Reinstatement Bid In Police Dismissals Filed
Ex policemen move to challenge city safety board after discharge for cause. Lawyers Smith Duncan Hornbrook Smith file remand demanding reinstatement and name J F Kurtz T L Stout Jacob Kurtz Fred Gunsolus Elmer Stoddard Ira Leet William Cox Terence Moore D A Butcher A D Rinker Harry Barlow. Roth delays reply awaiting mayor and city attorney. Once reply is refused, suit will be filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Roth
Taggare
Kern
Good Bye Fellows Narrative of Cressinger Hanged
Edward Cressinger, 21, confessed murderer of Daisy Smith was executed in Sunbury Pennsylvania. He reiterated his guilt on the scaffold and shouted farewell to the crowd. The crime occurred Oct 10 1898 near the Smith family farm with the girl found shot and throat cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbury
Edward Creseinger
Daisy Smith
Fellows
Woese- Cressinger
Pennsylvania
Creseinger
Marrowly
Roberts Will Report on Utah Lawmaker Expulsion
Washington dispatch outlines two committee reports on Roberts of Utah. Majority favors expelling him without allowing a sworn-in credential. Minority may back swearing in then expulsion. Roberts to speak on Thursday. Polygamists Must Quit Politics editorial urges no polygamists holding office, impacting prominent figures in both parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roberts
Utah
Salt Lake City
The
Désert News
Mormon Church
Jury Commissioners Accused of Jury Selection Bias
An investigation examines methods used by jury commissioners who reportedly select jurors from lists provided by various officers. The practice allegedly favors men who sought appointments or had their names suggested as desirable.
Federated CHD Employes Meet at Grand Hotel
The federated order of C H and D employes held a session at the Grand hotel. The delegated body covers railway service orders and acts as a court of appeals for grievances. It aims to catch trouble early and settle it with road officials. A reader praises Kodoi Dyspepsia Cure for digestion and relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federated Order of C., H. & D. Employes
Grand Hotel
Men's Shoes at Stout's Washington Street
Notice announces a sale of men’s shoes priced at two dollars at Stout’s, located at 450 Washington Street, with the event set for tomorrow.
Goebel Contends Election Amid Kentucky Contests
In Frankfort on January 3, Goebel contends he was elected while challenges to Gov. Taylor and Beckham proceed. Judge Cantril orders Louisville trust company officials to produce or face jail over 4500 bribe funds tied to Senator Harrell. ballots to be drawn Thursday. Gov. Taylor's message read to both houses as Democrats gain influence. Whallen bound over to trial with $10,000 bond in Thompson court.
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Gev. Marshall
Cantril
Louisville Trust Company
Harrell
H. J.whatten
Louisville
Goebel
Senate
House
Taylor
Jwhallen
Thompson
County Assessor Reports Tax Dodging Worth 613178 Slipped
A. G. Campben county assessor, who served as tax ferret in 1999, reported that 613178 dollars of property escaped taxation and 8916 dollars are due the county.
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Richmond
Ind
Sphj
A. G. Campben
Receipts Said to Be Invalid in Settlement of Fees
A lawyer stated that receipts issued by the county commissioners to Sterling R. Holt and William H. Schmidt after their compromise settlement may not be legally binding. He noted potential omissions of about 8,000 dollars claimed from Holt and 16,000 dollars claimed from Schmidt for delinquent tax collection fees.
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Sterling R. Holt
Wm. H. Schmidt
Schmidt
Holt
Memorial Bridge Proposal Across Potomac Draws Attention
A memorial bridge linking Washington and Arlington, first proposed in 1886, resurfaces among national figures. Rooted in Grant’s memory, it expanded to honor Civil War and Spanish American War veterans, aiming to celebrate all Americans who helped form the nation. Initial estimates stood at 2 million dollars, with likely increases anticipated.
