Murderer Rinkard to Die at Midnight in Prison
John Rinkard, condemned Marion wife murderer, will be hanged a few minutes after midnight Friday inside the Michigan City state prison. The execution follows the last stroke of 12 and the warrant requires the hanging occur before sunrise. Rinkard is expected to maintain a stoic posture as prison officials carry out the sentence. The scaffold is the same used for Joseph D. Keith.
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Ard
Rinkhard
Rinkard
Joseph D. Keith
Death of Mrs Mary Miller in West Indianapolis
Mrs Mary Miller aged 74 died Tuesday night after seven months of illness in her home at 1826 Harding Street West Indianapolis. Survived by sister Martha Grant 71 and husband Jacob Miller with three children Sarah Farley Andrew Miller and Franklin Miller. The family were well known in West Indianapolis and the sister cared for her until death.
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Mary Miller
Miller
Hardingst
West
Indianapolis
Martha Grant
Jacob Miller
Indianaapolis
Sarah K. Farley
Harding St
Andrew Miller
W. Morris Sr
Franklin Miller
Tipton County
City water tastes of new pipe caused by recent mains
City sanitarian Buehler notes a druglike taste and odor in the water traced to recent pipework. He cites about 30,000 feet of new pipe laid in the past month or two and Dr Geis's analysis linking the taste and smell to water flowing through the new mains.
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Geis
Cuban reciprocal trade debate heats Washington
A large group of Cubans and New York produce exchange delegates urged tariff relief before the House Ways and Means Committee on January 16. Evan Thomas of the New York Produce Exchange warned that denying duty reductions on Cuban sugar and tobacco would ruin Cuban planters burden merchants and harm export trade.
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Ber
New York Produce Exchange
Cuba
Ways and Means Committee
Evan Thomas
Dr J L M Curry Named Special Envoy to Spain King
Washington January 16 Dr J L M Curry of New York has been appointed special envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to represent the president at the king of Spain’s coming of age. Curry formerly lived in Richmond Virginia and was once minister to Spain.
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Washington
Jan
J. L. M. Curry
New York
Spain
Curry
Richmond
County officials asked to back child criminals home plan
Mrs. W. H. Hart and Mrs. Moody urged county action to fund a home for criminal children to keep them from police court. Commissioners offered sympathy but no financial help. Indiana commandery No. 56 K of P to hold first annual military hall at Masonic hall next Tuesday evening.
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W. H. Hart
Military Hall of
Indiana
K. of P
Masonic Hall
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Dyspepsia Relief
Advertisement urges readers not to feel distressed after meals or belch and claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cures dyspepsia by strengthening the stomach and digestive organs for proper function. Take Hood's.
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Hood
PURE AS MRS. CAESAR WATER ANALYSIS DECLARES HIGH QUALITY
City chemist Ansil Moffatt reports the hydrant sample from South New Jersey Street shows no nitrites or sewage. He notes 0.81 parts organic matter per 100000 parts water and 0.001 parts albuminoid ammonia, far below potability limits.
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Ansil Moffatt
New Jersey-st
Failed to Settle Electricians Strike After Proposals Rejected
A Wednesday conference failed to settle the electricians strike as contractors and strikers rejected both proposals. The union seeks an eight hour day with journeymen at 30 or 32 cents, while helpers request 20 to 1744 cents and 28 to 32 cents. The contractors offer nine hours at 30 cents and scale wages, with eight hours at 32 cents delayed by one year or ten months.
Indianapolis Area 36 Hour Forecast
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending 3 pm January 17. Fair weather continues with no material temperature change. Temperatures read 30 at 7 am, 31 at noon, and 31 at 2 pm. Winds become variable with generally fair conditions across Indiana and adjacent states.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Countess Von Waldersee Arrives in United States in April
A Staats Zeitung dispatch reports that Countess Von Waldersee and her husband will visit the United States in April. The count is described as a distinguished soldier who commanded the allied armies in China. The Countess is an American woman visiting relatives.
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New York
Staats Zeitung
Berlin
Countess von Waldersee
Counteess von Waldersee
China
Dr Bulls Cough Syrup Promises Quick Relief
A vintage ad touts Dr Bulls Cough Syrup as a reliable remedy for coughs colds hoarseness bronchitis and throat and lung ailments claiming it will cure. The copy promotes its old fashioned efficacy and dependable results for sufferers seeking fast comfort.
W Washington Street Bridge Collapse Traps Car and Wagons
The middle span of the rotting West Washington street bridge fell at about 1 pm on Thursday. A motor car two gravel cars seven streetcar employees and three teams and drivers were plunged into the water but no one was killed and all escaped serious injury. Wreckage included a car carrying 23 passengers just before the collapse. Police fire and city officials rushed to the scene as the bridge was declared unsafe earlier in December.
