Democratic campaign ties questioned in fire hose contracts
McMillen accuses Board of Safety of awarding 6250 feet of hose among five bidders with Koehne, a Democrat, favored. Goodrich, Eureka, Fabric and Chicago hose firms split 1750 feet each, while Koehne and Boston woven got 500 and 400 feet. Barrett and Hyde deny known contributions and defend merit based distribution amid questions of politics and influence in procurement.
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Sxoehne
Goodrich Hose Company
McMillen
Woehne
Jlyde
iCoehne
Goodrich
Barrett
Koehne
Hyde
McMillin
Mahoney
Goodrich Company
Indianapolis Faces 92000 Gap With Only 54360 In Funds
Councilman Megrew cites an attorney's opinion placing temporary loans within the city indebtedness limit. Indianapolis is $54,360 from the limit while a $92,000 shortfall for year end expenses looms. A sinking fund levy proposal could raise the tax levy to 75 cents once papers are received.
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Indianapolis
Megrew
Council Finance Committee
Republicans Threaten Court Challenge Over City Debt Limit
Republicans threaten to take the city to court if borrowing beyond the 2 percent constitutional debt limit is attempted. Controller Dunn argues the limit is 2 percent of new property valuation, about 129.56 million dollars, while Republicans cite the 123.78 million figure used for this year's taxes. A court ruling could curb further loans, potentially delaying September salaries for police and firemen and other October expenses.
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Dunn
Twe Republcans
Punn
President appoints Doan to Arizona customs post
Washington September 4 The appointment of Frank L Doan of Wilmington Delaware as collector of customs for the district of Arizona to succeed W M Hoey of Indiana who was recently arrested charged with fraud was announced Doan is son of ex Congressman R E Doan The salary is 1000 a year
They can make fine diamonds says Schulmeyer and Reitz
Louis H. Schulmeyer a chemist at the Daniel Stewart company and Henry Reitz an electrician claim to have discovered a process for producing artificial diamonds from carbon They say parts of the method are secret and that the gems can be made as cheaply as glass in any color and size Their process differs from the French method by cooling carbon slowly instead of rapidly They have worked five years in a laboratory at 124 Virginia avenue and have spent 16000 dollars
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Louis H. Schulmeyer
Daniel Stewart * Company
Henry Reitz
Schulmeyer
Virginia Ave
Weather outlook for Indianapolis region 36 hours
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity calls for fair skies tonight and Wednesday, then increasing cloudiness with rain possible Thursday afternoon. Temperatures rise from 69 at 7 am to 82 at noon and 84 at 2 pm, with generally fair conditions in Indiana and surrounding states though Missouri may see rain.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Missouri
It Has a Yellow Streak in Washington Dispatch
Washington reports no credence to a New York dispatch claiming 20,000 rebels in arms against Columbian federalists. The mail advice source is said to be rebels, while Machais' commander says the revolution’s bottom is knocked out and he plans to return home soon.
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Washington
New York Dispatch
United States
Machais
Navy Department
Harvest Festival Drive for Salvation Army Fund
Citywide canvass seeks salable goods and cash for the Salvation Army harvest celebration. Desired items include coal blankets nightgowns sheets and pillow cases for the Shelter at 429 Capitol Ave. Contributions will be displayed September 21 22 and sold September 23. Major Cox may hold special meetings on those dates.
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Salvation Army
Capitolave
Major Cox
Roosevelt en route to Vermont for Lincoln Day banquet
Vice-president Roosevelt is en route to Vermont and has agreed to return to Chicago on February 12 to address the Marquette club at their Lincoln day banquet. The item notes new pianos and piano advertisements, with mentions of Dr. Wulsehner and Janes' Dustless Data Bargaisia in Upright Pianos at Baldwin's.
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Teddy
Vermont
Chicago
Roosevelt
Marquette Club
Typhoid Outbreak Feld at Oldenburg Convent
State board of health reports 30 Franciscan nuns at Oldenburg convent ill with typhoid fever. Cleanliness praised, wells inside walls suspected as contamination source while water analyses proceed. Over 500 nuns reside there. deaths expected. typhoid rising statewide.
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Oldenburg
State Board of Health
Franciscan Sisters
Hurty
State Health Board
Logsdon Names His Executive Committee
Republican chairman Logsdon announces his city executive committee with John B. Cockrum Joseph B. Kealing W T Brown Capt W E English and Fred Joss. Charles N Elliott unnamed as city clerk desk at headquarters. Republicans intensify organization and target dissatisfied voters using block system while tracing potential switches from Democrats.
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Logsdon
John
Cockrum
Joseph
Kealing
W. T. Brown
Capt
W. E
Charles N. Eliott
Poisoned or Not Coroner to Test Arsenic in Williams Case
Coroner Brayton will analyze the stomach contents of John Williams a 31 year old boiler repairer who died at his boarding house on Bloomingston Street after a brief illness Doctors Deitch and Cain suspected arsenic but Brayton says there is nothing criminal and fruit with arsenic could mimic poisoning Williams became ill while working in Covington Indiana His mother and sister traveled from Urbana Illinois to view the body and were to take it away. the death report listed gastroenteritis.
