Republican power shift on nominations stirs urban political row
The piece details GOP resistance to direct nominations for city offices, fearing Northside dominance, while supporting Kai ser and James Collins for city clerk and police judge. It notes Senate splits over Wishard and Kealing, Dems eye Tom Taggart amid mayoral speculation, and potential precinct redistricting before May 23 primaries.
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Bookwalter
Kaiseer
James Collins
Kaiser
Logsdon
Negley
Bell
Sullivan
Fanning
Dowieites Denounce Oysters and Reporters in Zion Talk
Rev Excell rails at oysters ministers and reporters during a Zionist sermon. He brands a morning paper liar and links sin to sickness while denouncing drugs and worldly influence. Dowie leaders outlined church hierarchy and upcoming events including a May wedding, new offices, and a Zion Herald launch.
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Zion
Dowie
Dowie & Co
Matthew
Christ
Crank
Serto
Indiana
Chicago Auditorium
Church and Zion Bank
Zion Herald
County Won't Tax 200 Zoo Animals Labeled Cats
County attorney rules Bostock's Zoo animals cannot be assessed calling tigers lions and most beasts cats. Laws lack provisions for wild animals and many reside under federal custody. Assessor struggles to value the horses and fixtures while Jefferson drafts figures.
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Bostock
Jefferson
Bounced Motormen Recalled for Conference with Company
Vice president Jones summoned eight street-car men dismissed during recent union troubles to the office for a Saturday conference. No information emerged on reinstatement as President McGowan was away and staff stated they knew nothing about the situation.
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Jones
McGowan
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area 36 hours
Sorecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending at 7 p.m. April 21. Fair weather Saturday warmer, fair Sunday. Temperature at 7 a.m. 34 degrees. Noon 45, 2 p.m. 46.
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Cinity
Last Chance to See the Zoo in Massachusetts Avenue Ad
An advertisement touts affordable furniture including iron beds bedding boxes couches and dress boxes at Mahomey 249 Massachusetts Avenue claiming the cheapest house in the city. The notice emphasizes a final opportunity to visit the zoo.
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Mahomey
Mas’ ‘Gachusetts-Ave
North-side woman duped in $100 horse deal
A well-dressed North-side woman paid $100 for a black driving horse that proved to be a “steamer” after two hours, with heaves and staggers. The buyer promised to refund or replace, but nothing was done. Harris Hampton faced doping charges. case postponed. Detectives prepare charges against a ring of traders selling doped horses and swapping for better ones in Woodside.
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Asch
Harris Hampton
Virginia Ave
Nolice
LaPorte
Woodside
Ripley Found Not Guilty in Goebel Murder Case
In Frankfort Kentucky on Saturday at 1125 a.m. the Ripley jury returned a verdict of not guilty on charges of complicity in the murder of Governor Goebel. The trial featured sensational testimony against former Governor Taylor who is currently in Indianapolis.
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Gov
Goebel
Taylor
Indianapolis
Insane 15 year old girl found after distressing path to asylum
A 15 year old girl, Winifred Lemon, deemed insane after a troubled life beginning at her mother’s death, epileptic fits, and a past assault by a physician, faces transfer to an asylum. Officials note her delusions, awakening dread of men, and a history of misfortune including prior abuse. A smallpox quarantine at 2030 Lewis Street ended after mother and child recovered.
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Indiana Charity Home Society
L. E. Webb
Delaware Flats
W. R. Stewart
Reisner
Webb
Justice Stout
Miss Lemon
Marion
Ind
Curry
Justice Lockman
Taylor comments on Ripley verdict in Bradley testimony case
Gov. Taylor reacted to the verdict saying he had suggested earlier it would come and that the decision was not meant to convict Ripley but to compel Bradley to testify. He warned acquittal could fuel sentiment against Taylor and Finley seeking another fair trial.
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Taylor
Ripley
Bradley
Finley
Window Display Shows Mice and Stolen Garment Reward
In Merkel’s window on Pennsylvania street a display uses mice and a running machine with the joke Oh rats I wonder what next The Misfit clothing company on Washington street features a broken window display with a placard offering a $100 reward for returning a stolen vest from a suit the caption Our clothes certainly take well completes the display
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Pennsylvania St
Misfit Clothing Company
Washington St
War of the Shirts Returns as Firemen Pick White Uniforms
The Board of Safety ruled that white shirts shall be worn by firemen, reopening the heated dispute. Earlier votes favored blue shirts 90 to 50, with whites alleging padding and office-man votes, and the blues threatening a fresh challenge despite the board’s decision.
