Board of Public Works Pushes Asphalt Paving Contract
The Board of Public Works met in special session to push Michiana Street paving with asphalt and approve a large Warren Brothers contract for bitulithic pavement in Indianapolis. Officials aim to expedite the project despite remonstrances from property owners and a state supreme court ruling on competition. The plan seeks to pay reduced rates per square yard and bypass previous antimonopoly concerns.
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Board of Public
Board of Public Works
Michisan-st
Warren Brothers Company
Boston
Indianapollis
Rigit
Bey Hie Company
Indianapobe
W. Bilchigan-st
Vie Street
Blake-st
Holmes-ave
W. R. Williams
State Supreme Court
Warren
Uesdux
Bawl of Public Works
Weary of No 1 Two Other Matrimonial Ventures Ended
In court on Tuesday May 8 Mary E Elder filed for divorce from Gilbert W Elder on nonsupport and alimony. Married in 1848 they endured years of bickering. She admits past misdeeds and claims other marriages failed. her current husband remains legally tied to her prior relationship. Other divorce actions in McMester court feature Laura Deflelo and Peter Deflelo with witness gaps delaying verdicts. Continuous proceedings will continue to resolve these amicable disputes.
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Ipelrew
Mary
Gilbert W. Elder
Keeve
Rider
Elder
Secont
Charles
Mamie Dowing
Wnh
McMester
Laura P. Deflelo
Peter Deflelo
Gertrude
Wit
A. Babbitt
Puryear Wins Suit Against Indianapolis Terminal Company
John Puryear secured a judgment in a suit against the Indianapolis Terminal Company and an associated party over a horse and harness dispute. Justice of the Peace issued the ruling in favor of Puryear, awarding damages and costs.
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Pueryear
John
Puryear Wan
Tee Wil
Indianapolis Fraction
Terminal Company
Justice of the Peuca
Roosevelt Sends Check to Santa at Cove School
President Roosevelt sent a generous check to Miss Baral Provost, principal of the Cove school in Oyster Bay, to fund Christmas gifts for the pupils. The Christmas exercises and gift distribution will be held next Friday afternoon, with Mrs. Roosevelt having previously purchased the presents and the president playing Santa Claus.
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Scripps-McHae Press Snsociatine
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Baral Provost
Cove School
Santa Claus
Smithburg man found dead in chair after long illness
Frederick Schaefer a retired merchant aged about years was found dead in his chair at his home in Farrersburg West Virginia. His wife lay unconscious on the floor beside him for two days after breakfast Saturday morning. The coroner is investigating the death with no signs of foul play apparent.
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Scripps-MoRse
Farrersburg
W. Va
Frederick Schaefer
Wis
Schaefer
Bris. Schaefer
Schacter
Lfe
Hanpy
Arrest in Lucey murder shocks Milton crowd
George Dubois was arrested on suspicion of murdering Joseph Lucey. He claims he was at a Rush county lumber camp all last week. Lucey’s will directs cash distribution to the Ree Ween family friends. The estate lists an 81 acre farm and $44,183 in assets, valued around $71,000.
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Milton
Ind
George Dubois
Yeault
Joseph Lucey
Rush County
Luvey
Hig House
Train Wreckers Kill One Injure Five Near Lang Kas
A Santa Fe westbound express derailed near Lang Kas killing one named Inman and injuring five others. Fire and wreckage disabled cars, with spikes and bolts removed. Firemen and detectives searched for motives while taking injured to Topeka hospital.
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Jerippa-McRae Prean . Yang
Kas
Inman
Santa Fe
Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas Express
Elmer Derrick
Express
Wes
C.F. Slanker
Ireman
H. ©. Davia
J. Front
A. Gurich
Topek
Lang
Mayor Elect Hailed Or Overlooked In City Appointment
The piece alleges friction in the city race over the city attorney post. It centers on Bookwalter support, Cox reverse stance, and claims that Matson secured the appointment with Frenzel and employer backing while Cox and Bookwalter foes disputed priority. It notes union warnings and political maneuvering behind the scenes.
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Cox
Bookwalter
Mr. Booktwalter
Bookwaiter
Matsson
Matson
SufPihat
Otto Frenzel
Parry
Fayer
Mataon
Bockwalter
Indictment Fraud Threatens Graft Case Outcomes
Milwaukee reports forty grand jury indictments for graft may be invalidated after a sensational discovery reveals one man was drawn and another served. Five indicted individuals have been convicted or pled guilty. Efforts to secure release for Michael Dunn, former building inspector, and remission of fines are noted.
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Nerippa-Mchee Frese
Milwaukee
Namner
Steow
Michael Dunn
Three Men Die in New York Dynamite Blast
A premature dynamite explosion in an excavation for B Altman Co near Thirty-fourth Street and Fifth Avenue New York injures多 at least a dozen. Three men are killed and a Waldorf Astoria dining room crowd is briefly panicked as rescue crews remove victims. Foreman James J Roaney of Rourke Co is arrested on criminal neglect charges.
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Scrippa-MeHer Mreee Association
New York
Dev
B. Altman Co
Reckman
Page Jersby
Hronzilo Batosero
Waldorf-Astoria
Hatel Lo
Bec
James J. Roaney
Rourke & Co
Police Surgeon Named in Bookwalter Administration
Dr. B. E. Hodgin proposed as police surgeon under Bookwalter administration. Board of Public Safety discussion occurred Tuesday as elect officials considered the recommendation.
