Young Burglars Robbed 14 Stores in Court
A gang of youths aged 16 to 22 faced criminal court on one Wednesday. Members include Harry Meyers Ross Burdell Charles Minor Elmer Welshang Ralph Eller and Albert Van. Burdell Eller Minor were fined one dollar and jailed six days each. Welshans banned four months with fine. Meyers sent to Indiana reform school for one to three years. Van pleads not guilty and will be tried Thursday.
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Bookwalter
Albert van
Harry Meyers
Ross
Burdell
Charles Minor
Elmer Welshang
Ralph Eller
Eller
Minor
Welshans
Meyers
Indiana Reformatory
Van
Petition against Indianapolis interurban tracks on Ohio and nearby streets
A remonstrance prepared likely in a lawyer's office argues against granting a franchise to the Indianapolis interurban terminal company to lay double tracks on E Ohio E New York and N New Jersey streets. Signatures appear in the same handwriting with multiple repeats including Mrs Mary Elizabeth Scheuerderker and others. Arguments cite adequate current service by the old company and claim asphalt damage as well as potential inefficiency from dual routes. Also filed were petitions opposing on E Market street and a Ohio street petition misreported in a Journal item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
E. Ohio
E. New York
N. New Jersey St
Board of Works
Mary Elizabeth Scheuer
Frank P. Cross
Chas. Schifferdeker
Charles Schifferdeker
New City
N. Davidson-st
H. Holbrook
Edw. G. Hiereth
U. E. Ferguson
New Jersey-st
Seventeenth-st
C. E. Ferguson
Ferguson
Terry
Josephine E. Harritt
E. Market-st
Cabinet Makers’ Union
E. Market St
G. E. Hume
Ohio St
Pennsylvania
Mlinois Sts
Journal
New
Ohio-st
Indianapolis & Western traction line financed for 500000
A $500000 mortgage was filed in the recorder’s office securing bonds held by Union and Security Trust Companies. The Indianapolis and Western Traction Company, backed by Charles Finley Smith, funds the Plainfield and Danville line, with Martinsville and rival Lieber coal road schemes also discussed as work progresses along the National road and Vandalia tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indianapolis & Western Traction Company
Charles Finley Smith
Plainfield
Danville
Recorder's
Union and Security Trust Companies
Game Companies
Martinsville
Traction Company
Morgan sails to Europe aboard Oceanic
New York April 1 J P Morgarf sailed for Europe aboard the steamship Oceanic and when asked if he would live in England replied America is good enough for me.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Europe
Oceanic
England
America
Husband fined for alleged choking claim at trial
John Orr faces a $20 fine plus costs after a trial before Justice Lockman where he insisted he only placed his hands on his wife’s shoulders as a husband to whom she owed obedience, denying any choking act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Orr
Orr
Justice Lockman
Harvey Miller Sentenced for Horse Theft in Criminal Court
Harvey Miller was sentenced on Wednesday in criminal court to Indiana reformatory for one to 14 years for stealing a horse and buggy. He hired the outfit from a livery stable and did not return it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Miller
Indiana Reformatory
You Cant Have Pat We Have Him Hid Court Notice
In Justice Nickersons court Patrick Welch of 236 Patterson Street faced a $13 dog tax fine and costs for nonpayment. His wife answered for him, pleading poverty. The judge noted the wife’s visible distress and found the defendant had property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Welch
Patrick Welch
Patterson St
Justice Nickerson
Welch
Pat
Nickerson
Horse and Rider Killed at Berlin Carlshorst Races
A sequence of accidents at Carlshorst racecourse near Berlin saw jockey Jerabek die after tumbling with his horse Harpune. Count Koenigsmark also fell and broke his shoulder, while Suermondt sustained minor injuries.
