Last Card Played by the Citizens' Company in Three-Cent Fare Fight
The Citizens' street railway company filed a cross bill in federal court to dissolve the injunction against the three-cent fare. The filing argued three-cent fares would fail to cover operating costs, detailing two years of expenditures from repairs to wages and depreciation. Attorneys clashed as Kern defended federal respect for state decisions, while Ketcham and Miller sparred over notice and jurisdiction. Generals Harrison and Showalter weighed in as the hearing moved into afternoon sessions.
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Citizens’ Street Railway Company
Molovs
Ee.ees
Taighis and Fue
Exnemsc
Slaina
Sfrom Post Office
Street Railway Company
Elmer F
Thn
Jed Wegener
Douglas Mitchell
Amen R. Miller
Gavin L. Payne
Gued
State Supreme Court
Showalter
Mong
Gen Harrison
Showlter
Harrison
Paroled Inmates Suffer In Michigan City Prison
Charles Fef. Wilson, private secretary to the governor, returned from Michigan City where he inspected records of inmates with consumption. He reports 12 critically ill, parole likely for that number. The warden notes many convicts idle under the labor law, and one man was told six months polishing steel. Wilson questions the wisdom of the convict labor statute.
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Chas. Fef. Wilson
Michigan City
Wilson
State health board moves to end slate use in schools
The State board of health plans a crusade against slate use in public schools and will issue circulars. Dr Fluvty cites slate spittle as a disease spreader while Dr Murty argues disease costs more than paper. The drive also aims to boost school ventilation heat light and water at term openings next fall.
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State Board of Health
Fluvty
Murty
Windstorm Disrupts Indianapolis Weather Forecast Details
The forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity covers the three hours ending 5 pm on June 25 with intermittent rain and possible thunderstorms Thursday night then fair Friday. A lively windstorm peaked with a 44 mph northwest gusts. temperature fell from 72 to near 60 F. An accompanying report notes a legal dispute where Mankedick sues Seyfried for 153.26 over funds allegedly misused.
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Indianapolis
Revolt and cyclone devastate India and Kansas town
Reports from Bombay detail revolting native violence against British officials with at least three dead and a 20,000 rupee bounty offered for suspects. Separate recount from Salina Kansas confirms a cyclone near the city killing three and wounding several as a beam pierced a mother’s leg and multiple children were injured.
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Salina
Kas
Retail Clerks Picnic Draws Crowds at Fair Grounds
A midweek Retail Merchants Association picnic drew crowds to the fair grounds with cars unloading passengers by 2 pm. Events included greased pole climbing, prize boxes, base ball throws for prizes, delivery horse races, and bicycle contests for grocers and butchers. Winners claimed cigars, coffee, a buggy harness, and various prizes as spectators enjoyed a state fair atmosphere despite weather disturbances.
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Retail Merchants’ Association
Chinch Bu
R. Miller
Bill
Creorgze Buschmas
Jacal Steinmetz
Harry Buschman
Toayidowateh
Oire- Ilarry
Oire- Ilarry Pdepury
Harry Buselman
Tames Sampkins
Iniesi
Ceyrs
Bromen Team Manager Seeks Outfield Help After Iris Incident
Manager Watkins telegraphed Treasurer esc of the Tacdanapolis ball chair for a new outfielder to replace Gay. He named Pheareds, who played for the Detroitesrly this season. McCarthy’s leg injury and rain trouble hinder the squad as Watkins tries to secure a replacement at once, picking up Poeateby, praised as a strong sticker and unlikely to have been released by Detroit. A possible clash between dive and Manager Bob Alten is noted. They will play against Columbus. Butler closes. Commencement exercises at Butler College University of Adianapolis were held in the college chapel Wednesday morning. Prof. lbion Small of Chicago University delivered the address. President Scott Butler conferred the diplomas. Harris presented them, and AL FE. Armstrong announced plans for next year. Alumni banquet followed in the gymnasium with Prof. Iugh Tr. Miller as toastmaster and several bright toasts.
