Tennessee Boom For Beveridge Spurred by Tennessee Volunteers
Tennessee legislators back Senator Beveridge after a Philippine visit with Tennessee volunteers. Resolutions praise his energy, advocacy for monetary policy, and influence on American youth, promising his long, useful career and forwarding copies to Beveridge.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Beveridge
Indianapolis
Albert J. Beveridge
United States Senate
Wm. McKinley
Fifty-Second General Assembly
State of
Tennessee
Fifty-Second General Assembly of
First Wage Increase Sought for Day Laborers in Mining
The mine workers convention debated a 15 percent raise for day laborers and a small miners' advance, with the anthracite and bituminous fields to apply different scales. Some divisions aimed to keep the engineers' union, while Mother Jones spoke to the crowd and Debs was invited to speak.
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Mine Workers’ Convention
Pittsburg
Taylor
Mother' Jones
Eugene V. Debs
The Columbia Club Squelches The Kitty
Columbia club approves new rules restricting tips to servants and banning wager games and Sunday play. Members plan a stein dinner next Saturday with each man buying a stein to toast the club, then using steins as wall decor.
Funeral for H. C. Long Held in Arizona Home
The funeral for H. C. Long who died in Arizona will be from his residence at 1118 N Pennsylvania St at 2 p m Monday. The body arrived Friday afternoon with honorary pall bearers W H H Miller F C Day J T Lecklider Admiral Brown H M Foltz Thomas H Spann Horace Fleigher and John H Holliday and active pall bearers Newton Todd Louise Reese Frank H Blackledge Robert Martindale W W Knight and J M Pritchard.
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H. C. Long
Arizona
Pennsylvania St
W. H. H. Miller
F. C. Day
J. T. Lecklider
Admiral Brown
H. M. Foltz
Thomas H.spann
Horace Fleigher
John H. Holliday
Cure a Cold in One Day Browie Quinine Tablets Ad
An old advertisement promises a one day cure for a cold using Laxative Browie Quinine Tablets. It claims druggists will refund the money if not effective and notes E W Groves signature on each box.
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Browie
E. W. Grove
Last Look at Queen Victoria as Coffin Sealed
The Crowned family viewed Victoria one last time as her coffin was sealed in Cowes. Emperor William wept, the king gave final instructions, and a witness described the queen’s body as small and faded, yet peaceful. Princess Beatrice remained by the bed.
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Cowes
Queen Victoria
William
Beatrice
House on Washington and Illinois Streets Provokes City Boards
A five foot square house built by the Street Car Company at the southeast corner of Washington and Illinois streets drew no clear approval from the Board of Safety or Board of Works. Grant, vice-president Jones says, was told there would be no objections, yet no official action is recorded before the structure went up Saturday. The tale highlights how approvals were sought and often unclear in Indianapolis city affairs.
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Ter
Board of Works
Board of Safety
Grant
Hyde
Davis
Mahoney
Sahm
W.S.S. McMillen
Little House
Jones
Charter reform battles stall Indianapolis sewer appeals
The Indianapolis charter fight stalls over Morgan’s minority appeal plan versus the majority and the original bill. Opponents fear delays and expanded notices will kill improvements while supporters push sewer assessments and contractor affidavit changes pending fate of pending amendments.
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Committee of Affairs of
Indianapolis
Morgan
Board of Works
Commercial Club
Council
Kern
Wanted 500 Cats and Sly Pranks Around Indiana Ave
C A Parker, a repair shop owner at 47 Indiana ave, endures ongoing cat ads and jokes linked to a troublesome former lodger. He recalls prank calls requesting dozens of cats and has faced payment demands from a collector for the ads. Parker suspects the lodger’s circle and fears vendetta while awaiting actual deliveries.
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Parker
Hyland
Yanks Off Officers to Time in Scandal of Secret Order
In Cleveland on Friday the receiver of the defunct Order of chosen friends secured a U S circuit court order to compel local secretaries to surrender funds and records. Secretaries faced threats of summary action if funds were not sent, while some already distributed money to councils. Others sent money and books to avoid risk.
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Order of Chosen Friends
U. S. Circcuit Court
Indianapolis
King Edward VII Reaffirms Thanks to Johnny Reiff
Johnny Reiff, the American jockey who rode in England, received a gracious reply from King Edward VII to his cablegram of condolence. The king called Reiff a brave American boy and said the message would be cherished as a sign of loyal friendship. The note closed with the king signing his name Edward VII.
