Judge Rules Lack of Jurisdiction Over Rockwood Strike Injunction
United States Judge John H. Baker denied Rockwood manufacturing a federal injunction to bar strikers from picketing near 1801 English Ave. He directed local authorities to handle the dispute, condemning scab language while urging peaceful conduct and noting the case falls under state and municipal, not federal, jurisdiction. Walking delegate George Custer cheered the decision and promised to follow the judge’s guidance.
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United States Court
John L. Griffiths
Kipling
Organized Moulders
Winter
Newt Harding
George Custer
Robbers Crack Eaton Post Office Safe
Cracksmen robbed the Eaton Indiana post office safe Thursday night taking fifteen hundred dollars in stamps two hundred dollars in money a diamond ring and other valuables.
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Eaton
Ind
Eaton Post Office
Worker Lost Leg After Panhandle Train Incident
R. Ream, operator for the L. BE. & W. railroad at Arcadia, attempted to board the southbound Panhandle train and fell beneath its wheels. One leg was severed and he was brought to the City hospital after the train passed Arcadia.
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R. Ream
Arcadia
City Hospital
Fire destroys Tilley block. woman dies in Torrington blaze
A Thursday morning fire in the Tilley block, Torrington, Conn., killed one woman and gutted three business houses. Five families were burned out, with several residents rescued by firefighters.
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Torrington
Conn
Tilley
Distillers Seek Tax Cut to 30 Cents a Gallon
Col. John B. Thompson of the Kentucky distillers association arrives in Washington to press bills in Congress aimed at cutting the distilled spirits tax to 30 cents per gallon.
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Washington
John B. Thompson
Kentucky Distillers’ Association
Congress
Indiana in a Nutshell
A sweep of small town tragedies and tests of law unfolds. Among incidents, John Willits of Wellsboro was killed by a train, Elvie Burns of Somerset died in a runaway, Sam Nye in Madison shot Charles Cox, with potential death. Also reported are a South Bend Knights Templar conclave, a $7,000 Elberfield fire, Heldt brothers burned out, James Shook on trial for murder, Tucker Reed’s suicide, and various local crimes, arrestees, and fatalities including Italians fending off attacked youths, Denver Fetters shot in the face, and a list of deaths including Grant Koontz and others.
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Elvie Burns
Somerset
Sam Nye
Madison
Charles Cox
Knights Templars
South Bend
Elberfield
Heldt Brothers
James Shook
Richmond
John Ryan
Tucker Reed
Nulltown
Lackey
Cambridge City
Boy 12 Hurls Boulder in Canal Fight Near Thirteenth
Infuriated 12 year old Murrell Charleston throws a large stone at Charley Blackford 22 on the canal bank near Thirteenth Street. Blackford is in critical condition. Charleston is arrested after the assault following a dispute over alleged bullying.
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Barret Charleston
Charley Blackford
Charleston
Thirteenth St
Murrell Charleston
Blackford
Is Frank Martin Targeted At State Convention
Rumors swirl about Frank Martin a auditor candidate being targeted for removal by Merrill Moores in the Republican convention amid Marion county backing while Democrats plan a delayed county campaign and vow to raise effort later.
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Frank Martin
Auditor of State
Merrill Moores
Marion County
Buller Dispatches Question War Office Split Over Spion Kop
Telegraph reports dispatches between Gen Sir Redvers Buller and officers and Lord Roberts on the Spion Kop reverse. Buller condemns Gen Warren noting he should have assumed command. Other officers’ dispatches show the battle had slipped into a hopeless state. Publication may renew disputes and incriminations.
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London
Sir Redvers Buller
Lord Roberts
Spion Kop
Buller
Warren
Oily Tongues Set to Debate Philippine Policy
Democrats prepare a prolonged attack on the Philippine policy, with a six week senate debate. The bill endorses Taft commission actions, creates a Philippine census, and opens lands for railroads mines and timber while issuing bonds for municipal improvements.
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Washington
United States
Admiral Dewey
Manila Bay
Philippines
Senate
Taft Commission
Diamond cut thieves nabbed in West Washington stores
Detectives Colbert and Hauser rounded up a gang of young thieves Thursday. Two boys Long Hoyt and Arthur Walker confess, while Harry Gleason and Harry Wyatt deny guilt. The group allegedly robbed Benzer's shop on West Washington, a drug store at Washington and California, a shore store in the beach block, the Granger store on West Washington, and Fletcher Noe's pawn shed. Goods valued in the several hundred dollars.
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Colbert and Hauser
Thursday
Long Hoyt
Arthur Walker
Harry Gleason
Harry Wyatt
California Sts
Granger
Washington St
Fletcher Noe
Senate Subsidy Bill Shelved After Republican Conference
Leaders of both parties in the Senate and House decided to shelve the ship subsidy bill recently passed by the Senate. The measure will die quietly in the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee.
