Topeka Police Disperse Home Defenders Riot
In Topeka Kansas on Monday morning a mob called home defenders smashed North Topeka cold storage and a beer depot. Police arrested Rev F W Emmerson and others after three shots were fired. J W Adams was wounded and Dr M R Mitchell and Mrs Nation associate were detained. Adams was later wounded, Emmerson slight, and Emmerson released on recognizance amid ongoing threats of further clashes. Mrs Nation was released from jail and left for Peoria to report to the Journal court.
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Emmerson
M. R. Mitchell
Home Defenders
F. W. Emmerson
Topeka
Kansas City
Home
Rev. Emmerson
Boyles
Adams
Cash Curtis’ Beer Depository
North Topeka
Frank Stahl
Curtis
Moeser Brothers
Kas
Monsignor Bessonies to be buried inside St John’s church
The body of Monsignor Bessonies will be buried in a cement vault beneath St John’s church in Indianapolis on Tuesday. The funeral includes a pontifical requiem mass by Bishop Chatard with Rev Dennis McCabe delivering the sermon, and a guard of honor by the Boys’ Father Mathew brigade.
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Monsignor Bessonies
St. John’s Church
France
Father Mathew Brigade
Chatard
Dennis McCabe
Holy Cross Church
Father Bessonies
Mgr. Bessonies
Indianapolis
Vincennes
O’donaghue
Justice Brewer Would Allow Small Juries in Ordinary Trials
Justice Brewer, speaking in an interview, urged that 12 jurors are unnecessary for ordinary cases and that majority verdicts should prevail in many trials. He argued for smaller juries in minor matters and suggested compensating jurors to prevent loss of earnings. He warned against friends of defendants biasing outcomes and called for reform beyond present laws.
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Washington
Justice Brewer
Supreme Court
Democrats Will Let Republicans Hang Themselves
Senate leaders say no further obstruction will be attempted and no broad program will be pursued. Senator Inman indicates lawmakers will focus on necessary work with no more political resolutions. Investigations into the soldiers' home reform school and prison remain dormant in committee.
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Senate
Inmak
Finley-Taylor
Inman
Soldiers’ Home
Benevolent Institutions Committee
Dean Hunt Reports Chemistry Strike Slipped In
Dean Hunt of the dental college cites a Saturday scene where 18 members of the chemistry class reportedly oppose Fraf Roscrsburg in a pipe dream dispute. The item notes V Tucker of Lawrence Indiana injuring his team after rushing a load of corn into town and spooking horses, leading to a runaway incident.
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Dean Hunt
Dental College
Chemistry Clase
Fraf
Roscrsburg
The Sun Creates Temporary Office In Denison Hotel
The Sun announces a temporary business office located at 100 Eb. Obfest in the Denison hotel building where patrons will receive prompt attention.
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the Sun’s
the Sun
Denison Hotel
Governor Durbin Weighs Railroad Consolidation Bill
Gov Durbin has not signed the railroad consolidation bill and weighs its contents before issuing a signature. The measure is lengthy and may require time for full review as railroad interests express concern.
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Gov. Durbin
Joss
Bird’s nest sparks 23000 fire on railway bridge
Nashville Tenn Feb 25 The eastern span of the N C and St L railway bridge over the Tennessee river at Johnsonville burned Sunday causing a loss of 20000. The fire started from a spark in a bird nest. Trains are badly delayed.
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Nashville, Tenn
Tennessee River
Johnsonville
Harry New Emerges As Possible Mayoral Candidate
Local GOP politics intensify as Bookwalter and McGregor push reform. Harry New gains favor as a nonring nominee. Letters to Senator Thompson reveal reform support and desire for direct nominations. Mentions of Minturn bill and pressure from labor oppose Parry. several names floated, but only New shows broad backing.
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Bokwalter
Thompson
Bookwalter
St. Louis
McGregor
Joss
Eckwalter
Ring
Harry S. New
John R. Allen
Hugh H. Hanna
H- P. Wasson
Bookwalter People
Journal
Kentucky Avenue Opening Sparks Threat of Injunction
Citizens opposed to the Kentucky Avenue opening protested before the Board of Works on Monday. About a third of interested parties attended as the total $5,500 assessment sparked disputes over fairness with some land near the river assessed as low as half a cent per foot. Myron King defends the equity of the assessment while the board weighs rescinding or pursuing injunctions. The board also approved plans to build a main sewer on Michigan Street from the White River interceptor to Patterson.
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Kentucky-ave
Board of Works
Sevral
Myron King
Michigan St
White River
Patterson
A Swell Guy Charged With Grand Larceny
Frank Ullery of 1718 W Washington Sr charged with grand larceny after a February incident in Bates house store room. Jan Cavanaugh, head cook, missed 27.50 from a table. detectives Splann and Haley uncovered an itemized expenditure, leading Ullery to return 17.50 and seek a hush.
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Frank Ullery
W. ‘Washington Sr
Bates House
Jan. Cavanaugh
Ullery
Cavanaugh
Allery
Splann and
Haley
Five Shots In Street Brawl Ends With Arrests
Rufus Cantrell a merchant policeman fired five shots at Garfield Buckner during a Saturday night fight over a small debt. Cantrell and Buckner were both wounded but escaped serious injury as bullets glanced off. Capt Kruger and Bicycle squad officers arrested Cantrell Buckner and Manuel Roach after the melee.
