Telephone Men Urge New Rates For Franchise
A special session of the Board of Public Works heard Indianapolis telephone men argue for a new franchise rate. A. Lindemuth of the Indiana Independent spoke on plant renewal needs and current $24 residence and $40 business rates, while James Brailey Jr. pressed for higher charges to avoid further losses. George Hitt noted a $698 deficit for the year ending March 1907.
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Talanapolis Telephone Company
A. ©. Lindemuth
The
James 3. Brailey, Jr
Telephone Company
George C. Hitt
Complaint Over Freight Rate Bias Against Indianapolis Shippers
The Indianapolis Freight Bureau in a case before the Interstate Commerce Commission alleges higher rates on carload shipments from Indianapolis to Chicago, affecting chairs furniture radios and other bulky items. Major Indiana railroads are named in the dispute with hearings set to run three to four days and Edward E. Gates as chief counsel for the plaintiffs.
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Indianapolis
Interstate Commerce Commission
Indianapolis Freight Bureau
J. C. Clements
FF. Kk. Lane
Edward EB. Gates
Indiana
Chicago
Ohio River
Michigan District
Confrontations in Suit Over Quiet Title Involving Rhodius
Capt. William E. English testified in superior court Tuesday in the case brought by Joseph Emminger and Werner Amiet against George Rhodius to quiet title on a $25,000 business block given by Rhodius. James M. Berryhill contests the conveyance as invalid due to alleged mental unsoundness. English recalled two conversations with Rhodius at the English hotel in early 1906 noting sudden shifts to unrelated topics.
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William E. English
Superior Court
Joseph Emminger
Werner Amiet
George Rhodius
Rhodius
James M. Berryhill
Capt. English
English Hotel
English
Democrats Set March State Convention in Indiana
Indiana Democratic Central committee and editors plan a March convention likely around March 18, with a local option plank and labor policy to be debated. Bryan visit and related banquets at Claypool and Grand hotels feature in planning for early February discussions.
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Committeetas
Bryan
Indiana Democratic Club
Claypool Hotel
State Committee
Grand Hotel
Marion County Council Cuts Claims In Morning Session
County officials slashed expenses during Monday’s session. The council disallowed several items due to lack of funds, but paid Judge Lawson Harvey $28 for jury services on the last day of 1907 after a threat of mandamus. Several other claims, including items for circuit and juvenile courts, were rejected or reduced.
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Marion County Council
Lawson Harvey
Superior Court
Harvey
Stubbs
Widow Mary E. Lilly Dies in Anderson at 72
Mrs Mary E Lilly widow of James W Lilly sr Indianapolis dies at son George Lilly encaustic tile maker Anderson after pneumonia. She is mother of J W Lilly of Lilly & Stalnaker Indianapolis. Funeral details not listed.
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Anderson
Mary E. Lilly
James W. Lilly, Sr
Indianapolis
George Lilly
J. W. Lilly
Lilly & Stalnaker
Lilly
New York Hero Saves Son on Tracks Then Loses Limbs
John Gladys saved life of his son William on railroad tracks pushing him off before a train struck. He lost both legs in the attempt and is not expected to survive.
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New York
Jan
John Gladys
William
Miners at Indianapolis Rally for Reform and Mitchell Honor
Delegates to the United Mine Workers convention denounce injunctions as unjust and push for postal savings banks. They support honoring John Mitchell with a six month paid sabbatical beginning April 1 and oppose paying him as an advisor. Mitchell accepts the vacation offer amid debate on prolongation and remuneration.
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Congress
Resolutions Committee
Mitchell
Indianapolis
Washington, D. C
Bureau of Mines
United Mine Workers Convention
Flo
Carrigan
Mitchel
Michell
Woman Fights Blaze in Two-Story House Fire
Fire at 421 and 423 North Illinois Street destroyed a double dwelling. Mrs Schooley and Miss Lillian Skeeder ran boarding houses as flames engulfed the upper floors, nearly $5900 in losses after occupants fled and firefighters arrived. Mrs Schooley urged to stop fighting the fire by responders.
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Atrs. O. BF
Schooley
N. Mlinois St
Mrs. Schooley
Thaw Murder Trial Nears End As Summing Up Looms
New York January trial of Harry Kendall Thaw for the Stanford White murder moves toward closing. District Attorney Jerome will present rebuttal witnesses and Littleton will begin summing up tomorrow morning. Jurors expected to hear from eye witnesses about Thaw’s rational conduct during the rooftop tragedy.