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Washington
Senate
Committee On Merchant Marine and Fisheries
Cushman Attacks House Rules In Washington Speech
Representative Cushman of Washington, an insurgent Republican, denounced the house procedure on April 17. He ridiculed the speaker and the rules committee, mocked spending on the rules system, and pledged further fiery speeches. He then attacked the Cuban reciprocity bill amid laughter and applause.
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Washington
Cushman
Committee On Rules
Indiana Knights Templars to Meet in Fort Wayne
South Bend report notes the next Indiana Knights Templars meeting will be held in Fort Wayne during the third week of April 1908.
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South Bend
Ind
Indiana Knights Templars
Fort Wayne
Exclusion Bill Defeated in Senate Action and Platt Measure Approved
In the Senate on Wednesday afternoon the drastic Chinese exclusion bill drafted by Pacific coast senators was defeated 48 to 33. The Platt measure, essentially the current act, was passed 76 to 1 with Hoar voting against it.
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Washington
Senate
Hoar
Path of the Reaper Takes Elizabeth Matthews at 70
Mrs Elizabeth F Matthews widow of William B Matthews died at her home 1230 Ashland Ave Wednesday afternoon from old age aged 70 The funeral will be held at 2 pm Saturday from the home Harley Scott Upton died at 41 a druggist at 730 Fort Wayne Ave after several weeks illness The funeral is at 3 pm Friday at Roberts Park church with burial at Piqua OH William B Campbell 62 died Thursday morning at 14 Grace St from cancer He was a grain dealer for 25 years on the Board of Trade 22 years former president of the Murphy league He leaves a widow a daughter Mrs Beasie Langston and sister Mrs W S Sproule Indianapolis survive him
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Elizabeth F. Matthews
William B. Matthews
Ashland-ave
Elizabeth Matthews
Harley Scott Upton
Fort Wayne-ave
Roberts Park Church
Piqua. O
William B. Campbell
Gracest
Campbell
Board of Trade
Murphy League
Beasie Langston
Muncie
W. 8
Sproule
Indianapolis
Water torture testimony in Panay incident rocks Igbaris case
Edward J. Davis former U S volunteer sergeant testified about the water cure used on the presidente of Igbaris in Panay island. He described the victim being held under a tank for several minutes and then punched to eject the water from his mouth as he struggled. Capt. Glenn Lieut. Conger and Dr. Lyon were present.
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Washington
Edward J. Davis
Greenfield
Mass
United States Volunteers
Igbaris
Hloilo
Panay
Lo Ater
Queen Wilhelmina in Grave Danger in Amsterdam
Public prayers are offered for Queen Wilhelmina as kidney complications are reported to have set in after Thursday evening. The Dutch monarch remains in grave danger in Amsterdam hospital following the latest medical update.
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Amsterdam
Wilhelmina
Pickpocket Robs Farmer of 3500 in Mishawaka
Mishawaka Indiana April 17. Peter Holem a Marshall county farmer was robbed of 3500 on a street. The incident occurred in broad daylight as he walked near downtown with his pockets picked by an unknown thief. Police investigation follows.
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Mishawaka
Ind
Peter’ Holem
Marshall County
Do You Want a Girl The Sun Insert
A Sun feature teases a three day free offer under a bold heading inviting readers to engage with a girl related promotion. The brief copy suggests promotional content without detailed terms.
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the Sun
Roycroft lecture and community notices in local events
The community is set for a Friday meeting at Mrs Harry Marsh's home with the Mothers circle. Elbert Hubbard will discuss Roycrofters work at a Propylaeum lecture Thursday night. Other items include a divorce request by Mrs Lillie Farber alleging cruelty and a theater of local social happenings and civic notes. workers and residents comment on local park trees.
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Mothers’ Circle
Harry Marsh
People’s Church
Elbert Hubbard
Albert Berg
Institution For the Deaf
Washington St
Star Store
Granger
Parker Hitt
Army
Philippines
George C. Hitt
Alabama-st
Hitt
Philokurian Literary Society
Butler College
Charles McElroy
Robert Matthews
Edith Abbot
Charlotte Griggs
Levi Rudy
Pearl St
Rudy
Epworth League
Christian Endeavor
Baptist Young People's Union
Acton Camp
Charity Organzations and
Flower Mission
Herman Reimer
Henry F. Reimer
Minnesota St
Power
Diamonds for April offer from Mullally Jeweler
April birth stone promotion invites customers to visit Mullally Jeweler at 23 to view a large stock and favorable prices. Email or call for details on diamond selections and pricing amid the sale push.
