Hearing Called On Whittaker and Board Over Prison Contract
Indianapolis June 29 Governor Marshall called a hearing for Saturday at 7 PM to review charges against Superintendent Whittaker and the state board of trustees regarding a prison vacuum system contract with Webster and Company. The probe alleges favoritism, improper bids, and possible kickbacks tied to prison funding and a courtroom inquiry into alleged gifts to officials.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Whittaker
Indiana Seformatory Board of Trustees
Theodore Welnonan
Hero
Warren, Webster and Company
Marshall
Board of Trustees
Welnshan
Webster Company
Welnshank
Gene Whittaker
Chicago
Jeffersmerchten
Weinshank
Rompany Onew
Finus
Walitaior
CIA
Apoliana Enginverins Cimpany
Ida
Woelawhank
Thy
Claytoo
Indiand Engineering Company
Welnwnonk
Mada Wiilttaker
Webnstate
Indiana Engineering Company
Barnard
Mra
Br. Sharp
Howry
Whedtiad
Marcy
Oigar
Murder Case at Columbia City Thrills Indiana Crowd
In Columbia City Indiana a murder case unfolds as John Soule and two others face self defense claims in the Thornton killing. Testimony from Mrs. Scott, coroner De A. J. Rower, and police Chief Anttonbruck paints Thornton as an aggressor with prior bad reputation. Witnesses discuss threats and drinking as they recount events surrounding the night of the slaying.
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Columbia City
Thornton
Kist News Durean
Rolumela City
Ind
John B. Soule Rourder
Gey
Wily
Walter Thornton
Scott
Thorne Jwell
Alia
Stright
Iso
de A. J. Rower
Allen County
Anttonbruck
Sonaph Mune
Soremma
Lucas County Grinil
Toledo
Taleaa
Phorntor
Hia
Aldo
Yeterday
Marion
Mariford City
Towho
Monument to the founder of G. A. R. to be dedicated
Taft will attend the dedication ceremony for a monument honoring the founder of the Grand Army of the Republic. The event takes place in Washington with the unveiling set for June. Major Berjawin Stephenaan is listed among attendees.
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Washington
Jung
Taft
Berjawin Stephenaan
Army of the Republic
Tolne
Congress
Louis Wagner
Philadelphia
Names on the voting machines for primary races
A city election notice explains that all announced candidates will have their names inserted on the voting machines for upcoming education tests. Machines are set to be deployed tomorrow with declared candidates listed to help voters identify who seeks office.
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Moentelpul
Ciey
Glorie I
Frank Biungovan
Dome
Glesbien
Wrights Flight Defies the Air Amid Crowded Welcome
On June 29 Orville Wright failed to sustain a long flight in the new aeroplane, but a brief climb and circle drew a large crowd while Milton Wright praised the effort. The Ladies Aid Society of St. Paul’s Church hosted a reception with Almeda Allyder listed among assisting hostesses at 2217 Roel Street.
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Washington
Efferty Ta
Orville Wright
Milton Wright
Aviatora
Ladies Ald Society of
Strikes Tie Up Pittsburg Street Railways in Train Row
Turmoil on Pittsburg streets as 900 nonunion workers from New York were brought in to replace striking crews. Mayor urges arbitration. talks between Mayne Magee and company reps lead to a tentative settlement after a full day of negotiation. Service resumes at 1 AM after a long stoppage.
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Pittsburg
Dtarg
James D. Cutlery
The
Traction Company
James Partey
Atriie Brender
New York
Cillery
Mayer
UiTic
Cullen
Senatore
Pend
Hunt Oliver
Colery
Callery
Detroit
W. D. Mahon
Aton Olen
Eneca Baiworm
Motores
Condhctora
Mayne Wiliam A. Mages
Ween
Magey
The Machine Well Oiled! Nominating Power in Municipal Race
A local political column argues that party machines seek to control nominations for city offices to ensure strong, loyal candidates. It asserts central power will dictate ticket choices, aiming to keep only trusted men on ballots and to frame a broad political mechanism for the upcoming election. The piece notes committee tactics, internal pressures, and the push for primacy in municipal governance.
