Child burned to death after clothing catches fire near Greenfield
Annie M. Beaver aged 20 months, daughter of Alvin E. Beaver, seven miles northeast of Greenfield, died after sitting by a stove hearth. The family left her briefly while moving items. the child's clothing ignited and the mother, returning, suffered burns trying to extinguish the flames.
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Greenfield
Greenfield, Ind
Annie M. Beaver
Alvin E. Beaver
Brown’s Chapel
Annie
Interurban Line Proposed Cincinnati to Indianapolis
Cincinnati newspaper reports a new electric road linking Cincinnati to Indianapolis via Brookville with financing in place and a 110 mile route planned to run in 2.5 hours. Indianapolis end features an elevated central terminal to ease grade crossing issues and allow other lines to connect, with excavation to begin when weather permits.
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Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Brookville
Centre Terminal
City Board Reports Police and Fire Costs Rise in 1901
The Board of Safety financials show about $20,000 more spent to run police and fire in 1901 than 1900, with totals: maintenance $257,807.35 and department costs $186,087.25 for the year. Receipts include East-side market $1,876.35, South-side market $438.65, and miscellaneous $1,078.35, totaling $3,393.25.
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Board of Safety
Center township seeks to reduce justices of the peace
The Center township advisory board asks county commissioners to cut the five justices of the peace to three or at least four. They note salaries total 10000 dollars annually while last year fees collected by the five amounted to 4637 dollars. Officials have not decided yet.
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Center Township Advisory Board
City considers longer streetcar schedules on key lines
The mayor and Board of Works may extend streetcar schedules on the E Tenth Street and Illinois Street lines to curb rushed running. The car company vice-president said no further changes beyond the College-area improvement are planned.
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Mayor and Board of Works
E. Tenth-st
Illinois St
Jones
Indiana Republican Editorial Association Meeting Announced
The Indiana republican editorial association meets at the Denison on January 23 and 24 to discuss politics in all phases. Also promoting new pianos for 16 dollars and 10 cents and Ischner's Feed for horses with Janes dustless oats.
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Indiana Republican
Denison
Young couple denied marriage license by clerk
Two fathers two mothers and their children visited the county clerk on Saturday. The sixteen year old son Raymond R. Snyder sought a license, but the clerk refused saying the law forbids marriage at that age. Parents consent could not override the rule. The girl’s name was not learned.
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Waldron
Raymond R. Snyder
Thompson Teased Scanlon Charged With Shooting
Fred Scanlon of Illinois street was bound over to the grand jury from police court after a shooting incident at the Empire theater region. John Thompson of Georgia street taunted Scanlon. Thompson or others may face loitering charges and fines.
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Fred Scanlon
Ulinois
Grand
John Thompson
Georgia St
Scanlon
Wil Seward
Hugh Dunnigan
Walter Woods
Sid Clark
Empire Theater
Shortridge High School Items Mention Carnival Prep and Plays
The graduating class of 1901 presents the fountain soon and athletes will train for the April athletic carnival in Tomlinson hall. Coriolanus is staged by 11 B English with Harl Jameson in the title role. Basketball drills continue to beat the YMCA team. Elmer Chase injured by a falling beam at National Arch Works Friday.
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Shortridge
Tomlinson Hall
Coriolanus
Harl Jameson
Elmer Chase
S. Pennsylvania Sr
National Arch Works
Local incorporated entities listed in Indiana law report
The Blackthorn club in Marion. New Paris mutual telephone union in Elkhart County. Capital stock set at $100. Alexandria retail merchants' association organized for mutual protection and advancement. The Pillsbury Washburn flour mill company of Minneapolis incorporated in Great Britain with $4,870,000 capital stock and paid $8,000 stock fee under Indiana law.
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the Blackthorn Club
Marion
New Paris Mutual Telephone Union
Elkhart County
Alexandria Retail Merchants’ Association
Pillsbury-Washburn Flour Mill Company
Minneapolis
Great Britain
What Shall We Have for Dessert
A family question prompts a quick dessert suggestion. Try Jell-O prepared in two minutes with no baking required. Add hot water and let it cool. Flavors include Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry. Available at crocers for 16 cts.
Corpse Seen in Ballard Apartment Window
Ballard Avenue residents report a body visible from a Delaware Street window on Saturday morning. The Indian Dental College dissecting room across the street appeared to expose the corpse to passersby. Dr. George Hunt promised immediate action and a screen to cover the scene, attributing it to janitorial carelessness.
