Capper debate as meters divide crowd at gas meeting
About 100 people gathered for an Indianapolis gas meter ordinance meeting. Speakers split roughly 50 50 between pro and con, with proponents calling opponents cappers for the gas companies. Notable voices included George Hitz and George H Borst who defended meters while Oscar Sherman and R W Cathcart argued against them. A proposal to test meters with 200 devices and a possible court receivership was discussed, and the committee planned further sessions before voting on a report Friday.
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Thesgas Meter
Meters
Indianapolis
George Hitz
Baler
George H. Borst
Borst
Meyer
Hitz
Oscar EE. Sherman
Toledo
Charles B. Stiltz
B. N. Ralston
R. W. Cathcart
A. E. Amer
William Patterson
T. N. Bunnell
Charles Remster
Mr. Remster
George J. Caddie
Wheeling
W. Va
A.W. Carr
Henry Seyfried
Janitors Targeted as County Officials Review Services
County charities reported to commissioners concerns about jail and police station janitors work quality. At a jail lunch on April 18 the board noted adequate meals and good food. A new city dispensary janitor is urged and fire escapes for lodgers above the third story are again requested. Indiana Gas and Oil removes stove mixers, seen as pushing meter use by Peru firm.
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County Charities
Dr Buehler challenges House interview on milk crusade
Sanitarian Dr Buehler disputes President House and the health board’s interview, saying the milk purity campaign will continue with intensified measures. He cites forthcoming mayoral in report, urging action against dairies and noting extra horses for the department to aid inspections.
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Buehler
City Sanitarian
House
City Health Board
Mouse
Wealth Board
Odo
SUN
Shortridge student Coburn Allen wins oratorical contest
A jubilant crowd of Shortridge high school students returned from Columbus on a special train Friday night. Coburn Allen captured first place in the interscholastic high school oratorical contest, with Will O'Donnell of Columbus second and Miss Jeanette Simpson of Madison third. Over 1,000 students heard the orations, and Allen won first in all six counts.
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Shortridge High School
Columbus
Coburn Allen
Will O'Donnell
Jeanette Simpson
Madison
Allen
Husbands and Wife Die in Winchester Double Burial
In Winchester Indiana on May 3 Philip Schmidt aged 77 and his wife aged 78 both died. They were Bavarian natives who lived on a farm. Arrangements had planned a single funeral Friday but her death at noon prompted a double funeral for the couple.
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Winchester
Ind
Philip Schmidt
Schmidt
Bavaria
Missing Valparaiso farmer feared slain in state wide report
Frank Phillips 30 farmer of Valparaiso is missing and feared foul play. Indiana-wide notices include Henry Fingston Evansville who accidentally swallowed carbolic acid and died, Norma Allen Fort Wayne killed in excursion train wreck, William Earnest Valparaiso neck broken in wagon accident, instructor Kimmell Indiana normal school to recover from hammer injury, and Mrs John W Jones Munice paralyzed at funeral of niece.
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Henry Fingston
Evansville
Norma Allen
Fort Wayne
William Earnest
Valparaiso
Cara
Kimmell
Indiana Normal School
John W. Jones
Muncié
Richard Martin
Unmatched Spring Medicine Praised by Notable Figures
A high praise notice extols a spring medicine as unequaled, citing thousands of physicians and prominent men and women. The piece frames the product as a trusted remedy backed by elite endorsement and common confidence in its healing properties.
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Humbier
Paine's Celery Compound Praised By Business Leader
A prominent Kansas City businessman credits Paine's Celery Compound with saving him from nervous prostration. He reports improved appetite sleep and steadiness after medical advice failed, praising the remedy's life saving effects and encouraging others to seek its benefits.
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Paine
Amos J. Cummings Dies in Baltimore Hospital
Congressman Amos J. Cummings of New York died in a Baltimore hospital Friday night His wife was at his bedside Born May 15 1841 in Broome County New York he was elected to Congress eight times He worked as a printer and journalist and served in the Civil War.
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Baltimore
Amos J. Cummings
New York
Paenisigatis
Broome County
Cummings
Three Men Die In White Oak Mine Shaft Accident
Three workers Adam Brown E K Culch and A E Saunders died at the White Oak mine shaft at Montgomery West Virginia Friday. The shaft reaches about 250 feet. While lowering the bucket Brown and Culch were in it and the bucket overturned dropping the men 750 feet to the bottom. Culch’s body struck Saunders at the bottom killing him instantly.
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Montgomery
W. Va
Adam Brown
E. K. Culch
A. E. ‘Saunders
White Oak
Brown
Culch
Saunders
Roosevelt Speech Recalls Army Conduct in Philippines
President Roosevelt spoke at a banquet of the Congress of the Sons of the American Revolution Friday night. He urged Americans to uphold past ideals and warned against weakness or wrong, promising punishment for any wrongdoer while praising the army and navy for upholding glorious traditions.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress of the Sons of American Revolution
Philippines
Army
Navy
American” Republic
Kruger Searches U.S. for Lost Wife in Columbus
Fred Kruger arrived in Columbus on a country tour seeking his wife who disappeared after they emigrated to America ten years ago. He and his wife once built a small fortune, returned to Germany, and later Kruger sent for her from Hamburg. He now believes she is lost but stays hopeful.
