Riot in Chester as strikebreakers shot amid police response
Chester April 16 two strike breakers were shot during a fierce riot in the Chester Traction strike. Motorman Borgemann was shot in the foot and claim agent Griesmeyer was wounded while leading a surge of strike-breakers. A dynamite torpedo was handed to a Chester police sergeant as the car barn riot intensified and militia was requested to restore order.
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Chester
Chester Traction Com
William Borgemann
Wiliam Griesmeyrt
Griesmeyer
Sergt. Neden
Barnes
Riggs
Stuart
Johnson
Graft trials to be held in county despite venue pressure
Vague telegram style notes indicate prosecutors plan to keep trials in the original county while resisting changes of venue. Authorities may select jurors from neighboring counties if requested but intend to keep proceedings within the current jurisdiction barring strong atmospheric pressure or legal requirement.
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Damages and Drunken Car Run In Oakland Avenue
A drunken man Thomas Gibbs, employed by Citizens Automonth, started to drive an automobile to take Dr Jacobs to Broadway. Gibbs wrecked the car on Oakland Avenue damaging three residences, a tree, and shrubbery. He was arrested on a charge of drunkenness after police.
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Thomas Gibbs
Citizens Automonth Company
Vermont Street
Starturl
Jacobs
Anto
Four Battleships Backed. Traction Car Wrecks Near Shelbyville
In Washington on April 14 Captain Rich mond Hobson urged four new modern battleships but the amendment failed 199 to 79 with Rourke Cochran supporting four. In Shelbyville a traction car crashed near Prospect Street injuring four and sparking rescue efforts as passengers escaped through doors and windows.
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Washington
Richmond P. Hobson
Alabama
Roosevelt
House
Rourke Cochran
New York
T. E B. Goodrich
Shelbyville
State Hospital
Sid Conger
William Bassett
Theodore EC
Fire destroys three Ashland Ave homes in early Thursday blaze
A Thursday 1 o'clock fire on Ashland Avenue damaged three houses in the 1400 block. The Scott, Schnishier Sidner, Ridpath Scott and Cunningham properties suffered upper story losses, with all three structures heavily burned or partially charred. Total estimated loss about 7000 dollars. Mrs Scott narrowly escaped as firemen arrived. The blaze began from a defective flue in the Scott home and prompted evacuation of the occupant upstairs.
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Ashland Avenue
J. W. Schnishier
Merle E B. Sidner
W. S. Cunningham
Scott
Cunningham
Court hears broken heart tale in Carter murder trial
In a Memphis court Amanda Gross’s father testified about the couple’s courtship with Thomas Carter present as the accused. The man, crying, described how Carter was received as a son before details of alleged drug administration surfaced. The case could yield 2 to 14 years if Carter is convicted.
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Amanda Gross
Thomas Carter
Carter
Mr. Gross
Gross
Memphis
John Carter
Ford
Keene
Burglary Suspect Nabbed After Thirty Three Dollar Haul
George Woods was arrested Thursday by Detectives Hous and Dugan on petit larceny charges. Woods admitted entering the homes of Ora Williams and Robert Mitchell at 518 N Alabama Street Wednesday afternoon. He said he obtained $43.
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Cheorge Wroo1s
Hous and Dugan
Woods
Ora Williams
Robert Mitchel
Alabama Street
Fire Traps Rich Banker and Family in New York
In New York early today a blaze at 55 South Fifty fifth Street trapped banker Lindley, his wife daughter of Gen Francis L Greene, and three maids. Lindley rang the alarm, formed a human chain to safety, while guests at the St Regis cheered as firemen saved the maids. Damage totaled about 5000 dollars.
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New York
T. Regis Hotel
Charles U Lindier
Deaca
S. Vifty Fifth St
Mr. Lindley
Itlis
Francis L. Greene
Nolice
Mrs. Lindley
Harriet Fitzgerald
Agnes Dolan
Nellie Duffy
Mr. Lindleys
Maida
Prentis
Mr. Prentis
Mr. Linday
Prentis House
St. Regis
Burglary at Pierson Cigar Store on Washington Street
Burglary at Pierson Cigar Store on 2nd Street Washington entry gained by prying rear door of wholesale department. Criminals stole $6.50 from the cash register. store policy left register open to avoid destruction. Nothing else was taken.
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Pierson Cigar Store
Washington Street
Gentlemen Lock Me Up to Stop Harm to Wife
F J Arnold, intoxicated and separated from his wife, asked Bicycle Officers Mullin and Stewart to jail him to prevent further trouble. He was placed in charge for drunkenness. Arnold, who lives at Flackville, feared he would roam to his wife’s residence on N Alabama Street and cause trouble.
