Lobbyists Push Pennsylvania Railroad Merger Probe
Washington stage of the railroad merger inquiry heats up as Roosevelt orders rapid work. Knapp says investigators will dig out facts within days and report to Congress while high Pennsylvania officials insist there is nothing to conceal.
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Roosevelt
Congress
ScrippxeMeFine Prean Association
Washington
Railromd
Engit Grosvenor
Ohio
Ine Penne Aglodaly
Chesapeake
S& Ohio
Raitimore
Norfolk & Western
Surry
Pennsylvania
Steamer Struck a Mine Off Odessa Killing One
The German ship, Hamburg American Line steamer Sylvia of the Hamburg America fleet, on voyage from Vladivostok with 2,000 Russian troops, hit a mine near Odessa. Explosion damaged the vessel. the captain sealed compartments and ran aground to avert sinking. One man died and 26 were injured.
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Scrippe-Dirhne Press Association
Berlin
Emer Sylvia
Vladivostok
Odessa
Two bulldogs guarding vacant rental after former tenants leave
Former tenants depart from Mrs. Tod. Riguine’s Salem street home leaving two bulldogs in residence. The guard dogs deter all prospective tenants with a porch and rear patrol. One dog charges the gate while the other wards the yard.
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Tod. Riguine
UG Salem Sl
Wes
Gus Rahke Faces Prosecution in Local Court
County Prosecutor Charles Nenediet cannot be present in criminal court Thursday to open the prosecution of Gus Rahke on charges of attempting to rob young girls. Deputy Prosecutor Taylor Groninger and Merry Apada will conduct the case with Michael Ryan and John NeKelshans among defense attorneys. A large number of witnesses has been summoned by the state.
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Charles Nenediet
Gus Tanke
Nemedier
No- Diode
Mong Lewis
Tray Mere
AGH
Taylor Groninger
Merry Apada
DENIED BY LEWIS ASserts on Witness Stand In Murder Trial
Special to the Sun from Rublesville Ind Dan 31 The defense erased its evidence in the Alana Lewis murder trial. The two principal witnesses were Lewis and his daughter. Lewis testified that while he and his wife were driving she pulled a razor from beneath her robes and slashed her throat twice. He claimed he tried to intervene as his wife bled. He denied killing his wife and said he would kill himself rather than harm another. Mrs Zora Carpenter of Indiana testified that Lewis insisted on his wife living with him amid their troubles and threatened to kill her and commit death by own hand if refused. The case is expected to go to the jury tomorrow at noon.
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Rublesville
Ind
Alana Lewis
Lewis
Tis
Lews
Janwis
Podfees
Peraps
Zora Carpenter
Indianana
Unity of Party Hope in Indiana Democrats to Unite
A long report notes faint hope among Indiana Democrats for a fall victory. A Grand hotel meeting of the Indiana Democratic Central Association is planned with leaders from Lawrenceburg and Indianapolis, aiming to prompt party harmony, field candidates, and organize state convention preparations. Editors pledge support to unite factions and push for a strong state election strategy.
Falls With Elevator Negligence Trial Details
Gillkapy, once employed by M O Vonnor wholesale roe, sues for injuries from a cube-lift elevator on S Meridian Street. He alleges the cable broke while hauling barrels to the fourth floor, causing serious internal injuries. claims violation of a metal cable rule, lack of capacity notice, and missing safety device.
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Mest
Gillkapy
M. O'Vonnor Wholesale Roe Company
Did S. Meridian St
Fila
Gillaways
Haist
Gragpy
Modjeska Plans Retirement After Current Tour
Modjeska, honored by Mrs. John Crenck Witt at a Santa Ana reception, announced she will retire from the stage after her current tour ends in April. The event, noted by the Los Angeles press association, was held in connection with a benefit for Et. Joseph's training school and included remarks from Mme. Modjeski regarding farewell plans.
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deripparNeline Press Association
Los Angeles
Cal
Retons Modjeski
John ‘Crenck Witt
Santa Ana
Democratic Editorial Association Meets in Indianapolis
The Indiana Democratic Editorial Association plans its annual meeting at the Grand Hotel in Indianapolis on Thursday and Friday. President L G Ellingham and officers will preside with talks by W Kern and B B Stack, plus sessions on newspaper operations and advertising costs.
