Fourth Edition Notice of Police Court Actions at St Charles
A police court report details arrests for gambling and illicit sales of liquor at the St Charles hotel area. John Loughry, a hotel night clerk, accused of signaling the gambling room via a hidden electric button faced grand jury scrutiny. Several bartenders and loiterers were fined or remanded as officers conducted Christmas patrols. Local cases include thefts, currency and ticket incidents, and a notable absence of drunk cases that day. Washington and national notes follow with inauguration planning and Haiti indemnity questions. A missing boy case from Kansas also appears.
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Metropolitan Police
Pope and Klincensmith
John Loughry
St. Charles Hotel
Tlimois St
Pope
Young Loughry
Weirick
William Watson
Chris Reaver
William Beurig
Pennsylvania
South Sts
Charles Lanhart
John Muevele
Jacob Crone
H. Market St
Crone
Roever
Chas Bochstahler
Jas. Snow
John Baggatt
West St
John
Jim
Snow
Boone
Breckert
Andy Beeler
Girard Drake
Christmas
Richard Ryan
George Harter
George Jordan
Lucinda Barber
Literary Man Dead in VaPorts Ind Died Suddenly
VaPorts Indiana December 26 Special Prof John B Holmes of this city died suddenly Tuesday night from neuralgia of the stomach He was prominent in literary works and proprietor of Holmes shorthand business Victim Ky December 26 Special Mary injured in Monday L N accident died Wednesday morning This lies the dead number three
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VaPorts
Ind
John B.holmes
Holmes
Mary
S .L
N. Ac
Dent
Fatal Accident of James Collins in Somnambulism Fall
James Collins a brick molder, about 30, boarded at Shelby house near Belt road and Shelby street. He died from internal injuries after apparently jumping from a third story window while asleep, with blood found on sidewalk and stairs, coroner to investigate.
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Shelby House
Belt Road
Shelby St
James Collins
Adams
Veedersburg
William Beatty
Colling
Beatty
Collins
C. N. Rooker
Collinghead
Richmond
Wagner Will
Morton and Harrison saga sparks bears and eagles feud
A satirical tale recounts Morton severing ties with Harrison amid repeated slaps and prideful eagles. Col. Miller shelters Morton, while Harrison is linked to an Indiana eagle. a Chicago bear rumor ends with Plautz’s bear subdued and headed to Gen Harrison.
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Harrison
Morton
John ¥. Miller
Paphandie
Indiana
W. P. Harris
Greensburg
National Committee
Gen-Harrison
York State
Gen
Chicago
Plantz
Windy City
Mr. Plautz
Visiting Foraker Col Holloway Goes on Secret Mission
Col Holloway from Indianapolis visits Gov Foraker at his Broad Street home in Columbus. The purpose is unclear but likely to seek the governor’s stance on Senator Sherman’s cabinet appointment or to carry a message from the president elect. The Indiana Academy of Science holds its fourth annual meeting with papers by J M Coulter and D H Campbell, and an address by T C Mendesphail on atmospheric electricity.
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Col. Molloway
Columbus
CoLtumpts
Col
Holloway
Indianapolis
Foraker
Broadst
Ger. Harrison
Sherman
Ohio
Indiana Academy of Science
Superior Court
J. P.D. Johns
DePauw University
Greencastle
J. M. Coulter
Wabash College
Crawfordsville
D. H. Campbell
State Geodetic Survey
Londay
T. C. Mendephail
Rose Polytective Institute of
Terre Haute
Academy
Gold hoax stirs New Jersey counties over Hessian treasure
In New Brunswick on December 26 a tale of buried Hessian gold resurfaces as two years of lies by roving gangs unfold. A reporter borrowed gold from a local collector, hid it, and hired a man to find it. About a thousand dollars has been spent chasing the phantom treasure.
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New Brunswick
N. J
Middlesex
Mercer
Bronewick
Christmas Tear In Valparaiso Leads To Arrest
In Valparaiso Indiana on December 26 Geo Anderson created a disturbance at a boarding house threatening to kill the family. He attacked a man biting part of his heel and injured another’s thumb before being arrested and jailed. Also notes a 17 year old paroled from the penitentiary for assault with intent to commit rape and a Cincinnati Southern railroad accident delaying air trains with no injuries.
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Valparaiso
Ind
Geo. Anderson
Samuel.j. Trout
Gray
Trout
Cincinnatt
Cincinnati Southern
Five-Corners May Run for Speakership in Washington
The Five-Corners may contest the speakership with Burrows Michigan Cannon Illinois Henderson Iowa remaining active while Reed leads possible candidates if a caucus meets Thursday. Western bloc unites to block Reed, aiming to thwart McKinley while Henderson pursues self-interest and extra sessions gain favor among Burrows Cannon and Henderson. The GOP plans census enumeration in the South in 1890 and early redistricting efforts.
