Trolley pole fatality at W Washington street yards
William Featherstone, foreman at the street car barns on W Washington street, was killed Tuesday morning when a trolley pole fell from a wagon being unloaded. The accident occurred about 9 3. Featherstone, about 30 years old, left a widow and two children. The funeral is planned for Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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William Featherstone
W. Washington St
Featherstone
Ime
Thirtieth St
Grand Rapids
Mich
Judge Stubbs Wall Gives The Pledge To Drunkards
Judge Stubbs of the police court introduces a temperance pledge for youths and men charged with drunkenness. The pledge commits two years abstinence from alcohol and is tied to a stern, public ritual. A tearful petitioner asks the judge to hang him if he ever drinks again, and the pledge is administered.
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Stubbs
Police Court
Family outbreak spurs vaccination belief change
A family near our city faced a contagious illness after six siblings contracted the same disease. William Thompson, his wife, and one daughter died within three days. the remaining six members are seriously ill. The family had not vaccinated due to opposition to vaccination. They reside on a farm about 20 miles away.
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Ironton
William Thompson
Bank Robbery Hits Flint National Bank in Cambridge
Burglars dynamited the Flint national bank in Cambridge Ul, wrecking the safe and building and fleeing with about $12,000 to $13,000 in cash early Tuesday. The crime occurred on Feb 3.
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Cambridge
Flint National Bank
Schism Church in the Philippines alarms the Vatican
Vatican worries over Father Aglipay's schism in the Philippines as Aguinaldo-backed converts spread. Manila reports Aglipay seeks to halt proselytizing by recalling all friars, while the pope resists. Native clergy and Catholic form of worship mark the schism.
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Rome
Philippines
Aglipay
Manila
Aguinaldo
Vatican
Agiipay
Elkins Antitrust Bill Passed by Senate
Washington Feb 3 The Elkins anti trust bill prohibiting rebates and rate discrimination and regulating commerce with foreign nations and among the states was passed by the senate Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasiington
Elkins
New Liners Advertisements on Seventh Page Today
Classified lines list magazines maps for sale paper hanger wanted brick fur for sale houses for sale furnished rooms for rent vacant lots for sale business cards 500 for 600 unfurnished rooms for sale farm hand wanted to work It experienced power ma head all the liners daz.
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Hner
Daz
Lawmakers Weigh Promissory Note Stamp Bill Debate
Representative Sherman of Decatur County pressed a bill to compel note holders to have promissory notes stamped by township assessors and to address notes lost with assessors. The minority backed the measure, Democrats supported it, and the majority report was adopted after lively remarks including Bamberger’s critique and Slack’s Cuban-politics digression.
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Sherman
Decatur County
Judiciary Committee
House
Bamberger
Marion County
Slack
Statesman
Sayre
Frightful suffered of wounded officer in the Philippines
Lieut. Aylmer Hendryx, inspector in Samar native constabulary, was accidentally shot in the arm by a fellow man during a clash with Filipino bandits. Left for dead, he endured days of agony as maggots infested his clothing and he ripped his undershirt with his teeth to tend the wound. He finally reached within half a mile of his post before his strength failed. Recovery hoped.
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W. B. Hendryx
North
Lieut
Aylmer Hendryx
Philippines
Hendryx
Samar
Hendrys
Manila
Efort
Special Prices on Diamonds and Watches by Mullally
Beginning February 1 J P Mullally announces special fees on diamonds and watches. Customers can call to be convinced of large and low prices. Located at Monument Place.
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J. P. Mullally
Mr Feliman's Big Petition Before Senate Morals Committee
Rev Joshua Stansfield of Meridianst church and John T Brush of the New York National League measured lances before the senate committee on public morals Monday. Feltman produced a petition from workingmen with 14,000 signatures, influencing the committee toward a favorable report on the bill expected Tuesday.
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Joshua Stansfield
Meridianst
John T. Brush
New York
Senate
John S. Feltman
Central Labor Union
House committee reports favorably on remonstrance bill
The house committee on public morals reported favorably on the Luhring bill to amend the blanket remonstrance feature of the Nicholson Ian. The measure will be printed and the floor fight over the bill is expected to proceed with no discussion of the committee report.
