Greatest graft of all in Public Land scandal
Washington dispatch reports the interior department says the Pacific coast inquiry into the public land scandal is the most tremendous graft yet. It centers on money transactions between 4.9 million and 29 million dollars with grafters colluding with site and federal authorities over allotments in forest reserves totaling about 175.65 acres, involving Singer Mermann the land office commissioner and a new Oregon hut member.
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Washington
Department of the Interior
Pacific Coast
Chan Tand
Ind
Pacific Slope
Singer Mermann
Furan
General Land Office
Oregon
Car Explosion Shakes New York Suburbs At Night
An explosion in a freight car on a New York area line jolted Wall Street and City Island residents. Windows shattered within two miles, panic spread as the blast threw cars and debris across the tracks. No injuries were reported though several homes and structures suffered damage.
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New York
HR & He Nnroad
Einam Bay
Baychester
City Island
Vilages
Lear
Wally
Adius
Ferdon
Stchester
Don Ronse
Remains of Mr. Morss Buried at Fort Wayne
The funeral for Mr. Morss, long a newspaper man and political associate, was held Friday at the Episcopal church amid pond plants and elaborate designs. Rev. Lewis Brown did not preach. hymns were sung by the vested choir. The body was transported to Fort Wayne Saturday morning for burial at an early hour.
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MR. Morss
Fort Wayne
Fan
Episcopal Church
Samirk
Morss
Tueral Cartege
Mary
Lewis Brown
Mores
Durine
Wildcat loan firm branded by state audit report
State auditor Sherrick labeled the Homestead loan and investment company a wildcat scheme and plans to ask the attorney general to start winding up proceedings in Marion county courts. In Vincennes a factional fight within the Grand Army post spurred the formation of a new George G. Reily Post No. 685.
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Homestead Loan and Wwoment Association
Sherrick
Marion
Vincennes Grand Army Post
George G. Reily
Liner Advertisements On Ninth Page Today
New liners on the ninth page offer jobs and goods for sale including a girl wanted a baleaman wanted a livery barn for sale houses for sale rooms for rent brick block for sale furniture for sale dogs for sale and lumbers for sale read all liners on the ninth pane.
Freezing Temperature Drops to 30 Saturday Morning
A frigid start to the weekend saw temperatures sink to about 30 degrees Saturday morning. Calm winds and clear skies prevailed as residents prepared for a chilly day ahead.
Householders Shiver in Cold and Wary Wakeup
The tale portrays households trembling at coal bills and cold mornings. A weary provider and roomers face frigid dawns, shivering as shops and factories hum with freezing weather. The scene captures dread over heating costs and neighbors bracing for a harsh Saturday.
Robbery Reported Near Palmer Flats After Night Break In
Police report a daytime say robbery at the Palmer flats last night. Two apartments were entered and robbed of valuables. Items seized include two bold watches a ring with stones and a purse. The theft occurred between 9 and 9 thirty p m.
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Minott
A. Mo Willams
Palmer Fats
Mr. Williams
Mies
Catherine Sippach
Francie Smith
Drowned Girl Found After Cistern Accident
Katherine Pierce five year old daughter of Mrs Pierce of Churchman Place south of the city drowned in a cistern Friday morning. The mother drew water for a bath and lowered a bucket uncovering the child floating on the water. Neighbors then recovered the body with a rake, and she was brought to the surface in a frantic scene.
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Katherine Pierce
Missing James Stevenson Leaves Home After Friday Morning
James Stevenson, 16, living at 19 N Meridian St Meridjan, disappeared Friday morning after heading to school. Parents searched with friends but received no information. He is about five feet six inches tall, wearing a dark suit and blue army shirt with brass buttons. police notified.
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James Stevenson
Meridjan
Ala
Wsansinus
Young Stevenson
Sex
Way Up Oil Prices Boosted by Standard
Toledo oil price report notes a rally with stations in several towns showing increases. Values listed include Dehnsylvania, Tiona, Corning, New Castle, North Lima, South Lima, Somer, Neodesha and White House with prices ranging around 1.30 to 1.90 per gallon.
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Toledo
Suunlay
Dehnsylvania
Tiona
Corning
New Castle
North Lim
South Lima
White Hous
Three Die in Home Gas Accident At New York Street
Mrs Emma Roberts and two sons Edgar and Theodore Roberts were overcome by artificial gas at their home on New York Street Saturday morning. The breakfast scene turned tragic as Edgar signaled illness, gas spread, and relatives rushed to help. all three were unconscious and later revived though Edgar faced a grave prognosis.
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Emma Roberts
Theodore
Agar Roberts
New York St
Averes Peseyad
Edgar Roberts
GROWL Over Clerks Workload At City Hall
Newly appointed clerks in city hall face heavy duties as they replace a larger Republican staff from the Board of Works and assessors. They start work Saturday and encounter complex tasks likened to a Chinese puzzle while seeking to manage city finances.
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Board of Works
Smitchel ds New Book Out Organs ized Favor
Philadelphia June 198 press notes a new book by John Mitchell titled Organized Favor. The volume, priced at 1.75, includes full page illustrations and covers Mitchell’s views as a prominent labor leader and unionist. It assesses strikes, unionism strengths, and proposed methods to reduce labor conflict with detailed chapters on the coal strike at Ext and the strike’s inside history.
