Senate Debate Over Extras In Wind-Up Favors Liberal Members
Senator Parks of Marshall and Kosciusko counties said the Senate contains broad minded men who resist taking extras. He noted past allowances for clerks, stenographers, and calendar work including $500 for principal clerk indexing, $60 each for several workers, and $600 to the secretary plus $630 to the assistant secretary for weekly calendars. Memorial music for Spanish American dead earned $25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Parks
House Journal
Jennie Mullinix
O. B. Hes
N. R. Jacobson
W. E. Davis
R. L. Hayman
Fred Kimbley
Oliver T. Parker
Emma Messing
Committee On Elections
Will C. Converse
Frank L. Layman
Eoward Nell
Can He Hold The Pace In Place Of Speaker Artman
Saturday representatives wondered if Speaker Artman can sustain his economical plan as the new session opens. They compare him to Speaker Frank Littleton recalling similar early efforts by a new broom. The speaker questioned the cost of house printing by W B Burford under state contract and noted limits to regulation. Burford was ordered to supply badges for clerks pages and janitors while doorkeepers already had badges.
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Artman
Frank Littleton
W. B. Burford
Burford
General Assembly
Whatl Artman Do To Corporations
Speculation grows over Speaker Artmans impact on corporate interests after his past anti corporation bills. He authored measures to curb railroad fares, compel railroads to pay judgments, require foreign firms to have Indiana offices, cap gas rates, and protect laborers with a reported bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artman
Indiana
Spat in the Minority's Ranks Sparks Fort Wayne Debate
A fragment suggests a minority faction dispute led by Representative Lout tit of Fort Wayne, with a note of continued coverage on the second page. The page also contains an unrelated medical advertisement for Cascarets Candy Cathartic and a dental notice for Cc E Worth, removed to Stevenson Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cc. E. Worth
Stevenson
Old Tel
Gamblers’ Court Fines Limit Under Judge Daly
Report notes gamblers fined $20 and costs for policy playing in criminal court while prosecutor Ruexelshaus supports the outcome. Bonds set at $50 allowed appeal, else forfeiture. Judge Daly is criticized for limiting fines. cases moved off Judge Alford’s docket after warnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Davis
Silas Hall
Charles Sanders
Daly
Police Court
Ruexelshaus
Alford
Pugh
Yiotimus
Heating Plant Mismatch Leaves Court Rooms Freezing
M. J. Kenrey, local agent for Johnson Temperature Controlling Co. of Chicago, explains that a misfit vacuum valve increased heat control errors in the court house. He notes the radiators are undersized and will not heat rooms in real cold weather, blaming design choices for beauty over function.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Kenrey
Johnson Temperature Controlling Company of
Chicago
Court House
Guardian Sought After Visits to Police Court
Commissioner Walker’s visitors were asked if they want to act as guardian for John Wickersham, an old soldier who resigned his guardianship. Wickersham, living at Lafayette soldiers' home, draws $10 monthly pension and says he can manage his affairs. He asserts he is sane and competent but may need help using his pension.
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Walker
Police Court
Sweet Charity
John Wickersham
James R. Carnahan
Wickersham
Lafayette
Artman in House Cuts Back Assembly Extras Fight
In Indianapolis a dispute centers on Speaker Artman blocking extra allowances for assembly staff by steering a bill to limit expenses. Artman, previously against extras, now wields the tiebreaking power as the state auditor issues warrants via the presiding officer. A prior 10,000 appropriation funded extras. Artman sought 3,000 but was defeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitcomb
Marion and
Hancock
Artman
Edward Gallivan Killed by a Train Near Lafayette
Edward Gallivan 23, a Big Four brakeman, was found dead beside a track near Lafayette after reportedly slipping from freight train No 9. He lived in Indianapolis and was the sole support of his widowed mother and six siblings.
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Big Four
Lafayette
Edward Gallivan
Wabash River Bridge
English Ave
Indianapolis
Gallivan
Virginia Ave
Standard Oil Company
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Capital Council
M. I
Tragic Railway Accident Victim Crushed At Crosstie Pile
A worker fell and the party reaching him found his head crushed on a pile of crossties. The incident occurred on the yard heap where the man struck during the fall.
