Postmaster General to Expand Postoffice Inquiry Nationwide
Washington May 6 Postmaster General Payne plans a broad inquiry into first class post offices with annual receipts over 540000 Indianapolis included to seek better methods and curb abuses. The step follows charges by ex cashier Seymour Tulloch and may extend after the department’s ongoing investigation.
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Indianapolis Journal
Washington
Payne
Charles Emory Smith
Robert J. Tracewell
The
Treasury
Bristow
Posmaster Merritt
Washington Post Office
Seymour Tulloch
Postoffice
Tulloch
United States
Indianapolis
Loud
California
Congress
Associated Press
Postowice Department
Age
Tracewell
Merritt
Fort Bristow
Theashington
Somen A ‘Tyner
District of Columbia
Grand Jury
PARDON AFTER DEATH FOR MARTIN GUILFORD
President Roosevelt granted an absolute pardon for Martin Guilford six days after his death at Fort Leavenworth. Health concerns prompted the release request, but Guilford died April 29, with doctors saying he could live only months. The pardon was dispatched after the case, with supporting payment, and the justice department approved the recommendation.
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Indianapolis Journal
Washington
Martin Guilford
Fort Leavenworth
Roosevelt
Department of Justice
Maj. R. W. McClaughry
Guilford
Department
Loeb
Justice
Ierd
Indianapolis
Rob & Post Office
Fort Leaven
Langham Name in Diplomatic List Not Controversial
Washington and New York reports claimed Miss Langham's inclusion in the diplomatic list caused a dispute with Count Cassini. The Russian ambassador denied the charge, calling it false, and said the move followed long custom approved by Secretary Hay and the dean of the diplomatic corps.
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Mise Langrgham
Hay
Washington
Count Cassini
Eee
New York
Germany
Miss Langham
S E
Diplomatic Corps
State Department
Delegates to Geneva Named to Represent U S
The President designates Francis Loomis Gen George Davis and Commander Nathan Sargent to attend the Geneva conference in September to revise and extend the 1864 Geneva treaty. Loomis served as assistant secretary of state and minister to Venezuela, Davis is judge advocate general, and Sargent was naval attaché in Italy and Austria. The conference will address reducing suffering and horrors of war.
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United States
Geneva
Switzerland
Red Cross
Francis B. Loomis
George B. Davis
Nathan Sargent
U. General
Davis
Venezuela
Sargent
Admiral Wey
Italy
Austria
Australian Brewer Dies After Weeklong Struggle to See Son
J T Toohey an Australian brewer died in Chicago after a week long battle with consumption driven by the wish to meet his son in San Francisco. He cabled his son to hurry and they planned a reunion in San Francisco before his voyage to Sydney.
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Chicago
J. T. Toohey
England
Australia
Atlantic
Toohey
San Francisco
New York
Sydney
Coal Operators Deny Unlawful Price Fixing in Old Agreement
Indiana and Illinois mine owners in Chicago filed an answer in the U S Circuit Court denying any unlawful price fixing. They admit a time bound agreement existed but say it was abandoned before suit, sold coal below market prices, and that their output was too small to affect markets. They claim the aim was to raise production and that Coal Bluff Mining Company competed with others.
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Chicago
United States Circuit Court
Indiana
Illinois
Wabash Coal Company
Max Eichberg
Coal Bluff Mining Company
Traction Expansion Linking Chicago to Indianapolis Progress
Officers elected at a Logansport Hammon d & Chicago Traction meeting outline plans for an electric line from Logansport to Chicago via Indianapolis & Northern. Franchises secured to Chicago limits, private right of way, construction by Union Traction interests. Updates on Greenfield to Knightstown extension, Dunreith to New Castle, and through-service to Richmond.