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Board of Safety
Blues
Safety Board
Irvington People's Party Nominates Town Election slate
The Irvington People's Party held a town hall convention Friday night and named candidates for May 6. Trustees: J. L. Kingsbury, W. T. McVey, H. J. Ward, C. S. Ewing, J. E. Griggs. Clerk S. McGaughey. Treasurer J. M. F. Tompkins. Marshal C. B. McLaughlin. Platform calls for good roads, extended public improvements, lower taxes and annexation to the city. Sam Smith will run for marshal as an independent.
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People's Party
Irvington
Trustee
J. L. Kingsbury
W. T. McVey
J. Ward
C. 5
Ewing
S. McGaughey
J. M. F. Tompkins
C. B. McLaughlin
Disposition ideas for Aguinaldo stir Indianapolis debate
A crowd of Indianapolis voices weigh how to treat Aguinaldo, from exhibition at the Zoo to life in Boston, hiring him as a mayoral candidate, or outright punishment. Opinions range from humane restraint to harsh labor, with several suggesting indirect penalties or political use.
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Steel Trust
Washington
Indianapolis
Aggie
R. Sidney Smith
Sidney
Major Miller
Adjutant-General's Office
Boston
Atkinson
Frank Burke
Fitzhugh Lee
Joe Wheeler
Henry Warrum
McKinley
Philippines
M. W. Sandman
J. E. McCullough
Lee Wertham
Taggart
Quigley Unmoved by Tron in Interrogation Scene
In a tense exchange, Quigley dismisses questions about Billy Tron and denies knowledge of any actions against him. He avoids confirming whether Billy is in town or has been moved, later resuming by reading vital statistics. The Temperance leader Col. Ritter is referenced as part of the inquiry.
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Billy Tron
Ruckelshaus
Fairbank
Col. Ritter
Fifth Divorce Suit Filed by James Jones in Marion
James Jones told Judge Carter in superior court that Minnie was untrue to him in his fifth divorce attempt. He had dismissed three suits earlier after promises of reform, and the fourth was denied by Judge McMaster. He runs the Marion park hotel and denied it being a roadhouse, saying he never rents to couples and only entertains friends with beer in the parlor. the case was continued.
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James Jones
Carter
Superior Court
Minnie
McMaster
Marion Park Hotel
Waiting for Warm Weather Strikes Continue in City Labor Standoff
Striking tailors accuse employers of intimidation and threats of blacklisting. Merchants say they merely notified workers that those not returning Monday risk dismissal., Strikers hold daily meetings at 10 am and 3 pm and predict warmer weather will bring resumed work and merchant peace.
McGowan Denies Street Car Consolidation Rumors
President McGowan of the street car company denies plans to pool railway interests. He explains the Union traction company led by Randall Morgan is created to provide cash guarantees to local firms and not to consolidate lines. He notes a naming similarity with Indiana’s Union traction company as a distinct entity.
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Street Car Company
Union Traction Company
Randall Morgan
Philadelphia
Union Traction Company of
Indiana
Hotel sale stirs talk of new Denison project
Denison hotel sale renews talk that D. P. Erwin, former owner, might build a new hotel on the Little hotel site at New Jersey and Washington streets. Erwin says he and three partners bought the property as an investment to exit promoters of a power plant scheme whose plan failed.
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D. P. Erwin
The
Little Hotel
New Jersey
Washington-sts
Erwin
Wives clash as two women claim husband in wild quarrel
In Indianapolis a tangled domestic dispute ends with Mrs. Ericson smashing a window to reach a bedroom set at Peter Finkman’s home. Judge Daly adjourns the case as women contend ownership while officers report a muddy confrontation and threats of violence.
Welcome Home Bride and Groom Shoe Decor on English Ave
On English avenue near Cedar street a modest cottage is decked with muslin signs and worn shoes hung from a rope across the porch. The display spans sizes from baby shoes to veterans brogans and proclaims the couple’s wedding, inviting neighbors to visit tomorrow.
Gas rumor stirs Indianapolis stockholders union
Stockholders of Manufacturers' Natural Gas Co suspect Chicago financiers seek control to shut Indianapolis lines and secure more gas for Chicago. Local investors plan to block the move as rumor spreads through the community.
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Manufacturers
Chicago
Indianapolis
Prominent Farmer Dies After Ditch Accident in Township
Coroner Knox investigated the death of Peter Bowlen TJ a well known farmer in Washington township. Bowlen went to dig a ditch Thursday afternoon and did not return. His daughter found him dead in the ditch after hours with injuries and a history of epilepsy. Funeral at Hill Church on Sunday.
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Knox
Washington Township
Peter Bowlen
Hill Church
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