Gas Franchise Faces Deep Probing Before Council
City council contracts and franchises committee plans amendments to the 60 cent gas franchise and will likely send it back to the Board of Public Works for approval. Chairman Crall says thorough consideration is needed, with key questions tied to Judge Baker's decision and city rights to acquire the plant, plus unions attending the Monday meeting to discuss mains extensions.
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Board OF Public Works
Council
John H. Crail
Crall
Indienapolla Gas Company
Consumers
Indianapolis
Baker
Mains
Central Labor Union
U. N. Nelawareat
Patts
Henry Warrant
Molders
MAKE FEWER ARRESTS Sunday arrests listed by police
The Sun reports only 18 arrests Sunday as authorities, worried about a political image, release fewer names. The list includes Carl Smith for drunkenness, Hoy Arnold for grand larceny and burglary, Elton Plarce for drunkenness and loitering, George Eylis for drunkenness, Charles Ross for hotel law violation, Arthur Burris for grand larceny, William Griffin for statutory offense, Earl Smith for child desertion, Joseph White for drunkenness, Robert McDonald for loitering, Lowry Copper for concealed weapons, Hd McDonald for drink and petit larceny, Whi Yam Fish for drunkenness, William Smith for drinking and resisting, Harry M Evans for assault and battery, Teed Copper for assault and battery, Martha Fivank for assault and battery, and Mary Poland for statutory offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun Frat
Helta- Man
Carl Smith
Hoy Arnold
Elton Plarce
George Eylis
Charles Ross
Arthur Burris
Wiliam Griffin
Earl Smith
Joseph White
Robert McDonald
Lowry Copper
Hd McDonald
Whi- Yam Fish
William Smith
Harry M. Evans
Teed Copper
Marthia Fivank
Mary Poland
Negro Dropped Dead at Pastime Athletic Club
John Thompson aged 44 known as Black Samson collapsed in the Pastime Athletic Club rooms at 264 W Washington St Monday morning. Witnesses say he exerted himself by running stairs after wandering with several men. Heart failure is suspected. He resided above a Capitol Ave saloon. The body was taken to the City Morgue and then to City Hospital ambulance.
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John Thompson
Samson
Pastime Athletic Club
Washington-st
Thompson
Capitolave
Merrillst
City
Nine die as streetcar and freight collide at Montana grade crossing
Butte dispatch reports nine people killed and several injured when a Great Northern freight train struck a crowded suburban street car of the Butte Anaconda & Pacific at a grade crossing at 6 PM Sunday. The motorman attempted to clear the crossing but the impact demolished the trolley car and hurled passengers into the street.
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Ecripps'rae Press Association
Butte
Mont
Butte, Anaconda & Pacific
Great Northern
Nr Track
Jone
Fever Spreads in Parish as Yellow Fever Returns
Special to The Sun reports renewed yellow fever activity in Louisiana with new cases across Mali county Jefferson parish and St Murre parish. One fatality is noted and officials urge vigilance as authorities log additional suspected infections amid scattered fever outbreaks.
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New Orleans
Mali County
Jefferson Parish
Patterson Haaven
Atverside Westaner
St Murre
Awakening Nymph statue found in suburban yard
The Awakening Nymph statue was discovered Sunday morning in a suburban yard near St. Louis. Pink highlights and a large black picture frame drew attention, and the figure’s bold outlines prompted objections from residents.
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Scripps-M Hae Press Association
ST. Louis
Aue
Unian Bautes Ward
Kate Han
Gure
Man Electrocuted at Newport Telegraph Station Tower
Edward Wrecent and John Shaw, telegraphers aged 18 and 20, were testing a telephone with a bare conductor when a live wire delivered a fatal electric shock. The incident occurred at the Chesapeake and Ohio and Louisville and Nashville tower at Newport passenger station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echipps
Wrae Prees
Newport
Edward Wrecent
Chesapeake & Ohio
Louisville & Nashville
Nesport
Car Down Embankment injures many near Milwaukee
Two men were killed and about 20 injured when an interurban car from Fox Point sped into a curve and plunged over a five mile embankment north of Milwaukee. Names of the injured withheld. several in hospital with uncertain prognosis. The dead include Chris Wold Vera Haughton Maggie Reefs Mrs Jacobs Maude Johnson Mrs Sadie Smith Maggie Harrington and two unidentified victims.
