Health board row sparks city hall clash over legality
Mayor Denny says a legally constituted health board does not exist and the council must act. He cites statutes requiring an ex officio health board with a physician secretary, faults the current board’s creation, and plans to push abolition and reorganization with Dr. Earp as secretary. Pettijohn and Harp clash over leadership and support amid council caucus.
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Denny
Health Board
Courc
Sun
Board of Health
Police Board
Board of Aldermen
Tintend
Dr. Earp
Pettijo
Harp
Pettijohn
Harry
Coroner Waives Inquest in Death of Boy Elliott
Coroner Wagner says he will likely not hold an inquest into Myron Elliott death after parents urge against prosecution of Glenn Smith who threw the stone. Parents claim no intent to injure. coroner notes physicians must still report under law.
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Wagner
Little Myron Elliott
Glenn Smith
Police Board Meets Reappoints Henderson and Buckle
The police commissioners met Monday at noon with Commissioner Henderson sworn in after reelection and Col Buckle serving another term as president. Several matters for improving force efficiency were discussed but no action taken. The secretary reported 88 arrests for December, above the monthly felony rate.
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Police Board
Henderson
Col.Buckle
Alleged Mail Robber Brought Before Commission
Deputy U S Marshal Ward returned Saturday from LaPorte with a man named Chutes Harris who was arrested there on charges of robbing a mail car at a reload station. He received a preliminary hearing before Commissioner Van Burn and was bound over for grand jury action in the sum of $1000.
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U. S
Ward
LaPorte
Chutes Harris
van Burn
Rotunda
Moudaz
Jones
N. Ili
van Barer
Smiths
Martin
Barnsy Kunkle
Tom Howe
Quence
Soldiers’ Monument
Langsdale
United States
Eugene Carter
Indianapolis
Fort Wayne
M.M. Webar
Carter
Versailles
Assault and Robbery Claim In Valparaiso Train Yard
In Valparaiso Indiana on Sunday morning Charley Youngeon knocked down James Welsh a Fort Wayne brakeman and robbed him of five dollars. A man was arrested or jailed on the incident with no further details available.
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Valparaiso
Ind
Charley Youngeon
James Welsh
Fort Wayne
Paris C Brown disaster claims twenty lives
Memphis January 7 reports indicate twenty people died in the Paris C Brown disaster from Saturday night. Local officials and rescue teams continued to assess the scene and identify missing workers. The incident raised safety concerns for ongoing operations at the facility.
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Memphis
Paris C. Brown
Free advertisements in The Sun for job notices
The Sun offers free three day notices for readers seeking work or furniture items from William L Elders. Send a ten word advertisement by mail or postal card if you cannot visit in person. Many readers have already secured good paying placements through the free service.
Solons Arrive in Force for Indiana House Race at Grand Hotel
The state lawmakers, arriving in squads to secure hotel rates, mingle in the Grand hotel lobby as Mason J. Niblack leads talk of speakership. Candidates include J. J. Harden and James A. Willard while voters and lobbyists circle, with John J. Nolan the youngest member at 24 favoring compulsory voting amid early strategy for the session.
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Grand Hotel
Wayback
Mason J. Niblack
House
C. B. Jones
Mary L. E. Jones i
Clinton County
P-2
J. J. Harden
Fry
Marion
Grant County
Andrew Wilson
Markey
Benevolent Institutions
Labor
Wilson
Mga
Maseao J. Niblack
Reiling
Supreme Court
Weara
Jawsta
Thresa Membara
James A. Willard
Dubois County
Lésat
Chase
William A. Shambaugh
Allen County
Indiana
Niblack
John J. Nolan
Evansville
Thos, Kerth
Vanderburgh
Jacob Covert
Sane County
Foote
Madison
Fowler
LaPorte
Custer
Loransport
Kelly
DeKalb
Mallini
Samuel S. Harrell
James M. Ball
Franklin County
Sydney R. Moon
Rochester
George E. Fallon
Wells
Jacob J. White
Jolmeon County
Wm. H. Whitworth
Pesc
Phillip Zaercier
Perry
John G. Zimmens
Pulaski
Lea P. Wile
She'hy
Benjamin I. Lere
Tipton
Mattia W. Die'd
Tramp Killed in Fort Wayne Road Accident
Fort Wayne Indiana January 7 a young man was killed on the Fort Wayne road near Arcola Sunday night his body mangled beyond recognition. Taken to Whitley county. Weather Indiana fair and slightly warmer.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
L— Youngman
Fort Wayne Road
Arcola
Whitley County
Indiana
Very Funny Burglary Told To Police Reporter
A Northeast city burglary tale unfolds with two burglars hidden in a house a guardian at the back shutter, a local coachman, and a gunshot confusion. The resident’s wife suspects the inside man from salary clues, and the tale ends with lighthearted interrogation by the Hawkshaw.
