New Reapportionment Bill Gives Republicans Gain in Congress
Senator Osborne introduces apportionment bill redrawing Indiana districts to favor Republicans. District 3 gains seats at Democrats expense while districts 4 7 8 and 12 shift. detailed population and party tallies by district listed. Other senate bills include county engineer offices fur bearing protections Pigeon Roost monument and paving payments. Committee reports await on city improvements and appeals process changes with notices to property owners required.
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Dubois County
Lawrence
Jefferson
Johnson County
Marion
Adams
Warren
Bank of England
Gibson
Pike, Posey
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Vanderburgh
Warrick
Daviess
Dubois
Greene
Knox
Martin
Faerie
Owen
Monroe
Clark
Crawford
Floyd
Harrison
Orange
Perry
Scott
Bartholomew
Brown
Dearport
Jackson
Jennings
Johnson
Ohio
Ripley
Switzerland
Washington
Clay
Hendricks
Morgan
Parke
Putnam
Vermillion
Vigo
Decatur
Fayette
Franklin
Hancock
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Rush
Shelby
Union
Wayne
Blackford
Delaware
Jay
Madison
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Boone
Carroll
Clinton
Fountain
Hamilton
Montgomery
Tipton and
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Laporte
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Primary Election Bill Faces Senate Committee Review
Senators believe the primary election law, with minor changes, will be favorably reported by the elections committee. If the bill dies, the committee will shift responsibility to the full senate for the action.
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Elections Committee
Senate
Senator Gochenour bill cuts mileage to actual expenses
A Tuesday senate bill by Senator Gochenour seeks to reduce senators mileage reimbursements to actual costs, aligning with a recent house example. The proposal targets travel expenses and aims to limit payouts to verified expenditures.
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Senate
House
Senator Ryan Bath Incident Cited After Ousting
A reporter enters a Washington street Turkish bath house Monday afternoon and encounters ex-Senator Wm. C. Ryan of Fort Wayne, ousted by the election committee to make way for Senator Fleming. Ryan says he is bailing out the effects of the fight and quips about Democrats taking baths and clean newspaper men.
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Washington-st
Senate committee opposes trading stamps abolition bill
Wednesday afternoon the senate committee on rights and privileges decided to report unfavorably on the bill abolishing the use of trading stamps.
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Senate Committee On Rights and Privileges
Pritchard Proposes Oil Inspection Reform in House
Morning session features Pritchard of Marion bill shifting oil inspection to governor appointment rather than the state geologist. Inspector salary set at 2506 dollars with an assistant for each congressional district earning 25 percent of fees. remaining 75 percent to state treasury. Proponent claims annual state savings near 25000 dollars.
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Pritchard
Marion
Pritch
Battle over Kelley ditch drainage bill stirs house vote fight
The house schedules a Jan 30 special order on Kelley drainage bill to repeal circuit court direct law. A close viva vote on postponement showed partisan Democrat opposition though some Republicans split. Kelley argues the substitute will save money by placing drainage construction under county commissioners rather than the circuit courts.
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Kelley
Davis
Green
Bill to allow watchers at ballot counts proposed
Backed by Frehis and Wednesday Pritchard of Marion county the bill lets all parties with tickets on the ballot appoint watchers during vote counting. The measure, prepared by prohibitionists, faces no clear opposition from major parties.
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Pritchard
Marion County
Pawnshop Bill Proposed by Marion County Reagan
The Commercial club backs a public pawn shop bill to be introduced Wednesday. It allows companies to lend in towns over 35000, requires annual activity reports to the auditor, and directs 5 to 9 unpaid directors. City officials may borrow on salaries with controller endorsement. others on personal property. Interest capped at 144 percent per month, with a dividend not exceeding percent and loans limited to 50 dollars per person.
