West Indianapolis birth reveals girl mothering a perilous life
In West Indianapolis a young London-born woman named Kate Patton, pregnant and separated from her husband, details a life of hardship after fleeing abuse. Deputy Marshal Hughes found her wandering near Howard and Hardin streets, and she gave birth that night with Dr. Rutledge attending. The mother, about 20, described years of mistreatment by her family, and shelter was found with Mrs. Mead at 710 West Morris Street. Both mother and infant are reported to be doing well.
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Indianapolis
Kate Patton
Mrs. Mead
W. Morris Bt
Marshal Iaughes
Howard St
Hardinz
Hunter
Mlorrisgt
Sheiter
Rutledge
Lo B Sun
London
James Patton
Hell
Philip Flannery
Miamis St
Thomas Flannery
Dormansi
Belmont-ave
Thea Atticar
Sheis
Murder and suicide in New York after jealous dispute
John G. Shes an ex-conductor shot his wife and then killed himself at their home in New York on Tuesday. Jealousy over his wife and her daughter, plus past job loss, fueled the tragedy. He followed the women after a theater outing and shot the wife at 430 am before taking his own life.
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New York
John G. Shes
Nearest
Shes
Shea
Asofs
Fred
Pottery Workers Decry Wage Cuts and Plan Action
In Trenton on January 23, pottery operatives resolved that wage reductions by the manufacturers' combine are ill timed. A committee will meet the manufacturers to seek a liberal compromise, or risk a strike that could involve about 7,000 workers.
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Trenton
N. J
Hay's Bruises Bear Witness in City Incident
Thomas Hay, bicycle dealer, says he was struck in the face and kicked from a car by officers after a Monday evening dispute. Patrolmen Yount and Richardson face charges, while the officers deny the allegations. Hay shows bruises and has Controller Trusler as a witness.
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Hay
Thomas Hay
Yount
Richardson
Trusler
Millionaire Ex-mayor H Buhl Dies at 14
Dernott Jan 23 ex mayor H Buhl died Tuesday at age 14. A leading Detroit merchant manufacturer and banker he was among the city's wealthiest, with an estimated fortune of 5 million dollars.
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Dernott
H. Buhl
Detroit
Weather Forecasts for Indiana Focus on Friday
Indiana forecast highlights a 26 hour period with variable conditions. Cloud cover possible with isolated showers and temperature swings across regions. Winds light to moderate, with limited risk of heavier rain in the southern counties.
Sugar On The Free List Panic In Sugar Market
In Washington and New York a sugar market panic followed congressional action. Werner's substitute placed both raw and refined sugars on the free list, the bounty was abolished, and sugar trust stocks tumbled from 15 to 7 6 before rebounding to 7 9 amid heavy selling and large blocks moved off market. A Baltimore delegation protested the Wilson bill, while Hawaii asked for monarchy restoration in a petition to the president.
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Wasumerox
D. C
Crisp
Boutelle
Spain
Werner
Baltimore
Central Organizations of Trades
House
Maryland
Stock Exchange
Congress
Puzzle in Church Sparks City Talk
The Tie Sun published Saturday puzzle stirs talk as many men take the cardboard pieces Monday to solve it. Players debate how arrangements yield 62 square inches or 65 in the pasteboard, while a man in a downtown church labors over it during the sermon without disturbing service.
