Storms resigns as Indiana secretary of state in 1906
Daniel E Storms resigns as Indiana secretary of state after pressure from Governor J Frank Manly and party leaders. The bid to halt a possible extra session centered on preserving party control, with offers of a Nevada franchise manager post and stock in Empire Investment to lure him away. Storms weighed the tempting position while resisting earlier coercion, then signaled possible withdrawal as the deadline neared, with details continued on page eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel E. Storms
J. Frank Manly
Indiana
Daniel BE. Storms
Ben. J. Frank Manly
Minty
Storms
Nevada
Empire Investment Company
Extra Session Keeps Pressure On Storms Resignation
The resignation of Daniel E. Storms as secretary of state does not end talk of a special session. Gov. Hanly weighs convening the general assembly to address the rate question and bond handling, amid Republican opposition and ongoing political pressure.
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Daniel E. Storms
Hany
Republican
Hanly
Rahke faces new plea in court over child assault case
Rahke appeared in the instant court Monday afternoon to argue for a new trial in a major case. A juror was charged with contributing to the assault, while Rahke’s relatives showed public interest. The attorney, Michi Byath, opened the defense as Rahke sat worn by the proceedings.
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Rahke
Ranke
Jeimbler
Gil
Michi AL
Hax
Tyan
Rhke
Reed Smoot Case Forces Senate Conflicts Over Rights
Washington, February. Senators Perkins of California and Patterson of Colorado joined Thapen Kestlon of Utah in a tense session. The group debated control of religious rights and proposed canal policy as they considered Smoot’s bid to retain his senate seat.
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Seripan-Wuehie
Washington
Desta Ink
Perkins
Californiay
Patterson
Colannie
Anion Thapen Kestlon
Une Senate
Saday
Terd Sinoet
Former State Senator Farle Faces Bery Charge, Trial Pending
In February 19 court, former state senator Farle faced fresh charges of robbery and bribery tied to municipal corruption. Prosecutors indicated indictment details mirror prior party actions, with Farle's case expected to proceed.
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Riebery
Frnk Farle
Farle
Wits
Barta
Approves lock type canal for Panama waterway
Washington February 19 The president approves the lock type canal for the Panama waterway Foster W Reagan and Hubert L Maver of Lyons file petitions in voluntary bankruptcy United States court listing assets including life insurance policies and a 3085 policy in the IPP A and both engine insurance in Modern Wagomen of America to 10 each Williams is punished Frank Williams 48 fined 10 and 69 days in workhouse for assaulting a girl in Engle dine Washington Street judge Whallon presiding The girl sent to juvenile court
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Foster W
Reagimin
Hubert
L Maver
Lyons
Benjamin & O'Haver
United States
Sww
Life Isursmue Policier
Ste. J Dredarain
Engryme Insurance
Wagomen
America
Williams
Frank Willams
Pailee
Engle Dine
Private car Lysi as leaves Washington for Palm Beach trip
Nicholas Longworth and family depart from Washington aboard their private car Lysi as en route to Palm Beach. They travel via the Southern railway limited from Alexandria after a stop at the Friendship estate. The party plans to visit Henry M. Fi lagier and stay at Boswell, home of Mrs Martha Bulloch, before proceeding south.
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Scrippe-SteRne Prene
Washington
Aim
Nicholas Longworth
Wygan Intomadlle
Shami
Palm Beach
Henry M. Fhiagier
Langworthe
Boswell
Langworth
Grant
Sgpother
Martha Bulloch
Mel Longworth
Auction notices and garbled sale item in local paper
A fragmentary notice describes a four hundred dollar table and furniture sale at a location on Senate Avenue in Linby. The text is largely unreadable with several garbled phrases about people and locations, suggesting a mis OCR of a local auction or sales advertisement.
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Arian Tabby
Monnet Dacleen
Tle
Lusk & Qa
Senate-ave
Wade
England
Cathy
New Home Planned for the Girls Charity Group
A plan to acquire property on N Pean Avenue for a larger Beeman Warner Christian organization dwelling, with expansion aims. A committee of business leaders has formed to fund future growth and a meeting is scheduled next Tuesday to discuss the project details.
