Agnew Anti Trust Bill Drags As Senate Postpones Debate
The Agnew anti trust measure stalled in the Senate with debate postponed to February 26 at 2 p.m. The vote to postpone doomed any chance for pass this session as supporters warn the house bill is weak while opponents say it will drive wholesalers out of business. Democrats oppose the delay. Republicans split with Agnew on the measure.
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Police Set to Target Indiana Senate Over Firemen Pay Rise
Police leaders react to Indianapolis House committee action on a firemen salary bill. A favorable firemen measure was paired with a police wage-boosting plan, then indefinitely postponed. The plan is to push the combination bill in the Senate or draft a separate police bill. Ostermeyer Whitcomb and Minturn urged council salary power, but the committee favor remained.
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Ostermeyer
Whitcomb
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Marion County guardians bill expands to statewide scope
The House said a bill creating a board of children's guardians in Marion county is applicable to all counties, arguing that if it benefits Marion it benefits the state. The move raises questions about the constitutionality of the measure.
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House of Representatives
Board of Children’s Guardians
Marion
Marion County Divorce Case Fees Authorized
The senate approved a bill to allow the Marion county prosecutor or a lawyer appointed by the court to collect a flat fee for defending defaulted divorce cases. The fee is to be advanced by the plaintiff when the summons is served, with judges favoring the law.
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Marion County
Curt
Ship canal bill faces likely House approval despite railroad opposition
The proposal to build a ship canal from Lake Michigan to the Mississippi river is expected to get a favorable report from the Cities and Towns committee after a final meeting on Tuesday night. Two reports are anticipated, with the majority supporting the measure while railroads vow to block it in the Senate. No state funds are sought. assessments would be placed on property within 114 miles of the canal. Erdlitz represents Lake county where views split and he will not sign either committee report.
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Carrie Nation
Cook
Hamilton
Stillwater
Arabian Ditties Touch Her Heart in Court Suit
In superior court Alexander Melaik sues Kate Ford for 1000 damages alleging malicious prosecution after his arrest on a false theft charge. A Mesopotamian resident living at Miss Ford’s rooming house, he describes a romance with Miss Ford and a rival relationship unfolding, leading to her accusing him and his arrest. His suit seeks damages for reputation and humiliation.
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Pending 150 Damages Cases Against Street Car Co
Claim agent Bruce visited Louise Tenner to compromise her suit against the Street Car Company. About 150 cases totaling around 2,000,000 dollars are pending in county courts, with judges considering reallocation of cases to handle the load.
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Barn Fire Kills 14 Cows and 2 Horses Near Belt Road
The big barn of Wash Lord, a dairy farmer, burned about 9 20 am Wednesday a mile east of the Belt Michigan road. Fourteen cows and two horses died in the blaze. Lord and wife were away in Indianapolis and not notified until 2 pm. One cow valued at 65 dollars. insurance reportedly carried. A passerby and a helper aided in saving part of the stock and preventing further damage to the home. The loss total was not yet estimated.
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Indianapolis
Woodard
Burke Decries Joss Railroad Consolidation Bill
Frank B. Burke former district attorney and Democratic candidate urges House members to defeat the Joss railroad consolidation bill. He says it will bar state supervision of foreign railroad companies and allow a foreign firm to block domestic court actions.
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Joss
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Motorman John Cowdrey Dead at 39 in Indianapolis Home
John W. Cowdrey 39, a night motorman on the Haughville line, was found dead in his bedroom at 34 Miley Ave at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Deputy-coroner Knox ruled death from a valvular heart affection. Cowdrey, unmarried, boarded with cousin Mrs. S. H. Condrey after a recent bout with grip and a severe cold.
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Miley Ave
Déitsch
Knox
Condrey
S. H. Condrey
Bleeding Kansas Becomes Battlefield In Winfield Clash
Reportes say armed mobs gather in Winfield with 200 farmers en route from Arkansas City to aid saloon resistance. Mayor Albright swears in extra police, ministers urge vigilance, and Carrie Nation is held for trial as tensions rise with saloon owners and vigilantes preparing to raid.
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Winfield
Albright
Four inquest suspects in Leavenworth murder case
Four prisoners held after the Lockner joint raid killing of Mrs. Rosa Hudson will not provide a full statement. Joseph Turner and Andy Wilson admit presence. Mrs. Hudson's funeral was held in Millwood with town attendance. Husband plans warrants against Walburn Thornburg Turner and Wilson. county attorney says murder in the first degree will be charged.
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Andy Wilson
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Millwood
John Walburn
Wm. Thornburg
Joseph Turner
Michael
Nation and others face charges for alleged property destruction
Topeka Kansas February 20 The cases against Mrs Carrie Nation Mrs Christ Miss Southard Dr Eva Harding and C R McDowell for alleged malicious destruction of property were called Wednesday afternoon.
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Carrie Nation
Christ
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Eva Harding
C. R. McDowell
Wrath of Lawyers in County Legislation Clash
Representative Clarke of Marion moved to strike the enacting clause of a bill granting attorneys a fee on any judgment won in a damage suit. The State Federation of Labor urged the move, calling the bill vicious. The motion failed, lawyers arguing the measure protects the poor by preventing compromise without attorney consent.