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John
Mitenedloes
Ishor
Michal Gekesay
Ext
Mitchell
Metory Wis
Teachers to Meet Here By Local Association Session
The next session of the Bauthers Indi aint teachers' association will be wiwhi da this oft teh Hand Apel land. Executive committee set date and place Saturday morning. The group lists about 3,000 members and invites inspection of jewelry stock from J P Mullatly importer.
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Bauthers Indiaint
Teachers’ Association
J. P. Mullatly
Monument-place
Marriage Ceremony Confuses Court Near Uncertain Dowry
In a muddled wedding proceeding from a county court on a Saturday morning, Damen Smith and Shubbs Stubbs wed amid jokes about dowry and money. The judge ET orders calm as the groom asks about costs while the ceremony proceeds, leaving the conclusion unclear and humorous.
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Damen AL Smith
Uarhetin
Mizabheut Snyder
Suvenity Court
Judge Status
Hesan
Dies Shubbs
Weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity
Weather for the 36 hours ending 8 p m Oct 25 calls for fair conditions Saturday night and Sunday with a slight warming trend. Morning temperature 32 degrees, noon 44, 2 p m 45 as southerly winds shift across Indiana and nearby states. Merchants Ice Company of Indianapolis lists capital stock 40 000 and directors Vic tor R Joes Charles Youngman Frank G Kamp William Behnestler John Wolsitter Joseph Baldus Pred Hinnekamp.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Merchants’ Ice Company
Victor R. Joes
Charles Youngman
Frank G. Kamp
William Behnestler
John Wolsitter
Joseph Baldus
Pred Hinnekamp
Workers Demand Back Pay After Strike Threats
A group of deposed workers confronts management over unpaid salaries, threatening to collect daily wages if not paid. Authorities plan to address the dispute as talks with controllers continue. The case centers on alleged withheld settlements and possible court action if no resolution is reached.
Hale Holiday: Offi cials may close Saturday afternoons
President Bowning of the Board of Works indicated on Saturday that new officers are likely to close offices on Saturday afternoons, a practice used during the Republican administration. Local ads promote lamp chimneys and chimney tops for sale, urging readers to visit stores at 2 cents and 45 Virginia Ave.
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Bowning
Board of Works
Virginia Ave
STARK
Iron barred gate and armed guard for Parry
A Sun report details the heavy security around Indianapolis manufacturer D M Parry owner of Parry Manufacturing. Visitors must pass an iron barred gate and armed guard to reach Parry on the second floor. The article notes heightened precautions tied to Parry’s prominence and potential threats, with scenes of guards and rifles described on approach.
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D. M. Parry
Indianapolis
Indianapols
Parry
SUN
Fes Iin
Rampany
Recaller
Eloxes
Indianapollo
Fire at Bunker Hill destroys multiple Hurd stores
Fire of unknown origin swept through Bunker Hill Oct 4 burning EK L Mullen hardware Sage Airday shop James T. ban lom grocer H I Slaggerty and Bunker Mil building. Town lacked a fire department but residents helped fight flames. About half insured, officials suspect possible arson.
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Honker Hill
Ind
Oet
Sage Airday Mearning
EK L Mullen
James T. Ban Lom
H. IL
Closing Saloon Orders Shake Downtown Crowd
Downtown saloonkeepers confronted Mayor Holtzman and safety board members over a Thursday order to close saloons at closing time. Several saloonists visited City Hall to plead for modification while others voiced their protests in the mayor’s presence and through spokesmen.
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Silont
Alent
Woo
Priday
Kemch
Poisier
Holtzman
Wenger
Een-Keener
Whallen and Cox Face Ballot Controversy Rumors
Fragmented text describes a disputed election process with Judge Whallen and Charles B. Cox. Claims include verbal and written agreement details, hired staff, and plans to examine contested ballots later. The passage hints at ongoing scrutiny of tally sheets and certification.
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Junge
Whallen
Walward
Listle
Ube
Elvetion
Whallin
Heiday
Charles B.cox
Evans Woolen New Bank Official
Evans Woolen Sawyer has been appointed counsel of the American National Bank. The move reflects growth in the bank's business and introduces new duties related to credits and securities. He will assume the new office in New York while continuing his law practice.
Hearse Team Runs Away in New York Street collision
Horace Childers of Planner and Buenanan undertakers closed the hearse doors after removing Deacon James Dutton from the vehicle. A streetcar frightened the team, the hearse sped toward Penneyhania, ran onto the curb, struck a tree, toppled, and the horses were thrown. The ornate hearse valued at £900 suffered smashed glass and broken lamps with about $0 damage to others.
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Horace Childers
Planner & Buenanan, Undertakers
James Dutton'e Fey
New York
Pennaytvanlysts
Penneyhania
Fined Ticket Scalper in City Court Case
A ticket scalper in the city court on Saturday was found guilty of violating the city ordinance regulating buying and selling railroad tickets. The defendant, George Willer, faced testimony that he invited people to exchange tickets in front of a theater. He was fined 30 and costs. Bankers Elect Officers in San Francisco as part of separate notes.
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Ulinotsst
George Willer
We Tonenstaden
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