Supreme Court Affirms Lower Court in Indiana Local Rule Rulings
The Indiana Supreme Court invalidates Curtis and Bigham bills upholding local self government. It holds city police and fire rights, officer qualifications, and Evansville rulings unconstitutional. Public reactions split along party lines as officials comment. A wreck tale from the Nordland and a Revolutionary War general skeleton discovery close the page.
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Court of Last Resort
Supreme Judicial Power of
Indiana
Curtis
Bigham
United States
Coffee
Mitchell
Elliot
Sun
Board of Public Works and Affaires
Olds
Board of Fire Commissioners
Evansville
Berkshire
Oids
Attorney Smith
Taggart
Tam
Reveal
Henry C. G. Bale
Dora Johnson
Sheriff King
Travis
Bowlus
Court House Stories Sparks Humorous Courtroom Tale
In a lively criminal court scene Attorney John Keeling recalls a farmer juror and a busy Bailiff Joe Boswell as a boy asks if he owns the house. Newt Harding trips in defense of Charles Schell, while Maj. Mitchell jokes about an ill judged ramble referencing Anacker's altar during closing arguments.
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Henry Spaan
Joe Boswell
Criminal Court
Joe
John Keeling
Newt Harding
Charles Schell
Maj. Mitchell
Newt
McManus
Anacker
Attace
State Librarian Catalogs 28,000 Volume Collection Reform
Librarian Jacob Dunn works in the state library to arrange classify and catalog 28 000 volumes and plans a universal letter and number system. He has cataloged 1 000 books in a month focusing on government publications census reports and other statistical volumes feared to fill space before the tenth census is complete and the eleventh census will arrive in hundreds more volumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Library
Jacob Pentecost Dunn
Sam
Dunn
Man Torments Prosecutors After Peace Charge
Chas Schinn, tenant at 74 West Market Street, was convicted of peace disturbance by the mayor. He returned next day facing malicious trespass and other charges, pleading guilty to trespass. At Mrs. Wallace’s home he tore an electric bell, damaged furniture, threatened a witness, and frightened the neighborhood. She may seek peace proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Schinn
Enterprising Larcenists In Two Petit Cases
Two petit larceny trials highlighted unusual initiative. Juvenile John Fry drove six miles northeast to steal 12 harrow teeth offered at old iron prices. Marla White confessed taking a heavy lawn chair from A W Peterson's 240 Central Ave to her nearby home two miles away to seek an owner. Grand jury will probe both cases.
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John Fry
Grand Jury
Marla White
A. W. Peterson
Central Ave
Weatat
Paterson
Schell found guilty of manslaughter in McManus case
The jury in the Schell murder trial returned a verdict of manslaughter for Charles Schell in the killing of William McManus. After a brief deliberation of about 45 minutes, the jurors announced the guilty finding and fixed the sentence at two years in prison. Schell showed no visible emotion as the verdict was read. Deputies were stationed to prevent public reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schell
Charles Schell
William McManus
Grand opening draws hundreds to clothing store
About three o'clock Tuesday a large crowd of women gathered outside the clothing store for its grand opening reception. Clerks wore spike-tail coats with Marechal Neil roses and Miller's orchestra played a waltz while Maldheufal's music enchanted the crowd. Every lady received a souvenir as she left, with a Tuesday evening reception planned.
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Marechal Neil
Miller
Royal Arcanum Grand Lodge meeting opens in Dallas parlor
The tenth annual meeting of the grand lodge of the Royal Arcanum began in parlor 2 of the Naw Denison house Wednesday. Morning sessions heard routine committee reports and officers said the order is thriving in the state. Supreme orator Charles S. Loring spoke briefly from Boston and the convention is expected to finish by evening. A pow-wow of the Indianapolis lodge follows in the When block where five applicants for admission will be admitted via the goat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge of the Royal Arcanum
Naw-Denison House
Charles S. Loring
Supreme Lodge
Boston
Indianapolis
Boy Leo Miller Found Floating in Water Works Reservoir
The lifeless body of 10 year old Leo Miller, missing since April 16, was recovered Wednesday morning from the Water Works Reservoir in Evansville Indiana.
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Evansville
Ind
Leo Miller
Very Very Gloomy. Brusse.s April 24 voyage to England
Spl from Ostend sails for England at 10 a.m. on a gloomy morning. Brusse.s and seven companions depart in somber mood as they undertake the crossing.
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Brusse
Boulanger
Ostend
England
Marriages, separations, and trials dot city court docket
City court records reveal Sullivan Union from William by Judge Taylor for cruelty. Marietta Jacobs divorced from John Jacobs. Charles Schell West Indianapolis marshal sentenced to two years for killing Wo. Mc Mania after a federal jury’s disagreement in the Bingham bribery case. Multiple divorces, drunkenness convictions, and custody rulings fill the docket as judges tackle tangled marital knots.
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Sarah B. Sullivan
William
Taylor
Marietta Jacobs
John Jacobs
Charles Schell
Indianapolis
Wo. McMania
Irvin
Bingham
Eva Krener
Dunlap St
Jesus
Holy Ghost
Tom Williams
Severa
Pont
Adolph
Julius Pritch
Coburn St
Shakespere
Dromies
Geneva C
Wm. H. Baker
Martha B
Henry Kinsey
Georgia
D. H. Shearer
Walker
Willard F. Price
Maggie Jay
Howe
Theresa H. Smith
Weller B
Rufuy T. Pearl
Leonora J
Hila C. Ellis
David R
Jennie Dierdorf
Oles
Benjamin
Ts Ezse
Leather Shoes Offer From Geo P Marott Store
An advertisement for leather shoes promises good solid leather footwear at prices lower than competitors. It invites customers to visit Geo P Marott at 16 North Penn Street to compare offerings.
