Death rate in Indianapolis shows low year 1901
City health board reports 1082 deaths in 1901, population 20000. Death rate 7.6 per 1000, far below recent years. Dr J N Hurty notes 3.8 is very low. US average exceeds 18. December deaths include pneumonia and consumption tied to measles surge, typhoid, and child fatalities.
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Indianapolis
City Health Board
Thia
J. N. Hurty
State Board of
Heaith
THE
SUN
United States
M. Cons Smption
Dinarce to Require Electric Lights in Flat Hallways
Councilman John Stare will present an ordinance at the next council meeting requiring flat and apartment house owners to install electric lights in hallways stairways and corridors at night to protect occupant safety amid reviews of building provisions in Visignazions. The measure aims to standardize lighting as a safety guard.
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Dinarce
Younell
John Stare
Lajeve
Visignazions
Former Treasury Secretary Charles Foster Dies in Springfield
Ex governor and former United States treasury secretary Charles Foster died Saturday after a paralytic attack Friday night in Springfield. He had served as secretary of the treasury earlier in his career and was once a prominent political figure.
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Springfield
Jim
Charles Foster
Kelfer
United States Treasury
Woman Takes Opium Then Leads to Exit From House
A woman distressed by life took an opium dose and warned others in the house before Dr Crockett removed her from the dingy dwelling. The incident occurred on a Saturday and involved a small amount of opium.
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Wright
Si W. Pearlook
Still Nosing Around Inspectors Probe City Cells
Inspector Stanley continues covert checks of buildings, alleys and flats. Earlier survey found safe basic apartments and church and opera house operations under required improvements. Local firms face disputed profits and costs in a joint venture, with partners Caylor and Arthur Dorian Co. fighting over accounts before Judge Carter.
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Lolvling
Stanley Dontinues
Ths
Methodist Church
Opera House
Drowned By Sinking of Steamer Off Diseasery Island
A shipwreck report states a steamer sank in a heavy storm off Diseasery Island with 40 passengers and 30 crew aboard. Initial word says 17 relatives aboard. later reports vary with five survivors including women and children rescued by the tug Molyake and Sea Lion.
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Waal
Don
Diseasery Island
Tig Molyake
Wes Sea Lion
Would Die to Lafayette Husband Crash Self-Destruction
In Lafayette Indiana a person attempted to kill her husband during a domestic tragedy. The husband returned home and killed himself after holding a gun to his chest, firing at his wife who survived though wounded. Police say the man may have suffered periods of insanity linked to spells of despondency.
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Lafayette
Ind
Marshal Conkiller
Man Arrested On Theft Charge Found Under Advisement
Alonzo Frasher, 2, arrested on a charge of stealing a diamond ring from Emma Lay, was tried in the criminal court Saturday and was taken under advisement. Judge Alford released him on good behavior until further order. Frank Waltz fined $10 for assault and battery.
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Alonzo Frasher
Emma Lay
Alford
Frank Waltz
Senator Fairbanks talks Panamanian treaty in Washington
In Washington Senator Fairbanks conferred with the Orient on Friday regarding the Panaman treaty. Prominent Democrats back Tom Taggart for national chairman of the Democratic organization. The bill granting a nine month pension to George W. Spahr of Indianapolis passed the House Friday. Consul Gowdy at Paris notified by Secretary Hay to represent Panama in all consular matters. Congressman Charles TN Tandia invited to address National Congress of Mothers at Philadelphia Sunday on the Huey moot question but declined. Jewelry ads and local business notes follow.
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Fairbanks
Tom Taggart
Democratic Organization
George W. Spahr
Indianapolia
House
Gowdy
Paris
Hay
Panama
Charles TN. Tandia
National Congress of Mothers
Philadelphia
The Push Banquet Billed for Saturday Night
A garbled note describes a group called The Push or The Puch forming in Indianapolis with a banquet planned Saturday. It mentions initiation rituals, ex Mayor Charles AL Rooke Walter receiving a Niagara Falsh gift, and officials declining it. The text mixes names and events, making specifics unclear but signaling a social gathering and initiation traditions.
