Democrats Let Cooper In The House Without A Fight
Abraham W. Skidmore Democrat from Clinton county was unseated and Arthur L. Cooper Republican seated after committee discussions. Democrats agreed to no floor challenge if bribery charges were not discussed. Cooper took the oath and received Skidmore's committee spots as Skidmore faced bribery allegations and expenses claims totaling hundreds of dollars were debated.
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Cooper
Abraham W. Skidmore
Clinton County
Skidmore
Minturn
Elections Committee
Proposed railway and legal light and staffing changes
Van Fleet proposes replacing archite lights in switch signals with green lights and adds a distinctive light on D switches. He also calls for an extra brakeman on passenger trains over three cars and one more brakeman for every 20 cars on freight trains beyond the first 30. Reagan seeks prosecutors to defend in divorce suits with no appearance and to permit a set fee.
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Reagan
James Bill Lets State Soldiers Home Use End Year Funds
James introduces a bill to exempt the Lafayette State Soldiers Home from returning end of year funds to the treasury. A portion of inmate pensions is diverted for expenses, and about 36000 currently goes to the state treasury each year. The measure would permit this money to be used for home expenses.
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James
Lafayette
Treasury
Golden scheme on tapis in Muncie push for state school
Joe Kealing, vice chairman of the state Republican committee, spends much time at the house and senate as he prepares a bill to buy the normal school in Muncie and make it a state institution. The measure is alleged to be backed by the combination that made Artman speaker.
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House
Elections Committee
Bonham
Insurance Committee
Robertson
Hart
Inman
Winfield
Stillwell
Gibson
Clark
Hernly
Senate
South Bend
Terre Haute
Fort Wayne
Purcell
Vincennes University
Joe Kealing
State Republican Committee
Normal
Muncie
Artman
Coatner Seeks County Reform Bill and Bridge-Building Change
Democrat Coatner stirs debate in the house by proposing repealing the county reform bill. He also sponsors a measure letting county commissioners finance small bridges and buildings under $1000 without bid specifications, claiming cost savings.
Dudley Seeks $100,000 to Reorganize State Militia
Dudley proposes a bill to reorganize the state militia with a $100,000 appropriation for expenses, build it to match the regular army, and enable rapid entry into federal service. The measure awards pay for militiamen at drills, imposes fines for absence, and requires three days of rifle practice annually beyond the standard school of instruction.
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Dudley
Uncle Sam
Billy Wilson scheme to push asphalt streets in Fort Wayne
Report says Billy Wilson a Fort Wayne challenger of charter amendments aims to repeal the law letting property owners choose street paving. He allegedly represents an asphalt syndicate with Hugh J. McGowan interested and would push the Board of Works to order asphalt pave ments exclusively.
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Billy Wilson
Fort Wayne
Wilson
Hugh J. McGowan
Fort Wayne Board of Works
House backs bill to ban trading stamps amid engrossment
The house approved a bill prohibiting trading stamps and sent it to engrossment on Friday. The senate committee has reported unfavorably on a similar bill, indicating opposition at the upper chamber.
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House
Senate
Wilkins Feels Blue Over Fees and Salaries Bill Loss
Secretary Billy Wilkins of the fee and salary commission laments the bill failing to gain house support. He notes the setback undermines two years of preparatory work and its implications for state pay schedules.
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Billy” Wilkins
The
Fee and Salary Commission
Commission funds and expiration date outlined
The commission expires by limitation on March 6. The last legislature appropriated 5000 dollars for its expenses and about 2200 dollars will revert to the treasury. Secretary Wilkins says about 300000 dollars yearly could be saved to the state under the commission's proposed laws.
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Wilkins
Treasury
Man in custody after nitro glycerine found on him
Police say Thomas Davis 22 was found with nitro glycerine in a bottle, a loaded revolver, a dynamite fuse and beeswax. He fled but was captured near Lilly's varnish factory with officers noting the danger and his evasive remarks.
