City Dispensary Doctors Tackle Suicides Among Colored Women
At 11 pm Dr Schenck attended two poisoning cases in Columbus. Manda Smith, found semi conscious at 45 East Ohio, had taken laudanum after a quarrel with her lover and was treated for an hour before improving. Nearby Bertha Blackwell, at 770 Indiana Avenue, attempted suicide by ingesting poison. police noted she bought the drug earlier, while bystanders debated police conduct. Both women, poor health and single mothers, remain under care as the night unfolded.
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Schenck
Smith
Goodwin
No. 770
Indiana Avenue
Bertha B. Blackwell
Lee
Admire
Blackwell
Indiana Industries Form Several Local Incorporations
Several Indiana firms filed for incorporation with the state. Fort Wayne and Northern Railway Company plans a Fort Wayne to Kendallville line with capital stock of 10,000 dollars and directors Perry A. Randall Beeks Erick and Charles N Mieger. County Abstract Title and of Muncie registered with 25,000 dollars in stock and directors John Meredith Thomas H Dungan Frank A El James E Franklin. Coal Fuel and Supply of Muncie increased stock to 1,000 dollars with directors John R Hickman Joseph Hummel Michael T Hanley Peter J McArdle William Tobin. Winona Mineral Water Company amended to 20,000 dollars in stock with preferred stock of 5,000 dollars issued. Martin Hoag, a motorman on the North Alabama street car line, was injured when a conductor's misjudgment caused him to be dragged under a street car while oiling under it near Nine Street. He was treated and discharged from hospital with no broken bones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne & Northern Railway Company
Fort Wayne
Kendallville
Perry A. Randall
Beeks Erick
Charles N. Mieger
Muncie, Incorporated
Tal
John Meredith
Thomas H. A Teeret
Dungan
Frank A. el- James E. Franklin
Pany
Martin Hoag
Alabamea
Ninestreet
Hoag
Carr
Foreman
Bradley
New York Streets
City seeks to halt gas shutoff in Indianapolis case
City Attorney Joss argues the city may sue in its corporate capacity to prevent Indianapolis Gas Co from stopping service to residents. He cites a Florida mandamus decision and Indiana authorities, contending the city can obtain an order to restore public gas service and avoid multiple suits. The argument notes a public duty to supply gas and restore facilities as population grows.
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Indianapolis
Joss
Supreme Court
Kern
Indianapolis Gas Company
Florida Central & Peninsular Railroad Company
Tavares
Fla
Florida
Dillon, Mun. Corp
Pr Ng
Appellee
Dem
Portland
Ind
Indiana Supreme Court
Hastings Announces No Gas Price Reduction for Fuel Use
President Hastings of the Indianapolis Gas Company states there will be no price cut for artificial gas fuel. The 189 contract sets $1 per thousand cubic feet for ten years with volume discounts above 20,000 feet monthly. John R. Pearson says rising gas use could trigger future reductions.
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Hastings
Indianapolis Gas Company
John R. Pearson
Indianapolis Company
Property sales on South Delaware and Illinois streets
Patrick J. Martin sold his property on South Delaware near Merrill to C. P. Lesh Paper Company for 2400 dollars. The Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company sold a property on Illinois Street.
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Patrick J. Martin
Delaware Street
Merrill
C. P. Lesh Paper Company
Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company
Illinois Street
Property transfers on Senate Avenue and nearby streets
Josephine H. Sherwood purchased a property on Senate Avenue near Twenty First Street from Jane A. Hobert for 2,000 dollars. Ulysses G. Dawson sold his farm in Washington Township to Dr. Robert C. Light for 15,000 dollars. Calvin K. Ewing paid 4.70 to near Sepere Ome Street.
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Sepere Ome Street
Calvin K. Ewing
Josephine H. Sherwood
Senate Avenue
Twentyfirst Street
Jane A. Hobert
Ulysses G. Dawson
Washington Township
Robert C. Light
Red Men Leave for Norfolk Grand Incohenee
Thomas G. Harrison head of the order will be elected grand incohenee at the Grand Council of the Indiana Red Men in Norfolk Virginia next week. Indianapolis delegates, about thirty men, aim to secure the election, with about 100 more to travel Sunday. A grand parade honors Harrison, followed by a reception at the Grand Hotel and an event at Tomlinson Hall chaired by A. B. Robinson.
