Packers Face Prosecution Draws Denial and Talks of Injunction
Chicago reports continued push for legal action against meat packers as Judge Day signals a permanent injunction without a prior restraining order while U S district attorney Bethea cautions on discussing plans. Armour and others deny a beef trust yet acknowledge possible consolidations amid record meat prices and a wave of egg buying to corner supply.
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Chicago
Bethea
Armour & Co
Swift & Co
Nelson Morris & Co
O. H. Hammond Packing Company
Schwartzchild & Sulzberger Company
Thomas J. Lipton & Co
Price of pancakes climbs as costs rise for all meals
The article notes pancake prices doubling from five to ten cents as restaurants blame higher costs for flour, syrup, and butter. A downtown restaurateur says the raise was necessary to stay in business amid rising material prices.
Court Tricks Couple Into Marriage to dodge fines
Albert McDonald and Dora Bond faced police court fines of 10 dollars and costs for illegal living together. After a similar case ended with a divorce, Lee Elliott and Lennie Graves married on Sunday night to avoid penalties, with fines later suspended. McDonald followed, marrying Monday. Judge Stubbs demanded payment of 40 dollars before relief. Prosecutor Collins warned the scheme could spread.
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Albert McDonald
Dora Bond
McDonald
Miss Bond
Lee Elliott
Lennie Graves
Elliott
Elliott-Graves
Collins
Stubbs
Sprinkling Contract Expected to Cost Less This Year
The Board of Works will award the street sprinkling contract on Wednesday. Member Logsdon was not at the board’s office on Tuesday. Bids pleased the board as the winning bidder is not yet chosen, with costs under last year’s $21 per 10,000 square feet and this year around $18.
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Board of Works
Logsdon
Evans Washington Consul General Prospect Draws Interest
April 29 report says Pension commissioner H C Evans may succeed the late William McKinley Osborne as consul general at London. The post pays $5000 yearly with about $38000 in fees. Evans currently earns a straight $5000 salary.
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Washington
H. C. Evans
Wm. McKinley “Osborne
London
Evans
Colombian coast city Riohacha occupied by rebels
New York reports dispatches indicating that Riohacha on the Caribbean coast of Colombia has fallen under revolutionary forces. Details specify active engagement and shifting control as guerrilla groups advance along the coast.
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New ‘York
Rio
Hacha
Colombia
Mine workers discuss strike fate with railroad presidents
In New York on April 29 President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers and district officers met with Erie, D L & W, and Philadelphia & Reading officials, representing 144,000 anthracite miners. The talks may decide whether a threatened strike proceeds, seen as a rare open discussion with operators about union affairs. The meeting ended with a long discussion over lunch and later cigars.
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New York
Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Fahey
Truesdale
Baer
Banlding
Explosion on torpedo boat Fulton at sea
Delaware breakwater reported a Tuesday explosion on the submarine torpedo boat Fulton. Five injured, one fatally. Fulton sailed from New York for Hampton Roads with seven crew and a large gasoline cargo, escorted by the tug Storm King and yacht Mindora. Injured include Lieut Arthur MacArthur and Lieut Oscar Kohn.
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Philadelphia
Maritime Exchange
Delaware
Fulton
New York
Hampton Roads
Storm King
Mindora
Arthur MacArthur
Kratz Arrested in Guadalajara Over Extradition Question
Charles Kratz, St. Louis council member, arrested in Guadalajara on bribery charges. He awaits Mexican federal authorities and extradition papers. Detectives Desmond and McGrath were sent from St. Louis. Extradition treaty coverage uncertain. Mexican law may punish or expel him.
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Mexico City
Mex
Charles Kratz
St. Louis Counci
Guadalajara
Desmond and
McGrath
St. Louis
Kratz
Fall Creek Boulevard Proceeding Toward Completion
A city official told The Sun that Fall Creek Boulevard should be finished by mid summer or by next fall at the latest. The mayor and park board await input from abutting property owners, frustrated by the slow response as the city covers the improvement costs.
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Fall Creek
Park Board
Lovers For Forty Years to Wed in Simple Ceremony
After a four-decade courtship, Dr Harry H Price of Germantown aged 65 will marry Miss Susan Trumbull of Worcester Mass aged 70. The ceremony will be at the bridegroom’s home performed by Rev Charles H Arndt. No bridesmaids ushers or flowers. Price notes love's timing and recalls pneumonia that prompted the union. Trumbull’s family includes generals and governors. her father was a publisher.
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Philadelphia
Harry H. Price
Germantown
Susan Trumbull
Worcester
Mass
Charles
H. Arndt
Chauncey Depew
Dr. Price
Brandywine
Mull
Wilmington
Maine Coast
Miss Trumbull
Collision of two fishing attacks with icebergs off Iceland
News from Dunkirk reports two fishing vessels collided with icebergs off Iceland. Both masters and 12 crew members drowned in the disaster.
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Dunkirk
France
Iceland
Death of Capt A A Albers Boss of Deutschland
New York report says Capt A A Albers commander of the Deutschland died at his Hamburg home on Tuesday from a heart illness named anonlexy. The long time captain was widely respected for his maritime leadership and popularity among passengers and crew.
