Chicago grand jury charges coal barons with conspiracy
Chicago January 19 special grand jury indicts multiple coal companies and individuals for conspiracy to fix coal prices amid shortages. Indicted firms include Wilmington and Vermilion coal, Dig Four Wilmington, Oglesby, Tenonn, Ganiier Wilmington, and many others. Hoosier coal operators also named. bond set at 1490 dollars per defendant.
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Hicago Grand Jury
Chicago
Apashat
Coal Corpora
Wilmington and Vermilion Coal Company
Dig
Wilmington Coal Company
Oglesby Coal Company
Tenonn Coal Company
Ganiier-Wilmington Coal Company
Wilmington Star Mining Company
Bell & Zaller Coal Company
Murphy, Keenan & Co
Carban Coal Company
Whllington Coal Compass
I. C. Brows
Hugh Shirkie
John Shirkie
J- J. Wyeins
J. Smith Talley
Joseph Martin
Edward Shirkie
H.R. McClellan
Walter Hagte
Drukettes Creek Coal Company
Oak Hill and Mining Company
Cosi Blut Mining Company
Pork Coal Company
Glen Oak Coal and Mining Company
Kevin’s Roi Company
Indiana Fuel Company
McCle
Northern
Lilinote Soft Car Association
Retail Coal Dealers’ Association of
Lanos and Wisconain
Crescent Car Association
Chicago Coal Exchange
Chicago Track Dealers’ Association
Otttcera
Attorne
Indiana
Hugh Shirkle
Jahn Shirkle
Bill Ward Shirkle
J. J. Higging
J. Smith Tal Jey
Jozeph Martin
Drullettes Creek Coal Company
Oak Hill Coal and Mining Company
Coal Bluff Mining
Indiana senator defends hunting laws amid nature talk
A Senate debate features Wood praising a tough wildlife law while Lindley and Lindley commentaries prompt a clash over hunting rights. Debate centers on caging out birds and a proposed amendment tied to quail protection, with Lyndon and Ball seeking reconsideration as the bill stalls in committee.
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Modest
Senate
Haly
Lindsey
al Gmerdment
Wool
Wood
Fortune
Leyman
Induina
Lie
Lindley
BNI
Mature
Somay
Henitor Lindsay
Benner Ball
Liner Ad Blurbs Signal Trade and Help Wanted
New ads on the seventh page list a graphophone for trade and various help wanted notices. Items include a woman for kitchen assistance, a housekeeper, a wood cook, and a maid. Also sought are a house to rent, mortgage loans on improved property, and a modern eight room house for rent. A stray white French poodle is reported.
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Brown Straw Mader
Ladywaller
Roof fall scalds Philadelphia roofer on Washington
Charles Thomas, an employee of a Philadelphia roofing firm, slipped while carrying two buckets of boiling pitch on a roof near W Washington, fell, and suffered severe scalds to hands and arms. He was taken to the City Dispensary for treatment as a thin film formed on the roof overnight made the surface slippery.
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New Street
W. Washington
Charles Thomas
Philadelphia
Thomas
City
Legislature Honors Mitchell and Adopts Resolutions
The Senate welcomed John Mitchell back with two resolutions by Senator Fortuto and Senator Murna urged committees to invite him to address the chamber. They were adopted. Automive law uniformity discussed as Johnston’s bill faced amendments and a motion to return it to committee passed to align with other states. Shirley town corporation legalized after prior House delays. the House convened in the afternoon until 5 p.m.
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Mitchell
Fortuto
Senate
John Mitchell
Murna
Johnston
Mwner
Olscanalon
Shirley
Hancock County
Uaia
Ssasion Untiy P.m. Mens
SQUIRE NICKERSON SUBDUES TWO DRUNKEN MEN AT OFFICE
Justice Nickerson restrained two enraged drunken men after they smashed doors in his office on N Delaware Court. The suspects named PLA Brown and Jah McMabar faced charges and await trial Tuesday. The judge, citing the old authority, held firm as onlookers hesitated.