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Logansport, Hammond & Chicago Traction Company
Union Traction Company
Newton Claypool
George F. McCulloch
Horace C. Stilwell
Arthur W. Brady
A. L. Drum
Union Traction Interests
Logansport
Chicago
Indianapolis
Indianapolis & Northern
Union Traction
Stilwell
Fifteen Men Drowned In Gloucester Schooner Disaster
The American fishing schooner Gloriana, Captain George Stoddart of Gloucester, ran ashore in fog near Whale Cove at White Point Ledges. Of eighteen crewmen, fifteen including the captain were drowned. The victims listed include Armaworth Thomas Eli Melanson Ansel Goodwin Reuben Surrette Ha French Paus Downatter Thomas Win Alex Benson Charlee Pierce John Moulsong Arthur Bonaghan and one other.
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Canso
Gloriana
George Stoddart
Gloucester
Mass
Whale Cove
White Point Ledges
Armaworth Thomas
Eli Melanson
Ansel Goodwin
Reuben Surrette
Ha French
Paus
Downatter Thomas Win
Trac tion Company Branch to Muncie May Be Opened
A historical note states the Indianapolis and Eastern Traction Company expects to complete its branch from Dunreith to New Castle and then extend from New Castle toward Muncie, signaling expansion plans for regional rail service.
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Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Company
Dunreith
New Castle
Muncle
Fort Wayne Traction Plan Merges with Union Traction
George F. McCulloch announced the purchase of the Fort Wayne & Southern Traction Company by Union Traction Company. The new line will run from Fort Wayne to Marion via Huntington and Warren, with construction to be accelerated. Interurban projections consider a New Castle to Muncie link viable, connecting Dunreith to Fort Wayne and providing another route to Indianapolis.
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Muncie, Hartford City & Fort
Fort Wayne & Southern Traction Company
Union Traction Company
George IF. McCulloch
Marion
McCulloch
Fort Wayne & Southern
Fort Wayne
Huntington
Warren
van Buren
A L Johnson Visited City From Traction Company
A L Johnson, vice president of the Mun cie Hartford City and Fort Wayne Traction Company, was in the city yesterday confirming business ties and touring local operations.
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A. L. Johnson
Muncie
Wabash and Logansport Traction Line Opens Soon
Wabash Indiana May 6 the Wabash Logansport Traction Company finished trol ley line work including the overhead line linking Wabash to Logansport. The line is expected to open to traffic Sunday with cars running the thirty three miles. Some Rich Valley powerhouse work remains before power can be turned on. Hourly service will be maintained to Logansport and Sunday half hourly to parks. A new line from Wabash to Rich Valley will shorten the route by about three miles, building on the north bank of the Wabash river while four miles on the south bank are removed.
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Indianapolis Journal
Wabash
Ind
Logansport
Wabash-Logansport Traction Company
Rich Valley
Wabash River
Thorpe Black Comedy Company
Joseph T. Fanning
James L. Keach
Fanning
The
Beach
Mr. Fanning
Mr. Keach
Keach
Thorpe Block
Umpty-sixth
Umpty-eighth
Democratic City Committee
Machine
Joseph E. Bell
John W. Kern
T. T
Ecru
Joe
Public Service Corporation of New Jersey Files Papers at Newark
Articles of incorporation filed in Newark outline a $25,000,000 capital for the Public Service Corporation of New Jersey. Incorporators include Thomas Dolan, John A. Waterbury, and Thomas N. McCarter. The firm will absorb several street railway lines including North Jersey Street, Elizabeth Plainfield, White Line, Passaic & Orange Valley, and United Electric. In Indiana, Muncie line to Montpelier begins regular service, expanding to Bluffton later.
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Newark
N. J
Public Service Corporation of New Jersey
Thomas Dolan
United Gas Improvement Company
Philadelphia
John A. Waterbury
Mnhattan Trust Company
Thomas N. McCarter
New Corporation
North Jerse
Banker’s daughter shot in Medford robbery
Miss Sturtevant daughter of Medford Co operative Bank treasurer James Sturtevant was killed by a gunman who shot her as he robbed her father at their home. The assailant, who fled on a bicycle after grabbing a chatelaine, was pursued and an Italian suspect was arrested within hours.
