Mail Pouch Robbery Blotters Indiana Rail Route Lost
A mail pouch containing unknown value vanished from a Pennsylvania Railway line train between Louisville and Indianapolis, with drafts and letters from multiple banks at risk. Postmaster and aides pursue leads, but officials say recovery is unlikely. Banks along the J M & I line report disrupted balances and potential cash in the missing bag.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Loulaville
Lidianapella
Chicago
Louisville
Frankin
Ind
Particuge
Edinburg
Shideler
Indianapolis Union Station
Denunciation of The Sun and Editor by Indiana Senate
The Indiana state senate denounces The Sun and its editor over false claims about members. A consensus substitute resolution passed by voice vote, excluding age and roll call, while criticism of the paper’s journalism is noted and the chamber moves on to other business.
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Senate
Johnston
Indianapolis Sun
Anid
State Senate
Aaid
Thie Senate
SUN
Sixty-Third
General Assembly
Indiana
Senate Adopts Retraction Resolution Over Editorial Complaint
A historic Indiana senate debate yields a resolution condemning defamatory editorial claims. The body declines to bar Sun newspaper representatives and instead calls for a cautious retraction aligned with decent journalism.
Speech by Longhaired Alrey Sparks Senate Row
Senator Trey, famed for long hair, delivers a sharp rebuke of THE SUN editor calling him a human skunk. He insists he cannot miss the chance to vent, stating support for this revolution amid a heated session with lingering past tensions.
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Trey
THH Sun
the Sun
Representahles Mock the Disgruntled Senators in The Sun Row
Members of the lower house mock the disgruntled senators over The Sun editorials. Representatives cite the paper’s square deal, defend reporters, and urge leaving The Sun in the house, while some praise the editorial as strong but justified news work.
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Sherman
Marshall
Jake
Beckman
SUN
Slack
Jackleys
THE
Senate
Trade Crowning Commission Seeks Public Input Tuesday
The trade crowning commission announces a Tuesday 3 30 pm hearing for any citizen interested in trade crossing abolition to present views. The commission meets in the work board office to hear participants.
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Trade Crowning Commission
Clement
Worka Board
New Liner Advertisements on Seventh Page Today
New liner advertisements on the seventh page include: situation wanted to trim trees, fox terrier dog test, grocery for male, six room house for sale, good oak wanted, electric generator for sale, varnished rooms for rent, girl wanted for general housework, patterns for all styles for ware, experienced operators wanted on power machines, new furniture for sale. The section ends with unreadable lines.
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Errenth
Engagement Ring Theft Suspect Bound Over
William Mitchell charged with burglarizing the J E Hollett residence on N W Twelfth Street December 2. He allegedly stole 70 dollars in jewelry and silverware while the Hollettes stayed with Mrs. Hollett's father, Thomas J Sullivan. Five rings missing including the engagement ring. Mitchell captured in Crawfordville after pawning a watch during a craps game on Indiana Avenue. One watch and a gold monogram bearing the Hollett name recovered. Bond set at 2000.
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William Mitchell
J. E. Hollett
Cold Wave Expected Friday Night, Indianapolis Alerted
Forecaster Blythe warns a cold wave will strike Indianapolis within 36 hours. Temperatures near 20 degrees above zero are predicted, with potential warming by Friday night. The message notes the cold spell arriving late week.
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Blythe
No Lobbying Motion Bans Lobbyists in Senate Hearing
On motion by Senator Thompson lobbyists were excluded from the senate Friday. The Thompson motion proposed that any man found speaking to a legislator about legislation should be immediately removed.
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Thompson
Senate
Washington Street resurfacing dispute continues before works board
Washington Street residents led by Andrew Stetten urged the board to avoid street resurfacing costs. Mayor Bookwalter cited budget limits and cited other streets in poor condition. Citizens pressed for a continuance to seek an accord or court ruling rather than immediate repairs. The continuance was granted.
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Washington St
Works Board
Alabama
Noble
Andrew Stetfen
Stetfen
Supreme Court
Bookwalter
Washington-st
Taggart
Virginia
Liberty
Sugar War Cuts Prices in Indianapolis Grocers
Wholesale houses led by M O Connor and Schaull cut sugar prices, aiming at county trade and sparking a price war. Granulated sugar advertised at $1.80 per 100 pounds, with further drops noted, as Chicago jobbers undercut local grocers. Weather outlook predicts partly cloudy skies, snow flurries, and a cold wave across Indiana.
