Fiery Mount Jackson Stable Blaze Kills Nine Horses
At 2 30 Monday morning in Mount Jackson a livery stable burned killing nine horses, a mule, and a bird dog. Claud Poland and Harry Bruner escaped. Bruner injured saving a horse as flames enveloped the barn. Loss estimated at 4000 with 500 insurance on the barn. Fire officials suspect incendiary cause though Poland denies knowledge of any foe.
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Mount Jackson
Fred Poland
Claud Poland
Harry Bruner
Bruner
Boone Wilson
Machine politics stir Marion county nominating battle
A long report details alleged plans by a party machine to control Marion county nominations through primary and convention splits. It cites candidates for judge and legislature, fears over Harry New’s bid for joint senator, and internal factional struggles between machine loyalists and anti machine forces led by figures such as L. A. Cox and Larr Whitcomb. The dispute centers on how to nominate county officers and who may influence the legislature.
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Marion County
Harry New
L. A. Cox
Larr Whitcomb
Floyd Woods
New
Bookwalter
Fairbanks
Beveridge
Hke
Walter
Court House
Republican Party
Schley Meets Roosevelt at White House Ends Civil Action
Rear Admiral Schley met with President Roosevelt in the White House for about an hour on Monday. The visit aimed to quell the Schley Sampson controversy, and it led to an understanding that Schley would abandon further action tied to the Santiago campaign. The president urged trimming the dispute and requested Schley’s cooperation.
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W. S.sehley
Roosevelt
Santiago c
White House
Admiral Schley
Schley-Sampson
Maclay
Explosion at Ludlow pumping station cuts Erie gas supply
An explosion at the Pennsylvania gas company pumping station in Ludlow destroyed the building and gas pumps. One man, A. B. Lesher, an Oil City machinist, died. Engineer Lacey and Frank Goff were injured. About ten thousand Erie families were left without gas for more than a week. The Rev Canfield Jones was reportedly called to the Second Presbyterian church and preached on Sunday.
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Erie. Pa
Pennsylvania Gas Company
Ludlow
A. B. Lesher
Oil City
Lacey
Frank Goff
Canfield Jones
Eric
Second Presbyterian Church
Actress Portia Knight Suit Against Duke of Manchester Set
London jurists prepare for the breach of promise trial of Miss Portia Knight, the actress suing the Duke of Manchester, with proceedings scheduled for next week.
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London
Portia Knight
Duke of Manchester
New Pianos $165 and 1p
Wulschner's Feed offers horse supplies with Janes Dustless Oats advertised. The note highlights piano price of 165 dollars and a one price for pianos.
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Wulschner
Liberty Ministers Discuss Dangers to Liberty on Sunday Grocery Ban
Liberty union ministers debated the decay of liberty in a Monday meeting led by Rev. A J Brown. They endorsed a movement to close grocery stores on Sunday and urged church members to refrain from buying or selling groceries that day.
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Union Ministers
Union
A. J. Brown
First Friends Church
A. B. Philpott
Sunda
Inspector to Oversee Crowded Brightwood Streetcars
After Brightwood residents complained of dirty cars and delays on the Brightwood line, the Board of Works announced an inspector would be assigned this week to verify cleanliness, crowding, and service conditions. Vice-president Jones defended the company noting past issues due to external crossings and fires downtown.
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Brightwood
Ward 1
Negley
AL. Clawson
First Ward Improvement Club
Peter J. Gall
Columbia-ave
Thirteenth-st
Jones
Charles Lohman
Mr. Clawson
Grand Jury instructed to indict all who evidence shows in policy trade
Judge Alford orders the grand jury to indict anyone with verifiable policy selling or buying tickets in Indianapolis. Prosecutor Ruckelshaus urges witnesses to name buyers and sellers, promising impartial action with no political favoritism. New member William M. Johnson, Irvington Republican, replaces ill Pearson. Civic Alliance may delay liquor law cases until February.
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Indianapolis
Criminal Court Room
Charles D. Pearson
Wm. M. Johnson
Irvington
Republican
Ruckelshaus
the Sun
William M. Johnson
Civic Alliance
Grand
T. P. Kiser
Breunig weighs financials of Irvington Tuxedo annexation
Irvington Controller Breunig estimates gross income around 14000 from annexation while facing 18200 debt with little asset. He will seek board estimates on expenses chiefly fire protection and potential water system needs. Irvington bears 1218680 taxable property with 212 polls. Tuxedo shows 704546 and 206 polls.
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Breunig
Irvington
Tuxedo
Train wreck near Puebla kills at least 20
A Hacienda railroad train en route to Fresno left the tracks near Puebla on Monday. Reported casualties amount to at least 20 dead with numerous injuries as rescuers began operations at the site.
