Grand jury probes Gamewell contract in Indianapolis
City officials uncover an extra 2430 payment outside the general Gamewell system contract for 70 miles of wire insulators and connectors. The mayor and Board of safety seek explanations from Nelson J. Hyde John Mahoney W S McMillen and Gamewell agent Webb Chandlee as grand jury questions loom over potential overcharges and double payments.
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Grand Jury
Board of Safety
Gamewell
Indianapolis
Gamewell Company
Nelson J. Hyde
John Mahoney
W. S. McMillen
Webb Chandlee
Irving Terry at Indianapolis Tickets Face Price Drop
A reduction in Irving-Terry ticket prices was announced after the box office opened at 9 am. Critics said the best seats at $3 still high and questioned the appeal of the American standard. The note condemns wasting funds on foreign stars and urges refunds to patrons.
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Irving-Terry
Irving Terry
Irving
Shylock
Nance Oldfield
America
Indianapolis
Henry Irving
Sir Henry
Indiana Farmer Rejects High Priced Lightning Rod Swindle
An Indiana farmer rejects costly lightning rod schemes and explains how past agents swindled customers. He notes that twenty five years ago Peter Jones was charged ten times the value for rods, while today farmers buy wire and install their own systems. The Farmers mutual insurance union endorses rods or wire but urges self installation.
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Indiana
Peter Jones
Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Union of Indiana
Lobbyist’s bid stirs questions on railroad bill support
Floyd Woods, a leading lobbyist for the railroad consolidation bill, seeks the congressional district chairmanship. His election could signal the Marion County Republican machine’s stance on the measure, raising questions about party alignment and legislative backing.
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Floyd Woods
Marion County Republican
Posey Appointed Evansville Port Surveyor Sparks City Debate
Republicans question Frank B. Posey's role after his appointment as Evansville port surveyor. W. S. McMillen is not now a Taggart appointee and may testify to the grand jury about the Gamewell contract. The Board of Safety punishes erring police, while officials face a White River theft scheme.
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Frank B. Posey
Evansville
W. S. McMillen
Taggart
Grand Jury
Gamewell
Board of Safety
White River
Prosecutor H Ruckelshaus Eyes Policy Playing Probe
Prosecutor Ruckelshaus expresses a wish to learn policy playing details by talking with barber shop and cigar stand owners before the grand jury. Arrested men may divulge information about rival businesses if pressure is applied. A vigorous, persistent approach is expected to yield results.
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Ruckelshaus
Cromer Wins First Round in Delaware County Delegates Picked
Congressman Cromer appears to win in the first round as delegates to the convention choose a congressional district chairman in Delaware County. He will likely not return to Washington until after the second round next week when the county committee is reorganized.
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Cromer
Delaware County
Washington
Kansas Professor Proposes Eden Near the North Pole
A Kansas professor argues the Garden of Eden lay near the north pole, suggesting Adam and Eve were likely frozen out rather than expelled. The claim situates the biblical paradise in a polar setting, replacing traditionalTerrain with icy geography.
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Kansas
Garden of Eden
North Pole
Adam and Eve
Congressman Landis Roasts Roosevelt Then Dines With Diplomats
A few years after a sharp attack on Roosevelt by Congressman Landis, the president still hosted him at a diplomats dinner this week, highlighting a moment of reconciliation within political and diplomatic circles.
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Landis
Roosevelt
French Offer on Panama Canal Route Sparks American Caution
The article notes French interest in selling the Panama canal route and suggests Uncle Sam can wait to study the offer, hinting it may be a bargain if terms favor the United States.
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Panama Canal
Uncle Sam
Fleming Defeat Shocks Journal and Senti nel
The Journal expresses disappointment over the loss of Senator Flem ing in the race for democratic state chairman, noting the setback for party leadership and morale.
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The
Journal
the Sentinel
Senator Fleming
College Ave Wins Fight for Improved Street Card Service
Activists claim College Ave secured better street card service after a public rights showdown. Supporters say standing up for residents yielded tangible improvements.
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College Ave
Hoosier Sun quotes and civic views stir Indianapolis
A gallery of quotes from H EY through Attorney William V Rooker reflects public sentiment about The Sun newspaper in Indianapolis. Figures including Joseph Selvage Taylor Croninger Dan Pyle and others weigh in on policy, newspapers, politics, and local affairs.