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Thomas Davis
Hanlon and
Kitzmiller
Davis
Fort Wayne Republicans Press for Charter Changes to Break Democratic Ring
Fort Wayne Republicans urged the House and Senate committees to approve two charter amendments. One would allow the governor to appoint police commissioners and the police judge, the other would extend the mayor’s term to four years and bar re election. Ex mayor Oakley opposed the bills prompting surprise from supporters.
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House
Senate
Oakley Springs
Fort Wayne
Marcus A. Hanna
Leonard
Oakley
Hugh Keegan
Col. Oakley
Keegan
W. J. Vesey
Shambaugh
Nouse Cities and Towns Committee
Miners push five day week and union consolidation
The Mine workers convention discussed absorbing small unions including hoisting engineers and firemen to form a single miners organization. Resolutions urged uniform wages for Ohio day laborers and a Saturday five day week, with a government funded mining schools bill. Anthracite miners gained state committee representation and potential executive board seats. A national strike impact loomed if competitors refused union inclusion.
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Mine Workers’ Union
Miners’ Organization
United Mine Workers
Ohio
Senate
Columbus
Indiana
Maryland
Michigan
Iowa
Queen Victoria Left Vast Fortune and Osborne House
Reports from London say Victoria II's will was opened with provisions not disclosed publicly. Beatrice, widow of Prince Henry, likely receives Osborne House while Balmoral goes to the Duke of Connaught. private estate valued near 69 million dollars with life insured by many.
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Beatrice
Prince Henry of Battenberg
Osborne House
Duke of Connaught
Balmoral
Scotland
Louttit Plans Appeal After Speaker Rules Out Resolutions
Democrat Louttit says he will appeal Speaker Artmar’s ruling that all resolutions to amend the constitution are out of order. An intense debate is expected as the appeal from the chair is pursued. Other legislative news on page 2.
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Louttit
Artmar
A Merry Party in a Wine Room at Bates Inn
Officers Shine and Paulsell arrested Frank Boyd a bartender for Charles Carpenter at Bates Inn at 1 5 a m Friday for selling after 11 pm. They found him serving drinks in a wine room to Jo Ha Morgan and her companions. Morgan was arrested for loitering. Boyd's case continued to Jan 29.
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Shine and
Paulsell
Frank Boyd
Chas. Carpenter
Bates Inn
Jo- Ha Morgan
N. New Jersey Sr
Boyd
Objection Raised To Waste Paper Box In City
HH Pomeroy druggist at Pennsylvania and Markets urged the Board of Works to move a waste paper box farther west near his corner. He argued it interferes with customers arriving by carriage and notes the box is temporary and rarely used, questioning its impact on city cleanliness.
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Pomeroy
Pennsylvania
Board of Works
Father and Son On Trial For Forging Check
Thomas and Edward Perry, a father and son from Lawrence, stand accused in criminal court of forging W. R. Newhouse’s name on a $120 check and selling it to Levi Harlan for $90. They claim Newhouse signed the check as wages owed. prosecutors allege the father led the son into the crime. Both defendants are described as redheaded with red mustaches and a striking resemblance.
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W. R. Newhouse
Lawrence Farmer
Levi Harlan
Mrs Hoover Wins $727 Judgment Over Lost Deposit
Ettie Hoover received a $727 judgment from Judge Carter against L A Kensey on Friday. She testified her $1,700 safety deposit box money was withdrawn by her husband and gambled away in a bucket shop controlled by Kensey, though she claimed no knowledge until the money disappeared.
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L. A
Roosevelt slays lion in bold hunt at Meeker
Col. Roosevelt killed another lion after it attacked his dogs. He charged into the fray rammed his gun barrel down the lion’s throat and plunged his knife into its heart. The gun bears lion teeth marks as proof of the big kill.