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Washington
Burrows
Michigan
Cannon
Illinois
Henderson
Iowa
Httle
Reed
McKinley
Anch Henderson
Burrowe
South
Indiana teachers association opens thirty fifth annual session
The Indiana State Teachers Association began its 35th annual session at Plymouth church with early meetings for high school and common school sections. About 100 attended as papers on Americanism in schools and district schools were presented. Committees on nominations were formed and adjournment set for 2 pm with a 6:30 pm high school discussion before the general assembly.
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Indiana State Teachers Association
Plymouth Church
Samuel E. Harwood
F. Genaston
Noblesville
W. 8. Biatchtey
H. Carson
T. G. Alford
G. L. Harding
Supt. Luellen
Delaware County
M. P. Gill
W. S. Ellis
General Assembly
Koontz Denies Report On Democratic G A R Flourishing
Adjutant-general Koontz rejects rumors that he has dissolved the organization. He says the democratic G A R is thriving with meetings every Thursday and membership growing, accusing Republicans of starting the false claim.
Cold Wave Signal for Indiana As Temps Plunge
An Indiana weather alert warns of a cold wave with temperatures dropping about 20 degrees by 8 PM. The advisory names a sharp cold snap for late December, urging warming measures and caution for outdoor activities as frigid air takes hold.
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Indiana
Real Estate Transfers and Considerations in Elm Additions
Real estate transfers listed include numerous lot sales and assignments across Elm add and adjacent subdivisions. Notable transactions: Malott trustee to Indpis Cabinet Co for two lots at $30,000, Burford to Mytueh for several lots at $35,000, and Spann to Brown for lot 403 in Spann & Co's 2nd Woodlawn with total conveyances of $53,865. Other entries cite various owners, sub additions, and lot numbers with prices ranging from $350 to $30,000.
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Trausers
M. B. Spades
J. C. Peters
Onary Et al
J. Freiburg
N. Furnas
J. W. Ellis
F. Carvin
M. E. Elston
J. H. Wagen
Hanna
Clark
BR. W. Sample
J. Mitchell
J. N. Huntington
Wierener Et al
Sone
Martindale
B . Martindale
Lincoln Park
G. Hafnecken
Ate
W. P. Kinney
Spray
J. S. Spann
S. L. Brown
Spann & Co
Woodlawn
Christmas in Indianapolis in a tale of menus and misfortune
A festive Christmas scene in Indianapolis contrasts lavish hotel menus and banquets with tales of want. The denizen Murphy and New York correspondents share observations of abundance and deprivation, including a boy and girl’s hopeful moment for New Year gifts, and a narrator’s frayed cuffs becoming a symbol of scarcity.
White Caps terrorize counties in Christmas warnings
In Cénomsus on December 25, reports detail White Caps activity in Richland Otho home of John Shermzs. Citizens near Mansfeld and Shelby face warnings, with nights of whipping and intimidation recurring. Fisher, residing four miles west of Shelby, was abducted and brutalized by masked riders who threatened retaliation over alleged past wife beating.
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Richland
Otho
John Shermzs
White Caps
Mansfeld
Shelby
Vick
Fisher
Hia
Ex-Judge Johnsonly Suicide Cited by Grief
In Cincinnati on December 26 special report says Robert A Johnson, former judge of the court of common pleas, shot himself Wednesday morning. Authorities cite grief from his wife’s paralysis and death two months earlier after she suffered a stroke while kissing their grandson as a possible motive.
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Momar
Robert A Johnson
Court of Common Pleas
Burglary at Wilcoxon & Hoffmans Grocery Nets 7000 Cigars
Burglars entered Wilcoxon and Hoffmans grocery at 2 Central Ave during police patrols of a twenty square mile area Monday night. They took about 7000 cigars three caddies of tobacco and other merchandise.
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Nother
Wilcoxon & Hoffman’s
Central Ave
Christmas Arrests Spark Police Briefs
Sergt. Bruer arrested Gerard Drake on Tuesday for alleged complicity in stealing a tour coon akine from Andy Beeler. Chris Rover, a bartender, was jailed for allegedly giving away liquor on a legal holiday. Sik embroidered suspenders 602 and 75c, New York Hat Co., corner Washington and Pennsylvania streets.
