Gas Company Mandamus Fight Over 12 Inch Main and Wells
In Indianapolis a courtroom clash continues as the city seeks a mandamus to force the gas firm to build a 12 inch main to the field and drill 25 additional wells. Attorneys Winter and Kern spar over contract duty and court power with judges and local figures observing.
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Atttorneys
Indianapolis: Gas Company
Charles B. Cox
Winter
Hamilton
Indiana
Andrew Jackson
Mr. Kern
Kern
Ty of
Bas
Big Wool Shipment Arrives for Manila Factory Build
BERSON Ind Nov 24 The Alex LeThi company received a government shipment of 15 carloads of wool for direct use in building and a large cold storage project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Berson
Ind
Alex- LeThi ‘al Company
Health and Public Safety Boards Reorganized in Indianapolis
Durham and Lockridge retire from the health board after two years, while Frank A. Morrison extends four more years as head of the department. New public safety members include C. C. Roth as chairman with N. J. Hyde and W. S. McMillan. Fred J. Mack and T. J. Morse leave the board. Wyde and McMillan bring political balance and industry ties to the appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham and Lockridge
Health Department
Mack and Morse
Public ‘Safety
Boards of Health and of Public Safety
Health Board
Frank A. Morrison
E. D. Moffett
J. F. Benham
Morrison
Charles O. Durham
John E. Lockridge
Moffett
Indianapolis
EB. D. Clark
Board of Public Safety
C. C. Roth
N. J. Hyde
McMillan
Fred J. Mack
T. J. Morse
Mr. Roth
Mack
Morse
Wyde
Grand Hotel
Gary. Matthews
Indiana
Nichols & Shepard Company
Battle Creek
Mich
Columbia Chib
Safety Board Organizes Action in City Meeting
The new Board of public safety met Friday afternoon and organized with C. C. Roth as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Safety Board
Board of Public Safety
C. c. Roth
Amateurs Form Coribine Club For Photography
A meeting at the Commercial club rooms next Monday evening seeks to form a selective amateur photography club modeled after eastern groups. Members will be those serious about the art who develop their own pictures. Wholesale supplies will be stocked and sold to members with a small markup. An annual amateur exhibit is planned.
Fowler Chase Is O K He Assumes Control of His Property
Lafayette ind nov 24 the receiver in the Moses Fowler Chase matter filed a report in the circuit court The Lafayette loan and trust company turned over 239000 in personal property and 3600 000 in real estate young Chase receipting for all Chase recently came out victorious in the case involving his sanity and his estate was ordered turned over to him
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
Moses L’owler
Cloud Burst Destroys Cotulla Town Portion Drowns Family
A cloud burst at Cotulla Texas on Friday morning washed away part of the town. Frank Wilkins store was wrecked and Wilkins his wife and child were drowned. Cattle and ranch property suffered great damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Cotulla
Frank Wilkins
Toughs Do Up a Copper in Saloon Looting
Early Friday morning Policeman James Whalen confronted five toughs looting a saloon. They knocked him unconscious, took his badge and weapon, and continued looting. He lies in bad shape with no clue to the attackers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loraine
James Whalen
Smallpox Traced to County in Early Report
Health officials announce that smallpox tracing has identified the county as the area connected to an outbreak. No further details on case numbers or victims are provided in the brief.
Jewelry Heist at Columbia Wholesale Jewelry Co
Thieves pried open a door to enter 17 Meridian Street business Friday around 8 a.m. and stole $3,000 worth of jewelry, with three sample trunks containing rings, charms, and more untouched in the room. Detectives Dugan and Aschara are investigating. last similar theft occurred two years earlier. Also reported: annual report on the state institution for the blind showing $30,500 in appropriations and $30,? in expenditures, 607.55 shop receipts, and real estate assets of 521,581.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Haase
Columbia Wholesale Jewelry Company
Meridian St
Institution For the
Gary Mount
George S. Wilson
First Black Men Executed in State for Crime in Darlington
In Columbia on November 2 two Black men Hd Lucky and Tom Mitchell were hanged for the criminal incident involving Josephine Mafferty. Lucky confessed guilt while Mitchell proclaimed innocence on the gallows. They were the first legal executions in the state for this crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
S. C
Hd Lucky
Tom Mitchell
Darlington
Lucky
Mitchell
Jdostphine Mafferty
Jim Davidson Hanged in Texas for rape and murder
Jim Davidson colored man was hanged in Austin on Friday for rape and murder in the Engburg home where he and confederate Sam Watrous colored man beat the Swede family, ravished the wife, and killed her. Watrous was hanged a month earlier after Davidson confessed.
