Fatal shooting in Indianapolis endangering Miss Eliza Newkirk
Norris Jones, a Black janitor, shot Miss Eliza Newkirk at Mrs. McCarty's boardinghouse after loitering with a letter envelope and threatening harm. Newkirk died at close range from a heart shot. Jones later died by apparent self harm. neighbors note Jones had shown erratic behavior and threats toward the college community.
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Norris Jones
The
Vories Business College
Eliza Newkirk
Tragic Death Linked to Illness and Unstable Moments
In a crime scene location the accused showed spells of temporary insanity though no prior violence. Statements from Mr Wolves and acquaintances said he had lately seemed off. Miss Newkirk's body was taken to Flanner Buchanan morgue. Jones's body to Willis'. Parents learned of the tragedy Monday night. Jones, former Marion Trust Company employee, was brother in law to Louis Montgomery, a former patrolman. He left a wife and three children. Ife lived on Eleventh Street near Howard.
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Chicago
Jones
Miss Newkirk
Friendsville
Indianapolis
Mattie Sutton
Martinsvills
Mr. Wolves
Flanner & Buchanan
Willis
Marion Trust Company
Louis Montgomery
Ife
Eleventh St
Howard
Mind of Covington baker vanished years ago guides case
Mrs. Jones recalls the 13 year old incident at Kentog baking powder plant Covington Ohio where her husband disappeared for a week after leaving work. Doctors say his mind never fully recovered. He is now connected with college work while awaiting Dr A J Kelsey’s arrival and a letter from him concerning Miss Newkirk.
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Jones
W. Eeleventh St
Miss Newkirk
The
Christian Church
A. J. Kelsey
Indianapolis Mob Talk After Young Woman’s Death
On Tuesday street chatter centered on lynching threats if the suspect Jones had not killed himself. Bystanders argued a mob would have taken action against him despite his self defense.
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Indianapolis
Jones
Cure a Cold in One Day Bromec Quinine Tablets
A vintage drug ad promises a one day cure for colds with Laxative Bromec Quinine Tablets. It claims refunds from all druggists if the remedy fails and features E. W. Grove's signature on each box. The price is 26 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Hoosier Statesmen Gather as Indiana House Prep Rights
Most Indiana lawmakers arrive by Tuesday evening while nonresidents mingle at the Denison. Morgan county lawyer Quincy Adams Blankenship leads organizing efforts for the new House, known for warning fellow members. Senator Frank J. Heller from Columbia City, a holdover, supported the fish law and once faced arrest under it. The House will have poets Benjamin Parker of New Castle and E. E. Small of Valparaiso, and Col. William Huffman, soon secretary of the Senate, famed for remembering every name and keeping Durbin allies close.
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Indiana
The
Denison
Quincy Adams Blankenship
Morgan County
General Assembly
House of Representatives
Bankenship
Benjamin S. Parker
New Castile
E. E. Small
Valparaiso
Parker
Western Association of Writers
Small
Lincoln League of
Baby dies after cough medicine taken by child
William F Pringer reports his infant died of convulsions on Monday afternoon. mother says the child climbed to a sideboard to get the bottle and swallowed little, while doctors deem the medicine, containing opium or related compounds, as the fatal cause.
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William F Pringer
J. HE. Curtis
Curtis
Hopkins Bill Faces Defeat in House Forecast
Washington dispatch reports a forecast that Hopkins is unlikely to pass in the House with a vote set for late Tuesday. Burleigh’s plan gains support to increase the House to 386, while Crumpacker seeks proportional reductions tied to suffrage limits. The debate centers on Hopkins and Burleigh as substitutes, with late voting expected Tuesday night.
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House
Hopkins
Burleigh
Old Man Killed by a Street Car Collision
William McKinney aged 70 of Belmont Avenue North of Howard Street died Tuesday noon from injuries after a street car struck his buggy at Howard and Shepard streets. He was thrown from the buggy and bruised but initially thought not seriously hurt. he died at his son Frank’s home after Dr. Leeth treated him.
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Wiliam McKinney
Belmont Ave
Howard-st
McKinney
Howard and Shepard Sts
West Indianapolis
M. C. Leeth
Frank
Leest
Pekin Talks Move to Washington Discussed
London January 8 Ambassador Choate met with Lord Lansdowne to discuss transferring the Pekin negotiations to Washington.
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London
Choate
Lord Lansdowne
Washington
Many Indiana Soldiers Wanted to Fill New Army Quota
Lieut. G S Turner is ordered to establish recruiting stations in Indiana towns under Maj. Chas Noble. Noble directs advertising for recruits in leading county papers as part of a nationwide push to add about 30 000 men to meet the new army quota.
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G. S. Turner
Gen. Wilson
Indiana
Chas. H. Noble
Maj. Noble
Pneumonia Surges While Other Diseases Fluctuate
December health statistics reveal influenza stories unfounded, with pneumonia showing the largest rise. Compared to last year, influenza remains steady, while tonsillitis bronchitis rheumatism scarlet fever diphtheria and measles increase modestly. Smallpox spreads in several counties and hog cholera appears in Jackson Blackford and White counties.
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Lawrence
Allen
Monroe
Ripley
Huntington
Jackson
Blackford
Whitely
Henderson Reopens House After Illness With Apportionment Debate
Speaker Henderson summoned the house to order for the first time since Thursday as Representative Dalzell spoke in support of the Hopkins apportionment bill amid the grip illness context.
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Washington
Henderson
House
Dalzell
Side Poles To Aid College Avenue Line Construction
Two loads of steel side poles arrived Thursday for the College Avenue line. Erection will start after Board of Works approval as poles spaced about 125 feet apart run along College Avenue and nearby streets. Chief Barrett says non parallel wiring could avoid fire department interference. The North Indianapolis and East Tenn Street line may be shortened.
