Mayor Denny Opines On New Asphalt Specs And Costs
In an interview Monday Mayor Denny discussed asphalt pavement choices for the city. He noted asphalt may be best for this city though granite handles heavy traffic but costs more. He compared local prices with other cities and explained Bermudez material is being studied while street testing will determine true value, with sewer work likely delaying progress.
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Fire Damages Frame House on Miami Street
One story frame house at 647 E Miami Bt owned by C. E. Kriffen burned causing about $50 damage with cause unknown. Local items note Washington’s Birthday celebration for George H. Chapman post and various civic notes including health board talks, Normal School trustees, pension discussion, local anecdotes, and civic appointments.
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J. M. Shaw
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D. P. Erwin
House Committee
Nathan Morris
Lester
Kershner
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A. R. Man
Justice of the Peace
Rush for post office jobs in local politics heats up
C B Wardsworth pursues the stamp department superintendent post at the local post office while Will McGinnis and Oliver Reveal vie for deputy. Maurice Solomon seeks the mail weigher job amid past campaign losses. Murray and others chase expanded roles as officials face scrutiny of Politicized hiring and delays. J M Cropley attacks Cleveland era policy at the Rand Hotel, blaming current administration for economic woes.
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Oliver Reveal
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Maurice Solomon
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Albert Sanm
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Cleveland Conference Bid Faces Uncertain Fate
A Cleveland subcommittee from the Commercial club discusses securing a national conference. Doubts rise on locating the event there as backers questioned a $250,000 hall pledge and permanence. If the hall isn t built, the conference may move away. Members deny misusing encampment funds in the effort.
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McKane Blocked From Sing Sing By Stay Order
Boss McKane avoids a Sing Sing transfer as a Supreme Court stay delays sentencing until Friday. The defense will argue the extraordinary grand jury that indicted him was illegal. Twenty four of McKane’s co conspirators were called to plead to the indictments.
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Clairvoyant attacked by highwaymen in Indiana
George Franklin, a clairvoyant, was assaulted near the Wabash railroad station in Wanasu Indiana on Monday night. He was slugged with a club and stabbed in the leg. His condition is serious. The attackers took $20. Franklin had just arrived from Huntington. An alleged swindler’s transactions noted Leroy Harris alias William B. Clark arrested after obtaining 200 at Norton Heights and carrying money orders from Norton Heights Connecticut. Receiver Eggleston urged no delay in proving claims as Buckeye court refused extension.
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Robbery at Simon Jacobson’s residence yields 12000 in coins and jewelry
Burglars broke into the Howard Street home of money lender Simon Jacobson early Tuesday while residents slept and took about 12000 in coin and jewelry. Local police probe ongoing.
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Pension Agent Spencer and Chicago Appointments Nominated
The president sent to the senate Martin V. B. Spencer of Allen County Indiana for pension agent at Indianapolis vice Bagley. Chicago nominees include Martin J. Nusseau collector of customs Frank G. Hayne appraiser Delos P. l'helps subregrular John W. Arnold LA 8. marshal and James W. Jinniar for revenue collector at Peoria. House quorum was 20 with a call of the house and sergeants arresting absentees.
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City Council Deliberates Night Session and Ordinance Moves
In Bleuday night council chamber, 19 councilmen and several Republican candidates gathered amid handshakes and card passing. The mayor spoke as President Cooper’s message urged a pest house, discussed asphalt and sewer works, and noted planned street car litigation funding. The council authorized extra counsel, struck the Haughville annex ordinance, and a new market house measure was referred to streets and alleys. The mayor vetoed a vehicle tax pay-by-date extension. another ordinance was filed with a special meeting set to reconsider attendance.
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Everything in Sight The Franchise Petition Filed With County Commissioners
The Indianapolis & Broad Ripple suburban railway company filed a petition for a franchise with the county commissioners on Tuesday seeking four routes and the right to operate by electricity. The routes extend from Twenty-sixth Street to the canal and beyond, with proposals to use all streets north of the city and south or southwest of Broad Ripple. They demand operation by Sept 1 and a two year non-occupied street restoration rule. The move appears tied to nearby suburban railroad activity and a competing company’s plans.