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Meeker
Col
Col. Roosevelt
Teddy
Milburn Receives Vote of Confidence at Second Presbyterian
At a Thursday night meeting of Second Presbyterian Church an informal talk on Rev. J A Milburn's possible move to Plymouth Church Chicago concluded with a decision to keep him. Milburn declined to state his plans.
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Second Presbyterian Church
J. A. Milburn
Plymouth Church
Chicago
Milburn
Like Mrs Nation figure attacks Chicago saloon
Charles Lawrence resembled Carrie Nation in a Thursday afternoon assault on Max Shachtel's Clark street saloon. Six patrons fled in fear as bartender Marx fired twice. both Lawrence and Marx were arrested.
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Chicago
Charles Lawrence
Carrie Nation
Kansas
Max Shachtel
Clark St
Dr. Combs Fined in Police Court for Assault
Dr Geo W Combs was fined one dollar plus costs in police court on Friday after pleading guilty to assault. A J O Reilly Mo non general agent appeared in court and seemed ill. The report ends with an advertisement for Hood s Sarsaparilla claiming to prevent coughs colds and pneumonia.
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Geo. W. Combs
A. J. O'Reilly
The
Monon
O'Reilly
Jury member held up by three men near Eagle creek
William Chamberlain of Wayne township serving on a courthouse jury was held up by three men at Eagle creek and Meyer street about 6 p.m. Thursday. One man fired missing his target. the others attempted to enter Chamberlain’s wagon. The shooter dropped his gun to grab it, Chamberlain steered the horses and escaped out of range before a second shot could be fired.
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William Chamberlain
Wayne Township
Eagle Creek
Meyer St
Chamberlain
Woman Breaks Jail in Petit Larceny Escape
Cora Smith, 19, of 2317 W Wanlut, escaped Thursday night after allegedly opening a jail door when Matron Gregory retired. She had been jailed for petit larceny, accused of stealing a dress skirt from Selig's dry goods and linked to a costly wrap theft at Wasson's on December 6. A second prisoner arrived Friday morning and was released on bond.
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Cora Smith
W. Wanlut Sr
Gregory
Brothers Reunite After 60 Years Believed Dead
In Correy Indiana J R Perkins 74 and traveling evangelist Reyv William Perkins 68 were accidentally reunited here Friday after a six decade separation. Each had long believed the other dead with J R Perkins estimated worth 100000 dollars.
To Cure the Grip in Two Days Laxative Bromo Quinine
An old medical remedy promising rapid relief from grip symptoms claims a two day cure. The product rests on a combination of laxative and quinine, typical of early 20th century patent medicines, with ads urging quick action and broad consumer appeal.
The Workhouse Is Under Quarantine
Thursday Ed Johnson a tramp prisoner in the workhouse contracted small pox. Doctors Hodges and Ferguson confirmed the diagnosis after eight days in the institution. He was moved to the detention hospital and the workhouse fumigated and quarantined. The health board says little danger of spread and no prisoners will be released or admitted for two weeks.
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Ed Johnson
Hodges
Ferguson
Board of Health
Health Board
Indiana editor association discusses ads and copy
The Indiana republican editorial association heard papers on advertising foreign advertising and typewritten copy Friday morning. Senator Guthrie's bill to stop listing subscribers and then collecting a fresh subscription was not discussed.
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Ciation
Guthrie
Stevenson Building Probe Adds Second Affidavit
Building Inspector Bedell filed a second affidavit Friday against Arthur Byfield manager of the Stevenson building. A previous suit was appealed. The Indiana bicycle company at 139 S East St was notified to install a smoke consumer.
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Bedell
Arthur Byfield
Stevenson Building
Indiana Bicycle Company
S. East St
Two Alleged Sneak Thieves Rounded Up by City Officers
Officers Holtz Morgan Lancaster Ford Askin and Gillespie rounded up two youths, Ed Johnson 16 at his home and William Porter 18 at a party, accused of regular house and store thefts in the northeast city area. The pair proved shy of arrest until a roundup was used as a last resort.