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Thomas G. Harrison
Red Men
Great Council of
Indiana
Norfolk
Order
Harrison
Indianapolis
Grand Hotel
Tomlinson Hall
A. B. Robinson
Military wedding ties Indiana Guard officer to city belle
Lieut C A Tracy of Company A Indiana National Guard and Miss Dottie Reading wed quietly in Lebanon Tuesday night after a birthday party for Lieut E N Caldwell. Captain Noah Loughran officiated at the ceremony with National Guard members as guard of honor. The couple returned to Indianapolis after the event. Tracy is noted for his Guard work and popularity among officers and men.
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C. A. Tracy
Company A
Indiana National Guard
Dottie Reading
Lebanon
E. N. Caldwell
Noah Loughran
National Guard
Tracy
Indianapolis
Elks plan grand outing for Indianapolis orphans
George June announces a charity outing by the Elks for about two hundred children from Indianapolis orphan asylums. The trip to Fairview Park leaves noon and returns at dusk with free transport, pies, ice cream, lemonade, candy, corn crisp and cake, plus organized games and a speech by Henry Warrum.
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George June
Grand Hotel
June
Elks Committee
Fairview Park
Indianapolis
Mr. June
Street Railway Company
Henry Warrum
Boy Fatally Hurt In Hay Market Accident Near Oliver Ave
Harris Davis fifteen of 1245 Oliver avenue was hit by a wagon driven by Edward Tansel of Clermont while trying to pass in Kentucky avenue. The wagonload of hay turned into the market, horses kicked and stamped Davis, who was found unconscious then carried home. internal injuries suspected. Tansel was arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris Davis
Oliver Avenue
Edward Tansel
Clermont
Davis
Kentucky Avenue
Tansel
Philharmonic Club elects officers for season
The Philharmonic Club elected officers led by Harry Bryan as president and Frank Taylor as vice-president. Oscar Bryan is secretary and C S Walker is corresponding secretary with H W Laut as treasurer. Rehearsals begin next Tuesday at St Pauls Parish House with weekly sessions thereafter. two concerts are planned this season.
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The
Philharmonic Club
Harry Bryan
Frank Taylor
Oscar Bryan
C. S. Walker
H. W. Laut
Harry Reid
Charles Green
Homer van Wie
Edward Nell
Charles Hansen
Tailor Loses His Life In Railroad Yard Mishap
The mangled body of tailor Charles J. Hedges, 1513 Sheldon street, was found in Dayton rail yards, thought to have fallen from an eastbound C., H. & D. train after boarding to beat his way east. He attended a family reunion in Irvington Monday, then with Ralph Parker and George Vonburg went to Connersville. After reaching Connersville, he left the others and headed toward Cincinnati. He is a brother of William Hedges, a grocer on West Washington street. The body will be brought back to the city today. Kingan & Co. sue the Government for 720 dollars claiming illegal butterine duties collected in Indianapolis. a 48 dollar fee and 50 percent penalty imposed in St. Louis. The company says it did not sell butterine there. Government threatened to seize the plant but money was paid. Tonight Indianapolis Night at Fairview Park features the Indianapolis Male Quartet and Military Band under Harry Klaussman, with Isensee, Hasler, Wilson and Tyler performing a varied program of songs.
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Charles J. Hedges
Mary Hedges
Sheldon Street
Dayton
Irvington
Ralph Parker
George Vonburg
Connersville
Hedges
Cincinnati
William Hedges
Washington Street
United States
Kingan & Co
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Fairview Park
Harry Klaussman
Oliver W. Isensee
Avery Hasler
Romney Wilson
Clifford Tyler
Bigelow
Herbert Negro Oddity
Rinky Dink
Schetter Scan
Waltz
Calanthe
Wiegana Selection
Marltana
Wallace March
Yale
Johnson
Roosevelt to visit Indianapolis for Spanish American War encampment
President Roosevelt will spend about four hours in Indianapolis to attend the annual encampment of the Spanish American War Veterans on Sept 23. He arrives around 11 20 a m and departs about 3 30 p m. The executive committee plans simple, nonpartisan hospitality with fundraising estimated at 2500 to 3000 dollars. Roosevelt will speak to veterans in Tomlinson Hall and to the public in a city park, with entertainment arranged by a cross‑section of local organizations.
