Committee to broaden sprinkling probe in city works board
A council committee appointed to investigate the sprinkling contract seeks broader authority to probe the Board of Public Works from its start to today. Lawyers decline due to restricted scope, urging full access. If granted, the panel may request 100 to 150 additional funds to hire a capable Democrat, Sawyer, and widen the inquiry.
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Board of Works
Logsdon
Purite Works
Ixalan
Onley
Sawyer
Large crowd attends funeral for Haas fire hero in Indianapolis
One of the largest crowds ever to attend a church funeral gathered Tuesday at a Jewish temple on N Delaware for Nathan Mortis, hero victim of the Haas fire on N Alabama. Frank Haas also funeralized, both killed in Sunday catastrophe. service led by Rev Messing with Rabbi Milburn assisting. Pallbearers named. floral tributes noted.
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Indianpolis
Jewish Temple
N. Delaware St
Nathan Mortis
Haas
N. Alabamast
Frank Haas
Messing
Joseph Anthony Milburn
Chicago
Second Presbyterian Church
Mr. Morris
Hugh H. Hanna
Samus E. Rauh
Jacob Newman
Lewis Newberger
Ovid B. Jameson
Bement Lyman
Livber
Philip Frey
Hvansville
5. E. Morrs
M. B. Wilson
Enricous
Fairbanks for Vice President Conference at West Baden Springs
A group led by Senator Charles W. Fairbanks plans to meet at West Baden Springs to discuss his potential as Roosevelt's running mate. Generous support from harmony-minded figures including Govs Durbin Nash and other political allies is noted, with Fairbanks preparing to attend and press for a unified stance ahead of the ticket.
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Charles W. Fairbanks
West Biden Springs
Springs
Falanna
Kinley
Durbin
Nash
Ohio
Graeme Stewart
Chicago
Fleischman
Clachuatl
Harry
New
Indiana
Senate
Roosevelt
Hanna
Jarry S$. Newne
Pairbanks
West Baden
Fairbaste
Serptor Fairbanks
Yonent
Liner Advertisements on the Seventh Page
New liner advertisements on the seventh page today list items for sale and rent. Second hand buggy, nine room house for sale, machine for sale, magazines and maps for sale. Rooms for rent including furnished rooms. Housework and housekeeping help wanted.
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Severch
Beautiful Memorial By Bar Association
Eulogies mark Marion county bar association meeting in the federal court room Tuesday with tributes to Nathan Morris a devoted man and lawyer. Speakers including Charles Martindale Alonzo Green Smith Senator Charles W Fairbanks and John L Griffiths praised his career and character as the memorial adopted by the bar association was read by John R Wilson centered on greater love and sacrifice.
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Athan Morris
Jobn J. Griffiths
Marion County
Federal Court Room
Charles Martindale
Alonzo Green Smith
Charles W. Fairbanks
John L. Griffths
Nathan Morris
Bar Sociation
John R. Wilson
Turco Russian tension grows as envoy warns on demands
The Constantinople correspondent reports the Russian ambassador has informed the sultan that the czar is exhausted patience and Russia will present a series of demands that Turkey must accept or face consequences. A Turko Russian conflict appears imminent.
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Berlin
Constantinople
the Tagblatt
Russia
Turkey
Attorney General Targets Southern Pacific Merger Action
The Texas attorney general proposed to sue the Southern Pacific railroad on grounds similar to the Northern Securities case, aiming to block the merger.
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Austin
Tex
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
Northern Securities
Postoffice Investigation Expands Under Roosevelt Oversight
General Payne assumes full responsibility for the inquiry into the postoffice department amid talks of irregularities. Progress details are withheld, with a final outcome to be announced in due time. Bristow notes the work not yet complete as malcontents and unions push claims, including suspicions about leather pouches from penal institutions and alleged union discrimination at the mail-bag repair shop.
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Washington
Payne Hag
Postoffice Department
Roosevelt
Payne
Bristow
Allence
Fristow
Central Labor Union
Post Office Department
Fight to Control Insurance Firm Continues
At noon on Tuesday Charles E and Wilbur Darx push to take control of American Central Life Insurance from the Martindales though both sides dispute progress. A broker offer of 200 for the stock suggests ongoing battle with no sale reported at 20 bid, while the Martindales deny the Darks gains. If control fails Charles E Dark may still serve as vice president for a period.
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Charles E
Wilbur Darx
American Central Hfe
Martindases
Martindales
Martindies
Martin
Darks
Charles E. Dark
Parry's Speech Against Unionists Stirs Natl Manufacturers
In New Orleans the National Association of Manufacturers convened with large attendance from major cities. President D. M. Parry of Indianapolis delivered his annual address, taking a radical stance against organized labor. Carroll D. Wright is set to speak tomorrow. Parry's speech was printed in The Sun last week.
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D. M. Parry
Inianapolis
Carroll D. Wright
Torpedo Pranks Highlight High School Oratorical Contest
In Kokosio Indiana torpedoes were hurled on stage and rival fights erupted outside the Sipe theater during the annual high school oratorical contest. Seniors won as freshmen were rattled, while political and legal notes emerge about Pike County clerk succession and official terms beginning January 1.
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Kokosio
Ind
Sipe
Sonhomores
Dodged Questions on Sunday Baseball Talks with Mayor
Mayor Bockwalter dodges direct answers on the Sunday baseball petition. In a tense exchange he avoids committing to a decision, mentions drizzly weather, West Baden plans, and notes attending a crowd with Senators Hanna and Fairbanks, Gov Nash, and Gov Curtin, while steering clear of laboring men’s petition tactics.
