Liar accusations in Broad Ripple receivership suit end
The Broad Ripple rapid transit suit is settled out of court after a brief hearing. Dr. Light denies involvement, while R T McDonald accuses him of complicity, and Dr Light resigns as president. James R Henry becomes treasurer as directors elect a new secretary.
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Broad Ripple Rapid Transit Company
Orleans
R. C. Light
Light
McDonald
Dr. Light
Baosson
Indiana Attorneys Move To Secure Tax Suits Against Carriers
Attorneys Green Smith and Merrill Moores filed additional papers Thursday with Judge Allen in suits against the American Adams and United States express companies. A Sun reporter notes that settlements are anticipated but Moores warns no result yet. The actions cover only the 1895 taxes. firms dispute value declarations, claiming the state seeks excess collections beyond lawful amounts.
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Green Smith
Merrill Moores
Indiana
Allen
American
Adams
United States Express
SUN
Mr. Moores
Bryan Coming Lecture in Indianapolis April Likely
Camp Gray veterans press to host William Jennings Bryan for a lecture in Indianapolis in April. Bryan will try to attend, with Tomlinson Hall or English Opera House as the venue and plans to pass through en route to the East. Also Spain will send a cruiser to the Grant mausoleum dedication on April 27, represented by the Marie Theresa.
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William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Indianapolis
Tomlinson Hall
English
Opera House
New York
U. P
Spain
McKinley
Grant Mausoleum
Marie Theresa
Suburban police patrols ease city transfers and gambling rumors
West Indianapolis officers Diltz Boylan Kurtz Dugan Asche Haley and others visit suburbs to acquaint residents with city ways. Supt Colbert says a report that Gus Rahke moved his Monte Carlo joint from West Indianapolis to Irvington is unconfirmed and notes no gambler test in Haughville or West Indianapolis. Saloon owners are warned to comply with the law as towns near the city become more city-like.
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Indianapolis
Diltz
Boylan
Kurtz
Dugan
Asche
Haley
Haughville
Hagerman
Fickle
Weible
Kimple
Jordan
Warren
Brightwood
Byard
Bolen
Rafferty
Gus Rahke
West Indianapolis
Irvington
Battle Looms Over City Hall as Backus and Stuart Target Taggart
Radical Democrats angered by Taggart plot to defeat him for mayor. Victor M. Backus Chas Bridges Romeo Ft Stuart Samuel W. Gold lead the push to place Backus as city central chairman and nominate Stuart or Gold for mayor. Stuart’s organizers cited recent near victory over Cooper despite limited funds as proof of strength.
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Tag- Mark
Court House
Bryan
Victor M. Backus
Chas, Bridges
Romeo FT. Stuart
Samuel WN. Gold
Sim Toftin
Sim
Hrpnodrome
Vic
Stuart
Gold
Taggart
Chas. Cooper
Cooper
Graduation Exercises At University Of Indianapolis Medical College
The Tinglish opera house hosted the largest class yet of 63 graduates from the University of Indianapolis Medical College. Dr. H A Cleveland delivered a long address on The poetry and humor of Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes, praising Holmes as a physician and man. Dr L H Dunning presented the diplomas and Addison C Harris spoke on The university, envisioning a bright future.
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Tinglish
Medical College of the University of Indianapolis
H. A. Cleveland
Meridian St. Methodist Church
Mankato
Minn
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Holmes
L. H. Dunning
Addison C. Harris
University of Indianapolis
Bletchley Feels Snub Over Museum Custodian Choice
State geologist W F Bletchley, in charge of the state museum, complains he was not consulted about appointing a new custodian. Harley McElroy of Terre Haute sought the post, but Homer Miller of Montgomery county was chosen by Gov. Mount, a decision Bletchley calls a slight given his responsibility for museum contents.
