Jockey Club Expenditures Revealed in Legislative Probe
The Jockey Club filings show 1906 to 1908 legal expenses totaling 320000 for legal costs advertising and a press bureau. August Belmont directed disbursements including 412290 paid to E P Coyne for appearances before committees and opposition to anti betting bills.
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New York
Jockey Club
Which . Com
United States
Joint Legislative Investigating Committee
Frank K .Sturgiss
August Belmont
P. Coyne
James W. Wadsworth
Metropolitan Turf Association
John ‘J. Evans
Iynn Bruce
Sturgiss
E. P. Coyne
Coyne
Wadsworth
James W. Wadsworth, Jr
Train Wreck Near Lamonte Under Investigation
Railroad detectives probe a wreck four miles east of Lamonte Missouri Pacfic line. Two men spotted near the scene an hour before. officials believe a rail was displaced by expert railroaders. Fifteen injured are expected to recover.
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Lamonte
Missouri Pacific
Willie Hoppe Wins World Balk Line Match in New York
Willie Hoppe, reigning world balk line billiards champion, defeated George Slosson tonight in New York by a score of 1000 to 471. Hoppe led early and extended his dominance to retain the world title.
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Willie Hoppe
Associated. Press
New
York
George
Slosson
Hoppe
Indiana Township Bill Would Reclassify Townships
The Indiana State Teachers Association drafted a bill to reclassify 1016 townships into seven classes, fix salaries for township trustees, abolish the advisory board, appoint road supervisors, hire office staff in larger townships, and grant trustees power to set tax levies with county board appeal. The measure was sent to the legislative committee and will be debated at the annual meeting in Indianapolis.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana State Teachers’ ‘Association
General Assembly
Cities and Towns
Board of
County Commissioners
Legislative Committee
The
Trustees’ Association
Wendling Taken To Church After Body Found
Court officials and prison officers accompanied the prisoner through church and school as a peculiar service procession. Alma Kellner is charged with killing and concealing the body.
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Wendling
Alma Kellner
Crowd follows murder suspect through Louisville to church
Joseph Wendling, charged with Alma Kellner's murder, was paraded from the courthouse to St John’s church with the jury and judge amid a curious crowd. Police kept order as onlookers lined streets and near the church. Trial resumes tomorrow with two attorneys per side preparing their arguments.
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Louisville
Joseph Wendling
Alma
Kellner
St. .Johns
Gregory
Alma Kellner
Nwo
Boys and rifle frighten family on Bates Street
Petrie and Jackson two young brothers on Bates street fired a small caliber rifle yesterday. A bullet pierced a window at C. S. Gray's home and lodged in a wall while occupants ducked for cover. Police were notified, charges of shooting in city limits may be filed, though settlement of damages is likely and the boys were frightened.
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Petrie
Jackson
Bates Street
C. S. Gray
Gray
Thaw Trial Shows Wife Testimony on Gibson Affair
Mrs. Menlo Moore described to the jury how Gibson pursued and attacked her, claiming her husband Menlo Moore shot and killed Charles Edwards Gibson in a jealous, frenzy fueled by a confession of affair. She recounted trips to Cincinnati and St Louis, a diamond ring gift, and Gibson's threats. The testimony showed Gibson pressuring and pursuing her, her husband reacting with distress as the case unfolds.
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Gibson
Moore
Associated Press
Vincennes
Ind
Charles Edwards Gibson
Menlo Moore
Union Station
Mrs. Moore
Washington
Bell
Mary
Cincinnati
Cambridge
Ohio
Inman
Tlinois
Mother
Father
Papa
Menlo
Arnie
Tanquary
Will and administration clash over pencil will probate
In Cass Circuit Court a disputed pencil will of Otho W. Conrad dated November 16 was admitted as valid appointing neighbor John Rohrer as administrator. The document caused voices of objection from Atwood Conrad who argued Conrad died intestate. The court set Rohrer’s bond at 6000 and left open the possibility of further hearings.
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Cass Circuit Court
Otho W. Conrad
John Rohrer
Conrad
Clark Rohrer
Marion Callender
Rohrer
Atwood Conrad
D. A. Arthur
Arthur
David Humphreys
Elizabeth
Farmer
Humphreys
Sixth Street
Indiana recruiting push opens seven new stations
Sergt Finney at the local recruiting station received orders from Indianapolis to open seven new recruiting stations in county seats and larger towns of six surrounding counties. The department plans twenty two new offices in Indiana for the north central district with Finney in charge. Peru Wabash Kokomo and Rochester are named among locations.
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Finney
Indianapolis
Indiana
North Central
Peru
Wabash
Kokomo
Rochester
Hackenschmidt defeats Hassan in two straight falls
Indianapolis report states George Hackenschmidt the Russian wrestler won in two straight falls over Yiassiff Hassan the Turk. He claimed the first fall in 40 minutes 25 seconds and the second in 19 minutes 41 seconds.
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Hackenschmidt
Indianapolis
Ind
George Hackenschmidt
Yiassiff Hassan
Settlement Reached After Uncertain Period
After a period of uncertainty, the parties have reached a settlement today. Details remain confidential.
Unionists See Victor in Referendum On Eve of Election
Unionists claim a victory in the referendum as the campaign enters its final hours with calls to back home rule and increased funding. Supporters of Ameri cen: Forward rally behind the plan while opponents urge vigilance.
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London
Great Britain
Astend Westroy
Paneer
Pall Blast
Balfour
Birrell
Americen
Redman Fight
Water Works Board Approves Costs and Turbine Stall
Reports show the water works board completed consideration and approval of collections and expenses yesterday. A Curtis turbine and unit generator stalled in the electric light system, with shipment billed for the 12th, as efforts to restore service proceed.
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Board of Public
Curtis
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Unit League of America
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Logansport
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