Carl Beyer Injured in Turret Drill on Battleship
Carl Beyer, 24, an enrolled naval serviceman, suffered a severed right arm at the shoulder during target practice aboard the battleship South Carolina off Provincetown Mass. His parents received the news Saturday morning. Beyer, from Indianapolis, enlisted three years ago and has one year left. He was taken to a hospital in serious condition though recovery is likely. prior to service he worked for his father at a grocery and meat market on West North Street.
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Carl Beyer
Naval Service
Beyer
S. F. Fletcher
Indianapolis
Navy
North Street
General Electric Faces Big Strike in Schenectady
Thirty thousand GE workers nationwide threaten a strike Monday if pay demands are not met. General Manager Emmons began talks with President Coffin as union leaders warn all plants including Schenectady Lynn Pittsfield and Harrison could halt production. GE plans include expanding Schenectady to 22,000 and building a large Erie plant.
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Schenectady
WN. Y
General Electric Company
Emmons
Erie, Pa
Quarrymen 10 Get Increased Wages
In Bloomington Indiana on Friday stone quarry operators agreed to raise the daily wage for about 500 stone cutters from 4 to 4.50 for eight hours starting May 1 after a threatened strike and work stoppage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ind
Boy Makes Smallest Bank Deposit in State
Special to The Sun. Washington Indiana April 30 About the smallest bank deposit received by any of the local banks was that of little Jimmie Mullinix five when he marched to the First National bank and announced he wanted to open an account The lad produced 34 cents and told the teller that he did not want a check book but that he would have the money here until I get to be a great big man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sun
Washington
Ind
Jimmie Mullinix
First National Bank
Ordan
Credit Men Form Commercial Bureau in Indianapolis
A credit men’s bureau was organized Friday night at the Indianapolis Credit Men’s association meeting held at the Commercial club. The new bureau will be incorporated and modeled after Dun and Bradstreet’s commercial agency, with directors I. Hamilton, W. H. Elvin, H. McMillan, Frederick Brubn, and J. Edward Stilz elected to the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Credit Men
Indianapolis Credit Men's Association
Commercial Club
Dun’s
Bradstreet
Commercial Agency
I. . Stamilton
W. H. Elvin
H. McMillan
Frederick Brubn
J. Edward Stilz
Insulating Company Sues On Patents In Federal Court
The American Insulating company of St. Louis sues Banner Rock Product of Alexandria Nathan Booth and Charlies C Hall in federal court alleging infringement of a patent process for making mineral wool felt. They seek damages equal to profits and an injunction against future use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Insulating Company of
St. Louis
Banner Rock Product Company of
Alexandria
Nathan Booth
Charlies C. Hall
Tight Wad Mutt Proves He's Fighter in Street Brawl
In a west end melee at California and Washington streets last Sunday night Red Finley and Senator Moran, known to police by nicknames, argued with Fred Willard who refused a drink offer. Finley struck, Moran appeared to be knocked down, and both men fled. Willard pursued then confronted Moran who reportedly attacked back. Patrolman Roach arrested Finley and Moran on the following Friday. they face assault and battery with intent to rob charges.
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Red Finley
Moran
California
Washington Street
Fred Willard
Willard
Finley
Joln
Roach
Judge's report shows dry year with decline after saloon closure
Kokomo Indiana April 30 R M Cooper retired city judge has prepared a report on his last year in office The greatest number of arrests were for drunkenness The report notes a sharp drop in these arrests in late November and December after the saloons were closed
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Kokomo
Ind
R. M. Cooper
Official in Frisco Resigns Under Fire
President Harry P. Flannery of the San Francisco police commission resigns after indictment by a Marion county fraud jury for grand larceny linked to a Sausalito poolroom raid. Mayor McCarthy accepts resigns. Flannery claims conspiracy against him.
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San Francisco
Harry P. Flannery
San Francisco Police Commission
Marion County
Sausilito
McCarthy
Flannery
Three Accused of Poison Murder in Arkansas City
Mrs. Frances Kimmel Patterton dies in January. Louis W. Patterton and his foster-mother Mrs. Emini A. Allen were arrested Saturday on murder by poison charges in Arkansas City. The suspects include the bride of G. W. Patterton.
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Arkansas City
Frances Kimmel
Patterton
Louis W. Patterton
Emini A. Allen
Admiral Seymour Retires After 58 Years Service
London date April 30 Sir Edward Seymour veteran of the British China station from 1888 to 1901 and supporter of Admiral Dewey against the Germans after Manila retires from the navy Saturday having served 58 years of active service.
