Wreck of the Knickerbocker Near Nottingham Kills Two
A Lake Shore crash near Nottingham Ohio at 3 a m leaves two dead and many injured as the eastbound Knickerbocker derails after colliding with a westbound freight. Engineer Frank Anderson of Buffalo and mail clerk G. McCollum of Cincinnati die. injured include Wm Elliott of Buffalo and Wm Baker of Columbus. Passengers aboard included Indianapolis residents en route to the Buffalo exposition. A new train is assembled by 6:30 a m and the line resumes service.
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Senger
Anderson
Lake Shore
Frank Anderson
Buffalo
O. G. McCollum
Cincinnati
Wm. Elliott
Wm. Baker
Columbus
Limited
Knickerbocker
Southwestern Limited
Cleveland
Indianapolis
Helene C. Williams
Kate Metcalf
Sue M. Ketcham
Jessie A. Smith
Ketcham
John M. Spann
Gertrude Spann
R. M. Seeds
Marjorie Leeds
Buffalo Exposition
Investigation Looms Over Ward 4 Precinct 1 Election
The grand jury is expected to probe the Ward 4 precinct 1 contest where J Lyman Jones defeated Joseph Miller by 96 to 33 amid bitter factional strife. Miller alleges ballot irregularities and plans to present supporting voter names as the probe proceeds.
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Bookwalter
Miller
McGregor
Jones
Justice Lockman Faces Grand Jury In Sanity Case
Justice Lockman testified before Marion county grand jury about the insanity trust. Other justices Stouts and Smock and witnesses Dr. Dodds and Dr. Nichols appeared. Ward 2 residents say he won’t get support there again and speculate on his future with police surgeon Christian.
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Insanity Trust
Lockman
Dodds
J. D. Nichols
Nichols
Christian
Boy Burglar Captured After Five Mile Chase
In New York a 13 or 14 year old boy named Jimmy McDonald confessed to robbing 65 houses in Ozone Park Long Island. He boasted of a long crime record as he was captured after a five mile chase, with two accomplices fleeing. A crowd of about 100 pursued the youths. Property stolen in the area in three months ranged from 1000 to 2000 dollars.
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Boy
New York
Jimmy McDonald
Ozone Park
L. I
Shaler Says Arsenal Status Uncertain
Maj. Shaler, commandant of the arsenal, states that moving some effects to the Frankfort arsenal does not determine if it will become a military post. He adds he was told to abandon it and cannot predict the arsenal’s future any more than a layman.
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Senal
Frankfort
Telephonic Changes at Central Union Prompt Concerns
Central union telephone company shifts to one month advance payments instead of three. Subscribers fear rate hikes. manager Hill denies any such plan. He notes the change reflects objections to three month prepayment. Reports of higher line charges are denied. A women’s room for the country service is planned and a one minute long distance feature is promoted for Indiana cities and towns.
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Central Union Telephone Company
Hill
Indiana
Board of Works Publishes Electric Light Specs
The Indianapolis Sentinel notes the Board of Works printed the electric light contract specifications twice and posted bid notices. A clause claims the plant must be of the best and most modern, seen as an attempt to handicap Indianapolis Light & Power. A board member insists the aim is an up-to-date plant, and that the old company’s plant met requirements.
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Board of Works
Indianapolis Sentinel
Indianapolis Light & Power Company
Springfield Lodge Set to Initiate Seven Masonry Candidates
Springfield, IL July 9 Springfield lodge No 4 will on Wednesday initiate seven candidates through the degree of masonry. The event starts at 9 a m and ends at 10 p m with a different team for each candidate. Grandmaster Hitchcock will attend and a banquet will be served to 26% of attendees.
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Springfield
Ill
Springfield Lodge
Hitchcock
Jewelry and pianos advertised at Wulschner's and Mullally's
A local ad offers pianos starting at 165 dollars and features a ladies solid gold watch with a diamond for 25 dollars. J P Mullally Diamonds and Jewelry is listed at 2 Monument Place alongside promotional lines about dustless data and hearty welcomes.
