Indianapolis Gas Meter Ordinance Sparks City Debate
Two Indianapolis gas firms demand a meter ordinance or exit the city. President F. S. Hastings signs for the Indianapolis company. Consumers’ Gas Trust signs by all directors. Firms warn of stopping gas delivery without metering, pledging free meters and 2.5 cent per thousand cubic feet rates. Mayor Bookwalter unavailable. council opposed meters in platform.
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Natural. Gas Companies of
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Company
F. S. Hastings
Consumers’ Gas Trust Company
Gas Trust Company
Consumers Company
Henry Warrum
Bookwalter
Chicago
Dillon Suspended Over South African War Debate
In the House of Commons on Thursday John Dillon, leader of the anti-Parnellite faction, was suspended for calling Colonial Secretary Chamberlain a damned liar during a debate on the South African war. Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman condemned government policy and demanded full explanations as uproar erupted.
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Viobn Dillon
Chamberlain
London
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Commons
Cape
Campbell-Bannerman
Dillon
Big Musical Festival Concerts at Tomlinson Hall
Tomlinson hall hosts a two night concert series with Theo dore Thomas’s orchestra. A 400 voice chorus performs nightly with soloists Charles W. Clark Electa Gifford on March 31 and Clark Gertrude May Stein on April 1. The programs include works by Tchaikowsky Wagner Sibelius Delibes Grieg and more.
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Tomlinson Hall
Theodore Thomas
Charles W. Clark
Electa Gifford
Mr. Clark
Mme
Gertrude May
Stein
Jean Sibelius
Tuonela
Heimarts
Ben
Delibes Miss Gifford
Felix Wein
Gartner
Bvertureg Tannhaeuser
Wagher
Verspiel
Die
Heistersinger
Wagner Orrrist Symphonique
Redemption
Caesaar Franck
Vision Fugitive
Herodiade
Massence
Discharged Patient Seeks Protection From Neighbors
A. Zelenski of Covington Indiana, released from an insane asylum last November, sought protection from Attorney General Taylor after fearing neighbors would recapture him. His wife appealed for safety assurances before boarding a train to return home. The AG issued a letter to a Covington businessman to assist him.
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A. Zelenski
Covington
Ind
Taylor
Indianapolis
Zelenski
Zelenskis
Weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicin ity
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending at 8 p m March 21 shows fair tonight with showers Friday and warmer by later periods. Morning temperature 32 with noon around 46 and 2 p m near 51. conditions cloudy in Indiana and surrounding states with probable rain and easterly winds.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Ayres Dress Goods Opening Invites Public
Ayres & Co issued invitations to the public for the formal opening of their new dress goods department. The notice calls on customers to attend the event and explore the expanded selection.
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Ayres
Democrats vow to push Boer resolution in hostile Congress
Washington March 2 Democrats in the house adopt the Randall resolution pledging to press a pro Boer resolution through a House committee. Republicans predict the measure will fail as past naval affairs fights did, with no action beyond recording members votes.
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House
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Committee On Naval Affairs
Congress
Little Quick Shot of Scarlet Scent
Delos Ray, 13, stood before Police Judge Stubbs on Thursday charged with following in the footsteps of Little Quick Shot of the scarlet scent and the dead face of Daggerville. He was found guilty after a street fight with Marley Hayes, 13, over an old dispute. Ray denied the officer’s authority, Judge Stubbs witnessed the clash, and Ray was fined ten dollars plus costs.
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Delos Ray
Stubbs
Daggerville
Ray
Marley Hayes
Hayes
Washington St
Rey
Bhot- Ray
Young Hayes
Landis Renominated for Congress in District 9
Charles B. Landis of Delphi won renomination by acclamation at the Republican district 9 convention in Kokomo with a loud welcome. Noblesville’s L. B. Baldwin withdrew after Hamilton County delegates from Landis were seated.
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Baldwin
Noblesville
Hamilton County
Landis
Gressman
Charles B. Landis
Delphi
L. 8. Baldwin
Gilbert Still Leads In Grand Central Handicap Target Shoot
Gilbert holds the lead in the Grand Central Handicap at the Limited Gun Club on Thirty-fourth Street. Thursday's events saw him post strong scores toward a possible record as live-bird shooting controversy looms for Friday's planned competition with an expected large purse and at least 25 shooters.
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Gilbert
Rike
Wiggins
Head
Gamble
Ripp
Fanning
Phellis
Neal
Partington
Kirby
Fort
Budd
Fisher
Faust
Clark
Frank
Ahlers
Sone Batley
Shaw
Sayles
Anson
White
Spencer
Moller
Hirchey
Beck
Marshall
Herkes
le Compte
Knights of Pythias Jubilee Draws Large Chicago Crowd
Chicago throngs mark the Knights of Pythias jubilee with 25 000 at the Coliseum. Senator Beveridge and Governor Lanfollette receive ranks as part of a daylong celebration starting 4 p.m. and planning for an all night conclave. Local officials and city departments participate in the event amid busy municipal activities.
