Laugh Tax Clouds Restaurant Wages Case
Gertrude Guynn Nellie Ryan and Ben nie Amart, waitresses at White s restaurant, contest 50 cent fines for laughing under the proprietor rules. They refuse deductions, sue for wages and penalties claiming improper pay and damages. Equiro Smockty set to hear the case with amounts due cited as $5.83 for Guynn and Ryan and $2.50 for Heege Smith and $2. The suit seeks damages and unpaid wages.
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Gertrude Guynn
Nellie Ryan
Bennie Amart
Restaurent
White's
Merchan St
M ‘Sgama
Heege Smith
Kissed Their Dear One Who Was Suffering From Hydrophobia
A brief note describes a moment where individuals comforted a loved one afflicted with hydrophobia, focusing on compassion amid illness and fear. The account emphasizes human tenderness in a distressing situation.
Mad dog kills three in Chicago Pasteur case
Three people race against hydrophobia after a 3 year old Harold Latta died from rabies contracted from a mad dog in Madrid Iowa. The child's father W W Latta and mother Matilda Latta were infected by kissing the boy and Forest Beardsall 14 who kissed him likely faces death.
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Chicago
Melves
Pasteur Institute
Iowa
Harold Latta
Madrid
Latta
Matilda Latta
Forest Beardsall
Harald
Thaa
Ran
Major Viaduct Defect Found By City Officials
Big Four railroad workmen reported a broken heavy steel beam and a defective girder at the southeast end of the Virginia Ave viaduct after inspecting Wednesday morning. City engineer Joup, Supt. Minefield, and Street Commissioner Herpick ordered immediate repairs and told the street railway to run cars cautiously until the structure is safe. Steam and smoke from engines are blamed for the defect.
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Big
Virginia Ave
Mornlin
Joup
Pennsylvania
Herpick
Street Railway Company
Thousands view the remains of Gen John A Gordon
Thousands viewed the remains of General John A Gordon at the state house in Atlanta on Wednesday. His funeral is set for Thursday and is expected to be the largest ever held in Georgia. Messages of condolence arrived from President Roosevelt and General Chaffee.
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Atlanta
John A. Gordon
State House
Georgia
Roosevelt
Chaffee
Hale's Resolution Goes Over In Senate Debate
Washington January 13 Senator Hale of Maine introduced a resolution in the senate after debate on Panama urging President Roosevelt to offer his good offices to settle any claims by Colombia against Panama for indemnity for loss of territory. The measure went over.
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Hale
Washington
Maine
Senate
Panama
Roosevelt
Columbia
Was Flynn Murdered At Hinuls Central Ware Station
The body of William Flem a section foreman at Ware Station Hinuls Central was found in a creek. The death is shrouded in mystery and police play is stunted as investigators probe the case.
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Flynn
Carbondale
Law
William Flem
Hinuls Central
Ware Station
Acereek
Mayer awarded 2000 damages against Big Four Railway
A Superior court jury returned a verdict of 2000 damages for Leopold Mayer who sued for 100008 dollars claiming loss of eyesight from a fall from a passenger train. The trial was bitterly contested against the Big Four railway company.
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Leopold. Mayer
Big Four Rilroad Company
Superior Court
Baby appeals as father is led to prison in court
In a dramatic scene Judge Alford and court attaches were moved as a baby cried for its father being taken away. Harry Edwards pleaded guilty to receiving stolen goods and was sentenced to six months in the workhouse. Other defendants included Jack McGinney and Patrick Jean with related charges. An injury damages suit against the Indianapolis and Martinsville rapid transit company followed.
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Harry Edwards
Vws
Rsald Pabiy
Fwarda
Alford
Fidwards
Brightwood
Jack McGinney
Detroit Man Fault Found With City Bond Filing
Foweph Fister of Detroit voices concern over bidding for a new municipal electric testing contract. He says delaying the bond filing by ten days after the works board’s contract could expose the city to substantial costs if the council fails to ratify the board’s action. Fisher notes political tensions and urges extending the filing period to pursue the contract fight.
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Foweph Fister
Detroit
Able Eastern Company
Companied
Wisher
Works Board
Fisher
Hanna's Elected To Senate For Six Year Term
Columbus reports Marcus A. Hanna was elected to the United States Senate for a six year term beginning March 4. The Senate and House met in joint session, and Hanna was escorted to the House by a special committee to deliver an address after the result was announced.
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Hanna
Columbus
Marcus A. Hyngin
United States Senate
Senate
House of Representatives
House
Singer Plant Expansion to Double Workers in Elizabeth
Elizabeth New Jersey January 12 Work has begun on an addition at Singer manufacturing that will more than double the plant and create fifteen thousand new jobs. The Singer plant will be a city by itself and will house the Worthington pump works after moving from here to Newark. The new building will be all concrete and will be the first of its kind in the world.
