Republican Ring Split Threatens County Machine
A Marion county political split grows over the clerical renomination for the supreme court. Robert A. Brown seeks the post but faces a divided machine with one faction backing Fitzpatrick of Portland Jay county. The rift could lead to internal purges and a fight in the county primaries, with Clint Hare a prime target if the one-fourth moves against the ring.
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Marion County
Robert A. Brown
Supreme Court
Brown
Columbia Club
Marion County Machine
Fitzpatrick
Portland
Jay County
Ring
Clint Hare
Metzger
Clark
Akin
Terrible eyes haunt victim as Felix Ray stands trial
Miss Maggie Smith 50 testifies of being assaulted by Felix Ray in a night attack. Spectators, described as Ray's friends, jeered in court prompting warnings from Judge Stubbs. Bond was doubled to 5 000 and Ray was sent to the grand jury as Smith recovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Smith
Ray
Maggie Smith
Felix Ray
Stubbs
Dawson
Grand Jury
Assassination of Bulgarian Minister of Instruction
In Sofia on February 6, IR Kantscheff the Bulgarian minister of public instruction was assassinated while seated in his library. A Macedonian killer gained entry by claiming to have a petition for the minister and shot him before killing himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sofla
IR Kantscheff
The Old Mare Sells Love and Loss in Court
Albert Kimberlin testified he sold his aging mare to Fred Carmony for 350 with promise she stay on the farm. Later Kimberlin saw the mare in a livery rig, bought her back for 75, seeks 50 damages plus compensation for wounded feelings. The case was heard in Squire Smock's court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Kimberlin
Fred Carmony
Squire
Kimberlin
Carmony
First Ward Improvement Club Pushes Columbia Ave Extension
The First ward improvement club plans renewed agitation to extend the Columbia avenue line from 19th street to 30th street. A mass meeting at Jackson park will launch the campaign a week from Friday night. The group remains unhappy with Brightwood service and will meet Friday night at Thayer's coal office 1714 Hillside avenue to discuss steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Ward Improvement Club
Columbia Ave
Nineteenth-st
Thirtieth-st
Jackson Park
Brightwood
Thayer
Hillside-ave
Lynching of Thomas Brewr in Jessamine County
In Nicholasville Kentucky February 6 a mob forced officers to move Thomas Brewr from jail. Identified by Miss Dela Powell as the assailant he was hanged in the courthouse yard after a mob grew from 100 to 500 men. Powell, a graduate of Jessamine female institute, hails from a prominent county family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholasville
Thomas Brewr
Dela Powell
Brown
Court House
Miss Powell
Jessamine
Contract With Heirs Held by Supreme Court
Johanna Eissler of Vanderburgh County sued after her heirs contract to accept 3000 in full settlement of her interest in both her father and mother's estates was approved. The Supreme Court affirmed lower court rulings denying her claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Johanna Eissler
Vanderburg
Lena Hoppell
Waitfield Fined In Second Saloon Altercation
In criminal court on Thursday Roscoe Waitfield was fined one dollar for assaulting Albert Oelschelger, an appeal from police court. Oelschelger and his wife were near a South side saloon when Waitfield reportedly insulted the dog he led, provoking the quarrel. Oelschelger pursued Waitfield, who then struck him again. Judge Alford found the initial trouble likely started by Oelschelger but ruled Waitfield had no justification for a second beating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe Waitfield
Albert Oelschelger
Oelschelger
Waitfield
Alford
Haynes murder case set for Hendricks court in Danville
In Danville Indiana on February 6 1930 the Haynes murder case will begin Friday in the Hendricks circuit court about 125 witnesses have been summoned four Coatesville men are charged with the crime. Attorneys George W Brill and George C Harvey will assist Prosecutor Cooper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Ind
Haynes
Hendricks
Coatesville
George W. Brill
George C. Harvey
Cooper
Rough Shod Accuses Woodford in Cuba Purchase Plan
Former Senator Chandler releases a letter accusing Gen Stewart L. Woodford, U.S. minister to Spain, of trying to buy Cuba for the United States and pressuring Spain without authorization. Woodford denies the charge, saying he never sought Cuban independence and acted only within his instructions to pursue an armistice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Was.ngton
Wm. F. Chandler
New Hampshire
Spain
Cuba
Stewart L. Woodford
United States
Madrid
McKinley
Woodford
Chandler
State Department
Spain Are Quoted and Are Intended To Show That Mr. Woodford
Judge Day
Sagasta
Cortes
Tax Board Meeting Discusses Bank Assessments Across Counties
Parks Martin of the State tax board told Indiana county assessors that banks in agricultural counties are taxed on a far lower share of actual value than those in cities. He cited Indianapolis cases and noted southern banks pay a higher percentage of value. Gov Durbin chaired the two day conference with sessions on assessor duties and state income sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parks Martin
State Tax Board
Indiana
Indianapolis
House of Representatives
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Durbin
Martin
Frank Martin
John C. Wingate
A. G. Compton
Wayne County
Hart
Indianapolis Street Railway Suffers Car Shortage After Fire
The Indianapolis street railway system faces a car shortage after nine cars burned at the Louisiana street barn. Union Traction Company cars from Anderson were borrowed for local use, matching regulation size and old style headlights. Twenty new cars built in Cincinnati await shipment and painting, with delivery expected to arrive at Washington Street shops by Thursday for summer service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
Louisiana St. Barn
Union Traction Company
Anderson
Indianapolis Company
Cincinnati
Washington-st
Pennsylvania-st
Fire and Fight Turned John Newman Mad After Attack
John Newman, a store owner at 710 S West St, was attacked by two masked men as he closed his shop at 10 p m Wednesday a lamp was overturned and the store set ablaze He was found bleeding with a severe facial gash and burned hair then raved and was restrained by bystanders and four men He is recovering at the Tobin home with an estimated fire loss of 4000 to 6000 dollars covered by insurance
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Newman
S. Westst
William Tobin
McCarty
Weststs
Newman
Julius Pink
William Dalton
Martin Caine
John Kelley
Pink
Roosevelt Avenue to Be New Through Street Planned
Councilman Negley will introduce an ordinance to create a merged street from several avenues and streets to improve access to Brightwood. The plan, proposed by Mayor Bookwalter, aims to overcome property owner objections and pave the new route, potentially enabling double tracking of the street railway. The ordinance may go to the next council meeting. John Darland of Forest Hill Michigan, contractor on an electric railroad, died near Marion Illinois after brief pneumonia illness.
