Taggart Out of the Race in State Auditor Contest
In Indiana political circles both parties hustle before the state campaign opens. Joe Reilly plans to run for state auditor, while Tom Taggart withdraws his bid, leaving Joe Reilly, Joe Fanning, and J. L. Goshen as contenders. The Republican and Democratic committees reorganize, with leaders debating the likely nominees and future balance of power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Committee
Joe Reilly
Turpie
Tin Sun
Tom Wagzart
Democratic Committee
D. F. Allen
Frankfort
Tom Taggart
State Auditor
Joe Fanning
J. L. Goshen
Montgomery County
Herman Berghof
Fort Wayne
Albert Gall
Myers
Green Smith
Hugh McMullen
Lawrenceburg
Robert Lowry
Ft. Wayne
W. H Glascock
Hancock County
W. H. Chillson
Clay
G. M. Naber
Whitley
Chas. Thames
Br. Seeds
Charles Lane
W. R. Holloway
Aspiran
Hows
Jury Selected in Annie Wagner Murder Trial
The long jury fight ends as a 12 member panel is sworn in with members from the local area. Prosecutor and defense clash over opening statements as they limit remarks to the specific poisoning case of Mrs. Clara Koesters.
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Annie Wagner
Miss Wagner
Bergmann
Koesters
T. E. Meeka
Wm. Arnold
A. G. Toon
J. A. Risk
G. 8
Sislof
Chas. Ferguson
Abe Straton
Marion ‘Eubanks
Geo
Adams
Conrad Real
Jno. Dowden
Stoughton Schaffer
Risk
Ferguson
Schaffer
Cox
Duncan
Clara Koesters
Brown
Bank suits advance as receivers seek mortgage release
Judge Baker granted Alvin Clark’s petition to force Receiver Hawkins of the Indianapolis National Bank to release a $2,500 mortgage to Jas Moore. Clark says the note was paid, bank promises unfulfilled. Lauter sues Indianapolis Cabinet Co. for $6,000 over wrecked bank matters. materials supplier owes bank notes after failure. Receiver Hawkins sues Cooper Insurance to collect $12,000 per controller order. State charities chief investigates Evansville insane asylum death of Leslie Hitch amid claims of mistreatment. Secretary Bicknell says wounds from bed fall, Hitch was violent and chastised, not beaten.
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Baker
Federal Court
Alvin Clark
Hawkins
Indianapolis National Bank
Clark
Jas.Moore
Moore
Indianapolis National
Herman Lauter
Indianapolis Cabinet Company
Lauter & Frese
U. S
Cooper Insurance Company
Ohio
Bicknell
State Charities Board
Evanaville
Leslie Hitch
Southern Insane Asylum
Evansville
Hitch
Indianapolis Journal items reflect city affairs and legal actions
The Journal reports a new Republican headquarters suite on the fourth floor of the Journal building and concerns about a possible gambling operation in West Indianapolis. It notes various legal actions including a $1,000 foreclosure suit against the Miami M. I. church, arraignments for counterfeiting, requisitions for fugitives in Ohio and Michigan, a gubernatorial pardon for Andrew Enlow, a missing money bag, court decisions on Midland Railroad suits, and a contested payment issue with the Western paying company. It also mentions a mismeasured pavement by ex Engineer Mansfield and anticipated city liability.
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Republican State Committees
Journal
Indianapolis
Billy. Tron
National Building and Loan
Miami M. 1
Stephen Reibot
Abner Newland
Circuit Court
Court House
Superior Court
Midland Railroad
Boone County
Western Paying
Mansfield
Pennsylvania St
Murder theory sways coroner in Edwards case
Coroner Beck investigates the death of Mrs. James Edwards at 17 Wood St after daughters allege a robbery assault caused her fatal illness. Witness Miss Edwards describes a brutal attack by Ora Hunt and three other thieves, prompting an exhumation order to verify the cause of death amid conflicting reports and a possible murder.
