Acquitted Chief Metzger Attacked by Enemies in Trial
Former judge Fremont Alford and Attorney Henry Spaan led a seven day assault charge against Robert Metzger, chief of police, who was acquitted of assault and battery on Farrington. The case stemmed from a controversial indictment by a grand jury, amid hostile press coverage and claims of malice from Metzger’s political opponents. Jurors delivered verdict quickly after debate over alleged misconduct and press falsifications.
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Obert Metzger
John Fargton
Ion
Garret H. Shover
Henry Spaan
Metzger
Mial
Fremont Alford
Alford
M. M. Bachelder
John Farrington
Elder
Frank Scott
Farrington
Brin
Spann
Spaan
Rbert Metzger
Alout
Robert Metzger
Kealing
Walter Skoons
Koons
Rob
Police
CameMind Makes G' in Romance Journey Ends Happy
A proaspector’s camera captures Cupid’s voyage of thousands of miles ending in a happy romance. The tale follows a whimsical chase across landscapes as love prevails over long distances and time.
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Cupid
Marriage tale in Valdez 1908 Kodak snapshot story
A Valdez Alaska segment recounts Blanche Bremerton of San Francisco marrying Henry Smith, a local miner, after a kodak mishap during an Alaska trip. The tale follows their meeting, a street scene photo, and their life running a trade and supply inn on the Fairbanks Valdez trail, with a reproduction on their wall.
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Blanche Bremerton
San Francisco
Henry Smith
California
Alaska
Dan S. Cain
Kodak
Cain
Valdez
Smith
Fairbanks- Valdez
Wayside Inn
Diamond Rings Save Her Life in Railroad Wreck
Mrs Charles A Proctor and her husband survived a wreck on the Baltimore & Ohio at Terra Cotta when light reflected from her two diamond rings on Dec 20. She escaped with internal injuries while he suffered severe injuries likely crippling. They were hospitalized. she aided freeing him after three hours amid wreckage and water.
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Washington
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Terra Cotta
Charles A. Proctor
Mrs. Proctor
Mr. Proctor
Emma Eames Injured In Hotel Fall
New York reports Mme Emma Eames was injured last night at the Hotel Astor when she fell while en route to the Metropolitan Opera. Physicians say the injury may be slight and she hopes to save her room in a few days, though a severe hurt keeping her in bed for some time cannot be ruled out. The fall dislocated the cartilage of one knee.
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New York
Howe
Mme
Emma Eames
Astor
Eames
Metropolitan Opera- House
Wineman Kleeman wedding guests mingle in city society
Fort Wayne visitors and local hosts attend social events ahead of weddings. Stella Schwarz, Ada Sawer, and Mrs. Peyton visit or travel, while Mrs. Hackney hosts a musical afternoon. The Irvington Woman's club meets to discuss Pioneer Women, and wedding attendants for Miss Trotcky and Jacob Weil are named along with the Half Hour club gathering Tuesday evening.
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Stella Schwarz
Fort Wayne
Irvington Woman's Club
O. O. Carvin
Mins Bessie Tompkins
Ibel Trotcky
Jacob Weil
United Hebrew Temple
Belle Goldstein
Fairmont
Ind
Samuel Troteky
Chicago
M. Hoffman
New York
Adelman
Des Moines
Rose Govitz
Bloomington
Jennie Trotcky
Bessie Joseph
Bertha Roseenbush
Charlotte Levy
Rose Wagschal
Louis de Covitz
Sam Trotcky
Bernard de Covitz
Bernard Erdman
Abe Cohen
Samuel
Harry Goldstein
Revival at E Tenth Street church draws many converts
An enthusiastic revival led by Rev. I A Campbell at the E Tenth Street A E church features Miss Jennie Smith and Mrs Martin. The old style revival emphasizes regeneration and baptism with the Holy Ghost. Services run daily at 2:30 and 7:30 pm except Monday and Saturday with special Sunday services from 9 am onward.
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E. Tenth-st. A. E. Church
I. A. Campbell
Jennie Smith
Martin
Church
Fuel Suffering Cited From Milton Telegram
Senator Hansbrough reported to the Interstate Commerce Commission a Milton North Carolina telegram stating the fuel situation is serious with no supply on hand and people suffering. The message notes a Great Northern statement that Milton is supplied is incorrect.
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Hansbrough
Interstate Commerce Commission
Milton
N. C
Great Northern
Gas inspector abolition urged as Indiana gas boom continues
In Jay county Representative Jesse McKinney proposes ending the state supervisor of natural gas amid a gas rich Hoosier belt. He cites a $1,200 salary and $1,000 expense fund as waste while supporters note 3,000 gas wells and gas in eight districts. The piece details Trenton rock geology, well casing, water salt issues, and required plugging rules to prevent groundwater and resource loss.
