Harriman Merger Probe Voice Sparks Division in Hearings
A New York probe into the Harriman lines details an alleged merger and possible dismissal. Hearings are planned in Chicago and San Francisco with the commission airing a dividend scandal as the case tests interstate commerce rules and the Sherman act. The defense argues independent operation of railroads and freedom from federal law violations. Proceedings may seek dissolution of the merger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Secial
Kellogg
Commission
Orthern Securities
Harriman Fines Probe Targets Union Pacific Systems
New York January 4 the Interstate Commerce Commission began hearings led by Chairman Knapp and Commissioner Lane to probe Harriman interests for violations of interstate commerce laws. The inquiry will examine rate and safety rule compliance, parallel line competition claims, and possible anti trust violations linked to the Union Pacific system. The investigation also reviews traffic concessions among Union Pacific Southern Pacific Chicago Alton Illinois Central and Baltimore Ohio and the August declaration methods impacting the Union Pacific Southern Pacific merger. Alexander Millar testified noting consolidation among Union Pacific lines and associated companies.
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Harriman
Knapp
Lane
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Chicago
San Francisco
Union Pacific Nd
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
Woman Kills Self In Corner Store Tragedy
In Lege Ohio a 30 year old wife and mother Mrs Reese reportedly shot Miller a traveling man then killed herself in the William Future clothing store. Eyewitnesses and rumors vary as to motive with grief and shock cited by local residents. The deceased leaves one child.
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William Fiture
Miller
Milpan
Local Jottings: Community Bits From Our City
A column of brief items notes local officials and happenings. Col A D Shaw keeps the workhouse spotless, comparison to the county jail shows contrast. Perry Nardin becomes new bailiff. Leonard Quill notes salary rise with duties. county poor farm needs repairs. Joe Kealing offers a 60 day legislature job. Durbin adopts frac t ions. indiana and purdue medical schools spark lively debate. Roosevelt may visit Indianapolis next May. Frank Smith shows off a Scotch collie Teddy at the beach show. downspouts on sidewalks pose winter danger. federal building sidewalk floods when it rains. statehouse staff seek pay raises. umbrella and overshoe dealers adapt to rain. Fall Creek runs yellow after weather.
Threaten Tie Up of the Railroads Exposed
Chicago dispatch reports a conference of 100000 railroad workers demanding an international eight hour day and wage increases from 5 to 25 percent plus safety and staffing upgrades. Union chiefs warn of a potential nationwide strike if concessions are not offered within two weeks. No settlements reached with Chicago routes.
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National Railroad
Canada
Mexico
Morrissey
The
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Mississippi River
All Sorts of Cars Urges Central Elec Railway Group Meeting
Invitations urge members to attend the first annual Central Elec Railway association meeting and dinner at Claypool hotel on Thursday January 24. Morning session will cover officer elections, with afternoon topics including power for rental purposes, demand for renting power, the model car for long travel, car lighting, and accident handling. A highlight is a massing of inter urban cars on Kentucky Ave in Indianapolis to be used by officers en route.
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Central Electrick Railway Association
Claypool
Indianapolis
Kentucky Ave
Fear of Pneumonia Falls on Strand in Creek Rescue
Samuel Coy was found waist deep in Fall Creek Thursday and is recovering at the city hospital. Doctors say pneumonia is a danger due to prolonged exposure. Thursday afternoon his sister in law Mrs Ida Coy and his son Frederick Coy visited him at the hospital. He had often wandered away from home and seems to have become lost, not recalling how he entered the creek.
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Samuel Coy
Fall Creek
Ida Coy
Frederick Coy
Coy
Weather forecast and local ads fragment
Fair and rising temperatures expected across the United States with Friday night and Saturday warming. Also listed are classifieds for floor space for rent at 23 N Alabama and storage, gun shop and football goods, a piano sale with new instruments from 165 dollars and up at Wulschner's, and Gus Habich shotgun and rifle dealer at 121 W Washington.
Indianapolis Man Killed in Wreck Near Montmorenci
Lee McIntire of Indianapolis was killed and Horace W. Sefton seriously injured when a Big Four engine derailed at a switch near Montmorenci Indiana. Sefton, an engineman from Indianapolis, is hospitalized at St. Vincent's with injuries to his hips. One other trainman was reported killed.
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Lee McIntire
Indianapolis
Horace W. Sefton
Montmorenci
Ind
McIntire
Sefton
English Ave
Eureka Lodge, Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
St. Vincent's Hospital
Quiet Grand Jury to Start January Session with Yet Quiet Outlook
Judge James A. Pritchard says no special instructions will be given to the new grand jury, only duties explained. Prosecutor Elliott R. Hooton expects a quiet January session with many small cases on hand. Deputy J E McCullough assisted in preparations while former deputy Taylor Groninger helped finalize cases. No immediate political investigations are planned, though later inquiries are anticipated.
