PIANO PLAYER TESTIFIES AS BRIGHTON LEACH KILLING TRIAL
In a crowded Indianapolis court, Winnie Smith and Thomas clash amid a fatal stabbing. Witnesses recount the barroom fight, the piano player Sugathy Suss testifies on the night of the slaying, and detectives detail Smith’s arrest in the Hoffman House. The trial atmosphere turns tense as prosecutors press for admission of prior statements and courtroom interruptions heighten the tension.
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Thas. L. Henry
Elam
Thomas
George Suss
Marsee
Smith
Suas
Mr. Elam
Dan’ Lynch
Sand
Winnie
Suse
Mr. Duncan
Duncan
Suss
Sergt. Kurtz
Fergt. Barlow
Brighton Leach
Wiltsie
Sergt. Barlow
Kinney
Splann
Hoffman House
Broadstipple
Myrtle Overturf
Myrtle
Landon B. Thomas, Jr
Sal
Augusta
Gangy, Seh
Brighton Leech
Menor Suss
Sues
Surprising testimony and court delays slow murder case
Trial in a coroner testimony dispute stalls as Judge McCray limits what can be admitted while statements from Suen and Suassa spark surprise. Prosecutor Wiltsie rest the state's case and defense opens. Separately, Wm. W. Taylor, outgoing state treasurer, vanishes after bank run and missing funds shock residents. A separate accident injures Mrs. Kline, raising fears for her sight.
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Thomas
Suassa
Elam
Suse
McCray
Benne
Wiltsie Agid
Honer
Duncan
South Dakoka Strato
Reprizio, & D
Wm. W. Taylor
The
First Nations] Bank and Northwestern Mortgage Company
Ktedfield
Phillips
Taylor
Chicago
Jim
New York
Lafayette
Ind
Thieman House Fire Claims Mrs Thieman in Onsita
Ex councilman Charles A Thieman’s residence burned Thursday morning. Mrs Thieman died in the flames while Thieman jumped from a window, saved his life but suffered a broken leg and other injuries. Also reported: Belmont brewery safe blown, $200 taken. a 14 year old boy shot dead in Washington. Mrs Clara R Johnson dies in Philadelphia area. park shows and theatre lineups including Old Glory and Finnigan’s Ball company.
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Onsita
Charles A. Thieman
Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder Wins Gold at Midwinter Fair
Awarded a gold medal at the San Francisco Midwinter Fair the Dr Price company touts its lemon formula laxatives and lemon tonic laxatives for druggists and wholesalers.
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Dr. Price
San Francisco
Inspectors Probe Morton Street Sewer Contract Mess
City council investigating committee grilled Brown about Morton street sewer work while contractors faced sharp questions. Derk De Ruiter alleged sub‑contractor Thomas Conner threatened to expose poor work unless paid, and witness Chas Cropper blamed mortar and improper work by Manstfield Allen and De Ruiter. Masons testified of rushed catch basins and excess sand with little cement, as Inspector Sullivan faced questions.
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Morton-st. Sewer
Council
Brown
Derk da Ruiter
Thos. Conmer
Chas, Cropper
Morton St
Sullivan
Cropper
Whiases
Iulm-St
Bmorton-St. Sewer
Sullivar
Manstfield & Allen
DeRuiter
Costello
Young
Chas
Melsencer
Eaid
Jeup
Opening Session Colorful as Legislature Begins
The fifty ninth general assembly convened with youthful faces among the members as both chambers opened. Speaker Adams presided with dignity while Merritt showed some soreness from caucus losses. The house confirmed Justus C. Adams as speaker and elected clerk and doorkeeper, with MiYers appointing committees to escort him. In the senate Lieut governor Nye led the day with order, prayers by Rev. Sims, oaths administered, and a rough contest heard over Huntington’s seat. Governor’s message due Friday morning, librarian election set for Friday afternoon, and notable figures include Babe of the Senate Fred Board and Carroll county Republican Andrew Jackson.
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Adams
F. D. Merritt
Caucus
Demmi
Cpryanir
Wm. K. Myera
Cicero
Apollo
House of Representatives
Justus C. Adams
L.Y. Bobilya
Alen County
Lobilya
Adiime
Altice
G. Brown
J. C. Wright
Wright
House
Erate
Senators-Elect
Nye
Podiata
Daftega
Adama
C. N. Sims
Senate
McCabe
Supreme Court
Rollo Orglespy
Plymouth
W. S. Ennes
Princeton
W. Faunell
A. J. Daugherty
Hammond
John B. Smythe
Indianapolis
Geo. Lefkovitz
Rollo Smith
Warnaw
O’brien
Kokomo
Adam Janst
Huntington
Jonbn W. Rineat
Accommittes
Prieduay
Davidson
Hes
Miss Baker
Babe
Fred Board
Warren
Fountain Counties
Andrew Jackson
Old Hickory
North
Carroll County
Currency bill fight stalls in House and Senate finance
Jan 10 report from Washington notes the House blocked debate and a Friday vote, signaling the bill likely cannot pass as 121 to 124. A compromise and a push for a previous question were discussed, with a call for a presidential message to gain Democratic support. Senate Republicans signaled no tariff tinkering, planning bond legislation but not currency changes, while concessions to silver advocates were anticipated. Prospects remain poor.
