Italian Quarter In Indianapolis Faces Filth Neglect
A city inspection of Indianapolis Italian quarter reveals decomposed fruit, waste paper, and poor sanitation around East streets near Merrillists. About 640 Italians in the city, many non English speakers, live in crowded, untidy homes with damp cellars used for fruit storage and sleeping quarters cramped for families of five or six.
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Italian Immigrant Household Faces Sanitation Concerns
A report notes Italian families at 48 East Street live in unsanitary conditions with decayed fruit, straw, and filth in back yards. Vaults and outhouses lack sewer connections while roving fruit sellers raise concerns about contagious diseases amid poor overall conditions in East Street and Alabama Street areas.
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S. East-st
Alabama St
East-st
Divorce Decree Denied Amid Temper Dispute
Judge Leathers declined to grant a divorce citing incompatibility of temper between the spouses. The scene closed with Mrs. Erbrick leaving the stand, tripping as she exited the room.
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Sita
Leathers
Court Outbursts Over Divorce Plea Amid Domestic Tension
In a morning session, Judee Leathers testified amid rough words and alleged scuffles with Ira Erbrick. Erbrick seeks divorce on cruelty charges claiming slaps and thrown dishes as witnesses described ongoing wrath between the spouses and Leathers’ role in the dispute.
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Helen Erbrick
Judee “Eathers
EMI
Ira Firbirick
Indiana suits over back taxes against Vandalia Railroad
In superior court Friday morning state attorneys pressed for more than 1,000 dollars in back taxes from the Vandalia Railroad Co. and Samuel Pickens for the Pennsylvania Railway Co. opened the defense, arguing the U S Supreme Court rulings bar refiled claims and that the bribery charge is already covered, with Robert Taylor urging the state has a right to pursue corruption findings despite prior decisions.
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State of Indiana
Vandalia Railroad Company
Samuel Pickens
Torine Pennsylvania Railway Company
Vanshalla Company
W. A. Ketcham
United States Supreme Court
Pickena
Carter
Robert Taylor
Ft. Wayne
Missioaippi River Commission
United States Muprente Court
Newton High School Destroyed by Fire in Indiana
A Newton Indiana high school, completed recently, burned Friday morning leaving only shell walls. Fire started from the furnace and centralization left township students without facilities. Loss included a fine library and local country schools already abandoned.
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Newton
Newton Igh
Fountain County
Nest Township
Alace
Richland Township
Charity At Oaktown Helps Farm Family
In Oaktown Indiana Dee 39 members of the local Woodmen lodge visited the farm of John A Bond a lodge brother and cut and collected 100 shacks of corn to assist him as he is too ill with rheumatism to work the fields himself.
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Dee
Iodge of
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John A. Bond
Foxe Drive And Dinner At Peru Township
About five thousand residents attended a fox drive in Peru township on Thursday. Two foxes were captured alive at the event held near the local church where women served dinner. The roundup raised funds that were reported as netted. The two foxes were slated for sale as pups at auction.
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Peru
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Randall for Postmaster Shelbyville Nomination
A Washington dispatch reports that ton grexsmin Watson has decided to recommend Vernon Randall for postmaster of Shelbyville. The move signals official support for Randall in the Shelbyville appointment process.
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Washington Raya
Watson Ta
Vernon Randall
Shelbyville
Frasher Fears Boxers Endangering Family in China Role
Joraneew at Guayy Portland reports Frasher, a constriction engineer assigned to the imperial Chinese railroad, fears the Boxers may attack him and his family. He says his life is in danger and seeks safety from the unrest.
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Guayy
Portland
Gee
Frasher
East's Remains Found in Kokomo Fire Tragedy
The remains of Taxman Raat, the Kokomo Furniture Company watchman, were found Thursday evening after the deadly plant fire. The body was severely burned beyond recognition as investigators continued to identify victims and determine the cause of the blaze.