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Indiana Demerratio Editorial Association
Grand Hotel
L. G Ellingham
Af Decativ
The
Asagelation
W. Kern
B. B. Stack
Orl Franklin
Yau Poynter
Sullivan Democrat
J. N. Marsh
Columbes
the Weekly
J.B. Simon
Lone Acelia Democrat
Frank Gwin
New Albany Press
Mechanical Department
George L. Saunders
Bluffton Banner
Carpunter
Greenenatty Star-Camplorat
J. L. Gandy
Lagrange Democrat
EB. Dailey
Jefergoneing
L. G. Ellingham
Decatur Democrat
Walter Chambers
New Cast Democrat
A. D. Maffet
Elwood Record
Perry township residents object to rail bridge plan
A group in Perry township complains to the county commissioners about the Indianapolis Southern railroad proposal to bridge Bluff road four and a half miles south of Indianapolis. They say crossing at a sharp angle would be undesirable and the commissioners will take up the matter with the railroad official Sig Smatter.
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Perry Township
Indianapolis Southern Railroad
Bluff Road
Indianapolis
Sigsmatter
Justice Devel to Quit Bench
Justice Joseph McDevel of the court of special sessions is expected to resign amid evidence of ties to Town Topics and Federal Panes. Assistant Attorney Nott has gathered material to present to the appellate division. District Attorney Jeronic warns of removal if he delays. Devel plans a statement stating innocence but acknowledges damage to usefulness.
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New York
Serappi Tctive Preas Association
Joseph McDevel
Court of Special Sessions
Alviston
Supreme Court
Jeronic
Devel
Elyen
Pretender Bu Hamara Arms Pact Revealed
Tangier dispatches report Advicrs say Swedish steamer Hellen carried rapid-fire guns and 1400 Mauserites to Moorish pretender Bu Hamara via Antwerp. Diplomatic circles attach significance as talks at Algeiras address Morocco contraband arms import fears amid international conference.
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Scrippa-McRae Preux
Pares
Jan
Tangier
Miardeca
Antwerp
Bu Hsmar
Algreiras
Morocco
In Morac
Feu
Digpatcnes
Murdered family in Las Vegas identified as double homicide
The sheriff, returning from Tremontina, stated Mrs Benito Sanchez, her two children, and a young school teacher were not burned alive but murdered by two drunken men in their home ruins. The report clarifies the deaths as a homicide rather than a fire tragedy.
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Las Vegas
Tremontina
Benito Sanchez
Oil trust wins Scrippe McHae case in New York
Justice Gildersleeve rules Henry T Rogers need not answer questions from Missouri Attorney General Hadley in the Standard Oil matter. The Missouri courts are said to be split on the legality of Hadley’s action against Standard Oil Company of Indiana and related entities. A separate suit involving David C Braden vs Frank A Milligan yielded a $149 verdict later appealed.
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Scrippe-McHae Prenn
New York
Dan
Gildersleeve
Supreme Court
Henry T. Rogers
Geneen Hadley
Missouri
Joxtier Gildeygreeve
Rogera
Gen. Halley
Standard Ol Company
Indiana
Rocang
David Craden
Frank Aeilligan
Milligan
Daly
Mian
Nut
Bradinelatns Athigan
Pfuses
Bank cashier John A McCall gravely ill in custody world
Gustav A Conzman ex bank cashier of Vigo County National Bank now at Fort Leavenworth Kos faces an eight year prison term for embezzlement. Through attorney John E Cox of Terre Haute a petition was filed to amend exemptions. only clothing and Knights of Pythias uniform had been exempt. New petition seeks to remove exemptions and transfer property location to Terrenante, Ferince-McHane Press Association reports. Conzman reportedly handed over a life insurance policy rather than cash and is confined to bed at home, with business matters halted by doctors due to liver trouble and worry.
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Gustav A. Conzman
Vigo County National Bank
Fort Leavenworth
Kos
United States
John E. Cox
Terre Haute
Albert Raab
Knights of Puihust
Vox
Terrenante
Ferince-McHane Press Association
Cons
New York
Jen
John
Anne
Jt Conzmant
Indium
A. McCull
New
Abet Conzman
York Life Insurance Company
Boston
Erre Haute
Boy Steals Newspapers and Faces Juvenile Court
A colored boy with a coal black countenance admitted stealing newspapers in a misdemeanor case heard Wednesday in juvenile court probation. He had run away from home and caused his parents trouble. The boy laughed about the act and promised to do better. The report also notes a burglary complaint by Joe Lavh at 2 Brockenville and a separate loss from William A. Miller at 15 N, Mlinofist with no valuables reported missing.