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Peace Mullally
West Leads West in National Manufacturers’ Officers Vote
The National Manufacturers Association convention resulted in D. M. Parry of Indianapolis elected president, E. H. Sanborn of Philadelphia chosen secretary, and Hamilton Garhartt of Detroit named treasurer. C. A. Scheiren of Brooklyn was defeated for president, with C. A. Carlyle of South Bend named Indiana vice president.
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E. H. Sanborn
Philadelphia
D. M. Parry
Indianapolis
H. Sanborn
Hamilton Garhartt
Parry
Scheiren
C. A. Carlyle
South Bend
Indiana
Seabury Dashes In On Deliberations At Convention
Sea bury, the porous-plaster man who called congressmen know nothings, attempted to respond to libels in the local press. He proclaimed he spoke for himself, faced delegates, and was ordered to sit, as the convention adjourned before his roast to the newspapers.
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Seabury
Search
New Orleans Cleanly Secures Next Convention Host
It was practically decided Thursday afternoon that New Orleans will host the next convention as Toledo and Pittsburg withdrew from the contest.
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New Orleans
Toledo
Pittsburg
Manufacturers Convention Moves Against Eight Hour Bill
The manufacturers' convention adopted a unanimous resolution opposing the congressional eight hour day for government work, citing harm to farmers. A ship subsidies endorsement passed unanimously. The anti injunction bill was labeled a menace to human and vested rights, a milder stance than some wanted. W T Tilden of Philadelphia condemned the resolution as weak while President Search urged more employer literature for next report.
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Congress
W. T. Tilden
Philadelphia
Schieren
Search
Employers of Labor
Notable visitors laud Indianapolis hospitality and growth
Presidents and executives from the National Manufacturers Association and Ferracute acclaim Indianapolis as a thriving city. They praise its hospitality, fine streets, and grand capitol, contrasting past impressions with the present bright urban scene.
Who Richardson Was
Ralph Richardson a well known young man and brother of printer Robert Richardson committed suicide Thursday. His mother Mrs Clara Richardson lived with him on Fletcher. The father was in California. He awoke at his usual time ate no breakfast and later in the morning convulsed on his bed. Neighbors and physicians were unable to reach him in time but Dr Knox and Dr De Vaney arrived. Richardson had already died.
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Ralph Richardson
Robert Richardson
Clara Richardson
Fletcher Are
California
Richardson
Knox
Dr. DeVaney
Tragic Gas Fire Claims Father and Child in New York
New York reports Charles Fleckenstein aged 33 of Williamsburg killed his nine year old daughter Emma and then himself by turning on the gas. Authorities say the double tragedy occurred in the family home on April 17.
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New York
Charles Fleckenstein
Williamsburg
Emma
Coal Company Contact in Sullivan Teletype Notice
Fragmentary notice from W. O. Bogle coal and mining firm in Sullivan mentions 2100,000 and a help yourself to mher. Offices located at 133 135 B. Ohio. No further details available.
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Bogle Coal and Mining Company
Sullivan
Ohio-at
Disgrace May Kill Father As Jillson Avoids Workhouse
Douglas Jillson avoids a ten day workhouse sentence after his father William Jillson, president of Knight and Jillson, appeals to the court. Fines totaling 244 dollars for assault and battery and related offenses were paid, including a 200 dollar fine and costs. A potential damage suit by Mrs. Cox looms. William Jillson’s illness in Chicago improves as he recovers from intestinal trouble.
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Jillson
Douglas Jillson
Wiliam Jillson
Knight & Jillson Company
Douglas
Duncan
Stulls
Chicago
Stubbs
Collins
Mrs
Young Jillson
William Jillson
Indianapolis May Get Big Army Post
Secretary of War Root informs Senator Hawley the Indianapolis arsenal will likely sell for over 300000 and may fund a regimental post near the city. Maj Shaler favors a location along White River as Congress is expected to approve a nearby post.
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Washington
Root
Senator Hawley
Senate Military Committee
Indianapolis ‘Arsenal
Congress
Indianapolis
Maj
Shaler
White River
Respects to Indianapolis site for new regimental post
Maj. Shaler commandant at the arsenal to The Sun on Thursday said he sent a letter to the secretary of war recommending locating a regimental post near Indianapolis. He notes ground could be purchased so the site could be secured for the sale of the present arsenal, valued at not less than 300000. He has no definite location in view.
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Maj. Shaler
Arsenal
the Sun
Secretary of War
Indianapolis
Dehaven Nominated For State Senator in Indiana
Republicans of Miami and Howard counties nominate Charles Dehaven of Kokomo for state senate. The nomination is treated as equivalent to election in this Indiana district.
