Two men die by poison in Little's Hotel Washington
Edward Sharp 20 and Robert Chilian 50 die in a few hours after ingesting poison at Little's hotel in Washington and New Jerseyists. Sharp registered as Thomas Shoemaker, pawned his shoes to buy rat poison, left a note for his mother, and died at City hospital after pleading for life. Chilian, a former Indianapolis music teacher, used morphine and was found in room 18 with a German note stating there was no need to explain the deed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Sharp
Market Sr
Robert Chilian
Sharp
Chilian
Meekst
Mary Sharp
Thomas Shoemaker
Kennedy
Frank
Minnie
Island Coal Company
Ira Johnson
Akron
Chilan
Little
Indianapolis
St. Lows
Robert E. Smith
Meek
Linois
Smith Home
Sharpe
Minnie Sitzman
Remarkable Mine Conditions Sparkrail Opponents at Markle Mines
Scranton reports the anthracite commission hearings reveal troubling mine conditions at Markle & Co. Witnesses describe unsafe practices and equipment changes. Darrow prosecutes miners’ witnesses as rail operators push back against blamed sins amid a shifting tariff debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
G. B. Markle ‘& Co
Anthracite Commission
Railroaa
Markie
Darrow
Markle
John Markle
James Gallagher
G. B. Markle
Gray
Gallagher
Collery
New Liner Advertisements On The Seventh Page
Sevent h page announces furnished rooms for rent burners for sale and other items. Ads include man wanted to drive delivery wagon first mortgage loan on improved property unfurnished rooms for rent cottage for sale creamery for sale magazines and periodicals for sale confectionery and restaurant for sale houses for rent read all the lite today on seventh page
Ten Gamblers Taken in Saloon Raid by local Police
Sergt Warren and Patrolmen Johnson and Beckman surprised ten gamblers at Charles Tipton's saloon 316 Massachusetts Ave Sunday night. Police heard poker chips and arrested ten men including John J Sullivan and John Prow Satem Indiana and Harry Goe man Ralph Smith George McMullen William Devine John Jones Arthur Bowers and John Andrews. All released on bond and to be tried Wednesday with Charles Polster charged for keeping a slot machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Sentinel
John J. Sullivan
John Prow
Satem
Coal Demand Grows as Cold Snap Hits Population
Cold weather drives strong demand for coal on Monday. Dealers add extra teams and limit anthracite to one or two tons where no contract exists. Other coal grades remain plentiful and prices hold steady.
Indiana Forecast For Indianapolis And Vicinity
Weather forecast for Indianapolis and nearby areas over the next 36 hours ending 3 pm December 9 calls for fair but cold conditions. Tonight and Tuesday bring snow flurries with a gradual rise in temperature. temperatures recorded at 7 am 6, noon 15, and 2 pm 17. Cloudy elsewhere in Indiana and surrounding states with warming trend and variable winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Music teachers union forms in New Castle
In New Castle Indiana on December 8 teachers voted to form a union to secure regular pupil attendance and ensure payment of sealed prices for lessons or risk denial of instruction by any conflicting teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Ind
Lucky customer wins free shoes at Eppert's Shoe Store
Ruth Wills of 1806 N. Ala St Lucky holds ticket 17 223 and wins a $3.00 pair of free shoes at Eppert's Shoe Store 235 Mass Ave. A weekly drawing promises another lucky customer with guaranteed quality shoes. The second storefront listing notes 239 Mass Ave in the same block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Wills
N. Ala.st
Lucky
Eppert
Mass.-ave
Eppert’s Shoe
Mass-ave
City tracks elevation commission urged by Mayor Bookwalter
Mayor Charles A. Bookwalter argues for a new track elevation commission of Indianapolis business leaders to assess grade crossing methods. He stresses unbiased, affairs-focused members who will review engineer input and judge long term needs for the city and railroad relations. The commission would gather cases from city engineers and railways and decide independently. The Commercial club track elevation commission protest against dismissing the suit is noted, urging a contract with adequate relief if litigation ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Bookwalter
Indianapolis
James McCrea
Board of Works
Bookwalter
Track Elevation Commission
The
Commercial Club
Supreme Court
Alexander Rander Indicted Again In Grave-Robbery Case
The grand jury reindicted Dr. Jozeph Alexander on a grave-robbing charge after a December session. The indictment added one count to an affidavit substitution. Alexander, rearrested, posted bond with Albert J Groenwoldt as surety. A new venire of 70 was drawn after prior jurors were discharged. The judge ordered secrecy on juror names, provoking protest from attorney Henry Spaan. Special judge John M. Bailey was reappointed after venue changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jozeph Alexander
