City Framing Plea Over Citizens Gas Stock Subscriptions
In Superior Court, a plea in abatement challenges a Citizens Gas stock suit claiming $600,000 of $1,000,000 subscribed is uncollectible. City Attorney argues many subscribers failed to pay, rendering most subscriptions worthless and blocking franchise enforcement. The case seeks court action to compel franchise performance and transfer options on utility assets.
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Ets
Frederick
Aintson
Superior Court
Ltigens
Citizens’ Gas Company
Holtzman
Consumers’ Gnn Trust Company
Citizens’ Ass Company
Matson Tnt
Ciizens’ + Gan comnany
Inis
Cig
Matson
Stark
Tie Pias
Hy Company
Atfred PF
Fotte
Trav W. Staluuker
Bores Fehmidt
Keene May Resign Rumor Circulates At Statehouse
Rumors swirl that Dr. Victor Keene, superintendent of the state laboratory, plans resignation by zenith end. Gov. Hanly and State Board of Health secretary were out of town, leaving details unclear as Keene’s recent tenure and equipment choices at the lab are noted. Florinert Leemen faces Fish and Game charges after nets found at Hartford City property. he pleads guilty in two cases with costs totaling $58.10.
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Paidey Etible Foundation
Victor Keene
Harceriologica
Drud Keene
J. Frank Hanly
J. N. Yurty
State Board of Health
Butrday
Keene
Atate
Hartzman
Indianapolis
City
Bookwalter
Florinert Leemen
Hartford City
Fish and Game
J. Bravy
Vitor
Onex
Costa
MR LEEMAN CONDITION STABLE AT CITY HOSPITAL
Abner Leeman remains in critical condition at City Hospital after being found unconscious on N Illinois Street. Detectives continue the investigation with no clew to the assailant as officials press for information. The wounded man recently joined the union and eventful details about the attack compound the case.
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Leeman
Abner Leeman
City Hospital
Wan
United
N. Illnois St
Spémian
Joe Clay Campaigning Hard for Marion County Votes
Joe Clay, a prominent Marion County figure, is depicted as a tireless campaigner, meeting voters daily since the nominating convention. The profile highlights his background as a commission man at Flockyard, his ability to make friends, and his decision to personally persuade residents to support him and other ticket candidates.
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Joe Clay
Keates
Flockyarde
Indiana
Mika
Eam Walguing
Jammer Stelne Sentenced After Missing Witness
In criminal court on Saturday a defendant identified as Stelne was fined and sentenced to four months in the workhouse on a guilty plea due to the absence of the prosecuting witness Albert Wishard. The case involved alleged theft of a rod watch, charms valued at $140. McWlyhard appeared after sentencing.
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Jammer Stelne
Albert Wishard
Stelne
Mc Wlyhard
Firemen's Ball Planned by Eureka Lodge No 44
A Halloween veil will be given in Ton Hinson hall next Wednesday night, October 3, by the Eureka lodge No 44, Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen. Elaborate preparations are on to make the event a splendid success, with commitments and active involvement from members.
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Hinson Hall
Eureka Lodge
Brotherhood of Locomotiys
Pete Oak -Hern
Chatr
Joseph AL i
Democrats to Speak Saturday Night at Multiple Meetings
The Marion county Democratic committee announces Saturday night meetings with speakers Frank Gain J McCullough and others at Cumberland at 740 near a road and a Meridian street carriage stop. Ward precinct addresses list Frank B Baker and others with officials Patton Berry and Davis reporting positive turnout as the party aims to boost support.
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Marion
Cumberland
Frank F. Gain
J. & McCullough
Meridian St
Frank PB. Baker
Aphisus Ave
J. Patton
James S. Berry
James Kervan
Theodore P. Davis
Coe M
Mother wept for Nicholas in tragic city tale
A Pittsburgh mother recalls her son Howard Nichola s Mitchell a former Indiana townsman who drifted into fast life after a railroad injury. She explains how a $4 railroad settlement fed his theater life in Chicago and New York, leading to tragedy as he disappeared into an actors circle before a fatal act. The mother seeks to aid and understand while detailing his family ties and three other sons.
