No Agreement Between City and Railroads Over Track Elevation
The article reports a deepening clash between Indianapolis city leaders and railroad interests over a track elevation bill. Mayor Bookwalter defends city control to protect citizens, while Representative Muir and Dr. Dye warn the plan risks unfair burdens and future abuse. The committee chair and supporters anticipate a bill despite widespread opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Goring
House
Indianapolla
Muir
Johny 'T. Dye
Hymous
Creasing Commission
Bookwalter
BNL
Belef
Common Council
Board of Public Works
Dye
Tuunedl
Meror
Wright
Mix-Up of Authority in New Albany Receiver Case
A clash between federal Judge Anderson and Floyd county Judge Utz over control of the Mt. Zier Heller company assets in New Albany triggers a confrontation among receivers Connor and Kelso. Sheriff and deputy clash with guards as actions move between courts, with threats of contempt and a federal marshal ordered to take charge.
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Anderson
Federal Court
Lita
Floyd County Circuit Court
New Albany
M. Zier Haller
Trugt Coupany
Alge Anderson
Fred D- Coenor
Trust Company
Connor
Via
Charles D. Kelso
Adheritt
WW. Watts
Louleville
Floyd
Utz
Indianapolis
Vis
United States
Mt. Zler Beller Company
F. Dy Connor
Judee Anderson
Ler Beller
Alms
Canvyor
Min Ane
Nosses Alon
Guuird
Judgett
S.marahat Fo~ley
W. W. Watts
Serwux
Uts
New Liner Advertisements on the Seventh Page
In the seventh page advertisements list film studios. Listings include twelve rooms for rent and four unfurnished rooms for rent. New notices promise a power machine and a Washington work horse for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janitrens
Aimation
Mapa
Sen
Washington
Indiana Law School to Wear Cups and Gowns
The Indiana Law School senor cies vote to wear gowns at the annual event rather than public dress. Politicians debate the candidacy of W. J. Adkinson, A. C. Eversingham, and RD McCarthy as supporters rally ahead of the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senor Cies
Indiana Law School
Yammenore Mainstead
W. J. Adkinson
A. C. Eversingham
RD. McCarthy
Woman Dies After Fall in Delaware Street Crash
Fragmentary report of a woman identified as Elizabeth Fenster who fell and was injured during a roaming incident in Delaware. An ambulance transported her to a hospital where she died while awaiting medical attention.
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Stara. Mex
Elzabeth Fenster
Ogn
Delaware
Tell
Sheas
Dr. Towles
Polientalion
Senate to vote on statehood bill rider in coming session
Promised action outlines a Senate vote on a statehood bill attached as a rider to another measure. Morgan announces flood dress on the Panama treaty while Fowler details the currency bill provisions.
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Washington
Fternoon
Quiy
Senate
Mer
Morgan
Panama
Fowler
Candidacy and Bribery Provisions Considered in Utah House
In Utah a measure introduced by Mrs. C E Coulter would punish candidates and agents who offer gifts or inducements to electors during campaigns. Penalties include fines up to 80 dollars and imprisonment up to six months, with a similar rule applying to beverages and intoxicants in candidates’ dealings.
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Aly Lake
Utah
Tom
Bull
Aril Bil
Ili
CE. Coulter
Chicago
Coulter
Deadlock in Congress Over Statehood and Treaty Debated
Deadlock continues in the Senate over the statehood bill with talks of a possible extra session. The Panama Canal treaty is the nominal topic, but constitutional questions about Colombia hold the floor as leaders hope to pass pending measures before adjournment. The House moved on rival appropriations and naval expansions, while the anti anarchist bill advances to final approval.