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J. P. Mullally
Monument Place
Republicans Struggle to Fill Election Board Posts
The Republican committee cannot recruit enough election officers for the July primary. The law calls for two judges two clerks and an inspector with no pay. polls run 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Committeemen report low returns from precincts especially South-side wards where Republicans are scarce. Clerks must be householders and residents for two years, a hurdle as younger men previously filled roles. lawmakers aim to document defects for a next session.
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Republican Committee
Muir
Epworth Leaguers Leave for San Francisco Convention
About 30 Epworth leaguers head for the international convention in San Francisco July 17 to 21 under O. H. Palmer, state league president. The group boards the official train via the Big Four then Pennsylvania routes, with 5 total parties including Rev. E. B. Rawls and Rev. D. A. Robertson from East Park church. Indiana will be represented by about 500 delegates.
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Epworth
O. H. Palmer
State League
L. BE. & W. Road
League
San Francisco
Big Four
Pennsylvania
St. Louis
E. B. Rawls
D. A. Robertson
East Park Church
Mary L. Hover
Mary F. Hereth
Epworth League
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Denver
Indiana
Indiana exam scandal as student caught cribbing
At the Indiana state house during a licensing exam a New York medic in the northern part of the state was found with two or three books hidden in his pockets. He was dismissed immediately and his act will bar him from practicing in Indiana.
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State Medical Board
Indiana
State House
New York
Great Labor Conference Signaled for Final Trust Talks
Pittsburg July 9. The Amalgamated Association general executive board and trust representatives will meet at 10 Thursday. President Shaffer calls the conference the most important in organized labor history and says it must be final.
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Shaffer
Pittsburg
The
Amalgamated Association
Trust
Organized Labor
Funds Missing Shake Knights of Pythias Endowment
Chicago July 9 The Supreme lodge of the Knights of Pythias meets in secret session. Investigators reveal from 100000 to 150000 vanished from society funds. Two high officials expected to face legal probes amid charges of injudicious handling of funds.
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Knights of Pythias
Ing
Morgan Bank Trio Thwarts Wall Street Money Panic
New York reports that J. P. Morgan with Bank of Commerce and Morton Trust halted a planned stock slump. Brokers sought loans and drove rates, but a $20 million loan at 6 percent restored confidence. The panic plot failed as funds return to banks after dividends.
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New York
J. P. Morgan
Bank of Commerce
Morton Trust Company
Wall St
Morgan
Muscular arm of the state targets Gretna Green
Merrill Moores, assistant attorney general, will travel to Jeffersonville to probe a long standing marriage traffic. The practice, largely organized by runners who allege age of brides, involves Kentucky couples obtaining Clarke county licenses. Last year 1,400 licenses were issued, raising calls for enforcement of residency and parental consent rules.
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Gretna
Merrill Moores
Jeffersonville
Kentucky
Clarke County
A New Turbine Engine Promises Shipping Revolution
London inventor James Weir Graydon unveils a compound steam turbine with 15 pressure levels in one cylinder producing 25 horsepower at 3000 rpm. Andrew Carnegie funds a $4,000,000 company to power steamships likely crossing the Atlantic in three days. works to be built near Philadelphia.
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Charles A. Parsons
Glasgow
Graydon
Andrew Carnegie
Atlantic
Delaware River
Philadelphia
Herbert Greig
Andrew Carnoegie
London
Montague Still Short of Nominating Delegates on First Ballot
Norfolk Va July 9 Andrew Jackson Montague a Democrat trails in delegate support for governor of Virginia. Several counties remain to elect delegates and he is likely to secure a clear majority on subsequent ballots, effectively securing the nomination.
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Norfolk
Andrew Jackson Montague
Virginia
Montague
Milburn kept banking under a cherry tree in Anderson
In Anderson Indiana on July 9 it surfaced that the wealthy eccentric Isaac Milburn did his banking under a cherry tree behind his home. A tin box buried there held $10 in gold and other sums were found around his residence. He avoided banks.
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Isaac Milburn
McCordsville Fans Claim Win Over Centrals
One Kimberlin of McCordsville writes that THE SUN erred in reporting defeat for the McCordsville ball club. He asserts the town wore laurels after a 7 to 6 victory over Centrals and says they outclassed Centrals in every particular.
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Kimberlin
McCordsville
Praying Against a Cyclone in Decatur
New Decatur Alabama July 9 Negro prayer meetings are held across the area due to a predicted cyclone anticipated to strike Wednesday Johnson who predicted the Galveston disaster forecasts a cyclone here.