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Jim Davidson
Austin
Sam Watrous
Engburg
Watrous
Davidson
Barry Arrested in Desertion Case Over Wealth Claims
New York swirls with a sensational arrest as actor Billy Barry is taken into custody on a warrant from wife Mildred for desertion and non support. She alleges he frequents good hotels while she stays at poor ones and Barry scoffs at the charge calling it a dispute over diamonds wine and Bass ale he cannot afford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry
New York
Billy’’ Barry
Mildred
Billy
Negro hangs after attempted assault near Jackson Georgia
In Jackson Georgia on Monday a black man who allegedly attempted to assault Mrs John Thomas of McClure was captured that night in a swamp and hanged from a tree. His body was riddled with bullets and buried. The event was kept quiet until Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson, Ga
John Thomas
McClure
Prophecy of Labor Boom Aboard Rail Unions Rising
J F Swain spokesman for rail owner talks in Onida about improving eastern labor conditions. He cites union strength growing nationwide, mentions strikes as last resort, and predicts a brighter outlook for organized labor and wages as rail workers gain leverage.
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J. F. Swain
Ratway Telephors
Onida
East
Ing Mran
Napoleonic Finance Scandal Emerges in New York
A new financier, William F. Miller, claims management of the Franklin syndicate promising 10 percent weekly or 2 percent yearly returns on investments. Offices listed at 144 Floyd St Williamsport. Two banks refused deposits from Miller but public rush to invest continues as police and workers invest, Miller claiming age 23 but appearing 30.
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New York
Wm. F. Miller
Franklin Syndicate
Wl Investments
Floyd St
Williamspurg
Miler
Milles
Counterfeit Stamp Ring duo jailed in Philadelphia
Ing ham and Newitt, internal revenue stamp counterfeiters, were sentenced by Judge McPherson in U S court to two years and six months in prison plus fines. Ingham, former U S district attorney, and Newitt, his assistant, were convicted of attempting to bribe secret service agents in the Kendig Jacobs counterfeit case. Costs of prosecution must be paid. attorney Mr Shields seeks an appeal writ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphea
Jenkias Will Hane Convicted in Dinwiddie Murder
Norfolk Virginia dispatch reports June as Robinson, a colored man, convicted Friday in Dinwiddie County of murdering W M Jol ley and sentenced to Neng January 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenkias Will Hane
Norfolk
Robinson
Dinwiddie County
W. M. Jolley
Neng
Joseph Vitali Shot by Wife in Lake Charles
Joseph Vitali a Black man was shot to death by his wife in Wells Lake Charles. He attempted to shoot her but she acted swiftly and killed him. Local authorities reported the domestic violence fatality.
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Josephs
Lake Charles
Joseph Vitali
Wells
Park Board Approves Two Small Payrolls at Friday Meeting
Park commissioners faced a routine session Friday and approved two modest payroll items labeled O. E. The action reflects standard municipal budgeting and clerical adjustments by city park staff.
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Park Commissioners
O. E
Freight trains collide at Auburn Junction
Two Baltimore and Ohio freight trains collided at Auburn Junction on Thursday night. Six cars were demolished and conductor Theodore Thurman of Garrett died later from injuries. Fireman George Ridgeway was injured by a breaking chain. The wreck train remains in use at the McCool wreck as section men work to clear the tracks amid the fifth Chicago division wreck of the week.
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Auburn
Lid
Baltimore & Ohio
Auburn Junction
Corductor
Theodore Thurman
Garrett
McCool
George Ridgeway
Chicago
Births Deaths and Marriages in Indianapolis Area
Birth announcements include Carl and Meta Lieber Indianapolis listing spouses and addresses. Several couples welcome daughters and sons at 16 Chestnut Street 120 W Twenty seventh Street 115 Kansas Street 2019 Ringgold Street Tenth Street and others. Death notices name Kenneth Miller Esther Baldwin Patrick McCarty Theodore Nordman Andrew Graham with ages and residences. Marital licenses show Bert Whitesell and Fanny Crosley Will Pope Jordan and Ella May Menefee Levi Moler and Angela Long Edward Estes and Jessie Price John Wise and Hattie Lewis James Moore and Emma Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl
Meta. Lieber
Indianapolis
Will
May Lavis
Chestnut-st
Hay
Henry
Louisa Speckman
Paul
Anni Gausser
Kansas-st
Wiliam
Bertha Klinger
Ringgold-st. Bay
John
Mrs. Showacher
Edgar W
Florence Loomis
Kenneth Miller
Michigan
Caldte E. Jackson
Senate Ave
Esther Baldwin
Tacoma Ave
Patrick McCarty
Church-st
Theodore F. Nordman
Cherry Grove
Andrew Graham
Olivet Ave
Bert T. Whitesell
Fanny Crosley
Will Pope Jordan
Ella May Menefee
Levi F. Moler
Angela
Long
Monroe Kitingensmith
Lida Haveland
Edward. C. Estes
Jessie C. Price
John W. Wise
Hattie Lewis
James Moore
Emma Willams
High Court Upholds Bond Consent Rule in Davis v O Bryant
The appellate court sustained the Madison circuit court ruling in a suit on an appeal bond. It held that a surety is not bound when a bond signatures list includes co obligators but delivery occurs without all signers or their consent. The obligee must verify consent of missing signees.
