Rooker murder case hears expert on insanity theory
Dr Frank Morrison testified Lon Rooker showed unsound mind due to inherited neurotic tendency and moral insanity related to his mother’s spasms and an imbecile aunt. Witnesses linked events at the car works and the tragedy to a possible loss of will. Forree’s whereabouts remained unknown as an attachment was issued. The defense pressed the insanity theory amid cross examinations and further medical opinions.
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Rooker
Frank Morrison
Booker
Morrison
Kealing
Last Sumimer
Lon Rooker
On Rocker
Win
Smiattin
Tadianapolis
Abk. ™Earne
Tie
Sail
Realing
Ile
Stearne
Chas. A. Zook
White River
Lewis and McLeod Duel Ends in Draw at Miners Highthove
In New York Evan Lewis the strangler met Dan McLeod of San Francisco in a catch as catch can wrestling clash at Miners Highthove theater. The $100 payout depended on a throw within 15 minutes, else $25 for Lewis. After 15 minutes the bout was a draw, prompting Lewis to challenge McLeod for a rematch under the same terms, which was accepted.
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New York
U. P
Evan Lewis
Strangler
Dan McLeod
San Francisco
Miners’ Highthove Theater
Lewis
McLeod
Alliance News from Constantinople Deepens Old Ties
A PIA dispatch from Constantinople reports a new close defense and offensive pact between Russia and Turkey. The Aktar-Skelessi framework, dating to 1883, aims to mutual aid against external threats and internal dangers, with France likely a participant. Russia waived a prior pledge, granting itself wartime control over the Dardanelles, while Western powers never recognized the treaty.
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Loxpox
PIA
Constantinople
Russia
Turkey
St. Petersburg
Are Pasha
Evar
M. Cambon
Dan
France
Inter
Dardanelles
Gowdy and Nebeker Vie for State Chairman Post in Turbulent Battle
The race for state chairman pits Gowdy against Nebeker with both claiming victory and broad political backing. Nebeker is said to enjoy support from John C. New and Gen. Harrison alongside many state officers and local politicians, while Gowdy asserts seven pledged votes and confidence from supporters. The state committee vote, likely next week in Indianapolis, sparks charges of broken faith and intense lobbying from both sides as emissaries reconnoiter doubtful territory.
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Gowdy
Neheker
Mr. Neteker
Conard
Jie
John C. New
Gen
Harrison
Terry
Gong
Gouda
Ile
Nebeker Horde
Fiewdy
Indianapolis
Mr. Gowdy
Oss
Nun Car Collision on Jefferson Avenue Bridge
An electric car on Jefferson avenue collided with a baronette carrying five Sisters of Mercy on the Jefferson avenue bridge at 9 oclock Thursday morning. Four nuns and the carriage driver were seriously injured. Injured sisters include Barbara Germania Eval Alph onsus and Fulgentia. The baronerie driver James Puen was not seriously hurt. The motorman is held responsible for the accident.
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St Lorisdan
Jefferson-ave
Baronette
Sisters of Mercy
Barbara
Germania
Eval Alphonsus
Fulgentia
James Puen
Davis to address senate on Monroe doctrine dispute
Davis, author of the Monroe doctrine resolution, plans to speak to the Senate after President’s disagreement with the foreign relations committee. He notes he will explain his position in a forthcoming address and then decide next steps. Immigration restriction advocates appeared before the House committee urging amendments to limit entry for illiterates between 16 and 60.
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Wasutserox
U. P
Davis
Smith
New York
Senate
Mr. Davis
PF. Wall
T. Payne, Jr
J.D. Moors
D. R. Dewey
National Woman Suffrage Meet Opens With 100 Delegates
At the convention of the National Woman Suffrage Association in January, Susan B Anthony presided with 100 delegates. Rachel Avery read reports noting six senators from three states supporting suffrage, while discussing controversy over a controversial book associated with the movement.
