Mayors Enemies Use Unfair Tactics in City Politics
Indianapolis mayor Shank accuses Albert Lieber W N Harding Harry Wright and O A Newman of aiding a scheme to oust him. He alleges forged affidavits and ties to Indianapolis Traction and Terminal and Indiana Brewing Co. and says Councilman Fred Owen spurred the effort. Harding denies involvement while reiterating he has no stake in the battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Owen
Indianapolis Traction and Terminal Company
Indianapolis Brewing Company
Shank Thursday
Albert Lieber
W. N. Harding
Harry Wright
O. A. Newman
Charlie Harrison
Shank
Harry Wallace
Indiana Avenue
Harrison
Joe Green
Gordon Donaldson
Waber
Green
Harding
Law
Market Street
Mayor Shank
Newt Harding
Wright
Cleland
Board of
Wallace
Mr. Lieber
Brewery Company
Indianapolis Traction, and Terminal Company
Indiana Brewing
N. W. Harding
QO U. Newman
Newman
Owen
Death Toll of Traction Wreck Reaches Two Score
A deadly railroad collision near Kingsland between a local car and a northbound limited killed at least twenty and injured many more. Victims included Seymour Robinson and Lloyd Brown with dozens of bodies burned or mangled. Rescue efforts, hospitalizations, and arrests were discussed as officials blamed criminal negligence and planned a state railway investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Wayne
St. Joseph's Hospital
St. Joseph's
Hope
Lutheran
Seymour Robinson
Wells County
Lloyd Brown
Bluffton
Limited
Wilson
van Dyne
David Richey
Les
Kingsland
Senator Elkins Reported Suffering Malaria Fever
Washington reports say Senator Stephen B. Elkins of West Virginia has malaria fever and has been ill at his Elkins home. Friends in Washington dispute the severity, stating he was ailing but not seriously ill.
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Washington
Stephen B. Elkins
West
Elkins
F. A. Parkhurst
Parkhurst
Margaret Tribolet
John Tribolet
Miss Tribelet
Margaret
Miss Scott
Europe
Speed When Saw Empty Special Approaching
In FT WAYNE Ind on Sept 22 a fragment notes Boyd of Marion Ind doubtiass was the.
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Boyd
Ft? Wayne
Ind
Jobs . Boyd
Marion, Ind
Doubtiass
FT. Wayne
Ft. Wayne Hospitals
Chicago
Interurban Wreck At Chesterton Claims Dozen Lives
A June Chesterton Indiana interurban collision on the South Shore line killed twelve and injured forty as a westbound car descended a hill and struck an eastbound speeding train. Coroner J C Carson ruled the eastbound crew disobeyed orders to sidetrack, with the motorman among the dead.
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Chesterton
Ind
Indiana
Kingsland
South Shore
Lake Shore
Michigan Southern
Ccnrs
Charleston and
Mattoon
Illinoiss
Charleston
Bluffton Grief After Fatal Wells County Wreck
Bluffton Indiana residents mourn as coroner Thomas of Wells county holds independent examination. He vows to fix blame regardless of who is affected, with many locals losing relatives or friends in the accident. Bluffton’s death toll exceeds half the total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluffton
Ind
Thomas
Wells County
Ft. Wayne & Walenss Valley
Kingsland
Fr. Wayne
Warren
Berne
Uniondale
St. Joseph's Hospital
Jay
A. Ellenberg
Emmet Ellenberg
Bluttton
Indiana
Nilenders
Ite
Mrs. Ellenberg
Christians in Play in Kansas City Scene
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a news item centering on Christians in a play in Kansas City Missouri dated September 22 with partial names Charles Sheldon and a reference to a book or station. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Charlies
Sheldon
Bis
Tragic Ft Wayne Rail Crash Wrecks Lives and Hospitals
A Chicago reporter chronicles a mid evening derailment near Kingsland that killed John Tribolet and badly injured his family and neighbors. Doctors operate on Parkhurst and Ellenberg after the wreck while Margaret Tribolet remains comatose amid prayers and visitors.