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Berlin
Carlshorst
Red Berlin
Wednes
Jerabek
Harpune
Count Koenigsmark
Suermond
Suit Filed To Stop Picketing At Rockwood Factory
The Rockwood Manufacturing Company filed a United States court suit alleging picketing has interfered with its employees at the Rockwood factory on English Avenue. The bill seeks a restraining order, cites threats and assaults on both striking and nonunion workers, and notes $2000 in damages while naming defendants George S. Custer Geo F Buckset Charles Wamsley William Fahl Hugh McCormick and William Morris. The company says the action aims to halt picketing and deter workers seeking employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George 8. Custer
Geo. F. Buckset
Charles Wamsley
William Fahl
Hugh McCormick
William Morris
Rockwood Manufacturing Company
THE
SUN
Anarchist Plot Reported Against King Edward
Paris April 2 A Paris edition reports a Rome telegraph that Italian police uncovered an anarchist plot to assassinate King Edward. The disclosure led to the cancellation of the king’s planned Cannes visit and prompted heightened security measures.
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Paris
the Patrie
San Reno
Italy
Rome
Edward
Cannes
Dillard's Kitty Is Hit for $1,000
In Vincennes Indiana on April 2 ex cashier Davis of the People's Bank Washington sued to recover 7500 dollars said to have been lost at craps in Addie Dillard's gambling room. The jury awarded Davis 1000 dollars on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
Ind
Davis
The
People's Bank
Washington
Addie Dillard
Little Dries of Money at Post Office
Dave Elliott handles about $15,000 in small denomination currency from fourth class post offices across forty counties. Surplus funds move to the Cincinnati subtreasury, with partial salaries and percentages for postmasters. Cash flow peaks at April first and continues into the next two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cincinnati
Eniitt
Killing frost hits Tennessee fruit belt in April chill
A killing frost visited Chattanooga and surrounding districts Tuesday night, threatening heavy damage to peaches as many trees were in full bloom. The frost also reached Asheville Wilmington and Charlotte, North Carolina, with lighter effects reported at Memphis Atlanta and Augusta Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tonn
Asheville
Wilmington
Charlotte
N. C
Memphis
Atlanta
Augusta
Brave Girl Defends Mail in Chesterfield County
In Norfolk on April 2 Myrtle Clay a 2 year old girl attempted to carry a rural mail route for her father. A masked white man sprang from bushes at a lonely spot and demanded the mail. She drew a shotgun from the buggy and aimed it at the highwayman who fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Myrtle Clay
Chesterfield County
Weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending at 8 p m April 3: fair. Wednesday night and Thursday not so cold. Temperature 7 a m 32. Noon 36. 2 p m 37. Generally fair and warmer in Indiana Illinois and Kentucky. Variable winds. Cloudy in Michigan and Ohio.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Illinois
Kentucky
Michigan
Ohio
Quigley Denies Fight With Dugan at Occidental Bar
Ex police chief Quigley denies any fight or gun drawn with Detective Dugan at the Occidental bar. He says they only discussed private matters and had a conversation about their concerns. Mayor Bookwalter sought details but found only talk, while Dugan refuses to comment beyond calling it a mistake.
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Quigley
Dugan
Occidental Barroom
Bookwalter
SUN
Occidental Hotel
Texas Court Strikes Down Oil Antitrust Suit Rules
The Texas Court of Civil Appeals on Wednesday invalidated the anti trust provisions used in Waters Pierce Oil and Appers Compress cases, declaring acts of 1895 and 1699 unconstitutional, aligning with the U S Supreme Court Minots decision. The Waters Pierce suit for penalties is deemed criminal and the state loses. lower court rulings cannot appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Court of Civil Appeals
Texas
Waters- Pierce Oil Company
Appers Compress Company
United States Supreme Court
Cleveland Woman Loses Diamond Clover Pin at Concert
Mrs. Whitelow of Cleveland visiting Mrs. Gerry Sandborn reported to police the loss of a diamond stick pin valued at 1000 dollars. The three leaf clover design featured a diamond in each leaf and in the stem, lost Tuesday night during a concert at Tomlinson Hall.
