Marion county Sanity Inquests Claim Heavy Costs
The article reports Marion county spent thousands on sanity inquests with Dr. E E Hodgin and assistants drawing substantial fees. In 1906 1907 the county had the most inquests for its size, with Hodgin often absent and assistants serving. Auditor Sahm says he will investigate why 30 to 46 inquests occurred monthly and witnesses were so numerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanity
Marion County
E. E Hodgin
E. ©. Hodgin
Richard Poole
Hodgin
Poole
Albert Sahm
Marion
Indiana Attorney General moves to ban beer wagons from retail trade
Indiana Attorney General James Bingham and the Anti Saloon League say state law bars breweries from selling beer to the trade by wagon. If successful some 3,500 brewery owned saloons would close and brewery wagons would stop retailing beer. The Nicholson law limits sales to saloon buildings and five gallon lots no longer applies to brewers selling to the trade. Local dry wards show few brewery wagons with no complaints in Indianapolis Second ward. Cincinnati considers a $1,000 annual license for each brewery wagon.
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State of
Indiana
James Bingham
Bingham
Anti-saloon League
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Gas Question Has No Place In Campaign
Potts turns to politics amid 60 cent gas dispute as promoters push the issue. The article argues there is no gas question in the primary and that voters should not be swayed by gas company interests behind candidates for senator and other offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Otts
Reublican
Pottst
Potts
Kerman Comes Saturday For Light Heavyweight Title Fight
Emil Stegemiller the husky German wrestler arrives Saturday to meet Charles Olson for the light heavyweight championship at the Empire on Monday. Frank Prindle battles Dick Roeber the New York heavyweight in the semi windup with War Eagle the Indian chief figure noted for a 15 minute bout last winter.
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Kerman
Emil Stegemiller
Jant
Charles Olson
the Empire
Frank Prindle
Dick Roeber
New - York
Jin Maha
Oil men rush to New Feld Indiana
Oil and gas activity shifts from the Burnett farm to the Oakland City Somerville area between Oakland City and Somerville. Southwestern Oil and Gas Co blocks 1000 acres planning a test well near town to supply gas locally. Mr Overman and Marion Indianapolis capitalists also amass territory with plans to move a drilling outfit into the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Feld
Indiana
Burnett Farm
Oakland City
Somer
Burnett
Overman
Marion
Indianapolis
Thaw Case Proceedings In New York Court
James G. Graham acted as counsel for Thaw with A Russell Peabody in support. District Attorneys Mack Jerome and ADA Garvan attended court to oppose Thaw's lawyers arguments.
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James G. Graham
Thaw
A. Russell Peabody
Mack
Jerome
Garvan
Fairbanks Park Sold for St. Vincent Hospital Site
Negotiations completed for Fairbanks Park to become the property of St. Vincent's Hospital association for 65000 dollars. Father Killian leads talks with Terre Haute owners. A new St. Vincent's hospital is planned for erection next year with Mrs. A. J. Tron operating the park this summer and expanding attractions.
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St. Vincent’s Hospital
Fair Bank Park
St. Vincent’s Hospital Association
Father Killian
Terre Haute
St. Vincent's Hospital
A. J. Tron
Tron
Referee Ryan faces scrutiny over Indian bout in Peoria
In Peoria a bout involving Jack Morgan and Kid Farmer drew criticism as referee James Ryan justified long punishment amid claims of outside influence. Illinois Governor Deneen and local officials weighed legal threats to ban future matches. Farmer’s condition improved though controversy over timing and rest periods persisted.
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James Ryan
Teoria
Jack Morgan
Kid Farmer
Indianaponie
Peoria
Ryan
Morgan
Carroll
Cole
Indianapolis
Barstow
Walter Little
Farmer
Springfield
Tll
Gov. Deneen
Finois
Young Greenburg
Eddie Tancel
la Salle
Xoehi
O'Connor
Refree Ryan
Alice Wing Farmer
Jimmy Cooley
Cooley
Grand jury reports in county graft probe despite leak
Indictments in eleven cases were returned Thursday by the grand jury to Judge Pritchard as the county graft investigation continues. Sheriff Clay reported no warrants issued at 1 o clock. Representatives of Sentinel Printing and Woollen and Callon appeared before the panel with WW S Fish repeatedly summoned. Contempt charges seemed possible after a leak allowed Thomas Kackly to evade arrest in the boiler case, prompting heightened precautions by prosecutors.
