Franchise Yet to Be Granted as Board Maps Route
Rival street car talks end in stalemate as Broad Ripple and Citizens railway firms clash with the Board of Public Works. After heated remarks, a draw is declared. the board plans to grant a franchise and chart a route into downtown Indianapolis. Also reports: a Texan plantation laborer killed his wife and a boy wounded by a revolver accident.
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Broad Ripple
Citizens’ Railway Companies
Board of Public Works
Conduitt
Shaffer
Mr. Bosson
Broad = Ripple company
Shaker
N. Lllinois-st
Backe
Gossom
Broad Ripple Company
Basson
Indianapolis
Sanalble
Amusements in Guand Virginia Chinatown trip and theatre mix
Amusements note a Guand-VA trip to Chinatown and the Little Nugget show drawing crowds at the Park theatre. Isabelle Coe, wife of manager Frank McKee, stars briefly in Dr Pill and will join Chas Drouhmann’s stock next season. The City Directory company plans stars elsewhere. The report highlights Prof Jake Eden museum acts, a Japanese village act, and Prof Madden with his trained dog Sancho as crowd favorites. A touring group featuring the Coulsen sisters and others is set to join later amid a varied theatre scene.
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Isabelle Coe
Frank MekKee
Chinatown
Dr. Pill
Chas, Dfrohmann
Irwin Sisters
Avile Martinetti
Bill Harris
Charley Reed
Collier
Russell
Jake
Eden Musee
Prof
Madden
Sancho
Walter Millinery Season Seeks Better Spring Suits
Clipped from a period source, the note contrasts spring suit expectations with current worn, shabby garments and hints at dissatisfaction with a partner’s taste and fashion. It reflects retail commentary on stock quality and social impressions in a bygone era.
Two Wall Ships Douned and Destroyed Trena and Galena
The navy department reports the wrecked ships Trena and Galena are doomed. Trena has broken in two and rescue hopes fade. Galena is also doomed to destruction. In a separate case, Commissioner Spankling rules a piano imported for music lessons by a 47 year old young lady is classified as a professional musical instrument and duty free.
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Wasnisetox
Navy Department
Trena
Galena
Mich
Spankling
Mary Ann Has Sorrows in Domestic Dispute
Mary Ann Scarry accuses a man she married in LSSi of abuse and infidelity, calling him a blasted villain. She says he has provided about 56 cents weekly for four years and refuses to leave the GSO N Mississippi home despite repeated orders. The superior court will settle the matter.
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Mary Ann
Mary Ann Scarry
Lssi
Gso N. Mississippi
Meridan lodge anniversary and local notices
Over 100 members and friends marked Meridan lodge No. 40 sixteenth anniversary with music and readings. A Purim ball incident left a wife unconscious from heart trouble, revived by Dr. Bigger. Indiana direct war tax funds of 760,141 were sent to Washington. a grocer warns about bulged cans. Suit filed by Gerrett-Smith lodge against Mills and Ochlear for lodge funds misappropriation. Real estate notes cite labor troubles dimming deals. petitions and signatures tied to street railway matter. Local births, marriages, illnesses, and a list of residents with ailments and ages follow. Marriages include Edward Rayer with Marsucret Bells and others alike.
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Meridian Lodge
Gleason
Bigger
Gallwort
Washington
Indiana
Treasury
Gerrett-Smithlodge
No. Liv
Odd Fellows
Cashius M. C. Mills
Arthur Ochlear
Lodge
Chas
Mr. Coffin
Tuesday Mornize
Shaffer
Thomas H. Spann
Mr. McCaffaney
McCarty
Anna Morley
W. Nicolia
W. Washington St
Maple St
Edward Rayer
Marsucret
Benjamin Morgan
Charlotte Walker
Francis Steward
Pena Smith
Charles Eddy
Rebecca ‘Oak
New Parlor Goods at Wm. L. Eiders Stolen A Harge
Advertise for it in Tile Sun's popular liners. One half cent a word.
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Wm. L. Eiders
Tile Sun
Douglass Park Addition and City Works Debates
The Board of Public Works held a session debating drainage changes near Martindale and Claypool tracts, a proposed vacation of a 15-foot street strip on Chrisle Street, and the Douglass Park plat from Seventeenth Street to Fall Creek. They considered widening alleys, a 60 to 110 foot-wide corridor, and asked for appraisers as the city faces substantial debt while planning routes and sewer fixes.