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Charles Brace
State St
Wm. Downey
Muskingum St
Patrick O'Brien
Mulberry St
English-ave
W. Washington St
George Merritt & Co
Taffe
City and Street Car Company
Nelson
McGowan
Washington and
Illinoisst
McMath
Etreeks 088 Company
Bookwalter
Marion county Republicans poised to nominate slate in upcoming primaries
Developments Wednesday night and Thursday show a political machine dominating Marion County Republican politics will nominate all county officers and likely secure legislative seats in the coming primaries. Names mentioned include Hare Robison Metzger Akin Clark Carter Ruckelshaus Dunlavy Pritchard Whitcomb.
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Marion County
Clinton L. Hare
Edward J. Robison
Robert Metzger
Lewis J. Akin
Cyrus J. Clark
Albert B. Carter
John C. Ruckelshaus
Ira E. Dunlavy
James A. Pritchard
Marion
Morgan
Larz
The Ring Takes No Chances on Nominating Delegates
The rumor persists that judges and legislative candidates will be chosen by delegate convention rather than primary. Harry B. Smith’s withdrawal before a contest shows opponents acknowledge weakness, while the ring avoids risk on legislators and judges whose power it seeks to preserve.
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Harry B. Smith
Jefferson declares candidacy for county chairmanship
Assessor Mike Jefferson announces he will run for the Republican county chairmanship after Smith withdraws. He challenges rivals with a $10 bet to prove he can beat them and hints at leveraging any campaign funds. His joking persona sparked initial doubt but he adopts a serious stance toward the race.
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Mike Jefferson
Republican
Smith
Jefferson
Mike
Withdrawal of Smith Shakes Local Political Race
The exit of Smith from the race is expected to leave sore spots for the Republican ticket on election day. Supporters accuse the city administration of backing Elliott and ousting dissenters, while Smith insists his withdrawal is about decency in politics and not fear of votes. He predicts defeats for Allen and McMaster, and hints Clifford may gain.
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Pritchard
Smith
Court House
Elliott
Fred Shepard
Shepard
Eliott
Charley
Bookwalter
Taggart
Allen
Circuit Court
Ring Goes to Extremes in Ward 3 Contention
A ward 3 in spector appointed by a precinct committeeman favorable to Smith faced removal by the ring. County clerk Elliott allegedly demanded the county commissioners strike the man from the list, but the move was not carried out. The episode heightens tensions within the Smith faction.
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Smith
Elliott
Aikin Accused of Bias in Election Board Roles
Allegations claim Chairman Lew Aikin favored ring candidate Charlie Elliott by not-designating election boards or voting places himself or assembling his executive board. Elliott allegedly carried out these duties in the disputed process.
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Lew Aiken
Ringsters
Charlie Elliott
Ring
Clarke May Resign If Nominated for Marion County Seat
Joe Clarke deputy factory inspector threatens resignation if nominated as representative from Marion county. He served in the last legislature in 1901 and helped expand the factory inspection department. The constitution bars a member from appointment during the term for which he was elected.
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Joe Clarke
Marion County
Clarke
Union Banner Hunt Plans Run for Congress in District 8
A friend says Union Banner Hunt aims for Congress in District 8 as secretary of state Union Banner Hunt's term ends this year. Randolph County backs Congressman Cromer as Hunt prepares to succeed Cromer, with McCulloch opposing the congressman. Hunt's Winchester home sits amid a crowded field for public honors.
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Union
Banner Hunt
Congress
Hunt
Winchester
Randolph County
Cromer
McCulloch
B. Hunt
Indiana candidates circle for state chair and secretary post
The text notes that Joseph R. Morgan and Carl C. Pritchard seek re election as representative. Will OBrien a new state chairman will convene the state committee within two weeks to announce the secretary pick. Candidates for secretary include Fred Loftin Indianapolis J J McDonald Ligonier J D Roche Mt Vernon and W H Hawkins Sullivan the present secretary.
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Will O’brien
Fred Loftin
Indianapolis
J. J. McDonald
Ligonier
J. D. Roche
Mt. Vernon
W. H. Hawkins
Sullivan
Long Lost Brother Located For Kansas City Woman
Police found Blanche Hartsell’s long lost brother, Joe Bly, who had been adopted near Southport and is now in Fort Sheridan penitentiary as a deserter from the army. He had sought to locate his sister after she was adopted from an Indianapolis asylum and moved to Illinois and Kansas.