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B. E. Hodgin
Kienwen
Bookwalter
Board of Public Safety
George Whitmore Missing On Fraud Charge In Evansville
Special to the Sax reports George B. Whitmore a commission man vanished from Evansville Indiana. Police say he passed several counterfeit checks and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
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George Whitmore
Sax
Evansville
Ind
George B. Whitmore
Alonso Lewis Murder Case Trial Set for January
Noblesville Indiana December 1 The Alonso Lewis murder case has been set for trial on January 20. The Indianapolis man is accused of killing his wife two months ago and Lewis previously attempted to kill himself.
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Indianapolis
Noblesville
Ind
Alonso Lewis
Indian Is
Lewis
New York's liquor bill is enormous says Rev Peters
Special to the Sun Rev Madison Peters claims New York spends about 1,000,000 dollars daily on beverage. He asserts the annual liquor outlay would fund vast purchases and delay growth, noting the city’s suburban families would see large sums diverted from daily needs.
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New York
Madison
Peters
Hey Aluasison
Lipiphany
Ihr
IO Aerny
Troops land at Shanghai amid unrest and guard deployments
Streets are filled with loafers and idlers as strong guards man key locations. The British cruiser and American warship promise aid to restore order while other ships are expected. German forces are reported en route from Klao Chao as rioters threaten to exploit the dispute for looting.
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Sangiat
Deve
Diedem
Taltimiere
Klau Chao
Sis
Man Perishes in Fire at Sugar Branch Farm
Special to the Yevay Indiana reports John Sheptaird an aged resident of Sugar Branch Postoffice area died in a farm house fire. He reportedly sat in his arm chair as flames engulfed the residence around 3 am. Neighbors found the house heavily involved and could only watch as the fire roasted him. the stone chimney collapsed onto him while he was seated. The man’s wife and son were elsewhere on the farm Sunday night.
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Cox
Bookwalter
Book- Walter
Stalnaker
Rockwaller
Hookwalter
Metager
Ely
Woul
Sthera
Bookswiker
Ind
Johi Sheptaird
Entigen
Como
Bedford National Bank Run and Fund Transfers Reported
Bedford Indiana officials report the Bedford National Bank faced a run after a tie to Cleveland National Bank and John St. Walsh. Walsh, a president and major stockholder, allegedly secured funds from Bedford then sent the money from Chicago by Monon mail train. Bedford Bank claims total resources near 1 200,000 with deposits around 219,000 and supports ongoing recovery efforts.
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Bedford
Ind
Cleke National Bank
Juhn St. Walan
Bedford National Bank
Walsh
Godford National Bank
Bedford Bank
Tedford
Chicago
Ely
Monon
Bedford National
Talks on Farm Topics at Marion County Institute
The Marion County Farmers Institute will meet in New Augusta at the Odd Fellows hall Thursday and Friday. J W Appel of Oakland opens with an address on Potato Growing. Prof G Christie of Lafayette presents on Garden Improvement. Dr J Harty of the State Board of Health speaks on preventing typhoid fever and tuberculosis with lantern views. Friday features Christie and J B Burris of Cloverdale, plus M M Mather of Normal on bread making.
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Marion County Farmers’natitute
New Augusta
Phursiay
Odd Fellows’ Ball
J. W. Appel
Oakland
Wit
G. [. Christie
Lafayette
J. Harty
State
Wil
Ben
Prof
Christie
J. B. Burris
Cloverdale
Misa M. M Mather
Normal
Tragedy Strikes as Boy Injured in Freight Disaster
A nine year old, Elmer Smallman, lies crippled at City hospital after being struck by a freight train on October 9. His mother, widowed and ill with typhoid fever, died unaware of her son's condition. Two sisters also sick, moved to Eleanor hospital. Charity Organization meets to discuss the case.
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Elmer Smallman
Lon Prnce
Elmer Bmaltman
Naomist
Tnd
Eleanor Hospital
Moctaty
Sketches of Walsh the Bold Promoter in Chicago
Portrait of Walsh detailing his rise from a barefoot boy to a feared promoter, his explosive temper, and his early schemes like running theater usher services. It traces his control of outlets, ambitions to own banks and newspapers, and his downfall after clashes with bank examiners Ridgely and Bosworth amid investigations into the trust company.
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Ayit Walsh
Rice
Chicago
Netx
Walsh
Jude
Meeting in Indianapolis Sets Up Vigorous Mine Labor Talks
United Mine Workers and mine operators will convene in Indianapolis next month amid expected scheming for advantage. Both sides seek to preserve mines and keep workers employed. President Mitchell denies threats of a broader interfield fight and says a committee will present convention results to operators.
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Indianapolis
United Mle
United Mine Workers
Chicken Thieves Confess In Peruvian Case
Speciad to the Sam Peru reports Homer Snoker 4B Fred Bester 17 and Henry Revis 19 confessing to a year long band of fowl thefts. They claim to have shared over 6 million fowls with others as part of the ring, yielding a sensational but unclear theft tally.
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Peru
Homer Snoker
Fred Bester
Henry Revis
Janez
Anoep
Wrulachnars
Faces jail evidence produced in Walsh banking case
Chicago special reports that John R. Walsh and officers of the Chicago National, Home Savings, and Equitable Trust face federal and state action as prosecutors pursue widespread banking law violations. Investigators cite misuse of deposits for rail investments and corporate loans, with a federal grand jury convening and action pending by District Attorney Morrison.
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Chicago
John R. Walsh
Chicago National, Home Savings, and Equitble Trust
National Bank
Bosworth
United States
Morrieson
Morrison
Heginning
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Linton A. Cox
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Asociation
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Ohio
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Shanghai
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America
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Cormentoto
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Banke
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Platé
Ridgely
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Trust Company
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Panett Tree
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Bread
Iseriy
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Jy. Inday
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Thia
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Nating Bank
Securites
Ane Home Savings Bank
Ajiptar
Home Savings Bank
Federal Bank
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