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Chicago
Knights of Pythias
Beveridge
Indiana
Lanfollette
Wisconsin
Good Conscience Candidate Claims Vote Buying Possible
The article reports Justice of the Peace candidate Joseph H. Hayes listing expenses of 10 for assessment and 7.25 for cards and 145.50 to seek renomination plus notes on beer spending. It names other candidates including David J. Smock Edward Seguin Milton Alexander John McGregor and William Co Smock with various expense items and donations.
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Joseph H. Hayes
Justice of the Peace
Joseph H. Sheppard
David J. Smock
Constable
Edward S. R. Seguin
Milton K
Alexander
John McGregor
William Co. Smock
Live Bird Shooting May Be Stopped
Humane officer Wilson may ban a live bird shooting event by the Limited gun club in Indianapolis after consulting Prosecutor Ruckelshaus and his assistant James Collins. Wilson says no loop hole exists in the state law which forbids shooting of brute animals or domestic fowls for exhibition and will decide this Friday whether the event proceeds. He warns other exhibitions of this kind will not be permitted in the city.
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Wilson
Limited Gun Club
Iumane
Ruckelshaus
James ‘Collins
Indianapolis
Dog Poisoner Strikes On East Ohio Street Area
Board of health investigates a spate of dog poisonings on East Ohio Street near New Jersey and Alabama streets. Three dogs, a bull terrier a Scotch terrier and a setter owned by A. J. Johr carriage dealer were killed. Johr reports five dogs poisoned in two years including a $100 valued pug a shepherd and a $500 St Bernard belonging to Dr. Gaston. Jim Daniels lost two bird dogs. residents report meat on sidewalks as the suspected method.
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Board of Health
E. Obto-st
New Jersey
Alabama-sts
A. J. Johr
Alabama
Man shoots intruder in apartment of Dan Ripley and Diamond Liz Allington
Washington dispatch reports Thursday morning Dan Ripley shot an unknown man found in his apartment with his mistress Diamond Liz Allington. The injured man is identified as Joseph Hopkins, a noted crook. He is expected to die. Ripley and the woman were arrested.
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Washington
Dan
Ripley
Liz’ Allington
Joseph Hopkins
Unclear text fragment from historical notice
Fragmentary OCR note mentions Rev. J. Cumming and an initiative but provides no clear event, date, or outcome. No identifiable people or organizations beyond the reverend. Unable to establish a complete news item from the provided text.
Big Sale Of Seats For Y M C A Athletic Meet
The Y M C A athletic meet sells briskly with nearly all first floor seats the 60 stage seats and balcony first row taken by Thursday morning. Floor access is restricted to meet officials and contestants only when competing. Last year officials faced complaints about crowding and obstructed views.
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West
Bookkeeper arrested in Paoli for stockyard forgery scheme
Arthur J. Simpson of Indianapolis is under arrest on charges of a large forgery scheme involving dummy drafts against his employers Warman Black Chamberlain & Co at the Union stock yards. The case, tied to losses estimated from 4000 to 70000 dollars, centers on drafts signed with fictitious names. Simpson, 45, married and son of Maj. John R. Simpson, was held on a $2000 bond after detectives traced him from Paoli to Indianapolis and back. He has hired John W. Kern for defense and denies having any firm money. The trial date was set for March 2%.
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Morgan
Colbert
House
Simpson
Paoli
Dayton
O. Simpson
John R. Simpson
Paoli Times
Indiana Democratic Editorial Association
Paoist
SUN
Fletcher National Bank
Latham
Judge Stubbs
Attorney Kern
Dan Chenowith
Stubbs
Milk wagon smashed after street car collision on Massachusetts Ave
A street car from College Ave No 214 collided with W H Huntley’s Topp Hygienic Milk Co wagon at Massachusetts Ave and North St about 8 15 am. Huntley escaped injury but the horse suffered severe injuries and the wagon was reduced to splinters and toothpicks.
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W. H. Huntley
College-ave. No
Topp Hygienic Milk Company
Masachusetts-ave
North-st
Huntley
Exhibits Rolling In for Manufacturers Association Show
State geologist Blatchley reports a flood of exhibits from across Indiana for the Manufacturers' Association convention. Clay cement brick and tripoli arrive as he toured Terre Haute to coordinate with the Commercial Club for a large display including river mussel pearl buttons. Two new clay plants are rising in Terre Haute to produce vitrified shale products, bringing total plants to four.