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Tie Sun
Town Talk Recap From A Busy Local Scene
Ex lieutenant Will Cumbsck spent Sunday night in town as the wheat crop looks fine, while bids for electric lighting on the court house were rejected as too high. A vacant cottage at 10 M. Meridian owned by Rev N A Hyde was set on fire Monday night with minor losses reported. Local officials note a drop in the rabbit crop as ruralists praise the good work of a festive gunner. Coli 1 N Walker runs neck and neck with Marcus Suizer for the Republican nomination for secretary of state. Plymouth church hosts a Midway plaisance entertainment featuring a congress of beauties. Several local companies were incorporated including Wabash Mining Lyford Shields Ander son and New Albany Savings. Short-billed snipe called quail have disappeared from game dealers. Central labor union fired reporters Monday night amid a books discrepancy debate. The Merv Washington memorial association held a brilliant tea at the Sayles home. Marion county medical society meets in criminal court to discuss whether regular school physicians should consult with other doctors. Artist Steele picks Thomas Conrad as second model for a life group, weekly. Chicago and Ohio River roads plan a pool with Panhandle Big Sour Monon sharing traffic Chicago Cincinnati and Pennsyl vania Monon dividing Chicago St Louis business. Tom Hay complains of rough treatment by police Yount and Richardson.
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Will Cumbsck
Albert Sahm
The
State Bank
Victor Emmanuel
Deacon
Sentinel
Meridian St
N. A. Hyde
N. Walker
Marcus Suizer
Marion
Wabash Mining Company
Lyford
Shields Manufacturing Company
Anderson
New Albany Savings Association
Central Labor Union
Merv Washington Memorial Association
Chas
Sayles
Marion County Medical Society
Criminal Court Room
Steele
Thomas Conrad
Chicago
Ohio River
Panhandle
Big Sour
Monon
Cincinnati
Pennsylvania
St. Louis
Tom Hay
Hay& Willits
Yount
Richardson
Normannia in Sinking Storm. Cargo Lost and Passengers Hurt
The Normannia, Hamburg American liner bound for Naples, was struck by a severe storm causing three giant waves to wreck the forward deck house and rip steel plates. Cargo of tobacco spoiled, cabin and saloon damaged, piano hurled into the hold, and passengers and crew injured including Ernst Rading and Pompeau with serious injuries.
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New York
Normannia
Hamburg-American Packet Company
Naples
Ernst Itading
Pompeau
Kallsian
Weeks
Childs
Kolbe
Childs Akull
Luckless Lovers and Courtroom Color
George Meitinger wooed his laundress and challenged a rejection with a pistol. The judge labeled it a highly colored romance and ordered William Willis to pay $25 and serve 60 days. Minnie BleDaniel, 21, roused William’s affection with boarding, then faced rejection and retribution.
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Geo. Meitinger
George
Judge Astubbs
Bira
Minnie BleDaniel
Coukist
Wiliam
Willis
The Grand stockade drama and True Irish hearts review
A dated review summarizes a stage production featuring a dramatic stockade act with an Indian uprising and a strong heroine, praising Mrs. Bernard Gibes and Maclyn Arbuckle. It notes technical flaws but calls the play powerful and well staged, with uplifting curtain calls. It also covers True Irish Hearts at the Park, praising Rowland and Brady. The piece mentions army militia arrests and musical interludes.
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Heutenant
Ivor Geasi
Sud
Jones
Konzion
Bernard Gibes
Maclyn Arbuckie
Killer
Indiana
Chas. Frohman
Angsgement
Dan McCarthy
EB. W. Rowland
Kitty Brady
Unemployed Face Pressure as Relief Plans See Little Help
An ominous outlook emerges as unemployed men press for work not charity. A Garfield park lake project drew only 28 of 100 reported, with crowds around city officials and claims relief plans fail. Meat at the food market was condemned after 109 pounds proved unfit, later replaced. Unemployed insist on paid work and seek federal funds for a government building, amid distrust of police surveillance and relief accountability.
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Commercial Club Hay
Garfield Park Lake
Jisher
Board of Works
Sli
Paas Rey
Nate
Xenne
Board of Health
Rionday
Elergt
Hergt
Dill
Relief Supply Department
Oficer
Garfield Park
Bynum
Farmer Robbed After Farm Sale In Bourrron Indiana
Robert D. Salmon, wealthy farmer near Bourrron Indiana, was robbed of 8,000 cash on a highway Monday night after selling his farm for 45,000. Two assailants forced him to surrender the money, bound him, and left him gagged. A passerby freed him around midnight, and investigators tracked the swamp near Kingsland where the robbers are believed cornered.