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Young Warner
Ta- Manapolis
Une Sidnelation
N. Peanayleuitie St
Hota
Bes Joy
Ure Association
Mia Sominitier
Missouri v Illinois Chicago drainage canal ruling favors Illinois
The U S supreme court today decides in favor of Illinois in the Missouri v Illinois and Chicago sanitary district case known as the Chicago drainage canal dispute. The decision centers on interstate water and drainage rights with implications for Illinois and Missouri authorities.
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Soripna-Wellac Wrexa Associating
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Cas
Missouri
Iinais
Chicago Sanitary District
Chicago Drainage Carnal
Iiteols
King Edward Opens Liberal Parliament in London
In London on February 1 the first Liberal controlled Parliament in ten years formally opened. King Edward read the royal address from the throne as officials in bright uniforms attended. The monarch praised friendly relations among nations and noted the end of the Russia Japan war, crediting the United States for initiating a peaceful settlement last August.
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Scrippa-Melize Préens Association
London
Edward
Fords
Russia
Japan
United States
Welfare of Dogs Council Problem Money May Be Voted
City council committee expected to favorably report on President Eppert's ordinance to appropriation $3000 for the Frances Power Cobbe home for dogs and cats. Opposition noted but likely passage. finance chair Harry Royse said a committee meeting may delay other salary ordinances.
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Cobbe
Nance
Eppert
Frances Power-Cobbe
Harry Royse
Publishing Company
Braad Ripple
Justice of the Peace
Stout
Charles L. Triggs
N. Alabamast
Deputy Overseer Appeals for Zion's Financial Basis
In Chicago on a Sunday address Deputy Overseer Lavsnuen Glenn Vallee urged the people to gather valuables to restore Zion to sound finances. The service featured two tables piled with diamonds watches rings and jewelry as attendees donated items symbolizing their lifetimes. Women ripped off rings bracelets and chains and placed them on the heap while children added small keepsakes amid a fervent plea for wealth to fund the cause.
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Zion
Seripna-Meline Prean Association
Chicago
Glenn Vallee
Bion
Farmer killed by wife in Crooked Creek tragedy
John Longhaugh, 45, a farmer near Coshocton G. was found slain in his dwelling with his head crushed by an axe. His wife Bertha Longhaugh, declared insane a year ago, fled into nearby fields as farmers search for her. The crime occurred this morning after a dispute over institutional care.
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John Longbaugh
Tayest
Loly Longhaugh
Longhaugh
Unke Shore-Lehigh Valley freight line exports grain to England
The Unke Shore-Lehigh Valley freight line will head for export to England with 1,000,000 bushels of grain, shipped mainly by three northern Indiana grain dealers and bought by Haneyorx Co. in Philadelphia. The voyage requires significant cuts to carry grain to the seaboard, while a local church dedication and mission growth are noted. A separate court case finds for defendants in a loss claim against Kingan & Co. The report also mentions a pastor dispute at a local church and a defense verdict in a finger injury suit.
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Unke Shore
Lehigh Valley
Taaty Freigit
England
Inisiana
Hancorx Co
Grain Denters
Philadelphia
Seaboard
Fuxeno Rark A. x
Thomas EF. Snillayre
William & Gheon
Kingan & Co
Tor Jff
United States Circuit Court
Newsie Neukom in Fifth Ward License Debate
Neukom, once a newsboy, questions the old city ordinance requiring licenses for car the gate of pie pera. He will seek enforcement details from the Controller, worrying neighbors about the tax impact.
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Newsome
Pie Pera
Ennaniy
Raid on cheap hotels prompts police action in city
Police raid targeted cheap hotels linked to illegal activity on Washington Street near East and New Jersey avenues. Keeper Smith and manager Relier Te accused of maintaining an illicit house. several couples aged 14 to 18 found, fined $10 and costs. Chief Metaser vows closures if such establishments persist.
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Police Department
Omer Kmitth
Washington St
Police
Metaser
Rinith
Annes” Whiten
Eltuqced
New
Smith
Relier Te
Crabb
Notoriows Hotel
Miners Face Strike Threat as Talks Continue Amid Supply Woes
An imminent joint committee meeting follows miners demands to close mines and curb supply. Operators hint at a possible strike as talks with Hardy Taylor and John Mitchell reopen to avert disruption. An Ashland house conference in Illinois signals efforts to reach an amicable agreement with bituminous operators and workers.
