Football Star Burned in Oil Explosion at Gas Works
Alfred H. Somerville of 378 N Meridian Street suffered near fatal extensive burns from an oil explosion at Indianapolis Sas company works on 85 Delaware Street near a gas tank. John Foster tried to smother the flames and was burned in the rescue. Somerville, a Butler University football standout, faced slim odds of recovery due to possible inhalation injuries.
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Alfred H. Somerville
Meridian
Indianapolis Sas Company
Delaware St
Somerville
John Foster
Elizabeth St
Foster
Jinally
Terme
Gass Works
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Marsee
Alvin Schmidt
Ir. Somerville
James Somerville
Butler University Loan
Indianapolis Light Artillery
THE
SUN
The Abbey Schoeffel Grau Theatrical Firm Fails
The assignment of Abbey Schoeffel Grau announced in New York causes a stir in the dramatic world. Irvin and Bernhardt are noted to have profited in prior years while the firm records losses near $209000 on Lillian Russell and other acts. The collapse follows a decade and a half of prominence with no preferred creditors listed in the filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U. P
Abbey, Schoeffel & Grau
Irving and
Bernbadt
Lillian Fi
Af Abbey, Schoeffel & Grau
Wmachman
Europe
America
Louis J. Phelps
Olin, Rives & Montgomery
Arnold A. Rand
Boston
Steinitz Arrives for Moscow Championship Start
Chess master Steinitz reached New York aboard the Fuerst Bismarck and said a match with Lasker is set for October 30 in Moscow. The Russian club will cover players’ expenses and offer a 3000 rouble purse with a 2500 side bet, possibly rising to $2000. James W. Binford, once Col. Eli Lilly’s partner, died in Paris Illinois Friday. Survived by a widow and two daughters.
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New York
U. P
Steinitz
Fuerst Bismarck
Lasker
Moscow
James W. Binford
Col
Eli Lilly
Paris
Mr. Binford
Col. Lilly
Second Water Wells
Frank Butts of 133 Indiana avenue advertises feed for horses with Janes Dustless Oats and lists phone 1791 in a local classified notice.
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Frank Butts
Indiana Ave
Janes
Primary election fight shapes district school board race
A Friday meeting of Eleventh district residents discussed nominating a school board candidate. John McNeely, TL D and W railroad agent, is tipped as a possible anti ring nominee though factions split on a single united vote and whether a primary should be held.
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Ourth
Howard
Chapin ¢. Foster
Albert Dunker
Foster
N. Meridian St. Folk
Fourth
Howard Sts
John KH. McNeely
McNeely
TL. D. & W. Railroad
Iox
Snlliott
Thin Sun
Flo
N. Meridian St
City Line Nine S Meridian firms grant Saturday half-holiday
Wholesale firms along Nine S Meridian St will observe a Saturday half-holiday through Sept. 19. Miss Mollie Shields, recently ill with appendicitis at 311 N Delaware St, is improving under Dr. Johnson. Mrs. John P Wood, formerly of Indianapolis, died in Dobbs Ferry, N Y from an appendectomy. Jasper Watson, an elderly veteran, was struck by a Big Four train at the Market St crossing Friday. he is expected to recover. Edward Hare's trial in a Muncie case over obscene letters to Miss Cora Turner proceeds with Turner absent.
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S. Meridian-st
Mollie Shields
N. Delaware St
Dr. Johnson
John P. Wood
Indianapolis
Dobbs Ferry
N. Y
Jasper Watson
Market St
N. Liberty St
Edward Hare
Muncie
United States
Hare
Cora Turner
Miss Turner
Methodists Discuss Episcopal Committee Reports at Cleveland Meeting
The General Conference of the Methodist Church discussed charges against Bishops Fowler Fitzgerald and Warren, exonerated them, and adopted a report on retirement of Bishop Taylor as non effective. It also rejected adding more bishops abroad, choosing no further appointments to the episcopacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
U. P
General Conference of the Methodist Churcau
Warren
Denver
Mmis
Dr. Buckley
Bowdish
William Taylor
Africa
Buckles
Taylor
Methodist Church
Mary
Tom A. Dd. Skywell
Philadelphia
Shineitt
Democratic Businessmen Rally Against Free Silver
A small group of Democrats in Indianapolis plan a discreet gathering to discuss opposing free silver. They will meet Saturday evening at John Wisery’s office with leading local business figures to protest the silver sentiment and avoid a mass meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wisery
John R
Lidiasnapolis
Revolver Incident Breaks Out at Maryland Street Store
A pistol scare at 21 W Maryland St prompted police to rush to the scene after a disturbance at Ben Blain’s shop. Two men allegedly demanded payment, Blair drew a revolver and a struggle ensued before the weapon was seized. the unloaded gun accounted for the lack of injuries and the men fled without trace. Comstock linked to one assailant. other name unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland St
Splann and
Engle
Ben Blain
Maryland Sr
Blair
Heaton & Sims
Fenton & Sims
Comstock
Splann
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area May 24
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 86 hours ending 8 p m May 24 calls for fair conditions with a Saturday night and Sunday.
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Indianapolis
Fort Thomas Run Bet on Jackson Trial Details
In Sewport on May 23 the motion for a new trial in Scott Jackson’s case stalled as Col. Crawford needed more time. Wallsing defense aims to break down George Jackson’s claimed Fort Thomas trip by staging a running test with Albert Court to match the route. Court’s performance proved 15 minutes slower than Jackson’s claimed time, challenging the negro’s account.