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London
Sir Edward Seymour
China Station
Dewey
Manila
Monorail In Alaska Planned For Camp Network
London reports the first practical use of Louis Brennan's monorail will be in Alaska. A network of monorail railroads will connect several mining camps, marking a significant early application of the design.
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London
Louis Brennan
Alaska
Roosevelt in The Hague Brightens Dutch Birthday Festivities
Col Roosevelt visits The Hague for Princess Juliana's first birthday as crowds cheer in orange and white. The day includes a House of Peace visit, a royal palace stop, Rembrandt gallery tour, Delft pottery gifts, and a reception with Minister Beaupre. Roosevelt notes overwhelming European enthusiasm.
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The
Hague
Col. Roosevelt
Juliana
Taliana
Porto Maurizio
House of Peace
Emma
Royal Palace
Arthur Beaupre
Roosevelt
Rembrandt Art Gallery
Swinderen
Delft
Ethel
Beaupre
War Veterans Muster Day At Riverside Park
The tenth annual muster day dinner of local War Veterans camps and the Philippine Service Veterans and the Army and Navy union will be held all day in Riverside park. Veterans from many states are expected to attend and resolutions against government pension policy are anticipated. Speakers include C A Bookwalter Mrs C W Fairbanks A M Hall W E English Laura A Caraway and others. A campfire and musical program will close the day.
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United States War Veterans
Philippine Service Veterans
Army and Navy Union
Riverside Park
C. A. Bookwalter
C. W. Fairbanks
A. M. Hall
W. E. English
Laura A. Caraway
Farmen Hall
Mayor Shanks John W. Kern
L. ET. van Briggle
J. G. Anderson
W. E. Everson
N. M. Taylor
Auto Factory Fire at North Manchester Destroys Dewitt Plant
In Wabash Indiana on Friday the Dewitt automobile factory at North Manchester burned down causing a loss of about $12 000 all stock and expensive first floor machinery saved from the blaze by workers while the upper story burned and line shaft sparked the fire insurance covers the loss. Pittsburg to host elaborate program for the seventeenth general meeting of the American Electrochemical Society with May 4 5 6 and 7 sessions and plant excursions for delegates.
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Wabash
Ind
Dewitt Automobile
North Manchester
Uppre
Tiise
Pittsburg
American Electrochemical Society
Premature Blast Fatal at Wilber Tyn Colliery
Mahony City Pa April 30 One man is killed and three others are mortally injured by a premature blast at the Wilber Tyn colliery Saturday Local police and miners report the accident as investigators search for cause and blame Two injured remain in critical condition with emergency crews rushing to the scene.
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Mahony City
Wilbertyn
Lewis Wins His Battle in Miner Wage Victory
President Lewis secured a political win as 40,000 miners in his district achieved wage and powder concessions after a Saturday effort. The victory consolidates his position amid a prolonged labor drive and signals a major policy win for his administration.
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Thomas L. Lewis
Pittsburg
Lewis
Bucket Shop Wires Gut In Eastern Raid
Special agents cut telegraph wires to bucket shops in New York and Jersey City in a nation wide crackdown. Frank Maier of Maier and Morrison at 44 Broad Street was arrested for supplying fast stack quotations to unregistered firms. A Jersey City raid on T. Marrian & Co. netted one telegraph operator as the lone arrest.
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New York
United States
Jersey City
Lucket
Frank Maier
Maier
Morrison
Broad_ strret
T. Marrian & Co
Montgomery Streets
Consolidated Stock Exchange
C L and L Appears For Tax Reduction
The Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville railroad company led filings before the state board of tax commissioners seeking assessment relief. Represented by E C Wiekis, the firm has an assessed valuation of 10 504 125. Henry A Starr of the Chicago Cincinnati and Louisville company and A A Zion of the Indianapolis railway company also sought revisions. Executive sessions run through May 23 with further sessions scheduled from July 2 to 16 and July 25 to August 1.
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Indiana
Henry A. Starr
Chicago, Cincinnati and Louisve Company
A. A. Zion
Indianapolis Railway Company
Juty JS
Dickson and Talbott Sued Again by Indianapolis YMCA
The Young Men's Christian Association of Indianapolis sued Frederick E. Dickson and Henry M. Talbott as partners for a $500 building fund gift instead of as a corporate entity. Circuit Judge Remster ruled the association must file a new complaint after a single member contributed during the other’s absence and the partner later refused to approve the gift.
