Slayer Jones Jailed After Self-Defense Claim In Murder Case
Detective Thornton captures Henry Jones alias Henry Taylor, alleged Williams killer, after a long chase from Savannah to Indianapolis. Jones, 25, consumptive and 124 pounds, admits shooting in self defense during a craps game over a $2 debt. He traveled via Monon and New Albany before arrest, with Willard Robertson to defend.
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Thornton
New Albany
Henry Jones
Henry Taylor
Harry Williams
Indiana Ave
Jones
Ben
Joneses
Henry
William
John
Pensacola
Fla
Savannah
Archie Greathouse
Williams
William Cherico
Wade Hill
Franklin House
Missouri St
Ninth-st
Fayette-st
Fayette and
Ninth
John Jones
Alex
Nicholas
St. Clair-st
West
Third-st
Mississippi-st
Roaneke-st
Jane Waldridge
Jane
William Jones
Illinois St
Fairview Park
Monon
State St
Courtney
Jackson
New Albay
Willard G. Robertson
Qunningham
Roseberry May Resign ne Cabinet Holds a Session
London June 22 cabinet meets at Downing Street to decide whether to resign amid tension over dissolution Irish opposition and promised statements. Rosebery to dine with the queen at Windsor as Irish leaders demand a land bill and Liberal MPs rush to the council chamber awaiting a decision.
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London
Lord Roseberry
Downing
Campbell Bannerman
Westminister Gazette
Liberal
Roseberry
Windsor
the Gazette
T. E. Ellis
Treasury
Wm. Harcourt
City Sewer Scandal Prompts Board to Seek Repayment
President Holton accuses the Washington street sewer project of disgrace as courts loom over repairs. Contractors Griffin and earlier firms face legal action after $53,529.28 was paid. around $2,000 spent on fixes. Assistant engineer Jeup blames bad house connections by Richmond & Parker and faulty pipe materials from Michigan City to Noble street.
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Holton
Board of Works
E. Washington St
McLeod, Due & Deloyer
M. J. Grifin
Detroit
Jeup
Michigan City
Richmond & Parker
Michigan
Noble-sts
Noble
Walcott-sts
Hoss
Griffin
Woman Jury Trial Planned in Kentucky Suit
In Garrard County a breach of promise suit pits W C Stivers against Katharine West with a potential woman jury. The defendant, a 25 year old school teacher, allegedly breached a dated betrothal as letters and a wedding plan are to be admitted. Judge M C Saufley will preside at Lancaster and may pull a Mercer panel if Garrard cannot supply a female jurors.
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Louisville
Kentucky
W. C. Stivers
Garrard County
Katharine West
Miss West
Stivers
M. C. Saufiey
Lancaster
Saufley
Mercer County
Supreme Court Ends Three Key Rulings Saturday
In a special session the court ruled paid-up building and loan stock is taxable, Gov Mathews Roby racing law is constitutional, and county treasurers must settle under the 791 act. Judge Jordan wrote the treasurers decision, stripping officials of fees, with Hackney and McCabe dissenting.
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Supreme Court
Hackney
McCabe
City Board Awards Asphalt Contracts After Heated Bid Talk
A heated exchange in the Board of Works involved W L Taylor of Fruin Bambrick and A W Conduitt of Bermudez over land asphalt bids for Massachusetts ave from Lellefontaine to Big Four tracks. The award went to Warren Scharf at 45.56 while Ft Wayne ave from Alabama to Central got Western paving and supply at 5.44. The board approved A O Despa’s 12000 bond for three new fire stations to be completed by September 1.
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Board of Works
W. L. Taylor
Fruin-Bambrick Company
A. W. Conduitt
Bermudez Asphalt Company
Mr. Taylor
Massachusetts Ave
Lellefontaine St
Mr. Conduitt
Prest. Holton
Warren-Scharf Company
Ft. Wayne-ave
Alabamast
Central-ave
Western Paving and Supply Company
A. O. Despa
Armenian outrages blamed on Great Britain at meeting
At a United friends of Armenia gathering Friday night, responsibility for the Armenian outrages was laid at Great Britain's door, with speaker J. Bull Curiaco cited in connection with the discussion on June 22.
