Indianapolis mayor defends Jewish citizens and auto speed limits
Indianapolis Mayor Bookwalter rejects Count Cassini's claim that Russian Jews are money lenders or idlers. He praises local Jewish citizens as thrifty, hard working, and quick to adapt to American institutions. He notes many prominent Jewish businesspeople and foresees assimilation across generations. He also comments on speed limits, advising eight miles per hour within the city core and twelve outside, with cautious drivers and public protection emphasized.
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Bookwalter
Saraschon & Son
New York
Count Cassini
Washington
Indianapolis
Cassini
Motor Age
Chicago
Funeral of Col Z A Smith Follows Loyal Veteran Tribute
The funeral for Colonel Z. A. Smith was held at his brother in law’s home on North Pennsylvania street with a large turnout of civil war veterans. Family members from Maine and Decatur attended as Rev. Dr. Haines and Rev. Dr. Lucas led services and Commander James H. Porter read the Grand Army ritual. A poem written for the deceased honored his Puritan character and steadfast loyalty to God country and home.
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Z. A. Smith
T. J. Steele
North
Pennsylvania Street
Neal D. Smith
Portland
E. L. Pegram
Decatur
Loyal Legion
Smith
Union Veteran Legion
Haines
Lucas
Grand Army
James H. Porter
George H. Thomas
D. R. Lucas
Colonel Smith
Typhoid Fever Report Not Supported at French Lick
Officials from the Indiana State Board of Health completed their inquiry into a claimed typhoid outbreak at French Lick Springs. Dr J N Hurty stated the water is not polluted, while Orange County health officer Hoggatt said the report is wholly untrue.
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Indiana State Board of Health
French Lick Springs
J. N. Hurty
Sans Hogsatt
Orange County
Oggatt
Hollenbeck press buys ten acres for plant growth near Belt Railroad
The Hollenbeck press buys ten acres along Belt Railroad south of Washington Street for 9290 dollars from Peter Kealing heirs. Plans call for five brick buildings and over 40000 square feet of floor space with updated book making and binding machinery. Investment totals about 100000 dollars with adjoint publishing by Bobbs Merrill. Frank W. Morrison trustee conveys land west of the city to the Indianapolis Gun Club for 1564 dollars, stock subscriptions already strong for a top local shooting park.
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Hollenbeck Press
Peter Kealing
Washington
John T. Brush
Lombardy
East
Bobbs-Merrill Company
Meridian Street
Monument Place
Carson & Hollenbeck
Frank W. Morrison
Plainfield Line
Indianapolis
Whitestown man dies by own action at Brookside Park
Julius Buck of Whitestown Indiana committed death by own action at Brookside Park after leaving a note citing unhappiness and conflicts with a young woman named Miss Pitzer. He left home at 5 am to visit his brother’s candy store and was found unconscious later under a tree. Doctor Seaton tried to save him but he died en route to City Hospital. The body went to the city morgue and was turned over for burial.
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Julius Buck
Whitestown
Ind
Brookside Park
Miss Pitzer
O. Buck
North West Street
Indiana Avenue
Seaton
Ragsdale
Heart out of place puzzles city doctors
Thomas Hoben of 314 West Michigan street has his heart displaced about four inches yet he continues to live. Once a rolling mill worker in Louisville, he now does light labor. Doctors find such extreme displacement rare and cannot explain how he survives, warning that a severe shock could be fatal.
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Thomas Hoben
West
Michigan Street
Louisville
Hungarian divorce rumor denied by relatives
Mrs. Eugene Von Boross of Buda-Pesth, formerly Josephine Holman of this city, plans divorce per a Paris cablegram. Relatives in Indianapolis say the reports are without credence. Mrs. Walcott at 1511 North Pennsylvania Street notes several letters from Von Boross showing happiness and denies any engagement with Signor Marconi after a divorce.
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Eugene von Boross
Buda-Pesth
Hungary
Josephine Holman
Paris
von Boross
Benjamin D. Walcott
North
Pennsylvania Street
Signor Marconi
Board of Trade Elects Nominating Committee Members
The Board of Trade elected William H. Cooper Frank E. Stalnaker Arthur Gillet Louis J. Blaker E W Babbitt John S Lazarus and Samuel B Sweet to its nominating committee. About forty to fifty votes were cast in yesterday’s election at the Board of Trade building. The panel will meet tomorrow afternoon to organize and nominate a regular ticket for the June election.
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William H. Cooper
Frank E. Stalnaker
Arthur Gillet
Louis J. Blaker
E. W. Babbitt
John S. Lazarus
Samuel B. Sweet
Board of Trade
Powell Said Arrested in Los Angeles After Postmaster Default
Joseph C. Powell former postmaster of Nevada Howard county is alleged to have defaulted with seven to three hundred dollars of government funds and is reported under arrest in Los Angeles California. Information reached the U S marshal office yesterday with Powell traced across the country by Post Office Inspector Fletcher during his disappearance. Robert Schooner head of the International Brotherhood of Stationary Firemen held a partial meeting in the Union block last night.
