City Delays Releasing Brights Over Gas Transfer Conflict
Citizens' Gas Company trustees urge immediate action on transferring the city's option on the Consumers' Gas Trust stake, amid heated exchanges with board members and calls to avoid delaying the 60 cent gas plan. Key figures include Preavon Truster, Alfred F. Potta, and Frank Stalnaker. Legal counsel Henry Warrum and Merrill Moores press for timely transfer while Matson warns of possible appeals and public risk.
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Preavon Truster
Board of Public Works
Alfred F. Potta
Citizens’ Fae Company
Consumers’ Gas Trust Company
Citizens’ Gas Company
Potts
Preston Truster
Fotts
Cankrsef Alwo
Matson
Henry Warrum
Citizens’ Company
United States Rir Sum Court of Appeals Aad
Trial Crowing Roosters At Maywood Park Raid
In a Maywood Park raid on cockfighting, several men faced charges. Some pled guilty to lesser offenses and fines were imposed, while eight cases were dismissed. A contractor and park president pleaded guilty to promoting and visiting a cock fight and paid fines, as did a man found with a weapon and gambling house. The roosters were returned to owners amid courtroom amusement.
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Maywood Park
Maywood
Ira Hulmes
Frank Groninger
Henry Tielking
SA Amtasia
Edward Edwardes
Watt & Barmbiay
Investigators Pause as Supreme Court Decision Awaited
Cincinnati investigators suspend operations pending Supreme Court ruling on status of the Serlype-McRae Mreas Association. The committee says funds withheld and hearings paused while legal status is decided, with opposition noted to the committee’s aims and continued inquiry.
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Cincinnati
Supreme Court
Serlype-McRae Mreas Association
Apel
Senas Lurial
Wwileh
Supreme Quatr
Smith
Bankers Under Arrest In Chicago Bank Scandal
Chicago April 27 prosecutors indict banker leaders including Harmer Juyn Alver Smith president of the Secunct Bank Of America and vice presidents Pierre raxhter J F Sorrow Creetman in a conspiracy to defraud linked to the financial institution’s collapse.
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Scripps-Melvin Preae Association
Chicago
Harmer Juyn Alver Smith
Secunct Bank of America
Dorame
Pierre
Raxhter
J. F. Sorrow
Creetman
Weer
Bank embezzlers seek change of venue in Monticello case
In Monticello Indiana Alfred and Thomas J Aretley petitioned for a venue change from Judge Palmer citing alleged improper indictments. The motion to quash was noted and a new judge may hear it next week. A court visit by Gilbert Tick le and Judge Haradt Bafoman from Sweden to observe juvenile court methods is also reported.
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Monticello
Ind
Alfred
Thomas J. Aretley
Hensae- Jner
Palmer
Joxeph
Stubbs
Gilbert ‘Tickle
Liverpool
England
Mirlon County
Rastand
Haradt Bafoman
Stockholm
Sweden
Biography of Rashi and PSS Acknowledgement
The Jewish Publication Society of America will issue a biography of Rashi commemorating the eighth hundredth anniversary of his death marked in summer 1906. Miss Helen Buck of Chicago visits Philadelphia for six weeks demonstrating the Dangler range, showing its popularity and quality at Bink's.
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Jewish Publication Society of America
Philadelphia
Rashi
Helen Buck
Chicago
Thin City
Human Skeleton Found in Alley
A human skeleton fragment was found in an alley near a northwest area of the city. Patrolman Rivenaehers response is noted, with bones forming part of a larger skeleton and signs of potential medical relevance. Local authorities probe for clues and possible related incidents.
White Scourge The Reaper and County Death Toll Alarms
Fragmented report recounts a deadly health crisis across Denithays and Alo counties with 2h ein et oxmaliyinx IW soutries te tr during the iment. It notes pneumococcus and tuberculosis deaths, large numbers of orphans, and sharp age-based mortality patterns amid a harsh regional outbreak.
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Denithays
Alo
Ratidh
Byanavalt
Burt Wayne
Torre Tlaute
Fleasure Boat Burned In Evansville Tragedy
A blaze destroyed a pleasure boat at Evansville Indiana with a likely fatal explosion of gasoline. Citizens Serippa McRae Prenn and T. Cantin reportedly suffered severe burns and are believed to have died. The fire started from a gasoline explosion aboard the vessel.
