Five-Cent Fare Fight in Indianapolis Interurban Talks
The Board of Works met with interurban representatives, the Indianapolis street railway, and the contracts and franchises committee to discuss a five cent fare for interurbans. The interurbans object to transfers after five years and to paying two cents per round trip, though they would accept one cent. The council proposes a two cent fare and a requirement that interurban cars transfer after five years, with the goal of city control over lines if needed.
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Indianapolis
Interurbans
Henry
Adey
Sahm
Negley
Council Committee On Contracts and Franchises
First Car to Run on Anderson Interurban Line
The Union traction company will operate its first car on the Anderson interurban line Thursday afternoon with city officers and Indiana newspaper men aboard. The inaugural run leaves Anderson at 1 p.m. Regular hourly trips begin Friday morning with small cars until pole replacements on the College-avenue line are completed. A car from Indianapolis is planned at 6 a.m. each day, with the last car at 11 p.m. to serve theatergoers.
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Union Traction Company
Anderson
Indianapolis
Muncie
Marion
Elwood
Alexandria
College-ave
Supreme Court weighs if amendments passed in 19th century
The case arose from Marion county where George L. Denny sought admission to practice law but was refused by Judge Allen. The petition pressed whether two constitutional amendments passed, with Assistant Attorney General Merrill Moores arguing for historical meaning and Evans Woollen contending the plain text requires counting electors at the ballot box.
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Supreme Court
Marion County
George L. Denny
Allen
Denny
Merrill
Moores
Evans Woollen
Secret investigation begins into women's prison by state board
Gov Mount cedes control to the state board of charities as an inquiry into a women’s prison starts in secret. No reporters admitted and details remain undisclosed amid silent talks with Mrs Minturn and prison managers. Secretary Butler says the board discussed matters with attorneys and managers, but specifics will likely stay hidden.
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Butler Seid
Gov. Mount
Charities Board
Butler
Butles
Weather Outlook for Indianapolis and Vicinity
Forecaster Wappenhans predicts a 36 hour period of fair and cold conditions ending early Friday with slowly moderating temperatures. The narrative notes the mercury near zero Tuesday night with a high of 15 briefly Tuesday afternoon, then a gradual rise and fall through the night into Wednesday morning. Arctic breezes push milder air from the western coast, with another slight dip expected after a warm spell.
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Mercury
Wappenhans
Heating Plant Problems Put Courthouse on Edge
The new $150,000 courthouse heating plant, recently paid for, is reported failing with several steam radiator automatic controllers not working. Engineer Craig urged immediate repairs as temperatures in Judge Leathers' courtroom barely rose above 56 degrees, prompting gloom about the building’s comfort.
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Court House
Craig
Judge
No Council Investigation In Marion County Grand Jury Session
The January session of the Marion county grand jury begins next Monday with no expected new inquiry into city council affairs. Prosecutor says Bailey has no new material for the jury and Higgins claims Bailey knows more about other councilmen he charged with crookedness.
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Marion County Grand Jury
Francis C Bailey
Bailey
John Higgins
Higgins
Quay Wins Senate Backing In Harrisburg Caucus
In Harrisburg on January 2, supporters of Matthew Quay secured a unanimous caucus vote among Republican senators and representatives to back his return to the United States Senate. Dalzell and Stewart withdrew. 1233 legislators attended, four short of a joint convention quorum for January 16.
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Senate
House
Messrs. Hill and Tiffany
Susquehanna County
McPherson
Adams
Gen. Koontz
Beaver
Marshall
Unknown Man Killed By A Train At Apple’s Crossing
A man about 30, five six, with a mustache and light gray eyes died when struck by an eastbound passenger train two miles west of Oakland. Discrepancies between the engineer and fireman delay identification. The body, found with a broken neck and skull fracture, was taken to Oakland for coroner’s view.
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Oakland
F. G
Apple's Crossing
Brightwood
Oaklandon
Jaunt to Gas Fields by Council Committee
The council committee investigating the Consumers' gas trust company will likely tour the gas fields next week at the company's expense. The investigation is delayed as some committeemen have not responded to meeting calls. All councilmen have been invited to join.
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Consumers’ Gas Trust Company
Ben
Rockport Lynching Verdict Classified as Mob Violence
State health board records Bud Rowland and James Smith as killed by mob violence in Rockport. Coroner H. T. Harter of Newtonville files the death returns stating homicide in state records.
