Court halts gas shutoff in Indianapolis case
City Attorney Jos. Thursday sues Indianapolis Gas Co. Judge Leathers issues an emergency order restraining the company from discontinuing natural gas supply within city limits until after Oct. 4. The order compels continued service to all compliant consumers and reserves a hearing for a temporary injunction.
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Leathers
Superior Court
Imme
Indianapolis Gas Co
Indianapolis
City seeks permanent injunction against Indianapolis Gas Co
The complaint, filed under the Indianapolis charter, seeks a permanent injunction against The Indianapolis Gas Co. It asserts the 1881 incorporation, subsequent name changes, and a 1931 contract term, alleging the city will be irreparably harmed if gas service is cut off. It cites the 1890 designation of natural gas delivery rights, extensive gas lands, and prior transfers to Indiana Natural Gas Co. It warns of costly disruption, chimney rebuilds, fire risks, and over two million dollars in potential changes, asking a temporary injunction to Oct 11 and a final hearing for a perpetual injunction.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolis Gas Co
The
Electric, Light and Gas Heating and ‘Illuminating Co
Indianapolis Natural Gas Co
Indiana
Indiana Natural Gas and Qi] Co
Chicago
Ita
Indianapoli
No Use for Boulevards Dominates Bond Issue Debate
Democratic councilmen oppose the Massachusetts Avenue and Virginia Avenue resurfacing ordinance. Ri Mortiary talks highlight the party stance against funding the project. The position marks a clash over city bond issues and street repairs in the upcoming vote.
Classified Notices From The Sun
Mixed helper wanted and housing ads including dishwasher situation, new Indiana National Guard enlistment, gentleman roommate, furnished rooms for students, German to wash, girl for housework, strong boy, unfurnished rooms, small farms exchanged for city cottages, eight room house for sale, tailoress needed, loan offer $1900 with no commission, situation as housekeeper, pony press feeder wanted, courier and show cases and ice box wanted.
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Indiana National Guard
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Boulevard bond issue faces defeat says Moriarty
Councilman James Moriarty the Democratic caucus leader declared on Thursday that a two thirds vote is needed to pass the boulevard bond resolution and that every Democrat he spoke to opposes it. He says residents oppose boulevards and favor resurfacing two streets instead, insisting Virginia residents should not be forced to repair that street again and predicting the ordinance will never pass.
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James Moriarty
Virginia
Plasterer James Kennedy Dies on Hotel Scaffold
James Kennedy a plasterer from Cincinnati was found dead on a scaffold at the Hotel Claypool on Thursday morning. He was alone at the time and the body required some effort to remove. Coroner Brayton attributes the death to heart trouble.
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James Kennedy
Claypool
Kennedy
Cincinnati
Brayton
Explosion At Oneida Hotel Burns Two Women
Mary Patton of 324 West Washington Street fled to her home badly burned after a lighted gasoline stove at the hotel exploded while she cooked. Josephine O Bannon suffered severe burns to her left arm and left foot in the incident.
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Mary Patton
Washington St
Oneida
Josephine O’bannon
Bloody heads as strikers attack nonunionists in Pennsylvania
As violence erupts in the Scranton coal fields, strikers assault nonunion workers and guards. Soldiers arrive to quell disturbances after mobs attack at FPriseburg and other areas, with multiple injuries and suspected fatally harmed victims reported.
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Fpriseburg
Rushfield
Prices Secretly Boosted for Amelia Bingham Engagement
At English's opera house the box office clerk charged $2 for the first five rows of Amelia Bingham's production A Modern Magdalen while other sections ranged from $1.50 to 75 cents. The public sale opened at 9 am Thursday with no tickets sold on the main floor.
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Amelia Bingham
English
Opera House
National League Magnates Discuss War with American League
New York Sept 25 The National League magnates resumed their conference with most clubs represented except St Louis. They debated the war with the American League and the possibility of a 12 club circuit next year. John T Brush allegedly favors Indianapolis and three other cities, including Cleveland Baltimore and Washington, as new members. Barney Dreyfus reportedly backs an American League club in Pittsburgh. The general mood favors no peace between the leagues.
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New York
St. Louis
Aigathat Peach
John T. Brush
Indianapolis
Cleveland
Baltimore
Washington
Barney Dreyfus
Pittsburg
Destructive Blaze Destroys Lumber Yard in Crawfordsville
A Wednesday night fire wiped out half a block in Crawfordsville Indiana causing losses exceeding 25000 dollars. Stroh and Co lumber yard suffered 20000 dollars in damage while the livery barn burned with three horses cremated. the residence of Frank Smith also burned with logs valued at 1500 dollars. Insurance on destroyed property totals less than 10000 dollars, and investigators suspect incendiary origin due to prior day rain and absence of prior fires.
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Crawfordsville
Ind
Stroh & Co
Bhabie
Frank Smith
Smith
Saloon License Refused for Hoffbauer in County
County commissioners refused to renew saloon license for J. Hoffbauer at two Hill Avenue buildings after he advertised the wrong premises. He may re advertise and resubmit in November. a remonstrance by anti-saloonists cites Sunday sales to minors.
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J. Hoffbauer
Hill Ave
Hoffbauer
Indianapolis 36 Hour Weather Forecast Summary
Unsettled but likely dry Thursday night and Friday in Indianapolis and nearby areas. Temperatures 66 at 7 am, 73 at noon and 73 at 2 pm. Showers possible in Indiana and adjacent states with variable winds.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
MARKETERS FORM UNION FOR MARKET ROOF REQUEST
Marketers leasing stands in the east market have organized a union to urge construction of a roof for the open market. A petition filed with the mayor boards and council on Thursday seeks an immediate inclosure rather than a mere shed.