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aMrion
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State Federation of Labor
Overstreet Relieved of 700 Democratic Votes in District Split
The Senate passed a caucus apportionment measure Wednesday, severing Johnson from Marion counties and creating Marion as its own district. Overstreet, originally elected from Johnson, now lives in Indianapolis and is expected to seek re nomination in the new district as no alternative candidate has emerged. The separation ends a Democratic drag of 700 votes from District 7.
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Overstreet
Senate
Marion County
Johnson
Convict Labor Debated as Bill Heads to Engrossment
In the house on Wednesday the convict labor bill faced a spirited argument with Scott moving to strike the enacting clause. After a half hour of debate, he withdrew the motion and the measure proceeded to engrossment for printing. Also a suit by Maria White for damages from a 17 year old colt injuring her went to a superior court jury, with Sylvanus Berry tested as a witness. Deputy-clerk Scott reported finding a new blackberry variety.
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Scot
Maria White
Conrad Schier
Superior Court
Sylvanus Berry
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area 36 hours ending Feb 21
Forecast calls for cold cloudy conditions in Indianapolis and vicinity. Temperatures ranged from 7 degrees above zero to 18 at noon with a likely stretch of very cold weather into Saturday as an arctic current grips the region.
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Wappenhans
Arctic
Jackleg Lawyer Killer Takes a New Start
A joint resolution to amend the constitution to let the legislature fix lawyers qualifications passed the senate on Wednesday morning. It was among amendments that failed at the last election.
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Heaton Sues Mostler for Two Fifty in Squire Stout’s Court
Tuesday in Squire Stout’s court Robi Heaton filed a suit against Charles Mostler for $2.50. The attorney asked the constable to call the defendant’s name three times. The constable warned he would do so but believed the defendant would not answer because he was dead.
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Charles Mostler
Squire Stout
Atorney
No new developments in Cudahy kidnapping case
Omaha residents hear there are no new updates in the Cudahy kidnapping case. Suspect Callahan remains restricted from reporters and police show little effort to challenge his claimed alibi.
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Cudahy
Callahan
If you are scrofulous aygpeptic rheumatic troubled with Addney
Read as an old style health advisory listing symptoms and conditions including scrofulous aygpeptic rheumatic issues and Addney complaint, reflecting period medical jargon in a fragmentary notice.
Dustless Oats and Rooms for Rent in Janes
Fragmentary notice lists Wuischner's and Feed your horse Janes with a $22 plano for $165. Mentions oats and rent rooms but details are unclear. Appears as a local classifieds snippet with few legible names and items.
Board of Safety Faces Ward-Only Dilemma in Filling 12 Police Posts
The Board of Safety struggled to distribute twelve police posts among wards. Officials initially picked five from a single ward, then three more from the same ward, prompting Chairman Hyde to end the session for supper, hinting at ongoing deadlock.
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Hamilton Found Guilty of Manslaughter in West House Fight
The Hamilton jury returns a first degree manslaughter verdict after a February 20 trial in Minneapolis. Frank Hamilton, a newspaper reporter, and Leonard Day, a millionaire, fought over a woman at the West House billiards rooms. Day was stabbed with a pocketknife. Jury recommends mercy. five to 36 year sentence. Hamilton may appeal. new trial motion filed.
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Miss Caroline Slagle Hospitalized in Hamilton Day Case
In Minneapolis on February 20 Miss Caroline Slagle the woman tied to the Hamilton Day case fell ill Tuesday night and is now bedridden with threatened peritonitis. She voiced her doubt about the verdict saying she still believes Hamilton innocent. Meanwhile Mrs Day mother of the murdered man remains gravely ill at the West hotel with little improvement since news of her son’s death.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Caroline Slagle
Hamilton
Parry Manufacturing Reincorporated With New Capital
The Parry manufacturing company was reincorporated with a capital stock of 1,200,000 divided into 5 000 and 7 000 share classes. The incorporators include David M Thos N and St Clair Parry Frank N Fitzgerald and Lot D Guffin. The original company began Oct 31 1888 with 35 000 capital demonstrating rapid growth.
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David M
Thos. N
St. Clair Parry
Frank N. Fitzgerald
Lot D. Guffin
Capital National Wins City Bond Auction for $148,000
The Capital National Bank won the hospital and fire department improvement bonds sale, bidding premiums totaling $1,765 with 0.325 percent interest. Twelve bids were received, six from Indianapolis, and one bond maturity listed for 1912. the bank also secured the city’s recent temporary loan.
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Capital National Bank
Johnson
Indianapolis
Capital National
Husband abuses wife over cabbage cooking in courtroom
Emmons Barbour, a 49 year old colored man of 49 W Court et, clashed with his wife over cabbage, assaulting her and injuring her face. She testified he twisted her wrist on Saturday, and she described ongoing harsh treatment. The judge issued a $10 reminder.
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Emmons Barbour
W. Courtet
Family affairs at Andy Clary's Bee
Family matters centered on Andy Clary and his bee operation with unclear details. The fragment references Andy and a local family context but provides minimal factual content or dates.
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Bee
Andy
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