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Washington
Potomac
Arlington
Grant
Spain
America
United States
Gas pressure tests show South Side under supplied
Henry Stacy, a gas expert, tested pressures across the city as a council committee prepares to revise natural gas rates. Results show plummeting pressure in most engine houses, with No 2 Hillside Ave registering 2.27 ounces near a regulator. City engineer Jeup says the tests reveal discrimination against the South Side, while Consumers Gas Trust shows the best pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Stacy
Council Committee On
Hillside Ave
Jeup
Washington St
Consumers Gas Trust Company
Works Board Announces Reappointments and Pending Posts
The Board of Works disclosed reappointments for several posts including Assistant clerk John H. Reddington and Chief clerk of the city engineer’s department M. G. Hornady. Also named were Assistant engineers J. H. Dean A. H. Moore and C. A. Brown and Draughtsman A. H. Off. After a private hour with Mayor Taggart, the board initially held back on new appointments, with more changes and further hires anticipated, including Tomlinson Hall custodian, garbage inspector, and other city engineer staff.
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Board of Works
John H. Reddington
M. G. Hornady
J. H. Dean
A. H. Moore
C. A. Brown
A. H. Off
Taggart
Fanning
Spencer
Hst
Tomlinson Hall
Real Estate Transfer Sells Ensley Flats for 44000
John Caven sells the Ensley flats on Vermont Street to Joseph A. Rink for 44000. Rink owns adjacent lot on Illinois Street and plans an eight story addition in the spring making the building face Illinois Street.
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John Caven
Ensley
Vermont-st
Joseph A. Rink
Rink
Ilinois-st
Illinois-st
Sheep Shearing Festival Promised by Indiana Association
The Indiana wool-growers' association elected officers: President W A Guthrie Dupont Vice President Sid Conger Flatrock Secretary C S Plumb Purdue University Treasurer C A Phelps New Castle. Plumb invited members to Purdue in May for a sheep shearing festival with expert shearers and demonstrations. Bowles Noblesville Harsh Barger Ladoga and Judge Cowgill Wabash spoke at the convention.
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Indiana Wool-Growers’ Association
W. A. Guthrie
Dupont
Sid Conger
Flatrock
C. S. Plumb
Purdue University
C. A. Phelps
New Castle
Plumb
Purdue
T. E. Bowles
Noblesville
J. M. Harshbarger
Ladoga
Cowgill
Wabash
Dr Dunn Arrested in Mattoon Murder Case
State attorney Andrews has arrested Dr D Winter Dunn a prominent physician on murder charges in Mattoon Illinois. Anna Lester died at farmer Thomas Lidster’s home after declaring Dunn operated on her December 15. Dunn and Lidster deny the charge. Dunn once served as DuQuoin mayor.
Boer minister Leyds receives recognition from Dutch
The Hague January 3 report says Queen Wilhelmina and her mother talked with Dr. Leyds Transvaal agent at a New Year court and Leyds was welcomed by the Dutch foreign minister, marking first official European government recognition. Goshen Indiana January 3 robbers blow safe at Lucky Brothers drug store Wolf Lake getting 3610. bloodhounds on trail.
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the Hague
New Year's
Wilhelmina
Layds
Transvaal
Leyds
Goshen
Ind
Lucky Brothers
Wolf Lake
Two Pension Clerks Dismissed in Washington Order
Agent Leighty dismissed Mrs. Eva F. Sands and Miss Margaret Coyle, clerks, to save $526 yearly per position amid transfer costs. He claims the move keeps overall salaries from cuts, while Democrats cry discrimination and Republicans cite party balance. Sands, a widow with three children, was temporarily re employed to finish special expense work.
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Leighty
Eva F. Sands
Margaret Coyle
Washington
New Witnesses Testify in Molineux Trial Case
Recorder Goff pushes ahead as witnesses place key items in the case. Palmer identifies a chromoseltzer bottle and holder, Herlihy ties a box to Hartegan Co., and Kutnow powders are traced to the defendants. Yocum describes Cornish illness, and Lockwood confirms the postal route and timing of the letters.
