Centenarian Martin Hourigan Found Dead at Home
Martin Hourigan, at least 100 years old, was found dead in his bed at 4 p m Wednesday at 608 Olive Street from old age. He lived through three centuries and outlived his wife and all his children. Surviving are four grandchildren and three great grandchildren, including Nannie and Maggie Breen. Born in Ireland, he moved to America and farmed near Fortville before moving 13 years ago. He last left home on election day to vote for Bryan. A funeral is set for 9 a m Saturday at St Patrick's Church.
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Martin Hourigan
Olive St
Nannie
Maggie Breen
Mr. Hourigan
Ireland
America
Fortville
Bryan
St. Patrick’s Church
Cadet MacArthur in convulsions during hazing inquiry
Washington reports a West Point hazing probe as ex cadet H C Cunningham testified that Douglas MacArthur, then a tentmate, convulsed after intense hazing. He described wrapping a blanket in his mouth, and MacArthur later felt unwell but avoided the sick report. He named Barry Dockery and Duval as among the worst hazers.
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Washington
West Point
Special House Committee
H. C. Cunningham
Douglas Macarthur
MacArthur
Efe
Barry
Dockery
Duval
Doctor Combs Faces Assault Charge After Monon Agent Feud
Dr George W Combs 30 East Ohio Street appeared at the police station Thursday to answer a charge of assault and battery with intent to kill. J O Reilly Monon Railroad general agent accused him after a Wednesday incident in Combs office. O Reilly disfigured but no statement given. The feud description and rear office confrontation are noted by investigators.
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Geo. W. Combs
Ohiost
J. O'Reilly
Monon Railroad
O'Reilly
Holtz
Morgan
Denison
O’rily
Combs
Henry Jameson
Maybrick Murder Case Seeks Royal Pardon Aid
The Medical and Legal Aid Society led by Clark Bill will seek clemency for Mrs Maybrick imprisoned in England for murder. An appeal is thought likely to gain royal consideration, referencing a letter from the late Lord Russell asserting her guilt was unproven.
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York
Medical and Legal Aid Society
Clark Bill
Maybrick
Lfe
England
Lord Russell
Mobbed Mrs Nation in Enterprise street clash
A mob of several women led by Mrs Shilling wife of a saloon keeper attacked Carrie Nation in Enterprise Kansas on a Thursday. Mrs Nation and Mrs Shilling were both arrested as the free fight drew in W C T U advocates and bystanders. Men played no part in the incident.
Emperor William to Visit America for Yacht Races
New York January 24. David Barry representative of Sir Thomas Lipton said after landing from the Oceanic that the German emperor will likely come to America to witness the yacht races. He noted the prince of Wales was to attend but the queen's death interrupted that plan.
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New York
David Barry
Thomas Lipton
Oceanic
America
Prince of Wales
Mr. Barry
Senate Finance Committee Advances War Revenue Cut
The senate finance committee completed the war revenue reduction bill and ordered its report. The bill lowers revenues by about 40 million dollars with a beer tax set at 1.50 per barrel and tobacco at nine cents per pound. Bank checks stay at two cents. telegraph and express stamps are abolished.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Postmaster McGinnis Advocates York for Indiana School Leader
McGinnis, ex reform school board member, says York should be superintendent after Charlton resigns April 1. He criticizes others including Bals and Thomson, notes Whitaker’s wife’s illness, and mentions two new candidates D M Geting and George S Reed with York as strong contender. He aids York’s chance, arguing he has proven leadership and capacity.
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McGinnis
Indiana Boys’ Reform School Board
Supt. Charlton
Eugene York
Bals
Terre Haute
Thomson
Lafayette
Whitaker
D. M. eGeting
Mulatto Girl Seeks White Appearance in Fatal Scalding
Jessie D. Ashton, living with Dr. H. B. Vaughn in Morristown, An injured mulatto woman, in love with Ralph Bixby, attempted to turn white after ministers refused to marry them. She subjected her face to boiling steam in a futile remedy. the skin peeled away, and she is expected to recover under medical care.
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Morristown
N. J
Jessie D. Ashton
H. B. Vaughn
Jessie
Ralph Bixby
Special meeting called to block prize fight in Cincinnati
Anti prize fight committee schedules 2 p m Friday session as Saengerfest hall improvements for the big bout proceed. Rev W A Robinson leads effort to stop the fight while Rev Dr Goss and Attorney Ward meet with Prosecutor Hoffmeier amid talk of possible warrants against the Saengerfest athletic club.
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Cincinnati
Saengerfest Hall
W. A. Robinson
Goss
Ward
Court House
Hoffmeier
Saengerfest -Athletic Club
Milburn Likely Leaves Indianapolis Pulpit for Plymouth Church
Plymouth Congregational Church in Chicago seeks Rev. J A Milburn to move from his Indianapolis Second Presbyterian post. Milburn remains silent pending elders’ review. probability he will accept the call.
