Where Are We At The Democratic and Republican Struggle
The piece discusses the Supreme Court apportionment decision and the expected legislative response. Democrats expect reform from Attorney General Smith and a reshaped apportionment by a coming legislature while Republicans fear a renewed gerrymander under a Democratic majority. The piece also notes internal party tensions around Gray Shanklin Morast and Cleveland’s influence, with comments from Chairman Taggart and local Democrats.
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Supreme Court
Smith
Senate
Supreme Tribunal
Republici Ng
Taggart
Democratic State Committee
Chicago
Cray
Shanklin
Cleveland
Morss
the Sentinel
Shanklin-Moras
Tre Sun
Gray
Harry
Gambler sought as court waits for large cut of bets
A chaotic late night at Jack Chrischee saloon leads to arrests for assault, battery, and concealed weapon charges. Four men, including Rhinehart and Leondis McClure, face counts as the casino crackdown continues. A craps raid in Cal Carson’s saloon nets fines for five players, while John Galvin faces highway robbery charges after a release from prison. In Indiana, farmer Joan Schlamer dies suddenly, and a Jacobs-Sire suit awards $25,000.
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Santa
Tce
Jack
Chrischee
Andy McNhinehart
Frad
Ben Lockey
Jake Sciah
Rhinehart
Cach
Leondis McClure
Blake St
Wichland
Cal Verson
Om Elizabeth
Carcon
Frank McCrea
Frank Jaracn
Cal Caron
Cadi
John Galvin
Galvin
Lippincott
Kentucky-ave
Mississippi-st
Gavin
Eight Die in Great Northern Wreck at Nelson Station
A Great Northern freight derailed into a stalled train near Nelson Minnesota on Sunday morning killing eight men and injuring five. Names of the dead include Nels Bakken Christopher Mortenson Jno Engstrand and Con Brummer with two unknowns. The injured are A M Brosseau Thomas Welsh David Reed and Henry Ross the fireman.
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Alexane Sla
Minn
Great Northern
Nelson Station
Here
Nels Bakken
Nelson
Christopher Mortenson
Osakis
Jno. Engstrand
Spruce Hil
Con. Brummer
Yankton, D
A. M. Broseau
St. Paul
Thomas Welsh
Doston, Maso
David Reed
Ilenry Ross
Fact Froizit
Indiana academy meeting and local court actions reported
The Indiana Academy of Science will meet in this city on December 38 and 1. Gertruda Rooker will wed Wm Carter Moffitt of Nora land on December 21. The Princeton elea club will perform at the Grand Opera House. The Roll will contest cage in Judge Brown's court. arguments set for Tuesday. Various arrests and civil actions are noted, including thefts, a cow killed on the railroad, and a divorce suit. Public notices list names and cases in progress, with multiple minor offenses and municipal details.
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Indiana Academy of Science
Gertruda
Jas. E. Rooker
Wm. Carter Moffitt
Nora
Land
Princeton Elea Club
Grand Opera House
Cage
Geo. Tomlinson
St.l
O'Bryan
Mary J. Winters
Mary Lloyd
Francis M. Cooper
America
Bartholomew
Frank Black
Childers
James A. Hamilton
Jennie
Josephine Drake
Marlowe’s
Josephine
Tolirer
F. X
Emma Arens
Alfred
Elizabeth Johnson
William
Mrs. Gill
John
Mrs. Wright
Thomas
Mrs. Klier
Mollie Fasey
H. G
Nellie Stremple
Ieman
Fannie Spain
Isaac and
Jennie Bigelow
Mary Rushton
Samuel and
Sarah Landen
Edgar
Limmie Dill
Mary Hamlin
Indiana-ave
Otto D. Miller
N. Pine St
August Kramer
Blake-st
Minnie Wieland
Lexington-ave
Lawrence Fores
George Atkins
Corner Second
Mississippi Sts
David Coble
Bricht-st
Daniel Richardson
N. Meridian-st
Martin Vietman
McGinnis-st
Marnagk
Henry W. Mower
Emily Lizius
James H. Worth
Cora C. Cookson
Silk stockings for Baby Ruth from Hoosick Falls woman
Mrs. Abigail W. Kincaid 87 of Hoosick Falls has knit two pairs of silk stockings for Baby Ruth Cleveland and the president-elect’s wife praised them so highly that she will receive a pair as well. A third pair is planned for Mr. Cleveland.
