Directors Oust Secretary Over Trust Company Sale
Consumers Gas Trust board removed secretary Bement Lyman after he refused to attest a contract selling company property to Citizens’ Gas for 409000.42 dollars. Austin F. Denny elected secretary. the sale requires the Citizens’ company to raise 409000.42 within six months. Several directors supported the removal. Lyman initially offered to sign but was deemed too risky to keep in office.
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Bement Lyman
The
Consumers’ Gas Trust Company
Citizens’ Gag Company
Mr. Lyman
Austin F. Denny
W. J. Richards
Maj. Richards
Lyman
Ww. C. VanArsdel
Mr. VanArsdel
Horace McKay
George Wolf
Augustus Schnull
John P. Frenzel
Frederick Fahrnley
Indianapolis woman dies of Chicago fire injuries
Miss Agnes Walsh of Indianapolis died in Chicago on Tuesday from injuries in a week old fire at the Lotus lunch room in Wabashawe. She and other occupants fled a ladder fall, fifty women piling at the bottom. her death follows another in the same accident. Her mother Mrs Eliza Walsh lives at 937 Sheffield Ave. Walsh had been a teacher in Indianapolis schools before resigning a year ago and moving to Chicago for work last summer.
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Agnes Walsh
Indianapolis
Chicago
Miss Walsh
Lotus
Wabashawe
Eliza Walsh
Sheffield Ave
Street car collision injures pedestrian near College Avenue
Walter Sebastian of 1812 Madison avenue was knocked down by a northbound College Avenue street car as he attempted to cross near East Street. He suffered a sprained knee and bruised hip, and the sprinkling wagon received major damage. Motorman L Stout and Conductor H Smith were aboard car No. 2. Sebastian was treated at City Dispensary by Dr Hughes. Entertaining fishing tackle and bicycles advertised at Gus Habich, 12 West Washington Street.
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Sebastian
College Ave
L. Stout
H. Smith
St. Sebastian
Libertyst
Hughes
Local Jottings Otis City Briefs and Elections
Otis City notes report Indiana Central University students will witness a campus politics demonstration during University Heights town election held at the university office. John Myers starts as bailiff for Judge Charles T. Hanna, delivering firm orders. Eight divorce cases were heard in Marion County courts on Tuesday.
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Indiana Central University
University Heights
University
John Myers
Charles T. Hanna
Superior Court
Myers
Marion
Indianapolis Daily Bits From Town and Court
A collage of city notes reports various locals including chases after suspects in Louisville, juvenile court clinic efforts, hospital improvements, market and coliseum debate, Mayor Bookwalter’s limp, and grocer concerns. It also mentions Judge Pritchard’s health, Powhatan Card club, Newcastle visitor Tom Millikan, and reflections on court roof and new market shed. Additional items cover Gov Hanly’s Atlantic City trip, Bible class host, and YMC A plans with a new apartment site.
Judge Rules Against Miners in Idaho Murder Trial
Boise Idaho May 7 Judge Fremont Wood denied a bill of particulars sought by W D Haywood secretary of the Western Federation of Miners charged with complicity in the murder of ex Governor Steunenberg The ruling flags a swift trial and notes jury selection may take one to three weeks Haywood Moyer and Pettibone prepare for trial with special deputies sworn in and security tight Attorney J S Murphy of Denver joins to defend Haywood and teammates while Oscar Orchard remains isolated in Boise Penitentiary health reported excellent.
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W. D. Haywood
Western Federation of Miners
Gov. Steunenberg
Haywood
Moyer and Pettibone
Miners’ Organization
Hawley
Borah
Acuittal
Harry Orchard
Steinensérg
Boise
Gov. Gooding
J. S. Murphy
Denver
Moyer, Haywood and Pettibone
Murphy
William D. Haywood
Moyer
Pettibone
Richardson and
Darrow
Uncle Joe Cannon Sets Sights On Republican Nomination
A Springfield dispatch reports that Uncle Joe Cannon is serious about seeking the Republican presidential nomination. He believes he has a strong chance and will seek Illinois delegation backing without strings or a Taft second choice. Cannon aims to win and supports his own plate.
