Cincinnati man commits death by own action at Occidental Hotel
The Cincinnati man registered as W. C. Jones, but believed to be James Ashman, died by self harm at the Occidental Hotel. Found in his room after 4 p.m. with carbolic acid odor, a vial, and evidence of a troubled mind. Brother-in-law Robert C. Otto identified the body. Ashman had planned travel to Indianapolis and intended suicide.
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W. C. Jones
James Ashman
Occidental Hotel
Cincinnnati
Jones
Brayton
Ren& Blackwell
Ashman
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
James Ash
Robert C. Otto
Renj- Ban & Blackwell
Otto
Downing
Race
Sixth Streets
Acta
Ashiman
Union Traction Company
Od Anderson
Muncie
Etda
Wereeas
Geologist Blatchley Objects to Report Omission
State Geologist Blatchley insists his annual report must be printed in full as required by law. The State Printing Board met yesterday and discussed printing the report but considered trimming portions. Blatchley argues the entire report is important and should be published without reduction.
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Biatchley
State Printing Board
Peg Rr
Blatchley
Bank deposits secured by U S bonds and state securities
Every national bank bill in circulation is secured by a deposit with the secretary of the treasury of an equal amount in United States bonds. A policy issued by the American Central Insurance Company of Indianapolis is secured by a deposit with the auditor state of United States ads and equally good securities equal to the full legal reserve value of each policy. Central Life is a stock.
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United States
Secretary of the Treasury
American Central Insurance Company of
Indianapolis
Audeo
Central Life
Distinguished General Arrives to Lecture on Cuba
Gen Fitzhugh Lee arrived at 3 25 p m for a lecture at English's Opera House on The United States and Cuba in Peace and War under Boys' Club auspices. A luncheon at the Columbia Club honored him. Northern and Southern regiments showed brotherly spirit with songs and cheers. General Lee noted an industrial awakening in the South, citing cotton goods shipments to Milwaukee and development in Texas and iron mills around Birmingham as signs of rapid progress.
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Cuba
Opera House
Virginia
North
Lee
South
North Carolina
Milwaukee
Texas
Alabama
Birmingham
Hanna
Horace Greeley
General Lee
Richard Mansfield
Booth Tarkington
Beaucaire
Mansfield
Richmond
R. S. Foster
General Lee to Speak in City After Luncheon Delay
A guest of honor arrived late for a luncheon and spent time with invited guests. He will stay with Mr. and Mrs. New until his 11 2 p m departure Tuesday for Columbia Missouri. General Lee, in fine health, recounted Cuba era incidents and Civil War memories, and discussed Roosevelt's near staff appointment and the Rough Riders. He noted Northern and Southern volunteers bonded in the Spanish War and recalled Mansfield's Richmond house query with a note on upcoming lecture on prewar Cuba.
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Wfe
Jacksonville
Fla
Seventh Army Corps
Cuba
Lee
Roosevelt
President Roosevelt
Seventh Corps
McKinley
Cervera
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Washington
Lodge
Navy Department
War Department
Rough Rider
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Spain
Mason and Dixon
Iowa
Toms Ee Sete
Crosby praises Terre Haute strike and fund drive
Thomas H Crosby tours Terre Haute soliciting funds for the striking street railway employees. He predicts victory as public patronage declines and cites three cars earning only 42.50 in a week. He notes miners extend fines to families and claims earning five dollars every few nights from unions he visits.
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Thomas H.crosby
Terre Haute
Crosby
Convention of Millers Holds National Meeting in City
The Fraternity of Operative Millers plans its national convention in this city from May 21 to May. A meeting at the Commercial Club last night prepared arrangements to entertain the delegates arriving for the event.
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Fraternity of
Operative Millers
Commercial Club
Portraits and Buttons Free With $1 Ticket
Life size portraits and photo buttons are offered at no extra charge with each $1 bargain basement ticket sold by H. P. Wasson.
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H. P. Wasson
Trust Companies Demand Annual Call Results Show City Deposits
The state auditor’s report on March 31 shows 33 trust companies responding to an annual call. Investments rose by 84 million dollars for the year ended March 71, with Indianapolis five handling about 6.5 million in deposits, including 3.2 million in savings. Savings customers are mostly workers. general deposits total 6.5 million, with many certificates held by owners. The combined state deposits reach roughly 4.48 million in savings across all 33 firms, while the five Indianapolis firms hold 4.5 million in total deposits. The report notes a capital base of 340 thousand and surplus of 70 thousand.
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Banking Department of the Auditor of State
Indianapolis
Gold Badge Honors William Steiert at Surprise Party
William Steiert, father in law of City Clerk Charles N Elliott, celebrated his 63rd birthday with family and neighbors. German Veterans' Association members led by Capt Jacob Scholl surprised him at his home and presented a Maltese cross badge as a token of friendship and esteem, followed by extended festivities.
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Wiliam Steiert
Charles N. Elliott
Steiert
Veterans’ Association
Guards Named For Battle Flags At En Campment
Adjutant General Smock announced the guards for the battle flags during the encampment in Tomlinson Hall. Officer of the day was Charles W. Wheat with guard David N. Huey and guards including John Rhineschild J. G. Clark Charles T. Lucas Thomas Marshall J. W. Petty J. W. Wilson Joseph Newdigate George Goth Joseph Burk and W. B. Millnder. Details from sixty two Civil War regiments one Spanish American War unit and one battery will carry the flags for the monument dedication. New details include One hundred first Infantry with W. D. Stanbrough W. W. Thrasher George Newkirk Aaron Shoemaker B. F. Hershey W. F. Knote J. M. Tiner A. L. Symons J. D. Hale and J. H. Coomler and Sixty seventh Infantry with R. B. Scott W. A. Abbott Michael Lewis Ezra Reed C. R. Kansterbadher James Bosity M. B. Jewell James B. Wilson D. W. Dennison and Abel Murry.
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Smock
Tomlinson Hall
Charles W. Wheat
David N. Huey
John Rhineschild
J. G. Clark
Charles T. Lucas
Thomas Marshall
J. W. Petty
J. W. Wilson
Joseph Newdigate
George Goth
Joseph Burk
W. B. Millender
W. D. Stanbrough
W. W. Thrasher
George Newkirk
Aaron Shoemaker
B. F. Hershey
W. F. Knote
J. M. Tiner
A. L. Symons
J. D. Hale
J. H. Coomler
Sixty-seventh Infantry
R. B. Scott
W. A. Abbott
Michael Lewis
Ezra Reed
C. R. Kansterbadher
James Bosity
M. B. Jewell
James B. Wilson
D. W. Dennison
Abel Murry
Saturday Half Holiday Sweeps Indianapolis Banks
Saturday half-holidays were introduced in Indianapolis with banks and trust companies closing at noon. City offices paused Saturday afternoons throughout the year, while the Board of Health will stay open part of the afternoon. Business houses are urged to close on Saturdays, with C. W. Merkel Plumbing leading the shift next Saturday.
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Indianapolis
Board of Health
C. W. Merkel
Board of Public Works to Hear Interurban Franchise Case
Rumors swirl around the Board of Public Works as it prepares to take up the Interurban Terminal Company franchise application this week. Sources say the board aims to settle the matter, though no official decision has been disclosed.
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Board of Public Works
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