Postal savings banks bill introduced in Senate
Senator Knox of Pennsylvania introduced a postal savings banks bill approved by the president. Post offices to be designated savings banks accepting deposits from anyone ten or older, with 2 percent interest paid quarterly. Deposits limited to certain minimums and facilitated by national banks with treasury approval.
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Washington
Knox
Pennsylvania
Secretary of the Treasury
the Treasury
Postmaster-General
Slay Plot Ends in Tragedy at Reichert Home
Barrows chief clerk in the city building department shot and killed himself in the Reichert residence at 826 Nelson street after breaking in and attempting to murder Mrs Reichert. A long letter found on Barrows described jealousy over his wife and a paramour, and warned of two deaths including his own.
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W. F. Barrows
William F
Rows
Nelson St
Pattle
Trimpe and
Kitzmiller
Reichert
Barrows
William F. Reichert
Mayer
Mary
Stewart and
Mullin
Cora Kamacher
S. Meridian St
Legal tangling in Hatch suit over Indianapolis franchise
Attorneys for A W Hatch press to enjoin the Indianapolis Telephone Co and the Board of Public Works from a new franchise contract as Superior Judge J L McMaster hears motions. The TRO may be void due to late motions when the case moved to Judge McMaster. Plaintiffs seek a venue change from the county.
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McMaster
A. W. Hatch
Indianapolis Telephone Companys
Board of Public Works
J. L. McMaster
Indianapolis Telephone Commpany
J. M. Leathers
Boiler explosion injures twelve at Lowell mill annex
In Lowell on February 19 a boiler used for the first time in the new annex to Balton Manufacturing Co’s cotton factory exploded. Seven men were badly scalded and five others injured lightly. Eighteen hundred mill workers across Jackson Street were panic stricken as damage reached about 106000.
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Lowell
Mass
Balton Manufacturing Company
Jackson St
Sky Pilot Speaks to Sparse Crowds in Minnesota Church
Rev F E Higgins known as the sky pilot of Minnesota lumber camps spoke at Home Presbyterian church Tuesday evening on missionary work but the attendance was small due to bad weather. He moved to the church parlors and shared tales of Minnesota. He was scheduled to address more gatherings in Irvington and Washington streets churches Wednesday and Wednesday night.
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F. E. Higgins
Minnesota
Home Presbyterian Church
Irvington Presbyterian
Washington-st. ' Church
Acid Thrower Captured in Baltimore Case
In Baltimore on February 19, the so called Jack the Acid Thrower was captured as John Kriegendorfer after two years of attacking women. He confessed saying he hated women and said he used acid from a factory syringe. Police report 38 cases in 18 months with many victims not reporting.
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Baltimore
Jack
John Kriegendorfer
Jin
Peru Man Loses Claim for Courthouse Plans
The Supreme Court on Tuesday affirmed Milton Kraus against J. J. Lehman, reversing an appellate ruling. Kraus challenged a $2,500 award for preparing courthouse plans in Peru, arguing petition signers lacked qualification. The court ruled the 1899 act unconstitutional, requiring a petition of 500 citizens to erect a courthouse.
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Supreme Court
Milton Kraus
J. J. Lehman
Kraus
Lehman
Peru
Appellate Court
Requisition Sought for Byrd Child Support Return
Delaware county circuit court applied to the secretary of state on Tuesday to issue a requisition for the return from Ohio of Lawrence D. Byrd of Delaware county. Byrd was ordered in December 1907 to pay ten dollars monthly for his children's support. he left the jurisdiction and is believed to be in Springfield, Ohio.
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Delaware County
Secretary of State
Hanly
Ohio
Lawrence D. Byrd
Byrd
Springfeld
Blizzard Abates Boycott As Muncie Rides Street Cars
In Muncie Indiana on February 19 the fiercest blizzard of the winter forced union members and families to ride street cars for the first time since the strike. The unions impose fines of 35 to 50 dollars per offense for riding. The weather is credited with softening boycott tensions and boosting car use.
