Council faces tough votes on new city housing and tank rules
At a Monday special meeting, Indianapolis considers ordinances to elevate tanks on Massachusetts Ave with a city cap of 50 dollars and seek 5000 dollar contributions from the Interurban and Terminal Co. A housing ordinance to curb overcrowded tenements follows, urged by City Attorney Warrum and the Board of Health to limit room occupants due to unsanitary conditions.
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Masaghuretts
Massachusetts, Ave
Joe Gasper
Indianapolis, New Cacile & Toledo Interursban Company
Indianapuila Tracton and Terminal Company
Warrum
Qe Board of Health
Escapee Blassenger Returned After Marion County Workhouse Break
William Blassenger, former West Indianapolis ex-convict, escaped from the Marion County Workhouse by sawing through a cell wall. He was recaptured Saturday after authorities found improvised saws hidden in a dirt-filled flower box in the officers’ dining room. He remains confined to a cell and will not be put to work until his agitation subsides. His wife is not believed to have supplied the tools.
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Marion County
William Blassenger
Weat
Indianapolis
Blassenger
Isim
Senators Joke Delays Adjournment Beset by Washington Banter
In a late Thursday Senate session Aldrich and Spooner exchanged light humor over adjournment as debate stalled. The exchange centered on delaying until Monday with Spooner joking about adjournment and the chamber reacting with smiles, while the motion to adjourn Monday was not voted on.
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Washington
Aldrich
Ceer Raiee
Heopidge
Spoomer
Senate
Spooner
Mr. Spooner
Burial of Henry Howes
Henry Howes, who filed at City Hospital, will be buried Tuesday at 10 o clock. Tewan formerly a bookkeeper at the Mooney Miller drug company store.
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Henry Howes
City Hospital
Tewan
Mooney-Miller Drug Company
Gillespie Now a Convict at Michigan City Prison
James Gilleenle, accused murderer of his twin sister Elizabeth, is recorded as inmate No. 37 at Michigan City Prison. He arrived with $3 in his possession and has begun serving his sentence.
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Gillespie
James Gilleenle
Elizebeth
Ristaz Bun
Michigan City
Ife
Alteration Sale Promises Room For Alterations
A local sale announces space for alterations and offers shirts at regular prices from 1.50 to 2.00, including Manhattans, highlighting the need for adjustments and selection.
PAYS CONSTABLE FOR MARRIAGE VENTURES INTO COURTS
Henry Engs sues in circuit court alleging a conspiracy in a matrimonial deal involving Constable McDonald and Justice Nickerson. He claims $15 was paid to secure his arranged marriage to Blanche Hammon, with motive to coerce him into wedlock. The suit details arrest, jail stay, and alleged coercion as part of the scheme.
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Charles McDonald
Nickerson
Blanche Hammon
Constable McDonald
Ngs
Justice Court
Engs
Cirsuit Court
Misa Hammond
Nin
Ida
Lockenge
Bugs
Enge
Cara Williims
Nockersin
James
Lam
Lewi
Insane Man Rankin Dies at Central Insane Hospital
Coroner Tilewiler investigates the death of George W Rankin aged 50 at the Central Insane Hospital. Rankin’s relatives suspect a robbery or assault after he vanished last Wednesday and reported being robbed. He suffered broken ribs, and deputy coroner Dunlavy says the fatal injury likely remained undiscovered for days.
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George W. Rankin
Central Insane Hospital
Rankin
Marshal Oavin C. Rankin
Winess
Porge
Corona
Kitelly
Sheppard
Flecener
Culver
Lacock
Stanin
Kankin
Dunlavy
Ruckin
Cocaine Crime and Victim Profiles in Indiana Avenue Area
A detailed report portrays cocaine users in a four block area near Indiana Avenue and Toledost. Patrolman Jake Kurtz cites fifty users, noting cocaine is sold in drug stores for five cents and often obtained by discreet, quick purchases. The piece describes the social reach of the drug, methods of use, and associated petty crime, with specific locals and individuals named as examples.
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Indiana-ave. and
Teledost
Indiana-ave
Kurta
Oman
Jake
Indiana-art
Toledinst
Peabody and Adams clash over governor seat amid protest
Scripps-Howard reports Denver dispatch: Governor Peabody claims Adams will contend the seating, while Adams vows to contest if needed. The dispute centers on party unity and supreme court appointments as miners seek to return unmolested, with threats of further political moves and potential departures to protect interests.
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Scripps-M'Rre Press Association
Denver
Col
Peabody
Adams
Satay
Wis
Tam
Isa
Supreme Court
Minha
Gov. Adams
Tbs Mk
Wolcott
Aiheort
Wertert Federation of Miners
Orebiien
Meadestat
Mabel Wright Dies After Leaving Dance Hall Mystery
Mabel Wright a refined Chicago girl, died after reportedly swallowing chloroform near a dance hall. Her death follows an evening of dancing with a mysterious cab figure and unknown to her parents, as investigators pursue leads about the strange case.
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Mabel Wright
Chicago
Bcripi
Mnae Press Association
Chica
Merrymakers
Glel
Slater
W. Hi
Wright
Miss Wright
Joomla
Bestar
Ao Mysteriuis
Conflicting Leaders to Meet on Grand Conference
Special to the Sun Washington reports that Janet and the centers and leaders of both houses prepare another conference after a meeting with the NECeN President Rusaevept. The talks aim to address varied matters before Congress including interstate commerce law. parties are not ready to adopt definite conclusions yet.
