Wide scope injunction sought against gas pumping
Marion judge may grant permanent injunction to restrain gas companies from pumping natural gas from Grant county if granted by Judge Hiram Brownlee. The move would cut Chicago gas supply and allow Grant county customers to receive up to their needs. In nearby Muncie suburb Whitely residents plan to drill their own gas wells after the Muncie Natural Gas Company warned it will not supply heat this winter. A mass meeting will organize funding to sink wells near co operative company properties.
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Indianapolis Journal
Marion
Ind
Hiram Brownlee
Grant Superior Court
Citizens’ Gas Company
Chicago
Inju N
Grant County
Fairmount
Perial
Muncie
Perpetual Franchises Shake Fort Wayne Council Barred
In Fort Wayne on August 13 the City Council debated a resolution to probe the city streetcar companys perpetual charter rights. Councilmen Bauer and Baker moved the city attorney investigate franchise grants from original companies, but allies of the firm urged referral to contracts and judiciary committees to avoid a costly lawsuit. The move cites Judge Bakers ruling against perpetual franchises and hints at possible legislative action to end the claim.
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Indianapolis Journal
Fort Wayne
Ind
City Streetcar
Bauer
Baker
Friends of the Comny
Committees On
Southern Traction subsidy vote withdrawn amid opposition
Franklin Indiana August 13 directors of the Southern Traction Company sought a county election to decide a 2 percent subsidy in Franklin Nineveh and Hinsley townships but withdrew the order due to bitter opposition. Meetings were held as backers and opponents prepared to fight. The projected line would run from Franklin to Nineveh and Nashville. Although all see the road's advantage, subsidy strong resistance persists.
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Indianapolis Journal
Franklin
Southern Traction Company
Nineveh
Hinsley
This
Eee Opine
Nashville
Wn County
Ninth District Democrats to Con ven tion in Lebanon
The Ninth district Democrats meet in Lebanon Indiana for a congressional convention with Michael Foley likely as permanent chairman and Frankice Indianapolis on the program for the principal address. Judge L J Kirkpatrick of Kokomo is named as the possible nominee for Congress while several candidates vie for joint representative including Elmer Cox Doug Alse M E Clodfelter and J R Anthony with Cox making an aggressive bid.
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Indianapolis Journal
Lebanon
Ind
A House
Michael Foley
Crawfordsville
Brien
Liven
Frankice Indianapolis
L. J. Kirkpatrick
Kokomo
Congress
Elmer Cox
Elwood
Doug Alse
Anderson
M. E. Clodfelter
J. R. Anthony
Mr. Cox
Nomination of L. J. Kirkpatrick for Ninth District Congress
In Kokomo Indiana on August 13 L J Kirkpatrick has not consented to read the Democrats forlorn hope but will be nominated at Lebanon convention tomorrow. The nomination is forced on him and he will not attend the meeting as he has gone to northern Michigan with his family. It is believed he will not refuse to run.
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Indianapolis Journal
Kokomo
Ind
L. J. Kirkpatrick
Congress
Lebanon
Michigan
Still Making Trouble in Anderson Church Attacks
In Anderson Indiana Catholics protested violent attacks on their church as Dr H Bowles a Prohibition speaker addressed crowds from courthouse steps. A near riot erupted with taunts and threats prompting police protection and a possible halt to Bowles public meetings. In Lafayette Indiana Carrie Nalion the Kansas joint-amasher arrived after a Big Four train incident in Kankakee.
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Indianapolis Journal
Anderson
Ind
H. ©. Bowles
John Hunchman
Dr. Bowles
Lafayette
Carrie Na
Temperance Crusader Mrs Nation Visits Gougar From Kansas
Mrs Nation, an early temperance advocate, bade farewell to local business leaders after taking their deck of cards and delivering a temperance lecture. She and Mrs Helen Gougar, longtime allies from a Kansas crusade, recalled a past campaign as Nation criticized President Roosevelt for supporting liquor interests before departing for Peru.
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Kansas
Peru
Wesleyan Methodists Meet at Fairmount Camp Ground
The Northern Indiana Conference of the Wesleyan Methodists opens its fifty fourth annual session near Fairmount with Elders Seepins and Coleman presiding. Delegates, honorary seats for outsiders, and addresses mark a four day gathering followed by a two week camp meeting. In Goshen, the fifty ninth Eel River Conference convenes at First Christian Church with Judge O W Whitelock presiding, music led by Rev. C V Strickland, and sermons by Rev J M Miller and Rev J K Telier.
