Mayor Faces Duty Over Sunday Barbers Closing Request
Barbers urge Sunday closing enforcement, demanding action by Mayor John W. Holtzman. Prosecutor Benedict pins duty on the mayor, with Holtzman delaying a decision to next week. Delegation includes Guy LaPorte and J R Williams. Benedict says he will cooperate if police arrest lawbreakers.
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Barbers’ Union
John W. Holtzman
Holtzman
Charles Ing
Guy LaPorte
A. J. Wright
W. G Neal
R. Gilmar
J. R. Willams
Benedict
Surdiy
Ciyar Makara’ Union
Devil Tempted Me to Steal Says Girl Minnie Maples
Minnie Maples known as Minnie Kenney sits in Milton County jail facing trial for stealing two purses from department stores. She claims the devil tempted her and that she hoped to return the money but feared arrest if she tried. The confession portrays remorse and details the two thefts, while family members and an attorney seek her release.
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Maples
Minnie Kenney
Minnie Maples
Kenney
Milton County
Thio
Miss Minnie Stuart
Ana Hat
Simon
New York
Mian Stuart
Reid Miss Maries
Tva
Miss Maples
Miss Stuart
Mia
Allen Hisey Dies After Long Indianapolis Life
Allen Hisey a long time Indianapolis resident since 1861 died early Friday at 112 West New York Street. A Corydon native he married Etle Wright of Waelty Ort 2. 19730 He leaves wife two daughters Mrs Samarla Weir and Mrs I T Medsker and a son EM Hisey all of Indianapolis. He retired as a carpenter and was a Meridan church member and influential local citizen.
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Alles Hisey
Indianapolis
New
Meriduan
MM. Ei Ehureh
Japs Seize Steamship Australia in Yokohama Cable
The United States consul-general in Yokohama reports the steamship Australia, owned by Spreckles Interests of San Francisco, has been seized by the Japanese. No reason or details are given in the cablegram received by the state department.
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Scrifpa M’rae Press Association
Washington
State Department
United States
Yokohama
Australia
Spreckles Interests
San Francisco
Haas Surrenders to Federal Authorities in Cotton Scandal
Moses Haas, wanted in the cotton scandal, surrendered to federal authorities on Friday afternoon. The surrender comes after Aruba was named for him the prior Wednesday.
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M Haas
Scripps-Mere Press Association
New York
Moses Haas
Ftoen
Neglect of Streets Triggers Major City Lawsuit
The Board of Public Works faced eleven additional complaints about Indianapolis streets' bad condition. John Goodman filed a $5,000 damage suit alleging crippling injuries from snow and ice on South Street after the city failed to remove it. Other grievances cited sewer and water issues, stagnant water in alleys, and a rotted bridge plank causing a fall. The board referred some issues to the street superintendent and approved a payroll for the arrest cleaning department for the week ending Aug 14.
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Board OF Works
Board of Public Works
Indianapolis
John Goodman
Southst
Firth
Cesspoola
Samuel Harris
Pennsylvania-at
Onie
New York-sis
Senate-ave
Patrick Donoghey
Hope St
Twenty
Streeta
Franklin Vonnegut
KiMindla
Union
Conto
Blame Placed on Government Over Sunrise Passenger Boat Incident
Coroner Harry Tutewiler criticizes the United States for issuing licenses to boats without proper inspection and regulation after the steamer Sunshine tragedy that killed Ora Whitson. The Indiana Union Traction Co faced scrutiny for lacking state and federal authorization to carry passengers. The vessel was sound but the hull waterline area needed attention, and crowd movement allegedly caused instability rather than overloading.
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United States
Oroner
Harry Tutewiler
Sunshine
Ora Whitson
Indiana Union Traction Company
Aida
Weather Forecast Frays At A Glance
A brief weather note forecasts fair conditions for Friday and Saturday. No significant precipitation expected. Temperature ranges are mild with light winds, suitable for outdoor plans and travel. The outlook suggests stable high-pressure influence through the weekend.
Gas Franchise Approved By Board Of Public Works
The Board of Public Works approved amendments to the gas franchise submitted by the council. The panel did not object to a meter deposit provision and approved without the contracts committee’s consent. Mayor Morsman cited discussions with council members and stressed acting only on council submissions. Alfred Potts noted the 3 percent gross receipts potential as unnecessary debate. James Lilly, for Frank D Stainaker, signed the contract as the grantee’s representative.
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Board of Public Works
John H. Cratl
Indianapolis
Greencoane
Morsman
Fred Eppert
Joe Gasper
Nut
Alfred F. Potts
Ity
James W. Lilly
Frank D Stainaker
Clix
Easter bonnet dispute ends in divorce case
Edwand and Prigzer dispute over alimony and child support culminates in a 1902 marriage breakup. Promiser pledges weekly sums, threats of court action, and a dramatic courtroom moment as Prigzer allegedly choked his wife during a dispute. Courts to decide ongoing support for the child Judes Thoms.
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Edwand Prigzer
Prigger
Judes Thoms
Whallon
Prieger
Hatter Bunday
Prng- Ret
Wfe
Rae
Rigger
Robber arrested in Hyde Park purse snatching
Chicago police claim Arthur Matteson linked to Tuesday night street robbery and attempted murder of Mrs. B. M. Lowenstein during a hold up at Forty‑third and Indiana. He allegedly forced the chatelaine bag from Lowenstein, fired twice, and fled. a second victim Mrs. Florence A. Wilson was threatened. Officers say the same man shot Mrs. Theodore Mize nearby last Tuesday. Based on witness tips, Matteson was arrested near Fortieth and Star.