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Uitteburg
Paget
Nichlas
Howard
Nichoine
Indiantpatts
Margaret Leslie
Indianapolis
Chicago
Nicholas
Pennsylvania Railroad
Come Pans
the Mather
Plicea
Tie City
Andy
Sam
Margaret Lentle
Jean
Howeard
Nichoalas
Testimony Excluded in Inquest Over Mrs Leslie Body
Chicago Ver 57. Coroner Hoffan announced that testimony indicating murder for jewelry was excluded by Deputy Coroner Cummings who conducted the inquest into Mrs Mirarett Leslie’s death. Mervin I Woody of Indianapolis, father of the slain actress, said Cummings refused to permit his assertion that jewelry worth 2000 dollars was missing. The inquest, suspended pending investigation, will resume at the Chicago area police station next week as Coroner Hoffan hopes additional killers may be identified.
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Chicago
Mirarett Leslie
Hoffan
Ze. Cummings
Mervin I. Woody
Indianapolis
Cummings
Woody
Chicago-are
Coronte Oman
B. Nichols
Horse Vanishes After Legal Demand
A court case records a horse disappearance after a constable attempted possession. George C. Henderson testified the horse was in a stable, but witnesses said the stable was empty when officers arrived. The City Loan Company seeks higher court to trace Henderson’s claimed interest and refile the case.
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Horace
Pie Chiy Lian Company
Higher Court
Iit
Henderson
Canrtahte Ginan
Ford
Loen Company
Askon Higher Court
Nine Pointe
Search for Body of Mayor Snyder In White Plain Lake
At a special council meeting twenty dollars was appropriated for the search for the body of Mayor Snyder who was drowned in White Plain lake in Canada. Jal ie Calvin D. Wright took the oath of office as treasurer and Jonah M. Betch was made president of the council.
Fire destroys Crab Reynolds Taylor elevator in Grove
Fire at Grove Indiana on the 27th destroyed the Crab Reynolds Taylor Company's elevator. About 75,000 bushels of wheat were stored there, causing an estimated loss of 920,000 dollars. The Sun reports a total loss of 30,008 in related damages.
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Abh Grove
Grove
Ind
Reynolds, Taylor Company
Election slated for union officers amid heated race
The Carpenters and Joiners union faces a forthcoming officer election. The leadership aims to secure broad support with ballots exceeding twenty thousand. The vote is set for the third Sunday in November, with Indianapolis headquarters unopposed in this contest.
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Indianapolis
State education inquiry panel meets in Albany office
Gov Hatly commission on educational legislation and interchamber conditions held a session at Fassett A Cotton's office. No publication-ready results, plans for an afternoon and possible additional meeting reported. Parade crowds and mixed reactions to Hughes touring Albany County discussed amid Republican sentiment concerns.
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Hatly
Fassett A. Cotton
Hearst
Coheen
Albany
Mall of People
Hanming Fan
Hughes
Mughes
In- Taurance Inquisitor
Hearst Gains Ground as Election Outlook Shifts
Hearst draws massive crowds in Albany with a reception described as the greatest ever. Analysts note shifting odds as Hearst campaigns in New York City and upstate, while Democrats and Independents report growing favorable drift and heavy support from industrial centers. Albany turnout, a cannon salute, and a bonfire greet Hearst, signaling strong Democratic momentum.
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Albany
Tenneselaer
New York City
Albany County
Broad Avenue
Hearst
Storm at St Louis Causes Collapses and Injuries
A strong gale struck St Louis early today as a three story building on Riverside Avenue partially collapsed. Four workers on the sidewalk narrowly escaped death and two were injured. Debris toppled signs and a frame house on Rust Street was demolished. Riverfront damage reported.
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Scripps-McMae
St, Louis
Gale
Rust St. Louis
Jation
Cheers for the President At Berlin University
In Berlin a large audience at the inaugural reading for President Roosevelt stirred with applause. Education leaders and German intellectuals joined Empress Augusta Victoria and officials in saluting the U S leader as speeches praised friendship and goodwill toward the United States.
