Tragedy near Flora as train hits carriage killing Crites family
At a crossing one mile north of Flora Indiana the southbound Pennsylvania passenger train struck the one horse carriage carrying Trustee James C. Crites his wife and daughter Ruth killing the parents and their 3 year old daughter instantly. Daughter Dorothy and son Maurice survived with Maurice later serving as principal at the State reformatory.
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Flora
Ind
Pennsylvania
James C. Crites
Monroe Township
Crites
Maurice
State Reformatory
Jeffersonville
Boy swimmers face judge after city limit arrest
Judge Stubbs scolded three young boys arraigned for swimming in Pleasant Run within city limits. He recalled his own youth, warned them to swim outside the city or wear modest attire, and urged safer choices in the future.
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Stubbs
Pleasant Run
Nurse from Indianapolis Denies Knowledge of Kackley
A nurse who came to Indianapolis with the children of Thomas Kackley former vice president of Atlas Boiler Works is indicted for bribery of a county official. Sheriff Clay questioned her Monday about Kackley’s whereabouts and she denied knowledge of him. Officials believe Kackley plans to evade arrest if possible.
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Indianapolis
Thomas Kackley
Atlas Boiler Works
Clay
Kackley
County seeks special session to cover primaries funding
Marion county finances require a called session of the county council. Auditor Sahm asks A H Nordyke to convene before month end. He says the 9000 appropriated for the primaries is likely insufficient and an additional sum is needed. Jury funds are nearly exhausted and another allowance is sought. The county also has 30000 interest due next month but delaying the payment may help avoid crippling departments.
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Marion County
County Council
aAuditor
Sahm
A. H. Nordyke
Lingenfelter Seeks Divorce After Wife Orders Departure
Robert Lingenfelter claims his wife told him to go and never come back and he seeks a divorce. The case is slated for circuit court hearing.
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Robert Lingenfelter
Congress Near Record High Billion Dollar Appropriations
Washington May 18 More than a billion dollars will be appropriated this session as final figures are compiled. The total may reach about 1 026 000 000 with Sundry Civil and Naval accounts among the largest chunks. Officials project revenues for the next year between 750 000 000 and 900 000 000 with a deficit near 13 000 000 000.
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Washington
Iran
Congress
District of Columbia
Military Academy
Philada
Indiana G A R Veterans Encampment Train to Kokomo
The headquarters train of the Indiana G A R departs Indianapolis for Kokomo Tuesday at 10 am. Members from towns tributary to Indianapolis will ride with the Indianapolis force led by Commander W A Ketcham. The state headquarters at the statehouse will be closed most of Tuesday and all of Wednesday and Thursday. A large attendance is expected. the parade Wednesday will cover a route of one mile. Kokomo citizens prepared elaborate entertainments for three days. The L E W and other rail lines offer reduced fares for the encampment travelers.
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Indianapolis
L. E. &Www
Central Passenger Association
Captain of Detectives Edward Bray Falls Ill at HQ
Captain of Detectives Edward Bray became suddenly ill at his office in police headquarters. He was attended by fellow officers and vacated his post as the city police department awaits further instructions.
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Edward Bray
Police Headquar
Glaring Republican Fraucis RAND JURY TO PROBE
The report mentions a rand jury to probe alleged GOP fraud and notes leaders vow rigid enforcement as major figures face public scrutiny. Lamphere's sweetheart testifies in the Gunness case as court activity intensifies and political figures respond to the exposure.
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Republican Fraucis Rand Jury
Lamphere
Gunness
Mary Hunter Sues for Divorce from Frank Hunter
Society circles in North Alabama were shocked by Mary Hunter's divorce suit against architect Frank Hunter. She accuses him of cruel treatment causing bodily harm. The couple wed in February and separated in April, with their 18 month old son Frank Baldwin Hunter living with Mary on North Alabama street.
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North Alabama
Mary Hunter
Frank Hunter
Hunter
Mary Baldwin
Mrs. Hunter
Frank Baldwin Hunter
North Alabama Street
Mayor Whitlock Named as Bryan’s Second Choice
Clarence Darrow, visiting Toledo, states Bryan favors Mayor Brand Whitlock of Toledo for the vice presidency. Whitlock has declined a gubernatorial bid, and friends plan a push to secure him the Democratic ticket’s second spot.
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Whitlock
Bryan
Toledo
Clarence Darrow
Chicago
W. J. Bryan
Brand Whitlock
Wallace Refuses Race With Police Officer on Capitol Ave
Henry Lane owner of the Pletchern apartment house was driving on N Capitol Ave when Patrolman Gibney on a motorcycle tried to pass. Wallace allegedly sped up and denied racing, claiming the officer would not have passed him at any speed. Officer Gibney cited Wallace at two mph in the alleged race. John Frazier, Milikin’s chauffeur, was arrested for speeding 25 mph on N Delaware St. E H Pierson, in the car, said they hurried to meet a friend with medicine.