Lone woman attacked near Dawson street in broad daylight
Police investigated an assault on 83 year old Mrs. B E Duncan near Woodlawn and Dawson. A heavyset man with a sandy mustache followed her from a grocery and dragged her toward an alley on Prospect Street. Neighbors intervened as she cried out. The victim was left prostrate and confined to bed. Officers expect to identify the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schroeder
Hauwer
BE. A. Duncan
Dawson-st
Woodlawn-ave
McElwaine-Richards Plumbing Company
Prospect St
Gas Station Tour Probes Fortville Wells For More Supply
Thirteen councilmen visiting the pumping station near Fortville report 11,000,000 feet of gas daily sent to Indianapolis at high pressure. The station operates at 15¢ per well with four percent used on boilers. Council committee will continue a two day trip as Fortville residents urge better well care to boost city gas delivery.
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Consumers’ Gas Trust Company
Perrott
Noblesville
Lyman
Supt
Shackleton
Leach
Indianapolis
Fortville
Indianapols
Municipal water works ownership eyed by Controller Johnson
Controller Johnson visited Evansville on Friday to study municipal water plant ownership. Evansville has run its own plant for years and, despite a price tag above 2 million dollars that could pay bonded debt, the city profits from the operation, providing free water for institutions and fire protection and clearing 30 to 40 thousand dollars annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Evansville
Evarsville
Cty
Actress Robbed of $70 at Hotel and Restaurant
Actress Mrs S Thurlow of Eng lishs opera house reported a theft of $70 from her pocketbook. She left the purse at Smiths restaurant and later found it missing after returning to the Stubbins hotel. The envelope contained two $20 bills a $10 bill a gold piece and other small notes and coins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Thurlow
English’s Opera House
Stubbins Hotel
Smith’s
Indianapolis Shoe Company Incorporation Details
Incorporated. The Indianapolis specialty shoe company in Indianapolis with 50000 capital will manufacture and sell shoes. The incorporators are Joseph H. Stubbs J Frederick Kassebaum Elmer F Wad dington Wesley Stalcup Charles W Sunman and William B Canfield. The Standard leaf tobacco company Evansville capital 10000.
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Indianapolis Specialty Shoe Company
Indianapolis
Joseph H. Stubbs
J. Frederick Kassebaum
Elmer F. Waddington
Wesley Stalcup
Charles W. Sunman
William 8. Canfield
Standard Leaf Tobacco Company
Evansville
Capital
Wulschner's Offers Piano At Reduced Price
A local ad announces a $165 piano sale at Wulschner's with a note about available feed for horses and dust issues in January.
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Wulschner
Parents Seek Bullet memorial for Miss Newkirk
Miss Sutton, roommate of Eliza Newkirk who was murdered by Norris Jones, went to the coroner Friday to obtain the bullet that killed Miss Newkirk. She said the Newkirk family wants it as a memorial of her death.
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Miss Sutton
Eliza Newkirk
Norris Jones
Miss Newkirk
Newkirk
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis Area 36 Hours Ahead
Indianapolis and vicinity forecast shows fair weather through Saturday night and Sunday. Temperatures reach 27 at 7 am, 29 at noon, 27 at 2 pm, with no major changes expected by 8 pm January 13.
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Indianapolis
Noom
Sister's long fight ends as Kennedy pardoned
Kate Kennedy wins a pardon for her brother William Kennedy who was jailed for the 1884 Greensburg murder of David Baker. Governor Mount freed him after years on parole and a bold effort by his sister, who once entered a thieves den in disguise to aid the case. Kennedy now serves as a Havana sanitarian at $100 a month.
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Gov. Mount
Wm. Kennedy
Greensburg
David Baker
Ken
Nedy
Havana
Kate
Baker
Kennedy
Dayton
Rea” Farrell
Attica
Farrell
Other Side of the Story in Bird Divorce Case
The key witness in Mattie Bird's divorce suit is Bird's mother from Greenfield. She testifies Mrs. Bird frequently whipped the two children and once struck her six week old infant so severely that the grandmother had to pace the floor with the baby all night.
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Mattie Aaginst
Fda Bird
Bird
Greenfield
Groninger’s Gamble Case to Be Probed in Court
State's attorney John Ruckelshaus announced a thorough investigation into the alleged fixed jury in Squire Stout's court. Deputy-prosecutor Taylor Groninger claims the jury, summoned by Constable Glass, was biased and would not convict. Glass denies the charge.
