Gas Trust Chairman Faces City Gas Inquiry
A heated Indianapolis gas investigation hearing features John P. Frenzel advocating meters to fund pumping plants amid claims of waste and low local gas prices. Supt. Shackle ton leads preliminaries while Councilman Young swears Frenzel in and Frenzel accuses demand for transparency, predicting gas depletion in two years and urging city takeover of Trust assets.
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John P. Frenzel
Supt
Shackleton
Indiana
Elwood
Trust
Indianapolis
Frenzel
Ino. P. Frenzel
Young
Indiana Weather Forecast for 86 Hours End April 25
Weather forecast for Indiana for the 86 hours ending at 8 p m on April 25 calls for slightly warmer conditions and fair skies. Wednesday night and Thursday are expected to be fair. Included are advertisements for fruit vendors and laxatives and baking products from druggists and manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Thieves Take 28000 From Plainfield Bank Vault
The First National Bank of Plainfield, N J reports a vault theft of $28 000 on Monday during noon hours. Cashier Runyon noticed the missing funds on closing. Investigators think outsiders distracted two clerks with a large sheet listing notes, suggesting professional thieves carried out the robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainfield
N. J
First National Bank
Runyon
Charlie's Back Down At School Board Meeting
CHarlie Martindale retreated from an earlier stance during the Monday night school board session and fled before minority members pressed for a report. At a Tuesday afternoon meeting the manual training committee was instructed to report, but Martindale later read the report himself and the building plan was approved in full despite concerns from Blackledge about floorwork and plastering quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfish Martindale
Manual Training Committee
Martindale
Charlie
Toto
Scherrer
Blackridge
Loeper
Blackledge
Made a Fool of Tim in Governor’s Office
A man claiming to be from the dark and bloody ground asked Tim Griffin to guide him to the governor on Wednesday morning. He pretended a connection to Matthews’ father to recall memories and then produced a patent fire extinguisher to push a sale, prompting immediate dismissal and Tim’s loss of standing in the governor’s office.
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Tim Griffin
Matthews
Tim
Tin
Great Britain To Block Nicaraguan Ports Soon
Nicaraguan reports confirm Britain's plan to blockade Nicaraguan ports as part of pressuring demands. The blockade is expected to begin next Saturday with a Pacific focus to hinder Nicaraguan commerce while avoiding disruption to other nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Great Britain
Supreme court sets May 6 hearing on income tax rehearing
Washington April 24 The supreme court fixed Monday May 6 for arguments on petitions for a rehearing in the income tax cases before the full bench Justice Jackson will be present and the proceedings will be before the full court
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washieton
Supreme Court
New York merchant Frederick Milheiser charged with sugar embezzlement
Galveston Texas April 24 Frederick Milheiser formerly a New York merchant is arrested on embezzlement charges for 160 barrels of sugar from the sugar trust. He has sued out a writ of habeas corpus and will have a hearing Friday.
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Galveston
Tex
Frederick Milheiser
New York
Sugar Trust
Mass meeting in criminal court room addressed by union vice-president
In the criminal court room Tuesday night, Vice-president Mee Guire of the national union spoke to a mass meeting of laboring men. Enthusiasm ran high as the aim to rejuvenate union feeling was stated, with more meetings likely to follow.
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Criminal Court Room
MeeGuire
National Union
Large oil plants to switch to coal after May first
Curcaco reports a large number of steam plants burning oil will revert to coal on May 1 when contracts with Standard Oil expire. Coal price currently very low and effects on fuel supply noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curcaco
Standard Oil Company
Beauty Fair Opens at Tomlinson Hall for Temple Funds
The Pythian fair featuring flower booths candy booths and other displays opened at Tomlinson hall on Tuesday night. Proceeds from the fair will support the construction of the new Pythian temple.
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Tomlinson Hall
Pythian Temple
Oil futures steady on Pittsburg exchange amid strikes and fires
Oil firm at 2.10 on Pittsburg exchange. J C Patterson resigns as Canada minister of militia. 2000 New York tailors strike for higher wages. A friendless children's house burns at Chestnut Ridge New York with 40000 loss. Syracuse legislative committee seeks more time to study reforms. Injunction halts oil pumping in public highways at Parkersburg West Virginia, risking industry disruption.
