Prison Whipping Claims Stir House Inquiry in State
Senate committee probes alleged abuse at the Woman's Prison as Miss Martha Bettis testifies to frequent whippings and vile language. Superintendent Sarah J. Keely faces questions over discipline, officer conduct, and coercive control amid ongoing testimony and witness accounts.
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Martha Bettis
Senator Agnew
Miss Bettis
Miss Keely
Miss
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Attorney Chambers
Board of Managers
One Lone Defender of Track Elevation Before Committee
William Fortune led Indianapolis supporters before the Indian apolis affairs senate committee on the track elevation bill claiming a 19000 voter petition in favor. Opponents argued it would ruin investment and harm business while preferring a financing plan and further data. The committee reconvenes after adjournment Thursday.
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I. S. Gordon
C. EB. Merrifield
Indianapolis
Charles W. Smith
L. J. Hackney
Railroads
Commercial Club
Board of Trade
Mr. Fortune
Albert Sahm
Fortune
Sahm
Senate
Child Kills Sister Its Clothing
In Stephenson Michigan on February 21 a 6 year old daughter of John Myers attempted to kill one of her two younger sisters during her mother's absence. The 2 year old victim died after the child pressed a burning stove wood brand under her clothes and set her ablaze before escaping the flames.
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Julia L. Page
Miss Kreely
Miss Page
Miss Keely
John Myers
Ingalls
Lfe
Well Known Southpaw to Pitch for Indianapolis
CINCINNATI February 21 It is reported that Jack Sudhoff the promising young Watkins pitcher was in New York on Thursday meeting with President Powers and could not be reached to confirm the tale.
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Watkins
New York
President Powers
Floating cartilage will lay Jeffries up for a while
Cincinnati February 21 expert physicians say Jim Jeffries knee trouble is a floating cartilage. It will keep him out of the ring for a time, but rest and a tight bandage should cure him. Symptoms include sudden pains so intense the sufferer may vomit or faint.
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Cincinnati
Jim Jeffries
Corbett Challenges Mitchell for Fight in New York
Jim Corbett confirms he wants to fight Charlie Mitchell after a heated exchange with the Englishman. Corbett states he will meet Mitchell any time to discuss arrangements and prevent further bluffing.
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New York
Jim Corbett
Chawlie
Mitchell
Jim
May LONG LANKY BOB Become a Spiritualist
In St Louis on February 21 the leading woman of the Honest blacksmith troupe with Bob Fitzsimmons starring has reportedly converted him to spiritualism. All other company members have joined except Ed Dunkhorst.
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ST. Louis
Honest Blacksmith
Bob Fitzsimmons
Ed Dunkhorst
Tod Is Popular In England Says Loates Ahead Of Ride
English jockey Sam Loates sailed for England on Wednesday and praised Tod Sloan as popular while noting California racing shows good jockeys but poor horses and stakes. Denny Maher also sailed. England opens racing season March 25.
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Sam Loates
England
California
Tod Sloane
Denny Maher
Apollos Rally Narrowly Aims at Championship Lead
In the South side league the Apollos climbed with three straight wins to tighten the gap on leaders. The Maisell Ramblers and Marotts show early pace while the Germanias suffer a setback losing three in a row. Surprises emerge as the Apollos press the standings.
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Germanias
Apollos
Sports and political clash shadow early baseball era
The piece surveys mounting opposition to prize fights and rowdyism amid mayoral and gubernatorial pushback, notes scattered outcomes in horse racing and billiards, previews the Henley regatta entry by the University of Pennsylvania, cites league and schedule forecasts, and mentions team moves and franchise news across cities including New York Boston Sioux City and Kansas City.
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Sioux City
Pueblo
Mont Beville
City
Kansas City
Five stables barred after disputed steeplechase
In New Orleans on February 21 Miss Ransom Don Clarencio Lizzie Kelly Terry Ranger and Divertisement with their teams were suspended after judges halted a steeplechase before finish. Lizzie Kelly led by eight lengths as bets were nullified amid the controversy.
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New Orleans
Miss Ransom Don Clarencio
Lizzie Kelly
Terry Ranger
Marion Club Bowlers Defeat Columbia on New Alleys
In Wednesday night bowling at Columbia, the Marion Club overwhelmed Columbia players. Sargent of Columbia led with 255, the top score of the evening as the Columbia club challenged and fell behind.
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Marion Club
Columbia Club
Sargent
Marion
BeBe
Hamilton Has Consumption Affects Sentencing Outcome
MINNEAPOLIS February 21 Friends of Frank Hamilton, ill with consumption, expect a light sentence for the murder case. If sentenced to five years, it is said he will not serve the full term. Mrs Day, grieving mother of Leonard R Day, is mentioned in connection with the case.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Frank Hamilton
Mrs. Day
Leonard R. Day
Largest vaults in the state offer secure storage
The two vaults are described as the largest and strongest in the state built to withstand every known attack. They are centrally located, well lit and ventilated. Safes for money jewelry and valuable papers may be rented at five dollars per year, plus a storage vault for trunks containing silverware and other valuables.
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