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Grand Jury
James A. Pritchard
Elliott R. Hooton
J. E. McCullough
Depty
Taylor Groninger
Hooton
Alleged Insolvency of Timber Firms Sparks Bankruptcy Plea
A federal suit filed by American Timber and Lumber Co of Jackson Mississippi along with Eastman Gardner Co of Laurel and Pennamick Lumber Co of Tickfaw seeks to declare American Timber and Lumber Co of Indianapolis insolvent. Plaintiffs claim unpaid sums total 3550 dollars and 47 cents and request the court appoint a receiver to manage the company’s assets and business.
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American Timber and Lumber Company
Jackson
Miss
Eastman, Gardner & Co
Laurel, Miss
Pennamick Lumber Co
Tickfaw
Indianapolis
Girl Improves After Capitol Ave Crash Injures Two
Miss Rea Brill, injured at the Vandalia crossing on Capitol avenue, is improving given the seriousness of her injuries. Adrian de Beaumont, en route to Wheeling, remains at St Vincent's hospital. Both were hurt when a cut of cars backed into the Vandalia freight.
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Rea Brill
Capitol-ave
Adrian de Beaumont
Wheeling
W. Va
St. Vincent's Hospital
Vandalia Freight
Oriental Sand Rugs Cleaned and Repaired
Ashjian Bros. & Co. advertise cleaning, altering, repairing and dyeing of domestic rugs and carpets with both phones listed for contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashjian Bros. & Co
National Restaurant Scene Highlighted by Epicure Notes
A fragment notes a national restaurant context fine tuned by leading epicures. References to addresses 38 and 40 Circle appear as partial details within a broader culinary feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Restaurant
Splinter Causes Death Of A Brooklyn Youth
Peter Hess of Brooklyn died after a splinter struck his nose while he whittled. Dr. Lewis Lanzer noted the wound could have been fatal from a pin scratch. Hess had a predisposition to hemorrhages and blood that did not coagulate readily, making the bleeding dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Hess
Brooklyn
Lewis Lanzer
Hess
Parks Board Leaders Plan Brief Absences for Winter
Col. M. A. Downing, member of the Board of Public Parks, has requested and secured a leave of absence from official duties to spend an extended period in the south during cold weather. J. Clyde Power, parks superintendent, will soon take a 30 day vacation and may travel to Florida.
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Col. M. A. Downing
Board of Public Parks
South
J. Clyde Power
Florida
Pythians to Assemble for District Convocation
Knights of Pythias from Marion, Hancock, and Hendricks counties in the twelfth district will meet in Danville on Monday January 14. Grand Lodge officers will attend along with large delegations from district lodges.
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Danville
Ind
Knights of Pythias
Marion
Hancock
Hendricks
Giants Found in Danville Mound Burial Claim
That Hendricks county was once inhabited by giants and Indians who buried their dead in mounds is supported by the discovery of bones of men of enormous size in the Big Four railroad cut on the southwestern edge of Danville.
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Danville
Ind
Hendricks County
Big Order for Cars From Interstate Car Company
Interstate Car company of Indianapolis has secured an order for 200 gondola cars to be delivered in nine months to East St. Louis and Suburban Railway. The Brightwood plant has grown, with John Graff as president and E H Darrach as secretary treasurer.
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East St. Louis and Suburban Railway Company
Interstate Car Company
Brightwood
John Graff
E. H. Darrach
Bicycle thieves face Judge Pritchard as trend grows
Criminal Judge James A. Pritchard suspects a rising pattern of bicycle thefts after nearly all defendants this year are charged as bicycle thieves. Friday morning Earl White and John Sullivan pleaded guilty to stealing a bicycle from Walter Turney, each fined 1 and costs and sentenced to the workhouse for 9 days.
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Earl White
John Sullivan
Walter Turney
Young wife sues for separation over unhappy marriage
June Nettie Hinton filed for separation from Samuel Hinton through her next friend John Trusty on Friday. She says that after marrying in July 195, she learned he was accustomed to affectionate letters to another person, indicating a trouble in their union.
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June Nettie Hinton
John Trusty
Samuel
Hinton
Mr. Hinton
Famine near Northwest North Dakota sparks ICC action
North Dakota faces coal and food shortages as 40 Great Northern stations near desperation. Blizzard risk could kill thousands. Interstate Commerce Commission may send agents to move cars and deliver supplies. Mohall appeal notes 40 percent of farmers lack coal and burn hay.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Northwest
Mohall
N. D
Monall
Senate May Stand By Mr. Foraker
Washington reports that the Senate will back Ohio Senator Foraker in the dispute over the president's dismissal of three Negro troops from the Twenty-fifth Infantry. Lodge's amendment to delay inquiry may be defeated, opening the way for a military committee investigation likely by late January after expected presidential messages and Purdy's findings.
