President Declines Speech On Railroad Crisis
The president says there is nothing new to add on the railroad situation and will not address Wall Street or issue a fresh statement. He affirms his settled policy, notes his past speeches and messages, and cites no new remarks to be added at this time.
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Springfield
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Lincely
H. Smith
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Reeigh
Congress
Mr. Smith
Saloon Zoning Fight Slows As Breweries Press
Indianapolis council leans toward letting Wood’s ordinance that would ban saloons within 200 feet of school buildings die. Brewers warn 190 saloons could close, showing measurements around schools. Monday’s meeting may delay action while funding for a new city hall and coliseum is slated, with a salary ordinance under review.
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Teuneil
Jonn
Wood
Indianapolis
Local Jottings Reflect Spring Life and City Happenings
A mosaic of small items from Indianapolis life notes spring ploughing and local pride in advertising the city as a growing shopping center. Measles containment, art exhibitions at Herron, navy recruitment boosts, and quirky streetcar changes showcase daily civic and social scenes.
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Charles Coffin
Indianapolis
Thaw 15 Certian He Will Be Free Insanity Hearing
New York April 1 Harry Thaw remains confident he will be free by Sunday as District Attorney Jerome prepares to present evidence to the Lunacy Commission. Jerome aims to prove insanity with expert testimony, while Thaw’s lawyers push to limit witnesses and argue judges weigh opinions from observers over formal expert findings. The commission may rule soon, with potential continuance or a Matteawan asylum outcome pending.
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New York
Harry Thaw
Thaw
Hamilton
Jerome
Foxperts
Court of Appeals
Fitzgerald
Matteawan Asylum
Tugboat Dailey Sinks After North River Collision
In a blinding snow storm the ferry Musconetong and tug John D. Dailey collided on the North River. The Dailey sank with three men drowned, others rescued or hospitalised as four crewmen were swept away. The ferry left Hoboken at 13:45 with visibility severely limited.
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Musconetong
John D. Dailey
Hoboken
John Smith
Greenswich
Ruined Costume to Save a Boy at Bath Beach
New York April 1 Miss Fannie Garrison a famed swimmer saved a drowning boy off the Bath Beach Pier diving without removing her Easter costume or pumps. Four boys swam nearby when Frank Gerity Sr. cried and sank, Garrison reached the unconscious boy and returned him to shore as doctors attended him for an hour before revival.
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Bath Beach
Miss Garrison
Frank Gerity
Genny
Frost Gave Scare To The Gardeners In Indianapolis
Gardeners faced a damaging frost when temperatures dropped to 24 above zero Sunday night, striking hundreds of truck gardens around Indianapolis. Early plantings risked killed peas and tender shoots, with fruit crops like cherries and peaches potentially damaged while some crops remain underground and unhurt pending further cold spells.
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Mr. Johm
T. Huntington
Wuntington-Page
Huntington
Mississippi
John Rieman
Governor Hanly Surrenders to Illness for Now
Governor Hanly, after a long period of work and strain, yields to illness and stays home as doctors order. He plans to attend the Peru Armory opening only if health allows, while nurse Anna Gorby and Col. Fred Gemmer coordinate brief daily briefings to maintain state business.
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Toncorial Emporium
Peru
Leru
National Guard
C.S. Goar
Fred Gemmer
S. Goar
Hanly
Anna M. Gorby
Thas
Commonwealth
Overnor
Local ads list laundry, plastering, piano shop, and barber
The Gem Laundry offers family washings rough dry and flat pieces ironed for five cents a pound with phone 1671. Heal Bros plasterers list two numbers 605 and 5567 and address 1828 New pianos priced at 145 and up. Wolgrgran notes purchasing second-hand electric fans via Elliott Tele and Eloc Co at 421 Masc. Ave. Denison Barber Shop promotes top quality grooming.
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Elliott Tele
Eloc. Co
Masc. Ave
Physicians See Rising TB Fight Demand for Testing Kits
Doctors show growing interest in tuberculosis control as requests for State Board of Health testing outfits surge. The small appropriation may limit supply to applicants, with about 30,000 known cases in the state and possibly more undiagnosed. Habich bicycles and tires advertised at 121 W. Washington St.
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State Board of Health
Habich
W. Washington-st
Wife Trail Leads to Divorce in Cigar Store Case
In Marion County court, Frederick Elliott admitted his wife Rosa tracked him with a detective and sought divorce with no alimony. Rosa testified she saw Elliott with another woman and slapped him, leading to a court‑granted divorce. April Fool’s Day brought 42 divorce cases. one was dismissed when Judge Carter ruled against adultery proof.
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Billiott
Leathers
Marion County
Vinson Carter
Beulah Richardson
Harry Richardson
William Patterson
Carter
Patterson
Circus trick rider arrested for theft in Edinburg
Everett Stalcup, a trick bicycle rider with a circus, traveled to Edinburg Indiana for a few weeks and is accused of stealing articles from a house there. Detectives Asked and Duncan located him at 522 Market Street early Monday and he will be returned to Edinburg for trial.
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Edinburg
Ind
Hecht
Duncan
Stalcup
Board of Puci Works postpones hearing on track elevation
The board delays a week for hearing remonstrances on the Morris and W Washington street track elevation. Belt railroad, Big Four and H and D railroads to bear the border of the elevation will see changes in engineer plans to be submitted at the hearing.
