Hindman Pleads To Save The Children From Industrial School
The House committee reviews a letter from Jay A. Hindman of Hartford City urging reform of Indiana and Adams County laws that imprison destitute and innocent girls in the Indiana Industrial School for Girls and boys reform schools. Hindman argues the system robs childhood, labels youth as criminals, and condemns vulnerable children to brutality and humiliation. The committee notes minor points and signals a possible compromise on the bill.
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House Committee
Jay A. Hindman
Hartfueil City
Indianapolis
Plainiivid
Indiana
Syea
Janet
Cale
Christ
Bethicher
Danvager
Ierest
Madiana
Jess
Erin
Tara Cr
Weather record broken with nine below zero
A newspaper note reports nine below zero at a morning hour and compares it to records from 32 years of US Weather Bureau data. It cites frigid readings across cities including New Orleans and Indianapolis, with North Dakota named as the coldest place. The piece lampoons weather prophet Blythe for uncertain forecasts.
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United States Weather Bureau
Focal Weather Office
New Orleans
United States
North Dakota
W. T Flythe
Happy
Ray
Ling
Blythe
Groundhog
Indianapolis
New Line Advertisements for Page Seven
Classifieds show fillers for housework position, farm for sale, merchandise for sale and varied rentals. Listings include unsolicited women for housework, unoccupied rooms for rent, magazines for sale, and a farm with improvements offered for coupling with a first mortgage loan.
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Neve Uver
Fintoon
Highea
Toome
Jef Nera
Scorching Heat Strikes Australia Vegetation
A cable dispatch to a mercantile house reports a scorching heat wave in Australia burning vegetation. The alert notes extreme temperatures affecting crops and environments as of February 17 in Vancouver, B C.
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Vancouver
B.C
Australia
M Mercantile House
Storms and cold lash the south and midwest nations wide
A severe weather bulletin describes four inches of snow in New York and Kentucky, with 77 mph winds in Jackson County Florida area. Tornado-like cyclones cause damage near Tupelo Mississippi and Fort Worth Texas. Traffic delays occur as storms sweep, with coal shortages affecting Carbon Dale Illinois. Ohio River flooding feared and record cold in Williston North Dakota six to 43 below zero. Wind storms topple houses in Bowman Georgia. fatalities and downed wires reported.
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New York
Lowevie
Jacksonvie
Flu
Mobile
Tupelo
Mins
Fort Worth
Dalles
Tex
Indian Territory
Sowthern Ulinois University
Carbondale
Ohio River
Pittsburg
Viking
Williston
Bowman
Earl McGee
Thomas
Austin
Dave
Trutt Trees
Husband Cited Work Shortfall Sparks Domestic Dispute
James Mann of Grove Avenue, Grove, accused of mistreating his wife and forcing her from bed after accusing her of neglecting chores. He allegedly struck and bit her finger, drove her to a neighbor’s house in night clothes, and claimed extenuating circumstances. Judge Stubbs postponed the divorce proceeding to March 17 to allow settlement.
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James Mann
Highland-ave
Latimany
Stubbs
Iate
Mare 17
Burglary at Charter Denker Clothing Store
Burglars entered the Charter Denker store at 1103 Virginia Avenue by a rear door and forced open a showcase, stealing gloves and caps. The incident notes a bankruptcy petition by Sutton Wohtfeld Currier, listing debts of 39,251.01 and assets of 935, claiming exemptions.
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Charter Denker
Virginiaave
Sutton Wohtfeld, Currier
No Increase in Applicants for Relief Amid Cold Weather
Despite intense cold and widespread poverty the local charity system saw no rise in aid applications over the past two days. Secretary Grow notes continued poverty but predicts outdoor work will improve prospects by early March. Salvation Army and Brigad Inn report stable or rising requests, while township trustee Pearson Mendenhall cites about ten daily inquiries.
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Charlisy Organization
Soviets
Township Truste
Grow
Charly Atantion Society
Tomas
Grout
Nll
Davin
Brigadly Inn
Ewan
Pearson Mendenhall
Four Republicans bolt caucus over school supplies bill
Indiana legislature faces costs of about 978,00 to date with 17 bills enacted. Republicans Bearsa Kline Lewis of Clay and Schroeder defected Tuesday against a state commission for school supplies as party leadership rallied moments earlier. Forecasts show 36 hours of fair to cold in Indianapolis area with a rising temperature.
