Five Story Opera House Fire Sparks Panic and Heroic Rescue
A fire in the basements of Landgraff's tailor shop and Cozy saloon at 123 N Pennsylvania St. caused heavy smoke in the Grand Opera House Hotel. A guest on a fifth story ledge was rescued as fire crews battled the blaze, saving $500 with overall losses around $5,700 partly insured.
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Pennsylvania St
Grand Opera House
Dixon & Talcott
Landgraff
John N. Martz
Jy. J. Myers
Grand Opera
O’brien
Herman Fry
Hook and Ladder Company
Frank Cully
Edward Stewart
Salvage Corps
Newman
Old Soldiers Criticized at Battery A Veteran Smoker
John S. Poland’s camp of Spanish American War veterans held a smoker at Battery A armory on Thursday. Commander Geo W Powell presided as Capt W E English spoke on the order’s history and benefits. Gen James R Carnahan denounced G A R bias toward veterans, asserting any American who takes the oath is a soldier. Maj C H Noble praised promotion and Dr Robert T Oliver welcomed as dental surgeon.
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John S.poland
Battery A. Armory
Geo. W. Powell
W. E. English
Indiana
James R. Carnahan
C. H. Noble
Robert T. Oliver
Capt. English
Thompson
J. K. Scott
C. N. Noble
Col
J. T. Barnett
Newison W. Gilbert
Gamewell Bids for Indianapolis Fire Alarm System
The Gamewell fire alarm telegraph company of New York submitted the sole bid Friday for Indianapolis fire alarm work. The price quoted is $63,500 for 120 new boxes and repair of 104 existing ones, with a commitment to match new-box quality. Extras totaling $5,840 would raise the total to $69,340. The board of safety will decide on the bid.
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Pany
New York
Indianapolis
Board of Safety
Gamewet
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area ends Feb 9 evening
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity through 8 pm February 9 calls for cloudy skies with occasional rain or snow Friday night and Saturday. Early morning temperature around 26 degrees.
Insurance Trust Faces Setback in Senate Fight
The lobby fights Agnew antitrust measures as John Spann meets Senator Brooks. The minority report on the valued policy bill is adopted, labeling the insurance trust a target. Senator Inman and Owen county's Wampler oppose, arguing higher premiums and less insurance. A similar house bill was defeated recently.
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Insurance Committee
Agnew
Inman
Insurance Trust
Wampler
Owen County
Bailey
Texas
House
Morgan
House Insurance Committee
Ex Hospital Superintendent Charles Poucher Dies
Word from Greencastle reports the death of Dr. Charles Poucher in Swanson Nebraska. Former partner of Dr. John Sluss, he served as superintendent of the City hospital until resigning recently. Born Loogootee Indiana November 22 1868 he graduated DePauw 1880 and Indiana Medical College 1893. His jovial nature made him well liked. Funeral planned in Greencastle. He leaves two sisters and two brothers.
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Greencastle
Swanson
Neb
Charles Poucher
John Sluss
E. St. Clair St
City Hospital
Loogootee
Ind
DePauw University
Medical College of Indiana
Delta Tau Delta
John Poucher
Methodist Church
Greensburg
Went to a House Top
Charles Sanders faced criminal court on a charge of stealing brass from a deserted factory but was discharged. He claimed intoxication led him to the roof to sober up before returning to his wife. He said he was descending when a watchman caught him. No items were disturbed or found on him, and the factory windows were often open. He was fined in police court and appealed.
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Charles Sanders
Honor Dinner for Gen Otis at Waldorf Astoria
The Society of the Genessee hosted Gen Otis as guest of honor at a Waldorf Astoria event on Thursday night. President McKinley and others sent regrets. Chinese minister Wu declined the invitation while sending a courteous note praising Otis yet criticizing his actions as military governor regarding the Philippine exclusion acts.
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Philippines
Ouls
Speaker Artman Sprints Comedy in Reading Debacle
Friday session humor erupts as Speaker Artman jokes about a misread motion. Davis of Greene struggles with his own writing and clumsy clerks as a typo shifts an election time. Davis finally reads aloud and conveys his motion to the clerk.
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Greene
Hines
Speaker
Dillingham Traps Julia Marlowe With Anti Marriage Clause
New York report recalls Charles Dillingham inserting an anti marriage clause in Julia Marlowe contract after her divorce from Robert Walter and rise under Charles Frohman. He now faces a clash between business terms and romance as she questions the pact.
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New York
Julia Marlowe
Charles Dillingham
Tto
Mr. Dillingham
Miss Marlowe
White River Bridge Plan Under City Review
City engineer Jeup and Mayor Taggart will meet soon to discuss the proposed W Washington street White River bridge. Controller Johnson notes the city remains 196 360 under the constitutional debt limit while the engineer estimates project cost near 125 000.