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Negley
Brightwood
Bookwalter
First Ward Improvement Club
Lewisst
Massachusetts-ave
Hill-ave
Hillside-ave
Valley-ave
Beech-st
Lawrence-st
Bloyd-ave
Glen Drive
Roosevelt-ave
Marion, I
John Darland
Forest Hill
Mich
Here
Carterville
Jewelry shop sells diamonds and jewelry at Monument Place
The note states a purpose to examine stock before purchasing elsewhere. It mentions stylish and up-to-date items offered by J. P. Mullal at 33 Monument Place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. ‘ Mullala
Monument Place
Leather maces replace wooden police billy in Indianapolis
Indianapolis Supt. Taffe authorized leather maces for patrolmen removing belts and wooden maces. The new instrument is heavier due to a lead tip and designed for quick draw. Officers described the "jim-dandies" as convincing, signaling a shift in police equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Billy
Taffe
Hursday
Woman sues nephew to overturn dismissal in property dispute
Teresia Goeble filed in circuit court to set aside a prior dismissal and demand division of a South side lot she and nephew Emanuel Goeble bought 12 years ago. She alleges coercion by Emanuel who threatened harm to her brothers if she did not drop the suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teresia Goeble
Emanuel Goeble
Prospect Looks Gloomy in Coal Wage Talks
Miners press for wage increases while operators resist, leaving the joint conference deadlocked. A sub-committee met all day but failed to bridge the gap, with work possibly suspended on April 1 when the current scale ends. A key operator says predictions are impossible amid stiff positions on both sides.
Carnegie to be honored at StevensInstitute banquet
Andrew Carnegie will attend a unique banquet in Stevens Institute laboratory. A four foot high miniature blast furnace will pour hot punch into small railroad cars while a 40 foot track circles the table. Spikes shaped cakes and bread locomotives accompany iron and steel themed fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Andrew Carnegie
Stevens Institute
Carnezio
Woman Cured Miraculously at Home Prayer Service
Mrs Mollie Zike of Arlington Indiana says faith healing cured her rheumatism during a home prayer service. The 60 year old woman, previously bedridden for months, rose to shout praises as her pains vanished. Her husband had planned a sanitarium stay but she now desires no such treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington
Ind
Mollie Zike
Western Methodist Church
Smallpox Patient Escapes From Pesthouse
A colored smallpox patient Mrs Vaughn escaped from the pesthouse on Wednesday night with her baby. They went to her home at 521 California street six blocks away aided by friends. Hospital authorities believe she walked back home and the baby reportedly has pneumonia. She was brought back on Thursday.
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Vaughn
California St
Dayton 15 Year Old Held On Post Office Robbery Charge
Roy Blackey of Dayton Ohio a 15 year old messenger for State Life was arrested on charges of robbing the post office. He appeared before Commissioner Moores and is jailed in 1000 bond. He had access to mail during a moving period and is accused of stealing jewelry from parcels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Blackey
Dayton
State Life Insurance Company
Moores
Young Mackey
Reform School
Ohio
State Life Mail
Policy Indictments Expected in Grand Jury Report
Report on policy indictments anticipated from the grand jury. The document was awaited Thursday and is not expected until Saturday.
Democratic Editors Meet at Grand hotel Session
The Democratic editorial association convened at the Grand hotel on Thursday afternoon. A. J. Dipboye from the Columbus Herald is expected to become president, replacing Maj. John R. Simpson of Paoli. A banquet will be held that evening, and 1902 street sweeping contracts will increase downtown cleanings to daily and some residential areas to thrice weekly. The Board of Works gains authority to flush downtown as needed. contract to be advertised this week.