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Indianapolis Journal
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Ind
Indiana
Wesleyan Methodists
Camp Grounds
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J. J. Coleman
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W. L. Northam
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Huntington News-Democrat
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G. R. Hammond
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Wakarusa
J. K. Telier
Warren
Hole in the jail wall at LaPorte jailbreak attempt
A hole in the county jail wall was discovered by Turnkey Charles Wynn. Prisoners used iron and a knife to loosen bricks and morter to escape with 15 inmates likely freed. Leader Pete Sobesky, 20, planned the plot with two others. Sobesky is sent to the State Reformatory at Jeffersonville to begin his term.
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Indianapolis Journal
Laporte
Ind
Charles Wynn
Pete Sobesky
State Reformatory
Jeffersonville
Sobesky
Uncle Sam Wants His Pay from Fort Wayne Gas Firm
Fort Wayne Gas Company officials were startled by a treasury demand for 4000 back taxes under the Spanish war revenue law. The provision taxed pipelines for oil or gas on business over 250000 yearly. The Fort Wayne plant apparently was missed in past assessments and the demand is now being investigated by the company’s attorneys.
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Indianapolis Journal
Fort Wayne
Ind
Dieterich Gas Company
United States Treasury
Fort Wayne Company
Mrs Hathaway Dies. Noted Laporte Literary Figure
Mrs. Sarah E. Hathaway, eighty five, widow of Col. Gilbert Hathaway and a leader in Laporte literary circles, died today. She served as first president of the Women’s Literary Society of Laporte and was a DAR member. Also reported is the death of Mrs. Robert Emar, daughter of Mrs. Mary Stone cipher, in the Philippines while her husband serves in the U S Army.
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Laporte
Ind
Sarah E. Hathaway
Indiana
Lucy Sprague Tracy
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Gilbert Hathaway
Seventy-third
Indiana Volunteers
Ogden
N. Y
Indianapolis Journal
Richmond
Robert Emar
Mary E. Stonecipher
Cambridge City
Notable Indiana W. Letts Dies. Several Obituaries Reported
PORTLAND Ind Aug 13 Aaron W Letts one of Jay countys wealthiest men in farms and oil leases died last night at his Wall home He was born in Warren co Ohio in 184 and came to Jackson township at age fourteen He served in the Civil War with Company B 39th Ohio Infantry Funeral services set for Oakland Friday morning Also reported Henry Dick of Gostren died after heart and lung troubles aged nearly seventy three He left a widow three daughters and a son Robert Nash 80 pioneer settler of Tipton died at his home near Sharpaville George F Morgan teacher and justice of the peace died suddenly at his Decker Knox county home Joseph Roberts 91 Jefferson county Sunday school veteran died last midnight at his Madison home
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Aaron W. Letts
Jay County
Wall
Mr. Letts
Warren County
Ohio
Jackson Township
Thirty-ninth Ohio Infantry
Oakland
Goshen
Henry Dick
Gostren
Germany
Tipton
Robert Nash
Sharpaville
Vincennes
George F. Morgan
Decker
Knox County
Madison
Joseph Roberts
Jefferson County
Denial clears minister in fake widow murder report
In Brazil Indiana on August 13 a sensational claim that Rev Charles Hill confessed to killing Mrs Elma Smith at Benwood fifteen years ago is labeled a hoax by Hill’s wife who says her husband has not been ill since their five year marriage. The report originated from Diamond and was not true. In Logansport Indiana the Knights of Fidelity of Indiana closed their second annual state meeting electing officers and choosing Evansville as next year’s convention site. State officers elected include Post Commander Joseph H Schaub Indianapolis Commander Stephen J Hannagan Lafayette Treasurer Philip Zapf Pole-napals orator James H Kelly Evansville Master at Ceremonies Charles Ruhl Logansport Tiler Ham W Petry Biathon Captain of Guard J. C.
