Police record shows August as record month for arrests
Police and detective reports reveal August set a department record with 151 arrests by 5 pm, surpassing July and previous months. Superintendent Taffe cites limited patrol force of 134, with eight on night duty, urging more officers as the city expands and crime shifts to outlying districts.
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George W. Powell
Taffe
Ani
Beshane
Mr. Taffe
Ice Department
Teault
Perpe
Ramareetai
Hillside Oveteenth Street
White
McCarty
Irvington
Railroads grant low fares for Spanish-American veterans encampment
Russell B. Harrison announces from the Central Traffic Association manager F C Donald that unusually low rail rates apply to Indianapolis veterans encampment. A rate of one cent per mile is offered for trips within seventy five miles to Indianapolis with return by Sept. 2 21 or 23. The concession aims to boost merchant traffic and crowds staying three days, covering routes from Pittsburg to St Louis and Chicago.
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Russell B. Harrison
F. C. Donald
Central Trafic Association
Indianapolis
Ascoy
Pittsburg
Gate River
Chicago
Dennap's Celebrated Hats Meady at Geaton's Hat Store
Dennap's celebrated hats attract shoppers to Geaton's Hat Store where the new Meady line is showcased. Local shoppers report steady sales and keen interest in the latest headwear fashions.
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Meady
Geaton
Editors Up in Arms Over Indiana Democratic State Organ
Democratic county editors in Indiana accuse the State committee of bias and funding a statewide organ that ignores local papers. They allege below cost distribution on rural routes and claim the State organ advances the reorganizers rather than Indiana Democrats.
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State Committee
Kansas City
Bryan
Indiana Democracy
Indiana
Republican State Committee
Democratic State Committee
Marion Club Jubilee to honor debt payoff and rally support
The Marion Club of Indianapolis plans a smoker at the North Meridian street clubhouse next Saturday night Sept 6 to celebrate clearing its debts on July 20 and boost Republican campaigning. Expected speakers include Senator Fairbanks Governor Durbin and state ticket candidates Dan E Storms Nat A Hill Charles W Miller plus Representative Landis and other party figures. The club, about a thousand strong, aims to play a major role in the upcoming campaign.
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Marion Club
North Meridian Street
Fairbanks
Durbin
Dan E. Storms
Nat A. Hill
Charles W. Miller
Cannon to Speak in Fifth District Campaign Opening
Representative Cannon, famed as Joe Cannon, will headline the Indiana Fifth District campaign opening in Rockville on September. The Republican state committee begins assigning speakers tomorrow with C. C. Lyons directing the process. The slate includes seasoned and new orators aiming to energize voters with promises of prosperity and progress. Henry D. Tatewiler, the Marion County coroner candidate, is promoting his nickname inscription campaign with playful “take your pick” picks.
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Congress
Indiana
Joseph G. Cannon
Illinois
Joe" Cannon
Fifth
Hogate
Cannon
Rockville
Republican State Committee
C. C. Lyons
Grant County
Lyons
Henry D. Tatewiler
Harry D. Tutewller
Marion County
Opera Singers to Highlight Broadway Theaters Run
The article notes Mr. Holcombe a baritone and will sing operatic selections this week at Fair Bank, with Katherine Lesile and Miss Maude Angell as the other artists for the program as the Silver Slipper heads to Broadway The ater in New York for a long run.
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New York
Holcombe
Fair Bank
Katherine Lesile
Holcombe Opens Week at Fair Bank with Noted Opera Offerings
W Frederick Holcombe begins a week long engagement at Fair Bank this evening. He has recently drawn offers from leading comic opera managers to sing baritone parts in the coming season. Ner Spans is manager of the New York Wiorectors.
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W. Frederick Holcombe
Fair Bank
Voneigering
Reer
New York Wiorectors
Burglary attempt ends with shots fired at Lefier home
Otto D. Lefier woke at 4am to a burglar in his room at 1117 North Alabama Street. The intruder fled toward the stairs, leapt down steps, then fired twice at Lefier on the landing. Both bullets lodged in the ceiling. the burglar escaped through a side window with no known theft.
