Wallson War on Oil Measures Ends in Arrest Case
Isidor Wulfson, inspector of weights and measures, arrested C. L. Schidler at 3027 Graceland avenue, a driver for Standard Oil, on charges of selling oil without measured quantity. The long dispute over oil measured by can or gallon culminates as the city requires liquids to be sold by measure.
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Isidor Wulfson
Standard Oil Company
C. L. Schidler
Graceland Avenue
Trust
Scidler
Exirs
Wulfson
Wulfgan
Carter
Mateon
James Dreammingstall Alleged Jewell Murder Charge in Michigan
Alleged suspect James Dreammingstall was arrested in Michigan on charges related to a double murder case. The wife reportedly confessed to investigators that he killed two people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Dreammingstall
Michigan
Agrarian Disorder Toll Reported Near Ekratoskv
May 22 authorities say 22 participants in the agrarian disturbances near Ekratoskv were killed in a related incident involving officers in Kherson region Russia. The report notes 7? percond are died in related incident by officers.
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Kherson
Russia
The
Digging resumes at Gunness farm in Lingering murder case
In Laporte Indiana on May 22 authorities reopened digging at the Belle Gunness property. Sheriff Smutzer reports cellar clearance to three feet yielded no vital clues while plans extend to the chicken yard and barn area. Relics including razors a heart shaped box and a gold watch chain are added to the case file as grand jury hearings continue on Ray Lanphere for the arson deaths of Mrs Gunness and her children. Indictments likely to be voted today.
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Belle Gunness
Guimness
Smutzer
Sheriff Smutzer
Ray Lanphere
Fairbanks refuses second place on ticket
Chicago May 22 Joseph B Kealing of Indianapolis Fairbanks political manager issued a statement saying Fairbanks is still in the race for the Republican presidential nomination and would not accept second place on the ticket even if nominated.
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Chicago
Joseph B. Kealing
Indianapolis
Fairbanke
Fairbanks
Kealing
Fatal fright: Woman dies after blood spot alarm
New York May 22 Catherine Hardigan 304 Webster Ave Flatbush died after a blood spot frightened her. Dr Dusseldorf attributed death to fright. Her sister Rose Loganasini and their mother found the blood spot and later Mrs Hardigan collapsed. The knife wound drew less than two drops of blood. Police opened an investigation into the sudden death.
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New York
Catherine Hardigan
Webster Avenue
Flatbush
Dusseldorf
Roads Win Big Victory in the Federal Court
Judge A B Anderson dissolved the restraining order from the Delaware circuit court issued last November against Big Four and Lake Erie roads. The order had forced interchanges with the Chicago Cincinnati & Louisville at Muncie Richmond Marion Peru and other points, restricting interstate traffic. The attorney general for the Indiana Railroad Commission secured the injunction.
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A. B. Anderson
Delaware Circuit Court
Lake Erie
Chicago, Cincinnati
Louisville
Muncie
Richmond
Marion
Peru
Indiana Railroad ' Commission
Trial of Herry SBrurabgh over false asphalt patch claim
Attorneys for the state and defense clashed in cross examination of Thomas Shufelton in Brunaugh case. The dispute centered on whether patch depth affects footage counted, with objections and shifts as both sides press for a clear ruling. The trial dragged Friday morning with Shufelton a key witness the state views as strong.
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Herry Sbrurabgh
Thomas Shufelton
Fiynn
Mr. Shafelton
Duncan
Skhufelt
Brunaugh
Shafelton
Woman Hurt by Tree Wins $1,200 Verdict
Ida Slider received a $1,200 judgment from a jury in Judge Leather's court for injuries after a tree fell in front of the YWCA building on North Pennsylvania Street in Indianapolis. The Friday morning verdict names the city of Indianapolis as the defendant.
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Ida Slider
Indianapolis
Leather
Hughes to be elected bishop in Methodist Episcopal Church
In Baltimore on May 22 Dr. E H Hughes of DePauw University Green Castle Ind is expected to be elected one of the new bishops. After sixth ballot no result yet with no choice on the fourth and fifth ballots. Hughes had four votes on the fourth ballot. Other leaders include Rev Charles L Goodell of Calvary Church New York and Rev Homer Stoutz of Madison N J.
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Hughes
DePauw University
Greencastle
Ind
Methodist Episcopal Church
Charles L. Goodell
Calvary Church
New York
Homer Stoutz
Madison
N. J
Lusitania Sets Trans Atlantic Record Under Fog and Storm
The Cunarder Lusitania finished her crossing from Liverpool and Queenstown off Sandy Hook in four days, 19 hours and 17 minutes despite fog and storms. At times her speed exceeded 6 knots with multiple daily mileages of 632 miles.
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Narder Lusitania
Liverpool
Queenstown
Sandyhool
Fishermen fined for fishing in White river park
Edward Henser of 961 W Walnut, Bert Plew of 1424 Hershel St, and Jesse Cel of 228 Paca St were fined five dollars and costs after Mounted Officers Wheelé and McGee found them seining for minnows in White river at Riverside Park.