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New York
A. A. Albers
Deutschland
Hamburg
Haag's Liver Pills Salesroom Moves to 112 N Pennsylvania
The chemist responsible for Haag's Liver Pills will relocate from the Denison House to 112 N Pennsylvania Street. Mr Haag will occupy the large room and basement opposite the Grand Opera House.
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Haag
Denison House
Pennsylvania St
Grand Opera House
General Smith condemned over Samar cruelty in fiery House speech
Representative Sibley of Pennsylvania urged stripping General Smith of his uniform for ordering Samar province to be left a howling wilderness and for killing all above age ten. He condemned the act as barbaric, unchristian, and not civilization, calling for dishonorable discharge and removal from service.
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Sibley
Pennsylvania
House
Gen. Smith
Samar
Spedkin
Army of the United States
Herod
Timour
Achilles
Calvary
Lfe
United States
Bryan lectured in Fulton on Cuba trip plans
Paducah Kentucky April 2 W. A Bryan spoke in Fulton Monday night. It is stated Bryan will travel to Cuba as a special representative of an illustrated weekly for the installation of President Palma.
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Paducah
W. A
Bryan
Fulton
Cuba
Palma
Tornado Devastates Somerville County Killing Dozens
A Monday night tornado in Somerville county killed about 25 people and destroyed $100,000 in property. At least 200 families became homeless as trains rushed aid from Fort Worth to Glenrose. Crops wrecked and bridges washed out. hail measured one to two feet in places. Railroads and telegraph lines damaged hinder full reports.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Somerville County
Relef
Glenrose
Irish peddler’s license case amuses police court
Owen McShea, 60, in a rich Irish brogue, told Police Judge Stubbs he did not know peddling without a license was a crime. The court let him go with advising him to obtain a peddler’s license. His daughter, a 21 year old witness, attracted attention in the proceeding.
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Owen M’shea
Whallon
Owen McShea
McShea
Stubbs
Yer ’Onor
Richmond
Ind
Admire
Mr. Shaw
Shure
Joodge
Health department dairy crusade gains extra help
The health department plans larger returns from its clean milk crusade after another appropriation, with one extra worker assisting Milk Inspector Alexander until funds arrive. Several dairies were found in awful condition with cows standing in filthy areas and officers temporarily covering Noble's duties due to staff shortages. A dairyman dismissed concerns, saying a little dirt won’t hurt, while another quipped everyone must eat a peck of dirt before they die.
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Health Department
Alexander
Frank Noble
Noble
Buehler
Weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity
Forecast for the 36 hours ending 8 pm April 30 calls for fair conditions in Indianapolis and vicinity with cooler nights. Temperatures at 7 am 60, noon 62, and 2 pm 69. Winds variable with cooler trends in Indiana Illinois Michigan Kentucky and Ohio. Weather clerk notes 1.10 inches rain in past 12 hours and 1.18 inches in 24 hours, a satisfactory showing.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
Kentucky
Ohio
Blythe
Rawlins Denies Quote On Chaffee Villain Claim
In Washington on Tuesday Senator Rawlins gave a personal explanation to refute a press dispatch that quoted him calling General Chaffee a villain for his actions in the Philippines. He said the villainy was attributed to a cabal of military upstarts in Washington pushing inhuman warfare and trying to discredit American heroes.
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Senate
Gen. Chaffee
Philippines
Washington
Wednesday Ladies Day at the Baseball Park
Ladies are admitted free when accompanied by a gentleman escort. No more than two ladies per escort. Wednesday admission policy specifies free entry for women with male chaperones at the park.
Read This Ad Bring It To Our Studio Discount Offer
An advertisement urges readers to bring items to the studio for a SB percent reduction on all carbonette fotocrats. The note is signed by Wilbite and Holloway.
No More Brick Pavements Policy From City Leaders
The city administration rejects brick pavements though residents on Dillon and East streets desire them. The mayor cites Indianapolis as an example of eyesores and failures. If improvements proceed, officials likely choose wooden block or asphalt instead.
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Bi P. W
Dillon
East-sts
Indianapolis
Man with an ax jailed after family and ex- conflict
Theodore Meyers of 24 E Minneapolis Street faced a police court hearing after drawing a deadly weapon on his family and ex husband Bicyclemen Losh and Streit arrested him. Meyers, described as having an uncontrollable temper, was fined 50 dollars plus costs and sentenced to 90 days in the workhouse after his daughters testified. The judge urged Meyers to leave the ax and his family alone.
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Theodore Meyers
E. Minneapta
Losh
Streit
Meyers
Stubbs
SUN
Shirley
Real estate dealers favor Saturday afternoon closing
Real estate dealers mostly support closing on Saturday afternoons, arguing all departments should close together. Albert Metzger backs the idea and will bring it before Marion city title company at its next meeting. The title company represents nearly all city dealers. Dentists Joseph Goode removed to 05 and 86 Newton Claypool building.
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Albert Metzger
Marion City Title Company
Title Company
Ij City
Joseph
Goode
Newton Claypool
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