Move to abolish metropolitan police power faces legislature
A vigorous push develops in Indiana to strip the governor of authority over metropolitan police boards and return control to city boards. Supporters frame it as self-government for Indianapolis and other cities, while critics doubt the governor would relinquish power. A Richmond visitor noted the governor’s possible relief from appointing boards and questioned the move's chances.
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Metropolitan Police Boards
Greenwood man dies after hay fork accident
In Greenwood Indiana on Wednesday afternoon James F Bramwood fell from a hay mow and was impaled by a pitchfork. Three tines pierced his stomach and he died within an hour.
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Van
James F. Bramwood
Ed Bingham Emerges As Probable Central League President
Indianapolis writer Ed Bingham publicly enters the race for the Central League presidency. Backed by local fans, he argues Indianapolis as a central, unprejudiced location and cites his lifelong baseball experience and recent organizational work. Bingham began gathering support and materials on Wednesday, with Tuesday as the start of his campaign efforts.
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Central League
Indianapolis
Central Baseball League
Bingham
Hingham
W.H. Watsking
Manapolis
Elwood Wins Overtime over Racine at Cyclorama Rink
Elwood defeated Racine 8 to 4 in overtime at the Cyclorama rink on Wednesday night. Harry Way starred for Elwood with standout plays as Frank Mullen of Anderson was credited with strong goaltending despite illness. Anderson edged Richmond 4 to 3, with Richmond’s early pace faltering and rough play noted. George Tebeau laments at Louisville’s pennant talks as regional hockey and bowling news fill the page, including the Ramblers’ National tournament push and results against Deweys and Stone Palace Standard teams.
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Cyclorama
Harry Way
Oo Anderson
Richmond
Ramblers
Alyle
Deweys
Royals
Stone Palace
Kentucky Requisition Questioned in Murder Case
Attorney Senator Miller argues Kentucky authorities cannot force Governor Durbin to honor a requisition for the return of Taylor and Finley for trial over William Gorbel’s murder. Miller says the governor may refuse without court compulsion, amid renewed Kentucky agitation after Henry Youtsey’s alleged confession implicating both men.
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Kentucky
Taylor
Finley
Miller
Durbin
Wiliam Gorbel
Henry Youtsey
Two Thieves Confess After Meeting Police Talk
Detectives Manning and Asch obtained confessions from John Jennings and Charles Stewart after both accused the other. Arrested Wednesday night for loitering, they admitted burglaries at Hicin's saloon on Kentucky Eve and William Bt. Clair's store in North Indianapolis. They stole clothing, sweaters, and whisky, and are held for trial Saturday on $1,000 bonds.
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John Jennings
Charles Stewart
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Kentucky
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Bt. Clair
Indianapolis
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Allied Trades Council Adjourns In Indianapolis Meeting
Allied printing trades representatives in conference at Indianapolis adjourn after signing an agreement to form a boomt at appeal representing all members from each branch. The board's creation depends on ratification by involved unions and avoids taking issues to the AFL. Also notes a classified ad for two Kingsbury planes at reduced factory direct prices.
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Allied Trades Council
Allied Printing Trades
Indianapolis
Allied Trades
American Federation of Labor
Unions Endorse Straiking Conductors in Indiana
Goshen unions back strikes by Indiana Railway Co conductors and motormen and urge citizens to refrain from riding and merchants from patronizing the line. An Elkhart committee appeals for sympathy without violence after the crisis. In Fort Wayne, Judge Taylor shows slow but possible recovery, with uncertain return to practice.
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Indiana Railway Company
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Taylor
Wayne
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