Corporation backed lobby to defeat repeal of special verdict law
A lobby backed by many corporations forms a large body to press against repealing the special verdict law. Denison hotel meeting of manufacturers and lawyers lists dozens of firms from Indianapolis and nearby cities. The aim is to protect corporate interests in the legislature and ensure the repeal of the verdict law remains contested in the senate and house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hursday
Denison
Wellyax Manufacturing Company
Alexandria
W. W. Mooney & Sons
Tanners
Columbus
Indianapolis
J. GB
Alfree Manufacturing Company
Studbaker Bros
South Bend
Creamer & Scott
Richmond
Ohio Falls Tar Company
Jeffersonville
Heisman Machine Works
Isvansville
Indiana
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Tam
Brett
Perry Goes North To Begin Life In Prison
William Perry, the Tucotus McLean killer, will be moved to the northern penitentiary Friday evening to start a life sentence. He had delayed transport after his trial because his wife recently gave birth to a boy. Perry has been well behaved in jail and has not discussed the case beyond claiming he had to defend himself and that he was unjustly judged.
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William Perry
Tucotus McLean
Northern
Perry
McLean
Gilbert
Gocenour
Hugg
Shively
Knights of Pythias
Castlehall
Pennsylvania St
Massachusetts
Lodge
Committee On Finance
Leo Serkovits
Bobilyn
Hubbell
Drummond
Haggard
Marly
Newby
Senate
Shea
Alexander
Widow of Raymond Street Woman Dies After Coughing Fit
Mrs. Christ Stuck, 70, of Raymond street near J M I trucks, died of heart disease Thursday night as she prepared to retire. She collapsed during a coughing spell and died in her daughter Alary Stuck's arms. Surviving daughters number three. Coroner Grayton conducted an inquest.
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Christ Stuck
Raymond St
J., M. & I. Trucks
Veil Hadis
Alary
Grayton
Renumbering plan eyed to double Indianapolis size soon
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity, 36 hours ending January 1p m, cloudy Friday night and Saturday. Noon temperature 52, 2 p m 32. Council may approve sewer, SHS, and alley renumbering next Monday to 100 numbers per block with old numbers kept until January 1898. City expense, compulsory house numbering, penalties raised to 10. Unknown man Albertson, number 275, visited Board of Public Works with a note proposing to cut the courthouse yard free of charge. other details unclear.
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Indianapolis
Meridianst
Board of Public Works
Court House Yard
A. Albertson
Saturday Bargains Across Local Stores In Town
Readers find a flock of bargains from Earle's shoes Albert Gall's curtains Taylor's carpets and many more. The Danbury and Maguire's Granger offer standouts while Rubens' misfit parlors and Globe clothing push value. George Kreitlein and Ducas' jewelers promote deals and free services as pages advertise sales across multiple local shops.
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Maguire
Granger
Brosnans
Chas. Mayer & Co
Geo. Kreitlein’s
Rubens
Wasson
Globe
Messenger
Ducas
New York
W. H. Block & Co
Geo. J. Marott
Henley, Riaiton & Co
Stricken Salesman Dies On Indianapolis Sidewalk
A traveling salesman identified as D. Thompson of Chicago collapsed on S Illinois Street near Union Station at 10 AM Friday. About 60 years old, he wore a Grand Army of the Republic button and appears to have family, with letters reading Dear father. He was placed in Tutewiler’s morgue as officials investigate. Separately, Senator Simmons and J C Burrows visited Canton after Major McKinley. Simmons said he accepted the secretary of state post and left for Washington.
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Maj. McKinley
Washington
Indiana ave street paving petition ahead of works
Residents from West street to Fall Creek petition the Board of Works to pave Indiana avenue with asphalt. Other items note gambling joint closure at 2 Massachusetts avenue, upcoming undertaker occupant, and various local notices including hospital officers and burglaries. Police report three more burglars, including Ike Boler, tied to the Gough residence robbery last Saturday. Edward J. Borman denies divorce from a New York street case wife. Flower mission officers elected with a full slate of president to treasurer roles and stores keepers chosen.
