Antimachine Faction Stirring GOP County Struggle
Antimachine group within the Republican camp challenges the regular machine as county nominating fights unfold. Key figures include Dan Linus as clerk, Charley Elliott seen as machine, Armin Koehne leading antis, and Clint Hare and W. E. Davis vying for county clerk with Koehne backing Davis. The slate shifts over auditor Fred Shepard and sheriff candidate Bob Metzger, with talks of reorganizing the committee to avoid giving both chair and secretary roles to machine allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Negley
Pritchard
Armin Koehne
W. E. Davis
Clint Hare
Davis
Koehne
Bookwalter
Hare
Billy” Schmidt
Elliott
Fred ‘Shepard
Cy. Clark
Shepard
Bob” Metzger
Geogre “Elliott
Metzger
Infants Abandoned in Indianapolis Spark Chicago Trade Claims
Reports allege a wide pattern of illegitimate Chicago babies being brought to Indianapolis and left on doorsteps while others are moved to different sites. J Frank Wright cites a organized exchange network run by criminals, with records he claims prove the trafficking. He notes that babies found on well-to-do Indianapolis doorsteps are unlikely to be local to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Indianapolis
J. Frank Wright
Board of Children’s
Cll
Wright
Indiapolis
Notable Early Morning Labor in the Cellar
A brief glimpse shows a worker rising to carry coal from the cellar, reflecting routine, industrious household habit. The line captures daily toil and the rhythm of home life in morning chores.
Miss Pinto Refuses to Climb the Stairs at Chicago Meet
Report from Chicago on December 18 describes Miss Pinto, labeled an elephant, who refused to climb four flights of stairs at the Chicago Athletic Association building. Her companions allegedly loaded her trunk into an elevator while Toby and Jim were carried, highlighting a circuslike scene as the club’s event continued.
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Chicago
Toby
Jim
Judge Dismisses 16009 Damage Suit Over Insanity Trust
Judge Allen dismissed the 16009 damage suit filed by James Miller against alleged insanity trust exposed by The Sun. Defendants included Justices Luckrman Harvey B. stout Julius Pink and others. Miller claimed he was committed to an asylum by a commission of doctors and officials from September 1998 to December 1900.
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Allen
James ‘Miller
the Sun
Luckrman
Harvey B. Stout
Julius Pink
H. “Brown
Thomagg
Delaney
Elizabeth. Cronon
Miller
Cabove
Bull's Syrup Promises Cough Cure for All Cases
A historical ad claims Dr. Bull's Gough Syrup will permanently cure coughs on chest lungs in all cases after other remedies fail. The language is promotional and nonclinical, suggesting universal efficacy without evidence.
City Water Tests Show Potable Yet Unusual Taste
City sanitarian Buehler and City health board chemist Moffat report a potability test passed but a medicated taste remains. No nitrates detected and chlorine levels near two thirds of the legal limit. Buehler notes the taste hints at an unidentified chemical possibly from snowmelt affecting the water gallery.
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Buehler
Moffat
City Health Board
Tax Rates And Delinquent Lands Notice Released
Treasurer Koehne announces a townwide tax statement with Irivington highest at 2.26 per 100 and Indianapolis at 1.95. Pike township shows the lowest at 0.13. First installment due May, second due November. delinquent after due date. Delinquent lands sale set for February first Monday.
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Koehne
Irvington
Indianapolis
Pike’ Township
Watch theft and hair theft convict sentenced in criminal court
Ferrill who stole a watch and hair from Mrs. Ernestina Kopp at 501 North New Jersey Street was sentenced to the reformatory for from cone to three years in criminal court Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Ferrill
Ernestina Kopp
New Jersey St
Reformatory
From Cone
Madisn resident files bankruptcy petition details
George D Demaree of Madison filed a bankruptcy petition listing liabilities of 5343.08 and assets of 3003.81. The document outlines the debtor’s financial position and seeks relief under bankruptcy laws.
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George ‘D. ‘Demaree
Madison
Fragmentary notes on a man and a dockside scene
Disjointed OCR fragment references a lazy man, a dock, blood and bitters. The readable items mention an apartment and a character named Jiver or Jiver’s claim about making something lazy.
Tragic Train Crash Kills Verne Brown and Dora Wilkins
Verne Brown and his cousin Mrs. Dora Wilkins were killed when a P& E accommodation train struck their buggy near Carter station west of the city as they returned from a Christmas shopping trip. Brown, a prosperous farmer, died instantly. Wilkins died minutes later. Christmas presents lay scattered along the track. both were muffled by wraps and unaware of the approaching train. Brown is survived by siblings and Mrs. Wilkins by several children and her late husband’s family.