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Geo
P. Marott
North Penn, St
Blood on the border and Oklahoma claims clash
Oklahoma spark: reporters’ dispatches race off a moving train, James Cox of the St. Louis Post outruns a cowboy and delivers first at the telegraph. Secretary Noble pledges enforcement of law. Reports from Fort Reno and Purcell describe killings, arson, and prairie fires amid unsettled land claims. Bank and gas company troubles surface as directors seek funds and creditors push for fair treatment.
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Arkansas City
Kas
Oklahoma
Chicago
James Cox
St. Louis
Cox
Washington
Spl
Secretary Noble
Fort Reno
Goodwin
Paisley
Cuiiaco
Purcell
I. T
Lutheran Synod Opens In Ohio With Large Delegation
The middle district of the General evangelical Lutheran church holds its annual meeting at St. Pauls cathedral corner New Jersey and McCarty streets starting Thursday. Rev Henry A Schwan leads an extensive program. The district lists 8815 communicants 176 congregations 122 pastors 123 parochial schools and 96 teachers with over 10000 pupils. More than 60 delegates attend led by President Rev J H Newman and Secretary Rev Henry Katt. Two Ft Wayne College professors Dr Daemling and Prof H W Diedrich are among delegates. Diedrich is married and may join civil service commission considerations.
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J. H. Newman
Cleveland
Henry Katt
Terre Haute
Ft. Wayne College
Daemling
H. W. Diedrich
Civil Service Commission
Thirteen Shelby medics seek seats on pension board
A frayed chronology of local affairs notes thirteen Shelby county medics pushing to join the pension board while a series of legal and political items unfold from Edinburg to Wayne township. Yellow fever fears reach Florida as a Sandford editor’s wife receives alarming telegram. Indiana headlines report an incest arrest of farmer Martin Mulloy amid a slate of vote and crime items.
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Shelby County
Pension Board
Geo. Fender
Chas
Winterburg
Edinburg
Franklin
Fort Wayne
James P. Webb
Anderson
Muncie
H. F. Bateman
Grant County
Florida
Cincinnati
Edward Smith
Sandford, Fla
Journal
Aera
GOSSILY WITH GINGER IN II
Col John C New walks with son Harry past a repair ladder on Pennsylvania Avenue. Harry, fearing ill luck, steers his father away. New plans to visit Washington then New York where he will join family and Romeo Johnson. At Denison house minister Myron W Reid recalls a 1866 tobacco dispute with a moderator. Reid, handsome and worldly, wins over clergy and the town ladies. The minister is entertained by the town’s wealthiest family and smokes with the matron and others, drawing criticism but sticking to his course.
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Col
John C. New
Pennsylvania-st
Washington
Harry
Col. New
New York
Romeo Johnson
Denison House
Myron W. Reid
Reid
Labor
Ransom
Mich
Mr. Reid
Mr. Reed
Young Reed
Reed
Israel
New
John
London
D’romeo. Johnsing
Man Proposes By Breaking In On Romantic Night
In Newark New Jersey James Smith, longtime boarder of widow Jennie Reilly, was arrested after breaking into her room and proposing on the spot at midnight. Reilly, though fond of him, objected to his style and called police. She vows to pursue action.
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Newark
N. J
James Smith
Jennie Reilly
Smith
Art Exhibit at Masonic Hall Showcases Masterworks and More
An art association exhibit at Masonic hall opens Tuesday with an evening dress crowd and public hours Wednesday through Friday. The display features works by Chase, Cox, Chambare, Jones, Freer, Harrison, Guenn and others, including a Venice scene and a study titled Mediterranean Fish. Also noted are biographical bits about William Chase and Kenyon Cox, plus miscellaneous items from various artists. Several short notices follow on incidents and local business listings.
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Art Association
Masonic Hall
SUN
Association
William Chage
Indianapolis
Kenyon Cox
Harper’s
George Chambare
Bolton Jones
Chase
Freer
Bridge Harrison
Guenn
The Terre Haute madstone and Pasteur's view debate
The article recalls the Terre Haute mudstone alleged to cure hydrophobia with countless cases cited by its owner Mrs. Mary I Taylor. It includes Pasteur's letter in translation and a doctor’s cautious stance on Pasteur’s hydrophobia work, highlighting public interest during mad dog scares and the stone’s claimed effectiveness.
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Terre Haute Madstone
the Sun
Mary I. Taylor
Virginia
Nebraska
Terre Haute
Pasteur
Paris
Mons
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Fatrigham
Jobbery
Danmark
Panhandle Road
Missouri
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Geranans
Atwerp
Louisville
Nordland
Southampton
Newport
Mansion Hill
James Taylor
John Corbett
Thomas Tibbatts
Court House Stories
Birt
Jake
Bhanslaughter
Indiana-Boston School of Elocution and Expression
Hattie A. Prank
Sleven
Mattie Ferguson
May Henry
John Purdy
Bennett-Moulton Opera Company
The
Park
Virginia Ave
Hoyle
Ood
Royal Arcanum
City i. FH
Hace
Nobie
Ilegal
Braad Ripple Natural Gas Company
Cor. Circle and Blarket Sts
Westcott
John M. Shaw
George R. Root
R. C. Light
Mays
Hiram Miller
Ax County
Smith Williams
James Thorpe
Patrick Eck
Wayne Township
Laporte
Marlin Mulloy
Gossily
Him
Gojehead
Annie Joyce
Tennessee St
Laportte
Thos
Dempsey
Stockholy
Eueriette Eugenie
Oscar
Eadh
Comstock
Horace A
Washington-st
MM. Pasteur
L. Pasteur
France
Neenah
Mra
Theodore Paepke
Vancouver
Paepke
Hood
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