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Ind
Diamond
Charles Hill
Elma Smith
Benwood
Hun
Logansport
Knights of Fidelity of
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Evansville
Joseph H. Schaub
Indianapolis
Stephen J. Hannagan
Lafayette
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James H. Kelly
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Tiler
Ham W. Petry
Biathon
Shelbyville
Indiana Infantry
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Scearce
Weaver
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John K. Henley
Greenfield
J. K. Bowers
W. T. Wicker
van Buren Township
Shelby County
May Howard
Charles Hanawalt
Four young men debate archy suppression at Plainfield church
Plainfield reports a Central Academy alumni debate on government action to suppress anarchy. Seven judges chose the negative. Participants include Albert Copeland, Harry Tincher, Willard Trueblood, and Wilfred Reynolds. A declamatory program by eight women follows at the same venue.
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Indianapolis Journal
Plainfield
Ind
Central Academy
Friends’ Church
Albert Copeland
Reform School For Boys
Harry Tincher
Clayton
Willard Trueblood
Vermilion Academy
DePauw Phi Psi Takes Option On Ader Residence
The De Pauw Chapter of Phi Psi has taken an option on F. D. Ader’s elegant residence in Greencastle for fraternity home. The asking price is $10,000 including contents, with the option to remain valid for thirty days. Ex-Representative Henry of Anderson assisted in the deal along with F.
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Indianapolis Journal
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de Pauw
Phi Psi Fraternity
F. D. Ader
Ader
Henry
Anderson
Rural district telephone lines expand in Elkhart county
In Goshen Indiana August 13 the Central Union Telephone Company hires Will J Wilden to manage a rural lines push. Farmers agreements rapid as cheap unrestricted service linked to Goshen Elkhart and New Paris exchanges. The farmers exchange will be at Wilden's farm on the city eastern edge.
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Indianapolis Journal
Goshen
Ind
Elkhart County
Central Union Telephone Company
Will J. Wilden
Elkhart
New Paris
Farmers’ Exchange
Decatur Council approves ten year steam-use deal for Ernsberger
In Decatur Indiana a special City Council session approved a contract with Jesse A. Ernsberger of Delphos Ohio. He will receive free exhaust steam from the city waterworks for ten years to heat a hot house. He must erect greenhouses a residence and an office on five acres. In Rockport Indiana General R M Smock will meet with local officials in Lincoln City to discuss dedicating the Nancy Hanks Lincoln monument.
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Indianapolis Journal
Decatur
Ind
Jesse A. Ernsberger
Delphos
Rockport
R. M. Smock
Lincoln City
Monument Commission
Nancy Hanks Lincoln
Rural route carriers expand in Tippecanoe County
Examinations for eighty two applicants were sent to Washington by special agent Edward F Hutches and examiners H C Coles and George E Fox. Thirty three new rural routes will start once appointments are made, bringing Tippecanoe County to thirty nine routes and ensuring every resident is served.
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Lafayette
Ind
Washington
Edward F. Hutches
H. C. Coles
George E. Fox
Tippecanoe County
Resignations and incidents noted in Hoosier towns
In Muncie a fireman Thomas McFadden resigned to the city fire committee, part of a wave of six resignations in weeks. Lebanon reports a man killed by a horse after injuries from hoof strikes. Scottsburg notes a couple who divorced and remarried, then divided property by an agreement if anger flares. Brazil records poisoning of ex Township Trustee Holden’s family and a barn fire confession by May Howard. Wabash details mail tampering case tied to Isaac Unger. Plainfield marks the 56th wedding anniversary of Joel and Mrs Newlin, aged 78 and 76. Rockport notes an old soldiers club backing Hem enway for Congress. Fort Wayne says oats weigh heavier this year due to wet summer. Jasper hosts the Dubois County Teachers Institute with notable instructors. Muncie welcomes Rep George W Cromer for the Delaware County Teachers Institute. Centerville prepares for the annual old settlers picnic. Richmond reports Wayne County Commissioners considering abandoning a project.
