City Attorney Contention Drives Police Board Tug of War
State officers buy influence over The Sun and keep posted as a council wrangle over police chief Travis and police court clerk McKinney. Democrats clash on nominees for two or three top posts with Mayor backing Ayres and Preston Morris rivals, Bailey and Beck contending for office. Joint session may decide next day or fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travis
Elam
Atte
Bruce
Mr. Elam
Oinl
Council
Sullivan
Judge Ayres
Nathan Morris
Albert Beck
John Kern
Leon C. Bailey
Funeral sermon writer found dead in Osseo home
Olfa H. Brown, a prominent spiritualist, was found dead in Osseo twelve miles north of Minneapolis. A pistol lay by his hand, three bullet wounds in his head, and a journal on his desk showed he had planned his own death and prepared a funeral sermon to be read over his body.
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Pact
Minn
Jana
Osseo
Minneapolis
Olfa H. Brown
Catholic Knights Form Uniformed Rank in Indiana
Members of the state branch met at the Grand hotel to organize a uniformed rank the state has not had. Dr. Brennan is supreme medical examiner, P S O Ronorke of Fort Wayne is president, A L Chapman of Madison Dam cerat is secretary, with Senator Howard, Rev M E Campion, and H C Berghoff among active workers present. The organization dates back 16 years or more and aims include social progress and an insurance feature. The meeting was chaired by Rev Campion and Chapman acted as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Knights
Grand Hotel
P.S. O’ronorke
Fort Wayne
Alonzo A. Chapman
Madison Damcerat
Brennan
Howard
South Bend
M. E. Campion
Loganaport
H. C. Berghoff
Thorsday
Knights
A. L. Chapman
Irwin's Reward for Kindness Leads to Theft Charge
Judge Sullivan heard the examination of Erwin, charged with stealing a coat and vest from Charles W. Lockerville. The pair, from Seymour, had roomed together after seeking work in Cincinnati and back, with Lockerville footing the bills. Erwin pawned the coat, identified by a pawnbroker. Bound over for grand jury in $500 bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin
Sullivan
Imer Erwin
Charles W. Lockerville
Seymour
Lockerville
Erwin
Cincinnati
Vanderbilt Engagement Reported From Charleston South Carolina
The engagement of George Vanderbilt to Miss Mary Johnston of Annandale South Carolina is announced. He met her last summer while viewing a recent real estate purchase. She is described as extraordinarily beautiful. Before the war her father Colonel William Johnston was wealthy but is now in straitened circumstances and claims descent from the Scottish Earl of Annandale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Vanderbilt
Charleston
5. C
George Vanderbilt
Mary Johnston
Annandale
S. C
Col
Wm. Johnston
Earl of
Rivalry at world fair sparks talk of postal service
Fragmentary report notes rivalry breaking out in Washington as discussions arise over post offices on steamships between England and the United States. Indiana congressmen Tom and Jason Browne are ill and absent. Senate debate between Voorhees and Edmunds prompts capital talk amid criticism of Attorney General. Local ad mentions leather boots and Alaska boots for sale at Buffalo Shes Home, 6-5, Washington st.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Kelley
England
United States
Tom
Jason Browne
Indiana
Dudley
Senate
Voorhees
Edmunds
Miller
Zi ‘Munds
Holmunde
Anil
Notable Mischief and a Jewish Wedding in Denison
A city resident known as Meh Leddy Austin is described amid sensational gossip and a contested identity claim. A detailed account notes her alleged abuse by a cruel husband and a later Jewish wedding in Denison. The bride Miss Lelia Gundelfinger married Mr. Samuel Deitch of Cleveland with a large reception, gifts, and notable guests from across the region.