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Indianapolis Sun
New York
Warry Kendall Thaw
Stanford White
Littleton
Jerome
Justice Dowling
Harry K. Thaw
Stephen Lindley
American Real Estate Company
Meyer Cohen
Charles K. Harris
Hee
Thaw
Henry Blease
Paul Bruci
Warner Paxton
Anthony J. Debs
Dennis Rice
Dennis Wright
David McCarthy
Tenderloin
John Smith
Washington, D. C
Thomas McGuire
Tombs
McGuire
Republicans to Name Big Delegates at Chicago Convention
County Chairman John C. Ruckelshaus calls for delegate selection to district and national Republican conventions. Committees named for organization, resolutions, and credentials. Primaries Friday, district convention Tuesday. voting hours vary by ward with multiple polling sites and delegate counts listed.
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Haus
W. T. Brown
Pearson Mendenhall
William H. Roberts
James McNulty
Joseph Brootes
Wayne
Warren
Roosevelt-ave
Houshour
College-ave
Armory
Senate
Northwestern Republican Club
Udell
Chfton Sts
Fiffth
Blake and
North-sts
Indiana-ava
Michigan-sts
Seventh Ward
Massachusetts-ave
New York-sts
Eighth Ward
Ninth Ward
McHinley Club
E. Michigan St
Tenth Ward
Hoyt
State-aves
Eleventh Ward
Engine House
Virginia Ave
Twelfth Ward
W. Fears St
Thirteenth Ward
Morrisst
Madison-are
Fourteenth Ward
Morrissts
Wilcoxst
Center Township
Norwood
Decatur Township
West Newton
Barenetts Hall
Franklin Township
Acton
Schilling
Lawrence Township
Lawrence
Perry Township
McAlpin
Southport
Pike Township
Dr. Carson
Traders Point
Warren Township
Irvington
Washington Township
Broad Ripple
Wayne Township
Haughville
John C. Ruckelshaus
Bad day for Mr Microbe around city laboratory
City chemist Fred Clarke and bacteriologist Edouard J. Dubois are no longer in charge of routine lab duties. A cleaner was hired to wash glassware and will work twice weekly to keep the tubes spotless.
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City Laboratory
Fred Clarke
Edouard J. Dubois
Bomb Explodes at Brennan Saloon in Chicago
A bomb exploded in the rear of Edward H. Brennan’s saloon and gambling house at 6310 Cottage Grove avenue in Chicago. No injuries were reported and damage was minor.
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Chicago
Edward H. Brennan
Cottage Grove-ave
Perjury Trial Opens After Railroad Wreck Case
A Hall perjury trial began with jury selection in criminal court. Prosecutor John S. Duncan, for the Big Four, asserted that W. P. lied about riding the passenger train involved in the Fowler Indiana wreck of January 1 1907 and about talking with Adolph W. Bell who died.
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John S. Duncan
Big Four
Benton Circuit
Fowler
Ind
Adolph W. Bell
Bell Estate
Duncan
Hall
Mr. Duncan
Bell
McKinley Club Plans Memorial Meeting
The McKinley club will celebrate McKinley day on January 29 at their club rooms 2209 EB Michigan St. A number of speakers have agreed to be present. Carnations will be given as souvenirs to visitors.
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McKinley Club
Michigan-st
Boy Prisoner Escape From Lafayette Officer
Robert Thames a 14 year old boy was arrested this morning on charges of breaking open the safe of the Lion and Deer Manufacturing company and taking about 200 dollars. He escaped from the police station while Desk Sergeant Kluth was answering the telephone.
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Lafayette
Ind
Robert Thames
Lion and Deer Manufacturing Company
Kluth
Big Chance for Boys Who Are Worth While
Energetic boys and young men can earn weekly by selling Indianapolis Suns and building routes. Earnings range from five to twenty dollars depending on effort. Publishers offer the chance to build and own a local route. Visit The Sun office or write for details about starting a neighborhood route and working Saturdays and after school hours.
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Indianapolis
Sun
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Archie Gunn
Lillian Macbride
Board of Works
Board of Pub
Wil
Indiana State
Democratic Central Committee
Indiana Democratic Editorial Association
Junctions Flave
John Mitchell
Afto
Nesday
Martin's
Abe
Lect
County
John C. Ruckels
C. S. Denny
JL. G. Rothschild
Wiliam E. Davis
Edwin D. Logdson
Harvey B. Stout
John &. Duncan
George W. Bliss
Fred A. Joss
John L. Ketcham
George P. Stewart
Railroal
Mkinley Club
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