Police appoint new sergeants amid Bungaloos ward disorder
The Board of Safety announced Police Superintendent Taaffe named Patrolmen Sandman and To respectively as new sergeants replacing Schrade who resigned to join business. Milam was promoted as vacancies grow. Changes take effect July 1 to improve district oversight amid Bungaloos activity. Sealed coal bids for police and fire houses and Southside market due July 1 at 2 pm. Fireman J W R Allen granted three days leave.
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Hood
Board of Safety
Sandman
Schraedes
Pal
Milam
Bungaroos
Taffe
Southside
J. W. R. Allen
Auto races barred at Indiana state fair grounds
Notices posted at the Indiana state fair grounds ban auto racing after horses were frightened and injured during last Saturday's events. Secretary Charles Downing of the State Board of Agriculture ordered the action, so motorists may no longer race on the grounds, a move that horsemen say ends automobile competition in Indianapolis.
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Charles Downing
Atste Board of Agriculture
Indiana
Barney Olaheid
Tom Cooper
Downing
Oyster Bay Split Wide Open
Oyster Bay awaits President Roosevelt arrival with two rival committees planning a welcome. Village bands are set to greet him, with one group promising harmonies that outdo Wagner. Peacemakers seek a truce to avoid a public disturbance at the station.
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Oyster Bay
Dent Roosevelt
Mayne
US Jews Expect Russia to Accept Petition to Czar
Washington reports say the American Jewish appeal over treatment of Jews may be accepted by Russia through diplomatic channels. President Roosevelt may forward the Bnai Brith memorial, with Hay and Cassini involved in talks. Officials anticipate a respectful Russian reply and view acceptance as a diplomatic gesture.
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Washington
Roosevelt
State Department
Hay
Wesian
Cassini
Hayould
Unite States
Russia
Canavil
St. Petersburg
United States
Pitiful Story Told By Deserted Wife
Mamie Elders 21 said her husband James Elders, a young farmer, abandoned her after selling his property. homeless and destitute she was picked up on the streets, taken to police, jailed for loitering, and sent to the Door of Hope to recover before return to a farm north of the city.
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Mamie Elders
Gregoire
Hope
James Elders
Indianapolis
Mr B Burglar Still Burgling in Two Homes
A burglar operated about 2 30 a m Friday at the home of John Hetherley on W Thirvieth street and at 2901 N Meridian where he rifled drawers took $14 from James Taylor and a watch, then helped himself to a lunch. Police found Taylor’s trousers and a pocketback in yards nearby.
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Thirvieth-st
John Hetherley
James Taylor
Hennesley
Taylor
Paulsel
Meridian St
T. B. Jackson
Bursiar
Jackson
Borglar
If I Were Mayor Enforce the Law Says Mendenhall
9 J Mendenhall argues that strict law enforcement should apply equally. He advocates closing saloons earlier if needed, ensuring no one class evades rules while others comply. He emphasizes universal conformity to the law without partiality.
Knapp Losing His Nerve Amid Trial Strain
Alfred Knapp, confessor of five murders, faces a jury selection for possible electric chair or life imprisonment. He shows strain and potential breakdown as testimony begins. Prosecutor Gard plans to use eyewitness newspaper men who heard Knapp’s tale, avoiding reliance on the mayoral confession.
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Hamilton
Alfred Knapp
Ufe
Gard
Bosch
Knapp
Hoosier in Chicago heads Baker-Vawter firms
William Vawter, born Lafayette May 22, 1858, leads Baker-Vawter company now with five Chicago area factories. From humble beginnings in Indianapolis printing he built a multi factory operation employing over 70 people, producing order blanks and shipping receipts. He married Milas anie R Hadhey in 1881 and later moved to Chicago to expand the printing business.
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Chicago
William Avawter
Lafayette
Ind
Beker-Vaster Company
Vawtir
O J. A. Vawter
Wright, Heker & Co
Indianapolis
Danville
Rere
Iaiield
Milas Anie R. Hadhey
Vanville
Benton tHarnor
Mien
Atchison, Kan
Kokomo
Folyoke
Mass
Arson Charge Follows James Melton Case
James Melton was arrested Thursday night on information from Marshall County sheriff officials. He faces an arson charge and asserts he has already been tried once in a prior case, stating he cannot be placed in jeopardy again and plans to return without requisition.
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Melton
James Melton
Marshall
Apprehend Baby Murderers Claim Sparks Police Alarm
A police statement by Bicycleman Hull declares a baby farm in Ladisnapatis, with the canal discovery the year’s thirteenth. Authorities link unattended infant deaths to a city home where unwanted children are disposed of, the latest body showing signs of prior abuse.
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Ladisnapatis
Ise
Hull
Farmer’s money hidden in can sparks theft charge
John Becker, of W Morris Street, kept cash in a tin can in a hay mow. Ex-notes porter James D B Gray, once employed by Becker, is charged with stealing the money and fled to the city. Gray waived examination, bound over to the grand jury in 2500 dollars. Also noted is a forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity with partly cloudy skies and showers.
