Fourth Edition Supt Jones Denies Public Burden Of Book Changes
Indianapolis school chief Supt Jones defends book changes as only a small cost to families. He argues exchanges equal value, notes some districts saw minor charges, and urges cheaper books through regional cooperation to benefit students. He cites Mouros readers replacing older texts and Swinton geography as examples.
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Supt. Jones
Indianapolis
Mouros
Cornell
Swinton
Big Strikes Hit New York and Cincinnati
Reports from New York and Cincinnati describe large labor actions and wage disputes. Higgins & Co carpet workers strike against a 12.4 percent cut involving about one thousand employees. In Cincinnati a major lockout at Hiram Davie carriage factory impacts around 500 workers. Cleveland notes Chief Arthur of the Locomotive Engineers plans to resign amid policy disagreements. Railway officers discuss standardized watch inspection, citing repeated timing errors causing train issues. Arrests include David Nickerawn on concealed weapons and a mail robbery confessor in LaPorte, Indiana sharing details of crimes and motives.
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New York
Cincinnati
Higgins & Co
Locomotive Brotherhood
Sun Ad Fragment Prompts Covetous Thoughts and Ads
A fragment from THE Sun teases readers about coveting others possessions and hints at miscellaneous sale ads. The text riffs on advertising and moral phrases, inviting readers to look for the article they covet in the paper.
Hon Se To His Wife From Jimtown Legislator Letter
A humorous diary style letter from the Hon. St James of Jimtown in Indianapolis dated January 1899 describes hotel life, dinner, etiquette, and political ambitions. The missive mentions Speaker prospects, a plan to sell oats, and greetings to family, with local notes on burglars, embezzlement, and regional crimes and civic projects.
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Jimtown
St James
Indianapolis
Drean Lipr
Grand Hotel
Jake
Speeker
Poe
Sam Andrews
Harrison
Grand Oppura House
Hank
Si Taylor
Zenesral Harison
Funtown
Sally
Sorre
Ben
Bug
Mose Dry and the city court mischiefs unfold
In a Tuesday police court session Mayor Denny deals with Mose Dry charged for drunken conduct. Lizzie Williams and India Hyatt face trial for laxity of virtue but are discharged after showing reform. Mahaffy burglar links surface with Mahatty repatriation, and William Coleman faces an $80 pair of opera glasses tied to a burglary clue. Clergyman, lawyer, and railroad men avoid penalties after licenses granted. A boy’s diamond case ends in discharge as key witnesses link to a finder rather than a thief.
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Mose Dry
Caest
Denny
Dry
Sergi
McKinney
Lizzie Williams
India
Mahatty
Mahaffy
Wiliam Coleman
Ford Pake
John Ayers
Ying
Fred Tanner
Thornton
Bee Buzzing Over Sabmn Resignation for Mayor Bid
A courthouse bystander on Tuesday noted Albert Sabmn resigned as county commissioner to avoid hindering his pursuit of the Democratic mayoral nomination. The commentator said the move frees him to seek the mayoralty prize.
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Albert Sabmn
Court House
Death By Own Action After Son’s Frauds Spark Firm Fail
Covington Ky Jan 8. Developments confirm that the sudden death of David Keefer last Friday was caused by self-inflicted actions following the discovery his son had fraudulently obtained $6,000 on the firm’s credit and fled, causing the firm to fail.
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Covigeroy, Ky
Mornive
David Keefer
Faust on stage in Indianapolis stuns audience at Grand
A large crowd attended the Faust premiere at the Grand in Indianapolis. Morrison and daughter Rasahel impressed as Mephistopheles and Marguerite, with Miss Carrie Carter’s Martha drawing criticism. Technical scenery and effects earned praise, while other acts and a dog troupe added variety. Also notes on Council matters and local civic discussions fill the rest of the page.