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John Ruckelshaus
Squire Stout
Taylor Groninger
Groninger
Squire
Glass
Old Concern Closes as Star Store Buys Granger Stock
The Star store owners purchased the Granger stock from Phil Josephs who rose from Ms proprietor six months ago. Granger was founded 30 years ago by Charles Maguire and later sold to Josephs who cleared old stock in a sale and restocked at vast cost, then transferred to the Star store for rapid sale at low prices.
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Granger
Phil Josephs
Charles Maguire
Mr. Josephs
Star Store
Roofs Collapse as Snow Swamps Vancouver
Heavy rain soaked snow has caused numerous roof collapses in Vancouver. During a Friday night performance at the Westminister Opera House, the roof gave way triggering a near panic but no serious injuries were reported.
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Vancouver
B. Va
Westminster Opera House
City board weighs damages for Kentucky Avenue opening
The Board of Works and the city attorney met on Saturday afternoon to review the assessment of damages and benefits from opening Kentucky Avenue from Harding Street to Belmont Avenue. They anticipate some objections to the assessment, noting this is the largest street-opening project they have undertaken.
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Board of Works
Kentucky Ave
Harding St
Belmontave
Medical students face severe treatment after gruesome body dissection deaths
Police announce a thorough investigation into reports that medical students cut up human bodies and hid parts in barrels and garbage boxes around town. Authorities vow to pursue all leads and determine responsible parties.
Durbin Plans Return to Anderson After April
Gov. Durbin is expected to move back to Anderson after April 1 when the Lemckes return to their N Meridian Street home, which the governor has used for the winter. He will make daily trips between Anderson and Indianapolis all summer unless the legislature provides a governor’s mansion in Indianapolis.
Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Brome Quinine Tablets
An old advertisement promises a one day cure for colds with Laxative Brome Quinine Tablets. It states druggists refund the purchase price if the remedy fails and features E. W. Groves signature on each box.
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E. W. Grove
French Canadians threaten revolt over English rule in Canada
Montreal January report from La Verite, a pro French Canadian paper, warns of anger at English insults and threats. It claims Quebec will be guarded only while French Canadians wish, and threatens possible appeals to Uncle Sam if provocations continue, signaling a potential political crisis.
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South Africa
la Verite
England
Canada
Pater
Sam
Woman Represents Self in Divorce Trial
Elizabeth Borman attempted to defend her divorce case after her attorney fell ill. She questioned witnesses from the attorney’s table citing several testimonies with mixed success. The judge postponed proceedings until her regular counsel could attend.
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Edward
Elizabeth Borman
National Bureau of Identification Board Meeting
Supt Quigley returned from Chicago where he attended the boards discussion on kidnapping safe blowing and policing Washington for the inauguration. The 11 member board with 42 cities voted to require instant notification to headquarters and hectograph copies to spread details of known criminals. Carl Deitsch of Cincinnati was re elected president and George M Porteus of Chicago heads the Chicago branch.
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Quigley
Chicago
National Bureau of Identification
Carl Deitsch
Cincinnati
George M. Porteus
Washington
Aged Mrs Ross Dies After Fall Incident
Mrs. Ross mother of Mrs. Lizzie Wheeler of 1222 E Tenth Street died early Saturday. She was listed as aged and had been struck by a car on Fort Wayne Avenue last fall and was mother of Col James R Ross who died about two months ago.
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Ross
Lizzie Wheeler
E. Tenthst
Fort Wayne Ave
Col
James R. Ross
County Officers to Take Seats Jan 1 to Avoid Confusion
Attorney-general Taylor to draft a bill requiring all county officers to assume office on January 1. The move aims to streamline public business and prevent scheduling overlaps across county departments.
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Taylor
Test of Soothing Cold Remedies and Mattress Offer
An advertisement claims Two Cold in the Head Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets are tested by buying a box mattress for twelve dollars. It lists Ma Herney at 249 Massachusetts as a point of sale and combines medicine with a furniture sale in a single promotional pitch.
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Maherney
Massachusetts
Mullally Promotes Value in Diamonds and Jewelry
J F Mullally at 28 Monument Place advertises superior quality diamonds and jewelry with the claim of lower expenses, positioning the store as offering more value for money than competitors.
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J. F. Mullally
Monument-place
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Kate Kennedy
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I Granger
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