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F. J. Arnold
Mullin and Stewart
Arnold
Flackville
Alabama
Accused Janitor Fails to Appear for Trial
Edward Garnell, janitor at the Plaza on N Pennsylvania Street, arrested days ago for stealing water from Indianapolis Water, did not appear in police court when his case was called. Bond of 250 was forfeited.
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Edward Garnell
Plaza
N. Pennsylvania Street
Te Indianapolis Water Company
Trains Side Swiped Kill Two Men Near Collier
In Pittsburg on April 16 an eastbound freight and a westbound train on the Pin Handle railroad collided at Collier. Brakeman John Maxwell and Fireman Charles Utterbach were killed in the wreck.
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Pittsburg
Pinhandle
Collier
John Maxwell
Charles Utterbach
Lawyers to translate primary law for voters
Attorney Linton A. Cox will represent the Republicans and WY. A. Pickens will represent the Democrats to form a board of interpreters. They will render the Prima laws meaning into plain words and publish the interpretation for voters. Primaries are set for May 15 to name county tickets.
Capture Unlicensed Vehicles Crusade Across South Alabama
Police seize 35 unlicensed wagons and carriages along South Alabama Street in front of the station. Patrolman Admire directs a line of drivers as the crackdown continues, targeting every vehicle without a license.
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South Alabama
Admire
Fall Creek
Senate Ave
Hollingsworth Sues Street Railway for Damages
Mrs Emma Hollingsworth sues the Indianapolis Terminal and Traction company in the circuit court for 15000 dollars alleging injuries from a July collision on KE Washington street near Davidson street. She claims the crash left her a permanent cripple and seeks compensation for damages.
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Washington Street
Davidson Street
Emma EE. Hollingsworth
Indianapolis Terminal and Traction Company
Hollingsworth
Japanese Visitors Tour New York Before Washington Visit
Fifty seven Japanese travelers arrived in New York on a global tour. After a Manhattan sightseeing run they proceed to Washington to stay three days as guests of the Japanese ambassador before returning to New York for further visits.
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New York
Manhattan
Washington
Widow Sues Railroad for Killing Husband
Sophia Menke administratrix of Henry Menke estate sues the P. C. C. & St. L. railroad in Marion county circuit court for 16000 dollars alleging negligent acts by the railroad employer. Menke died August 13 1907 when crushed between two cars.
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Sophia Menke
Henrys
Menke
Marion County Offrcuit
Henry Menke
Marion County Seeks 100000 Bridge Bond Funds
Auditor Lehm announced a new push to raise 100000 by selling ridge bonds after earlier bid failures. The treasury needs recouping to cover salaries and courthouse scandal related expenses, with salaries due and further costs pressing the county.
Fire Destroys Whitman and Barnes Factory at St. Catharines
Flames razed the Whitman and Barnes Manufacturing company factory across the Niagara River from Niagara Falls New York on April 16. The blaze left 259 workers unemployed and caused an estimated loss of 259000 dollars.
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Niagara Falls
N.Y
Whitman and Barnes Manufacturing Company
St. Catherines
Niagara River
Immunity fad infuriates as graft cases unfold
Courthouse graft cases spark debate over immunity for bribe givers and public officials. Emmett Hugeins and Arthur Willcutts face indictments while promised state testimony fuels talk of broader immunity. Broucher and Kackley also named amid bribery conspiracy claims. Public urges decisive evidence and tighter probes.
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Traction Company
Pany
Aohland
John Barleycorn
Broadway
Gibbs
Nesta
Cornell Avenue
Fourly
Mullin
Yeemth
Riers
Mregeart Gieerd
Canntee
Gigzag
Cornell
Hobson
Shelbyville Limited
Rushville
Prospect St
Michigan Road
Prospectst
Giersons
Richmond P, Hobson
A. E. Ridpath
Arthur B. Scott
Frovel
Acks
Figaeira
Cox
Linton
A. Cox
Republicans
Attor
Ney WY. A. Pickens
The
Democrats
Rezd
S. Alabama Street
Sues Street Railway
Marion County
AL Ili
Lehm
Emmett S. Hugeins
Arthur Willcutts
Atlas
Willcutts
Huggins
Thomas R. Kackley
Atlas Engine Works
California
Kackley
John McGregor
T. E. Spafford
Board of County Commissioners
Fu County
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