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Vpae
Indianapolis
Mannerchar
Pusse
Charles AL Rooke Walter
Niagara Falia
Toot Wallen
Big la
Utre
Antena
Sutunisy
Olglt
Man Broke, Unable to Feed Girls, Arrest Report
Edwan Unitman, at Fourteenth Street, admitted drinking too much beer and escorted two friends from Smith's Restaurant on Senate Ave. The girls were left hungry as police officers Lee and Win arrested him after a police scent indicated intoxication. Evidence showed he was broke and unable to provide.
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Edwan
Calor
Salurtaya
Smith
Huttman
Lee
Win
Coroner Claims County Savings From Deputy Appointments
Coroner states deputies saved money by consolidating duties, estimating about $1500 in savings across the county. He credits the deputy Geis arrangement and the consolidation of duties in the Purdue wreck context. Public notice notes efficiency measures and county cost reductions.
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Ming
Geis
Emmy Ly
Purdue
Lea
Taranga
Con
City plans electric lighting public discussion set
Mayor Holtzman says new city wide electric lighting plans will be released next Monday and the public will have two weeks to discuss them and offer recommendations or grievances. After that, a contract is to be let the month after.
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Holtzman
Board of Works
Birle' Basketball Player Injured In Columbus Game
Milas Rachel Walter of Birle' Shortridge Miga School suffered a minor injury Friday night when her foot hit a goal post support during a game against Columbus High School girls team in Columbus. The accident was not caused by play and her injury was not serious.
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Milas Rachel Walter
Shortridge Miga School
Columbus
Shortridge
Columbus High School
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis and Vicinity
Weather outlook covers Indianapolis and nearby areas for 36 hours ending at 6 p.m. today. Warmer air moves in with increasing temperatures from 30 to 38 degrees by afternoon. Rain is expected Sunday with winds variable to masterful, impacting conditions across Indiana and neighboring states.
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Indianapolis
Indiane
Spontaneous Fire Damages Home at 21 N Senate Age
Report of a spontaneous combustion incident in a drygands Vox file with carved fruit caused a fire at 21 N Senate-age early Saturday morning. A judge suggested leaks in cane and tingling tutees formed gan acid that ignited. Mrs Foulk’s furniture suffered most damage as the house was scorched. Addie Fair had occupied the home Friday and left, aiding late. Members of Mother Hindas’s family discovered the blaze and alerted authorities.
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Senate-age
Jidg
Addie Fair
Are
Garate
Batida
Measures End Measles Epidemic at Deaf and Dumb Institute
The Deaf and Dumb Institute declares victory over a measles outbreak after a long battle. Only a few cases occurred since January and officials claim four permanent recoveries. The first case appeared December 20 involving a seven year old resident. since then about forty others have been affected.
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Able Lo Tel
Franklin Opera House City Owned Landmark
Franklin Opera House, owned by the city, houses city hall, fire and police facilities, and an assembly hall. The second floor was converted into a theater seating nearly 100. the venue reflects a rare municipal ownership model in the region. In a separate report, Sadie Ciffen was struck by a blow to recover a hat, dying instantly when hit by a car driver in Springfield on Friday.
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Nre
Springfield
Sadie Ciffen
Bhg
Cleveland Myer
Large fire consumes Anson business district in Texas
A fire swept through Anson's business district on Friday destroying the First National Bank Blaxwell Hotel post office and about a dozen general stores. Loss is around 350000 with 15000 insured. No further details on origin or casualties provided.
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Dallas
Anson
First National Bank
Blaxwell
Sequin Files a Protest Against City Building Contract
Sequin resident agent Case Conaway filed a protest alleging irregularity in awarding the city builder Insurance contract to George Walt. He claims higher bid and improper inspection terms, noting a December bid for bailer Insurance and annual protection, with testimony from Wiliams and Downing on who bore costs and whether casualty insurance should be provided. The dispute centers on whether Walt’s bid or Sequin’s preferred coverage was improperly favored.
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Val Symiin
T Ie Marys Land Casuals Company
Throuch Hla
Case Conaway
Agalone
At Works
Ciy Builer
George Walt
G. Seewin
Ntlines
Seacy
Rmioney
Chiuirman
Fahd Gides
Wiliams
Downing
Walla
Elliott Resigns Amid Forgery Investigation
The article reports Elliott resigning amid a forged conduct case. A private bust is mentioned and several merchants served as witnesses in a Saturday information concert. The piece notes forges suspected of involvement and the censor’s election process surrounding the event.
