Indiana Railroad Commission Faults High Officials in 1908 Report
The fourth annual Indiana railroad commission report criticizes top officials for withholding facts and failing to explain rate uniformity, citing the Big Four and other lines. It endorses a move toward electric headlights and notes ongoing lawsuits seeking injunctions. Commission members include Judge William J. Wood, Henry M. Dowling, John F. McClure, Frank E. Payne. secretary Joseph L. Reiley.
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Indiana
Tarif
Commission
Central Freight Association
Pennsylvania
Vinerennes
Vandalia
Indianapolis
William J. Wood
Evansville
Henry M. Dowling
John F. McClure
Anderson
Frank E. Payne
Jeffersonville
Joseph L. Reiley
Americans in Honduras Fear for Lives in Da vila Revolt
Report from San Pedro and Puero Cortes notes American residents face danger from the Da vila revolt led by ex President Bonilla. Rumors claim Davila asked Washington to search homes for arms, risking bloodshed as Americans stockpile weapons and fear arrest by local officials. Some fugitives abroad may be fueling the insurgency.
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San Pedro
Honduras
Puero Cortes
Davila
Bonilla
Washington
State Department
Joy ride report ends with 156 miles on Saltzgaber car
A person borrowed B G Saltzgaber's four passenger auto and drove 156 miles Friday night. He returned the vehicle to the garage at 2400 Parke Avenue, prompting a police complaint as Saltzgaber objects to the unauthorized outing.
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B. G. Saltzgaber
Parke Avenue
Taft outlines regulars and naval plans for canal fortification
President Taft pledges hearings before issuing functions except emergencies and urges fiscal support for postal savings bank law. He signals a large appropriation, two battleships, canal fortification at the next session, and likely submission of part of the Taft board report with Chairman Emmerr presenting findings to Taft.
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Postal Savings Bank
Taft
Fmerr
Cummins Attacks Taft Standpat Republicans on Tariff
Des Moines Iowa August 6 Senator A B Cummins condemns Taft era tariff policy and Republican failure to keep pledges. He says tariff not a Republican measure at heart and accuses party leaders of favoring elite interests. He credits progressives with value but urges Republicans to correct mistakes to avoid民主 outcomes.
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Patters
Taft
Chicago Tribune
Convention fund grows to one hundred thousand
Kansas City and Indianapolis style their trade groups as Commercial Clubs plan a $100,000 subscription from business interests to fund a new convention and publicity bureau. The aim is to eliminate constant solicitation by a key organizer while many organizations offered but no extra aid beyond the initial pledge.
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Commercial Club
Convention and Publicity Bureau
Club
Bureau
Somestor
Meeting Planned for Mexican War Veterans in Statehouse
David McCormick, a member of the tag commission, urges scheduling the reunion for Mexican war veterans in the statehouse after the date change from August 6 to September 6. He says interest centers on the Mexican war flags housed in the statehouse and believes it is the appropriate venue. About twenty five veterans who crossed the Rio Grande are expected to attend.
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David McCormick
Tag Commission
Statehouse
Rio Grande
Aple
Bandits Rob Stage of Gold Bullion Near Mogolon
Two masked men robbed the Mogolon mountain stage near Camp Mogolon stealing gold and silver bullion worth about 15000 dollars. They shot the Mexican driver Jose Dominiquez and fled into the mountains, later discarding silver bars in a nearby house.
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Silver City
NS. M
Mogolion Mountain
Camp Mogolion
Jose Dominiquez
Delegates Named for International Prison Congress Visit
Amos W. Butler announced that Chile Colombia Japan Siam and Tunis were appointed delegates to the International Prison Congress to be held October 2. The delegates will visit Indianapolis.
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Amos W. Butler
Indiana Board of Charities
Chili
Colombia
Japan
Siam
Tunis
International Prison Congress
Indianapolis
Choctaw Indian Testifies He Got Offer Of Bribe
Testimony in Oklahoma City describes lawyers pressuring for passage of bills authorizing sales of Indian lands. Fees reportedly reach 10 percent of land value as thousands of acres were sold. Proceeding to McAlester will explore if Indians truly desire sales amid Hammon-Gore controversy and telegraphy links with Congress.