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Twenty-fifth Infantry
Senate
Ohio
Lodge
Foraker
Brownsville
Tex
Purdy
Washington
Works Night and Day Against Japs
P A L McCarthy, SF Building Trades Council president and Japanese and Korean Exclusion league finance chair, denounces Roosevelt on the Japanese issue. He campaigns for continued exclusion, hoping to sway Congress to keep Japanese out of the country.
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Carthy
San Francisco Building Trades Council
Japanese and Korean Exclusion League
United States
McCarthy
Roosevelt
Association
Congress
City Parks Board Seeks Funds for Fall Creek Boulevard Extension
The Board of Public Parks seeks more city money after bids for extending the boulevard from Minus Street to Capitol Avenue exceeded available funds. J D Hoss bid 13255 but the council allotted 7000. Pease and Bunzett offered 1900, Amicon Construction 15414. Other bidders rejected. Blogs may undertake at the named price if funds are approved.
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Fall Creek
Minois St
Capitol Ave
J. D. Hoss
Pease and
Bunzett
Amicon Construction Company
Blogs
City Office Ousted Not Begun, Mayor Sick at Home
No hostile action by county commissioners toward moving city offices from the courthouse basement. Mayor Charles A. Bookwalter remains at home ill with a severe fever, urged by his physician to stay away several days.
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Charles A. Bookwalter
Bookwalter
Gen Bell Returns From Cuba Command Duty
Gen J Franklin Bell chief of staff of the army returned to Washington today from Cuba where he commanded the military forces. He was accompanied by Gen Rodriguez chief of the Cuban rural guard.
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Scripps-McRae Presse Association
Washington
J. Franklin Bell
Cuba
Bell
Rodriguez
Cuban Rural Guard
Six Die in Pergamino Police Clash Demonstration
In Buenos Ayres a confrontation between police and residents of Pergamino left six dead and 17 wounded after a demonstration against municipal authorities. The clash followed an earlier protest and escalated into gunfire.
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Seripps-McRae Presa Annonciastica
Buenos Ayres
Argentina
Pergamino
Rooms for Rent No Charge Insertion Offer
Advert reads rooms for rent with no charge and a Sun insertion offer stating ten words under For Rent Rooms three days free of charge.
Indiana Christian Endeavor plans rail route for Seattle convention
The Christian Endeavor Transportation committee of Indiana invites railroad representatives to Denison hotel to present claims for selecting the official Indiana delegates route to the Seattle convention July 14 15. Committee members include Case, Clifford, Lanham, Barry, and Rhea. Rail executives from Missouri Pacific to Pennsylvania attend, with 14 minutes per presentation. Hundreds of passengers ride to the chosen line.
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A. G. Barry
Fort Wayne
J. Elmer Rhea
Muncie
C. D. Boyd
Missouri Pacific
Dan McNamara
Chicago & Alton
G. D. Maxfield
The
Wabash
W. F. Smith
Northern Pacific
James
Plasterers and decorators open for emergency work
Repair department now open for plastering and decorating with short notice service. Call Bell phone 605 Main or new number 1328 for prompt help.
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Bell
Extradition Clash Over Lyncheham Case Tests Treaty
The Lyncheham extradition dispute, a two year old case from Indianapolis, challenges Britain’s push to modify the extradition treaty to permit return of a fugitive. American courts upheld the asylum principle, while Britain seeks amendments to enable removal for punishment. The fight centers on whether a British request can override U S legal safeguards.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
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Harriman Lines
Lovett
Haran
Iriman
Jexander Millar
Lion Pacific
Oregon Ort Line
Ore- Navigation Company
Jn Reese
Col
A. D. Shaw
Perry Nardin
Criminal Court
Leonard Quill
Joe Kealing
John Ruckelshaus
Durbin
Indiana
Purdue Medical Schools
Frank Smith
Internal Revenue Office
Teddy
Ohiost
Federal Building
Statehouse
Chi
Cago
Hanrahan
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers
Bartherhood of
Garretson
Order of
Sherman House
Peoria
Cleveland
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Traction Line
Iske Bros
Alabama St
Gus Habich
Washington-st
Wulschner
Ploye
Allege
AESS
Apolis
North Dakota
Minneapolis, Minn
Great Northern Rail
MR. Foraker
Scrippe-McRae Press Association
Jan
P. AL Mc
Council
Gen Bell
Denison Barber Shop
the Best
Deavor
Christian Endeavor Transportation Committee
International Christian Endeavor Union
Inter
Heal Bros
Oyster Frank
Great Britain
Lyncheha
James Lyncheham
Gianapolis
England
Britain
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Lynchehau
Indianapoli
An Ay
Talent
Hon
Avan
Fug
Tolace
Lyncheham Committee
Anapolis
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Elio Hooton
John F Ten
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Kealing
Fremford
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