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Tue Lux
James Edwards
Wood St
Beck
Splaun
Edwards
Foutz & Fitzhugh
Couras
Misa Edwards
Ora Hunt
Mrs. Edwards
Mr. Edwards
Miss Edwards
Hunt
DOLPH FLAYED THE QUEEN IN HAWAIIAN POLICY DEBATE
Veterans press for pension bureau probe as Sherman sends petitions to investigate. The senate debates Hawaiian policy and administration, with Delph attacking the queen and severing annexation. Nominations to consul general and other posts are confirmed only to fail on confirmation. House moves to re enact the 1837 free coinage bill while tariff questions linger. Gen Aitgeld notes completion of the Shields statue.
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Washieron
Sherman
Pension Bureau
Hoar
Willis
Admiral Irwin
Morgan
Delph
Senate
John B. Riley
New York
Ottawa
Canada
H. Clay Armstrong, Jr
Alabama
Grenoaple
France
Newton B. Ashby
Town
Dublin
Ireland
Frank W. Roberts
Maing
Barcelona
Spain
John R. Proctor
Kentucky
Wm. A. Poucher
Northernew York
Hornblower
Supreme Court
Bland
Island
Gen. Aitgeld
Gen. Shields
Is Mes May Crazy Oscar Ray Incident Reported
The article reports that Oscar Ray, a Black man, was assaulted by his wife on Saturday night and is expected to recover, with medical staff noting his wife may be mentally troubled and not fully accountable for the attack. Mrs. Ray is jailed amid sympathy from officers who doubt her accountability.
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Oscar Ray
The Park and Grand House audiences cheer mad house farce
The Park and Grand venues stage Fritz in a Mad House a breezy district fair farce with music and lively scenic work. E B Fitz and Kathryn Webster star while Fred Stinson provides a new souvenir program feature at the Grand. A theater fire at Henrietta in Columbus prompts swift safe exit maneuvers by actors and audience, with calm leadership from Albert Owens.
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Fritz
Englisa
Tinglish’s
E. B. Fitz
Reuben Merrifield
Vermont
Kathryn Webster
Fred Stinson
Julia Marlowe
the Grand
Grand Opera House
Albert Owens
Dickson & Talbott
Columbus
Owens
Charley Layman
The
Henrietta
Relief Committee Faces Petitions as Evictions Rise
The Relief Committee of the Unemployed reports numerous aid petitions for food and fuel amid landlords threatening evictions. Chairman Tuttle defends the panel against editorials while recounting a harsh case of Lydia Dever, 4568 West sr, and noting 1,200 job applications with about 20 percent securing temporary work. The Commercial club urges cooperation to avoid aid duplication. Meanwhile Lehigh Valley strike rumors persist with unsettled terms and continued disruption.
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Relief Committee
Tuttle
JT. M. Gruelle
the Signal
Dionday
Mondey
Lydia Dever
West
Julian
Charity Society
Commercial Club Relief Committee
Rue Larigh Strimce
Death of Prof. John Tyndall in Surrey
Loxpow reports the death of 77 year old scientist Prof. John Tyndall at Helamere in Surrey after a sudden illness. An inquest will be held. Known for work on light and heat, he rose from a poor student to Royal Society fellow and Royal Institution superintendent, later spending wealth on science. A Halsmere dispatch claims death by chloral overdose used for rheumatic pain.
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Loxpow
John Tyndall
Helamere
Surrey
Gladstone
Royal Society
Royal Institution of Great Britain
Lonpox
Halsmere
Tyndall
Divorces Granted in Local Court Amid Bigamy Conviction
Elizabeth Wilson won a divorce on Monday from Edward Wilson who had been convicted of bigamy in 1882 and sentenced to two years. Anna Varon received a divorce and child custody from Joseph Varon for cruelty. Cora De-Armand also obtained divorce from Joseph after abandonment.
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Martinsville
Ind
Ohn Curtis
Lulu Ozmont
Oorésville
Milla Grind
Elizabeth Wilson
Edward
Anna Varon
Joseph
Cora de- Armand
Patronize Union Co-Operative Laundry
Local laundry ad urges customers to patronize the Union Co-Operative Laundry, touting it as a source of quality service and top-notch care. The notice emphasizes dependable cleaning and diligent customer satisfaction.
