Waterway scheme seen as practical and beneficial
Indiana representative F A W Davis reported at the Memphis convention that a Lakes to Gulf Deep Waterway is feasible and would greatly benefit the nation. He argued the project would preserve natural resources, reduce transport costs, aid lumber coal and iron movements, and require government action rather than state effort.
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F. A. W. Davis
Indiana
Cape Girardeau
Memphis
St. Louis
New Orleans
A&r
United States
Local Jottings From Busy Mana With Note Books
A collection of casual notes from Indianapolis city life. Clerks and officials comment on groceries, pets, and upcoming football games while residents discuss recent shows, weather, fishing, and local personalities. Reports touch on public works, police, and seasonal changes with light humor.
Mitchell Undergoes Surgery Itinerant Meeting Discussed
United Mine Workers leader John Mitchell underwent surgery for chronic appendicitis at St Marys Hospital in LaSalle Illinois. The operation by Dr Orr was successful and Mitchell was reported doing well. An upcoming International Executive Board meeting in Indianapolis on October 5 was discussed with Thomas Lewis and W B Wilson confirming the plan.
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Mitchell
Miners’ Union
Thomas Lewis
W. B. Wilson
LaSalle
Lewis
la Salle
International Executive Board
Indianapolis
Mitchelli
Mr. Lewis
Fourth Cobler suit against Monon railway begun
Eunice J Cobler sues Monon railway for 10000 dollars over her husband Marshall F Cobler's death in a four trial sequence begun in circuit court Monday Judge J M Leathers handled prior actions the first suit dismissed the second hung the third awarded 4500 the supreme court reversed requiring another trial
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Eunice J. Cobler
Monon Railway Company
Marshall F. Cobler
J. M. Leathers
Express Company Reports to State Indiana details annual income
Pacific Express Company, operating on the Wabash and C L railroads, filed the first report under the new Indiana Railroad Commission law. For the year ended June 30, 1907, income in Indiana totaled 24323.57 dollars with expenses of 21919.78. Net United States earnings were 4863256.25, with 4147936.53 paid to connected railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Last Railroad Commission
Indiana
Indiana Railroad Commission
Pacificxpress Company
West
Wabash and C
Pacific Company
United States
Women Fight for Places at Trial Undertaker Tells of Fay Graham Visits
One woman testifies that she witnessed visits to Fay Graham as part of a murder trial. The proceedings center on contested roles and alleged appearances at key events.
Delinquent Taxes to Bring Big Fees in Indiana Case
County Treasurer Ensley plans to transfer about 7,000 delinquent accounts to Prosecutor Elliott R. Hooton who will pursue wage garnishment and collect 10 percent of back taxes plus other costs. First batch of 1,500 names to be turned over, with lawsuits to proceed against those lacking visible assets.
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History of
Indianapolis
Ensley, Hooton & Co
Elliott R. Hooton
Oliver P. Ensley
Ensley
Eliott R. Hooton
Hooton
Beech Grove Excursion Draws Crowds for Pre Auction Visit
More than 2,000 people visited Beech Grove, near Indianapolis, on Sunday to inspect the grounds ahead of the auction set for Wednesday. Officials expect 5,000 to 10,000 attendees. Dinners will be available on site without leaving the grounds during the sale day.
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Beech Grove
Indianapoliis
Tilted the lid fell Mrs Boylan in Concord saloon raid
Mrs. Tom Boylan wife of the Concord saloon keeper attempted to make away with four glasses of beer sold to Hungarians Sunday afternoon. She slipped on the stairway and fell, spilling beer on the carpet aiding police investigation. Boylan fined 10 dollars and costs. three other saloonkeepers Stringer Mannbraker and O Doulan Wilbert fined 16 dollars and costs each.
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Tom Boylan
Concord and
Michigan Sts
Lieut
Sandmann
Boylan
Stockholders seek special counsel for a railroad in receivership
In Indianapolis area the Fortune An unusual situation in the office of the Indianapolis Huntington Columbia City and Northwestern Traction company now in the hands of a receiver was revealed in superior court. A stockholders committee asked Judge J L McMaster to appoint special counsel at the company’s expense to defend against creditor litigation. McMaster refused. Stockholders reportedly invested about 100000 in the venture and some paving was done while the company’s assets were valued at roughly unclear.