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Whitelow
Cleveland
Gerry Sandborn
Tomlinson Hell
Lawyer in Clover Ruth Hill Weds Anson Beard in St Paul
Ruth Hill daughter of Mr and Mrs James J Hill married Anson McCook Beard of New York at the Hill residence. Archbishop Ireland assisted by Rev T J Gibbons and Mgr Anatole Oster performed the ceremony for 180 guests from New York and Chicago. The couple will honeymoon at North Oaks before moving to New York where Mr Beard practices law.
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Paul, Minn
Ruth Hill
James J. Hill
Anson McCook Beard
New York
Hill
Archbishop Ireland
T.J. Gibbons
Mgr
Anatole Oster
Misa Rachel Hill
Eric B. Danhisten
Chicago
Mrs. Beard
North Oaks
Hill Country
Mr. Beard
Mother dies in house fire after son's death
In Waterbury Connecticut a mother, Mrs John Stack age 40, was burned to death in the room beside where her seven year old son Thomas lay dead. She toppled a lamp, her clothing caught fire, and she died Wednesday while her son had died the day before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stack
Thomas
Stack
Paralyzed Foster Lumber Worker Suffered Stroke
David Ayre, 60, employed by Foster Lumber, suffered a paralytic stroke Wednesday noon while leaving work. He was taken to Union State Hospital and operated on for a brain blood clot, which is believed to have caused the paralysis. He resides on Prospect and is a well known South Side citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David “Ayre
Union State Hospital
Carbondale Item Shows Brief Note on April 2
A fragmented Carbondale item from April 2 references a long chain of events beginning with a name Jobin A and mentions April 2 in a terse note. The readable fragments suggest a local notice or brief report without clear details.
Jailbreak at Troy inmates escape by sawing door
Hyland E. Rising and John Simpson, indicted for robbing cars of the Boston and Maine railroad, escaped from the Troy jail Tuesday night. They cut through the door with a saw, tied bedclothes together, and slid down to the ground from a 100 foot drop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Hyland
E. Rising
John Simpson
Boston & Maire
City Life Briefs from Indianapolis Arts and Business Roundup
The Arts association directors were reelected and John Chissett chosen to fill the vacancy from C E Hollenbeck's death. The coroner ruled Elijah Chapin died of natural causes aggravated by alcoholism. Miss Bess Lee Hollis hosted a Tuesday cinch club, prizes to Miss Ethel Weihart and Will B. Seip. The Commercial club canvassed business owners to sell lots southwest of the city. J T Woodward, who filed an assault and battery affidavit against Detective Asch and later had it dismissed, denies moving to Chicago and says he still lives in Indianapolis. Officers and advisory board for the Ber The Ballard home were elected for the year. Rosa J M Hindhey, vice-president, and Hannah M Farnas, secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arts Association
John Chissett
C. E.’ Hollenbeck
Elijah Chapin
Park Ave
Bess Lee Hollis
Cinch
Kenwood-ave
Ethel Weihart
Will B
Commercial Club Factory Association
J. T. Wooward
Asch
Chicago
Indianapolis
Berthe
Ballard
Rosa J
Wreck Kills Two on Cleveland Lorain Wheeling Line Near Strasburg
At Strasburg a head end freight collision on the Cleveland Lorain Wheeling line killed brakeman Michael O Furey of New Philadelphia and the engineer. The fireman of the crew was dying and property damage ran into thousands of dollars due to order misunderstanding.