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Board of Public Works
Martindale Ditch
State Ditch
Martindale
Claypool
Walt Yike
Manchester St
Fall Creek
Quore
James Buothorne Curtis
Qrisle St
Lincolo Lane
Kappes
Nebraska-st
Civ
Douglass Park
Beard
Seventeenth-st. Nortly
Meridian-st
Contrat-aye
Yoult
Talin-st. Ander Hanna-st
Woollen
Holloway
Sturmare
Arsenal Ave
Randolph
Kneler
Indoor ball season closes amidBrews and debates
Chicago indoor ball ends as leaders push for national board seats. Peacemakers seek President Kramer on the national board while factions across leagues discuss peace. Reports note Trotting riches and a resigning official over pay disputes. Events include races, theatre in Brooklyn, church guild fundraising, and varied scores from contests this week.
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Chicago
Kramer
Ausons Gang
Denver
von der Ahe
Jesterbrook
Richard III
Brooklyn
Fhurman
Parrot and Taggart's Luncheon Teas and Coffees
A fragment references Parrot and Taggart's recession related Luncheons and suggests asking a grocer for the item. Describes tea coffee or chocolate uses as suitable for tea, coffee or chocolate servings.
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Parrot & Taggart
Wheels in the Head and Political Threats in Susquehanna
A heated interview in Susquehanna Chronicle features Lill Hicklin criticizing Mr Hicklin as sore and self-deluding while Councilman Olsen dismisses the attack. Sullivan for mayor emerges as a figure amid party shifts and talk of Hicklin running against Bynum. The piece recalls a council exchange where quoted boasts and personal jibes illuminate local political tensions and possible shifts before fall elections.
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Olsen
Lill Hicklin
Moncay
Sus
Hicklin
Sullivan
Cbsen
Tam
Myr
Ore
Bynum
Sam
Location and Plans for New Jail to Be Chosen by Commissioners
The county commissioners will select a site and hire an architect for a new jail. The likely location is the court-house yard near the county building, which could connect to the criminal court by bridge or tunnel. Building on county property would save about 15000, with a 150000 levy needed, to be raised by next June. Parthenia Banks seeks a divorce from Ingomar, claiming hardship, long separations, and the removal of furniture. she also requests alimony and a Todianapolis loan association payout.
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Parthenia
Parthenia Banks
Superior Court
ISI2
Justica
Ler Ingomar
Todianapolis
Sensational Shooting Involving Trosvox Family Feud
A Youngstown man seeking vengeance for his sister's dishonor clashed with Albert and William Keil after Arthur Haney returned from the West. Haney was fatally shot on Tuesday amid tensions running high in the community following Mary Keil's death last April from malpractice.
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Trosvox
Marchibe
Luesday
Mary Keil
Arthur Haney
Haney
Albert
William Keil
Athart
A Backwoods Healer Draws Crowds In Me
March 25 report from Baxcon Maine notes William Brown a reclusive healer living near Arestook who lays on hands to cure cripples. Crowds flock to see him though he has spent 36 years in the woods and knows nothing of religion or money. Also covered is Marion county’s John Keeling serving briefly as police judge, delivering firm, accepted justice with minor controversy.
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Uwandy
Baxcon
Wm. Brown
Arestook
Marion County
John Keeling
Hambert Tree
Svestern
Thorndee
Pardoned convict, state official deaths mark year in Indiana
Perry Stewart of Clinton county received a four year sentence for grand larceny but was pardoned by the governor on Wednesday. Port Wayne mourns Hon. I. D. G. Nelson a former state housing commissioner and northern Indiana stalwart who died Tuesday night. The piece comments on pardons and wartime direct tax refunds and notes lingering government credits and refunds from the U.S. treasury.
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Perry Stewart
Clinton County
I. DT. G. Nelson
Port Wayne
Tiniana
Indiana
U. S. Treasury
Morton
Congress
Tudiaga
He May Become Rica Thirty Acres of New York City Inquiry
Robert Edwards once owned about 39 acres where Broadway stands today. His heirs seek records of a year lease to the British government prior to the Revolutionary War. Mr. Carter, a New York insurer, discusses prospects and London inquiries led by consul general John New. The estate could reach about 80 million dollars, sparking family interest and widespread letters.
