Big Four faded as Indiana Democrats rally at Tomlinson Hall
About 350 Democrats attended the Jackson Day banquet in Tomlinson Hall where the Big Four were notably absent after a defeat in selecting a state chairman. Frank Burke delivered a sensational speech denouncing political trusts, urging the state convention to pick the chairman, while other speakers urged party unity and anti trust reforms.
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Tomlinson Hall
S. E. Morss
G. V. Menzies
Hugh Dougherty
James Murdock
Frank B. Burke
Frank Burke
Fleming
Burke
Indiana
General Assembly
Indianapolis
Tim Griffin
Andrew Jackson
Bryan
Stevenson
Alonzo Greene Smith
Capt
Allen
Smith
Greene Smith
Eph. Inman
Washington
Lfe
Jackson
Atty
Gen. Knox
Haman
Schley
Santiago
Inman
Tom ‘Faggart
Frank P. Baker
Claude Bowers
Gov. Durbin
Taylor and
Finley
Kentucky
Richard H. Hartford
Jay County
David S. Rose
Milwaukee
Cyrus E. Davis
Bloomfield
John W. Holtzman
Edgar L. Maines
Zionsville
Daniel Pyle
Attica
Post Office Safe Blown in Greensburg Heist
The Greensburg Indiana post office safe was blown open early Thursday. About $1,509 in stamps and $130 in cash were stolen and the building was wrecked.
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Greensburg
Comer to Stand Trial for Selling Vote in 1900
James Comer of Clinton county must face trial on a charge of selling his vote in 1900. Indicted earlier, a plea in abatement was sustained when Comer was compelled to testify before the grand jury, leading to the state's appeal and the supreme court reversal. The court held no one may be forced to incriminate themselves.
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James Comer
Clinton County
Comer
Supreme Court
Monks
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area into Friday
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending 8 m January 10. Fair tonight and Friday with no material temperature change. Temperature 7 a m 34 at noon 45 and 2 p m 52. Fair in Indiana Illinois Ohio Kentucky and Michigan with variable winds.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Ilinois
Ohio
Kenpcky
Michigan
Mayor Eyeing Gas Tax for South Side Fire House
Mayor Bookwalter and Fire Chief Coots push a new engine house on the South side near Raymonca street to protect factories and nearby residences. A 26 000 cost would be funded by a gas main tax and possibly a brewery tax, with plans discussed after a site survey.
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Bookwalter
Coots
Meridian-sts
Raymoncast
Bookwaltes
Holliday
Colored men seek offices in coming campaign
Colored men show unusual interest in elections and plan meetings at Gurley Brewer’s home at 1332 Hill Ave to announce candidates. J. D. Blair and E. O. Mack contend for justice of the peace, while James H. Lott Dr. S S Furniss Charles Brown William Lewis W E Henderson John Puryear and Gurley Brewer vie for the legislature. A possible bid for recorder by Lewis Akin is hinted, with Charles Webb also discussed.
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Gurley Brewer
Hill Ave
Justice of the Peace
J. D. Blair
E. O. Mack
James H. Lott
S&s. A. Furniss
Charles Brown
Wiliam Lewis
W. E. Henderson
John Puryear
Big rise in registered mail at Indianapolis post office
A. M. Potts, superintendent of the registry department, reports a 22 percent increase over last year. The summary lists December totals: letters registered fee prepaid 15 250, parcels registered fee prepaid 3 847, letters and parcels registered free 1 023, total 20 120, marking a rise of 3 059. General McGinnis comments on transparency of the department’s prosperity.
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A. M. Potts
Indianapolis
Heifer Sold for Whisky In Cattle Theft Case
McCordsville detectives report three cattle stolen from R. Wilson near McCordsville Tuesday night were driven to Wilkinson where one, a fine heifer, was sold for 18 dollars. The thief, claiming to be Frank Wilson, offered four cents per pound for two steers, became angry when pressed, fled leaving the livestock, and was described by Wilkinson witnesses. Police link him to past thefts of 15 cattle to Noblesville.
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McCordsville
Frank Wilson
Wilkinson
Nolice
Noblesville
Senate clears H O S from Manila hemp case
The Senate committee on military affairs exonerates Lieut. Col. H O S from wrongdoing in the Manila hemp output conspiracy. Maj. E L Hawks charges are found unsupported, and ex Assistant Secretary Meiklejohn Gen Corbin and others are also fully cleared of involvement.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
H. O
Manila
E. L. Hawks
Meiklejohn
Corbin
Gamewell Company dispute delays fire alarm contract
A clash over discarded boxes and batteries delays the city fire alarm deal with Gamewell. Mayor Bookwalter and the Board of Safety dispute a verbal transfer claim, while the company seeks a formal resolution and may send a representative to Oquawka to discuss the matter with city officials.