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New Corfdon
Margarete Durr
Kokomo
Ind
Kokomo Furniturs Company
Pebullil
Boy Shoots Foot Off In Accident Near Danville
A young boy in Danville Indiana accidentally shot off his foot three miles south of town. A physician assisted in treating the injury and removing part of the remaining foot. The incident was reported by The Bun in a brief dispatch.
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Danville
Ind
Thuaiay Alterna
Sirorge Allen
Aecidentalis Sno
Wascallin
County Officials Reject Bridge Aid Request
Indiana county commissioners refused the Indianapolis Board of Works bid for help in building a temporary Mor rash bridge. Courtside officials argued for one third of the cost but were turned down, leaving no relief from the governing body.
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Indianapolis Board of Works
Morrash
McKinney Pays Fine After Appeal Rejected
Ed McKinney, arrested recently for keeping four bumbling house, faced Judge Whallon in criminal court. He appealed but then asked to dismiss the appeal and paid the $100 fine. McKinney’s residence is listed as Prospect Street.
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M'Kinney
Ed McKinney
Whallon
Criminal Court
Iade Maze
McKinney
Colored man seeks streets job at Board of Public Works
A seven foot tall man visits the Board of Public Works office on Priday morning to apply for a street job. He tells Clerk Wit. Kena he heard new workers are needed and that he can reach them with his angel. Mayor Jiolteman interjects, joking that a tall black man may not reach the ground with his shave.
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Board of Public Works
Ane
Kena
Ahnyel
Jiolteman
Negra Wanay
Wishington Fregiet Fails to Appear in Court
Wishington Fregiet, charged with assault and unrelated charges, did not appear in criminal court on Friday. His bond was forfeited, and George Gedill Als boraman appeared to offer a surety, with promises to provide further support for the bond.
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Wishington
Fred
Glen
George Gedill
Boraman
Teachers Bar Convent Seeks More Normal School Support
A convention discussion highlights teacher shortages and limited pay in rural districts. Educators and locals debate the need for another state normal school to ease travel costs and improve training, with speakers noting eight month terms and reliance on married women teachers amid scarcity.
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Lewis N. Keeler
Cloypma
Terre Haute
Trachern
Re Roush Amt
Teachers in Demand at North Vernon Convention
North Vernon educators report a teacher shortage across grades eight and below. Superintendents describe difficulty hiring qualified eighth grade teachers despite active recruitment efforts. Attendees note low pay and high turnover push teachers toward other careers, with many leaving the profession annually.
Wireless telegraphy demonstrated at Claypool hotel exhibit
Wireless telegraphy being demonstrated at the Claypool hotel during the teachers' convention attracts hundreds. A wireless instrument, shown in a large exhibit room, is described as a toy yet capable of transmitting messages over a considerable distance. The display highlights the growing interest in wireless communication.
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Claypool
Telegraphic market device described in rudimentary setup
A vintage telegraph transmitter and receiver system is detailed. The transmitter uses a telephone key and three dry cells with a mast and adjustable knobs. the receiver mirrors the setup and drives an electric bell via a relay and additional cells. The spark duration limits markings to dots only, but dual tuned operation yields functional communication.
Judge issues restraining order in Henry D. Robinson case
Friday judge Alien ordered Henry D. Robinson kept from GS Stutevat premises to protect his wife and children. Mrs. Robinson sought divorce on grounds of cruelty as proceedings continue.
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Alien
Henry D. Robinson
GS. Stutevat
Robinson Hammed
Unidentified Man Found Dead on Big Four Tracks
A middle aged man was found dead on the Big Four railroad tracks in northeast Indianapolis on Tuesday morning. Police have not identified him and shows no effort to locate relatives or friends. He will be kept at the morgue until Tuesday.
