Indiana Leads Independent Telephone Surge
A Cleveland Gazette style dispatch notes Indiana's role in the national push for independent telephone companies. At a Chicago convention, Charles Norton of Indiana claimed $20,000,000 invested locally, with service to 230,000 homes and 49,000 miles of toll lines. He cited eight independents per 100 population, county seats embracing new firms, and surging growth from 1894 to 1904. The piece traces the rise from 1,000,000 to over 4.6 million telephones nationwide, with independents dominating and total industry investment nearing $600,000,000, projecting strong yearly revenue.
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Tahhana
Chicago
Charies
Norton
Idianarelis
Iadana
Indina
Indiana
Tare
Jediana
Hoya
Geral Navigation Company
London
Eli
Gollan
United Sites
Sittin Instruments
Avery
Wight
Belog Tyort
Ure
Instrumenta Aya
scheme to elevate tracks faces opposition from residents
In support of the gang's schemes critics warn that elevated tracks will force “mortgage the forms of the people” to powerful railroad-backed interests at taxpayers’ expense. Bicknell denounces a court case on the Walton avenue crossing as a rigged pretext, while residents insist they will pay a share to oppose the plan and defend the city from what they call corrupt influences.
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Walton Avenue
Rill
Bors Bicknell
Donmal Guxette
Haeey
Ricknall
Cook
Contrell
Bicknell
Bickac
Rairoais
Mr Peat Sought at Hibernian Rifles Social Tonight
A notice invites attendees to Swinney Park for the Hibernian Rifles social evening. A prize of 5 dollars will be awarded to the first person who recognizes Mr Pest.
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Peat
Hibernian Rifles
Swinney Park
Pest
Children's Wash Suits at Dukes Rowe-Schirmeyer Co
This season introduces styles at Dukes Rowe-Schirmeyer Co with wash outfits for children. Prices rise from afc to 2.50, featuring Wash Race pants in sizes 28e and others.
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Dukes Rowe-Schirmeyer Co
Fort Wayne Doctors Lead Indiana Pharmacy Meetings
Fort Wayne and Indianapolis hosted a joint gathering of the Indiana Pharmaceutical Association and the Indiana Pharmaceutical Travelers' Association at the Claypool hotel. Officers were elected including Bruno Kusefel and Louis Tepe, with discussion centering on proposed changes to pharmacy laws, stricter narcotics controls, and a statewide apprentice provision. a five-member committee will draft amendments for governor approval before adjournment. The next annual meeting was set for Evansville, to be organized by local officials.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana Pharmaceutical Association
Indiana Pharmaceutical Travelers
Whicl
Claypool
Pharmaceutical Association
Bruno Kusefel
New Albany
Louis Tepe
Evansville
Ast
George TE. Cuuls
al Dergon Gee
C. K
Hackett, Hounoke
Arthur Timberlake
Frank WW. Uarier
Homer
Basset
Edward L. Mertz
Fort Wayne
Fred J. Schultz
Bratt
Travelers’ Organization
JU. Holmes
Indianapulis
Th. A. Heetehild
Chienzo
Bert Cintklas
Indianapalis
Lyvia Allen Ds Villoiss
Chicago
N. M. Kepler
Iikhurt
Dst
FG. Loranger
Way Mede Secretars
Bert Oleary
Dean Morley
George V. Brie
J. Ll. Street
Board of Pharmacy
Groaqing
Evanaville
Evangenly
Reception at Crist's Lutheran Church for New Pastor
Members of Chetat's Lutheran church hosted a cordial reception for Rev. W. H. Schrock and his wife at the church basement last evening. About 100 people attended as a surprise welcome with gifts, speeches, and refreshments following a social hour. Rev. and Mrs. Schrock recently completed studies at Wittenberg College and have prior theological training.
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Chetat
Lutheran Church
W. H. Schrock
Capt. Blair
Schrock
House Accepts Railroad Rate Conference Report
Washington notes the House agreed to the conference report on railroad rates after a long session. Sherman praised the conferees for honesty and fidelity, while Bartlett pointed out a missing appeal provision in the court review clause regarding injunction refusals by circuit courts.
