Witness Testimony In Senate Inquiry On Clark Montana
Jan 6 testimony opened in the senate privileges and elections inquiry into Senator Clark of Montana. Stiff, a house speaker, testified that M Bickford offered money to secure Clark’s election and to withdraw from the race. The figures cited included $500 to influence conveyance title and promises of large sums for support and avoidance of the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hington
Senate
Clark
Montana
Stiff
House of Natives
M. Bickford
H. W. McLaughlin
Bickford
Ness
Cook
Federation of American railways faces crisis over withdrawal threat
The executive board in Chicago ended a two day meeting amid an impending dispute with the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. The federation, uniting telegraphers and locomotive firemen, risks disunion if withdrawal notices proceed at Pittsburgh rail yards over longstanding grievances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation of ‘American Railways
Chicago
Federation
Brotherhood of Railway
Pittsrd
Gevanon
Pittsburg
Dundon suspended amid investigation into safety concerns
Fragmented report notes Dundon suspended and to be investigated after claims of intoxication and regulation calls in his district. A captain heard rumors as investigators sought details about his absence and wife, with unclear results and ongoing inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iiliam Dundon
Atrat Hexes
Wer
Investi
Dundon
Lawton Commission Posts Circulars For County Co operation
Lawton moment commission replies to its circulars to county supervisors seeking cooperation. Jay county judge M. Smith chairs the Jay county committee. The Red Cross meets all afternoon as Mrs Hooten ties three flags sent by a local Girl Scout troop. One flag is United States. The Cuban flag and the third flag accompany a local display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton Moment Commission
Rom
Howard
Jay
Fayette
M. Smith
Jay Court
Com
Alipino
Red Cross
J. Hooten
United States
Woman on Trial in Chattanooga Killed Stage Manager Leiden
Julia Morrison James testifies in a life sentence trial for the murder of Frank Leiden stage manager of the Mr Plaster of Paris company at the Chattanooga opera house. She describes threats insults and a heated confrontation before the shooting and notes she carried a pistol in her bosom.
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Frank Leiden
Chattanooga
Leiden
Tenn
Julia Morrison James
Mr. Plaster of Paris
Harris
Opera
Aid
Leidon
Boyd Browder
Coifred
Knoxville
Miss Morrison
Dream Life Mystery After Mount Vernon Shooting
Mount Vernon police probe a tale of a man who shot his wife claiming a dream of burglars. An informant alleges the shooter used alias Fred Gordon and was secretly married to his alleged victim’s daughter, with claims of a dual life and a pending explanation.
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New York
Mount Vernon
Alfred Morrison
Morrison
Lillie
Archer
Gordon den
Morrison Refuses to Talk in Mount Vernon Case
Prof. Alfred Morrison who shot and killed his wife faces a bigamy arrest threat as Coroner Bannin considers charging Morrison in the same case. Morrison has shut himself in his home, engaged counsel, and plans to issue a statement.
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Morrison
Mount Vernon
N. Y
Alfred Morrison
Governor Turmoil Sparks Supreme Court Route
In Kentucky a dispute over state officers below lieutenant governor may reach the U S Supreme Court. Election board members back Democrats, Republicans refuse to surrender and plan an appeal. A gubernatorial vote is due by February 10, with Gov Taylor unsure about Blackburn's certification and potential impact on the contest.
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Frankfort
Supreme Court of the United States
State Election Board
Supreme Court
Taylor
Blackburn
Week of Prayer designated by evangelical alliances
Next week has been designated as the week of prayer by the evangelical alliances of the world. The program suggests sermons on Christ and the church with daily prayers covering confession nations rulers families schools and missions and a Sunday sermon on the Christ and the individual.
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Evangelical Alliances of the World
Christ
Church
Church Universal
Births and Deaths listed with locations and causes
Birth notices list George W Stoner and Odessa Stoner for a girl along with several other couples and addresses. Death notices include Elsie A Lindemann at 949 S Missouri with diphtheria and multiple other causes with ages and residences. Marriages record Claude Fuller with Kate Logan and three additional couples.
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Elsie A. Lindemann
S. Missouri-st
Howard
Hamilton-ave
Elizabeth Moore
New York
Lynn-st
James L. Smith
Indiana-ave
Henry Weaver
Myrtle M. Brown
Wayne Township
Nicoll
Welcome Rice
Alabama St
Margaret McQuade
Hillside Ave
Boycott Looms Against Chicago Publishers over Union Push
President Donnelly of the Typographical Union reports to the AFL executive council after a Chicago meeting with publishers. Some departments would not unionize, risking boycott of newspapers in the Publishers' association, including Chicago Record and News. Pittsburg strike actions also loom. Seattle printers gain 25 cents a day.
