Dark Horse May Win Big Stake In Indiana Speakership
Indiana politics roast over the speakership race as Samuel R. Altman and James F. Statesman duel for control. Warren King remains a key kingmaker with whispers of a late pivot, while Gov elect Durbin watches from the Denison as unpledged members threaten to reshape the field.
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Secktts
Samuel R. Artman
Lebanon
James F. Statesman
Peru
Sherman King
Wabash
Artman
Statesman
King
Denison
Larz Whitcomb
Marion
Hancock
E. E. Neal
Noblesville
Durbin
Joseph Clarke
Marion County
John A. Bonham
Hartford City
Clarke
Bonham
Samuel R. Altman
Jim Statesman
the Denison
Vacant Police Commissions Across Cities As Months Begin
Terms of one police commissioner in several cities expire with the new year and governor Durbin announces no appointments yet. Each police board has three members and the remaining two will be in charge until new appointments are made.
Commission Eyes Men on Woman's Prison Board
A special legislative commission visiting the women's prison found books and accounts in good shape. They may recommend adding one or two businessmen to the board of trustees, currently all women, to improve business management.
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Special Legislative Commission
Woman's Prison
Captain Wallace Foster Pushes Flag Desecration Bill
Capt Wallace Foster holds talks with Marion county lawmakers to back a bill protecting the flag. He vows to intervene if a mob drags the nation’s banner, even at personal risk, urging Indiana lawmakers to act.
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Wallace Foster
Marion County
Indiana
Lawmaker Targets Flag Use in Advertising Across States
A lawmaker outlines a bill similar to ten others to ban flag use in advertising. He cites a toilet paper trademark and restaurant napkins with stars and stripes as examples. A local firm agreed to stop printing the flag on envelopes. The aim is to protect dignity and public respect, with no bill sponsor yet chosen.
Remarried Couple Reunite After Years Apart
In New Paris near Richmond Indiana, William Bohn and Ida Lawder renewed their marriage on the seventeenth anniversary of their first wedding. The remarriage marks a romantic reunion after years living apart.
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Richmond
Ind
New Paris
Here
William Bohn
Ida Lawder
Gum Shoe Inquiry of Woman's Prison Continues
Gov. Mount explains the charities board investigates misconduct at the Woman's prison with Butler and a stenographer, saying the charges originate from the superintendent and board members against Mrs Walker. The board, acting at his request, will report to him with possible public release of findings.
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Butler
State Board of Charities
Mount
Charles Walker
Walker
Charities Board
Conner Resigns From Office Says He Was Not Dismissed
R. A. Conner denied being discharged over recent attacks on his brother the state statistician. He states he resigned in June of his own free will and that office records prove his good work.
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R. A. Conner
State Statistician
Conner
Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Brown Quinine
An old advertisement promotes Laxative Brown Quinine tablets to cure a cold in one day. It claims all druggists will refund the money if it fails and features E. W. Grove’s signature on each box, priced at 26 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Worth Dentist Moved to Stevenson Building
Dr. CG EB Worth, dentist, has moved his practice to 423 Stevenson Building. Office contact remains 2790 with Ol4.
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CG. EB. Worth
Stevenson Building
Bishop Ninde Found Dead in Bed at Home Threatened by Sale
Detroit reports Bishop W X Ninde of the Methodist Episcopal Church died in his bed at 69. Cause heart disease. His death follows stress over Detroit offering a home to the church and the pending sale of his Indianapolis area residence. Friends say worry over the Detroit gift and sale hastened his decline.
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Detroit
Detroit, Mich
W. X. Ninde
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Ninde
Indianapolis
Meridian St. M. E
South America
International Epworth League
E, B. Rawls
Indiana
Lexington
Crowded Kissing Allegations Surface in Ungericht Divorce
In a Indianapolis circuit court divorce case, witnesses describe a close social circle surrounding Mr. and Mrs. John Ungericht. Testimony notes frequent friendly kissing within the group, while John reportedly refused a kiss from Joan citing “too much of that thing.” Witnesses recount ongoing social gatherings for years, and Col. Harry Sheets is mentioned for a party, though Judge Allen barred some testimony.
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Indianapolis
John Ungericht
Tittle “Set
Ungerichts
John
Mary
Col
Harry Sheets
Set
Indiana wool growers meet at state house January 16
The Indiana wool growers association gathers in the agricultural rooms of the state house on January 16. William Nichols, a policy figure, was fined 200 in criminal court, denied a new trial, and appealed. Capital National Bank shows a 109 009 surplus after a 5 percent dividend and 11 000 in undivided profits. Butler College’s winter term opens with 20 new students. first debate scheduled with De Pauw in February. Thos Eagan, arrested for running a gambling house, was fined with costs. eight visitors also penalized.
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Indiana Wool Growers’ Association
State House
William Nichols
Capital National Bank
Butler College
DePauw
Thos. Eagan
Bankruptcy Petition Reveals Fuller Family Debts and Assets
G Edward Fuller filed in federal court listing debts of 40000 with 5300 in property exempt. He owes 39197 49 to tailors and professionals and holds 1100 notes against Pacific freezing and cooling Seattle stock and 100 Phillips gold mining shares. He was formerly a clerk for Anti trust baking powder and reports 200 wages due.
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G. Edward Fuller
E. Chubb Fuller
Epitomist Publishing Company
J. Ensign Fuller
G. Bawaré
J. Ensign
Pacific Freezing and Cooing Company
Seattle
Wash
Phillips Gold Mining Company
Fuller
Anti-trust Baking Powder Company
County treasurer questions county safe security
Armin Koehne the county treasurer discusses the security of county funds with a reporter. He notes a new grating over a window near the safe and warns that iron bars and wire cages offer little protection. He says large sums are left overnight in the frail iron safe during tax season and remarks that much money is rarely kept there.
