Still Mixing While the Latter Doc Some Accurate Throwing
Brooklyn reports show street railway strikers bolstered by non union recruits as violence erupts. A priest and Harther O'Hare urge men to abandon cars, with some deserting for funds to return to Briffain. Widespread wire cutting and mob attacks paralyze lines. militia use bayonets, gunfire and arrests amid ongoing stalemate.
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Brooklyn
Green Point
Harther O’hare
Buffalo
Briffain
O’hare
Connelly
A Family of Fighters Seeks Higher Pension
In Washington on January 26 a family with a long martial line was highlighted in the House session. Michigan's Mr Weadock urged raising Capt Isaac D Toll's pension from eight to twenty dollars monthly, with the committee favoring twelve dollars. He stressed the veteran’s age seventy six and ancestral service in the Indian wars revolutionary war War of 1812 and the Mexican War while urging House approval.
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Wasington
House of Representatives
Weadock
Michigan
Isaac D. Toll
House
Pension Committee
Capt
Toil
Mexico
Hougiain
Death of Capt Wa D Wiles Indianapolis leader
Capy Wa Wilhs Dad. He Wee One of Indianapolis' Best Known Curaans, Capt. Wa. D. Wiles, president of the International building and loan association and a leading Indianapolis businessman, died at 3:30 Saturday morning at his home 630 N Illinois. He leaves a widow and three married children Mrs Frank Elder of Richmond Mrs Smith of Indianapolis and Mrs Tousey of Tacoma Washington. He had been ill for some time and the funeral is set for Monday at 2 p m.
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Indianapolis
Wa. D. Wiles
International Building and Loan Association
Illinois-at
Frank Elder
Richmond
Smith
Tousey
Tacoma
Wash
Capt. Wiles
D. W. Cottin
Murder at Evans Station: Merchant Bound and Smothered
Evans Station Alabama January 26. Lewis G Wilson a local merchant was murdered in his store Thursday night. Two well dressed tramps seen near the shop in recent days are suspected. Wilson was found Saturday morning tied hand and foot with rope and his head buried in a mattress suffocation evident.
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Evutaw
Ala
Lewis G. Wilson
Evans Station
Wilson
Dr Price’s Cream of Tartar Claims World’s Fair Honors
Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powder receives high honors including medals and diplomas at a world’s fair, signaling international recognition for quality. The claim highlights framed awards and the product’s prestige among competing brands.
Gossip of the Street: Brief Public Mind Snapshots
A scattershot column quotes locals on politics, labor, reporters, city improvements, and odd anecdotes. Remarks range from Senator Voorhees and Justus Adams to Indianapolis bankers, reporters, and a fort Hamilton artillery memory.
Remarkable brain injury case from Puget Sound mill
Horatio Stetson of Indianapolis had his head severely severed by a saw in a Puget Sound mill. After trephining, he regained consciousness, mobility, and appetite and is expected to fully recover, despite initial paralysis and oozing brain matter. In Cincinnati, Joe Choynski plans marriage to actress Louise Miller Saturday night.
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Scarrup
Horatio Stetson
Milla
Puget Sound
Stetson
Choyneski
Cincinnati
Jane
Joe Choynski
Louise Miller
Nature versus legislation talk and local events in Mansur hall
Saturday the Progress club hosts Thomas J. Hudson speaking on Nature vs legislation at Mansur hall with Miss Clara A. Boyd reciting a Riley poem. Frederick J. Scholz takes oath as state treasurer, bond $1 513 000, to take office Feb 9. Burns fêted by Caledonian club with bagpipes and Scottish airs. Marriage licenses granted Jackson Young to Mary Marion, Clarence Chamberlin to Maud Wills, William Bass to America Dempsey. Local goods ads noted.
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Burns
Y. BE. CO. A. Hall
Caledonian
Birrus
James
Mary Echols
Malachi
Sally
Collings
Hamilton Jones
Jackson’ Young
Mary Marion
Clarence O. Chamberlin
Maud Wills
William N. Bass
America
Dempsey
Detective Thornton Faces Court Over Assault Charge
Police court hears Detective Thornton admit guilt to assaulting prisoner Geo Henry in a courtroom corridor after Henry challenged prior testimony. Judge Stubbs delays decision to Monday as prosecutor Hanna condemns the act as high handed and demands punishment.