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Seripee-McRee Peean Association
Berlin
Fimperar
William
Roosevelt
John B. Burgens
Columbian University
Berlin University
James Speyer
Wurgon
Kalver
Santimenta
United States
Ran Dent Roosevelt
Nghta
Germany
Augusta Victoria
Aend
Biudl
Hughes Campaign Stop Draws Crowds in Corning
Charles B. Hughes Republican governor candidate visited Corning on October 2, addressing three large audiences. A mile-long parade escorted him from depot to hotel as workers halted his carriage and cheered. He spoke in Rath Mfr and Bath, urging duty, unity, and integrity in American business, denouncing cynicism about enterprise.
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Nepublican Civen
Corning
Charles Bf Hughes
Tepublican
Hughes
Tfoot
Bath
Rath Mfr
Stolen Cow Incident Sparks City Boots Display Trial
A chaotic scene described as the trial of a man accused of stealing a reed organ and wearing boots during the event. authorities faced crowd unrest as demonstrators and onlookers gathered near the city hub. Officials planned arrests and rail disruptions to calm the crowd.
Gypsies Scheme Steals from City Residents
Reports from across the city describe a traveling group of Romany women driving fear in neighborhoods near Fall Creek and Hamimand's grove. Police say the women, dressed in bright fabrics and with ornate braids, offer fortune telling and pull small fortunes from pockets, switching papers to steal money from victims after promising future luck. Authorities note a city ordinance on gypsy camping but enforcement is limited by the group renting wagons as homes and moving between sites.
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Fall Creek
Hamimand’s Grove
Mega
Moxing
Fortines
Fortine Teller
Coroner Probes Death Of Attorney Found At Elevator
In Chicago on October 27 the coroner probes the mysterious death of attorney Breyenann. Widow Mrs Stevenson testifies as chief witness. Officials Hoftidin and O Brien conduct a caret examination at the scene where the body was found at the base of an elevator shaft. Police consider homicide likely.
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Meceenyiem Scrippee Neice
Chicago
Charien
Ragino Guilty in Murder of Joseph Brandis
Chicago on October 27 Dominico Ragino was found guilty of murdering Joseph Brandis on December 14. The jury imposed the death penalty as Ragino smiled during the verdict reading and expressed expectation of the sentence.
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Porappacmcees
Orcae Aamoeimmcky
Chicago
Dominico Raggpazino
Joseph Brandis
Dye
Tagkasing
Condition of City Water Report October 27 1998
City water quality was assessed by the chemist and bacteriologist of the Department of Public Health and Charity. The daily examination notes public supply levels and summarizes findings, including sample details and any concerns identified by the city sanitary team.
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Department of Public Health and Charity
Euone Rubhler
Woman Intercepted After Lake Shore Crime In Ind
Police brought a woman, believed to be Mrs Charles Mesocks, from Goghen near Indianapolis, to Klexhen, following a Lake Shore train incident linked to a murder case. Fuller protests innocence from prison. a 20 year old sister of the murdered woman was found dead in the same house.
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Bed
Mystéras Murier
Sire
Klexhen
Charles Mesocks
Fuller
Hocceln
Lake Shore
Miver Wolf
Bellamy Storer Returned to United States
Bellamy Storer former United States ambassador to Austria was recalled from his post and arrived in New York with his wife. He declined to extend his retirement and indicated plans for a new path after diplomatic service.
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Mefine Premy Association
PORK
Storer
United States
Austda
Vienna
Waahingft
New York
Metcalf to Probe Japanese Trouble in San Francisco
Secretary Metcalf of the commerce and labor department travels from Washington to San Francisco to investigate alleged barring of Japanese children from a school. Officials expect his influence to aid a quick, satisfactory settlement. England fears possible strain with the United States and Japan under the Anglo Japanese treaty, with Parliament to discuss the issue soon.
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Seripya-Vettar Preay Assortation
Warmington
Oct
Métecalf
Department of Commerce and Labor
San Francisco
Washington
Matecalt
Collfornighla
Wome
England
Sevippe-Meline Presa Association
London
United State
Japan
Englang
Mur
Russian Robbers Loot $100000 in Petersburg Heist
In St Petersburg, revolutionaries loot a private residence, using bombs to breach a house and seize over 100000 dollars. Ten guards killed by the explosion. bombings derail security as assailants flee, two robbers wounded and captured while guards and gendarmes pursue.
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Berloon-MecNar Preen Anssciation
ST. Petersburg
Het
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