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Medford
Mass
Sturtevant
James
Mr. Sturtevant
Miss Sturtevant
Frater Father
Thorpe Block Comedy Revival of The Rivals Shines
Joseph T. Fanning and James L. Keach present a lively revival of The Rivals at Thorpe Block, delivering witty dialogue and polished performances that highlight classic stage timing. The production, interpreted by a Democratic-leaning troupe, aims for accessible entertainment with strong ensemble work and period flavor.
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Joseph T. Fanning
James L. Keach
Primaries Set For May 15 Amid Fractured Party Theatre
The article portrays a political争 scene over May 15 primaries with playful theatrics at the Fanning and Keach headquarters. It notes rival chairs and items borrowed between the two camps, with both leaders showing cordial grudges as they trade barbs and mock accusations while promising fair ballots.
Change in party laws discussed by Fanning and Keach
Mr. Fanning and Mr. Keach discussed amend ment of laws regulating primary elections over lunch. The exchange was friendly apart from a disagreement on party power distribution, with Keach favoring restricted powers for the committee chair and Fanning supporting full party power in the chair. No incidents occurred and no conflict of personal relations with political stances.
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Mr. Fanning
Mr. Keach
Keach
Fanning
Probable Programme for Primaries Decided by Executive Committee
Executive Committee set to decide primaries date, with May 15 as likely. Fanning, Keach deny progress while machine prepares to reveal Keach as a loyal servant but poor master. Keach supporters claim victory is certain, Raub asserts invincible organization amid staged leadership moves.
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Fanning
Mr. Keach
Democratic Executive Committee
Keach
Executive Committee
Edward Raub
Water cure for insane at Topeka asylum sparks inquiry
Miss Knox testified before a legislative committee about the use of the water cure at the Topeka Asylum for the Insane. She described attendants pinning patients, covering faces with sheets, and Miss Houston pouring water from a pan until obedience was secured, noting the practice was frequent during Houston's first year as attendant.
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Topeka
Kan
Topeka Asylum
Miss Knox
Legislative Investigation Committee
Knox
Stanley
Miss Houston
M. S. Jenks
Mr. ‘Enks
Miss
New Move In Alabama Administration Whites and Negro Voters Unite
In Montgomery on May 6 the Republican conference showed whites and Negroes seated separately for the first time in state history. Referees Aldrich Scott and Thompson led the session to correct Birmingham convention wrongs. The plan calls for unifying factions to challenge Lily White leadership at the May 12 Birmingham meeting and try to seize party machinery.
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Montgomery
Ala
W. F. Aldrich
Charles H. Scott
Joe Thompson
Aldrich
Birmingham
Roosevelt
Handley
W. S. Willman
Man Killed in Street Riot After Tarns Attempted Escape
In Pittsburg Tony Greg shot and killed an Italian on Townsend Street. He tried to shoot Officer Andrew Terry who arrested him. A two hour delay to remove the body followed amid a crowd riot as bystanders stomped the corpse. Greg cited a dispute over a woman as the motive but withheld names.
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Pittsburg
Tony Greg
Townsend Street
Andrew Terry
Greg
Judge grants temporary restraining order in Team Drivers case
Omaha federal court authorizes a temporary restraining order against Team Drivers' Union Local 71 leaders and members, bars picket activity aimed at interfering with interstate commerce, and requires appearance on May court date. Petition cites threats, violence, and union tactics affecting deliveries between Omaha and Council Bluffs. Large crowds gathered across the city but no violence or arrests reported.
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Neb
Teamsters
Lumber
Team Drivers’ Union
Walter Jardine
Council Bluffs
Teamsters’ Union
Ene
Pirpone
International Union
Jnion
Nebraska
Clix
Feresaea
Eight Firms Affected by Chicago Bookbinders Strike
Chicago on May 6 reports eight bookbindery firms affected as strikers widen action. After wage demands in March eight establishments faced walkouts and new contracts. Milwaukee delegates on May 6 vote to abolish referendum on conventions and expand shop jurisdiction. Albany Governor Odell signs anti discrimination bill protecting National Guard members from union or employer retaliation.
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Albany
Odell
National Guard
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