Mormon Mass and Polygamist Push Drags House
In the Indiana House on Wednesday a resolution by Scott of Montgomery to unseat polygamist congressman-elect Roberts was tabled 42 to 39 amid partisan jeers and jokes. Morrison's factory inspection bill and Herrold's finance measures drew debates while Willoughby and Artman pressed to kill or amend. The Senate passed a will contest reform and a land sale inquiry as lawmakers touched on trusts, elections, and city ordinances.
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Lambert's Fish and Game Bill Endorsed in House
Senator Lambert's bill to place fish and game under a single commissioner was favorably reported by the house committee on rights and privileges. The measure, drafted by Fish Commissioner Sweeney, consolidates supervision of both fish and game under one official.
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Fish
Bynum Named to New York Appraisers Board
White House statements confirm that John Sherman of Utica New York will join the New York board of appraisers with Howell and ex Representative Bynum of Indiana as associates. The salary is five thousand dollars a year. Br. Bynum is currently in Washington.
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White House
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N. Y
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Howell
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How Royalty Snoozes
Berlin reports the Zuricher Zeitung outlines royal sleeping habits. Emperor William rests from 11 p m to 5 a m between silk sheets. Leopold of Belgium retires at a late hour and naps amid feather beds. Queen Wilhelmina retires early and awakens at five. The czar suffers insomnia and uses chloral. Humbert of Italy favors straw mattress and wool blankets. Abdul Hamid enjoys silk sheets and a solid silver bedstead.
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Berlin
Zuricher Zeitung
William
Leopold
Belgium
Wilhelmina
Humbert
Italy
Abdul Hamid
Help the Poor Society Offers Free Coal Distribution
The Help the Poor Society to distribute coal Thursday between 2 and 4 p m at Russell avenue and Meridian street. President Oscar Markum says the charity aims to aid many during cold weather and all applicants will receive fuel.
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Oscar Markum
Sad Fate of a Cripple in Chicago
Mary Hassett a 14 year old girl described as sick and a cripple burned to death in her mother's home when a curtain caught fire and clothes ignited during the mother's absence.
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Mary Hassett
Elvin Elected Director of Commercial Club
William H. Elvin, president of Bowen-Merrill, has been elected director of the Commercial Club, succeeding E. Woolen who resigned.
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William H. Elvin
Bowen-Merrill Company
Commercial Club
Woolen
McKinley Suffer Illness Over Treaty Struggle
Washington report says President McKinley is ill from worry over the treaty fight and personal attacks by treaty opponents. Officials note the condition is not serious, with visitors told he will recover with medical treatment, though he remains unable to attend future ceremonies.
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Woman killed at Vandalia crossing identified as Teresa Kaiser
The instant victim at the S Pennsylvania street Union tracks was identified as 58 year old Teresa Kaiser of 411 Dunlap street by her son Emil Kaiser at the police station. She stepped onto the next track before a Vandalia switch engine and was dragged 30 feet, suffering severe injuries. The impact crushed one arm and severed the other while she carried a basket of clothing.
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Miles speaks out on beef scandal amid war delivery claims
Gen. Miles denounces fresh beef delivery on the hoof in wars past and current. He cites Sherman Grant and Sheridan with cattle driven to front lines and accuses Spanish war beef of being chemical poisoned, making soldiers sick and unfit for duty.
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Sherman
Grant
Sheridan
Alger Hops to Act After Miles Interview
Washington reports Gen Miles gave an authorized interview, stirring war department concern. Secretary Alger plans to urge immediate presidential action, accusing Miles of neglecting duty by not reporting the matter officially. Officials say Army regulation requires reporting to the secretary and bars public airing of such issues. Alger seeks to curb further publications.
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Washington
Miles
War Department
Alger
Council to Open Park Land Purchase Probe
The council committee on investigation will meet in the police court room at police headquarters Wednesday night to begin examining the Riverside park land deal. Subpoenas have been issued to eight witnesses including John J. Cooper Charles Cooper James R. Henry Hiram W. Miller James E. McGettigan Joseph Evans and H Wandell who sold land or acted as agents in the transfer.
