Conscience Martindale Faces Interest Question at School Board
The school board met Friday night with 30 minutes of discussion focused on the treasurer's funds and whether to place school money in an interest-bearing bank. Members debated legality and promises made for votes as the minority pressed reconsideration while the finance committee fixed the tax levy totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appel
Pennsylvania
Charlie Martindale
Ricketts
Rots
Galvin
Hendrickson
Vonnegut
Charile
Whistling Robbers Hold Up Train at Exypresa Car
Four masked robbers halted a Texas and Pacific train near Gordon on Friday at THerrorp Texas. They forced section men to block tracks and tried to attack the express car safe with sledge hammers but failed to enter it. The car held $40,000 in special manufacture for emergencies. the robbers escaped with about $500 to $1,000. Posse pursuit is under way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Therrorp
Tex
Texas & Pacific
Gordon
Collision on the East River Ferry Kills Crew Member
In New York on Oct 20 the twin screw boat Much Chunk of Reading railroad’s West Brooklyn ferry was struck by the ng J. H. Keegan, causing one crew member to drown. The White stih ferry and a midstream mud scow collision followed amid dense fog, but order was restored and the ferry reached port safely. Weather forecasts predict fair, cooler conditions for Indians through Oct 21.
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New York
Much Chunk
Reading Railroad
Brooklyn
Theng
J. H. Keegan
White Stih
Trusler Seized Power as City Controller After Bank Ties
Twenty eight men slept in the English Opera House lobby Friday night to secure seats for Ada Rehan. Saturday morning Preston C. Trusler, the city controller, appeared in office after previously being tied up in a bank situation, gaining more chance to circulate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Rehan
Preston C. Trusler
Dr. Price Cream Wins Top Medal at World Fair
Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powder secures highest award at the World’s Fair, with exhibitors praising its purity and leaky-OCisterns consumer tests highlighting superior leavening.
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Dr. Price
Gossip of the Street reflects rowdy talks from city figures
A column compiling street chatter quotes from figures like Supt. Zion, Si Eagland, Capt. Powell, a Baltimore drug drummer, and others. They comment on trains, racing matinees, ice frogs, penny slots, Sun newspaper influence, artillery drills, litigation, music, insurance, rumors, politics, and social behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt. Zion
Union Railway Company
Si Eagland
Baltimore
John Rochford
Curtis
Newland
Win Hammel
Grocer
Terry Cullen
The
Denison
D. A. Myers
O. P. Ensley
Jackson
Corbett
Col. C. Preston Taylor
L. S. Marshel Hawkins
J. Watson
Willie Boys
Natolli Not to Be Made Cardinal This Time
Unofficial word from Det. 20 indicates Natolli will not be elevated to cardinal at present. The report notes no formal announcement has been issued and details remain unsettled among officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romer
Natolli
Sousa’s band to perform at Eng lish’s next Saturday night
Sousa’s super band will play at English’s next Saturday night at popular prices. Lady Windermere’s Fan will appear at the Grand with one of the Frohman companies the latter half of next week. The Park’s side show is closing Saturday night. The Texas steer closes Saturday night. Hoyt’s comedy ends the season with strong cast and humor. Olig Skinner opens Monday at the Grand with His Grace de Gramm ent. Da Gramment to follow. The King’s Jester to be shown Tuesday and Wednesday. The Orphans of New York comes to the Park Monday matinee for half a week with new scenery. Ada Behan-Daly company engagement tickets sell out fast at English’s. Queen Ada Behan appears as Baronesa Vera and other roles through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoyt
