Lineman Rescued After Electrified Swing Scaffold Incident
Charles Higgins, a Central Union Telephone cableman, was shocked by 2300 volts when his glove touched a high voltage wire while on a swinging scaffold near a pole. He lost consciousness but retained the grip and was lowered to the ground by companions. He suffered severe burns and is expected to recover.
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Charles Higgins
Central Union Telephone Company
Higgins
Union
F. W. Baird
Fred McCanney
Local Jottings on Visitors and City Life
Grief items of interest in our city as numerous visitors are expected for the Morton monument dedication Tuesday. Sunday crowds visit camp and the governor's day draws large turnout. Observations note water needs for birds, street cleaning, market sheds removed, and a busy Union station.
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States
Our Town
Morton
War GovernorHanly to Deliver Principal Address at Memorial
A big memorial event honors former Gov. Morton with the unveiling of his statue Tuesday. Gov. Hanly will give the principal address as a parade, reviews, and numerous personal friends of Morton gather on a daylong program. The Morton monument commission invites veterans and families, with 3900 veterans expected in the procession through downtown Indianapolis toward the statehouse, led by Gen. Oran Ferry.
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Morton
John Ade
Kentland
George Ade
Playright
William R. McKean
Terre Haute
Isaac Jenkinson
Richmond
Volney T. Malott
P. H. Jameson
John M. Kitchen
William Wishard
John B. Elam
Indianapolis
Lucinda Morten
Harry C. Adams
E. B. Martindale
Joseph I. Irwin
Columbus
Warren King
Greenfield
I. H. C. Royse
D. R. Lucas
A. R
Hanly
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Grand Army
Thirteenth
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Delaware-st
Fort Wayne-ave
North-st
Meridian-st
Statehouse
Gen
Oran Perry
Gov. Hanly
Crossing Granted for Traction Lines Near Angola
The Railroad commission granted a petition by St. Joseph Valley Traction and Angola Light and Power for a grade crossing of traction lines near Angola. It reserves right to alter the crossing later. The companies seek operation in time for a subsidy and to serve an old settlers meeting, and cannot erect an elevated crossing within the limited period.
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The
Railroad Commission
St. Joseph Valley Traction Company
Angola Light and Power Company
Angola
Physician dies in Long Island car crash with fiancé
Dr Edward J Gallagher a New York physician was burned to death in a Long Island automobile accident last night His fiancee Miss Helen Madigan accompanying him was fatally injured The car was struck by a fast Long Island railroad train in Jamaica Queens County and Miss Madigan died today
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United Press
New York
Edward J. Gallagher
Long Island
Helen Madigan
Jamaica
L. I
Madzan
Indian Gets Check From US Agency For Amos Deere
A 35 percent government allowance check is sent to United States Marshal Pettit for Amos Deere, an Indian, from the Shawnee Oklahoma agency. The check is to ensure Deere receives the funds. Deere is in Indianapolis and reported sick at his Indiana boarding place.
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United States
Wall Repainting Underway in Federal Courtroom
Courtroom walls in the federal building are being repainted to harmonize with new pictures planned for display in the rooms.
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Federal
Furnished Rooms and Goods Ads From The People's Outfitting Co
Mixed listings advertise four rooms furnished for 155 dollars and three rooms for 125 dollars. Also offered are new plans starting at 165 dollars, cabinet pieces at two dollars per dot, and a split bamboo fishing rod for one dollar. Denison Barber Shop promotes tackle and Gus Habich operates at 121 West Washington Street.
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People's Outfitting Oa
Feople’s Outfitting Co
FIS
Gus Habich
West Washington Street
The Gem Laundry Ad Promotes Laundry Services
The Gem Laundry offers family washings rough dry at 5c per pound with ironing for all flat pieces. Call 1671. The Sun invites free ten word want ads for vacancies and room rentals for three days.
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GEM
the Sun
Woman To See President After Norfolk Arrest
Miss Anna Wood of Norfolk Virginia was temporarily detained on a steamer for temporary insanity and will be turned over to relatives. She said she came to interview the president.
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United Press
Washington
Anna Wood
Norfolk
Newport News
Barrington Death Sentence Commuted For Barrington
Jefferson City July 22 Attorney Wili fred Jones of St. Louis appeared before Gov Folk on behalf of a commutation of the death sentence of Barrington to life imprisonment. Pardon Attorney Speed Mosby will prepare a final report with a likely recommendation for commutation.
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United Press
Jefferson City
Wilifred Jones
St. Louis
Barrington
Folk
Speed Mosby
Institute Date Set for Cass County Aug 26 30
The Cass county institute, previously undated in the county list, has been scheduled for August 26 to 30.