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Elizabeth
N. J
Singer Manufacturing Company
Singer
Worthington Pump Works
Newark
Singer {Ndustry
Asuch
Are You Watching The Bun Boom Bargains Displayed
Readers are invited to scan the display columns for bargains offered by an Indianapolis business house. The item promises notable value with concise text and a quick read, urging attention to the on-page offers.
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Indianapolia
Favorable Senate report on Lewis and Clark exposition plan
Senator Fulton reported from the committee on industrial expositions in Washington on a bill for the Lewis and Clark exposition at Portland Oregon. The measure provides for an appropriation of 2,210,000 dollars.
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Washington
Fulton
Wedneadiy
Senate
Committee On Industrial Expositions
Portland
Ore
Harrison heirs to file objections in probate case
Heirs of ex President Gen Marriven plan objections to Union Trust Company 28 executor of the will report. Objections focus on how proceeds from sale of Gen Sarrisor stocks were handled. Stocks valued about 20.5 thousand dollars. Sale proceeds credited to heirs with life estate accruing interest. Heirs claim the stock was sold at a premium and only face value should go to heirs by remainder. surplus and interest should be available to life estate. Exceptions expected to be filed this week.
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Genjamin Marriven
Union Trust Company
Walker
Gen. Sarrisor
Trust Cnmpany
Fife
Winderatowd
Sielk
Measles Toll in Indianapolis City Surges
City health board reports a year with 1940s measles surge. About 1,924 cases occurred in October to December, 1,067 in December alone. Through the rest of the year the rate stayed high, with predictions of over 11,000 total cases.
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Indianapolis
City Health Board
Made Stiff Promises at Drunk Case in Court
A fragmented report from Wednesday morning details prankster Frank Uranium arrested for drunken behavior. Prosecutor Holmes questions past pledges, and the judge references prior commitments. The cryptic text hints at a court scene with repeated vows and vague penalties.
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Jan Anymer
Iplbiter
Holmes
Frank
Mayor Maltamin Presses Convention Endorsement Question
A garbled interview with Mayor Maltamin questions whether district conventions should endorse city administration actions. He notes criticism of a recent convention for not giving a public endorsement, calling it a political misstep by party members.
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Maltamin
Ral
Weard comments on reappointment snub by state committee
James L. Weard critiques Taggart Fanning and Greene Smith for not endorsing Kench. He denies asking for reappointment and says he would not have accepted it. He accuses administration factions of political slight and questions the district convention’s stance on Holteman's administration.
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James L. Weard
Taggart
Fanning
Riflen
Kench
Democratic State Central
Greene Smith
Holteman
Keaph
Ant Wapgart
Ths
Ihia
Amilitus
Motive Divorce Rumored Amid Furniture Purchases
Tra Mobter seeks a divorce from Tertha amid repeated furniture purchases. The couple, living in Hushettly, faced repeated repairs and sales of household goods after each separation. The record notes money transfers and a pattern of Sp arried spending as the marriage deteriorates.
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Tra Mobter
Tertha
Leo Muhlér
Sepluahes
Sue Walle
Mt Hushettly
Ant
Willy
Ayienta Reller
Burton and officers nab suspect after alley chase
Burton Ran Bikumen Amsden and Wilson hunted suspicious characters on Ii dianuave Thursday night. They pursued and captured Arnel Burton, a colored worker at 241 N Penneylyantast, after he fled from an alley with an ugly revolver. He said he ran because he was late to work, was fined, and the weapon confiscated.
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Burton
Bikumen Amsden
Wilson
Arnel Burton
Penneylyantast
Murder Indictment for Harry Chapman Stirs Local Court
A grand jury indicted Harry Chapman, a young Black boy, on murder charges for shooting his stepfather in defense of Nin Quarter, with the case set for Wednesday. Local officials report the action follows a disputed self defense claim and marks a pivotal moment in the community.
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Harry Chapman
Nin Quariter
Erang
Pneumonia as a Seasonal Hazard Warns Doctors
The text cites Dr Haury warning against open air exercise and foul air in transit as risks for pneumonia. It notes December saw higher pneumonia deaths than consumption, with smallpox and other diseases reported in December, including county counts and two deaths in a given period.
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Tata
Seeenber
Turned Up His Nose At Nice Fried Mush
A reporter recounts a court appearance on Wednesday morning involving Prank Ogle. He is described as denying wrongdoing while the testimony touches on a nose turned up at fried mush and a visit to a work site. Margt. Sandmann observed someone at a door and Ogie was later questioned by officials.
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Ogie
Margt
Sandmann
Tim Eine
Indictments Charge Carter and Benton with Fraud
Grong Jury indicted Andrew Carter and A. Benton on charges of obtaining money by false pretenses. Carter allegedly drew 30 from Columbia National Bank via a forged check dated Boston and signed by John A. Carter Co. Benton is accused of securing 190 from Illinois National on a fraudulent draft drawn on March Wood Front Company. Jay in New York may extend trip and visit before returning to Indianapolis, with expected arrival Saturday.
