Sanity Inquest Law Responsible For Cost
Justice Stout criticizes inquest costs as taxpayer burden amid reports the six month 1904 inquests cost 4118.90. He notes witnesses and writs drive fees, urges reform. centers on commissions and per diem salaries. Local insane cases include Miss Verity and Joshua Ver declared insane amid commission testimony.
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Maons
Sarah J. Verity
Joshua Tea
Verity
Fusilew Smeak
Stephen J) Verity
Sune
Dasha
Reaver
WIFE SLAYER ON TRIAL FOR MURDER OF WIFE LI
A colored man Herkley Smith faces trial for the murder of his young wife on Columna ave. Domestic troubles had driven them apart and when she refused to return, he shot her in the defenseless body. He surrendered to the police hours after the shooting. Carnation Club to meet at Milas Amelia Duniel’s home this Wednesday night.
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Smith
Columna-ave
Jim
Cok Biom
Carnation Club
Carnatbhin
Weanes
Milas Amelia Duniel Dersat
Sunday Baseball Debate Moves In Indiana Legislature
In a heated session of the Indiana House Public Morals Committee, ministers and backers of the Ruhl bill clashed over Sunday baseball. Representative Paice and others supported thinning restrictions, while clergy representatives pressed for limits. The bill targets allowing ball games on Sundays in towns but faces opposition over citywide exemptions and specific urban concessions.
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Tehar
Pible Morals Committee
House
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Paice
Tilthin
Indiananollsmont
Dhe
Joshua Stans
Nels
Unis Lms
Indianapolis
Realstators
Terry Howie
Nat City
Evansville
South Bend
Fort Wayne
Ue State
Tragedy on Car 8cripps Mrrre Press Association
George I. Gould an insurance inspector shot Albert X. Tamimond train guard aboard an elevated car at full speed. Gould, who had hired Tamimond, accused him of improper friendship with Gould's wife Mrs Gould. The guard was fatally wounded. a wedding ring pin was found on Tamimond's finger.
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8Cripps-M'Rre Press Association
Chicago
Jan S
George I. Gould
Albert X. Tamimond
Gould
Hammond
Fire destroys Lincoln furniture block in deep freeze
Fire in the hitsiness district Wednesday morning completely destroyed the Halter and Furniture Blocka and contents. Families in upper stories fled into the cold nineteen degrees below zero. Chief Clements was injured in a fall sustaining arm and leg injuries. The Lincoln Overall company faced heavy losses as the furniture block burned down. The building was reportedly owned by Pennsylvania University.
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Lincoln
Sotutfs M' Rak Press Association
Ned
Clements
Lincoln Overall
Murniture
Pennsylvaia University
Record of extreme cold in western Missouri and Kansas
The dispatch from Kanab City notes temperatures at 11 below zero marking the coldest spell of the season with zero readings across western Missouri and Kansas as of Wednesday morning. The item highlights a harsh winter wave impacting daily life and regional conditions.
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Acripps-Maae Press Association
Kanbab City
Blo
Mercury
Ecsaon
Missouri
Kansas
Police reform urged to fix Indianapolis force
John B. Elam argues politics corrupts policing and deters merit. He calls for nonpartisan police boards, fitness exams for officers, and increased staff to match city needs, saying the problem lies in the system not the men. He cites patrol patterns, district sizes, and the aim of determent over frequent arrests.
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Indianapolis
J. H. Claypomn
Indiana
Patio
Ang Ag
Dad
John Elam
Kilten
Hay
Mewal
Snowstorm Grips New York City With Heavy Snow
Snow blankets New York with six inches on the ground and a 40 mile wind from the northeast driving deep drifts. Temperature sits at 1 degree and falling as travel becomes slow, with elevated and surface car lines delayed.
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New York
Scripps-S’rae Press Association
Twelve year old boy charged with postal law violation
Orley Guy Homon aged 12 from Anderson is jailed in Muncie awaiting federal court after admitting he took a letter from W. W. Lowe for delivery. Deputy Marshal Hoyd arrested him in cold conditions and the boy’s family faces hardship as he remains in jail pending trial.
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United States
Muncie
Anderson
Munsie
aAlanne Hoyd
Andersen
Ike Win
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Awart
Federal Court
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American Express Company
W. W. Lowe
Ot Anderson
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Lowe
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Jetvelone
Rahd
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Hue
Cone Akitin
Berlin
Dora
Innocent Verdict Shocks Cambridge Murder Trial
Charles Tucker declares innocence after jurors convict him of first degree murder in the Mabel Page case. Crowds, family grief, and an implied appeal loom as defense plans a new trial and possible Supreme Court bid. Edward Page, father of the victim, anticipates acquittal rumors.
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Charles L. Tucker
Mabel Page
Scripps-Mare Press Association
Bostox
Jan
Charles Ia Tucker
Cambridgeeourtroom
Tucker
Walter
Vahey
Ted
Tie
Bratiwr
Bryan Fish
Supreme Court
Charles Tucker
Triumen Mia
Pardon Petition Acted In Case Involving Groff Box
Edison improvements and a conspiracy trial tied to the Groff box purchase are described. The case centers on a public pardon petition connected with inventor Groff and assembler and the Edison entity. The article notes a physician remained at the inventor's home and questions whether the presence indicated special circumstances.
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Aupost
Lereniz
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Bern
Trent
Blizzard Paralyzes Chicago Transit in Heaviest Snow
Chicago on January 8 endured a severe blizzard that blanketed the city and suburbs with heavy snow. Wind and cold disrupted elevated and suburban train schedules, stranding commuters and halting normal transit service.
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Chicago
Bciuis Marae Press Association
Dowager Queen Marin Christinn Injured Entering Palace
Dowager Queen Marin Christinn was injured Wednesday morning after a fall while entering the palace. The report notes she was badly hurt with unknown specifics and no further details disclosed.
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Maria
Ecripvem Tag Press Association
Madiad
Mavrin Christinn
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Hope for Asthmatics New Scientific Discovery Reported
New York reports a breakthrough remedy promising relief for asthma bronchitis and catarrh. The discovery, named eateo, claims to halt suffering permanently for tough cases long entrenched, with the Austrian dispensary offering a free sample to inquirers in New York City.
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New York
Jane
New York City
Poisoner and Bigamy Case Spark Police Inquiry
A police log reports a suspect linked to multiple wives and alleged poisonings within a decade. The figure, described as a skilled poisoner, faces murder and bigamy charges if captured, with authorities tracing alias names and dubious marriages across several locales.
Death ship Vierhind brings tragedy on Atlantic voyage
The Red Star line steamer Vierhind arrived at Antwerp with ten steerage passengers dead from pneumonia and two more who died before docking. Immigrant hardships, rough midwinter seas, and inadequate clothing were blamed by Captain Ehoff and experts Sydney Simon and Dr. William Ackerman. Several passengers suffered lung congestion during the voyage.
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Cripps-M'Rae Press Association
New York
Red Star
Ehoff Sava
Antwern
Atlantis
Hbungary
Sydney K. Simon
New Neleane
William Ackerman
Miwsukee
Old Nurse for Children Adverts Teething Soothing Syrup
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children. It claims to soothe the child calm crying ease wind colic and diarrhea and offers a 23 cent bottle.
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