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Martha
Carrie Carter
Frederick Ross
Faust
Indianapolis
Park
Minnis Gecar Gray
Fatal Fire Destroys Mill Area. One Woman Dies
In Knoxville Tennessee and Red Springe Virginia the same blaze nearly destroyed the area Monday causing an estimated 34000 dollars in loss. Mrs Heckling perished as walls collapsed during the fire.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Red Springe
Heckling
Buffalo Bill Sues Forepaugh Over West Show Imitation
In Cincinnati J N Huston at Gibson house and other notes, a flurry of names and events emerge. Ben Hopkine is pardoned from Ohio prison and dies soon after. London merchants Coxhead Go smede and Co face a $735000 failure. Electric sugar refining fraud linked to Mrs Friend and Mrs H Bailey prepares to testify. Axworthy, Cleveland treasurer fin de la, arrives in St Johns from England. Americans flock to Windsor for municipal election watching annex stand. McKinley, Reed, Sherman, Blaine mix for speaker and cabinet roles in possible shifts of power. West Virginia legislature shows party gains with possible joint-ballot maneuvers. Deschler’s Bates house cigar stand noted at Smoke Yacht Club.
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Buffalo Bill
Adam Forepaugh
J. N. Huston
Gibson House
Cincinnati
Ben Hopkine
Ohio
Coxhead
Go“smede & Co
London
Canada
H. Bailey
Axworthy
Cleveland
St. Johns
N. E
England
Windsor
Detroit
Sol. White
McKinley
Sherman
Reed
Blaine
Harrison
West Virginia
Senate
Carr
Battle over city health board sparks legal clash and editorials
City leaders debated abolishing the health board as illegally organized with responsibilities split among the Common Council mayor and the port authority. A health secretary election dispute drew in critics and officials, prompting a judiciary inquiry and public correspondence from Ornd N. Harty defending his parliamentary ballot. Separately, numerous real estate transfers across Indianapolis were recorded, totaling tens of thousands in varied sublots and additions.
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Denny
Health Board
Barwell
Markey
Hicklin
Napoleon
Col Ruckle
Barp
Col. Ruckle
Dr. Karn
der. Pettijohn
Sux
Sihai
Reson
Warp
Sun
New York
Detroit
Hustling Legislative Candidates Hit the Lobby
Monday afternoon the state candidates crowded the hotel lobby hustling for support. Niblack led for speakership while the contest for Gool keeper remained undecided. Wilson and Schmuck factions clashed as others like Craig and Smith campaigned for clerical posts and senate matters. Presiding arrangements for three days at the start remained unsettled amid caucus talks.
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Econes
Niblack
Goolkeeper
Andrew Wilson
Markey
Wilson
Schmuck
Marien County
Schmweck
Grand Hotel
Wa. I. Eolet
Montgomery
Craig
Senate
Greens Smith
Hubertsen
Re Not Liable For Actions Of Deputy Marshals
The superior court Meoday ruled marshal Hawlas not liable for false imprisonment claims arising from arrests by deputies on election day. Judges Howe, Taylor, and W biker concur that the marshal isn’t liable personally or on his bond for deputies’ wrongful acts if he acted in good faith. He is not liable for merely receiving a person handed over by a special deputy when arrest on view for federal election law violation is involved.
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Marshal Hawlas
Brassard Rorison
Dumares
M Marshals
Howe
Dudes Taylor
W Biker Tig Tou
Annaniing
Marabal
Althouth
Ferrand Murder Trial Draws Town to Court
The Ferrand murder trial drew a large crowd Tuesday morning as Mapies and her sister Mem attended in mourning. Eyewitness Miler described the sequence with Mapies approaching within ten feet, Ferrand retreating, and a deadly shot that caused the deceased to drop the rail and fall in the road.
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Ferrand
L'Steners
Criminal Court
Mem
Theother
Mapies
Mr. Miler
Hhe
John Arnold seeks divorce over wifes duty failure
An item notes John Arnold filing for divorce from Clara Arnol citing incapability to attend wifes duty. The report also covers burglaries at Thomas Hall's 25 West St. Clair Street, a guard's bank, a hospital accident, a May festival in Indianapolis, and various legal and civic notices including school examinations and state boards meetings.
