Moriarity Explains Gas Meter Ordinance Move
Councilman Moriarity says he introduced a ten cent natural gas meter ordinance to block a forthcoming 20 cent rate backed by old companies. He recounted being urged by a gas firm agent who warned the 10 cent rate would threaten their profits and that a 17 or 20 cent compromise had been discussed by insiders. Other council members denied knowledge of any such plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moriarity
Indianapolis Gas Company
Burke & Warrum
Negley
Eppert
Wynne
Ransom Paid for Miss Stone Rescue Reported
Washington confirms ransom payment to brigands holding American missionary Miss Stone with liberation hoped once brigands exit woods. Constantinople hears rumor of release but no confirmation. another report says negotiations failed and authorities mislead the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grigands
Washington
State Department
Miss Stone
Constantinople
Elton Stone
Shaggy Yellow Hair Monster Reported in Suffolk
The Bennetts Creek merchant L. Frank Annies reported a Dismal Swamp monster Friday night that killed seven of Edward Smiths dogs, ate two and attacked Smith. Ames and six dogs pursued the creature. the monster escaped unharmed as villagers fear for livestock and locals deem it a supernatural visitation. Official notes in Indianapolis indicate Prince Henry will not stay long, with German approval of his schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk
Frank Annies
Bennetts Creek
Edward Smith
Smith
Ames
Merchants' traction firm formed for electric rail line
The Merchants' Traction Company incorporated Saturday afternoon to operate an electric railway in Madison and Henry counties and the cities of Anderson and Middletown for 2150,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants’ Traction Company
Madison
Henry Counties
Anderson
Middletown
Indiana board of commerce meets at Commercial Club
The Indiana state board of commerce will convene at the Commercial Club on Wednesday and Thursday. Eleven papers will be read during the sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana State Board of Commerce
Commercial Club
Hanging, missing explorers, and bookmaker fugitive report
Andrew Tapper faces execution in Chaska Minnesota next Tuesday after three suicide attempts and fasting for over a week. Chicagoan George A. Flavelle and New Yorker Charles M. Carlington, both young explorers, are said to be lost and dead in Venezuelan jungles. A Springfield Massachusetts paper questions whether bookmaker Lawrie Marks attempted suicide by jumping into the English Channel, with claims he may be hiding near the city or in Brazil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Tapper
Chaska
Minn
George A. Flavelle
Chicago
Charles M. Carlington
New York
Venezuela
Springfield
Mass
Lawrie Marks
Marks
Brazil
Parry Considered as Roosevelt Veep Candidate
A report claims Indianapolis manufacturer D. M. Parry is being groomed as a Republican running mate for President Roosevelt with Senator Beveridge backing the plot. Parry remains noncommittal on the subject.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Parry
Indianapolis
Roosevelt
Parry
Charles F Sayles Stricken With Brain Congestion
Charles F Sayles, who collapsed from brain congestion in his office Wednesday, remained in critical condition Saturday with little improvement and chances of recovery steadily diminishing according to reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Sayles
Metropolitan Securities Company Plan Revealed
New plan to transfer control of the Metropolitan street railway entails creating the Metropolitan securities company with 330 million capital and a 65 million bond issue. The Metropolitan leases lines to Interurban, which is now bought by the securities company, guaranteeing 7 percent and promising 3.23 billion in securities. A refunding mortgage will back 65 million in 4 percent bonds, with eight directors including Baldwin Berwind Cravath Schiff Hyde Haven Juillard. Albany confirms incorporation with 30 million? (Note: OCR fragments indicate 330,000,000 capital and various figures. inclusion reflects entities and numbers present.)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Metropolitan Street Railway Company
The
Metropolitan Securities Company
Metropolitan
Interurban Company
Bronx
West Chester
Interurban
Securities Company
Greater
William H. Baldwin, Jr
Pennsylvania Railroad
Edward J. Berwind
Paul D. Cravath
Mortimer L. Schiff
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
James H. Hyde
Suitable Life Insurance Company
G. G. Haven
Augustus D. Juillard
Mutual Life Insurance
Albany
N. Y
Metropolitan Securities Company of
New York City
Divorce Case Details Turbulent Life With Professor Husband
Mrs. Ray Guisinger accuses Professor Joseph Guisinger of threats and a broken ante nuptial agreement that led to marital strife. She says he pursued her as a student, pressured family, and attempted to throw her from bed after marriage. The couple wed amid secrecy. the Florida educator later caused distress, prompting a divorce suit now under advisement as deposition reports are awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Guisinger
Leathers
Joseph Guisinger
Florida
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Youthful Degenerate Lowell Allen Sent to Reform School
