Prophecy of New Episcopal Rule Shocks Methodist Conference
Baltimore reports a proposed end to life tenure for bishops within the Methodist Episcopal Church. E A Schell and W B Carpenter presented a resolution from the Northwest Indiana conference calling for twelve year episcopal terms and referring it to the common episcopacy without debate. In a separate matter, Attorney General James Bingham argues Indiana brewers cannot block state actions in federal court and seeks to dismantle brewery tied saloons, asserting jurisdiction limits and Eleventh Amendment protections.
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Baltimore
General Conference
Methodist Episcopal Church
Episcopal Government
E. A. Schell
W. B. Carpenter
James Bingham
Brewers of
Indiana
State of
Bingham
United States
United States Supreme Court
Soong
United States Circuit Court
District of Indiana
Independent Republicans Line Up for cross party Primary
A prominent Republican declares support for voting with Marion county Democrats in the May primary to influence the ticket and push for county reform in November. The movement signals a large independent vote and a breakdown of traditional party lines in the county.
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Marion County
Inderhasnt
Pimary
Penly
Chinke
Inter
Police Officer Fatally Shoots Youth in Altoona Scuffle
Altoona Pennsylvania May 12 Chester Reigard sixteen was shot dead in a scuffle with newly sworn policeman John Werner. Werner confronted Reigard and two others after ordering them to go home. The youths allegedly attacked and seized the officer’s mace before a weapon was drawn and fired. Werner was hospitalized in critical condition.
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Altoona
Chester Reigard
Pa Iman
John Werner
Ferner
Reighard
Peter Madden
Ter
Massden
Werner
Twelve German anarchists expelled from Italian territory
Tania May 12. Twelve German English passengers on the steamship were arrested when the boat arrived here and immediately expelled to Italian territory. Authorities had been warned to watch for anarchists fearing threats to a royal personage.
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Tania
Manhole Accident on Keystone Avenue Causes Suit
A resident files suit after a trip caused by a manhole on Keystone Avenue near a school. The incident left the plaintiff with injuries and seeks damages summing to a stated amount. The case references a $5000 claim and involves local parties named in the filing.
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Sigan
Keystone
Jury in Brunaugh Fraud Trial Still Incomplete
Trial of Harry P. Brunaugh for alleged street repair fraud moves slowly as Judge Carter ponders juror challenges. Attorneys insist on an opinion from jurors and a new venire of 50 is called while the state prepares to rely on city engineer Blaine Miller to prove April repair bills.
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Harry P. Brunaugh
Vinson Carter
Ryen
Tor Brunaugh
Thurmas Shuffieton
Zulu Islands
Ryan
Progres
Branaugh
Kern
Praylee
David T. Roberson
Wayne Township
Tug
Roberson
John ‘Cassiand
Mr. Remster
Blaine K. Miller
Wickham Faces Murder Charge as Police Press Testimony
Frank Wickham escapes conviction as investigators press conflicting testimony about the Seiler case. Harry Duffy and James Maker claim Wickham struck Seiler with a stone on the South Street Bridge while Coroner and detectives pursue further questioning. Wickham remains uncooperative as officers repeat demands for a full confession amid ongoing examinations of seven named suspects.
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Frank Wickham
Matthias Seiler
Harry BE
Duffy
James Maker
Frank “Wickham
Wickham
Seiler
Pogue's Run
South Street
Stone
Seilér
Pris
Seller
Harry Campbell
Philp Delaney
Harry E. Duffy
John O’brien
Charles Ruth
Michael Sullivan
Clifford Campbell
Flames Sweep Atlanta MEN PREVENT A PANIC
James Jacobs and his wife Carrie Jacobs, a liveryman couple on Th. Virginia Avenue, are arrested on warrants for obtaining money under false pretenses. Ida Mann of New Bethel Indiana alleges she bought a horse from Mrs. Jacobs for 65 dollars, claiming it was sound but proved faulty.
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James Jacobs
Virginia Avenue
Carrie Jacobs
Ida Mann
New Bethel
Ind
Fire scare at Orpheum Theatre prompts quick calm by manager
In Atlanta on May 12 a fire alarm near the Orpheum caused a momentary panic during a vaudeville act by Bédini and Arthur. Manager Ben Kahn in a theater box reassured the audience and explained the danger was distant as fire consumed nine stores nearby.
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Atlanta
Ben Kahn
Orpheum Theater
Bédini
Arthur
Orpheum
Kahn
The
Indiana Independent Telephone Association Meet At Claypool
The Indiana independent telephone men gather at the Claypool hotel for the third annual convention. About 440 expected to attend with district meetings, exhibits, and speeches including a talk on Legal Impediments to Consolidation. Mayor greets attendees, with addresses by Thomas F. Davidson and A. C. LindsMuth.
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Independent Telephone Men of
Indiana
Claypool
Indiana Independent Telephone Association
C. &. Norton
Indianapol
M. L. Lawson
Indianapolis
Thomas Fef. Davidson
Greensburg
A. C. Lindsmuth
Richmond
City of Tonapah Swept by Flames
Fire devastated the Palace hotel block in Tonopah Nevada on May 12 destroying a block with an estimated loss of 150000 dollars. No insurance was carried and the blaze origin remains a mystery.
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Tonapar
Tonapah. Nev
Palace
Gertion
Bustandes
Aonapah
Yodgeerawniers
Saloon License Ruling Hits Indiana Cities Hard
Indiana Appellate Court upholds Mayor Boehne of Evansville revoking a saloon license over morality questions. The ruling dismisses Charles Sherwood’s appeal from Vanderburgh County, noting no right of appeal from the mayor’s decision and suggesting injunctive relief as an alternative. Gary, Indianapolis and state saloon interests suffer a legal setback.
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John Boehne
Evansville
Indianapolis
Indiana Appellace ‘Court
Comstock
Charles Sherwood
Vanderburg
Boehne
Sherwood
One Saloon License Denied at May County Meeting
At the May term the county commissioners granted licenses to 74 applicants and refused one. Martin Murphy of 336 538 West Washington was denied a license after a record showing five arrests for violations of liquor laws.
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Equor Lcense
Martin Murphy
West Washington
Murphy
New York Couple In Domestic Turmoil Shocks City
A young carriage builder Harry Upson jailed after a burglary linked to secret marriage to Bessie Reinman. He arrived from Indianard's four weeks ago with 5 000, spent fast, then lost it. Across town Dolph Straub 20 and Veronia 17 quarrelled after a broken window and a slap. She fled to Tom Skinney's saloon where Bicycle Officers found her afraid to return home. Straub fined show costs in court.
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New York
Harry Upson
Indianard's
Turnd
Upson
David Remsen
Bessie
Reinmanne
Dolph Straub
Veronia
Straub
Concordia Street
Tom Skinney
Po- Nce
Mullin and
Stewart
M Gregor Joins Commissioners on County Road Survey
County commissioners took a trip in a large automobile to Hance County to discuss locating a county road between Marion and Cock Counties. John McGregor, president of the group, joined the party during the outing.
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Hance County
Marioncock
John McGregor
Sion
Pittsburgh drum prodigy returns to Columbus stint
Frank, a young drummer from Columbus, has returned from Pittsburg where he played during the season. He has signed a contract to return to Pittsburg for another season, with plans to resume his music career details unclear in the fragment.
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Pittsburg
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Pardt’s Books
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Columbus
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