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Indianapolis
Morgun
Trupis ocMcisla
Little colored boy dies after train strike near factory
William Lasley a late colored boy was killed by a train near the Cerealine Manufacturing Company and died at City Hospital from injuries. Funeral is set for 156 Ahart Street Saturday afternoon. Also reports of the failure of WOR Whitner from New York. Frank Thornton filed suit for damages against Dr. G A Furnia alleging he caused Nannie Thornton's death.
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Eirick
Cerealine Manufacturing Company
Te City Hospital
Iran
Frank Thornton
Hag Brevatt
G. A. Furnia
Nannie Thornton
Two Fatalities Mark Tragedy In Cleetyant Area
A 2 year old man, John Martindale, sustains injuries while climbing a fence at his home and dies. His daughter also dies after a sudden illness. Mrs. Bil tote Seubert, previously in good health, passes away Thursday morning. The family, including seven children, mourns in the wake of the accidents and losses.
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Bil
Tote Seubert
Thoralay
Sonnet
Bo Horith
Plans to Seat Gov Peabody Amid Fraud Attack in Colorado
The Denver telegram reports a Republican bid to seat Gov James Peabody despite an apparent Adams victory. Wolcott faction opposes seating Peabody, vows to challenge any fraud and oppose counting Adams out. Legislature set to convene next week with Republican caucus to decide. Agricultural prices and market quotes follow, detailing wheat, corn, and oats futures and related bids and barrel prices.
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Denver
Colo
Dec. Au
W. G. Evans
James Mr. Peabody
Alva Adams
Evans
United States
Edward C.wolcott
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Aemor Erota
Adams
Walcott
Ming Adama
Indianapolis Live Stock Prices Report
Indianapolis cattle and hog receipts are listed with market standings. Cattle ranges include good to choice steers 1,900 pounds and up at 4.40 to 8.00 per hundredweight, with other classes priced from 1,190 to 1,000 pounds and variable figures for feeders and cows. Hog receipts total around 2,000 with heavier and lighter weights showing marked values, while sheep and lambs see steady demand and price ranges from 4.00 to 5.50 for lambs and similar for medium sheep. Overall, markets show steady or improved tone across cattle hogs and sheep segments.
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Indianapolis
Boo Larholey
Wheat prices rise amid uncertain market signals in Chicago
The report notes higher wheat prices while market direction remains unclear. Corn showed quiet activity and hog prices edged with limited movement. Argentine dispatches cite satisfactory harvests and improving threshing reports, with contracts for Wheat and Corn showing varied nearby and distant months.
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Chicago
Bee
Joga
Squire
Chicago Live Stock Market Summary
Chicago Dec. 1 cattle market reports slight weakness with prime cuts uneven. Canners and feeders mix near 2.30 to 3.00 for cows, western hogs around 2.50 to 2.85, heavy hogs 4.45 to 4.60, sheep show strong demand with native lambs at 5.00 to 7.25 and western types near 4.50 to 5.50, receipts 12,000. Saturday activity anticipated higher.
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Chicago
Iscripps-Byrae
Cincinnati Live Stock Market Summary
Cincinnati traders report mixed cattle and hog movements with demand active and prices firm. Calves remain high, hogs show strength, and extended trading lengths influence regional quotes. notes indicate strong weight classes and varied live stock offerings.
Chicago Produce Price List Highlights Variety of Food Goods
A detailed Chicago market telegram lists prices for dairy, poultry, meats, butter, cheese, and groceries. Items include cream, eggs, butter, and dressed poultry with varied weights and regional origins, reflecting a broad supply mix and current market rates.
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Ibcripps
AY Rae Telegram
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Celle
Vrs Americas
Welle
Marie
Klee
New York
Ory
UH Wise
Egge
Fes Southern
Pittsburg Live Stock Prices and Market Report
Pittsburgh live stock market report shows light cattle supply with varied prices for prime, mixed, and common cows and spring calves. Sheep and hog receipts noted with market strength, prime heavies and good mixed lambs, Yorkers and pigs priced, while East Buffalo lists steady cattle and hog activity with similar ranges.
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