Indiana General Assembly Opens After Election, Organizes
The Indiana General Assembly began a 60 day session with 33 Republican and 16 Democratic senators and 61 Republican and 38 Democratic representatives. Speaker Artman outlined a firm, nonpartisan agenda and a vow to limit extra compensation, while joint sessions elected governor officials and read the biennial message. The officers of house and senate were named, with party caucuses choosing leaders and staff, and the Democratic caucuses selecting their own slate.
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Hunt
House
Rudolph Stahley
Grate Cathedral
Mciinley
Gonser
Artman
al Ferguson
Newsboy
John Ward Boatblack
Senate
King
Davis
Greene
Col. Wilson
Louttit
Democrat
Amend
Charles A. Drummond
Fort Wayne
Mr. Drummond
Senate Opens With Lucas as New Chaplain and Nominates Officers
The senate began after a delay for a new chaplain Rev. D. R. Lucas arrived and was greeted by Lieut. Gov. Haggard. The roll called, officers elected, and the body organized. A plunder committee settled minor appointments including pages John D. Hodapp Seymour Chandler Verbe and Scot Wade from Indianapolis. Secretary's force named Chief engrossing clerk Charles N. E. Gach and clerk W. H. Rights.
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Senate
D. R. Lucas
Licht
Tlaszard
John D. Hodapp
Seymour
Chardler Verbe
Indianapolis
Scot Wade
Gilbert
Registry and senate roll details from Indiana session
The document lists multiple clerks and officials from counties including Forter, Fair mount, Knightstown, Terre Haute, Richmond, and Marshall. It notes roles from registry to engrossing clerks and postmaster, ending with an incomplete senate roll call where Senator Ryan of Allen county was omitted.
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Wm. Cutler
Forter County
C. C. Lyons
Fairmount
George Deem
Knightstown
Burns and
Hughes —Saniers
John Kinscher
Henry Jackson
Bud. Day
Wm. Harris
Mrs. Starr
Morris M. Hanna
Isador Wulfson
George W. Baxter
E.T. Seehan
Senate
Senator Ryan
Allen County
Mr. Samuel Artman: Lebanon Politician and Temperance Figure
Samuel Artman, a Lebanon politician and temperance advocate, attends the Indiana general assembly session. Described as affable yet firm and potentially autocratic, he is a lawyer and former Lebanon city attorney. He is 34, married with one son, staying at Hotel English, born in Augusta, Indiana.
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Samuel Artman
General Assembly
Lebanon
Artman
Christian Church At
Indiana House
Alrtman
Hotel English
Augusta
Marion County
Indiana County
Pennsylvania
Zeglen Demonstrates Bulletproof Cloth In Chicago Test
Cassimer Zeglen, lay member of the Catholic Order of Resurrectionists, withstood bullets fired by W A Pinkerton to prove his bulletproof cloth. He wrapped himself in the fabric at the annual police chiefs convention and stood as a target while shots struck the cloth and fell at his feet.
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Zeglen
Chicago
Cassimer Zeglen
Order of Resurrestionists
W. A. Pinkerton
Chiefs of Police
Zexlen
Pinkertor
Mrs Walker Weeps Over Her Troubles
Mrs. Claire Walker discusses an investigation that led to her removal from the board of managers of the women’s prison. She renews charges against Miss Keely, superintendent, while denying Minturn’s alleged pressure to convict. She remains unsure about pursuing the charges and speaks through tears despite illness.
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Board of Managers
The
Woman's Prison
Claire Walker
Joseph A. Minturn
Minturn
Powers Will Try to Freeze U S Out in Chinese Settlement
A Paris dispatch reports European circles expect the powers to reject the latest U S proposals on the Chinese settlement. Governments are irritated by McKinley’s alleged delays and fear the United States will be isolated in future negotiations while US accountability for the delay is noted.
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McKinley
United States
Early caller reports on Pekin news at State Department
Minister W-2 visited the state department in Washington on Thursday seeking information. He has no direct news from Pekin and doubts the report that the empress refused to let Ching and Li sign the protocol.
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Washington
W-2
Pekin
Ching
Two Teenagers Arrested in Jewelry Store Robbery
Bicycle patrolmen Bray and Losh arrested Ernest Price 16 of 7 North West Street and Earl Gladden 15 of 717 North Senate Avenue after a robbery at Sipe's jewelry store. They recovered 507.50 with Gladden holding 100. The pair confessed later to stealing from Price's grandmother in Northfield Boone County. They bought several items with the proceeds and were held as fugitives to await Boone County authorities.
