City approves full 50 cent gas ordinance in surprise vote
Indianapolis council passed the original 50 cent fuel gas ordinance despite engineer recommendations for a lower price. Mayor Holtzman supports the measure, which takes effect after two weeks. the plan excludes illumin ating gas still sold at the old rate. Commissioner Pearson warns the Indianapolis Gas Company will fight back or take legal action to enforce the new rule.
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John R. Pearson
Indianapolis Gas Company
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Hie City
Real Laboratory
Holtgman
Lost Wife Searchers Reach Indiana Wagon With Children
Arthur Bayea travels in a covered wagon drawn by two horses with his two young children in search of his wife who left him months ago with a horse trader. They were found in Indianapolis after a long Sunday in poor condition with no food. The Flower mission police hold the case as they investigate.
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Klower Mission
Indianapolis
Satara
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AU Thongh
Sion
Peculiar Grounds in Pullman Car Misconduct Case
A Pullman car incident near the courthouse involved Bertha Garshallon and her companions during a daylong session. The complaint centers on a missing window screen and alleged injuries from a platform fall beside the track as cars passed. The verdict is expected to be returned early Wednesday.
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Bertha Garshallon
Fonda
Cps
Tars
Trac
Allvces
Saloon Keepers Targeted After Sunday Shootings
Mayer Neltzman instructed village attorney Warrum to initiate proceedings against saloon keepers in the area after a colored man was found with a dangerous abdominal wound at Warner's saloon on Blackest. Edmund Thompson, colored, was reported killed on Sunday. The saloon keepers face charges for violating Sunday laws amid the violence.
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Viege
Warrum
Luna
Warners
Blakest
Mayer Iastiaman
Warner
Leo
Fee
AAV Ohwest
Shaminsky
Dan
Edmund ‘Thompson
Kelly Audited for Disturbance in Police Court
Ollie Kelly was fined 1 and costs and given six months days in police court after an incident on Lt Eddy street. Officers found Kelly offending in Mrs Mollie Brown's boarding house over a board bill with Drunk in charge and no clear memory of the event. Kelly previously served years in a northern prison for killing a Black man.
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Ollie Kelly
Eddy St . M
Wi Morgan
Samuels
Teilin Brown
Kelly
Brown
West Point Cadets Appointments by Congressman Overstreet
Horace W. Noviyke son of Addixon Af Nordyke and Cheater P. Barnett and Col. John T. Barnett are appointed cadets to West Point by Congressman Overstreet. Charles B. Jameson and Ernest G. Butler are alternates. Examinations in May. Pay Day for Teachers Tuesday. 155,000 will be paid before day’s end.
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Horace W. Noviyke
Addixon Af
Nordyke
Cheater P. Barnett
Col
John T. Barnett
West Point Academy
Congressman Overstreet
Charles 8. Jameson
Ernest G. Butler
Indiana Senate Vacancy Fight Shapes Bevinage Be The Beveridge Fairbanks Contest
Persistent rumors and factional maneuvering in Indiana fuse around the Hemenway vacancy. Bevedge and Fairbanks camps clash as key insiders from Richmond to Indianapolis weigh who will back Bevedge or Fairbanks for the seat, with political retirement and national admin ties adding to the stake.
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Richmond
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James Goodrich
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Ile
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Senate
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Watson
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Wulschnera
Wages Rise Prompt Industrial Uproar in City
Report notes a surge in wages and a new policy shift affecting workers in the Murai Telegram area. Officials vow a staged resumption of stalled projects as wage reforms threaten extended disruptions for months. Firms anticipate adjustments while unions push for fair terms and sustained employment.
First Subscription Recorded For New Meridiinest Church
Fragmentary report shows Elisha Havens subscribing $1 toward a new church. Text notes a pending meeting and uncertain timing for construction, with references to prior structure and location.
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Elisha Havens
Vieromgreratinn
Two Girls Arrested After Dormitory Fight
A night-long disturbance led to the dismissal of two girls on Tuesday morning for assault. Police reported a campus brawl between Lelian Gilbert and another student sparked by a dance dispute. One brother and several others were involved, with injuries and arrests following the melee.
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Legong
Lelian Gilbert
Tedawarest
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Atberis
Jamen Ihre
Lillian
Mixe Lee
Sein
Ale
Enmity and Alleged Threats Lead to Hospital Battle
A watchman on Fourteenth Street was struck on the head and rushed to a city hospital after a mid street attack. George Medlin recounts a blow to the head from an assailant who claimed to be his wife’s brother, DeBroyer is bound over on a charge of assault.
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Hreler
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Italie de Ili
George Medlin
Fourteenth-st
Lia
Clie
Hesepital
Te Aruler
Genemy
Medtin
DeBroyer
Suit Against Brewery in Native Court Collision
Marion McCork Keeper at Blake Street faced charges of obstructing a view and violating local law after a saloon incident. The case arose over thrown ashes and a shattered front window. the warrant, issued by John Hott, led to a Wednesday trial in Voles Court where McCorkle admitted oversight. Charges were dismissed after police testified the saloon was closed and no liquor was sold that Sunday.
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Indianapolis Browing Company
Com. Swerning
Uwe Siler
John Hott
Plas
Voles Court
Marion McCork
Blake St
Mies
Burrerrhy
McCorkle
Light on Stand in Valley Trial Recalls Old Dress Memories
MAO CA light on stand recounts defense theme in Dr Robert Laght case seeking $50 000 divorce. Mrs Light recalls outfits worn by “Old Bob” and describes a locked bedroom scene as the trial continues Judge Carter signals nearing close as statements loom over verdict.