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Serippa-McRae
Evansvilia
Ind
Luckett Land
Howling Iirven
Zasatine
Cyclone Leaves Towns Wrecked and Death Toll Reported
A mile wide cyclone swept several towns causing widespread destruction. Helloouene was reported entirely destroyed with only a few structures standing. about thirty people killed and roughly 107 injured. Property losses estimated around 178 thousand dollars as farms and houses were leveled across the region. News spread via telegraph as towns Bowed and Bellevue reported outages and further damage to Stoneharg and Hulton.
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Serfone Meare Prean Saandation
Dallas
Aph
Helloouene
Untitled report on improverments at Tapata and work costs
Fragmented OCR text discusses costs of improvements at Tapata and related work. Mentions a cost near $1,000,000 and a first/second trip completion timeline. Includes unclear references to output and labor, with several garbled phrases and missing details. No clear names or dates are established.
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Kour
Tapata
Drake Named Superintendent for Elkhart Schools
Drake travels from Bedford to Elkhart to accept the superintendency. Prof. Laraxe arrived from Indiana to Bedford for the transition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drake
Elkhart
Bedford
Belford
Schouls
Laraxe
Tn Bedford
Indiana Pelle
Rush for Eagles Over Teutonic Cages Mixup
A New York City scene reports a chaotic deck rush aboard the Teutonic as animal dealers sought cages meant for a cargo of birds. Confusion over mislabeled cargo caused a scramble for eagles and other creatures, with dealers chasing cages and voices shouting bids amid the bustle.
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New York City
Scrippa-Meltue Teena Association
New York
White Star
Teutonic
Bulghis
Tymer
Ahanti
Eagles
Broadway
Devel Rise
Bim
Cages
Capra
Rohl
Liverpool
Arrest Mock Duck Leads to NYC Gambling Den Raid
An informant exposed a Chinese gambling hall in New York City where 25 inmates were trapped. Police raided the Doverns area hideout and found a basement with sealed doors and heavily guarded inmates. A leading figure, marked as Tepito WH, faced charges amid a wave of gang tensions. Details describe turmoil, kidnappings, and violent assaults surrounding the Chinamen enclave.
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New York City
Special Grand Jury to Probe Political Contributions in New York
Orders issued by the United States district attorney for Andrew Fields and several New York state legislators to appear before a special grand jury sworn in next Monday. The panel will investigate alleged criminality surrounding political contributions as part of a probe overseen by Justice Scott.
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Scripps-Meltar Peeas Assortations
New York
Tstrler
Andrew Flells
Mutual Life Insurance Company
New York State
Supiter Scott
Aupreme Court
Indictments in Indianapolis Baseball Game Probe
Indictments were returned on Friday against managers and officers of the Indianapolis baseball club and players of the Indianapolis and Minneapolis teams who played at Washington Park last Sunday. The grand jury opened a special session to probe charges that players officiated for rites and collected admission indirectly for the game. Judge Alford summarized the law for the grand jury and directed careful findings. Names of indicted men are not released.
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Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Washington Park
Alford
Brand
Forster
Desecration Charge In Tadkenapatis Baseball Case
Charles Rimchaupt of Tadkenapatis management faced desecration charges in poller court after a jury trial on Friday. The investigation and indictments, guided by Judge Fremont Alford, aim to avoid interfering with prosecutions of W. M. Watking and Joseph Far Felt in bediew court. Affidavits from Prosecutor Ian Holmes claim the accused followed their usual baseball activity last Sunday, not a necessary or charitable act.
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Charles Rimchaupt
Tadkenapatis
Poller -Aurt
Acand
Fremont Alford
Ruschanpt
W. M. Watking
Joseph Far
Bediew Court
Ian Holmes
East Chicago Lobbyists Lose Suit Over City Funds
A citizen and taxpayer sued to force the return of 400 dollars spent by a city lobbying committee. The Indiana Supreme Court ruled the mandamus action improper, not addressing the legality of the appropriation, and dismissed the case. The committee was appointed to travel to Indianapolis during 1903 legislative session to influence lawmakers.
