Board of Public Works Rejects Light Plant Sale Discussion
The Board of Public Works and the Commercial Club clash over a conference on selling the city light plant. The board says it will not defend or argue the sale and that such actions must come from elected authorities or the people, while offering to hear the Commercial Club at the city building for information.
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Board of Public Works
Commercial Club
M. Haas
Comercial Clubs
Board of Works
Witherby
Gelesl
Haas
Ths Commerceb
Sunday Clothes May Even Be Attached
The Indiana tax crusade will name every delinquent by May 10 as county treasurers certify names and amounts to the state board. The state will aggressively pursue seizure of assets to collect unpaid taxes without favoritism in this enforcement effort.
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Indiana
Loganport Franchise Moves to Muncie for League Inclusion
Muncie will represent the Indiana Ohio Baseball league after Logansport officials and owner J C Baird agreed to transfer the franchise. J C Piner and Indiana Union Traction officials backed the move, noting Baird’s large investment. The season opens May 8 against Van Wert with Muncie set to field an exceptionally fast team. The Logansport team has been reorganized in Muncie over the past two weeks.
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Muncie
Ind
J J. C. Baird
Logansport
J. C. Piner
Indiana Union Traction Company
Anderson
Baird
Munele
Piner
van Wert
Trial set for May 11 in Hindman murder case
The trial of Sterling Balin, accused of fatally attacking Arch Hindman in Hagerstown, is scheduled for Monday May 11 in the circuit court barring delays. The report also lists the Muncie baseball lineup with Foster and Hall among its players and Baird as field manager.
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Sterling Balin
Arch Hindman
Ifagerstown
Ortieth Wedding Anniversary Observed
In honor of their fortieth wedding anniversary, Mr. and Mrs. Tim Nicholson of South Ninth Street hosted about 740 friends last evening from 7:20 to 10 o clock. They were assisted by Mr. and Mrs. John Nicholson, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Nicholson, and Mr. and Mrs. John H. Johnson. Grandchildren Helen, Ethel, Anna Nicholson, and Mary Ann Benjamin and Robert Johnson helped in the dining room. Luncheon was served.
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Timoathy Nicholdson
South Ninth Street
Nicholson
John Nicholson
Thomas Nicholson
John H. Johnson
Mehetevn
Helen
Ethel
Anna Nicholson
Mary Ann Benjamin
Robert Johnson
New Buick Sales Shake Richmond Rich Men Buy Cars
Four Richmond residents bought Buicks this season from the Auto Inn and four models range from 10 to 40 horsepower. Buyers include Dr. Leslie Chenoweth Rudolph G. Leeds P W Smith and Frank Land. Carney Laughlin was injured as a runaway team collided with a Candy Company wagon. a Maxwell was also purchased by Fath- Wardulus Mattingly. An ice cream social will aid the cemetery fund for Grand Army Post members.
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The
Auto Inn
Dr. Leslie Chenoweth
Rudolph G. Leeds
P. W. Smith
Frank Land
Richmond
Auto
Buick
Flint
Mich. de
Leslie Chenoweth
Chenoweth
Leeds
Smith
Land
Carney Laughlin
Olive Ifill
North Eighth Street
Gaar and
Shurley
Laughlin
Richmond Candy Company
Grand Army Post
Myers
Divorce happiness claim shocks Chicago crowd
English author Elinor Glyn stated divorce promotes happiness and claimed Chicago grants more divorces than any other city, concluding it is the happiest city in the world after a brief visit to Richmond. The remarks sparked surprise among locals and critics.
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Chicago
Elinor Glyn
Richmond
Red Heart Club Dancing Party At F C Hall
Members of the Red Heart club held a dancing party last evening at 1.0 C F hall with about thirty couples attending. Special music was provided by White Bros.
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Red Heart Club
C. F. Hall
White Bros
Indiana Delegates Hold First Banquet in Indianapolis
Indiana delegates to the Republican national convention in Chicago held their first banquet in Indianapolis. The event was hosted by the Republican state central committee with the delegation’s headquarters planned at the Auditorium Annex.
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United Press
Indianapolis
Indiana
Chicago
Republican State Central Committee
Auditorium
Edward Scanlon Held by Police After Arrest
Edward Scanlon was arrested last evening by officers Yingling and Vogelsong and held for the misdemeanor. The incident details indicate routine processing by local law enforcement with no further information released.
