Reveridge Promises a New Tariff in Indiana Trial
Samuel R. Murray testified as first witness in the paving trial, detailing Indianapolis street patching costs and daily output. Whitlam C. Smith followed, describing paving costs. defense aims to show contract work attributed to Samuel Murdock, not Henry W. Marshall, and to dispute fraud claims.
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Samuel R. Murray
Henry W. Marshal
Murrey
Indianapolis
Ryan
Hooton
Whitlam C. Smith
Marion County Construction Company
Marshall
Harry Brunaugh
Indiana
Hugg
Harry Branaugh
Western Construction Company
Samuel Murdock
Henry W. Marshall
Brunaugh
Marion Construction Company
Murdocks
Goal men routed on senate floor in sharp fight
Senator Higgins sought to exempt coal men from a bill aimed at preventing fraud in fuel sales. Senator Strange opposed, insisting the enacting clause be struck to protect coal dealers. Senator Kane proposed removing natural gas, a move adopted. After a heated contest Higgins and coal interests retreated, killing the amendment push. Strange cited a Marion Indiana coal company charging high grade fuel to township trustees, arguing the bill served deal users.
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Higgins
Strange
Kane
Marion
Ind
Five Killed by Fall in Spain Building Collapse
Five persons die when a floor collapses in a building in Spain on February 14. Emergency crews rush to the scene as rescuers search for survivors amid debris and rising concerns over structural safety.
Senator Speaks at the Tariff Conference Indianapolis
A Tariff Conference in Indianapolis features a strong push for tariff reform with delegates from many states. Senator Beveridge delivers a lengthy address urging a tariff commission and rapid revision within four months, arguing a commission would prevent future delays and improve U S trade policy.
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Indianapolis
National Congress
Carroll Wright Reported Nearing Death in Worcester Home
Carroll D. Wright, president of Clark College and former U.S. Commissioner of Labor, illness worsens at his Worcester, Massachusetts home as physicians announce no chance of recovery.
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Carroll Wright
Worcester
Mases
Indictments in Panama Canal Libel Probes Hit Newsroom Figures
Federal grand jury indicts Joseph Pulitzer of the New York World Delavan Smith editor Indianapolis News Charles R Williams Nell News staff R P Lyman and CC N Vanhamm New York World staff. Indictments stem from World and News reports about Panama Canal strip funds and large commissions. Smith in Indianapolis will await bench warrants and then give bond.
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Washington
Federal Grand Jury Today
Panama Canal
Joseph Pulitzer
The
New York World
Delavan Smith
Indianapolis News
Charles R. Williams
Nell News
R. P. Lyman
CC. N. Vanhamm
Roosevelt
Panama
Mr. Smith
Indianapolis
Mr. Wiliams
Bend
Mrs Mary Lancaster Named Administratrix of Lancaster Estate
Judge schedules Mary A. Lancaster to administer the estate of her husband Charles D. Lancaster a former dairyman in Indianapolis valued between 25000 and 50000 dollars. Two daughters Clara and Harriet are named in the proceedings.
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Ross. Swednenday
Mary A. Lancastern
Charles D. Lancaster
Indianapolis
Clara
Harriet
Burglar Steals Sugar From Bondsman Home
A burglar was found in the home of Samuel Farb a professional bondsman located at 1910 S Capitol avenue on Tuesday night but the intruder escaped with only sugar.
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Sam Farb
Samuel Farb
S. Capitol Avenue
Crippled Millionaire REMLS Former Senator William A Clark
Former Senator William A Clark lies in London after a fall aboard the ship Lucania leaves him walking with crutches due to a leg injury. The incident is reported as he travels after serious health concerns.
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William A. Clark
London
Lucania
Shafer Robbed of $35 in Brookville Mystery Deepens
Arthur Shafer, who retired Tuesday night, found his inside pocket empty except for crumpled papers. The $5 disappearance is a mystery. Suspect in custody Thomas Fletcher, a negro, was arrested Wednesday by Special Policeman George Helm and is held for investigation over a stolen suitcase.