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Hacienda Railroad
Fresno
Puebla
Private switches require binding to grade changes
The Board of Works adopted a rule forcing private switch owners to bind themselves to adjust switches when grades change. Burnet & Lewis contract for a switch across Van Buren Street into their yards at Van Buren and Shelby Streets includes the clause. The measure moves to the council on Monday.
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Burnet & Lewis
VanBuren St
VanBuren
Shelby-sts
Council
Insolvent Detroit Club Ousted by Wayne Court
A Wayne circuit court decree orders the Detroit club from its corporate rites for insolvency over a year. Led by Daniel J. Campau, with grand circuit meetings in Detroit, the club has been controlled by Ayres in recent months and is likely to be reorganized.
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Detro
Taylor and Finley sought funds from Indiana Republicans
Report says Taylor and Finley discussed raising money from Indiana GOP leaders to fund defense for Caleb Powers and others in Kentucky courts. Many leaders allegedly gave positive responses, with claims Indiana Republicans have already done enough.
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Taylor
Indiana
Caleb Powers
Kentucky
Finley
State House
Great Conference of United Mine Workers to Convene in Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America will hold its annual convention in Indianapolis starting January 20 with about 1 000 delegates representing 300 000 miners. A January 30 conference between miners and western Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and Illinois operators will set the wage scale for the next year affecting 100 000 directly and 250 000 more indirectly. The national total includes about 410 000 miners and the Indianapolis scale will cover 160 000 000 tons of coal production.
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Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Indianapolis
Annexation Push Faces New Dividing Line
A new annexation plan aims to shrink the territory north of Fall creek by moving the center line of the street to 13 feet east of Central Avenue. Bruce heirs and the Business Men's Driving Club oppose taking their property near Newby oval and oppose the change. If opponents rally, the move could derail annexation before Monday's council session.
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Central-ave
Bruce
Newby Oval
Driving Club
Beltside Collision Kills Will Die Stephen Harris
Stephen Harris lies near death at City hospital after a collision between an I and I coal train and Lew Shank’s transfer wagon Monday afternoon. Harris and Andrew Jackson were returning from south of the Belt railroad when the wagon was struck amidships. Harris was crushed under the van, Jackson bruised but not fatally. The flagman at Meridian crossing says he signaled but was unseen. Harris, of Franklin Indiana, leaves a wife and three children. One horse was shot after the wreck.
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City Hospital
Lew Shank
Harris
Andrew Jackson
Meridianst
Jackson
Bluff Road
Warris
Franklin, Ind
Kingan & Co
Judge Tuley rules against Taylor in Pullman dividend case
Judge Tuley issues an opinion denying Truman Taylor's injunction to stop dividends by the Pullman company for Wagner Palace Car purchase. The ruling also seeks to set aside the purchase, alleging trust efforts in sleeping and parlor car business. The judge notes recent anti trust laws cast doubt on current law.
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Chicago
Tuley
Truman Taylor
Pullman Company
Wagner Palace Car Company
United States
George J Marott Sells Corner Lot for $41000
George J Marott sold Monday to Joseph F Flack the southwest corner lot at Alabama Street and Massachusetts Avenue for 41000.
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George J. Marott
Alabama-st. and
Two Impostor Officers Rob City Pedestrians
Police hunt two suspects who pose as officers in the southwest city area. They robbed pedestrians, arresting men and offering bribes. A Fillmore, Indiana man named McNary reported Sunday that they took $12 from him.
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McNary
Fillmore
Ind
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area and region
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending 6 30 p m January 7. Fair conditions Monday night and Tuesday with temperatures 24 at 7 am, 36 at noon, 39 at 2 pm. Winds southwest moderate. Lower Michigan fair with increasing southwest winds Tuesday. Kentucky fair Monday and Tuesday with southerly winds. Ohio fair with northern partly cloudy Monday night and Tuesday, winds fresh south to southwest.
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Wlinds
Indiana
Michigan
Kentucky
Ohio
Landis to announce candidacy in district 11 clash
Frederick K. Landis of Logansport will announce Tuesday for congress in district 11. He is brother of Charles B. Landis of Delphi who seeks to oust incumbent George W. Steele of Marion, who has represented district 31 since living memory. Other candidates are Carey Cowgill of Wabash and Dr. Charles Good of Huntington. A united opposition against Steele is seen as the only hope to defeat him, though a strong fight is anticipated.
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Frederick K. Landis
Logansport
Steele
Fugitive Bright Identified by Photo and Measurements
Ora Bright, 30, of 815 College Ave, was jailed Monday after a man identifies as Frank Meyers gave name and matching Bertillon measurements and photograph. The likeness prompted Bright's arrest at the local police station as a fugitive.
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Ora Bright
College Ave
Chester, I
Bertillon
Frank Meyers
Bright
College avenue residents plan council meeting over streetcar service
Arthur Timberlake tells THE SIN citizens will go before the city council Monday to protest College ave line delays and poor accommodations. George Spahr recalls riding a car early with no passengers and clinging to a strap until the conductor asked why he did not sit.