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Oklahoma City
Congress
McAlester
Hamnon-Gore
Gore
Indiana Knights of Pythias prize drill results
Milwaukee awards conclude biennial convention with Terre Haute Terre Haute New Albany Washington Apollo Clinton Ciss. winning top prizes in Class A and Class B categories. First sergeant W E Davy Terre Haute led the best company commander. Evans Till of Brattle Mass and Vaser of New Albany placed second and third.
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Terre Haute
Milwaukee
Wis
Knights of Pythias
Ind
Vigo Company
New Albany
A .C. Duddleston
Washington, DC
Apollo
Mich
Linton
Clinton, Ltd
Jasonvine
Island City
Maysville
W. E. Davy
Charles E. Evans
Brie Till
Mass
W. P. Vaser
Boy Reunited as Bike Theft Leads to Dealer Arrest
Robert Sebree 14 brings a recovered wheel to the police, claiming it was stolen Monday from the State Site building. Investigators traced the bike to Walter Kammerdiner a bicycle dealer at West Georgia Street, whose key fitted the wheel. Kammerdiner is arrested for failing to report a second hand article bought or sold.
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Robert Sebree
Miles Avenue
OUF
State Site
Monument Place
Hartseil and
Stewart
Walter Kammerdiner
Manfish resort keeper earns Carnegie hero medal bid
Dennis Minney proprietor of the Somerleyton resort in St Joseph Michigan is a candidate for a Carnegie hero medal after saving seven Chicagoans from drowning. Two bathers in the St Joseph river were attacked by cramps prompting a boat party of five to attempt rescue. The boat capsized throwing seven into the water and Minney used a long pole to pull all seven to shore.
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ST. Joseph
Mich
Dennis Minney
Somerleyton
Minney
Oil Octopus Reasserts Grip on National Politics
In a period of renewed Standard Oil influence, the article cites massive banking backing and political pressure. It notes Roosevelt's clashes with the oil giant, archbold's funds used to sway newspapers, and Foraker's network shaping the Ohio renomination scene and broader party dynamics.
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Standard Ofl Company
Roosevelt
Standard Oil
John D. Archbold
New York
Congress
Sibley
Pennsylvania
W. R. Hearst
Washington
Standard
Treasury
Capitol
Friends of the Standard
Hlow
Senator Foraker
Ohio
Archbold
Foraker
Columbus
Judge Palker
Chicago
Parker
Chicago Journal
The
Oil Trust
McLaurin
South Carolina
Timan
Taft
Garfield
Joe Stirley
Penoasslvanis
The Prince's Dagger and Destiny Theme Continues
In a nocturnal city scene the Western world challenges a princely guest as Inspector Jacks probes for answers. The duchess Penelope contemplates future power while a mysterious dagger and cord hint at impending peril as the tale edges toward a revelation.
Restful interiors and silent air charm a prince
Penelope compliments a prince on his rooms and violet tones as he explains his wealth comes from generations past. He notes bronze age treasures and woven tapestries, prefers somber interiors, and finds fresh air scarce in the city. He longs for quiet away from the roaring streets.
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Penelope
Uncertain Sanitarium Cure Claim For Alcohol And Drug Habits
An advertisement promotes a sanitarium claiming a guaranteed cure for liquor and drug addictions within two to three weeks. It guarantees no payment until cured and offers covered treatment, board, and care, promising no suffering and patient recovery with a lady nurse on staff. It urges interested parties to write for information and references from cured patients.
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Chariatiania
Norway
H. . Bryn
Paris
Iid
Castoria
Cummins
Tarriff
Des Moines, Ta
U. S. Sena
Tor A. B. Cummins
Republcan
Kansas City
Major McCormick
Rockford, II
Anna_ B. Steele
Atchison, Il
Pr. F. A. Allbright
Pecatonica
Lad
Standard Company
Joseph’. Sibley
Fennsslvania
St. James’ Square
Soto
Inspector Jacks
Destiny
Prince
Willionaire
Dr. Pierce
N. Capitel Ave
Main
J.b.stewart
Indianapolis, Ind
Hord Sanitarium
Shelbyville
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