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Roosevelt
Indianapolis
George B. Cortelyou
Mr. Roosevelt
Cortelyou
Harry B. Smith
Fairbanks
Durbin
Columbia Club
Commercial Club
Board of Trade
Merchants Association
Manufacturers’ Club
Indiana
Congress
Tomlinson Hall
Amputation Follows Accident In Danville Musician’s Tragedy
John Wallace a traveling musician from Danville Ky slipped on Big Four tracks near East Street at 5 30 pm in a crossing accident He lunged for a switch engine causing his left foot to slip and his right foot to be crushed His foot was mashed and later amputated above the ankle at City Hospital after aid from Dr Kennedy and the city ambulance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wallace
Danville
East Street
Wallace
Kennedy
City Hospital
City News Notes and Local Appointments
Mr John Opp returned from Maxinkuckee on Tuesday. Austin W Stutts secretary of the National Correspondence Schools resigns to become advertising manager of the Urban Correspondence School Fort Wayne. Services tomorrow at 8 pm at the Temple corner Delaware and Tenth streets Rabbi Messing absent Abraham Crombach will officiate. Choir to attend. Retail Grocers Association not connected with Merchants Ice Company but aims to organize an ice plant for large consumers. Grocers oppose nothing and aim to start business next year with stock subscribed.
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John Opp
Maxinkuckee
Austin W. Stutts
Urbahn Correspondence School
Fort Wayne
Temple
Delaware and
Tenth Streets
Rabbi Messing
Abraham Crombach
Hebrew Union College
Cincinnati
Wrong Man Uses Voucher To Cash City Worker Pay
David Orr, street force worker, lost a county treasurer voucher for 7.80 dollars. Another man cashed it at Selig's dry goods, using Orr’s indorsed voucher to buy overalls and receive 6.30 in change. The incident was reported to detectives. payment on the voucher had been stopped. The inquiry continues as investigators seek the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Orr
Orr
Selig
West Washington Street
Tme
Stillwell and Kirkpatrick win traction line contract
The Stillwell and Kirkpatrick firm of Anderson won the contract for the line between here and Noblesville. Work starts next week with 15 teams to remove 10 000 yards of dirt. They recently completed the Plainfield line and announce cars may run to Plainfield Sept 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ern Traction Company
Here
Noblesville
Stillwell & Kirkpatrick
Anderson
Plainfield
Recruits Accepted by Navy Recruiting Officers
Fourteen applicants passed the physical examination at the recruiting station and were issued uniforms before departing. Some, accompanied by petty officers of the Kearsarge, were seen on the streets attracting attention.
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United States Navy
Kearsarge
Journal's Indianapolis Handbook offers history and images
Rich in illustration and information the Indianapolis Journal announces its Handbook of Indianapolis. The volume covers the city's history growth and commerce with over three hundred half tone illustrations. Special paper cover edition bound for 50 cents plus 8 cents mail and sold by booksellers newsdealers and at the Journal counting room.
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Journal
Indianapolis
Pennsylvania Lines Excursions and Weather Strip Ad Notes
A row of train excursion notices from Pennsylvania Lines and Big Four Route lists fares and schedules for Indianapolis departures to Louisville Chicago Champaign Dayton and other points on September 7 and 20. Also contains a testimonial from C B Cones & Son Mfg Co praising Chamberlain metal weather strips at 425 North Pennsylvania Street for keeping dust out and reducing window noise.
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North
Pennsylvania Street
Lake Erie & Western R R Fare Notice
Sandusky figures show a $1.50 return fare to Indianapolis with a 9 p m departure Saturday night September 6 for berths at Illinois Street.
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Lake Erie & Western
Lake
Indianapolis
A. H. Sellars
South Illinois Street
R. R
Sandusky
Ee Lake Erie & Western
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