Northern Indiana gas plan may upend established firms
MISHAWAKA Ind May 26 Indianapolis is not alone in the cheaper gas discussion In Mishawaka a corporation with 1 000 000 capital was formed to force old companies to yield or quit business It has purchased the C A Chapin electric plant South Bend and will invest 600 000 in gas plants in northern towns Franchises have been granted in South Bend and 0 cent gas is promised.
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Mishawaka
Ind
Indianapolis
C. A. Chapin Electric
South Bend
Marriage license for matrimony guides proposed in Jeffersonville
Jeffersonville Indiana May 2 Jos Runyon presents council a petition for licensing matrimonial guides to aid strangers in wedlock arguing Kentuckians and West Virginians cross by wagon or train without timecard to marry. He cites bridge fees as savings and offers 25 cash for supporting civilization of the western hemisphere.
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Joe Runyon
Jeffersonville
Ind
Jos Runyon
Kentucky
West Virginia
Joffafuot
Boy Recovers After Skin Graft Surprise
In Columbia City Indiana on May 26 Ear nest More aged four, severely burned four years ago, was given skin grafts from relatives and friends. Though initial grafts took, another graft was needed. The boy is now well and living.
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Columbia City
Ind
Earnest More
Deadly craps tragedy in Hammond stalls dispute
Richard Latham a 25 year old colored stable worker was shot and killed by Jonn Mosely colored near the Roby grand stand just before midnight over a craps game dispute. Authorities reported the fatal shooting occurred after a quarrel between the two men who worked as stable hands in the area.
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Hammond
Ind
Richard Latham
Jonn Mosely
Roby Grand Stand
Robbers Blow Dugger Bank Safe For $25
In Dugger Indiana on Thursday May 26 robbers blasted the Dugger and Neal bank safe expecting a large haul but only obtained twenty five dollars.
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Dugger, Ind
Dugger & Neal Bank
Indiana snippets spark various local events and aims
A rapid, scattered roundup shows Hymera's new coal vein excitement and Muncie street ball hints. Star City schedules a Saturday prize fight while Elkhart hosts O. Z. Hubbell and wife on a world tour. Reports include disappearances in Brazil, a fatal head injury in Spiceland, a wartime enlistment, and a creek of local pursuits from law to science at Crawfordsville.
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Star City
O. Z. Hubbell
Elkhart
D. Byers
Rockville
Jonesboro
Indiana Academy of Science
Crawfordsville
Carl Waiters
Spiceland
Local notes of Indiana towns mix romance rumor and crime
A collage of short items from Brookville to Vermilion county notes two men killed themselves near Brookville, a Rushville high school incident, disappearances, a Hamilton Mercer estate search, joke about Earth's rotation, prison for ex-city judge H. B. Crawford, debates on popular election of senators, a Fort Wayne to Butler rail link, a $750 settlement in a poultry deal, pension order complaints, Brown county romance in Chicago Times Herald, a Big Four excursion tale, Bedford man jailed for Express Office robbery, Alexandria marshal crackdown, Cayuga romance connected to Campbell murder and a later divorce and remarriage twist.
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United States
Tipton County
Fort Wayne
Butler
Detroit
Louisville
Wabash
Eel River
Logansport
Cayuga
Vermilion County
James A. Campbell
Abe Conrad
Eugene
Campbel
Rosa Reed
Campbell
McKinley Censured by United Presbyterian Report
Philadelphia May 26 The reform committee report condemns President McKinley and Secretary Alger over the war with Spain and cites political corruption prosecutions bribery in senatorial elections and legislative influence by criminals and money power. It also denounces Sabbath desecration police protection of vice and oath violations.
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Philadelphia
Committee On Reform
United Presbyterian Conference
McKiniey
Alger
Spain
New York
Have a Smoke or Sweatshops Rally in Indianapolis
Wm Strauss of the Cigarmakers union tours Indianapolis to drum up support for home made goods. A 2 PM parade and 1 30 PM meeting at Central Labor Union hall draw about 250 cigarmakers. Strauss cites Pennsylvania sweatshops with child labor and urges citizens to patronize local industry.
