Smoots Dealt Adverse Report in Rate Bill Fight
Special to The Bay. Washington May 1907. Reed Smoot faces possible ouster over polygamy allegations tied to Mormon church influence. Senate committee favors expulsion by two thirds, elimination by simple majority debated. Roosevelt to attend Jamestown exposition opening in 1917.
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Washington
D.C
Ths
Senate
Reed Bennet
Reet Smoot
Smoot
Alpha M. Eldredee
Highlands
Amendments to railroad rate bill adopted without debate
In Washington on May 11 the Senate approved amendments to the railroad rate bill. The vote removed the phrase fairlv remunerative from descriptions of rates the Interstate Commerce Commission may order. The second Allied amendment, regarding ICC orders, was also adopted without significant opposition.
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Senate
House
Congress
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Senator McCumber
North Dekota
Mth
McCumber
Herippe-McHae
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Power of a Judge A2e8 425 22 32
The Indiana Railroad Commission is urged to conclude its inquiry and to forward evidence to the Attorney General. The case concerns enforcement of freight-rate laws for long and short hauls with a possible action pending against Monén and G. & E. and introduces the need for further investigation and reporting to the attorney general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Commission
Metzger
Indiana Railroad Commission
Special Judge to rule on plea Monday morning in Metzger case
Special Judge Wilson will rule Monday morning on a plea related to the Metzger assault case. J B McCullough defending argues grand jury instructions by Judge Alford were proper and within authority while alleging opposition questions misstate the record. The trial remains planned for the next court session.
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Wilson
J.B. McCullough
Suge Alford
Charles Henedet
Robert Metzger
Alford
Judes
Martin Hogg
McCullough
Henry Spaan
Metzger Wan
Koons
Metager
Anybdy
Saloon Keeper Arrested Over Profanity Clash
Jacob Leffler of Alabama and Market steeped saloon misused words when Chief Robert Metzger warned him to move. Leffler challenged the officer, was placed under arrest for profanity after a brief struggle, claiming he mistook the chief for a small man.
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Jacob Leffler
Alabama
Marketste
Robert Metager
LeMer
Metzger
Lefer
Fire in Hospital Basement Extinguished Before Fire Department
A basement outing at noon Friday was put out without loss before firefighters arrived. The notice also urges readers to order Monday's anniversary Bun mailing to friends, noting demand is high and orders should be placed early.
Cruelty Conviction Fines $500 and Six Months Workhouse
William Peggs was fined $500 and costs and sentenced to six months in Marion county workhouse for cruelty to animals. The case rested on circumstantial evidence including a rent receipt and a sale of a horse to Frank Owens of Vanderab for $65. Horse appraised at $200. police failed to prove theft.
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Wiliam Peggs
Marion County
Peggy
Frank Owens
Bath
Peggs
Vandenab
Owens
Pergs
Tale Owens
David Campbell
Hamilton County
Ohio State
Deege
Indiana
Knights Elect Officers in Indiana Grand Commandery
The Indiana Grand Commandery of the Knight Templar elected officers led by Grand Commander Oliver Gard of Frankfort and Deputy Commander W. Woodard of Indianapolis. Other posts filled include General Charlen Dey of New Albany, Captain General Lucher Bhart of Franklin, and Treasurer Co. L. Hutchinson of Indianapolis. The body also pledged $40 for San Francisco earthquake relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesona Lake
Ind
Indiana
Knighty Templar
Oliver Gard
Frankfort
W. Woodard
Kendalmille
Treseurer
riot on campus ends after mayor speaks
One student and several others were injured in a fight with Cola Brothers' employees near the university campus in Collins, Ma. A riot was threatened but averted as the mayor rushed to the scene and addressed the crowd.
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herippe-meHae Reyna Ammecimon
Columbia
Mine Court University Cident
Cola Brothers
Fast Hight
Preacher Works in Machine Shop After Scandal
Special to The Sun. Rockford May 11 Rev John J Higgs former Cherry Valley Methodist pastor resigned from the ministry after a hotel incident with a young woman. Higgs returned to work as a machinist in Belvidere. George Norman paid fines for liquor ordinance violation. Mina Zola Torster to leave Belvidere after being discharged by employers. Frank Myers hotel clerk implicated in plot resigns his post.