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Ruth
Cleveland
Abigail W. Kincaid
Hoosick Falls
Pastor Milburn Attacks Heresy Trials in Sermon
The Rev J A Milburn of Second Presbyterian denounced heresy trials against Drs Briggs and Smith, saying they hinder Protestant liberty and fail to prove guilt by majority. He urged progression in religion, criticized Westminster Confession, and noted biased trial methods. audience reaction followed.
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J. A. Milburn
Second Presbyterian Church
Drs
Briggs
Smith
New York
Cincinnati
Milburn
Dr. Smith
Mr. Milburn
Mgr
Stars and Shows Ride Through Grand and Empire Week
A busy period at the Grand and Empire features Verrona Jarbeau in Star Light with praise for her gowns and song. Robert Downing performs The Gladiator and Richard the Lion Hearted with Eugenie Blair support. Sam Jack's Creoles advertise bewitching beauties while prize fighters stalk Fennessey era. Aliens and debts swirl amid showbiz chatter and local curios.
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Tobert Downing
Attorney challenges Belt railroad tax assessment in Marion County
Barris argues the Belt railroad is overvalued and seeks to reduce taxes by detailing land, improvements, and rolling stock values. He cites the road’s 80 foot right of way and compares per mile valuations, claiming the road’s assessment exceeds true value and amounts to double taxation on the Union depot lines.
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Barris
Osse
Harris
Supreme Court
Backus
Union Railway Company
Marion County
Tadianapolis
Pecatur
Union Depot
Marion
Garbage disposal debate stalls city ordinance progress
Ganblagh Watier Leon O Dailey city attorney faces delays as the Board of Public Works weighs disposal options beyond Cincinnati methods. A Providence letter praises the Cincinnati approach but the board may visit cremation as a potential path before contracts. City streets and Kentucky sewer project costs and workmanship are also discussed.
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Leon O. Dailey
Board of Public Works
Cincinnati
Providence
Benvine
Kentucky
Mississippi St
Washington
Ohio St
Burglary Ends in Fatal Wounding in Chicago
Fred J. Austin of 8514 Prams ave shot at two burglars prowling his home early Monday. Austin fired several rounds and was mortally wounded in the stomach, collapsing on the sidewalk as the fleeing burglars left a blood trail.
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Chicago
Curiaco
Fred. J. Austin
Prams-ave
Austin
Wallace on Trial for Forgery in Indianapolis Note Case
George VY Wallace faced a criminal court trial on forgery charges. Once a local real estate agent, he allegedly forged Peter Cook’s name on a $1300 note to clinch a deal. Indicted by the March 1801 grand jury alongside two others, he fled the city after learning of the return. The sheriff arrested him in October at Oaklandon, 14 miles northeast of Indianapolis, and he has remained jailed since.
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Wallace
George VY
Indianapolis
Peter Cook
Oaklandon
Mis souri Street Merry-Go-Round Draws Police Heat
Police battle constant disturbances at a licensed misouri street merry go round near Washing ton attracting whites and blacks of the lowest strata. Two to three calls each night quell fights as lotterers and crooks use the venue, with youths learning from older patrons. The police cannot close the site due to its licensed status.
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Missouri-st
Washington
Yice
Lon Wood Arrested for Assault and Battery
Marshal Smith of Haughville arrested Lon Wood on a charge of assault and battery with intent to kill Louis Carrina the organ grinder. Carrina was attacked last summer near the suburb, and Wood returned Sunday after a warrant was issued. He is jailed in the county jail.
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Marshal Smith
Haughville
Lon Wood
Louis Carrina
Carrina
Wood
Insurance Fight Over Sleep Walker Injury
Samuel Pierson held a 5250 accident policy with Standard Accident Insurance. He, while sleep walking, left his bed, broke an arm after breaking a window at his St Maryst home, and sued after the company refused payment. The insurer countered Pierson was hurt while walking in his sleep and not covered. Judge Tarpeur presided Monday.