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Otto D. Lefier
North
Alabama Street
Mr. Lefier
Lefter
Mr. Lefler
New Traction Line From Shelbyville Opens Today
The first car from Shelbyville over the Indianapolis Shelbyville and Southeastern line reaches the city about 9 30 this morning. It carries officers and chief stockholders including President Ed K Adams and A R Hovey. Cars run hourly for now with a 40 cent fare one way and 75 cents round trip. Regular service expected within three or four days and may speed up if demand requires.
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Shelbyville
Indianapolis
Shelbyville & Southeastern
A. R. Hovey
Indianoe
Fanning Poised as Next Grand Exalted Ruler of Elks
Joseph T. Fanning, longtime B P O Elks trustee leader, appears set to become grand exalted ruler. A Salt Lake City probe cleared funds, confirming no loss, while trustees shift effective control to Fanning. Indianapolis Lodge backs his candidacy. other Indiana lodges likely to endorse.
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Joseph T. Fanning
Grand Trustees
B. P. O. Elks
City
Salt Lake City
Grand Lodge
Fanning
Edwin 8. Orris
Meadeville
Crank
Mears
Baltimore
O'Shea
Lynn
Mass
Orris
Cronk
Order
Samuel Needs
Cleveland
Needs
Ohio
Board of Trustees
Indianapolis Lodge
Indiana
Mr. Fanning
Meade D. Detwiler
John Galvin
Charles E. Pickett
Jerome Fisher
George P. Cronk
Ruler Pickett
Salt Lake
Van Pelt reports servant Emma Wainscott fled with clothing
Mrs. Van Pelt of 200 Central Avenue reported to police that her servant Emma Wainscott left her service taking a large amount of clothing and several pairs of shoes. The girl was said to be under charge of loitering prior to departure.
Labor Day Parade and Races in Indianapolis
Labor day celebration detailed with a morning parade led by Edgar A. Perkins and Frank Columbia, followed by afternoon field sports and contests at the fair grounds. Committee discusses cottage raffle, admission to grand stand, and sale of beer with no gambling.
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Irvington
Labor Temple Committee
Butler
Board of Agriculture
Williikely
Organized Labor
Indianapolis
Edgar A. Perkins
Frank Columbia
Roscoe Ae
Painters
Plasterers
Wood and Metal Lathers
Horseshoers’ Union
Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
Wood Workers
Wood Carvers’ Union
Hod Carriers
Charles Koster
Typographical Union
German Typographia
Bookbinders
Newsboys
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Stereotypers
Billers’ Protective Union
M. L. Williams
Carpenters
Nion
Journeymen Plumbers
Uion
Amalgamated Sheet Metal Workers’ Union
Stone Cutters’ Union
Stone Masons’ Union
Henry Friedman
Band
Bricklayers’ Union
Electrical Workers’ Union
United Brewery Workers
Bakers’ and Confectioners’ Union
Barbers’ Union
Cab Drivers’ Union
Freight Handlers’ Union
Ice Cream Makers’ and Handlers’ Union
Blacksmiths’ Union
Ice Drivers’ Union
Teamsters’ Union
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Meridian
Michigan Street
Michigan
Vermont
New York
Washington
Senate Avenue
Liberty Street
Pennsylvania Street
Pennsylvania
Market Street
Market
Monument Place
New York Street
Two Earnest Visitors Return To State Fair Jubilee
Joseph James of Summit Grove Indiana and Wolsey B Mc Culloch of Paris Illinois, attendees at the first 1852 state fair, plan to visit the current jubilee. They note only a few others who were at the inaugural event remain, and urge a register for attendees of 1852.