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Jeup
Taggart
W. Washington-st. White River
Johnson
Oratorical contest crowds descend on Indianapolis
Wabash College students arrive in Indianapolis 125 strong for an oratorical contest at Plymouth church. Carl N. Klass of Indianapolis, a Wabash delegate, headlines with From liberty to humanity. Other colleges like Butler DePauw and Earlham are mentioned as contenders. Judges include Miss Mary Griswold Hall and Judge Black.
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Plymouth Church
Wabash College
Crawfordsville
Wabash
Carl N. Klass
DePauw
Middle West
Willis Oliver Tyler
Indiana University
Curtiss
Orval E. Mehring
Butler
Robert EB. Low
Andrew Marvel
Earlham
Mary Griswold Hall
Franklin
San Francisco suspect tracked after jewelry spree
Paul Lang, a San Francisco suspect with a taste for stolen jewels, was captured after a chase by Detectives Splann and Haley. The man’s loot from Emma Weathers and others spurred a pursuit from Indiana and Senate avenues to First Baptist Church, with several small items recovered during his flight. The case awaits further hearings Tuesday.
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San Francisco
Splann and
Haley
Emma Weathers
Massachusetts Ave
Lang
Indiana
Senate Aves
Splann
University Square
First Baptist Church
New Democratic Officers Elected at Indiana Editorial Assembly
The Indiana Democratic Editorial Association adjourned after selecting officers including President John R. Simpson of the Paoli News and secretary A. J. Dipboye of the Columbus Herald. First vice president J. Q. Behymer, Tipton Times. second vice president B. F. Mckey, Lebanon Pioneer. corresponding secretary W. B. Westlake, Marion Leader. treasurer L. G. Ellingham, Decatur Democrat. Logansport to host the summer meeting.
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Indiana Democratic
John R. Simpson
Paoli News
J. Q. Behymer
Tipton Times
B. F. Mckey
Lebanon Pioneer
A. J. Dipboye
Columbus Herald
W. B. Westlake
Marion Leader
L. G. Ellingham
Decatur Democrat
Logansport
Fire destroys Morton Millender’s home at 1151 West Twenty-Ninth
A stove caused a blaze at 4 a.m. Friday burning four walls and rafters of painter Morton Millender’s residence at 1151 W Twenty-Ninth Street. He was alone, separated from his second wife, with children staying with his first wife’s family. Neighbors saved part of the furniture. Loss estimated at $500.
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Morton Millender
Twenty-ninth St
Millender
Prospérity Special to Inauguration of McKinley
The Big Four plans a Prospérity special train from Indianapolis on Saturday March 2 at 6 30 p m arriving Washington next day at 3 40 p m and returning to Indianapolis March 6 The fare per passenger ranges from 20 to 35 dollars A promotional note follows regarding Dr Thomas Electric Oil and common drugstore references.
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Big Four
McKinley
Indianapolis
Washington
May Sue The Sun Over Parrot Swearing Claim
Judge Carter dismisses as a fib the Sun story about his parrot swearing. He asserts the bird rarely swears and learned words in Texas, not from him. The judge says the parrot mumbled Friday morning while alone, and he might sue over publication of the claim regarding the court document Riddling a valuable document caused Mrs. Carter to object.
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Texas
Sun
Hbel
East Indiana normal school tour invites funds and plans
Invitations are issued for a special interurban train ride to Muncie on Saturday to inspect buildings of the Eastern Indiana normal school association. The facilities would be donated to the state if a state normal school is set up there, with George McCulloch covering the expenses.
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Indiana Normal School Association
Normal
George ‘McCulloch
Artman Threatens Drastic Action Against Lobbyists in House
Speaker Artman vows to name lobbyists publicly and to bar invaders from the house after a late Thursday declaration. Doorkeepers tighten rules, denying admittance to some with passes while others protest. Names and affiliations include Harry Gates Oil Inspector Zaring and Lincoln League secretary Grant Michener among lobbyists present.
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Artman
Bob” Brown
Supreme Court
Senate
House
Indianapolis
Grant Michener
Lincoln League of Republican Clubs
Chas. Lohman
Morgan
Marion County
Lohman
Billy’’ Fesler
Duplicity Charges Involving Slack Over Gas Bill
Representative Slack leveled duplicity charges against Representative Whitcomb during a second reading debate over a bill titled A bill to legal ize the incorporation of certain manufacturing and mining companies. Slack suggested the bill favored Indianapolis gas interests, while Whitcomb denied any hidden aim and cited Ferdinand Winter as a source.
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Slack
Whitcomb
Winter
Indianapolis Gas Company
Representative Slack Warned For Approaching Roll Clerks
The story notes Speaker Artman warning Representative Slack on Friday for moving toward roll clerks during a roll call. The incident occurred amid a close vote as absentees were being recalled. Slack apologized, saying he sought to verify his vote recording, and the speaker drew attention to the rule in question.
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Slack
Artman
Evans Fourth Old Soldier Brought to Station After Fall
A C Evans from Smith's Valley and known as the fourth old soldier mixed with police. He was struck by a sidewalk near the haymarket on Maryland Street in Godsh Country when the sidewalk flew up. He suffered two black eyes and a bruised cheek treated at the dispensary before arrest.