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Gamewell Company
Mayor and Board of Safety
Bookwalter
F. 8
Pease
Thes
Missionary Ellen Stone Freed After Ransom Paid
Vienna dispatch reports Ellen Stone the American missionary abducted by brigands was released ten days ago and that the full ransom was paid. The correspondent says she boarded a ship at Salonica bound for Genoa en route to America. the Porte urged secrecy to avoid spurring further kidnappings.
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Vienna
the Zeitung
Sofia
Ellen M. Stone
Salonica
Genoa
America
Porte
John White Elected Trustee Of Firemen Pension Fund
Joan White of No 13 hose company elected trustee for four years to succeed Capt P W Lelaney whose term expired. Vote count was 73 for White, 66 for Capt Walter Ripley of No 19 hose and 36 for John Hull of hook and ladder No 4 after Wednesday afternoon tally.
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John White
Hose Company
Firemen's Pension Fund
P. W. Lelaney
Engine Company
White
Capt
Walter Ripley
John Hull
Hook and Ladder Company No
Irvington Considers Annexation Debate Toned Down
Hilton A. Brown of Irvington told The Sun on Thursday that general sentiment favors letting the current annexation discussion fade, with the water works proposition to be revisited later when the issue subsides.
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Hilton A. Brown
Irvington
Mrs Bishop Sues For Damages In Saloon Case
Mrs Sarah Bishop sues Winchester T Wilson and others for 2000 damages alleging Wilson sold liquor to Edward Bishop causing intoxication and abuse of Mrs Bishop. The suit names Terre Haute Brewing Co and Maurice Donnelly as sureties. Trial began in superior court as Bishop recovers from a prior wound.
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Bishop-Bennett
Sarah Bishop
Winchester T. Wilson
Edward Bishop
Ellen Bennett
Bennett
Bishop
Wilson
Superior Court
City Hospital
Hugger Attacks Mrs Griffiths Twice on N Delaware Street
Police pursue a suspect nicknamed Jack the hugger after two nighttime assaults on Mrs. John L. Griffiths near Delaware Street. Supt. Taffe vows to stop the menace amid fear on the North Side. Mrs. Griffiths sought shelter with Mrs. Harrison after the second encounter.
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North Side
Supt. Taffe
Ware St
Traction Company pays five cent tax on city trips
The Union traction company sent a check for 62.08 to Controller Breunig for the five cent tax on round trips from November 11 to January 1. The treasurer’s sworn statement lists 1 341% total round trips, about 25 per car per day, with 23 cars running into the city and the top car making 844 trips. One car logged a half trip in November and several other half trips were charged. Dates are not given, and Breunig notes the form could be improved. He also questions whether President McCulloch’s car Martha is included, though the car is not exempted.
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Union Traction Company
Breunig
McCulloch
Martha
Mystery of Graslow May Vote on Canal Bill Thursday
Washington report notes the Hepburn Nicaragua canal bill vote in the house will likely occur late Thursday. Real estate deals migrate across cities as Hetterman brothers’ Louisville firm acquires Meridian flats for 125000. Spades of Henderson buys Farmers Home hotel in Louisville for 65000 and sells further properties in Rockport Ingalls Indianapolis. Also, Fred Riebel of Indianapolis reels a 300 pound fish in Pensacola while wintering in Florida.
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Washington
Hetterman Brothers’ Company
Louisville
Meridian Flats
Michigan
Meridiansts
Webb Brothers
M. H. Spades
Henderson
Joseph H. Clark
Farmer's Home
Spades
Clark
Rockport
Ingalls
Indianapolis
Pensacola
Fla
Fred Riehbel
Riebel
Florida
Walks Under Ground Kill Stepfather in Pine Ridge Quarrel
In a January incident on the Sioux Pine Ridge agency, Walks-under-ground killed his stepfather during a dispute over meat by striking him with a stone. He surrendered to authorities after the act.
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Porcupine, S. D
John
Sioux Pine Ridge Agency
For Sale Miscellaneous Department Highlights
The Sun promotes its For Sale Miscellaneous department as a convenient exchange space for parlor suites bicycles show cases groceries and other items offering both sellers and buyers a readymade marketplace within the paper.
Senate Adjourns Until Monday
Washington March 9 The senate adjourned Thursday afternoon until Monday.
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Washington
Jean
Senate
Try Jeil O a Delicious Two Minute Dessert
A family question prompts a quick answer for a cooled no bake dessert. Jeil O offers lemon, grape, raspberry and strawberry flavors prepared in two minutes with hot water, then set to cool. Available at grocers for 106 cents.
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Cts
Trusts Keep Young People From Marrying across Nation
New York Jan 9 Rev Albert Bruchlaus pastor Hope chapel says trusts, and rising living costs, hinder marriages nationwide. He argues wage earners cannot keep up with a higher standard of living and fear burdens of supporting a family, prompting young men to avoid marriage and women to abandon plans to wed and pursue other work.
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New York
Albert Bruchlaus
Hope Chapel
Goa
Goode Dentiet Regroved 36 and 36 Newton
A fragmented line mentions Joseph S. Goode and names Dentiet Regroved along with 36 and 36 Newton, plus Claypool. The text is partial and lacks context or clear event details.