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Young Men's Christian Association of Indianapolis
Frederick E. Dickson
Henry M. Talbott
Association
Remster
Noblesville Bank Granted Charter Seeks $50,000 Capital
The comptroller of the currency approved the application of James W. Smith Marion Aldred John C. Craig William F. Longley George Craycraft and Marcus L White to organize the American National Bank of Noblesville with a $50,000 capital. Charlies O. Arthur of Indianapolis was appointed clerk in the agricultural department. Tiiley M. Shoemaker named postmaster of Daleville and George M. Deckard of Smithville named in Monroe county records.
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San
Washington Service
Hibbs
Washington
James W. Smith
Marion Aldred
John C. Craig
William FE. Longley
George Crayceraft
Marcus L. White
American National Bank of
Noblesville
Charlies O. Arthur
Indianapolis
Agricultural Department
Civil Service Register
Tiiley M. Shoemaker
Daleville
Delaware County
George M. Deckard
Smithville
Monroe County
Ruckelshaus Loses Suit Against Marion County
John C. Ruckelshaus sued the Marion County Board of Commissioners in superior court claiming breach of his county attorney contract. The court ruled the dispute over contract force was not an equity issue and dismissed the case. Ruckelshaus had been deposed when the board, now Democratic, replaced him with a new attorney.
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John C. Ruckelshaus
Soardh of County Commissioners of
Marion
Ruckelshaus
Deposit scheme alleged by Chicago man in South Bend
William E. Leonard of Chicago was arrested by U S Secret Inspectors in South Bend, charged with using the mails to defraud. He allegedly sent letters to women inviting them to work as seamstresses after deposits were made to protect their employer, then refused to pay for the service or return deposits when work was not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Parsons
Merland
Court Continues Barber License Test Case
Judge Collins extended the trial of James Breeding, a barber, on the barber license ordinance until May 4 after a Saturday session. The case hinges on whether barbers must hold a license under the city rule. Breeding faces legal questions over compliance and licensing requirements.
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James Breeding
Collins
Cannon to Speak at Middlesex County Republican Dinner
Boston April 30 Speaker Cannon arrived with Congressman Weeks for a planned main address at the Middlesex County Republican club dinner. Governor Draper, Charles Hatfield and former New York governor Hatfield are listed as other speakers.
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Boston
Mass
Congressman Weeks
Cannon
Middlesex County
Republican Club
Draper
Charles Hatfield
Hatfield
New York
Costa Rica port burns wipes out business district
A dispatch from Port Limon reports a fire started by incendiaries destroyed nearly the entire business area of the Costa Rican port. The blaze was confirmed on Saturday and sent from New Orleans on April 30.
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Costa Rica
New Orleans
Port Limon
Fever Closes College Amid Scarlet Fever Fears
Boston April 30. Fearful of scarlet fever epidemic, Simmons College closes its doors. The campus, with 19 girls remaining, was shut Saturday by order of Sarah Arnold as new cases continue to develop. Exposed students are confined in the dormitories.
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Boston
Mass
Simmons College
Sarah Arnold
Black man shoots at wife and mother in law then drinks acid
Joe Lancaster fired at his wife and her mother at 715 West Eleventh Street. After a failed head shot his skull defied the bullet and he swallowed carbolic acid. He died at City hospital shortly after. Mrs Mary Smith was injured but not seriously. Capt Kruger Lieut Kinney and detectives fought to a fatal domestic assault.
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Joe Lancaster
Lancaster
West Eleventh Street
Kruger
Lieut
Kinney
Kurtz
Askin
Sergi
Streit
City Hospital
Embarrassing Question in Racial Injury Suit
Attorney Frank Brown examined a surgeon in a superior court suit for a colored client claiming damages for a left leg injury. The exchange featured a precise line of questions about the wound’s condition, drawing snickers from spectators before Brown withdrew the contested inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Brown
Superior Court
Brown
Evansville divorce battle over bed with pups
Frank Tardy, former county commissioner, says his wife asked him to sleep with a litter of pups in a defiant tone cited in his response to her divorce suit. Her countersuit follows. A sheriff service dispute over priority after the first filing stirs Evansville, as both spouses are prominent.
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Evansville
Ind
Frank Tardy
Tardy
Wabash Must Build Piers Under Bridge
Indiana Rail Road Commission orders the Wabash Railroad to build five concrete piers under the Wabash River bridge at Andrews Indiana to handle freight traffic. Work must be completed before November 1 this year.
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Wabash
Railroad Commission of Indiana
Wabash River
Andrews
Ind
The
Wabash Railroad Company
Melpolder to Lecture for Boys in Haughville
John Melpolder superintendent of the Indianapolis Boys Club association will lecture with stere optical views on what Hangleville can do for its boys at the Knights of Pythias hall Germania avenue at 5 p m Tuesday. Admission is free. This marks the first step toward organizing a boys club in Haughville.