Eight year old Lowell Allen appears in police court charged with multiple thefts. He admitted stealing two dollars and fifty cents plus small coins to spend on valentines theater tickets and a magic lantern, remarking that he might as well be sent to reform school now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Alford
Empire Theater
Reform School
Miss Burns Arrested In Brooklyn Hotel Murder
Florence Burns, 132, was arrested Saturday on suspicion of murdering Walter Brooks, 20, a prominent Brooklyn man, at the Glen Island hotel. Brooks died from a shot wound behind the head after a gas smell was detected in the hall. A young woman registered as James Switon and wife. she could not be found, and Burns was identified by Brooks' father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Florence Burns
Walter 8S
Brooks
Brooklyn
Hudson St. Hospital
James Switton
Denk Sues City Over Dam Water Losses At Riverside Park
Emilie Denk sues the city for 10000 dollars alleging city dam water at Riverside park backed up to her farm. Water levels reduced production from 250 barrels daily to a fifth. Hydraulic rams failed to operate. She claims one thousand dollars in crow damages from last year due to water shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emilie Denk
Riverside Park
Clawson backs Spahr after quitting race for prosecutor
M L Clawson, candidate for county prosecutor, withdraws citing machine politics and urges supporters to back John O Spahr. He vows to fight the ring through concentration of strength, believes Spahr leads, and may offer him a job depending on the outcome. He plans to loiter until finish and assist Spahr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O. Spahr
Wheat
M. L. Clawson
Prosecutor
Velit
Spahr
Clawson
Republican Party
Ruckelshaus
JIM AND BOB SIGN HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE CONTRACT
James J Jeffries and Robert Fitzsimmons signed articles to fight for the world heavyweight title. The bout will be 20 rounds, staged by the club with best inducements, on or before May 15, likely in San Francisco. Each man posts 2509 in forfeits when bids open March 15. winner takes 60 percent of purse and moving pictures rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James J. Jeffries
Robert Fitzsimmons
San Francisco
Mrs. Ross Granted Divorce From James Ross
Mrs Georgiana Ross won a divorce from James Ross in a decision by Judge Carter on Saturday. The case ties to the Ross of policy fame and awarded Mrs Ross $1000 alimony. The judge asserted he doubted Mrs Ross’s innocence but blamed Ross for fraud and noted they never truly lived as husband and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgiana Ross
James Ross
Carter
Ross
Policy
Ali
Embezzlement Charge Filed Against Bank Official
Detroit on February 15 Bank commissioner Maltz issued a second warrant against Frank C. Andrews former vice president of the wrecked City Savings Bank charging him with embezzling 200000 dollars of bank funds. The maximum penalty for this offense is 20 years imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Maltz
Frank C. Andrews
City Savings Bank
Pea Canners Convention Hints at Trust Plan
Milwaukee observers report the canners convention ending with delegates favoring a proposed pea trust. Promoters W R Roach of Cambridge New York and Willard G Rause of Belair Maryland lead the effort. Nearly all pea canners in Wisconsin Illinois Michigan Indiana Ohio are said to be involved, with significant eastern participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Pea Trust
W. R. Roach
Cambridge, N. Y
Willard G. Rause
Belair
Wisconsin
Iinois
Michigan
Indiana
Ohio
Cadets Top Honors In Annapolis Graduation Exams
Annapolis Md Feb 15 The ten highest honors in the recent graduating class examinations went to Horace C Klyce Arkansas Henry G Wallace Colorado Frank W Sterling Trim vis James O Richardson Texas John W Woodruff Michigan Roer Adams Illinois Gilford Durst West Virginia Emory S Land Wyoming T W Osburn Oregon and Clayton H Simmers Pennsylvania all named from various states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Horace C. Klyce
Arkansas
Henry G. &. Wallace
Colorado
Frank W. Sterling
Trmvis
James O. Richardson
Texas
John W. Woodruff
Michigan
Roer
Adams
Illinois
Gilford Durst
West Virginia
Emory
Land
Wyoming
T. W. Osburn
Oregon
Clayton H. Simmers
Pennsylania
Alleged Policy Man to Be Tried
William Wilson, named as one of the alleged policy agents in the grand jury indictment, is scheduled for a criminal court hearing next Thursday to determine his case and possible charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wilson
Ellis G. Ellis hauled to West Florida after 58 days at sea
The schooner Ellis G. Ellis, of the Banner Line from New York, arrived at West, Fla., on Saturday after 58 days at sea and being reported lost. Severe storms battered the vessel, bending her 150 miles off course and leaving her badly damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Fla
Schoony Ellis G. Ellis
Banner Ene
Ire Xork
Studebaker firm to convert Chickelett building for auto factory
South Bend Ind Feb 15 Studebaker brothers manufacturing company has leased the idle Chickelett building and will use it for exclusive automobile production The plan is to make the Studebaker auto factory the largest and most complete in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