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Donnelly
Typographical Union
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Publishers’ Asociation
Chicago
Washington
Executive Council
Federation
Chicago Record and News
Pittsburg
Publishers' Association
Dispatch
Seattle
Was
Diamond thief tale leads to mistaken arrest in Shelbyville
Dr J Hamilton, a Chicago veterinarian who recently moved to Shelbyville, was held for hours Friday after police described him as matching a Chicago diamond thief. The error ended when a Chicago detective arrived and confirmed he was not the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelbyville
Ind
J. ©. Hamilton
Chicago
Building Permits Issued for Local Additions and Homes
M Eschenbach of 1718 Madison Ave Kitchen receives a permit valued at 10 dollars. Mrs J R Leonard of 1814 Holloway Ave seeks an addition to a frame house valued at 150 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Eschenbach
Madison Ave
J. R. Leonard
Holloway-ave
Jackson Day Celebration in Shelbyville Monday
Shelbyville residents readied for a Jackson day celebration with the Bryan free silver club hosting an elaborate event. John Overmeyer of North Vernon, a candidate for congress, will deliver the speaking program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelbyville
Ind
Bryan Free Silver Club
John Overmeyer
North Vernon
Congress
Postmaster Opposes Bid for Temporary Postoffice Annex
The postmasteress voices opposition to plans by bidders led by Mesers Sayles Erwin Downine and others to erect a temporary brick mailing room behind the post officetense the government would be ejected from the annex though the £501 00 bid has not yet been formally accepted it is understood to be approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hess
Postoffice
Mesers
Sayles
Erwin
Downine
Gold Shipment From New York for Europe Sails
The Germanic sailed for Europe carrying 3.5 million dollars in gold from New York on Saturday. The voyage marks a major bullion transfer amid wartime tensions and financial flows.
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New York
Europe
Local Teacher Succumbs After Brain Infection
Miss Cora Winter, a school teacher from Logansport, Indiana, died Saturday after a boil in her nostril led to brain infection. The condition developed over a few days and caused her death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Ind
Cora
Winter
Pope Offers Mediation in South African Conflict
Paris dispatch reports the pope told Cardinal Vaugern he would offer England his services as mediator in the South African war. The Vatican move signals potential papal diplomacy to ease tensions between England and opposing forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope Wats
Paris
Vaugern
England
City Life and Local Notes From Indianapolis
Turnkey John Long elected secretary of the police pension fund trustees. The annual exhibit of the Society of Western Artists and the Indianapolis Art Association begins Monday evening. The engagement of Vance Virginia West to Will Arthur Cochran announced by Mr and Mrs J W West. Goss Allen, 17, jailed for brass theft. bicycle cops Lancaster and Streit implicated. Governor Mount issues a restraining order related to Indiana and Ohio cases. Charles Roberts charged with grand fire in Richmond and held in Bellaire Ohio.
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John Long
Police Pension Fund
Society of Western Artists
Indianapolis Art Association
J. W. West
Vance Virginia
Will Arthur Cochran
Grand Hotel
Goss’ Allen
Tacoma-ave
Lancaster and
Davis Reaches Cape Town for Boer War Study
Webster Davis assistant secretary of the interior at Washington arrived in Cape Town to study the Boer war and was entertained at dinner by Sir Alfred Milner governor of the Cape Colony.
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Davis
Cape Town
Webster Davis
Interior
Washington
Sruiday
Sir Alfred Milner
Cape Colony
Divorces Granted Amid Local Legal Actions
Jessie Fulford obtained a divorce from John by Judge McMaster after he consorted with other women. Henrietta Hunt secured a divorce from Daniel after abandonment. Mary B. won separation from Delois Parker over failure to provide. Francis L. Gant divorced Joseph J. following disputes and drinking. George Farquair granted a divorce from Mary after alleged desertion and trade disruption. St Louis faces widespread power outages due to a lighting contract dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Fulford
John
County party leaders foresee a united slate for the nominating convention
County leaders predict a short nominating convention with state candidates entering without opposition. The likely ticket includes Armin Koehne as Treasurer Eugene Sauley as Sheriff John Ruckelsham as Prosecutor and John V Coyner as Surveyor. A contest may arise for coroner or commissioners and Pugh looks unlikely for renomination.
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Armin Koehne
Eugene Sauley
John Ruckelsham
John V. Coyner
Coroner's Office
Pugh
Ruckelshaus
Sauley
Overdue Franchise Payment Remarks Highlight City Shortfall
Controller Johnson stated Saturday that no money has been paid into the city treasury by corporations bound to pay franchise sums. He indicated payments are due at irregular times, not necessarily on January 1, and will investigate. The New Telephone franchise requires $6,000 yearly in $3,000 installments due January 1 and July 1. The $3,000 installment is four weeks overdue.