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Brayton
John Williams
Bloomington St
Williams
Covington
Ind
Sunday Suicide at Home Leaves Family Shocked
Monday report notes the woman who hosted him recalls he was usually cheerful and friends doubt the suicide claim. His mother and sister are in distress, reflecting a family overwhelmed by the tragedy.
Free Rural Delivery Plans in Marion County
Congressman Overstreet works on additional free rural delivery routes for Marion county with several planned this fall but faces mapping problems due to lack of an up to date county road map. Only one obsolete map offers any help.
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Congressman Overstreet
Marion County
County Council Advances Estimates for 1908 Expenditures
The county council moves swiftly to finalize upcoming spending as several departments face shortages after last year's heavy cuts. Repairs are underway to restore deficits before the 1908 appropriations are formally entered.
Shea's Suit Dismissed In Political Slant Case
Michael J. Shea, Democratic nominee for councilman from ward 9, voluntarily dismissed his $15,000 slander suit against James Reilly, Murt O'Connell, and Jerry Collins with costs paid. The defendants claimed preparations to contest the case and called the dismissal a surprise. Shea’s charges were said to be unfounded and a political ruse to injure Reilt. Attorney Joseph Collier declined further comment.
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Michael J. Shea
Ward 9
James Reilly
Murt O'Connell
Jerry Collins
Shea
James Reitl
Joseph Collier
State House Office Sought for Spanish American War Group
Russell Harrison and Ray Van Camp urged the governor to allocate a state capitol office for Indiana’s Spanish American War organization. Uncertain grant due to crowded statehouse. The G A R headquarters already exists and officials push to keep rooms. yearly agitation to relinquish space continues.
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Russell Harrison
Ray van Camp
Indiana
Grand Army
James MacGarry Ill. Father of Mr Dooley Origin
Chicago report notes James MacGarry once the famed Mr Dooley figure on Archey road is seriously ill. For 35 years he ran a well known saloon frequented by politicians actors judges and newspaper men. Dunne drew inspiration for the Dooley stories in MacGarry's back room.
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Chicago
James MacGarry
Blackburn Accepts Challenge for Thursday Night Challenge
Kid Blackburn accepts the challenge of Dacy from The Sun and plans to meet him at 222 Indiana Ave Thursday night to sign articles and post a forfeit.
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Kid Blackburn
Dacy
the Sun
Indiana Ave
Fatal Rioting Near Martindale and Nine teenth Streets
A race riot left Harry Mills fatally wounded and Wallace Pricketts lightly hurt near a merry go round when Henry Miller was charged with shooting. Miller was captured after an afternoon escape attempt as crowds clashed and stones flew. Miller faced police court in September while Mills lay gravely ill.
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Henry Miller
Columbia Ave
Merry-Goround
Mills
Miller
Ais
Patrolmen and Officers Implicated in Political Assessments
Police pay their August salaries into a campaign fund with patrolmen contributing eight dollars and sergeants nine. Tom Carter at the state house issues receipts. Hedian denies involvement while officials tie payroll deductions to political fundraising, with threats of badge loss for noncontributors.
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Tom Carter
State House
Steward Kills Sailor Aboard Steamer Duel at Sea
Providence Rhode Island September report details a brutal sea duel on the schooner Rebecca J. Moulton. Steward Andrew McCord, after Sandstrum attacked with a razor, fired four shots, the last killing him. Sandstrum died. McCord fled.
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Providence
R. I
Rebecca J. Moulton
Gustav M. Sandstrum
Andrew McCord
McCord
Sandstrum
Captain Cook
Sandstrom
Haslep Files Petition for School Commissioner Seat
Dr Marie Hassep files in the mayor's office as a candidate for school commissioner with over 450 signers. The required 200 signers must be householders. Three commissioners to be elected. petitions due at least 30 days before the fall election.
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Marie Hassep
Charity organization society and savings association meet Saturday
The headquarters will move to the township trustee's office at 10% E Washington St a week after next Saturday. The event marks a joint gathering for the Charity Organization Society and the Savings Association to discuss community welfare and local finances.
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Charity Organization Society
Time Savings Association
Township Trustee's Office
Washington St
Big Vault Open At National Bank In Indianapolis
The American National Bank opened its unique armor-plate vault in Indianapolis after months of construction. A separate item reports Miss Jennie Wirtz, 23, of 162 Fletcher Ave, injured while riding a bike and hurled into a tree. Dr Vincent expects she will recover in a few days after a half hour loss of consciousness.
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American National Bank
Indianapolis
Jennie Wirtz
Fletcher Ave
Eli Lilly Company
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