Piano Defies Officers as Tax Wagons Roam County
Delinquent tax collectors led by County Treasurer C P Ensley reach a woman in eastern Indiana to seize a piano for nonpayment of 24 in taxes. The woman, atop the instrument, refused to be moved but agreed to pay by 2 PM after the scene drew a crowd. Officers also faced opposition at a tobacco store and a German citizen’s home during a funeral procession, while others paid promptly, and one man insisted taxes were never paid.
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Lanapatia
C. P. Ensley
Treasuree Ensley
Hermless
Indiana Ave
Ensley Saue
Treaeurer
Bays Appointed to Southern Hospital Board
Bays succeeds his father on the Southern Hospital for the Insane board appointed by Governor Hanly. The vacancy arose after the resignation of M Bay, Sullivan, Ind., and the Bays family name is connected with Democratic party leadership in the county.
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Southern Hospital For the Insane
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Sullivan
Ind
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John S. Bays
Chile to Provide for Sufferers in Valparaiso Earthquake
Valparaiso Chile August 3 authorities issue proclamation to reassure citizens and deter lawlessness after a major earthquake. Government promises aid medicines and public order while refugees depart by steamer and over the mountains toward Santiago to ease local relief burden.
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Valparaiso
Chile
Euregy
He Oty
Sentiago
Bryan and Francis as 1908 Democratic ticket says Taylor
Former Gov. Taylor told The Sun he believes the 1908 Democratic ticket will be William Jennings Bryan for president and Francis as the vice president candidate. He added the plan hinges on party unity and Baldwin would pivot to a supporting role if Bryan is the nominee.
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the Sun
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Gov
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Francis
Bryan Portraits Missing in Paris Inquiry Under Way
A bundle of large W. J. Bryan portraits has gone astray with inquiries at embassies and hotels in Paris. Bryan retains the photographs taken during his London visit, and the searches so far have been fruitless.
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Ebryan
ScrippencRine Preen Association
Paris
W. J. Bryan
Bryan
London
Kellum Set to Return Against Millers Thursday
A messy money matter tied to Gus Koch leads to a large cash figure for Wallans and hints at ownership of the Millers. The national commission is nearing its Kelley and Lydiard case, likely targeting the principal culprit. Chicago beat Philadelphia while Giunta fell to Pittsburgh as Mathewson’s pass keyed a ninth inning win. Clarke’s two-out single produced the final run. White Sox surge with two wins over the Yankees in one afternoon.
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Phillies
Pirates
Mathewson
Clarke
White Sox
Yankee
Ferullo to Lead the Ellery Band in Indianapolis
The Ellery Band under Channing Ellery and Italian maestro Signor Ferullo will perform in Indianapolis October 8 9 and 10 at Tomlingen hall or Caleb Mills hall. Mrs A J Tron arranges concerts to open her winter series with this acclaimed 30‑strong ensemble. After summer engagements at Electric Park Kansas City Pittsburg and a return winter tour the band is praised for precise balance and stirring interpretations, Ferullo directing with dynamic motions.
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Channing Eller
Coliseum
Chicago
Tomlingen Hall
Caleb Mills
A. J. Tron
Troa
Caliweum
Electric Park
Kansas City
Anapolis
Ohort
Pittsburg
Channing Ellery
Andor
Francesco Foerullo
America
Ellery Hand
Signor Ferulio
Creature
Four Firefighters Overcome As City Endures Heat
Chicago authorities report ten deaths and 29 prostrations from extreme heat and humidity. Thirteen workers at the David Bradley manufacturing building were affected by the blaze and heat from early morning. Four firemen collapsed. nine others were injured by flying embers as heat surged through the city. The day brought widespread suffering with the thermometer near record highs as relief failed to materialize.
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Scrippe-Meltar Press
Chicago
Weltern
Court Breaks a Monopoly in Sherman Case
In Milwaukee federal court Judge Seaman declared Indiana Manufacturing Company of Indianapolis violating Sherman antitrust law by operating in Wisconsin. A contract with J J Cano Thresher Company was voided, costing Indiana Manufacturing about $176,000 in royalties and damages. The Case Company had paid royalties into court pending decision and faced loss of the contract under the ruling.
