Judge rules Coen’s misrepresentation taints Premier iron deal
Judge Brown, after studying the law at home, faults Maj. Coen, Premier Steel’s general manager, for misleading Iroquois Furnace Co. agent Forster about Premier’s finances. The court finds Iroquois entitled to the iron but denies damages for material non delivery. New trial denied. ruling harms Premier’s unsecured creditors.
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McGettigan
Itl
Premier Company
Brown
Maj. Coen
Premier Steel Company
Forster
Iroquois Furnace Company
Korsater
Major Coen
Liquois
Jforster
Matinee open day features Ortengren concert
Wednesday events include a matinee musicale with John Ortengren of Chicago as chief attraction. Police force changes occurred at noon with several shake ups downtown. Alabama street property owners protested asphalt pavement seeking cedar blocks. Tabernacle church ladies held a benefit entertainment for King’s Daughters. Ex representative Haggard predicts Purdue building rebuilt without state aid. Indianapolis business leaders to meet Friday to plan state fair attractions. Broad Ripple road appeals for special election in Washington township. Juliet Geisendorff and Thos N Bush married at 328 W New York St.. honeymoon planned east. All police to wear uniforms. many wore civilian clothes to catch pedestrians and salooners. J W Johnson to Paris in June to study animal drawing. Slot-machine crowd around street livery machine. boys watchful. Teamsters and shovelers vindicate Hannihan over sewer funds. Kindergarten ladies hosted reception for students and grads. Five graduates announced, Eliza Kingley among attendees. A bag stolen from a College Ave car. thief escaped. Dr Woodburn joke report corrected. no pig in. Bessie Schrimsher wed Frank Floyd at Third Christian Church. reception at groom’s parents’ home.
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John Ortengren
Chicago
Alabama St
Tabernacle Church
Haggard
Lafayette
Tippecanoe County
Purdue
Indianapolis
State House
Broad Ripple Road
Washington Township
Juliet Geisendorff
Thos. N. Bush
New York
Enat
J. W. Johnson
Paris
Proughman
Hannihan
Kim
St. Sewer Construction
Ree
Eliza Kingley
Washington St
College-ave
Woodburn
Tux Sun
Carey
Bessie Schrimsher
J. W. Schrimsher
Frank 2. Floyd
Third Christian Church
Ash-st
Woman in Tears Seeks Help at Police Station
A middle aged woman arrived at police headquarters at night and, amid sobs, asked to see Supt Powell. Officer Shaffer offered to listen as she feared confessing a great crime. Mrs Buchanan comforted her, promising support. She disclosed that her son in law had returned home and should be arrested. The woman, unsettled by a grip attack, was calmed and taken home, with friends notified. The passage includes unrelated ad-like lines about a Works Fair portfolio and coupons.
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Shaffer
Powell
Schaffer
Blatron Buchanan
Coroner Rules Adams Murdered In Smith Block Case
Coroner Beck disputes detectives and rules that John Adams was murdered in his room in the Smith block on Nillnois street. A head wound and a lead rope with blood suggest foul play, while some believed Adams died from a fall against a stove during a suspected robbery.
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Beck
John. Adams
Smith Block
Nillnois Sr
Adams
Whitcomb's Successor on the Belt Road
Union railway directors met secretly at Secretary Jackson's depot office to remove Supt Whitcomb and appoint Alonzo A Zion train master of the Bali railroad. Whitcomb had served as superintendent about 15 years. Chairman Wood refused further details, calling it private business and of no public interest.
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Aion
Belt Road
Union” Railway Company
Jackson
Whitcomb
Alonzo A. Zion
Bali
Wood
Missing Man From Battle Creek Hack Line
Jas. McKenzie left Battle Creek six months ago to run a hack line in Vabranarso Indiana. He sold out in January and went to Chicago with his wife. The next day he went west to buy stock and has not returned. His wife arrived Thursday morning believing he was murdered for his $2,000.
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Vabranarso
Ind
Jas. McKenzie
Battle Creek
Mich
Chicago
Puy
Citizens question mayor over civil service policy
About one hundred South-side residents gathered Wednesday evening to press the mayor. J B Camaron led 28 spokesmen in a sharp ask solidly about civil service. Resolutions were read, questions asked, and the visitors left unimpressed. Frank Hay pressed attendees to reveal delegates to the Republican convention who would have voted for Denny on civil service. No hands rose.
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J.B. Camaron
Frank Hay
Denny
They Hustled for Denny and Patrolemen Appointed
Jacob Kurtz and Frank Hunter were appointed patrolmen on probation. Kurtz, brother of Sergeant Kurtz, has prior department work as depot cop and switched from Democrat to Republican. He passed a high physical exam and is viewed as a solid ward worker. Hunter, a Democrat, is said to have voted hustled for Denny amid disputed past service. Two hundred workers at St Louis roofing company struck February 1 over wage cuts, signaling a potential bitter dispute.
