Kern Victory Solidifies Senate Candidacy in Indiana
L. W. Henley reports that John W. Kern's nomination for the United States Senate to succeed James A. Hemenway is poised to win. Political interests backing Kern moved decisively, organizing the house and shifting supporters to commit to Kern, leaving opponents and wavering backers uncertain about their stance.
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John Kern
United States
L. W. Henley
John W. Kern
James A. Hemenway
United States Senate
Ern
Kern
Man Found Guilty in Abuse Case Before County Court
Mrs Alma Willis testified Thursday on cruelty by her husband Frank Willis. A son described the intoxicated father threatening to kill the family and burn the house, as the court heard the dramatic account before Judge Pritchard.
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Alma Willis
Frank Wills
Argé
Tonthe
Mily
Pritchard
Willis
Wife Smothers Flames to Save Husband in Explosion
Owen O. Bowne of 316 W Sixteenth Street was burned on hands and face when he tried to toss a gasoline stove from a window after it exploded. His wife grabbed blankets and smothered the flames, preventing more serious burns.
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Owen O. Bowne
Charles F. Kimball Dead Buggy Manufacturer
Charles Frederck Kimball president of C. P. Kimball & Co. died at his home 2086 Indiana Avenue Chicago after a months long illness due to heart disease. His death was sudden and he led a firm making buggies and electric vehicles.
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Chicago
Charles Frederck Kimball
C. P. Kimball & Co
Indiana, Avenue
Suffering At Home Leads To Coal Theft Case
Barney Haase testified about his wife and newborn baby enduring cold as he faced stealing a sack of coal from a Big Four tracks car. A neighbor admitted supplying coal, and Judge Whallon withheld judgment, allowing Haase to return home with police support from Lieut. Sandmann.
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Barney Haase
Keystone Avenue
Whallon
Haase
Fowler
Sandmann
Dr John L Durham Takes House Seat in Legislature
Dr John Lawson Durham of Sullivan county wins a representative seat after persuasion by influential friends. Born October 26 1844 near Perryville Kentucky he trained as a physician at Louisville Medical College built a large practice at Graysville and will have offices at Denison hotel during the session. He married Mary M Davis in 1881 and is a Democrat.
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John Lawson Durham
Sullivan County
Perryville
Boyle County
Kentucky
Waveland
Montgomery County
Indiana
Louisville Medical College
Graysville
Durham
Merona Chautauqua Association
Mary M. Davis
Hanly invites Marshall to Otaterouse inaugural events
Gov. Hanly extends an invitation to Governor-elect Marshall to visit him in the executive offices. Marshall indicates he will call that day to discuss inaugural ceremonies. Dr. George L. Mackintosh, president of Wabash College, will preside as chaplain, a former pastor of Irvington Presbyterian Church.
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Hanly
Marshall
Board of Trade Wages Help for Italy Relief Fund
Board of Trade relief committee met to discuss Italy earthquake relief. The group transfers its 3500 contribution to James W. Lilly of the Red Cross and urges further donations. Send checks to John H. Helliday, treasurer, via Jacob W. Smith, secretary, 712 Board of Trade.
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Board OF Trade
Italy
Board of Trade Relief Committee
James W. Lilly
Red Cross
John H. Helliday
Treasuer
Jacob W. Smith
Wenn
Maite Sebuirmani
Indiana House convenes as Honan elected speaker in 65th session
Gov elect Marshall watches as the Indiana House opens its session with Thomas Honan chosen speaker by a 98 to 399 vote. The Democrats install clerks and decide on staffing, while Honan assures Republicans of patronage shares and a hiring plan for eight stenographers.
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L. W. Henley
House of Representatives
General Assembly of
Indiana
Fred Sims
Demetrius Tilotson
M. E. Church
Lafayette
House
Watson
Sims
Democratic Caucus
Thomas Honan
Garrard
Knox County
Thornton
Floyd County
Fred I. King
Wabash County
Gemmil
Grant County
Honan
Hauck
Wasmuth
Montgomery
J. W. Vizard
Adams County
William Hebermel
Corydon
Tom Barclay
Union County
Sweeney
Faulkner
Strickland
Wells
Allen County
Elect Marshall
General Assembly
Emmett Branch
Morgan County
Seymour
Senate
Senate Grabs Initiative as Hall Watches From Sidelines
The lieutenant governor elect Frank J. Hall attended the opening session as Republicans rewrote rules to curb his powers. The caucus organized 46 committees and filled key posts while inviting a seat near the chair for Hall. A joint committee was formed to coordinate inauguration plans for Gov elect Thomas R. Marshall and Lt. Gov elect Hall.
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George W. Stout
Frank J. Hall
State Senate
Senate
House
Miller
Thomas R. Marshall
John T. Strange
Grant County
Strange
Gov
Marshall
Riley Marshall
Orndorf
Kistler and Stotsenberg
Col
W. W. Huffman
Madison County
Father Who Kicked Child Placed Behind Bars
Jacob A. King, in juvenile court, was ordered jailed until a bond is set after being charged with cruelty to his daughter. He allegedly kicked the child in the abdomen causing severe injuries. The case is scheduled for Friday.