Studebaker Brothers’ Manufacturing Company
Chickelett
Studebakers
United States
Indiana items of tragedy and town news from all over
A roundup of Indiana incidents includes James Spencer of Hollandsburg killed by a falling tree, Wright's grocery in New Castle burned with $3,000 loss and $2,500 insurance, Ernest Davis of Monument City possibly fatally crushed by a log, and Rev. Andrew Morrissey of Notre Dame recovering. Dr J A Turner’s wife injured coasting, Daisy Smith of Elwood to marry R C Glover in Manila, M W Malott buying Bloomingdale canning factory, Linwood blacksmith W B Smith fatally injured after a fall, Fred White couple found near-starved in Evansville, Father T X Logan back at Rushville church after two long absences, Mrs William Barber of Washington seriously burned after ingesting carbolic acid, Elizabeth Strickler aged 102 to celebrate birthday, Thomas Gillen home in Upland wrecked by gas explosion with family escaping in nightclothes, Cornelius Rathkone bequeathing 470000 to Evansville for a memorial home for aged and infirm persons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Spencer
Hollandsburg
Wright
New Castle
Ernest Davis
Monument City
Andrew Morrissey
Notre Dame University
J. A. Turner
Nashville
Daisy Smith
Elwood
Manila
P. I
R. C. Glover
Bloomingdale
M. W. Malott
Indianapolis
W. B. Smith
Linwood
Fred White
Evansville
T. X. Logan
Rushville
William Barber
Washington
Elizabeth Strickler
Northern
Indiana
Blue Creek Township
Adams County
Leck Sues Street Car Company For 10000
Robert M. Leck seeks 10000 from the street car company after a horse frightened by a car at Minors and Sixteenth streets bolted, throwing him from the bogey and breaking his leg. He contends the motorman should have halted the car when the horse reared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Leck
Street Car Company
Robert M. Leck
Street Car
Sixteenth Sts
Bribery bench warrant issued for promoter Sneder
A bench warrant charging bribery was issued on Saturday for Robert M. Sneder, Kansas City millionaire promoter of the Central traction bill, now under grand jury investigation in St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis, Mo
Robert M. Sneder
Kansas City
German American veterans plan Washington birthday program
The German American veterans association has a fine program for Washington’s birthday exercises on Sunday February 23. Mayor Bookwalter will speak. The event will feature music literary items and living pictures.
Charles Aldag Dies After Illness at Home
Charles Aldag 76 died Saturday morning at his home 1230 E Washington St after a two week illness from pneumonia He retired ten years ago from the shoe business on E Washington St He leaves a widow and several children Funeral arrangements were not yet made Saturday afternoon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Aldag
E. Washington St
Mr. Aldag
Paterson Fire Claim Him in Sudden Pneumonia Death
Carleton T. Herrick of Indianapolis, brother of Richard Herrick, died suddenly in Paterson New Jersey from pneumonia, a result of exposure at last Sunday's great fire that swept away his business establishment. He formerly lived in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carleton T. Herrick
Richard €. Herrick
Indianapolis
Paterson
N. J
Building inspector Bartel targets more affidavits on smoke law violators
Building inspector Bartel says he is ready to file another batch of affidavits against smoke law violators. He has a large list of names, numbering about 255, but he will not disclose who they are.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartel
New York Regatta Set for Poughkeepsie in June
The annual regatta at Poughkeepsie is scheduled for June a this year, about two weeks earlier than last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Poughkeepsie
Mullally Jewelers Ad Offers First Class Diamond Item
Merchant J P Mullally advertises a gilt edge guarantee on a first class diamond stud or sizable ring. Located at 28 Monument access, the note promotes quality jewelry sales with emphasis on a strong guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Mullally
Monument
Parker Shot on Road Between Millston and Warrens
Joseph Parker a Millston resident was found dead with a bullet wound and a revolver in his hand on the road from Millston to Warrens. Hiram Hall, accused slayer, phoned to confess the shooting claiming self defense and alleging Parker was intimate with his wife. Parker came from Cornell Illinois and was married.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Wis
Joseph Parker
Millston
Warrens
Jackson County
Hiram Hall
Parker
Millsion
Cornell
Ill
Ashes Clean-Up Jurisdiction Sparks City Dispute
Officials in the courthouse basement dispute who must clean up ashes. Megrew argues the health board should handle it while Beuhler says ashes are not garbage or health risk. The mayor resolved the matter by ordering the police to enforce an old ashes removal ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Megrew
Board of Works
Health Board
Power house opens for regular Richmond street car service
In Richmond Indiana on February 15 the new power house of the local street car company began regular service. The report also notes Sarah A McCord's will directs funds to education and charity. Bertsch & Co of Cambridge City won a contract for a power punch at Mare Island Naval Yard. Prof Ed Jielder to join the Robinson circus with trained steers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
