Police suspect Carr drugged and robbed after Friday night incident
Police believe 18 year old Carr was drugged and robbed after being found unconscious Friday near Belmont Avenue. He remained comatose at City Hospital Saturday with doctors firm that a knockout drug was used. Investigators seek a mysterious stranger and consider a female assailant theory, while noting Carr was a railroad brakeman with disputed recovery prospects.
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Carr
Belmont-ave
Armstrong
Pallee Staton
Povker
Jess
Hull
Griffin
City
State Tax Board Raises Bank Assessments
The State Board of Tax Commissioners settled assessments on Murion county banks and mooted questions on Greene and Sullivan county coal lands. Dr James Carter, Independent mayoral candidate, adds a second credit mark against his name. Indianapolis bank assessments increased several percent after appeals. Union National Bank 5400, Merchants National 115,820, Columbia National 44,05, Capitol National 385,685. Coal lands owned separately from surface were assessed from $12 to $15 per acre. two cases hinged on county board actions and coal company appeals, with one sustained and the other not.
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Murion County
Greene
Sullivan County
State Board of Tax Commissioners
James Carter
National Banks of Indian Polic
County Board of Reckon
Indianapolis
State Board
Atte
Mike Appest
Chants’ National
Columbia National
Capitol National
Sur
WF. Walters
Arsensor
Sullivan Chatty
Ute County
Board of Greets
Dad Xg
Behin Ls
Uiyl
Apeater
Mes Willers
RAGTIME Scare at Courthouse Courtyard Stirs Commissioners
A Saturday morning scene at the courthouse sees an uproar in the commissioners office as McGregor and McGaughey pledge unity amidst a tense standoff. Reporters Cravely and Powell move through the chaos while music and noise echo along marble corridors.
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Connte
McGregor and
McGaughey
Handy
Sovier
Fred Shepard
Mike Jefferson
General Assembly
Pierce
Ruanefl Powell
Nfflee
Russell
Unusual Pay Day at County Courthouse Draws Contractors
At the county courthouse, Treasurer Koehné and assistants handed out cash to a large crowd. The spike in payments came from gravel road contractors who sent multiple workers for wages, creating an unusually busy day in the treasurer’s office.
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Court House
Koehné
Huwg
New Iner Advertisements on the Seventh Peas Today
Classified notices list sales and job openings including bullet for sale, dishwashers and experienced baker wanted. Dining girl cook porter and barber furniture for ware appear. Warnished rooms for rent and a wary note about Dougework brightens the page.
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Porter
Carnival Sets City Abuzz With Gaskill-Munday Spectacle
The Gaskill-Munday carnival company, touring August week for Indianapolis military units, promises the largest carnival yet in the city. Featuring 17 shows, seven free attractions, a Ferris wheel with 10 seating capacity, and acts like Corratta the Human Oil, the dog and pony shows, crystal maze, and a Johnstown flood panorama. The event aims for a strict moral tone with military groups expecting about 5 000 dollars from receipts.
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Gaskill-Munday Carnival Company
Indianapolis
Indias
Robinson
Carnbai Wi
Stafe House
Washington-st
America
Corratta
Aha
Tom Thurdh
Johnstown
Fire horses run away injuring two bystanders
During a Saturday fire in Dre city an engine ran away with the machine, throwing Driver Hunt and injuring him severely. Miss Dinger, a bystander, was struck down by the runaway horses and run over, with both legs reported broken. Drivers and witnesses gave conflicting accounts of the incident.
Salisbury 15 Unconscious Salisbur y Lord in distress
In London, Lord Salisbury suffered a reverse on Saturday morning and is now slowly sinking. Sir Richard Powell, physician extraordinary to King Edward, was called in.
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London
Lord Salebury
Richard Powell
Edward
Mayor to take Wisconsin vacation before tough campaign
Mayor Gonkwalter and family depart Tuesday for Wisconsin to rest after his brother's death, then return to mount a vigorous re election campaign. On return, he and candidate Yount plan mass meetings while rivals Prosecutor Ruckelahans Judge Woollon and Sheriff Metzger officially enter the race. Angel Wharon remains the lone ticket member seen at civic events.
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Gonkwalter
Wisconsin
Fa Logeden
Muir
Ruckelahans
Woollon
Metzger
Angel Wharon
Yount
Board Is Thanked for Health Bulletin Aids
The State board of health, though not always appreciated, issued a bulletin early summer on dysentery and other diarrheal diseases. It helped treat many people and curb summer scourges by outlining preventatives and cures. Members received letters of thanks from residents citing the bulletin’s positive impact.
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State Board of Health
Sommer
Strange Faces and Anquest Held by Drs
A fragmentary report describes strange faces and a vague pursuit as Henry Harper is adjudged insane. An inquest conducted led by doctors is referenced, with distant notes of 434 Toledo Street and a mention of a 1 percent figure.
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Walla
Henry Harper
Tad
Teledo
Drs
Begging for a Penny Sparks Crowded Street Scene
A disordered vignette shows a penniless man in a cigar shop crowd begging for a penny. He insists the request is for a gift, not a loan, prompting reactions from bystanders who eventually contribute a cent to appease him, while the crowd chuckles at the spectacle.
