American envoy to inspect Baghdad railway project
Acting under instructions from Washington, F. A. Jay, secretary of the American embassy, will leave Constantinople for Baghdad to inspect the Baghdad railway linking the Mediterranean with the Persian Gulf. He will review German activity on the project and report findings to Secretary Root regarding Germany's political moves.
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Constantinople
Washington
Agdad
Turkey
Edsiterranean
Persian Gulf
Jary Jay
Germany
Root
London Fears Trouble From German Designs on Gulf
The Scrippe-McHae Press Association reports London fears Germany may threaten world peace with ambitions on the Persian Gulf and the Baghdad railway. Washington orders Secretary Jay to Baghdad linked to remarks by British Ambassador Bryce at a Pilgrim Society event.
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Bassador
United States
Pilgrim Society
New K
Near East
Bryce
Gery
Persian Gulf
Bagdad
Scripps-Me- Press
Constantinople
Local Jottings From Owl City Busy Menu Briefs
A collection of small items: Leo Yuncker owns a new automobile to tour rural districts Sundays. Firemen at engine station No 15 on Maryland Street praised as the town’s first honest firefighters. An umbrella left for over a year was found in the same place by a stranger who called to retrieve it. Thomas Fletcher plans a $250 addition at 1805 Central Ave. Irvington residents complain about streetcar service. More moving picture shows may outnumber saloons in Indianapolis. County Surveyor Klausmann praised for stone bridge design. West Indianapolis remains disease-free despite a sparse sewer system, per health maps. Keep off the Grass signs appear. sprinkling wagons and girls in summer attire noted. Boys swam in Fall Creek Tuesday. Weather boosts bees’ alertness. State insurance department expanding under the auditor of state. Druggist W. W. Scott displays a snow-scene photo dated March 26, 1906. Tree butcher active. schoolteachers described as fine. Indiana library holds albums of famous men, valuable historical portraits from the army era.
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Maryland St
Lst Honest
Prate Association Negotiations Opened Over British Interests
Bombay reports Indian authorities under pressure to negotiate with the British legation in Tehe si to protect British residents. Troops stand ready but actions await further developments before any move.
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Pratt
Tehesi
India
Indiana Official Declines National Food Office
Dr H E Barnard Indiana pure food and drug commissioner rejects a national post citing commitment to state work. Government offer includes a larger salary, but he will stay in Indiana to continue overseeing state food and drug regulations.
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H. E. Barnard
Pure Food and
New
Pure Foods of
Indiana
Oeshere
Insanity Inquest Sheds Light on James Adams Case
An insanity commission examined James Adams of 557 West Washington Street on Wednesday amid claims he believes there are degroes in his woodpile and in the hall. He rises at night to hunt them, with the woodpile always rising back through the hall. The inquiry was led by Justice of the Peace H. B. Stout, George W. Lutz, and Dr. R. S. Rist.
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Justice of the Peace
H. B. Stout
George W. Lutz
R. S. Rist
Ams
Auto Explosion Kills Two in Philadelphia Street Crash
At Broad and Vine streets in Philadelphia on March 27 an automobile exploded after losing control at high speed. Two men, Steve Hetti and Jares 3 fr, died. Three others, Robert Mad ies, Joseph Manning and Arthur Jones, were seriously injured. The chauffeur attempted a sharp turn but failed to slow, colliding with the curb and injuring the occupants.
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Jerippa
Foraner Eyes Presidency in Ohio GOP Clash
Secretary Taft accepts Foraker's challenge as Ohio Republican factions prepare for a summer showdown. Foraker seeks Ohio endorsement to boost a national bid, with Roosevelt and other Republicans watching closely as key moderates are summoned to report on Taft's momentum.
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Ohio
Buckeye
Taft
United States
Foraker
Roosevelt
H. B. Kirtland
Toledo
Wall Plan By Henry Kahn and George Marott At Fall Creek
Henry Kahn and George J. Marott petition the Board of Public Works for approval to build a retaining wall along the north side of Fall Creek from Tar bott Avenue to the Meridian Street bridge. The board took the matter under advisement.