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Edward Scanlon
Yingling and
Vogelsong
Bloomington May Day Court Report with Judge Cullop
Bloomington May 1 Judge W A Cullop presided over a legal proceeding detailed in this fragment. The report notes court activity and identifiers connected to the judge and location.
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United Press
Bloomington, Tad
W. A. Cullop
Finaté
City official weighs LA Power buyout of city plant
A city official expresses views on the Light Heat and Power Company seeking to acquire the municipal plant. He outlines motivations and potential impact on residents while discussing financial and operational implications for the city.
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the Light, Heat & Power Company
CITY
City debated sale of municipal light plant amid loopholes
A city faced with Light Heat and Power Co proposal to purchase the municipal light plant. officials warned the franchise expiry in eleven years could invite private control and block rival franchises. critics argued the sale could net the city little while benefiting the private firm. a banquet note mentions Alvin Threewits attending a Democratic event in Urbana Ohio.
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City Metal
Light, Heat & Power Company
Matterial Light
Witherby
Light, Heat & Power com+ any
Light
Promising Carthage athlete Conrad shines in state meet
Darlington high school star Conrad, hailed as a Fighting Quaker, left a mark at the state high school meet with his endurance and sprinting. Earlham pitcher White, a local standout, held the 1 3 CoA hurdle record and impressed in previous showings. In Crawfordsville last year Conrad won the broad jump and starred at Winona Lake, where he swept high and broad jumps and the 220 yard dash.
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White
Earlham
Carthage
Crawfordsville
Sohl Af Wabash
Athens
I Conrad
Darlington Highland
Winona Lake
Indiana
Additional briefs in Smith Vaughan case advance
Judge Gray denies claims he refused the presidency of an insurance company. Thomas J Study for Vaughan asks for a new trial as briefs to Judge Fox are filed. Judge Fox may rule after all briefs and decision could be delayed until May 11. A separate damage case Hickey vs Menke is dismissed with costs paid.
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United Preas
Willington
Del
Gray
Sal
Jary
Thomas J. Study
John O. Vaughan
Smith- Vaughan
Fox
White Makes Fine Record at Earlham College
Track pitcher and track captain at Earlham College gains notice as a standout performer. The article credits strong local institution development and highlights notable achievements by the athlete.
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White
Earlham College
Richmond Firms Close 3 to 6 For Yard Cleaning Day
A broad list of Richmond businesses agree to close from 3:00 to 6:00 p m for the first yard cleaning day observance. Officials report many stores will close noon today, urging others to join in the citywide voluntary closure.
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Richmond
Adam H. Bartel Co
Jones Hardware Co
Hoosier Drill Co
Dille & McGuire Mfg. Co
Richmond Safety Gate Co
Geo
W. Davis Carriage Co
Richmond Chair Co
J. W. Grubbs Co
Railroad Store Co
John F. McCarthy
the Geo
H. Knollenberg Co
RW. Hall
Craighead Plumbing
Seaney
Brown
Wm. H. Bartel
Jn. C. T.J
Price & Sons
C. W. Morgan
Jomes
Tany
Ab Sculley
Miss H. Greene
Iniapa
H. B. Williams
Hadley
Consider Bros
Bee Hive Grocery Co
Krone
M. C. Bradbury
I. H. Paxson
Take Up The Road With Their Fences In Polo
In Munele Indiana a slow auditorium polo game ends 7 to 6 with Munele defeating Richmond. Bone and Lewis scored in and out goals while Higgins drives the winning goal in the third. Gardner is injured and a clubhouse scuffle briefly erupts as players separate.
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Munele
Ind
Richmond
Bone
Lewis
Doherty
Higgins
Gardner
Man
Lowi. Hart
Mansfield
Doherty Sutton
Permits for April Reach 14 250
April permits total 14 250 reflecting rising land values. The piece notes growth in fence enclosure of townships and country roads, with roads set by law and unchangeable except by board action or twenty year location.
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Board of Commissioners
Lee
Thasaroa
Loss for the Year on Farm Animals in Indiana
Figures on animal losses in Indiana for the year ending April 1, 1908 show 14 652 horses dying from diseases, a production downturn and a one percent drop from prior year.
