowment Bank to Seek License by Sufferance
State Auditor Hart indicated he would likely grant a license by sufferance to the Endowment Bank K of P now operating in the state. He wants more details on how investments are managed and notes confidence in president C F S Neal to stabilize affairs. If doubtful investments are dropped, the bank could be in excellent condition with growing membership.
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Hart
Endowment Bank
K. of P
C. F. S. Neal
Lebanon
Capt. Hart
Eight Years At Hard Labor In Ohio Penitentiary
Joseph Kelly of this city pleaded guilty to passing counterfeit money after withdrawing a prior plea. He received eight years at hard labor and a $100 fine. Other defendants Pleaded guilty. Patterson’s sentence was altered after co-defendants were captured. Bankruptcy petitions were filed by Stephen League and Montford Nickey. The New Albany Railway’s April earnings totaled $2,606.15 with $2,045.54 in expenditures and $110.61 net.
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Joseph Kelly
Charles Zolliver
Isaac Sublosky
Baker
Kelly
Ohio
Schuyler C. Chambers
Elnora
John Foley
Peru
Henry Patterson
Evansville
Aearee
John Patterson
Henry
Tony Hamil
Patterson
Stephen D. League
Logansport
Montford
New Albany Railway Company
United States Circuit Court
Indiana Grand Lodge Masons Meet At Masonic Hall
The Indiana Grand Lodge of Masons opens a two day session at Masonic Hall with about 500 delegates expected. Grand Master Dr O E Holloway of Knightstown delivers the annual address. Reports from Grand Secretary C W Prather and Grand Treasurer Mad Rice are read, committee reports follow, and officers are elected.
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Indiana Grand Lodge of Masons
Masonic Hall
O. E. Holloway
Knightstown
Indiana
C. W. Prather
Mad Rice
Voting Machine Commission Eyes Faster Inspection Meetings
State officials report the voting machine commission plans more frequent sessions to speed examinations. The Columbia machine from Indianapolis is up for review and may push a local industry if certified for use by boards of county commissioners.
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Statehouse
Columbia
Indianapolis
Boards of
Excursion Rates From Indianapolis for May and June
Travel deals announced for Decoration Day and related outings include round trip fares of one and one-third for trips within 150 miles on Big Four Monon and other routes. Tickets on sale May 29 30 with return limits May 31 81. June excursions to Terre Haute Buffalo Cincinnati and Cartersburg listed with train times and stations. Various ads and service notices accompany the travel offers.
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W. W. Richardso
Examination of Surgeons for Indiana Guard Officers
An examining board will meet in the Adjutant General Ward office today to orally test applicants for assistant surgeon roles in the Indiana Guard's First Second and Third infantry regiments. The board includes Dr. William M. Wright president Dr. F R Chariton and Dr. Homer I Jones. New officers will gain first lieutenant rank with the first assistant surgeon becoming captain. A reorganization aims to align state troops with the regular army structure. Major John E Miller reports that William J Coleman of New Albany is being prepared for a regular army lieutenant commission. Coleman led Company C during the Spanish American War and now holds the rank of major in the Indiana National Guard.
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Adjutant General Ward
Indiana Guard
William M. Wright
Guard
Regular
National Guard
Regular Army
John E. Miller
Corbin
Washington
Willam J. Coleman
New Albany
Ind
Coleman
Indiana Volunteer Infantry
Indiana National Guard
Graves of Confederates Plan Memorial Day Services
A joint committee from Union and Confederate forces organized the Memorial Day program at Greenlawn Cemetery. The ceremony includes prayers, planting of flags, wreaths by veterans’ groups, a star spangled banner performance, a firing salute, taps, and participation by the John S. Poland Camp of the Spanish American War Veterans inviting veterans from both wars to join the parade.
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Greenlawn Cemetery
A. J. Buchanan
George W. Weir
Frederick Matson
George F. Miller
J. Rogers
Charles Fuser
Knowlton
Southstreet Baptist Church
Gertrude Buchanan
Miss Monroe
Second Regiment Infantry
Indiana National Guard
Hoyt N. McClain
John
Poland
Free X-Ray Examination Draws City and Country Visitors
People in the city and rural areas visit Dr. Tomson in Indianapolis for a free X-Ray examination offered until June 1. Rural farmers are among those taking advantage of the generous offer to learn what ails them.
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Tomson Medical Institute
Dr. Tomson
Indianapolis
Tomson
Fight of Retail Clerks Over Sunday Closing
Merchants oppose Sunday openings in clothing and haberdashery trade while clerks union fights to close on Sunday. Union members secured the arrest of a haberdasher who kept the shop open and vow to stop others. Employers fear a Sunday closing win would remove the need to stay open.
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Clerks’ Union
Complaint Filed by Woman Describes Husband Desertion
A 24 year old woman told police she was deserted by her husband and was living with her parents south of the Belt Railroad. Sergeant Boylan gave her car fare home. Her brother in law arrived seeking a photo from the husband’s trunk and was reproved for aiding the desertion.
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Sergeant Boylan
Coroner's verdict links Vickers death to exposure and shock
Coroner Brayton ruled Charles Vickers died from shock exposure and hemorrhage found after his body was found behind Wachstetter's saloon at 318 West Washington. Dr. Wynn noted brain examination showed no direct link between facial skull wounds and the brain hemorrhage. Prosecutor Ruckleshaus warned Plew will not face trial for murder unless the verdict clearly ties the slaying to the death.
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Brayton
Charles Vickers
Wachstetter
Washington Street
F. B. Wynn
Vickers
Ruckleshaus
John Plew
Remembrance Jewelry Gift Ahead of Graduation
A local jewelry store promotes a broad selection of new designs including jewelry belts and hat pins as potential remembrance gifts for graduates. The shop invites inspection and correspondence to select a fitting keepsake.
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Underskirts
Z.S
Lient. Blamer
BE. Stewart
Wulschner’s
Kokomo Steel and Wire Company May
Lev
Engine Builders’ Association
Commercial Club
Tom” Arnold
Tuxedo
Prince Albert
Kahn
Auditor
Grand Lodge OF Masons
Voting Machine Commission
Monon
Terre Haute
Buffalo
Big Four
Union Station
Cincinnati
Indianapolis Union Station
Pennsylvania-Vandalia Lines
Decatur
Cartersburg Mineral Springs
Richardson, D. P
Janes
Cook
W. F. Kissel
North Mert Tan Street
Marneau
Techentin & Freiberg
Washington Et
Wales
Hollenbeck’s Wire Works
Illinois
Barber Supply Co
Law Building
Michi EL
Washi
John Black
Bis
Delaware
Bates House
Sander & Becker
Oliver Twist
Tru-Food Company
Bliss
OWA
WOME
Ndianapolis
Stevenson Building
Adjutant General's Office
Johan S
Asea Rad Liga
Isc
Inter-State Travelers Guide
the Reliable Blue Back
Inter-State Travelers
US Printing CO. Publishers
Pearson’s Piano House
Indianapolis, Ind
SAKS
Washington and
Pennsylvania
Sta
Saks & Company
DR. Tomson Medical Institute
Steamboat
Eorat of
A. Burdsal Company
Meridian St
Cor
Maryland
GORA
WM. H. Block CO
H. T. Hearley Vehicle CO
Orginal
Julius Walker
Willig’s Cash Furniture Store
West
Olumbia
Mercantile
F. R. Rice M. C. CO
St. Louis
Indianapolis Hardware CO
East Peak Street
South Meridian Street
Way Points
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