Sprinkling bidders formed a secret trust in Indianapolis
City sprinkler contracts drew a secret trust from 1896 onward, with Frank Kennington and others testifying to bid coordination, price fixing, and campaign fund contributions to Democratic officials. The inquiry revealed districts carved for contractors, bid dictation, and a decade of price control on 10 000 square feet units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kennington
Council
Indianapolis
Teuat
Téuat
Board of Works
Kennington
Albert Saht
Charles Maguire
Noel
F. Reeder
Trust
Fred
William Frebring
Henry Notting
Conrad Rust
Charlier Roepke
Retura
Indiana National Guard to Use Target Range in Washington
War department announces Indiana National Guard will use the target range at the Army post in Washington. Ground preparation begins immediately with officers and men assigned to Indianapolis. The plan aims to establish a permanent range to bolster drill efficiency and possibly host next year’s guard annual camp at the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana National Guard
Army Post
Warnington
D. C
Indianapolis
National Guard of
Indiana
War Department
Ji Ds
Department
Indinapolis
Jeds
Indiana Na Hat Guard
Harmet Range
Varione
Five Men Blow Safe in Hagerstown Bank Heist
Watchman Joseph Zimmer was badly beaten and bound as five men blew open the Panhan Ale station safe in Hagerstown Indiana early Friday. The robbers escaped with a small sum of money. no clue or suspect has been found.
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Hagerstown
Ind
Nisht
Joseph Zimmer
Factory fire trap fears spark new law power
The article reports factory inspectors resigning over a governor issued proclamation and new legislation granting inspectors authority to require fire safety measures in lodging houses and hotels. It notes concerns about enforcement, including three and four story buildings and residences on the North Side, and questions what the Attorney General will interpret as the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MeeAher
Hig
McAbee
Mare Wort
S. Minot
McAbes
Lnw
MER ADVERTISEMENTS ON THE NINTH PAGE
The ninth page lists varied notices including items for sale such as a house, engine and boiler, and Parma for sale, plus rooms for rent and furnished options. It notes positions sought like domestic help and a nurse, with a housekeeper and general housework ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parma
Motor
Aele
Nurae
Furntahes
Unclear OCR fragment on state law and police duties
Fragment mentions state law and deputies taking action in towns, with garbled place names and phrasing. No clear event, date, or entities identified beyond generic references to Indiangpolls and deputies.
Stevenson and Hearst for 1904 Democratic ticket
New York April report says William Jennings Bryan favors Adlai Stevenson for president and William Randolph Hearst for vice president on the 1904 Democratic ticket per the Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
Times
William Jennings Bryan
Adlai HB. Stevenson
William Randolph Tearat
Engine Runs Over Man in Ripple Missouri Tragedy
Varner a 69 year old engineer was crushed by a traction engine of Senate live between Ohio and New York al a Friday. His right leg was amputated and he suffered severe injuries. He was attempting to move the engine near a farm north of Ripple when his clothing caught in the cog wheels. The rear wheel passed over him before extraction could occur. Dr Towler of City Dispensary treated him and he remained in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varner
Senate Uve
Ohio
New York-ala
Road Ripple
Wwe
Towler
Warner
Girls' Industrial School Again Homeless
Mrs Frank A Blanchard of the Girls Industrial School tells THE BUN that repeated displacements from Tamienon Hall deter participants, noting there will be no meeting Saturday due to ongoing preparations for an exhibit.
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Mit
Tamineon Hall
Frank A. Blanchard
Girl Industrial School
Receivership Appointed for American Produce Co
Habich named receiver for the American Produce Co with a $1000 bond. Superior Court No 3 before Judge Ledthers heard Thomas Casey’s suit over an dishonored check. court awarded $1600. Nellie Sherman’s case placed in the hands of John M. Waring as administrator instead of the Martin Trust Co. The proceedings reveal a tangled, unsettled receivership matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Produce CO. 1
Habich
American Produce Company
Fo Superior Court No. 3
Trdge Ledthers
Salt of
Thomas Cassey
Casey
Pucinua
Onerman
Nellie” Sherman
John M. Waring
Marton Trust Company
Cantrell testifies denial looms over grave robbery case
In a dramatic pretrial moment Rufus Cantrell refuses to testify to save the souls of Indiana state attorneys and others linked to grave robbing. Cantrell and co-defendant Martin face lunacy proceedings on May 4 before Justice Embrich II, with expert testimony expected on robot defendants.
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Ghoul Cantrell
Alexander
Rufus Cantrell
Naither
Cantrell
Martin
Indiana Reformatory
Nwong
Embrich II
Ure East
Rofus
Benedict
Democratic primaries loom as Sahm talks Keach odds
Secretary Sahm backs a non Keach stance while flagging the Democratic primary timing. He cites a three day window for the call and notes Bookwalter's large following. He favors a forceful leader and says he is a Democrat first, supporting no single challenger.
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Damocritic City Committee
Atoart Danm
BUN
Chateman Fanning
Betorsnis
Orat
Bfr
Keach
Sudden Death of John Foley Chief Deputy United States Marshal
John E. Foley, chief deputy United States marshal, died in a chase at his home Thursday night. He was with his young daughter when death occurred due to rheumatism of the heart. Foley had served under W. M. Hawking and fought civil service battles to keep the position. He spent most of his life in Indianapolis, born in Madison, Indiana, August 3, 186?. He married Hannah O’Brien in 1893 and left four children. Surviving relatives include his sister Catherine O’Connor and Jeremiah Foley, with Sister Theopheta a Notre Dame superior. Foley was a devout Catholic and active in local Catholic societies.
