The Grave of Gov Whitcomb at Greenlawn Cemetery
A probe of Greenlawn cemetery in Indianapolis reveals a decaying historic site once the city’s main burial ground. The sexton Robert Turner recalls grim prices for graves, tales of past epidemics, wartime interments, and relics of tombstones, vaults, and a dilapidated landscape facing modernization and potential road through the grounds.
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Jooka
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Indiana
Loyal Legion Banquet Honors War Legislation Address
Indiana commandery of the Loyal legion met at the Grand hotel for business then banqueted at the Columbia club. Gen. Lew Wallace spoke on Americas influence republicanizing Europe, Maj. BH. B. Lloyd of Cincinnati answered The legislation of war, Joseph Carhart recited the Dying hero, and Maj. Outrander with Lieut.-col. Smith of St. Louis paid tribute to the legion and its aims. Rav. BD. 2. Lucas read a poem.
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Grand Hotel
Columbia Club House
Lew Wallace
America
BH. B. Lloyd
Cincinnati
Joseph Carhart
Maj. Outrander
Col. Smith
St. Louis
Legion
Lucas
Sullivan v State ex rel Langadals in Supreme Court
Argument underway in the Supreme Court in the case of J. Kil Sullivan against the state ex rel Elizabeth Langadals. The appeal arises from a lower court ruling involving Daniel Burton seeking release from liability on the bond of absconder J. J. Sullivan, Burton's request predating Sullivan’s flight.
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Supreme Court
J. Ki. Sullivan
Elizabeth Langadals
Danial Burton
J. J. Sullivan
Burton
Sullivan
Hhis
Warrant Issued for Kendricks Arrest in Illinois
A governor issued a warrant on a requisition from Gov. Fifer of Llinote for W. H. Kendricks arrest. Kendricks, jailed at Terra Haute, is wanted in Olney for swindling two elderly men out of 25 dollars.
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Fifer
Llinote
W. H. Kendrick
Terra Haute
Kendrick
Olney
Christians Crusaders Now Change Salvation Army Name
New York December 11 reports the Salvation Army has changed its name to Christian Crusaders. The move aims to emphasize a broader religious mission while retaining institutional identity and charitable work.
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Christiam Crusafiers
New York
Spi
Saluation Army
Erzaderg
Mass Meeting Planned in Indianapolis Protests Street Rail Ordinance
A loud protest movement forms in Indianapolis with mass meetings planned to denounce the street railway franchise provisions. Papers circulate through the day calling for signers to oppose the council ordinance and attend the meeting when announced. Names on the papers signal active participation and potential political tipping points.
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Indianapolis
Shaffer
Thompson-Houston
Spine injury near fatal for coal miner in Fluhart fall
In a rare accident at Fluhart coal mine Tuesday, Nes¢et and Efe Sharp suffered a fractured left arm collar bone and shoulder blade after slate fell. He had lower limb paralysis and a dislocated spine but regaining movement after reduction. Dr Hey notes prognosis dangerous yet improving. If Colonel survives it may be a first such record.
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Col
Kilsworth Sharp
Fluhart Coal Nine
Slate
Dr. Hey
Baihhe
Matinee and evening dance program praised by audience
The matinee of the kirnness featured young dancers with elegant routines and a repeat of Monday night’s program drew a fair crowd, though the latest show surpassed the earlier. Wednesday plans call for a new dance lineup as tensions from a heated debate linger. The Simpson chapel literary society voted that divorce is a failure after arguments. Hill and Kivans argued against divorces, invoking St Paul and Moses. Tim Tyler and J Allison Sweeny cited modern cases, urging separation as an option, and won, signaling divorce courts may persist.
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Kivans
Chicago
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St. Paul
J. Allison Sweeny
Moses
Tim Tyler
Mr. Sweeny
Messrs
Tyler
Sweeny
Indiana State Grange Opens in Logansport Session
The Indiana state grange began its session at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning and will likely continue through Thursday. A strong movement to maze Thos A McKee of Logansport Indiana superintendent of the document room is on foot.
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State Grange
Indiana State Grange
Bostox
Cleveland
Merchants' Association
Central W C T UW to meet Thursday in rooms on Penn st
Central W C T U will meet Thursday at their rooms on N Pennsylvania Street. Dave Triglay acquitted in federal court of attempting to blow up the Cutler Inn. Reserved seats for the Elks benefit at English's Monday next on sale. State treasurer Lemeke sent 94575 to Wirelow Lanier Co. Semiannual interest of 3905000 refunded debt. The Fanealoon burglarized Monday night of 5 and merchandise. Fred Villiers lectured at Y M C A hall with stereopticon views. Paul Smith barber fined 3 dollars and costs after shaving incident. Dennis Bryant foreclosing 1700 mortgage on Capital house furniture. Elizabeth Spayd and W H Tixon defendants in mortgage case with claims of false representations by Carlin Hamlin Bryan and A R Blyde.
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Cutler
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Elks
Eaglish
Lemeke
Wirelow, Lanier & Co
Delaware
Washington Sts
Fred Villiers
London Graphic
Y. M.C. A. Hell
Paul Smith
Circle House
McKinney
Dennis Bryant
Capital House
Elizabeth M. Spayd
W. H. Tixon
Spayd
Darke County
Carlin Hamlin
Bryan
Ponder
A. R. Blyde
Dudley in Town Amid Political Intrigue
A figure resembling William Wade Dudley caused a scene at the Jenison house as he registered at a state capitol office, writing a bold “W, Dudley, Richmond, fod” on the register. Reporters found him missing after, with officials uncertain about any papers or direct involvement by U.S. authorities.