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Ben Thornton
Walker
Thornton
Board of Works
Geo. A. Henry
Henry
D—Nks
Stubba
Henna
Stubbs
Boeckling Targets Deed to Dodge Judgment Claim
A deed filed in the recorder's office shows Berkshire Investment Co. transfers 14 Fayettest lots to Norman S. Byram for 34600. Boeckling faces 6800 dollar divorce judgment. attorney Bailey vows to challenge the conveyances as attempts to avoid the court ruling. Boeckling says he has nothing to say beyond smiling.
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Boeckling
Recorder’s Office
Berkshire Investment Company
Geo. A. Boeckling
Elizabeth Boeckling
Norman
Byram
Fayettest
Flint
St. Clair-sty
Madeline Boyle
Bailey
Mia. Boyle
Tan Bun
Reckless Driving Arrest After Meridan Incident
Mrs H A Metzger was knocked down on Meridian Avenue near the library by a driving team driven by Otto L Frank a helper for Frederick Rheddebase butcher at 201 Bhelbyst. Mrs Metzger was bruised and narrowly escaped serious injury. Police officer Balcom arrested Frank amid claims he had been driving recklessly and was intoxicated.
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Otto Frank
Mra
H. A. Metzger
Pennsylvania-st
Meridian
Otto l Frank
Frederick Rheddebase
Bhelbyst
Conference Set On Schuyler Haughey Trial Date
A city conference of attorneys will fix Schuyler Haughey's trial date after a Saturday statement that Judge Baker is expected in the city Monday. The outcome depends on the Supreme Court Coffin case decision, which may come next week, with Haughey likely to face the music in an injury trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schuyler Haughey
Baker
Burke
Supreme Court
Schuyler
Fire Rips West Indianapolis Fertilizer Plant
A large two story frame fertilizer works at the Ranh Fertilizer Works near the stock yards in West Indianapolis was destroyed by fire Friday night. The plant valued at over 50 000 contained vast bones and sacks of fertilizer and had no insurance. Spectators fled as two boilers blew off steam and investigators seek whether the blaze was incendiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Kaith & Son
West
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Fire Department
Rauh, Sy
Chicago
Bread Price War Roils Local Flour Trade in Indianapolis
A bread price cut triggered a boom for buyers and a slump for bakers and mills in Indianapolis. Flour sales declined about 50 percent as households switch from baking at home to purchased bread, affecting local wholesalers like M M Cummings and Comer of Courthouse Grocery. Parrott and Taggart's United States Baking Co. faces labor union pressure amid claims the tactic aims to break the Bakers' union and gain control. Officials report rising overall trade for some retailers, while rumors of further cuts surface without verification.
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Tom Buskirk
Cead
Voorhees
U. S
Washington
W. H. Hawkins
Hawkins
Judge Bartholomew
Harvey Huston
United States Artillery
Fort Hamilton
New York
J.8. Wood
Royal Hammer
Indianapolis
Board of Trade
Gene Harris
Union Station
Powell
Col. Holloway
Court House
Java
M. M. Cummings
N. Delawarest
Tur Sun
Trust
Minneapolis
Parrott O& Taggart
Mr. Comer
Courthouse
Monarch Grocery
Central Labor Union
United States Baking Company
Parrott & Taggart
Bakers’ Union
Amila
Trouble Ahead in Indianapolis Cigarmakers Strike Threat
A union committee plans to report in February on wage cuts feared by about 300 local cigarmakers. Manufacturers warn of a cut amid hard times, while Frank Moses says a strike is likely if wages fall. Industry griping over costs and leaf prices signals possible factory closures if pay is not maintained.