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Hindon
Carlisle
House
Noted Crooks Escape. Lectures Open at High No.1
Pat Yamm Smooth reports Frenk Tarbo and William Carroll Woodward, once with the John ny Irving gang, fled Cape Town for Kimberly after bail forfeiture. In town, high school No.1 hosts a university extension lecture on social reform led by Prof. Zeublin, Chicago University sociology chair, on inheritance of modern England. Judson A. Wann sues the city to stop execution of a Sun vapor light contract after Dec 31 lights are to be shut off, alleged contract illegality.
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Care Town
Frenk Tarbo
Johnny Irving
New York
William Carroll Woodward
London
Charg
Cape Town
Kimberly
Zeublin
Cuecago University
England
Judson A. Wann
Sun Vapor Light Company
Indian Weather Forecast for 36 Hours Ends Jan 11
Wearner forecasts call for colder and fair conditions over the next 36 hours ending 8 p m January 11. Expect colder Thursday night and fair weather Friday with continued fair skies.
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Wearner
Ingalls Senate Petition Circulates in Kengal
In Kengal a petition circulates to return John J. Ingalls to the senate amid political maneuvering. Snow storms in northern Italy have demolished houses and killed eight persons. In Chicago a Catholic industrial school incident left 117 girls driven out amid measles concerns. Senator Lexow in New York introduced a resolution to scrutinize municipal departments. Gov. Altgeld urged Illinois legislature with a critique of Chicago courts and judicial machinery aiding corporate interests during recent strikes.
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Kengal
John J. Ingalls
Senate
Italy
Catholic Industrial School
Chicago
Lexow
New York
Gotham
Altgeld
Illinois
Lemon Tonic Laxative and Leaky Cisterns Service Ad
An old classified style notice advertises Lemon Tonic Laxative available from all druggists and leaky cisterns cleaned and cemented for £1 50. It lists pumps at a factory or visiting location with a contact address at 133 Bodlana Avenue and phone number 1791.
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Orivas
Wreck on Kings County Elevated injures two
A New York City elevated line wreck near Liberty and Snedskersville left Engineer Fichél severely injured and Fireman Conan dying after the engine and one car jumped a switch. The cars were empty, avoiding a larger loss of life. Other items include a Cuba US tariff accord, local wedding notices, arrests, and multiple obituaries and notices.
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New York
Kings County
Liberty and
Snedskersvel
East New York
Fiche
Firemap
Conan
Cara
Murder Near Belleville Sparks Bloodhound Hunt
In Crayton Indiana on January 10 a minister and his wife were attacked during a burglary. The husband Rev W E Hinshaw was shot in the lungs and cut with a dirk while defending his wife. Both assailants fled. no arrests. Bloodhounds and detectives called in as Belleville residents fear a double murder.
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Crayton
Ind
Belleville
Hinshaw
Bellevillse
Hendricks County
Dickens of a Time at State Agricultural Board Meeting
Report of the State agricultural board annual gathering in the capitol reveals sharp clashes over funding the fair grounds purchase for the board. W. C. Wells of Parkersburg accused ex-Secretary Foster of altering 1892 reports to cast light on currency causes, drawing counterarguments before the session adjourned. Officers elected included Sankey as president Holton vice president Kennedy secretary Robigon treasurer Peed general superintendent. London telegraph notes Hawkings who marked the boundary between British and U S territories is dead.
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State Agricultural Board
Capitol
Sankey
W. C. Wells
Parkersburg
W. VI
Foster
The
Treasury
Wells
Jas M. Sankey
W. B. Holton
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Johnson
Snd
G. W. Barth
Aalum Msr US
McNulty
Finnigan’s Ball
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Mae Trumbull
Finnigan’s Ball’ Company
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Punch” Campbell
California
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Abzer Lewis
H. B. McCune
Ilinois St
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Gray Club
Tom Buskirk
Paoli
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Sim Coy
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Young Coy
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Arrene Whitlock
J. M
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A. KE
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Minnie Dunagan
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Charles Claffey
Frank Smock
Lillie Marie Hamer
William Devine
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William M. Smoot
Katia O'Neill
Martin Mulrine
Winnie Fiesk
F. Geddis McCann
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Clinton F. Hayes
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Granville Nickens
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Anna Denison
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WNI
Pennsylvania
Falis Witte
Hsccape
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John Summerfield Hawkings
Waat of the
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