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New Philadelphia
Cleveland
Wheeling
Strasburg
Michael O'Furey
Senator Jones Visits St Louis On Trip To Washington
Senator James K. Jones of Arkansas spent 29 minutes in St Louis on Wednesday en route to Washington. He was met at Union Station by Gov. D R Francis and Col. John I Martin. Jones declined to discuss his defeat aside from saying there were too many votes on the other side. He remained hopeful about democratic prospects in 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Meo
James K. Jones
Arkansas
Washiton
Union Station
D. R. Francis
John I. Martin
Jones
Manhunt Issued for Edgar Linesbury After Child’s Death
Information from Anderson police reports that Edgar Linesbury’s child died at the Orphans Home on Tuesday night. Authorities say Linesbury resides in this area, but his name does not appear in the directory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar’ Linesbury
Anderson
Pulie-supt. Taffe
Linesbury
Club raises bid for Jeffries Fitzsimmons title bout
Los Angeles April 2. Tuesday night manager McCarey after consulting Century club directors and other businessmen, keen to obtain the Jeffries Fitzsimmons fight, raised the club bid for the second time since March 15 and wired the following effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los
Angeles
Cal
McCarey
Century Club
Jeffries-Fitzsimmons
Pientenoge Ie
City must pay 21 dismissed patrolmen two years' wages
Supreme court decision requires the city to compensate 21 patrolmen dismissed by the Taggart Board of Safety for 54 days at 92.25 daily, totaling 2,551.50. No funds exist in the board of safety. council must arrange payment. Dismissed men plan potential suits against board members over alleged blocking of reemployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Taggart Board of Safety
Talk of Settlement in Early Painters Strike
The article notes talk of settlements amid a painters strike with union and master painters planning meetings. The union seeks 35 cents per hour while bosses hint at 2 1/2 cents an hour. About 200 workers are out, with 50 more off since Tuesday, mainly at Mack and Co and Derleth.
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Master Painters’ Association
Carpenters May Adjust Schedule Clash
The Contractors' association and the Carpenters' union may hold a conference soon to settle differences. A special contractors meeting in a few days will consider modifying the 3 centum schedule adopted earlier. President Stanley indicated an amicable adjustment is likely as talks are planned between the groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Contractors’ Association
Carpenters’ Union
Stanley
Association
Associaion
Contractors ® Association
Forewarned of death by eye test in New York
Ralph Brandeth was warned weeks earlier by an ophthalmoscope of impending brain trouble. Doctors said he appeared healthy but the eye test showed signs of disease. He sought treatment at Bloomingdale asylum. brain paralysis soon followed and he lay near death, though he felt well. The finding came while examining his insurance records.
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New York
Ralph Brandeth
Brandeth
Bloomingdale Insane Asylum
Chinese steamer Kermangfat sinks with heavy loss
From Hanoi a Hong Kong dispatch reports the Chinese steam er Kermangfat foundered March 15 near Victoria BC with 250 lives lost. A bamboo theater in Lung Lu village burned during a performance, killing and injuring many Chinese women and children. A Patani rajah was kidnapped by Siamese forces after refusing to sign a treaty.
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Victoria
B. C
Hanoi
Kermangfat
Lung Lu
Pinu
Hong Kong
Patani
Skeets Martin Rides Two Winners in England
In Windsor on April 2, American jockey Skeets Martin secured two wins. He rode Wax Toy for Mr. R. Platt to take the Rosney handicap and Preston Gate for Mr. JF Halieck to win the Bracknell auction plate at Bracknell Heath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor
England
Skeets Martin
Mr. R. Platt
JF. ‘Halieck
Preston Gate
Buried City Unearthed In Redding Lava Beds
In Redding California on April 2 noted excavations reveal a buried city section unearthed by lava flows in Lassen county. Relics and skeletons predate all known aboriginal history, suggesting a remarkable ancient settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redding
Cal
Lasson
Prince Goes to Copenhagen in Royal Birthday Visit
LONDON April 2 The prince and princess of Wales began their trip to Copenhagen to assist in the celebration of King Christian’s birthday in Denmark, the prince’s grandfather.
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Copenhagen
London
Prince and Princess of Wales
Christian
Denmark
Postoffice Quarter Ends With Noted Money Figures
A historical post office money order summary shows quarter ending March 31 totaling 9634, 642.68 in a large business figure. In the same period last year the amount was 886, 46.44.