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Muncie. Ind
Freight Wreck Numbs West Shore Tracks Near Highland Falls
A disastrous freight wreck on the West Shore railroad near Highland Falls New York today destroyed a train of 30 cars. Debris covers all tracks and eight hours will be needed to clear the wreck and repair the rails.
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Highland Falls
N. Y
West Shore Railroad
January deaths claimed 231 in Indianapolis report
In January, 21 residents died in Indianapolis per Charles A. Carter, chief clerk of the City Board of Health. Of these, 10 from general diseases and 25 from epidemics. Tuberculosis caused 5 deaths, influenza 13, typhoid four, two homicides, two railroad accidents, and one automobile fatality. SCALDED AT A MILL. BLOOMINGTON Ind February 19 Morton C Carter suffered severe burns at a sawmill when steam line burst. He was burned on head face and right leg.
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Indianapolis
Charles A. Carter
City Board of Health
Bloomington
Ind
Morton C. Carter
May Quit Jury Before Graft Probe
Former courthouse custodian may resign from the jury as graft investigations into his department unfold. Reports indicate internal accounts are under scrutiny and could prompt his departure from the panel.
Snowbound City Faces Graft Probe Delays and Street Cleanups
Heavy Tuesday snow slows travel as Indianapolis mobilizes relief for unemployed workers. Mayor Bookwalter orders street clean department to hire all applicants, while county graft inquiries expose irregularities in gravel road funds and witness-scarred grand jury debates.
Head of the Foresters Dies After Typhoid
Rochester N Y February 19 Charles W A Young longtime chief ranger of the Foresters of America is dead today from typhoid fever.
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Preamoni
Rochester
N. Y
Charles W
A.‘Young
the Foresters of America
Exposition of Novel Hardware Displays at Indiana Show
The Retail Hardware Dealers Association hosts its ninth annual convention in Indianapolis with an exhibit at Tomlinson Hall open to dealers and friends. Gov Wanly spoke on the state twine industry while lightning rod dealers showcase model homes and batteries. Nine paint firms, including Indianapolis concerns, present products as vendors promise future business after meeting new dealers.
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Retail Hardware Dealers Association
Indianapolis
Denison Hotel
Tomlinson Hall
Wanly
Ginger Pop Triggers Joy in Millville Men
In Millville New Jersey February 19 the male population showed unusual joy after Rev James Douglas temperance advocate investigated. He found free samples of ginger ale distributed by a Philadelphia firm contained 75 percent alcohol.
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Millville
N. J
James Douglas
Philadelphie
Blizzard Roars Across Midwest With Loss Of Several Lives
Chicago reports the worst blizzard in weather history as the storm sweeps the region from Missouri to northern Illinois. The blizzard halts rail traffic with huge snow drifts and fatalities occur, including two fishing-tug crewmen in Lake Michigan near Waukegan. Arkansas and Kansas weather disruptions worsen with snow and drifted streets.
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Chicago
Weather Bureau
Anstad
Lake Michigan
Waukegan
Kansas
Missouri Pacific
Concordia
Kas
Atchison
Arkansas
Franklin Defeats Bell Telephone Franchise Bid
Franklin Indiana city council rejected Bell Telephone’s bid for a franchise last night after opposing arguments from Indianapolis that two telephone systems are preferable. The Independent company operates 1,29 exchanges here and will keep relying on the Indianapolis firm for service.
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Franklin
Ind
Bell Telephone Company
Indianapolis
Ridgely and party arrive amid bank meeting talks
Kansas City February 19 Comptroller William B Ridgely arrived with David R Francis J Wilson Perry and J Shepard Smith from St Louis after weeks of negotiation by wire and mail He declines a stance on the bank presidents post but says the Kansas City visit may produce developments for the National Bank of Commerce The board meeting and presidential election are scheduled for tomorrow
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Kansas City
United States
William B. Ridgely
David R. Francis
J. Wilson Perry
J. Shepard Smith
St. Louis
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