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Grong Jury
Andrew Carter
A. Benton
Carter
Columbia Nationt Bank
Boston
Mass
John A. Carter & Co
Benton
Chareed Smith
Iilana National
Marchwood Frunt Company
Jay
New York
Yurbin
Indianapolis
Batuntay
Japan and Russia Move Toward Peace Talks Amid Tensions
London reports no major news from the Far East as negotiations continue between Russia and Japan over Korea and Manchuria. Sources say concessions may be offered to ease the dispute, with Vladivostok icebound and naval operations halted for the moment.
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London
Far East
Alprimate
Russia
Japan
Korea
Manchuria
Interurban Freight Franchises Under Scrutiny
The Interurbans Shelbyville interurban and the Plain Multraction Company face penalties for failing to meet franchise duties with the city. The board demanded freight service or penalties, and the general manager was requested to submit an immediate report to the Board of Works regarding the negligence of employees.
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Bhelbyvillé Interurban
Plain- Mul Traction Company
Warka Board
Initiana
Imieh
Iraclson Company
Ite
Singe
Hoans of Works
Will Speak at Tomlinson Hall Wednesday Night
W d B will address a meeting at Tomlinson Hall on Wednesday night. William Jennings Bryan was not yet heard from by Wednesday morning about his arrival. F Shively of South Bend will preside if present, and Bryan is said to wish to avoid reception committees.
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William Jennings Bevat
Tomlinson Hall
F. Shively
South Bend
Mr. Bryan
Flederic Wiring Must Be Changed at Grand Opera House
Building Inspector Branly reports very bad electrical wiring at the Grand opera house and orders it corrected. Fire officials link improper wiring to multiple Indianapolis fires, including the Dr Haas home tragedy, as they cite dangerous conditions and ongoing safety recommendations.
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Grand Opera House
Branly
Jancal
Indianapolis
Dr. Haas
Alabama St
Nathan Mors Mittle
Joseph Haas
Cuoty
Not More Than Half an Average Wheat
State statistician R. F. Johnson tells The Sun that recent wet weather damaged wheat and farmers may not realize the forthcoming bad conditions. If favorable weather returns, harvest could reach at most half an average yield, but the coming spring and freezing nights threaten a worse season. Southern Indiana wheat suffers more than the north due to a dry fall and heavy rains in northern counties.
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R. F. Johnson
Big Man Faints During Vaccination At City Health Board
Report of a health board vaccination incident as Sachs fainted in a room causing laughter before responders aided him. The scene included fainting, blood sight, and recovery remarks. Also notes renewal of telephone contracts for police and fire services with Hell and another bidder awarded.
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Fred Tantes
Etty Health Board
Y Jullas Sach
Edty Sanite
Sachs
Deor
Perapisaten
Tlewin
Board of Safety
Hell Company
FLAS
Death of Jomes Denby former minister at Pekin
Jomes Denby of Evansville Indiana died suddenly Wednesday morning at the Sherman hotel Jamestown He served about eleven years in the diplomatic service including a term as United States minister at Pekin appointed by President Cleveland and later McKinley He was a member of the army accounts commission after the Spanish American War and helped found a Philippine commission at Carmel University He spent recent years living in Evansville with occasional lectures
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Buffalo
Charies Denby
Evansville
Lid
United States
Pekin
China
Sherman Hotel
Jamestown
McKinley
Col Denby
Vekin
Spaio
Col. Dewy
Willan
Taft
Schurmian
Carmel University
Paltippines
Denby
Ind
Norking
Bushnell’s Death Expected At Any Hour In Columbus
Columbus, Jan. 13. Former Gov Bushnell’s condition remained critical Wednesday as doctors warned death could come at any hour. He is suffering paralysis and unable to speak, with medical staff saying he may survive the day but prognosis is grim.
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Bushnell
Columbus
Physican
Market oats price steady at 41 cents per bushel
Board of safety purchased 4.00 bushels of oats from Cooper and Udy at 41 cents each this Wednesday. Prices quoted show oats at 36 and 40 cents earlier with a forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity. Temperatures ranged from 28 to 26 degrees as fair weather continued with warmer Thursday winds shifting from southwest to southerly. Damages suit moves forward as Lewis Bolin seeks damages from Indianapolis street railway company. $5000 claimed for personal injuries.
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Board of Safety
Cooper & Udy
Indianapolis
Indiana
Lewis Bolin
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
iHul
Carter
Thomas C. Lewis Ie
Nurles
Ilverside postmaster Martin Munson appointed
Senator Overlige moved to appoint Martin Munson the new postmaster at Ilverside Indiana. Names such as Batto Sarah Detlinger and B F Hughes appear among other officials and events in the immigration bureau and related senate actions. President Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt plan to attend a Pittsburg wedding involving Warren Faithanie and Helene Cassitt-New Planoa.
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Martin Munson
Ilverside
Ind
Overlige
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