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Wm. Strauss
Cigarmakers' International Union
Indianapolis
Central Labor Union Hall
Strauss
Pennsylvania
Cover: Your Old Brick Buildings With Rock Facade Imitation
H L Shute offers imitation rock faced stone for brick structures at 24 Pathot block. Product promises durable facade solution for aging brick exteriors. Suitable for renovations and new builds seeking stone appearance without heavy stone.
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H. L. Shute
Hopkins Defines Speaker Policy to Share Power
Chicago May 26 Congressman A J Hopkins told Hamilton club members that if honored with the speakership he would grant each member from every state a full share of power and responsibility. He said the next speaker should harmonize with the administration and support the president in pursuing progress and commercial prosperity after the storm passes.
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Hopkins
Chicago
A. J. Hopkins
House of Representatives
Hamilton Club
House
Dog catcher added amid dictionary omission talk
Atlantic City mayor appoints a dog catcher for the summer. Comptroller Heston notes the Century dictionary lacks the term and quotes the editor's favorable reply promising inclusion in the next edition. The exchange highlights municipal need versus lexicographical gaps.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Thompson
Heston
Dana Battery Quits Army Reserve Drills
Dana battery, part of the I. N. G., was mustered out after participation in the sham battle at the G A R encampment. Attica battery will fill the vacancy as the three batteries are designated A of Indianapolis, B of Fort Wayne and C of Attica. Adjutant-gen. Gore says no encampment will be held this summer.
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Dana
G. A. BR
Attica
Indianapolis
Fort Wayne
Gore
Crooked Companies Question Fraud in Insurance Mail
State auditor Hart has asked the postmaster general whether it is a fraudulent use of the mails for insurance firms barred from doing business in Indian to conduct insurance through mail channels. If affirmed, the auditor will move to arrest agents of several barred companies. These firms often operate via correspondence offering cheap insurance.
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Hart
Neilsen Brothers Iron Manufacturers Fail in Ireland
Glasgow May 23 A sensation arose Friday as Neilson brothers Ireland's largest iron makers failed with liabilities of 230000. American competition is blamed for the collapse.
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Glasgow
Neilson Brothers
Ireland
Pay of Cubans in Havana Now Distributing Aid
Gov general Brooke announced that the 3 900 000 donated by the United States will be distributed to Cuban troops starting Tuesday. A special train is chartered to carry the funds and expenses will be deducted from the total before distribution. Mattie Mitchell, a colored woman, attacked George Bell after a dispute and smashed six window panes at his saloon. the judge fined her five dollars.
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Havana
Brooke
United States
Mattie Mitchell
George Bell
Bell
Mattie
Local Births Deaths and Marriage License Recorded
Birth notices list many families with newborns including Hoffacker Broyles Markey Wuensch Thalheimer Frank Pieh Arnold McClintock Foutch Wilson Logan. deaths include Terhune May Poole Geran with ages and causes. a marriage license shows George McPherson to Grace Jarrett. Locations feature Prospect Street Massachusetts Avenue Columbia Avenue West Tenth Street and West Indianapolis notes.
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Vcarl
Nora Hoffacker
Robert and
Mary Broyles
Massachusetts-ave
Alvis and
Estella Markey
Columbianya
Frank and
Magdalene Wuensch
Wright-st
Leo
Maggie Thalheimer
Massachusetts Ave
Charles and
Lena Frank
W. Tenthst
Alfred and
Mary Pieh
Nebraskas St
George and
Cora Arnold
Columbia Ave
Emma McClintock
Miami-st
William and
Lillie Foutch
Tremont Ave
Herbert
Cora Wilson
Tim
George McPherson
Grace Jarrett
Indians Publicly Whipped in Choctaw Nation
SOUTH M A LESTER I T May 26 Sam Washtub and Jos Stark full blood Choctaw Indians were publicly flogged at Sandois Thursday per Choctaw law. They were sentenced to 100 lashes on the bare back for cattle theft. A second offense carries the death penalty.
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South
M’alester
I. T
Fee and Salary Commission Meets After Busy Session
The fee and salary commission held another session Friday. Members warn of an enormous amount of work ahead as they tackle complex issues.
Access Seizure Case Shocks Local Officials
A fragmented report details a high profile access seizure involving multiple agencies and a city official. Authorities moved swiftly to secure premises and review authorities as residents await clarification on next steps and potential hearings.
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