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Henry Kahn
George J. Marott
Board of Public Works
Fall Creek
Tarbott Ave
Meridian St. Bridge
Raccoon Causes Woes As Man Is Arrested In Riverside incident
Charles Carder sought to parade a raccoon at Riverside park on Tuesday. The animal bit him and resisted police, leading to Carder’s arrest on assault and battery and resisting an officer charges. The creature fled through Blake street toward a grocery before being captured. Carder’s case continues in police court.
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Charles Carder
Riverside Park
Carder
Riverside
Gibney
Jibney
Blake St
Indiana Ave
Coon
Bryson Funeral Set for Thursday at 2 P.M.
The funeral of the late William Bryson will be held Thursday at 2 p m at the home of James Bryson 1610 Montcalm Street.
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William Bryson
Jams Bryson
Montcalmst
SET STORE ABLAZE AFTER BURGLARY FAILED
Burglars attempted to enter Mathew Parks confection and notion store on College avenue and Twenty second street Tuesday night. They failed to burgle but set a fire of mysterious origin causing 125 damage. Detectives Wing er and Lancaster investigated holes bored in a side door and a match used on a paper box of nations. L E Dixon reported a burglar in his home nearby taking a pocket book and street car tickets. Other daytime thefts included $1.50 taken from Jacob Norres and £21 from H O Wright's residence.
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Mathew Parks
College-ave
Winger and
Lancaster
L. E. Dixon
McLane St
Dixon
Jacob Norres
Eleventh St
H. O. Wright
Delawarest
Fire destroys business district in Elizabeth City
Fire swept the business portion of Elizabeth City early today causing an estimated loss of 400000. The blaze gutted several storefronts and disrupted commerce in the port city, with damage reported across multiple blocks and prompt response from local fire crews.
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Scrippe-Werne Prean Association
Elizabeth City
N. C
Bible Makers Face Trust Venture Across Oceans
Scripose-McRae Presse Association in London reports the admission of a trust between the American Bible Society and the British Foreign Bible sector. Rev. Arthur Taylor of the English institution expresses indignation while questions arise about control of raw materials and the impact on independent societies. He notes that English and American bodies coordinate, limiting independent access in Canada and the British colonies.
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Arthur Taylor
American Bible Society
United States
England
Mr. Taylor
A DANGER IN COURT Over Turkish dance claim in Millie De Leon case
The Millie De Leon trial at the Empire theater centers on whether she danced the Turkish muscle dance or merely the oriental dance. Sergts Cox and Hagerty testified on the distinction as Phil Brown and the officer offered differing views. Police Judge Whallon reserved judgment until Thursday morning.
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W. W. Dowry
Sergt. Cox
de Leon
Phil Brown
Sergi. Hagerty
Brown
Whallon
Two Killed In Wreck On Northern Pacific Train
Scripps-McRae Presa Association reports a Northern Pacific passenger train No. 05 derailed at Carlton at midnight due to spreading rails. Engineer T. M. Quinlan and a St. Paul man, William Moskomer, were killed. one passenger injured. The engine, mail car and baggage smoker were wrecked and thrown into a ditch.
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Pacific
Carlton
T. M. Quinlan
William Moskomer
St. Paul
Night Camp Attack Sparks Brightwood Police Crusade
After a Hun garians camp was attacked and tents shot in Brightwood, police intensified searches for weapons. Patrolmen Hillman and Wright cornered youths Tuesday night, finding a revolver on Claude Slaughter of 324 Brightwood avenue. Slaughter paid a $10 fine and costs.