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Indianapolis
Huntington
Columbia City
Northwestern Traction Company
Superior Court
J. L. McMaster
McMaster
Century Spouse Weds In Isen Village World Record
In Vienna a Belgian village marks a hundredth wedding anniversary for Szathmari couple. Husband 120, wife 100, lifelong Isenbolgi residents with numerous descendants. They sleep much, are nearly blind and deaf, smoke and sip wine, yet remain active, never leaving their village, whose people celebrate a world record. Emperor seeks official particulars for congratulation. pensions were granted years earlier to both, and village life remains quiet and revered.
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Isenbolgi
Humane Inspector Pleas for Horse Rescue in 15 Months Cruelty Case
Humane Inspector John Shine asked Superior Court Judge Lawson Harvey to intervene in a case accusing a horse of prolonged cruelty through constant feeding with no tasks. Driftmeyer had bought the horse from Frederick for 170 dollars, later suing for a return after realizing the animal’s condition worsened and hooves ballooned. Judge Harvey scheduled a court session to mediate among the involved parties.
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John Shine
Lawson Harvey
Superior Court
Shine
Harvey
John W. Frederick
William Driftmeyer
Frederick
Driftmeyer
Gifficer Shine
Union Executives Split Over Telegrapher Strike In Milwaukee
Chicago and Milwaukee reports show the Commercial Telegraphers Union grappling with leadership upheaval after President Small is suspended. J Konenkamp leads the executive board, Wesley Russell shares authority, while radicals push for membership control. Radicals threaten switching to Railway Telegraphers as funds dwindle and a relief shortfall looms.
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Chicago
National Executive Board
National
O. RB. T
Dynes Lumber to Erect New Plant At Monon Tracks
Plans for a new Dynes Lumber office planing mill and related buildings have been approved by building inspector Thomas A. Winterrowd. Construction starts immediately on an entire block at Thirtieth Street and the Monon tracks, moving from the former Shelby and Merrill site. Total cost is about 13500 dollars with electricity as motive power, and completion aimed by December 1.
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Dynes Lumber Company
Thomas A. Winterrowd
Shelby and Merrillsts
The
Lumber Company
Crown Prince Frede rick William Becomes Clerk
Crown Prince Frederick William begins a gradual ascent from clerk to higher civil service ranks in the interior ministry to learn the full scope of the government. The move marks a departure from royal military life as he starts at the lowest civil service grade.
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United Press
Berlin
Crown Prince
Frederick William
Interior Ministry
Tramps Start Big Fire at Pencoyd Iron Plant
Fire officials report a blaze at the Pencoyd Iron plant in Philadelphia started by tramps. The inferno destroyed the model room and adjacent buildings, causing an estimated loss of 2.3 million dollars. The scene prompted emergency crews to battle the flames through the day.
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Xy United Prem
Philadelphia
Pencoyd Iron Company
Find 24 Good Groceries In Indianapolis August inspections
The State Board of Health bulletin for August reports 34 groceries inspected in Indianapolis with 24 good and 10 fair. Twenty three meat markets were good and eight fair. Sixteen bakeries and candy shops visited found ten good and six fair due to unclean conditions. Nine hotels and restaurants had six fair. One winery was in good condition.
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State Board of Health
Indianapolis
Failure at New York Consolidated house ends in collapse
New York October 14 The failure of Butler and Johnson a Consolidated stock exchange house was announced today The firm failed after customers did not respond to margin calls given as the cause The event marks a notable setback in the exchange scene with implications for investors and market confidence
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Magill
Elmira Downey
Pet Magill
Magill
United
New York
Butler & Johnson
Consolidated Stock Exchange House
Rioting in Turin as government acts on railway strike
United Press reports intensifying disturbances in Turin as rioting erupts across the city. The government announced the imprisonment of striking railway workers, provoking fears of renewed violence tonight.
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Turin
Italy
Boxing Gloves and Striking Bag Price List
Box of boxing gear items listed with prices from one to seven dollars. Mentions Gus Habich at 121 Washington Street and Red Man Tobacco noted for five cents per three ounces. Also references Wulechner's and related tobacco pricing.
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Gus Habich
Washington St
Promote Quick Cold Cure With Laxative Bromide Quinine
Advertisement notes a one day cure for a cold using laxative bromide quinine tablets. Druggists refund money if it fails. Features a signature box with E. W. Grove and price two cents.
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E. W. Grove
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