Legislation and boodle funds tied to Metropolitan fraud
The article alleges legislation used to shield corrupt Metropolitan Street Railway actions benefiting politicians. It notes attorneys watching a legislative probe, stock and bonds tied to trust funds for widows and orphans, and assessments that many transactions fall under state time limits. Officials hope records will reveal within-law deals to spur settlements and avoid prosecutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan
Commission
Cayuga Delegation Led by Serena Payne Opposed Roosevelt
The Cayuga delegation is headed by Representative Serena Payne and most delegates were known as anti Roosevelt, signaling a slate aligned against the president's policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plaice
Cayuga
Serena Payne
Roosevelt
Democrats Choose Leaders for Rochester State Convention
New York Democrats select Edward M. Shepard as temporary chairman and D. Cady Herrick as permanent chairman for the state convention to be held in Rochester on September 20. Both leaders are drafting the party platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John A. Dix
Eachard M. Shepard
D. Cady Herrick
Rochester
Shepard
Mr. Herrick
Stephens Nominated for Colorado Governor by Republicans
John J. Stephens of El Paso County was nominated for governor by the Republican convention, which also adopted a report leaving the initiative and referendum adoption to the voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Colo
John J. Stephens
Elpaso County
Taft Smooths Ruffl es in Ohio Political Truce Emerge
Cincinnati September 22 President Taft appears to have calmed Republican rivalries in Ohio by mediating a truce between Senator Burton and Hamilton County boss George B Cox. Burton reportedly met with Taft to discuss the situation and the factions seem poised to avoid a split in the upcoming campaign. Taft remains engaged without taking sides in local power battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Taft
Theodore FE. Burton
George B. Cox
Hiamilton County
Burton
Cox
Ohio
Trustee seeks to reclaim property from receiver in Yanger Co case
Complications from appointing John M. Wall as trustee for creditors led to an argument in Superior Court before Judge Carter. Wall, the petitioner, seeks court authorization for the receiver to turn over to him all property identified with the suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Wall
A. J. Yanger Company
Carter
Superior Court
Barnes Tastes Sherman Pill in Primaries
In Cheyenne, a Republican Barnes contests the gubernatorial race amid opposition to the current Wyoming Republican machine. The platform backs initiative and referendum recall the Oregon direct primary law and other reforms while not condemning the national GOP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes
Sherman
Cheyenne
Republicar
Organization of
Wyoming
Oregon
Cayuga Delegation Instructed For Roosevelt Victory
The Cayuga county convention approved a resolution directing its delegates to back Theodore Roosevelt for the temporary chairman position at the Republican convention. The action occurred Thursday afternoon as part of the campaign to secure support for Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cayuga
Roosevelt
Auburn
Theodore Roosevelt
Cayuga County
Col. Roosevelt
Evolution of Commercialism and The Quality Shop Rise
An urban reflection on rapid commercial change highlights The Quality Shop led by Jacob Straus in Indianapolis. From 5 North Pennsylvania to 38 East Washington, the store offers gentlemen's wear from Ely Meyer and M. C. Simon Rochester with Archibald & Co. support, promising fashion at moderate costs and local prestige.
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Tallor
Jacob Straus
Indianapolis
North
Pennsylvania Street
Fast
Washington Street
House of Gerritt , Archibald & Co
Straus
Ely Meyer
M. C. Simon
Rochester
N. Y
Archibald
Citisena
Cit
Two Trustees Charged in Waterworks Stock Shortage Case
Examiners of the state board of accounts allege mismanagement in Leavenworth and Crawford county. Trustees Sam Odle and Chester Elliott are charged with shortages totaling $414.93 while Treasurer Perry A Houser repaid $576.86 after a mix up in waterworks stock notes. Barrett, the former treasurer, claims no cash flowed and no entry was made in the cash book as the town swapped 200 shares of stock for town orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Crawford County
State Board of Accounts
Board of Trustees
Sam Odle
Chester Eliott
Perry A. Houser
Houser
Sam Odile
Inn
Chester Elliott
Leavenworth Water Company
Weathers and Wilset
Citizens' Bank
Nolan M. Barrett
Barrett
W. B. Allen
Louisville
Army of the Republic encampment elects leaders in Atlantic City
The forty fourth encampment opened in Atlantic City on September 22 with elections for next year’s officers. John E. Gilman of Boston leads for commander in chief with John McElroy of Washington a strong rival. Several cities seek to host the gathering, likely in the central west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
B Ness Sessions
Eekna Army of the Republic
John E. Gilman
Boston
Toledo Blade
National Tribune
Grand Army
Fall Dress Goods Special Prices Friday at Stores
Fall dress goods special from merchants featuring Crinkle Crepe from Constant & Co at 1.80 for 44 inches and 2.50 quality. Black Homespun 44 inches wide at t for Friday. Striped Tailoring Voile 42 inches wide at 0.68 Friday. Large hats with silk crowns 3.95. Turbans in colors 4.75. Untrimmed shapes with satin crowns velvet facing black only 1.95 Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constant & Co
T&e
Table Linens II Damasks Friday Bargains
Linen table damasks offered at deep discounts on Friday. Half bleached 62 inch damask normally 60c now 49c. Unbleached 72 inch damask reduced from 1.00 to 5c. Bleached 72 inch flaxen weave 1.05 quality at 5c. Bleached satin 72 inch 1.00 now 5c. Pure linen satin damask 63 inch normally 5c now 50c. Second floor east aisle.
Outing Flannel Sale on Second Floor Center Aisle
Plain black or wavy blue flannel for shirts or gymnasium suits 27 inches wide now reduced from 6c to 49. Second floor center aisle.
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Nomi
Nee
Office
Vandine
Ossian
H. C. Ingersoll
E. N. Flessinger
Sturges
Miss Tribolet
Harry
Fred Parkhurst
W. D. Cook
John Eichenberger
Fred Jones
Harold Nelson
Ross
Nelson
JA. Wayne
L. H. Cook
H. R. Cook
Frank Dineen
C. Vandine
E. A. Spiller
Benjamin Corkwell
Daniel Wilson
Corkwell
Hope Hospital
C. D. Emmons
Frank Hardy
Ft. Wayne Fair
Mr. Boyd
Philot
Relef
Autemobites
Sen
Chesterton, Ind
Mattoon, Ill
Boodle Funds
New York Party
Stephens
Yaweger Holdings
Teddy
of Trustees
John McElroy
Hannel Qc
Tussor
Rajah
Shah
Indra
Haute
Wastern Traction Company
Sungay
Sept
Traction Terminal
Monon Ry
Frankfort
Joint Ticket Office
New
the Sun
The
Sun
Ita
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