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Om Forges
Dia Forgerine
Russians Follow Japanese Vessels Off Sarlinia
London report by the Remy correspondent notes two Japanese cruisers off Sarlinia, reportedly being tailed by two Russian warships. Also, a fire in New York's stock exchange building caused about 2400 dollars in damage in the basement.
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London
Dan the Remy
Central
Neng
Li Neti
Genoa
Sarlinia
Exchange
New York
New Stock Exchange
Ile
Kinsey Requests Wife to Pay Fine for Desertion
Alphonse Kinsey publicly asks his wife to furnish $60 to pay the fine for deserting their seven children. He explains he left to “get even” with the father, who supposedly owes him money, and his wife sobs as she explains she cannot afford the payment. Judge Whallon orders Kinsey to sit, while Kinsey returns to the jury box amid tears and a tense scene.
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Hier
Pod
Alphonse Kinecy
Evertion
Whallon
Kinsey
Whasley
Japan's Wardogs Set East for East Asia War Review
Tokyo dispatch notes Japan sails Kasoga and Niastan from Genes to the east as tensions with Russia rise. Reports say no battle confirmed yet while conservative observers demand decisive action and possible amends. A large Japanese force is reportedly moving to Kure in readiness for developments.
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Japan
Russia
London
Tokio
Usin
Port Anthne
Jan
Novos Kr
Kure
Rhus
No Sign of Hard Times Among Union Workers
Washington reports to the American Federation of Labor from officers nationwide on industrial conditions at the start of the new year. The survey finds overall optimism, with wages improving, strikes scarce, and unions thriving across crafts. Growth in unionism is noted in the South and several states as nine hour days gain traction in Florida and Georgia.
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Washington
American Federation of Labor
Iron and Steel Industry
Untin
Poounita Et Shatedayiay
Wagen
Saoptr
Alabame
Central Labor Council of
Florida
Georgia
Mississippi
Texas
Tennessee
Why Williams Kicked On Taking The Oath
A garbled 19th century entry describes Williams facing an oath ceremony for a clerkship. The excerpt mentions the Clerk of the Hoard of storks, Jol public, and Negley proposing a pledge about supporting constitutional alignment and regional governance.
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Williams
Buttea
Storks
Indiana Yetis
Grade Crossing Plans Not Yet Ready Across City
A garbled report notes that grade crossing plans are not prepared. Residents and officials discuss beautification of Highland Park and funding for benches and walks. Community notices mention a Bindery Ball in Germantown and local business promotions.
Reid Riley Arrested Over Ticket Book Sale
Reid Riley, a young man, was arrested after being mixed up with Thom as Kiefe and the Dorseys in a case that led to fines for Kiefe and a Dorsey. Riley, very drunk, sought to sell three continuous ticket books for food on the Vandalla and was charged with drink and loitering. Mesaings notified officers to investigate potential crooked activity.
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Reid Riley
Cays Amo
Thomas Kiefe
Dorseys
Wharton
Kiefe
Mesaing
Tiket oMee
Mesaings
eMeers
Riles
French Woman Struggles to Testify in Court
Mrs. C. H. Tull, 38, of Davisson est., the injured woman run over by John Q. Whitt, testified in police court but spoke halting English under stress. She described driving her baby to safety as the car struck, and the judge ordered the case to proceed.
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Davisson
John Q. Whitt
Tecklers
Tse
Tullis
Antemile
Bhp
Whcko
Whallon
Rsse
Louis
Bise Bennet Smith
Jones al
Miss Smith
Baal
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Wilson
Timois
Daly
Aiden Stoping
Denison Barber
Shen
Nigmond
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Flrat-Claar
J. P. Mule Lailly
Monument Place
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Huffman
Suring
Deaf and Dumb Institute
Franklin Opera House
Sequin
George Wolf
Elliott
Marion, Trust Company
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Niastan
Sposa
Naples
Howe
Walt
Federation OF Labor
Mansfield
Pennsylvania
Highland Park
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John W. Stone
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Tookbinders’ Union
Germanta Hall
Blegemier Bros
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Wiles J. Richards
Greiéemt
Riley
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