Alexander
Bond
Albert J.groenwoldt
Alford
Henry Spaan
Ruckelshaus
Spaan
John mM. Bailey
War On Saloons In New Castle Ind
Three men aligned with Anti-saloon League filed charges against all but one New Castle saloon keeper. In total 493 charges were filed across the city with saloon men organizing to fight the cases amid an active anti saloon campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Ind
Anti-saloon Leaguer of
Indiana
Boy in Indiana accidentally shoots self in stomach
TERRE HAUTE Ind December 8 Edward Baganz age 12 accidentally shot himself in the stomach with a flobert rifle and will probably die. Mentone Ind December 8 Mrs Levi Walters badly injured by an accidental shotgun discharge in her son's hands the charge struck her thigh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Edward Baganz
Flobert
Mentone
Indi
Levi Walters
Musikverein Concert at German House Monday Evening
City life notes that the Musikverein will present its second concert of the season at the German House on Monday evening. In a separate item, William Tevis of 1611 Bellefontaine Street, a traveling salesman for a Chicago dental supply firm, was arrested on a Federal union surety company warrant for allegedly misappropriating company samples after resigning. the samples reportedly were worth 160.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musikverein
WM. Tevis
William Tevis
Bellefountain Est
Chicago
Federal Union Surety Company
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted For Blood Fortifying
Purify and enrich the blood with Hood's Sarsaparilla, a tonic advertised to strengthen health and resist disease. The promotional copy urges readers to try the remedy as a domestic health aid and booster.
Bennett's for Xmas Photos of Buttons
Local ad copy notes reefers for boys at four dollars, reduced to three dollars at the Eagle tomorrow. Includes mention of Bennett's, Christmas offerings, and button photographs as part of store display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
Bennett
Anderson in Court In Salem Libel Case Testimony
A. B. Anderson seated beside Judge Baker as the Jennings libel and whitecapping case proceeds in Salem. Jennings reads newspaper extracts while defense cross examines. Judge Baker orders relevancy limits. Trial enters its third week with no decisive progress and jurors show fatigue yet hint at forthcoming developments.
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Jennings
A. B. Anderson
Roosevelt
John H. Baker
D. A. Jennings
EH Menaugh
Anderson
Salem
Detis
Niel
Satem
Paynter
Hadley
Asa Elliott
Baker
Property Transfer at New Jersey and Market Corner
Joseph Ritus Eastman sold the property at the southwest corner of New Jersey and Market to Mary K Eastman for 53508 dollars. The deal records show a private transfer of the parcel in the Eastman property chain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph’Ritus
Eastman
Mary K
New Jersey
Marketsta
Death from Smallpox Claims Willis Everheart
Willis Everheart a 48 year old colored worker died of smallpox at City hospital early Monday. He leaves a widow at 2 Gladstone Ave. Everheart labored on the new Flowers mission hospital building within the City hospital grounds and contracted the disease by approaching the smallpox wing. The woman was attacked Nov 28 and his case was bad from the start.
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Willis Everheart
City Hospital
Gladstone Ave
Everhart
New Flowers Mission Hospital
Indiana oil output and shipments rise in current year
Indiana oil records show 7,906,201 barrels produced this year valued at 4,656,281.35 for operators and farmers. Shipments reached 1,910,471 barrels worth 8,935,491.94. November output was 733,576 barrels, with October at 865,904 barrels. The yearly report signals a large investment in the Indiana field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ind
Indiana
The Frost Is On the Punkin in Indianapolis Weather
A humorous tale shows the cold snap in Indianapolis with the red nosed figure and coal man commenting on bitter temperatures. The weatherman logs hourly readings while the cold wave extends from the northwest to the Mississippi valley and Port Arthur reports near thirty-two below zero.
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Indianapolis
Mississippi Valley
Port Arthur
Port A Arthur
Rearson
Indiannapolis
Port Chicago
Michener fans Indiana into 1904 presidential talk
Col. L T Michener once a leading Indiana politician, now a lawyer in Washington, sends typewritten letters to Indiana Republican leaders about Hanna potentially seeking the 1904 presidential nomination. The letters spark gossip about Roosevelt and Fairbanks and prompt calls for Michener to explain amid party intrigue.
