Citizens Gas Company Faces Money Crunch and Legal Ballot
The Eureka Investment affiliated Citizens Gas Company faces a chaotic state as it clings to a $409,061 property value for Consumers Trust mains, only $160,000 on hand, and no new subscriptions. The County Board of Review heard witnesses on valuations, options, and pending injunctions in federal court over the Consumers mains transfer, with stock subscriptions echoing prior promises that now may be void.
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Citizens’ Gas Company
Consumers’ Gas Trust Company
County Board of Review
Franklin Vonnegut
Consumers’ Gas Trust
Citizens’ Company
Henry Warrum
Oliver P. Ensley
Frenzel
Eureka Investment Company
Ensley
Vonnegut
Consumers’ Gas Trust Mains
Citizens ’Company
Warrum
Merrill Moores
Consumers
Austin F. Denny
Citizen’ Company
Citizen's Company
Rajsing
Jacob Metzger
Moores
State Tax Commission
Local Jottings From Owl City Collect Miscellany
Brief notes from Owl City include market rents, library plans for Indianapolis, summer campaigns by Anti-samon league and Salvation Army, a Rhodius investigation update, a picnic at Fairview park, lawn socials, church calls, and a found gold watch dated 1898 at the city bath house. The items mention C W Fairbanks N Meridian, Andrew Carnegie aid, and local civic groups.
Whallon Seeks Share of Rhodius Fees in Probate Case
Judge Whallon asked for $1,200 for services in the Rhodius matter but was told to file with guardian James M. Berryhill. The court noted $6,000 was the total allowed for defense attorneys and urged equitable distribution through Berryhill, with arbitration by the county clerk if needed. The article details fee divisions, guardian roles, and the larger context of Rhodius home lease disputes and property settlements.
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Thomas C. Whallon
Merle N. A. Walker
Probate Court
Whallon
Walker
James M. Berryhill
Rhodius
Hoyle
Whalen
Berryhil
Berryhill
Judge Walker
Merrill Moores
Fowler Chase
Lafayette
Sterne Sanatorium
United States Weather Forecast Today and Tonight
Fair and warmer conditions prevail tonight and Saturday across the United States. Sunrise is 4 18 a.m. and sunset 7 18 p.m. Temperatures rise with noon readings around 22 and 2 p.m. expected as part of the day’s outlook.
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United States
Daviess County Picnic Called For July Meeting
T B Laycock president of the Daviess County association calls a 7:30 p m meeting at the auditor of state's office in the statehouse on Thursday July 2 to arrange the annual picnic.
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Daviess County
T. B. Laycock
Judge Anderson Plans Summer in Europe
Judge Albert B. Anderson will spend the summer in Europe, sailing early in July, while noting a judge will be available at the federal court during the absence.
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Europe
Federal Court
Albert B. Anderson
Courts Adjourn For Summer Vacation In Indiana Courts
The Indiana supreme and appellate courts adjourned Friday after clearing a batch of minor cases and will resume work in October for the summer vacation period.
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Indiana Supreme and Appellate Courts
Choked to Death in Buggy Wheel Mishap
Bert Mefford, about 34, epileptic, was found dead in Fletcher stable in Stoughton. His head lay between a buggy wheel spokes after a seizure caused him to fall from a chair. Williams, the stableman, and Dr. Wagner attended. Mefford’s body was taken to the city morgue.
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Bert Mefford
Stoughton
William Williams
Williams
Mefford
Indianapolis
Rushville
Wagner
Clash Over Bridge Tracks In White River Span
Mayor Charles A. Bookwalker informed county commissioners that under the Indianapolis Traction and Terminal franchise the company may run a street car line across the new Emrichsville bridge over White river. The commissioners quickly passed a unanimous resolution blocking any track placement on the 24 foot wide bridge.
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Charles A. Bookwalker
Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company
Emrichsville Bridge
White River
Habich bicycles and pianos for sale in town
Habich bicycles with steel rims Ther hubs and Person saddle priced at 25 dollars, coaster 5 dollars extra. Sale by Gus Habich at 121 West Washington Street. New pianos also offered starting at 16 dollars and up by Wulechner's.
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Habich Bicycles
Gus Habich
West
Washington Street
Wulechner
Auditors Delay School Tax Reports Across Counties
Green and Vigo counties auditors have not filed their school tax reports despite repeated requests. The statewide fund nears a million dollars and a $100 penalty for late reports could be imposed in the next apportionment. Citizens may sue in a justice court to recover the penalty or sums due, as auditors pledge to file at varied times but have failed to do so.
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Green
Vigo
Justice of the Peace
Court lowers bond for Sullivan in burglary case
Judge Irvin Graefe reduces Thomas Sullivan’s bond from 5000 to 1000 after a Feb 6 county jail confinement on burglary and larceny charges. John Edgey, charged similarly, is free on 1600 bond. A jury trial two months ago ended without a verdict.
