False alarms too numerous prompt police action urged
False alarms have occurred four times in eighteen days, including a 6:34 PM call at a corner near Heliod. Firemen and police warn the practice endangers responders and citizens as two early alarms are treated as jokes. Officials vow prosecution. same or different culprits uncertain. Washington reports postal receipts for a quarter exceed expenditures by 1,500,915.55.
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Walter Barnett
McCornick
Washington
Postal Service
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Citizens to Vote on Electric Plant Question Reform Bid
A June 11 election will decide whether the city directly controls the electric plant or leaves it under existing management. Councilman Hopkins advocates only necessary repairs to ensure service while debt is paid, delaying new machinery or rebuilding until funds are available. Supporters favor direct council control and the option to appoint competent electrical engineers to oversee operations.
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George E. Hopkins
IE Council
Wilo
Counell
Deste
Counellis
Whitt
Smoot
Brooks Sthoot
Vuiet
Grater
Doctor
Cathetinuky Hyatt
Council
Passengers Notified Of Wedding En Route
The eldest son of B and O Southwestern Superintendent Johns Hall of Cincinnati married Miss Fannie Bonham of Washington Indiana. The couple, with many friends, were to ride No 4 this afternoon en route to Washington for their honeymoon, as word spread that the bridal party would host.
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Hartyall
Southwestern
Johns Hall
Cincinnati
Shinelty
Washington
Indiana
Fanniy Bonham
Ald
Washington, D. d
My. Ipydo
Hair
Arbitration Franchises and Public Utilities Debate
The city faces the issue of street railway franchises lacking arbitration clauses. Officials claim railway property is private business to be run as they see fit, while the public urges government ownership or oversight to ensure broader access and fair rates. The public seeks competent management for essential services.
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Hal
Engineers hold meeting of railroad workers here
The locomotive engineers of the entire system are in session this afternoon with delegates from major cities attending. A business session is set for the K of C hall followed by a banquet and dance for the engineers and their ladies. About 100 plates will be served with an elaborate menu.
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Hall
Public Transfer System Management Draws Public Interest
Evansville Courier notes the public has a great interest in proper management of the city transfer system and the use of public streets to avoid overworking workers and prevent disaster.
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Evansville
Evansville Strike Report Rebuffs Mayor Boehne Claim
A telegram from Mayor Boehne to the AP and major papers denies street railway strike anarchy in Evansville. He says violence has been exaggerated, unions urged respect for property, and the city remains peaceful with police in control. The mayor asserts calm as the strike enters its early stage.
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Pewspapers
Boehne
Evansville
Iohn W. Borhne
Three Bars to the Pulpit at General Assembly Address
The Rev Dr Washington Gladden urged the Presbyterian General Assembly to address barriers for entering ministry. He cited three obstacles: fear churches would not permit individual integrity, churches failing to act for those they serve, and churches being bound to mammon. The report notes a colossal atlas of ancient Dutch maps as the largest book, weighing 400 pounds, once presented to King Charles II.
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Washington Gladden
John D. Korkefelier
Presbyterian General Assembly
British Museum
Charles II
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Fire damages Grove Street residence of Robert L Williams
A small fire started when painters burning off paint at the residence of Robert L Williams on Grove street caused about $10 in damage. J F Speder, formerly of Montgomery Indiana, now with Southern Kansas Railway Company of Texas, was recently appointed agent at White Deer Texas.
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Grove Street
J. F. Speder
Montgomery
Indiana
Southern Kansas Railway Company of Texas
White Deer
Texas
No Settlement Yet In Sight In Evansville Street Car Strike
The Evansville street car strike remains unsettled as talks between the Street Car Company and union men fail. Mayor Boehne and city officials, aided by state labor commissioners, convened repeatedly but no agreement was reached. Four cars ran on Malta lines with a staged strike-break gang, while National Organizer Fey of the National Association of Street Car Men said no further proposals would be made.
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Offerald
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Malta
John Reed
Chicago
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Fey
Nattional Association of
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Mala Street
Railroad news summary of executions and railway finances
Strangulation by the chard and garrote in Spain and Brunswick by the electric chair in New York are noted in rail and crime mentions. James Flannagan will work at B and O Southwestern Seymour yard office for a few days. Interstate commission testimony says western steam lines will not sustain traffic rotations or set freight tariffs with trolley lines. A Wall Street Journal telegram says Walsh syndicate has $2,500,000 to finish Walsh road, with work to resume promptly.
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Brunswickgleath
New York
James Flannagan
Seymour
Interstate Commission
Wall Street Journal
Walsh Syndicate
Indiana Doctors To Meet For Three Day Session
The Indiana State Medical Association opens a three day session at the German House in Indianapolis with about 300 physicians attending. President Dr George J Cook and Secretary Dr F C Heath will preside as papers and discussions cover problems facing practicing physicians.
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Indianapolis
Indiana State Medical Association
German House
George J. Cook
F. C. Heath
Indianapolia
Damages Awarded Jury Verdict For The Defendant
A Knox County jury awarded five thousand dollars to Henry Strangle in a dispute arising from a property quarrel a year ago. Ridgeley claimed permanent injuries and lost work time after a fight, while Strangle testified self defense. The case centered on alleged injuries including Ridgeley’s finger loss during the altercation in Seymour amid community tensions.
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Knox County
Stranble
Ridgeley
Ridgley
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Ridgiey
German waste sorting system in Charlottenburg
The city enforces a three-bin system for households since April 1. Residents separate refuse including ashes and sweepings, cooking refuse, and industrial waste like paper and rag. Sorted rubbish is then diverted to various uses.
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Germany
Charlottenburg
Two Women Die As Lynching Follows Attack
In Reidville Georgia on May 2 a mob lynched Flem Padgett and killed his two daughters, wounding his sons, after an attack on Mrs Laura Moore. A posse later captured Padgett and his son. a crowd attempted a jail break to lynch another Padgett boy. Authorities fear further trouble as influential locals are linked to the affair.
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Padgett
Dak
Padgetti
Padgett Boyer
Reidsville
Padgett Boy
Undertakers Convene in Indianapolis for State Meeting
The 27th annual convention of the State Organization of Undertakers opens in Indianapolis. President L. Watson of Cayuga announces the committee assignments. Delegates from every Indiana county are expected to attend as sessions begin this afternoon and continue tomorrow with Mr Watson delivering the principal address.
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Indianapolis
State Organization of Undertakers
L. Watson
Cayuga
Indiana
City court fines four men for intoxication at Globe hotel
In the city court John Bualila Joe Gough John Walters and Jack Mehohey were fined $1 each for intoxication. Walters and Midhoney were arrested shortly after at the Globe hotel where they caused a disturbance.
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Joe Gough
John Walters
Jack Mehohey
Walters
Midhoney
Globe Hotel
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