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House Committee On Public Morals
Luhring
Nicholson Ian
Armitage Gambling House Affidavit Details Losses
An affidavit filed in the superior court by William Critchlow alleges the gambling house of James and William Armitage at 211 West Washington Street operated for a week in January. Critchlow says he visited on January 17 to 23 and lost a total of 67 dollars, with no wins reported.
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James
William Armitage
W. Washington Sr
Superior Court
William Critchlow
Elks Welcome President Mitchell in Indianapolis
The Indianapolis Elks prepare to host President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers of America at the Elks Club on East Maryland Street. Gustave W. Revers will give a welcome address, with a reply by Mr. Aitehetl, a recital by Miss Evangeline Belasenherz, and musical selections by Miss Clara Milla, Mrs. Hinstley, and J. Russell Powell. Refreshments and a dance will conclude the event.
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Indianapolis Elks
Pres Dent John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Elks’ Club
Maryland St
Mr. Mitchell
Gustave W. Revers
Atitehetl
Misa Evangeline Belasenherz
Misa Clara Milla
Hinstley
J. Russell Powell
Farrow Shooting Case Sparks Lynch Fear in Maysville
In Maysville Kentucky Thomas Mann Charles Sanders and Edward Morr ig negroes allegedly shot and robbed John B Farrow Sunday night. Mor r also confessed while Farrow lies in critical condition with uncertain recovery. Prisoners held separately as mob violence looms and possible transfer to another city is discussed.
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Farrow
Maysville
Thomas Mann
Charles Sanders
Edward Morrig
John B. Farrow
Sandern
Panama Canal Treaty Favored by Senate Panel
The Panama canal treaty was favorably reported to the senate by the foreign relations committee for ratification without amendment. Senator Morgan was the sole opponent on the committee and signaled he would press his opposition on the senate floor.
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Washington
Senate
Committee On Foreign Relations
Morgan
Bill to overhaul Indiana judiciary would create 11 districts
Representative Stansbury introduced a sweeping bill to reorganize Indiana courts along federal lines. It would keep circuits but cap districts to five circuits each, abolish the superior and criminal courts, add four Marlon County circuit judges and one each in Allen Madison Tippecanoe and Vanderburgh, all serving until successors elected, with travel pay increases but no salary changes. The measure targets broader district organization and would take effect after Jan. 1, 185?
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Stansbury
Indiana
Marlon
Wnt
Court of Claims
Goernor
Allen
Madison
Tippecanoe
Vanderburg
Blatchley Appeals to Legislature Over Annual Geologist Report
In Noblesville Indiana on February 3, 1000 residents fell ill from contaminated city water after a pipe break near the well on the river bank. Officials cited decayed vegetation and bacteria as causes, while a political dispute over publishing the state geologist annual report surfaced between Gov Durbin and Geologist Blatchley. The judiciary committee supported a bill for incorporating Went Haven as the House debated the matter.
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Durbin
Blatchiey
State Printing Board
Noblesville
Ind
Water Company
Wella
Coliseum Bill Advances with Prize Fight Restrictions
Booth Tarkington reports that the committee on corporations favorably acted on the Coliseum bill which has passed the senate with minor amendments. The key change bars prize fights in the new building.
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Booth Tarkington
Author
Senate
Derricks and Delays at Federal Building Construction
Large derricks rise inside the fence for the federal building project as about 80 workers push toward a March 1 completion of granite work. Enamelled brick is delayed by freight issues, and the corner stone may be placed in the northeast corner only after advancing to the second story. The superintendent notes steady progress and a 30 month contract target.
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Federal Building
Coliseum Fund Reaches 925000 With Encouraging Prospects
The Indianapolis Coliseum drive reports 925000 in subscriptions after recent pledges. EW Litty Company adds 1000, and a Monday committee meeting at Claypool hotel signals strong support despite local inventories delaying some decisions. Subscriptions show the public wants a coliseum and will back stock in the venture.