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Austin
Soang
Sportien
Edward Austen
Hemads Bing Gordon
Aberdeen
Fat Leday
G. Austen
Meh Leddy
Denison
Brucette
Lelia Gundelfinger
Samuel Deitch
Cleveland
Millers Orchestra
Messing
A. &. Deitch
Trier
Benjamin Gundelfinger
Isadore Deitch
A. Deitch
Levy
George McLean
Pittsburg
Farber
Chicago
Ginsburg
Detroit
Joseph Meyer
Fort Worth
Tex
Kaufman
Cincinnati
Sanford Court
Indiana candidates vie for Oklahoma governorship
Dille of Huntington and Horace Spaad, both linked to Indiana, attract Todianapolitans as potential successors. Dille backs a strong machine effort and Spaad counts on Muller's endorsement, with Spaad noting his law study in Harrison's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dille
Speen
Indianapolis Weather Brief Turns Warmer And Fair
Local forecasts for Indianapolis and vicinity show a slightly warmer period with fair skies. The 24 hour ending 4 am on January 10 reports continued calm conditions and no precipitation expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indianapolis
The Bankers Daughter and Staging Woes at Grand
Bronson Howard faced near fiasco in Chicago prelude to Shenandoah success. Leading lady miscue nearly derailed act, prompting frantic prompting and onstage chaos. Critics later praised the final act as standout, Rosina Vokes fraternal bird hobby noted, and Bill Heads priced again at Frank Smith’s.
Bennie’s political standing tests Huston as Indiana race stirs
An Indiana congressional race heats as Tom Browne declines renomination due to ill health. J N Huston emerges as a potential Republican candidate amid infighting and long-standing feuds. Huston previously clashed with Harrison in 1880s politics, and influential local figures press for his candidacy to spite rivals and prove his enduring influence in state affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Browne
Indiana
Congress
Tom
J. N. Huston
Huston
Cardin& Washington
Susman
Houston
Inorchos
Bennie
Ben
Harrison
Porter
Fayette County
Maj. Ross
Young
McFarlan
The Judge's Gin Sparks Bangor Excitement
Bangor Maine January 8 special report says a wholesale raid targets liquor dealers in the city. The uproar rivals wartime fervor as saloons rush whisky out of town and authorities discover a house liquor den tied to the state supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangor
Pluck-Me Stores react to supreme court decision
Braz Ind Jan 4. operators hail the Han cock Vaden ruling as favorable, noting it bars advance contracts paying with track or noncurrency, but allows settling with traded goods for labor already performed. They see a legal loophole to withhold payment until service is rendered, then settle in noncurrency commodities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braz
Ind
Supreme Court
Hancock-Vaden
Byrd
Death of Spain's young king looms, recovery unlikely
In Madrid on January 9, reports say the young King of Spain is near death and cannot recover from his illness, with expectations of his passing momentarily.
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Hitler
Mapnio
Spain
First Indiana Railroad Built Near Shelbyville
Jeffersonville News notes the first railroad in Indiana, a one mile wooden-rail line laid in 1834 to secure its charter. The piece recounts local turmoil in Terre Haute over police board misconduct and mentions Miss Adrian CO Whitney suing Benj Underhill for 10000 dollars for alleged injury to her affections. Brazil reports five diphtheria deaths from 15 cases and widespread flood damage to mines, fencing, and wagon bridges.
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Indiana
Shelbyville
Jeffersonville
Terre Haute
Adrian CO. Whitney
Madison County
Benj. Underhill
Benj
Bonj
Throop
Seventh District
Wm. L. Boyce
Mr. Vernon
Isador Keselinger
Kivansville
John ©. Fares
Gauger
Evaneville
Milton Thrailkill
Richland City
Joseph Grabb
Crawfordsville
W. A. Kennedy
Brazil
Anecdotes and hotel clashes cited by Detective Lewis
A string of colorful anecdotes recounts Detective Jack Lewis recalling a tense hotel confrontation with Meade’s soldiers and a calm Meade reception after, plus sharp portraits of public figures like Joseph Choate, Gen. Wallace, and Senator McDonald. The piece also includes stage lore about Dennison and a Shenandoah rehearsal, and a comic tale of a social snob at a party contrasted with a renowned literary man.