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Hutt
Thia
Prvzen
Wea
Domecists
Eham
Tren
Judge Skeion
Ate
Tour State Lines Today Tour of electric interurban interests in state
A visiting party of directors and managers from the Wabash Valley Traction Company will tour electric interurban facilities across the state, visiting powerhouses, trolley poles, and substations. Guests include General Manager Emmis and other officials from Wayne and Wabash Valley lines. The trip includes demonstrations of electrical gear and a dinner hosted by Emmis, with further inspections planned in Norfolk, Virginia.
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Wotlowhige
Aitd Electric
Ines
Cho
Genet Managar
Jmrty Wil Teayent
Letayette
Wabash Valley
Butlanatinns
Neate
Nortalks Pha
Dory
Oppenheim
Manakcr
Lexington ‘Railway
Baer
Merchants’ Tighan Power Company
Pius
J. W. Weils
Ohio River Tailway
Bieetrie Sontpange
Pomeroy
Srawford
Ager
Lexington Railway Proportien
Hte
Kehoo
Neruchitlon Heen
MacaAfen
Neine
Westinghouse Electric
Bert Wayne
Emmis
Rohianngeirk
Eveninag
Rollet Canna Lena
Watash Valley Company
Roth
Gasuranen
Nerfnlk. Va
Linnang Fever Company
Af Yeri
Moving of Corner Stone Causes Selation in Wells
A county surveyor trips to lodge a corner stone dispute between farms of John Grege and George Taher, aiming to place the marker at a specified line. Residents report recent activity and claim confusion over the correct position while an official record suggests controversy over the exact corner placement.
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Kist News Baroque Blufeton
Ind
Liberty
Hucrison
John Grege
George
Burkhina Welller
Fort Wayne Firms Incorporate Amid Listing of Directors
Two Fort Wayne companies incorporate or reorganize under a set of names and officials. Listed are corporate actions, share details, and a roster of directors including TL 1, What, WL Schmidt, Te Selimire, A Herber, A Togunn. Additional names appear for apartment ventures and associates.
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Inde
Anadodis
Til
Stim Syrteeles
AANA
Thy Bort Wayne Vurnlaly Company
Fort Wayne
Appiead
Favttrera
TL 1
What
WL Sehmidt
Te Selimire
A.” Seti
Ke Tieng
A. Herber
A. Togunn
Freegan
L.Y. Morgan
Naa
Debate on Corporate Tax to Destroy Income Tax Policy
Washington June 2 The senate opened debate on the income tax bill as amendments aimed to curb general income tax faced opposition. Aldrich pledged support for a corporation tax as a way to reduce treasury shortfalls, signaling possible changes rather than repeal. Senators argued over a ten cent per pound duty proposal and the fate of the inheritance and corporate tax provisions as discussions continued into adjournment.
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Wasitington
D.C
Senate
Aldrich
Aidzich
Alarich Ten
Tix
Ted
Thima
Titratina Renator
Thiman
United States
Mel al Imrmeiintels
Beemond
Fiat
Dixon
Pinto
Jpined Bhy Paxwre
Cumming
Detroit to Grand Rapids Flyer Derails. No Injuries Reported
Michigan Central passenger No. 26 on a run from Detroit to Grand Bay derailed two miles east of Jackin at 2:80 this afternoon. Engine overturned and rolled into a ditch. engineER and fireman escaped with minor injuries. Coaches stayed on rails. passengers shaken but uninjured.
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Detroit, Mich
Michigan Central
Detroit
Grand Bay
Grand Rapids
Jackin
Leon Ling Accused of Accomplices In Murder Case
New York authorities pursue Leon Ling and accomplices in a long awaited murder case tied to the Sigel killing. Police accounts detail the suspect’s movement across towns as the inquiry narrows and a potential arrest nears.
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Welch
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Chares Ellison
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Illiann
Li Fon
ArLhur Schatzer
Peter Racanet
Tromvir Atenngraphers
Attornay W. B. McNagey
Irene Scott
Ano Cary
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Aira Bith Mar Woouill
Bob
Ensen
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Edith
Buyddinur
Brayen
Alex Menrha
Fhother
Hrahma
Tim Ong
Benn
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Liew
Interurban
Fort Wayne Companies
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Leon Ling
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Thasmurder
Sigel
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Dorail
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