Republicans on Trial Demand Honest Graft Probe
Marion county Republican leaders pledge a fearless investigation into alleged graft at the courthouse. Chairman John C. Ruckelshaus urged honest inquiry, warned against whitewashing, and warned that Marion county's conduct would reflect on Indiana and the nation. The organization named George W. Bliss, Fred Akin, and Fred Co. Gardner to key posts.
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Republican
John C. Ruckelshaus
Ruckelshaus
Marion County
Indiana
Ruckelhaus
George W. Bliss
Fred Akin
Fred Co. Gardner
Reeves Faints During Poem Recital at Amusement Theater
James R. Reeves, headlining A Night With the Poets at the Grand Opera House, fainted during his reading Friday night. He appeared to suffer heart trouble, and a chorus member rang the curtain. Doctors advise such readings risk triggering a fatal attack.
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Grand Opera House
Kaley
Reever
Mr. Reeves
County Lacks Facility for Insane as Murder Case Looms
Marion county faces a growing crisis with no available asylum beds. Julietta asylum is full and Central Indiana Hospital for the Insane refuses admissions, leaving insane patients in jail. Prosecutor Hooton and Deputy Remster weigh fate of Robert Jolly, who killed his daughter, as experts may be ordered to assess his mental state.
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Edenharter
Central Indiana Hospital For the Insane
Marion County
August J. Ball
Ball
Robert Jolly
Elliott R. Hooton
Charles Remster
Jolly
Criminal Court
Every Man Should Own His Home
Advertisement urges wage earners to own homes, arguing rent payments fund others and real estate value rises over time. It claims ownership safeguards future income, urges thorough investigation, offers easy terms in The Sun’s ads, and stresses family discussion before buying.
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the Sun Today
Associate Pastor L L Faris Resigns from RD Christian Church
L L Faris financial secretary and associate pastor of the third Christian church in Indianapolis announced his resignation to pursue a larger field of school work. Since arriving a year ago he has served as treasurer of the Marion County Sunday School association and led a vigorous campaign in Indianapolis Christian Sunday schools. His future duties will be carried out from Cincinnati.
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Third Christian Church
L. L. Faris
Faris
Indianapolis
Marion County Sunday School Association
Civic League
Cincinnati
Attempted train robbery near Otterville shocks Sedalia readers
SEDALIA Me Feb 22 An apparent attempt to hold up Missouri Pacific No 4 between Kansas City and St Louis occurred at a cut near Otterville. An extra freight train ten minutes earlier wrecked after a rail was removed. Engineer Robert Johnson fireman and others buried. Brakeman Hugh Harper fatally injured. The passenger train was delayed and passengers panicked as it backed into Sedalia.
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Indianapolis Sun
Sedalia
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Kansas City
St. Louis
Robert Johnson
Hugh Harper
Man Pleads Guilty To Theft Of His Own Wheelbarrow
James Imes tries to sell an iron wheelbarrow at a second-hand dealer on EK Wabash St. Bicycle Officers Mullin and Stewart locate the item. Imes asks to plead guilty in police court, insisting the wheelbarrow belongs to him, but officers demand more facts before allowing the plea.
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Mullin
Stewart
James Imes
Wabash St. Imes
Italian Black Hand Letter Threat Details Incident
An Italian resident on East Street received a letter written in Italian claiming danger to his life and instructing him to place 500 in a yard box with a stone marker. The note, translated by Capt. Asche, appears to come from a Black Hand member. The police have not disclosed the recipient’s name.
Fogarty victory claim as county chair race escalates
William M. Fogarty accused County Chairman Friedman of disappearing with the committee’s books while 1090+ committeemen waited for credentials. A Fogarty line pledged to certify credentials by 2 pm. Friedman disputed the charge and defended his brief absence. Contests, ballots, and shifting loyalties dominated a tense morning as Fogarty declared victory before the committee met.
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Ty Committee
Friedman
Fogarty
Charles FE
Cox
W. W. Spencer
M. A. Ryan
Joseph Collier
Lee Geisendorff
John N. Navin
W. M. Fogarty
Bernard I.xorbly
Navin
Mr. Navin
Mr. Fogarty
Thomas Taggart
Denison
Henry Friedman
Board of Trade
Burkett Seeks End to Federal Ownership of Railroads
Washington Feb 22 Senator Elmer Burkett of Nebraska spoke at the Washington birthday event at the Belasco theater. He argued the constitution did not envision government ownership of commerce and warned government control would lead to debt, saying private operation is cheaper and government ownership would threaten American governance.
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Washington
Elmer Vy, Burkett
Nebraska
Belasco Theater
America
Hughes Would Send the Wealthy Offenders Ten Jail
Chicago dispatch reports Gov Hinghes of New York addressing a Washington day event at the Union League club. He urged a government policy against rate discrimination to curb unfair competition without harming business. He denounced monopolistic fines as unjust, saying penalties like the 29 million Standard Oil fine shift costs to the public or stockholders.
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Chicago
Gov. Hinghes
New York
Union League Club
Standard Oil Company
Hearst Opens in Favor of a National Party
In Chicago on February 22 the Independence League held its national conference at the Auditorium. William Randolph Hearst, founder, ordered the meeting and urged creation of a permanent nationwide party aligned with Washington Jefferson Jackson and Lincoln. He warned parties may shift at their upcoming conventions and urged a party of radical reform, urging the National party as a true national force.
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Chicago
National Conference of the
Independence League
William Randolph Hearst
The
League
United States
Hearst
Roosevelt
Hughes
Democratic Party
Bryan
Philippines
Jim Crown
Washington
Jefferson
Jackson
Lincoln
Flames Destroy Part of City Hall in Cleveland
Fire swept through Cleveland City Hall today, destroying upper three floors after starting on the fourth. An explosion of chemicals in the city chemist's office accelerated the blaze as crews fought the flames and contained the damage.
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City Hall
Cleveland
Cleveland, O
Guardian Bid For Drunken Mary Vance Funds
Mrs. Mary Vance, arrested weeks ago with $2030 in cash, showed $358 when seized on a drunkenness charge. Bicycle Officers Hall and Simon sought a guardian to manage the money, a lawyer blocked probate action, now a second guardian petition awaits probate court.
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Mary Vance
Hall
Simon
Communion Service at Nippert Memorial Church
Communion service will be held at Nippert Memorial church on Tenth street and Skeystone avenue Sunday morning at 9 oclock. There will be German preaching in the evening at 7 30 Rev Max Dieterle from Greenville Ohio will officiate All friends are cordially invited.
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Nippert Memorial Church
Tenth St
Skeystone Ave
Max Dieterle
Greenville
Grip Epidemic Rolls On In London
London reports a persistent grip epidemic with thirty four deaths last week due to the disease. Public health officials urge vigilance and continued preventive measures amid the ongoing outbreak and rising pneumonia cases linked to grip.
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London
Sun Hustlers Want More Subscriptions in Indiana
Letters from Rays and agents in Sun circulation drive urge the Sun Publishing Co to add copies. Raymond Perkins Glen Oborn Raab and Everett Skelton report rising subscriber interest in Sun papers across Rushville Zionsville Harmony Roachdale and Indianapolis with requests to increase standing orders and new subscribers.
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the Sun Publishing Co
Indianapolis
Ind
Raymond Perkins
Indianapolis Sun
Glen Ogborn
the Sun
Everett Skelton
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