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New York
Goff
Molineux
John H. Palmer
John J. Herlihy
Hartegan & Co
Newark
John E. Yocum
Cornish
Yocum
Adams
Henry C. Lockwood
New York Postoffice
Broadway
General Postiffice
Barnett
Barnet
Morality debate over December police report
Chairman Roth cites that 15 saloon-keepers were arrested in December while 69 drunks were recorded in the town, arguing saloons are closed. Police Supt Quigley notes 438 arrests that month, with 381 men and 52 women, 320 white and 113 black, 68 under 20. The patrol wagon logged 574.4 miles, 19 percent calls answered, 222 prisoners to headquarters and 139 to the workhouse, with $4386.44 in property recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roth
Board of Safety
Quigley
Hyde
Charley
Missing Butler factory official feared abducted
W H Curtis secretary treasurer of the Butler canning factory left Butler for Chicago last Wednesday to collect money from wholesale dealers. He is missing since Friday after reportedly taking 1.20 in cash and saying he would return. Authorities fear he was waylaid and robbed. Curtis previously lived in Indianapolis and left a wife and child.
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Butler, Ind
W. H. Curtis
Butler Canning Factory
Chicago
Indianapolis
Chillon Lodge Buildings Planned on Public Square
Chillon lodge K of P of Shelbyville Indiana has bought the ex Supreme judge Hackney property on the public square to build a fire castle hall. The first floor will be a business room renting for 1000 dollars a year the second floor an opera house and public hall while the third floor will be Castle hall. The project costs 25000 dollars with 5000 subscribed by the lodge and 20000 to be raised by members. The 64 by 118 foot lot lies in the southwest corner of the square and 8000 dollars was paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelbyville
Ind
Chillon Lodge K. of P
Supreme
L. J. Hackney
Castle Hall
Order
Bank Disposes Lafayette Silver Dollars. Orders More
The Fletcher national bank has used all Lafayette souvenir silver dollars received Tuesday and has ordered another supply. The exact number received could not be learned.
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Fletcher National Bank
Lafayette
Board of Safety Contracts for Oats and Horses
The Board of Safety contracted Frank Jones to supply 5 300 bushels of oats at 29 cents and insured 100 horses with Indiana and Ohio Live Stock Insurance Company at 9 dollars per head. W F Kissel is the agent for the company. Chief Barrett authorized to print fire alarm running cards at 50 to 75 dollars.
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Board of Safety
Frank Jones
Indiana and Ohio Livestock Insurance Company
W.F. Kissel
Barrett
Hog Gentlemen at Indiana Hog Breeders Session
The Indiana swine breeders association held its annual session at the statehouse on Wednesday afternoon. Papers discussed hog improvement and practical farming questions including marking pigs, weaning age, feeding slop, and profitability in southern Indiana.
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Indiana Swine Breeders’ Association
Statehouse
Indiana
City Life notes and youth court actions in Indianapolis
Delaney post No 70 G A R and the Woman's Relief Corps will install officers Thursday evening in the colored Odd Fellows hall on Indiana Avenue. Jessie Mundon, 15, was in police court for assaulting her mother and was continued to January 6 for Home of the Good Shepherd placement. Clarence Johnson, 12, was fined $5 and sent to the works for 30 days for petit larceny after repeatedly running away and stealing morning papers. Albert Taylor of Louisville was fined $10 and sent to the workhouse for 50 days for petit larceny after taking a $5 bill from a bartender, later returning $2.25.
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Delaney Post
Woman’s Relief Corps
Odd-fellows’ Hall
Indiana-ave
Jessie Mundon
the Good Shepherd
Clarence Johnson
Washington St
Albert Taylor
Louisville
Daly
Jacob Brown
Meridian and
Indicted trustee in clash of rival merchants in LaPorte
E R Adams trustee of Kankakee township indicted for assault on John Noble. Noble sues for 20 400 damages. Both men are rival merchants in Belting Prairie causing town factional split.
