Central Union V Telephone suit aims to annul leases and fight monopoly
Public records show the Central Union Bell company pressing for a receivership and to annul the Indianapolis Telephone lease of News Telephone property. The action seeks franchise nullification of both firms and highlights fears of a Bell monopoly in Indianapolis.
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Central Union
Telephone Company
Indianapolis
W.hiatt BR. Hereton
Merfieoton
Houten
Indianapolis Telephone Company
News Telephone Company
Flo
Jameson, Jose & Way
Bell Company
Bell Telephone Company
Cleeton
Park Improvements Planned For 4 Acres West Of Indianapolis
The Milton County Labor Day committee plans surveying the four acres west of Indianapolis for a park, with plans and bids for improvements. A bridge will be built across Eagle Creek opposite the new park. Directors met Sunday in Iron Molders' hall to discuss the project.
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Indianapolis
Milton County
Labor Day Committeer
Eagle Creek
Iron Molders’ Hall
Local man eats fourteen pieces of pie in one sitting
Bloomington Indiana March 9 a local paper reports Fr I Kaser ate eleven regulation pieces of pie at a dairy lunch stand here He claimed he could eat three or four more but wanted to sleep well after finishing the fourteenth piece The pie ranged from apple to cocoa nut and he said he slept well that night
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Bloomington
Ind
FR. I. Kaser
Lewis
Postum a brain friendly coffee alternative
An advertisement extols Postum made from roasted wheat as a healthier drink for thinkers. It claims coffee causes after effects, while Postum leaves the mind clear and without drawbacks, noting the wheat bran aids brain nourishment.
Resumption of Westward Industry Boosts Markets
West and Ther optimism surged as Jones & Laughlin Steel resumed its 35.6 million plant at Aliquippa and Westinghouse ordered a 3 percent workforce rise. Structural mills booked 60 000 tons of steel and rail mills 150 000 tons since May. idle coal mines reopened. lake navigation moved up to March 1. Omaha reports growing confidence with a large car repairing shop contract for 206 acres and 300 cottages, plus higher building permits and revived commerce.
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Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company
Fely
Advie
Omahi
Nurse Fights Umbrella Thief Near Deaconess Hospital
Laura McDowell, a nurse at Deaconess hospital, fought off a pocketbook thief using an umbrella after he attacked near Ohio and Roanoriests. The assailant escaped with the purse as Mrs. Charles F. Emmermann and her daughter alerted police about the incident.
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Laura McDowell
Deaconness Hospital
Miss McDowell
Ohio
Charles FP. Emmermann
Florence
Prospect St
Auto Victim's Stupor Not Caused by Drink
Amos G. Gwinnap of 930 West Thirtieth Street died at City Hospital from injuries after an auto strike near the Traction Terminal Saturday. Driver Carliss D. Padrick, chauffeur for Arthur D. Newby, was arrested on manslaughter and speed charges after the incident. An autopsy showed death due to internal hemorrhage and hospital staff had suspected intoxication.
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Amos G. Gwinnap
City Hospital
Carliss D. Padrick
Arthur D. Newby
Traction Terminal
Padrick
Mullin and Stewart
Gwinnup
Drinkin
Dir. G. 4
Petersdorf
Two-Step Contest At The Machinists Ball
A grand prize two-step benefit ball by the unemployed union machinists will be held in Germania hall next Tuesday evening. A prize will be awarded to the best two-stepper. John J. Maroney of Indianapolis and Clement Robson of Pittsburg will contest for the national two-step championship. Boeiser's orchestra will provide the music.
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Union
Germania Hall
John J. Maroney
Indianapolis
Clement Robson
Pittsburg
Boeiser
Two Men Overcome by Gas in Boarding House Room
Nathan Rubenstein and Wolf Fine were overcome by coal stove fumes in their room at Sarah Hornstein's boarding house, 912 Miingis Street, found unconscious Monday morning. They closed the damper and fumes filled the room. both are expected to recover. Evansville Ind March 9 The Vanderburg county delegation to the Democratic state convention will vote for Frank Hering of South Bend for lieutenant governor and for Alm Milburn of Dubois county for attorney general.
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Nathan Rubenstein
Wolf Fine
Sarah Hornstein
S. Miingis St
Hering
Evansvillig
Ind
Vanderburg County
Frank Hering
South Bend
Alm. Milburn
Dubois County
Center Township
Board of Commissioners
Marion County
Indiana
Russell Avenue
Mlinois Street
Norwood
Indianmarous
Illinois Forest
George Caney
Indianapolis
Board of County Commissioners
Mation County
State of Indiana
Indiana Avenue
Blackford
Ray
Eckhouse
Ward
George W. Rogister
Wayne Township
Morris Street
P. H. Jameson
Mason County
West
John Ganley
Plague Strikes Lima Peru First Victim Named
In Lima Peru during March a bubonic plague outbreak has begun. Senor Arbelaez the Colombian minister is the first casualty. The board of health moved to stop the spread.
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Peru
Lima
Senor Arbelaez
Board of Health
McCullough Seen as Plain Man of Clear Political Vision
Anderson Ind. residents endorse Carrell RK McCullough for Indiana governor noting his self made rise, sound ideas, and economical approach. The article profiles his family, civic roles, banking ties, fraternal memberships, education, and social standing in Anderson as evidence of leadership suited to the state.