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Indianapolis
EW Litty Company
Claypool
Getting Puffed The Indiana military service institute meeting
The Indiana military service institute will hold its monthly meeting at the state house on Wednesday night. Composed of Indiana national guard officers, the group plans a discussion on the new army bill signed by President Roosevelt granting the president power to call out state guards in emergencies. Maj Carrol B. Carr of Indianapolis will read on necessary qualifications for an officer, with attendees likely debating the bill’s impact on guard status.
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Indiana Military Service Institute
Bll
State House
Indiana National Guard
Carrol B. Carr
Indianapolis
Roosevelt
Guard
Nailita
United States Army
Weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity
Forecast for Indianapolis and surrounding area for 36 hours ending 6 p m Feb 4 calls for rain turning to snow Tuesday afternoon or night with snow flurries and colder conditions Wednesday. Early temperatures recorded 7 a m 36 and noon 39 with 2 p m at 42. Northern Indiana to expect heavy snow Tuesday night possibly Wednesday while southern areas see rain and winds northerly. Adjacent states likely rain or snow.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Indiana statute may force surrender of ex-officials
Muncie report says criminal lawyer Halph Gregory uncovered a Burns revision statute sections 1674 to 1974 claiming Indiana must arrest and notify other states when an indicted person is found here. He argues Gov Durbin would be required to surrender former Gov Taylor and former Secretary Finley to Kentucky authorities, noting an indexing error hid the provision.
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Muncie
Ind
Halph Gregory
Durbin
Kentucky
Gov. Taylor
Seerstary of State
Burns
Indiana
Gregory
Taylor and Finley
Picking a Jury in Alexander Case Narrows Selections
The second trial day in Dr. Joseph C. Alexander’s grave robbing case drew a large crowd. Up to 9:30 am, 10 jurors were examined with none accepted. Defense excused Folkening for absence and Shaw for ties to a family linked to the case. The panel is screened for prejudice against dissection and cemetery connections. Alexander appeared cheerful as court opened.
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Joseph C. Alexander
Criminal Court Room
Charles C. Folkening
Franklin Township
Corcella Shaw
Pike Township
Rose Neidlinger
Aletanfer
Alexander
Jury selection in Dr. Alexander grave robbery case proceeds
After 31 jurors examined, court nears completed panel for Dr. Joseph Alexander’s trial. Prosecutor Ruckelshaus and defense clash over challenges while researchers fear druggists and physicians may taint jurors. If completed, evidence introduction could start Wednesday morning.
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Joseph Alexander
Cutor Ruckelshaus
Ruckelshaus
Alexander
Ventry
Elles
Judge Bailey
Venie
Ralph Hogart
Molt
Hogart
Indiana legislature debuts mining law codification and tax measures
House Bill No 27 would pay the mining law codifiers five dollars daily and appropriate forty dollars for the expense. Boullen proposes wage garnishment exemptions for residents only. Carmichael seeks a five dollar daily license fee on gas-pumping companies to fund state revenue. Baird requests twenty dollars to start a sanitarium for consumptives at Pine Knob near New Albany. Parry and Muir push abolition of contract prison labor and a western industrial prison with state geologist support. An auto speed limit of four miles per hour near horses is proposed in House Bill 280. The Pig eon Roost monument bill advances to third reading in the Senate.
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Boullen
Carmichael
Baird
Pine Knob
New Albany
D. M. Parry
Indiana
Representative Muir
Hintchley
Senate
Pigeon Roost Battle Ground
Grade Crossing Commission Met in Board of Works Office
The mayor's grade crossing commission convened Tuesday afternoon in the Board of Works office. The Merchants' Association grade crossing committee presented collected information, with officers from the Board of Trade anticipated to attend. Dr E Harlan of Alexandria has sold Star Patchen’s 2 year old colt Star Boy to A M Henderson of Dynanity, price not disclosed but estimated in four figures per horse.
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Mayor's
Board of Works
Merchants’ Association
Board of Trade
Star Patchen
Alexandria
Ind
Dr. E. Harlan
Stu Patchen
Star Boy
Patchen
A. M. Henderson
Dynanity
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