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Bray and
Losh
Ernest Price
N. West St
Earl Gladden
Senate Ave
Sipe
Gndden
Price
Northfield
Boone County
Gladden
Jesse Munden
Indianapolis
Boone Courty
A Tiger's Claw Fundraiser At Local Zoo
The Free kindergarten ladies host a Friday and Saturday fundraiser at the zoo to boost income. The top ticket seller wins a tiger's claw mounted in gold by Mr. Bostock. Refreshments and ticket committees are named with numerous local ladies listed.
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Bostock
J. C. Mendenhall
L. H. Morrell
A. Cooper
W. H. Drapier, Jr
I. N. Helms
W. T Barnes
Henry Kahn
R. R. Reeves
Chas. Schurman
Louis Hollweg
D. P. Winings
J. H. Holliday
A. W. Coffin
H. Pink
Monkey Balloonist Soars Above Clouds at Zoo
Mrs. Murphy the monkey balloonist ascended Thursday, rising above the clouds and pulling the balloon out of sight for a period.
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Mrs. Murphy
Zoo
Senate seating dispute delays Indiana elections contest
The session opened with Ryan challenging Fleming for a seat in the Indiana Senate. Fleming may be barred pending the elections committee decision. A special committee was tabled, and the contest moves through the regular committee. The chamber notes include Sen Matson nicknamed the kid and Sen Wolcott occupying seat No. 50 near a drafty west wall.
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Hadley
Supreme Court
Ryan
Stephen B. Fleming
Fort Wayne
Elections Committee
Fleming
Bobilyo
Allen
Whitely
Allen and
Adams
House
James F. Statesman
Senate
Matson
Marion County
Wolcott
The Assessment Shares Must Go
The legislature is expected to consider a law targeting Indianapolis attorneys accused of extorting delinquent improvement assessments. One man is said to have earned fifty thousand dollars over seven years by buying up bond coupons and threatening suit with inflated attorney fees after assessments due date.
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Indianapolis
City Life and Local Notes Highlight Bipartisan Campaigns and Trials
Elias Wolf loses $5000 suit as superior court jury rules against him. Indianapolis committees, gas bill reductions, and temporary loans discussed amid council meetings. Obituary and family notices follow with Governor Mount aide Charles B. Wilson attending Lebanon for his father in law’s death. Pages note lectures, club entertainments, and militia officer installs. Grand jury indicts for robberies including Mayor Tagerart’s house. more larceny and burglary charges posted. Indiana swine breeders meet at the state house with Moorman presiding and officers elected.
Smith Rejects Ride Request Sparks County Debate
Cashier Smith of the county treasurer’s office was removed from an Anderson car after demanding a four cent ride. He told the Board of Works his troubles, with Mag nate Henry of the traction company to report Friday. Henry argues cars should not stop for passengers after city limits. Anderson interurban cars now display signs that Indy street railway tickets are not accepted.
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Anderson
Board of Works
Henry
The
Traction Company
Anderson Interurban
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
Beck May Retaliate Courts
Louis J. Beck known as the carnival king remains in town after settling all claims through his attorneys who say he will meet every claim and may sue those responsible. He may pursue Harry Rhodes over a writ of attachment on Beck’s trunk while Lee Burnett of the Lorraine hotel plans charges against Sergeant Lund for forcing Beck to pay his cake walkers.
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Louis J. Beck
Beck
Harry Rhodes
Bee
Lee Burnett
Lorraine Hotel
Will
Lund
Indianapolis Area 36 Hour Weather Summary
Golder reports generally cloudy skies for the Indianapolis area. Thursday night and Friday show cooler temperatures with a 7:00 p.m. reading of 47 degrees, noon at 38 degrees, and 2 p.m. at 35 degrees.
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Indianapolis
Golder
To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bronco
An old patent remedy promises a one day cure for a cold using Bronco Quin ine tablets with a money back guarantee. E W Grove signature appears on each box and the label notes 2c price.
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E.W. Grove
Tax delinquency sale looms as county treasurer vows no mercy
The county treasurer announces an upcoming sale of property with unpaid taxes next week. He warns that even payers must cover advertising costs and pledges impartial enforcement. Citizens plead inability to pay as crowds press the cashier window.
Kidnapped Detroit Girl Reunited With Family After Year
Alice Wilson, six, abducted from her father James Wilson in August 1899, was recovered by a mysterious stranger who brought her back to the Detroit home. The child said she had lived in Chicago and was well treated. A woman with a grudge against the mother is suspected to have organized the kidnapping.
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Detroit
Mich
Alice Wilson
James Wilson
Wilson
Chicago
Policy Player Fined After Court Hearing
Charles P. Smith, a policy player, was fined 20 dollars plus 9.10 costs in criminal court on Thursday. Smith pleaded not guilty as the docket notes an attempted bond forfeiture was avoided by a defense proposal to fix a fine.