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Warhington
Congress
Senate
Morgan
Mir
Quay
K- Jay
Great Lakes
Lake Erie
Lake Michigar
Secretary of the Navy
Three New Glass Factories Planned for Indianapolis
Indianapolis will secure three large glass factories, to be moved from the gas belt due to a failure of Nathitalgae. Red Key and Gas City will be affected by the removals. The county commission must approve building a switch from the Belt railroad to the factory sites before further steps. Dent had been closed with Wo-Ham Butler purchasing 36 acres from George Yandes at Hi. Sixteynttxt near the Belt railroad and 20 acres from TA Wilven adjoining the Yardes and WLAN Aver age price. Butler’s company will move three factories to Indianapolis, two at Hed Key and one at Gas City, employing 1,200 to 1,400 workers. Butler recently relocated to Indianapolis. land sale arranged through W. H. Horton. Construction to begin as soon as weather allows, with production to start by fall. Factory output will supply manufactured goods and fuel.
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Indianapolis
Red Key
Gun City
Funera
Wo- Ham Butler
Marieten Jimuee Company
George Yandes
Hi. Sixteynttxt
Helt
TA Wilven
Yardes
Indianapolia
Hed Key
Gas City
Butler
W. H. Horton
Robber Escapes After Cocky Heist at McCurdy Store
Philadelphia police report a robber shot and killed Archibald McCurdy, watchman at the McCurdy department store, then stole 1,000 dollars and escaped. McCurdy was struck through the back of the head and his body hurled into the cellar.
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Philadelphia
Archibald McCurdy
McCurdy
McCurdys
Qu Head
Tealous Brother Dies After Wounds in Family Feud
Coroner Tucker arrived in Indianapolis to perform autopsy on Dert Lane who died Friday night at St Vincent's Hospital from wounds suffered in Joverville weeks earlier. Lane was shot by his brother in law during a custody dispute over two children. One bullet pierced the left breast. the other lodged near the chest. Dr A B Bierne pers performed operation to remove a pellet.
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Tucker
Hamilton County
Indianapolis
Lane
Vincent's Hospital
Joverville
Indaw
Mumitan County
Jall
Siter
A. B. Bierne Pers
Beveridge and Plarome in Senate Morning Session
Washington February 21 The first legislative session of the United States Senate since Thursday was convened Saturday at 11 am after a Friday adjournment. Beveridge pressed for morning business, Penrose objected, and the debate over proceeding delayed a Hood of routine measures and the hoodhood bill vote was set for February 23. The fortifications appropriation bill was referred to the appropriation committee and Foraker introduced Guam and Tutuila governance measures, but action was postponed.
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Washington
Unitedtates Senate
Senate
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Beveridge
Indiana
Quay
Depew
House
Committee of
Foraker
Guam
Tutulla
Session outlook as sixty third assembly nears end
The sixty third general assembly nears adjournment in two weeks with most large appropriations deferred to the late session. The speaker remains deeply engaged with numerous bills and it seems a night session may be required before adjournment.
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis and Vicinity
Forecast for the next 36 hours ending 8 pm February 22 calls for little temperature change with 7 pm reading at 24 and 2 pm at 25. In Indiana and neighboring states expect no notable temperature shift, with variable winds and fair conditions.
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Indianapolis
Victory
Fale
Indiana
Veteran statesman arrives in Tadl anapolis
The veteran Magenehuseets stateman, Snaqtor George F. Hesr, lands in Tadl anapolis Saturday noon to speak at the Irvingina Athenaeum on Celtic elements in American life. The scene shows a fatherly figure watching legislation and seeking strong fiscal policy amid a muddled political moment.
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George F. Hesr
Magenehuseets
Tadl
Anapolis
Vale
Irvingina Athenaeum
Benatar Hat
Venate
Ike
Mother
Saloonists Close Saloon Doors to Attend Revival
In Montrose Michigan Rev A C Marshall leads revival meetings at night and urges saloonkeepers to close their doors at 8 o clock so men may attend. The saloon closures draw crowds of workers and townspeople to hear the preacher while the sessions continue.
