Farrington Trial Witnesses Describe Tussle and Epilepsy Claim
In the Metzger case, witnesses test the origin of Farrington’s alleged epilepsy while the defense questions past treatment. Dr Sellman cites traumatic epilepsy from nerve pressure and a possible galoon fight. An eye witness, Dr Helms, describes Farrington biting glass as police struggle ensues. other witnesses discuss Farrington’s intoxication and the crowd’s remarks as Officer Metzger’s blow is scrutinized.
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Metzger
Healing
J. W.W. Sellman
Greenfield
Farrington
McCullough
M. A. Ryan
Ryan
Sellman
Spaan
Louis A. Helms
Alabamast
State Life
Scott
Frederick A. G. Riggs
Charles Riggs
Park Ave
Wv. H. Furry
Indianapolis
J. Gunther
Woodlawn
Grand Jury
Gunther
Harry E. Greenwood
Brightwood
Hadley Urges State Funds for Livestock Pavilion
Oscar Hadley of Plainfield newly elected state treasurer and board member argues for a $100,000 appropriation to build a live stock pavilion at the Indiana state fair. He notes rival states spend large sums, cites Indiana’s stock success, and says farmers would support tax measures to elevate the fair to a premier regional attraction.
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Oscar Hadley
Plainfield
Hadley
Indiana State Fair
Fair Grounds
General Assembly
United States
Mlinois
Ohio
Indiana
Chicago
Bose
Mr. Hadley
Oriental and Domestic Rugs Cleaned and Dyed
Ashjian Bros. & Co. advertise rug and carpet cleaning, alteration, repair and dyeing services with both phones listed. HEAL BROS. plasterers also referenced in the same ad.
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Ashjian Bros. & Co
Local Jottings From Gur City and Indy Notes
Brief items from Gur City show Capt Eli Ritter tracking liquor license bills in the legislature. Indianapolis hotels report busy days as cold rain sleet and snow disrupt street clocks. The piece also notes anti Sunday shaving barbers and early morning cars with blue lights along a route cutting trolley wires. It mentions Chief Metzger and lists nationalities of several attorneys and residents.
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Routey
Indiana Miners Demand Probe Into Mine Inspector
At Tomlinson hall the United Mine Workers district 1 delegates push for a full investigation of Indiana mine inspections after the Clinton No. 7 disaster. They seek $1,000 relief for victims families and attorneys to sue Deering Coal Co. for damages. The session erupts as talk shifts to Western Federation of Miners leaders' Idaho case.
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United Mine Workers of America
Tomlinson Hall
Mine Workers’ Convention
Indiana
National Treasury
Deering Coal Company
Clinton
Ind
Wilson
Walker
Linois
Joe Cannon
Hocuss of Representatives
Masonic Hall
Mover, Pettibone and
Haywood
Western l Federation of Miners
Idaho
Steunenberg
Western Federation
Nebraska's New Senator
Morris Brown was sworn into the U S Senate in Lincoln in a joint session. He pledged to Roosevelt reforms and rose from near anonymity to prominence after a sweeping campaign. Edward Rosewater, longtime editor of the Omaha Bee, was defeated and later found dead. Norris Brown remains a rising figure expected to challenge Senator Millard.
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United States
Morris Brown
Brown
Roosevelt
Nebraska
Senate
Edward Rosewater
Then
Omaha Hee
Rosewater
Norris Brown
Millard
Killed an Artist Secripps McRae Press Recoctation
Otto Seelhorst of Philadelphia used a repeating rifle to shoot three bullets at Frank Vaniterson an artist at the National Museum in Washington. Vaniterson died at once. A witness recalled Seelhorst saying You ll never meddle with my family again. Seelhorst was locked up. Vaniterson had formerly lived in Philadelphia and worked for Graham Co lithographers in Washington.
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Seum
Vaniterson
Seelhorst
Lobby Bill Sparks Floor Fight Over Cigarette Baker
Debate on Representative G A Elliott anti lobby bill stops a quick pass as critics urge committee review. Applause greets the gag about Cigarette Baker a fugitive, with Honan and other leaders defending deliberation and labeling lobbyists to be registered.
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Thomas Honan
Baker
John H. Edwards
Five Die in Boiler Explosion on Freight Engine
Five men were killed when the boiler exploded on a freight engine in Bridgeport Pennsylvania. Conductor Charles Stein and Fireman John Noblock died, along with brakemen Roy Scheder Elmer Kane of Aden town and an unknown stock car handler. Low water likely caused the blast. Engineer J D Blank escaped and spoke little.
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Bridgeport
Charles Stein
John Noblock
Roy Scheder
Elmer Kane
Adentown
J. D. Blank
Thieves Plead Guilty In Fur Theft Ring
In Terre Haute Indiana on January 14 Joseph Schwick Rose Kahn and Jaco Schmitt pleaded guilty to stealing 1504 dollars worth of furs from local stores. They face two to fourteen years in prison with sentencing set for the afternoon. The gang is believed to be part of an organized eastern shoplifting ring and the stolen goods were recovered in Indianapolis.
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Terre Saute
Ind
Joseph Schwick
Rose Kahn
Jaco Schmitt
Indianapolis
Snow cripples traffic across three states
Weatherfront brings rain sleet and heavy snow across Illinois Indiana and Missouri last night crippling road and rail travel. Telegraph lines to St Louis are entirely cut off and the forecast warns of more snow and rain today.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Chicago
Illinois
Indiana
Missouri
St. Louis
Wires Down Halt Western Union and Postal Lines
Heavy snow disables telegraph wires between St. Louis and Indianapolis. The Vandalia trains run about four miles an hour without telegraphic communication. Telegraph companies dispatch special trains to repair lines.