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Grand
Pritchard
Clay
Sentinel Printing Company
Woollen & Callon
WW. S. Fish
Sentinel Printings Company
Hooton
Thomas Kackly
Kackly
Dr Alexander Stands High In Profession For Coroner Nomination
The article argues for Dr J C Alexander as Democratic nominee for coroner, noting 13 years practice and memberships in Indianapolis and Indiana Medical societies. His clean record, business skill, and high professional reputation are cited, along with fraternal roles as Mason and Odd Fellow and service as medical examiner for several organizations.
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J C. Alexander
Indianapolis
Indiana Medical Societies
Alexander
Indiana Democratic Club
Knights of Fidelity
Royal League and Owls
Reward Offered for Murderess Belle Dunnage
Sheriff Smitzer received a Milwaukee letter from John Williamson claiming Belle Dunnage the alleged murderess is alive, knows her location, and will surrender her within three days if a $5,000 reward is paid.
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Laporte. Ind
Smitzer
Milwaukee
John Williamson
Belle Dunness
New Law Called For State Control of Public Service Corporations
Richmond Indiana hears Glenn Marston urge state control to replace costly municipal lighting and power. He cites Wisconsin and New York laws as protective, noting $250000 already spent by taxpayers on the Richmond plant and arguing a state commission would resist political manipulation.
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Richmond
Ind
Indiana
Tke
New York
Wisconsin
Glenn Mareton
Commercial Club
Maraton
Marston
Cubs bench Slagle as poor play cited
Chicago May 14 The Cubs who have 13 wins and six losses since the season opened bench Jimmy Slagle and move Artie Hofman to the outfield amid concerns Slagle’s form. Manager Chance says the Giles have been poor but the team is still aiming to win the pennant.
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Chicago
Cubs
Chance
Jimmy Slagle
Artie Hofman
Slagle
Giles
Saya
Ng. Waime
Miteey
Quakers
Ape
Féld Toda
Pittsburg Live Stock Prices May 14
Cattle receipts steady with quotes for extras at 7.00 to 7.20, prime 6.80 to 7.00, heifers 40 to 60 dollars. fresh cows and springers 26 to 50. Hogs receipts 14 loads 5.10 to 5.80, workers 5.50 to 5.75, pigs 4.75 to 6.00. Sheep and lambs receipts 3 roads steady, prime wethers 5.65 to 5.75, good mixed 5.25 to 5.50, lambs 7.00 to 9.00.
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Pittsburg
Coal Prices Listing for Indianapolis and Nearby Mines
A condensed price list shows coal types including anthracite grate egg stove and nut, Pocahontas forked lump shoveled lump mine run, and Kanawha lump with noting from Jackson Ohio. A rough figure 400 appears at the end.
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Pocahontas
Jackson
Ohio
Eearsaerectee Weceecs
Divorce Granted to A Hart McKee and Wife in Paris
In Paris a French court issued a decree of divorce for both A Hart McKee and Mrs. Hart McKee upon attorney general approval. Mrs Tevis née Cornelia Baxter, former wife of Hugh Tevis, heir to Knoxville and California wealth, is noted for beauty and wealth. McKee’s prior marriage ended with Lydia Sutton.
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Hart. M'Kee
Paris
Day
A. Hart McKee
McKee
Flames Start in Tenement Firebug Sparks Surges
Flames broke out in a tenement as a suspected arsonist set a blaze. Several residents escaped in a series of tense moments while investigators found oily rags in the hall and secured the scene for review.
Tragic Tenement Fire Kills Three Children in Passaic
Joseph Ottuse tied a rope to his wife’s waist and lowered her from a window when a fire broke out at 40 Monroe Street. She fell and was badly hurt as Ottuse rushed back for his three children and collapsed. Louise Paci leaped from a window and was seriously injured. both women hospitalized. Fire investigators found kerosene soaked rags and improvised lamps at the scene.
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Passaic
N. J
Joseph Ottuse
Ottuse
Tiea
Louise Paci
Tte Dnaien
Judge raps dodger of jury work in Milmer case
Judge scolds William L Milner builder of 2426 N Illinois street for failing to perform jury duty. The article notes Milmer’s neglect and the court’s rebuke in the case proceedings.
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Judge
Dodger
Wiliam L.milmer
Illinois Street
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Fairbank
Catholic S
Dr.alexander
U. S. Army
M’kees
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Melville C. Logan
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Cumberland
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Perry Town
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