Widow of Indiana Governor Nearing Death In Indianapolis
Mrs. Lucinda M. Morton widow of Oliver P. Morton lies at 616 E Twenty-first St Indianapolis near death from senile exhaustion. She helped her husband during his political career and Civil War service and long wished to live to witness the Lawton monument dedication. The Morton home at Centerville is owned by Judge Peelle’s daughter. The monument at the statehouse is slated for July 23 with Mrs Morton instrumental in its design.
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Lucinda M. Morton
Quilver Perry Morton
Indiana
Indianapolis
Local Jottings from Indianapolis City Life
City notes thrill with firemen stories and church sermons. Rev C A Lambert will speak at Tipton Indiana while Rev Owen Davies Odell preaches on Damascus in Indianapolis. A flaming flue at Postal Telegraph building causes no loss. Civic events include euchre party at Pier son hall and Beltline conventions boost the city as a convention center.
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C. A. Lambert
Tipton, Ind
Postal Telegraph Building
Owen Davies Odell
Damascus
Second Presbyterian Church
POLISEUM ARGUMENT ENDS IN CITY CASE
The closing speech in the William T. Cook case against the city over the coliseum was delivered Saturday morning by M. M. Bachelder, attorney for the plaintiff, in the superior court. Judge Carter will take the matter under advisement after a five hour argument, extended by court consent. The plaintiff received about 45 minutes extra. the defendants 15 minutes.
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William T. Cook
Coliseum
M. M. Bachelder
Carter
Hooton
Merle N. A. Walker
Probate Court
George Rhodius
James M. Berryhill
Rhodius
C. C. Shirley
Lebanon
County bids open for supplies at courthouse
County commissioners consider bids for shoes hats and coats for county institutions. Bidders must furnish samples under the new law to show quality. Contracts set to be awarded next week.
Three naturalized citizens granted in circuit court
In a Saturday morning session the circuit court granted naturalization papers to three foreigners. Francis Fertig from Germany, a painter. Carl Fischer from Germany, a laborer. and Frank Kern from Austria, a ladies' tailor, were each granted full citizenship.
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Francis Fertig
Germany
Carl Fischer
Frank Kern
Austria
Deputy Walters and Dr Blue Narrowly Escape Train Collision
Deputy sheriff C G Walters and his brother in law Dr William Blue narrowly escaped injury Friday night near the L E and W tracks after nearly being hit by a car while returning from the fair. Walters drove and the near miss occurred around nine o clock, prompting warnings to stay clear of the busy line.
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William Blue
Hoy
Teer
Walters
Teqinthief
Pellatisay
Haywood murder trial hears telegram and drafts evidence
Testimony in Boise Idaho centers on a telegram to Haywood asking for 75 dollars and bank drafts linked to Haywood and Western Federation officials. Major Naylor and witnesses describe mine explosion ties, Peabody bomb, and Orchard's alleged assassination attempts as the case continues.
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William D. Haywood
Steunenberg
Steve Adams
Haywood
Adams
Ogden
Richardson
Pender
Denver
California
Joseph C. Houston
First National Bank of Denver
Houston
New York
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Western Federation
Spokane
Jack Simpkins
Major Naylor
Mine Owners’ Association of Victor
Vindicator
Beck
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Maj. McClielland
Federation
Borah
Maj
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Independent Depot
W. H. Schulenberg
Peabody
Wallace
Sutherland
Shoshone County
Walsh pleads not guilty in banking law indictments
John R. Walsh former banker and railroad magnate pleaded not guilty to banking law charges. Attorneys trimmed 58 counts leaving 275. Government must file bill of particulars by July 1 and choose which indictment to try. Trial set for October 15.
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Scripps-WcRae Press Association
Chicago
John R. Walsh
Walsh
County Board Revises Marion County Property Assessments
The County Board of Review on Saturday adjusted assessment values for Marion County properties. Firms listed include Hendricks Novelty Co 6000, Kenney Machinery Co 9000, Harris Air Pump Co 5000, Havens Geddes Co 185500, Hays Bros 3000, J G Herman Co 106300, Ajax Paint Co 41660, Indpls Construction Co 1000, Geiger Tinney Co 1000, Builders Realty Co 1000 with various new totals and adjustments noted.