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Schaull & Co
Schaull
O'Connor
Indiana-ave
Roush
Indianapolis
Indiana
Cloning Speech by Darrow at Strike Commission
Philadelphia report notes Darrow argued before the strike commission on Friday regarding the miners dispute. The commission faces a mass of testimony and a potential three year binding decision for operators and miners, amid contentious testimony and expert witnesses.
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Philadelphia
Darrow
Woman's Prison Bill Passes Senate Amidboard Fight
The Senate approved separating the Woman's prison from the Girl's industrial school and set up a new two women one man board after debates. Senator Davis' amendment prevailed over a three men plan, with remarks by Senators Davi Fortune. In Brazil Indiana, coroner Qehard Lawang and bartender Charing Johnson faced 3500 bonds on malfeasance charges after liquor reportedly given caused Lanagan's death minutes later.
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Senate
Davi
Fortune
Mika
Davis
Brazil
Ind
Qehard Lawang
Charing Johnson
Gasoline attack leads to prison term in Indiana
Lawrence White was sentenced to two to fourteen years for pouring gasoline on Miles Lilly Davis causing serious burns during a confrontation that followed a dispute. Evidence showed a history between them, with White claiming it was a joke.
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Muncie
Ind
Lawrence White
Indiana
Sig
Miles Lilly Davis
Miss Davis
White
Fears of the Court House Crowd Beset Dr Alexander Case
District officers guarded Dr Joseph Alexander and his wife in the Newton Claypool building after threats of a mob during the criminal court trial. Sheriff Metzger organized extra protection as insults to Black jurors and defendants were reported, with officials warning of possible uprisings if the verdict favored Alexander. Prosecutors condemned Judge Bailey’s instructions as biased toward the defendant.
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Joseph Alexander
Criminal Court
Dr. Alexander
Newton Claypool
Alexander
de Alexander
Metzger
Lewis
Asch
Manning
Morgan
Mra. Alexander
Alford
Claypool
Meteger
Altorneys
Sheri Metager
Thas
Tha Po- Mee
Bailey
Tragic Finds Amid Creek Search and Local Crime News
In Richmond Indiana on February 13 the body of William O'Brien, who Allan spearled six weeks earlier, was recovered from a creek. Samuel Castor, ex Indiana legislator, died at Eaton. Patrolman Bangston pursued tramps on Box cars, finding a gang of six youths aged 11 to 20 in a coal-dusted box car. stolen belts and two pairs of Indies shoes were found. John Bostic and George Williams, long police records, were bound over for burglary at Webber's cigar store on W South Street. prior workhouse release noted. John Smiley and companions were captured at gunpoint by merchant Foltenlogel while entering a store on W Washington M., a month ago. In Danville H. M. Baum bought a farm in Kel River township for $90,000 cash. another Clinton County farm exchanged hands for $405 per acre.
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Richmond
Ind
Wiliam O'Brien
Allan
Samuel Castor
Indiana
Eaton
Kaw
Bangston
Bet Railroad
Newport
W. Whanington m., & Month Aga
Panville, Inc
H. M. Baum
Clinton County
Joseph
Danville
Kel River
Meum
Moe i
Axl
Homan
Antirebate Bill Passes In House Despite Opposition
Washington February 1 percent vote approved the Elking anti-rebate bill by a wide margin. Newcastle Indiana February 1 churchgoers protest a Sunday opera house performance planned for next Sunday afternoon and evening marking the city’s first Sunday show in history.
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Washington
House
Newcastle
Ind
Opera House
Russia joins game as Turkey presses Bulgaria
In Vienna Russia declares involvement while Turkey advances on Bulgaria. In Chicago John Ward is killed in a belt incident at the Grand Pacific hotel. New York inmate William H. Young receives life sentence. Bodlea of nine killed in the Massachusetts explosion buried. A fire in Buenos Aires damages a naval building. In Lexington Mrs Charien Young, wife of a prominent merchant, commits suicide.
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Chicago
John Ward
New York
Willam H. Young
Bodlea
Massachusetts
Tos
Buenos Ayres
Brasil
Pire
Navy Sapertment
Lexington
Wit-Mra
Charien- Young
Moreluane
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Boyer
Ohio
Sugar
M. O'Connor & Co
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Milena
Hines
Thays
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