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Madison
John H. Davis
Joseph O'Bryant
McKinley’s planned appointments to regular army questioned
Washington February 24. The idea to appoint Volunteer Singigens Wheeler Wilson and Lee to the regular army to retire them as brigadier generals unsettles army circles. Some fear appointing civilians to high rank, while others approve as a political move to unite north and south. senate confirmation would be needed.
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Washington
Wov
McKinley
Voluynteer Singigens
Wheeler
Wilson and Lee
Lea
Senate
Mitchell Threat Opens Talks On Coal Shipping Halt
John J. Mitchell president of the United Mine Workers and leaders of the Illinois state miners union and Coal Operators Association met in St. Louis to consider forcing railroads to stop shipping coal to the southwest amid a miners strike. Mitchell warned a general strike could follow if no agreement is reached, affecting a vast number of Illinois workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
John J. Mitchell
United Mineworkers of America
Illinois State Miners’ Union
Coal Operators’ Association
Mitchell
Illinois
Mrs Daisy Day Takes Aconite In Apparent Suicide Attempt
Mrs Daisy Day wife of Harry Day of 1027 S. Washington street swallowed a tea spoon of aconite around 11 a m Friday. Dr Loop of the City dispensary rushed to her aid and treated her. She later denied attempting suicide, saying she used the drug for her heart and merely took too much.
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Daisy Day
Harry Day
S. Washington St
Dr. Loop
Loop
Detroiters Will Walk Detroit Strike Threat After Dismissals
Detroit street car workers vote to strike Sunday if the company refuses reinstatement of three discharged members. The dispute centers on operation of suburban lines amid a series of disagreements, with the company insisting it will stand firm.
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Detroit
Mich
Taylor Wins by 2294 in Louisville Vote Result
Official results show Taylor with 193,084 votes and Goebel 199,790, a 2,294 vote plurality for Goebel. The outcome hinges on possible rejection of Louisville ballots by the state board. Without Taylor, victory appears unlikely.
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Louisville
Taylor
Goebel
State Board
Haugh Sues Street Car Company Over Early Start
George Haugh seeks $1 in his suit against the street car company claiming the car started too soon. The case is before the court in room . Watkins seeks a divorce from James citing cruelty. Jacob Davis, 38, a carpenter, was declared sane on Friday after reporting hearing bleating lambs.
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George Haugh
Watkins
James
Jacob Davis
Carpenter
Chattering Wires News Briefs From Abroad and Home
Transport Ohio sailed for Manila with fresh troops. Kentucky and Boston made trial spins. Four plague cases reported on an Austrian steamer at Gibraltar. Geo Noland of Rockland C says his wife cured by DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve after forty years with piles. It heals skin diseases. All druggists.
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Ohio
Manila
Kentucky
Boston
Gibraltar
Geo. Noland
Rockland, C
DeWitt
America
Bicycles on sale at White and Featherstone shop
Shop-worn bicycles offered at discount closing out items at White and Featherstone located at 2332 BB Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White & Featherstone
Washington St
Ormonds Full Meal for 10 Cents Lunch Offer
A daily business lunch from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. priced at ten cents. A ladies’ lunch is served on the second floor at Ormonds located at 16 W. Pears? Street.
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Ormonds
W. Pearlsi
Do Not Forget the Old Reliable Union Co operative Laundry
Announcement for Union Co operative Laundry reminding patrons of its services and contact phone number 1289. The notice emphasizes reliability and duration as an established local facility.
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Reliable Union Co-operative Laundry
Wabash Railroad to run weekly sleeping car St Louis to Los Angeles
The Wabash Railroad will inaugurate a weekly tourist sleeping car service between St. Louis and Los Angeles. The first car departs St. Louis on November 1, leaving every Wednesday at 9 p.m. Full particulars available from G. D. Maxfield at 42 Jackson Place, Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash BR. R. Co
St. Louis
Los Angeles
Cal
G. D. Maxfield
Jackson Place
Indianapolis
Ind
All Day On Sale Of Various Dry Goods And Fabrics
The ad lists trimmed lines of items on sale including pickles crackers and dozens of domestics. It mentions per unit prices for items such as pickles ten cents per dozen and crackers per pound. It also advertises flannelettes flannels ticking and Canton planner fabrics with various price points per yard and quality notes.