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Western Union
St. Louis
Indianapolis
National Restaurant and Shop Ad Listing Items
Patronized by the best epicures none better. 38 and 40 Circle new pianos priced at $165 and up. Wuladhner's shotgun and rifle sporting goods. Gus Habich at 121 W Washington St advertises photos from Marrod's Studio 110 Virginia.
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National Restaurant
Epicures
Gus Habich
Washington-st
Two More Courts Hear Call For Marion County Bids
Charles Hurst deputy county clerk told the house committee on organization of courts on Tuesday that Representative Frank Olive’s bill to add two superior courts in Marion county is needed. Olive cites crowded dockets and long delays as justification for the expansion.
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D. C. Johnson
Elliott
R. N. Elliott
Cravens
Charles E. Scholl
Committee On Rights and Privileges
Charles Hurst
House Committee On Organization of
Frank Olive
Marion County
Olive
Dress in White to Await End in Jamaica
In Holland Bay Jamaica on January 16 survivors are housed in undamaged hotels and private homes while most of the negro quarter remains intact but housing many campers. Religious fervor rises as colored preachers gather crowds urging repentance. many people have given up belongings and dressed in white sheets preparing for a presumed final trumpet.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Holland Bay
Jamaica
Sun Challenges News Over City Circulation Claim
The Sun contests the Indianapolis News canvass on home delivery reach, offering $500 to charity if the News proves its figures near accuracy. It pledges to reveal old books and records for inspection and to publish findings on its front page if the News is wrong.
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Star
Sun
News
The
Newsboys
Johnson
Coffin
Merchants’ Association
the Sun
ELOPERS STRANDED AND WERE CAUGHT IN INDIANAPOLIS
A Cincinnati quartet headed by Melvin Jacobs and Miss Hazel Hancock eloped to St Louis but were halted by law and outraged relatives. Jacobs wed Hancock after a coin toss. Ira Erman and Miss Alice Flynn awaited further action as detectives rounded up the trio.
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Cincinnati
Alice Prynn
Melvin Jacobs
Ira Erman
Hazel Hancock
Yanderst
Young Jacobs
Celhouse
Miss Flynn
Jacobs
Erman
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Miss Hancock
Jacobs-Hancock
Jlig
Alice Flynn
Langlandave
Flynn
GISN
Senate
Jamaica a Scene of Repeated Disasters Across Centuries
A compact chronology recounts Jamaica’s repeated catastrophes from 1092 to 1906 including earthquakes, hurricanes, fires, floods, and epidemics. Ports such as Port Royal and Kingston endure destruction, with vast property losses and significant human tolls noted across centuries.
Inventor Mallery Commits Suicide In Atlanta
A. R. Mallery, inventor of the Mallery patent plan, killed himself this morning in Atlanta by shooting himself in the head. Temporary insanity is suspected as the cause.
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Atlanta, Ga
A. R. Mallery
Mallery
Bomb Ruins Bank In St Petersburg Fire After Blast
A bomb exploded at Municipal Credit Company bank in St Petersburg shortly after midnight. The building then caught fire and several people are believed killed though details are unavailable due to a military guard around the site.
Pembroke arcade offers fall and winter suiting now
Gust Rosberg, tailor at Pembroke arcade, announces ready to wear fall and winter suits. Deniso barber shop promotes top service. Iske Bros at 23 N Alabama St lists floor space for rent and first class storage. Phong 1938.
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Gust Rosberg
Pembroke Arcade
Iske Bros
Alabama-st. Phong
S. D. Pray III Ill at Home in Indianapolis
Samuel D Pray III secretary of the Indianapolis Gas Company is reported seriously ill at his home 2036 N Meridian St. local readers are asked to note the address for any notices or inquiries.
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Samuel D. Pray
The
Dianapolis Gas Company
Meridian St
Kingston Quake in Brief
Latest estimate of dead exceeds 190 and may rise after ruin searches. Thirty Negro soldiers cremated in a military hospital. Sir James Ferguson killed by a falling wall. Looting arrests reported. Fires burn in warehouses and wharves but may die out. Shipping largely undamaged. Shock struck at 3 30 Monday afternoon. minor shocks follow. Order restored though panic causes residents to live outside Kingston. Captains Constantine and Young of Royal Steam Packet Co reported killed. Colonial Bank burned though vaults safe. British colonial office to send relief from Trinidad and other colonies.
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Kingston
Constantine and Young
Royal Steam Packet Company
Colonial Bank
British Colonial Office
Trinidad
Have You Anything To Sell Sile-Misc Items Ad Offer
The Sun notes an advertisement under For Sile-Miscellaneous offering ten words for three days at 36 conta. It reflects a classified style brief inviting readers to place short listings.
Kingston in Ruins After Jamaican Earthquake Disaster
Kingston Jamaica January 16 The city lies in ruins after a Monday afternoon earthquake. Fatalities are estimated above 300 with thousands wounded and property losses over 15 million dollars. Fire destroyed the business district while outside communication remains limited. Sir James Ferguson and two British captains are among the dead.
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Ferguson
Destruction After Quake Strikes Harbor Town
A Monday earthquake of 3 4 struck the harbor town causing fires across the principal burned district along the water front and Kings and Queens streets. Troops restored order, hotels were ruined, and many fled toward the foothills as shocks continued. Sir Alexander Swettenham led rescue efforts with Sir Alfred Jones and Red Fruit officials assisting.
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Kings and
Queens St
Sir Alander Swettenham
Alfred Jones
Red Fruit Company
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