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White River
Riverside Park
Edward Henser
W. Walnut Street
Bert Plew
Hershel Street
Jesse Cel
Ne‘gro
Paca Street
Henser
McGee
Marshall Tere Up the Rounds of Conventions
Democratic candidate Thomas R. Marshall visited Indianapolis en route to Rushville to address the Rush County Democratic convention. He spoke at Danville and New Castle gatherings this week. State Chairman Stokes and Jackson attended and praised the campaign’s energy and Marshall’s strong messages.
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Thomas R. Marshall
Indianapolis
Rushville
Rush County
Danville
New Castle
Stokes, Jackson
Rush
Jackson
Marshall
Trolley collision injures many on Brooklyn Bridge approach
In New York on May 22 a collision on the Manhattan side of the Brooklyn Bridge injured more than two people, 11 seriously enough to be hospitalized. A Myrtle Avenue trolley brake snapped, smashing into a crowded following car and derailing both cars. Ambulances rushed victims to hospitals as others were moved to nearby stores in Park Row.
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New York
Manhattan
Brooklyn Bridge
Myrtle Avenue
Whch
Flatbush Avenue
Statehouse Plans Pink Picnic With Team in Training
Statehouse staff expect an annual familial picnic with a parade and games. CC B Riley of the Indiana Railroad commission will organize and manage the event, praised for past efficiency. A pasebo team is expected, and bugs are training for the fray ahead of a June or July date.
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Statehouse
CC. B. Riley
Indiana Railford Commission
State Auditor's Eye Weakens Under Strain
John C. Bulheimer is auditor of state and wears a shade over a weakened optic. After long day and night work at the state tax board, he shows an inflamed retina and failure of the right eye. He says the eye is improving slowly and hopes for a full recovery.
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John C. Bulheimer
Bultheimer
State Tax Board
Billheimer
Mrs Mike Wins Suit Over Mother's Estate
Attired in somber black, Mrs Julia Caplinger and Mrs Laure McKee, sisters, engage in a bitter Marton county family dispute over their mother estate. The courtroom drama highlights a long feud as the suit proceeds through the legal channels, drawing local attention and sparking further questions about inheritance rights and family relations.
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Julia Caplinger
Laure McKee
Marton County
Sover the. Pos
South Bend Police Nab Murder Suspect in Michigan killings
South Bend Indiana authorities reported the arrest of James Bummingstall accused of killing six people near Dowagiac Michigan. He allegedly confessed to two murders and investigators plan to link him to others as his wife warned of the plan to kill her. The crimes span Kansas Missouri Dowagiac and involve multiple victims with names largely unknown.
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Bummingstall
Dowagiac
Mich
Buimmingstall
Brimmingstall
Dremmingstall
Kansas
Eied
Missouri
Davis Huff
Smith
Bresnahan
Jim
Dremmingstalls
David Hun
Downgiac
Huff
Smith Horthlum
Offecrs
More Violence in Gar Strike at Cleveland Ohio
Cleveland Ohio May 22 Indications for settlement of the three cent trolley strike are dark. Today silence increased and since last night five cars were dynamited and a number of persons injured.
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GAR
Cleveland
Cleveland. O
Junk dealers sue over gate harming yard value
Samuel and Julius Fallender, junk dealers, sue Henry C. Atkins Thomas R. Kackley and Merritt A. Potter for 3600 dollars claiming a gate closed one entrance of their junk yard on Pogue's Run cut property value by half.
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Samuel
Julius Fallender
Henry C. Atkins
Thomas R. Kackley
Merritt A. Potter
Fallenders
Pogue
Phonograph Row In Home Ends With Fine
Elwood VanArsdel of 1707 Northwestern avenue faced a police court fine after an incident arising from a phonograph. His wife testified he struck her twice, pushed her onto a bed, and kicked her. VanArsdel claimed he returned home to play the phonograph. a lamp was moved, leaving the room in darkness.
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Elwood VanArsdel
Northwestern Avenue
VanArsdel
Wife testifies against husband over workhouse loitering
The Terre Haute wife testified in police court that Michael Doyle left her in January after a boxcar encounter with Della Kinkade, 17. Doyle was fined 35 dollars and 30 days in the workhouse for loitering, while Kinkade was released.
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Michael Doyle
Terre Haute
Della Kinkade
Wilson and
Golnisch
Dorie
Miss Kinkade
McGaughey Estate Names Carl McGaughey Administrator
Carl McGaughey was appointed administrator of his father John McGaughey’s estate in probate court on Friday morning. He posted a bond of six thousand dollars to cover personal property.
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Carl McGaughey
John McGaughey
John M Sparks Dies After Illness and Wealth
Gov John M Sparks died today from heart trouble and neuralgia after an extended illness. A millionaire with gold mines, cattle, and logging ventures, he was a Democrat active in seeking office. He had been ill at intervals for some time.
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Carson
John M. Sparks
Sugar refinery explosion kills six workers in Paris
An explosion at a Paris sugar refinery today instantly killed six workmen and seriously injured 42 others. Rescue and investigation crews cordoned the site as firefighters battled fires and assess damage amid a chaotic scene. Investigators began determining the cause and whether safety lapses contributed to the catastrophe.
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Paris
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