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Washington
Tillman
Bartlett
Georgia
Cirgall Sourts
Supreme Court
Deaths Pattee Emo Pattee Diphtheria Strikes Local Family
Fourteen year old Emo Pattee daughter of Leyt and Mrs Pattee of 1421 Burgess street died at 6:15 AM from diphtheria at home. She attended Bloomingdale trea school and belonged to Grice Reformed Sunday school and Weet Mata Burvet mission. Survived by parents two brothers Harry and Walter and two sisters Laur and Hisey. Funeral services planned for 10 AM at private residence. Also notices Floyd Warcup funeral announced for 10 AM at Muntertown residence.
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Pattee
Emo Pattee
Leyt Pattes
Burgess Street
Tinkhart Coal Company
Bloomingdale Trea School
Grice Reformed Sunday School
Weet Mata Burvet
Harry
Walter
Laur
Hisey
George Jacobs in New Store at 1021 1023 Calhoun Street
The notice invites friends and the public to visit George Jacobs’ new store at Nos 1021 and 1023 Calhoun Street. The item also mentions Dr W C Van Neen to be superintendent of the new state hospital for epileptics in New Castle Vermont and notes his Indianapolis visit, related to a tour from state institutions.
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Dukex-Rose-Schirmeyver Co
George Jacobs
Gener
Wlc. van Neen
New State Hospital For
New Castle
Terre Haute City Hall Standstill as New Officials Take Office
In Terre Haute on June 28 OY Bidaman warned of potential trouble as the police and city departments prepared for a transition of power. The incoming official Leconnell would assume duties of court and witnesses but debate over authority left the city in a standstill with no warrants or permits issued and Buckingham cited as mayor-elect while the controller’s office remained vacant.
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Terre Haute
Ind
OY Bidaman
Bidaman
Buckingham
Thaw Case Rumors Stir as Inquiry Probes Life of Nesbit and White
In a continuing inquiry into the Nesbit and White tragedy, officials dismiss many rumors as baseless while pursuing alleged remarks by White about Mrs Thaw and possible marriage. Mrs Thaw, staying at the Lorraine, is described as consumed by the case, consulting lawyers and living under heightened scrutiny. Policemen report Stanford White held large life insurance with Equitable tied to his wife, with other policies suspected but not recently opened. A drunken Chicago street incident ends with a man being locked in by officers.
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Evelyn Nesbit
Stanford White
Shaw
Tam
Nott Wald
White
Equitable Life
Isurance Society
Ale
Equitable
Lutheran Pupils Entertain At Closing Exercises
Lutheran pupils from St. John's and nearby schools staged closing exercises before a large audience. The program featured marches, songs, declamations, a drill by boys and girls, and an orchestra contest. Free ice cream was served in each room, while guests of honor Mr and Mrs Joe Rollag enjoyed the Marquette club gathering at the Rinehart home.
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BL John's Lutheran Church
Men of
Harvard
Grey Rohwatttte
Kitty
Ida Wingert
Dei
Amerika
Dannecker Pring’ Heinrich
Werner Brumigk -Txdwin
Fuppe Martin
Helugaertner
Lloyd Hetanler
Pia Bonlepeeretl
H. P. Dannisker
Carl Winkelmeyer
Adella Werner
Edward Il
Puplip
St. John’s School
Seana
Joe Rollag
Shreveport
Port Wayne
Marquette Club
Mart Rinehart
Wisconsin Declares For William J. Bryan
Wisconsin Democrats endorsed William J. Bryan for the 1908 presidential race at their state convention in Milwaukee. The two-session meeting approved a platform after an all night session, with the plank largely preserved, and the ticket nearly unchanged.
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Wis
William J. Bryan
Democratic State Conveni
Brya
Nate
Committee On
Qlck
Hot Weather Test Day Records Summer Peak
The thermometer hit ninety degrees yesterday afternoon marking the hottest day of the season after a prior high of eighty eight. At 4 PM the gauge read ninety degrees as Mr Allen Maulston and Edwin Jatt began a two week trip to major eastern cities visiting schools Edwin plans to enroll next fall to study illustration. Schroeder's twenty two piece band will perform tonight for the Hibernian Rifles locals.
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Edwin Jatt
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Washington
Baltimore
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New York
Boston
Edwin Wil
Ee Schroeder
Will Furning
Ffer
Hibernian Rifles
Gocal
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