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Brightwood
Hillman
Wright
Claude Slaughter
Brightwood-ave
Slaughter
Costa
Evelyn Thaw Probed: Love Amid Thaw Trial Echoes
Clara Morris conducts an interview with Evelyn Nesbit Thaw in New York, revealing her fragile, overworked appearance and enduring devotion to Harry Thaw. The piece portrays their passionate marriage amid scandal, noting Evelyn’s fatigue, longing to comfort him, and daily routines of correspondence and reading.
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Evelyn
Thaw
Miss Morris
Harry Thew
Harry
Mizners Reconcile As Mizner Returns To Fifth Avenue Home
New York dispatch reports Wison Mizner and his wife former Mrs Charles T Yerkes reconciled after weeks of quiet and now living together at the Yerkes mansion. Mrs Yerkes Mizner hosted a surprise party and dinner with Mizner placed at the head of the table in celebration. Gossip of the affair leaked out today.
Courts Set Daily Hearing Hours In Probate Court
Judge Merle N. A. Walker of probate court announces daily schedule with advisory matters from 9 to 10 and 2 to 3 a m, and trials from 10 to 12 and 3 to 1 p m each day.
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Merle N. A. Walker
Probate Court
Moore notified of mother's death near Coshocton
Miles Moore of 102 Cherry Grove was wired Wednesday about his mother's death near Coshocton Ohio and left at once for the scene.
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Miles Moore
Cherry Grove
Coshocton
Western rail strike looming as talks collapse in Chicago
Negotiations between 48 western roads and unions representing 60 000 workers over wages and working hours ended abruptly in Chicago. Delegates plan to meet and may order a strike at any moment with 12 percent wage demand and a nine hour day for trainmen. Names of roads include Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Canadian Pacific Chicago Burlington Quincy Missouri Pacific Union Pacific and more.
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Western Roads
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Belt Railway of
Chicago
Canadian Pacific
Ft. Williams
Burlington & Quincy
Chicago Junction
Lake Shore & Eastern
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Chicago & Alton
Chicago & Northern
Chicago & Western Indiana
Elgin
Joliet & Eastern
Great Northern
Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe
Houston & Texas
Houston
West Texas
Illinois Central
International & Great Northern
Kansas City
Minneapolis, St. Paul
Treasure Lock Delays State Funds Access
The time lock on the treasurer of state's office safe woke late on Wednesday. After repeated attempts to open it, officials realized Indiana needed funds. The vault opened before noon and temporary bank arrangements were made to capitalize the state for the day.
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Indiana
Lawmakers' Union seeks new name Saw Smiths Local Union No 1
The officers of the Lawmakers' union of Indianapolis led by President M. C. Werkheiser and Secretary Albert R. Kennington petition Circuit Judge Henry Clay Alien to rename the group as Saw Smiths Local Union No. 1.
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Lawmakers’ Union of
Indianapolis
M. C. Werkheiser
Albert R. Kennington
Henry Clay Alien
Circuit Court
Saw Smiths
Base Ball Uniforms 1 75 Complete
Classified ad listing base ball uniforms for 1 75 a complete set. Includes contact Gus Habich at 121 W Washington St and phones Main 605 New 5567. Also mentions practical plaster era and new pianos priced from 16 dollars and up.
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Gus Habich
Beal Sros
Auditor of State Names Assistants to State Posts
Auditor John C. Billheimer announced appointments of deputies and clerks. Cyrus W. Neal becomes deputy insurance commissioner at 5000 dollars yearly, E. E. Neal securities clerk at 2500, Charlies C. Kelley moves to building and loan department at 2000, John M. Ashby to banking department at 2000, George Bingham bank examiner at 2500 alongside E N Hinshaw and James R. Henry. Additional audit and land clerks and two stenographers remain to be appointed.
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John M. Ashby
Logansport
George Bingham
Indianapolis
E. N. Hinshaw
Cicero
James R. Henry
Gosport
Syrian woman seeks damages in Greek candy maker betrothal suit
In Marion county court Wednesday Freda Forey a fiery Syrian woman testified in Judge Vinson Carters court that James Christifiex a wealthy Greek candy manufacturer promised to marry her. She produced an engagement ring and a baby as proof of her claims and sought 100 damages. The case reflects a breach of promise dispute as the civil docket filled with sensational details.
