No Gas No Pay Declared by Appellate Court
Boone county case sets the rule no gas no pay for Indiana natural and illuminating gas company. Anthony argued four days without gas after a mixer was removed, and the court upheld damages for undelivered gas despite partial supply. Supreme court later refused injunction for Peter Loy seeking reconnection, directing damages instead.
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Boone County
Indiana Natural Gas Companies
Anthony
Higgins
Boone Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Peter Loy
Anderson
Madison and Hancock Gas Company
A Preacher and His Flock Before J P Court
More than 30 witnesses testified in the J P Court about Rev. and Mrs. Blackshear of Corinthian Baptist Church. The preacher faces provoke charges and Mrs. Blackshear is charged with striking Mrs. Jackson after a church fight sparked by dispute over attention to younger members. Witnesses described a chaotic melee with crowding, shoving, and women joining the fray as tensions rose between factions led by the pastor and his opponents.
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John J. Blackshear
Corinthian Baptist Church
Squire Smock’s Court
Blackshear
Jackson
Andergson
Mistah Bird
Mistah Hugley
Mistah
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area
Forecast covers 36 hours to 8 p m December 14. Expect fair weather, then rain Friday. Morning temperature 32 degrees, midday 20, afternoon 32. Also a drug ad notes Laxative Brome Quinine Tablets cure colds in one day with money-back guarantee. E W Grove signature on each box. 2c
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Indianapolis
Viccinity
E. W. Grove
Elegant Box Couches and Dress Boxes Parade City Store
A city bed and bending shop promotes an elegant line of Box Couches and Dress Boxes. The prose hints at decorative furnishings and a stylish presentation.
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Mahorney
A. Masua
Relief fund bars lawsuits against railroad company
An appellate court ruled that Pennsylvania railroad employees who accept the relief fund benefits cannot sue for damages. The ruling cites prior decisions, noting that employees may still sue if they decline the relief and later sue. About 70 percent of Pennsylvania employees belong to the relief program and may withdraw at will.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Richmond
New Castle
Elwood
Samuel O. Pickens
Pennsylvania Railroad
Henry County
Supreme Court
Cass County
Pickens
Relief Association
Pennsylvania
Quigley Impeachment Suit Dismissed By Judge
Judge Allen sustains motion to quash charging that the police superintendent case must be brought by the state. Attorney Bullock’s impeachment suit is effectively dropped. Bullock given 90 days to file exceptions.
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Quigley
Bullock
Allen
Husband and wife clash in Smock court over child
Lillian Hubbard sues Jesse Clark in Smock court claiming he is the father of her child. Clark is jailed and unable to compromise the matter as he recently took another wife a week ago. Dentist listed as removed from Stevenson Building. Old Tel 270.
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Lillian Hubbard
EL Werth
Stevenson Building
Tel
Terror Kuhns Escaped Felon Sentenced in Ohio
Marvin Kuhns, an escaped inmate once linked to a Logansport police shooting, was sentenced in Ohio for the 1850 murder of his partner William Campau in Fostoria. The case recounts a deadly pursuit through Indiana, a coroner’s body reward, and Kuhns’ dramatic return to face trial.
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William Campau
Fostoria
Kuhns
Churubusco
Ohio
Fort Wayne
Logansport
Envoys Reach Agreement on Joint Chinese Note
Pekin dispatch reports envoys accept the joint note outlined by Chancellor von Buelow. It calls for regret for Baron von Ketteler’s murder, a prince led mission to Berlin, deaths for Boxer leaders, monument erecting, arms embargo, indemnities, guarded legations, fort razing, port occupation, death penalty for anti foreign groups, and reforms to the foreign office.
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London
Pekin
Sion
Berlin
Baron von Ketteler
Taku
Foreign Office
Gas company head accuses city of robbing customers
President Hastings of the Indianapolis gas company says citizens use bored mixers and rob the firm, a claim met with indignation in Indianapolis. Mayor Taggart responds that if gas is provided for the price, he will curb the use of bored mixers.
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Hastings
Indianapolis Gas Company
New York
Indianapolis
Taggart
Bryan to Be Nebraska Senator in Surprise Fusion Deal
The Journal reports from Lincoln that William Jennings Bryan is to be United States senator. D. E. Thompson of Lincoln holds ten votes and controls the process while Republicans fear a split. Fusionists favor Bryan to block a second Republican candidate and Thompson and Bryan are seen as likely partners.