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Jacob A. King
Republican Senators Head the Committees
Republicans hold key chairmanships in the senate caucus with names assigned to Banks Springer Hanna Wood Cox Durre Strange Moore Kane Gonnerman Forkner Bland A Pearson BB Durre Forkner Hiegins Brady Mattingly Hanna railroads Crumpacker McCallum and rules. Bland chairs committees on committees in a three member Republican panel. Shields is new registry clerk. Baldwin endorsement clerk. Sayre comments on water wagon and county option in Wabash.
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Republican
Senate Caucus
Banks
Senator Springer
H. L. Hanna
Wood
Indianapolis
Cox
Durre
Strange
Moore
Kane
Gonnerman
Forkner
Bland
A.’ Pearson
Springer
Hiegins
Brady
Mattingly
Crumpacker
McCallum
Warren G. Sayre
Wabash
House of Representatives
Sayre
Fred J. King
Mr.Sayre
Acquittal in Erb murder trial shocks WW ERE readers
In Media Pennsylvania on January 7 the jury found defendants Mrs Florence Erb and Mrs Catherine Heisel not guilty in the Erb murder trial. Foreman Dickinson announced the verdict at 10:3 am and the sisters embraced amid cheers. Both women voiced relief and gratitude as they thanked the jurors and their supporters.
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Media
Erb
Foreman Dickinson
Florence Erb
Catherine Heisel
Mercy Shown to Young Man in Criminal Court
Deputy Prosecutor Frank Baker, in criminal court Thursday, showed mercy to a young man charged by Frank Daugherty, restaurant keeper, with attempting to defraud. He recommended discharge after the defendant, who habitually bought $8 meal tickets and paid $1.50 each, failed to make the last payment due to money shortage.
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Frank Baker
Frank Daugherty
Daugherty
Durhams Burned to Death in Peru Stock Barn Fire
Forty six polled Durhams perished and nine more may die after a stock barn near Peru Indiana burned last night. John H Miller was tending a cow when the lantern shattered. his clothing caught fire but he escaped serious consequences. Herman Miller was lancing an abscess on a cow at the time.
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Peru
Ind
John H. Miller
Here
Herman Miller
Castro Full of Hope Improving at Berlin
A terse report notes Castro showing optimism and progress in Berlin as preparations continue. Officials offered cautious praise while acknowledging ongoing training and strategic adjustments ahead of upcoming events.
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Castro
Berlin
Messina Cemetery Destroyed In Italian Earth Tremor
Rome reports a strong earth tremor at Messina destroying the cemetery that holds many quake victims. The site was famed for orange groves and ornate landscaping near southern Italy.
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Rome
Messina
Italy
Plans to Oust Mrs Palmer as Social Leader
London dispatch reports Mrs James Henry Smith widow of the yacht tragedy victim pursuing the role of first American hostess in the city The move follows a shift toward noble circles as Smith closes leases on Lord Lundborn Holm’s mansion and Sir Charles Forbes’ Aberdeen shire castle Friends of Mrs Potter Palme note the change in social influence and guest lists with English literary figures among the attendees
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London
James Henry Smith
Smith
Orient
Charles Forbes
Aberdeenshire
Detained wife in murder of minister Carmichael
Port Huron reporter describes the discovery of Rev. J. H. Carmichael's dismembered body in a Michigan church. Myron Brown found blood stained areas and alerted authorities. parts of the body were in two stoves, with a hatchet head and a dirk found. The wife is being detained for questioning.
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Charles Lipke
Carmichael
Port Huron
Mich
J. H. Carmichael
Columbus
St. Clair County
Brown
Hickey
Pine
Democrats 10 Oppose Postal Savings Bill
Washington January 7 Democrats led by Senators Culberson and Bailey will vigorously oppose debate on the postal savings bill through the session. Some Republicans also oppose, arguing it is unconstitutional and would embarrass the government and cast Congress in a ridiculous light worldwide.
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Washington
Culberson and
Bailey
Congress
Faithful Dog Foils Burglary at Mrs Maple Home
A watchdog at 1529 N Senate Avenue guarded against a burglar, twice deterring break-in attempts. The dog's vigilance kept Mrs Sarah Maple's house safe on successive nights.
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Sarah Maple
Senate Avenue
President Salary Rise to One Hundred Thousand Dollars
The Senate Finance Committee reported favorably this morning to increase the president's salary to 100000. The move aims to raise the executive pay to a modern level.
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J W Ashington
Senate Committee On Finance
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Hugh TH. Miller
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Cardinals
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Bloomfield
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Shields
Edgar M. Baldwin
Fairmount News
Baldwin
C. C. Lyons
R. Harry Miller
Fairmount
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Republican Committee On Appointments
WWERE
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Browning
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