Tillman Seeks Treasury Office Conduct Details in Senate
In Washington on January 15 Senator Tillman introduced a resolution to obtain information from the secretary of the treasury about the conduct of the comptroller of the treasury’s office. Senator Culberson asked about Panama railroad bonds circulation. Aldrich opposed immediate action. The Senate finance committee began meetings on the Aldrich currency bill with hopes for a compromise. In the House, Agriculture Committee Chair Scott passed a joint resolution to fund forestry offices with 60000 dollars for extra quarters. Heflin introduced a bill banning liquor sales in Union Station. Goethals testified before the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee on the Panama Canal project.
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Tillman
Secretary of the Treasury
Comptroller of the Treasury
Culberson
Treasury
Aldrich
Senate Finance Committee
House
Scott
Committee On Agriculture
Bureau of Forestry
Heflin
Alabama
Union Station
Washington
Cal
Goethals
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Moores Elected President of School Board in Indianapolis
Charles Moores, formerly vice president of the Board of School Commissioners, was elected president at the regular meeting. A. M. Sweeney retired as president, J. H. Emerich became vice president, and Albert Baker was named attorney. Potato dry will be observed in Indianapolis schools on a date announced by C N Swendall. The plan, proposed by C S Grout of the Charity Organization Society, asks each child to bring two potatoes to donate for winter relief of the poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles \. Moores
Board of School Commissioners
A. M. Sweeney
J. H. Emerich
Albert Baker Cattorney
Indianapolis
C. N. Swendall
S. Grout
Charity Organization Society
Tribes of Ben Hur Initiate 168 Candidates at German House
The Tribe of Ben Hur held an initiation of 168 candidates at the German House on Tuesday evening with Arrius Big Four Riverside and Star courts in attendance. W. H. Owen of the Supreme Judge presided over the ceremony. A large number of Ben Hur members from Crawfordsville were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrius
Big Four
Riverside
Star Courts
German House
W. H. Owen
Supreme Judge
Crawfordsville
Man Tries Linen Scam in Southwestern City
Police report a man about 50 years old went about the southwestern part of the city taking orders for linen. He collected $1 in advance and disappeared with no linen delivered.
Disinfection Dialog From Lippincott's
A playful exchange unfolds with a daughter claiming full preparation of a room and its fixtures. Her mother confirms, noting sterilization of curtains and antiseptics. The scene ends with Arthur awaiting in the hydrogen room for a kiss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
Lippincott's
Woman Tries to Shoot Indiana Lawyer After Two-Year Pursuit
Mrs. Thomas Metcalf, divorced from Chicago contractor, attempted to kill Attorney Samuel R. Hamill of Terre Haute just outside a courtroom where Banker John R. Walsh is on trial. Hamill survived thanks to quick aid from L. Van Winkle. The case ends a two-year chase by Metcalf after her divorce.
Lumber Dealers Hold Convention at Claypool Hotel
The Indiana Hardwood Lumber Dealers association and others met at the Claypool hotel with delegates from Central lumber and Sash and Door Salesmen. Charles Frank opened the session, F B Fowler spoke for the Indiana Lumbermen's Mutual Insurance, and James Bingham planned a Thursday address on The Business Man's Obligation to the Public. A grand dinner for 300 was scheduled Wednesday evening and wives would attend a theater outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claypool
Indiana Hardwood Lumber Deal
Count Hansie the Polish gambler ends life in Paris
Special to The Indianapolis Sun Paris January 15 Count Hansie a noted Polish gambler shot himself after a decade of high stakes wagering. He arrived in 1897 from Warsaw with a fortune of about 500000 dollars and 10000 dollars, enjoyed lavish spending, then lost it all and sold his Paris home to pay creditors.