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J. Bull Curiaco
Great Britain
United Friends of Armenia
Congressman Jim Watson Dismisses Cleveland Convention
Jim Watson arrives in TamLux and criticizes the Cleveland Convention saying off year gatherings amount to little. He names Tom Reed as the next speaker candidate and notes many seek a clerk. He backs Tarrison for president though reports show strong enthusiasm for Alison at Cleveland.
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Jim Watson
Cleveland
TamLux
Congress
Tom Reed
Tarrison
Alison
The Bicycle Offer for Indianapolis Youths
Indianapolis youths are urged to act on Tae Sun's bicycle offer on page 7. The notice emphasizes immediate action with a start date of June 27 and urges boys and girls to begin work without delay.
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Indianapolis
Tae Sun
Boy 12 Tries to Kill Brother by Throat Slashing
Willie Jones aged 12 attempted to kill his younger brother by cutting the throat on Saturday. The mother intervened to stop the attack as the boy fought for his life. The incident was reported in a local notice dated June 22.
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L. L
Willie Jones
Grand athletic contest at the armory in city
Company A second infantry plans a grand athletic contest at the armory on 121 E Pearl st next Tuesday evening featuring wrestling and sparring matches with leading city amateurs. Promoters of the city league baseball clubs met Friday night and scheduled 15 games. Sundays feature Maroons versus Waverlys Kissels 10 am rinks versus Astons 3 pm Heroncourts versus Carlisle at Brighton Beach. Driven Wells 406 Per Foot Indiana ave 1791.
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Second Infantry
Armory
E. Pearl St
City League
Maroons
Waverleys
Kissel’s
Kissels
Heroncourts
Carlisle
Brighton Beach
Saloon Fight Turns Fatal as Patron Shot by Friend
In New York on a Saturday morning Charles Matthews, 26, asked for another drink at 741 First Avenue. Bartender Frank Avory, a longtime friend, pulled a rusty revolver from behind the bar and said, If you must have another ball, take this. The bullet passed through Matthews head. Avory claimed he did not know the gun was loaded.
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New York
Charles Matthews
Frank Avory
First-ave
Avory
Matthews
Avery
Escape Report From Mxapvitte Jail Ends in Barred Barrel
Gillan Phillips escaped from Mxapvitte jail by being sealed in a barrel filled with garbage and shipped away. He remains at large, with authorities seeking him.
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Mxapvitte
Judge Cox Recommends Pardon for Kreuger Case
Millard F. Cox, former criminal judge when Fred Kreuger served time for burning Burn's carriage works in 1892, reported to Gov. Matthews on Saturday that he had read Kreuger's family's plight in Tae Sun and would gladly recommend a pardon.
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Cox
Millard F. Cox
Fred Kreuger
Burn
Gov. Matthews
Kreuger
Tae Sun
Innes Band Leaders Plan Indy Pompeii Park Concerts
Manager Holliman of Innes famous New York band arrived in Indianapolis this week to arrange concerts at Pompeii park on July 9 and 10. The ensemble of 60 artists will feature elaborate pyrotechnics and a free theatrical program with singers and attractions at Broad Ripple park likely to attract a large crowd.
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Holliman
Innes
New York
Indianapolis
Pompeii Park
Broad Ripple Park
Indiana
Price’s Cream Baking Powder Wins Gold Medal at Midwinter Fair
Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powder earned a gold medal at the Midwinter Fair in San Francisco. The award highlights the product’s quality as judged by event organizers and industry judges, reflecting strong regional recognition during the fair season.
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Dr. Price
San Francisco
Deposits and Fees Discussed in Iron Hall Case
The hearing into Receiver Failey's iron hall services examined W P Fishback who estimated fees at up to 1000 per month and noted higher charges in railroad cases. Otto Frenzel showed bank resources rose from 1,590,000 to 167,000 by year end, while deposits of 560,000 remained without interest as Failey declined six month terms.
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Failey
W. P. Fishback
Howe
Mr. Failey
Fishback
Iron Hall
Farley
Harris
Otto Frenzel
Merchants’ Bank
Attorney Howe
Jolmpee Frenzel
Johnpee
Indiana shale and sandstone riches hailed by geologist Blatchley
State geologist Blatchley reports rich shale and sandstone deposits in western Indiana. High quality sandstone found in Parke Fountain and Warren counties, shale near Veedersburg Attica and Cayuga. At Cayuga a factory makes 35,000 pressed bricks daily. another plant there yields 80,000 bricks daily. Blatchley leaves Hopkins to finish prospecting, convinced deposits rank among Indiana's greatest resources.
