O'Brien Elected Chairman of State Democratic Committee
Will H. O'Brien of Lawrenceburg was elected chairman on Wednesday noon after a single ballot. He won nine votes to three for Stephen B. Weming of Fort Wayne, with one district chairman abstaining. Fleming moved to unanimity, O'Brien accepted after a committee found him willing. O'Brien is a lawyer banker and farmer known as conservative amid party tensions.
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Will H. O'Brien
Lawrenceburg
Democratic State Committee
O’brien
Stephen B. Weming
Fort Wayne
Fleming
Dan Sims
Lincoln Dixon
A.S. Jackson
Greenfield
O'Brien
State Committee
Fleming faces uphill fight for state chairmanship in Indiana
An informal caucus of democratic district chairmen at the Grand hotel late Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning left Stephen B. Fleming of Fort Wayne with a slim prospect of more than four votes. Nine of thirteen committeemen opposed Fleming, with several possible rivals discussed including Hugh Doigherty and J. Fred France, while Fleming’s backers claim six supporters attended the caucus.
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Grand Hotel
Stephen B. Fleming
Fort Wayne
Fleming
J. J. Nolan
J. Fred France
J. A. M. Adair
Hugh Doigherty
Will O’brien
M. Z. Stannard
Fanning
Gilbert Hendren
The
Sentinel
Posi
Feeble-Minded Women Record in Indiana Reveals 511 Families
Secretary Butler presents a report showing 511 Indiana families with feeble-minded members and 1 924 direct or married descendants. Among 1 042 cases over half involve at least one defective parent. 438 feeble-minded women occupied Indiana poor asylums as of Aug 31 1901, with 206 aged 15 to 45.
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Indiana
Butler
State Charities Board
Ffersons
Missing grocer's helper sought after delivery job
Charles Yorger, a grocer at 1004 Virginia Ave, reported Wednesday that his employee Charles Zimmerman is missing. Yorger said Zimmerman had collected 37 or 8 while delivering goods and left the delivery wagon at Market and Noblest on Tuesday, with no contact since.
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Charles Yorger
Virginia Ave
Charles Zimmerman
Commercial club cafe to be enlarged and reconfigured
The Commercial club cafe will be enlarged to twice its present size by removing the kitchen. The current cafe and kitchen and half the billiard room become one open space. The kitchen moves to the south side of the present billiard room and a new billiard room will be added on the eighth floor.
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Commercial Club
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area brief
Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with likely light rain on Thursday. Temperatures: 34 F at 7 am, 45 F at noon, 48 F by 2 pm. Winds generally from the southwest across Indiana and surrounding states.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Great Colored Apostle in Indianapolis
Booker T. Washington visits Indianapolis traveling from Cincinnati to Decatur then New York en route to Alabama. He meets local colored leaders, greets each face, and notes the Tuskegee Institute’s growth with 1,200 students and 86 instructors. Washington remarks on health and the prosperous school.
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Cincinnati
Union Station
Colored Rerter
Mistah Washington
Booker T. Washington
G. L. Knox
Dr. Furniss
J. H. Lott
John Puryear
E. ©. Knox
W. M. Lewis
R. F. Hurley
T. Washington
Washington
Decatur
New York
Alabama
Indianapolis
Wagner Asked to Compromise on Smallpox Doctor Bill
The Board of Health debated Dr. Theodore Wagner's 1999 bill as a special smallpox doctor. He asked $960, the former board offered $500, and the present board agrees he earned it but lacks funds for the full amount.
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Wagner
Board of Health
Theodore Wagner
What Shall We Have for Dessert Try Jell-O
A family question on daily dessert turns to a suggestion for Jell-O. The ad promises a quick treat prepared in two minutes without baking and cooling with hot water. Flavors include Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry. Available at grocers.
Trains Collide in Central Tunnel Killing 14 in NYC
A rear end collision in the New York Central tunnel near Sixty Fifth Street and Park Avenue, between the Danbury express and Harlem line trains, killed 14 and injured about 40. Victims mostly New Rochelle residents. fog and dawn conditions blamed as rescuers rushed to the wreckage.
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New York Central Tunnel
Charles Mars
New Rochelle
H. W. Walton
New York, New Haven & Hartford
New York Central
Harlem
Danbury
Parkave
Grand Central Station
Connecticut
New York
May wheat hits 90 1/2 cents in St. Louis market
In St Louis on January 8 May wheat climbed to 90 1/2 cents amid outside demand and firmness in cables. The higher price reflected strong buying activity and market firmness noted by traders.
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ST. Louis
ST. Louis, Mo
Musical Festival Promises Quality Under Theodore Thomas
Attention turns to a festival on March 31 and April 1 conducted by Theodore Thomas. Invitations sent to principal choirs. rehearsals begin February 5 at Short Ridge High School Hall with assistant conductor Mr. Shach. Chorus limited to 500.
