Supreme Court to rule on apportionment law impact
The Republican party awaits a decision next week on constitutionality of the recent apportionment act. If upheld Marion county could gain eight lower house seats, otherwise the 1897 plan would stand and the county would have seven. Current tally has Marion voters selecting 12 of 160 legislators, with seven representatives and three senators, sharing one representative with Hancock county and one senator with Morgan county.
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Aupreme Court
Marion County
Legislaturz
Hancock County
Morgan County
Witness Jim Keach Testifies in Ice and Coal Storage Case
James L. Keach testified in a circuit court case titled H G C Mals versus Holt Ice and Coal Storage Co. He described a verbal storage deal for barrels of goods, initially five cents per month, then two and a half cents per barrel per season, with Holt guaranteeing storage at the gross rate and covering extra costs if charges exceeded 25 cents per barrel.
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James L. Keach
Ciperit
H. GC. Mals
Halt Ice
Ytorace Company
Meash
Kench
Hatt
Holt
Kicker Board Debates Cement Walks on Noble Street
Several kickers appeared before the work board on Wednesday as residents petitioned for a cement walk on Noble Street from Washington to Virginia avenues. Mansfeld and Cockrum faced expulsion threats tied to railroad objections, while Musings on Raymond Street walk improvements drew further opposition. final board action was postponed.
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Pennsylvania
W. Mansfeld
John B. Cockrum
Mansfeld
Ing
Cockrum
Machahes
Noble St
Washington-at
Virginta-ave
Mainsfield
Hon
Budenz
Raymond St
Shelby
Stateest
Davis Says Water Company Won’t Help On Bridge
F A W Davis writing for the water company declines to cover the cost of building the new canal bridge on West Washington Street. He offers to pay for asphalt paving of the bridge floor. The letter arrived after the works board had adjourned and will likely go to the city attorney for an opinion on the city’s power to compel full funding.
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F. A.W. Davis
Water Company
Works Board
W. Washington St
Povethy
Prince Pu Lun Impresses at World Fair in St Louis
Prince Pu Lun nephew of the Chinese emperor and heir to the throne attracts attention at the St Louis world’s fair. Reporter W B Kenny notes his diplomacy and charm as he greets attendees, compliments “beautiful ladies,” and surveys American hospitality while expressing admiration for President Roosevelt and the United States.
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China
Pu Lun
Kenny
Jim
Wong Kai Kah
Nase
Indianapolis
Trearney
Wong
St. Louis
W. B. Kenny
Louis
Imperial
Prince Pu Lun
Wong Wai Kah
Tomatie
Paris
Wong Kal Kah
Tadce
Pyntander
Danier
Wang Kal Kah
Ho Faye
Wang
Roosevelt
Travnles
Nadly
Pu Lin
United States
Chilchess
World’s Fair Preview Series Promises Key Details
The Sun begins a Thursday issue series on the St. Lola world’s fair covering viewing time, costs, and Pike expenditures. W. Br. Kenty, Sun stall correspondent, reports from the fair grounds with firsthand inquiries. The articles aim to inform readers about durations, prices, and overall experiences.
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St. Lola
the Sun
Jssue
W. BR. Kenty
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Indianapolis
Tragic dog killed by truck sparks crowd reaction
Witnesses recount a yellow pup lying in the Market and Jiinolsrts corner. A truck driver swerved to run over the dog, causing it to die, while onlookers debated the act and the driver’s amusement. The dog’s brief struggle drew sharp, uneasy comments about humanity.
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Hiere
Homer
Filipinos Honorary Commission to Visit St Louis Fair
Senator Beveridge pushes a plan for an honorary Philippine commission of about 60 citizens to visit the St. Louis fair, aiming to show the American public a fuller view of Filipinos beyond exhibition tribes. The group, featuring doctors, lawyers, and business leaders, sails from Hongkong and is due in San Francisco around May.
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Jatanapolis Mas
Beveridge
Talanda
St. Louis
Hongkong
San Francisco
Noar
Islands
Philippine Commission
TJ Wax
Islandx
Eid
Big Scrappers in Indianapolis Boxing Ahead of Bout
Twin Sullivan trains under George Gardner for a major Indianapolis bout planned as a ten round decision fight. Jack Root coaches Gardner as Gard ner prepares for a Chicago showdown Monday night. The Fullerites promise the strongest match yet in Indianapolis with a lively, decisive contest. Afterward, Jackson Park residents filed for a street crossing at Shelton and Westroad, referred to the city engineer for review. Wilson’s cough remedy advertises pneumonia prevention and a ceiling cleaners sale highlights home products at one thousand units. Our Open Outfitting Co advertises shop location at 2 W Washington Street.
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Twin Sullivan
Kelly
IdianApollo
May Wi
George Gardner
Lowell Puginat
Hugo Kelly
Jack Root
Gardner
Chicago
Inllanapolis
Jackson Park
Worke Board
Shelton At
Westrat Road
S&foot
Oplns Outfitting. Co
Washington
Etreat
Hearst Vote Victory Reported By Iowa Democrats
Iowa Democrats vow to convene in Hearst’s favor as the anti Hearst faction concedes defeat. A vote tally shows Hearst carried by 429 to 18, signaling strong party unity.
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der Moiira
Hearst
Iowa
Robbers Bolt From Se Bastyr Store In Night Raid
Robbers struck Nathen Kahn’s dry goods store on First Market Street Tuesday night taking a small parcel of underwear shirts handkerchiefs cigars and shoes along with neckties. Clerks reported the loss and described the intruders as two men fleeing toward Main Street.
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Nathen Kahn
Ury
Bastyr
Hoan, Hock & Badger
Kemarkys
Iver SU
Aquatic Club Affiliate Meets To Plan New Hide Park Facility
Members of Angatic club discuss affiliating with the Aquatic club at a Monday night meeting. The committee favors Hraad Ripple as the site and is instructed to conduct a final examination of the area.