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County Board of Review
Marion County
Hendricks Novelty Co
Kenney Machinery Co
New Harris Air Pump Co
Havens & Geddes Co
Hays Bros
Peesegree
J. G. Herman & Co
Ajax Paint Co
Construction Co
Geiger-Tinney Co
Builders’ Realty Co
Veteran Jesse McDowell Dies After Fall in Burlington
Jesse McDowell aged 102 a veteran of the Seminole Mexican and civil wars and cousin of Gen McDowell died in Burlington Kansas from injuries after a fall. He served in the Union army during the civil war and his death was reported today.
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Scrippa-McRae Press Association
Burlington
Kas
Jesse McDowell
McDowell
Man Stole Two Dogs in Gentry Dog Show Case
The grand jury questioned Harry Wilson in the Rhodius case after he stole clothes and two dogs while with the Gentry dog show. A $3800 hound and a bulldog were sold, the hound for $2 at a Massachu sets ave third store and the bulldog at 223 W Maryland st. Special Judge Irwin sentenced Wilson to eight months in the workhouse after a show participant urged a lighter punishment.
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Boston
Massachusets Ave
Maryland St
Gentry Show
Woman Disappears After Threats of Self harm
Mrs. Charles Perry reports Anna Day of Julietta spent last Thursday at her home and stayed all night. Day, despondent over her daughter’s death, warned she would end her life and left a note to Mrs. Lucreta Hamilton saying she could not leave a park. Police have not found her.
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Charles Perry
Fletcher Ave
Anna Day
Julietta
George Hamilton
Taft Improves After Illness At Fort Snelling
Secretary of War Taft, resting at Fort Snelling, is reported somewhat improved from acute indigestion caused by heat. He remains in bed at John C. Hill’s residence with Dr. Sneve in attendance and plans to depart for Sioux Falls that evening with Senator Shiftrudge.
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Scrippa-McRae Press
Aasociztics
ST. Paul
Minn
Taft
Fort Snelling
John C. Hill
Sneve
Salary Case Delay Delays Claims in State Audit
In superior court No. 3 Judge Joseph M. Shea of Seymour sues State Auditor John C. Billheimer seeking $7 quarterly traveling expenses. Shea oversees Jackson and Scott counties traveling between Scottsburg and Browns Town. Auditor says salary increase already covers travel costs. Case tests the law.
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Superior Court No. 3
Joseph M. Shea
Seymour
Auditor of State
John C. Billheimer
Shea
Jackson
Scott Counties
Scottsburg
Brownstown
Probate Petition Seeks Sale of Lauter Property
A probate court petition filed under Judge Merle N. A. Walker seeks authorization to sell the Lauter estate personal property. The filing requests judicial approval to liquidate assets as part of settled probate proceedings.
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Probate
Merle N. A. Walker
Roberts Arrested on Child Assault Complaint
Frank Roberts of 1637 College Ave was arrested by Humane Inspector John Shine on a complaint from Lillian Cummings. A 13 year old girl worker says she escaped Thursday night from Roberts by climbing from a second story window and alleged two assault attempts during weeks of work. She had been paid 1.50 weekly. Roberts denies the allegations.
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Frank Roberts
College-ave
Humane
John Shine
Lillian Cummings
Roberts
Massachusetts Ave
Roberta
Lillian
Senate Ave
Sixteenth-st
United States Weather Forecast Update
National weather outlook reports continued dry and warm conditions across many states with coastal regions seeing showers. Forecasters warn of heat and humidity in southern areas while a developing low pressure system may bring unsettled weather to the northwest by week’s end.
Sanity probe into Jolley murder case under seal
Dr A E Sterne alienist and Police Surgeon E E Hodgin conduct a secret mental examination of Robert R Jolley, killer of his nine year old daughter. They expect results by midweek and have barred contact with Jolley pending the inquiry. Police link insanity to intemperate habits.