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Watkins
Esc
Tacdanapolis
Pheareds
Detroit
Dive Ans
Bob Alten
Treosiers
Columbus
Butler
Butter College
University of Adianapolis
College
Lbion Small
Chicago University
Scott Butler
Addison
Harris
AL FE. Armstrong
Iugh Tr. Miller
Local Notices and Concerts Amid City Activities
Patchy OCR reports a range of city items including fines for fast driving, police and auditor actions, invitations to city officers, a family obituary reference, and a children's chorus concert at Temilinson hall. It notes a school closing ceremony, opium recital, and a series of minor criminal charges with fines for Tom Driscoll and others.
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Areideut Gsstraiece
Alexander
Atesgader Hives
Nelsee
Thdianopolis
and Life Companies
Wis
Auditor of State
Pudianasal
Theodore Maurer Carnediman
diraGkiva
N.Y
Doste Hussell
Jasin
Temilinson Hall
Phish
Orge LePeren
Mary Hitkes
Assadk
St. Joan’s School
Mussenie Hall
Thos
Cured
Tiade O'Leary
John Conner
Tim Cuocor
Hickard Tootill
Charlie Leary
J. Lenihan
Michael Burns
Tom Driscoll
Charles Simpson
Henry Shank
Tom
Shunk
Simpson
Driscoll
Elor Il Eyurey
Otto Schussel Dead in Indianapolis German Community Leader
Otto Schussel died after ten weeks illness at his home corner of Withash streets in Indianapolis. A prominent German American, he led in German clubs and taught calisthenics. He operated a bath house and saloon near the canal, leaving a widow, four children, two brothers, and a sister in New York. The account also notes a police inquiry into a robbery at Thomas Potter's plant on Capitol Avenue, where $400 in materials disappeared, with a mentally unstable girl suspected among others.
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Geesy
Daemautia
Nola
Gertrude
Dtel
Alistairt
Sadie
Lovie
Cito Sehissel
Indianapolis
Social Armverein
Deutsche Haug
Germany
Ceo
Fader Furnverein
Gereman Tegra
Carman
Philip Rappaport
iPst St
Peer Avery
the Tribune
Bath
Canal
West Ile
New York
Moadiieivette
Thomas Potter
S. Capitol Ave
Man Seeks 10009 Damages From Railroad After Jump Incident
John Gehler sues the C., C. and St. L. railroad for 10009 dollars claiming personal injuries after being forced to jump from a freight train traveling 25 miles per hour bound for Indianapolis on May 18. He says a crew entered the car and compelled the jump, resulting in a broken leg and internal injuries. Second water driven wells, Frank Butts, 133 Indiana Ave. Phone 1791.
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John Gehler
Indianapolis
Frank Butts
Indiana Ave
County board of review assesses numerous firms and firms large
The board listed Daggett and Co. Dietz and Co. and others with totals like 29000 and 70800 while major entries include Citizens' street railway at 1900000 and Badger Furniture at 5006. Dentists and veterinarians are noted with Wood's stable and Dr W B Craig contact numbers.
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County Board of Review
Daggett & Co
F. Dietz & Co
J. A. Everett
Epitomist Company
Deaner Steam Pump Works
A. Kiefer Drug Company
A. Burdsal Company
Indianapolis fRaming Mills
Commercial Electric Compat
Citizens’ Street Railway Company
Badger’ Furniture Company
Tariff Bills to Have Clear Sailing Says Teller
Senator Teller sharply attacked Republican tariff bill managers asserting they seek excuses to blame others and urging a reckoning with those who do not stay focused on business. He warned of a potential caucus revolt by Western Republicans unless the schedule pleases their constituents and signaled hard fights over wool duties and related provisions.
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Washington
Jimney
Senator Tellers
Teller
Honmr
Bryan
Furniture at lowest prices by W M Elder and others
Read your nurse éanes' Dustless Oats. Driven wells 40c per foot. Frank Butts, Phone 1791. 132 Indiana Ave, Dentist, room 8 Stewart Place, corner Illinois and Ohio, Open all night.
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M. L. Elder
Frank Butts
Indiana Ave
Stewart Place
Illinois
Ohio
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Logansport
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