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Rufus Cantrell
Garfield Buckner
Cantrell
Kruger
Manning
Griffin
Manuel Roach
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis and Vicinity
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending 8 p m February 26: rain or snow flurries Monday, colder, fair Tuesday. Temperature at 7 am 28, at 2 pm 31.
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Indianapolis
Moon
Defect Found in Jong Octopus Promoter Bill Title
Opponents of the Joss railroad consolidation bill seize on a defective title reading “A bill to authorize” instead of “A bid for an act to authorize.” Attorney general Taylor says it is a technical error with no effect, corrected in the engrossed bill before gubernatorial sending.
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Joss Railroad
House
Senate
Taylor
Ingenious Gas Scheme Aims at 900 Percent Return
Charles Kirk an engineer at 128 N New Jersey street faced charges of obtaining money under false pretenses after proposing a patent fan to boost gas flow and selling ten cent gas pipe joints for a dollar to consumers. Victims reported the scheme, and police began inquiries. Kirk’s family is said to be destitute. Case continued.
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Charles Kirk
N. New Jersey Sr
Greeny
Kirk
Street-Car Strike Faces New Cincinnati Company
A Cincinnati street-car company led by Hugh McGowan may start with a strike as workers claim they earn a cent less per hour than peers on rivals lines. They say they have no lunch break, unlike other cities where a half hour is allowed. McGowan was away in Indianapolis and his return is expected in two or three days.
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Cincinnati
Hugh McGowan
McGowan
Indianapolis
Ill health of Indian apolis chair company president
E G Cornelius president of the Indian apolis chair company is critically ill at his home 1005 N Meridian St with brain congestion and partial paralysis following a paralytic stroke last year. Dr Weir says recovery is possible but partial paralysis may persist. Cornelius is a leading local businessman.
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E. G. Cornelius
Indianapolis
Meridian St
Weir
Cornelius
Legislature Approves Bill Limiting Supreme Court Opinions
The house on Monday passed a bill to remove the supreme court's written opinions. It lets the appellate court affirm lower court decisions without full written rulings, speeding up the appellate process.
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The
House
Supreme Court
Runaway Big Four Flyer Narrowly Avoids Collision at Muncie
Panic struck passengers as the eastbound Big Four flyer failed brakes and sped 40 mph through Muncie. Engineer Tamblyn and a brakeman fought the derailment risk, doors were secured, passengers prayed, and the train finally halted when it aligned with a Knickerbocker freight.
Indiana Senate Defends Carraway Law Amid Vote Buyer Debate
The Indiana Senate rejected amendments to repeal the Carraway law amid charged debate over vote buyers. Senator Fortune attacked protections for buyers while Uncle John Lawler and others argued against exemptions. The vote kept the law intact as Stillwell pushed for limited party watchers at elections to prevent delays.
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Senate
John Lawler
Lawler
Mategon
Carraway
Stillwell
Gilbert
Matson
Democrats Trap G O P On Minturn Bill Senate Tactics
Democrats caucused on the Senate floor and killed the Minturn bill amid intra party strife. Republicans blamed Democrats for the defeat while some Democrats claimed they backed election reform in name only. The Minturn bill had passed the Senate and faced House fate as debate stretched through the morning. Senators Parks Burns Matson Agnew Walcott weighed in with varied votes and motives.
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Callius
Senate
Gilbert
House
Minturnoll
Parks
Burns
Joss
Matson
Agnew
Walcott
Reporter on the Gridiron Plots Fake Story
A reporter circles an alleged scandal at a women’s prison and girls’ industrial school with a purported blood curdling tale. The committee has not set a time for further investigation while a morning paper probes an unparalled story.
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Women’s Prison and
Girls’ Industrial School
No Appointments Three Weeks Governor Durbin Delays
Gov Durbin announces no appointments for three weeks due to ongoing legislative session. Secretary had issued a prior notice but lawmakers ignored it. The article notes a new $235 plane marketed at $66 and references Wulschner's as a supplier.
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Ers
Durbin
Wulschner
Southern reformatory probe ends as defense rests
The joint legislative committee probing the Southern reformatory held its final session Monday. Defense witnesses included W S Carpenter and Thomas Ellixon among others who testified Hert’s administration was proper and that the guards dining hall fund did not belong to the state, a point contested by Davis who urged the fund be state money.
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W. S. Carpenter
fort+mer
Thos. E. Ellixon
Meber Board of Charities
Cemapor Duncan
J. R. Henry
Cashier State Bank
Prison Board
E. P. Bicknell
Chicago Bureau of Charities
Indiana Board
Eichhorn
Prison Board of Managers
Hert
Henry
Harris seeks bankruptcy for shoe store owner
William B. Harris proprietor of The boot upside down on W Washington Street announces his bankruptcy petition listing debts of 6,198.50 and assets of 3,735.00. He says most creditors are wholesale shoe merchants and manufacturers.
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William B. Harris
W. Washington Sr
New Star in Perseus Observed at Harvard Observatory
Cambridge Mass Feb 25 A new star in Perseus has been photographed and observed in several measures. It is reported to be so bright that it was visible at noon with a two inch telescope.
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Cambridge
Mass
Harvard Observatory
Perseus
Harry Rubush Injured at Indiana Chair Factory
Harry Rubush of 839 Indiana Ave was severely injured Monday morning after a piece of machinery struck him in the head at the Indiana Chair Manufacturing Company. He was attended by Dr. Ford and reports say his injuries are not dangerous.
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Harry ‘Rubush
Indiana Ave
Indiana Chair Manufacturing Company
Dr. Ford
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