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Grand Hotel
A. J. Dipboye
The
Columbus Herald
John R. Simpson
Paoli
Grand
Board of Works
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area in 36 hours
Forecast shows snow flurries Thursday night then fair Friday with little temperature change. Colder tonight and Friday evening with northwest winds. Temperatures by daybreak 20, noon 24, 2 pm 28. Snow and colder conditions expected across Indiana and adjacent states.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Davidson Divorce Granted in Superior Court
Hester Davidson sues for divorce from William Davidson in superior court on Thursday. She accuses him of cruelty and abuse, stating he repeatedly beat her, leaving her insensible on two occasions. The article notes he works as a barber near Oak Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hester Davidson
William Davidson
Superior Court
Subcommittee Hints at Early Wage Scale Settlement
After Thursday morning’s sub-committee meeting, officials voiced a faint chance of an early settlement of the wage scale.
Labour commissioner reports slow streetcar strike progress
Labor-commissioner McCormack returns from Terre Haute where a street railway strike reduces riders. He notes few patrons and little chance of early settlement and plans to return to Terre Haute Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCormack
Terre Haute
Tere Haute
Died at Poor Farm Infant Mary Sturgeon Passes
Mary Sturgeon aged about six died at noon Thursday at the county asylum after being sent there from the Deaconess hospital arriving minutes earlier. The Deaconess superintendent stated she was moved Tuesday night by the township trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Sturgeon
Deaconess Hospital
Widener Hosts Wealthy Guests at Ashbourne Dinner
Philadelphia February 6 Wealth beyond belief was represented at P A B Widener’s Ashbourne mansion for a private dinner to J Pierpont Morgan and a circle of leading financiers. Guests included S Barton French Charles Steele E J Berwind George Bowdoin Marshall Field and many others. The 50 foot square Louis XIV room featured gold inlaid walnut panels gobelin tapestries and electric candelabra. Morgan and guests toured Widener art gallery the world renowned private collection estimated at 5 million dollars.
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Widener
J. Pierpont Morgan
S. Barton French
Charles Steele
Charles Lauier
F. Lynde Stetson
H. H. Rogers
E. J. Berwind
Thomas F. Ryan
John D. Archibald
George Bowdoin
John I. Waterbury
New York
Norman B. Ream
Elbert H. Gary
Marshall Field
Chicago
Mr. Wilding
London
Eng
B. N. Baker
Baltimore
Franklin Murphy
Trenton
N. J
A. J. Cassatt
Clement A. Griscom
C. Stuart Patterson
Samel Rea
Thomas Dolan
George «. Huhn
Theodore Voorhees
George F. Baer
George Philler
William A. Elkins
Edward T. Stotesbury
Col. A. Loudon Snowden
Sidney F. Tyler
George W. Elkins
Rudolph Enis
T. Dewitt Cuyler
John G. Johnson
George D. Widener
Joseph E. Widener
Ihe
Europe
Elkins Station
Morgan
Widener Art Gallery
Stefenecke Committed for Jewelry Replevin Case
Judge Carter ordered Franz Stefenecke jailed until he produces replevined jewelry or until the court’s further order. The jewelry, sent to Europe six months ago, cannot be recovered. Alexander Messmer loaned money to bring Stefenecke’s wife to the country and held jewelry as security, later loaned the jewelry, and now claims it is being withheld. The judge gave 24 hours to produce the jewels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Franz Stefenecke
Europe
Alexander Messmer
Stefenecke
Military Ball Planned by Indianapolis Uniformed Groups
The military and uniformed organizations in Indianapolis will host a military ball on March 12 at Tomlinson Hall. The new association aims to promote interest in uniformed groups and hold the event annually. Officers include President Maj. Wysong, Vice President Lieut. W. W. Heiskell, Secretary Lieut. C. O. Tracy, Treasurer Capt. C. R. Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Tomlinson Hall
Maj. Wysong
K. of P
W. W. Heiskell
Militia
C. O. Tracy
C. R. Jones
Hospital trustees seek water mains and fire plugs on grounds
The Central hospital trustees asked the Board of Works on Thursday to install two water mains and fire plugs in the hospital grounds with plugs every 500 feet. The mayor and boards discussed it. The city would fund east main plugs while trustees seek state funding for west plugs. water company may refuse since grounds are not city property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Hospital
Board of Works
Water Company
Cures for a Cold Ad Claim from Bromo Quinine Tablets
Advertisement offers a one day cure claim for a cold using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Refund guaranteed if not cured. Includes E W Grove’s signature on each box and price five cents. Dentist Joseph S Goode listed with address remnants at Newton Claypool.
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E. W. Grove
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Powell
Minister Woodford
Banks
State
Indianapolis Street Railway
John Newman
Baby
Democratic Editors
Wulschner
Hogh
P. A. Widener
Philadelphia
P. A. B. Widener
Bourne
Mr. Widener
Splenaiu Marble Palace
Steel Trust
Water For
Insane Hospital
Joseph S.goode
Newton Claypool
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