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John Melpolder
Indianapolis Boys’ Club Association
Hangleville
Knights of Pythias Hall
Germania Avenue
S P. m
Haughville
Fire destroys depot and plant in Oxford Michigan
A Saturday blaze in Oxford Michigan destroyed the Standard Pure Food company plant and both the Grand Trunk and Michigan Central stations. Guests fled the Union hotel, which was saved, as fire crews battled the flames.
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Oxford
Mich
Standard Pure Food Company
Grand Trunk
Michigan Central Station
Union Hotel
Providence Fire Damages Blackstone Block
A fire in the Blackstone block at Providence, Rhode Island, Saturday caused $75,000 in damage due to defective wiring. Fire crews battled the blaze as investigators determined wiring fault as the cause.
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Providence
R. J
Blackstone
City Record births and deaths listed with address details
The City Record lists numerous births and deaths with names ages and street addresses. Entries include twins on several blocks, hospital deaths from pneumonia tuberculosis and other diseases, and a long list of city properties and renovations with costs. Names include Murray Elliott Frazier Dickerson Anderson Campbell Armstrong Leyster Buckler Bouvy Umbarger Mars Elliott Donaldson Addison etc.
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Burg Street
Clarence
Flossie Murray
Shell Street
Orestes
Florence Elliott
Shelby Street
Gir Iza
Lain Chisman
New Street
Hey
Geo
Elizabeth Frazier
Barth &Yenne
Bey
Chester and
Grace’ Dickerson
John and
Carrie Hill
N. Spring Street
Harry and
Florence Wheeler
Alabama Street
Anna Campbell
E. Eighteenth Street
Charles and
Grace Armstrong
Agnea Street
Herman and
Lyda Leyster
Kelly Street
Hana Buckler
River Avenue
Albert and
Anna Bouvy
Prospect Street
Hazel Umbarger
Pennsylvania Street
John
Lulu Mars
Keystone Avenue
Fee
Etta Elliott
Arbor Avenue
Frank and
Minnie Donaldson
Addison Street
Elizabeth Romine
Ford Faces Third Trial on Murder Charge in Indiana
Edward Ford formerly from near Unionville goes to trial for the third time on a first degree murder charge. He admits shooting Joel McCos and his son at a woodchopping during Thanksgiving 1907, claiming self defense as the neighbors advanced with axes. He has previously lost a farm in related defense actions.
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Bloomington
Ind
Edward Ford
Unionville
Ford
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Mr. and
Mire
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West North Street
Satur
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Oscar Hammerstein
Frisco
Seymour
Monorail
Princess
Riverside
Auto Factory
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Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railroad Company
E. C
Wiekis
State Board of Tax
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S.n
South Bend, Ind
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Chicago
Negro
Joe
Mary Smith
Condi
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Melpolder
Edward Davis
Frank Johnson
Dorea Jane Clements
W. Market Street
Seerae Cough
Lucia M. Bohne
Mary MM. Clampitt
Cornell Avenue
Adam Kruss
Little Sisters of Poor
Samuel P. Schwing
Linden Hotel
Franciska Fertig
Michigan Street
Henry H. Taylor
Martindale Avenue
Maggie Kruthaupt
St. Vincent Hospital
Jesse H. Mains
Geo. H. Miller
Downey Street
Tinnie Mitchell
S. Addison Street
Ernest Bruin
Warner Smith
City
Christina Richter
Union Street
Hattie Kneselle
Park Avenue
Michael Sullivan
S. West Street
A Anna Howard
John Enders
Spann Avenue
Columbia Scott
Otto Goerbeck
Agnes Refner
William Irwin
Hazel White
Henry Ortram
Susan McWhirter
Harry Hoffman
Anna Hagerty
Max Harmer
Virginia Guyton
J. P. Brooks
Fern L. Hawkins
J. B. Z. Griffery
Thirtieth
I. Ingram
T. Manion
Terrace Avenue
S. Boomseekrer
S. State
Alex. Stack
W. Twenty-fifth
Fred H. Keter
Dawson
Fred C. Parker
Mithuri
J. W. Wheler
Park
Darling & Son
J. M. Miner
N. Vapitol
Julia Keely
S. Missouri
A. Hoadley
Talbot
Joel McCos
Frank
Indiana Trust Co
Trust Company
VIA
Monion
Dearborn
N. Hlinois Street
H.G Alexander, D. P. A
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