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Johnson
New Telephone Company
Jan. l
Million Children Attend Lawton Concert Charity Event
A Saturday afternoon in Tomlinson hall drew several hundred children for a Lawton concert to benefit local funds. Tickets were donated to institutions like College-avenue orphan asylum Boys Club and the Blind asylum, with adults and musicians contributing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomlinson Hall
Lawton
John L. Griffiths
College-ave. Orphan Asylum
James E. Roberts
Albert Stearns
O. S. Runnels
Boys’ Club
J. K. Lilly
Blind Asylum
Children of the Deaf and Dumb School
Lst
Arrest of 12 Year Old Thief Sparks Court Interruption
Ernest Wakefield a 12 year old boy with a lengthy police record was arrested Saturday morning by Officers Lamcaster and Streit for stealing a bicycle from Frank Estes a Western Union messenger. Estes identified the youth and said a large mustached white man aided the theft and chase followed into the telegraph area causing the judge to suspend court briefly.
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Ernest Wakefield
Lamcaster and
Streit
Frank Estes
N. New Jersey Sr
Western Union
Estes
SUN
Lancaster
Conspiracy Trial Returns Verdict in Union Dispute
Edward Wunch won $655 in the supreme court against Avid Shankland president of Typographical Union No 9 of Bupfalg New York for alleged conspiracy to remove him as a linotype machinist in the News composing room after he refused a union card. Wunch had earned $25 a week and may appeal, sue other union members for damages, pursue criminal proceedings, and seek reinstatement.
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Bupfalg
WN. Y
Edward Wunch
Supreme Court
Avid Shankland
Typographical Union
No. 9
News
Winneh
Wineh
YMCA Trustees Seek Successor for Local Secretary
Charles Badger of the YMCA trustees has returned from Chicago after conferring with International secretary Ober about a successor to ex-Secretary Hildreth. A candidate was agreed on, but his acceptance remains uncertain and the trustees will not disclose the name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Badger
Chicago
Ober
Hildreth
Leiderkranz House Burns in Louisville Fire
Fire of unknown origin destroyed the Leiderkranz society house at Sixth and Walnut streets in Louisville. Loss estimated at $30,000. Bryan and other major Democrats will confer in Chicago on Sunday.
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Leiderkranz
Louisville
Leiderkranz Society
Sixth and Walnutsts
Bryan
Chicago
Embezzlement Charge Shocks Columbus Politician Fullwider
William H. Fullwider a 54 year old former Bartholomew County official and Columbus citizen is arrested on embezzlement charges. Detectives say he took 580 supposedly from the Ziegler estate while acting as trustee. he denies the accusation deeming it a mistake. The case ties into county clerks turnover and missing funds during recent office transitions.
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William H. Fullwider
E. Tennist
Columbus
Bartholomew County
Gerber and
Fort
Hayes
Indianapolis
Cassady
W. F. Barrett
Ziegler
Fullwider
George Warner
W. W. Breeding
Breeding
Wm. Ziegler
Kansas
Uniform Rank IX F officers plan meetings for Detroit encampment
The executive committee met in Gen James R Carnahan's office to discuss changes in work in the rank and actions for February. Local officers planned a series of armory meetings to arrange a reception for Supreme Chancellor T G Sample and to generate interest in the Detroit encampment next August. A large Indianapolis delegation is hoped to impress outsiders and bring prizes home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Carnahan
James R. Rees
Gay
Mozart Hall
T. G. Sample
Detroit
Carnahan
Prig
Ross
Indianapolis
City seeks opinion on police overtime pay ordinance
City attorney Kern plans to submit to the Board of Safety next week an opinion on the validity of an ordinance granting police 20 cents per hour for overtime. The move follows ex-Patrolman Elmer Stiddard’s $6.60 overtime claim and discharge. The ordinance has never been enforced due to lack of appropriation, and officials question its enforceability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern
Board of Safety
Elmer Siéddard
Stiddard
Rinker
Quigley
Ixern
Who Owns Then Indiana Timber Rights in Blarke County
The state debates ownership of timber rights in Blarke county as timber cutters operate on disputed lands near the mean der Inns. Governor Mount seeks legal guidance from the attorney-general and prosecuting attorney of Starke county to identify trespassers and determine if the land belongs to Indiana or the United States. The issue hinges on whether cession of Indiana territory included these lands, with records and plats to be reviewed in a lengthy inquiry.
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Indiana
Blarke County
United States
Mount
Starke County
Shively Declines Republican Gubernatorial Run
Richmond Indiana January 6 Charles E Shively a leading figure for the Republican nomination announced he will not seek the gubernatorial race this year. The decision clears the field and adjusts intra party dynamics ahead of the campaign season.
Court rules on whether a lawyer can be compelled to speak
In Judge Cartier's court the question arose in Caroline Huffer vs. street-car company. Latta for the company and Spahr for Mrs. Huffer debated whether Latta must reply after a junior attorney opened. The judge allowed Spahr another argument but left Latta free to refrain, ruling a lawyer cannot be compelled to reply to an opposing speech.