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Holtz, Morgan
Lancaster
Ford
Askin
Gillespie
Ed Johnson
Wm. Porter
Board of Works approves street openings and pay rolls
The Board of Works on Friday adopted resolutions to open Graydon Street to a width of 40 feet from the first alley east of Trowbridge Street to Rural Street and to open West Street from Fourteenth Street to the north line of Holton Place. Pay rolls approved include Sewer gang 214.80, street repair gang 145.40, and bridge gang 96.50.
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Board of Works
Graydon-st
Trowbridge-st
Bennett's Farewell to Washington Street Item
Fragmentary notice lists Bennett's at 38 E Washington and mentions a $25 plane for 16 and items including Wulschners Feed Your Horse and Janes Dustress Data Best photos or buttons.
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Wulschners
Janes’ Dustress Data
Bennett’s
Washington-st
Ex-Lieut.-Gov Hanna Gains Veteran Endorsements
I J Belton reports 95 percent veteran support for Hanna. Indiana posts and resolutions flood in folders and petitions. About 138 posts have endorsed with Marion county contributing 20 feet of names. Bolton predicts victory as petitions head to Washington by February 1.
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Hanna
Urgany R
Indiana
Marion County
Adit
Sen
Smock
Bolton
Washington
Queen's coffin moved to temporary chapel at Osborne
The queen's body was placed in a coffin at 10 a m on Friday and moved from the Osborne dining room to a temporary chapel. The king supervised the removal in person and followed the coffin downstairs. Sir Fleetwood Edwards stated the public will not be allowed to view the queen's remains.
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Osborne
Fleetwood Edwards
German squadron to attend queen's funeral ceremonies at Spithead
A squadron of German warships under Prince Henry of Prussia will join British ships at Spithead for the queen's funeral ceremonies, with representatives from most foreign navies in attendance.
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Portsmouth
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Spithead
King Edward Replies to McKinley on Loss
President McKinley received a message from King Edward VII thanking him for sympathy after the nation’s irreparable loss. The king says he is grateful and trusts the American people share the sorrow, signing with Edward R. I.
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Washington
Mc Kinley
Edward VII
Judge Rules Against Widow in Suit Over Insurance Clause
Friday morning Judge Allen ruled against Mrs. Ida Fisher in a suit against the United States Benevolent Society of Michigan. The dispute centered on an insurance policy with a contested back-page provision stating no payout if the holder was killed in a fight. Fisher contends the clause is invalid. The incident arose after Fisher was struck on the neck by a heavy chisel during a fight with Edgar F. VanCleve, who testified he acted in self defense.
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Ida Fisher
United States Benevolent Society of Michigan
Fisher
Edgar F. VanCleve
VanCleve
Weather Outlook for Indianapolis 36 Hours Ahead
Weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity covers the 36 hours ending at 8 p m January 26. Warmer fair weather expected Friday night and Saturday. Temperatures recorded at 7 a m 12 at noon 20 and at 2 p m 22. Also note Wichita Kansas chief of police Cubbon to investigate hazing of Miss Lewelling, a teacher.
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Indianapolis
Cubbon
Wichita
Kas
Miss Lewelling
Court House Grocery demands ad error refund from Sun
M J Stewart of Court House Grocery accuses The Sun of a 50 lb ad copy error citing a January 14 1901 advertisement and seeks $9.60 for 64 sacks of Peoria flour sold at 9 cents after the mistaken 30 lb ad. He notes higher monthly ad payments and asserts the loss should be borne by the paper.
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SUN
Peoria
Minnesota
Dakota
Court House Grocery
Im. J. Stewart
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Whitcomb
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Yfe
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Thomas and
Edward Perry
Mrs. Hoover
Ettie Hoover
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Dr. Combs
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Board O’ Works
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I. J. Belton
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