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County Institute
Cass County
Railroad Commission Warns Railroads On Lighting
Inspectors report widespread poor lighting at rail stations across the state. The circular urges passenger stations platforms and approaches be well lit and warns that inspectors will report all omissions. The commission notes recent accidents underline the issue and calls for prompt compliance by all railroad companies.
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Ing
Railroad Commission
State Board Hears Equalization Plans From County Officials
The State Board of Tax Commissioners discussed equalization of real and personal property with 19 counties represented by auditors and assessors. Counties asked not to raise assessments, noting increases from 4 to 16 percent and detailing methods they use to adjust values for repairs and new improvements.</s>
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State Board of Tax Commissioners
Clinton
Boone
Tipton
Hamilton
Hancock
Johnson
Bartholomew
Rush
Shelby
Henry
Delaware
Madison
Tippecanoe
Montgomery
Hendricks
Wayne
Randolph
Tipton County
Glidder Tourists Leave Bedford for Baltimore Competition
Glidder tourists depart Bedford Springs at 7 am heading to Baltimore 155 miles away. The endurance run allows ten hours with forty machines starting from Bedford.
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United Press
Bedford
Bedford Springs
Baltimore
Civil Service Exams Announced for August
Civil service examinations listed for August include a position as computer in the coast and geodetic survey offering about 1000 dollars yearly. Another opening for chief engineer at the United States courthouse and post office building in Chicago with entrance salary 1800 dollars and range up to 23800 dollars per year.
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United States
Chicago
Night Wind Attack Rouses Indiana Guard at Fort Benjamin Harrison
A night wind assault at Fort Benjamin Harrison disrupts the Indiana National Guard camp. Troops, arming with tent stakes and mallets, repel the gusting attack as a funnel shaped cloud hovers. Battalion drills proceed as Morton Day parade plans take shape under Col. Harry B. Smith. Governor Hanly inspects camp with Gen. McKee.
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Indiana National Guard
Fort Benjamin Morri
Morton Statue
Harry B. Smith
Ft. Benjamin Harrison
William J. McKee
Canvas
Wife Won't Believe Charges Against Him
Special to The Sun Mount Victory July 2 A husband vows to see Dr Boone punished after his wife Julia Hall 22 accuses the physician of attacking her in her home. Boone 43 a Methodist Sunday school administrator says he is innocent and only attended repairs for minutes after Hall rented a house months earlier. Mrs Boone defends her husband stating she believes in his innocence and is mother to his four children.
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Julia Hall
Methodist Sunday School
Hall
Boone
Fairbanks Cocktail Created in St Louis
Special to The Sun from St Louis on July 22 reports the Fairbanks cocktail debuted at McTasues. Invented by Henry Hoffman, the frappe served in tall glasses includes cracked ice French vermouth dry gin creme de noyaux orange bitters a cherry and extra ice. The drink honors Vice President Fairbanks and references Roosevelt era events.
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ST. Louis
McTasues
Fairbanks
Indiana
Roosevelt
Henry Hoffman
Death on Streetcar Sheds Light on Heat Related Claim
George Roerer aged four died suddenly while riding a Broad Ripple streetcar toward Indianapolis. Doctors cited heart disease possibly induced by extreme heat. Roerer, a ruckster with badge, collapsed at Thirtieth Street. physician arrived too late. Dispensary ambulance and Coroner Petersdorf investigated. body taken to city morgue.
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George Roerer
Broad Ripple
Indianapolis
Roekar
Thirtieth St
Pennsylvania
Chiosts
Fred Mayer
Petersdorf
Roeker
Disaster at sea as Columbia sinks after fog collision
San Francisco reports 150 feared drowned when the iron steamer Columbia struck the lumber schooner San Pedro off Shelter Cove in dense fog. Captain A P Doran perished with his ship as survivors were rescued by the San Pedro and George W Elder, with Eureka tow underway.
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Columbia
Bia
San Pedro
A. P. Doran
George W. Elder
Eureka
Aumbia
Black Sea
J. Roach and Son
Chester
San Francisco and Portland Steamship Company
Portland
Aberden
Wash
Roanoke
D. J. Butler
Elder
Bridge Petition Seeks New Pouges River Crossing
At a Board of Works meeting on Monday a petition from Market Street residents between Prie Street and Arsenal Avenue urged a new bridge over Pouges turn. They asked for cement sidewalks and asphalt paving for the bridge.
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Board of Works
Market St
Prie-st
Arsénal Ave
Pougestrun
Ephalt
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