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Goodman
Southbh
Betwen Nelawere
Alsnimasts
Cig
Arthur Matteson
Chicago
Theodore Mize
Scripps Rae Press Association
Achicago
Delorado
Hyde Park
William A. White Found Dead in City
William A. White, 49, was found dead at the boarding house after an apparent heart failure. He was last seen alive by a woman at the boarding house and the body was removed to the city morgue by Coroner Turewiler. White belonged to the carpenters union and had long worked as a city contractor.
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Wiliam R. White
Admlaviert
White
Carpacters’ Union
Marriage License Fraud Claim Involving Half Siblings
Scripps M R A e Association reports Josian Hagan informed the county clerk that a marriage license issued to Chas Hogan and Bertha McVea is fraudulent because the couple are half brother and half sister. The prompt text also mentions Sidney Cantwell’s medical condition after a fall and hospital stay, with recovery prospects described as favorable though not yet certain.
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Scripps “M'Rae Prees Association
Wababh
Ind
Josian Hagan
Chas Hogan
Bertha McVea
Sidney Cantwell
Cantwell
St. Vincents B Hospital
Bank Robbery Report From Collineville, Oklahoma Territory
A lone bandit robbed the First National Bank at Collineville several miles from Nera on Thursday afternoon and escaped with a purse. Details are incomplete due to damaged text. Police inquiry and pursuit are reported but no suspect description available.
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Scripps M'Rae Press Association
Bartlesville
I. T. Aus
First National Bank
Collineville
Nera
Blown Up Baptist Church in Carlisle Sparks Tense Tension
A Carlisle Baptist church, owned by Black congregants, was dynamited late Friday night. The blast destroyed the building’s front and intensified fears of racial violence as residents worry about possible white opposition to Black residents. Police investigation underway.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Messange
Carlisle
Jena
Cholera Outbreak Reported in Manila Vicinity
Manila August 3 The first serious cholera outbreak since American possession is reported with several native deaths and one American woman among the victims. Two soldiers died at Camp McKinley Thursday and the camp is quarantined. The Board of Health is doing everything to check the spread of the disease.
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Scripps S Are Press Association
Manila
Philpine Islands
Gamp McKinner
Board of Health
Feud Ends in Court Over Family Narrowly Escalating Fight
The Sullivan Hanrahan feud ended in a court dispute after a January fight when Sullivan pushed Mrs Hanrahan and later claimed his attackers used harsh language. He admitted striking back as police intervened. The judge noted excessive force but a tentative ruling left Sullivan facing a ten day jail term.
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Michael Sulliven
Maem
Hanrahan
Sullivan
Raste
Divsom
Jan’ Wrek
Hanishsa
Sultivan
Hanrahon
Silvay
Mae
Sitar
Boy Bitten by Neighbor's Dog on Porch
Metheer Allen, son of Mr. and Mrs T W Allen of 829 West Thirty‑First Street, was bitten on his right hand Friday morning while playing on his front porch by a stray dog owned by a neighbor, Arb. & netahbor, Keller. Dr OD. Gemmall attends the child.
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Metheer Allen
Ayeuewa
T W Allen
Keller
Gemmall
Tile Hebbert
Foresters Hold Next Annual Convention In Buffalo
News wires report scattered items from multiple places. Foresters prepare to hold their next annual convention in Buffalo, while health officials in Murphy Borough announce a quarantine. Multiple dated notes mention yellow fever deaths, a ship ban near Jones Beach, and a lightning fatality in Beatrice Nebraska.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Chicago
Murphybeord
Health Board
New York
Banes
Jones Beach
Independence
Quintrell
Beatrice
Henry Neke
Toledo
Gas Belt Men Are Witnesses In Rail Freight Case
Witnesses appearing before the railroad commission in Elwood testify on coal consumer discrimination and rebates. Participants include American Glass Company, Great Western Fat Company, Republic Iron Ware, Amperlcag Window Glues, and others connected to Elwood, Kokomo, and Alexandria, with agents from Pennsylvania Railroad and W&LE.
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Beford
Railroad Commission
Elwood
American Glass Company
Wf J. M. Belville
Prreetearg Company
Kokoms
Elwead
An Cliy
Andrew G. Young
Amecteam Bheet and Tinplate Company
Mrs Mary Boylan Dies Pioneer Widow of Pi Boylan
Mrs Mary Boylan widow of Pi Boylan and mother of Capt John Boylan died after a long illness at the residence 75 Capttel ave. She was a pioneer woman in the city and left five children including Capt Boylan James Michael Thomas and Miss Auza Fax all of this city. The funeral is Monday at 5 AM from St Johns church with burial at Holy Cross cemetery.
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Mary Boylan
John Boylac
Marsing
Boylan
Pi Boylan
St John's Church
Holy Cross
Boylan Thess
James
Rochentary N.Y Michael
Thomas
Mire Auza
Cloudburst Drowns Sixteen at Berwind and Tos Basco
A severe cloudburst over the coal camps near Berwind and Tos Basco, about 16 miles north of Trinidad, reportedly drowned sixteen people by Friday morning. Communications are down as telephones and telegraphs fail, hindering confirmation of the toll.
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Bcripps-Mcrae Press
Abbocia
Trinidad
Col
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