Olig Skinner
Bowery
New York
Ada Behan- Daly
Booth-Barrett
Bernhardt
United States
Miss Behan
Aa “Baronesa Vera
City Taxpayers to Target School Board Power Surge
The Taxpayers association, about 800 members, plans to challenge the Frenzel controlled school board. It aims to seek legislative action to curb or abolish board powers and may call on candidates for views ahead of November votes. The group also plans to address asphalt paving costs and propose charter changes limiting the Board of Public Works with bid calls and owner votes on paving choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frenzel
Ricketts
Preas
Indianapolis
Taxpayers’ Association
Tu Sun
Board of Public Works
Board of Public Worke
Board of Works
Final Racing Matinee At Fair Grounds
About 500 attended a chaotic racing matinee at the fair grounds. Unforeseen issues altered events, including a makeshift trotting race featuring Prince versus Ben Hur, a chaotic running shamble with tail antics, dust swirls from Howling Hiram's gun, and a canceled race after Tim Hurley claimed his horse foundered. Also noted, New York and Brooklyn football clash postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
Si Laglen
Prince
Zimmerman
Ben Hur
Tilam
Treasury
Wambaugh
Lrady
Huffman
Brady
Poat Wambaugh
Pat Murphy
Schofield
Munter
McNellis
Francis
Howling Hiram
Tim Hurley
Tim
Builders' Supplies Highlight Competitive Bids
Notes that competitors refuse to bid on hardware to avoid price competition. The firm emphasizes carrying a full line of builders' supplies and independence from a single supplier to cover expenses. Market positioning and pricing are discussed as of today with local sales emphasis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wa Handla & Full
Seallbous
Se CO
Czar's Condition Worsens as Reports Clash
Oct 20 dispatches from St Petersburg and Berlin report the czar's health fluctuating with conflicting messages. German envoy Gen Warder rushes to St Petersburg while Paris notes prayers for the czar but offers little hope for extended life. Officials differ on blood poisoning and kidney illness, with Livadia and Paris sources questioning any long survival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peterseure
Livadiare
Berlin
von Warder
Russia
St. Petersburg
St. Petensuurg
Lividia
Ray Wot
Paris
Reformed Church
Alexis
Hhis Majesty
PaRix
Germain Lee
Livania
Battles on Yalu River Reach Heavy Losses in Chinese Report
Shanghai dispatch notes a large battle on the lower Yalu, Japanese attack repulsed with heavy losses, no clear victor. Chinese anticipate blocking the Gulf of Pechili within a week as further Japanese forces move from Hiroshima toward Corea. Reported uprisings and German arms shipments add to volatile East Asia tensions.
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Shanghai
Lower
Yalu
Gulf of
Pechili
Nlotian
Toxio
Count Oyéms
Corea
Hiroshima
Toro
Chai la Do
Riwueisa
Eee
Tlen Tsun
Nan Chwang
Port Arthur
Tragic Train Crash Kills Mrs Wimmer and Son
A Big Four passenger train struck Mrs. Wimmer and her 11 year old son near Eagle Creek on the national road crossing. Their horse died and the wagon was destroyed. The victims, residents of Haughville, were brought to town by Flauner and Buchanan undertakers.
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Mra
Wimmer
Eagle Creek
Pbehind
Insane Hospital
Bceua
Chas. Wimmer
Sheffiesd Ave
Haughville
Flauner & Buchanan
Michael Collins Gets Into a Wholeot of Trouble
Michael Collins, chairman of the Teamatara and shovelers union, was taken to the police station Saturday morning while driving a wagon adorned with People’s Party ads. Police claim he blocked Washington. He was released after questioning, while populists allege the wagon’s axle was broken by officers.