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Bearsa
Kline
Lewis
Clay
Schroeder
Indianapolis
Indiana
Atnic
Kingdom
State Board of Tax
Senate
Taylor
Missing mail pouch mystery linked to train theft
A pouch believed stolen from the Toulsville and Indianapolis railroad post office reappeared with the return of a train cargo. Officials opened it and found most letters intact though some bundles had shifted or loosened, with mail from Louisville New Albany Bloomfield Columbus Seyogur and Franklin and a missing Columbus draft likely from Heeves & Co.
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Toulsvile & Indianapolis Railroad
Malls
Cinripnar
Shideler
Une Mall
Cineinnai
Louisville
New Albany
Bloomfield
Columbus
Seyogur
Franklin
Edlybury
Heeves & Co
Labor Leader Darrow Urges Public Backing for Miners
In Chicago a crowded auditorium heard Clarence Darrow argue that labor must back its leaders, praising John Mitchell and Henry Lloyd. He compared past dissent to today’s view of labor chiefs and urged support amid strikes, noting society’s shift toward honoring workingmen’s leaders despite past repression.
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Chicago
Wwe
Clarence
Darrow
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Henry D. Lloyd
John Autchell
Jall
Eugene Debs
Jesson
Quendors
United States
Emmett Jones May Lose Both His Frozen Feet
Emmett Jones a ten year old boy was found near dead in a frozen state after riding a box car from Wisconsin to Montana. He was taken to the City hospital where doctors say his feet are frostbitten and at risk of amputation if he survives. He appeared malnourished and unable to tell much about himself.
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Emmett Jones
Friendly Inn
Jones
Mondar
Mt Moor
Ne Owas
Reir Ga Hut
Bes Kan
Wisconsin
Williams Loses Temper Over Reformatory Board Actions
John G. Williams, angered by newspaper coverage, clashed with reporters and hinted at fallout within the Jeffersonville reformatory board. The board, tied to the controversial “ripper” bill, saw another member, McDonald, ousted amid rumors Williams himself faced calls to resign. Williams snapped at a Tuesday press inquiry, battering the telephone receiver as signals suggested mounting tension.
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John G. Williame
Whlllame
Williams
Jeffersonville Reformatory Board
McDonald
Williama
Bo Williawwm
Willams
Ifm
Hie
Two Fighting Amazons Face Assault Charges in Court
Annie Feteron and Carte Mombie were fined and fined one counted guilty of assault and battery after a dispute at 811 Chadwick. They allegedly broke into D. W. Gant's home while drunk and attempted to “clean up the house,” leading to warrants and a legal dispute. Justice Nickerson discharged further charges against Gant. Special sale notices for diamonds and watches accompany unrelated ad text.
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Annie Feteron
Chadwick-at
Ahi Carte Mombie
Land Costa
Justice Nickerwon
D. W. Gant
Chadwick#t
Gunt
Warrenta
Treapava
Nickerson
Gant
Pretty Little Girl Confesses Jewelry Theft
Nelle Hulman a frightened 11 year old girl, daughter of widow Mary Initimen, confessed to stealing a pocketbook with a sunburst containing a diamond and a watch from H. E. Christian’s home on Amhindave. Jewelry valued at $15 was sold for $1. Police said she initially denied guilt, then admitted theft after being warned of reform school. She was allowed to return home with her mother.
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Nelle Hulman
Mary Initimen
Columbiaave
Riley
H. E. Christian
Christian
Christian Noma
Christimes
Gus
Ulinotsat
Nelte
Detectivesalte
Kray
Hhe
Arst
Ait
Chrisan
Supt
Taffe
Police pledge to shut down Saturday Sunday dance halls
Police Superintendent Tate warns Saturday and Sunday dances will end in Franklinopolis. Alhambra hall faces closure if Sunday dancing resumes. Patrols ordered to enforce closing by 1 PM and raid halls if needed. Police claim power to close venues and remove illicit activities while warning arrests require identifiable suspects.
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Bupt. Tate
Police Department
Fidianapolla
Supt
Tafte
Alhambra
Tikes
Supt. Taffe
City to cash in on new plumbing inspector duties
The city council plans to create a plumbing inspector role with a 31000 yearly salary. The inspector will issue permits, inspect all plumbing work, and license numbers while coordinating with police and patrols to enforce permits citywide. The ordinance passage is expected Monday night and signing will formalize the office.
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City
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