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Joe Lavh
Nisai
Willam A. Miller
Fined and discharged in Raigaton police court
A garbled report states Patiieck, a salvor keeper, pled guilty to selling liquor on Sunday, was fined ten dollars and costs, with a later dismissal of the case. A bartender and other named parties appear in a confused docket, while another arrest and drug store reference are noted.
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Patiieck
Raigaton
Telleven
Mwagaldo
Restocking Indiana Fields With Wild Game Plan
Indiana officials order six dozen birds from Massachusetts dealers to stock fields. Birds will be released at farms in Cape Work English area and scattered across the state. Restocking, a first in Indiana, aims to bolster wild bird populations if winter weather permits.
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Arie
Indiana
Bish and Game Commission
Massachusetts
Tyeadey
Cape Wok
WANTS PACKAGE DELIVERED IN COURT TEST CASE
Police Judge Thomas G C Wharton hears Harry Parks v Adams Express Co over a failed package delivery to Parks home. Adams Express refuses to deliver until Parks visits its office and demands extra fees. Parks received two 7 pound packages and faced arrest when he refused and a warrant issued for an official.
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Thomas GC. Wharton
Harry Parks
Adams Express Company
Supreme Court
the Express
Wagna
Parks
Express
Fire wipes out twenty two buildings in West Virginia town
A massive fire in St Albans West Virginia destroyed about twenty two buildings including the opera house and two stores. Property loss estimated at ten thousand dollars with most uninsured. Fire control was hampered by lack of protection and a malfunctioning engine arriving after the flames had gained full hold. A receiver was appointed for the Bratton street business area as efforts to assess and manage the ruin continued.
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Gerlppe-McRtne
ST. Albans
W. Va
Jan. A
Opera House
Ndigny
Pennsylvania-ove
Ehlet
Revelver
Ohrs
Jogardus Fuel Company
Lantitr
Charleston
Sporting Acadia
Hoxing
Gus Habich
W. Wasa
Suffers Long in Silence Divorce Suit
Minnie Mueller sued for divorce from Carl Mueller in the elrcurt court on Wednesday alleging long-suffering and abuse during their marriage since 1919. She says he deserted her three times, was forgiven, then finally she deserted him and seeks a decree of separation and alimony of one year.
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Minnie Miiielsz
Carl Mueller
Elrcurt
Familiar Face Returns to Commissioners Room for Water Bridge
At a rural meeting John McGregor sat at his desk as Cy Clark introduced a visitor seeking a bridge over Split Creek or a water right. The newcomer, recognized by McGregor as familiar, was paired with Clark’s protege for the transaction of justice in a tense moment.
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John McGregor
Split Creek
Cy Clark
John
Mr. McGregor
Clark
Mobley seeks divorce over wife's alleged unfaithfulness
James E Mobley files for divorce in circuit court claiming Edith Mobley abandoned home duties and associates with bad company after moving from Noblesville to Indianapolis. He states she left home at times and refused care of their household, seeking full possession of their child Morley.
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Edith
Fay
Chi Morley
Not the Right Men Believed Missing in Indianapolis Case
Police search for Anaples, Walter Baker, and Charles Dakers extends since 1895 with relatives reporting a dead mother. Charles White notes the mother of the two men died April 3 1905 in Columbus. Despite questioning many men named Baker, the right individuals remain unfound after ten years.
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Walter Bakers
Charles Dakers
Ax Coimmon
Indianapolis
Charles Bakers
Watter Bakers
Nak
Landslide Strikes Pittsburg Train Near Duquesne Hill
A derailment occurred on the Panhandle road near Duquesne Hill as a landslide sent earth and rocks onto a city bound Steubenville Accommodation train. The baggage car was demolished, passengers escaped, and Homet S. Nesbit of Oakdale was injured from shattered glass.
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Pittsburg
Steubenville
Panhardle Road
L duQuesne
Nex
Nesbit
Oakdale
Miners' Wage Rise Threat From UMW Leader
United Mine Workers of Amorita president John Mitchell warned Wednesday of a coal industry strike unless mine operators grant higher wages. He did not specify a minimum increase but emphasized a wage rise as essential. The joint conference did not yield any firm development and no details were reported at noon.
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Tradbert John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of
Amorita
Maine
Long conference tests Ranger strike in the mines
Miners and operators face a protracted conference as Joint Committee members seek a new agreement. A strike threat and factional tensions loom with a 4% wage point on the table. Robbins remains a sticking point as both sides brace for continued talks through April.
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Fh Jaint
Wwf
Iit
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Raymond 1. Hale
Thie
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Lagrange
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