Negroes House Blown Up. Police Seek Evidence
Detectives allege a dynamite cart ridge exploded at Alexander Bridges home in a racially charged act. John Presler, a carpenter at 4004 E Michigan, is jailed as a suspect after fuse wire fragments and chalk cord tied to poles linked to his shed are found. Witnesses place Presler near the scene and a store clerk identifies a purchase of fuse wire matching the item. Presler maintains innocence amid.active investigation.
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John Presler
Michigan St
Alexander Bridges
Washington
Presler
Careul
Duncan and
Skins
Presser
Rks
Preslerfi
Local Jottings Highlights From Cincinnati and Indy Notes
Cincinnati fire bureau visit for Herman Newman whose auto distributing nozzle aids cellar fires. Indianapolis table licensing yields counts of pool billiards Nip and Tuck Manhattan Klondyke Turkish ten pin Gond Luck at 37 tables due by Oct 1. Brass and civic items chronicle enroute Uniform Bank R of P tour, tax wagon armor, a marriage annulment suit, wardrobe quips, streetcar and hotel updates, family reunion at Brookside park, and social events plus local ads and oddities.
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Herman Newman
Cincinnati
Fire Inspection Bureau
Indianapolis
Manhattan
Taggart Takes Presidency at Denison Hotel
T Taggart assumes the presidency of the Denison Hotel company at a stockholders meeting in Indianapolis and plans immediate active management with extensive renovations. Charles F E Coffin resigns as president after reorganizing the firm and transferring most stock to Taggart. Crawford Fairbanks remains principal owner. Irwin estate controls property via Central Trust Company. W M Fowler named manager, F C Hurley had recently retired.
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T. Taggart
Indianapoli
Denison Hotel Company
Tom
Grand
French Lick
Democratic Party
Taggart
Denison
Crawford Fairbanks
Terre Haute
Coffin
Irwin Estate
Central Trust Company
Denison Company
W. M. Fowler
the Denison
F. C. Hurley
Injunction Granted Against City of Richmond Over Street Freight Cars
A federal court issued a temporary restraining order in Terre Haute Indianapolis Eastern traction v City of Richmond. It bars enforcement of an ordinance prohibiting freight cars on Main Street in Richmond. Final hearing set for Oct. 7 in Indianapolis. case centers on interurban rights and prior franchises run since 1900.
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Terre Haute
Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Company
Richmond
Indianapolis
John M. Lontz
Perry J. Freeman
City Company
Richmond Street and Interurban Company
Richmond City Railroad Company
Dublin
Indianapolis & Eastern
Fair Grounds
Dayton & Western
Mainst
Ed Updike Arrested For Speed Ordinance Violation
Edgar Updike a 25 year old salesman of 1219 N New Jersey Street was arrested by Patrolman Ray Friday morning on a speed ordinance violation. He was released on bond after stating the charge ridiculous. He was in the car with three other men.
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Ray
Updike
Goodwine Opposed Hanly Over Deaf Institute Funding
The report outlines a rift between Gov. Hanly and Sen. Fremont Goodwine of Williamsport over a proposed state project for a deaf education school. Hanly favored a large appropriation, while Goodwine questioned the amount, opposing further funding amid concerns of misused costs including an architect’s fee of 38000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodwine
Hanly
Deaf and Dumb
Deaths of Robert Joly and son in Irvington funeral set
Robert Joly aged 68 and his son Robert Bruce Jolly 25, both of Irvington, will be buried in Crown Hill cemetery after funeral services at 37 N Bolton Ave conducted by Rev J C Day. The father, a Civil War veteran, died from a likely war wound. the son, a rural mail carrier, died of peritonitis. The families include widows, children, and in laws.