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Paris
Count Hansie
Count Hansic
Warsaw
New York
Harry Thaw
New Officers Installed at Royal Arcanum Meeting
The Indianapolis Council No. 328 Royal Arcanum installed officers Tuesday evening at Fraternity hall. Officers include Regent Burt S. Taylor Vice regent Dr A F Hess orator Clifford R Railsback Secretary W A Collette Treasurer William H Blair Chaplain B W Cole Guide J W Walters Warden Noah Jones Sentry J Hammenschlag Representative to Grand Council Alex McCray Alternate H W Schrover Trustees J G Osler Joseph Talbot H W Schrover.
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Indianapolis
Royal Arcanum
Fraternity Hall
Burt S. Taylor
A. F. Hess
Clifford KE
Railsback
W. A. Collette
William H. Blair
B. W. Cole
J. W. Walters
Noah Jones
J. Hammenschlag
Grand Council
Alex McCray
H. W. Schrover
J. G. Osler
Joseph Talbot
Two Brothers Slain by Insane Man in Kentucky
In Paducah Kentucky on January 15 Allen Morrow an insane man shot and killed Joseph Banks and his brother Martin Banks after Joseph refused to allow his daughter Lucy Banks to marry him. Morrow was wounded by William Banks Jr after firing at Lucy Banks.
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Paducah, Ky
Joseph Banks
Allen Morrow
Morrow
Banks
Martin Banks
Kerley's Ridge
William Banks
Miss Jucy Banks
Legacy left to blind boy organist in Crawfordsville
Mrs Julia Woefgen of Crawfordsville died recently and left Clarence Clark a $500 legacy. Clark, a 19 year old blind student at the School for the Blind, played the organ at the North Side Mission Sunday school in Crawfordsville, inspiring the gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Clark
Northside Mission
Crawfordsville
Julia Woefgen
Clark
School For the Blind
Harry Thaw's Court Hearing Exposes Family Madness
Dorothy Dix reports from New York on Harry Thaw's testimony and the defense's focus on heredity. Witnesses describe Thaw as mentally deficient, with observing physicians noting his staring eyes and mirthless smile. The article portrays a family cursed by insanity and Thaw's ongoing mental decline.
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Harry Thaw
Wiliam Thaw
Mr. Littleton
Thaw
Pennsylvania
Copley
Western Federation of Miners to form industrial union
The Western Federation of Miners calls a Chicago convention for April 6 to form an international union on industrial lines. It invites coal miners lithographers and both factions of the Industrial Workers of the World to send delegates as William D Haywood arrives in Chicago. The new union will rival the American Federation of Labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Western Federation of Miners
Industrial Workers of the World
William 9. Haywood
American Federation of Labor
Burglars Hit Saloon Collects Whisky and Cash
Burglars entered Oscar Henckamp's saloon at 1434 East Washington Street Monday night and took 12 dollars along with whisky, tobacco and cigars. Another break in at 446 Massachusetts Avenue saw six bottles of whisky stolen.
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Oscar Henckamp
Washington St
Massachusetts Ave
Pioneer Indianapolis civic study issued in city pamphlet
The Commercial club and the School Board release the first in a series of civic studies titled Pioneer Indianapolis written by Ida Stearns Stucky. Arthur W. Dunn edits the series.
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Pioneer
Indianapolis
Commercial Club
School Board
Ida Stearns Stucky
Arthur W. Dunn
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Preventive and Cure
Advert reads Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and health regulator for colds fever rheumatism and indigestion. It cites testimonials from A S Heath and Bens Levinx praising relief from indigestion kidney trouble jaundice and weight loss. Sold everywhere in liquid or Sarsatabs 100 Doses One Dollar. Prepared by C I Hood Co Lowell Mass.
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Hood
A.S. Heath
Adams Centre
N. Y
Bens. Levinx
Village Street
Boston
Mass
Josapa Lewis
Alpine Street
C. I. Hood Co
Lowell
Rimwades Opera House Fire Kills Many in Boyertown
Coroner and Berks county authorities probe a deadly blaze at the Rimwades theater in Boyertown Pennsylvania. Officials report about 200 killed including many women and children with 167 bodies recovered. The fire started from a knocked over kerosene footlight and spread rapidly within minutes. The state police oversee the investigation as undertakers and morgues are organized.
