Garbage contract dispute spurs health board challenge
A prominent attorney insists the Indianapolis sanitary contract guarantees thrice weekly green garbage collection from May to January, arguing the Board of Health must enforce the ordinance. The dispute centers on misinterpretation of terms like cleanings from wards and sweepings from yards and the effect of an official card on household rights.
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Indianapolis Sanitary Company
Navy
Board of Health
City Sanitarian Clark
Delinquent Taxes Persist Across Townships
Cashier Henry Smith notes many taxpayers with levied property remain delinquent after initial taxes. Orville Cossier reports collecting 8,000 dollars in out townships. Smith says rural levies spread quickly through neighbors, while city delinquents are harder to reach due to less social familiarity.
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Henry Smith
Orville Cossier
Smith
Machinists in Indianapolis threaten strike over unsigned pact
About 400 union machinists in Indianapolis await signed agreements by May 20. The group includes seven Big Four shop workers aligned with the I A of M. They act in unison with the union, while reports of railroad machinists seeking a compromise are denied by union business agent Collins.
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Indianapolis
I. A. of M
Collins
New Electric Discovery Promises Cure for Deafness
Questioning hearing on cloudy days and noises in the ears, the ad touts a new electric cure for deafness. It claims Dr Tomson’s cures prove the method works and invites all deaf people to a free consultation and trial of the treatment with specialist Dr Troomson.
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Troomson
Dr. Ray
Music Hall
Boston
Mass
Indianapolis
H. J. Huder
Washington
Pennsyl
Vania-Ata
Big Four shops under new negotiations amid illness pause
The company has not acted due to the road president's illness and vacation. Negotiations will govern the Wabash, Mattoon Urbana Hil, Bellefontaine and Delaware lines with about 30 men at the I D W shops. P and E machinists will be negotiated in Urbana Illinois.
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Wabash
Ind
Mattoon
Urbana
Hil
Bellefontaine
Delaware
P. & E. Machinists
IIL
Wealth Found in Paper Refuse at St Joseph Mill
In St Joseph Michigan May 17 workers at Mullen Bros paper mill sift scrap pulp from wholesale paper sources for valuables. Curry Allen leads finds including gems pearls rubies sapphires and diamonds plus watches and a solid gold fob chain. Each man may keep what he finds in the tank during weekly diggings.
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ST. Joseph, Mich
Mullen Bros.’ Paper Company
Chicago
Curry Allen
Smallpox in county jail and other headlines
County jail in Tannen berg Virginia reported smallpox concerns. Pennsylvania miners may march to Harrisburg. Prohis nominated RE J Pinney of Cleveland for governor. Ayres' sweetheart may have killed him in Kermore hotel Washington. Gilman estate tea merchant art auction. Friends of Mrs Louis Botha deny peace motive for Europe trip. London clearing house records show checks worth 109 million pounds. Gates and son denied NY yacht club membership. Mrs Rosa Feldman of McKeesport killed by train while shielding grandchildren Rosa and Isaac. Two year old child of Aberto Canales strangled in West Hoboken. A Pittsburgh congressman to file bill to use carbonic acid gas to kill murderers.
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Tannenberg
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Ohio
J. Pinney
Cleveland
James S. Ayres
Kermore
Washington
Geo. I. Gilman
Bridgeport
Conn
Louis Botha
Europe
London
John W. Gates
Charles
New York
Rosa
Isaac
Aberto -Canales
West Hoboken
N. J
Pittsburg
Congress
Allegheny County
Medical Association
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J. C. Wilson
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A In
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Aaa Dead
M Re i
Saks
Washington and
Pennsylvania Streets
Saks & Company
Indiana
Men’s and Boys' Outfitters
NNION
Federation
Indianapolis Gas Company
B. Kilmer
Cardus
Dr. Pierce
Scott
Warner
Bell
Stuckmeyer
Phar Car
Prospect and Its
Madi Ison
Danlop
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