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Odd Fellows
Robert Jolly
Scotland
Robert Bruce Jolly
Irvington
Lile Miles
Hartwell Gosney
Bury Jolly
Margaret Steveis
Emerson on the Loose From Kankakee Insane Hospital
J H Emerson who escaped from the Kankakee Illinois hospital for the insane enjoyed a ride to Indianapolis on Friday He met Paul Smith on the Crawfordsville road and asked for a lift Smith discharged him at Capitol and Indiana avenues not realizing his condition Police are seeking the man.
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J. H. Emerson
Kankakee, Ill
Indianapolis
Paul Smith
Crawfordsville
Smith
Capitol
Indiana Aves
County Council Scrutinizes Funds as New Court Wing Fades
County officials report an unusually frugal council session as members spent Friday tallying pennies and delaying decisions. Bridges over Fall Creek and a $0.4 million courthouse wing are unlikely this term, with a possible special session and heavy leverage on lease terms from Mayor Bookwalter and the city council.
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Fall Creek
Commtttee
Fridiy
County Council
Married Wrong Twin Case Sparks Divorce Suit
Paris dispatch says Mrs Addie Thomas filed for divorce from Calvin Thomas claiming he deceived her into believing she wed his twin Alvin Thomas, whom he closely resembles. The suit was brought today in Paris, with allegations of fraudulent marriage and mistaken identity.
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United Press
Paris
Addie Thomas
Ciyvorce
Calvin Thomas
Alvin
Patrolman William Wilson Hurt After Stabbing Incident
William Wilson, the patrolman stabbed by William NKirby on Sunday, was in worse condition Friday. Doctors reported a possible operation may be required to save his life.
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William Wilson
William Nkirby
Man Hit By Street Car On Virginia Avenue
A man believed to be John Crendening of E Washington street was struck by a street car driven by motorman L Steele on Louisiana street Virginia avenue crossing. He suffered a fractured skull and severe injuries and remained unconscious overnight at City Hospital after ambulance transport.
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John Crendening
E. Washington Sr
American Life convention forms legal section at Claypool
The American Life convention in session at the Claypool hotel forms a legal section of lawyers from represented companies to guard business interests before legislatures. Dan W. Simms of Lafayette chairs the section. Actuarial and medical sections to be organized before adjournment Saturday. An automobile ride and dinner at the Country club are planned for Friday evening. Ladies will be entertained Friday afternoon at Crow's Nest by Mrs. Sudlow. The session opened Friday morning at 9:30 and officers will be elected before adjournment Saturday morning.
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The
American Life Convention
Claypool Hotel
Country Club
Crow’s Nest
Charles Sudlow
Foraker Defiant in Address at State Fair Grounds
Senator Foraker delivered an impassioned speech at the state fair grounds in Columbus. He voiced defiance toward political foes, indirectly attacked President Roosevelt, and declared he would show no quarter in the current contest with the administration.
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Columbus, CO
Foraker
Roosevelt
Monument Commission Won’t List Members on Design
Dr. R C Griffitt of Morgantown president of the Andersonville Monument commission informed Col J R Fessler at the G A R headquarters that the commission did not intend to place members names on the monument. He noted the names appeared on the design by the architect and said there was no consideration to shielding southern feelings in the inscription. All commission members were prisoners at Andersonville prison.
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R. C. Griffitt
Morgantown
Andersonville Monument
South
Andersonville Prison
Earle
Monroe
Brewers Plan Reforms Aim at Indianapolis Saloon Hours
The Indianapolis Brewers Exchange will hold a Friday session to finalize reforms in the saloon trade. Attorney Joseph E. Bell says a 2 week old agreement remains unwritten and unlikely to be formalized. Some saloon keepers have already been told to close during illegal hours, with general extension uncertain.
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Indianapolis Brewers’ Exchange
Indianapolis
Joseph E. Bell
Terre Haute Brewing Company
Prisoners From Michigan Brought to Indianapolis for Forgery
Charles Sutherland, arrested days earlier in Battle Creek Michigan, was brought to Indianapolis by Detective Morgan Thursday night and is wanted for forgery. Edward L. Smith alias Ward was also brought to answer the same charge.