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Washington
Col. L. T. Michener
Indiana
Hiss
Roosevelt
Hanna
Fairbanks
Sh. T.michener
Senator Hanna
Micheners
Col
Michener
Slashed Throat Attempt at Protestant Deaconess Hospital
A male patient attacked himself with a table knife in his ward after a struggle with three women attendants. Nurses prevented fatal injuries as he bled heavily and his wound was sewn closed. Hospital officials declined to identify the patient while confirming his prognosis.
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Deaconess Hospital
Death Ends Romance of Two Indiana Lovers
In Muncie Indiana John W Fretts was killed near the LE and W crossing while waiting for a train. A letter found on his person indicated money troubles and his engagement to Stella McCormick of Greersburg. The romance had troubled Fretts with a prior divorce.
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Muncie
Ind
John W. Fretts
Stella McCormick
Greersburg
Fretts
LE. & W. Crossing
Miss McCormick
Ground Frost Halts Excavation and Rail Work
Ground is frozen five inches delaying excavations and public work. Lebanon interurban grading and Northern line grading are paused while track laying continues. Engineers expect thaw within days and note earlier freezes are unusual. Platinum portraits offered by Wilhite and Holloway at 237 7N Pennsylvania opposite new federal saloon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Wilhite & Holloway
Pennsylvania
Anderson's Nomination for Federal Judge in Indian Territory
President sent to the Senate the nomination of Albert Barnes Anderson of Crawfordsville Indiana to be judge of the Indian Territory federal district. The action was announced in Washington on December 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
President Roosevelt
Washington
Albert Barnes Anderson
Crawfordsville
Ind
Saloon License Challenge Hits City Court
Wes Stout appeared before Mayor Bookwalter on Monday to show cause why his saloon license should not be revoked for selling liquor on Sunday. Charges were brought by the Anti-Saloon League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes. Stout
Bookwalter
Stout
Arti-saloon League
Hanna Denies Indiana Letters Pushing Nomination
New York December 8 Senator Hanna rejected a Washington dispatch about General Menener of Indiana circulating letters to politicians implying Hanna favored the 194 nomination. He called it rot and said he would not discuss the matter further, noting such rumors surface periodically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
Washington
Gen. Michener
Indiana
Senaor Hanna
Tragic Death From Missed Gargle Carbolic Acid
Pearl Ann Lafollette, 13, daughter of Mr and Mrs Solomon Lafollette of 127 Liberty Street, was given a teaspoonful of carbolic acid by her mother in error as a mouth gargle. Within three minutes she died as the poison burned her mouth and she swallowed it in fear. The father works for Miller Wall Cleaning Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon Lafollette
Liberty St
Kennedy
Residents Rely On Board For Muddy Street Car Extension
Residents northeast of College avenue car loop urge the Board of Works to compel an immediate extension. They want the line moved to Betefontaine at Thirtieth street crossing Twenty seventh or Twenty eighth streets amid persistent mud and water in the area.
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College-ave
Board of Works
Bete
Fontaine At
Thirtieth-st
Twenty-seventh
Twenty-eighth-st
Delaware County medical group backs anti grave robbing stance
In Muncie Indiana on December 5 the Delaware County Medical Association adopted resolutions opposing grave robbing and calling for stricter laws to curb the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie, Ind
Delaware County Medical Association
Muncie festival engages Victor Herbert’s orchestra
Muncie Indiana announces Victor Herbert’s orchestra from Pittsburg has been engaged for the May music festival in the city. The news highlights the prominent ensemble joining local cultural events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
Victor Herbert
Pittsburg
Elmer Gorman Named Special Agent at Jeffersonville Reformatory
Richmond Indiana reports Elmer Gorman appointed as special agent for the Jeffersonville reformatory. Also an advertisement notes new pianos priced from 165 dollars and up and miscellaneous goods at the Eagle tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
Elmer Gorman
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Walechen
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Little's Hotel
Little’s Hotel
New
Markle Mines
Halifax
Canada
Great Britain
Charles Tipton
Music Teachers’ Trusts
Alexanderander
City Life
Ennett
Wash
Indiana Oil
Punkin
MR. Michener
Hoosier
Throat
New York
Pearl Layfollette
Pearl Ann Lafollette
Milter Wall Cleaning Company
Patient College-Ave
Muncie’s
Gorman
the Eagle
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