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Rockport
Bud Rowland
James Smith
State Health Board
H. T. Harter
Newtonville
Gen Harrison Elected to Fill Pratt Vacancy at Gas Trust
Gen Harrison is reported elected as director of the Consumers' Gas Trust to fill the vacancy after Julius F Pratt's death. Directors to be named by trustees with an annual meeting to follow official notice. The firm plans a 4 percent dividend after January 15 for certificate holders of record before January 1, while stock dividends are not anticipated due to higher gas-supply costs.
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Consumers’ Gas Trust Company
Julius F. Pratt
Gen. Harrison
Tax Ferrets at Work
County tax ferrets began duty on Wednesday but will work on their own time for days while the assessor vents anger at the project. He says it is his business to oversee the ferrets duties and that funding this effort was a waste of money.
Shaw Takes Office With A Fine Feast
A banquet marked the start of Shaw and his assistant’s term at the courthouse. County Commissioner McGregor hosted or facilitated invitations, with guests paying for their own meals. The event featured turkey quail on toast and whisky, and included Bert Feibleman Billy Williams John McGregor among attendees.
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Bert Feibleman
Billy” Williams
Court House
John McGregor
McGregor
High-Handed Squires in Greene County Auction Lawsuit
In Greene County a group of creditors move to restrain an auction sale of Charles H. Krueger’s Worthington tile and brick business assets. They seek bankruptcy declaration citing preferred-creditor judgments in local courts and the sale advertised to satisfy favored creditors.
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Sam
Charles H. Krueger
Worthington
Baker
Krueger
Fred .Deppe
Fred “Telligman
Henriette Deppe
Louis Stolting
Frederick Linneweber
Anna” Detering
Gottlieb Lickemeier
Eliza
Noiting
Greene ‘County
the Peace, Courts, and Cies
Railroads plan joint agencies cut fast freight lines
A plan proposes that railroads not entering a shipping point be represented there by joint agents. This would eliminate separate agencies at many points and end fast freight lines like the Erie dispatch and Merchants dispatch.
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Erie Dispatch
Merchants’ Dispatch
Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup Promoted For Colds
An advertisement touts Little Colds and says Wood's Norway Pine Syrup cures colds and weakens from consumption. It claims thousands yearly are saved by using the remedy and positions the product as a universal cure.
Hundreds of Mixers Turned Back At Gas Office
A long line of patrons waited at the Andiarapolis gas company's window as hundreds of mixers were turned in. Workers wondered about future jobs as gas limits restricted use. Cashiers calculated amounts due under contracts from last fall and bids already made.
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Itis
Suenday
Andiarapolis Gas
Windlow
State institutions probe nears Plainfield reform school
A legislative committee investigating state institutions visited Plainfield to review the Boys reform school and other facilities including the Woman's reformatory and industrial school, Soldiers' and Sailors' homes, and the Soldiers' monument. The Central insane hospital had been studied the prior two days. Edenne ter seeks 260000 for maintenance 15000 for repairs and 12000 for clothing. The hospital covers about 14 to 15 acres with capacity 1400 and daily enrollment around 1646 measured by recent years. The hospital consumed beef eggs potatoes offar and sugar in large quantities last year.
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Plainfield
Woman’s Reformatory
Industrial School
Soldiers’ and Sailors
Soldiers’ Monument
Central Insane Hospital
Edenne
Ter
Superintendents Take Control of Hiring at County Institutions
Signs posted at county institutions grant superintendents full charge of hiring and firing and overall authority. Superintendent Daugherty of Julietta Hospital endorses the rule, noting it screens out workers seeking easy pay and ensures duty is performed. He cites recent hires who expected perks but quit when confronted with actual work.
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Daugherty
Julietta Hospital
Cromer Favors Ship Subsidy but Not Yet Committed
Congressman Cromer of District 8 mixed with politicians in Denison on Wednesday and said he favors the principles of ship subsidy but has not studied the Senate bill enough to say if he will support it. He noted his constituents are divided, with some urging opposition and others support. Best photo or buttons Bennett's 38.5 Washington.
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Cromer
Denison
Senate
Canada Independence League issues platform and constitution
The Canadian Independence League publishes its platform and 18 clause constitution from Montreal outlining dissolution of colonial ties, creation of United States of Canada, provinces as states, limited federal powers, state militia, universal suffrage, and public control of railways canals and telegraphs. It omits officer names.