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Wasuiyeros
Jan. U. Fc. Pn
National Woman Suffrage Association
Susan
Anthony
Rachel Poster Avery
Congress
Uphill Battle For Fort Warne After Ice Storm
Northern findiang faced humiliating helplessness Thursday as freezing rain and ice crippled telegraph, telephone, and electric light service in Fort Warne. Rail service delayed, lines broken, and repair crews struggle overnight while about ten residents suffered broken hips or arms from slips.
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Fort Warne
Pattison Seen Likely Democratic Nominee in Chicago
Ex-Gov Robert E. Pattison is indicated as the unanimous choice of Pennsylvania delegates for the Democratic convention in Chicago. Strong local and state sentiment backs his nomination, with friends in control of the delegation and only a positive veto delaying the presentation of his name.
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Papape Pura
U. P.J
Robert EF. Pattison
Chicago
Brazil Denies Strife With Britain and Italy
The Brazilian legation in Rio de Janeiro received a cable from the government denying any trouble with Great Britain or with Italy. The dispatch adds that the voyage of the cruiser Benjamin Constant has no reference to Trinidad.
City Engineer Report Shows Road and Sewer Totals
The annual city engineer report details 4.26 miles of asphalt laid at 419218 and a total of 20.88 miles of asphalt citywide costing 1806511.54. Brick pavement 1.76 miles at Bi-L 20217 and 1.6 miles wooden at BLOT 702.0% are listed. Sewer work adds 14.09 miles at StayOs040, with 48.41 miles of sewers currently in Indianapolis and spending 4004 in AD.
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Indianapolis
Mail Clerk Injured in Panhandle Explosion Wreck
Two Indianapolis residents were hurt when a Panhandle Incarnative exploded near South Charleston Ohio on Wednesday. Dr J I Talbott escaped injury while mail clerk John M Torrence of 421 Jark aye suffered a dislocated thigh and a badly wrenched ankle. Torrence was brought home.
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Indianapolis
South Charleston
J. I. Talbott
John M. Torrence
Talbott
Torrence
Committee Formed for State Hospital at Meeting
At a meeting of the Second Presbyterian Church on Wednesday night a committee on organization was appointed for the proposed state hospital. Members include John H. Lolliday A C Ayres Rev J A Milburn Senator Gif ford J C Dean Rev F E Dewhunt Dr Maxwell and Dr John Kohlmer. The plan sets capital stock at 150000 with shares of 25 each. The hospital would be free to all residents of the state.
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Second Presbyterian Church
John H. Lolliday
A. C. Ayres
J. A. Milburn
Senator Gifford
J. C. Dean
F. E. Dewhunt
Maxwell
John Kohlmer
Deadlock Persists After Thursday Ballot in Frankfort Kentucky
In Frankfort Kentucky on January 23, the deadlock remained with no change from Wednesday. The present total dropped to 134 after pairing Force and Burnam. Thursday’s tally listed Sunter 66 Blackburn 0 Wilson 1 Buckner 2 Carlisle 4 McCreary 3, with Pendleton populist Bad for Bate.
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Frankrorr
Force
Burnan
Sunter
Blackburn
Wilson
Buckner
Carlisle
McCreay
Pendleton
Bate
Well Known Physician Dr G D Read Dies at 60
Wednesday night Dr G D Read died at his home 205 Dillon st after visiting a neighbor. He had long been in feeble health and was 60 years old. He practiced in the drug business at Fletcher ave and Dillon st and was a member of the Odd Fellows and Ancient Order of United Workmen. A widow and three children survive.
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G. D. Read
Dillonst
Tre
Fletcherave
Odd Fellows
Ancient Order of United Workmen
Burglars Enter Haughville Grocery in Stolen Goods Case
Thieves entered the grocery of Teter ick Eck at 62 Michigan Street Haughville Wednesday night and stole two caddies of tobacco 15 pounds of coffee and all the meat in the place. Burglars tracks were followed for some distance in the mud.