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Theodore Thomas
Shortridge High School
Shach
Thomas Orchestra
Chicago
Durbin urges crop rotation at Indiana corn growers meet
Gov Durbin addressed the Indiana Corn Growers Association urging soil care and crop rotation to sustain fertility. New state agriculture board members were elected by acclamation, with J E McDonald and others returning. Cunningham defeated Barnett for district 13 and Benjamin beat Aaron Jones in South Bend.
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John ©. Haines
Rockport
Mason J. Niblack
Vincennes
E. S. Tuell Corydon
John Tilson
Johnson County
David Wallace
Indianapolis
Joseph Cunningham
Miami County
C. B. Benjamin
Lake County
James E. McDonald
Ligonier
Haines
Niblack
McDonald
Wallace
Cunningham
Cott Barnett
Logansport
Aaron Jones
South Bend
Indiana Corn Growers’ Association
Durbin
Indiana
Indianapolis Lottery Craze Fueled by Police Crackdown
The city reels from Mayor Bookwalter’s vow to end gambling as police target policy agents. Chambers’ news stand on E Washington St. openly runs a lottery operation with tickets visible and winning numbers on display. Prominent agents include Harry Walker and Royal C Hamner. monthly transfers from Indianapolis to lotteries reach about ten thousand dollars, with many residents including public officials participating.
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Indianapolis
Washington St
Harry Walker
Royal C. Hammer
Mothers seeks readoption of her daughter Frances
Pauline Proctor asks a circuit court for readoption of her daughter Frances, age six, who was adopted last May by Asa E. Miles and wife with the mother's consent. The Mileses consent to returning the child to her mother, and the father is deceased.
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Pauline Proctor
Circuit Court
Frances
Asa E. Miles
Miles
A Terror 10 Evil Doers Punishment For Branham
Acting judge Con nanway fines Frank Branham sixty dollars and zero days in the work house after a Wednesday police court case. Branham, a long time bar customer, was found intoxicated and arrested by Bailiff Dawson on Tuesday after being released briefly from jail. He defiantly refused to sober up, prompting re-arrest.
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Connaway
Frank Branham
Branham
Dawson
Frank
Campaigners descend on Perry township sale
Around Wednesday a large turnout of candidates flocked to a Perry township sale. Mentioned as a strategic move to solicit voters, the scene resembled a crowded campaign stop with many hopefuls eager for visibility amid scarce political competition.
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Perry Township
Metsker Announces Speaker Bid If Elected
Clay W. Metsker of Plymouth, a representative in the last legislature, will seek another nomination. He states that if elected and Democrats control the legislature, he would be a candidate for speaker of the house.
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Clay W. Metsker
Plymouth
Metsker
Woman alleges fraudulent marriage by husband in circuit court
Mrs. Carrie Bauke files affidavit charging William Lauke entered into a marriage while she opposed it and abandoned her within a month. The statute treats such a marriage as fraudulent on the man's part and imposes a heavy fine.
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Carrie Bauke
William Lauke
Roosevelt Sends Shaw and Payne Nominations to Senate
The president transmitted to the Senate on Wednesday the nominations of Governor Shaw for secretary of the treasury and Payne for postmaster general. Also named were John R. A. Crossland of Missouri as minister resident and consul general to Liberia and Alphonese J. Lespinasse of New York as consul at Turnan, Mexico.
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Shaw
Payne
Senate
the Treasury
John R. A. Crossland
Liberia
Alphonese J. Lespinesse
New York
Turnan
Mex
Purse snatching reported by Mrs Densmore near Noble and Washington
Mrs. Mattie Densmore reports to police that a colored man snatched her purse near her home on Tuesday night. She cannot state the amount of money or items inside the purse. Nearby storefront ads include references to New Pianos and Wulschner's Feed. Dustress Data Best Photos at Bennett's. 36 E. Wash.
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Mattie Densmore
Noble and
Washington Sts
Straw Vote Shows Commercial Club Opposes Track Elevation
The Indianapolis Commercial Club vote on admitting the Indianapolis Southern line and requiring elevation of tracks drew 400 ballots with two opposed. On-track elevation results: 209 against, 68 against if others elevated, 10 for elevation under certain conditions. S Gordon reported the club lacked fair representation in the track elevation issue. Board of Works President Megrew indicated the right of way matter could come up any day.
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Commercial Club
Indianapolis Southern
Indianapolis
Board of Works
S. Gordon
Gordon
William Fortune
Megrew
Mob in Kempton Threatens Lynching After Assault
Tipton County reports a violent assault on May White 18 Tuesday night with Harry Gossard James Higgin and Joan Streep implicated. Gossard was captured after a mob tried to seize him. Higgin and Stroop are pursued as anger grows and the girl’s life is in danger.