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Black List Plot by City Undertakers Against Unpaid Funeral Bills
A secret meeting of Whitsett area undertakers discussed forming a black list of families delaying funeral bill payments. The plan would involve Universal Credit Agency to assess financial standing and report invoices, with contracts binding undertakers to a mutual protection scheme. The move aims to curb nonpayment without public disclosure and faced secrecy among attendees.
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Bomb explosion at Paris lodging injures two
A bomb hidden in a hotel room exploded injuring the proprietress Calabresi and two lodgers after two suspicious visitors left their Brown room. Police later raided anarchist haunts across France, seizing suspects including Vaillant’s daughter’s guardian. In a separate matter, Bernard Maurer fights his brother over their father’s will amid testimony of strange behavior and liquor use prior to death.
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Hold Up Victim Loses $6 In Street Robbery
William Gates of 1. S. St. Clair street was robbed Monday night at 5:30 near Walnut and Pennsylvania streets by two tall men who demanded money and fled after taking $6 and a watch. Gates was forced to move along without turning back as revolvers were shown.
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He Denies Her Charger In Divorce Case
Herman Cordes fled an answer Tuesday denying sensational allegations in his wife’s divorce complaint filed last week. Judge Bartholomew refused to hear the case, with possible transfer to a superior court or trial by special judge. Emperor William swears in new recruits at Wilhelmhaven as B rince Henry accompanies him. A blinding blizzard rages here since Tuesday morning with fierce wind and extreme cold.
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Donnelly Faces Charges Over Indexing Costs Dispute
Maurice Donnelly refuses to cover indexing costs left by late Marion County Recorder Peter Carson. Commissioners deny payment while Donnelly’s allies portray it as pressure to force a wage concession. Clerks removed from the office amid ongoing tensions, and Carson’s past campaign payment is noted in the dispute.
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Unusual Police Court Scene Involving Boy Defendant
In Police Court Rother hears Willie Hoifbauer accused of throwing stones while witnesses insist snow balls caused the trouble. The defense argues the affidavit misstates the charge. The mother pleads for time and promises to keep her son out of bad company. judge releases the boy with advice.
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Democrats and Red Scare Stir in State Election News
Feb 20 dispatches report statewide spring voter activity for congress at large to fill the Lilly seat. Republicans claim G A Grow will win by a record margin in Pennsylvania while Democrats split over strategy, Hancock emerging as the unified standard bearer amid industrial strife. .Elsewhere Rio Janeiro bombardment rumors and a Santos action threaten regional stability as insurgent campaigns unfold.
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Overdue Steamer Arrives in New York
The Hamburg American liner Augusta Victoria, reported foundered, arrived in New York on Tuesday after heavy gales. In the voyage’s first days strong winds battered the ship and Feb 19 the starboard engine failed leaving one engine in use on the approach to port.
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Fire Hammers Rochester Insane Asylum Annex
Early hour blaze at the Rochester state hospital for the insane destroyed the annex housing the kitchen dining hall and library along with the boiler house and electric light plant. All inmates evacuated safely though the structure suffered about 70000 dollars in losses with no insurance.
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Petition Overruled In Removal To Federal Court
Judge Brown overruled the petition to move Jos. Tate v. Jodianazpolia Bank and Receiver Hawkins to federal court, ruling the filing was too late. Jurisdiction remains in question as Stormeyg Kern Hardang Miller argued the issue. Miller sought to influence the court by offering a remark for his son, one of Tate’s lawyers, and the judge took the matter under advisement.
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Miners entombed in Gaylord mine near death fate unclear
News from Whineswanna Virginia February 20 reports 13 miners trapped for a week with no food. Rescue teams work day and night but ground remains saggy delaying access. Families cling to hope while officials deem survival unlikely amid difficult conditions.
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Laundry Ad Reads Capital Service with Low Rates
Classified item shows a Capital laundry listing with telephone reference and a note of a 106 percent rate? The readable fragment also mentions reduced rates and a vague Ge identifier.
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