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Bockwalter
Pockwalter
Tom ‘Taggart
Tom Taggart
T. ‘Taggart
Dockwalter
West Baden
Jings
Governor's Trip To Dedication Of World Fair Buildings
Adjt gen Ward confirms expenses for the governor and staff to attend the Shiloh dedication will be paid from the Indiana building fund. An exposition committee, with nine Republicans and six Democrats, will oversee disbursements under a $150,000 appropriation. More than three staff members plan to go with 12 spouses, train leaves April 8 from Upton station, rooms booked at Planters' hotel, and a prospectus is being prepared.
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Adjt
Ward
Louis
Indiana
Shiloh
Upton Station
Planters
Geo. Lackwond
Une
Lockout and Not a Strike in Bricklayer Dispute
The arbitration committee says the current labor action is a lockout not a strike with fewer than four bricklayers idle and about six contractors in dispute. Most Indianapolis contractors are paying the union, keeping many bricklayers at work. a few out are asking 60 cents per hour, which the contractors say they do not refuse but do not need. Settlement is expected within days, aided by good weather. Also, George R. Catterson is set for trial May 5 in criminal court on misappropriation of funds from the estate of James W. Bradley. Miss Ida Kell aided the investigation, and the case is likely to be hotly contested.
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Bricklayers’ Union
Thericklayers
Indianapolis
Catterson
George R. Catterson
James W. Bradley
London
Fight in Saloon Leaves Man Injured. Suspects Held
Louis Bogleon sustained a severe head wound from a cuspidor during a Friday saloon brawl at 01 Virginia Ave. His condition improved by Tuesday, though initial fears of death remained. Miller and Minor were arrested on assault charges, bonds raised to 1,000 dollars, cases postponed to May 2.
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Bogleon
Louis Bogleon
Philip Bogteon
Virginia Ave
Miller
Minor
Pages Demand Higher Pay For Court Pages In County
Readable fragments describe court pages petitioning county commissioners for a raise in salaries. An existing four dollar monthly allowance for a criminal court page exists, but pages claim it should be shared across courts. They may not strike. In Vincennes Indiana William Stewart in jail asks for a 15 day fast to atone for arrest, and vows six more days. Wedding season ad promotes engagement and wedding jewelry at low prices.
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Rawity
Criminal Court
Vincennes
Ind
William Stewart
Hie
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Text unclear and fragmented. Source text appears nonsensical with mixed words and possible names, lacking coherent events, dates, or identifiable organizations for a concise news card.
Financial disaster grips markets after Securities ruling
New York reports a frozen financial system as the Northern securities decision halts industrial and railroad mergers. Rock Island Saint Louis and San Francisco deal lapsed amid turmoil. London buys U.S. stocks as prices slip, while lawyers and bankers debate the ruling’s wider impact and urge political restraint to avoid disaster.
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New York
Northern Securities
Rock Island
San Francisco
Wall
London
Man's Body Found In A Barrel In New York Street
A barrel outside a saw mill in the manufactu ring district contained the body of a murdered Italian man. Mrs Fraser Connors discovered the grisly sight after lifting a coat off the barrel at 4:38 a m. A watchman and police found the victim had been placed intact in the barrel, suggesting transport from Italian quarters.
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New York
Fraser Connors
Long Island
Eccentric Henley Faces More Forgery Charges
Detectives report two additional bogus checks tied to Kenry Henley of Bloomington in Indianapolis. A Bloomington bank received a check signed in the name R. P. Thomas, presented by Henley. Police describe him as an odd prisoner while his father, Joseph Henley, is a noted Bloomington criminal lawyer. Ringling Brothers Circus plans a May 1 Indianapolis appearance.
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Kenry Henley
Young
Bloomington
Indianapolis
Thompson HK. Bell
Ingalls Mock
Kurtz and Lancaster
Henley
R. P. Thomas
Hell
Bell
Carn & Lenox
Joseph Henley
Labor commissioner to speak to Evansville manufacturers
McCormack will address the Evansville Manufacturers Association on employer employee relations. About 1,200 workers are on strike locally, with McCormack credited for helping push toward a settlement. Sid Conger, state inspector, showcased forestry expertise in aiding a state forestry reserve site selection. The commission toured the Henryville tract Tuesday. Germs of disease should be expelled from the blood. Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised as a remedy.
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McCormack
Manufacturers’ Association
Evansville
Sid Conger
Forestry Commission
Henryville
Hood
Martin Must Stand Trial In Grave Robbery Case
In a criminal court Tuesday, efforts to dismiss the case against Samuel Martin on a technicality failed. Attorneys Gronninger and McCray argued repeal of a body disposition law voided the indictment, but Prosecutor Ruckelshaus contended the alleged crime occurred before passage and Martin should be tried under the old law. Special Judge W W Thornton supported the prosecutor.
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Samuel Martin
Gronninger& McCray
Martin
Orneys
Tfn
Ruckelghaue
W. W. Thornton
Ruckeishaus
PIONEER BUSINESS MAN PASSES AWAY INDIANAPOLIS NEWS
A. Mount, 81, prominent Indianapolis businessman, died of apoplexy Tuesday at Hotel Morton at 3:30 a.m. He came to the city in 1854 to start a leather business with James E. Mooney, forming Mooney & Mount. Later he operated alone before retirement. Survived by two sons in Indianapolis, a stepson in Los Angeles, and a deceased wife. Funeral from Charles F. Mount’s home in the Reverts flats, N. JInels street, Thursday afternoon, burial at Crown Hill.
Macklin Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in Army
Maj James E Macklin longtime local recruiting officer promoted to lieutenant colonel with pay effective April 11. He has 42 years in the army dating to the Civil War era. Also forecast for Indianapolis area calls for rain Tuesday night into Wednesday with partial cloudiness and a 7 am temperature of 42.
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James E. Mcklin
Macklin
Indianapolis
Indiana
Michigan
Piso
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