Bill to pay defense lawyers for Indiana wartime arrests
A Green County dispatch notes a congressional bill by Mr. Brookshire to reimburse Sewell Coulson and Porter Harrison Fishback for legal defense of Bowles Mulligan Humphreys in Indiana during the war. The effort, previously blocked, seeks payment for services deemed approved by the judge advocate general and secretary of war.
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Ca Wie
Vowedtas
Greencastle
Fink
Surs
Bowles
Miljcan
Wumphrey
Norsey
Indiana
Indianapolis
Congress
Bronlshire
Mulligan
Friends
Lincoln
Andy Humphreys
Wright and Stockwell
Green County
Andy
Sewell Coulson
Sullivan
Porter, Starvison & Jishback
Brookshire
Porter, Harrison & Fishback
Levzal
United States Army
Non Onions Painter Becomes Union Labor Advocate
John R. Thomas, a walking delegate for the painters union, pressed the State Board of Agriculture about using union labor on new buildings. The superintendent said contractors decide, but a union clause could be added. Thomas will attend bid openings, though officials doubt impact. A railway machinists committee reports wages good under piecework at Fort Wayne and Logansport shops. They may accept it for five years if agreed, but expect a price slash after current dispute ends. Other machinists are ready to strike.
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John R. Thomas
Painters’ Union
State Board of Agriculture
Thomas
Moe
Fort Wayne
Logansport
Capt
Bob Emmett
Indianapol
Gov. Chase
Indiana
The
Art Association
Vedder
Rayst
Ehalforan
Robert G. Harsein
Second
Illinois Sts
Panhandle
J. J. Lamb
National Order
Union Station
Pennsylvania
Justice Daniels
Justice Alford
Judge Daniels
Alford
Daniels
Johnson
Kentucky Ave
Board of Trade and Commercial Club
Board of Public Works
Christian
Anna Bisselbiere
Josephine Adams
Madison Ave
Josephine Fempter
Brinkman St
Marmrace Licensis
Albert I. Lace
Myrtle May Aiken
Frank G. Kesler
Alice Wall
Federal
White House
Chase
Smiley Chambers
John Cochran
Harry Mounts
Smiley
Frank Burke
Jeffersonville
Harry
Railway Conductors’ Association
Eurok
Virginia-ave
Virginia
TSE Sun
New Jersey-st
Wari Hall
Teamsters
Yelers
GUO
C.L. U
Beitermaaker Helpers
I. U
Lauber Temple Committee
Criminal Court Room
Perry Cart
TL. Robinson
T. A. Anderson
Columbus
Geo
Union New
Boss Carpenters’ Association
C. L
Carpenters’ Union
Austin
E. Washington. St
Washington
Startests
Dar- Huston
Fortune
C. L.A
Commercial Club
Board of Arbitration
Capital
Kennedy
Terrible Tokyo Fire Causes Heavy Loss of Life
Dispatches from China report a major blaze in Tokio last Sunday destroying about 6,000 houses and killing 50 people. Many residents are missing amid the widespread property damage and chaos.
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Foxnos
China
Tokio
Lis
Hood's Sarsaparilla Earns Public Confidence
A testimonial praises Hood's Sarsaparilla for its lasting hold on public trust and its use as a dinner-pill and family remedy recommended with confidence.
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Hood’s
Lynching Threats Sparked by Newark Club Player Case
April 12 Newans Ohio. A seven year old girl was assaulted in an outhouse by Geo Stottsberry, a former Newark Club ball player. A mob stormed the county jail, but lacking a leader, dispersed after failing to seize him.
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Newans
Hana Alward
Geo. Stotsberry
Newark
Stottsberry
Circle real estate rises with improvements near Woods stables
Property on the Circle has jumped in value due to planned improvements. The former Woods stables site, long a coveted area, is now likely to be sold by its owners. A three year-old driveway sale shows prices climbed from 16000 to 350000, while buyers search Tennessee and Market streets for a government building site.
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Tennessee
Poison Revealed in Former Police Chief Wier Death
Secret autopsy results show Chamber Wier, late police chief, was poisoned by corrosive sublimate. Initial suspicions arose at death three months prior but were concealed hoping a clue would emerge.