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Peru
Ind
Miami
Howard Counties
Charles Dehaven
Kokomo
Weather outlook for Indianapolis area until Friday evening
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending at 8 pm on April 18 shows a threatening trend but likely no rain Thursday night and Friday. Temperature readings include 42 at 7 am, 59 at noon and 2 pm, with generally fair conditions in Indiana and neighboring states and southerly winds.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Czars Niece Grand Duchess Helena Elopes with Student
The Neue Zeitung reports that Grand Duchess Helena, 20, czar’s niece, fled St. Petersburg with a student. They were intercepted near Warsaw while traveling abroad. Helena was sent back and the student exiled to Siberia.
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Vienna
Neue Zeitung
Helena
St. Petersburg
Warsaw
Grand Duchess
Siberia
Indiana Ticket Draws Socialists and Republicans in County Races
Indiana politics note that Allen county socialists nominate State Senator Henry Cohen and a slate of representatives and county officials led by J. W. McDonald as judge and Howard Hawthorn as prosecutor, with Joseph Martin as auditor and Thomas O'Brien as sheriff. Vanderburg county Republicans nominate Louis Rasch for judge and a slate including Chas Wittenbraker as prosecutor and Matt Walling as coroner, with Mark Grant and CC G Schreeder listed among commissioners and reps.
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Allen County
Henry Cohen
F. G. Olds
Johns. Brunskill
W. H. Kindig
Superior Court
J. W. McDonald
Howard Hawthorn
Joseph Martin
M. H. Wefel
Thomas O’brien
Daniel Miller
James F. Morse
Benjamin Mariotte
Lewis Newman
Vanderburg County
Republican
Louis
O. Rasch
Chas. Wittenbraker
Chris Kratz
Harry Stinson
John P. Walker
Theo. Kevekordes
Matt Walling
Mark Grant
CC. G Schreeder
Adolph Decker
Virginia Avenue Viaduct to Undergo Repairs This Week
The Board of Works and Deputy Street Commissioner Haller inspected the Virginia Avenue viaduct as water leaks and smoke damage continue to rot the understructure. They plan extensive repairs including pavement sealing painting and riveted sheet iron strips to protect the bridge at an estimated cost of 1000 to 1500 dollars.
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Board of Works
G. A. Haller
Haller
Insurance Rates May Go Way Up
State fire insurance representatives propose a 10 cent per $100 yearly charge on houses without gas meters. The recommendation aims to curb gas fires, especially in the gas belt, by discouraging unmetered gas use.
Permanent Engine House for Irvington Planned
The Board of Works approves a permanent fire engine house for Irvington rejecting a temporary structure or rent. Maj. Megrew, board president, confirms the plan. A second engine house is also needed on the South side, with total cost estimated at $8,500.
Indianapolis Stove Firm Denies Joining New Trust
President Henry W. Bennett of the Indianapolis stove company stated on Thursday that his firm is not in the stove trust forming in New York. He refused to discuss details but said they know nothing of such an organization.
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Henry W. Bennett
The
Stove
New York
Mr. Bennett
Indiana to get six federal buildings in new bill
Washington reports the house omnibus building bill calls for six new federal buildings in Indiana. The facilities are planned for Hammond Elkhart Muncie Richmond Logansport and Vincennes, reflecting a broad federal construction program.
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Washington
Indiana
Hammond
Elkhart
Muncie
Richmond
Logansport
Vincennes
President nominates three colonels as brigadier generals
The president on Thursday nominated Col. Charles B. Bird in charge of the transport service Col. William Alman Twenty-ninth Infantry and Col. Simone Snyder Nineteenth Infantry to brigadier general.
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Washington
Chas. B. Bird
Wm. Alman
Twenty-ninth Infantry
Simone Snyder
Woman Run Over by Garrell’s Bakery Wagon
Mrs. John Long, 48, wife of the police station turnkey, was run down by a Garrell’s bakery wagon at Washington and Davidson streets Thursday morning. She suffered a scalp wound and was taken home. Dr. Devaney treated her, and Joseph S. Goode, dentist, was moved to the Claypool building at 26 Newton.
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John Long
Garrell
Washington and
Davidson-ats
U. S. Davidson
Dr. Devaney
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English Ave
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Wellsboro
D. Young
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Denver Fetters
Will
Grant’ Koontz
Bloomington
Joseph Whetsell
Portland
Sarah Fouche
Rushville
David EB. Leman
Margaret. _ Haviland
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Gen. Buller Hedges
W. Washington St
Benzer
W. Washington
Path OF the Reaper
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Davis
City Life
National Manufacturers’ Association
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Troit
Ed C. A. Seheiren
Brooklyn
Oberlin Smith
Ferracute Manufacturing Company
Bridgton
N. J
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Reading Paper Mills
C. A. Schieren
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Rudolph Doige
Dehaven
Howard
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