Five Die as Wall Falls at Brooklyn Church
In Brooklyn a high wind shattered the rear wall of the Throop Avenue Presbyterian Church killing five people and injuring two. The deceased are David Purdy 14 Caroline Purdy 16 May Purdy 18 Mrs Caroline Mott 75 and Sarah Mott 45. The injured are Emma J Purdy 40 and Robert Peols 63.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Throop-ave
Associated Press
David Purdy
Caroline Purdy
May Purdy
Caroline Mott
Sarah Mott
Emma J. Purdy
Robert Peols
Mountaineer Robs Bloomsburg Bank in Noon Parade
A desperado dressed as a mountaineer rode to the First National Bank in Bloomsburg and demanded 1600 from cashier Justin. The robber, after threatening with a revolver, fled on a stolen horse, eluding a pursuing posse into the nearby forest. Authorities suspect a man named Appleman from Fishing Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
First National Bank
Bloomsburg
Justin
Harmon
Appleman
Fishing Creek
Farmers Back Speedy Race and Chicago Fair Plan
Farmers met on Wednesday to back a $10,000 appropriation for farm institutes and discussed Indiana becoming an agricultural and manufacturing state. They supported Purdue faculty experimental work, urged a speed program for a successful fair, endorsed the world’s fair, and elected eight new board members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Purdue
Barnum and Bailey Plan Huge Building in New York
Reports say Barnum and Bailey will construct a large building at Eighth and Ninth Avenues and Eighty sixth Street to house their show and to rent to fairs and other events in New York City.
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New York
Jan
Barnum and Bailey
Eighth
Ninth-aves
Eighty-sixth-si
Baseball Stock Gossip and Player Moves
A crowded item notes Arnie Latham sold to Louisville and various Toronto players for sale. California league under national agreement protection. Windy Pfeiffer says league maxed out. Detroit and Cleveland clubs, Cincinnati and Columbus terms. O'Connor deserts to Columbus. Minor ad notes sale shoes at Buffalo Shoe House.
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Arnie Latham
Louisville
Toronto
Jack Rowe
Ton
Ad. Gumbert
Pittsburg
California
Dude Esterbrook
Barnie
Foreman
Baltimore
Long John Reilly
Cincinnati
Mickey Welch
New York
Windy Pfeiffer
Gilke
Freddy
Detroit
International
Washington
Cub
Stricker
Brotherhood
Jack O'Connor
Brooklyn Players’ Club
Columbus
Seery
Eddie Andrews
McGeachy
Ward
Con
MccGeachy
O’connor
Flowers and Fruit Bloom in Midst of Winter
The piece notes unusual warmth drawing early blooms in the city and surrounding areas. Dandelions sprout, maples bud, and peonies shoots rise as bees emerge from hives. Reports from Reading describe farmers plowing and livestock at pasture. Local residents report crocuses, garden beds in bloom, and odd wildlife activity amid potential risk if cold snaps return.
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University Park
Reading
E F. Bartalette
John Miller
Pikeville
DaWald
Port Clinton
Bossie
Strauestown
Pottstown
Enry W. Enrich
Mount Penn
Fleetwood
Coamos
Joseph Stoudt
Mount Pleasant
J. H. Poonyhacker
Cumra
J. A. Meyer
New Berlin
Frederick & Degier
Talpehocken
F. H. Hinterlaster
Phillip Bixler
Bonnie
Klapperthal
Colored leaders oppose Morgan emigration bill
Interviews with leading colored men here show they are unalterably opposed to Senator Morgan's proposed bill to assist the negroes to emigrate to Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Morgan
Africa
Marion County Republican notes and city actions in brief
A compact bulletin lists political and civic items: secret sessions and officer installs for G H Thomas post and G A B, ward primaries upcoming Saturday, Dr B F Stone elected president of Marion County Medical Society, state Republican editors likely meeting February 20 21, Hendricks Club under Australian system elects Wednesday, Father Francis Gavish handles Bond paid for James Vannis estate, rain damages streets on Meridian Street, committee of Minors visits Indianapolis prisons, progress with female reformatories, Albert Lieber buys block on Meridian Street for 80000 and plans enlargement, City Clerk Swift urges prompt license renewals, Oakhill residents ask Big Four for commuter service, Michael F Riley assists city clerk from ward 25, Judge Irvin sentences James Miller for stealing a buggy, Sterling R B Holt elected Hendricks Club president, J W Piercy returns to Indiana capital, deaf and dumb asylum seeks home gas wells, 300 pupils at Institution last year, supreme court refuses investigation into Pearcy case transcript changes.