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Marion County Courts
Weddnesday
Europe
Freda Forey
James Christifiex
Miss Forey
Vinson Carter
Christifiex
Echo of bank crash sparks bankruptcy filing
George W. Allison, cashier of a Milroy bank that failed, filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in the U S court on Wednesday. He lists Fred G. Gelman as his partner and names many depositors as creditors with unsecured claims ranging from 5.57 to 958 dollars. Total liabilities are 59,617.11 and assets 125.
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Fred G. Gelman
Saloon Keeper Joe Anderson Dismissed in Police Court
Joe Anderson a saloon keeper at 41 Virginia Ave was dismissed in police court on Wednesday. He faced charges of selling liquor on Sunday with the adjutavit stating the sale occurred Sunday but dated the following day. Ira Holmes defended Anderson and moved for dismissal, which was granted.
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Joe Anderson
Virginia Ave
Davit
Ira Holmes
Anderson
Train wreck on the Pennsy halts collision near Turtle Creek
A Pennsylvanian line wreck near Turtle Creek derailed the Keystone Express with its engine and several cars. the Chicago Limited was late by over two minutes, narrowly avoiding collision. No serious injuries reported, though passengers endured shock and fright as rails were torn up.
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Limited
Chicago
Car of Dynamite Explodes in Atlanta Yards
Four people die in a dynamite car explosion in the Southern railway yards at Atlanta. The blast's cause is unknown and three of the deceased are described as Negro.
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Southern Railway
Machinists Plan Big Benefit Meeting Over Car Factory Strike
The Machinists Union, with Pope Motor Car workers on strike, scheduled a mass meeting for Thursday night. Location likely Machinists hall on N Delaware or possibly third floor of the old Board of Trade building as union headquarters. Officials expect over 200 workers to join the strike and report 57 applicants for strike benefits tied to the lockout seeking a raise from 30 to 32 cents an hour.
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Fident
Pope Motor Car Company
Bucharest Faces Imminent Siege as Peasants March
Scripps MecRay Press Association reports in Bucharest Roumania that thousands of peasants march toward the city with anti Jewish intent. Strong military guards line every entrance as the city braces for a siege. Looting and arson of country estates continue unchecked while troops are redirected to Bucharest.
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Bucharest
State Board of Education Meets to Discuss Acts Report
The State Board of Education met at the office of the superintendent of public instruction in the statehouse on Wednesday afternoon to receive the committee report examining the educational acts of the legislature and to discuss the findings.
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The
State Board of Education
Superintendent of Public
Statehouse
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Owl City
Leo Yuncker
Thomas Fletcher
Central Ave
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Health Department
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Insurance Department
Auditor of State
W. W. Scott
Allegeave
Serippa-McRae Presa Association
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Woodpile
James Adams
Washington St
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Ohio Republicans
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Senator Foraker
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Canada
Millie de Leon
Empire Theater
Sergts. Cox and Hagerty
Scripps-McRae Presa Association
ST. Paul, Minn
Police Crusade
Evelyn Thaw
MISS
New York
Clara Morris
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw
Attorney Delmas
Scrippe-McRae Press Association
Wison Mizner
Merly
Charles T. Yerkes
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Lieved
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Department of Insurance
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Cyrus W
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John C. Billheimer
Cyrus W. Neal
Insianapolis
Netlesville
Charlies C. Kelley
Knox
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George W. Allison
Milroy
Keystone Express
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Scripps-McItne Press Association
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Wilmer
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Stewart Station
Ing
Rails
Atlanta
Pope Plant
the Machinists‘ Union
Pops Motoral Company
Machinists’ Hall
N. Delaware St
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Roumania
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