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Rimwades Opera House
Reading and
Pottsdown
Robert Stransger
Berks County
Woman Sues Saloonists for 16000 Damages
Chicago news reports Mrs Maggie McCaffery sues John McAndrews and David Harris owners of a saloon for 16000. The suit is on behalf of her children May 12 James 10 Anna 6 and John 4 against the saloon and the earnings of John Henry McCaffery a railway switchman alleged to have been spent in the saloon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John Henry McCaffery
John McAndrews
David Harris
Maggie McCaffery
May
James
Anna
John
McCaffery
Skaters Die After Ice Collapse at Bois de Boulogne
Ice on a Bois de Boulogne lake broke during a skating fete in Paris. Fourteen corpses were recovered from the water as the American colony in nearby quarters followed the tragedy with interest in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Sun
Paris
Bois de Boulogne
Famous Song Writer James Randall Ill At Augusta
Col James Ryder Randall author of Maryland My Maryland is critically ill at his Augusta Georgia home. The report notes his health as serious with no immediate recovery expected, underscoring his famed Civil War era contribution to American patriotic music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Indianapolis Sun
Augusta, Ga
James Ryder Randall
Maryland
Trust Companies Shown Rock of Gibraltar in Finance
New York trust companies withstood the October banking disturbance and gained strong public confidence. Of 35 leading institutions, depositors withdrew more than 33 percent of funds between August 22 and December 19, 1997, while only two needed outside help. The Trust Company of America and Lincoln Trust Company now enjoy the fullest public confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Trust Companies
New York City
Trust Company of America
Lincoln Trust Company
Amusements Planned At Grand Theatre Circa Week
The Indianapolis Grand listings show vaudeville acts by the Picchiani family Italian acrobats first seen here since 1859, a Park stage detective story with Willie Live the Boy Detective, Forepaugh stock company presenting Leah Theschna, the Majestic with Alice of Old Vincennes, and Gayety featuring The Jersey Lilies. Russian dancer siblings Vic and Nettie Holmes complete bill along with multiple matinees and burlesque.
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Maadjestic
Alice
Old
Vincennes
Indiana
Mmpire
Gay Toreadors
Colonial Belles
Gayety
The
Jersey Lilies
Picchiani
Louis
Egypt
Cairo
Alexandria
Signor Picchiani
Florence
Willie Live
Harry Clay Blaney
Bowery
Willie
Leah Weschna
Majestic
Indianapolis
Women’s Siberian Squirrel Coats and Mink Blend Blouse Jackets
Classified ad offers women's genuine Siberian Squirrel coats and mink blend Siberian squirrel blouses jackets. Describes satin lining and wide cuffs with reveres. Lists values and sale prices in two entries.
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Bié
Senate
Moores
Ben Hur
Manhattan
Wright
Janbury Hat Co
Samuel
R. Hamill
Terre Haute
Walsh
Thomas
Lumber Dealers
Associa
Lumber Dealers’ Associations
Charles
Frank
Ses
Blind Boy
Dorothy Dex
Rhoades Opera House
Boyertown, Pa
Boyertown
Wamen
Grove
Rock OF Gibraltar
Trust Companies of
AQT
Franklin
Wiliams
Vic
Nettie Holmes
Hmpfire
United States
Price
Kushion Komfort
Onrort Shoe CO
Ave. Ang
St. Th
Es Somerville
Virginia Ave
Burns-Moir
Indianapolis Medical Society
Willoughby Building
Frank B. Wynn
John McGregor
Columbia National Bank
East Washington St
M. B. Wilson
A. A. Barnes
L. P. Newby
W. F.C. Golt
W. K. Sproule, Jr
W. D. Dickey
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