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Bletchley
W. F. Bletchley
Mount
West
State Museum
Harley McElroy
Terre Haute
Rog2 Polytechnic
Homer Miller
Montgomery County
Blatchley
Autopsy Links Frankie Wilson Death to Likely Asphyxiation
A Tutewilet autopsy finds Frankie Wilson died from asphyxiation after sharing a room with Robert I Newby at the Hanna hotel. Newby, questioned, says their parting was amicable and he did not intend marriage or divorce. His wife, Cor a Stephenson Newby, recalls estrangement and asserts no pending divorce.
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Phitese
Dis
Hfe
Newby
Gil
Ife
Newry
Talis
Wilson
Groff Denied Factory Inspector Post by State Governor
A Central Labor Union delegation urged Mount to appoint Robert Graff as factory inspector created by the recent child labor law. The governor declined, saying Graff is not a representative of labor, noting Graff’s clerical background and lack of factory or organized labor experience. The governor implied state workers would not support such an appointment.
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Ments
Robert Graff
General Assem
Jfe
Trott
Fle
Deletora
Vna Clothing Seijup
Coun Institutinnes Farmers’ Organisatione
Cental Tabor Union
State board to elect agent for orphans homes
The Indiana State board of charities meets at the state house Thursday night to choose an agent to inspect orphans homes and oversee orphans adopted into private families. Applicants include Jesse H. Brown Indianapolis W C Smallwood Terre Haute Dr Margaret Reynolds Rich mond Miss Anna Dunlap Indianapolis Miss Mate Lewis Darlington W A Maze Tipton Louis J Geiss Fort Wayne Mrs Geo T Dunn Shelbyville Mrs Ornha James Brazil Callie Mounts Thomas Rockport Wm B Streeter Kalamazoo Mich Mrs Dr Ww B Hawkins Been Mrs Martha Richardson Rev H S Hilton Indianapolis Jos P Byers of Ohio board of charities will visit Indianapolis with Secretary Bicknell to review local institutions. he toured northern Indiana this week inspecting poor asylums.
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State Board of Charities
State House
Jesse H. Brown
Indianapolis
W. C. Smallwood
W. R. Hunter
Terre Haute
Margaret Reynolds
Richmond
Anna Dunlap
Mate Lewis
Darlington
W. A. Maze
Tipton
Louis J. Geiss
Fort Wayne
Geo. T. Dunn
Shelbyville
Ornha James
Brazil
Callie Mounts Thomas
Rockport
Wm. B. Streeter
Kalamazoo
Jos. P. Byers
Ohio State Board of Charities
Bicknell
Indiana
Grim and Kinley Sign For 21 Round Bout
Grim and Jack W Kinley signed articles on Wednesday night for a 21 round fight within three weeks. Catch weights set, $100 a side and gate receipts to winner. A $25 forfeit posted Monday night. Kinley, a middleweight, cites Chicago as his home.
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Grim
Kinley
Azia
Jack W Kinley
Chicago
Notary Request From Loyal Republican Draws Criticism
The governor's office receives a humorous missive from a loyal Republican seeking a notary public post. The writer claims long party allegiance and requests a commission, noting others enjoy rewards for service. The private secretary replies diplomatically, saying consideration requires the $1 fee and a judge's recommendation.
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Chie
Tik Wook
Lewis
Retirement of longtime state house custodian Griffin marked by flowers and gifts
Tim Griffin, retiring custodian at the state house, received a gold watch charm from House of Representatives staff on Wednesday and a leather upholstered rocking chair from engineers led by Mike Cain on Thursday. Griffin, who helped build the state house and served since its completion, left with a somber farewell as he contemplated post retirement plans. Governor Claude Matthews’ portrait and Griffin’s commissioned wall piece were among keepsakes removed from the office.
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State House
Timothy Griffin
House of Representatives
Griffin
Claude Matthews
Cain
Forecast for Indianapolis 36 hours ending April 2
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity calls for cloudy skies with occasional rain Thursday night and Friday. The text notes a lively east wind, reaching up to 87 miles per hour early Thursday, then easing to about 35 mph by afternoon. Temperatures shift, with a colder reading around Thursday morning and dust in the air from strong winds. An ad accompanies the weather, promoting Pindem Patent Flour and Briven wells, with local business names Indiana Avenue and William L. Elder.