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Hawkshaw
Conan
Coon
Monday docket shows swift mayoral rulings on minor cases
The mayor swiftly disposed of small offences including Nichols plea on a plain druck charge, Walter’s Sunday bear sale guilt with a 25 dollar fine, and other minor incidents. Some cases were dismissed or discharged while Ferrand faced murder trial with self-defense claims and premeditation disputed by prosecutors. The jury had not yet been seated by noon.
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James Nichols
George Walter
Lindley Joyce
Werrick
Wastington St
Walters
Edward
James Wilson
Jfarmer
Scott
Board of Trade
Ala
William Weods
Robert Ferrand
Criminal Court
William Maples
Shannon’s Lake
Duncan
Mitchell
John Coburn
Horace Fletcher
Maples
Ferrand
Real Estate Transfers Ledger Highlights Multiple Conveyances
A sequence of real estate transfers lists numerous parties and parcels. Buyers include C McConnel, D Root, A L Coumrine, Fox, M A T Bannister, and C E Holloway among others, with prices ranging from local sums to 1 500 and above. Properties span Woodlawn and Fletcher areas, with listed lots, subdivisions, and additions. the record notes conveyances, sometimes with fractional parcels and dated subs.
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C. McConnel
A. W. Whiteside
D. Root
J. W. Davis
J. O. Woodrull
B. G. Morris
A. L. Coumrine
J. H. Jones
Woodlawn
Fox
E. J. Mealpin
M. A.T. Bannister
G. P McDougall
C. E. Holloway
GC. E. Coffin
Walter
S E. Woodlawn
T. BE. Gebson
C. E. Coffin
Fietzher
N. I
C. J
J. F. Fuerst
D. Mar
W. RB. Johnson
J. G. Emery
W. . Robinson
Pee Josey
T. Tod. Russell
Eorrie & Botan
D. R. Cox
G. M. Chandler
Edwards
Johnson
Prayers At A Price In Joint Ministers Meeting
Union ministers association met in YMCA rooms to discuss chaplains in the state legislature and a proposed liquor prohibition law. Dr Jenckes, Rev Lucas and others debated pay for chaplains, interdenominational relations, and a possible ministers’ visit to President Harrison before inauguration. A committee was formed to draft resolutions for February action.
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Union Ministers’ Association
Jenckes
James Russell Lowell
Ministers Association
Jeuckes
Lucas
Jw. McLeod
Chaplai
Lewis
Jeture
Bear
Ehagram
Dr. Lucas
The
Christian Church
John C. New
Cleveland
Tim
Jesus Christ
McLesi
McLeod
Lir
Gav. Harrison
Jenks
Buchanan
Russia
Andrew Jackson
Jackson
Haines
Harrison
Been
Cime
Dama
Fincher
J. H. Ford
Artemas Ward
Wan
Matos
Messia
Ford
Whalna
Edson
Gen
Edeon
Gen. Harrison
Messrs
Ar Drea
Edson Cleveland
Jeucke
Hyde Lucas
Darling
Harder
Hoe
Jercus
Victiiu
Banquet for Drummers Ends Busy Session in Indiana
After a business meeting the Drummers assembled in Tom Tnson Hall for a grand banquet led by Tom Taggart. About 1,200 guests dined amid lavish decorations while Capt. Camphbet watched in his police uniform. The menu featured oysters turkey ham and many desserts as Ray Hunter offered grace and photographers captured the event. The feast concluded with speeches and a close for the drummers in 1459.
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Tom Tnson
Tom Taggart
Mv2
Camphbet
Grace
Ray Hunter
Robert McKan
Gen. Harrison
W. G. van Aride
Caneron
Indigna
New York
Amrel
Shervert
Municipal Election Buzz and City Clerk Rumors
The West Spring municipal race centers on the city clerkship with incumbent John Bowlus likely to seek renomination. Deputy clerk Harvey Stout, turnkey Al Taffe, and Councilman Joe Gasper are mentioned as candidates, though Gasper’s bid is viewed as unsettled. Also reported: pardoning Gov. Gray freed Stephen Wich, convicted of a 1884 murder, amid questions of guilt and liquor influence. Wich has a wife and eight children.
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West Spring
John Bowlus
Harvey Stout
al Taffe
Joe Gasper
Uutrul
Stephen Wich
John Moulter
Franklin County
Wici
Inside the Tudiana state reform school after a reporter’s trip
A Sun reporter visits Plainfield to tour the Tudiana state reform school. The campus centers on a triangular park with ten family houses housing about 460 inmates. Daily routines include bells, marching, schooling, labor, and meals as boys learn trades and perform farm and workshop tasks under male and female instructors.
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Plainfield
Sun
Deeret
Tudiana State Reform School
Mall Oulidive
Collen
Charlton Down
Correction to Deceit and Sudbrick adv line
A correction notes the Saturday Fre reeding advert should read In order to reduce our large stock before invoicing The corrected wording clarifies the intention to clear stock prior to invoicing to help readers interpret the ad accurately.
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Deceit & Sudbrick
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