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Pittsburg Exchange
J. C. Patterson
Canada
New York
Chestnut Ridge
N. Y
Syracuse
Parkersburg
W. Va
Bromo-Lithia Water Promises Cure All Ailments
The ad promotes Bromo-Lithia Natural spring water as guaranteed to cure rheumatism gout Brights disease kidney afflictions gravel in the bladder and dyspepsia. It lists A W Parrish & Co as state agents at 77 Market Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Parrish ‘& Co
E. Market-st
Robberies target North-side homes in broad theft sweep
A wholesale burglary spree on Pratt Street Meridian and nearby streets woke residents early Tuesday. Glen Howe, manager at Ewart chain manufactory, lost clothes, a 200 watch, silver, and checks. E R Seguin at 462 North Pennsylvania faced intruders, his revolver loaded with no cartridges. Several Meridian Street homes were hit, with minor items stolen. Police suspect the same gang active near Massachusetts avenue and St. Clair Street.
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Pratt-store Meridian
Pennnsylvania-sts
Tu Sun
Glyn Howe
Ewart Chain Manufactory
Js. Pratt St
Milowe
Ea. R. Seguin
Pennsylvania St
Ife
N. Meridian St
Massachusetts Ave
St. Clair-st
Anderson Judge Plans Move to Start Indianapolis Newspaper
In Anderson on April 24 a circuit court judge named Alfred Ellison is reportedly prepared to invest in a Democratic newspaper in Indianapolis. Ellison, known for literary tastes, has advertised his Anderson property for sale and plans to relocate after his term ends. He met with Gov. Matthews and other Democrats in Indianapolis and did not deny plans to enter publishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson, Ind
Alfred Ellison
Circuit Court
Anderson
Indianapals
Mrs Parnell Dying in Bordentown With No Hope of Recovery
In Bordentown New Jersey on April 24 Mrs Parnell grew very weak and doctors say there is no hope for recovery. Dr Shipps reports the patient unable to recognize those about her while awaiting any clue about her assailants.
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Bordentown
N. J
Parnell
Shipps
Suffering Cuba Reports Sugar Crisis After War
A Havana letter describes a pitiable state due to the sugar season closure and wartime damage. Crops run below average and export duties to America cause significant losses for sugar growers.
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Waspinetvon
Hlavana
America
Cale Johnson Dismissed On Pull Claim In Court
Johnson a noted resident of West Washington Junior was discharged Wednesday from the charge of bruising his wife Ollie who seeks a divorce. He remained out on bail as the judge rebuked him for alleged court influence claiming no man has a pull with the court. Johnson denied the accusation saying the judge is one of the whitest men on the bench.
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Cale” Johnson
W. Washington Jr
Cale
Promoters in Police Court Over Sunday Disturbance
Agnes street residents witnessed a Sunday incident where Florence Van Buren described as a mammoth negress reported bloodied belongings and a bed slat attack by her husband Martin Van Buren. He faced a $25 fine and 30 days after the confrontation with DeWitt and Frank Williams as witnesses.
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Agnes St
Florence van Buren
Martin van Buren
DeWitt
Frank Williams
Martin
Court hears cheeky plea as two young women fined
Ellen Beecham and Mary O Bannon were in police court on Wednesday after recent assault and battery fines. Judge Stubbs proposed a drastic punishment saying a substantial spanking would be fitting, then declined when asked to carry it out.
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Ellen Beecham
Mary O’bannion
Stubbs
Trance Claim Touches Emanuel Tragedy in Durant Case
Mrs E Young a trance medium says she saw Durant in the act of killing victims at the church. She alleges Durant wore no shoes then and that the pair were hidden in a west church partition. a Sunday school girl, Lucille Turner, testifies Durant spoke rudely and sought a private medical examination, heightening court doubts.
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San Francisco
Emanuel Church
Durant
E. Young
Christian Endeavor Society
Durant Bief
Miss Turner
Duurant
Federation Sends Rep To Columbus In McBride Probe
The national labor federation exonerates President McBride of bribery charges from the miners and Wagon Valley disputes. A delegated member will travel to Columbus, Ohio, to confer with trades unions, report findings, and coordinate with the A R C and others.
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Executive Council
National Labor Federation
McBride
Columbus
Bride
Wocking
Trades and Labor Associations of
Columbus. O
A Woman's Sin Tragedy in San Jose Hotel Room
In San Jose with date April 24 a Woodland California resident Mrs. Alice Blair and Albert Anderson rented a hotel room and lived as husband and wife. A quarrel led Anderson to stab Blair in the heart and then stab himself multiple times, dying in the room.