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Joseph C. Powell
Nevada
Howard County
Los Angeles
Cal
United States Marshal's Office
Powell
Union
Post Office
Fletcher
Robert Schooner
International Brotherhood of Stationary Firemen
Enrollees Sought From City Diler Brotherhood Meeting
A local meeting of the Brotherhood of the Dilers drew coal heavers and wagon drivers in the city who showed willingness to join the union. Several men signed pledges to enroll, signaling broad interest in union membership amid the outreach.
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Dilers
Union
Messenger Boys' Union Formed in Indianapolis
About forty to fifty boys aged twelve to sixteen formed a labor union in Indianapolis at a mass meeting in the Union block led by John Feltman of the Central Labor Union. Frank Duffy spoke for the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners. The details will be announced after a more complete organization is secured. The group will be represented in the Central Labor Union and affiliated with the American Federation of Labor to collectively address employers. Meetings times and by laws will be set later with help from Feltman and veteran labor leaders.
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Indianapolis
John Feltman
Central Labor Union
Feltman
Frank Duffy
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
American Federation of Labor
Labor
Democratic city nominees emerge with July convention set
Three candidates appear for mayor police judge and city clerk seats J E McCullough John W Holtzman and William F Moore are cited as front runners with Moore touting a strong primary showing Moore’s past vote count and Taggart machine defeat boosted support Dr Frank A Morrison has refused candidacy and no others are seen Holtzman or McCullough are viewed as likely nominees with conventions on July 15 and primaries the day before from 4 to 8 in each precinct.
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Keach
J. E. McCullough
John W. Holtzman
William F. Moore
Moore
Charles Maguire
Taggart
Frank A. Morrison
Holtzman Or McCullough
Indianapolis District Epworth League Convention Schedule
The Indianapolis District Epworth League Convention at Irvington runs May 2 to 31 with sessions led by Fred E. Warner and Rev. Paul C. Curnick. May 30 features devotionals, workshops, treasurer and nominating reports, officer elections, and a Sunday closing service led by Charles L. Barnett and Rev. C. Edwards.
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Indianapolis
Irvington
Fred E. Warner
Paul C. Curnick
Simpson M. E. Church
Detroit
James M. Ogden
V. Elmer St. Clair
J. M. Summit
J. E. Higdon
John Wesley
G. J.olfe
Lee Aultman
E. S. Alexander
C. C. Edwards
Worth M. Tippy
Lord
N. O. Ballard
Joshua_Stansfield
Vision of
Christ
Charles L. Barnett
Woodmen Head Camp Smoker Promises Much Amusement
The Modern Woodmen of America visiting Indianapolis June 15 to 20 will enjoy an all night smoker at the Empire Theater on June 16 with top vaudeville talent from Indianapolis and nearby cities. A boxing program is planned and A L Wright chairs the amusement panel. A large vaudeville tent show at East Washington street camp grounds is arranged with daily performances at 2 and 8 pm and the committee promises continual activity for visiting Woodmen and Foresters.
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America
Indianapolis
Empire Theater
Inianapolis
Middle West
A. L. Wright
Amusement Committee
Church Amusement Committee
Camp Grounds
East Washington Street
Stevenson Builds
Postoffice Robbers Tried In Federal Court
William J. Schrader B Frank Slosson and John Gibson faced a jury in Federal Court yesterday for burglarizing the Daleville Indiana post office. Arrested by Post Office Inspector Fletcher, they are described as seasoned highwaymen with prior Ohio penitentiary terms and aliases. A circumstantial defense by attorney Charles Wiltsie failed. jurors found them guilty and they were fined and sentenced to five years at Leavenworth.
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William J. Schrader
B. Frank Slosson
John Gibson
Daleville
Ind
Postoffice
Post Office
Fletcher
Ohio Penitentiary
Charles Wiltsie
Leavenworth
Indianapolis Postoffice to provide seven year expenditure itemization
The Indianapolis postoffice will furnish an itemized account of expenditures during the last seven years to the department in Washington. The investigation of the Post office Department is under way and reports of extravagance have prompted officials to order a detailed review of Indianapolis expenditures.
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Indianapolis
Arrangement for Special Officers Made as Protection Against Striking Linemen
Walter L Hill of Central Union Telephone seeks police powers for new linemen crews as protection during a strike. Both Central Union and New Telephone face losses. no wage increase granted. Board also addresses police actions against patrolman Cox and congestion with upcoming unbecoming conduct charge against Patrolman Dickerson. Plus social and excursion notices from Columbia Club dinner to Decoration Day rail specials and fares.
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Walter L. Hill
Central Union Telephone Company
Board of Public Safety
Central Union
New Telephone Companies
Linemen’s Union
Walter Cox
Noah Kimbrough
Cox
Kruger
Kimbrough
Charles Dickerson
Decoration Day Rates via Monon Route
One round trip fare within 150 miles with May 29 30 sales and final limit. Excursion Sunday May 31. Fares include $1.25 Michigan City or $1.25 Rochester Ind and return $1. Leave Indianapolis 6:30 am. Vandalia Line aluminum and brass castings Pioneer Brass Works 458 424 S Penn St Capital Razor and Supplies J E Bodine Co 1 E Ohio St
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Lake Erie & Western R. R
Michigan City
Rochester
Ind
Indianapolis
Pioneer Brass Works
S. Penn
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