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Reagan
Marion County
Commercial Club
Oak Davis Recaptured After Escape From Work House
Oak Davis who escaped from the work house by leaping from a second story window was captured Tuesday by Guard Rudy in the state house museum. He had been wandering about town living on friends and will be decorated with a ball and chain to keep him safe the remainder of his sentence, 11 days.
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Oak Davis
Rudy
State House
Receiver appointed for Sheridan and Brazil brick works
Charles Bookwalter was appointed receiver by Judge Leathers on Tuesday on complaint of the Marion trust company as administrator of Mason J. Osgood's estate. Insolvency was alleged. Oliver H. Root, holding half the stock, will appeal. Bond set at $20,000.
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Charles Bookwalter
Sheridan and Brazil
Leathers
Marion Trust Company
Mason J. Osgood
Oliver H. Root
New Road for Montpelier
The Wabash railroad company sold to Simor, Perg & Co. a 4 percent bond issue to fund the Montpelier extension project. The amount is reported as 3,600,000 dollars.
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New Yor
Wabash Railroad Company
Simor, Perg & Co
Montpelier
Ind
Boers Wreck Electric Plant Near Johannesburg
A Pretoria dispatch reports Boer forces wrecked an electric plant in the Johannesburg suburbs. The facility belonged to a German company.
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London
Pretoria
Johannesburg
Coffin fined ten dollars in Coffin street case
A Coffin dispatch from College Ave. reports a grand jury proceeding after a Saturday afternoon incident. Coffin was fined $10 plus costs for the offense.
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London
Coffin
College Ave
Special County Council Set to Consider Asylum Funds
County commissioner Greer refused a specific date for a special meeting to discuss funding remedies for the county asylum. He hinted the session may cover buying voting machines if a new law passes, and noted possible repairs or a new home costing tens of thousands. Other improvements include a courthouse elevator and additional voting machinery.
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Greer
Court House
Typhoid Outbreak Hits Irvington Students Club House
Typhoid and grip sweep Irvington campus with three students sent home for typhoid treatment and five more returning home for symptoms not yet confirmed. An investigation into the epidemic’s cause is underway.
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Irvington
Woman Fatally Burned in Cremation Fire Tragedy
In Scranton Pennsylvania on January 22 a husband threw a lit kerosene lamp at his wife. The lamp exploded starting a fire that killed her and caused the house to burn, with the daughter cremated.
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Scranton
Wmr. Jansen
Bailey wins senator vote in both houses
Austin report notes Hon. J. W. Bailey captured a majority in both houses on Tuesday in the contest for United States senator.
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Austin, Tex
J. W. Bailey
United States
City Life Highlights and Local Incidents
Mrs. E J Brennen of 430 N Capitol Ave improving after serious illness. Streetcar disruption on W Washington St. Palm Sunday week notes include Indian apolis clubs, a court perjury case, and bank bankruptcy. Revival services at Home Presbyterian continue nightly led by Evangelist E E Banlay. Mrs Emma McGiffin dies. funeral planned. Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra concert drew a large crowd with Harold Bauer performing. Various local legal and criminal notes, including a perjury claim in Squire Stout's court and a theft case from Manila saloon.
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W. Washington St
University Club
Benjamin Harrison
W. F. C. Golt
Volney T. Malort
Henry W. Jackson
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Mistletoe
Charles Davidson
W. Eighteenth St
May Pearl Davidson
Tara Harris
Indianapolis Literary Club
Plymouth Church
William P. Fishback
Christchurch
Jas. D. Stanley
Home Presbyterian Church
North
Indianapolis
E. E. Banlay
Emma McGiffin
Charles MccGiffin
Industrial Home For the
House
Adell St
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
English’s
Harold Bauer
Laxative Brom Queen Sold By Kansas City Firms
In Kansas City during a cold season sixty three thousand boxes of Laxative Brom Quinine were purchased by Loans Smith Drug Co. and Jason Horton Gallagher.