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Postoffice
Imoney - Orde
Busineas
Indianapolis
Postofic
Local business notices from Bourbon and Marion involve several firms
Incorporated entries list First State Bank of Bourbon with 5500 dollars and a Dunkirk mobile transit company at 10000 dollars. Hoosier Mercantile Company and Rich Coat retail business are named along with a Marion cab business and related services including draying and pies.
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Dunkirk
Mobile
Hoosier, Mercantile
Richcoat
Cab Company
Marion
Chicago election seals anti gang council victory
Complete returns show all gang candidates for the city council were victorious in Tuesday's election. Bath-house John Coughlin was reelected by over 2 500 plurality. The council remains anti gang. An overwhelming majority supported the referendum propositions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Thesday
Bath-house
John’’ Coughlin
Hon. J. 8. Fowler Dead
Washington April 2 Hon. Joseph Smith Fowler 80 former U S senator from Tennessee died Tuesday night. A lazy liver makes a easy man. Burdock Blood Bitters is the natural never failing remedy for a lazy liver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Joseph Smith Fowler
United States Senate
Tennessee
Helvie linked to romance in Indiana divorce case
Mrs. Rickie Helvie of Daleville files for divorce from Charles Helvie now in St Louis claiming he fell for Miss Maud Bailey, a Porto Rico bookkeeper. She says letters prove the affair and that Helvie deserted his family to be with Bailey, after rescuing her from a ship gale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
Rickie Helvie
Daleville
Charles Helvie
St. Louis
Helvie
Miss Maud Bailey
Porto Rico
Miss Bailey
Richards Daughter Shoots Mother Then Herself in Hampstead
In Hampstead, Miss Elsie G Richards shot her mother Mrs Emily Richards on Tuesday and then wounded herself. Elsie remains alive with poor prospects for recovery while Mrs Richards is in favorable condition. Investigators found the money that supported them had vanished, the daughter ill and fearing the elder woman would be left without a protector prompting the double shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bark Hampstead
Conn
Elsie G. Richards
Emily Richards
Prison Laborer Slays Fellow Worker at Missouri State Penitentiary
In Jefferson City on a Tuesday at the state prison shoe factory Ed Lampher and George Wilson worked at a cutting bench when Lampher attacked Wilson with a knife. Wilson died several hours later. Lampher, a Kansas City man, was sentenced to 50 years for murder while Wilson received five years for highway robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Lampher
George Wilson
State Prison
Lampher
Wilson
Kansas City
American Sugar Company report on Cuba tariff impact
New York April 2 The annual resort of the American sugar company was made public Wednesday. It dispels fears the 20 percent tariff cut on Cuban sugar would harm the industry. The report shows 17,932,500 pounds produced versus 33,351,567 a year earlier. Gross earnings $5,521,047.46 with a surplus of $491,307.37 and $286,307.37 available for dividends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Sugar Company
Elopers Wed After Crossing Train Route
James Petry and Myrtle Williams from Grayson County Kentucky eloped Tuesday night and were married Wednesday here. They flagged a train by burning handkerchiefs and walked seven miles, eluding the girl's irate father to reach Ironton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ironton
James Petryk
Myrtle Williams
Grayson County
Kentucky
Veterans gather for national Servi association meeting
Springfield Illinois reports several hundred Span veterans attended the national Servi association meeting on Wednesday. Ten states were represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Span
The
Servi ' Association
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NEW Car Company
Union and Security Trust
Morgan
Daytona
Rockwood Company
United States
Rockwood
King Edward
Dillard's
Dave Elliott
Quincy
Detective Dugan
J.J. Hill
Son
Waterbury, Conn
David
Ayres
Carbondale
Cha ‘Jobin
City Life
Edgar Linesbury
First State Bank
Bourbon
John
Hon. J
Fowler
Geo. Wilson
Jefferson City, Mo
Sugar Company
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