Koons Hatched Chair Ready 10 Strike in Court
Confessed criminal Walter Koons faced Chief Metzger as witnesses from police and city defied his claims. Testimony centered on a chair threat and Metzger’s sudden forceful response during Koons attempt to confess to assaulting young girls. Dozens of citizens testified to Metzger’s integrity while defense urged broader character endorsements.
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Roosevelt Denounces Chandler Letter Over Senate Rift
Washington May 1. Roosevelt rejects Chandler’s charges as a deliberate falsehood tied to disputes with Senators Knox, Foraker and Spooner. The president’s reply recounts letters and talks about attempts to influence Senate actions on the railroad bill and party unity.
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Washington
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Agenora
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Lod
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Senator Bailey in Ugly Mood Over Rate Legislation
Washington May 16 Senator Bailey sent to the White House a Western newspaper dispatch claiming he secretly opposed the rate bill He denounced the statement as a scurrilous unjustified and deliberate lie He also denounced the correspondent and informant as untruthful and vile in language.
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Fevippa
Mike Breas
Washington
Batslev
Anak
Awhich | Suk
Ty Wan Yoad
White House
Swatter
Grand Lodge considers site plan for new temple
Ground for Temple Grand Lodge session focuses on plans for a new building to replace the present hall. A 14 story tower and adjoining ground are proposed. estimates show a 54000 value and annual revenue figures. Police report a murder mystery remains unsolved as gunshot cases and a dying witness complicate the investigation.
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Rubuah & Fiinter
Inaklox
Grandson of Andrew Poe linked to 19th century tragedy
Fragmentary OCR item mentions the grandson of Andrew Poe associated with a tragedy involving Big Foot, the Wyandot leader. Names and places are garbled but suggest a historical note about a death or disappearance and a Red Men or watercraft context.
Woman suspects holdup slaying. suspects arrested
Wife of the dead man says he was slain by hold up men. Michael M Moore was found fatally shot in a dark spot on Harding Street near Big Four and Vandull's railroad traces. He lived at 26 N Holmes Ave with his family as police report details elements of mystery surrounding the case.
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Harry Thorpe
Harding St
el Big Four
Vandulls
Holmes-ave
Love of Humanity Shown in Will Scrippe McNae Prees
The will of Thomas A. Robinson, probated in Philadelphia on May 10, leaves 43,000 to his two sons William T. and Anthony W. The legacies stress charity and humility, urging kindness to the poor and living by their mother’s faith.
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Philadelpna
Thomas A. Robinson
William T
Anthony W
Sing
Barbers Aid Laundry Workers Union Meet
The Laundry Workers' union held a Tuesday night meeting at Machinists' Hall and enrolled 14 new members. Mrs. Mac Keough, first vice president of the Laundry Workers, is in Indianapolis to organize larger laundries and spoke at the meeting. The Barbers' union pledged support and promised to wear a Laundry Workers badge on their lapels.
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Mac Keough
Cuicaga
Ine
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Barbers’ Union
Two youths arrested after streetcar fraud in Cincinnati
Harry Carruth and a 24 year old, both recently detained by Detectives Gerber and Larsh, were accused of scamming the Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Co. They allegedly tried to board a streetcar at Tenth and Arsenal, got injured, and claimed $26 in Cincinnati. Authorities say the pair aged 24 and 17 are not brothers.
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Wink Carruth
Indianapalis Traction and Terminal Company
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Innlaneapolis
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Arsenalave
Cincinnati
Gerber
Larsh
Evans Nominated for Marion Postmaster
President Roosevelt sent to the Senate the nomination of F. Evans to be postmaster at Marion Indiana, to succeed H. Ferree, with May 16 as the date in Wash. D.C. records.
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Takes to water lands his game in a river chase
Henry OConnor of Lafayette was spotted in a boat on the Wabash River by Deputy Commissioner Fleming. Fleming ordered him ashore but OConnor refused. Fleming boarded the boat, captured OConnor and a four-shaft seine, and a trial was set for Wednesday.
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Lafayette
Tronhie
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API Sity
Seine O'Conner
Hanging in barn Kendallville man faced insanity claim
Kendallville Indiana May 1 Chetac Browand recently removed as phatmaster at Kendallville by Congressman Gilbert for alleged incapacity sues mental health claims after reportedly attempting suicide in a barn. He had spent time in the Indianapolis insane asylum. The case was before a justice of the peace. The item also notes a veterans parade and related cemetery commemoration in nearby areas.
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Gale der
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Civil unrest at Washington project provokes violent clash
A mixed group of Black and White workers clashed with drivers and protestors over construction work in Marion County. Peter Murray, a white supervisor, was arrested along with several Black workers charged with assault and rioting. A bicycle patrol officer sped to the scene as tensions rose and bystanders reported shouts and threats amid the brawl.
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Het Cine
Peter Murray
White
Atom Toller
Marion County Construcion Company
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Senate poised to pass railroad rate bill amid party clash
Washington May reports the railroad rate bill likely to pass in the Senate after days of heated debate. Ministers, incumbents and reformers clash over broad versus targeted regulation as Republican divisions and Tillman led opposition loom large amid lengthy deliberations and proposed amendments.
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Man's Body Found Near Madison Area in Granite City
A man’s body was found today in a rear area of Madison onion property in Granite City. The scene is near the spot where John Hickey, an overland traveler to Oklahoma, was robbed and killed last week. Authorities are investigating a possible link between the two incidents.
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Granite City
John Hickey
Oklahoma
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