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Indiana Ave
Westst
Fallcreek
Board of Works
H. G. Ruff
Massachusetts Ave
Elinor Hospital
W. J. Mellece
Hannah Chapman
Wallace and
Pope
Ike Boler
Irvington
John F. Greaney
Tim Ferriter
H. Gough
EB. Marys Jand St
Edward J. Borman
New York St
Senate Ave
Borman
Flower Mission
Julia Harrison Moors
T. J. Barry
Lewis Wallace, Jr
Emma Louden
Elinor, Porter
Anna Sickels
Gertrude Goodhart
B. F. Goodhart
Johnson
Stila
Tutewiler
Mattie Stewart
Democrats Refuse to Lead in Prayer in Indiana House
Friday morning in the Indiana House, Speaker Pettit offered a Democrat the chance to lead in prayer, but Downey of Owen and the Democratic caucus failed to find any member willing. Reynolds of Wayne spoke in support of a prayer for state work, while party tensions rose over whisky-related incidents and committee room allocations. The day featured clashes over rules, building and loan bills, and pending education measures as a lengthy session extended into the evening.
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Pettit
Downey
Owen
Reynolds
Wayne County
Newby
Alexander
Haggard
Building and Loan Committee
Santa Clara Falls in Cuban War Drive
News dispatches from Havana report Gen. Maximo Gomez stormed and captured Santa Clara on Jan 9 with 18 990 troops marching toward Havana. Casualties include about 900 Spanish killed or wounded and 1 500 Cuban losses. Banderas mortally wounded led cavalry on a wide surround, Gomez refits 18 000 men as he advances.
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Havana
Perez Viscaino
Santa Clara
New York
Maximo Gomez
Quintin Banderas
Luque
Carlos Rolofft
Gomez
Rabi
Banderas
U. P
T World
Matanzas
Spain
Weyler
London
Madrid
Cuba
Julio Sanguilly
Jin Wavara
Washington
Minyater de Lome
Gomes
Thier
United States
Madden Withdraws as Illinois Senate Race Narrows
Martin BR Madden leaves the Illinois senatorial contest and signals that ex-Congressman Mason of Chicago appears likely to win. In another note, four inmates Peter Musso William Post Michael Mgan and George Potyiannis escaped Ludjoswt jail Thursday night describing it as a daring operation. Capt McGiffin once commanded the Chinese battleship Chen Yuen faces mental decline in a New York hospital with a shell fragment pressing on his brain and surgery planned.
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Martin BR. Madden
Illinois
Mason
Chicago
Peter Musso
Wm. Post
Michael Mgan
George Potyiannis
Ludjowst
Capt. McGiffin
New York
Platt Named Albany U S Senator Nominee in Big Vote
In Albany on January 15, Thomas C. Platt was named the Republican candidate for United States senator by a 147 to seven caucus vote, with two absent. The assembly chamber buzzed as a binding resolution ensured unity, and the nomination drew unanimous applause. The caucus also chose Chester S. Lord of New York as regent of the State University.
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Albany
WN. Y
U. P
Thomas C. Platt
United States
Joseph H. Choate
Assembly Chamber
Chesster S. Lord
New York
State University
Diadem patent flour advertised for bread and pastry
Careful wives and good housekeepers are urged to use Dia dem patent flour for all bread and pastry baking. Diadem is made from the finest winter wheat the country produces. Bevery sacks guaranteed by Nobley ville milling company. Also advertised are bookcases by Wm. L. Eldepg and cistern cleaning services by B. I. Butts at 133 Ind ave. Before building, Samuel G. Bartel is recommended as a practical architect in Hallehville, Ind.
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Nobleyville Milling Company
Bull
Wm. L
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Santiago de Cuba
Calixto Garcia
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Hallehville, Ind
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