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National House
Cannon
Springfield
Ilinois
Taft
Illinois
Building collapses on Ninth and Leavenworth streets
At 8 o'clock this morning a six story building at Ninth and Leavenworth in Omaha collapsed, housing Parlin Orendorff Martin Co wholesale farm implements. Walls fell inward, property loss is heavy, employees not reported for work, no injuries.
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Scriptia-NicRae Press Association
Omaha
Neb
Ninth and Leavenworth Sts
Parlin, Orendorff & Martin Company
John L Sullivan Visits President Taft in Quiet Meeting
In Washington on May 8 John L Sullivan former world boxing champion and Secretary Taft met with the president. Sullivan weighed 335 pounds while Taft 283 with a best of 330. They discussed old fights including Sullivan’s 1883 bout with Charley Mitchell and the two exchanged views on strong men and stamina before Sullivan departed.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Washington
Taft
John L. Sullivan
John L
John T
Governor's Island
Siad
Loeffler
United Sintes
Charley Mitchell
New York
Mitchell
John
Narrow near collision of Kaiser Wilhelm II and Bremen in Nantucket fog
In dense fog off Nantucket the Kaiser Wilhelm II and the Bremen veered and narrowly avoided a collision. Quick seamanship kept both ships safe as engines reversed and both vessels passed within eighty yards. Passengers were startled as the liner trembled and a three quarter turn was made before the Bremen swung away.
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Helm
Bremen
Newa
Philippine government to insure its own property risks
Reports from the Philippines describe steps by the Philippine commission to insure all government property in the provinces. A committee is directed to prepare premiums estimates for an insurance fund to carry the government’s own risks, a move that may surprise some readers back home.
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Scripps-McRae Presa Association
Washington
Uncle Sam
Philippines
Islands
Philippine Commission
Nurses Walk Out At City Hospital In Zanesville O May 8
Eight nurses led by Miss Mary Jamison walk out of City hospital abandoning six patients over alleged misconduct by a surgeon. Miss Jamison cites the surgeon’s persistent attempts to humiliate her in front of patients. Miss Anna Gaerhaus, a nurse not employed at the hospital, takes charge with two assistants.
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Zanesville
Mary Jamison
City Hospital
Jamison
Anna Gaerhaus
Boy 2 Shot on Public Square in Independence
Clyde St Clair, two, son of a leading resident, was killed on the public square in Independence at dawn. Van Tappan, also two, claims self defense in the fatal incident.
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Scrippa-McRae Press Association
Independence
Clyde St. Clair
van Tappan
French transport steamer Foitou wrecked off Uruguay
A Montevideo dispatch reports the French transport steamer Foitou wrecked off the Uruguayan coast. About one hundred passengers and crew perished. The vessel departed Marseilles for Buenos Ayres on April 6.
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Foitou
Uruguay
Montevideo
Pojtou
Marseilles
Poitou Wreck Off Jose Ignacio Sparks Uruguayan Rescue
The French steamer Poitou ran aground 30 yards from Ricon De Herrero shore near Jose Ignacio Uruguay on May 8. About 200 passengers aboard. 50 were saved by customs officers from a total of 300. Many jumped overboard in panic. several drownings feared as ships rush to scene. Government and steamers mobilize to aid victims.
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Serippe-Moline Presse Anseciation
Montevideo
Uruguay
Poitou
Jose Ignacio
Ricon de Herrero
Patic
Linden Hotel night clerk missing with cash found gone
The Linden hotel proprietor told police that the night clerk disappeared after shift change and $200 from the cash register was missing. A late night search confirmed the money was stolen and the clerk was not at his usual post.
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Linden Hotel
Crookedness in Irvington Justice Probe Deepens Settlement Debate
Investigation into Justice Hollingsworth and a string of alleged payoffs stalls as Ed Mann testifies about a $37.50 settlement offer and misconduct in Hollingsworths room. Records on former Justice Sheets are tangled, with police seeking access as investigations shift to May courts.