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John E. Foley
United States
Marvhal
Mr. Foley
W. MH. Hawking
Cleveland
Samuel E. Kercheval
McKinley
Poley
Foley
Backer
Pettit
Lfe
Indianapolis
Madaon
Ind
Tulcotts
St. Minard’s College
Hannah O'Brien
Loulaville
Slaters
Much Ado About Nothing: Indy Gas Case at Noblesville Court
Judge Neal heard Friday arguments on dissolving a restraining order blocking Indianapolis Gas Company from cutting gas supply. The company cites a gas shortage and limited operations while city residents protest and seek continued access to kits and non high pressure lines. The hearing stretched through the day as attorneys argued the companys supply crisis and public needs.
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Oblesville Circus
Neal
Indianapolis Gas Company
Amuel D
Ita
Indianapolis
Sunday Ball Rogge's Third Near-Death Ordeal
Rugolph Reege was rescued from gas asphyxiation Thursday morning at 20 E. Sixteenth st. for the third time in a year. Neighbors heard a scream from inside the house and found the elderly man writhing on the floor with a gas jet turned off. Dr. Towles of the City dispensary arrived and took charge. The man asserts no personal crisis was intended.
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Rugolph Reege
Passere-hy
Dr. Towles
Will Be Tried Next Sunday Baseball Game At Washington Park
A Sunday baseball game is anticipated at Washington Park in Indianapolis with Columbus American teams rumoured to arrive. Mayor Bookwalter voices mixed views on Sunday play but insists laws will be enforced. The city public reaction includes petitions from wage earners urging Sunday baseball amid local chatter.
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Bookwalter
Bunday Bagshell
Tanny
Taggart
Washington Park
Street Felk
Columbus
Gott
Indianapolis
Blayer
Strife Over Madison Ave Pavement Work Sparks Tension
Laborers on Madison avenue refused to work over pay. Contractors refused wage demands and brought in new men for concrete work from Merrill to Rayns. Weather and police kept tempers in check as tensions rose between striking white and nonwhite workers and replacements.
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Madison-ave
Madison Ave
Merrill
Raysts
Wealern Construction Company
Elliott reports higher fines under his clerical tenure
Charles N. Elliott city clerk compares his collected fines and fees from Oct 10 1901 to Apr 15 1908 with predecessor John F. Geckler’s totals from Oct 13 1899 to Apr 18 1901. He claims increased revenue and notes bonds turned over to Prosecutor Ruckelshaus. He cites Geckler totals of 18376.36 and Elliott totals of 1450.50 with a large delta. Forecast and unrelated items follow.
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Charles N. Elliott
John F. Geckler
Geckler
Elliott
Forst
Ruckelshaus
Geckter
City Vines
Ely
Hillett
Dot
Air Line to Link Fort Wayne and Indianapolis
TRACTION LINE MARION INDIANA April Itasann counced that the Indiana traction company will build a line from Fort Wayne to Marion via Huntington and Warren and an air line south through Noblesville to Indianapolis. Work will begin this summer, operated independently of other lines with franchises secured in towns along the route to shorten travel time.
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Marion
Ind
Itasann
Inien Traction Company of
Indiana
Fort Wayne
Huntington
Warren
Air Line
I~wood
Noblesville
Socialist Party convention to outline policy in Belenewein Hall
The state Socialist party merges names with the Socialist Democratic Party and will be known as the Socialist Party with the motto workers of the world unite. A convention at Belenewein's hall Nobte and Marketets on Saturday and Sunday will set future state and local ticket policy and distribute literature. Over 4 delegates have notified Indianapolis secretary Will Barrett of attendance. Outsiders require vetting by trusted socialists.
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Sociailata
Socialist Later Party
Socialist Democratic Party
Ietter Party
Democratic
Sociatter Party
Te Motte
Workers of the World Unite
State Socialiate
Belenwein's
Nobte
Marketets
Indianapolis
Will Barrett
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Democratic Campaign
Woodrutt
Walter Carpener
Woodrum Place
Bookwajter
Marty Bronaugh
Mystic Lodge
Maj. Megrew
John 3. Duncan
Arch Young
W. A. Ketcham
Fred Matson
Ed Lagsdon
Works Board
James V. Noel
Lebanon
Wynne
Eppert
Shem Preaihed
Ketcham
Kenning
Emers Meney
Fairview Park
State Fair Grounds
W. J. M'Kee
Indiana Nautronsd Guard
Army Poet
Watchman
M'Abee
MER
Myer
Tndaw
Ata
Ourhe
Stevenson and
Hearst
Bryan
Girls’ Industrial School
Sherman Estate Affairs
Oan
Albert Sahm
Jim Keach
CTY
Goma
Tomalawks
Keacht
Mr. Balm
French Lick
Ed Logsdon
Floyd Woods
Harry B. Gates
Mr. Taggart
Owhich
Sahm
Eurhier
Mech
John Foley
Rogge
Don
F. Solomon
Shoyters
Macedoniana
Vienna
Sofia
Raet
Petrich
Wuidinera
Durtien Gate
Union Traction Company
Wayne
Whitsett & Sutver
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