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Colegeave
Board of Works
Union Traction Company
College-ave
Massachusetts-ave
Pennsylvania St
Washington
Ilinois
Deputy-coroner rules out cough medicine as death cause
Deputy-coroner Knox states the case was not caused by the cough medicine. He says convulsions were the cause and that the medicine played no role in the death.
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Knox
Secretary Hay May Quit After Illness Rumors
Washington reports Secretary Hay’s illness, deemed not serious, may prompt retirement from the cabinet. Insiders say he is considering resignation, citing persistent ill health and a desire to travel to Baden for waters. He has hardly visited his office since January 1.
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Washington
Hay
Baden
Indiana farm groups open annual meetings in state house
The Indiana industrial associations and related societies gather at the state house for their annual meetings. Mayor Taggart offers the welcome. Governor Momt praises country life as he contemplates retirement from public life. Several groups plan sessions through midweek and into Thursday.
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Indiana Industrial Associations
State Agricultural Board
State House
Taggart
Mo Mt
State Horticultural Association
State Association of Fair Managers
Indiana Corn Growers’ Association
Swine Breeders’ Association
Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Union of Indiana
Woolgrowers’ Association
Fishing Through the Ice Spurs State Bill Proposal
State geologist Blatchley may push a season ban on ice fishing after a letter from Frank Hay of Winona cites 29 fishermen on Winona lake catching bass. Blatchley argues ice fishing harms fish stocks and supports a law prohibiting it or limiting catches.
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Blatchley
Frank Hay
Winona
Hay
Winona Lake
City assessment bureau reports decline in improvement costs
The 191 report shows a drop of 283 202.56 in improvement and street work from the prior year as Barrett law controversy delayed projects and core streets were already upgraded. During the year 23 sewers cost 45 580.17, 45 sidewalks 56 318.89, 34 streets 140 129.59, and 15 alleys 5 148.06 were improved.
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City Assessment Bureau
Diamond pawn dispute ends with ward bros award
Justice Smock awarded Martin Murphy $175 against Ward Bros pawnbrokers after Murphy, a former city official, claimed he pawned a $175 diamond shirt stud a year earlier for $50 and never retrieved it. A man posing as Murphy allegedly redeemed the stone, but the pawnshop recovered only $56 and kept the item.
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Justice Smock
Martin Murphy
Ward Bros
Murphy
Bhanco Murphy
Wards
Martin
Elevator at state house to run noon hours if funded
Engineer Sam Shutt, in charge of the state house elevator, says he is willing to operate the elevator during the noon hour if a larger appropriation would hire another worker. He adds that during the coming legislative session starting Thursday the elevator will not shut down, as he will assign another man from his force to keep it going.
Weather outlook over 36 hours for Indianapolis area
The forecast notes rain in the near term and a Tuesday night turn to fair, with much colder conditions expected by Wednesday and a possible cold wave.
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Indianapolis
Worth Dentist Relocates to Stevenson Building
C. E. Worth, a dentist, has moved to the 433 Stevenson Building. The old telephone number 29782 remains listed.
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C. E. Worth
Stevenson
One to Be Proud Of Add pleased with
A concise ad notes box mattresses made by Mahomey at 249 Massachusetts Ave. It urges choosing a comfortable bed, highlighting that one third of life is spent sleeping and invites satisfaction.
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Mahomey
Massachusetts Ave
Marion club abandons McKinley bid for second term
The Marion club will not assist in funding William McKinley’s second term as president. The Committee of 75 failed to recruit 50 members to contribute $30 for trip expenses. they sought 200 members, but the plan collapsed.
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Marion Club
Wm. McKinley
Artman Boss in Speaker Fight Amid Statesman Challenge
In the lean hours of the speaker contest Artman leads with reported 47 votes to Statesman’s 37 as district alignments shift. Shermaning backs Artman. Statesman faces splits in district 10 and Marion county opposition to Essman’s bid for chief clerk. Elliott’s prospects tied to Hutson and possible return to engrossing clerk post.
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Artman
Statesman
Arttman
Shermaning
King
Denison
Charles N. Elliott
Indianapolis
Senate
Wiliam Essman
House
Elliott
Morgan
Marion County
Essman
Harmon L. Hutson
Hutson
Marion
Morgan Caraway
Hancock Counties
Row Over an Office In Pike Township
The state on relation of Elias Hightshue a Democrat sues Perry Hardin a Republican road supervisor in district 2 to oust him from office and for 300 damages. Hightshue claims the board of canvassers declared him elected with seven vote margin before a later irregular count favoring Hardin with eight votes.
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Elias Hightshoe
Perry Hardin
Hardin
Pike Township
Hightshue
Board of
Spencer
Hightshoe
Woman Sues for Twenty Five Thousand Dollars Damages
Belle Poland sues the street car company for 25000 dollars claiming injuries from a collision about a month ago while she and her husband drove north of Blakest. The car allegedly gave no warning and struck the buggy causing permanent injury.
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Belle Poland
Blakest
Doctor Hurty in Chicago Stricken by Appendicitis
Dr. J. N. Hurty's condition improved after a bad night Tuesday following a difficult night Monday. He was stricken with appendicitis while in Chicago recently.
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J. N. Hurty
Chicago
Wulschner's Offers Piano and Horse Feed Specials
Advertising note lists a new two percent piano for sixteen dollars and mentions Wulschner's store with horse feed and a reference to Janes Dustiess Data.
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Wulschner
Janes
Dustiess
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