New Temperance Bill Aims to Tighten Liquor Sales
Indianapolis February 3 The House Committee drafts a temperance bill to bar liquor sales by drugstores and quart shops unless licensed, abolish winery rooms permit midnight sales in cities over ten thousand, empower County Commissioners to revoke licenses after five days notice on a second offense, and remove some Nicholson law protest provisions. Grayling Michigan February 4 Seeley Wakeley’s Grovetown home burns killing his two children aged two and four.
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House
Kratz
Grayling, Mich
Seeley Wakeley
Grovetown
Here
Where Is Farmer Henry
NOBLESVILLE February 4 farmers circle word Samuel Henry a well known farmer living west of town is missing since Tuesday morning. He left home without warning and has not been seen since fear grows he may have fallen victim to foul play.
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Noblesville
Samuel Henry
Missing teen son of local farmer in Grammer
Harry Fried ersdorff, 14, son of Conrad J. Fried ersdorff a prominent farmer and stock man, left home Saturday morning riding a brown gelding with a small brown grip. No cause for the disappearance or search results are reported.
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Grammer
Harry
Conrad J. Friedersdorff
Alleged Postoffice Robbers Arrested
Nort h Manchester Feb 4 Tue afternoon the Laketon post office money drawer was robbed of over 200 dollars. Two Riner brothers have been arrested on suspicion and were taken to Wabash this evening for examination by United States Commissioner Alvah Taylor tomorrow.
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North Manchester
Laketon
Riner Brothers
Wabash
United States
Alvah Taylor
Preparation underway for Hoorebeke murder trial in Anderton
Barney Van Hoorebeke faces murder charges in Anderton with preparation begun. Witness lists have been filed, about a dozen witnesses to be summoned from Green Bay, depositions already in progress, and a special venue of forty jurors to be drawn. The case opens March 8.
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Anderton
Barney van Hoorebeke
Green Bay
Monster self propelled fire engine tested in Boston
The Manchester locomotive works built self propelling fire engine for Boston fire department was tested showing it can travel ten miles an hour and climb hills. It measures ten feet high, sixteen feet six inches long, seven feet three inches wide and weighs seventeen thousand pounds equipped for service. It can eject 1350 gallons per minute through large hose and throw streams up to about 338 feet. Ada Welding of Orinoco has given birth to a baby boy amid patent suit notes.
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Mass
Boston Fire Department
Manchester Locomotive Works
Ada Welding
Orinoco
Otis Sandifer
Inaugural Banquet Plans Ban Public Wine Service
The committee for the inaugural banquet bans wine for the general public and assigns Carl G. Essner as exclusive caterer. A private dinner with a special menu and wines will be for the president Cabinet-elect and invited guests. Public dinner at $1 features a full menu. Essner prepares huge scale prep with a temporary kitchen, staff from Waldorf, and vast tableware requirements. Terrapin supply is a worry, with 80 000 oysters and other edibles secured.
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Smithfield
Essner
Philadelphia
Washington
Boldt
Waldorf
New York
Baltimore
Indian Agency Raid At Sac and Fox Ends in Deaths
A bandit raid on Sac and Fox agency stores and government offices left three dead including Indian agent General Thomas of Atlanta, Georgia. Reports vary with Shawnee telegraph station confirming the events though details are scarce. The Indian Bureau in Washington has no information on outbreaks.
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Sac and Fox
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Washington
Indian Bureau
Perth Well Supplied With Saloons in Small Town
Perth a 400 population town on the Big Four has ten saloons. Help wanted for 10 hours daily selling nut coasts and other goods. Apply to W H Sweet 8443 509 Washington Street Columbus Indiana for Raymond and Ayrshire nut coats.
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Perth
W. H. Sweet
Washington Street
Columbus
Ind
Alger at Canton in brief visit on way to organize war department
Gen. Russell A. Alger of Michigan arrived in Canton for a short conference with Maj. McKinney. He declined to discuss policy or appointments, saying actions will wait until the administration is organized. He defended his Civil War record against recent opposition and asserted full service and achievements.
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Canton
Russell A. Alger
Michigan
Maj. McKinney
Russell Alger
Shenandoah Valley
Boston
Custer
Sheridan
Lincoln
Ger. Alger
Little ones wear sweaters in the winter scene
The column notes babies and toddlers now appear in miniature versions of adult sweaters. Fashion shows slim, comfortable knitwear replacing old wool sacks, with tiny garments echoing adult designs in blue, pink, brown and scarlet.
Wide-Open Town gambling houses warned to close
Detective John Hayes testified for the defense in a police probe, saying, under instruction from the late Chief Irwin, he notified three half dozen gambling houses to close during carnival week. Sandy Edwards allegedly ran a game despite the orders, and Hayes added that they are probably still running.
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Kansas City
John Hayes
Hayes
Irwin
Sandy Edwards
Midwinter Fashion Focus on Bodices and New Norfolk Jacket
Midwinter fashions celebrate numerous bodice styles with pouch fronts remaining popular. The chic Norfolk jacket in corduroy or velveteen appears for morning wear. Marie Antoinette and surplice effects feature lace or chiffon trims, belts, and bright velvet folds. reverses favor square or curved corners over sharp triangles.
A Transformed Pink and Gold Bedroom Idea
A mother converts an old iron bedstead to a pink enamel and gold accented centerpiece for a dainty pink and gold room. Embroidered spreads, cretonne drapes, and carved wood accents create alcoves, a window seat, and coordinated furnishings inviting winter embroidery and refinishing projects.
Traveling salesman condemns loafers on rail cars
A city salesman urged railroads to curb loiterers at small town stations and in waiting rooms. He cited obscene language, tobacco spitting, and improper conduct on trains, noting incidents on the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern line at Washington and Seymour. He urged possible legislation as trainmen cannot keep misbehaving passengers out of cars.
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Washington
Seymour
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern
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