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Indiana
Carrell RK. McCullough
Nadie
Neel McCullough
Madison County
Anderson
Carroll
McCullough
Uaffai
C.K. McCullough
W. Tenth St
Liberal Life Insurance Office
Mary McCullough
Dana Hall
Wellesley College
Percy Doyle
Louisville
Noel McCullough
Citizens’ Bank
Antil
Ite
DePauw
Blue Lodge
the Ark
Scottish Rite
Hattie Black
Edgerle
Reading Club
Maria Edgerle
Mr. McCullough
Country Club
Anderson Society
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Cures From Impure Blood
Advertisements claim Hood's Sarsaparilla cures scrofula and related ailments better than other remedies. Testimonials from J N Dart Crosby Texas and Mrs Nora Huaney Hughey Tennessee praise long term recovery after vaccination related scrofula. Sold everywhere in liquid or Sarsatabs 100 doses for one dollar prepared by C I Hood Co Lowell Mass.
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Hood
J. N. Dart
Crosby
Texas
Nora Huaney
Hughey
Tennessee
C. I. Hood Co
Lowell
Mass
Blood Purifying Remedy Promises Strong Health Boost
A health journal touts a home brew of Fluid Extract of Dandelion, Compound Kargon, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla to clean and enrich the blood. It claims quicker skin improvement, renewed vigor, and relief from rheumatism with a kidney-filtering action, urging readers to make and use it at home.
Light sentence given Henley at Noblesville
Jury finds James W. Henley guilty of manslaughter for the October farm shooting near Noblesville. He receives a sentence from two to twenty one years in the Michigan City penitentiary, after claiming the life sentence was expected. The victims were Walker McClintock and his son Enoch who confronted Henley at the farm seeking his sweetheart Mary McClintock.
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Weloek
James W. Treusles
Indianalis
Michigan City
Tynes
Walker McClintock
McClintock
Enoch
Hensley
Mary
Slayer of Priest Placed on Trial at Denver
Giuseppe Alio went on trial in Denver for the murder of Father Leo Heinrichs shot at the altar of St. Elizabeth's church during the sacrament. Four experts deem him sane, but the defense intends to argue insanity. Precautions were taken to prevent disturbances during proceedings.
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Denver
Col
Giusseppe Alio
Leo Heinrichs
St. Elizabeth's Church
Alio
Time to Obtain Vehicle Licenses in Indianapolis
City controller George T. Breunig sends notices to Indianapolis businesses that have not yet obtained vehicle licenses. Licenses must be secured before April 1 to avoid prosecutions starting that date.
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George T. Breunig
Indianapolis
Nervine restores vitality, claims cure for nervous breakdown
Dr Miles Nervine advertised to rebuild nerve energy affecting respiration circulation digestion and elimination. A testimonial from Mrs W J Burke of Myrtle Creek Oregon says it cured her after doctors failed and she returned to business. druggists may refund the first bottle if no benefit.
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Miles’ Nervine
Dr. Miles
Nerv- Inc
Delegates Debate Lead in Indiana Governor Race
Claims and counterclaims swirl as Miller of Goshen and Watson vie for delegate majorities. Reports show Miller leading in neutral counties and Watson emphasizing wins in Delaware Madison Vigo and Sullivan counties as both sides dispute totals and interpretations ahead of the convention.
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Watson
William Roose
Mr. Miller
Goshen
Charles W. Miller
W. L Taylor
Mr. Watson
Mr. Iiller
Taynor
Indianapolia
Jueh . Miller
Delaware
Madison
Vigo
Catera
Rushville
Co. W. Miller
UC. W. Miller
Sullivan
Indiana
Newton County
Northern Territory
Miller
Newton
Nore
Newark police link new woman’s death to Mrs Whitmore case
Police in Newark, acting on similarities to the Lina Whitmore murder, suspect the same killer. The body of a woman found in the Passaic River had clothing removed in the same manner as Mrs Whitmore’s clothes.
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New York
Newark
Passaic River
Lina Whitmore
Forts Boom Salute For Governor Magoon
Havana March 9 Gov Magoon arrived from Washington to enthusiastic cheers. Salutes were fired from Morro castle and the Cabanas as the revenue cutter Hatney entered Havana harbor with the governor aboard.
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Havana
Fire Devastates Niigata Destroying Over 1400 Buildings
A Niigata blaze last night swept through the city destroying buildings along main streets and wiping out several foreign missions. The fire left many lives lost and property damage running into millions of dollars.
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Tokio
Niigata
Man Loses Fingers in Factory Accident
Shelbyville reports Lisett Zeimer suffered the loss of all fingers on his left hand when a bolt was removed in a local furniture factory. The incident occurred March 9 and details note the injury while handling equipment.
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Shelbyville
And
Lisett Zeimer
Murderer Electrocuted at Sing Sing Prison
Antonio Strollo was electrocuted at Sing Sing for the murder of Antonio Toxceillo on August 17, 1596. The execution was carried out today within the prison.
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New York
Antonio Strollo
Sing-Sing
Antonio Toxceillo
Bank Reduces Rate in Berlin Amid Monetary Move
Berlin March 7 The Imperial Bank of Germany cut its minimum discount rate from 6 percent to 5 1/2 percent, signaling a easing of monetary policy and affecting lending terms across the market. The move comes as authorities assess market liquidity and demand for credit.
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Berlin
Imperial Bank of Germany
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