Keep Hands Off Says Blatchley Visit To Illinois Field Not Fruitful
State Geologist W. G. Blatchley returned from Illinois gas fields Tuesday night and said only three wells proved good. He warned Indianapolis to expect no long term natural gas supply from the Miron or Minols fields, noting wells are close together and sandstone, not Trenton, yields gas. Mayor Bankwilter, after visiting Pittsburg, Va, will report findings to the Commercial Club before any public release.
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W. G. Blatchley
Illinois Gas
Indianapolis
Trenton
Indiana
Aston
Bintchley
Munors
Robinson
Cases
Charles A. Bankwilter
Pittsburg
Bookwalter
Commercial Club
Riverside Park Gunman Flees After Confrontation
A large armed man challenged two Riverside park officers on a bridge near Riverside park. He drew a long pistol and warned them to retreat. The officers backed away and the man then escaped into darkness along the riverbank. search failed to locate him.
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Riverside Park
Frank Reilly
Riverside
Castor Club
Court taxes mortuary funds of fraternal insurers
The supreme court ruled that mortuary funds and all moneys of fraternal insurance companies are taxable. Previously these funds were exempt, and the decision will place thousands of dollars on the tax rolls.
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Feyepe-Mienae Press
Auciay
Springfield
Prema Court
Asrezemant
Bryan speech draws vast crowd at Washington park rally
Thousands fill Washington park on a Tuesday night to hear Willam Jennings Bryan speak on railroad ownership and trusts. The enthusiastic audience, including Bryan’s son in attendance, cheers the Democrat’s proposals while Genoa and local politicians critique administration figures and party unity. The event ends with broad support for Bryan’s ideas and a rousing response from the crowd.
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Washington Park
Willam Fyne
Bryan
Neertess
Greenfiell
Inet
Peomyes
Locomotive Explodes Killing One and Injuring Another
In Chicago on October 4 a boiler explosion on a C. M. & St. P. locomotive killed one man and seriously injured another, engineer Philin Killab. Gust Rosherg and Talnor Pembroke arcade ads appear in the mixed clippings, alongside notices of upholstering and electical services. Mrs John McGregor, widow of county commissioner, dies at 46 years, survived by two children Agnes and John.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scrippes McRae L'Reconguciation
Chicago
Tremun
Philin Killab
John McGregor
TL Fielcherave
Bryan orders calm after exhausting campaign tour
William Jennings Bryan plans restraint in future campaigns after a grueling interurban swing through Indiana where he spoke long hours daily and faced need for frequent changes of attire. Giver Hendren of the Democratic speakers bureau notes the tour and Indianapolis meeting pleased state and county committees with expected party gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whliam Jehninge Bryan
Givert Hendren
Democratic Speakers’ Bureau
Bryan
Indiana
State Committee
Emp Ty Committee
Indianapolis
BIDS ON BANE ST PROPOSED PAVEMENT WORK
The Hoard of Public Works received bids Wednesday for Bane-st from Delaware to New Jersey-sta with woollen block pavement. Marion County Construction Co bid $2.69 per unit and Union As phat Construction Co bid $2.18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BANE
Negro's Life in the Court's Hand Delayed Fate for George Williams
George Williams the negro murderer of Patrolman Edward Petticord will learn his fate on Thursday. The defense argued the hospital statement Petticord gave to Mayor Bookwalter should not be admitted as it resembled a deathbed avowal. Judge Fremont Alford planned to rule Thursday after reviewing authorities. Williams attended the proceedings with keen interest as attorneys debated admissibility and testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Willame
Edward J. Petticord
Pett J Tcard
CG. A. Bookwalter
Fremont Alford
Criminal Court
Te i
William Beerman
George Williams
Edward Fettleord
Alford
Williams
Charles A. Bookwatter
Edward Petticard
Daniel Brown, Jr
Charley P. Benelcy
Taylor Gromer
Elevation work starts on Valley Ave tracks project
Eighty workers began Wednesday morning under Essex Fopsirection for elevating Valley Avenue railway tracks. City Engineer Willer expects rapid progress toward completion. Morton trial set for November 8 involves Aaron Morton charged with murdering his wife after jealousy. Maude Taylor fined 41 and costs for permitting a sheltering in an illegal house.
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Valley-ave
Essex Fopsirection Company
Big Four
Willer
Morton
Aaron Morton
Wes Act
Weinestay
Maude Taylor
Fremont Alford
Cather Wright
Ilegal Howe
Women and driver face charges in city misconduct case
Louise Wickers 18 and cousin bound over to the grand jury after confessing to immoral acts linked to Paul, a former city ambulance driver. Proceedings trace alleged visits to a dispensary, a Last Chance salon, and other venues with male companions, while several local establishments may face inquiries for contributing to delinquency.
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Louise Vickers
George W. Stubbs
Daventle Court
May Kee
Pasigcation
E. New York
Jet
New Church Planned for Peru Indiana Parish
Special to The Son reflects on a Trinity Episcopal church in Peru Indiana undergoing reconstruction to make room for a marble stone altar. The frame structure was built years ago at a cost near nine dollars per the era’s value. Pastor J Armstein currently leads the congregation.
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Peru
Trinity Episcopal Vehureh
Chia City
Trinity Church
Hee
J. Armstein
Business Growing Promptly In Peru Telephone Booth Venture
Ind Oct 24 C H Brawnell reports his telephone booth business has expanded to the point that current quarters are inadequate. He has begun erecting a new factory west of town with buildings and equipment costing nearly 160000 dollars to accommodate future growth.
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Peru
Ind
C. H. Brawnell
Convention of the American Civic Association in Milwaukee
Oct 24 Wit reports seventy five delegates attended the convention here. Delegates discussed Niagara frontier preservation and reports covered women outdoor leagues arts and crafts children's gardens libraries public nuisances railroad and rural improvements actual extension and social settlement.