Raftery seeks damages from Hetherington and Berner foundry
Ino Raftery demands 15000 dollars from Hetherington and Berner for the wheel he suffered when his foot was crushed in the foundry on March 1. The rest of the item notes a busy civic agenda with fundraising, elections, a flag-raising, art exhibit dates, a slaughter house ordinance push, obituaries, and local civil matters.
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Ino. Raftery
Hetherington & Berner
Bargain Ads Include Tam Soy and Teas
Readable ad fragments mention tam soy and bargains drifting through a local sale page. The text is incomplete but signals advertised prices and items in a 20th century newspaper notice style.
New Albany Gubernatorial Prospect Circulates In Political Circles
Tuesday talk centers on New Albany glass works head New land T DePauw as a possible governor candidate. He is described as educated, eloquent, about 28, with strong student support from DePauw University and potential Republican backing for protective policy.
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Newland T. DePauw
New Albany Glass Works
Wold
de Pauw University
Bob
Chase
Fire-bugs Captured and Bicyclist Allen’s Tour Mentioned
Fire-bugs operating in the city for a year are jailed for arson to collect insurance. Dayton rider George Allen, traveling to New Orleans, cites cinder tracks as best road improvement and recalls a 100 mile July race in Newark to Dayton with an eight hour forty five minute time. He plans a five month eastern tour after New Orleans.
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Broociyyx
Allen
Isles
George Allen
Dayton
Indianapolis
New Orleans
Newark
Ife
Lyons
N. Y
League of American Wheelmen
Indiana
East
The Soldier Habit and Regular Army Life
Francis Judge, after 13 years in the regular army, discusses lifelong enlistment, homesickness, and the appeal of army companionship. He recalls a past Fort Omaha dispute where bullets flew but none killed, notes cowboys in South Dakota, and praises cowbirds for insect control aiding cattle.
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Francis Judge
Fort Omaha
Neb
Sun
South Dakota
United States
Czarewitch to Visit America for Short Summer Tour
London despatch reports the czarewitch will travel to America in June for a few months with the emperor and empress. The German empress is due to give birth in June at Potsdam and prayers for her safety are under way. The czarewitch resists settling permanently, and another distant tour may follow. he will join the imperial couple for a Copenhagen celebration.
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Czarewitch
America
New York
Edmund Yates
London
The
Tribune
Neue Palais
Potsdam
Prussia
St. Petersburg
Czarewich
Cezarewitch
Czure
Copenhagen
Dust and clogged streets spark business complaints in town
The Virginia avenue sweepings caused door closures and damage to goods. The local paper criticizes coverage while residents on the South side blame northern interests. A viaduct delay and two dusty nights harm foot traffic. a test case in superior court questions car service charges and freight demurrage.
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Superior Court Team 3
Panhandle
We. McGinnis
McGinnis
The
Car Service Association
Shaffer and Frenzel Battle Over City Street Railway
A heated feud between former president Shaffer and Citizens' Street Railway head Frenzel escalates after arbitration, with Shaffer seeking to derail Frenzel by securing an eastern option on Indianapolis property. Frenzel fights the Broad Ripple franchise while Shaffer extends influence abroad, aiming to oust Frenzel and gain control as directors travel between Chicago and New York.
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Shaffer
Frenzel
Citizens’ Street Railway Company
John DP
Spree Ree E
Shafter
Max
Mr. Frenzel
Judisnapolis
Min
Shatter
Ale
Chicago
New York
Broad Ripple Road
Delknap
Citizens
Broad Ripple
Ciizens’ Company
Hawch
Mar. Frenzel
Indianapolis
Eastern Money Kings
Doyway
Argrenzeland
Ofice
New York City
Citizens” Company
Prengzel
Train Robbers Captured After Battle Near Pallkowith
Apr 2 A posse and four colored train robbers fought near Pallkowith. Tom Wright was killed. Tom Stead Torr Randall and Kenry Randall were arrested. They had tried to break a sealed freight car. the same men held up the Georgia Pacific Express on March 30 at Weems. A $5,000 reward awaits the captors.
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Binsiineiiam
Aku
Pallkowith
Tom Wright
Tom Stead
Torr Randall
Kenry Randall
Georgia Pacific Express
Weems
Health officials cite polution link to river water
City health officials discuss Dr. DavIs analysis of White river water. The analysis links pollution to waste from the strawboard works at Noblesville. An injunction suit by the water company delays action while investigations continue.