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Union Co-Operative Laundry
Hungry Woman Found Wandering Describes Starvation Plight
Rosa Crawford aged 22 percent? was found sobbing on West Washington Street by Patrolman Asch. She cried she was starving and begged for food. Taken to police headquarters she was deemed crazy. after witnesses sent her to a restaurant she fainted and later ate and slept. Dr Earp believed hunger or fear of starvation affected her mind.
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Rosa Crawford
W. Washington St
Asch
Chesapeakest
Stout
Earp
Contingencies Rise as Willis Warns Royalist Threats
The Klickitat arrived from Honolulu with nov 20 advices. Minister Willis told Washington that contingencies arise and order will be kept. annexationists pleased, royalists angered. Provisional troops kept alert. rumors of a queen rally, U S ships on standby. Corwin sails with possible dispatches for Willis, captain silent on destination.
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Queen Lils
Willis
Port Fownseap
Wash
Barlentine Klickitat
Honolulu
Alameda
San Francisco
Evening Star
Hare
United States
Pérther
Washington
United States Men of War
Philadelphia
Adame
Queen’s Advocate
Blount
Slickitat
Corwin
Wilder
Bread for the Hungry at Peppie's Outfitting
A line of needy men, women, and children gathered at the Peppie's Outfitting store on West Washington Street for bread distribution. The store held 1,500 loaves and gave multiple loaves to families, with some opting to conceal excess bread to avoid public shame. Manager Jos Wineman announced ongoing aid to continue while suffering lasts, and batches were sent to the colored orphans' home and St Johns.
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Peppie’s
People’s Outfitting Company
W. Washington St
Jos. Wineman
St. John’s
Sun
Metsker Robinson Partners to Seek Accounting and Dissolution
Royak Robinson of Metsker Robinson brick makers calls for accounting and dissolution of partnership and appointment of a receiver. He alleges Metsker made collections and diverted funds contrary to agreements.
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Royak Robinson
Metsker Ds Robinson
Old Time Rebel recalls treason arrest and fate at Camp Morton
An elderly man named Stephen Horsey, survivor of the Milligan Bowles Heffrey circle, visits Clerk Sweeney and recounts his 1864 arrest for treason. He describes capture near Shoals, confinement at the post office, Camp Morton, and Columbus military trial that led to a hang order reversed by the supreme court. He laments Morton’s harsh treatment and recalls fear and hunger during eight months of detention.
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Clerk Sweeney
Supreme Court
Sweeney
Stephen Horsey
Milligan, Bowles, Horsey
Heffrey
Gov. Morton
Knights of the Golden Circle
Mr. Horsey
Morton
Shoals
Martin County
Otwel
Tennie
Old State Road
Teenie
Seymour
Columbus
Lincoln
Council Passes Special Brewery Tax Ordinance
The council met Monday night and approved a brewery and beer agency tax of 1000 dollars each. Colter’s liquor retailer measure was killed with Republicans voting against it. Young proposed a 200 dollar tax on all produce dealers who sell from trains to curb out of town competition. Merritt urged rules requiring gas and water firms to deposit funds with the controller to cover possible street damage.
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Colter
Young
Deslers
Merritt
Gas and Water Companies
Mother and daughter killed in Pa. suspect flees
Burner, Pa. Dec. 5 Mrs. C Kepler and her married daughter Mrs. Flora Martin were murdered Tuesday morning at their home near St Joe. Harper Whitmire is suspected as the murderer. He died and is still at large. Michael Shea, saloon keeper at Weast, was assaulted by footpads Saturday night He suffered nine head wounds and is weakened by blood loss with possible fatal brain concussion.
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Burner
C. Kepler
Flora Martin
St. Joe
Harper Whitmire
Michael Shea
Cat In Fight Slashes Man At Blake Street Game
Geo Carrico reported to the Guy hospital Monday with a severely cut face after a quarrel during a craps game on Blake Street. He received stitches and resides at Smith and Margaret Streets.
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Geo
Carrico
Guy ‘Hospital
Blake St
Smith and Margaret-stes
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