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Joseph Selvage
Indianapolis
L. P. McCormack
B. Orton
Roosevelt
A. &. Burt
the Sun
Nationwide editorials provoke Indiana satire
A selection of editorial snips comments on politics and public life in Indiana and beyond. The readings mock political figures, gas pricing debates, rural routes, and the social reach of public service while noting regional attitudes and local responses.
Reverend Smith Advocates Presbyterian Gowns and Bigger Churches
Rev. J Cumming Smith of Tabernacle Presbyterian weighs Presbyterian gowns for clergymen. He favors gowns, cites global use, aims for a church merger to form two large Indianapolis congregations, and proposes rotating offerings to fund self support benevolence and missions. He envisions three pastors per church and notes clergy fear of loss of posts.
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Indiana
J. Cumming Smith
Tabernacle Presbyterian Church
Chicago
Episcopal Church
Second Church
Rev. Smith
Smith
Herridge
Ottawa
Indianapolis
Tabernacle
Christ
Salvation Army
the Tabernacle
Fever and flora of Nicaragua's future canal region
An illness brief on Nicaraguan fever risks and sanitation. J H Sheldon cites trade winds limiting disease, while Greytown and Brito to the canal line showcase dense jungles, mosquitoes, and fortifying dangers. The article details climate, wildlife, geography, and colonial context surrounding the proposed canal route.
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Nicaragua
Sanitary Commission
Nicaraugan Canal
J. H. Sheldon
Jose ‘Santos “Zelaya
United States
Greytown
San Juan
India
The
Nal
Brito
Nicaragua Lake
San Juan River
Ochoa
Lake Michigan
Pacific Coast
Gen. Grant
England
Notable New England Figures and Events Highlight Public Life
Richard Harding Davis curbs his pace with dogs at his Marion Massachusetts home. Gen Fitzhugh Lee begins a lecture tour across southern cities on the theme Peace and war in the United States and Cuba. Martin A Ryerson funds Grand Rapids new library with 200000 volumes. John G Milburn receives potential NYS bar association presidency at Albany meeting January 21 near McKinley death site. Uncle Jarvis Bardwell, aged 100, marks birthday by planting a Cypress with seeds from Germany.
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Fitzhugh Lee
United States
Cuba
Martin A. Ryerson
Chicago
Grand Rapids
John G. Milburn
Buffalo
McKinley
New York State Bar Association
Albany
Jarvis B. Bardwell
Shelburn Falls
Mass
Germany
Flower Notes: Turn to Cut Flowers Demand
Flower notes report ongoing demand for cut blooms including calla lilies and wild violets with fragrance in older and cultivated forms. A St Louis man paid a florist $100 for 100 American beauty roses while poinsettias and other flowers rise in price after a coronation proclamation.
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St. Louis
Public figures and pithy quotes in early 20th century press
Quotations from Admiral Schley Archbishop Corrigan Governor Shaw appear in several papers. The Detroit News notes a wreath at the White House without incident. The New York Evening Sun hints at payroll transparency. The Buffalo News cites Corrigan on social policy. The Toledo Bee questions Gov. Shaw’s wealth and farmer lending history.
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Admiral Schley
White House
Detroit News
Corrigan
Buffalo News
New York Evening Sun
Shaw
Washington
Toledo Bee
Hall's Catarrh Cure Offered With Reward
Advertisement claims a one hundred dollar reward for any case of Gatarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Names J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio as proprietors and lists West Truax Watpina Kinnan Marvin druggists as endorsers. Claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces with price one dollar per bottle. Testimonials offered.
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Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
O. Watpina
Kinnan & Marvin
O. Hall
All's
Hints for the table and garnishing ideas
A guide on decorative garnishes and edible accents for dishes. It suggests candied fruits, oyster crackers with oysters, reimagined puddings, lamb chop garniture, chestnuts as dessert, and colored candles to enhance presentation. It also notes olives capers and radishes as salad garnishes and advises color harmony. It ends with a method to prepare tiny colored candies for desserts.
Fires Hit Indiana Mines and Stores in Brazil and Ossian
Two fires report damage in Indiana. Mine No. 3 at Diamond coal company in Brazil sustains a loss of 211000. A. M. Whites hardware store in Ossian suffers a loss of 000 with 1600 dollars of insurance.
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The
Diamond Coal Company
Brazil
A. M. White
Ossian
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