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The
Sun
Rockford
John J. Higas
Methodiat
Cherry Valley
Toom
Higgs
Netering
Belvidere
George Norman
Higen
Mina Zola Torster
Frank Myere
Yhateny
Murderer in Jail in Montezuma Bank Tragedy
Special to The Sum reports Stephen Sylvester shot and killed his brother W O H Sylvester president of the Pirot National Bank in Montezuma Illinois. He was captured after the crime and jailed at Hookvill. He has shown signs of insanity and spoke of talking with angels while in custody. The victim, 64, left a widow and one son. Stephen claimed he sought a loan repayment and denied the motive.
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Montezuma
Iml
Stephen Sylvester
W. O H. Sylvester
Pirot National Bank
Tre
Yender
Hookvill
Stephen
Fire at Suterville damages several downtown stores
A basement fire at Kellyators sparked widespread destruction in Suterville today. Kelly Grox general store, First National Bank building, Fran cattl’a fruit store, Goldberg's clothing, and Sharer's drug store were all destroyed. Fire departments battled the blaze as flames gutted multiple businesses.
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Seciar
Trrville
Kelly Grox
Firet National Bank
Francattl'a Fruit Store
Goldberg’s Clothine ‘Move
Sharer’s Drug Store
Kellyators
Joint Conference Scheduled By UMW and Operators
A joint meeting of the United Mine Workers and Univte operators is set for May 11 in the morning in the city. Arrangements were completed today by Secretary Ryan of the miners and President Smith of the operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scrippr-Meitae Uren
Byringvirld
United Mine Workers
Univte
Ryan
Tineers
Smith
Petersburg Shocks Rattle Hoosiers Early Morning
Special to the Sea reports two distinct earthquake shocks felt in Petersburg Indiana at 9:20 five minutes past midnight. People jumped from beds as buildings shook violently and a vivid flash and loud noise from the west preceded the tremor.
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Petersbung
Ind
Uelock
Indicted Hen Fanciers Face Grand Jury in County
A grand jury indicted James and Watton Newhouse and others on charges of thefts including chickens valued at 33, a revolver, and clothing. Names include Edgar Landfall, Porter Williams, William Cook, Charles Walker, Arthur Ward, Walter Fields, Gus Truitt, and others. Income from local businesses also cited amid a list of alleged crimes and notices from Pembroke Arcade and local ads.
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James
Watton Newhouse
Brethers
Eugene der Cormick
Lawrence
Scheler
Edgar Landfall
Bouth
Port
Wi- Hawn Floyd
Porter Williams
William Cook
Big Four
Charles Walker
Arthur Ward
Walter Fields
Lee Grubb
Gus Truitt
Indianapolis Gas Company
Elmer French
Trust Ousted The Manager In Oil Trust Case
Witnesses testified that SM Magan former Standard Oil Decatur manager was recalled to the interstate commerce commission and cross examined about secret letters. Maxon admitted a years long vacation with pay and abeyance to the Standard Oil Company. The hearing explored alleged oppressive tactics and free mileage passes to trust agents, with officials from Standard Oil and various railroads tied to the case.
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Skippe-MeNne Press
Rssortat
Chicago
SM. Magan
Standard Oil
Decathril
Interatate Commerce Commission
C. Laforge
Standard Oil Company of
Kentucky
Maxon
Standard
Clif, Collings
Cincin
Charles M. Pratt
Broadway
New York City
Blandant
Garfield
Himms
Standard OW Company
Telegraph
Mixon
Minolta
Stigmiard OW
Pratt
Washington
Copton
Procwerdiner
New York
Eddy
Wittras
Charles Kercher
W. A. Brown
H. P. Houston
J. F Tramm
WH. Bryan
Oif Trust
W. Dillott
Kentucky Oil Company
Mtonistt
Garivid
Wealthiest Girl to Wed Wealthiest Girl to Wed
Bertha Krupp heiress of the German iron master Krupp, with an annual income of $5,000, is engaged to be married. The suitor’s name is kept secret though rumors name a royal prince or a poor physician. The betrothal will be celebrated at the Krupp residence in a lavish German festival.