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John J. Cooper
James R. Henry
William Hohit
Hiram W. Miller
Charles Cooper
James E. McGettigan
Joseph Evans
H. Wandell
Riverside Park
Fragmentary Retail Lines From An Old Classified Page
Odd items listed include gold filled watches at Marcys sale and horse feed labeled Janes Dustress Oats. Small prices show 14c collars and cuffs and a ten cent smoke item. A Progress laundry and an iry line appear with uncertain context.
Bill Young Denies Injury to Mother In Estate Dispute
Indignation rose near Central avenue and Thirty fourth street after Charity Young died from a broken hip. William Young asserts he did not harm her but controlled her behavior. neighbors allege mistreatment and multiple sightings of altercations. Police investigated but no action taken as sun reporter records his account and family disputes over estate funds and guardianship.
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Contested Cregar-Stoner Trial Ends By Mathematics
The Cregar-Stoner case resumed with chaotic scenes as lawyers clashed and witnesses, many Carthage residents, disparaged. Dr. Creger denied gifts and alleged influence, while Stoner denied accusations. A late statement hinted the trial may settle by mathematics, with both sides urged to attend Wednesday for a vote tally.
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Tom L Johnson to Quit Business for Henry George Doctrine
New York dated Feb 1 report says Tom L Johnson the street railway magnate will renounce all business matters to advance Henry George and the single tax. He built the Nassau trolley system in Brooklyn and led George’s mayoral campaign, remaining a longtime single tax advocate.
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Manhattan
Single Tax Club
Union Square Hotel
Edward McHugh
Scotland
Tom L. Johnson
Henry George
Johnson
Nassau Troley
Brooklyn
Congress
Indianapolis 36 Hour Weather Forecast With Snow Likely
Forecast for Indianapolis and area through 8 p m February 2 calls for cold cloudy conditions with possible flurries of snow Wednesday night and Thursday. Temperature readings show a fall to near zero and a late rise, with early morning values at 6 followed by a sharp climb to 16 by midnight and to 10 at 10 pm before continuing upward.
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Indianapolis
New Patrolmen to Start Duty Under Veteran Mentors
Sixteen new patrolmen appointed earlier will begin on Wednesday night. They will be assigned to districts with experienced officers to learn the ropes and integrate into the force.
Grip Soon Stamped Out
The Grip Soon Stamped Out by Heart Chocolates. They were and cure. Inggreed by physicians, 60c.
Lawyer's Testimony in Phillips Trial Denied by Court
The trial of Florida Phillips for Morris Stroder's murder drew a crowd as a dying statement allegedly by Stroder was offered. Judge barred the document after proof it was made days before his death. Henry Thompson testified to a bed knife nearby, aiming to show premeditation. court guards enforce strict entry amid heightened tension in the colored community.
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Morris Stroder
Stroder
J. Vance Lewis
Phillips
Lewis
Truebleed
Lulu Archer
Streder
Philips
Henry Thompson
Strader
Treaty Vote Aims to Secure Ratification in Congress
Washington feb 1 friends of the peace treaty move to vote on a harmless Senate resolution to win two more votes needed for ratification of the pending treaty with Spain. The measure asserts the treaty will not bind US policy on the Philippines or a colonial stance and aims to aid ratification of the Paris accord.
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Friends of the Peace Treaty
Sullivan
Spain
United States
Philippines
Paris
The Popes Letter On Americanism Not Published
Rome February 1 reports near Cardinal Rampolla that the pope’s letter on Americanism will stay unpublished. He would rather discuss the matter in person with Archbishop Ireland, and the non publication signals favor toward Americanism.
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Cardinal Rampolla
Ireland
Dr Bull's cough cures and bargains teased
A fragmented 19th century style note touts a cough remedy by Dr Bull and advertises daily bargains from Marcy. It mentions avoiding church meetings to spare listeners from coughing fits and hints at affordable collars and cuffs at low prices.
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