OAL PRICES GET ANOTHER BOOST IN EFFECT FRIDAY
The Indianapolis coal exchange raises prices again amid grand jury talks and public concern. Prices rise 3 cents per ton with Jackson, Raymond City and Pittsburg at 5.50, 5.50, and 5.50 respectively. Dealers defend the move as a business decision while awaiting a winter surge in demand. Grand jury investigations into possible collusion proceed without expected indictments.
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Indianapolis Coal Exchange
Jackson
Raymond City
Pittsburg
Pesthouse Tangle Again
Henry Spaan, representing residents west of the insane hospital, outlined two new phases of the pesthouse question to the Board of Works on Friday. He raised whether the city can own property outside its corporate lines and if occupants can recover damages from the city for nuisance. About fifty property owners attended. the board offered no further guidance on action.
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Board of Works
Revolver Held Up In Front Of 214 West Twentieth Street
Early Friday Eugene Conger was assaulted and robbed of his last dollar just before 5 a m in front of his home at 214 W Twentieth street. Two robbers attacked him as he stood on the sidewalk, one striking, the other frisking his pockets. He seized a revolver after the thieves fled but they were already gone.
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Eugene Conger
W. Twentiethst
Conger
Robbery in Court House Stuns Juror and Pawnshop
A bold thief entered the Superior Court jurors room on Thursday evening stealing Juror A. W. Porter’s hat and overcoat left on a hook. The hat later surfaced in a pawnshop and Dave McPeak was arrested and identified as the seller. Also, Mrs. W. J. Connor was struck by a northbound Illinois streetcar and severely bruised while crossing Vermont and Illinois streets.
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Superior Court
A. W. Porter
Porter
Dave McPeak
McPeak
W.J. Connor
Vermont-st
Vermont
Illinois-sts
Classified notices for rooms and services in a historic ad page
A jumble of rental and sales ads lists furnished and unfurnished rooms for rent, housekeeper and laundress positions, cooks and salesladies wanted, a German girl sought, carpentry and driving jobs, and various items for sale including an upright piano, a spring wagon, a seven room house, a flat top desk, and a suburban home offered cheaply. The fragmented text also mentions loaned diamonds and a solicitor seeking a ring.
Moffitt Declares No Trickery In Bond Mixup
William Moffitt, accused grave robber, surrendered to police after learning of a $3,000 bond error that released him previously. Attorney William N. Harding stated no fraud occurred, while Acting Police Judge Reagan said the release resulted from a blunder. Moffitt will post the full bond amount as authorities pursue the case.
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William Moffitt
Moffitt
Indianapolis Coal Exchange alleged to deny retail dealers access
The Sun reports evidence before the grand jury that Indianapolis coal exchange members coerced wholesale dealers to refuse sales to nonmembers. Harry Cohen, a junk shop operator at 52 S Missouri, says he cannot obtain coal or price quotes from the Brazil coal company due to nonmembership. Cohen sought, but was denied, membership citing lack of sheds or wagons. other independents allege similar refusals. A former member notes the exchange favors dealers with offices and scales, labeling others as illegitimate.
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Exchange
Grand Jury
Harry Cohen
Ohio
Indianapolis
Cohen
The
Coal Exchange
the Sun
Millionaire Butler Found Guilty of Bribery Case
Edward Butler, the millionaire St Louis politician, was found guilty of attempting to bribe two members of the St Louis board of health. He was sentenced to three years in the penitentiary. Foreman Hickman said the jury reached its verdict on one ballot, though penalties varied. Butler's lawyers plan a new trial as bond is prepared. Congressman-elect James Butler condemned the verdict as biased and demanded action.
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St.Louis
Execution Set for Coppenhaver and Spaulding in Indiana
Ora Coppenhaver, condemned wife murder, faces hanging at Michigan City state prison on February 13. Joseph Spaulding, a black man, to spend life in the same prison after his murder conviction for Rafael Campitello. Spaulding’s bid for a new trial was overruled by Judge Alford. First Marion county execution departure from the county in history. It has been about 20 years since a Marion county man was hung in Indianapolis.
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Supreme Court
Alford
Marion County
Indianapolis
New Fire Cisterns Planned With City Contracts
The Board of Works will let contracts soon for two large fire cisterns and possibly four. One cistern will be on Massachusetts avenue near Tenth Street, another near the City Hospital, with a downtown location a possibility if two more are built.
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THE
Works Board
Board of Works
Massachusetts Ave
Tenth St
Smoke consumption study in Chicago plants explored
A committee returning from Chicago reported on smoke consumers used there at the sewage pumping station plant. The system uses two air pipes and a large fan to inject oxygen into the firebox, improving fuel use. Other devices were reviewed, but Chicago has not solved the broader smoke problem affecting city life and laundry costs.
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Chicago
City Hall
Colder Weather Outlook Warns Of Freezing Temperatures
Weatherman Blythe forecasts a plunge in temperatures with Saturday below freezing. Rain is expected Friday night into Saturday as a storm center moves through Iowa. El Paso experiences freezing temperatures Friday morning while the Midwest and Southwest face low temps. Fair, cooler conditions prevail in the Missouri valleys with readings near 36 degrees in places.
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Blythe
Iowa
el Paso
Tex
Middle West
Missouri
Paragraph on rushed school book contract at board meeting
A Friday Franklin school board session reportedly debated school book revisions and a possible American School Book Company contract. W T Stott of Franklin College opposed haste and urged delaying action, while Supt Frank L Jones dismissed the uproar as book agent mischief.