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Haughville
Teterick Eck
Michigan St
To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
Claim promises a guaranteed cure for colds in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. Stores listed citywide offer refunds if the remedy fails, mentioning Krank Burs and te 1791 in unclear text.
Amusements at Grand Park and Englishs theaters
James ONeill appears at the Grand on Thursday with a Saturday matinee and five other plays including The courier of Lyons and Monte Cristo. Jessie Maciall opens a three night run at Park in The princess of patches with Nettles by Miss Nfall. DeWolf Topper starts a three day engagement at Englishs in Dr. Syntax with an excellent company. City sports at the Empire draw large crowds as the Nelson sisters headline with a spicy 20 female cast member performance.
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James O'Neill
O'Neill
Courier of
Lyons
Jessie Mac Iall
W. Hall
Patches
Miss Nfall
Nettles
DeWolf Topper
Dr. Syntax
Hopper
The
Empire
Nelson’ Sisters
Bond Forfeiture Casts Light On Slot Machine Case
In a police court proceeding Judge Cox notes defendant T hk.dene failed to appear after three calls and bondsman Jay G. Voss likewise defaulted. Igoe remains in custody on gaming charges while John Harris’s case was dismissed for unawareness of city changes. Machines at the station await disposal decisions by Supt. Colbert as the city weighs lawful status.
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T. WK. Igoe
A. Jarry Beveridge
Jay G. Voss
Cox
Walker
Igoe
Severidge
Defese
Colvert
Dene
John Harris
Parris
Phey
Droe
Po- Vicw
Sapt
Colbert
Supreme Court to Hear Washington Navigation Case Friday
President Harrison arrived in Washington on Thursday with his secretary and spent breakfast at the Arlington. The Wright navigation plea, prepared by Mr. Carrison, is set to be argued before the Supreme Court on Friday.
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Willace
United States Supreme Court
Washington
Harrison
Arington
Tev
Wright i
Carrison
Supreme Court of the United States
Meridian church lecture and city fire dept inquiry visit
Mayor Taggart and the Board of Safety fly in from Chicago to discuss the fire department. Friday evening Prof A C Waldo speaks at Meridian street church on The passion play to benefit the church. An enterprise started by a Sunday school class. A southbound College avenue car hit Polk’s milk wagon near Twelfth street, cutting it in two and spilling milk. The horse escaped, the motorman could not stop. The list of licensees names many couples and ages, with numerous names.
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Taggart
Board of Safety
Chicago
A. C. Waldo
Meridian St. Church
College-ave
Polk
Twelfthst
Thomas
Alice Lawler
Win
Mrs. Vocer
Harry
Fanny O'Leary
GO. P
Bebinger
Otto
Tloak
C.te
Clark
Robert
Gertrude Kite
Mrs. Walker
Mrs. Patton
Harry and
Lizzie Artsman
Geo
Mary Winter
C. Fl
Hattie Thomas
Michael and
Carrie Laughlin
Louisa Long
Alice Link
Mary Barkhan
Frederick G. Merlan
Mattie J. Retmier
John Reneh
Lilly Burns
Robert Weill
Virginia Turner
George H. Wampner
Anna Hartman
John 5. Hoover
Mary E. Mitchell
Karry I. Duckett
Katie Benson
Arthur Edgar Stanley
Jennie Hockford
Robert Neal
Louisa Brown
Henry J. Craig
Anna If Callahan
John Solliday
Mamie E. Mitler
Leaky Cisterns Cleaned and Cemented at Factory Prices
Leaky cisterns are repaired with cementing at discounted factory prices. F I Butts offers cleaning and sealing services at 133 433 Indiana Avenue. Phone 1791. Teed your horse with Janes Dustless Oats. Local ad item promotes agricultural supplies and home maintenance services.