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Montrose
Mich
A. C. Marshall
Biontrony
Depriss
Eatron
Snowbound Passengers Stranded Near St Johns As Relief Delayed
In St Johns Nova Scotia two trains with over 100 passengers aboard are stalled by 30 foot drifts. dog teams carrying fuel have begun to reach the interior though relief is limited. One train with three passengers has been stuck for four days and another farther away is blocked with no aid yet. Government urged to press rescue.
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ST. Johns
Fev
Romata
Ialka
Father Conway Fights Burglar at Parochial Residence
In Anderson Indiana Father Conway a Catholic fair treasurer fought off a burglar Friday at the parochial residence. The intruder demanded valuables but fled after the priest fired twice at him and he escaped through the back door.
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Conway
Anderson
Father Conway
Big new IC plant for Indianapolis planned
A new IC plant, the Western Co and Cold Storage Company, is to be built by George Harney of Westmont Place and Danville capitalists. The structure will sit on a 1 1/2 acre site near Washington and Nobsonin, east of Lake Erie tracks, with 10 tons daily capacity. Construction starts May 1 and uses advanced machinery. Architect is Charles Lewis of Danville.
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George Harney
Wemtroft Place
Danville
Huilding
Washington
Nobsonin
Lake Erie
Woahing
Western (Co and Cold Morage Company
Charles Lewis
Dunville, Wh
Woman and Half Brother Arrested in Poison Candy Case
Mrs William Vermillion and her half brother Arthur Eliett were arrested early Saturday on charges of gross treason. Vermillion claimed his wife and Eliett plotted to poison him by lacing candy and conspired to remove him from the scene.
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Mra Wiliam Vermillion
Arthur Eliett
Vermillion
Ener
Newark to observe day of mourning after trolley disaster
Coroner expands jury to probe Thursday trolley crash that killed nine Newark children and injured others. Funeral processions filled streets as Mayor Doreman urges February 2 as a memorial day with church sextons asked to toll bells. Public buildings fly half mast as community grieves the losses.
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Newark
N. J
Huellan
Doretus
Newark King School
Henry O. Doreman
City of
Hanka
Unclear Classified Note Asks For Ad Details
Fragmentary text requests advertising space for Leip and a rental item, with garbled phrases about sending the hotel to the sun and mentioning cash. No clear names, dates, or locations available.
Anthracite coal commission reports little progress in talks
Washington dispatch reports daily sessions of the Interstate Commerce Commission in an effort to settle the anthracite coal wage dispute. Officials deny rumors of a broad agreement including a three percent wage rise and an eight hour day. The commission has not finalized any points and remains in general discussion only. A later note urges readers to buy diamonds before price increases move ahead.
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Washington
Feb
Anthracie Coal Nite Commission
Interstate Commerce Combinaton
Carrall D. Wright
Laundry Mishap Reported in Lexington Mats District
A garbled report from Lexington Mats notes a washing mishap on a Saturday involving a washing container, underwear, tablecloths and sheets left on a back porch. The incident references Edgant W. Hach and movement in the Lexings ton area.
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W. Hach
Fobee
Heoweek
Whley
Indiana to support David Henert Wik for president
A garbled Indiana dispatch quotes Thomas Taggert of the National Democratic Committee stating Indiana will back David Henert Wik for president at the next national convention. He rates Grover Cleveland as having no strong influence on the nomination and sees William Parker as a strong candidate.
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French Bick
Thomas Taggert
National Democratic Committee
Nan
Indiana
David Hennert Wik
Temgart
Wulge Parker
Grisver Cleveland
Panic at a Fire in Chicago Plant
A fierce panic erupted Saturday afternoon after a fire broke out at the Aturgia, Cornter & Burn plant at Harrison and Orocnate in Chicago. The blaze damaged a large stock of attic and sulfuric acid on the first floor, injuring several workers and killing at least one man. Firefighters struggled to evacuate the roughly 3 to 20 employees still inside as the blaze spread through the factory. The incident follows troubling reports from nearby Brownsburg where Mrs. Berdamin McDonald, long invalid, was buried this week.
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Chicago
Kien
Aturgia
Cornter & Burn
Harrison and Orocnate
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