Tragic death of newsboy Maynard Young after car accident
Maynard Young, twelve, a newsboy living at 3031 Kenwood, was killed Saturday morning while trying to catch a moving Illinois Central train at Twenty‑sixth Street Illinois. He was knocked under the wheels, crushed, and died from a broken back and crushed hip. The boy, who had sold out his stock except one paper, was returning home when the incident occurred. His death is attributed to a crushed back as the cause.
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Maynard Young
Kenwood Ave
Illinois
Thomas Bemis
Bemis
Edward Young
Illinois St
G. A. Petersdorf
Parks to get more lights if appropriation holds
Local notes say the Board of Public Parks plans added lighting in parks if funds last. Officeholders tied to the Bookwalter era face pressure from graft allegations by colored residents. Tickets to colored events circulate and officials hesitate to refuse. Preston C. Trusler urges city funding to sprinkle improved Indianapolis streets, but no city fund exists.
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Board of Public Parks
Preston C. Trusler
Indianapolis
Strange Fowl Confronted by Owl In Local Notes
A chaotic miscellany of town items recounts Perry Hardin as a strong jury getter and James Twynames returning to circuit court. The city council will hear Mayor Bookwalter’s veto on a safety gas valve ordinance. Various church services, public notices, and social tidbits fill the page, including automobile licenses, milliners traveling, and a card party at the John F. Buckle W R C.
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Bookwalter
Edgy Tells Tale on Witness Stand in Robbery Case
John Edgey facing robbery charges gave a detailed alibi on the night of the Jan. 28 offenses. He testified he spent the evening at McLaughlin's saloon until 11, then walked home with William Murphy and went to bed around 11:25. His mother and sister corroborated, and Edgey’s character witnesses testified to his clean record. Cross examination set for Monday morning.
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John Edgey
John H Green
Thomas Sullivan
Edgey
McLaughlin
William Murphy
Murphy
Sarah Edigey
Sadie Edgey
Ten Words Inserted In The Sun For New Pianos
A short classified notice advertises ten words to be inserted in The Sun at no charge for three Jays New pianos for ages sixteen and up. The ad lists GRANT CLAY maker of artificial teeth with fourteen years at New York Dental Company and provides a Delaware address and phone number. It also mentions TEE GEE LAURDRY services and laundry washing with rough dry and flatpieces offered at low prices.
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Grant Clay Maker
New York ‘Dental Company
N. Delaware-at
Haughville Police Exorbitant Fee Scheme Under Probe
Investigation at the Haughville police station scrutinizes constables and justice of the peace in alleged extortion through excessive mileage and fees in arrests. Docket review shows multiple cases where officers charged far above lawful sums, with foreigners repeatedly paying inflated fees and interpreters profiting from court appearances. Justice Hollingsworth denies wrongdoing, while officials promise further arrests.
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Grant Hollingsworth
Haughville
Robert Metager
Justice of the Peace
Steve Stepi
Samuel Beadle
Daniel McCoy
Tapi
Hollingsworth
Marion County
Justice's Court
Groninger
Ye Stanuchu
Joe Julia
Squire Hollingsworth
E. E. Kuhns
E. A. Tousey
Capt
Asche
Weere Beadle and Coy
Pete Finkman
Finkman
Knessin John
Capain Russ
Constable Tousey
Beadle
Cor
Squire
Elsie Farley
John Johnson
Windsor
Charlee McDonald
Justice of the Peace Hollingsworth
W. E. White
J. D. Carlin
Woman Believes Ward Is Guilty in Sister's Death
A woman contends the ward is responsible for a sister's death. The case center involves a girl who boarded at Mrs. Scott's home while the brother of the deceased sits nearby, listening as a representative faces accusations.
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Ward
United States Weather Forecast Update
Forecast calls for fair skies with continued cool, light frost Saturday night. Sunday brings sunny conditions and rising temperatures as sunrise occurs early in the morning.
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United States
Pension Day Draws Veterans to Federal Building
Pensioners gather Saturday at the Federal building to present vouchers. A man stands in the corridor to receive papers and speed the process, sparing veterans a trip to the pension offices on the upper floor.
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Bui
Body of James H L Smith Arrives in Chicago for Funeral
The body of New York capitalist James HL Smith arrived in Chicago at 10 10 am from Japan. Transfer occurred from a Santa Fe baggage car to the Michigan Central train en route to New York where his funeral will be held. Mrs Smith stayed aboard the car and met her son on arrival.
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Chicago
James HL
Cago
Santa Fe
Michigan Central
New York
Edits Presley case linked to Representative Ward says confidante
Mrs Myra Scott a Lansing boarding house owner asserts Edith Presley's condition until she left for Detroit was caused by Representative Charles E Ward. Frank Presley attended questioning as Mrs Scott claimed Ward fears what she knows and referenced a Sunday incident.
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Myra Scott
Edith Presley
Frank Presley
Edith
Mr. Ward
Lansing
Mrs. Scott
Ward
Iris Lorraine Jay piano recital at Metropolitan School of Music
Iris Lorraine Jay presents a graduation piano recital in the parlors of the Metropolitan School of Music on Monday evening. She is assisted by Mrs. Huffman Wells, soprano.
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Iris Lorraine Jay
Metropolitan School of Music
Miss Jay
A. W. Stockton Sells All to Await End of World
Great Falls Montana May 4 The stockman A W Stockton believes the world will end within ten days He has sold his property worth thousands for 150 dollars and moved to a rented house in the city's highest area The report notes his calm demeanor amid the doomsday plan and followers awaiting the event.