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John Arnold
Clara Arnol
Thomas Hall
West St. Clair-st
Treas. Garver
Ind
Indianapol
Brroadbast Hobbs
Gree
Castle
Volour
Indianapolis
Bera
D. A. Storm
Pnay
Judge Taylor
Darby Donahe
George W. Stubbs
Dorahue
Stubbs
M. H. Spades
Feibleman
Justice’s Court
Steith
State Board of Publication Mat
Department of Public Instruct
State House
Gen. Harrison
M. J. Pickering
Philadelphia
Commercial Travelers’ National Protective Association
J. C. Simering
Baltimore
Political melee in Grard hotel lobby as speaker race unfolds
A chaotic scene at the Grard hotel lobby shows candidates, hustlers, and banners vying for support in the race for speaker. Niblack appears strongest, while Schumek Wilson Willard and Shambaugh trail. several female candidates for state librarian begin campaigns. Notable figures include Senators Francis Hale Cox and Representative Zimmons, with varied attire and noticeable each man’s demeanor as Tuesday’s events highlight the contest’s fragmentation. Weather notes add a light interlude with rain and snow forecast for Indiana.
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Ceepers
Grard Hotel
Niblack
Howse
Schumek
Wilson
Tisste Willard
Shambaugh
Cates
Andrew T. Wilson
Gol. C. CG
Matson
J. A. Atuoad
Greancastle
Menazie
Mra
John R. Gordon
Ball A. Mansfil
DePauw University
Mary Lt. Jones
Senator Francis
Michigan
Ei.y
Senator Hale
Senator Cox
Prince Albert Eoat
Suamhaugh
Sun
Sanator Jones
Marshal
Zimmots
Navive
Zimmons
Jones
Hoa
Newport Gas Electric Fight War and Political Gist
Inland and outland notes report Newport Kentucky gas and electric clash amid broader state politicking. Illinois legislature convenes as Senator Cullen expected to win reelection. London businessman Perry Wyndham linked to losses in pounds. Cincinnati moral boom linked to lunar desecration hypothesis. Dayton Kentucky resident Philip Sarver suicides in Cincinnati. New York papers discuss Cal Brie’s campaigning. Coffee prices rise. mocha and java forecast to retail at 60 cents in six months. Charleston West Virginia crowds mobilize for legislative organization. two Democrats likely to side with Republicans. Story promises life and health themes on The Sun page 2 liner.
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Newport
Illinois
Cullen
Perry Wyndham
London
Eng
Cincinnati
Philip Sarver
Dayton
New York
Cal Brie
Charleston
W. Va
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Railroaders Am
Association of Railway Officers
Robert Rice
Bates House
Bee-line
Penna Railway
Columbus
Springfield
Gaton
Julius Walk
Bingham & Walk
Col
Blee
Bob
Lowan
David Nickerawn
Michael Riley
Bridgeport
Lowa
Sapling
LaPorte
Hero
Elkhart
New York Hat Co
Scottburg
Wim. Paswater
Greenfield
Tlarry Stricklind
Mack Taylor
Jnet
Levanon
Miss Minnick
Tienry Day
Anderson
Marenal
Vincennes
Bezant
Wheatland
L. C. Carter
Shattuck
James Osburn
Grayville
M. E
Decker
Brazil
U. B
Colorado Mines
Tayou
Couneil
Webster
Cicero Trusser
Department
Thalman
P. Cisar Trusier
McClelland
Provarants Board
Watson
H. B. Stone
L. A. Stevens
John C
Harry New
Thailman
P. Cato Trusler
Meridian-st
Kelly
Jobn
Calvin Darnall
Dunn
P. Constantinople Trusler
Improvements Board
Etreac Committee
Roed
Mass.-ave
Mullinis
Senator Barrett
Mullinix
Representative Schmuck
House of Representatives
Representative Wilson
Representative Niblack
Justice of the Pease
Wiere
Smoke Yacht Club
Havana
Deschler
Bealth Seward
Harry
Fanny FE
Isabrook
G. Goa
F. McFarland
Edwards
Johnson
J. Walker
J. Lohman
Wiley & Martin
G.M. Smelser
L. C
W. B. Hickman
Haughville
F. Dold
C. M. Werling
Nobie
A. G. Pemberton Tod
Nen
MecCarty
H. J. Mullgan
L. B. Bauer
Mulligan
Park Front
Ada
Tliwkins
City Life
Wm. L. Edlers
Nisdack
Indiana
J. M. Leary
The
London Telegraph
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