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Jacob Kurtz
Frank [Unter
Sergeant Kurtz
Merrill Moores
Hunter
Denny
Travis
St. Lous
St. Louis
Fort Wayne Politicians Vie Over Indiana Democratic Convention
Delegates from many counties gathered at the Grand hotel lobby for Indiana Democratic talks. Tom Taggart's telegram named a proxy, angering Fort Wayne leaders who warned of bolt if Fort Wayne not chosen. Rumors swirled of a convention in Indianapolis around August 1 with Taggart as chairman and Reilley as secretary.
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Grand Hotel
Joy Reilly
Tom Taggart
Neus
Johbn Kd. Wilson
Thomas
Fort Wayne
Hench
C. W. Dawson
Allen Zollars
W. HH. Syambaugh
P. A. Liandall
W.W. Rockhill
Vunvasa
Isandall
Indiana
Indianapolis
Judge Hench
Levanaville
Creorge Washington Shanklin
Gil Shanklin
Evansville
Tom Buskirk
Paoli
Cadi Buskirk
State Committee
Voorhees
J. C. Laughlin
Columbus
Taggart
Reiliey
W. H. O’brien
Lawrenceburg
K. Mj Hord
Shelbyville
O’brien
Hord
Ridol
Holman
Congress
O’ Brien
G. W. Shanklin
John K. Wilson
Gov. Matthews
Frank Busze
Joe Reilley
Fire destroys block in Alliance with big losses
Fire at midnight gutted the Sisy nolds G Brown block in Alliance. Occupants included Charles Geckler gro cer J X K Allen milliner J W Jones shoe dealer and McDonald s billiard parlor. Loss about 60 000 with 45 000 insured.
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Alliance
Ohio
Sisynolds G Brown
Charles Geckler
J. X K. Allen
J. W. Jones
McDonald’s
Grand Friday Night Vaudeville and Gloriana at Grand
Amusements note a lively vaudeville bill at the Grand with Jamies Mortimer’s Glorians praised for wit and sparkle in New York, Emily Banekoert acclaimed as leading lady, plus Williams' Meteors to open Monday. Blaine and Mabel Isesth romance mentioned. plans allow clean, first class show with matinees on Wednesday and Saturday.
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Jamies Mortimer
Glorians
Tares
Ius
Gloriana
Bse
New York
Emily Banekoert
Ise
Dickson & Talbott
Williams’ Meteors
Reed Defends Tariff Bill Amid Packed Galleries
In Washington on February 1, ex Speaker Reed spoke against the tariff bill, sparking long applause and interruptions as he argued the measure would neither protect industry nor end uncertainty. He highlighted wage gains under protection and warned against free trade, while Crisp and Wilson followed with defenses and a finale of oratorical fervor. The vote on the bill was anticipated later in the day.
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Washington, D. C
House
Reed
Aldrich
Senate
England
France
Germany
Mr. Reed
Crisp
8. S. Cox
New York
United States
Wilson
Bryan
Tucker
Robbery Reported in Southeast City Streets
A late report states Mr Vaiing, resident of the southeastern city, was held up and robbed Wednesday night near Prospect and Haarlanata. Three men confronted him at 4 o clock with a revolver. One ordered surrender and the others searched him, taking about 45 in cash.
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Vaiing
Prospect
Haarlanata
Anna Gould Engaged to William Harriman in New York
The Herald reports Miss Anna Gould daughter of the late Jay Gould is engaged to William Harriman a notable New York club man and figure in finance. The announcement cites authoritative word from The Herald.
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Anna
New Yoas
the Herald
Anna Gould
Jay Gould
William Harriman
New York
Supreme Court rules intimidation in business is conspiracy
The Indiana Supreme Court decided in Newton Jackson v Stanfield that boycotts and threats to deter lawful business are unlawful restraints on trade. The case remanded for a verdict of 4585 dollars and to permanently enjoin the defendants from intimidating or interfering with the plaintiff's lumber business.
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Newton Jackson
Howard Stanfield
South Bend
Supreme Court
Indiana Retail Lumber Dealers’ Asse
P Busines
Brazilian Crisis Sparks Fear of Overseas Conflict
Washington reports indicate possible sensational developments in Brazil as Admiral Besham faces insurgent challenges. Dispatches reveal British officers aided insurgent actions in Rio de Janeiro harbor and a Brazilian spy blew up the vessel, with risks of England facing Brazil for damages. Secretary Herbert released Benham and Thompson dispatches confirming the earlier insurgent clash.
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Washiiton
State Department
Rio Janeiro
Germany
Besham
Brazil
England
Gladstone May Resign Soon Says Pall Mall Gazette
London Feb 1 The Pall Mall Gazette repeats a qualified claim that Premier Gladstone will resign and notes the announcement surprised the paper as the PM’s intentions were shared with few colleagues It predicts his tenure may last only months or weeks while cipher messages hint retirement plans.