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Ashland House
Hardy Taylor
Hinois
John Mitchell
Taylor
Indianapolis
Mitchell
Joseph Cavanaugh
Chicago
Milwaukee
Pout Road
Husband Uses a Weapon in Suit for Divorces
The suit alleges Paul M. Pruitt abused his wife and sought other women. It states he struck her with a deadly weapon and cut her with a knife, leaving her disfigured, while his relationship with Mary Waerkme is cited as an aid to a happy home. The wife seeks a decree of separation and restoration of her maiden name Henderson.
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Sir Pritt
Paul M. Pruitt
Mary Waerkme
Henderson
Huge contract to come here for iron works
A contract agreement involving 174 GHI was signed by Brown-Betcham Iron Works of Indiansapalls. The project covers about 9,000 tons of iron work for seven steel sheds for the Michael System of New Orleans. Work must be completed within six months. The division of remaining work between Indianapolis and Pittsburgh shops will depend on material availability and transport speed from mills.
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Brown-Betcham Iron Works
Indianspalls
New Orleans
Indianapolis
Pittsburg
Lonely running for county Republican committeemen race
The Marion county primaries for Republican precinct committeemen are set with Harry S. Smith as chair. Balloting occurs Friday Feb 23 and officers are chosen Saturday Feb 24 in the criminal courtroom. C Ruckelshaus leads a one man race amid rumors Chilsman Smith may not run and John McGregor’s influence wanes.
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Marion County
Harry S. Smith
Deba C. Ruckelshaus
Ruckelshaus
John McGregor
Boar
Hin iMneas
McGregor
Chilsman Smith
Ruckelahaue
Fire policy lapse sparks lawsuit over Baltimore blaze
In Baltimore, a suit in the Maryland circuit court stems from a 244 fire that destroyed a Baltimore factory. Morty and Rennous sue Manufacturers Mutual Fire Insurance of Indianapolis after the insurer refuses payment citing delinquent premiums. The policy dispute seeks $2,000.
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Baltimore
Marlon
Morty
Whea Rennous, Kidnle
Benish Manufacturing
Med Suit
Brush Company
Court Contempt Show Cause in Hancock Divorce Suit
In the divorce action Dassie v Leslie Hancock, a show cause hearing is ordered for February 4 to explain why contempt of court is alleged. The court had ordered the defendant to pay the plaintiff one month’s support, reportedly unpaid to date.
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Dassie
Leslie Hancock
Finish of the party ends with arrest for liquor sales
A local gathering hosted by Lizzle Hughes at 112% Aivordst ended when Patrolmen Burk and Merz observed her selling beer to a negro boy for five cents. She was arrested for selling liquor to minors and without a license.
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Ciitin
Lizzle Hughes
Burk
Merz
Lizzle
Ner
Speaks for Both Sides in Court
Steve Venere, a Hungarian, faced police court after being unable to understand or speak English. Mrs. Ibhn Simeo acted as interpreter and arrested him for breaking a window. He admitted quarrel over unpaid wages of $4.95. Breva allegedly threw a badge through Simeo's window, and Venere received a $5 fine plus costs.
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Steve Venere
puz_ ied
Ibhn Simeo
Venece
Venecé
Breva
Simeo
Raugnetiie
Delay in Sherrick case pushes trial to Thursday
Defense seeks to quash Counts 3 6 7 8 9 20 21 and 30 of the indictment and to require a bill of particulars. Judge Alford schedules argument for Thursday as McCullough takes over. Sherrick argues counts lack specific facts and dates for embezzlement. asks for clear particulars to prepare a defense.
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Sherrick
Auditor of State
Daniel B Bhertick
Fremont Alford
A. C. Harris
B. McCullough
Theket
A.C. Harris
Mull Vascarta
Uniform Divorce Law Conference Draws State Leaders
Washington February 19 delegates from nearly every state attended a divorce conference at the New Willard. About 150 delegates including several governors were present as Rev Pennypacker of Pennsylvania urged limits on divorce and discussed a general remedy. Dev Pennypacker was elected president of the association.
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Scrippa-McRae Pree Association
Washington
New Willard
Jatuten
Pennypacker
Pennsylvants
Dev. Pennypacker
Planning Great Convention for Republican State Committee
The Republican central committee in Indiana will be called to meet in Indianapolis next week to plan the state convention. The session aims to organize headquarters preparations and set dates, with Secretary Richlew and Fred A. Sims involved in handling details as the campaign gears up.
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Republican State Committee
Atte Central Committee
Indianapolis
Richlew
Fred A. Sims
Riddick
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