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Robert Laght
Vatley
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Light
Howe
AreUs
Iveht
Fleeing Suspect Pleads Guilty In Money Order Scheme
Thomas W. Smock of Indianapolis appeals to Justice Adams as United States District Court hears the case of a man who admitted forging numerous money orders. Arrested at Mattoon, the prisoner claimed past asylum escape and was said to have stolen a horse and wagon. Judge Adams suspends sentence after testimony of the alleged offense and escape.
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Thomas W. Smock
Anylum” Wan
Intanapolis
Justice Adams
United States Atstrict Court
Toray Ameck
Mattoon
Li Brock
Ho Wan
Army
Frank K. Lahr
Thilanatirs
Judee Tat
Indianapolia
Smork
Indianapoli
Lamia
Adams
Treaty Signed By United States and Germany In Washington
A new treaty between the United States and Germany was signed in Washington Tuesday by Secretary Hay and Baron von Sternberg, German ambassador, at the State Department. The ceremony marked a key step in postwar relations. The agreement outlines trade and diplomatic protocols.
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Mrae Telegham
Washendton
Net
Sharburn
Lion
United States
Hay
Baron von Sternberg
Cormain
State Department
Rasden Gets Six Days In Workhouse For Razor Threat
Mrs Rasden testified she believed her husband Westerfield Rasden did not intend to injure her and pleaded for mercy. The court sentenced Rasden to six days in the workhouse after his arrest for drawing a razor on his wife.
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Rasen
Altot
Boy Fights Turn Serious in School Yard Incident
During a recess fight at Bt. Jahin's school, Henry Davidson, 21, of Trinidad Col., threw a coal chunk at 8 year old Wille Aharke, striking him in the eye and causing a deep cut. Davidson was arrested by Patrolman Lersh for assault and battery and taken to the police station.
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Bt. Jahin
Sehanty
F Henry Davison
Trinidad
Wille Aharke
Davidson
Atrigk Hin
Lersh
Sisted
Yelling Rules Tighten at Two Schools
A report from two rival Short i Re and Manual training schools describes strict new rules on student yells and taunts. Old battle cries forbidden, must be approved by both principals, with rivals named in rosters. Officials fear students may still revert to familiar chants during events despite bans.
Negroes Fight After confrontation Over Shotgun Threats
Charles Matthews Alreed confronted by James Isaac on Darman Street after finding Isaac’s brother armed with a shotgun at his female friend’s home. A quarrel followed. Matthews alleges shotgun possession, Isaac was arrested and tried in poker court on assault and battery charges. Case continued into Wednesday.
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Troubie
James Isaac
Darman St
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Howe
Bert
Sanes
Centinues
Jerry Matthews Elevation Affects Senator Fairbanks Office
The vice presidency brings changes to Senator Fairbanks's staff. Russell King, a stenographer, and Jerry Matthews were employed to support the senate committee and affic a force, but with the senator transitioning in March the current clerks and committee staff may no longer be sustained under new arrangements.
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Whireman
Senate
Russell King
Jerry Matthews
United States
Clara Harmon Burns Scar Worsens at Home
Clara Harmon, aged girl, suffered serious burns while carrying hot water at H P Waston’s store Monday. Doctors say facial, chest, and arm burns are deep, unlikely to heal without scarring. She remains in serious condition at her home on Duncan Street.
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Clara Harmon
H. PB. Waston
E. Duncan
A. W. Ton
Denver court fight could toss votes to save Peabody
The Denver supreme court scheduled a hearing after Republican lawyers moved to enjoin officers from certifying returns from a Denver precinct. If granted, similar motions may target other precincts in Colorado, potentially enough to keep Gov. Peabody in office.
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Respublican Party
Peabody
Unionists in big row over socialism at AFL meeting
At the American Federation of Labor convention in San Francisco tensions rose over a socialism question introduced by Victor Berger. John M. and Samuel Gompers were accused of traitorous conduct by opponents, prompting threats to clear galleries. The debate centered on a resolution urging member groups to study economic conditions and aid proletarian advancement, with Gompers and Mitchell defending their actions before the resolutions committee vote upheld the report.
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RAE
Francisco
John Mensell
Samuel Gampers
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Labor
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Chicago
America Federation of Labor
Calegate Victor Berger
Milwaukee
Mitchell Aurt Gompers
Gompers
American Federation of Tour
Revolution Committee
Gompere
Milchll
Eliot
Harvard
Mitchell
John Aluebell
Victor Berger
Mitchel
Jota Mitchell
All Quiet on the Isthmus
Minister John Barrett cables from Panama that all is quiet on the isthmus. General Juertes has left Panama for his country home. The standing army has been disbanded except for 23 men to meet mandatory reserve requirements of a standing army.
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Washington
John Barrett
State Department
Panama
Juertas
Trial of Barbers in Justice Brout’s Court
Four barbers from the Alcazar barber shop will be tried in Justice Brout's court Wednesday afternoon for shaving customers on Sunday. They are prosecuted by the barbers' union. Diamond rings for ladies range in price from $1000 upward. No trouble to show goods and would be pleased to have you inspect stock. J B Mullally 3% Monument Plus Diamond and Jewelry. eh
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Barbers’ Union
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