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Carter
Caroline Huffer
W. H. Latta
George W. Spahr
Spahr
Latta
Cartier
Central steel praised for perfect quality by Premier mills
The Central steel company celebrates the Premier mills for producing superb steel. Three heats were processed on the first day with quality described as perfect. Production is increasing daily and the mills operate steadily.
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The
Central Steel Company
More
Bad Strike At Bagdad Mills Sparks Violent Threats
Several hundred Knights of Labor workers at Careyville mills are on strike and non union importations provoke threats to kill and burn the plants. Trouble continues with non union workers shot at. one wounded. Louis Bridges, a coal dealer, was fined five dollars for assaulting Ed Newman in police court after a picket incident.
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Bagdad, Fra
Knights of Labor
Careyville Mills
Bagdad Mills
Louis Bridges
E. Michigan Sr
Ed Newman
Bridges
Newman
Mass meeting raises 8000 for Boer ambulance corps
Chicago Jan 6 United Irish societies of Cook county held a mass meeting to express sympathy for the Boers. The gathering collected 8000 dollars to fund an ambulance corps equipment.
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Chicago
United Irish Societies
Cook County
Postum Cereal Coffee Restores Man After Coffee Dependency
A testimonial from W. H. Spaulding of Omaha describes coffee as weakening his health and freezing vigor. He credits Postum Food Coffee with restoring strength, notes easier preparation, and mentions others who benefited including Dr J A Schuelke and John Corcoran.
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Postum
J. A. Schuelke
United States Army
John Corcoran
South Omaha
Cudahy Packing Company
Best Wishes
Casa St
Omaha
Nets
Women Must Raise Funds for Marshall Field Gift
Chicago January 4 Temple trustees of the National W C T U must raise 200000 by next year to meet Marshall Field conditions for a 100000 gift Helen Gould opened the fund with a 1000 check and the effort continues across the organization demanding large contributions from supporters
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Chicago
Temple
National
Marshall Field
Helen Gould
Fraud scheme suspect pays $100 to gain freedom
Benjamin Barnard, jailed in a federal case over a Kokomo fraud scheme, posted $100 to secure release on a Friday night. Paul Deroulede, banished from France for ten years, vows to return within two years and predicts Soubet and his faction will be out of office by then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Barnard
Barnard
Kokomo
Paul Deroulede
France
Soubet
City Grain Market Report for Saturday January 6
Market notes show corn and hay allocations with 61 total car shipments. Prices listed for No 1 white to No 4 mixed varieties and oats, with timothy hay quotes around 11.00 to 11.50 dollars per ton and 10.00 to 10.50 for No 2 timothy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Hay
Timothy
Prairie
Chicago market closes with mixed gains on poultry and dairy
General Market reports dressed poultry prices for turkeys chickens ducks and geese with cents per pound ranges. Butter creamery and imitation creamery products show varied prices from 17 to 29 cents per pound. Cheese offers full creams young America and cheddars with modest shifts, eggs listed at 2 cents under city recandied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dan
Iimitation
Cattle and Hog Prices at Interstate Stock Yards Jan 6
The report lists cattle receipts for Saturday with categories from good to prime heavy butchers cattle and veal calves, along with ranges for feeding steers and cows. Hog receipts total 1,930 with estimates for packing, heavy and light hogs, and sheep averages for various lamb and sheep grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate
Cattle and Hogs Prices at Union Stock Yards Indiana
Indianapolis January article lists Saturday receipts and price quotes for cattle hogs and sheep. Includes ranges for good to prime steers heifers cows veal calves and bulls with weights from 900 to 1300 pounds and various grades. Hogs and sheep also priced with typical per hundred weight figures and notes on receipts.
Chicago Markets Wheat and Corn Prices Report
Chicago markets roundup shows Wheat futures slipping with May at 6 3/8 and July at 6 3/8, reflecting weekly demand factors. Corn May trades around 2 1/2 percent lower while oats and provisions list modest shifts for May and July contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Liverpool
Monument Place No 1 E Market St License Notice
The subscriber informs voters of Seventh ward Center township Marion county Indiana that he will apply to the Board of county commissioners at the February term for a license to sell spirituous vinous malt and other intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking privilege. The business premises are 16 by 54 feet fronting Market street on the first floor of a three story brick building, lot 11 square 56 Center township Indianapolis known as Monument Place No 1 E Market St ward 7. CHAS P KOEHLER.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Ward
Cente Township
Marion County
Indiana
Board of County Commissioners
Market St
Brie
Indianapolis Center Township
Chas. P. Koehler
McElwaine Funeral to be Held at Residence
The funeral of M M McElwaine will be held at the family home, 52 Asinostad, at 10:20 a.m. Sunday.
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M'Elwaine
M M. McElowaine
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