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Scrippe-MecRae Frees Association
Benlin
May
U.—Mite
Bertha “‘Krupp
Ong
Nance
Suttor
Kareer
Mian Krupp
Krupp
Fagen
Whonen
Hebevn
Two Die In Wreck On Lookout Mountain Line
Chattanooga Tenn May 11 A Chattanooga Southern railway train collided with a Lookout Mountain trolley car on Friday morning. Contractor Hankin and Foreman Derrig of Central Manufacturing Company were instantly killed. Fred Pry a laborer was fatally injured and two passengers were seriously injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scrippe-McNae Preas Association
Chattanooga
Tenn
Chattanooga Southern Railway
Lookout Mountain
At & O
Hankin
Derrig
The
Central Manufacturing Company
Fred Pry
Three Firemen Killed In Rail Wreck Near Lynchburg
Norfolk and Western train wreck near Lynchburg Virginia leaves three firemen dead and several injured. Derippr-Moine Press Association reports the incident occurred May 11 as a collision on the railroad below the city.
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Norfalk
Lynckberg
Derippr-Moine Press Association
Lynchbuerg
Norfalk & Wealern
Freight wreck kills two trainmen on Iron Mountain line
A freight wreck six miles north of town at 1 a.m. on the Iron Mountain railroad left two trainmen dead, engineer escaped by jumping, and the locomotive with six loaded cars toppled into six feet of water after track sank near Kidd Lake.
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Aerippe McRae
Phate DU Roctie
May Delmeakeman
JM Mutton
Willams
Iron Mountain
Here
Kidd Lake
Overseer Cantel's Wife Dies Without Medical Aid
A coroner's inquest is planned for Mrs Cantel wife of Overover Harry E Cantel of the United Kingdom. She died early today from childbirth after reportedly not receiving medical attention. Cantel and his family had recently returned from London where he oversaw Dowle's work in England. Cantel now aligns with Voliva.
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Scrippe-McRae Press Association
Longly
Mra. Cantel
Harry E. Cantel
United Kingdom
$20 000 SHOCK ALLEGED IN INDIANAPOLIS SUIT
James Boswell, former Indianapolis Telephone Company employee, sues Indianapolis Light and Heat Company for $20,000 damages alleging a charged pole caused severe electric shock and personal injuries. He claims the carclseneenn of the latter company led to the telephones pole being energized.
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James ¥. Boswell
Indianapolis Telephone Company
Indianapalla Light and Heat Company
Shegen
Officer halts lynching of a Black man in Philadelphia
Through the bravery of Officer William White a Black man named a Negro saved from being lynched by a mob of about nineteen whites near Tiey enth and Callowhlats. He was beaten and dragged before a policeman arrived and dispersed the crowd. The incident occurred near Ha- Dich's and nearby shops.
City Park Board Probes Power Superintendent
City park board to probe charges against Supt Power and examine power connection with Riverside Amusement Co. A general inquiry into the faithfulness of employees will be conducted within a short time.
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City Park Board
Supt. Power
Riverside Amusement Company
Lauck Sees Peril in Public Interests at Park Board
A. J. Lauck, park board Democrat, demanded a written report on the Riverside Amusement company ties and the park department’s office efficiency. He accused excessive monthly office expenses and questioned Clyde Power’s private interests and oversight. Power denied misusing city funds. the board agreed to consider Lauck’s suggestions at the next meeting with full attendance.
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Park
Clyde Power
Riverside Atautement Company
Park Board
A. J. Lauck
Lauck
Aftee
Charing B. Coffin
Nona
Riverside Amusement Company
Riverside Park
J. Chide Power
Lauek
Mnes
Klythe Hendricks
Ht Trier
Riverette Amusement Company
Tic
Offre
Fone
Dusinese
Wire suspect claims stage career and circus ties
Springfield police hold F. Carr on suspicion of being Prof. Erich Muepter, the alleged wire murderer. He says he is a high wire performer linked to the Wallace circus for years. He explains his woods tramp near Richmond as due to a broken leg preventing performances for over a year and notes he was traveling from St Louis to Chicago. He adds he does not resemble a professor.