Indianapolis Club secretary on Sunday games blocking National League bid
Charles Ruschaupt says it is folly to push Indianapolis into the National League while Sunday games cannot be played. He notes fans would support a NL berth but the city cannot sustain a NL club and recalls a prior attempt.
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Charles Ruschaupt
Indianapolis
Corn Medicine Man Deals in Big Business
A corn doctor toured state officers claiming cure for corns and bunions and listed Baron Rothschild deputy-state auditor and John Foley deputy U S marshal as endorsers. The auditor's telephone rang nonstop with inquiries while reporters observed the scene in the attorney general's office.
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Baron Rothschild
John Foley
United States
Taylor
Local man declared insane after wandering from home
Robert N. Harding Jr., 74, long known as a former Wayne township workhouse superintendent and farmer, wandered away for days and was found two days later. He believes he has been indicted for perjury and is hypnotized, prompting a Thursday morning commitment to a mental facility after returning Tuesday night.
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Robert N. Harding, Jr
Henderson Thaws Out on Republican Split
Speaner Henderson confirms his exit from Republican counsels and says the move will help the party he believes voters in Iowa support. He praises the President’s Cincinnati speech on trusts and notes forthcoming talks with influential senators and congressmen.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Iowa
Iam
Republican Party
Cincinnati
Henderson
Barrett Resigns as City Ambulance Driver Accepts Offer
The Board of Health accepted the resignation of Martin Barrett, ambulance driver at the City Dispensary, at a special meeting on Thursday. Barrett had offered to resign earlier after a dispute with Dr. Lowry, the institution's superintendent, with board members declining to disclose the cause.
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Martin Barrett
Board of Health
Barrett
Lowry
Health Board
Jewelers Advertise Diamond Rings and Prices
An ad touts ladies diamond rings with genuine diamonds and solid gold mountings from J. P. Mullally at 25 Monument Place. It also mentions dental and other services with brief notes about removal to a new address and a local butcher.
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J. P. ‘Mullally
Four Stock Train Passengers Die In Illinois Crash
Four stock men were killed and five injured in a rear end collision on the Burlington near Malden. The passenger train crashed into the stock train caboose, telescoping it and killing or injuring all aboard. Victims named George Stuart Winchester Indiana A H Canthers Table Grove Illinois A H Wagner Prairie City Illinois W L Collins Bardolph Indiana. The injured were taken to Galesburg.
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Burlington
Malden
George Stuart
Winchester
A. H. Canthers
Table Grove
Ill
A. H. Wagner
Prairie City
W. L. Collins
Bardolph
Galesburg
Officer Streit Suspended After Roosevelt Language Hearing
A hearing before the Board of Safety continued over bicycle patrolman Jesse Streit accused of using profane language about President Roosevelt. Witnesses testified Streit allegedly wished the president would die. Streit denied directing at the president but admitted a remark about a late relief officer. The board suspended Streit ten days and issued a reprimand and an instruction against such language at the station.
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Jesse Streit
Roosevelt
Board of Safety
Turnkey
Bhi Long
John Lowe
Streit
Morris Spinner
Democrats Plan Allied Speeches Across Indiana Campaign
The state Democratic committee assigns stake pullers to follow Republican speakers. John W. Kern will speak in South Bend where Beveridge opened the campaign. B F Shively schedules Oct 1 at Greenfield and Oct 2 at Columbus, with others like M E Foley Maj Menzies and Henry Warrum also set to tour the state. Secretary Reiley leads the speakers bureau.
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Cratic State Committee
John W. Kern
South Bend
Beveridge
B. F. Shively
Greencastle
Kern
State Committee
Greenfield
Columbus
M. E. Foley
Crawfordsville
Maj. Menzies
Mount Vernon
Henry
Roosevelt Praises Indianapolis Sisters After Hospital Stay
President Roosevelt, who arrived from Indianapolis at 6 30 p m, was in bed all day but free of pain. He rests at the temporary White House in Jackson Place for ten days of confinement, while Mrs. Roosevelt. at the depot greeted him and accompanied him home. He commends the Sisters of St Vincent's Hospital for care during the operation.
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Sisters of St. Vincent's Hospital
Indianapolis
Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Jackson Place
Ty Water Contamination Linked to August Typhoid Spread
Health Board informs Vice-President Davis that typhoid fever cases traced to city water. Dr. Buehler reports water below standard in August with impurities likely from outside deep wells. Davis authorized investigations. August conditions cited as resolved by September 4.
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Health Board
Davis
Buehler
Sanitarian
Moffatt
Institute Promoters Hope to Extend Arsenal Fund Drive
The Technical Institute canvassing committee believes time can be extended beyond October 1 to raise the arsenal fund. Officials question if Secretary Root can complete all arsenal papers before that date. The Propylaeum is offered free to Miss Alice Cullen for a fundraising musicale, with tickets on sale at downtown stores.
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Arsenal
Root
Propylaeum
Alice Cullen
Beveridge Campaign Swing Opens Michigan in Grand Rapids
Senator Beveridge arrives in Grand Rapids Michigan to launch the Republican campaign with a Thursday night speech advertised in large letters on walls and fences. Special trains are running to support the event drawing crowds from the surrounding area.
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Senator Beveridge
Grand Rapids
Mich
Michigan
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