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Davis
Cook
City Health Hoard
White River
The
Water Company
Strawboard
Noblesville
Health Board
Winters lithographing works burn in April fire
Serixerterp O April 12 Winters print and lithographing companys works destroyed by fire early Tuesday. Finished work valued at 40000 ruined total loss 60000 with 50000 insured. Most lithographs shipped to Chicago. Fire likely started in the pollex room.
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Serixerterp
Chicago
Pollex
Cooper Denies Pension Scandal Charges In House Debate
In a sparsely attended session Tuesday in Con-Breas, Mr. Cooper of Indiana defended himself against pension office charge allegations. He denied taking fees for securing pension clams and argued he acted properly. The House sustained orders limiting him to a personal explanation. Senate also took up resolutions, and World’s Fair officials urged $7,000,000 for continued Columbian Exposition work.
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Wasixcrvox
Raines
Allen
Wilgore
Cooper
Idiana
Pension Office
Baker
House
Murdered Polish girl found in Schenley Park body mutilated
A 17 year old Polish domestic worker was killed in Schenley Park with her head severed after leaving her employer's home Monday night. In Indianapolis court J C Lallidsy and Richard Latlin faced charges. Latlin claimed he fell. A key witness in Latlin's case was found drunk, delaying proceedings. Jeff Roberts faced grand jury for burglary linked to Mrs Lulu Magee's home. Annie and Fred Smith were arrested for domestic violence after a night of drinking. Annie faced multiple prior sentences.
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Pitteburs
Indianapolis
J. C. Lallidsy
Richard Latlin
Latlin
Jeff Roberts
Roberts
Lulu Magee
Clifford-ave
Annie
Fred Smith
Sensational Divorce Suit and Jealous Accusations
Rev. Oliver W. Jenkinns, pastor of the Shelby Street Christian Church, files a cross petition for divorce after his wife allegedly left with their child and fled to Danville Indiana. She accuses him of cruelty and habitual opium use. he denies drug use and accuses her ofindignities and infidelity, seeking court to keep the child within jurisdiction. Later items report a traveling salesman’s death with diamonds found, and a London double murder tied to a fiancée’s relative.
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Oliver W. Jenkinns
Shelbyst. Christian Church
New Albany
Danville
Ind
Death by own action on a train in Indiana
A 35 year old man S Devine shot himself on the C W M line between North Vernon and Rushville in Indiana. He was intoxicated and had been ordered from the baggage car. He is the son of James Devine of Campbellsburg Indiana.
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Wanasa
Ind
North Vernon
Rushville
S. Devine
Tie
James Devine
Campbellsbure
Labor unions report wage gains and reforms across trades
Wheel workers win a two cent hourly advance while barbers tighten by laws. Freight handlers and other unions report gains and meetings as craft groups coordinate with the C I U. A special committee assists dry goods clerks and painters add new members amid a broader push for arbitration reforms.
Farniture at Wm. L. Elder's drains town rumor
Muddled OCR fragment references a likely local incident at William L. Elder's shop with unclear details. The readable portion hints at disruption or crime being noted in a 19th or early 20th century newspaper, but specifics on people, dates, or actions are not clear.
Shoplifting Mania Weighs on City Dry Goods Stores
A newspaper recalls frequent petty thefts by women in downtown dry goods shops. The article details pocketbooks and baby hoods snatched, scarves and silk stolen, and the varying tactics of professional and amateur shoplifters. It cites cases on North-side and millinery openings, noting daughters involved and shoppers feigning ignorance after thefts.
Fibroid outbreak hits hog herd in health mystery case
A man presented a lump found in hog lard claiming an insect, but a doctor diagnosed fibroid tumor linked to germs from feed. Thirty head died this winter, totaling about 3800 dollars. The farmer, with 15 years in hog farming, cites corn and hotel slog as feed and seeks remedy with Beashar vine.
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Harry
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Jim
Wee Aye
Leander Richardson
Frank McKee
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Hood
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Ira J Ghase
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
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Matthews
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Citcase
George W. Reynolds
Diuter Wilcox
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