Senator Hanna Pressures Bolting Ally Over Wife Scandal
Columbus dispatch details a gossip fueled episode involving Hanna allies George De Peck and Charles Chapman, the wife of Legislator John Griffith, and her account of coercion and insinuations as Hanna seeks to sway Griffith to vote with Hanna. Griffith remains determined to oppose Hanna despite the turmoil.
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Columbus
Hanna
George de Peck
Charles Chapman
John &. Griffith
Griffith
Great Southern Hotel
Mr. Chapman
Mr. de Peck
Griffith Nad
Mr. Hanna
Third St
Nell House
Challey
Is Hanna a Senator Question splits Ohio outlook
Columbus January 5 Is Hanna still United States senator debated as state officials insist term expires and Warren Keifer notes potential deadlock Attorney general Monnett cites senate qualification authority Hanna defeated on their figures with Hanna supporters facing antis camp and Democratic push to back Bushnell McKisson Kurtz or any anti Hanna Republican emerges in party factions leading toward a contested seating and political maneuvering.
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Columbus
Hanna
Warren Keifer
Springfield
Winney
Sen. Monnett
Mark Hanna
United States
United States Senate
Griffith
Union
Jaycee
Chernsey County
Reutan
Mason
Bromley
Jones
Manuel
Otis
Scott
Redkey
Proste
Joyce
Lane
Burke
Bushnell
McKisson
Kurtz
Fanatics Blamed For London Hall Collapse Deaths
Dr J D McLeay of Indianapolis, formerly London Ontario resident, cites a council delay in floor repairs as contributing to the collapse that killed 25. He recalls an ordinance to fix the great hall floor was opposed by fanatics in council who favored dancing venues over safety.
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J. D. Mcleay
Indianapolis
London
Ont
Old City Hall
McLeay
Weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity
Forecast for the 36 hours ending 8 pm January 6 calls for warmer fair weather. Wednesday night and Thursday are expected to be fair with temperatures rising from 22 at 7 am to 36 at noon and to 98 by 2 pm. December’s average temperature was 51, the coldest since 1892, with only two clear days all month.
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Indianapolis
Riding School Opens in Cyclorama Building
Opening night drew three dozen well dressed riders and mounts in the Cyclorama building. Prof. E Snyder’s riding school debuted with a pleased protestor praising the athletic display and orderly crowd.
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E, I
Snyder
Cyclorama
Youune
Athart
Man Held On Knife Threat Afterboarder Intervenes
Moses Thompson of Haughville faced police court on a charge of drawing a deadly weapon on his wife. A boarder seized the carving knife to prevent murder during a violent incident at their home. Thompson, described as on the edge of insanity, received 30 days in the workhouse and a fine. His wife fears for her safety and may seek a sanity commission before release.
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Moses Thompson
Haughville
Thompson
Tmithman
W. Mienigemi Sr
Tie
Dietrich
Cox
Committees Named For Parks Cooperation and Election Ticket
President Mortune announces a parks committee from the Commercial club to work with the city. Members include George Merritt William E English J K Keach M N Haines Ford L Mayer A F P Potts Chas E Coffin Bement Lyman W S Garber and A M Grossbrenner who will nominate a ticket for the February election. D P Irwin John Fl Holliday and Albert EB Metzger are appointed club representatives to the monetary conference.
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Mortune
Commercial Club
George Merritt
William E. English
J. K. Keach
M. N. Haines
Ford L. Mayer
A. F P. Potts
Chas. E. Coffin
Bement Lyman
W. S. Garber
A. M. Grossbrenner
D. P. Irwin
John Fl. Holliday
Albert EB. Metzger
Case in Circuit Court Involves City vs Jennings
A local case before Judge Allen on appeal from the police court concerns Arthur Jennings a farmer 14 miles south who drove without a license. He argues he is not an Indianapolis citizen use of streets is only a market route. The ruling will affect many farmers delivering produce.
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Allen
Arthur Jennings
Jennings
Indianapolis
Indiana Company Joins Alaska Association For Copper River Venture
A new town will spring up at Copper River mouth as 2000 acres are bought. One hundred expedition members plan to mine gold, led by Dr. I. W. Louis as president with Dr. D. A. Leathers as vice president and Chas. E. Barrett as secretary and treasurer. The expedition sails February 20.
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Indiana Gold Mining Company
Alaska Improvement Association
Copper River
I. W. Louis
D. A. Leathers
Chas. E. Barrett
Master Plumbers' Officers Elected for Coming Year
The Master plumbers' association has elected officers for the coming year. President James W. Healy. Vice-president W. W. Wilcox. Treasurer George Kirkhoff. Recording secretary William Woeffer. Financial secretary Joseph Haslinger. Sergeant-at-arms H. H. Holmes.
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Master Plumbers’ Association
James W. Healy
W. W. Wilcox
George Kirkhoff
William Woeffer
Joseph Haslinger
H. H. Holmes
Republican power struggle shapes Marion County in-fighting
The piece details a factional clash within the county GOP over district chairmanship and control of party machinery. It notes a split between the "outs" led by Ma ring Maton and allies of New Schmidt Hawkins, with key figures New Harding Bookwalter and Charles Elliott navig ating positions as clubs Marion and Columbia battle for influence amid firestorm allegations and potential compromises.