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London
Pall-Mall Gazette
Gladstone
Mr. Gladstone
Mrr. Gladstone
Lyttleton
Lord Spencer
Denix
Freaman’s Journal
Pall Mall Gazette
Detectives Nab Stolen Horses and Part of Gang
Detective Thornton returned to the city with two stolen horses and buggies and recovered them 17 miles west. Wadsworth Henry Minnatt, a noted horse trader, was arrested in possession of a rig stolen from Pabst brewing. More arrests are expected as police pursue the remainder of the gang. Also: Bucktown dance ends with a late breakout as sergeant Kurtz disperses crowds.
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Thornton
Chas
Mattlock
Fred
Rus- Kaup
Wadsworth
Pabst Brewing Company
Henry Mynatt
Morgan
Hendricks
Supt
Powell
Bucktown
Kurtz
Childs Bulletin Update on George W. Childs
Philadelphia Feb 1 Dir George W Childs passed a restless night with no change in condition by Thursday noon. The ailing publisher remains under medical care as doctors monitor his status.
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George W. Childs
Weather forecast and health ad note
The forecast covers the 86 hours ending at 8 p m feb 2 with colder fair weather. A health ad urges buyers to choose Hood's Sareagariha for its claimed curative powers and warns against substitutes. It also touts Hood's Pris as a cure for liver ills biliousness jaundice indigestion and a general headache.
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Hood
Mayor Denny weighs civil service rule opposition
A Sen reporter asks Mayor Denny about civil service rules. He declines an interview now, saying he wants to hear both sides before speaking. He notes many individuals favor the measures while opponents send resolutions and committees, and wonders how the law will apply to current city staff including firemen and patrolmen.
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Sen
Denny
Department of Public Calaty
Thesma
Uvew
Boone Wilson Pacer Awarded To Owner By Court
Judge Harper ruled Thursday that Boone Wilson the pacing horse owned by John C. Riley must be delivered to Riley. Chas Loge had driven the horse and claimed a contract entitled him to a percentage of winnings. Loge kept the horse in stables at Columbus Ohio and did not send it to races.
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Boone Wilson
Riley
Loge
Local Courtroom Notes and City Incidents
Individuals like Billy Herod and Attorney Wishard are praised for dress and appearance while court actions cite Chas Kahl’s bribery charge and Judge Cox’s discharge for insufficient evidence. City events include Bishop Chatard’s visit and a note on a burglary scare on Ash Street. Also mentions bank cases, a relief-shoe drive, toxic illness in three Macy children, and a Garfield park rations decision, with Union Cooperative Laundry advertised.
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Billy Herod
Ayres
House
Ash-st
al. Wishard
Joseph Bell
Joe
Chas. Kahl
Lalford
Cox
Chatard
St. John’s Academy
Rosea
Kern
Hawkins
Hol. Rexford
Frankfort National Bank
Chicago Bank of the Republic
Indianapolis National
C. C
Macy Malot
Pennsylvania St
Macy
C. W. Smith
Washington
Rexford
Indianapolis
John ©. Wright
Farley
Winters
Pennsylvania
Commercial Club Committee
Garfield Park
Detroit Street Railway Decision Echoes Indianapolis Franchise Clash
City attorney Scott sees a lever in a Detroit case nearly mirror to Indianapolis dispute over Citizens' street railway. Detroit court voided a 30 year charter extension, ruling the city lacked power to extend beyond original grant. If upheld, the Citizens' company may need to abandon tracks, sell to city, or seek fresh franchises. The Indianapolis case hinges on a 7 year extension. the ruling may favor the city.
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Scott
Citizens’ Street Railway Company
United States Court
Detroit
wMich
Street Railway
Board of Aldermen
City Attorney &Cott
Indianapolis
Tom
Cour
Citizens’ Company
Detroit Corporation
Ground hog day lore and farm talk by Indiana officials
Governor Matthews and custodian Tim Griffin recount ground hog lore on the Wabash bluffs. They discuss date traditions Feb 2 or Feb 28 and Indiana jokes about 1887 proposals as a joke. Griffin recalls childhood hunts and a ferocious, hard to kill groundhog encounter near Marion County.
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Jin Griffin
Gov. Matthews
Wabash
Indiana
Tim Griffin
Marion County
Harry
Cut His Brother s Throat Then Ended His Life
On a Garnerville farm near here Jesse House killed his brother Alfred by slitting his throat Thursday morning and then fatally cut his own throat. Both brothers died within hours. Jesse was believed insane.
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Mipvierowx
Jesse House
Alfred
Garnerville
Here
Jesse
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Graham
Dellc Ous
See Srochked
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Sta Rmi
Beck Henders
Fort Wayne OR Bust
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Fnglish
Frank Gillespie
Mabel Isesth
Spencer
Tom Reed
Paw Man
Maine
Bismands
Wally Astor
Lhe Childs Bulletin
Goon Wilson, the
Pachah
John
Booze
Mr. Mason
Rudy
Martin Rudy
Lancaster
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