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Jesse McKinney
Jay County
General Assembly
MelXinney
McKinney
Chicago Natural Gas Company
Indianapolis
Chicago
Grant County
Illinois City
Trenton Rock
Ehale
Kenton
Trenton
Capital Punishment Abolition Bill Fails In Indiana House
Gov J Frank Hanly backs abolition but the capital punishment bill, introduced by Rep Gus Condo of Marion, is defeated 48 to 30. Debate cites religious views and biblical precedent, with ministers and various Democrats voicing support or opposition as the measure dies after a second reading vote.
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J. Frank Hanly
House
Senate
Gus S. Condo
Marion
Hanly
Committee On Criminal Code
Condo
Cain and
Abel
Conds
Cain
R. C. Brown
Oliver Carmichael
Muncie
Carmichael
Freuchteldt
Allen County
Garrard
Knox County
Barkley
Behymer
Billingsley
Bowlus
Brosley
Burns
Coble
Cravens
Downey
Dwyer
Edwards
Elliott
Wayne
Faulkner
Fitch
Fleming
Fruechtenicht
Geiss
Green
Hanna
Hay
Hays
Honan
Hostetter
Jackson
Johnson
Johnston
Joyce
Keller
Kleckner
Lieb
Lutz
McClaskey
McCullough
McEvoy
McKinney
Madden
Meeker
Moon
Morgan
Morton
Norwood
Oberting
Parker
Ratliff
Reed
Fountain
Scholl
Schroeder
Simon
Sicks
Slimp
Springer
Stephens
Strickland
Sweeney
Thornton
Volz
Weaver
Wells
Watch Sale Brightens Bargains Across Town
Watch sale invites shoppers to save with a selection described as first call watches from eight dollars up. Call for details and to inspect the stock, promising convincing value and a strong bargain atmosphere.
Gas Belt Wells Risk If Abandoned Cased
The passage discusses sealing abandoned wells with an iron ball or wooden plug and at least 50 feet of filling material, urging strict compliance by casing dealers and gas supervisors. It warns against gas loss, craw into pipelines, and potential field ruin, noting political pressure around Representative McIlwainy’s bill and state interests.
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McIwtinney
Chicago New York Electric Air Line Railroad Stock
The Chicago New York Electric Air Line Railroad stock is selling at 35 dollars per share of 100 par value. It presents an unprecedented investment opportunity, with full information available upon request.
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Chicago-New York Electric Air Line Railroad
Opportunities for Financial Independence Promotion
Do not remain ignorant of an opportunity said to come once in a lifetime. Purchases may be made on an easy plan with a down payment of 3.50 per share and nine subsequent monthly payments of 3.50, totaling ten payments. Send your name and address to receive information allegedly promising lasting financial independence.
House Passes Bill Prohibiting Corporate Political Donations
Special to The Suz. WASHINGTON Jan 22 Congress moved to prohibit corporations from making cash contributions to political parties or committees. The Senate approved last June but action stalled until after the election. The bill forbids national banks or any corporation organized under federal law from contributing to political committees or in connection with elections for president vice president or Congress or state legislative selections.
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Senate
Congress
Local lectures and events in Indianapolis society
Prof. Weatherley of Indiana University spoke on The Family to Charity Organization society Monday night. A mock trial by Marion club at the German House Feb 6 raises funds for a new building, with a Dutch woolen shoe drill. Olive Branch Uniform Rank of K P will host a dance Feb night at 208 N Alabama, with supper at New York and Alabama. Independent ticket candidates named for Commercial club election on Feb 1. Methodist Ministers association discusses a state prison reform institution. Adscript club reminiscences on H H Paramore. Ernest Charles House lectures on Marshall Field to Business Boys Improvement Club. Indiana law school debate with University of Kentucky planned for March 1 in Lexington. Harvey B. Stout leads the fiscal team.
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LU. G. Weatherley
Indiana University
Charity Organization Society
Marion Club
German House
H. D. Tutewiler
L. G. Buddenbaum
Claude McElwayne
James Wood, Jr
J. D. Pierce
Olive Branch
K. of P
Alabama-st
New York
Alabama-sts
Commercial Club
Henry A. Crossland
Indianapoli Warehous Company
Berkier W. Duck
John S. Spann Company
William W. Richardson
Pennsylvania Railroad
Marshall Field
Ernest Charles House
Progress Magazine
Business Boys’ Improvement Club
Indiana Law School
Indianapolis
University of Kentucky
Exinsion
Harvey B. Stout, Jry
Iscal
Claims Of Cruelty By Sir Alfred Jones In Kingston Earthquake
Mrs. Cualmera M. Craig, wife of a New York broker, accuses Sir Alfred Jones and his party of cruelty to earthquake victims in Kingston. She says injured were kept off the Port Kingston steamship to please the fine ladies aboard, amid amputations, denied aid, and neglect of patients, while Gov Swettenham sought favor with Jones.
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M. Craig
Kingston
Sir Alfred Jones
Port Wingston
Sir Alfred
Craig
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