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Scrippe-Metiaetress Assecsuom
Springfield
W. F. Carr
Erich Muepter
Wallace Circus
Ifo
Richmond
Chicago
St. Louie
House backs probe into Galveston boat seizures
Washington May 11 The House adopted a resolution directing the plate department to investigate the seizure by the Mexican government of three Galveston fishing boats and the imprisonment of their crews for alleged violations of Mexican fishing laws.
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Trippe-McRtae Preas Association
Washington
House
Plate Department
Informa- Met
Mixtem
Galveston
Texas
Riot Sparks Between Whites And Blacks In Crowded Event
A chaotic scene erupted last night when a strap tied to a stringed ball blamed on a Mille covered girl led to clashes between white and black attendees. Bowen and several others were pelted, a general melee followed, but no serious injuries occurred though many people sustained minor cuts and bruises amid the disorder.
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Bowen
Public parks in Indianapolis list and locations
A historical listing details numerous parks in Indianapolis with rough street corners and nearby landmarks. The entry names Brookside Elmwood Fletcher Place Gorfield Riverside McCarty Milhary and University Square areas with surrounding streets and river references, providing approximate bounds and cross streets for each park.
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Brookside Park
Nowland Ave
Pogue
Bolg
Elmwood
Place
Commerce Ave
Sterlingirview Park
Eigom
Canal
Fletcher Place
Armee
Trraakside
Gorfield Park
Euater
Ift Wares
Greenlawo
Kentucky-ave
Tishland Square Park
Marlown
Highland-aves
Indianore Place
W. Washinton
Elder-ave
Two Acres
McCarty Place
Bireh
Marion-avea
McCarty
Milhary Park
New York
Blackford
Weet
Morris Place
Twenty-second
Parker
Riverside Park
Crawfordeville Road
White River
Tine
Country Club
Paper Trust Quits Amid Antitrust Reorganization
In Saint Paul Mine May 11 the paper trust case lingers as Minnesota directors refuse to answer in U S circuit court. The government seeks to enjoin the trust from acting as agent for smaller firms and to bar pools. 21 mills are named defendants. Contempt rulings attach as the trust plans reorganization to defy Sherman acts. Final decree expected June 1.
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ST. Vali
Paper Trust
United States
Monesota
Druat
Sres
HM Ja
General Pa
Trust
Janusi
Amaller Companies
Amaller
Mid Wear
Supreme Court
Change in public works grants rail upgrades in city
Public works officials granted Indianapolis Tractt Terminal permission to upgrade tracks on Tinolmst and Chlvests streets for standard rails. Trolley pole placement and pole erection rules were adjusted from Sixteenth to Atthsts with poles set 110 feet apart. Meridian street reconstruction also approved from Raymond Pleasant Town to support the project.
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Tourdoat
Indianapolis Tractt Terminal Company
Tinolmst
Washington
Chlvests
Nois
Meridian St
Raymond
Pleasant Tun
Hopes to settle peace talks with Turkey and allies
London dispatch reports The Times notes hopes for a peaceful settlement between Great Britain and Turkey over evacuation and a possible meeting with allied forces. The article mentions ongoing discussions and anxious neutrality amid shifting military positions.
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Serippe- Melina
Pres
London
Times Jonu
Catro
Great Turkey
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Michigan
Brat
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Exposition Company
Pre
Altiona
Senator Reed Smoot
Utah
Horse
Ib Baos
Ebleor Sarsee Shep
Suterville
Petersburg
Grand Jury
Little Minister
Gust Rosherg
Pembroke Arcade
Commission
H. QO. Houckell
Wat Ponnsylvanty Railway
Mishorg
GM. Peck
Galena Oil Company
Franklin
Houckell
Railway Ageem
Charles Miller
Galena Signal On Company
Free Transportation
Bertha Krupp
Coroweer
ZION
Cantel
Ha- Dich's
Wees
Pidoes
Wulechaar
Coffin
Lanek
M.A. Mownine
George Merritt
Marther Wood
Henna
J. Clyde Power
Clin Brettwas
Gre Caubes
Indianapolis
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Meridian
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St Catr
Boaden Place
Newman
Jef- Tersanive Mong Pexua'a
Eight Am University Square
Pennsylvania
Vermont
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