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Sewport. Sky
Alonzo Walling
George Jackson
Jackson
Walling
Fort Thomas
Col
George Washington
Sheppard
Maj. Widdifield
Art AM St. Auburn
Court
Charles Biltar
Highlands
Wales
Lair
Woldine
Flo
Col Washington
Spesee
Rim
Naval Cadets at Annapolis Clash With Superintendent Over Rules
Washington dispatch reports Annapolis naval cadets protest orders designating private paths around the superintendent's quarters and limits on bicycle use. Cadets may ride only at certain hours and must dismount outside gates. A ban on cadets riding in Annapolis streets upsets officers and draws Washington attention.
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New York
Times
Washington
Naval
Annapolis
Academy
Thomas Collier Bound Over for Grand Jury
Ex-foreman of the street repair gang Thomas Collier was bound over to await grand jury investigation Friday. His $500 bond could not be posted and he remained jailed. He is charged with collecting city funds fraudulently. Hardwood mantels grates Jno M Lilly.
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Thomas Collier
Coronation Proclamation Read in Moscow Senate Square
Crowds gathered as heralds proclaimed the coronation of Emperor Nicholas II in Moscow. Cavalry guards, band regiments, and two senate secretaries read the decree amid ornate ceremonial pageantry. Florence straw platter strike escalates with clashes and protests. workers seek eight hour day.
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Moscow
U. P. pAt
Senate Square
Kremlin
St. Petersburg
the Kemlin
Senate House
Life Guards
Chevalier Guards
Senate
Charles I
Ivan Tower
Nicholas Alexandrovitch
Russias
Kitym
Poland
Grand Duchy
Firthanid
Prader
Ivan
Cdfinonies
Gala
Cameron's Band Presents Sunday Park Concert Program
Sunday afternoon concert at Broad Ripple Park by Cameron's band features Bombastic march, Guard mount, War songs of the boys in blue, trombone solo by Lauren Dean, La Perle de Madrid waltz, Fra Diavolo overture, Dancing on the Green schottische, Don't be cross from the Master Miner, Leila pe Mexicana, Dreams of Fairyland intermezzo, and Dreams of Fairyland by Voelker. Program begins at 7 20.
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the Wipple
Broad Ripple Park
Cameron
Wood
Elenders
Boys In Blue
Laurendean
Carl Cameron
la Perle de Madrid
Lamotte
Fra Diavolo
Auber
Schottische
Christie
Cross
Zeller
Leila
Chambers
Intermez
Voelker
Popae
Principal Dr. McIntyre Dies in Toronto
Toronto May 23. Dr. McIntyre a well known educator and principal of the Presbyterian Ladies College died Friday night.
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Toronto
Ont
U. P
McIntyre
Presbyterian Ladies
GriHe and Fret Work at Moderate Prices Showcased
H L Spiegel advertises original and artistic designs at moderate prices with inquiries for designs and prices. Located at 316 East Ver st. Write for designs and prices.
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H. L. Spiegel
E. Ver
Morton Declines Renomination for Governor
New York May 23 Levi P Morton says he will not consent to a renomination for governor under any circumstances. He aims for the presidency and plans to retire from public life at year end if not nominated for president, despite Republican efforts to secure a second term at the Saratoga convention. Governor Mor ton and Senator Platt have discussed his candidacy and influence.
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New York
U. P
Levi P. Morton
Morton
Albany
Gov. Morton
Platt
Mr. Morton
Brightwood Residents Tapped for Sanitation Action
Citizens complain about residents dumping garbage in Brightwood streets and alleys raising odors. The health officer sought guidance from state officials to draft a health ordinance. Broad Ripple seeks disposal reforms as Indianapolis and nearby towns face river dumping concerns.
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Brightwood
Derdfurty
State Board of
Kewith
Noblesville
Indianapolis
White River
Little Pete linked to coast wide counterfeit silver plot
A morning paper claims the Chinatown counterfeit ring tied to Little Pete defrauded bookmakers of at least 160000. Forty actors bound for the Atlanta exposition allegedly carried silver belts, with more than 10000 in halves circulated coastwide. Secret Service expects arrests within days with solid evidence pending.
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San Francisco
U. P
Little Pete
Bay District
Pete
China
Secret Service
Chinatown
Harris
Boyd and Jones Cloak Firm Sells Out In Louisville Deal
The clothing house of Boyd & Jones at 39 E Washington St has sold out to Beston & Langen of Louisville. Mr. Boyd likely remains as manager. Mr. Jones retires. Poor bill collections and hard times forced the sale, with rumors of $13,000 in debts. The new firm aims to continue the business under a possible new name.
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Boyd & Jones
Washington St
Boyd
Beston & Langen
Louisville
Jones
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ABBEY
Schoeffel & Grau
Irving and Bernhardt
Lillian Russell
Chess Expperts
Das
W. Hunterd
John Hie Neeley
Schooal Board
Jno. M. Lilly
Sionary Society
Homer Eaton
Lewis Curts
Southwestern Christian Advocate
I. &. Scott
W. S. Hammond
House and Herd
I. I. Naylor
Cincinnati
Epworth Herald
J. F. Berry
Detroit
Lake Sliehcock
Lewis Curtis
John Pearson
G. B. Johnson
J. N. Gambler
J. D. Hearner
William Newkirk
W. F. Loyd
Democratcs
A& Lively Tome
Cincinnati House
Bud”? Fackson
Pearl Bryan
Coachiman
Shealf
Scott Jackson
Crawford
Helm
Grand Jury
Jno, M, Lilly
Mooscow
Rome
Florence
J’riday
És Morton
REW
York Govarngr
Hugh Chagrined
Tha Rasaig
Mr Pratt
Boxyd & Jones
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