Panorama of the World Bridge Collapse and Other Dreadful Events
A bridge on the Indiana Union Traction Line over White River at Jackson Crossing near Anderson collapsed injuring three workers in the cab. Motorman Earl Hughes and Brakemen D B Stansberry and Leonard Bryson survived with varying injuries. The Woolwich arsenal explosion in England caused a widespread panic and structural damage miles away. An explosion at Milnais Steel in South Chicago seriously injured two workers and left one dying. Robert Creed a Bellefontaine machinist died after a two week fast to break his alcohol habit.
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Indiana Union Traction Hine
White River
Jackson Crossing
Anderson
Ind
Earl Hughes
Tipton
Stansberry
Alexandria
Leonard Bryson
Rodgers
Hughes
Chemical Research Department
Woolwich Arsenal
Woolwich
England
Hurta
Milnais Steel Company
Chicago
Hinevlf
Robert Creed
Bellefontaine
Ohio
Creed
Trades Council
Murderer James D Money Jr Cleared by Jury in Mississippi
James D Money Jr nephew of Senator Money and cousin of Governor Varduman is acquitted of murder in Greenwood Mississippi for killing neighbor L J Henderson in Cra ver after a long running feud. Two shots were fired in the back.
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James D. Money, Jr
Senator Money
Varduman
Greenwood
Miss
Money
L. J. Henderson
Craver
Robbery of Moscow government messenger at bank
A government messenger from the Moscow spirit depot was held up by ten armed men on the way to a bank. They robbed him of 25500 dollars. in flight the highwaymen dropped a bag containing 2500 dollars, but escaped with the remaining sum.
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Nank Mensenger
Moscow
Russia
Wu Bank
Train Robbers Captured Near Terre Coupe
Four men who attempted to hold up a Lake Shore and Michigan Southern freight train were captured after a running gunfight near Terre Coupe twelve miles west of South Head Indiana. The capture ends the pursuit of the would be robbers.
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Lake Shore & Michigan Southern
Terre Coupe
South Head
Ind
Mrs Thaw on the Stand in Thaw White Murder Trial
The article reports on Mrs. Thaw testifying for the defense in the Harry Kendall Thaw murder case of Stanford White. It notes the wealth context fueling public interest and mentions Dr. C G Wiley, Thaw family physician, being called as the first defense witness.
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Kettinga
Harry Kendil Thaw
Stanford White
Sing Sing
White
Petronius
C. CG. Wiley
Littsburg
Corved
Erome
Stan Te
Wiley
Iorbers
Jerome Poke
Simearnee Heron
Evelyn Nesbit
Thaw
Thurry
Kendall Phiow
Tarry Thaw
Paris
Thianw
Ina Andkerchief
Thaw Case Testimony and Indian Affairs Debate
Disjointed testimony in the Evelyn Nesbit Thaw case appears amid cross examination and references to a cafe scene on June 25. Congressional business centers on the Indian appropriation bill, river and harbor funding, and military and civil service appropriations with amendments debated and votes anticipated.
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Senate
Indian Territory
Chicaes
St. Louis
Gulf
House
Dalzell
Pennsylvania
Cannon
Legislation Roundup From State Capitols and Court Actions
The Kansas Senate passed a bill to abolish capital punishment. Senator Littlepage of West Virginia proposed probing Standard Oil for a lobby at the capital. Missouri House backed an anti tipping bill—misdemeanor with fines up to 400 dollars. Tennessee lower house approved commuting death sentences with mitigating factors. California Senate rewrote a Japanese school question resolution to condemn federal interference.
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Kansas
Tennessee
California
Senate
United States
Indiana Lawmakers Define Voter Intimidation in Bill
A bill by Representative John Weaver of Marion county defines intimidation of voters and sets penalties. It covers threats of violence, debt collection threats, removal from homes, and employer actions to influence voting. Fines exceed one thousand dollars, with disqualification from office for at least five years and potential prison terms.
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John 3. Weaver
Marion County
Senate Passes Mattingly High License Bill After Hectic Debate
A large crowd filled the Senate chamber as the Mattingly $1000 saloon license bill moved to final passage 29 to 18 after more than two hours of debate. Spectators from saloonkeepers to temperance workers watched as speeches unfolded before the vote elicited no early reaction, then sparked applause at the announcement.
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Senate Parnes
General Assembly
Senate
Insurance lobby dope sheet exposed at State House
A corridor stumble revealed notes from an insurance lobbyist listing members of both houses with Indianapolis addresses, committee roles, and friendly insurers. Marked O KX after several names, the file hints at conditions for favorable legislation, detailing how the lobby operates and which leader remains unidentified.
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State House
General Assembly
Indianapolis
State Board proposes bonds for livestock pavilion
The State Board of Agriculture has introduced in the Senate a bill to issue 100000 dollars in bonds at 4 1/2 percent interest to be redeemed in 1910 by the state treasurer. Funds would build a livestock pavilion on the State fair grounds. The measure cites actions by other states and Indiana's prior support for a similar facility.
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State Board of Agriculture
Senate
Boards of Agriculture
General Assembly
Lidiana Board
Indiana Fair
Unanimous Passage of Two Cent Fare Bill
The Senate quickly approved the two cent fare bill on Thursday morning after an amended second reading removed the provision allowing perons to be charged two and a quarter cents per mile without tickets. The measure passed by unanimous vote.
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Senate
Fodian
Treenber
Ep Aid
Mere Thin Ash Roche
Train Crew Bill Passes Senate and House
A train crew bill was approved by the Senate on Tuesday. The measure requires six men on freight trains over fifty cars and five men on smaller freight trains, and has also passed the House.
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Senate
House
Bill figures released on legislative introductions
The General Assembly will hold in joint meeting March 11. Since January 10 the Senate has introduced 388 bills and the House 412, totaling 750 bills to date.
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General Assembly
Jost
Senate
House
Mitchell Addresses Legislators by United Mine Workers Leader
John Mitchell, president of the United Mine Workers of America, addressed members of the Legislature. He spoke on labor issues and the miners’ concerns during the session.
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Mitchell Addresam
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Trade conditions in the Chicago district weekly review
Trade conditions in the Chicago district, per the weekly review by R. G. Dun & Co., show continued demand for raw and finished materials, firmer hides, leather and lumber, and greater absorption. Rail extensions and building plans exceed last year, rail and pig iron pressure grows, shipyards cap orders, and distributive trade expands with better weather and rising spring demand. Grain marketing increases, breadstuff and provisions rise. district failures total 25 this week, up from 20 last week and 12 a year ago.
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Chicago
R. G. Dun & Co
Etronzer
Winter Weather Slows Trade and Rail Traffic Across Markets
New York reports the week’s winter weather dulling trade at most markets and slowing spring demand while congested railways worsen collections. Some southern areas see gains in winter goods and footwear. Bradstreet’s notes US and Canada failure totals and export figures for wheat and corn, with year to date and weekly comparisons.
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South
United States
Canada
RESON
Hak-Kat
LLST
Torn
Soto
Bradstreet
Commodity Prices Across Markets From Chicago To Toledo
Lists of livestock and grain prices by city including Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Buffalo New York and Toledo with cattle hogs sheep wheat corn oats rye butter eggs and clover seed among quoted ranges and averages.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Detroit
Milwaukee
Choice
New York
Toledo
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