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Sunj Washeston
Necen
Tortured and robbed lawsuit recited in garbled names
Fragmented OCR describes a violent robbery and torture involving multiple individuals including Satah Lang and Behl, with mention of cattle theft and suspects Edwin and Metheny. The passage is incoherent but conveys a violent home invasion scene and a confrontation with revolvers at the doorway.
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Scripps-M Raf
Askouyation
BAVET
Maydan
Adratum
Dann Bana
Satah Lang
Simdax
Beaver Ronnty
William Mtatenry
Metheny
Hells Hye
McMeare
Tragic Dogger Bank inquiry council forms in Paris
Paris dispatch reports an international commission convened to investigate the Dogger Bank tragedy. Admiral Fournier elected chairman as the body plans decrees to regulate and guide the inquiry, with a focus on establishing procedures and oversight.
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Scruipts-M'Rae Press Association
Paris
Yolevion
Lineker Bank
Tracedy
Orden
Predentatiink
Adtoieat
Spain
Anatria
Astaica Beuka
Amiri Fy Mier
Feeds Rats Poison and Boarding House Murder Suspect Arrested
A Belvidere boarding house owner’s wife is jailed for murder after rats were fed poison to a sick inmate. The district attorney of Allegheny County will conduct a murder inquest. Separate item reports the Houston liner Narmodious colliding with the Furtung off Anglesey amid English coast gale damage to several vessels.
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Belvidere
Clean
Gils
Ty Rea Press Association
Ben Tat
Rafiewad
Minin Middein
Jiouat
Grankenness
Shy Beonow
Allexheny
Mer
Damladag
Scripps-M'Rab Piess Association
Liverpoot
Jam
Houston
Narmodious
Givamer Furtung
Anglesey
Journalist Decorated With Legion of Honour Badge
Paris report June 9 notes the first among those honored with the Legion of Honour includes journalist and magazine writer Frederick Courthant Peatient and other prominent Americans. The ceremony marked a notable recognition of cross Atlantic contributions to journalism and the arts.
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Schipps.atraetress Association
Paris
Legion of Manor
Ammuneed
Man Jay
Air Rosmunstt
Geticentiment
Une Ciempagnie Trane Atlantiane
A Chicare
Frederick Courthant Peatient
New York
al Muterd
No Race Deaths Reported In Family Notice
A damaged OCR notice from Kentucky names Mr and Mrs Chait and their children Theodore Roosevelt Chait William McKinney Chait and James Cline Chait born last Saturday The document mentions eight other boys and girls in the family but contains many unreadable portions.
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M'Rre Vress Association
Ky Dan
Mra
Bivid Chait
Theodore Roosevelt
William McKinney Chait
James C1ne
Ifres Girla Sn
Man barricades apartment vows harm after revolver threat
In Duluth on June 8, A. Prchhols, aged 7, allegedly drove occupants from an apartment with a revolver, then barricaded himself inside and threatened to shoot the first man who entered and as many as he could. He was later arrested after the standoff.
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Bcripps-Rae Press Association
Duluth
Minn
Jun
A. Prchhols
Raid Gambling Den Netted Nine, Sam Young Arrested
A Sunday night raid on a cigar shop at 237 Massachusetts Ave. uncovered a full craps game with seven men at two tables. Sam Young of 202 Roosevelt Ave. faces a charge of keeping a gambling house while the others are charged with visiting a gambling house.
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Pales
Sam Young
Roosevelt Ave
Bartenders to elect new business agent
Bartenders local No. 437 votes Monday evening on a new business agent. Two candidates, including George Tosh, former agent who resigned recently, are in the Weld race.
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George Tosh
Mountain Snowstorms Reach West Virginia Region
Report from Wheeling West Virginia notes unusual snowstorms spreading through the interior. Observers report heavy accumulations and rapid weather shifts impacting daily activity and travel. Officials urge caution as conditions persist into the weekend with bitter temperatures expected.
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Scripps-M'Hae Pres Association
Wheeling
W. Va
Waat
Virginia Tech
Folk Inauguration and Corruption Views Highlight Missouri Ceremony
Jefferson City hearing Folk sworn in as governor with calls to curb bribery and lobbying. He urges nulling franchises gained by bribery, selling them at public auction, and expelling venal legislators. Thousands attend, Bryan and McKinley guests. political tempers mix with celebratory remarks.
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Scripps-Maar Press Association
Jefferson City
Guy
Joseph W. Folk
Ile
Legisluor
Folk
Lieut-gay. McKinley
W. J. Bryan
Mitchell’s Two Careers Enduring Senate Career Rooted in Change
Special to The Sun reports Senator John H Mitchell of Oregon had two names and two careers, from Hipple in Pennsylvania to Mitchell in Oregon. He migrated after a divorce, gained prominence, and won U S Senate seats in 1866 1886 1890 with legal fights and a disputed past surfacing after land fraud indictments.
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Washington
John H. Mitchell
Oregon
East
Senater
Washington County
Pennsylvania
John Hippla
Hipple
California
John H. Mitehall
United States Senate
Mitchell
Jacob Waldeck
Spencer Electrocuted For 1903 Ossining Murder
Charles F. McFarlane was shot and killed by William Spencer, a colored man. Spencer, sentenced in June 1903, was electrocuted in prison on Monday morning after the first contact, dying almost instantly.
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Spencer
Scripps-Awrae Press
Ossinning
William Spencer
Charles F. McFarlane
Bettina Girard Dies in Roosevelt Hospital
Bettina Girard, actress, died in Roosevelt hospital on Sunday from pneumonia and a cold. The notice mentions a cold remedy and a cigarette brand distributor, with signatures and names shown in a garbled ad-like fragment.
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Bettina Girard
Bcripps-Burre Prees Association
New York
Roosevelt Hospital
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