City man battles back five cent insurance aftercharge
After a tense meeting in Mayor Shank's office, T S McMurray agreed to drop the five cent aftercharge on Indianapolis policies. Mayor Shank plans two hose wagons and 14 more firemen, while McMurray will push to remove the overcharge. Agents urge fair ratings and a possible state rate commission to ensure lower, stable costs.
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T. S. McMurray
Indianapolis Inspection Bureau
Shank
Mr. McMurray
Indianapolis
Board of Safety
John R. Welch
Coots
South Street
Mrs Armstrong Convicted of Manslaughter in Poisoning
Special to The Sun from Jeffersonville Indiana says Pearl Armstrong was found guilty of manslaughter after a six hour jury deliberation. She was charged with poisoning her husband George Armstrong in New Albany last December. The verdict distressed her, she swooned at jail and screamed for an hour. Physicians report she has not slept for a week. Sentenced to two to 21 years in the women’s prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffersonville
Ind
Pearl Armstrong
Eclipse Coal Company Sold by Receiver at $9500
The Eclipse Coal company was sold at receiver's sale to Edward J. Robison Harry R. Wallace and Robert Metzger for 9500. The sale followed a court petition by Johanna Frank after officers James Jackson and Edward Gross were indicted. Indiana Trust Company will wind up the old company and take over management. Consumers' Fuel bid 9000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eclipse Coal Company
Edward J. Robison
Harry R. Wallace
Robert Metzger
Johanna Frank
James Jackson
Edward Gross
Vingen Carter
Indiana Trust Company
Consumers” Fuel Company
Robison
Gen ius Taking [5 Almost Completed Census Effort
Washington reports progress on the census with Uncle Sanos census taking nearing completion by April 66 and a record pace and accuracy cited by Director Durham. By May 15 returns from nationwide areas are expected to be in the hands of expert tabulators in Washington.
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Washington
Uncle Sanos
Durham
Navi
Elopement Suspected As Pair Missing At Shelbyville
In Shelbyville Indiana on April 27 the absence of Harry Banta and 17 year old Elizabeth Oldfield leads the Oldfield parents to believe they have eloped to Kentucky to be married. Banta, ten years older, had been boarding at the Oldfield home.
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Shelbyville
Ind
Harry Banta
Elizabeth Oldfield
John Oldfield
Kentucky
Banta
Oldfield
Zelaya Seeks Divorce and Child Custody
Mrs. Margaret Lee Zelaya, niece of Confederate General Robert E. Lee and wife of Alfonso Robert Lee Zelaya, sues for separation and custody of their 2 year old son Santos. Her husband’s family includes a former Nicaraguan president. The couple’s history involves his father fleeing to Europe amid U.S. action over a death. Grace and Cannon, connected to Nicaragua, met Zelaya at West Point where she studied five years ago.
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Washington
Margaret Lee Zelaya
Robert E. Lee
Alfonso Robert Lee Zelaya
Nicaragua
Santos
Zelaya
Europe
United States
Grace and
Cannon
West Point
Lamb Defies Taggart In Indiana Democratic Fight
Indiana Democratic convention drama mounts as Marshall remains firm for a gubernatorial endorsement of a senatorial candidate. Lamb’s crowd shouts against Taggart machine rule while Marshall rejects delays and presses for a declared nominee. The party aims to govern itself without bosses or machines.
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John E. Lamb
Terre Haute
United States
Thomas Taggart
Taggart
Denison
Lamb
Indiana
Marshall
Jury finds Howell not guilty in infant case
The jury of 12 returned a 30 minute verdict finding Daniel D. Howell not guilty of murdering Iris Thompson, 18 months old, who was run over by a traction car at Thompson's crossing last May. The court heard the defense claim he did not maliciously kill the child, but tried to stop the car when he saw her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iris
Oren A. Thompson
Thompson's Crossing
Striking Friend With Hammer In Maywood Robbery Attempt
Paul Weiss confessed to striking Bert Jones with a hammer during a ride through Maywood on Tuesday night. Jones, a close friend for three years, reported the assault to the marshal after being beaten and robbed of $30. Weiss admitted intent to rob and was arrested after officers investigated.
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Hammer
Paul Weiss
Bert Jones
Lonesome Maywood
Maywood
Weiss
Jones
Ben Davis
England Sees Rage in Air for $50,000
London April 27 about 15000 people gathered to witness an aerial derby to Manchester 186 miles distant for a 30000 prize offered by Lord Northcliffe. Graham White and Louis Paulban failed early and feared wind danger. Leon Dubonnet, who tried a Paris flight before Roosevelt, is expected in England soon to attempt the 50000 prize by May 10 if not won sooner.
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London
Manchester
Lord Northcliffe
Graham White
Louis Paulban
Leon Dubonnet
Paris
Theodore Roosevelt
England
Widow and Son Inherit Kenosha Auto Plant
The will of Thomas B. Jeffreys, automobil e maker who died in Italy, passes a half share of the Kenosha plant to Charles T. Jeffrey and Mrs. Kate E. Jeffrey. Harold W. Jeffrey and the widow divide outside real estate. Chicago real estate funds equal annuities for Elizabeth Trant Frederick J. Jeffrey and Charities W. Parker. Estate valued between $2,000,000 and $6,000,000.