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Brown
Wilkins
Clermont
Carter “Station
Baby G Reynolds Seeks Help To Stop Letters
Chicago man G E Reynolds asks Probate Commissioner Walker to block a Laurel Indiana woman from writing to him. He says he has received two or three letters in which she asks him to visit and hunt. The girl’s name is illegible in the letter and Reynolds offers no reason for the attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Reynolds
Chicago
Walker
G.E. Reynolds
Laurel
Ind
Reynolds
Mr. Walker
Steattie Tetters
Jin
Domestic crime leaves woman blinded in lye attack
Frances Davie, 35, was traveling to Charlottesville to work as a domestic when an unknown woman hurled concentrated lye in her face in Norfolk. The assault destroyed both eyes and the assailant escaped. Jealousy is suspected as the motive.
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Norfolk
Frances Davie
W. C. Payne
Charlottesville
Capitol Gossip And State News From Indiana
Judge Gillette may be named supreme judge to replace Baker while Wiley and Chipman are discussed as possibilities. The State forestry bulletin No 1 outlines timber culture data and farm land figures, with Freeman set to address about 20 institutes. A Warwick County man faces prosecution for shooting a deer believed to be wild or owned by another, linked to a Vanderburgh deer herd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gillette
Hammond
Francis. E. Baker
G Gillette
Roosevelt
Bhirley
Kokomo
Gillette
Wiley
Chipman
Anderson
Stookey
Kosciusko ‘County
Hiram Bigés
Warsaw
Freeman
Baile
Warwick County
Hoonevillé
Vanderberg
Earle
Samie
Annual report of the Charity organization society pamphlet
The charity organization society issued a well arranged annual pamphlet praising numerous causes and charitable benefactors. It notes debts of 1 dollar and 60 cents plus 100 dollars, and reports handling 710 cases of destitution alongside related savings and loan figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Organization Society
iThany
Loan Association
Will Soon Try On Hanna's Shoes
Washington dispatch outlines three passions in Charles Em ery Smiths resignation to clear the way for Henry C Payne as postmaster general. Politicians say Roosevelt seeks a second term, Payne becomes political manager, and Hanna retires as Republican National Committee chairman in favor of Payne. Payne, a close Roosevelt ally, would be the president’s political adviser and succeed Hanna at the next general election.
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Washington
Charles Emery Smith
Henry C Payne
Roosevelt
Payne
Hanna
Republican Party
Republican National Committee
Leen
Hoe
Hard Luck for Higgins Family in Diphtheria Plague
The Abraham Higgins household at 817 Susquehanna street endures multiple diphtheria cases with five children affected and two fatalities. Baby Ruth, age one, recovering from diphtheria, suffered severe facial burns after a stove accident and risks losing sight in her right eye. Other sick children are expected to recover per Dr. Furnias.
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Abraham Higgins
Susquehanna St
Ruth
Furnias
Christmas Toy Trade Soars With Big Spenders Say Retailers
Kipp Bros. report shoppers expend freely on gifts with no price limits. Toys priced 25 to 50 cents popular, plus many higher priced items. Novelties in demand while staple toys also sell well. Charles Mayer & Co. confirms strong holiday trade and solid business, with higher priced toys attracting most purchases.
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Kipp Bros
Charles Mayer & Co
Weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for 36 hours ending 5 p.m. December 19 predicts fair, not so cold tonight, snow flurries and warmer Thursday, and warmer Thursday night. Temperature readings show 4 at 7 a.m., 6 at noon, and 7 at 2 p.m. Clouds with snow expected Thursday across Indiana Illinois Michigan Ohio and Kentucky with variable winds and warmer conditions.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
Ohio
Kentucky
Weather Bureau
Citizens plan meeting over erratic streetcar service
Frustrated riders on the Timberlake drug store to College avenue line organize a meeting at Timberlake's drug store on College avenue and Sixteenth street Friday at 8 p m. They report cars running 3 to 30 minutes apart and trains missed by waiting patrons. Organizers seek peaceful businesslike discussion to find a remedy.