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John Becker
W. Morris St
James DB. Gray
Becker
Rand
Silver club does not endorse McCullough for mayor
The Indiana silver club in Christiy night did not endorse James E. McCullough. An informal meeting with about three members heard Dr. L. N. Howard say he favored McCullough personally but would not push the club to declare for any candidate. The club has declared for S. P. Dixon for police judge.
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Indiana
James E. McCullough
L. N. Howard
MelCullough
P. Dixon
Boundary deadline for city ordinance faces delay
En Logsdon said that the pre empt boundaries would not be complete before Monday night. They are now in the hands of the committee and will be turned over to the city engineer to make corrections. He did not know when the ordinance establishing these boundaries would be introduced in the council. Under the law the ordinance must be passed no later than June 30.
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En Logsdon
Logsdon
Died From Injuries After Collision on Washington Street
A man identified as Richie, aged 119, died from injuries after a collision with a hen agama struck by a post while riding a car on Washington Street. He was treated at City Hospital where his injuries were deemed fatal.
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Hee Richie
Nevada-pe
Washington-st
Hosital
Oil firm stockholders defer receivership hearing
Indiana lawyers from Lima and Terre Haute with attorneys arrived Thursday night and secured a postponement in the receivership case of the Cleveland and Trenton Rock Oil Company. They stated a meeting of stockholders would be held soon to settle all claims, and the hearing was postponed to July.
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Lima
Terre Haute
Ind
Cleveland and
Trenton Rock Oil Company
Harry Webber’s Mother Calls for Him to Be Sent Up
The mother of Harry Webber, one of the youths arrested Thursday night for taking Tom Wynne’s horse and buggy, told police she did not care whether he was sent to prison now or later, urging authorities to proceed.
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Harry Webber
Tom Wynne
Cally
Sant Fe
Kaisers Kiel Regatta Rivalry On Ocean Cup Race
The June regatta featured Kaiser Wilhelm II and Prince Henry racing for Morgan’s cup. Meteor, skippered by the Kaiser, won while Induna led by Prince Henry faded after losing a top mast on Hamburg. Commodore Cotton observed as Empress sailed with Meteor.
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Kiel
Prince Henry
Js Pierpont Morgan
Claiser
Herr Ballin
Hamburg-ameritan
Teduaehlp
Kaiser
Hamburg
Cotton
Met
Water Contamination Report Sparks Heated Debate
City water tests by Dr White and Dr Clark show colon bacillus present with variable counts. The experts disagree on condemnation thresholds while the Board of Health grapples with a confusing volume of data.
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Dr White
Clark
White
Board of Health
White Stil
Judge Carter's Court Swamped by Business
Judge Carter's court is so overworked that next 1,000,000 cases will be moved to the other two superior courts to relieve the backlog. Superior court filings occur in rotation, with over 54 cases disposed in Judge Leasterham's court since last September. Most cases are divorce actions, averaging three filed daily.
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Carter
Judge Leasterham Court
The Sun Offers Gold Watches for Subscribing Children
The Sun plans gold watches for every boy and girl who helps gain new subscribers. The offer extends nationally and awards a watch to the first two boys and first five girls in Indianapolis. Blank forms and instructions are provided. no paper delivery required from participants.
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Ciis
THE
SUN
Blanka
End of World Prophecy Centered in Indianapolis
Rev Earl Babcock of Pulaski County predicts a world ending conflagration next December. He envisions believers rising in golden chariots drawn by maidens with diamonds and flowers. Unbelievers would be nailed to death as the earth boils away. Indianapolis centered the promised event concerns.
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Heaven
Indianapalis Ata
Earl Babcock
Pulaski County
Richard Whiting
Lise Ladten
Usdern
Indanapoli
Babcock
Indianapolis
Volunteers honor Mayor Bookwalter with charm
Representatives of the Volunteers of America called Friday at the mayor's office and presented Mayor Bookwalter a watch fob bearing Knights of Pything insignia. The gift acknowledged his proclamation on helping poor children. The presentation was planned at Riverside Park during a public event but other business prevented attendance.
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Volunteers of America
Bookwalter
Knights of Pything
Riverside Pack
Smith Targeted in Vendetta Threat Letter
W D Smith a nonunion lineman for the New Telephone Company living at the Occidental hotel received a menacing note Friday morning. The letter bore a dripping heart and arrow and warned him to quit the city by Friday night or be killed. Police were alerted as investigators consider the threat a vendetta against strike replacements.
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Fiosco Castello
W. D. Smith
New Telephone Company
Lving
Occidental
Smith
Arthur Simpson Forgery Trial Advances Slowly
Only witnesses for the prosecution have been called so far in the Anthony Simpson forgery case. With one exception, Ralph Smith, all witnesses were from Warman, Black, Chamberlain company, accused of forging its name on drafts. The courtroom was crowded as interest remains high. Simpson shows no sign of worry and is accompanied by relatives and friends.
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Anthony Simpson
Ralph Smith
Warman, Black, Chamberlain Company
Simpson
Pearl Nelson Arrested After Domestic Dispute
Pearl Nelson of 351 Dewey Avenue, described as colored, was arrested at noon Friday after beating her husband who accused her of pulling his hair and striking him. Police took her to the police headquarters following the incident.
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Pearl Nelson
Dewey Ave
Mit
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