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Kenosha
Wis
Thomas B. Jeffreys
Italy
Charles T. Jeffrey
Kate E. Jeffrey
Chicago
Harold W. Jeffrey
Elizabeth Trant
Frederick J. Jeffrey
W. Parker
Valley River
Manitoba
Paintings Lost in Fire at Brewery St Louis
A fire in the bottling department of an Anheuser based company in St Louis caused $109000 in damage. Firemen fought for hours to gain control. A storeroom over the bottling department held paintings valued at $3001, which were destroyed.
Brown Opposes Women Voting
Former Justice Brown of the United States Supreme Court told the Congressional Club in Washington that he strongly opposes woman suffrage. He said he was convinced from personal investigation that not one woman in twenty cared to vote and that not two in a hundred would vote if given the chance.
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Washington
Brown
United States Supreme Court
Congressional Club
Woman to Manage Hetty Green Fortune Estate
New York Mrs Matthew Astor Wilks daughter of Hetty Green will take charge of the $50,000,000 estate. The move places a prominent heiress in control of vast wealth and business interests.
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New York
Matthew Astor Wilks
Hetty Green
Battery A Sets Unmatched Indiana Guard Record
Battery A of the Indiana National Guard in Indianapolis achieved a record Tuesday night at its armory on Sixteenth Street and Senate Avenue unmatched in state history. All personnel attended the annual government inspection under Capt. Spalding of Battery E, Fifth United States Field Artillery. He praised the unit’s equipment and readiness after tours at Ft. Harrison and a detailed inspection of pieces, harness, lockers, and side arms. The day closed with standing gun and firing drills as section chiefs answered Spalding’s detailed questions.
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Indiana National Guard
Indianapolis
Sixteenth Street
Senate Avenue
Spalding
Fifth
United States Field Artilery
Tyndall
Ft. Harrison
Tenth United States Infantry
National Guard
Bishop O'Donaghue presides funeral mass in Washington
Rt Rev Bishop O'Donaghue, diocese of Louisville and former Indianapolis pastor, led the funeral mass for Mrs John Murray 73 in St Peters church Washington Indiana. The church building marks the site of the baptism of the deceased by the future church leader, linking county memory and faith.
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Washington
Ind
O'Donaghue
Louisville
Indianapolis
John Murray
St. Peter's Church
Who's Who Among Party Aspirants
A list of candidates seeking Democratic nominations for state offices. Lew Ellingham and Ik. a. Aley are noted as not opposed. Others include W H O'Brien for state auditor, Vollmer Merrell Cooper for treasurer, Honan Milburn Wise for attorney general, France Hendren Behymer for supreme court, Thomas Brosley Sanders Smith for state statistician, and multiple candidates for appellate judgeships in southern and northern districts. Nominations follow the permanent chairman's speech by Senator Shively.
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Lew Ellingham
Decatur
W. H. O’brien
Lawrenceburg
W.H. Vollmer
Vincennes
B. T. Merrell
Crawfordsville
Charles Cooper
Indianapolis
Thomas Honan
Seymour
Richard Milburn
Jasper
Adam Wise
Plymouth
J. Fred France
Huntington
Gilbert Hendren
Bloomfield
A. J .Behymer
Elwood
Ik. A. Aley
Thomas Brosley
North Verona
David Sanders
Covington
J. D. Smith
Duna
John Megee
Rushville
A. A. Adams
Columbus City
Joseph Ibach
Hammond
B. C. Moon
Kokomo
M .B. Larry
Logansport
Senator Shively
Indiana University Announces 81st Commencement Schedule
Bloomington April 27 final arrangements announced by President Bryan for Indiana University's eighty first commencement. Events span June 10 to June 22 with senior swing ceremony reception law school address by Gov Hadley band concert Ivy and tree exercises alumni events and commencement address by Dr. Frederick Jackson Turner. Degrees to be conferred by President Bryan.
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Bloomington
Ind
Indiana University
Bryan
Law School
Herberts. Hadley
Missouri
Charles M. Moss
Malden
Mass
Everett Shepherdson
Los Angeles
Cal
Canal to Open Early, 1914 Hope Seen for Passage
Washington April 26. The Panama canal is likely to be open early in 1914 according to unofficial statements from top officials. A chance is noted that the ditch may be completed for ship passage slightly before that time, though the official completion date remains 1915 to avoid overpromising.
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Washington
Panama Canal
Aged gardener dies after being struck by traction car
Greensburg Ind April 27 Charles L Wood 90 an old gardener died Tuesday night from injuries after being struck by a J C traction car Sunday evening He attempted to cross the track in front of the car on his way to church
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Greensburg
Ind
Charles L. Wood
Haywood Named Lafayette Postmaster by Senate
Lafayette Indiana received word that George P. Haywood's appointment as postmaster was confirmed by the Senate on Tuesday, completing the selection for the Lafayette post office.
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George P. Haywood
Lafayette
Senate
Factory to Close Over Coal Shortage At Crawfordsville
Special to The Sun Crawfordsville Ind April 27 The Crawfordsville Wire and Nail company will close its plant within a week unless coal is supplied President W P Herron says miners strike and paying exorbitant prices to guerilla coal operators is forbidden by the company The plant faces temporary closure due to fuel shortage and high coal costs as labor unrest disrupts supply.
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Crawfordsville
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