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Sergt. Bruer
Gerard Drake
Andy Beeler
Chris Roever
Sik
New York Hat_Co
Washington and
Pennsylvania-sts
Christmas church events and local incidents on South Street
City Life reports from South Street. Baptist church Christmas festivities planned for Wednesday night. Julius Rosenstein, a bartender, arrested for giving liquor to a minor. Patrick Griffin Jr. assaulted on Indiana Avenue by Ww Neff, who was arrested later. Christmas morning state asks for continuance. Dr Jeffery’s memorial address circulated for signatures. Fire damages at Gerwen Zion church cause decorations to be removed for the Christmas program. James Ferriter pleads guilty to assault on Will C. David after election night, with injuries feared grave. Supt LaFollette urges compulsory education, school funding, and text books. Indiana Academy of Science opens with Religion and the law of continuity. Jesse Gray and Charles Brady, youths, fined for getting drunk on Christmas Eve. possible remittance if cooperation pursued.
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South-st. Baptist Church
Julius Rosenfelt
Patrick Griffin, Jr
Indiana Ave
Ww. Neff
Gnffin
Reuben Jeffery
First Baptist Church
Gerwen Ult Zion
W. Christ
Kmas
James Ferriter
Will C. David
David
LaFollette
Kert
Indiana Academy of Science
Superior Court Room
Jesse Gray
Charles Brady
Brady
Murray's Infallible System Touté Sale Office Opens
On January 1, 1889, a sale office opens at 53 North Illinois Street for Murray's Infallible System Touté and ME S. s. guaranteed pure. Selling by the single bar and by the dozen at wholesale prices, in-city or COD delivery. Call on Grad Gress RB, M. Mypray, No. 68 North Illinois.
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Tilinois St
Murray
Toute
S. S
M. Mypray
North
Ilinoiss
Steamer Zohn H. Hama Burns. 16 Dead, 20 Missing
Report from Plaquemine confirms steamer Zohn H. Hama from Ouachita river caught fire near midnight Monday. 1,900 bales of cotton and about 100 aboard. Many perished in cabin smoke and flames. 16 confirmed dead, at least 20 missing, 11 burned. Vessel valued 18,000 dollars, insured for 12,000. Captain Holmes, Bob Smith, and Clerk Powell among the victims. Pilot Jolie and Joste escaped burned. The cause believed from cigarette in cotton.
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Rew Osmans
Spkt
Kate Adams
Plaquemine
Zohn. H. Hama
Ouachita River
Monroe
Brorfire
Powell
Jolie
Inasy
Capt
Holmes
Bob Smith
Joste
Cincinnaty
John H. Hanna
Madison
Fal
Louisville
Hydrophobia Victim Willy Westenberger Dies After Rabies Attack
William Westenberger died on Christmas day from hydrophobia after 24 hours of hydrophobic symptoms. He was placed in a straight jacket Monday night, torn apart by ravings, and four or five men were needed to restrain him during convulsions. Doctors Dollison and Pallen attended until death. Two dogs bitten by the mad man were killed.
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Ghia
Logan
William Weetenberger
Taro Anduyadeanti
L.3
Dollison
Pallen
Westenberger
Langtry ushers to wear Scotch Highland suits in theater row
In New York Mrs Langtry demands ushers for her Lady Macbeth appearance wear Scotch Highland outfits provoking outrage. One usher quit claiming he would not advertise the show by wearing pants. others remain, some compliant.
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New York
Cabinet Speculation as 1890s talks swirl in Washington
Washington December 26 reports indicate McKinley would refuse a cabinet post preferring the speakership. General Nathan Goff of West Virginia pursues cabinet aims but laments discussing a southern cabinet. Blameed feeling grows Harrison may offer no portfolio to Blaine while Sherman’s name surfaces for secretary of state, though his circle says no offer is known.
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Washington
Wm. Britton
Indianapolis
iHarrison
Luce
Haytien Republic
Whitney
Preston
Prince’ Mauritz
WaAsHinevor
McKinley
Nathan Goff
West, Virginia
Blaine
Harrison
Sherman
Christmas Gifts From Gould Family in Bonds and Cash
New York December 2. Spit Jay Gould gave each child $200 in railroad bonds. George J Gould received $200,000 in bonds. Present exchanges at Vanderbilts Christmas gathering valued around $100,000. Adjutant-general Koontz’s Democratic G A R scheme reportedly unlikely. J Murphy residence in Ha Na y Ind burned. loss $1.5 fully insured. Holiday visitors open until 10 p.m.
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Jay
Gould
New York
George J.gould
W. H. Vanderbilt
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T. S. Stockton
Times-Union
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Brooklyn
J. H. Brown
R. G. Kent
Nashville, Tenn
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St. Louis
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