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A. E. Sterne
Robert R. Jolley
Jolley
Baby Identified in Church Vestibule Case Traced to Nina Ellison
Viola Smith, a City hospital nurse, identifies the found newborn as Nina Ellison's baby. Ellison, who entered the hospital May 17 and left Thursday, is sought by detectives Kinney and Morgan. Ellison may have come from Columbus. friend Della Keith says she stayed at 339 N Illinois St and claimed to be married.
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Viola Smith
City Hospital
Nina Ellison
Tectives
Kinney
Morgan
Indianapolis
Columbus
Della Keith
Ellison
N. Clinois St
Cleveland
Keith
Urbana
Health Board Report on May Death Statistics
The State Board of Health reports May deaths totaling 2,892 with a rate of 12.6. Last May had 2,665 deaths at a rate of 11.9. Children under one year accounted for 368 deaths or 13.4 percent. those 65 and over numbered 879 or 32.2 percent. City death rate 15.1 while rural rate was 11.1.
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State Board of Health
Death by own action investigated in Oakley club incident
Coroner Petersdorf began inquiry into the death by self harm of Mrs. Chris Zimmerman at the Oakley club last Thursday. Witnesses including Mrs. Anna King Mrs. Nellie Duvall and Bert Marley said Zimmerman was kind to his wife and deny any quarrel or beating. The brother protested Zimmerman’s arrest for assault and battery. Mrs. King recalled Zimmerman’s wife saying the black eye came from a fall.
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Oakley Club
Anna King
Nellie Duvall
Bert Marley
Zimmerman
Free Scholarships for Indianapolis Teachers Named
The Indianapolis public school teachers eligible for press beneficiaries will receive courses at major colleges during summer vacation. Named recipients include Augusta Peebl Yale Elizabeth Jasper Yale Nell Green Columbia Adelaide Thale Columbia Louise Pugh Columbia Imogene Hoss Columbia Mary Collins Columbia Caroline Townsend Chicago George L. Haynes Harvard Carrie Eberhardt Chicago Laura Matthews Chicago Georg M. C
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Augusta Peebl
Yale
Elizabeth Jasper
Nell Green
Columbia
Adelaide Thale
Louise Pugh
Imogene Hoss
Mary Collins
Caroline Townsend
Chicago
George L. Haynes
Harvard
Carrie Eberhardt
Laura Matthews
Georg M. C
Government Troops Defeat Insurgents at Patstewan
Two regiments of government troops defeated insurgents near Patstewan forcing rebels to disperse. The regulars suffered 21 men killed and a number wounded in the engagement.
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Scrippsa-McRae Press Association
Hong Kong
Patstewan
Three Rooms Furnished at The People’s Outfitting Co
Com plyne, mentioning three rooms furnished valued at 175 dollars offered for 125 dollars. The notice markets sale of household goods by The People’s Outfitting Co. at reduced price.
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People’s Outfitting Co
the People’s
Grant H. Clay Dentistopens new office in Indianapolis
Dr Grant H Clay formerly with New York Dental company for 14 years moves to 108 North Delaware Street Opposite Tomlinson Hall in Indianapolis near 430 East Ohio Street He advertises rest meals for 26 cents in the city and notes his practice location and hours.
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Grant H. Clay
New York Dental Company
Delawareat
Tomlinson Hall
Indianapolis
Ohio Street
Grand jury hears witnesses in Rhodius Dare case
The grand jury probing the Rhodius and Dare marriage conspiracy heard managers of Western Union and Postal Telegraph, who failed to provide telegrams dated Jan 10 to Mar 1 from named individuals. Prosecutors seek telegrams and records while court postpones proceedings to early next week.
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George Rhodius
Elma Dare
Western Union and Postal Telegraph Companies
Frank Baker
Mrs. Rhodius
Wiliam J. Brown
Adams Detertion Office
Georgia
James Jackson
Site chosen for Y M C A home at Spann property
Committees and the board unanimously approve purchasing the Spann property at Illinois and New York streets for the new Y M C A building in Indianapolis. The site fronts 125 feet on Illinois and 195 on New York, costing 125000, with first payment due June percent. Plans aim to include improvements from other buildings and create the nation’s best Y M C A structure, though the start date depends on plan completion.
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United States
Indianapolis
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