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Wickerson
Justi
N. Delaware Ct
Tata Tie
Nickerson
Willian
J. B
Disgraceful Fight In a City Dance Hall
Police court Monday heard Joseph Fuprik and Ott Thompson charged with assault and battery after a Saturday night fight at Cakey's Dancers. Ferris allegedly struck Thompson in the face during a dancing dispute. Both men pleaded not guilty. Proprietor N. Quirey and special officer R. BD. Anderson testified the hall had been orderly before, but police say it has caused trouble and needs strict supervision.
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Seph Fuprik
Ott Thompson Ween
Stubbs
Parris
Auas
Wwirks
Tves
Holtave
Thompson
Cakey
Stephenson
Ferris
Busied for good Anderson fed Inn the pint and the judge
The company has broken up after reorganization following Helen Grantley’s desertion and Miss Grantley’s poor health. She fainted during Saturday’s performance and was unconscious for half an hour. Several players still struggle to raise funds to leave town.
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Anderson
Fed
Judge
Helen Grantley
Senate committee actions on Tullanapolia aid and school work
A Senate committee favors funding for Tullanapolia district improvements and school upgrades. If approved, construction at the Indianapolis schools would start next summer, else the project could be postponed a year. Charles Moores cautions time means money amid possible delays. William on Trial. The trial of Pack Wiles for murder began Monday in criminal court. Powell died after a drunken brawl. Wiles claims self defense after Powell threatened him. Maybe He Hasn’t Been Notified. Hugh McGowan says he is unaware of involvement in buying the Philadelphia National League club amid Elkins-Widener syndicate reports.
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Tullanapolia Res
Charles Moores
Mondo
Wililame
Pack Wiles
Walther Powell
Wat
Monda
Powell
Minhinan St
Leranda
Wilitsma
Hugh McGowan
Indianapolis Terminal Company
Mr. McGowan
Elkins-Widener Syndicate
Philadelphia National Ieague Club
Dislocated Jaw During Salt Lake Debate
Miss Priscila Leyter of Couisville dislocated her jaw during a Salt Lake City debate on Mrs Mary Coulter action. The incident occurred Saturday night as Leyter vigorously defended Mrs Coulker in the republican senatorial canvass and supported Apostle Reed Moor.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Priscila Leyter
Couisville
Mary Coulter
Apostle Reedmoor
Misa Leyter
Coulker
German cruiser Panther shells Fort San Carlos at Maracaibo
Caracas Venezuela January 1 German cruiser Panther opened fire on Fort San Carlos at the entrance to Maracaibo bay for about an hour, reportedly hitting the Panther and killing two pilots. Four modern guns at the fort fired in response. The action may influence peace negotiations. Bowen lands at Charleston en route to Washington as Venezuela's representative in peace talks with Britain and Germany. Washington officials were surprised by the attack and expect no State Department talks on the subject as the U S withdraws from the controversy.
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Venéaucla
Panther
Fort San Carlos
Maracaibo Bay
Trig
Germany
Bowen
Charleston
Washington
Miinister
Howen
Venezuela
Britain
Tate Department
United States
Editor Gonzales Dies of His Wound
Columbia report states editor Gonzales died Monday afternoon after being mortally wounded by Lieut Kay Tilman, who remains jailed. The two men had been bitter enemies for years.
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Gonzales
Columbia
G. Gonzales
Mortilly Wurde
Lieut-Kay
Thlman
Tilman
Sears
Irvington street renaming sparks local opposition
Residents of Irvington resist changes to classic street names led by Downey Ave a key artery named for an early town founder. City officials including Mayor Hookwalter may review proposals amid protests over losing home identity on Downey Ave and other main routes in the suburb.
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Irvington
Downeyave
Downey-ave. Christian Church
Hookwal
Objections Due On Sale Of Property For Traction Terminal
The heirs of Pleasant JH Griffth were given until Tuesday afternoon to file objections to the sale of property on Illinois Street to the Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company. The bid reached 8450 with the highest offer from the traction company, while heirs balked at selling for under 500 and Judge Allen ordered a postponement to Monday to seek a price agreement.
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Herty of
Pleasant JH. Griffth
Illinois St
Allen
Hook Worm Disease Rise in the United States
Charles Wardell Stiles of the United States Public Health Service warns of hookworm disease increasing across the United States, noting higher rates in the South and among miners, farmers, and children. He urges prevention measures and links disease prevalence to poverty, cautioning it most affects the poor white population and may worsen with urban conditions like subway excavations in New York.