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Ballard
Ohio
Delaware-sts
Delaware-st
Upstair
Indian Dental College
George Hunt
Smallpox Patient Intercepted Outside City Hospital
A City hospital physician happened to intercept a smallpox patient as he approached the front door on Friday night. The man, identified as George Edwards, colored, of 1614 Yandeist, sought shelter and was taken to the nesthouse.
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City Hospital
George Edwards
Mystery of Graslov Serial Adventure Opens
Ashley Towne writes a live adventure romance for The Indianapolis Sun. The mystery tale features an American hero and will begin publication Wednesday January 15 1902. Readers are urged to follow the ongoing serial.
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Indianapolis Sun
OF Graslov
Mother Sobs as Injured Boy Dies Under Coroner’s Watch
The coroner heard evidence in the case of Charles Taney who died after falling down stairs at Sellers’ junk shop. An aged father, recently released from the poorhouse, and the grieving mother attended the inquest as witnesses described the events leading to the boy’s death.
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Charles Taney
May Cupples Acquitted in Edwards Alexander Death Case
ST LOUIS Missouri January 11 May Cupples was acquitted by the jury of charges alleging aiding in the death by own action of Edward Alexander of North Vernon Indiana The report notes a shopping ad at 28 Monument place offering ten percent off on diamonds watches and jewelry by J F Mullally
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ST. Louis, Mo
Cupples
Edward Alexander
North Vernon
Ind
J. F. Mullally
Durbin Declines Clemency For Marion Wife-Murderer
Gov Durbin on a Saturday morning declined to interfere with the sentence of John Rinkard, accused Marion wife murderer, who is scheduled to hang in Michigan City on January 17. In a clemency petition denial the governor says Rinkard had a fair trial and the supreme court deemed it fair. He notes expert testimony indicated sanity and no aggravating circumstances, calling it a deliberate murder and stating his policy is not to oppose court action.
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Durbin
John Rinkard
Marion
Rinkard
Michigan City
Supreme Court
Smith denies withdrawal from race for county chairman
Harry B. Smith says he remains in the republican county chairman race. Chairman Akin will announce election commissioners early next week. The likely nominees are men favorable to Charles N. Elliott for chairman.
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Harry B. Smith
Republican County
Akin
Charles N. Elliott
Plans for Stoker for Indianapolis Plant Near Completion
Plans for a new stoker at the Indianapolis light and power plant will be completed within 29 days. Chicago's C. H. Wilmerding drafted specifications for about two months and will submit them to bidders within a month. The system costs about $50,000 and uses coal bins above boilers with regulated feeds and fans to minimize smoke, a method already used at the Sixteenth and Alabama plant. bids will be advertised and work begun under Wilmerding's supervision.
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Indianapolis Light and Power Plant
C. H. Wilmerding
Chicago
Sixteenth and
Alabama Sts
Wilmerding
Interurban Companies Face City Contract Talks Next Week
On Thursday at 10 a.m. the inter urban companies must meet the Board of Works and Mayor Bookwalter to agree on a contract to operate in the city. The mayor says they must act or stay out of town, applying to firms without city contracts.
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Board of Works
Bookwalter
Chorus of spring music festival attracts large application turnout
Applications for the chorus of the spring music festival are flooding in at Starr piano store. John Stem says the festival will be exceptionally good this year with a chorus of 500 voices rehearsing at Shortridge high school from the first Wednesday in February to the last Wednesday in March. Two performances are scheduled for March 31 and April 1. Best Photos at Bennett's.
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Starr Piano
John Stem
Shortridge High School
City Officials Draft Market Roof Plan in Ban on Street Vendors
Mayor Bookwalter calls a meeting with the Board of Works and Board of Safety to discuss roofing the open space east of the city market and relocating market gardeners. A three story brick building is proposed with space for vendors, city offices, and halls while debating funding amid debt limits. Maj. Megrew contemplates selling stock to raise funds.
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Bookwalter
Board of Works and
Board of Safety
Board of Works
Alabama-st
Wabash-st
Court House
Board of
Maj. Megrew
Prisoner Escapes Court Flight Through Delaware Alley
Walter Davis, about 18, escaped custody during a paternity case in Justice Nickerson's court. He fled through an alley east of the post office, grabbed a bicycle on Market Street, and rode away as Constable Lon Kitchell pursued. Davis vanished after passing Court Street, with no trace at his home. kitchell wonders if the bike was his or provided by a confederate.
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Delaware and Courists
Walter Davis
Lon Kitchell
Davis
Iitchell
Court-st
Market-st
Kitchell
Filthy pictures again shown at Woerner’s gallery
Frederick Woerner, proprietor of a shooting gallery and vitascope parlor on S Illinois St, resumes displaying lewd pictures after previous Sun exposures and fines. Slot machine displays attract crowds, with new devices added since last probe. Police detectives were sent after receiving notice of renewed exhibits.