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Michael Collins
Teamatara’ and Shovelers’ Union
Atrasty
People’s Party
Washington
Powellhoe
Collina
Judge Stern Missing After Hunting Trip in Michigan
Sauur Ste. Marie Mich Oct 20 Grave fear rests for the safety of Judge J H Stern of this city who went hunting three weeks ago with an Indian guide A party started Saturday in search of them police and volunteers scour the woods as worry grows for the judge and guide believed to be lost in remote terrain
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sauur Ste. Marie
Mich
J. H. Stern
Fiend Confesses To Murder After Arrest In Maryland
Lenchid Upper Manioro Maryland October 20 Stephen Williams a Black man who assaulted Mrs Hardesty on Wednesday confessed to the crime and was taken from jail at 8 am Saturday morning and hanged Fosoinada laid out. Henry Werneke a shoemaker living on State avenue near Reed Street was struck on the head Friday evening, robbed but rescued. No arrests. The Month Has Been Slow Iron Trade Review says October demand slower than August September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Evangelical Church
G. H. Thomas Women’s Relief Corps
N. California St
New Indianapolis Cabinet Company
Capital Stock
John B. Glover
Progress Club
Mansur Hall
E. Washington St
G. M. Decker
A. 8. Cunningham
Dr. Tanner
Board of Safety
Mark A. Smith
Anderson
D. N. Berg
State Board of Health
R. Roberts
Fletcher Place
August
Mrs. Black
John
Mrs. Belsen
Hattie Thomson
Julia Turner
Dwarss
William Clare
Henry Seegers
Mamie H. Wallace
Nancy Mankin
Minnie Stratman
Oscar Borgman
Upper Manioro
Stephen Williams
Fosoinada
Henry Werneke
State-ave
Reed St
Prospect St
Cleveland
The
Iron Trade Review
Iron and Steel
Merrill's Quth Reply to Labor Union Debate Offer
Merrill Moores rebuffs a union proposal for a public discussion with Chas L. Henry and W. H. Bigger. He cites Henry's full speaking schedule and offers Republican cooperation to improve wages and jobs, inviting union guidance for actionable steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill Moores
Teamsters’ and Shovelers’ Union
Chas
L. Henry
W. H. Bigger
Merrill
Mr. Henry
Herrill
Republican Party
Mgr. Henry
Abbott Charged With Stealing Horse and Phaeton
James Adams, arrested in Cincinnati, is accused of stealing a horse and phaeton from Mrs. Shortridge near the city. He refused to reveal his true name, admits working for her, and claims to know local residents. Police identify him as Abbott. the stolen rig dates back about two weeks. He faces immediate transfer for trial.
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Mra. Shortridge
Abbott
Phaston
Outlaw Led Counterfeit Ring Said to Operate in Mines
U S revenue agents tracking Deputy Marshal Wray's helpers found tracks of a counterfeiters gang. Officials believe an organized moonshining and counterfeiting crew hides in abandoned mines in Asia and Wapello counties. They suspect Bill Cramer, a murder indictment, heads the group and expect a major bust to uncover illicit suits and counterfeits.
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Asia
United States Revenue
Marshal Wray
Existance
This
Wappello
Bill Cramer
Corruption Indictments Hit New York Police Officials
New York Police Captain Doherty, wardmen and sergeants from the first precinct face grand jury indictment for corruption and extortion tied to arrests of disorderly house keepers. Ex-officers, including Hugh Clark Felix McKenna James W Jordan Charles G Parker John Heck and Bernard Leehag, are jailed at police headquarters awaiting trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Grand Jury
Doherty
Liftlst
Hugh Clark
Felix McKenna
James W. Jordan
Charles G. J’arker
John Heck
Bernard Leehag
Dr Charles Slocum Arrested for Abduction in Peoria
In Peoria Illinois on October 20 Dr Charles Slocum was arrested on a charge of abduction filed by Mrs Ishmesl who accuses him of abducting her daughter Hattie. Both claim they wed last May but refuse to reveal or show a license. Slocum is bound over to await the grand jury and locked up in default. Perjury charges likely to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peorita, Ll
Charles Slocum
Ishmesl
Hattie
Slocum
Tts
Algo
Grant Sees Friday Nomination as Lucky Omen for Mayor
New York reports Tammany's Grant says being nominated on a Friday is a lucky omen as he steps into mayoral race. In Los Angeles an order allows Postal Telestagic to build lines along Western Union rights of way despite an exclusive contract. Also arrests of two saloonists in secondary item. Expert accountants find $11,000 shortage in Menasha ex city treasurer's accounts, bondsmen to cover.