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Blanche Hartsell
Kansas City
Indianapolis Orphans’ Asylum
Illinois
Kansas
Joe
Bly
Southport
Joe Bly
Fort Sheridan
Army
Big Strike Looms as West Virginia Miners Seek New Scale
Benjamin Tillett of London, a leading dock workers’ organizer and fraternal delegate to the AFL, will speak in Indianapolis next week at the United Mine Workers convention. West Virginia miners demand a new scale and press for a joint conference with operators starting Jan 30 in Indianapolis. operators’ refusal could trigger a major coal strike in the state.
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Benjamin Tillett
London
England
Great Britain
American Federation of Labor
Indianapolis
United Mine Workers’ of America
West Virginia
Indianapolis to Join Western League Expansion Plan
Western league magnate James Manning from Kansas City visited Indianapolis on Thursday and reportedly asked the street railway to extend its line to a new ball park. The move is said to support Manning’s decision to build there to challenge the American Association team.
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James Manning
Kansas City
Man Charged With Shooting In City Court Dismissed
Pat Quinn of Kingan and Co attended police court on a charge of shooting with intent to kill. The case was dismissed and a $1 fine for shooting within city limits was imposed. A separate incident involved a revolver mishap with his friend John Hines, who was wounded in the hand during a scuffle.
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Pat Quinn
Kingan & Co
John Hines
Quinn
Hines
New York Man Guilty of Manslaughter in Second Degree
Arthur Edmin ster, 24, found guilty of manslaughter in the second degree for killing Louisa Jones. He was sentenced to 20 years in prison after the jury verdict delivered Thursday in New York.
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New York
Arthur Edminster
Louisa Jones
For Sale Miscellaneous Lot Listings from The Sun
The Sun offers a mixed sale page with items including a bedroom set a wood and coal yard a fish and poultry stand steam engines and more Read these liners as they pay and attract buyers for many kinds of goods.
What Shall We Have for Dessert Jesul-9
A promotional note touts Jesul-9 as a quick no bake dessert mix ready in two minutes with hot water. Flavors include Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry and is advertised at grocers for 16 cents.
Diamonds Watches and Jewelry at Mullallys on Monument Place
J. F Mullally at 23 Monument Place offers a selection of diamonds watches and jewelry. Local shoppers can explore cases featuring fine pieces and accessories in a traditional shop setting.
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J. F Mullally
Girl Advertisement Free Trial in The Sun
A notice offers a ten word free advertisement for a girl for three days in The Sun. The brief promotes the service as cost free and calls attention to the promotional window.
Interurban Franchises Standoff Before Board of Works
The Board of Works adjourned with no contract reached on interurban franchises. The Jan 29 deadline stands for public terms if roads refuse to agree. McGowan and others pushed for publicity, while McGowan later said contract review could occur but not be public yet.
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McGowan
Union Traction Company
W. G. Irwin
Greenwood
M. A. Chipman
Hugh McGowan
Co. W. Chipman
Greenfield Line
Bust Proposed for Voorhees in Congressional Library
The senate agreed adjournment to Monday. Senator Depew attended in the chamber and took his new seat. West of Missouri introduced a joint resolution to place a marble bust of Daniel W. Voorhees of Indiana in the congressional library.
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Washington
Senate
Depew
New York
West
Missouri
Daniel W. Voorhees
Indiana
Congressional
Seven bandits stop Kansas City Southern train near Spiro
Bandits held up a southbound Kansas City Southern train near Spiro in Indian Territory Wednesday night. They forced the porter to cut the baggage and express cars from the train and the engineer to pull them up the track. The local safe was opened but officials say nothing was secured. Passenger coaches were not entered.
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Fort Smith
Ark
Kansas City
Spiro
I. T
Western paper box manufacturers meet in session at English's hotel
About 300 factories regionally from Pittsburg to Denver gather in room 116 English's hotel. Thursday morning session draws 30 members as Secretary Davenport reports letters from absent members. They deny being a trust and discuss business methods. They cannot set a unified price scale due to varied paper box production.
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Western Paper Box Manufacturers’ Association
Pittsburg
Denver
Davenport
Cincinnati
Brown files bid for vice chair amid party contention
After Harry B. Smith withdraws from the chair race Charles W. Brown an elevator operator at the courthouse announces his candidacy for vice chair. Brown is linked to the old gang and colored Republicans plan a meeting to decide demands from the Republican slate including Brown’s possible post.
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Harry B. Smith
Charles W. Brown
Court House
Brown
Stock yard headcount 1901 totals reveal inspection figures
The Board of Health Meat Inspection reports 1 792 761 head of stock inspected at Union yards in 1901 versus 1 500 068 in 1900. Cattle numbers show 195 831 for 1901 and 132 777 for 1900, calves 12 828 and 11 006, hogs 1 471 123 and 1 298 535, sheep 112 879 and 57 769, highlighting year over year activity.
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Union Stock Yards
Board of Health Meat Inspection Department
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