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Frederick Woerner
Shooting
Vitascope
S. Hlinoisst
McKinley
Woerner
Daly
Taffy
Will Ross Hawkins Get the Bench
Report of political speculation that Ross Hawkins has been promised a United States district judgeship when Judge John H Baker retires in April. Some observers doubt or confirm the promise while others believe a pledge linked to Baker's appointment favors Hawkins. A party insider says Hawkins will be appointed, though verification is uncertain.
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Ross Hawkins
United States
John H. Baker
Hawkins
Francis E. Baker
Deat
Baker
SUN Man
Record Bank Clearings in Indianapolis Break All Time High
Indianapolis bank clearings for the week set a new record at 12 013 352 66 dollars, surpassing the prior high of 10 958 437 64 dollars from December 7 1901. A year earlier clearings stood at 38 307 167 86 dollars. The city may change computing method to align with other cities as checks between banks affect totals.
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Indianapolis
English Avenue Line extension approved by city leaders
On Saturday the mayor and Board of Works ordered an immediate extension of the English Avenue streetcar line. The action aims to improve service and coverage for residents along the corridor.
Bargains in For Sale Miscellaneous Department
The Sun's popular liners advertise daily bargains in the For Sale Miscellaneous section. Readable items include a parlor suite a lady's black coat an automatic picture machine and other assorted offerings. Keep an eye on this department for new listings.
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of the Sun
Pugh Recommends Higgins Release
Ex Prosecutor Pugh urges Gov Durbin to grant parole for John Higgins who may be released from the penitentiary after a Saturday meeting. Durbin was reportedly awaiting Pugh’s recommendation.
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Pugh
Higgins
John Higgins
Durbin
Tragic Infant Smothered At Home On Thanksgiving Day
Mr and Mrs Albert Hults of 1217 E Twentieth street awoke at 6 am Saturday to find their baby lying under the mother and smothered to death. The child, their only one, was born on Thanksgiving. The father is employed at Atlas engine works. The mother is young and unnamed in the report.
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Albert Hults
E. Twentieth St
Atlas Engine Works
Mayor Signs Livery Ordinance and Salary Increase
Mayor Bookwalter signed the livery stable ordinance and approved raising his secretary’s salary to 1200 dollars. Harry P. Brunaugh, the present secretary, will resign and be reappointed at the new salary as required by the charter which permits no salary raise.
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Bookwalter
Harry P. Brunaugh
Willing But Not Anxious to Be County Chairman
A. N. Grant, former Kokomo city chairman, says he would accept the county chair if party managers abandon Smith and Elliott. He claims he is not seeking the post and would not back a third-man movement, though a meeting to discuss a compromise is planned. Lew Akin previously served as a compromise selection.
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Harry Smith
Cityclerk
Smith
Elliott
Grant
Kokomo
Republican City Committee
Indianapolis
Criminal Court Room
Lew Akin
Damages Sought Over Alleged Blackmail Incident
William T. Wilson seeks 5000 dollars from Albert Hitzelberger and Anna Hitzelberger for arresting him on a blackmail charge. Hitzelberger testified Wilson and George Marsh demanded 24 dollars and threatened grand jury indictment for violating the Nicholson liquor law. Wilson was bound over but not indicted and spent about 33 days jailed.
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William T. Wilson
Albert Hitzelberger
Anna Hitzelberger
Hitzelberger
Wilson
George Marsh
Grand
Weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending 8 am Jan 11. Fair Saturday night and Sunday with no material temperature change. Temperatures 7 am 22, noon 25, 2 pm 27. Generally fair in Indiana and neighboring states with northwest winds and snow in northern Michigan.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Michigan
Inn Boarder Suspected of Smallpox Under Surveillance
Andrew Williams age 25 a Friendly inn boarder is under surveillance on suspicion of smallpox. He slept Friday night in a room with 20 men raising concern about exposure in the lodging house.
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Andrew Williams
Dentist Joseph S Goode Relocated to New Newton Claypool Building
Joseph S Goode Dentist moved to the 305 and 306 Newton Claypool building. Telephone your liner advertisements to The Sun. Call 880 for new or old listings.
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Joseph S. Goode
Newton Claypool
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M’gowan
O’brien
Ischner
Janes
Thompson Teased
Mystery OF Graslov
Ashley Towne
Son
Stoker
Bennett's
Mayor
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