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New Decatur
Ala
Johnson
Galveston
Bridge workers clash over Riverside Park project
Nonunion labor helped build Riverside park bridges while the Bridge and Structural Iron Workers union pressed them Monday. Workers employed by the Wabash bridge company faced a Tuesday afternoon deadline to sign the agreement. An overheated stove caused a 1:30 p.m. fire at 1508 Massachusetts Ave owned by William Mankediek, with $150 loss.
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Park Board
Riverside Park
Bridge and Structural Iron Workers’ Union
The
Wabash Bridge Company
Massachusetts Ave
William Mankediek
Boy escapes reform school rider by officer's wheel
Indianapolis police were asked Tuesday afternoon to look for 16 year old Gerle Redmond who escaped from the Boys reform school at Plainfield at noon. He is from Franklin and fled on an officer's wheel. Mrs McKinley is steadily improving in Canton where familiar surroundings aid recovery. Railroaders report rate war among western lines fading.
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Indianapolis
Gerle Redmond
Boys’ Reform School
Plainfield
Redmond
Franklin
Wife of ex-Governor Taylor Dies in Kentucky
The wife of former Governor Taylor of Kentucky died Tuesday morning from heart disease. Her death is linked by her husband to the distress of the Frankfort days when Goebel’s death stirred passions and forced his exile. He describes a long period of trouble as the cause, speaking with grief and without hatred.
Golden crucifix found in Frankfort hotel construction
Workman uncovers a golden crucifix at a new Frankfort hotel site. The 1 inch cross with a five inch arms is mounted on a two inch square base and may have belonged to Father Maronette, said to be buried here 225 years ago, supporting a prior skull find thought to be Father Marquette.
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Father Maronette
Fathir Merquette
Auction at Bates house sells furniture under value
La'Wren ce manager laments prices as Tuesday sale clears the Bates house third door furniture. A buyer grabs six beds at four cents each and velvet carpets fetch far less than a year’s cost. Mahogany stained bedroom set sold for 4.75 dollars amid ongoing private sal e of billiard and pool room fixtures.
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Lawrence
Double Funeral for Simeon Bowman and Mother
Simeon C Bowman and his mother Mrs Mary Bowman were buried from Alonzo Wiley 2413 Sheldon St Tuesday afternoon. Bowman died recently from tuberculosis of the bowels and his funeral had been postponed due to Mrs Bowman's serious condition. The double burial took place at Crown Hill.
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Mary Bowman
Alonzo Wiley
Sheldonst
City water judged first class after analysis
Dr J F Geis reports the city water is first class with turbidity from red iron oxide and sediment. Sanitarian Clark notes the analysis was made at his request and adds iron and lime make the water very healthful for drinking.
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Clark
Weather Outlook for Indianapolis and Adjacent Regions
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity through 8 p m July 10 calls for fair and warmer conditions Tuesday and Wednesday. Early morning temperature 68 with noon at 81 and 2 pm at 82. Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and lower Michigan should see generally fair weather Tuesday night and Wednesday with a chance of thundershowers and warmer south winds. The hot wave remains nearly stationary west of the area and will arrive gradually, not being felt strongly before Wednesday.
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Cinity
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Ohio
Michigan
Widow Katie Mendenhall Dies After Illness in West Newton
Mrs. Katie Mendenhall fifty five widow of West Newton collapsed Monday afternoon and died. she was known locally and is survived by five sons Ed Benjamin Clark Louis and Levi and three daughters Cynthia Glessner Maggie and an unmarried daughter at home. Gov Whitmarsh of Benguet province faces Manila investigation for alleged misuse of office in land dealings and cultivating favored subjects.
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Katie Mendenhall
West Newton
Benjamin
Clark
Louis
Levi
Cynthia Glessner
Maggie
Lving
Iowa
Whitmarsh
Benguet Province
Manila
Genuine La Bromo-Quinine Boxes Herald Signature
The advertisement promotes genuine La Bromo Quinine with the signature of E. W. Grove printed on every box. It offers photos at $1.00 per dozen, from Bennett's, likely a local shop. The notice emphasizes authenticity and pricing.
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E. W. Grove
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