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Indianapolis
Wes Hy
Esen
White Named Ambassador and Other Nominations
The president sent to the senate nominations including Andrew D. White of New York as ambassador to Germany, William S. Draper of Massachusetts as ambassador to Italy, Chandler Tate of Maine as secretary of the embassy in Rome, Samuel Gracey of Massachusetts as consul at Puchan China, Anson B. Johnson of Colorado as consul at Amon China, Benjamin Itterworth of Ohio as commissioner of patents, Oliver J. Spalding of Michigan and William B. Mawel of New Jersey as assistant secretaries of the treasury, and Captain Robert Craig of the signal corps to be major.
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William B. Mawel
New Jersey
the Treasury
Coupt
Robert Craig
Signal Corps
Court tackles quarrel over Blair assignee in equity case
Attorneys Dratch and Ole filed a complaint against the Supreme council Order of equity and Jesse J. Blair as assignee. Plaintiffs, led by one named plaintiff, claim $18,300 in matured certificates unpaid and seek Blair removed and a receiver appointed. They allege a fraudulent deed of assignment to Fe H. Tlato and warn of insolvent conditions and possible creditor deceit. The judge urged swift action to avoid further asset ties and quibbles over summons, with further hearings set for Thursday afternoon. Perry Quillen, 330 N. California, was fined 25 dollars and jailed 60 days across two cases for resisting an officer and assault, following a confrontation in police court culminating in a rough arrest by Officer Streit.
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Dratch and
Ole
Supreme Council
Order of Equity
Jesse J. Blair
Mr. Blair
Real Ami Personal
Fe H. Tlato
Lair
Articles of Association
Blair
Henry John
George Slaughter
Wm. D. Albertsmeyer
Irom Hall
Supreme Court
Quillen
Perry Quillen
California St
Cox
E. Washington St
Streit
Stre
Rivera Confesses Doom Aims to Aid Cause in Cuba War
A Havana dispatch says General Rivera on a San Cristobal stretcher expects to be shot. He says he may die gladly if it helps the cause, while Weyler orders a summary court martial. Insurgent victories are reported in Santa Clara and at Alfonso XII as Carrillo’s forces gain ground. Julin Sanguilly and entourage leave New York for the south to arm Cuba.
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Wexler
United States
Jorrin
Wevgler
Lee
Cnuss
United Stas
New Yok
U. PJ
Sim
Havana
Santa Clara
Carrillo
Alfonso XII
Matanzas
Loyal Sanguiley
New York
J. P
Julin Sanguilly
Col. Lechuga
Cuba
Julio Sansuilly
Finar del Rio
Julio
Sanguilly
Town Talk notes on local offices and meetings
Town Talk reports on corporate incorporation in Richmond, Camp Gray monthly council meeting Friday, Central Universalist Sunday school fundraising next Saturday, Charles Wiltsie buying Architect Winterrowd’s home for 6500 dollars, Winterrowd starting a new Alabama Street house, state librarian W E Henry assuming duties with limited policy until May board meeting, David Metzger in charge of library rooms, Indianapolis presbytery missionary societies annual meeting ending Wednesday, reelecting old officers except president T C Day, Mrs A B Mitchell succeeding, H C Sickels elected foreign treasurer replacing Mrs J J Higgins who moves from the city.
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Protected Homes of America
Richmond
Camp Gray
Council Chamber
Court House
Central Universalist Church Sunday School
Chas. Wiltsie
Winterrowd
Central Ave
Old Tenth-st
Alabama-st
Old Fourteenth-st
W. E. Henry
Franklin College
State Board of Education
David Metzger
Logansport
Women’s 'Missionary Societies
Indianapolis ‘Presbytery
T. C. Day
A. B. Mitchell
H.C. Sickels
J.J. Higgins
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