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Indiana
Remains of Oliver White Arrive for Funeral Services
The remains of Oliver White arrive this morning ahead of services at the South Eighth Street Friends church at two o clock. Michael Kendall requests private sale approval from the circuit court as administrator of Jane Kendall deceased estate. In Doney versus Laughlin, Judge Rupe grants plaintiff leave to amend the complaint.
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Oliver White
South Eighth Street
USKS
Michael Kendall
Jane Kendall
Circuit Court
Doney
Laughlin
John L. Rupe
New Cottage Erected at State Epileptic Village
The village will add a fifth cottage for colony group No 2. Enoch G Hogate, secretary of the board of trustees, invites bids for the new cottage with a May 8 contract date. The last two cottages are nearly furnished and opening of patient cottages is expected in early May.
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Enoch G. Hogate
Board of Trustees
Colony Group No. 2
Shakespearean Merchant of Venice scenes staged by freshmen
Three scenes from The Merchant of Venice were performed in the high school chapel by the Freshman English class. Fred Hugo and Paul Overman played Lancelot and old Gobbo with polish, while Norma Hanning as Portia and Ray Rogers as Shylock drew strong responses. Nerissa, Bassanio, and others were well presented. credits go to Miss Edith Tallant for drill and preparation.
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Voesterday
Fred Hugo
Paul Overman
Lancelot
Old Gobbo
Norma Hanning
Portia
Ray Rogers
Shylock
Nerissa
Charline Fulgham
Ernest Moore
Bassanto
Edith Tallant
Antonio
Hubert Smith Gratiano
John Longstreth
Venice
Wallace Gifford
Morocco
Earl Kinley
Prince of
Aragon
Hoy Fanning
Solatio
Roy Fanning
Roland Nusbaum
Four Candidates Given Royal Arch Masonry Degree
Four candidates received the Royal Arch Masonry degree at King Solomon chapter last night. State Inspector Shirley attended as the ceremony and lodge business proceeded, and the meeting adjourned to a banquet room with over 100 in attendance.
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King Solomon Chapter
Shirley
Star Publishing company receiver named in Indiana case
George C. Hitt was appointed receiver for the Star Publishing company owner of the Indianapolis Star the Muncie Star and the Terre Haute Star after a petition by New York creditor Daniel G. Reid claiming $221 703 owed. Reid alleges the company lacks working capital beyond his loans and seeks an accounting and sale of the papers plants franchises and rights.
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Indianapolis
George C. Hitt
Anderson
Federal Court
Star Publishing Company
Indianapoli Star
Muncie Star
Terre Haute Star
Danidi G. Reid
New York
Reid
Sta Hualness
Ita
Higgins Seizes Lead as Old Muncie Score Stays Tight
In a closely contested game the score was tied at halftime with Old Muncie pressing. Higgins rallied in the second half to pull away and secure a narrow victory for their team.
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Higgins
Making God Record at Indiana University Track
Alvin Bertsch of Cambridge City Indiana shines in indoor relay events at Indiana University Bloomington. He joined Mix Up ma Wai Injured as a nine member team and helped win several hammering interfraternity relays. Outdoor focus is on middle distance events next year on the cinder track.
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Cambridge City
Ind
Alvin Bertsch
Indiana University
Blooming
Doherty
Thie
Bertech
Ma Wai
Sliema Chi
Higgins
Hoe
Indiana
Sixth violent death in Mox family shocks Dayton
Albert Mox of Dayton Ohio learns his brother August Mox 39 was found dead in a roadway near Garr Scott Co offices. Coroner suspects accidental death from a ten foot fall into mud, no foul play. August and companion Charles Mecham had arrived for work and drank heavily. Albert says this is the family's sixth violent death. Funeral arrangements to be announced as Louis Mox arrives.
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August Mox
Chicasaw
Ohio
Garr, Scott &Co
Harry Fye
J. F. Wampler
Downing and Gon
Bailey
Max
Ibert
North Sixth Street
Albert Max
Louis
August Max
Charles Mecham
Dayton
New Castle
Mecham
Mox
Albert Mox
Second district Democratic nomination real dead lick late tonight
Bloomington Indiana reports a contested second district Democratic nomination battle nearing final results with key figures including Davie and Padgi Cullop amid tight race conditions and late counting in the district.
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United Press
Bloomington
Ind
Davie
Padgi Cullop
Wella
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