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Boreas
Indianapolis
uBbion
Manufacturies
Frank Moses
Swetten
Andrew Steffen
Steffen
Spa
Mr. Moses
Pennsylvania
Japanese plan to seize Chefoo and set civil rule
An official dispatch reports Gen Nodbu attacking Hai Chen on January 17, leaving 21 Chinese dead including two officers and claiming Chinese losses over 400 amid 14,060 troops. In Shanghai on January 26, it is said Japan may take Chefoo and set a temporary civil administration, withdrawing if foreign forces guarantee order.
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Yoxon Amaa
Nodbu
Hai Chen
Chefoo
Shanghai
Cyclone Ravages Abbeville and New Livers Areas
A cyclone Friday night destroyed the house of Mr Spien in Abbeville Alabama killing a child and injuring another. In New Livers Louisiana a cyclone wrecked a shingle factory and homes, blowing the residence of D Miller to pieces and killing him while his children were severely injured.
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Abbeville
Ala
Spien
New Livers
D. Miller
Miller
Japanese Prince Wins Absolute Divorce in Brooklyn Case
Noajiro Sakoa, a Japanese prince, was granted an absolute divorce from his American wife on Friday in Brooklyn on grounds of infidelity. He met her at a Japanese Sunday school but she left him for another Japanese man in U S navy service. The report notes it as the first Japanese divorce suit in the area. Also mentioned are health updates on Henry Millikin, age 22 months, and John Austen, age 9, with diphtheria and improving after injections.
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Brooklyn
Noajiro Sakoa
United States Navy
Henry Millikin
Madison Ave
Mexico
Diaz
San Francisco
St. Paul
Mazatlan
German immigrant Matthias Jutte dies after arrest at ex wife home
Matthias Jutte a 56 year old German was found in a stable behind 81 New Street by Sergeant Hyland after a night of drinking and rebuff at his ex wife’s home. He swallowed poison after saying he came to the old home to die and died Saturday at the police station despite surgeon care. His death follows a recent divorce from his wife who now lives at 31 New Street. The report also notes a separate incident of a Southern railway wreck near Moore Head Mississippi caused by train wreckers removing spikes, injuring engineer Jones, fireman Woods, and the baggageman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthias Jutte
Hyland
New St
Jutte
Kahlo
ConumBua
Mise
Jan
Southern Railway
Moore Head
Miss
Jones
Woods
Earthquake in Kuchan Persia Leaves Town in Ruins
Jan 26 dispatch reports two shocks on Jan 17 that destroyed Kuchan. While praying, many were entombed in a mosque. At least 1200 people are dead, with all structures collapsed and residents living in inadequate tents amid severe cold.
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Loxpow
Kuchan
Persia
Evening bills at Englishs Grand and Park venues
A string of local attractions headlines a busy theater week. Charleys Aunt and Temptation of Money play at the Grand with Jane coming next Monday for three nights and a matinee. In the Tenderloin debuts at Englishs for three nights plus a Wednesday matinee. The Black Crook promises lavish scenery and ballet, opening Thursday at Englishs. Friends tours to Grand on Friday and Saturday with Edwin Milton Boyle’s cast, Aladdin Jr ending its run at Englishs Saturday night, plus a matinee Saturday.
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the Grand
Jane
Tenderloin
Yesre
New York
Tenderloin District
Edwin Milton Boyle
Harry Allen
E. D. Lyons
Selena Fetter Royle
Lucius Henderson
Edwin Milton
Aladdin, Jr
Officials deny interview as board probe looms
In a tense scene at the Commercial club, Charles Martindale refused to comment on the forthcoming legislative investigation, saying he would not be interviewed and that his vocal cords are under exclusive control. Adam, his aide, declared the Sun’s reporting a grave wrong while defending the board’s innocence and promising cooperation with the inquiry. The House appointed Tom Moore to lead its investigating committee as political pressure builds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Martindale
Sun
School Board
Commercial Club
Attica
Martindale
Mir
Nis
TauSun
City Papers
Taz Sun
Chas
Adam
Tun Sun
Tuk Sun
Ricketts
The
Adams
House
Lexon
Tom Moore
Greencastle
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the Sun
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Ataland
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Morman
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