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Kansas City
Loans-Smith Drug Co
Jason, Horton & Gallagher
Queen Victoria’s Legacy: Peace Advocate and Longest Reign
The article extols Queen Victoria as a peacemaker who abhorred bloodshed and notes her era saw many inventions. It asserts she reigned longer than any English sovereign and had the most descendants, with seventy two living. George III is mentioned as the previous oldest sovereign with a regent period.
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Victoria
Vctoria
George III
Queen’s death sparks debate over war role and impact
Reports from London and Washington describe reactions to Queen Victoria's death as war shadows linger. Commentary links her stance on the South African War to political blame, while Washington elites anticipate widespread schedule cancellations and diplomatic receptions being called off as the era ends.
New King's Proclamation To Open Parliament
London January 22. It is unclear what action parliament will take after the queen's death. The houses may convene within 24 hours to receive King Edward VII's proclamation.
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London
Edward VII
Correspondents fall ill awaiting East Cowes telegraph bulletins
From Cowes on January 22 several newspaper correspondents grew sick after long watching the village telegraph station for updates. Osborne House lies about a mile and a half from East Cowes the nearest telegraph office.
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Cowes
Osborne House
East Cowes
Poet Laureate Writing Poem Commemorating Queen's Death
London reports Alfred Austin the poet laureate is composing a commemorative poem on the queen's death as the nation mourns.
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Austin
London
Alfred Austin
King Edward VII Portrait and Bravery Traits
London reports King Edward VII aged 60, poised to succeed the throne with strong bravery traits. He survived a 1900 assassination attempt by Scipido and slept through an earthquake in the South of France. His future policies remain to be seen as the cabinet weighs Boer and China questions, but he is described as intensely English and devoted to advancing Britain and its empire.
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London
Edward VII
Prince of Wales
Duke of York
Butes
Scipido
France
Queen Victoria's Reign: Privy Council to Boer War Era
Queen Victoria, reigning 63 years, outlived her privy council and first house of commons. Her era saw bishops, judges, and archbishops repeatedly filled, three major wars including Crimea, Indian mutiny, and Boer War, plus vast empire growth. She remained healthy until near death, with decay tied to cares and sorrow.
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York
London
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Russia
Crimea
Victoria
Cascade Candy Cathartic Slogan Guarantees Cure or Refund
The advertisement asserts a guarantee to cure any chronic constipation and promises a refund if not satisfied. It highlights Cascarets Candy Cathartic as the solution and pledges purchase price return if relief is not achieved.
Simple Cures Offered by Monon Medicine Firm
A Monon Indiana firm offers three bottles for 15 dollars with a cure guarantee or refund. Individual bottles priced at 5.60 each require a three bottle purchase for guarantee. Caution notes confidentiality and no package advertising. Referents: Monon bank, G R Clayton MD, J L Carr MD, F M Horner merchant.
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Ford
the Monon Bank
G. R. Clayton
M. D
J. L. Carr
F. M. Horner
Monon
Ind
J. M. Dickey & Co
Subsidy bill in peril as opponents prepare long speeches
In Washington on January 22 opponents of the ship subsidy bill claim at least 20 speeches of an hour or more await in the senate. They believe the bill is beaten despite a smooth path noted by the press bureau. Pettigrew and populists caution that 33 legislative days remain and little has been accomplished. Continuous night sessions are suggested as the only route to passage.
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Senate
Pettigrew
Murderers Arrested in Illinois Shocking 1885 Killings
G W and John Reeves, alias Clarke, arrested in Mt Vernon Illinois for the 1885 killings of Deputy Sheriffs Gardner and Cox near Huntingburg Indiana. The pair escaped Frant Fort Kentucky prison where they were serving 31 years for arson and burglary.
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MT. Vernon
Ill
G. W
John Reeves
Gardner
Cox
Huntingburg
Ind
Clarke
Frantfort
Brill Sues Railroad Over Miner Train Wreck Injuries
Brazil Ind January 22 William H Brill a miner injured in the wreck of the miners train on the Chicago Eastern railroad last March sues for 5000 dollars. Over 100 were injured and this is the first suit filed with others settled out of court.