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Ecripps-20rre Press Association
Milwaukee
Wis
Tate
Var
Chris Wold
Vera Haughton
Maggie Reefs
Jacobs
Maude Johnson
Sadie Smith
Maggie Harrington
Feud Sparks Fatal Ambush Near Alice Station
In Harriman Tenn on August 2 a feud between the Miller and Rawlings families led to an ambush near Alice station as Fred Miller and his son John aged seven were killed, Fred Miller Jr and Henry Miller were wounded, and a bystander Fred Johnson died. The victim’s plans to join the army are noted and the battle's assailants remain unknown.
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Scripps-M'Rab Prebs Association
Harriman, Tenn
Alice Station
Fred Miller
Ais
John
Fred Johnson
Henry Miller
Young Miller
Miller
Johnson
Rawlings
False Hunger and a Teacher's Recovery With Grape-Nuts
A Carthage Missouri educator describes lifelong hunger despite good appetite and health decline from nine years of worsening stress. After doctors failed, she credits daily Grape-Nuts and Postum products for restoring weight and alleviating nervousness, constipation, piles, and headaches, enabling continued work.
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Feader
Carthage
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mob Whips Two Men in Houston Strike Case
In Houston a mob assaulted two men after a disturbance at Gloria. Abe Amos and others reportedly captured a man and a young woman, delivered lashes, and fled. Advertisements and old product pitches accompany the chaotic clipping.
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Scripps-M Rah Press Associatichy
Houston
Tex
Abe Zl-Amos
Gloria
Si Liddell
Jaro
Liddell
New Homes in the West and Industrial Prospect
The notice invites readers to apply for details from the Industrial Dept. Chicago address for establishing new industries across thriving western cities. It highlights abundant materials and favorable market conditions with strong harvests, urging farmers, mechanics, and merchants to consider round trip homes tours and low-rate offers, plus free booklets and maps.
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Rco Wosemen Ralway Co
Industrial Dent
C. & Mawry
Jackson Boulevard
Chicago
Bandar
W. BR Kalakern
Fry
Pacific Northwest Scenic Beauty Booklet Issued by C N W
A Chicago and Northwestern booklet highlights the Pacific Northwest with illustrations of scenery and resources. It offers low excursion rates on the Lewis and Clark Expedition with guided tours from Chicago and the East. Request by mailing four cents to W. B. Kniskern in Chicago for details.
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Pacific Northwest
W. B. Kniskern
Chicago
Colorado and Return Train Offer for G A R Encampment
A historical advertisement announces a $20 Colorado and return trip from Chicago to Denver for the G A R encampment, with daily two seat trains, September 24 departure, and through service without changes. It highlights guided trips, mountain scenery, Colorado hotels, and requests inquiries to N M Breen at 6 Walnut Cincinnati.
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Chicago
Denver
Central States
Colorado
N. M. Breens
Gent Dat
Wainutat
Cincinnati
Arsenic Fever Crisis Impacts City and Refugees
A chaotic report describes widespread fever fears amid refugee influx and crowded camps. Deaths occur in tunnels and caves, arsenic treatment debates spark civic meetings, and officials warn of contagious risk while attempting cleanup and containment measures.
Yellow fever quarantine report from Gregory Missouri
A Greek laborer on railroad construction at Gregory near here is quarantined with yellow fever. The man came from Notchan with a panic. The case was reported at Gregory and authorities began isolation and observation.
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Missouri
SU Ripps M Rae
Kedeik
Tabraid
Gregory
Notchan
Exaudna
Mas Simmenrd
Ates
Fire alarm at Tucker's Glove Store after smoke release
A tar kettle and tar kevor caused a midnight fire alarm behind Tucker's Glove Store at 19 E Washington?. A window in a rear room was opened exposing smoke as a woman employee opened the door and smoke pushed out. She telephoned the fire department.
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Tucker's
Washington RE
Sinclair in the City Writer Walter A. Sinclair Returns
Walter A. Sinclair, noted writer and artist for the New York World, is in Indianapolis. He will meet friends in Chicago and Muncie before returning east.