Sarah A. McCord
Bertsch & Co
Cambridge City
Mare Island Navy Yard
Ed Jielder
Robinson Circus
Indianapolis boy wins Carnot gold medal at Stanford
Fletcher Wagner, son of Dr and Mrs Theodore Wagner of Indianapolis, won the Carnot gold medal for a Stanford Berkeley debate. Wagner, 20, is Senior at Stanford, completing a three year four year course and set to graduate May 20. He previously placed second in an Indiana interscholastic contest. The Carnot medal honors French history and the debate is the Pacific states main college event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Fletcher Wagner
Theodore Wagner
Fletcher
Carnot
Leland Stanford
Berkeley
Stanford
Baron de Coubertin
Sadi Carnot
Lyons
Pacific States
Shortridge High School
Shortridge
Mayor Mills of Seymour Angers Indianapolis Spree Ends in Robbery Tale
Albert B. Mills, Seymour’s mayor, visited Indianapolis and flaunted money after dining with three girls who lured him into a drink spree. He claimed $150 vanished, blaming Jackson and the trio. Police arrested Jackson. Mills, drunk, missed the police court appearance and promised to repay. He reiterated a boast that he has plenty of money if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert B. Mills
Seymour
Indianapolis
Mills
Union Station
Edgar Jackson
Jackson
Mils
Gerber
What shall be done with the Stefane ks
Judge Carter faces a tough decision in a case involving the Stefanek family. The Stefaneks pledged jewels as security for debt, then borrowed them back, leading to both spouses being jailed until the jewelry was surrendered or the money paid. The wife was freed due to young children at home, while the husband swore an affidavit offering to return the jewels, but the wife retains them citing the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franz Stefanek
Stefaneks
Stefanek
Weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity
Forecast for the 36 hours ending at 6 PM February 16 calls for threatening and probable snow flurries Saturday night and Sunday. Early temperatures reach 7 AM at 12 degrees, noon at 19, and 2 PM at 21 with partly cloudy conditions Saturday night and Sunday. Northerly winds extend over Indiana Illinois Michigan Ohio and Kentucky with fair conditions in the other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Ilinois
Michigan
Fair
Ohio
Kentucky
Building inspector seeks condemnation of 2121 Central Ave frame building
Building inspector Bartel asked the Board of Works to condemn the frame structure at 2121-03 Central Ave formerly housing Indiana screen company now owned by Frazer Bros. and Van Hoft. He received a large resident petition Thursday afternoon urging demolition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartel
Board of Works
Central Ave
Indiana Screen Company
Frazer Bros. & van Hoft
The Week's Clearance At Indianapolis Clearing House
The Indianapolis clearing house reported weekly clearings of 10 005 775 10 dollars, an average week. The prior year’s week showed 7 775 323 22 dollars in clearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Spider-Web Party For Soon-To-Be Bride Briggs
Miss Cook of 2155 Broadway hosted a Friday evening spider‑web party for Miss Bernice Briggs and her intimate friends, in celebration of her forthcoming marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook
Broadway
Bernice Briggs
Petitions circulated to seek city franchise vote
The Indianapolis terminal company plans to circulate petitions throughout the city starting Monday to gain public input on granting an independent franchise. President Smith says the company seeks a broad expression from residents, with petitions sent by mail and a decision pending by the Board of Works, which has not set a consideration date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Works and
Council
Indianapolis Terminal Company
Board of Works
Still Flirting In Bridges Talks With County Board
Mayor Bookwalter announced a planned meeting with county commissioners at 10 a m on Monday to discuss the bridge project. The encounter follows ongoing negotiation efforts and schedules a formal discussion time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bookwalter
Prince Henry to Visit U S Cement Ties With Germany
Berlin reports jubilant reception of Prince Henry's departure for the United States. Observers say the trip will solidify Germany American friendships as misunderstandings fade. Local papers frame the visit as saluting friends rather than seeking favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Pao
Prince Henry
United States
Germany
America
Lokal Anzeiger
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Charles F
Gotham Street Railroads
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Plainfield
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Miss Burns
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Glen Island
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Bob
Andrews
Ellis
Thomas Gillen
Upland
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Millionaire Snyder
Poughkeepsie Regatta
Pacific Coast
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Janes
Joseph S. Goode
Centiet
Newton Claypool
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