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Milwaukee
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Indiana Manufacturing Company
Lodianapolis
Wisconsin
J. J. Cano Thresher Company
Indiana
Indiena Manufacturing Company
Case Company
Indiana Company
Lowes
Jubilee of Negro Masons Celebrates Grand Lodge Anniversary
Reports from Indiana grand officers show Masonic membership around 1500 in the state, a 30 percent rise. Thursday marked the golden anniversary of the Grand Lodge of Indiana held at the state fair grounds with prize drills by Knights Tempo and speeches by notable speakers.
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Colored Masons
Thuasaday
Grand Lodge of
Indiana
State Fair Grounds
Waa W. Tb
Brass Beds for Army Trigger War of Warnings
Washington August 2 Brig General William Carter attacks the quartermaster department accusing it of ignorance or incompetence. Maj John B Bellinger acting quartermaster general defends the red tape system as a safeguard against overspending. He notes decentralization is impractical and cites a wartime need to modify peacetime rules. Officers in Washington anticipate possible developments after Carter's sensational report.
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Wiliam Carter
John B. Bellinger
Army
Humphrey
Gert. Carter
Gen. Carter
Maj
Bellinger
Tom
Harry
Maj. Bellinger
United States
Carter
Oliver
Ita
New Flatiron Building Attracts Interest In City
The Flatiron style building at Pennsylvania Street and Massachusetts Avenue draws attention from visitors. Contractors aim to finish by November 1 with many business rooms occupied by September 1. Tenants include Kremp & Plummer, Amasy McCardle Shoe Co, and E O Winterrowd with first floor spaces reserved. A Chicago firm plans to occupy a suite. six floors offer airy upper rooms. The building will feature its own water, electric light, and heating systems, fireproof construction, and modern improvements. Estimated annual rental about $100000 with most rooms likely rented before occupancy.
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Kremp & Plummer
Amasy McCardle Shoe Company
Winterrowd
Hept
Chicago
Court Corrects Mistaken Arrest In Juvenile Case
Henry H. Luedemann of 807 W Pratt was arrested on a warrant aimed at his cousin Harry Luedemann. Judge George W. Stubbs said officers erred, expressing regret. The correct man was later taken. The charge involved contributing to the delinquency of children.
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Henry H. Ludemann
W. Prattat
Luedermant
Harry Luedemann
George W. Stubbs
Juvenile Court
Henry H. Luedemann
Evansville Arrests Tangle Over Kidnapping Case
Evansville Indiana August 2 detectives pursue a missing girl Miax Nellie Rainey from Heltonville near Bedford after a man Ernest Tankesly a former Bedford stonecutter is arrested here. The woman travels as his wife and disputes his identity while a photo aids identification. She says her supposed husband once named Pear Minter and that they wed in Lebanon Tennessee on September 3 1900.
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Scripps-Seline Press Association
Evansville
Ind
Nellie Rainey
Heltonvile
Bedford
Ernest Tankesly
Tankesly
Dedford
Rainey
Heltonville
Pear Minter
Lenanon
Tenn
Stop Hay Fever At Once With Ascatco Cure
New York August 22. Hay fever and asthma sufferers are urged to use Ascatco the Austrian drug claimed to abate prevent and cure symptoms. Thousands have been treated in the past two years and relief is promised. Those seeking details are advised to contact the Austrian dispensary at 32 West Street New York City for information and literature.
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New York
America
W. Sthest
New York City
Bogue Plans Jamestown Exhibit on Stammer Cure
Bens N N Bogue returned from Norfolk where he negotiated with the Jamestown exposition association to exhibit methods for curing stammering in 1907. Local officials showed interest. Bogue noted many stammerers in the area and proposed a Norfolk branch, leveraging Indianapolis success.
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Bens. N. Bogue
Norfolk
Jamestown Exposition Association
Bogue
Indianapolis
Virginia
Abo Inc
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