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Thomas Fletcher
George Helm
Lover Slays Sweetheart and Kills Self in Reading Cab
In Reading Pennsylvania at 1:20 this morning a taxi on N Front street carried lovers Stella Rocktasher and George E Knaut. A pistol shot inside the cab left both dead with Knaut the killer and likely suicide. The couple were engaged and had planned marriage at Easter despite parents disapproval.
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Reading
N. Front Street
Stella Rockstasher
George E. Knaut
Arcade Hotel
N. Fifth Street
Raymond W. Christensen
Christensen
Lewis Becker
Knaut
Reading Hospital
Kneut
Kinaut
George Rocktasher
George
Estelle
Trousseau
Sur
Earthquake Kills Thousands in Western Persia
A Teheran dispatch reports the January quake in Luristan Province, Western Persia, was recorded on seismographs worldwide. Between 4,000 and 5,000 people were killed and thousands injured. Many survivors camp in hills. Western Persia communications are limited, delaying news.
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Teheran
Luristan
Persia
Thou
Senate invites Beveridge to address Indiana body
The Indiana Senate sent an invitation to Senator A. J. Beveridge suggesting he address the Senate during his Indianapolis visit. Senators Bland Springer and Harlan are named on the committee to deliver the summons.
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Senate
A. J. Beveridge
State
Indianapolis
Bland, Springer and
Harlan
Beveridge
Would You Marry for Money The Indianapolis Letter
A 1109 column weighs opinions on marrying for money versus love. Readers cite love’s value, poverty’s strains, and social advantages, with multiple signatures from Indianapolis residents urging marriage for affection over wealth. The letters challenge the notion that money brings happiness, stressing virtue, effort, and shared well being.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Would You Marry for Money The Sun Contest Ad
A theater contest invites readers to write a 100 word essay on marrying for money tied to W A Whitecar's play Married for Money at the Park theatre. Prizes include a box for eight and seating for four or two, with entries due by noon today.
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W. A. Whitecar
Park Theater
the Sun
Is Money the Key to Happiness or Love
Letters discuss marriage choices amid money and happiness. Individuals named Ralph Strode Zel la Shewmon Mrs Elva Mendenhall and Mrs M T L Van Horn reflect on whether wealth or affection sustains homes. They argue love and virtue matter more than fortune.
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Elva Mendenhall
Valley Mills
Aeven
M. TL. van Horn
Audubon Road
Coroner Rules Railroad at Fault in Fatal Train Collision
Coroner Blackwell cites the Pennsylvania fast mail train and a hook and ladder truck wreck that killed Lieut. Michael Corliss on February 4. He urges stricter crossing controls, electric bells, 24 hour watchmen, and a higher speed limit from four to twelve miles per hour.
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Pennsylvania
Michael Corliss
Blackwell
Indianapolis
Grand jury to investigate missing witnesses in Radcliff case
The grand jury will be called to investigate the disappearance of three witnesses who were to testify against John Radcliff Marie Shafer and Belle Williams all described as negroes in police court. Radcliff held on a charge of conducting a Hind tiger and the women on statutory charges. Police raided Radcliff shoe 508 Bowman Street Sunday afternoon and found beer and liquor. The three witnesses were summoned Monday but absent Wednesday and police could not locate them.
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John Radcliff
Marie Shafer
Belle Wiliams
Radcliff
Radcliffshoe
Bowman Street
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Spain
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England
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Icial
Smith
Williams
Ross
Gore
State Senate
Mr. R
Harold Burleson
Adams Street
Mary T. Gordon
Ashland Avenue
Arthur ‘Worttman
English Avenue
Ralph
Strode
Nelson ‘Street
Zella Shewmon
Draper Atreet
W. Sherman
Drgper
Adam
Eve
Agnes Street
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