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College-ave
Timberlake
Sixteenth St
Home for truants urged by state secretary
Secretary Butler of the State truancy board advocates a parental home for unruly boys instead of sending them to the reform school at Plainfield. He notes the cost of enforcing compulsory education, cites 2,008 truants brought in during 1900-01 costing 37,885.50, and reports 108 officers with 25,000 pupils involved. 8,832 received public aid, including 472 in private or parochial schools.
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Indiana
Buyler
State ‘Charities Board
Man Cannot Say His Name Seeks Aid at Township Office
A destitute man brought a note from his wife to the township trustee requesting fuel for a freezing home. When asked his name the man refused to say it and could not confirm his wife’s. The trustee advised him to return with his wife to learn his own name, later identified as James Drake, who along with his wife had previously received aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Drake
W. Wash.st
James Drake
Poor Ice Quality Dampens Skating Fun in Indianapolis
The week brought plenty of ice but rough conditions due to wind as water froze. Skaters quit in disgust, while a calmer thaw could revive good skating. Dealers note normal skate trade and a booming sled market with Kipp Bros reporting sales surpassing last season.
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Indianapolis
Kipp Bros
Motorman Hurt In City Collision At Crossing
Motorman J A Showalter of 403 Muskingum Street was badly injured Wednesday afternoon in a collision with a bakery wagon driven by F L Din of 815 South Delaware Street at the McCarty and Enst crossing. The wagon driver escaped with minor injuries. Showalter is thought to be internally injured.
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J. A. Showalter
Muskingum-st
East-st
FL Din
Delaware-st
McCarty
Enstist
Showalter
Indiana Hoosiers Alumni Night in Chicago Auditorium
A Chicago gathering of more than 200 ex Hoosiers celebrated at the Auditorium hotel Tuesday night. Wm. E. Brown presided as toastmaster while Gov. Durbin Senators Fairbanks and Beveridge James Whitcomb Riley and other Indiana figures sent regrets. Riley read an original poem The Hoosier in exile and Paul Dresser sang Way down in old Indiana. Leading speakers included Mark L. DeMotte Thomas Riley H. S. Taylor and George Ade.
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Chicago
Indiana Club
Auditorium Hotel
Hoo‘siers
Wm. E. Brown
Gov
Durbin
Fairbanks and
Beveridge
James Whitcomb Riley
Indiana
Mr. Riley
Assessor Mike Jefferson Eyes Tax Plan on Unused Property
Michael Jefferson signals readiness to end the debate over taxing non educational and non charitable property. He mentions a forthcoming meeting with a committee from the German house to amicably settle the matter and apply the same tax rules to remaining properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Jefferson
Geré Ouse
Theo
Ill Wind Prompts Indiana Vault Maker to Heighten Security
An Indianapolis company that fabricates burial vaults plans stronger business safeguards after repeated grave robberies. The steel framework vault uses Portland cement sections sealed airtight to deter theft, with officials stating robbers could not access bodies without dynamite, which would ruin the remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Heirs contest will of Frank Wenger in circuit court
Lena Wenger and other heirs sue to set aside the will of the late Frank Wenger. They claim he was of unsound mind when he executed the will which disposed of about $6,000. They say he cut them off because they paid no attention to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Wenger
Frank Wenger
Circuit Court
Wenger
Newspaper man loses readers at council meeting
A journalist mislaid a new pair of readers after removing them during the Monday night council session. He left them on the floor and, with his feet over them, found the glasses missing when most members had departed. No suspects were seen near the scene.
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Seasion
Public whipping in Choctaw court at Alikiche
At the Choctaw court final term in Alikiche three convicted Indians were publicly whipped two men and a woman. One man sentenced to 100 lashes for manslaughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Tex
Alikiche
Smallpox Case Reported at 79 Center Street
A case of smallpox at 79 Center Street in Alice Heims, a 35 year old Black woman, was reported to the Board of Health on Wednesday morning.
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Center-st. Alice
Heims
Board of Health
Try Jelbo Dessert Quick Mix For Fast Treats
A family question is explored with Jelbo a ready to mix dessert. Prepared in two minutes with no baking require hot water and cooling. Available flavors include Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry at grocers for 10 cents.
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Antimachine
Dan Linus
Oran Miir
Republican
Charley Elliott
Bookwalters
Frank Wright
Echo
Judge Allen
James Miller
Dews Renotter
Verni Brown
Mrs
Dora
Carter Station
Lye
Miss .Davis
Capitol Dome
Charity
Waulschher
Higgins
Builer
Plainfield Reform School
Butler
Reform School
Plainfield
Chicago Hoosiers
Mike
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