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Charles P. Smith
Saly
Smith
Dame Justice
Worth Dentist Opens Office at Stevenson Building
Dr. Worth, a local dentist, has moved and is now located at 433 Stevenson Building. Old telephone number 29780 remains in use.
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Worth
Stevenson Building
Old
Mullatty Diamonds and Jewelry at 28 Monument Place
The ad claims the best quality diamonds and jewelry with the lowest prices. It mentions watches and jewelry offerings and lists 28 Monument Place as the store location.
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C. Fo Mullatty
Ana Jewelry
Monument-place
Detectives Arrest Suspect Over Saloon Burglary Case
Detectives Asch and Morgan arrested Edward Quinn at 33 E Washington St after a burglary at Jim Blackwell’s saloon, 465 S West St, where glassware and bottled goods were stolen. Quinn claimed entry by a key. authorities note a rear door was broken with an ax. He admits being in the saloon but denies involvement.
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Asch
Morgan
Edward Quinn
Washington St
Jim Blackwell
S. West St
Quinn
Iron beds and bedding at Maherney’s cheaper sale
Thoughtfully directed real estate ad from Maherney at 249 Massachusetts Ave promoting iron beds and bedding stock. The notice claims lower prices than any other house in the city and highlights exclusive stock.
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Maherney
Massachusetts Ave
Death of Dr Mapes Tied to Political Strife
Dr Mapes of Indianapolis died Thursday after days of delirium linked to political pressure from Congressman Jesse Overstreet over a pension examiner post. The family says political demands caused his collapse. Overstreet urged resignation, delaying Mapes’s hoped reappointment. He leaves a widow and two children. funeral at his home with G A R rites.
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Overstreet
Denison
Dunlavy
Mapes
Beame
G. A. R. Post
Crown Hill
Grace Ellis
Watton H. Mapes
Indianapolis
Sevn
Lawrence
Damages Sought In Multiple Local Claims
Within minutes on Thursday several damage suits were filed totaling 30 000. Gertrude Bartlett seeks 10 000 for alleged furniture removal and illness after a yearlong lease. Dan Kennedy claims 5 000 for a fall injury while aiding a flask lift at a foundry. Ashley Johnson seeks 10 000 for a wagon collision with an Illinois street car. John Brown demands 5 000 for alleged false police charge damages to his reputation and finances.
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Gertrude Bartlett
Dan Kennedy
Indianapolis
Ashley Johnson
John Brown
Jno
Bromide Confusion Aids Cold Cure Laxative Tablets
Advert explains that Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets are not bromide. It warns buyers to look for proper labeling as Brome in Bromide. Sold at all druggists for 26 cents.
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General Assembly of
Indiana
Republic
House and Senate
Samuel R. Artman
William C. Essman
D. B. J. Schafer
South Bend
W. T. Murray
Coanersville
John T. Bonham
Hartford City
Wm. R. Wood
Fayette
W. W. Huffman
Murray
Doorkeeper
Essman
Peru
Até P.m. Essman
Fred Kimberley
Schafer
Wildman
Grant County
Sol Pennington
Kokomo
Harmon Hutson
Charles N. Eliott
George
Democratic House Caucus
Cy Davis
Bloomfield
George W. Louttit
Fort Weyne
Charles N. E. Gach
W. H. Rights
MR. Speaker
Keely
London
Paris
City Life
Elias Wolf
W. Washington St
Commercial Club
T. Lil, Sullivan
W. Dugdale
W. L. Bilder
J. N. Carey
Albert Gell
Indianapolis Gas Company
Board of Safety
Johnson
Charles B. Wilson
Gov. Mount
Samuel Rodifer
Virginia
John F. Gabrielle
Carthage
Young People's Christian Temperance Union
Merician-st. M. E
Frank . Shellhouse
Union Veteran Legion and Woman's Auxiliary
Pierson Block
David L. Wright
J. H. Porter
Mr. Marshall
G. G. Long
L. W. Mix
G. C. Cloud
E. Marquis
Woman's Auxiliary
B. W. Sullivan
John Anderson
Fred Rider
Tagerart
David Culn
Delaware St
Chester Parish
West St
James Weathers
James Washington
Mattie Jackson
James Logsdon
Indiana Swine Breeders’ Association
State House
L. L. Moorman
Winchester
R. M. Hinchman
Rushville
Allen Beeler
Liberty
Lucius Arpuckle
Hope
A. L. Gilmore
Greensburg
F. F. Moore
Rochester
Joseph Cunningham
Loree
P. Modlin
New Castle
Cashier Smith
County
Treasur
Tressurer’s
Wulschner
Congressz
Smth
Broadway
Jesse
Harrison
Cleveland
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