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Ryan
Ruckelshaus
Frida
Orning
Irvin Graefea
Thomas Sullivan
Sullivan
John Edgey
Doctor Easterly on Cripple Creek and Pinkerton plots in Haywood trial
Boise dispatch details testimony by Billy Easterly in the Haywood murder trial. He describes mining district violence, deportations, and union tensions, denies knowledge of the Vindicator disaster, and cites Pinkerton involvement. Defense signals forthcoming sensational testimony from Bedell and Siringo about the operations of detectives.
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Independence Depot
Golden Cycle
Easterly
Orchard
Cripple Creek
Altman
Col
Steunerberg
Picnic Event Delights Broad Ripple Outing Club Crowd
A large group of 170 members of the White Elephants retail druggists gathered at the Broad Ripple Outing club for a Thursday picnic. Highlights included a Bloomer Girls versus Jungles baseball game with Murburger and Adam as Bloomer Girls batteries and Zeigler and Ferger for the Jungles. Horseshoes, football, and other activities preceded a large dinner, leaving attendees in good spirits.
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Broad Ripple
Murburger
Adam
Batteries
Zeigler and
Ferger
Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis A Lincoln Type Judge
Special to The Sun Chicago June The Standard Oil decision sets a precedent in prosecuting big corporations and empowered the government to punish trusts akin to the Humphreys ruling. Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis of the seventh circuit is tall, logical, human, fearless and candid. Born Millville Ohio October 1866, educated in Logansport Indiana and at Northwestern University Law School. Former counsel for Grand Trunk Railway, helped Frank O Lowden’s 1920 campaign, appointed by Roosevelt. He has a wife and two children and enjoys croquet golf and humor, with a strong national legal reputation.
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Landis
Millville
Logansport
Ind
Chicago
North- Western University Law School
Grand Trunk Railway Company
Frank 0. Lowdens
Tdeneen
Roosevelt
Windemere
Court Will Subpoena Rockefeller In Rebates Probe
Federal Judge Landis declared the court will not honor immunity claims and ordered additional Standard Oil witnesses summoned. John D Rockefeller and H H Rogers may be compelled to testify as prosecutors seek information on rebate practices. The courtroom clash centered on whether wealth excuses testimony.
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K. M. Landis
Miller
Landis
Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller
H. H. Rogers
Mr. Miller
Mr. Sims
Rosenthal
New York
John 8. Miller
Standard Oil Company
Illinois
United States District Atm
Sims
Union Tank Line
Standard Oil
Mwyer
Duel over a girl ends with arrests near Indiana avenue
King Grant and John Pekin fought a revolver duel over Viola Bowers near Indiana avenue and Michigan street. Shots were fired with no hits. Grant surrendered after officers Henry and Stultz pursued him from Senate avenue. Viola Bowers and Thelma Thomas were arrested. Pekin escaped. The clash began near a late supper and involved nearby patrols.
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King Grant
John Pekin
Viola Bowers
Indiana-ave
Michigan St
Henry and
Stultz
Senate-ave
St. Clair St
Senate Ave
McGee and
Todd
Thelma Thomas
Wacker Sues Noelke Richards Ironworks for 25000 Damages
John Wacker filed a lawsuit against Noelke Richards Ironworks seeking 25000 in damages. Wacker alleges his arm was amputated after it was caught in cog wheels due to guards missing or inadequate guarding around the machinery.
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John Wacker
Noelke-Richards Ironworks
Milhouse Sues Mooney-Mueller for Damages
Albert H Milhouse filed a suit in superior court on Thursday seeking 5000 damages from the Mooney Mueller Drug company alleging its automobile frightened his team.
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Superior Court
Albert H. Milhouse
Mooney-Mueller Drug Company
Cabinets for sale at Harrod's Studio
Classified note offers cabinets at two dollars per dozen from Harrod's Studio located at 116 Virginia Avenue.
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Harrod
Virginia Ave
Hot Lunch In A Cool Place At Fair Bank
Daily from 12 to 2, in a cool space, hot lunch offered at Fair Bank for 50 cents.
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Fair Bank
A Golden Fizz at Bull and Bear Buffet
A Golden Fizz arrives at the Bull and Bear Buffet located at 11 East Ohio Street. The item adds a bright, citrusy drink to the menu, pairing with the buffet offerings and promising a refreshing option for guests.
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East Ohiost
Furnished Four Rooms Complete at The People's Outfitting Co
Three rooms furnished complete offered at 125 dollars while four rooms set priced at 155 dollars. The People's Outfitting Co advertises these discounted furniture bundles with savings against listed values.
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People's Outfitting
The
People's Outfitting Co
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