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Samuel Pierson
Standard Accident Insurance Company
Mrr
Pierson
St. Maryst
Jadege Tarpeur
Farmer robbed by two men in Dallas home invasion
The farmer, formerly of Finatte county, drew $2,800 from a Dallas bank and took the money home. That night two men beat him and stole the cash. Dan Holmen, a saloon operator in Dallas, was arrested for stealing Brooks' money and later escaped custody while being taken to jail.
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Safiada
Giicer
Pspl JJ
Finatte County
Dallas
Tha Money Home
Dan Holmen
Brooks
Sherif
Fire destroys four story Chinatown rookery in San Francisco
A four story rookery in San Francisco's Chinatown was set ablaze on Sunday. The building housed a gambling den on the lower floor and a lodging house above. Police rescued five Chinese women and a baby after evacuating the smoke filled corridors. Loss described as small.
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Golden Geta Cry
San Francisco
Chinatown
Tragic Fall: Young Man Dies After Horse Flees Bridge
Vanhanstse Indiana December 19 1 Spl 1 W N A Shultz 21 returning from visit to sweetheart fell 15 feet into water as horse bolted near a bridge. His neck broken and his body found Monday morning with the hand protruding from the ice as buggy and horse lay in the stream ten feet away.
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Vanhanstse
Ind
A. Shultz
Shultz
Ifis
Transcontinental Line Nears Coast Completion
The Great Northern railway expects to drive the last spike in the Cascades line on Wednesday completing the transcontinental route to the coast. Seattle to host a grand celebration once the road opens for active trade. St Paul plans a celebration later this week.
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Wurrcosin
Wash
Dee
Great Northern
Cascades
Seattle
St. Paul
Mutt Deaths Bravely Near Middle Town Murderer Electrocuted
Pred. McGuire, convicted of killing Mrs. Gregory near Middle Town New York, was electrocuted at 11 o'clock Monday. The current passed through his body twice and killed him instantly as he walked to his death without showing weakness.
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Sincerno
N. Y
McGuire
Gregory
Middletown
Homeless Aid Plan Discussed At Tabernacle Meeting
J C Day spoke at the Tabernacle church urging aid for homeless boys. The talk backed a home to shelter friendless youths. Goods of the Christian Endeavor union and Martin McGillard supported the project and noted a building on N Delaware St was secured. A collection was taken and a second Y M C A meeting is set for Monday night.
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J. C. Day
Tabernacle Church
President Goods
Christian Endeavor Local Union
Martin McGillard
N. Delaware St
Mills Confirms Senate Return with No Opposition
Danlas Texas December 19. All efforts to organize serious opposition to the return of Roger Mills to the United States Senate have failed. Mills will be re elected with out opposition.
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Mills
Danlas
Tex
Roger
United States Senate
Wye
Effort to secure pardon for bank wrecker Ralph Paige
In Ciurveland on December 19 an effort is under way to obtain a pardon for Ralph Paige the Painesville bank wrecker who was tried for forgery and sentenced last spring to ten years in the penitentiary.
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Ask & Pardon
Ciurveland
Ralph Paige
Painesville Bank
Safforing From Severe Weather
Western Kansas settlers suffer amid extreme wintry weather. Cold conditions threaten stock warmth and survival.
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Hon'ron
Kas
Dee
Kansas
Furniture at Wm L Eldar Dyeing and Cleaning
Item listing notes furniture available at Wm L Eldar Dyeing and Cleaning and at Smiths dyeworks located near 67 M Pennsylvanigst.
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Wm. L. Eldar
Smith's Dyeworks
Pennsylvanigst
Blaine Nearing Death as Illness Worsens
Washington December 14 to December 19. Reports describe Mr. Blaine's rapid decline from Bright's disease with sinking spells and near death. Family and officials observe a fragile condition and cautious note from doctors while crowds gather outside.
Mysterious fiery stone lands in Albany street
Albany Ore December 19 Fred Reis saw a bright sparks and a hot stone 20 inches in circumference fall in the street. It seems to have been ejected by a volcanic eruption and was found after rushing sound. The object’s origin remains unsettled.