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East Chicago
Wixpayer
Lobbyisix
Supreme Court
Louty J. Uoucks
William Hide
Miners Hopeful of Victory and Industrial Peace in Mines
The miners foresee victory and industrial peace as most operators sign or pledge to resume work. Progress toward full output is reported across regions including Hocking Valley, Winder’s district, Indiana, Michigan, Iowa, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Despite variances, most districts show widespread signing and reactivation of mines with crews returning to work.
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Ant Minera
U. Mf
Sea of Mine Workers’ Journal
Hocking
Winder
Indiana
Uivets
Michigan
Towa
Shhe Moercer-futler
Pennsylvanola
Hanawha
West Virginia
Cage Dogs Fight Draw Crowd in Hoboken Cage Incident
Special to The Sun reports a foxhound fighting event in a cage drew a large crowd in Hoboken. A wagon tipping left the dogs snarling as keepers tried to separate them with sticks and poles. Two hounds were badly bitten and most sustained marks from the scuffle.
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JH Holloway
Ornawe
Meadow Brook
Denison Barden Shof Ad for Tailor and Upholstery
An old newspaper fragment advertises a tailor and upholsterer at 1605 Main offering refinishing services and a call to contact by phone 1227. It mentions Spring salts and the Acme of perfection with a garbled line about a big daughter in coats and tomorrow.
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Ceean Big
Pastor Russell Like Jelly Fish Tells Wife of Encounters
In Pittston Pennsylvania on April 7 Rev Charles T Russell told his wife details of past affairs and claims about others responding to him. He has built a fortune selling gentlemen's furnishings and publishing material advocating his scripture views. Mrs. Mingselt testified his head was turned by adulation and that many would welcome him. Both spouses are about age.
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Vittrburg
Charles ‘. Russell
Yeaterday
Russert
Mingselt
Violence and Vituparation Case at Peace Office
Mrs. Magrie Mey of 903 Tolbertost files a complaint against husband William Wiley for assault and battery and profanity before Justice of the Peace Berne B. Cohan. Mrs. Wiley alleges William attempts to emulate soaking in various fluids, yielding a violent contention.
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Magrie Mey
Tolbertost
William Wiley
Berne B. Cohan
Wiley
William
San Francisco Faces Clean Up as City Expects End of Fire
April 1 report from the Acripps-McRae Press in San Francisco notes a push to perfect sanitary conditions. Barges scour and dump refuge from five miles out, many houses stand, chimneys rebuilt, and fires stopped. Refugees sleep soundly, and relief efforts pick up as government aid is sought. Herbert Lat travels to Washington to urge a loan with mortgage security.
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Acripps-McRae Preas Association
San Francisco
Ge Gantic Triek
Avery
Congress
Herbert BE. Lat
California
Washington
HOW THEY ESCAPED
A collection of letters from survivors of the San Francisco earthquake recounts fear and relief as Indianapolis residents including Mrs. Charles Hacker and Mrs. W. Scott describe the terror, loss, and efforts to reach safety. Several others, such as Miss Zola Bone and Paul Plements, write of precarious moments and hopeful reunions, with families awaiting news and travel back home.
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Charles Janes
Indianapolis
San Francisco
Tall
Charles Hacker
Aister
Cortetiave
W. W. Scott
Letters From San Francisco Parents Reach Maury Jewelers
Lon Maury the Jeweler on Massachusetts avenue received three letters from his parents in San Francisco during the earthquakes. The notes dated April 18, 1906 and arriving Wednesday tell of the Maury home being burned and the family evacuating a few blocks away as flames neared. The fire destroyed the business and home, leaving the family grateful for safety amid the awful scenes witnessed.
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Lon Maury
Massachusetts Ave
Hug
San Francisco
Oakland
Maury
Mouzy
Nothing to Carry William Kennedy Endures Destruction
A fire devastates a city leaving William Kennedy of the department and his brother Kennedy employed at a Pacific Union club in San Francisco unhurt. A mother receives letters showing the steadfast, hopeful spirit of survivors amid loss. The fragment hints Kennedy escaped with little more than dire fear and near fate.
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William Kennedy
Kennedy
Pacific Union Club
San
Kanne
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