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Columbus
Fred Kruger
America
Germany
Kruger
Hamburg
New York
Novis
Miss Josephine Holman to wed Eugene Boross in London
The latest matrimonial report states Miss Josephine Holman once engaged to Marconi will marry Eugene Boross of Budapest. They met in Paris after crossing the ocean on the same steamer last winter. The wedding is scheduled for May 2 in London.
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Josephine Holman
Marconi
Fsugene Boross
Budapest
Austria
Boross
Miss Holman
Paris
London
Knights of the Grip region meeting in Indiana
South Bend reports the Travelers' Protective Association of Indiana gathering, listing 2700 members statewide. Directors include Bert Essex of Indianapolis president and Harry Gompf of Lafayette secretary with committee chairs named for railroads press legislative hotels and employment roles.
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South Bend
Ind
Travelers’ Protective Association of
Indiana
Gompf
Bert Essex
Indianapolis
Harry Gompf
Lafayette
Peter Trone
G. Firresfolds
T. Schuyler
Logansport
C. W. Ebel
L. Potlitzer
Arnold
Marion
Harry Hunter
Press
D. L. Bonner
Vincennes
B. J. Hoffman
Andrew Jackson
Club plans vaudeville and roof garden opening in June
The Columbia club will stage vaudeville later this month and open a roof garden around June 1. Charlie W. Barker, club superintendent, has tendered his resignation and may relocate east.
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Columbia Club
Charlies W. Barker
Shooting Affray In M’Leansboro Ends With Jail Time
M Leansboro on Friday saw Bar ney Riley a bartender fire both barrels of a shotgun when City marshal Dycus arrived to stop him after he chastised his wife. Dycus was wounded in the face and shoulder. G W Johns Frank Brady and a boy Turner also hit. Turner in serious condition. Riley jailed.
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M’leansboro
Barney Riley
Dycus
Riley
Pycus
G. W. Johns
Frank Brady
Turner
Riley Ia
Entertain Manufacturers Plan for New Orleans Display
New Orleans prepares for the National association of manufacturers meeting next year. A 200000 building will be erected to showcase the region's industrial resources, with South American republics invited to send representatives and participate in the display.
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New Orleans
National. Association .of Manufacturers
Ain
South
Roosevelt Adopts New Livery for Coachman and Footman
Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt has unveiled a new livery for his coachman and footman. The cream doeskin trousers reach to the knee with patent leather Wallington boots, while the coat and vest sport yellow and green slashing. The hat features the tri color cockade introduced early in this administration. The footman’s coat is cut away toward a swallow tail with long spikes, differing slightly from the coachman’s.
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Washington
Roosevelt
B&O Railway Takes Charge of Local Southwester Terminals
Marietta Ohio May 3 The Baltimore and Ohio railway assumed control of all B and O Southwestern terminals in the city Friday seen as the first move toward absorbing the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern system.
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Marietta, O
B. & O. Railway
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern
The Swirl of Society in Crawfordsville
Social notes from Crawfordsville list visits luncheons and upcoming weddings. Mr and Mrs Carcia Taylor visit. Mrs Sarah Reid hosts luncheons Thursday and Friday. the Igo family stay at the Victoria. Mrs Fred Adams entertained for Miss Ethelyn Phipps from Baltimore. Miss Paull of Chicago and Miss Willis of Columbia Mo to attend the Martindale Van Camp wedding. Mrs Thomas Dean hosts guests for Mrs Newman, and Mrs Nixon of Woodbury New Jersey plus Miss Jennings of Baltimore. Indy friends await Chicago wedding of John Henry Onsted and Jessie Mae Oliver. Mrs Joseph Z Stephen and Mrs Frank Co Jordan to host May 14 for Mrs Frank Kibber of Richmond. others to marry in June.
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Carcia Taylor
Crawfordsville
Sarah Reid
Samuel Igo and Son
Victoria
Fred Adams
Ethelyn Phipps
Baltimore
H. C. Newcomb
Paull
Chicago
Willis
Columbia
Thomas Dean
W. Chaille
Nellie Bowman
Vivian Strother
Gondolier to be staged at English’s for Marion lodge benefit
The Gondolier by Gilbert and Sullivan will be performed at English's Opera House on Wednesday night for the benefit of Marion Lodge No. 1 Knights of Pythias. Ten soloists, 45 chorus members and 12 orchestra players are listed with Mrs Harriet Augusta Prank directing dramatic training and stage management. The Indianapolis Conservatory of Music will direct the music. Notable soloists include Norwegian baritone Christopher Martenas, with Arnold Spencer and J. W. Buesey as tenors, Miss Dora Smith mezzo soprano, Miss Bessie Carroll soprano, and Miss Letta Grimm contralto.