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Battle Creek
Mich
Indianapolis
Morgan
Edward L. Smith
Ward
Four East Chicago residents arrested for hunting without license
Pete Gardner Mike Young Pearl Coon and Pete Sterling were arrested Friday in East Chicago for hunting without a license. Each was assessed a fine and costs totaling 34 dollars and 80 cents.
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Pete Gardner
Mike Young
Pearl Coon
Pete Sterling
East
Chicago
Denison Barber Shop Ad and Piano Sale Notice
Local Denison ad lists Wulschner's piano sale with pianos priced from 165 dollars. Also an inquiry for cabinets at 2 dollars each and a Harrod’s Stidle address at 116 Virginis avenue referenced in a compact classified snippet.
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Denison
Wulschner
Creamery Wagons Dump Salt Water On Streets
Complaint to police alleges creamery wagons spill tub contents into streets. Salt water in tubs allegedly damages pavements and street surfaces.
Man Cleared To Workhouse For Assault On Wife
John Thornburg aged 19 of Lansing Street was charged with assaulting and beating his wife in police court Friday. Judge Whallon fined him 100 dollars plus costs and ordered confinement in the workhouse.
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Costa
Whallon
Angry Citizens Hunt Earle to Wed Affinity in India
Ferdinand P. Earle, an artist, says he will wed Miss Julia Kutner after his French wife secures a divorce. The couple plans to pursue Buddhism in India after the wedding, while a Monroe mob and local citizens mobilize to eject him.
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Doncourt
Earle
France
Buddha
Gangee
Ferdinand Pinney Earle
Julia Kutner
Paris
Harold
Parlor Queen Base Burner for sale at People's Outfitters
935 Parlor Queen Base Burner priced at 33.50. Powerful double flue heater warranted to heat three rooms and hold fire four hours. Offer available for 200 cash or 5 cents weekly payments. Located at People's Outfitting Company 183-135 W Washington 8 92-34 36 Kentucky-Ave.
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Peoples Outfitting Co
Washington St
Kentucky Ave
People’s Outfitting, Co
Washington
Kentucky-Ave
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Clerk
Askins
Note Books
Merrill EB. Wilson
Uniform Bank R. of P
Riverside Park
Wilson
Robert Kinsey
A. A. Womack
George W. Powell
Harvey Thompson
B. W. Misinger
John Courtwright
Bostock
Plainfield
Charlies R. Jones
Harry Wade
Harry Wilson
Oliver P. Emnsley
Florence Champ Spielberg
Nicholas Spielberg
Central-ave
Denison Hotel
Ebenezer
Mary Smith
Brookside Park
Ebenezer Smith
Elizabeth Smiley
H. M. McCaskey
Benjamin A. Noble
Walter Frazee
Methodist Hospital
Ladies of the Hall-place
M. E. Church
Capitol Ave
Taylor Groninger
Clifford Kealing
Michigan
Joseph Clay
Marion County
John Ruckleshaus
Metzger
Old Mission Harmony Singers
F. P. Smith
N. West St
J. H. Maden
Arizenal Ave
Red Man
United States
Britam B. Burford
Fridiy Ming
Frank
Alabama St
Charles E. Coffin
Charles FE. Coffin
Mr. Taggart
City OF Richmond
Ing
Edgar Updike
New Jersey Sr
Fremont Good
Wine
Williamsport
Gov. Hanly
Robert Joly
Robert Broca
Emerson
Charles A. Bookwalter
Insurance Organization
Inter
Dan W. Simms
Lafayette
Actuarial and
Charles Sutherland
Harrod
Virginis-ave
John Thornburg
Lansing St
Tare
When New
India
Uwnited Press
New York
China
Japan
Wife
Babe
Ferdinand P. Earle
Tar
Artist Earle
Fair Affinity
Miss Affinity
Victor Earle
Hubby
Affinity
Mamma
Away
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