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Republican Party
Newt. Harding
Joe Iealing
Charlie Bookwalter
Gene Lames
Ploud Woods
George Elliott
Ins
Gilby Schmidt
Harry New
Ross Hawkins
State Central Committee
Uiny
Fesler
New
Newt
Harding
Now
Selamidt
Havcing
Overstreet
Schmidt
Clark
Charles Elliott
Charles Bookwalter
Marion Club
Mawkins
Columbia Club
Columbia
Marion
Schmidt- Hawkins Combine
Patrick J Ryan Sues Monarch for Receiver Appointment Compromised in Court
The case of Patrick J Ryan against Monarch Supply Company to appoint a receiver was compromised Tuesday afternoon when Ryan purchased the stock of David Curtain and W W and W P Herod. Ryan had contended he lacked a proper say in management and sought a receiver.
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Patrick J. Ryan
Monarch Supply Company
Ryan
David Curtain
W. W. and
W. P. Herod
Battle for Congress Nominations Amid Heavyweights
The piece outlines Democratic contenders in Indianapolis, focusing on Leon Bailey and Charles Cooper. Bailey, chronicling years in New York and Chicago, is portrayed as money-driven and enduring in politics. Cooper, backed by a funder once aligned with hard money, is described as a heavyweight candidate with substantial local support and a heavy campaign weight.
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Leon Bailey
Indianapolis
Bailey
New York
Chicago
Congress
Crank
Harrison
Gen. Harrison
Womut' Bailey
Ile
Cooper
Fubder
Charlie
Gossins
Intrepid Woman Defends Own Case in Circuit Court
Mrs. George C. Raper, alone in court, questions witnesses and voices objections as she seeks an assignment of 250 from her late son Elmer Raper estate to cover funeral expenses. The case progresses with rivals contesting the payment proof as her husband remains away in California.
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Circuit Court
George C. Raper
California
Elmer Raper
New Baptist Church Aims to Draw Strength from First Church
A plan to organize a new Baptist church hinges on Rev. Ellison agreeing to serve as pastor. The initiative seeks to leverage the surplus membership of the First Baptist Church to build a stronger congregation.
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Ellison
First Baptist Church
City Life Calendar Notes and Courtroom Briefs
Levey Bros issues a neat calendar. John Wilhelm repeats in police court for assault and battery after choking a boy for a snowball. Walter Grim sues James Lewellen for 5000 dollars over a dog bite in June 1896. Fred Urbahns, secretary at the State board of medical exam and registration, wrote the song To love thee and will sing it in Fort Wayne on January 28.
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Cropsey
Criminal Court
Charles Jackson
Joseph Ware
J. W. White
Charles Wabbard
Timothy Butler
Richard Holland
James Ross
William Evans
William Bass
Grant Wilson
Reuben Anderson
Levey Bros
John Wilhelm
Walter Grim
Louis Grim
James Lewellen
Fred Urbahns
State Board of Medical Examination and Registration
Fort Wayne
Mr. Urbahns
Jones Tailor Ad Sneaks Oats and Suits for Sale
Jones the tailor at 1495 Illinois Street advertises business terms with a mix of oats and suits for order. Prices show 15.00 dollars for itemized offerings. The notice presents a compact local shop pitch in period tone.
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Jones
Illinois St
Marriage of Hon William E English to Helen Orr Pfatt
Hon William E English quietly wed 24 year old Helen Orr Pfatt in Christ Episcopal Church vestry with a small family gathering. The couple, who had been separated years, announced plans to travel to Washington City on a wedding trip and later reside at the Hotel Tanglish.
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Washington City
Christ Episcopal Church
Will
Jz Prey
Wejeck
Anne Josephine Fox
Col Jahr
Indiana
Lima
Eliss
Pratt
Meyim
Colorado
Arapahoe County Court
Indiaanapolis
New York St
English Hid Ik
Cse
Jinglish
English
Tanglish
Egein
Colored aristocracy hosts fourth annual Herenican ball in Indianapolis
About 300 Black residents attended the Herenican club event at Masonic hall, dressed in evening wear, matching white society in flair. Notable figures including Harry S. New Joe Stealing George Elliott and Armand Koechne joined a grand march, with Eliott among the few in formal dress. Refreshments on stage marked a lavish evening.
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Masonic Hall
Herenican Club
Indianapolis
Propylaeum
Harry 8S
New
Journal
Joe Stealing
Congress
George Elliott
Armand Koechne
Charlie Bookwalter
Eliott
Local Council Doings Admits New Societies
The Local council of women admitted two new societies Tuesday night, the Art association and the Young Women's Christian Association. Prof. Moran of Purdue read a paper on Comparative systems of municipal government, endorsing centralized charter, civil service, separation of local from higher politics, and broad home rule.
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Local Council of Women
Art Association
Young Women’s Christian Association
Tr. F. Moran
Purdue University
Gas Blast at Jacob Rubens House Causes Fire Loss
A gas explosion damaged Jacob Rubens residence at 1211 Hayrave Tuesday morning. Leaking gas in the stove ignited by a match caused about $200 in fire loss with no injuries reported.
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Jacob Rubens
Hayrave
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