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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1910

Page

8

Growth in Bell Telephone System Boosts 1909 Profits

President Theodore N. Vail reports 1909 as a year of major activity and progress for American Telephone and Telegraph. The Bell system surpassed 5,000,000 telephone stations and 10,000,000 miles of wire, with daily connections near 20 million and annual growth in bonds converted to stock. Revenue reached $150,000,000, surplus $48,500,000, and dividends paid totaled $24,000,000. The report notes $280,000,000 plant additions and plans to raise authorized capital to $500,000,000, despite no immediate need for such funds.

Theodore N. Vail American Telephone and Telegraph Company Western Union Telegraph Company Bell System Bell Companies Beneft

Minister and Mother Die in Runaway Collision

Rev Theophilus H Root pastor of Wood River Junction Congregational church and former Chicago University Greek instructor was seriously hurt. His mother Mary E W Root aged 78 was instantly killed in a highway runaway near Woodville and Hopkinton City in Richmond yesterday. A dog barking frightened the horse causing the crash on the rocky road.

Providence Theophilus H. Root Wood River Junction Congregational Church Chicago University Mary E. W. Root Woodville Hopkinton City Richmond

Ballinger faces questions on withdrawals and restoration

In testimony Ballinger faces scrutiny over withdrawals deemed illegal by him and restored under pressure. Davis recounts Ballinger pushing restorations, Newell opposing, and a mandatory order from Secretary Ballinger guiding the process. The hearing highlights tensions within the reclamation service and interior department. Separately, jockey James Winkfield signs to ride for an Austrian count at 8,900 dollars a year, after years with a Russian noble.

Niow Ballinger Davis Pir Witness Newell Hallinger Secretary of the Interior Attorney Pepper Mr. Davis Interior Department Reclamation Service Lexington James Winkfield Winkfield

Four Men Fatally Hurt In Strike Riot In Trenton

A 5000-strong mob clashed with strike breakers in Trenton New Jersey injuring 15 and fatally wounding four men. Police fought the crowd as cars were stalled and guards protected newcomers from New York. Mayor Madden ordered service to resume under penalties.

Trenton N. J New York Peter E. Hurley Trenton Street Railway Madden Union ‘Transfer and Storange Company Ohio Street Big Western Orwarding Company Alves

Multiple births and illnesses listed in city directory notes

The page records numerous entries of births by couples and residences, followed by a long list of illnesses including measles, grippe, pneumonia, diabetes, tuberculosis, and liver cancer among residents. It also lists numerous building permits with addresses and values for homes and repairs in the city.

Carl. Hayes Pleasant Run Boulevard Marshall F. Cummings Kuckle Street la Grippe Bell Lord Talbott Avenue Francis E. Turner Centennial Street Martha H. Strickland Kenwood Avenue Julia PP. Friar Evison Street Robert Hill Bradley Street Elwood Canaday Vermont Street Frank Smith Marion County

Real estate transfers listed with buyers and parcels

A long list of real estate transfers including John C. Ayres to Henry S. Jones and many other deeds. Details name buyers, parcels, additions, lot sizes, improvements, streets and townships with transfer values, totaling 80 489 in considerations.

John C. Ayres Henry S. Jones Square Fletchers North East Addition Yander Street 20Th Street Geo. M. Cornelius Florence B. Thornton Cornelius Irvington Andebon Road Lowell Avenue Arthur V. Brown Harriet B. Evans East Mer Heights 4Ach Street Washington Boulevard Alma K. Lipps Michael E. Falvey Leonards Barth Heights Linggold Avenue Palmer Street Chas. C. Urban Christian Urban Ferndale King Avenue 10Th Street

Foreign advertising reps listed in multiple city buildings

Advertising representatives Smith and Budd are shown with locations including Brunswick building 105 Fifth avenue New York Tribune building Chicago and Third National Bank building St Louis with no further details or context.

Smith & Budd Brunswick Fifth Avenue New York Tribune Chicago Third National Bank St. Louie

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