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Joseph James
Summit Grove
Ind
Wolsey B. McCulloch
Paris
Ill
James
Clinton
Cory Barbour
Vigo County
Ormond Barbour
Fayette County
John Y. McCulloch
Col
Alanson Baldwin
Edgar County
Illinois
McCulloch
Daniel Weisinger
Bono
New Members Initiated at Capitol Council No 276
The third quarterly initiation of Capitol Council No 276 Y M L was held yesterday afternoon at 4 o clock. Fifteen new members were admitted after morning mass and holy communion at St Patrick s Church. The day included a 3 o'clock rosary and inflatory exercises at St Patrick s Hall on Woodlawn avenue led by Rev James Delaney.
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Capitol Council
St. Patrick's Church
St. Patrick's Hall
Woodlawn Avenue
James Delaney
St. Joseph's Church
Naval recruiting party opens station in Federal Building
The recruiting party, in the city this week, will conduct a recruiting station in the Federal Building this morning. It includes Lieutenant R. D. L. Hasbrouck, Chief Quartermaster N. Carroll, Past Assistant Surgeon D. D. Kerr, Boatswain J. W. Angus, Chief boatswain's Mate 8. See ger, Chief Machinist G. S. Bingham, Hospital Steward C. W. Sherry, Yeoman Harvey T. Culp and Hospital Apprentice J. L. McCarty.
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Federal
R. D. L. Hasbrouck
N. Carroll
D. D. Kerr
J. W. Angus
8. Seeger
G. S. Bingham
C. W. Sherry
Harvey _T. Culp
J. L. McCarty
Journal's Handbook of Indianapolis Now Ready for Distribution
The Journal announces a rich illustrated handbook titled Handbook of Indianapolis offering a comprehensive manual on the city's history growth and commerce. The volume includes over three hundred halftone illustrations and is priced at 50 cents in paper edition plus 8 cents postage. It is available through booksellers newsdealers and the Journal counting room.
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Journal
Indianapolis
Pennsylvania Lines Special Return Train to Louisville
A $1.50 round trip offer to Louisville and back on September 7 with a fast through service leaving Indianapolis at 7 25 a.m. and arriving Louisville 10 15 a.m. Return departs Louisville Main Street station at 7 p.m. Also Lake Erie & Western RR advertises a $1.50 trip to Sandusky and back on Saturday night September 6 departing Indianapolis at 9 p.m. For berths chairs and details contact A H Sellars CPA 28 South Illinois street.
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Indianapolis
Louisville
Main Street
A. H. Sellars
South Illinois Street
Terre Haute
Greencastie
Indianapolis Union Station
Aurora
Champagn
Ill
Champaign
Benton Harbor
Big Four
East Washington St
Union Station
H. M. Bronson
Red Cloud
Hiawatha
Pokagon
Itascate
Norfolk
Arrivng
Richmond
Old Point Comfort
Washington
East Wanhimm St
Oscar E. Sherman
George K. Colter
Transportation Committee
Meeting Lodge
Order of Odd Fellows
Des Moines
Sean
Canton No. 2
Sylvia Rebekah Lodge
Center Lodge
Chicago
Lees
H. K. Landes
Canton
J. W. Price
Leutenant
Canton Vetman
L. G. Akin
Sylvia Rebekah
J. Hechuabiente
Center Lod
M. B. Hall
East Wash
Ton St
Union Jon
Two Women Arrested for Grand Larceny
Jessie Smith of 224 North Capitol Avenue and Laura Spencer of the Marshall House on North Alabama Street were arrested yesterday morning on grand larceny charges. Charles A. Bennett, railway mail clerk of 5 East Georgia Street, said the women robbed him of money after meeting them at Dippel's saloon on North Delaware Street Saturday night. He reported the loss after leaving their company. The Spencer woman has been arrested previously.
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Jessie Smith
North Capitol Avenue
Laura Spencer
Marshall House
North Alabama Street
Charles A. Bennett
East Georgia Street
Dippel
Delaware Street
Spencer
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