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San Jose
Cal
Hensley
Alice Blair
Woodland
Albert Anderson
Anderson
General Foster Enters Mayoralty Fray In Rumor Bloom
Gen Sandy Foster emerges as a mayoral candidate rumor heats up with talk of a possible run. The Indiana bicycle company president Chas F. Smith is also being strongly urged by Democrats as a capable contender.
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Chas. F. Smith
Indiana Bicycle Company
Dr Price Cream Baking Powder Wins Gold Medal
Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder is awarded a gold medal at the Midwinter Fair in San Francisco, highlighting its quality and national recognition for bakeware and culinary consumer goods.
Goodbye Billy ends in double suicide at Meridian Street home
John Engleken of Meridian Street, a Burford's employee, died Wednesday from morphine poisoning after drinking and despondency. Earlier, John Magleken, also of Meridian Street, killed himself near Wyland's grocery as a store employee noted his boastful farewell before taking poison. Engleken had left home at his usual time, fell ill, and died at 11 45.
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John Engleken
Meridian St
Ife
Burford’s
John Magleken
Wyland’s
North-Side Barn Fire Destroys Barn and Damages Church
A fire on Old Central avenue began in Jas. Bakers barn behind 3E. FE. church Wednesday afternoon. It spread to the Williams residence and the rear of the old church used as a Sunday school room. The barn was totally destroyed and both the Williams home and church suffered heavy damage.
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Central-ave
Jas. Baker
Williams
Ringling Bros Circus to Visit Indianapolis for Two Shows
Ada Gray opens at the Park in Hast Lynne on Thursday. Cell 22 marks the Nenvilles bill change on Wednesday. Sowing the Wind drew large crowds at the Grand on Tuesday. Wat Goodwin starts at the Grand Thursday in A gilded tool. Friday offers David Garrick and Lend me five shillings, with A gold mine on Saturday. Blanche Walsh leads. Ringling Bros circus comes to Indianapolis on May 20 with 12,000 seats, 400 horses, and a thousand staff.
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Ada Gray
Park
the Ark
Blanche Walsh
Ringling Bros
Hippodroe
Chicago
Indianapolis
Five Brothers
Eddy
Weitzman
Landauer
Liberati
Ringling Bros. Circus
Man Hurt After Falling Before Car On Illinois Street
Harry Richmond was run over by a trailer wheel in Indianapolis on Wednesday morning near Eleventh Street. He was rushed to City Hospital in critical condition with severe leg and head injuries after attempting to board the motor at Seventh Street as the trailer rolled downhill toward Thirteenth Street. Conductor WC Parker claimed Richmond moved toward the front and fell across the track. authorities note the elderly man may not survive.
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Harry Richmond
North
Indianapolis
WC. Parker
Richmond
Twelfth St
Thirteenth-st
Orth Indhiaapolis
Ife
Lews
McLean Rumored to Depart as Street Railway Chief
Rumors circulate that Gen-manager McLean of the street railway company may leave his post. Offerings include a similar position in St Louis and other opportunities elsewhere. When asked, McLean declined to comment, and President Mason said he knew nothing about any change.
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McLean
Street Railway Company
St. Louis
Indianapolis
Tus
Mason
Pdont
Prepared For Death
A man identified as Jacob Weber, aged 40, of Newark New Jersey, sold his property and purchased a coffin. He swallowed two ounces of carbolic acid and died shortly after in an apparent suicide.
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Newark
Jacob Weber
City Life Notes and Local Notices From The Ledger
City Life items include Frank Bird seeking purchase of Louisville transfer company. Bishop Tuttle to preside at Rev. J. H. White consecration in Missouri. North Indianapolis now part of Indianapolis. remonstrances period expired. May festival books ready for Big Four offices. State board met to appoint monument regents. secretary Owen absent. Marion club vs police hall on May 11 at Ohio street diamond. Attorney Haas publishes penal ordinances handbook for police. Dentist Dr Britton went hunting at Southport. Miss Poor inherits portion of Nevada estate. H. H. Hanna now owns Atlas engine works. paid $300,000 for Pletcher half-interest. Sun a furniture company incorporated with $50,000 capital. Supreme Court: William Teed to serve sentence. heavier penalty considered. Olivia Comegys will contested will. estate about $20,000. alleged unsound mind. Capt. Baston company discharge certificates error being corrected. Adjutant general Robbins rectifying. Ward dreams of fishing. catches 14 inch specimen then wakes. Various births, marriages licenses, and obituaries listed with ages and causes. Lemon Tonic Laxative advertised at 60c.