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Indiana
Blatchley
Sedges
Parke
Fountain
Warren
Veedersburg
Attica
Cayuga
Hopkins
Sweet Enough to Kiss Conscience Charlie Martindale at School Board
Charlie Martindale appeared in a clawhammer coat at Friday nights school board meeting and faced a possible resignation. Supt. O'Meara's bond was approved as trustees planned another session Thursday to review finances and arrange loans.
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Charlie Martindale
Charlie
Appel
Boston
Archbishop Proclaims Decree Against Secret Societies
Saint Louis June 22 Archbishop Kain from Rome has issued a decree prohibiting secret societies including the Sons of Temperance Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias, signaling church action against these groups.
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St. Louis
Kain
Rome
Sons of Temperance
Odd Fellow
Knights of Pythias
Galvin credited for stopping city redistricting scheme
Community figure John Galvin was praised for thwarting a plan by the city’s board majority to redraw districts on the South Side to entrench power. William Scott alleged the majority discussed creating two new districts to secure control, but Galvin resisted and no vote occurred. The board denies finalizing any scheme.
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Johnpen Frenzel
Wm. Scott
Mr. Scott
John Galvin
Galvin
Stein Pleads Guilty in Street Car Fraud Case
Jacob Stein, a conspirator in a street car company fraud, pleaded guilty Saturday and received two years. He broke down crying in court and had to be removed. Yetta Bachak confessed to the conspiracy and was released on a personal bond of 1000 dollars.
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Jacob Stein
Yetta Bachak
Letter Carriers Picnic Date At Blue River Park
Letter carriers plan a Sunday outing on June 30 at Blue River Park, a scenic resort 50 miles from Indianapolis on the C H D. A music program featuring band and vocal performances will highlight the event and a very low railroad rate is offered.
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Blue River Park
Indianapolis
Boiler explosion at Moses' saw mill claims life and injures
Tattum Rock on June 22 reports a boiler explosion at Moses' saw mill near Spring Hill. Joseph Collins was killed and Brent and four of his sons were seriously injured. Also noted, Dick Talley, recently jailed for five years for assaulting Horace Wooda, was granted a new trial Saturday.
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Tattum Rock
Moses
Spring Hill
Joseph Collins
Brent
Talley
Horace Wooda
Weather and local notices in Indiana area
Forecasts for Indiana cover the 36 hours to 8 p.m. June 23 with fair conditions Saturday night and Sunday. State statistician Thompson projects wheat yields near 7.7 bushels per acre. A circular from Supt Geeting informs county superintendents of a new law on teaching alcoholic effects. Obituaries note Mrs. John M. Bohmie’s death at 99 Highland Place and funeral at Madison Ave M E Church Sunday. Heat injuries report Mrs. Aurelia Vogel recovering after a collapse at Washington and Illinois streets. Henry Talbott returns from Wisconsin summer home claiming 51 fish caught in one day, photo contested by some. Postmaster Sahm asked if another civil service exam should occur before Feb 96. he suggests monthly exams. Marriage licenses issued to Dudley Neff and Minnie Swords and to Charles E Grimes and Lulu B Perkins. Additional listings include several births, pneumonia, heart disease, and other illnesses.
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Thompson
Indiana
Geeting
John M. Bohmie
Highland Place
Madisonave
M. E
Aurelia Vogel
Washington St
Washington and
Illinois-sts
Henry Talbott
Wisconsin
Sahm
Washington
Brutus
W. C
Laura Bauer
Fred
Augusta Thoms
Anna Ostermeier
Chas
Esther Bier
Maude McKinney
Alice Scheigert
Duwarns
Hortense Russell
Marie Ott
Zula Carr
Eunice Woodard
Fred Miller
Manrxiane
Dudley Neff
Minnie Swords
Charles IE
Grimes
Lulu B. Perkins
Leaky Cisterns Cleaned and Cemented at Factory Prices
Sideboards advertised by Wm Elder list leaky cisterns cleaned and cemented for 1.50 dollars. Pumps offered at factory prices. Batts, 18 Indiana avenue, contact by phone.
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Indiana-aya
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THE
Iron Hall School
Farley Tolittle
John Becfrenzel
Indiana-ave
Frenzel
Phe Stand
Ocbeck
Stein
City Life
Elder
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