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Bourrron
Ind
Robert D. Salmon
Here
Salmon
Kingsland
Hospitality Appreciated by Army Nurses Group
Mrs Flora Wulschner who chaired the ladies reception for the G A R encampment has been thanked by the Army Nurses' Association. At their December meeting Miss Harriet P Dame reported the nurses’ gratitude for the hospitality shown by Mrs Wulschner and her committee. The secretary was instructed to convey the hearty appreciation to the committee and to wish a happy new year.
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Flora Wulschner
Washington
Dean Mapam
Army Nourses’ Association
Harriet P. Dame
Army Nurses’ Association
Army Sinises’ Association
Burghardt
M. da
Fight Likely In Jacksonville Over Boxing Match
Reports from Jacksonville Jan 23 and 28 detail Duval club efforts to stage a prize fight with Mitchell and Corbett. The club posts a $20,000 purse, seeks a court injunction to prevent interference, and expects the bout at the fair grounds arena with militia mobilization looming.
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Jacksonville
Fila
Duval Club
Kelly
Spurs
Bowden
Fair Grounds
John” Keily
Mitchell
Corbett
Witchell
Marr
Fragmented Food Prices and Items Reported
Delayed OCR fragment lists vague food terms and prices with garbled place names. It mentions grade four, Van Pelv, Cavital deundry and Ries reduced to re, but no clear event or full details are readable.
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van Pelv’s. Cavital Deundry
Hoosier Monte Carlo: Chicago gambling spreads to Roby scene
In Indiana near South Chicago a new Monte Carlo gaming house at Roby opens drawing Chicagoans and suburban traffic. Ninety workers manage a large venue with pool rooms, clocks, wheels, and wagering, while Governor's office stays aloof amid a potential clash with authorities. Regulars, bar, and restaurant support the operation as officials ponder possible action. Also Josephine Stansell sues Parson for breach of promise over a 1880s marriage plan.
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Circaco
Dan
J- Roby
Ind
Indiana Line
Chicago
Monte Carlo
America
Tlapor Hopkins
Roby
Michigan Central
Lake Shore
Pennsylvania
Populists Plan Reorganization Meeting Saturday
A diverse jumble of items includes political notes on populists in the state holding a reorganization meeting Saturday, mentions of Wm H English preferring stairs to an elevator, and a candidate for recorder. Additional entries reference a German Tribune column, legal matters about railroad interest, bond deals, ballot forms inquiry, and a string of brief notices from social and civic life.
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Wm. H. English
Charles Dennis
Recorder
George Coonse
German Tribune
Naelish
Stout Heart Powell
Egan’s bold legal move shakes a court case
In Greenfield, First National Bank of Brazil filed suit against Greenfield Iron Works and note signers including Edward Egan. Egan assigned to Smith R. Myers to shield assets, prompting a jury trial maneuver. Smith’s tactics delayed judgment, then Myers qualified as assignee and Egan acknowledged judgment for 4,247.06, rendering the suit void. Roving pursuit details follow, including Egan’s own assignment and solvency questions.
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First National Bank
Brazil
Creenfield Front and Nail Works
Jno
Landers
Franklin Landers
Edward ©. Egan
W. G. Wasson
Wm. C. Whitehead
Ketcham
Bank
Horace Smith
Igan
Brazil Bank
Smith R. Myers
Egan
Smith
Circuit Court
Mr. Smith
Myers
Mrr. Smith
Ksmith
Wellington
Waterloo
Lawyer Smith
Smith Myers
Mr. Egan
Ehoan
Edward C. Egan
Egan & Treat
Smith St. Myers
Bennett Lots
Hyan & Treat
Pennsylvania St
Greenfield Iron and Nail Works
Gan
Brows
Edward C. Lean
N. Filinois St
Hr. Egan
Isaac Joseph, Iron Company
Ohio
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