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New York City
York
London
Mr. Carter
Robert Edwards
Broadway
Benjamin ¥. Carter
Virginia
Sun
Robert Dwards
New York
John, New
Carter
Jeas
Bankers Gather in Indiana for State Organization Meet
Fifty or more bankers from Indiana arrive in town to form a state organization. They plan a banquet at the Grand hotel and establish a mechanism to reassure depositors in surrounding banks. Robin De Pauw, noted as the richest member, discusses wealth while others emphasize hustle and ongoing business pressures. The group elected Edward Porter as president and Woollen as treasurer, aiming for minimal acquaintance among state bankers.
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Indiana
Grand Hotel
Robin de Pauw
New Albany Glass
Bys
I. H. Freeland
Spencer Exchange Bank
Edward Porter
Indiana National Bank
Aot
Woollen
Franklin
Asso
Mae
New Order
Wednesday on the Street Highlights Odd Easter Display
A lively column notes weather chatter and local wits in playful rivalry among a lion and lamb symbol. It describes youths riding SUN bicycles by streetcars, the conductors’ tolerance, plus an Easter display of a dyed chromatic hen with ten colored chicks in Wien window.
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Wien
American in Germany jailed for disrespect to Kaiser
Friends in this city report Richard Lemlinson of Germany wrote that Andress Hauchert, a naturalized American from this place, is imprisoned in Waldshut Baden for uttering that there are people who know more than Kaiser William. He was tried by a magistrate and sentenced to six months. The American Consul was appealed to. March 25. Las a.
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Andress Haughert
Germany
Enizapnrh
Nyd
Richard ‘Lemlinson
Andress Hauchert
Waldshut
Baden
William
Haushert
Kaiser Wiliam
Mayoral Ballot Debates Echo Community Choice
Voters weigh mayoral candidates amid a heated contest in Indianapolis. Citizens express support for Sullivan Taggart Denny and Coburn as they cast ballots, while reports note Socialist and international affairs tied to broader news. A special sale advertises men’s hats at Dal Ton’s with discounts highlighted.
White House Gossip and Reed’s Europe Trip
A string of unsourced tales about the White House annoyances including a ghost, a drunken intruder, and three men denied entry. It notes Reed’s fear of sea travel and rumors financiers, silver coin debates, and skepticism about Capital reports.
Planing Mills End Lockout and Resume Work
Planing mill owners and workers reach agreement ending lockout. wages stay the same with eight hours daily and overtime rates, unions and non unions to work without discrimination. Mills resuming include Foster Bennett, Coburn, Huey, Eldridge Co and Indianapolis carpenters union. Weather notes slight warm up with rain in Indiana.
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Tisianapolis Carpenters’ Union
Foster & Bennett Lumber Company
Henry Coburn
M. S. Huey
FE. H. Eldridge & Co
Plumbers’, Steam and Gas-Fitters
Ban Creemer Becomes Grandfather at Union Station
At Union Station Ban Creemer, Big Four train dispatcher, assumed grandfather title Tuesday and grew ill by Wednesday. Cleveland committee tried to fix overtime on Bir Your branches Tuesday but left without settlement. Tom Taggart’s depot lunch stand delights summer visitors yet faces winter risk. A canary belonging to J J Decker was taken, and Nancy Jani the goat threatened to derail a train until the bird left that end of town.
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Ban Creemer
Big Four
Cleveland
Bir
Tom Taggart
J. J. Decker
Telegraph Higuing
Gatsman Lane
Nancy Jani
Nancy
Wire Whispers and Disturbances Across Cities
Sui cided on Tuesday in William Etherton, Neilston, N Y after despondence over a forgery. Sioux Indians at Pine Ridge and Rosebud agencies in need of provisions. An Illinois woman, refusing to give name, assaulted and robbed on a Kansas City street Tuesday. John Dances of Columbiana, Alas, jailed for assault. Mrs Brew ton Potts, a white woman, lynched by a mob Tuesday. Senator elect Palmer invited to Chicago mayoral campaign to support Creiger. Democrats react with indignation. a tonic brand advert appears.
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William Etherton
Neilston
N. Y
Pine Ridge
Rosebud
Kansas City
John Dances
Columbiana
Palmer
Chicago
Creiger
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Fred Crandall
Sporting Live
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