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Armin Koehne
Prisca Thompson Arrested for Delusions and Disruptive Behavior
Prisca Thompson, colored, of 816 Blake Street, was arrested Thursday after declaring a divine mission and failing to calm down after leaning from a window on Christmas Day. She bought a Union Station ticket, grew agitated, and fell under a train. her age remains undisclosed. She was placed in a private cell after causing disturbances at the female block.
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Prisca Thompson
Blakest
Union Station
Priscilla
Have the Robinsons Sold Clarifying Cleveland St Louis Club
The piece notes the Robinsons may have sold the St Louis baseball club after years of poor luck and financial strains. It references their 1599 operation of both Cleveland and St Louis teams, with expected profits from St Louis lost to Cleveland. It suggests they lack funds to sustain a club, making a sale likely.
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Cleveland
Robinsons
St. Louis
Bradbury Trusts Rejected In Supreme Court Ruling
Long legal saga over Beatty estate ends with Indiana Supreme Court reversal. Francis T. Hord, trustee, released from paying Bradbury from sale proceeds of the Beatty addition in Indianapolis. Foreclosure and management of hundreds of lots traced to Bissell and New, with Bradbury once attorney for both sides.
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Hendricks
Marion County
Supreme Court
Francis T. Hord
Bradbury
Beatty
Indianapolis
Garfield Park
George P. Bissell
Hartford
Conn
Nancy Beatty
Bissell
John C. New
Daniel M. Bradbury
New
Hord
Hendricks County
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity
Forecast covers 36 hours to 8 p m January 4. Fair weather expected with warmer Thursday night and fair Friday. Temperature at 7 am unspecified, at noon 28, at 2 am 29.
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Indianapolis
December Weather Report Notes Stable Mean Temperature
The mean temperature for December held at 33 degrees, a constant for 30 years. December 21 dropped to 14 degrees while December 22 rose to 1 degree. Total precipitation reached 1.41 inches with no deficiency of 1.57 in the 20 year average of 2.38 inches. Five days were clear.
Diamonds and Jewelry Sale Ad Promises Fair Prices
The advertisement by J. P. Mullally announces up to date stock of diamonds and jewelry with modest pricing and no fancy prices. It notes a 2% circle location and invites customers to visit for value and selection.
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J. P. Mullally
Old Bill Mallady Talks of His Life
William Mallady, awaiting transfer, reflects in jail on life, faith, and crime. He recalls Bible verses learned from parents near Greensburg and Greensburg area roots as he contemplates judgment and a possible God. He loses his former bravado and questions justice, while describing his 15 year old move to Indianapolis and fall into crime.
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Bill Mallady
Greensburg
Bill’ Mallady
Indianapolis
Woman Suffragists Front Tax Fight Led by Anthony
Mary S. Anthony sister of Susan B. Anthony defies County treasurer Hamilton over county taxes claiming taxation without representation violates rights of suffrage. She states she is of sound mind and has no criminal record and will pay only under protest if forced, preserving action for damages.
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Rochester
Susan B. Anthony
Mary S. Anthony
Hamilton
Jury Out All Night Fines Set After Assault Trial
James Hull was fined $10 in criminal court after a jury trial for assaulting William Blassengyen. Bailiff Mendenhall raged at the lengthy deliberations and costly proceedings, noting the extra $2 per juror and county costs exceeding $50.
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James Hull
William Blassengyen
Mendenhall
Prosecutor Delays Day Embezzlement Trial to February First
Prosecutor Ruckelshaus announced Clifford Day charged with embezzlement will not face trial until February 1. Bruce Strode remains jailed with a hung jury and cannot post bond. Day is free on bond, facing the same charge.
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Ruckelshaus
Clifford Day
Bruce Strode
Strode
Day
Will divides bequest to Rescue Home over split funds
The will of Uncle Billy Jackson left 300 dollars to Rescue Home. Since organization split into South-side rescue mission and Door of Hope, the administrator must pay 200 dollars to Door of Hope and 100 dollars to the mission per their separating agreement.
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Billy” Jackson
Door of Hope
Chicago Commercial Club visit to Indiana reform school
A Chicago committee bound for Indianapolis traveled to Plainfield to inspect the Indiana reform school for boys. They aim to study approved methods for handling incorrigible youth and have toured several states seeking best practices.
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Commercial Club
Indianapolis
Indiana Reform School For Boys
Plainfield
Denison and When Hotel Smoke Fined After Nuisance Ruling
A two hour smoky dispute ends with fines for the Denison hotel and the When clothing store over smoke deemed a public nuisance. Bedell testified smoke from both buildings filled Market Street and the basement court house, noting hard coal reduces smoke and several smoke consuming devices exist though costly.
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George V. Bedell
Court House
Denison
Market St
Pennnsylvania St
Monument
Esser
New York
Indianapolis
Ite
Br. Bedet
Law Building
Testi
Bedell
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Auditorium Project Aims for Fall Exposition
M. B. Hyman remains optimistic about an auditorium, urging work to start by March 1 to host an industrial exposition this fall. Indianapolis tenants already rent the space, yielding 75 000 to 100 000 dollars annually, with leases progressing. New York capitalists plan to invest 850 000 dollars, and the Indianapolis plans have been sent to them.
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M. BR. Hyman
Indianapolis
New York
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