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Milwauker
Wit
American Civic
Niagara
Death in haymow at 527 N Senate Ave reported
John Patterson, a laborer for George W. McCray, was found dead in a barn haymow behind 527 N Senate Ave on Wednesday by fellow workers. He had been sleeping in the barn, and the cause of death is not stated in the fragment.
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Peple
Hugh Dougharty
Bryan
Elisten
Mr. Bryan
Willam Jennings Bryan
Down
Culver Ina
Ryan
Areunalion Ani
Willian Jeanings Ryan
Jent
Rand
Mx Bryan
John Patterson
George W. McCray
Senate-ave
Taborera
Murrin Weeds
Indianapolis
Mia
Leslie
Water Quality Debate Amid Typhoid Rise in Indianapolis
City sanitarian Eugene Ruchler and health officials report 70 plus typhoid cases in Indianapolis withTYphoid linked mostly to city water? While Dr. Butler says city water tests show no fault. Sanitarian notes 71 patients used city water and 48 used well water. 40 of the wells were condemned after water samples. Seven deaths reported this month but typhoid described as not higher than in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Ruchler
Indianapolis
Health Board
Buehler
Bank Robbers Foiled by Hoosier Citizens at Shipshewana
Six masked men attempted to dynamite a bank vault in Shipshewana Indiana. A town guard and posse fired as the robbers fled after binding three men and looting a small sum. The pursuit went into Michigan across fields and woods, with one outlaw wounded. The town had recently reinforced the bank with a modern safe.
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Shipshewana
Bay of
Philp Davis
Neroglycer
Jock
Ned
2 Pose
Purmutt
Michigan
Davis’ Bank
Davis
Hla
Strife at Ball Affects Virgil Jordan at German Trial
Virgil Jordan of 305 Pennsylvania street reports assault by two men while en route to a German Trial. Detectives Krueger and Askingler investigate. Mrs. Jordan claims she knows the tale best and that her husband was drugged by a stranger’s cigar. Police doubt the story but continue inquiries as Mrs. Jordan and her aunt attended a Germania hall dance while her husband spoke at Bryan Park.
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Virgil Jordan
Pennsylvania St
Delaware-st. Jordan Sage
Jordan
Chatner
Germania Kal
Bryan
Wash- Inglan St
Hee
Slayer of Actress Lived In This City
A murderer who resided in Indianapolis about two years ago and was once arrested with a light penalty for stealing diamonds drifted to Chicago. There his desire for money led to the killing of an actress.
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Indianapolis
Chicago
Woman's Father Found the Murderer Howart Nicholas Confesses
Indianapolis man Marvin Woody leads pursuit after Howart Nicholas admits killing Mrs. Margaret Leslie in Chicago to steal her diamonds. Nicholas, an ex canvasser, strangled Leslie at the Palace hotel and later pawned jewel settings. The confession implicates Cap Harding in planning. Woody travels from Tuscola to Chicago, aiding investigators.
Murder confession ties Indianapolis widow to Chicago killing
Howard E. Nicholas confessed to murdering Mrs. Margaret Leslie in a Chicago apartment to steal her $2000 worth of diamonds. He claimed accomplice Leopold helped dispose of jewelry, with parts pawned in Indianapolis and later found. Police say two men, including a pawnshop broker, identified Nicholas and traced the diamonds. Leopold remains at large as investigators hunt for him.
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Howard Nicholas
Chicago
Lestie
Palace Hotel
Nicholas
Allend
Cap Harding
Ultra Leopold
Harding
Bis
Howard E Nicholas
Margaret Leulin
Indianapous
Tie Adrese
Indianapolis
Macholan
Te Tn
Maud
Tider
Mies Lesiie
Thirty-Aveta
Detective
Ini
Hise Laalle
Bee J
Low
Duggy Gare
Bard Kote
Howard E. Nicholas
Leopold
Margaret Lalla
Paleas Hotel
Tere
Nicholaa
Eagy
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Illinois Field
HIT Insurance Funds
Thomas Taggart
Brya
Agyonn
Theodore P. Davin
Frank Gavin
Samuel N. Ralston
Lebanon
Oreer
Hugh Dougherty
Dougherty
Cortelyou
Ralston
Hanty. Jr
Halston
Greenfield
Gov
Hanty
Falston
Hlanly
Taggart
Raleten
Conny
Gee
Intianapolis
Gust Rosherg
Talnor
Pembroke Arcade
UW Barger Sof
Call Bella
Hattery Renewal
Biliott Tele
Elec. Co
Mass. Ave
Iskr Bios
Azzh
Mrs, M'Gregor
Long
Tillnese
Petticord
Fate
Italy
P. Paul
Paul
Wickera
Louisy Wicker
Ant
Louise
Louise Wickers
Mine Wickers
Pant
Stipouri
Wonderland
Washingtom St
N. Ulinorest
Smith's
Washington St
Bomh
New York-st
City Health Board
Shipshewana Bank
Little Minister
Best On Earth
Wolecknera
Backela
N. B.C
N.C
Med
Hillett- Tele, & Fie, Co
Mass
Ave
Howart Nichoing
tRent
Margaret Leslie
Wes i
yaRo
Nicholan
Cury
Indanapolia
Sealle
Salarneytata
Nicholas Ar
Nichalas
Marvin Woody
Lesiie
Jyntley
Woody
Tuscola
Til
Massachusetts Ave
Indianaporte
Chiienco
Turcala
At Ie
Indianapolia
Mervin Woody
Mervin Werly
Mito
George Leopol
Qeceasory
Trixia Ware
Lagdwld
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