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Angatic Club
Hraad Ripple
River Hide Park
Indaexports Tumneh Club
Xtram
Aquatic Club
Howe
Murdered the Priest at Holy Memory Church
May 4 Omaha report says Edward Geary, assistant priest at Holy Memory Church, was attacked by two men who pretended distress and dragged him to the gate. The assailants reportedly mistook him for Father Ptuberaid and attempted to steal from him after an entertainment.
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Omaha
Pather
Edward Geary
the Holy Memory Church
Ptu
Blockade attempts at Port Arthur reported as bold
London reports a Tokyo source claiming a Japanese effort to block the Port Arthur channel succeeded with two ships in the harbor entrance. Chefoo notes unconfirmed Japanese capture at Niuchwang while Russian gunners defend the Yalu river actions. Cadets in firing ships and heavy salvoes illustrate fierce naval engagement as Port Arthur quashes the blockade threat.
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London
Central News
Han
Rome
Tokio
Port Arthur Harbor
Chefoo Hhat
Niuchwang
Japanecas Cadeta
ST. Petersburg
Fort Arthur
Port Arthur
Impersonator Swindles Banks Under Dead Man’s Identity
A man in New York posed as Col. John D. Hewitt a former Brammwell, W. Va. capitalist, using stolen reliefs of credit to open accounts and buy property. He forged credit letters to Philadelphia and New York banks, cashing drafts before authorities learned Hewitt had been dead six months and the impostor vanished.
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New York
John D. Hemis
Brammwell
W. Va
Tast
Col. Hewitt
Gwindler
Brooklyn
Mead
Brokara
Philadelphia
O'Brien Heads Indiana Democratic Calls May 12 Nominating Convention
William H. O’Brien arrives in Indianapolis to stay through the May 12 free convention. He calls for delegates and electors to the Democratic National Convention to meet at Tottlinsen hall with district meetings statewide while factions led by Hearst and Parker clash. District meetings are set for Marion County clubs near BE Washington St. as the state committee coordinates the event.
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William HB. O'Brien
Arata
Indianapalla
O'Brien
State Committee
Sentine
Honiface
Polit Dian
Thomas Taggart
KII
Tuéaday
Tottlinsen Hall
State House
Hearst
Marion County Democratic
SPOT CASH GROCERY BUSINESS INCORPORATION
Consumers' Gas Company of Princeton is incorporated with $19 capital to manufacture gas operate cage mines and drive for it Col Ed P Thayer of Greenfield owner of Spot Cash in Indiana wholesale grocery company principal incorporation Marion with capital stock of 4.0m
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Consumers’ Gas Company
Princeton
Wedmradtay
Suick
Col
Ed P. Thayer
Greenfield
Indiana Wholesale Grocery Company
Marion
Glazier to Receive Pension After Fire Dept Resign
Chiye attorney Warrnum argues Capt Glazier who resigned from the fire department and seeks a pension is entitled. Under pension fund schedules he would receive $41 per month and may engage in other business. Lew Gets Better Job. Lew, badyedeman, promoted to detective to fill Ed McGutt’s vacancy. John Kitemiter named to bicycle corps to fill Low’s promotion.
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Chiye
Warrnum
Glazier
Fire Department
Lew
Tey Lew
Ed McGutt
John Kitemitter
Bicycle Corps
Low
Peoples Outfitting Co Offer On Hats And Cleaners
An old time sale ad notes hats renamed and cleaned at discount, listing Panamas and beaver hats, with a limited three hour window and a range of cleaning supplies. It advertises prices around fifteen dollars for pianos? and ceiling cleaners, and urges readers to visit at Washington Street.
April Weather Records Describe Unusually Cold Month
The April just past was the coldest on record, with a mean temperature 6.8 degrees below normal and an aggregate 193 degree shortage for the month. Only four days were normal or above normal, while total yearly coldness from Jan 1 reached 386 degrees. Despite showers, May, June and November beat April for precipitation, though April 1940 saw 5.5 inches of rain, with nine days at or above one inch.
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Ueseld Waa
Weather Bureau
Man Dies After Election Shame In City Race
In a city election case, Jane Weaver, described as a newly aligned Democrat, died after taking poison or similar act of self-harm following her son voting Republican. The incident underscores political tensions in the local race and the impact of party loyalty on individuals and families.
Body Found in River Near East Pier
The decomposed body of an unidentified man about 43 was recovered from the river at the east pier of the W. Washington bridge on Wednesday afternoon by police. The body showed signs of lying in the water for some time, and a Jeter in a pocket was addressed to John Dixon at 56 W. Maryland Ave.
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W. Washington
Weather Forecast With Clouds and Showers Ahead
Partly cloudy and threatening tonight with a change in temperature. Wednesday night and Thursday expect showers and southerly winds. Temperature readings show 7 pm at 52 and noon at 71. In Indiana and nearby areas, showers likely, three hour window for a cleaning rag clamp offer at Tony's restaurant and Washington Street store.
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Inndiana
Washington
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Market
Nabobs
Philippines
Meveridge
Commission
Ladhinapols
Comercial Club
Board of Trade
Sullivan and
Janet Custlems
Wilson
K. K
Maryland
W. R. Hearst
Launch and Aquatic Clubs Affiliate
Clus
Sroad Ripple Park
Saga City
Warrum
the Safety Board
Sreenoura
Ze. Peoples Outfitting CO
Wastington
Yalu River
Dead Man
W. H. OB
Wau
Onera
Practical
Virginia
Peoples Outfitting Co
Boreas
I. Peopler Outfitting Ce
Washington Street
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