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May White
Harry Gossard
James Higgin
Joan Streep
Gossard
Higgin
Stroop
Low Tariff No Trusts the Issues at Jackson Banquet
Milwaukee Mayor David I. Rose spoke at the Jackson Day banquet on progress and unity. He named low tariff and no trusts as future Democratic issues while noting Milwaukee’s new garbage disposal plant and several city improvements costing over 21 million. George William Bruce, Milwaukee Democratic chairman, accompanied Rose.
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David I. Rose
Milwaukee
Rose
Grand Hotel
Cy Davis
Eph Inman
George William Bruce
Democratic County Committee
Rase
Downtown streetcar loop may be expanded soon
The Board of Works and the College Ave committee pressed for citywide streetcar service improvements. Attorney Spahr and J D McDonald urged a citywide review without harming other lines. Vice President Jones of the company signaled cooperation and promised schedules. a new loop plan was discussed to ease depot access and boost downtown service.
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Board of Works
College-ave
Jones
Street
G. W. Spahr
J. D. McDonald
Spahr
Pennsylvania-st
Georgiast
Louisiana
McCreasts
Dept
Georgia-st
Maryland-st
Smallpox Hospital to be Moved Within City Grounds
The Board of Health and Mayor Walter Bookwalter agreed at a Wednesday conference to relocate the smallpox hospital to a point on City hospital grounds as distant as possible. An addition will house about 230 more patients with a separate kitchen. The move is temporary to handle the emergency. a future relocation outside the city will occur when funds allow. Food and dishes will no longer be ferried from the hospital to reduce contagion risk, which has been traced to the current setup by City sanitarian Buehler.
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Board of Health
Bookwalter
Smallpox Hospital
City Hospital
General Hospital
Buehler
East-bound Wabash crash at Lagro injures two crewmen
The east-bound limited on the Wabash collided with a freight at Lagro early Wednesday. Three rear freight cars were demolished and the passenger engine left in a ditch. Engineer John Brumbaugh and Fireman W C Humphreys were badly hurt while mail clerks escaped injury.
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Peru
Ind
Wabash
Lagro
John Brumbaugh
W. ¢C. Humphreys
For Sale Miscellaneous ads in The Sun's Popular Liners
The Sun's For Sale department highlights daily bargains across bicycles roosters clothing cards slippers showcases groceries and meat market items with yesterday's listings noted for readers seeking deals and secondhand goods.
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Department of the Sun
Sun Branch Office at Ferger's Occidental Drug Store
A Sun newspaper branch operates at Ferger's Occidental Drug Store located at the southeast corner of Washington and Illinois Streets where Linga Advertisements may be left at any time.
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the Sun
Ferger’s Occidental Drug Store
Washington and
Illinois-sts
Dr George A Sigler Relocated to Newton Claypool Building
Dr George A Sigler has been moved to Newton Claypool Building on the third floor in room Hu. The notice specifies a change of residence within the same facility for patient or staff coordination.
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George A. Sigler
Newton Claypool Bld G
John Doe Gets Another Soaking in Police Court
A man named John Doe appears in police court for drunkenness and assault and battery, each fined one dollar and 30 days. He refused alms from Arthur Hall, then urged arrest, saying he preferred jail where he could eat. The tale echoes the common use of John Doe in court records.
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John Doe
John Smith
Sam Jones
John
the Journal
Arthur Hall
Hall
Dawson
Hot Water Company Seeks City Franchise
The Marion county hot water heating company asked the Board of Works for a franchise on Wednesday. Attorney C M Thompson outlined a district plan of about one square mile with at least 500 dwellings, pledging construction within six months and operation within a year. It would charge up to 17 cents per foot of radiating surface and 10 cents per 1000 watts for incandescent lights, offering a 10000 dollar bond for compliance and 5000 dollar bond for performance. The board took no action.
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Marion County Hot ‘Water Heating Company
Board of Works
C. M. Thompson
Adams to Speak on America's Debt to the Church at Propylaeum
Henry Austin Adams will deliver the first in a lecture series at the Propylaeum Friday night. The talks are directed by the local Knights of Columbus and will feature speakers including W. Bourke Cochran Archbishop Ireland and Dr. Stafford.
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Henry Austin Adams
Propylaeum
Knigits of
Columbus
W. Bourke Cochran
Ireland
Stafford
Adams
America
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Fifth-St
Park-ave
A. G. Walton
N. Y
Board OF Agriculture
Gov. Durbin
State Board of Agriculture
J. E. McDon
Ald Ligonier
Tery
Chambers’ Cigar Stand
Call Connaway
William Lit Out
Roosevelt
Missouri
Wulschner
Feed
Janes
Dustress Data
Bennett's
E. Wash
Tipton County
HOT Water Company
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