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Laporte
Ind
E. R. Adams
Kankakee Township
John Noble
Noble
Beliing Prairie
TATTLING WIRES AND NAVAL NOTES FROM MANILA
The gunboat Marietta reaches Manila. Motorman Henry Lopez of Savannah Ga is killed in a car accident. Washington denies reports that Assistant Secretary Davis will retire. Senator McComas plans to introduce a bill creating the rank of vice admiral in the Navy. A Cuban party named Nacional has formed at Tampa Fla to push Cuban independence.
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Marietta
Manila
Henry Lopez
Savannah
Washington
Davis
Senator McComas
Maryland
Tampa
Fla
Bishop James Ryan backs the Boer cause in Alton plea
Rt. Rev. James Ryan Roman Catholic bishop of Alton issues a statement praising the Boers and urging America to speak out against the Philippines war. He cites Greece and Hungary, accuses greed of throttling liberty, and calls freemen to rally with the Boer for justice and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton
James Ryan
America
Philippines
Greece
Kosciusko
Hungary
Mass of Ice Fills Ruins After Washington Street Fire
A large ice mass fills the ruins of the Washington Street store of Brosnan Bros. after a recent fire. Workers placed coal stoves in the debris to aid salvage. The firm has not yet estimated the total loss.
Roosevelt Asks Publicity to Curb Trusts in New York
Governor Roosevelt’s annual message, read at the New York legislature’s opening, emphasizes publicity as the sure remedy against trusts. He aligns with Bourke Cochran on investigation-driven reform and calls for repeal of the Horton boxing law, criticizing prize fighting.
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Albany
N. Y
Rev. Lewis Brown Contemplates St Pauls Pastorate
A letter from Rev. Lewis Brown of Battle Creek Michigan arrives Wednesday regarding his call to pastor St. Paul's Episcopal Church to succeed Rev. G A Carstensen. The vestry believes he will accept and expects a decision within days.
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Lewis Brown
Battle Creek
Mich
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
G. A. Carstensen
Brown
Building inspector sidelined after stepping on nail
Robinson, a building inspector, is confined to his home after stepping on a rusty nail that penetrated his fat. Medical treatment details are not provided in the readable text.
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Inspector Robinson
Brewers Critique City License Plan Effect on Local Firms
Joseph C. Schaf Andrew Hagen and Albert Lieber presidents of American Home and Indianapolis brewing companies issue a statement Wednesday saying they are not opposed to the $1 000 brewers license but find it unfair to license local breweries while outside firms with agencies and depots here cannot be licensed They urge delaying the license until the legislature grants city authority to license all breweries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph C. Schaf
American Brewing Company
Andrew Hagen
The
Home Brewing Company
Albert Lieber
Indianapolis Brewing Company
Coffee Headaches and Postum: A Detroit Testimony
Tillie E. Matthews of Detroit Michigan recalls headaches from coffee and credits Postum Food Coffee with relief after three months of use. She notes her brother-in-law also avoided bilious headaches and nervous tension by switching, and that several friends were helped by leaving coffee for Postum.
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Poustum
D. B. ‘Whatt
J. H. Matthews
Tillie E. Matthews
Twenty-fourth St
Detroit, Mich
Milwaukee street railway offers six for 25 cents tickets
Milwaukee newspaper notation states the street railway placed commutation tickets on sale with six for 25 cents or 25 for a dollar. The ordinance extending the franchises in exchange for the reduced fare faced injunctions but is believed to end the controversy as the public now enjoys the lower fare in operation.
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Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Wis
Milwaukee Stret Railway
Local Sale Notice at Stout’s Store
Public notice of a sale tomorrow at 450 E Washington, listing items described as Child's 30c Hubbers and 15ce at Stout's. Limited details provided beyond the location and date.