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Jones
American School Book Company
W. T. Stott
Franklin College
Fasset Cotton
Stott
Hugh H Hanna for Vice President in 1904 Bid
A quiet movement favors Hugh H Hanna of Indianapolis for the 1904 vice presidency. Rumors say Senator Beveridge backs the effort and Hanna’s strong money views have gained notice. Hanna, president of Atlas Engine Works, is described as a millionaire with financial ideas echoed by Congress.
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Hugh H. Hanna
Indianapols
Hanna
Beveridge
Ment
Congressman Overstreat
Atlas Engine Works
Indiana Delegation Split Over Cannon for Speaker
Indiana lawmakers are not unified for Joe Cannon as speaker. Hemenway in Chicago guides Cannon allies while Overstreet backs Sherman, a Platt and Quay favored candidate. New England backs Sherman, Littlefield leans Sherman, Roosevelt backing Sherman. Cromer uncommitted.
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Indiana
Joe Cannon
Hemenway
Chicago
Cannon
Overstreet
A Cromer
J. S. Sherman
New York
Republican National Congressional Committee
Sherman
Platt
Quay
Pennsylvania
Hepburn
Iowa
Joe
Hull
New England
Maine
Littlefield
New Yorker
Roosevelt
West
Cromer
Surprise Wedding in Shelbyville Parlor
Albert Springer 39 secretly arranged a marriage to Miss May Robertson 34 in a decorated parlor at the Riggs home. Justice Stout performed the ceremony after Robertson, misled by a mistaken bride, surprised by the abrupt wedding, agreed to wed Springer.
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Miss May Robertson
Albert Springer
Springer
Shelby County
Shelbyville
Riggs
Stout
Miss Robertson
Justice Stout
Burglars Blow Safe at Wakarusa Firms Night Cears
Burglars dynamited the safe in the Harris Hoop Company office at Wakarusa and wrecked the Wakarusa Milling Company safe late Thursday night. They secured a small amount of money and fled. Officers are seeking suspects.
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Goshen
iInd
Burslars
Harris Hoop Company
Wakarusa
Wakarusa Milling Company
Alleged Vote Selling Under Investigation
The grand jury began the investigation Friday into alleged vote selling at the last election. About 20 cases are said to be under review with good prospects of indictments. The panel is also probing the Indianapolis coal exchange as it nears five weeks, one of the longest sessions on record. In Norfolk, a federal judge suspended sentence and discharged William Bain, 69, a Perseveran from the Hampton.
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Jackson
Indianapolis Coal Exchange
Wrek
Norfolk
Waddill
William Bain
Hampton
Central National Bank Fails in Boston
The Central National Bank at 141 Devonshire Street failed to open on Friday as the clearing house committee refused further aid. A receiver will be appointed. The bank held deposits around 3.5 million dollars, with excess loans and slow paper cited as causes.
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Boston
Mass
Central National Bank
Devonshire St
Clearinghouse Committee
Underbrush quail hunt yields few birds in Owen county
James B Nelson Walter Buehler and Attorney Alig spent three days hunting in Owen county and bagged 11 quail at 3 each. Admiral Lord Nelson laments the heavy undergrowth delaying shot opportunities and notes dogs struggled to start birds. He says quail aren’t as plentiful as imagined.
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James B. Nelson
Walter Buehler
Alig
Owen County
Admiral Lord Nelson
Indiana 36 Hour Forecast From The Weather Office
Forecast for Indiana rolls and vicinity for the 36 hours ending at 8 p m November 15. Rain likely Friday night and Saturday morning, followed by colder conditions. Temperatures 7 a m 62, noon 72, 2 p m 70. Fair and cooler Saturday in Indiana and adjacent states with southerly winds.
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Indiana
Jacent
Trains Crash Near Huron Injures Two Tramps
A freight train and an east bound passenger train collided near Huron Indiana Friday morning on the B O and W rail line. Both engines suffered severe damage and two tramp suffered serious injuries while passengers escaped harm. The engineers and firemen leaped to safety from their locomotives.
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Washington
Ind
Huron
Wages Raised 10 Percent for Panhandle Workers
A Pittsburg dispatch reports the Pennsylvania railway company gave a 10 percent wage rise to west of Pittsburg workers earning under $200 monthly. About 150,000 men, including Indianapolis and other Indiana city staff, are affected. The voluntary increase follows a similar raise for east-of-Pittsburg employees.
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BUN
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Railway Company
Indianapolis
Indiana
Report on Quay civil service probe reaches justice dept
District attorney Holland report on charges of civil service rule violations by U S Senator Quay arrived at the Department of Justice. Knox absent, unopened on his desk. It is believed Quay’s name was used without his knowledge and the letters were withdrawn when civil service concerns were raised. Holland advises against further pursuit. For a few days only Indiana Jackson coal at 8 50 per ton Empire Wood and Coal Co. New phone 31 OM, malig.
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Holland
Philadelphia
U.S
Quay
Pennsylvania
Department of Justice
Knox
Indiana Jackson
Empire Wood and Coal CO
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St. Louis
Ora Coppenhaver
Joseph Spaulding
Phael Campitello
Coppenhaver
Michigan City State Prison
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Cramer
Bride
Boston Bank
Central National
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