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Frank Bird
Louisville
Bishop Tuttle
Missouri
J. H. White
Indianapolis
Big Four
Washington
Meridian Sts
Monument
Owen
Marion Club
Police Hall
Ohio St
Attornas Schuyler Haas
Dr. Britton
Southport
Miss Poor
Nevada
H. H. Hanna
Atlas Engine Works
Charles
Jesse Pletcher
Sun
John H
Henry Emrich
Geo. A. Dreschel
Supreme Court
Wm.teed
Barker
Mannerchor Hall
Olivia Comegys
Eliza Jume
Andrew Baston
Cannelton
Morgan
Hine
Walter
Nellie Proctor
Joseph
Lizzie Pussell
Lizzie Hance
Il. D. Miller
Ollie Tool
Lou Cleveland
Laurana Tidell
Nonna E H. Jones
Doc Preston
Hannah Danling
Minnie Jackson
Henrietta Black
Frank A. Schmedel
Kate N. Bollinger
William I. Calvin
Olie Bowers
Joseph H. George
Florence Conner
John Henry Weaver
Ida Virginia Wilcox
John Cook
Ollie Peters
Thomas Robertson
Effie Ferguson
May Bush
Everett E. Burgess
Ella Hollahan
William Wardrip
Martha E. Francies
Edward A. Morris
Cora F. Hardin
Paul H. Baldus
Maggie May Gates
Patrick J. Joyce
Margerite Malrine
John Bird
Bridget Hickey
James W. Makenson
Clara C. Bea
John P. Cochrane
Lulu Harvey
John J. Morgan
Gracie Vetters
George A. Truash
Martha M. Stanje
Thomas L. McMonies
Bessie M. Shilling
Robert ©. Berry
Frances May Robertson
Turpie Attacks Nicholson Bill In Hendricks Club Speech
Senator Turpie castigates the Nicholson bill as an odious measure likening it to Baxter and urging opposition to legislative temperance. He argues local option proscribes personal liberty, asserts prohibition if applied to counties, cites past drunkenness under Baxter, and defends individual self government against state enforced temperance.
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Turpie
Hendricks Club
Torrie
Smuggling Coils Celestial Coffins Into America
Montreal April 24 customs expose a bold scheme by Chinese smugglers using pine coffins with air holes to ship bodies as corpses into the United States. At least 20 cases reached Vanceboro Maine where coffins were opened and the occupants spirited to Boston New York and other cities. Dr Temple the boy phenomenon performed at Englishs vapera house. Crippled patients among attendees were reportedly cured after his act and another demonstration is planned for Wednesday night.
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Montreal
America
Vanceboro
Boston
New York
Dr. Temple
Patrick Harrington
Missouri St
James Chittick
Alabama St
John Childers
Local man becomes violent at Grand Union hotel
Valentine L. Watrons of Little Falls New York became violently insane at the Grand Union hotel on a Wednesday morning. His actions suggested hydrophobia and he was subdued by an ambulance squad and taken to Bellevue hospital.
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New York
Valentine L. Watrons
Little Falls
Grand Union Hotel
Ilis
Bellevue Hospital
Custodian Geis Dies at 54 in Germania Park Area
John Geis aged 54 custodian of the Germania shouting park north of the city died suddenly at his home early Wednesday of heart disease. He lived at the park.
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Geis
John Geis
Germania
General Cogswell Improves After Illness Report
Washington April 24 Gen Cogswell is reported to be better after a comfortable night. He felt improved this morning. The condition of Mr Hitt remains unchanged.
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Gen. Cogswell
Washington
Gen. Cogwell
Hitt
Debs Confident U S Supreme Court Will Favor Him
Eugene V. Debs declares confidence the U S supreme court will rule for him and dismiss contempt proceedings. The statement comes from Terre Haute Indiana dated April 24. Lemon Tonic Laxative advertised at 60 cents in all druggists.
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Debs
Terre Haute
Ind
Eugene V. Debs
U.S. Supreme ‘Court
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Irenzel
Mr. Ryan
John P
Ryan
Wim
L. Elder
Glen Howe
Pratt St
R. Seguin
Henderson
Ellison
Cuba
M'Bride
Federation
Columbus, CO
Sandy” Foster
Tommy” Carter
The
State Printing Board
Lee Nixon
Tae Sun
Will Taylor
Taylor
Billy
John Englekey
S. Meridian
St. Fiome
Mussmann
Engleken
Luecky
Baldwin
Lillian Askey
Ashley
Lane
Citizens’ Company
City Life
Nicholson
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