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Albany
Ore
Fred Reis
Reis
Death by Own Action Shocks St Louis Officials
St Louis on December 19 reports the city treasurer found the city vault open with papers missing and burned on the table. It is learned that Edward, son of Assistant City Treasurer Soerstel, committed death by own action in the aftermath.
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St. Louis
Edward
Soerstel
Peck Said to Target Indianapolis Street Railway Presidency
Rumor swirls around E A Peck resigning as Big Four Supt and Joseph Lamsey Jr taking over. Reports claim Peck may become president of the Indianapolis street railway under new management after his two week notice. An ex-official says Peck is capable and a stockholder ally hints at Peck filling Frenzel's post.
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E. A. Peck
Big Four
Ingalls
Bir. Peck
Joseph Lamsey, Jr
Peck
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
Street Railway Corporation
Belif
Ein, Peck
2. B. I. Pierze
News Company
Indianapolis
Strafer
California
Frenzel
Vessels Reported Lying Off Georgias Bay in Great Lakes
Three British warships the Petrel Constance and Curlew 100 feet long 23 feet beam lie off Owens Bay on the south shore of Georgis Bay. They are said to be capable of navigating the lakes’ canals and could damage U S vessels. The ships are said to deter sentiment toward Canada. Also noted: remains of DO A Richardson sent to New Hampshire for burial and bank and trade board friends pass resolutions of respect.
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Graat Labas
Great Lakes
Lakes
Canada
Richardean
DO. A. Richardson
Old
New Hampshire
Bank and Board of Trade
Congress Watch Long and Varied Budget Debates
The lower house slows with holidays as Democrats push treasury deficit inquiries rather than tariff changes. Reports note plans to boost whisky taxes, discontent with monetary conference results, and cabinet formation hints under Cleveland.
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Congress
Treasury
Scott
Ilinois
Foster
Cut
Warrison
House
U.S. Treasury
Messrs
Springer
Wilson
Turner
Need
Currows
Dupont Circle
Leiter
Mr. Butler
Harrity
Treasury Department
Gas company dispute over heating stove charges in Indianapolis
The Indianapolis natural gas company cut gas to consumers who refused to pay $2 for a cooking stove use while the ordinance fixes $125 as the price. Residents heating two rooms with one stove faced extra charges. many bands of customers vow to fight the rates in court. Attorney W. P. Wishback represents Hutchins and others pursuing legal action.
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Indianapolis Natural Gas Company
Tun Sun
Jason
Harry Hutchins
Drakest
Mr. Hautchins
Mr. Hutchins
Local residents face charges over gas utility rates
A garbled note lists individuals including Stan A Gard en and HaERY M Hurcmins facing charges connected to alleged violations of ordinance rate structures for the Indianapolis natural gas company. The fragmentary text lacks clear charges or outcomes.
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Indiannapolis Natural Gas Company
Haery M
Hurcmins
Drakest
Death of Kinble Man Leads to Murder Charge
Larry BicCormick faces a serious charge after Kinble died from injuries suffered the night of December 10 following a drinking incident with Clarry BicCormick and Foree in Ilaberern's saloon on West Street. Foree was arrested and charged with assault. McCormick admitted striking Kimble. Coroner Beck's inquest continued with testimony noting Kimble was 37 and worked in groceries, living a quiet life.
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Larry BicCormick
H. Kimble
Beck
Kimble
Jiaberern
McCormick
N. West St
Sty
Town News Bits and Local Scandals Highlight Readout
A fragmentary roundup mentions William Tincher losing a hand at a tin plate works in Elwood and seeking 10000 in damages. Laporte and Michigan City feud over brass band superiority. Harvey Males, missing from Anderson, returns and faces embezzlement charges. A Washington concert troupe draws mixed reviews from a morning paper noting the prima donna’s Italian opera. Randolph County fair curiosities surface with LW Vancles.
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Jiliam Tincher
Elwood
Laporte
Michigan City
Harvey
Anderson
Washington
Randolph County
Ignane Chester
LW. Vancles
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