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G. H. Thomas Post
B. F. Stone
Marion County Medical Society
Hendricks Club
Francis Gavish
James Vannisf
Raine
Meridian-st
Indianapolis
Albert Lieber
S. Meridian
Byram
Swift
Oakhill
Big Four Road
Arenas
City
Brightwood
Michael F. Riley
Budding Swift
Riley
Irvin
James Miller
Albert Leiber
Sterling RB. Holt
Jd. W. Piercy
Gang
Boonville
Indiana
Deaf and Dumb Asylum
Supreme Court
Pearcy
Green Smith
Fire destroys West Indianapolis mills and hotel
Fire swept through the homing mills owned by Charles E. Hall at Belt road and Hadley avenue, with the St. Denis hotel adjoining. Firefighters saved nearby structures but the mills and hotel burned for three hours, causing about 75,000 dollars in losses despite insurance. No fatalities. watchman injured, hotel guests unhurt, insurance details noted. Fire origin likely in the engine room amid tinder dry conditions and a strong west wind. West Indianapolis residents faced scarce protection prior to the blaze while Nordyke and Marmon hose lines aided in containment.
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Indianapolis
Charles E. Halt
Benjamin Reger
Blackford St
Flanner
Roger
Pat McMahon
Hadley Inc
Nordyke & Marmon
Nordyke’s
Belt Road
Hadley Ave
St. Denis
McKeehan
St. Dennis
Charles E. Hall
George Lilly
Lilly
Hall
C. F. Sayles
Edward Shaughnessy
John E. Sandery
Falcon
Shaughnessy
Rebin & van Deiise
Unon the Nacon
Ganders
SUN
Wire Whispers and Local Scandals Hit the News
Elbridge Gerry Lapham of Canandaigua dies at 1 year old while replacing Roccos eet in the senate after Garfield's tilt. Regulators seize rich Johnston Calhoun, 60, in Hookstown and ride him on a rail amid jealousy accusations. Mary Ann Donnelly sues Ray and Eva for 10 000 over injuries from a Hamilton fracas in Atlantic City. Mizell, U S marshal in Jacksonville, faced criticism for urging jurors in a Democrat case. W E Harding, Mike Cleary, Mike Donovan and Wm Muldoon arrested in New York on Mississippi requisitions related to a Heep-Sul Heep fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbridge Gerry Lapham
Canandaigua
Senate
Roccos Eet
Garfield
Rich Johnston Calhoun
Hookstown
Mary Ann Donnelly
Robert Ray Hamilton
Atlantic City
Ray
Eva
Sayan Tad
A. BR. Mizell
U. S
Jacksonville
Fla
W. E. Harding
Mike Cleary
Mike Donovan
Wm. Muld
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Virginia-Ave
Bronson Howard
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Rosina Vokes
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Frank
Smith's
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Pluck-Me
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Meade
Acne
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Joseph Choate
Tevie
Saventh-st. M. E. Church
Vodianapolis
Gen
Wallace
Senator McDonald
Map
Calumet Club
Mrs. Snob
Snob
Mre
Dennison
Shenandoah” Company
Pennison
Canfield
Kurt
City Life
Wales Hominy Mills
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Wanamaker Car Scale Company
Monroe City Company
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