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Cago
Rev
J. A. Milburn
Indianapolis
Davis Body Repatriated from Manila for Burial
The body of Edward E. Davis a 28 year old private in the First United States Infantry arrived in Indianapolis on Thursday and was taken to Herman's morgue. He drowned near Manila on February 6. His father Frank Davis lives at 232 Fairviews and the burial is planned for New Augusta on Friday.
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Edward E. Davis
United States Infantry
Indianapolis
Herman's Morgue
Manila
Nev
Frank Davis
Fairviews
New Augusta
Babies Flood Entrance as Show Seeks Infant Recruits
Frank Monroe stage director for James Fidfarne's Sag Harbor company faced a chaotic afternoon at English's as dozens of mothers and babies swarmed the stage entrance. Monroe had placed ads seeking 500 babies for an understudy to appear Jan 24 with a salary of 56 dollars weekly. Baby Ennis has recovered and the understudy plan was scrapped.
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Frank Monroe
James Fidfarne
Sag Harbor
English
Monroe
Indianapolis
Baby Ennis
SUN
Negro runs amuck at Florida frolic ending in deaths
A colored man at a Sugar Cane mills frolic in Dunellon Florida on January 24 shot a girl and fatally slashed another woman before being killed by clubbeaters. The event also notes the death of George West, a trotting horse driver, and a Burlington car shops blaze causing over 125000 in losses.
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Dunnelon
Fla
Dunton
George West
Burlington Car Shops
Hannibal
Union Stock Yards Market Report Mixes Cattle Hogs and Sheep
Readers learn cattle receipts 400 at Union Stock Yards with bids for good to choice steers 1,350 to 1,350 pounds and mixed hogs around 5.25 to 5.30 per cwt. Sheep quoted good to prime and common to medium with prices listed for lambs and calves across multiple weight ranges. Interstate yards report similar quotes for export and butcher stock along with veal and bull prices.
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Datsiwresk
Union Stock Yards
Colvom
C.cieseecennee
Interstate
Interstate Stock Yards
Avetabe
Bishop Francis M. Whittle Dies From Grip Complications
Richmond Virginia January 24 The venerable and distinguished Bishop Francis M Whittle of the local Episcopal diocese is dying as a result of grip illness.
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Richmond
Francis M. Whittle
Births and marriages listed in local notices
A compilation of births, ages, and causes of death followed by marriages. Entries include Louis E Reeves and Florence Reeves a girl born at 2126 E Tenth, George and Lena Griswold a girl at 1317 Gilette, and several other newborns and infant losses. Logan, Lindman, and Johnson families feature among birth notices while marriages include Chas Davis with Katherine McKibben and other pairings.
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Louis E
Florence Reeves
E. Tenth-st
Mary Lindman
S. Missouri-st
George
Lena Griswold
Lulu Johnson
Laurel St
Loy
R. W
Jennie Brown
Brookside-ave
Wallace
Georgia Gruelle
Villa Ave
Charles
Josie Kehrer
Georgia-st
Daniel
Nora Sughrue
Bates St
Toy
Samuel
Jessie Whitehead
Jefferson-ave
Lucy Callwell
N. Missouri St
Local Property Improvements and Values Listed
Minnie I O Leary 23 Dorman street frame house 2000 J L McCormick 611 W St Clair addition 50 Co H Wilkins Cornell avenue frame house 2000 H Parker 19 Thornton street frame house 800 Flora C Witty 2306 E Tenth street frame building 200 Jno A Victor Missouri street double frame dwelling 1800 S Winkleman 821 Maple street frame addition 90
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Minnie I. O'Leary
Dorman-st
J. L. McCormick
W. St. Clair-at
Co. H. Wilkins
Cornell-ave
H. Parker
Thornton-st
Flora C. Witty
E. Tenth-st
Jno
A. Victor
Missouri St
S. Winkleman
Maple St
Grape Nuts Food Said To Restore Health In Sickness
The doctors wife testifies that Grapé-Nuts aid health in illness. A high school professor, weakened by stomach trouble, could not eat. After using Grapé-Nuts food, he gained strength and recovered, according to Dr. Lyman of Croton.
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Lyman
Croton
Rug sale catalog listing multiple sizes and prices
Various Smyrna and Brussels rugs room and area sizes priced from a few cents to about 12 dollars plus a range of 9x12 and 8x12 sizes. Wool, fringed, silk like drapery materials including silkelines denims tamboured muslins fish nets and swiss mulls offered at 15c to 25c qualities while stocks last.
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Marseilles
Cecaecennese
Nike Astrakhan
Edo
Arrow
Ceee
Smyrna
City Grain Market Report Summary
Wheat and corn prices listed with steady to firm tones, No. 2 red wheat at Tic track, No. 1 white corn at 38% cents, various No. white and mixed categories around 34 to 38 cents. Oats No. 2 white at 27 to 28 cents, hay steady with timothy at 12.75 to 13.25 dollars. Inspections show several cars of wheat, corn, and mixed grains, totaling about 30 cars.
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Chicago
Towagon
Tic
Wanted horse, harness and light wagon for hire
Wanted to hire a horse, harness and light wagon suitable for delivery or laundry work. Inquiries at Sit Bates street.
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Bates St
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