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Blatchley
Tripoli
Terre Haute
Commercial Club
Co operative Window Glass Firms to Incorporate in New Jersey
The federation of cooperative window glass companies, formed to oppose the American independent combines, will incorporate under New Jersey law with a capital stock of 600000 dollars. Headquarters are in Muncie with 43 member companies across Indiana Ohio Illinois New Jersey New York Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Incorporation papers were completed and sent to Hartford City for ratification by federation president J R Johnston.
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New, Jersey
Muncie
Ind
Federation of Co-Operative
New Jersey
Hartford City
J. R. Johnston
Indiana
Ohio
Fitzsimmons Accepts Century Club Offer for Jeffries Fight
Bob Fitzsimmons accepted the Century Club of Los Angeles offer to fight Champion Jeffries in May. The club guarantees $25,000 and 75 percent of gross receipts, with Fitzsimmons naming the referee. If terms are accepted, he leaves for the West late this week.
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New York
Bob Fitzsimmons
Century Club
Los Angeles
Cal
Jeffries
Supreme Court Reverses Demurrer in Baker Receiver Case
The court held Thursday that the demurrer to the complaint against J R Carnahan and others in an Elwood land deal involving K of P members should have been sustained, reversing judgment. The case centers on notes taken for stock shares amid claims Heller induced incorporation to purchase land for 10000 dollars with a 1000 payment and 23 notes, alleging personal liability was waived. The real estate downturn and Heller’s assignment to recovery actions are noted.
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Supreme Court
B. H. Baker
J.R. Carnahan
Elwood
K. of P.'s
Mable
J. c. Heller
Heller
Ottawa mob attacks dominion hangman Radcliffe in Hull
In Hull on Thursday a mob attacked Thus Radcliffe the hangman assigned to execute the Lacroix murderer. He was knocked down for insulting a Frenchman and punched and kicked before police removed him to a hotel.
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Ottawa
Ont
Radcliffe
Dominion
Hull
Hans
Stanislaus Lacroix
Fire at Aughinbaugh Candy Factory Causes Major Loss
Fire at the Aughinbaugh candy factory located at 9991 N. New Jersey St. broke out at 11 a.m. Wednesday, partially destroying the building. Loss estimated at 1209 dollars with insurance held by W. M. Aughinbaugh. Origin of the blaze unknown.
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Aughinbaugh
New Jersey St
W. M. Aughinbaugh
Boer Envoys Depart New York for Europe on Steamer
Boers Wessels and delegation sailing on the Lagascogne report strong sympathy for their cause in Washington. They claim about 12,000 hardened veterans remain in the field and expect to return to the United States next October. The president treated them kindly, and they request a commission to review the Boer British War conduct.
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New York
Weasels
Volmarans
DeBruyan
Europe
Lagascogne
Washington
Wessels
General Smith Relieved to Command Texas Department
Brigadier General Jacob H. Smith relieved from further duty in the Philippines and ordered to San Antonio to assume command of the Department of Texas, per the secretary of war.
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Washington
Jacob H. Smith
Philippines
San Antonio
Tex
Department ‘of
Trial of Albert T Patrick Set for Next Week
New York March 20 The trial of lawyer Albert T Patrick charged with the murder of millionaire William Marsh Rice is drawn out. It is expected to reach the jury next week.
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New York
Marsh Rice
Lewis sues Tron over residence damage and nearby property worries
Zimri C Lewis continues suit against William Tron proprietor of Fairbank Terre Haute brewery owner of the property after selling his home on N Cant Avenue alleging depreciation of rental value and diminished enjoyment from Tron's nearby place Eli Ritter Lewis attorney notes if second claim proven damages possible though property sold A prior injunction with $200 damages is pending in supreme court on appeal and Erwin company bought Lewis property He moved to a second house on Hinds Street farther from Tron's place but Ritter says action can still be maintained against Tron.
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Zimri C.lewis
William Tron
Fairbank
Terre Haute Brewing Company
N. Cantol Ave
Tron
Nlace
Eli. Ritter
Lewis
Supreme
D. P. Erwin Company
Hinds St
Ritter
City engineer seeks bonds to curb private sidewalk work
City engineer Nelson adopts a rule requiring bonds from contractors for private sidewalk work to prevent overreach on streets where residents want only in-front sidewalks. He cites an oral city attorney opinion and says the measure holds contractors and owners responsible for sidewalk conditions, a new but beneficial step.
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Nelson
Bagnek
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Jeena
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Weber
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Grieg
Technikowsky
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Mary
Worka
Merle Sidener
Billy
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Guy Borle
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Byening
Joseph ‘H. Hayes
Justice Sheppard
Ruckelshaus and Wilson
Rev. J. Cumming
Dr. Bull
Arthur J. Simpson
Orange
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Manufacturers’ Association Convention
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Co-Operative
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Wollschners
Janes
Gen. Smith
Patrick
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Sunlight -Milling Company
Mt. Vernon
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