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Leeds
Ant
Mary Anderson Faces Federal Charge Over License Violation
Mary Anderson once ran a resort at Seatest. She faced federal action for selling Navy without a license. She skipped town to evade payment after warning. Deputy US Marshal Monza Boyd found her Friday and she was brought before Commissioner Moore for hearing. Bond set at $200 with a $157.50 penalty due in three weeks.
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Mary Anderson
Gay Ipani
Atwood
Mary
Monza Boyd
United States
Moores
Colored girl held for grand jury in baby poisoning case
Jeanette Childs 38 colored, accused of attempting to kill a baby on N Meridian by lacing a nursing bottle with chloroform. She was held by Judge Wharlon in police court on $1,000 bond. Jewelry disappeared from the house where she worked and she faces theft charges amid the alleged poisoning plot.
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Jeanette Childs
N. Meridianat
Wharlon
Annihilation Reported in Monastir District
Circulating reports from Vienna claim that guard houses near the Monastir Salonica railway line were destroyed and that 1,200 insurgents were surrounded and annihilated by 2.0 percent Turkish forces in the Monastir district.
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London
Vienna
Monastir-Salonica
Monastir
Pretty Weather Forecast for Picnic Day
A weather note from Indianapolis forecasts fair conditions for Saturday night and Sunday with no rain. The 7 pm temperature is 64, noon 82, and 2 pm 64 as residents plan outdoor plans and picnics.
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Indianapolis
Engineers Face Subway Crossing Challenges in City Plan
City officials push a new rail cross under Thirtieth Street to avoid two grade crossings. A Fall Creek bridge must be tall enough, and a heavy sway may require a cavalary grade to pass. Railroads may approve a unified path under the Big Four north of Thirtieth Street with a west-side approach. Officials expect subway franchise talks to begin next week, though some doubt the franchise terms will be signed.
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Indianapails
Todouspart & Chienga Miilwar
Thirtieth St
Fall Creek
Thirlethat
Lie Franchine
Antin
Worka
Boeglin Bound Over After West Officer Shooting
Philadelphia showpiece Phil Boeglin known as the cartoonkeeper was bound over by Judge Whatson under $500 bond after a shooting at West Officer Dalley. Boeglin’s wound persists, and his police court case has been postponed several times amid ongoing tensions from his disreputable past.
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Philly Boeglin
Dalley
Whatson
Buturdey
Boeglin
Bus ‘Fnera
Big Diamond Robbery At Victoria Hotel
A thief used the fire escape to enter the room of bookmaker J. E. Duckworth at the Victoria hotel on Friday night and stole about 5,00 in money. The incident occurred in Chicago and is under police investigation.
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Chicago
Thiever
J. E. Duckworth
Victoria Hotel
They Got Away In Fine Style in Yacht Heat
Highlands New Jersey August 22 Shamrock III and the Reliance started the yacht race in fine style. Wind built to a hot race as the two yachts battled for seconds over the course. The Reliance gained on Shamrock with aggressive tacking and back wind work, producing a dramatic duel to the finish.
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Highlands
N. J
Shamrock III
Reliance
Yardia
Shamrock
Bellamy
Amerlex Cnp
Barr
Rellanca
Reliance Maintains Lead In Yacht Race With Shamrock Clash
Live coverage details Reliance gaining on Shamrock as strong southwest wind pushes both yachts through windward legs. By early afternoon Reliance widens margin, overlapping Shamrock and edging ahead in the race, with Shamrock struggling to close the gap despite aggressive maneuvers.
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Avnet
Reliance
Kylie Nase Peel
Luh
Bethe Yacht
Berne Law Reliance
Shamrock Hoga
Shamrock
America
Sue
Verdict on French swindlers ends with prison terms
The jury returned a guilty verdict in the Yams bert case against Madame Theresa, Frederick Humbert, Romaine dAurignac, and Emile dAurignac. Madame Theresa and Frederick Humbert are each sentenced to five years, Romaine dAurignac to three years, and Emile dAurignac to two years, with extenuating circumstances noted.
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Tare
Yamsbert
Madame Theresa
Frederick Humpert
Romaine d'Aurignac
Emile d’ Aurignac
Tragedy Near Lake Carey Ends in Fatal Wound
Wilkes Barre area August reports Somes Wilney a farmer dies from an axe wound after his wife, trying to save him from a dog attack, strikes his leg severing an artery during the struggle with a large shepherd dog near Lake Carey. A physician arrived too late.
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Wilkesbarre
Lake Carey
Somes Wilney
Wilney
Betting Light As Yacht Shamrock Measure Debates
Aug 22 New York betting on the yacht races shows light money with wagers on Shamrock and Melville. A remeasurement may reduce Shamrock’s time allowance. weights including anchor and chain could affect disqualification. Royal Yacht Club officials coordinate with New York committees on the measure, with changes to masts and gear already made.
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Orfence En Walle
Eson Mney
Shamrock
Weed
Brooks
New York
Mae
Saturnny
Lewin Care Ledyard
New York Yacht Clubs
Sherman-Crawford
Royal, Wister Yacht Club
Fie
Stegemeir Dy
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Stentmier Bros
N.iinet
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Liem
Asl
Subway
Phil Boeglin
Whallon
Hellance
Capt Barr
Tne
Myke
Shimrock
Bulletins OF
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Wassje
Sharrock
Rellance
Wellancs
Wrath
Jersey
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Quilty
Frendh Swindlers
Humberts
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