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F. I. Butts
Indiana “Ave
Crawfordsville Whist Cup Opens With Local Teams Expected
The preliminary whist contest for the challenge cup will be held Thursday evening at the American Whist Club rooms in the Denison hotel. The two best pairs from each club advance to semi finals Friday, deciding which Indiana team claims the cup. Crawfordsville and other teams from Lafayette Anderson Fort Wayne South Bend are expected in the city Tuesday. The Indianapolis club, meeting at Bates House, fields top players. Rumor says Crawfordsville dominates, but past results show Indy teams won by small margins. The grand jury reports indictments in legislative bribery cases, with several waiting on arrests. Indicted include ex Senators Gear Guyer and Ohl. Ohl may surrender after a telegram.
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Denison
Indiana
Lifayette
Anderson
Fort Wayne
South Band
Crawfordsville
Indianapolis
Bates House
If. M. Berron
John Cleland
Geo. Yandes
JT. L. Sullivan
Jim Hamilton
U. P
D. H. Dyer
Minde Neanen
Ned Carr
Young
General Assembly
W. CC. Gear
Wyandot
John Ia. Guyer
Paunding
Mahoning County
Senator Ohl
Youngstown
Id. Am
Isinger's reply on American prisoners in Pretoria
The Journal prints President Isinger of the Transvaal republic stating Americans held in Pretoria are safe and under legal protection. He notes most Americans supported order, a minority joined reformists, and all will be tried by law without nationality bias.
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New York
Jan Uup.pthe Journal
Isinger
Transvaal Republic
Pretoria
Order
Law
Revolutionary Party
Reformists
Death of Prince Henry of Battenberg Shocks Queen
London dispatches report Queen Victoria deeply mourns the sudden loss of Prince Henry of Battenberg. Beatrice shares the grief, while doctors note nervous exhaustion. The Blonde carries the prince’s body from Sierra Leone to England after a midnight sail.
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Prince Henry
Battenhberg
Lonpos
U. P
Osborne
Battenberg
Princess Beatrice
James Reed
Prince Henry of Battenberg
Admiralty
Sierre Leone
Blonde
England
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area and nearby
Cloudy skies with light snow flurries expected over the 86 hour period ending Friday night. Driven Wells listed at 40c per foot in the Indianapolis area with telephone contact at Lisi.
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Indianapolis
Vicinity
Indiama-ave
Havana War Front Reports Rebel Actions Near Guanabacoa
A Thursday dispatch describes Cuban rebels and Spanish volunteers clashing near Guanabacoa and Calvario beyond Regina. Estimates place 9,000 rebels inside Santa Maria Del Rosario and 7,000 Spanish at Jesus Del Monte. further reports note cautious movements toward Pinar Del Rio and counterclaims of rebel defeats.
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New York
Guanabacoa
Havana
Emperor William Reconciles With Prince Leopold
Berlin reports a reconciliation between Emperor William and Prince Leopold after Leopold’s banishment to his country home for 15 days on January 5. The dispute followed Leopold’s sharp language toward the emperor upon rebuke for alleged indifference toward his wife, sister of the German empress.
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Eniy
Leospold
New York
U. P
Berlin
William
Prince Leopold
Leopold
Whitt WHISPERS. Rogers and Nelson wed in Pomona
James Rogers aged 77 and Ida Nelson were married in Pomona California. Peter Releya, the undertaker for Abraham Lincoln's funeral, died in New York. Raining Dew, elder of the Cheyenne, killed herself in Indian Territory after the chief bequeathed all to his younger wife.
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James Rogers
Ida Nelson
Pomona
Cal
Peter Releya
Abraham Lincoln
New York
Raining Dew
Grille and Fret Work by H. L. Siegel Featured
A catalog note describes original and artistic grille and fret work by H. L. Siegel. Designs shown in 316 L stainless with Vermont street address indicating workshop location and craftsmanship emphasis.
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H. L. Siegel
Makier
L. Vermontst
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