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Samuel Unger
Eugene Bechtel
Lagro Township
Samuel
Isaac Unger
United States
Rankin
Plainfield
Joel Newlin
Hendricks County
Mill Creek
Newlin
Fort Wayne
Jasper
Dubois County Teachers’ Institute
5. L. Davis
Bloomington
BE. R. Mason
Bloomfield
E. 0. Holland
Louisville
Miss Neal
Salem
W. W. Pfrimmer
Kankakee
Muncie
George W. Cromer
Delaware County Teachers’ Institute
Richmond
Wayne Coun
Orphans Home to Move Children to Institute Plan
The Orphans' Home faces transfer of thirty children to White's Manual Labor Institute near Wabash for economic care. Windfall veterans plan a Sept 3 reunion at Parker's Grove with speakers including Gov. W. T. Earns and Maj. D. F. Allen of Fort Wayne. Franklin High School principal Alva O Neal resigns to lead Madison High School. Portland Transit Co plans Aug 25 service between Portland and Pennville riding in new autos, delayed by finding large-capacity vehicles.
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Manual Labor Institute
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Tipton County
Tipton
Parker's Grove
Gov. W. T.earns
Maj
D. F. Allen
Frankfort
Franklin
Alva O. Neal
Madison High School
Neal
Franklin College
Portland
Portland Transit Company
Pennville
Artistic forgeries in London and the old masters trade
A London dealer warns readers about widespread forgeries of Rembrandts Hobbermas Morlands and Landssees sold as authentic old masters. The piece describes skilled forgers who copy artists to deceive buyers including Americans and provincial collectors, and advises buying only under expert sessional guidance.
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Colonies
Tragedy on a Train in Guthrie O T
James Feverly, saloon keeper of Glenco, was shot and killed by James S. McMurty on a Santa Fe passenger train near Glenco. McMurty, a Oklahoma political figure who organized the Free Homes League, shot Feverly after a dispute tied to the Anti saloon league efforts to block a liquor license for Feverly and Henderson. McMurty was moved to Pawnee county for safety to stave off a lynching.
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Henderson
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Army Orders Show Officer Assignments and Distant Duties
Washington August 13 officers of the corps of engineers proceed to Newport New London Fort H Wright Fort Terry Fort Michie Fort Adams Fort Greble Fort Mansfield Fort Wetherill and Manila route. Promotions place Sibley Kochersperger Woodbury Miller Faulkner McManus Quintard Bennett Walker await further orders and staff duties. Juneau Skagway cable work. Leavenworth and Vancouver postings.
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Sunday Baseball Is Harmless Public Sport, Detroit Journal
The Detroit Journal argues Sunday baseball is a wholesome, lawful pastime that offers free recreation to thousands. It notes prior disorder has diminished, and cites strong public support, stressing tolerance of harmless leisure while protecting public peace.
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Detroit Journal
Atchison Man Paints Bust of Demosthenes Black
Ed Howe of Atchison owned a large bust of Demosthenes that grew so dirty he painted it black and named it Booker T. Washington, reflecting a provocative act in a local anecdote from Kansas City Star.
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Kansas City Star
Ed Howe
Atchison
Demosthenes
Booker T. Washington
Restless veteran John Taylor takes up painting at Soldiers' Home
In the Soldiers' Home a five year resident, an elderly disabled veteran named John Taylor, found solace in art about a year ago. Despite no brush experience, he produced creditable landscapes and crayon pictures that now adorn sections of the home walls.
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John Taylor
Noted Specialist Endorses Paine's Celery Compound for Heat Sufferers
A prominent physician praises Paine's Celery Compound as a remedy for summer weakness, fatigue, and digestive issues. He asserts it banishes disease and restores health during hot August weather, urging those run down to try the remedy.
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Paine
Phelps
Power sought in New York case aided by Montreal lawyer
Montreal August 13 Peter Power, wanted in the New York Northern Pacific suit, remains in the city. A prominent Montreal lawyer says arrangements are under way for Power to return to New York and that a compromise in the case is likely.
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Montreal
Peter Power
New York
Power
Fire damage in Marysville injures several
A fire in Marysville California on August 13 damaged a steed meat plant area and caused injuries to several people. Firefighters responded quickly but victims were treated locally. The incident prompted police and fire department investigation into the cause.
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Cal
Paris perfume head Victor Klotz made Legion of Honor officer
Paris reports Victor Klotz, head of Parfumerie Ed Pinaud, elevated to officer of the Legion of Honor by the French government. The honor is rarely bestowed on businessmen in France.
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Victor Klotz
Parfumerie Ed
Pinaud
Legion of Honor
France
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