Death of Laura McDaniel Triggers Arrest of Fletcher and Coyle
Indianapolis physicians Dr Calvin Fletcher and lawyer Thomas Coyle were jailed on charges of causing Laura McDaniel's death after a botched operation. McDaniel, a department store clerk, died of peritonitis at the Marquette block where she and Coyle lived as "Mr. and Mrs Hicks." Coroner Nash ordered further inquiry after Coyle confessed. Fletcher claims he treated McDaniel for female trouble and administered care only as directed, while Coyle allegedly arranged the operation and deception.
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Calvin I. Fletcher
Indianapolis
Thomas Coyle
Laura McDaniel
Marquette
Pletcher
Nash
Hendricks County
Coyle
Dr. Fletcher
Colbert, Coyle
Miss McDaniel
Marquette Block
Fietcher
Clayton
Hicks
Fletcher
Collier, Gerber
Morgan
John S. Duncan
Quigley
Dr. Pletcher
Pietcher
Henry Severin, Jr
Harry
New
Theodore Wagner
N. Pennsylvania
Indiana Trust Building
New York St
Sarah Stillwell
Marquette Hotel
Indiana Ave
Turner and Jones Say No Deal in Indianapolis Talks
William J. Turner and J. Levering Jones of Citizens' street railroad meet Ferdinand Winter in Indianapolis to discuss litigation only. They deny ongoing negotiations with the city though some stockholders favor an amicable agreement to end the legal wrangle and boost property value amid public sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Turner
J. Levering Jones
Philadelphia
Citizens’ Street Railroad Company
Ferdinand Winter
Indianapolis
Mr. Turner
Grand Hotel
City
Turner
Mr.Winter
Mr. Jones
the Denison
SUN
City Street Railway Company
Jones
Citizens’ Company
Body of Woman Found After Paul Jones Wreck Near Boca Ratone
A richly dressed young woman’s body was recovered by Captain T. M. Rickardo near Boca Ratone after the Paul Jones naphtha launch wreck. Clothing and a dollar seventy-five were recovered. authorities caution the body may be from the gulf currents and not Miss Woodland or Miss Taggart. The Jacksonville report notes inconsistent dress and identification uncertainty.
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Jacksonville
Pla
Paul Jones
T. M. Rickardo
Boca Rfatone
Gulf Stream
Gulf
Miss Woodland
Chicago
George. Woodland
Boca Ratone
Tfla
West Palm Beach
Embalmed Beef Scandal Allegations Reach Army Contracts
The Herald claims a Washington dispatch reveals a scheme to supply embalming chemicals for beef sent to the army. Ads show acids used to preserve beef, with Chicago San Francisco and New York listed as sources. Officials allegedly rejected live beef contractors in favor of chemically preserved meat at higher cost.
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New York
the Herald
Washington Dispatch
The
Herald
Chicago
San Francisco
War Department
Cuba
West
Vaccination Efforts Contain Smallpox in City
No new smallpox cases found by noon Tuesday as health officials battle an outbreak. Dr. Wagner reviews reports, most are chickenpox or skin eruptions, quarantined families being vaccinated, and schoolchildren urged to receive shots. Dispensary doctors vaccinate quarantined residents as sanitary officers endure cold nights guarding homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagner
Health Board
Hus
Board of Health
Another Smallpox Case In City Courthouse Area
Dr. Wagner reports a new smallpox case Tuesday afternoon, Walter Gammons aged 19 boarding with John Grysell at 422 West Fourteenth Street. Gammons in poor condition and described as the worst case yet. He has been idle a month and frequented the Court House Basement. formerly with Capital Sweeping, now with Furness Sweeping. Wagner urges immediate systematic suppression to prevent wider outbreak.
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Court House
Capital Sweeping Company
Grysell
Furness Sweeping Company
Wagner
Fine Fowls Poultry Show Opens with Gov Mount Address
The Indiana state poultry association hosts a public show opening Tuesday night with Governor Mount delivering a welcome and inspecting exhibits. About 1 200 displays expected, including prize winning birds from Louisville Chicago St Louis and Cleveland. Fancy pigeons are present and five incubators constantly hatch chicks attracting visitors all week.