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College-ave
Collegeave
Arthur Timberlake
George Spahr
Ordinance Proposed On Livery Barn Locations
A proposed ordinance may be introduced at Monday night’s council meeting requiring livery barn applicants to obtain resident consent within set distances. The measure targets Charlies M Sheets aim to open a stable on Central Avenue near the Central Avenue M E Church. Sheets seeks Board of Works approval to build a private driveway across the sidewalk.
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Charlies M. Sheets
Central-ave
M. E
Sheets
Board of Works
Colored candidates vie in dogged race for justice of the peace
Mdénday. E. Octavius Macx, a colored candidate for justice of the peace, boasts of studying under Jonathan J. Wright, a former South Carolina Supreme Court member. Macx, a University of Michigan graduate, faces Attorney Blair, another colored aspirant, in a tight coming campaign.
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Justice of the Peace
Jonathan J. Wright
South Carolina Supreme Court
Mack
University of Michigan
Blair
Robbery on Court Street Leaves Buckner Mountjoy Beaten
Buckner Mountjoy of Meek Street was knocked down by three men on Court near West Street Sunday at 9 p.m. They robbed him of between 3 and 5 pounds, leaving him severely beaten but not seriously harmed.
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Court-st
West-st
Beverly Howard Seeks State Middleweight Bout Pact
Beverly Howard issues a challenge to any middleweight boxer in the state for a match with any side bet. Contact via old phone green 4144 to arrange the bout.
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Beverly Howard
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Green
Four Year Old Roy Chase Dies at Fulton Street Home
Roy Chase, four, son of Mr and Mrs H Chase of 620 Fulton Street, died Saturday evening. The report notes family tragedy and adds obituaries to the docket.
Will He Fool 'Em Jackson for State Dem Chair
George Farrar editor of the Greenfield Herald says U. S. Jackson leads in pledged votes and is not out of the race. He claims surprises await party wings and that the impression of Jackson's defeat helps their position.
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George Farrar
Greenfield Herald
U. S. Jackson
State Democratic Committee
the Sun
Jackson
Mission open house draws new attendees this week
Rev. G. N. Eldridge will conduct services at the Rescue mission every night this week while his wife leads afternoon sessions at 2 30. Rev Wheeler notes strong returns from the New Year open house with many first time attendees joining the meetings. Drs P H and H Jameson and Dr Dorsey have moved to 212 214 Newton Claypool Building.
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P. H
H. Jameson
Dr. Dorsey
Newton Claypool Building
City Officials Order Crackdown on Gambling
At a special Board of Safety meeting with Mayor Bookwalter, Supt. Taffe and Chief Gerber, Chairman English demanded an immediate stop to gambling. The mayor approved, urging arrests with prosecutions handled by the law department. Capt. Gerber noted prior lax efforts despite complaints.
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Police Department
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Gerber
Law Department
State Meetings of Indiana Township Trustees and Florists
The Indiana township trustees association will meet in the state house in Indianapolis on January 2 and 23 with a 9 a.m. opening on January 22 featuring Governor’s address and James D. Reid inaugural. Topics include school sanitation consolidation libraries and transfers. Reid is warden of Michigan City prison. The State florists association meets January 14 in room 12 of the state house to prepare for the National carnation society of America gathering at the German House on February 19 and 20.
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Hall of Representatives
State House
James D. Reid
Reid
Michigan City
Pearson Mencenhall
Center Township
Marion County
State Teachers’ Association
State Florists’ Association of Indiana
National Carnation Society of America
German House
Indianapolis
Governors, police officials urge reapportionment and bids
Police commissioner Beard seeks appointment renewal while opponents stall it amid a raid on gamblers. Marion commissioners Reardon and others press the governor. Samuel Schutt will award a $7,000 plumbing contract next week from competitive bids. Incorporation notices list multiple companies with capital stocks ranging from 7 000 to 200 000 dollars including Gashbelt Constructs, South Bend Home Telephone, and Genoa Coal Mining.
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Samuel Schutt
State House Enginee
Gashbelt Constructs Company
Allen
Madison
Welware
Capital
South Bend Home Telephone Company
Dr. Welbourn
Union City
Jones, Ackerman & Denker
Richmond
Haysville Milling Company
D' Bois County
North Vernon Glass Works
Genoa Coal Mining Company
Ital
Chicago Murder on Osceola Steamer
Louis Thoms was arrested Monday morning aboard the steamer Osceola on a charge of murdering a woman he had hired days earlier. The woman was assaulted and cast into the river. her body has been recovered.
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Chicago
Louis Thoms
Osceola
What Shall We Have for Dess
A family day prompt suggests trying a quick no bake dessert with lemon raspberry and strawberry flavors. Ready in minutes with no baking required. Grocers offer ingredients for a simple cool set dessert.
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Dess
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