Indianapolis News references and political notes mix with railroad rate talk
The item surveys editorials on Judge Thomas Birk and national politics, hints at Democratic state stance on religion in campaigns, and reports a potential July 1 freight-rate rise driven by Pennsylvania and Reading railroads, with Interstate Commission possible approval. local buyer Chat tsa Dunt purchases the Winchel property for 5200.
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Kent
Ana Bute
Democratic State Committee
Chivazo
Aakit
Pennsylvania
Reading
Interstate Commission
Wall Atrecht
Fragmented OCR makes a hazy political sketch
A garbled report centers on Senator Telly of Catarads du and a debate over policy prudence. It mentions labor, frontier tension, and various named figures in a murky account of political maneuvering and censorship.
Church Services and Schedules for St. Simon’s St Mary’s and Local Congregations
Local church notices list service times for St Simon's St Mary's and congregations. Rev Doote preaches at 10 am and 3 pm high masses. Rev Porbeck leads Congregational Church with 2:37 pm Sunday school. Cumberland Presbyterian Bible school at 9:25 am. Christian Endeavor activities after 1:45 pm. Tabernacle prayers and revivals noted with sermons on consecration and “Our Crity ey” themes. First Presbyterian led by Rev J M Douglas with services at 10:30 pm and 7:30 pm, Sunday school 9:16 am, C E at 6:80 pm.
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TW. Doote
Cumberland Presbyterian
Lr- Uecola Biaksyetvendue
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Stepa
Selilor
First Presbyterian
J. M. Douglads
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Outlook For Crops Predicts Mixed Prospects
The report notes corm may cost about four dollars per bush, with June as a turning point in the battle to plant. High land may fare better while low lands suffer from floods and late drought, and heavy rains have damaged wheat. Hill wheat stands in better condition, with farmers showing some improvement over last year.
Vincennes Board Deliberates On Power Rate Move
The Vincennes Board of Trade acts on complaints from Ideal manufacturers and filters seeking to locate in the city. A letter to Vincennes Light and Power Co and to CG Shaffer reveals the desire to secure a favorable rate for manufacturers. It notes a 10 cent per 1000 feet rate previously granted, but current charges at 25 cents under the domestic rate.
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Vincennes
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Vincennes Board of Trade
Vincennes Tight and Power Company
Shaffer
Knox County Bonds Offer For Sale In Panic Era
The Knox county treasurer lists gravel road bonds for sale in Chicago at par or premium. Several lots are 43 percent non taxable with some interest accrued since last October. No buyers yet. Republican papers claim the panic ends, but readers doubt swift recovery and wage prospects remain poor.
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Chicago
Knox County
Republican
Knox
Quit Fruit Business A Sammarine Retires In Main Street
A. Sammarine retires after years running a Main Street fruit store. Harry Vonderschmitt to open a music shop in the vacated Tam marino room. Mr Sammarine and family will reside on Main Street in the old Senor homeplace.
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Main Street
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Tammarino
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Ont Main Street
Senor
Telegrams Tell of Fires and Perils Across Lands
A series of terse telegrams reports losses and threats. A Beatoh broker Chava Coster insured for 1000000 in New York Life, with a policy not payable for self harm. Venezuelan city Guayaba beset by cannons, military patrols, and fugitives. Express Messenger Chas Wright murdered by train robbers. bandits fled after looting. Mrs Dowie receives 400 from appraisers as widow’s share of late Zion founder estate. In Naples Texas a man is lynched after preliminary trial for assault murder. A windstorm causes deaths and injuries as lines fall and wires spark. A fire in New York destroys a five-story tenement at Orchard Street near Delaney and Allen Streets.
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New York
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Heintz Lawyer Arrested in Extortion Attempt
Edward B. Brennan a Butte lawyer was arrested in F Augus Heinze office on charges of trying to extort 40000 from Heinze. Police say Brennan drafted three demand notes for 15000 and two for 12300 after a conversation. Brennan had represented A B Clements former cashier of Actual Barking and Trust Co involved in Heinze case.
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Barking and Trust Co
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Mayor Reyburn Threatened
Philadelphia May 8. Mayor Reyburn reports a rise in threatening letters, some vowing to kill him or blow up his home. He has turned several communications over to police, noting the letters surge when his policies anger a local clique. The notes, though hostile, are well written and avoid crude threats.
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Reyburnn
Dr Vahosdol Appointed To Foreign Missions Board
Dr L B VanQsdel of this city was placed on the Foreign Missions committee in the Baltimore Methodist conference which he attends. The meeting lasts until May 8. Also notes on climate effects and remedies mention Electric Bit and Dr Kings New Discovery with testimonials from local business figures, including J N Jones's drug store.
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L. B. VanQsdel
Baltimore Methodist Conference
J. N. Jones
Fireproofing debate and ancient bills found in Bible vault
A discussion on fireproofing materials and testing methods cites a 200,000 dollar program in Chicago and St. Louis, highlighting American fire loss and European efficiency. Separately a Bible vault puzzle reveals colonial bills hidden in a family Bible, including notes from George II era with a warning against counterfeit.
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Bengvine
Atamuy Pinto
Kraft
Ping Street
Carty Aity
H- Dennis
Bf. Tingle
George II
Engien
Bank deposit death case sparks heirs fight
A long dispute centers on a 1863 bank deposit of 70 dollars tied to a widow, Catherine Ran, whose later alleged insanity and death lead to questions of ownership. J Henry and heirs contest the account in a Wye court, with the case ruled in the heir’s favor. The May 3 report notes party activity as well.
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Raa- Javinge Bank
Ins Kipruan
H J. Henky
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