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Eneenee
Wade of
Emis Noup
Seerees Bsg
Melton
Michigan
Mystic shrine holds business meeting in Washington
The Mystic shrine met on Friday morning to select applicants for degrees at 4 pm. A class of about 400 attendees is reported and a large banquet is planned for the evening.
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Mystic Shrine
Wa. m
Woman hanged herself in attic in Richmond
Mrs. Frank N. Thomas, 34, hanged herself in the attic while her husband was away. Her children found her on their return from school at noon Friday. No clearer motive or case is known as the traveling husband is absent in Eaton.
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Richmond
Ind
Frank N. Thomas
Eaton
Monroe Mirror Office Sacked in Omaha Fight
The Monroe Mirror office was looted on Thursday night with presses smashed and type scattered on the street. Unknown perpetrators blamed on a bitter town feud. Also reported, Mrs Ruby Jd Brit of Tiffin Ohio won a $25 400 estate of Reuben Bennett, a hermit who died in Iowa.
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Omaha
Neb
Monroe Mirror
Ruby Jd
Brit. Tiffin, O
Rewben Hennett
Iowa
Market Report of Union Stock Yards Cattle Hogs Sheep
Indianapolis November market report shows Friday receipts of cattle hogs and sheep with shipments. Prices quoted for various grades range from good to prime steers at 360 and up, heifers 390 to 435, cows 180 to 320, bulls 250 to 315, hogs good to choice 300 to 380, sows 350 to 395, and sheep and lambs 250 to 475 per hundredweight. Heavy cattle and mixed weights noted with several price bands and stockers listed.
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Seeees
Shecys Cisseneiteres Vievesees
Sadstes Pegs
Sadstes Pegs Labs Ba Wanis
Cec
Ccc
Eesteee Sect
Cels Sen'ee
Interstate
Navy
Eas Fonende Pwaalecee
Sscots
Ce Eyceeeeseee Teeee Eneelraine
City Grain Market Price Report for Friday November 24
Inspections show Wheat No 3 red at 65 1 2 to 66 cents per acre car totals 1 car. Corn No 3 white 9 cars No 4 white 1 car No 3 yellow 2 cars No 4 yellow 1 car No 3 mixed 7 cars No 4 mixed 1 car total 39 cars. Wheat and Corn mixed and oats steady with various No 2 red at 65 cents, No 1 white 32 1 2 cents, No 2 white 26 1 2 to 32 cents, oats No 2 white 26 cents, timothy steady at 11.00 to 11.30 for No 1 and 10.60 for No 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Hay—Steady
Timothy
Chicago Markets Show Mixed Grain and Pork Prices
Wheat fell 11 cents with December at 6 3/4 and May around 7 0. small export demand noted as two boatloads shipped. Corn slipped to 32 1/4 cents for December with May near 38 1/2. oats steadier around 22 1/2. Pork values quoted at about 3.18 to 3.12 for various cuts, with ribs near 41.95.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Sgce
Seaboard
Uorn
Interstate Live Stock Market Summary at Navy Yard Yards
Inter city stock receipts show mixed cattle and veal shipments with primes and good to choice grades highlighted. Cattle weights range from about 1 100 to 1 350 pounds with steers and cows listed in several quality tiers and notable emphasis on prime export bulls and good to fair stockers. Sheep receipts are negligible with limited lamb listings and no buck shipments recorded.
Classifieds: Employment and Housing Requests
A mix of short ads seeks steady factory work for overalls and coats plus general housework positions and a gin for house duties. Also listings for furnished rooms to rent and a white girl to assist in house work, with several Capitol and Delaware addresses noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Senate
Wantel
DugéGale Can Co
S. Meridian
Belt Toad
Capito
Delaware
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Pany
Tish-I-Mingo's
N. J, Hyde
Plainfield
Elmira Thorn
John Ross
Hendricks County
Fowler Chase
O. K
Texas
Italien
Dugan
Aschara
South Carolina
Dixie Land
Ingham and
Newitt
Wilson
Lee
Aconite
Detroiters
Jersey
Dale Cannes
Hermsdorf
Crete
THE
WM. H. Block CO
Union, Stock Yards
Interstate Live Stock Market
Bath
S. East
Broadway
Capitol
N. Capito
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