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Indiana State Poultry Association
Mount
Louisville
Chicago
St. Louis
Cleveland
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area
Forecast covers the 36 hours ending 8 p m January 2. Cold and fair conditions with Tuesday night and Wednesday. Temperatures recorded: 7 am Tuesday 39, noon 34, 2 pm 35.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Poisoned by Ptomaine in East Joplin Cheese
Sixteen people were poisoned by ptomaine in cheese at East Joplin Missouri on Sunday. Five families affected, sixteen seriously ill and some in critical condition though no deaths have occurred at this time.
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Joplin
East Joplin
Painter Alice Dies After Quarrel At Washington Street Bar
In a fatal incident described as self-inflicted during a quarrel, painter Alice, living on Washington Street, reportedly took morphine after a dispute with her lover and the downstairs bartender. Police are investigating.
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Alice
Washington St
Indiana House Debates Reform Bills and Milestones
The Indiana House advances the majority reform report amid votes on tabling the minority. Debates over county reform, metropolitan police power shifts, and a Chickamauga park claim highlight a busy session with discussions on education, taxation, and public health bills.
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House
Senate
Reser
Baker
Martin
Reece
Ross
Titus
May
Morrison
Artman
Williams
Huff
Whitcomb
Marion
Bonham
Hayes
St. Joseph
Vincennes
John Walsh
Davies County
Chickamauga Park
Indiana Commission
Committee On Claims
Daviess
Walsh
Blankenship
Watendow
Treasury
Hufe
Eagan Faces Court Martial Amid Arrest Controversy
General Eagan continues his duties at the war department despite implied arrest. Col. Gen. B. Davis, Judge Advocate, presides over the Eagan court martial, with observers noting his maintained status and possible rules violations for officers under arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eagan
War Department
B. Davis
Anti-saloon Confab convenes in Plymouth area
Beginning Tuesday evening and lasting all day Wednesday a convention in the interest of good citizenship will be held. The Tuesday evening session and Wednesday day sessions occur at Plymouth church with the Wednesday evening session in the legislative hall. A large attendance is expected and an interesting program arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth Church
Legislative Hall
Central Labor Union Demands Rehearing On Street Car Case
Monday night the Central Labor Union urged a Supreme Court rehearing of the street car case. Resolutions opposed hiring printers at the high school for less than union standards. Feed your horse Janes Dustress Oats Marcy’s select gold filled watches.
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Central Labor Union
Supreme Court
Autopsy Reveals Murder in Huff Case at North Indianapolis
William Huff of 2411 Bond Street died after an alleged concussion from a head injury near the Big Four tracks in North Indianapolis. Autopsy showed a normal heart but a large blood clot in the right ventricle, suggesting brain injury as the cause. a coal lump near the body raises the possibility of foul play. His son Ed, 21, found him Monday night and police plan to arrest for murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Huff
Bond St
Indianapolis
Colbert
Huff
Nash
Calbert
Morgan
Supreme Court Grants Unanimous Rehearing In Street Car Case
The supreme court ordered a rehearing Tuesday afternoon on the street car dispute. The vote was unanimous with three Democratic judges for the City street railroad and two Republicans opposing. The unanimity signals a likely reversal of the earlier ruling in favor of the City company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cratic
Supreme Court
City Company
Col Moore in Jail as Wanted Florida City Suspect
A man in the county jail using the names Col Samusk Moore or Samuel Wallace is sought in Cleveland for forgery and fraud. Pinkerton and recall detectives traced him to Indianapolis and Chicago. extradition papers are pending and Ohio authorities may send him to Cleveland if a stronger case is found. He has been identified as a suspect who used alias Jones in Cleveland in 1897 and beat a savings and loan.
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Col
Samusk Moore
Samuel Wallace
Cleveland
Ohio
Indianapolis
Wallace
E. A. Wehrman
Chicago
Weiss
Pinkerton
Post
Incember
Jones
Savings and Loan Association
Pugh
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C. J. Fletcher
Mrs. Hicks
Florence Taggart
W. Fourteenth-St
His
Cutty
Beardsley
Elkhart
Reform Commission
Greene
Capitol
Army of the
United States
State Treasury
Somers
Chickamauga
Quincy Adams
Capt. Balser
Seymour
Mr. Balser
Noel
O’bannon
State House
Herrod
Caraway
Canada
Goodwine
Sawyer
Drummong and
Joss
Ball
Newby
Gochenour
Gill
Michigan
Educational Committee
State Board of Education
Herner
Horner
Indiana Senate
Brooks
Judiciary Committee
Committee of Public Health
Committee On Public Health
Marcy
Sele
Col. Moore
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