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Justice of the Peace
Hollingsworth
Louis B. Calvelage
Ed Mann
Asche
Griswold
Zimmerman
Beadle and Coy
Squire’ Hollingsworth
Calvelage
Mann
Hol Ingsworth
Robert Metzger
Harry Sheets
Irvington
John S. Duncan
Sheets
Peace Justice
Samuel McGaughey
Sweets
John Porter
Tousey
Louise Hollingsworth
E. A. Tousey
Carlin
W. E. White
the Windsor
United States Weather Forecast Update
Rain and cooler Wednesday night followed by Thursday fair conditions. Sunrise at 4 37 and sunset at 6 46. At 7 a m the temperature reads 52 degrees.
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United States
Architect submits plans for state hospitals and asylums
The architect from the State Soldiers' home at Lafayette has filed final plans with the State Board of Charities for a new hospital building. The board holds also plans for new poor asylums in Parke county near Rockville, White county near Monticello, and a new building at the Howard county asylum near Kokomo. Plang will likely be accepted.
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State Soldiers’ Home
Lafayette
State Board of Charities
Parke County
Rockville
White County
Monticello
Howard County
Kokomo
Governor Hanly Reaches Atlantic City After Voyage
Governor Hanly arrived in Atlantic City Tuesday evening, sending a telegram to Col Fred Gemmer via his secretary. He reported feeling somewhat fatigued by the trip but reached his destination in fairly good condition and is staying at the Chalfont.
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Hanly
Atlantic City
Fred Gemmer
The
Chalfont
Local Fishermen Land Bass at Lake Maxinkuckee
Sam Shutt, John Billheimer and Bert Ogborn fished Lake Maxinkuckee on Monday and Tuesday. They landed about 39 bass and several other fish, some notably large, though they were reluctant to describe their exact sizes.
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Sam Shutt
John Billheimer
Bert Ogborn
Lake Maxinkuckee
Boy With His Gun Perpetrates Joke At Intruder
Harry Weber, 2 E Fourteenth St, raised a second story window with a rifle and fired into darkness after claiming an intruder tried to enter. He told a dramatic tale, found a taunting note, and police suspected he authored it as detectives planned further inquiry tomorrow.
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Harry
Stu
Weber
Striking Longshoremen Halt Waterfront Trade
The 11,000 striking longshoremen remain out with no settlement in sight, hampering major firms and slowing freight along the water front. Police guard dock work as delays loom for weeks after resolution. Early today at Williamsburg, strike breakers for Havemeyer Sugar Refining Works were attacked, requiring police clubs to quell the riot.
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Scrippe McRae Press Association
New York
Williamsburg
Havemeyer Sugar Refining Works
Crushed to Death at Atlas Engine Works
John Wesley Jones aged about 60 laborer at Atlas Engine Works was crushed by castings Wednesday morning in the yard near the plant. He was shoveling sand when earth slipped from skids and buried him. the death was instantaneous. Body moved to the City morgue. Advertised product placement follows.
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John Wesley Jones
W. Washingtonsr
Atlas Engine Works
Jones
Nison Barber Shop Ad Clipping
A compact newspaper card noting Nison Barber Shop with contact line reading Main 605 and a designator Dign. S567, 1000. The legible portion highlights the business name and a telephone reference as a small classified-style notice.
Riots and militia called as San Francisco streetcar strike erupts
The Seventh California regiment is ordered under arms for service in San Francisco amid rioting tied to the street car men strike. Police, mounted units, and riot squads guard tangles at Turk and Fermont yards where crowds clash. casualties include at least one death and multiple injuries.
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California
Casharns
California National Guard Ready to Deploy to San Francisco
May 8 report from Sacramento states the adjutant general said the entire California National Guard is prepared for deployment to San Francisco if ordered. Southern Pacific lines are set to rush troops from multiple stations to San Francisco on special trains within four minutes of orders.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Sacramento
Cal
Adjutant General
San Francisco
Southern Pacific
Federal petit jury drawn for June 3 trial
The United States district court will hear federal cases starting June 3 with a newly drawn petit jury list including jurors from multiple towns such as St. Louis Crossing Marshfield Martinsville New Paris Greenwood Benton Peru Knox Terre Haute Nashville Pierceton Medaryville Forest and El.[sic] Ta. Names include Lewis Aiken James Allen John Arbogast and William Bain among others.
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United States District Court
Lewis Aiken
St. Louis Crossing
Henry
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