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A. C. Evans
Pension Key
Evans
Smith's Valley
Godsh
Maryland St
Haymarket
Shidewalk
Tragedy on Eagle Creek Bridge Kills Man
Michael Kastelic a 70 year old Haugh sr. worker from Haughville was killed by an I D W train on the Big Eagle Creek bridge while crossing with two companions. Jacob Platisha fractured his ankle and Albert Klein was internally injured as they fled the bridge. The engineer could not stop in time. Kastelic planned to marry soon.
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Eagle Creek Bridge
Jacob Platisha
Haugh
Klein
Kastellc
Open meetings push stirs party maneuvering in senate
In a debated senate session Democrats have pressed for open investigation committee meetings led by Inman. Republicans led by Agnew may seek a similar resolution to claim credit. Open does not guarantee full public access as admission could be limited to legislators press and interested parties.
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Inman
Investigation Committee
Agnew
Gilbert
Inman Introduces Resolution in Senate Debate Shuffle
Inman introduced the resolution on a Friday afternoon. Matson invoked a previous question, debate was cut off, and the measure moved to committee. Gilbert averted his gaze toward Agnew as the moment passed, but Agnew did not respond in time.
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Inman
Matson
Gilbert
Agnew
Two Offices Held Fuel Debate Over Dr Braytons Roles
The Sun reports a political row over coroner Dr Brayton employing deputy Dr Knox as constable. Brayton earned 53 autopsy fees and 73.45 as constable last month, claiming savings would fund autopsies. Witness fees varied across terms and cases, with totals noted for Nash’s term and other months.
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Brayton
Knox
the Sun
Nash
Wrath Over Fort Wayne Charter Amendments
The Fort Wayne senate passed charter amendments to the ire of locals with the Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette framing the story as Crime indersed by republican senate caucus and a loss of home rule. Hugh Keegan, a Fort Wayne Republican booster, is noted in support of the amendments.
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Fort Wayne
Senate
Robbed of 7000 Dollars In Anderson New York Fire
Anderson McCormick a penny pincher with 7000 dollars withdrew funds to buy a farm and had money vanish after a house fire discovered at midnight. He suffered a head wound and neighbors barely saved him as robbers likely stunned him and carried off the money.
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McCormick
Missing youth Ang Waddle last seen after Jan 22 dance
Police seek 22 year old Angus Ang Waddle, a Patton & Patton collector, who vanished after attending a dance on January 22. Associates include an elevator operator named Dollerhide in the Lemcke building, with no signs of foul play.
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Ang
Waddle
Patton & Patton
Dollerhide
Lemcke
Decatur Man Alexander F Jennison Dies After Long Postal Service
Alexander F. Jennison former Indianapolis resident died at his Decatur Illinois home after a period of illness. He was once active in the local jewelry trade and spent 17 years in the railway mail service. He passed away a few days ago.
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Alexander F. Jennison
Indianapolis
Decatur
Bas
Joss Proposes New Election Bill to Counter Primary Reform
Senator Joss readies a replacement measure to the Commercial Club plan, aiming to allow separate party nominating conventions and non simultaneous primaries. Marion County Rangsters expect to defeat the measure in the Senate without Joss bill support, while Bookwalter allies seek to stall the commissioner's bill. The Senate elections committee delays action pending House moves and Joss’s promised alternative.
House May Smile Upon The Measure
The primary election reform bill was taken up by the House at 2 p m Friday amid opposition to applying it only to Marion county. A meeting of Bookwalter Republicans opposed to the bill was said to have occurred with Marion county Republicans present, though attendees deny it. Morgan indicates there will be no opposition.
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Rockville
Groninger & Miller
Lanville
Western Indiana Traction Company
Crawford Fairbanks
Yeuymie
Terre Haute
Marion County
Pritchard
Morgan
Marion County Primary Election Reform Law Passes
The bill passed on Friday with Marion county representatives and most Republicans in support while Democrats opposed. The reform applies only to Marion county.
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House
Marion County
Representative Bonham Slams Building and Loan Associations
Bonham denounced building and loan associations on Friday as risky schemes that drain the life from workers lured into borrowing to build homes while a related bill was being considered.
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Bonham
Mrs Durbin Visits House Chambers In Early Session
Mrs. Durbin wife of the governor visited the house and sat on the platforms of the presiding officers Friday morning. The joint committee to investigate the southern prison plans to visit the prison late next week.
County to Cut Costs by Moving Prisoners to Workhouse
Sheriff Saukey notes 105 prisoners in the smallpox quarantine at the workhouse cannot be moved. The county pays 40 cents daily per inmate, 20 cents for feeding, yielding a $10 daily profit from 50 extra mouths. Judge Alford cites an 1885 order to transfer jail prisoners to the workhouse, Spafford says officials will seek to save the daily $10.
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Alford
Criminal Court
Board of Commissioners
Spafford
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