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William Jennings Bryan
Nebraska
Bryan
United States
D. E. Thompson
Lincoln
Thompson
Greer Hints Jurors Visit Hospital Despite Warnings
A grand jury visit to the Ju fetta insane hospital sparks a confidential whisper campaign. Greer informs Dr Trenary by phone that jurors will arrive soon while a county commissioner monitors the leak and a reporter covers the tense development.
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Ju Fetta Insane Hospital
Fesler
Commissioners’ Office
John Mc
Gregor
Dr. Trenary
Rum soaked church of Christ rally in Indiana politics
Indiana prohibition fund drives at Plymouth church rally with $500 pledge from Oliver T. Cumback to fund a permanent Indianapolis headquarters. Rev A L Crim criticizes impatience and traitor charges while urging focus on reality. State committee to plan next campaign. petition to allow minority party watchers during ballot counts.
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Indiana
A. L. Crim
Crawfordsville
Prohis
Church of Jesus Christ
State Committee
English
Hong Kong Appeals Rise in January Against Foreigners
Hong Kong on December 13 placards urged the people and secret societies to rise in January to expel foreigners. Crowds read the notices but no disorder occurred.
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Hong Kong
Hatchet Assault Trial Delayed for Jury Trial Request
James Hull, charged with striking Wm. Blasengym in the head with a hatchet, was to be tried in criminal court on Thursday. The proceeding was postponed two weeks after his lawyers requested a jury trial. Blasengym is nearly blind and in serious condition.
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James Hull
Wm. Blasengym
Blasengym
Candy worker burned in boiling candy accident
George Jones of 1010 Oliver avenue, employed at Nichol candy factory 1414.8 Pennsylvania street, suffered serious burns to his right foot and leg after stepping into a bucket of boiling candy on Wednesday afternoon.
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George Jones
Oliver-ave
Nichol
Penn Sylvania St
Water contract questioned as perpetual claim faces scrutiny
Indianapolis debates whether the water contract with the city creates a perpetual franchise. City Attorney Kern cites 1892 clauses while others note the 1882 contract and earlier terms limiting lasting effect. Critics urge reform including metering and fair pavement costs for the water company.
Forged License Case Heads to Supreme Court
Attorney general Taylor filed a brief in the state supreme court in the case of the State board of medical examination and registration against Albert E. Kirk from Clay county. The defense says Kirk, a horse doctor, did not practice regular medicine and an error with Fountain county license names led to a forged document. The attorney general calls for a new trial, arguing either Kirk or Dr. Sheppard forged the license.
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Taylor
Supreme Court
State Board of Medical Examination and Registration
Albert E. Kirk
Clay Circuit Court
Kirk
John P. Sheppard
Marion County
Fountain County
Sheppard
Clay County
Clay
Bowling Green
Dr. Sheppard
Indiana & Northwestern Railway Franchise Granted
Marion county commissioners grant a franchise to the Indianapolis & Northwestern Electric Railway Company over the Crawfordsville Pike. Work starts May 1, 1901 and must finish within one year. The 44 mile route passes through Marion Hendricks Boone and Montgomery counties linking Indianapolis to Clermont Brownsburg Pittsboro Rainstown Liston Jamestown New Ross Mace and Crawfordsville.
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Marion County
Indianapolis & Northwestern Electric Railway Company
Crawfordsville Pike
Marion
Hendricks
Boone
Montgomery
Indianapolis
Murdock’s Mystery a Indianapolis Girl Revealed
The Indianapolis singer known as the auburn haired girl is identified as Grace Akass now Mrs John J Murdock. Her sisters Minnie and Lottie Akass have grown talents in art music with Minnie living in New York and earning seven dollars worth of work this year. The Akass family once lived on North Meridian Street.
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Murdock
Miss Minnie Akass
Miss Lottle
John J. Murdock
Minnie Akass
New York
Republican Chairman Hernly In Cincinnati Talk
State Republican chairman Hernly, preparing to leave Cincinnati, questioned General Harrison’s explanation of the difference between the ship subsidy bills of 1888 and 1900, saying it does not account for the contrast.
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Republican
Hernly
Cincinnati
Harrison
Lincoln League February Meeting Retakes Holiday Schedule
Republicans end holiday plans to host the Lincoln League meeting in February, shifting the usual winter schedule to accommodate the midseason gathering.
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Ans
Lincoln League
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