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Child
Stout's
E. Washington
Flower Men Meet at State House for Society Reports
The Indiana horticultural society gathered Wednesday afternoon in room 122 at the State house. President C. M. Hobbs of Bridgeport spoke and reports were read by the vice-president, secretary and treasurer. Joseph Burton, Orleans, superintendent of the experimental orchard, gave an address.
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Indiana Horticultural Society
State House
C. M. Hobbs
Bridgeport
Joseph Burton
Orleans
Duer of a Billiard Cue Fined in Cereline Town
Alvin Abbott faced heavy punishment in police court on Wednesday. He was fined $100 and sentenced to sixty days for assault and battery stemming from an incident two weeks earlier at Jim Jones' saloon where he struck bartender William Bowman with a billiard cue during a pool game in Cereline town.
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Alvin Abbott
Jim Jones
Cereline Town
William Bowman
Men’s Shoes at Stout’s Store Offer
In a Washington street sale Stout’s marqueed shoes priced at two dollars were discounted to 84 cents. The ad promotes men’s footwear at a bargain, inviting shoppers to visit 450 percent location and perceive the limited time offer.
Interstate stock market closes mixed at Jan yard report
Interstate Live Stock Market at Interstate Stock Yards reports cattle receipts 300 with a range of shipping classes from fair to prime beef steers 1 150 to 3 330 lb averages and similar quotes for cows calves and hogs. sheep receipts 120 with prices for good to prime lambs and fair to medium sheep.
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Interstate
Interstate Stock Yards
Neugets
Caives Lee
Cattle Quotes From Indianapolis Stock Yards Receipts
Union Stock Yards Indianapolis January 3 cattle receipts show 250 head Wednesday shipments. Export and shipping cattle quoted by weight for steers and heifers ranging Good to prime 1,350 pounds and up, fair to medium 1,150 to 1,300 pounds, and various grades for bulls cows and calves with prices noted per hundredweight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Stoops
Livestock Market Report Shows Mixed Receipts and Prices
Cattle and calf quotes range from common to choice with values around 643 for cows and varying bids for calves and lambs. Sheep receipts are light with mixed and heavy packing sheep trading around 435 to 523 per hundred pounds, while bucks bring about 200 to 30 per hundred. Wednesday shipments noted with limited sheep movement.
City Grain Market Prices and Carload Totals
The January 3 grain market reports corn, wheat, oats, hay, and mixed feeds with multiple No. lot classifications. Prices show No 2 white at 31 4c, No 3 white around 32 4c, No 2 timothy hay at 11.00 to 11.50, and No 1 timothy at 11.00 with 1.50 freight ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Chicago Markets Report Wheat Reacts to Nervous Trading
Chicago market notes show wheat futures slipping on Wednesday with May at about 6.95 to 6.9 and July near 6.70. Oats stayed quiet as May oats traded around 6.20. May pork prices ranged from 10.40 to 10.63, lard 5.95 to 6.90, ribs 5.70 to 5.65.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Sas
Prices for Dressed Poultry and Butter in Chicago Trade
Chicago market notes list dressed poultry and butter ranges on January 3. Turkey prices reach 9 to 10 cents. chickens 7 to 8 cents. ducks 8 1/4 cents. geese around 8 cents. Buttercreamerys show extras at 27 1/4 cents and other grades from 24 to 17 cents. Cheese and eggs priced with standard varieties and fresh eggs at 19 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Holiday balls and lodge costumes offered by Webber Burton Co
Advertisement lists masquerade costumes in bright new stock and factory made lodge costumes flags banners and band uniforms by Webber Burton Co 108 N Pennsylvania Ave. Other small classifieds include rentals and job notices from 10 W 414 N Delaware and a church trustee election notice at Union Mission Baptist Church with date Dec 29 299 and a clerk’s note by Della Anderson
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Union Mission Baptist Church
Della Anderson
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