Curzon resigns as viceroy of India appoints successor
Lord Curzon has resigned as viceroy of India and the Earl of Munto, former governor general of Canada, named his successor. The move follows long expected controversy with Lord Kitchener over army administration reforms in India. Announcement came officially from the India Office on Sunday evening.
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Scripps-Mark Press Association
Laxdon
Ang
Lord Curzon
India
Earl of Munto
Canada
Lord Kitchener
Indy
India Office
Two Drown While Saving Daughter in Wisconsin River
In Jefferson Wisconsin Frank Hall aged 48 and his 32 year old son drowned while attempting to rescue his eldest daughter who went beyond her depth during a Sunday swim at a local river. The pair perished after hearing the father cry out, leaving the family in mourning.
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Ecripps-Saae Press
Jefferson
Wis
Frank Hall
UO Sears
Arrest of Mayor Dunne in Evanston traffic stop
Chicago reports Mayor Dunne was in a car stopped by an Evanston officer for speeding. The chauffeur paid a small sum in court after the mayor claimed unfamiliarity with speed and insisted he did not know the limit. The vehicle owner was a friend of the mayor.
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BCR
Agen
Chicago
Dunne
North Shore
Evanston
Pdunne
Death claim rocks Newport haunted house occupants
In Newport, Thomas F Walsh and family leased the Beaulieu or Waldorf Astor house. Vinson Walsh died in a car accident after losing control and plunging into a creek. Evelyn Walsh and others were injured but recovering. Ghost legends linked to former occupants are recounted amid the tragedy.
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Thomas Walsh
Newport
Kot
Thomas F. Walsh
Colorado
Beaulieu
Vinson Walsh
Tia Zon
Evelyn Walsh
Hix
Hempstead
T. J
Harry Ovlyich
Charles M. Oelrich
New York
Herbert Vel, Jr
Herbert Pall
Youn Walsh
Great Central Railroad Timetable Fragments
Partial timetable data shows train departures and arrivals among Cincinnati Indianapolis Toledo Springfield and Detroit routes, with multiple daily and Sunday schedules, including local and accommodation services, printed in fragmentary form.
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Great Central Cy
D. Ry
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Toledo
Ut & Wm
Detroit
Springfield
Decatur
Diasapelle Tay Me
Tubcola
Le&w
Teledo
Chi
Mien
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John H. Crald
Dasbery Hat Co
Holtzman City
Black Samson
Montana
Wisconsin
Ara Hart
Man
Westeoth
John Shaw
AIA
Shay
Hoosier Fish Co
AM. Gitessex
Smith
Massachusette
Mra Winslow
Union Pacific & North
Western Line
Tact
Erhlt Asien
Aker
Leach Willet
Vetontina
Quarattiog
Laureana
Tecun
Dave
Indiana
Bas Progress
Aoz
Newasweors
Nce
Brent Bnekee
New
Orlea
Doz. Ball
Mason
Jars
S. Meridian
Washinzicn
E. Washington
Jersey $T
E. Court
Wasneet
Meer
Waaningron
Raochrson
Indignerava
Weer Senate
Maveachanatta Ave
Bt. Clair
N. Benateave
Bizteenth-st
Earl OF Minto
Bon
Senetor Brice
Potter Palmer Wan
Williamsun
Cornelius Vanderbilts
WEVA
Bere
Weber Drug Co
Claypool Motes
Dedtanapolis
The
Tarrant Co
Budeonet
Scripps-M Rae Press Association
MITA
Russia
Crurland
CRS
Seray ii
Indianapels
Cassie
Boston
Wambert
Ection
Louisviller
Union Station
Rennsylvania
Nes
Thea.erry
St. Loums
Jasbarga
We Yard
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Colmbin
Mmi
Cohulabus
Lumore
Washington
Siamoa
Smigears
Columbus
Kopar
Pat
M Tauern Acronis Mtu Cap Bau
Neve Tork
Spre Ham Purtsburgh
Cleveland
Akron
City Ticket Office
Mlinew St. Cisypes
Jodienepe Chi
Pat Roachdale
Crawfondsvile
Lafeycette & Chicago
Michigan City
Moron Gnd
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