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United States of Canada
Lost pocketbook returned to Noblesville woman
Mrs Leonard Wild of Noblesville lost nearly $300 while shopping in Indianapolis. After weeks of effort a Greencastle woman found the wallet on a train and mailed it home, restoring the funds to the owner.
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Leonard Wild
Noblesville
Express
Greencastle
Remarkably Few Crimes Amid Holiday Police Vigilance
Police report an unusually quiet period with only five petty cases at the station on Tuesday, described as near a record for a holiday. A captain notes less stealing during the holidays than ever before, attributing part to warm weather and close monitoring.
Overdose Attempt Leaves Wm O Hays Critical
Dr Wright at city dispensary treated Wm O Hays after an overdose of morphine at 221 W Michigan on Tuesday. Hays, reportedly melancholy for some time, remained in critical condition through the early hours of Wednesday. He once worked at Kingan's and was a past Republican nominee for city clerk.
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Michigan Sr
Wm. O. Hays
Hays
Wright
Kingan’s
Alleged Briber Banks to Face Trial on Election Bribery Charge
Alleged briber Banks will be tried in criminal court on January 14. Attorney McCullough filed a motion to quash the indictment and it will be argued on Saturday afternoon. Martin Hugg was chosen to aid in the prosecution. Banks appeared in court Wednesday and reported for duty at the commissioners’ office as the new attorney. A $2 piano is listed for 316. Wulschner’s Feed and Jane’s Dustiess Data are noted in the column.
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J. Wesley Bridges
McCullough
Atash
Banks
Martin Hugg
Huge
Commissioners’ Office
Courity
Lord Roberts Welcome at Cowes as Queen May Honor Him
Lora Roberts arrives from South Africa to Cowes Isle of Wight aboard the transport Canada amid a massive pageant. Crowds cheer as naval craft, whistles, and gunfire greet the return of the commander in chief, with speculation that the Queen will confer a personal honor.
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Isle of Wight
Lora Roberts
South Africa
Transport Canada
Immediz
Lord Ic
Canada
Lord Roberts
Cewes
Osborn House
Persen
Roberts Arrival Causes London to Prepare Jubilant Welcome
General Roberts returns to England after eleven months abroad as London readies a grand reception. Paddington arrivals Thursday morning will be greeted by royal family members and government leaders. Fifteen thousand troops will escort him to Buckingham Palace where lunch with the prince of Wales is planned. All shops will close as the city joyfully marks the occasion.
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London
Roberts
Cowes
South Africa
Lord Roberts
Paddington Station
Buckingham Palace
Prince of Wales
England
British Efforts to Halt Boer Invasion Struggle Continues
London reports Lord Kitchener’s forts to check the Cape Colony invasion are failing and reinforcements are needed. Boers move along lines of least resistance near Colesbury and along the Transvaal border, capturing cattle, stock, wagons valued at $250,000, and a convoy. police escort surrendered. Cape cabinet meets amid serious outlook as mounted infantry reinforcements, 309 men, sail for the Cape.
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Cape Colony
Colesbury
Transvaal
Iimberley
Mafeking
Kuruman
Cape
Kruger Plans U S Visit After Utrecht Hospital Stay
A Brussels dispatch to the Post says former President Kruger hopes to visit the United States after completing treatment at the Ophthalmic Hospital in Utrecht.
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London
Brussels
Kruger
United States
Utrecht
Queen Receives Lord Roberts in Private Audience
In Cowes on January 2, after a short reception with the queen's family Lord Roberts was received by the queen in private audience. The interview touched on the war's toll and the arm he injured at Bloemfontein. The queen inquired about wounded care and troop health and thanked him for his care of soldiers. Roberts presented a magnificent collie dog from South Africa.
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Cowes
Lord Roberts
Bloemfontein
South Africa
Lord Roberts Skips Osborne Stay for Transit
In a brief report from Cowes on January 2, Lord Roberts will not spend the night at Osborne, Keane as previously reported, and has returned to the transport. S. J. Adams' foundry in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, suffered a fire damage estimated at $90,000 Wednesday.
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Cowes
Lord Roberts
Osborne
Kéane
Transport Canada
S. J. Adams
Pittsburg
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