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New York
Charles Wardell Stiles
Boetor
Stiley Sass
Jameness
Hendon
Lost Brothers Reunited After Long Separation
Mrs Samuel Stine of Frankfort Indiana reports word her husband found their 4 long lost brothers in Georgetown Pennsylvania. Samuel and Joseph Stine had traveled through Johnstown Pennsylvania after a flood disaster separated them years ago.
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Frankfort
Ind
Samuel Stine
Georgetown
Samuel
Joxepn Stine
Johnstown
Weather forecast for Indianapolis and nearby region
Forecast for Indianapolis and nearby areas for 36 hours ending Monday night shows fair but cool conditions. Temperatures rise from 7 a.m. to noon and reach 27 by 2 p.m with possible snow flurries or rain in Indiana and adjacent states, winds increasing from the south. Euchre party fundraiser planned at the German house on Thursday for the Davnuiteery Association.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Miners Convention Opens As Mitchell Calls For Order
John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers rapped for order as 1 400 delegates gathered at Tomlinson Hall for the miners annual convention. Delegates, from Indiana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, held proxies to push wage demands for the coming year. Mayor Bookwalter and Central Labor leaders welcomed attendees, presenting a gavel from Amalgamated Copper Workers. The session opened with credentials committee reports.
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John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Indiana
Iminors
Ohio
Pennaylsvania
Bookwalter
Wetcomey
Commonwealth
Joh Mitchell
John Fattman
Central Labor Wnen
Organized Labor of Indianapolis
Tee
T. L. Lewis
Mine Workers” Organization
Mitchell
Amalgamated Cod Workers
Lewie
Monster reception planned for President John Mitchell
Preparations are complete for a large Indianapolis gathering in honor of President John Mitchell. A street parade led by Edgar A. Perkinn will form at Capitol Avenue and Washington Street at 7 pm, proceeding to Tominson Hall for a formal program including addresses by John L. Feliman and Charles A. Bookwaller, with entertainment and nominations.
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John Mitchell
Inbor
Indianapolis Taber
Ditches
Tamilinson Hall
Edgar A. Perkinn
Marshal
Wil
Capitol-ave
Washington-st
Washington-at
Lele Aware
Tominson Hall
President Mitchell warmly greeted by huge crowd in Inflantipolis
A large crowd in Inflantipolis packed Union station Friday afternoon to welcome President John Mitchell back to the city. Police kept the flow clear as his carriage proceeded to the Grand hotel where he spent two hours meeting friends. A committee and accompanying officials traveled by interurban car, with private secretary Miss Elizabeth and Prof. Frank Warner.
Cantrell Refuses to Testify in Grave Robbery Case
Albany dispatch reports Cantrell persists in refusing to testify in grave robbery indictments. Prosecutor Ruckelshaus pressed Cantrell during jail visits, while Cantrell cites a public letter and ongoing pressure from inducements and callers seeking his cooperation. The sun and news reports note Cantrell’s stance amid attempts to gain information on the investigation. Clarence H Mackay sent a tax payment to state officials from the estate of John W Mackay in a related note in Albany.
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Rufus Cantrell
Gcanted
Gall
Cantrell
Ruckelshaus
Ruckershaus
Contrel
Albany
Biller
Monroy
Clarence H. Mackay
John W. Mackay
Postal Telegraph Cable Company
Eppert's Shoe Store Promises Weekly Lucky Customer
Martinsville Ind resident G H Goss features in a local promotion at Eppert's Shoe Store. A drawing rewards a weekly buyer with a free pair of shoes, advertised as the best and cheapest in the city. The ad highlights store locations on Main Street and Market Street.
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Ucket
Eppert's
Eppert’s Shoe Store
Five Men Burned At Duquesne Steel Plant In Pittsburg
Five workers suffered severe burns in an explosion at the Duquesne steel plant in Pittsburg on Monday. Dozens more were injured or overheard. several others were hospitalized as rescue crews battled the blaze. Initial reports suggested several may not survive, and conditions remained dire as the day unfolded.
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Pittsby
Pittsburg
Duquesne Steel
Plot Menil
Hogpitat
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