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Henry Lane
Wallace
Pletchern
N. Capitol Avenue
Gibney
John Frazier
L. B. Milikin
N. Delaware Street
E. H. Pierson
Ruckelshaus Refuses Prosecution in Marion County Suit
County Attorney John C. Ruckelshaus steps aside from the plat case against Cyrus Clarke former Marion County auditor and hands filing to Special Counsel James Noel. Noel said he will investigate details before pursuing a $20 000 Marion County money claim.
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John C. Ruckelshaus
Cyrus Clarke
Marion County
James Noel
Ruckelshaus
Clark
Noel
Grand jury to probe Republican primary election irregularities
The grand jury will investigate alleged vote tampering in the Republican primary as prominent politicians inform Prosecuting Attorney Hooton they will testify. Rumors of money in several wards for certain candidates surface alongside claims of overcounted votes in Butler’s precinct and extensive proxy voting in a foreigner dominated ward. The contest potential grows as precinct returns may be thrown out and candidates protest counts, with Judge Allen’s renomination affecting the circuit race.
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Hooton
Ron Butler
Butler
County Election Board
Ninth
Board of Election Commissioners
William A. Taylor
Joseph Pierson
Headrick
Gates
Henry Clay Allen
Linn D. Hay
Allen
John C. Ruckelshaus
Indianapolis News
Hay
Judge Allen
Dice Throwers Caught In Barber Shop Incident
A young man with a $4,000 estate was gambling in a barber shop at Bellefontaine and Thirteenth streets when Lieut. Sandman arrived Sunday afternoon. The door was locked. he forced it open and found four young men gambling. The principal man with the fortune was absent. They agreed to report to the police Monday for possible gaming charges.
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Charles Brigham
N. Senate Avenue
Bellefontaine
Thirteenth Streets
Sandman
Burglary Charge Followed Tree Climb in Youngstown
John Hanna of Youngstown climbed a tree Saturday night and entered a second story room at 141 Court Street. He was seen by a witness and was caught by Bi cycle Olsders Schlangen and Radamacher. Hanna was charged with burglary.
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John Hanna
Youngstown
Court Street
Olsders Schlangen
Radamacher
Hanna
U. Minister Russell Returns from Venezuela
New York May 18 U S Minister Russell returned from Venezuela after talks with government officials and consideration of bilateral trade and diplomatic issues.
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Russell
Venezuela
Signatures Identified in Brunaugh Street Work Fraud Trial
Henry V Marshall president of Western Paving and Construction testified Monday as the first witness in the Brunaugh fraud trial over city street repair contracts. Judge Carter ordered witnesses to remain in court and forbade discussion outside. Remster spent three hours detailing the contract with the city, while John Duncan and Michael Ryan led the examination for the state and defense respectively.
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Henry V. Marshall
Western Paving and Construction Company
Harry Brunaugh
Brunaugh
Indianapolis
Carter
Western Construction Company
Remster
John
Duncan
Michael Ryan
Confessed Farmhand Killed Three at Wickatunk New Jersey
In Freehold the teen art student Frank Zasteria admitted to killing William B. Sheppard, his wife, and their servant Jennie Benty near Wickatunk. He said he killed for money, claiming to have retrieved the cash from Sheppard's coat and buried it between locust trees.
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Freehold
N. J
Frank Zasteria
William B. Sheppard
Jennie Benty
Wickatunk
Zasteria
Andrew A. C. Stokes
Morse Aims to Rebuild Fortune With New Maine Company
New York May 18 Wall Street reports Charles W Morse formed Morse Securities in Maine as initial step to a broad plan. He intends to take over the National Bank of North America now under receiver and buy its securities hoping for a rebound to pre crash values within a year.
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New York
Wall Street
Charles W. Morse
Maine
Morse Securities Company
Morse
National Bank of North America
Indiana marksman Capt McBride eyes Olympic rifle team
Capt H W McBride commander of Company D, Second Indiana National Guard, is one of eight shooters considered to represent Indiana in the Olympic Rifle Matches at Bisley England July 9 to 11. Named by Gen McKee, McBride is the top shooter in the state with a strong chance to join the US team of six principals and two alternates. Team travels June 20 returning July 20 with expenses paid.
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H. W. McBride
Indiana National Guard
Indianapolis
United States
McBride
Indiana
McKee
England
Bisley
Change in Eagle Creek Channel Provokes Taxpayer Protest
A group of West Washington Street taxpayers appeared in the commissioners court to oppose rerouting Eagle creek. They argue the proposed channel change to save bridge costs would require ditching property, harming values and insurance of their holdings.
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West Washington Street
Commissioners
Eagle Creek
Wife of a Drinker Sues Saloon Keeper and Firm
Mary Huffman files a $5,000 damages suit against saloon keeper George Seifert and Fidelity Deposit Company of Maryland alleging Seifert sold her husband intoxicating liquor after repeated warnings.
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Mary Huffman
George Seifert
Fidelity Deposit Company
Maryland
Seifert
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