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Great Falls
Mont
Great Labor Trial Opens at Boise With Nation Watching
The Sun begins coverage next week of the Haywood Moyer and Pettibone dynamite murder case. Attorneys for labor and capital clash as Boise hosts a pivotal federal and state trial with Sun reporters Walter Waldieck Nevins on scene and Scripps-McRae providing dispatches.
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Boise
Ida
United States
William D. Haywood
Moyer and Pettibone
Frank Steunenberg
Miners’ Union
Organized Labor
Organized Capital
the Sun
Mrs Roosevelt Narrowly Escapes Yacht Accident
Mrs. Roosevelt was aboard the yacht Sylph returning from a Potomac cruise when it struck a dock at the navy yard. The vessel’s launch was crushed and a heavy flagstaff toppled near her, with a board of inquiry to determine the cause. Capt Bulmer commanded the Sylph. the incident was not publicly disclosed until today.
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Scripps‘krae Press Association
Washington
Bulmer
Roosevelt
Clifford Richardson
Chicse
Gould Beats Miles In Championship Match
Gould, the American court tennis champion, defeated Eustace H. Miles four sets to one in London on May 4. Gould won the first set 6-4 and rallied to take the fourth 6-2 after Miles claimed the second 6-3 and the third 6-1.
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Secrippe-McRae Press Association
London
Gould
Eustace H. Miles
Miles
Indicted Ward Faces Trial In Edith Case In Detroit
Mrs. Scott recounts Edith’s accusations and a cautious testimony from Ward as inquest looms. Frank Presley aids Edith’s effects while Ward remains hospitalized and poised to testify in Detroit next week. Dr. George A. Fritch is arraigned on manslaughter charges in the same case.
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Frank Presley
Edith
George A. Fritch
Detroit
Four Children Die in West Branch House Fire
Fire at Martin Campbell residence in West Branch Michigan during a dance hours left the couple away from home. Four of their six children perished while two escaped. In Hopkins Station another house fire killed Thomas Corning and left Mrs. Frank Telford and her 13 year old daughter dead.
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Scripps-MacRae Press
Detroit
Mich
West Branch
Martin Campbell
Campbell
Hopkins Station
Thomas Corning
Frank Telford
Cornell women barred from elections and publications by male students
In Ithaca New York on May 4, co-eds at Cornell react with intense indignation as male students demand complete segregation. The men oppose women’s participation in class elections and the university publications, claim that women’s involvement detracts from class day dignity, and call for separate class day and graduation ceremonies.
Third Christian church plans movement for new building
The congregation started a campaign to erect a new church building and at Friday’s meeting named a committee to prepare a fundraising plan. The committee includes Walter Howe, Dr. W. B. Stewart, Frank E. Floyd, and R. N. Bennett.
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Third Christian Church
Walter Howe
W. B. Stewart
Frank E. Floyd
R N. Bennett
Incorporation Formed by Cloverdale Commercial Club
The Cloverdale Commercial club of Cloverdale filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state on Saturday. Directors are W. E. Horn, W. E. Gill, I. F. O'Brien, John W. O'Daniel and Owen E. Brown.
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Cloverdale Commercial Club
Cloverdale
Secretary of State
W. E. Horn
W. E. Gill
I. F. O'Brien
John W. O’daniel
Owen E. Brown
Meal Bro Store Ad Compromised By Nonsensical Text
Ad fragment shows a store listing with mixed numbers and stray phrases. The readable bits indicate a retail sale or product promotion but lack coherent details such as items, prices, brands, or dates.
Foraker declines talk on presidential candidacy in Cincinnati
Cincinnati notes Senator J. B. Foraker refuses to discuss politics or his presidential candidacy amid pressure from George B. Cox following an interview. The item includes an ad for Harrod's Studio offering cabinets and Beall Uniforms at $3.00, plus athletic gear from Gus Habich.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Cincinnati
J. B. Foraker
George B. Cox
Liners in Peril as Icefield Crashes Transatlantic Route
Halifax reports more than 5,000 passengers aboard three transatlantic liners face imminent peril in a massive ice field blocking Cabot Strait near Newfoundland. Dense fog and frozen barriers trap ships with crew of about 1,500 sailors. port authorities have forced other vessels to land passengers and freight.
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Scripps-McHae Preas Association
Halifax, N
New Foundland
Montreal
St. Lawrence
Capt. Mear
Allan Line
London
Havre
Allan
Dominion
Aot Mear
Vancouver
Liverpool
Ril
Thepgontarian
Saloon Declared Nuisance Near Indiana Ave
Judge Henry Clay Allen ruled the Schlitz saloon opposite the Shiel apartment on Indiana Avenue a nuisance. The court ordered abatement and awarded $900 damages to R. Shiel from Schlitz Brewing Co and August Uehlein. James Green was not held liable as owner. Proceedings continue on nearby O'Brien and Greathouse saloons.
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Henry Clay Allien
Circuit Court
R. R. Shiel
Indiana
Shiel
Schlitz Brewing Company
August Uehlein
James Green
Allen
O’brien
Greathouse
Indiana Ave
Shriners Train Wreck Near Baton Injures Passengers
West bound Santa Fe passenger No. 1 from Chicago wrecked twenty miles from Baton when axle broke under the engine tender. Twelve injured, ten seriously but none fatally. Train carried many Shriners bound for Los Angeles. two hundred eight aboard panicked, some leaped through windows and were cut by glass. Shriners from Indianapolis were not far ahead of the chase.
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Baton
N. M
Santa Fe
Chicago
Shriners
Los Angeles
Indianapolis
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