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Brazil
Ind
Wm. H. Brill
Chicago & Eastern Railroad
Burns held at Southern Prison after larceny scene
Arthur Burns was taken to the Southern Prison on Tuesday for larceny. He caused a disturbance in criminal court on several recent occasions and many considered him insane. Jailer Wiltsie notes Burns read afternoon newspaper stories about his supposed insanity with interest.
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Arthur Burns
Wiltsie
Burns
The First Suit Against Interurban Lines Filed
Martha A. Glenn filed a $10,000 suit Tuesday against the Greenfield and Indianapolis Street Railway Company for injuries from a collision. This marks the first legal action against any interurban line.
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Martha A. Glenn
Greenfield & Indianapolis Street Railway Company
County Assessor A M Storm Dies in Brazil Ind
A M Storm aged 52 who served as county assessor died last night in Brazil Indiana from yellow jaundice. It is the first recorded death in the county from the disease.
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Brazil
Ind
A. M. Storm
Verdi Improves After Serious Brain Illness
Milan dispatch reports the famed composer Verdi is seriously ill with brain trouble but has shown signs of improvement today.
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Milan
Verdi
Story on Hendricks and the Baxter temperance law
A local lawyer recounts Gov. Hendricks signing the Baxter temperance bill on a perilous ice accident day. The law faced heavy opposition and was later repealed two years after a special session. The tale highlights the governor's fear of death and his decision to sign the measure.
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Gov. Hendricks
Baxter
Ted
Laxative Bromo Quinine Effect Cited
A historical notice asserts that the product Laxative Bromo Quinine removes the cause of symptoms to prevent the grip.
Interstate Live Stock Market at Interstate Stock Yards
Cattle receipts 50 on Tuesday with mixed prices for steers and cows by weight. Good to prime export and butcher steers range from about 1,190 to 1,650 pounds with prices near 4.0 to 5.0 per unit, while cows and calves fetch 1.25 to 4.20. Hogs receipts 2,500 with quotes for heavy, packing, and trough types around 3.20 to 5.45. Sheep receipts nominal with lambs and sheep prices in the 2.25 to 5.50 range and stockers 2.0 to 3.0 per 100 pounds.
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Copper Washboiler and Bissell Carpet Sweeper Ad
Classified notice lists a copper washboiler priced at 1 dollar and a Bissell carpet sweeper for 275 dollars. item details suggest a general sale listing in a 19th or early 20th century newspaper. Likely a small goods auction or retail ad with limited context.
Blue-blood man jailed for blocking theater entrance
George Speexle of Kentucky, calling himself a blue blood, was sent to the work house after a police court hearing for standing at the Park theater entrance and refusing passage to women unless they smiled at him.
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George Speexle
Kentucky
Park Theater
Grain Market Report Shows Mixed Commodity Prices and Inspections
Wheat steady with multiple grades listed for No 2 red through No 4 white and yellow while corn shows broad white and yellow prices. Oats and hay also noted with steady bids. inspections record several carloads by grade and status, including rejected lots.
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Timothy
Hay
Union Live Stock Market at Union Stock Yards
Union Stock Yards report for January 22 shows cattle receipts 600 with steady to firm bidding. Prices listed for steers cows heifers calves and bulls, plus hogs and sheep are given with ranges and averages for good to prime quality goods. Also notes 9,000 hog receipts and 400 sheep shipments with corresponding quotes.
Chicago grain and livestock prices report
Chicago markets show May wheat down 1 60 at 1 87 438. May corn 3 cents lower at 387 438. oats May 251 77 25. Provisions May pork 13 0 13 75. lard 7 05 to 5 95. poultry prices steady to higher with turkeys 6 to 6 1 2 c per lb and ducks 8 to 9 1 2 c. Butter and cheese ranges listed. eggs 18 4Va to 2e.
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