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Grant
New York
Tammany
Lous Angeles
Ross
Atlantic & Pacific
Postal Telestagic Company
Western Union
Oshkosh
Wis
Cltr
Jarvis
Menasha
Frank Lutte Well Drilling Ad Promises Best Rates
An old-time ad notes driven wells differ by construction quality and claims 4c per foot for wells, with $1.60 for cementing leaky cisterns and stove connections. Frank Lutte advertises in citywide reach, urging trials to save money.
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Frank Lutte
Indiana-avy
Mystery Man In Canal Identified By Hat And Bullet
A hat with a bullet hole and powder marks was found with the body of a man pulled from the canal near the aqueduct. A colored boy located a felt hat, believed to belong to the unknown man who wore fine clothes and had only threepence in his pockets. Coroners question murder as shots were heard Thursday night. a Peoria butcher may be the man, identity aided by a tobacco box marked Philip.
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Peoria
Philip
Abduction of 9 Year Old Hartz Boy Sparks Search
George Hartz abducted Leroy Francis Hartz from School No 10 on a Friday afternoon. He arrived with a back and called for the boy, who entered the carriage and was driven away. The child has not been seen since. Hartz and the mother had been divorced about two years earlier, custody granted to her. Hartz had attempted to reclaim custody without success.
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Leroy Francis Hartz
George Hartz
Hartz
Herts
Pastor Deposed Over Political Involvement in Breckinridge Campaign
In Lexington Kentucky on October 20, Prof J B Jones of Hamilton Female College and pastor of Providence church was removed from his pastorate by state members for mixing politics with religion. Jones supported Col Breckinridge in the campaign against him, while a majority of church officers favored the colonel. After gaining influence, they fired the pastor.
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Breckinridge
Leexineton
J. B. Jones
Hamilton Female College
Providence Christ
Rev. Jones
Parishioners From St John’s Denounce Satolli After Refusal
A large delegation from St. John's Roman Catholic church in Patterson New Jersey visited Satolli to request the removal of Dr Smith. They were refused entry and then sharply denounced Satolli in the chilly morning encounter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batol
Patterson
N. J
St. John’s
Satelli
Dr. Smith
Satolli
Two Mormons killed and scalped near Cuimanta
Clarence Rollins and John Warsing, Mormon missionaries from Salt Lake, were shot and scalped near Cuimanta on Friday after attempting to proselytize. Elsewhere Edith Balch Voorhees, 71, of Illinois, was arrested at the White House seeking audience with the President over a birthright claim of 1.5 million dollars. A pure food exhibit in Curacao closed with plans for a permanent annual event. Carl Brown, linked to the Coxey army, was arrested in New York while attempting a protest at the subtreasury. Stores connected, 30c, any part of the city. Butts, 183 Indiana Ave.—price $4.45 for Model to combination salts with extra cat. Sale ends Saturday.
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Cuimanta
Clarence Rollins
John Warsing
Salt Lake
Washington
Edith Balch Voorhees
Ilinois
White House
Brown
New York
Carl Brown
Coxey Army Fame
Washington St
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Thompson
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Lizard St
Alice T. Seerdman
the Taxpayers’ League
Ihat Branca
Asppalt
Bedsiph
Pying
Chin Wee
Riove
Southern Pacific Express
Puhoents
Ariz
Etzler
Southern Pacific
Roscoe
Johson
Mike Thompson
Arizona
Jeri
Streck
Southwestern Limited
National Road Crossing
Poyrdulis
Fn Judgels
Lenchid
George Hing
Lee Ling
Honoanula
British Columbia
Stout Penial Curiaco
Pujiman
Republican Central Committee
Panama
Panama Canal Company
Mexico
City
Filmodo
Fort Warne
Ind
Gen. Harrison
Indianapolia
Lonporn
James Anthony Froude
Thamsters, and Shovelers’ Union
Cincinnati
NGO Nookdoo
Aaloonista
Good Citizens’ Rescue
Chas. Weber
Conrad Menninger
Ill
Bpirrd
Curiaco
Butts
Indiana Ave
Satardey Nih
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