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Big Four
Painter Fractures Hip After Street Fall
John Freeman, a painter from Fort Wayne, slipped on Pearding Street and fractured his hip. He was admitted to City Hospital by Dr. Hughes for treatment following the incident on Monday.
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Pearding
Meridia
Washington-sts
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City Hospital
Hughes
Egg theft at Schultz home on Marvindale Ave
A thief broke into Mrs. Schultz's residence at 272 Marvindale Ave Sunday night. He stole a large quantity of eggs and some money. Local authorities are investigating the incident.
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Marvindaleave
Watson at Statehouse Visitor from Congress Men James Fr. Watson
Congressman James Fr. Watson visited the statehouse on Monday as he waited for members of his delegation. He appeared relaxed and said he had nothing on his mind beyond awaiting his colleagues.
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James Fr. Watson
Statehouse
Sweeney Enjoined From Sale Proceeds In State Life Suit
Andrew M Sweeney former president of StateLife Insurance Wat enjoined from distributing proceeds of a furniture sale set for 9 AM Wednesday and Thursday at 3026 N Meridian St Union Trust named as depository for funds. State Life seeks a receiver to manage money once deposited and funds to recover allegedly converted while president of the company.
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State Life Insurance Company
Sweeney
Girl tells fairy story ends in assault arrest
William Baxter, a Negro, allegedly struck his sweetheart Ella Hogan of 753 West Twelfth Street on Saturday night near Wildcat Chute at Fourteenth Street and Northwestern Avenue. Hogan claimed she was robbed of 8.15, but detectives doubted her tale until Baxter admitted they quarreled. He confessed to striking her and Banter was jailed on assault and battery charges.
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Wildcat Chute
Fourteenth-st. 9
Northwestern-ave
Duantan
Baxter
Banter
Taft to face Cuba troubles in Havana arrival
Taft will confront intense issues in Havana when he arrives next Sunday. Local factions in Pinar Del Rio clash with rural guards, while business leaders urge Roosevelt to avoid elections and restore the republic. Liberals push for fulfilling pledges to reestablish governance, warning of consequences to Cuba’s prosperity.
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Cuba
Body in canal near Indiana Ave bridge puzzles police
Investigators race to identify a decomposed body recovered from the canal under the Indiana avenue bridge. Officials compare it with missing men Peter Langlund and Alfred Gruner amid conflicting clues. Langlund, 52, vanished New Year’s Eve from Lena Hert’s home after divorce filing and job loss. Langlund’s height differs from the recovered man. Laundry mark 58% may aid ID. another clue notes a Negro named Chikwood left a laundry package marked 55907 earlier.
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Indiana Ave
George Schubert
Peter Langlund
Alfred Gruner
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Lena Hert
Michigan St
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Hert
John Finley
Bismarck Ave
Philadelphia
Hermann
Langlind
Grand Jury Session Opens with New Member in April
The grand jury began its April session Monday with Joseph H. Jordan replacing John Smock. Smock sought farm duties and was excused from further duties. Judge James A. Pritchard gave no special instructions. The key case to be investigated is the death of Ester Gill near Sen. Davis, allegedly killed by Fred Schwomeyer.
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Joseph H. Jordan
John Smock
Smuck
Clais
James A. Pritchard
Ester Gill
Fred. Schwomeyer
Sen. Davis
Senator Beveridge Urges Bible Readings in Weekday Service
Senator Beveridge spoke to Indianapolis ministers urging a weekly Bible reading service separate from Sunday school and regular preaching. He argued for a half holiday Saturday and for closing amusements on Sundays to keep the day sacred. He praised Bible literature and stories as living force and suggested ministers invite people to hear the Bible read aloud to attract interest and understanding.
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Site Amusement Company
Ent
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Indianapolis
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Beveridge
Peveridge
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Incorporations Filed at State Office This Monday
The district reports two new corporations. Ecklebarger Gas of Goshen shows capital stock of $15 with directors H. A. Stauffer Zeppterndt barger and D. M. Bows. Winifred E. Mining of Lvirtsville lists capital stock $40 and directors J H. Amfoore J. R. Mitchell N. Of Haga W. I. Rudd Herbert Lant W. A. Li man and W. L. Swormstedt.
Newhouse Resigns as Deputy Fish and Game Commissioner
John Newhouse resigns from the Fish and Game Commission on Monday ending his tenure. The move ends his direct involvement with enforcing fish law violations though the agency notes others will take over duties.
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John Newhouse
Fish and Gan
Commission
John
Michigan sets vote for judges rainies regents and boards
Election day tops the week with Michigan voters choosing two supreme court justices two state university regents and one state board of education. In the Fifth district contest Republicans G Diekema and Huntley Russell contend for the seat. King Edward plans to leave Biarritz for Cartagena to meet King Alfonso. Taft wraps Panama Canal tour and heads to Havana for assessing troop withdrawals. Chicago votes Tuesday for mayor with Edward Dunne and Fred A Republican as candidates.
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William Alden Smith
G. Diekema
State Republican Committee
Huntley Russell
King Edward
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Cartagena
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Spain
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Chicago
Edward Dunne
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