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Gilbert and Sullivan
English
Opera House
Marion Lodge
K. of P
Harriet Augusta. Prank
Indianapolis Conservatory of Music
Christopher Martenas
Arnold Spencer
J. W.buesey
Dora Smith
Bessie Carroll
Letta Grimm
Stolen Law Books Recovered From Purchaser
Police recovered eighty three law books alleged stolen from Bowen Merrill Company and the attorney general's office. The books were in the possession of Samuel Perkins who bought them in good faith for one dollar each. Frank Moore, a young lawyer, was arrested Thursday in connection with the case.
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Frank Moore
Samuel Perkins
Bowen-Merrill Company
William Bosson
Satate
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Offer at Wasson Co
The box must display E. W. Grove as the name on every box of the genuine Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. A life size portrait and a photo-button are offered free with a purchasing ticket of one dollar in the bargain basement of H. P. Wasson & Co.
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E. W. Grove
H. P. Wasson & Co
Wanted Plasterers to Pay by Buying Skimming Brushes
An Indiana classifieds snapshot lists multiple trades and services. It mentions plasterers asked to pay by purchasing brushes at Indianapolis paint and color company, and cites businesses like Okey Burial Vault Co and Ga H. Clay dentist offers. Contains old format addresses and ads for dental services, photography studio, and a dental college.
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Indianapolis Paint and Color Company
Massachusetts
Cure claims for nerve pills spark Indianapolis debates
A reader in Indianapolis describes back pain muscular rheumatism and kidney sluggishness, praising Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills from Huder's drug store as restoring renal function and ending other troubles. Local reference Mr J W Kolger lends credibility by endorsing the remedy.
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Dr. Fenner
Fenner
St. Vitus
T. Seselt
Allen-Clare DrucCo
Akron
Indianapolis
A. W. Chase
J. W. Kolger
Washington St
India Apolis
Ind
A.W. Chase
Huder
Sam
Infant Sues for Divorce in Kentucky Case
In Metropolis on Friday May 3 Cora Pool, aged 13, filed for divorce from William Pool, aged 20, alleging they wed in Metropolis in April 1919 and that she left him the next day. She claims he induced her to go with him and forced her.
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Cora Pool
Wm.a
Metropolis
Notable Visitors Arrive In Southampton From Cape
Field marshal Lord Wolseley Dr Jameson and Rudyard Kipling arrived in Southampton on Saturday aboard the Walmer Castle from the cape.
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Southampton
Lord Wolseley
Dr. Jameson and
Rudyard Kipling
Cape
Walmer Castle
Hill to become editor and launch literary bureau
New York reports that David B. Hill will take an editor role and set up a literary bureau before beginning state campaign work. He plans to enlist Democratic dailies and attack Roosevelt, Odell, and other Republicans, starting immediate campaign activities.
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New York
David B. Hill
Roosevelt
Odell
Mr. Hill
Birth of a Son Report for Marchioness of Headfort
London May 3 The marchioness of Headfort born a son Thursday Ros ie Rootes once an actress in Florodora The marquis and Miss Rootes were married February 23 1901 The Four Track News features The Prophet's Chamber a story with local farming angle and ads for subscriptions to Geo H Daniels Grand Central Station New York
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London
Marchioness of Headfort
Rosie Rootes
Florodora Company
Marquis of Headfort
New York
New England
United States
Geo. H. Daniels
Grand Central Station
Post Bindered Transfer Binders and Office Supplies
List of vendor items and services including binder products, blank holders, and a price for carpet relaying. Local businesses in Indianapolis are named with service notes such as dental removals to Newton Claypool Building and various shop addresses. Historical ad style notes product prices and a children’s remedy by Mrs Winslow.
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WAL B. Burford
Indianapolis
Ind
Lake Erie & Western R R Excursion Specials May 4 1902
Sunday May 4 1902 excursions from Union Station at 6:30 a m to Michigan City and Way Points for 1.00, Terre Haute and Return 1.00, Greencastle 0.75, Cincinnati via C H D 1.25 with special fast trains stopping at Rushville Connersville Hamilton and returning times noted. Baseball:
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Michigan City
Union Station
Terre Haute
Greencastle
Indianapolis
Rushville
Connersville
Hamilton
Dayton
Cincinnati
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Knights OF the Grip
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President Roosevelt
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Brill Dyeing and Cleaning.Co
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N. Il-et
New York Dental Company
Bretzman
S. Ilinois
Dental College
Delaware
Ohio-ets
Wolseley
South Africa
David Hill
Rosie
Barber Supply Co
E. Ohrist
E. E. Reese
Newton Claypool Building
George A. Sigler
Newton Claypool Bld’g
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