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Joseph S. Goode
Dentiet
Newton
Claypool
City to Receive Thirty Large Street Cars for Pittsburgh Lines
The street railway company will take 20 jumbo electric cars from Cincinnati within 30 to 60 days, adding them to the Pennsylvania and Illinois street routes. Big cars will be used on Fairview park Broad Ripple lines in summer and gradually on all city lines. A tunnel abandonment and double-tracking are planned before full city-wide use.
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Street Railway
Fairview Park
Broad Ripple
Ilinois St
Grand jury report yields few indictments in Indianapolis
The grand jury reported partial findings on Thursday with no policy indictments. Indictments listed include William Williams colored for assault with intent to kill at California and Fifteenth streets, Franklin escaping injury. Other charges include Nelson Parrish colored burglary and petit larceny, Joan Reisch grand larceny, Maggie Hackett grand larceny, Arthur Walger Clarence Moore burglary and grand larceny, Noble Rockey grand larceny, George Rosenthal Louis Williams burglary and petit larceny.
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William Williams
Wiliams
California
Svith
Pete Franken
Williams
Franklin
Nelson Parrish
Joan Reisch
Maggie Hackett
Arthur Walger
Clarence Moore
Noble Rockey
George Rosenthal
Louis Williams
Murbarger Challenges Welterweight Wrestlers for Purse
Sam Murbarger told The Sun Office he will meet any United States welterweight for a purse and side bet. He offers 500 forfeit and wagers for a finish fight with Ed Steinmetz, in public or private. Negotiations move toward a Dayton Ohio wrestler James McClure bout in Indianapolis for a 200 purse within ten days, drawing interest from the local sporting fraternity.
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Sam
Murbarger
SUN Office
United States
Ed Steinmetz
James McClure
Dayton, C
Murburger
Indianapolis
McClure
Matc
Fire hits Shelbyville merchants and photographer
A Thursday fire in the Ex change block caused heavy damage to Dunn & Sayler book dealers about 36500 and Miss Lacie Rhoades photographer 1200. J H Aker dry goods stock suffered 38000 to 10000 loss by water and smoke. Insurance covers the total. Samuel Marks and Frank Davis released on recognizance as Edwin May failed to testify from Chicago in a case charging grand larceny forgery and uttering a forged deed involving land in Missouri.
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Shelbyville
Ind
Dunn & Sayler
Lacie Rhoades
J. H
Aker
Samuel Marks
Frank Davis
Edwin
May
Chicago
Marks
Davis
Missouri
Charles Zeb
Railway Suit Aims to Block Wabash Connection
The B and O railroad files suit to prevent the Wabash from extending its line from Crom Be and O to a contested junction. The legal action seeks to maintain the existing routes and ownership boundaries amid interline expansion concerns.
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Wabash Railroad
Crom Be & O
Diphtheria Outbreak At Indiana Blind Institute
Diphtheria appeared among Floyd Anders at the Indiana blind institute. The boy, aged years, was isolated at the institute hospital and sent to City hospital the same day. Officials say he likely contracted the disease at First Lutheran church Sunday school or from a passerby. The 129 inmates are being watched for symptoms. a case in the Dunn family near 557 N Pennsylvania St was reported to the Board of Health.
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Indiana Blind Institute
Floyd Anders
First Lutheran Church
Anders
Dunn
Pennsylvania St
Board of Health
Fortune Rebutts Gordon Vote On Track Elevation
William Fortune secretary of the Commercial club track elevation commission writes to the Board of Public Works, condemning I S Gordon for staging a straw vote without club authorization. Fortune says Gordon misrepresented the club, hid results, and kept figures secret, urging a fair vote instead.
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William Fortune
Commercial Club Track Elevation Commission
Board of Public Works
Gordon
Fortune
Commercial Club
Hotel and Banking House For Women Planned In New York
Warner Van Norden, former president of the National Bank of North America, will build a $1,000,000 structure opposite the Millionaires' club on Fifth Avenue. The first two floors will house a trust company and the rest a hotel designed for women financiers, catering to the growing number of fashionable women in the upper Fifth Avenue district.
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Millionaires’ Club
Fifth Ave
Warner van Norden
National Bank of North America
Fifthave
Norden Trust Company
Jewelry Ad Solicits Help At The Sun’s Hnera Office
An old classified notice invites readers to secure an “eons second girl” or help in some manner through The Sun’s Hera office at 123 E. 0, with contact by phone 339. It mentions J. P. Mullahy of 28 Monument-Place.
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No. Wulschner
Bennett's
Raymond Ii
Mystery OF Graslov
Mayor and Safety Board
Miss Stone
Joan White
the Firemen’s Pension Fund
Hugger
John L. Griffiths
N. Delawarest
N. Dela
Graslow
John End-Of-Timber
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the Sun
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Washington and Lillinoissts
Grand Jury
Alford
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Blind Institute
I. S. Gordon
van Norden
J. P. Mullahy
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