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Dudley
Richmond
Dudies
Hind
Sun
Michener
Millikin
William Wade
Achief
Overstreet
United States
Reception at Mayor Denny's Office Sparks City Tensions
Ebony faces fill the court hours basement for Mayor Denny's morning reception amid ornate decor. Attorney Hill defends Lewis Mayer over a misplaced overcoat while mayor hints at a change of heart. The event also notes assaults, loitering hearings, and a hospitalizing brick attack on Joseph Wilson, with Dobbins paying fines and facing 30 days.
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Attorney Hill
Lewis Mayer
Ryan
Meyer
Indianapolis
Jolin ‘Trigg
Harry Hancock
Ebony
Joseph Wilson
Joseph Dobbins
Wilson
Dobbins
Judge to Return to Practice Law in Texas
Fragmented news notes report a judge and former house clerk planning to return to legal practice in Texas. A thief is said to be stealing overcoats from the democratic cloak room, with two thefts noted on Tuesday. Senator Turpie denounces trusts as a dominant force of the age in the senate, while Senator Morgan seeks opportunities for wealthy African Americans to go to a Congo free state and invest. A federal election law proposal would let ten persons in a district contest an election by affidavit in a U.S. circuit court, and Senator Evarts introduces a bill to celebrate America’s 460th anniversary. In New York the measure has passed first and second readings. The Woman’s Natural Industrial League urges appointing women to positions like those held by Embezzier Silectt and asks Congress to pass a law giving women preference in such offices.
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Vincennes Road
Hvansville
Terra Haute
Hedges
van Blaricum
Aterrad
Medical College
Kregelo, Flanner & Buchanan
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Belmont
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Coly
Ovid Butler
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Congress
Cear
Auctions Offer Deep Cuts on Mens Wear at West Washington
A consignments sale at No 18 West Washington presents opportunities with many lines closed out yet substantial quantities remaining. Suits and overcoats for men boys and children are offered at less than two thirds of the regular rate. The Eagle Hackstoeath priced at 2.90 is highlighted though some items vary.
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Indianapolis Councilmen Back From Washington Junket
A Sun report details Indianapolis officials and Thompson-Houston lobbyists returning from a Washington trip. The party as guests of the streetcar company toured the capital, pressed for electric franchise extension, and faced mixed reaction from attendees. Col Simeon Coy praised granting the franchise for Brightwood Irvington and Cravenill residents, while others questioned long-term charter terms and costs.
Tragic Uncle Tom's Cabin Night Ends in Panic
A crowded show at Sherwood Park amphitheater ends in disaster when a false alarm triggers a crush. Fourteen people die and about 30 are injured as emergency crews restore order. 600 spectators witnessed the event, and authorities note the alarm may have been manipulated. Names of the deceased include F Bigier and Mies Clara Burns among others.
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Sherw
Jounstows
Parks
Tom
Afférva
Uncle Tom
Lynel
Platt
F. Bigier
Mies Clara Burns
Nester
Tieo
Horney
Chas
Friant
Gao
Stonacker
John Carl
Wm. Miller
T. Fleishauer
Isaac Falor
Lizzie Claycomb
Chas, Vaughn
Dno. Weimer
Albert Gwens
Lester
Mrs. Platt
Richard Worthington
Wraxins Tied Up on the Northern Pacific Mound
Tacoma report on the Cascade branch strike disrupting Northern Pacific operations since Sunday. Conductors and allied workers refuse to run trains except mail cars, with brakemen and switch men joining wage grievances, threatening wider disruption.
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Tacoma
Cascade
Northern Pacific
Hera
Seattle
Brakamen
Means Under Gaara
Cincinnati December 11 The defense in the Metropolitan bank case hopes to finish this week Means is in very bad condition and is closely guarded at the Burnett hospital
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Means
Gaara. Cincisnavi
Spi
Burnett Hovga
Keene Shines in Richelieu at Grand Despite Flaws
Thomas W. Keene presented Richelieu with earnest effort but uneven pacing and moments of artificial gesture. Critics note the performance suffered when shifting from vigor to restraint while praising Portia and the ensemble. The Grand audience showed strong support, and the Elks honored Keene with flowers after the show.
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Grand
The
Elks
Ariel Barney
Mr. Keena
Mics Marlowe
Eaid
Immortality debate at New York dinner noting Ingersoll
A dec 10 letter to Attorney Johns discusses immortality and the afterlife, contrasting spiritualist and materialist views. It questions divine wisdom and justice, notes wax figures of Milton, and argues life’s purpose is happiness. Col Ingersoll’s remarks at the Govths university dinner are cited, praising laughter and democracy of the heart.
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New York
Johns
Bot Ingercoll
Troumphe
Honasty
Col. Ingersoll
Tariff Bill Under Way As McHinley Plans Action
Washington report notes M Hinley works on a new tariff bill with Treasury aid and an early report date. A leak, warrants for Tobe Howe, and a raid led by Capt. Campball are described amid police corruption suspicions and inquiries by Supt. Travis and the commissioners. Baseball league rumors and player signings fill the rest of the page with chatter about Brootherhood, contracts, and salary tampering.
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Tobe Howe
Campball
Tobe
Travis
Halidays Suit and Overcoat Sale at Chicago Tailors
In the city every man should have a new suit and overcoat. The nicest hats and assortment of goods with reasonable prices are offered by the Chicago Tailors company located at the corner of Delaware and Sepulveda.
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Chicago
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