Tiger kills helper at city zoo in brutal attack
Bert Neilson known as Curly, 16, entered Rajah's cage by mistake while cleaning lion cub area. The tiger mauled him for minutes. he died at City hospital from shock. Lorenzo the lion tamer and bystander gunmen tried to stop the beast. funeral arrangements were set by zoo management.
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John E. Francis
Gus Habich
Tllinois Sr
Lorenzo
Hauser and
Trimpe
Beck
McGaughey
Curly” Neilson
Zoe
Zoo
Mr. Bostock
Neilson
Indianapolis
Bert
Daisy Schell
W. Ashat
Rajah
Mr. Hostock
Mr. Agenton
Baltimore
Bonavita
Samuel Stevenson
Tiger
Piqua
Dec Waddell
Battle Over Pension Commissioner Race Splits Indiana Veterans
The pension commissioner contest draws in the G A R as Hanna supporters accuse Walker backers of politicizing veteran groups. Department official Reem denies endorsing candidates, while Hanna men cry foul and plan to forward petitions totaling about 110 sets signed by Indiana veterans to Washington.
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Hanna
Walker
Indiana Veterans
Washington
Scott Whisky Bill Faces House With Dual Reports
The house temperance committee will send two reports on Scotts bill banning liquor licenses for two years after a remonstrance is filed in any township or ward. Minority reports list no preachers Adamson and Airhart.
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House Temperance Committee
Scott
Adamson
Airhart
Remark Heard In Senate Gallery Sparks Tense Exchange
A senate spectator cried I wish somebody would tie his hands directed at Senator Lindley of Blisiton as Lindley reaggravates tensions by repeatedly elaping his hands during a speech.
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Senate
Senator Lindley
Blis Iton
Lindley
Gas case discussed in Indianapolis cites possible damages
A court ruling holds customers may sue gas suppliers for damages when overheated stoves due to pressure changes cause property loss without customer fault. John R. Pearson offers 95000 for a device to regulate pressure as debates about uneven pressure continue amid recent deaths in the Gunn home. The company argues it cannot ensure uniform pressure because patrons with mixers alter usage overnight and gas may back into mains.
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Indianapolis
Gunn
Pearson
False Charges School Says McGinnis
Gen McGinnis long served on the board of control defends reform school for boys. He argues 65 percent of so called bad boys are reformed there and many youths are sent to the facility to avoid family issues. He notes a new superintendent will be chosen at the monthly meeting next week.
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Reform School For Boys
Gen. McGinnis
Board of Control
Kennedy murder trial postponed to Monday
New York February 15. Justice Fursman voided handwriting expert testimony delaying the Kennedy murder trial. The ruling forces a postponement. Kennedy expects to be freed and issued a statement to that effect Friday.
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New York
Kennedy
Two Homeless Boys Seek Guardianship Adoptions
Miss Wertz of 26 S West street brought two young boys ages 6 and 5 to the police station Friday asking the Board of Children's Guardians to take them in. They are said to be children of Thomas Dodson who left Louisville a year ago and deserted his family a month ago. The mother worked elsewhere, leaving the children with Miss Wertz who cannot care for them. Rosa Schnaderman files suit against the United States Express Company.
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Miss Wertz
S. West St
Board of Children’s Guardians
Thomas Dodson
Louisville
Twill Stop Liquor Selling at Picnics
Senator Barlow introduced a bill to ban liquor sales and gambling at settlers picnics near Indianapolis. The measure declares nuisances all tents booths and boats selling liquor or conducting gambling or lottery. If peace officers fail to act up to 12 citizens may enter and destroy furniture with immunity from liability. The bill moves to the temperance committee.
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Temperance Committee
Caustic Ed The Sun On Marion Club Elections
The Observer warns Marion club members to scrutinize candidates for officers. It condemns long incumbents as barnacles and urges electing broad mind ed, courteous leaders to restore unity and a functional club house, criticizing narrow mindedness and pretentious behavior.
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the Sun
Marion Club
Assault on Frank McShane Probed by Attorneys
Attorneys Gavin and Davis investigate an assault on Frank McShane a large landowner near Broad Ripple. McShane was attacked Monday evening while inspecting timber on his farm. No police report has been filed.
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Gavin & Davis
Frank McShane
Broad Ripple
McShane
Queen Regent May Be Forced Into Exile
Madrid reports that the queen regent could be driven into exile as the ongoing Spanish turmoil continues. Her unpopularity is described as extreme, with no capable successor ready to take her place.
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Madrid
Fey
Spain
French Captures Large Boer Force Near Ermelo
Lorenzo Marques reports that General French has captured a sizable Boer force in the Ermelo district, according to information received locally. The claim notes a significant victory in the field during the war context.
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Lorenzo Marques
French
Ermelo
Police Chief Deflects Policy King Accusations
Superintendent Quigley rejects claims of police collusion with policy operators led by Kissel. He cites iron clad orders to arrest all policy runners, notes more arrests among Lanham's crew, and says coverage by papers exaggerates wrongdoing while defending police integrity and past Sun criticisms.
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Quigley
Lanham
Kissel
Gerber and Dugan
Wissel
Indianapolis
Indiana Fights Buffalo Expo Funding in Indiana Legislature
The Indiana House debated a $50,000 to $335,000 appropriation for a Buffalo Pan American exposition with strong lobbying reactions. Supporters argued for state needs and dignified leadership, while opponents warned of waste. The minority report prevailed 64 to 25, and lobbyist Albert Lieber criticized the defeat as short sighted.
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Fridday
Ways and Means Committee
Reser
Cox
Gillett
Whitcomb
James
King
Waugh
Cravens
Davis
Wayne
Maxam
Scott
Miller
Buffalo
Albert Lieber
Indiana
Mount
Wealthy St Louisan Offers Aid To Murderer Moser
From Pekin Illinois February 15 a wealthy young man named Lewis Ostrander has offered to fund and assist murderer Moser who was deserted by his parents. Ostrander is in Pekin and plans to travel soon to help secure Moser a rescue from the gallows.
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Pekin
Moser
St. Louisan
Lewis Ostrander
Ostrander
Haas Loses Suit Over Street Car Collision
Friday a superior court jury denied Joseph Haas any damages from the street car company for injuries he said were caused when a car struck him on Virginia avenue and threw him from the wagon valued at 5000 dollars. Ollie Fisher Inc Bail and Arthur Johnson faced trial in criminal court charged with stealing a lot of tools.
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Superior Court
Joseph Haas
Virginia Ave
Ollie Fisher
Printing Bill Sparks Senate Debate Over State Contracts
The senate debated a bill to let state institutions print in house or elsewhere. Indiana printer Burford and allies oppose, claiming monopoly and bid competitiveness. Amendments allow institutions to print themselves when able, with Burford confident they can kill the bill.
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Senate
Wm. B. Bureford
Indianapolis
Burford
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis and Vicinity
Forecast for the 36 hours ending 5 p.m. Feb 16 calls for warmer fair weather. Friday night looks fair. Saturday temperatures rise from 21 at 7 a.m. to 40 at noon and 47 by late afternoon.
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Indianapolis
New Piano Bargain Draws Bargain Seeker
A 225 dollar piano is offered for 165 dollars at Wuischner's store near the Ducas jewelry theater building. The unusual listing suggests a clearance sale and invites quick attention from bargain hunters.
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Wuischner
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