Funeral pageant to unite sea and land in royal procession
London reports the queen's funeral postponed to February with vast preparations. Admiralty and War Office coordinate a grand ceremony including foreign battleships from multiple fleets, a royal salute, and a massive civilian and parliamentary procession. The coffin will travel on the royal yacht Alberta then rest at Osborne until February 1 with guards and candlelight vigil.
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London
Admiralty
War Offices
England
Cowes
Portsmouth
Alberta
Lord Roberts
Duke of Cornwall
Europe
Lord Mayor
Corporation of London
Osborne
Cupid Got Back in the Dyer Home
Mary J. Dyer asked attorney George Young to file a divorce complaint on January 16. He filed it the same day and later claimed a $30 fee after finding the couple living together at the sheriff's visit. Young argues his work is complete and seeks compensation.
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Mary J. Dyer
George Young
Young
Dyer
Delinquent taxes of William Friesdorf noted by county treasurer
The county treasurer sent a statement showing $3.80 in delinquent taxes owed by William Friesdorf of 427 East Beach Street. Friesdorf wrote a Saturday letter claiming all his property is his clothes and that if the county takes them it will need to buy new ones.
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Wm. F. Friesdorf
South-st
Arthur P Preston Dies After Brief Illness
Arthur P. Preston, prominent in Indianapolis music circles, died Saturday morning after a three week illness. He directed the First Baptist Church choir and taught music of high rank. Born in England, he lived in Indianapolis five years and is survived by a widow and five children.
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Arthur P. Preston
Indianapolis
First Baptist Church Choir
Lord Roberts Weeps Over Queen's Feeble Health
Reported in London on January 26 Lord Roberts is said to have wept after leaving the queen's audience room due to her frail health. An estimated 5 million dollars would be paid to policy holders who insured the queen's life without any relation to her.
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London
Lord Roberts
Weather Outlook for Indianapolis Weekend Snow Threat
Indianapolis forecast for 36 hours ending 8 PM January 27 calls for partly cloudy to snowy conditions with lake effect flurries. Sunday forenoon may see light snow and colder temperatures. by Sunday evening the cold snap remains with thermometer around 26 at noon and 26 at 2 PM.
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Indianapolis
Vie ‘Ennity
Warner
Sudden death claims mother of ten children
Mrs Eliza Miller colored, aged mother of ten, died suddenly Friday night after falling at Lafayette and Fifteenth streets. Doctors say pneumonia likely caused her death. She left work as a cook at 2028 N New Jersey Street. Her husband is dead two years. Five children at home, three too small to work. She was a Methodist church member.
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Eliza Miller
Milter
Methodist Church
Anti Subsidy Bill Sparks Senate Clash Over Subsidies
It is charged interurban electric companies back a Senate bill banning townships from voting subsidies to steam railroads. The bill is expected to trigger a lively fight when it reaches third reading.
Senate panels back lynching restraint and flag protection bill
The senate judiciary committee will report favorably on Barlow's bill to remove a sheriff who allows a prisoner to be lynched. The house military affairs committee will back Reagan's bill prohibiting desecration of the flag used for advertising.
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Senate Judiciary Committee
Barlow
House Military Affairs Committee
Reagan
Quigley Kinney push for daily reports from dealers
Supt Quigley and Capt of detectives Kinney urged the council ordinance committee Friday to require second hand and junk dealers to make daily reports to the police of all materials purchased.
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Quigley
Kinney
Council
Subscriptions Sought for William N Jackson Memorial Institute
Funds are to be raised next week for the William N Jackson memorial institute to house the Free Kindergarten Society. The group needs a new warm home, as the current near City hospital is poorly built. The project may cost about $50,000 with construction starting after $90,000 is subscribed.
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William N. Jackson Memorial Institute
Free Kindergarten Society
City Hospital
Queen’s funeral bier viewed at chapel in Cowes
The correspondent visited the chapel where the queen's remains lie and viewed the bier. The coffin is adorned with scarlet and white drapery and a diamond crown rests on the head. Royal wreaths surround the bier with Grenadier guards at each corner.
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Cowes
Grenadier Guard
For a Cold in the Head Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets
An OCR fragment lists Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets for cold relief and mentions horse feed items, a New $2% piso for $16, and notes a dentist E. Worth who has moved to 433 Stevenson Building with old telephone number 29799.
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Co. E. Worth
Stevenson
How to Tell the Genuine Bromo Quinine Box Signature
A note explains that the genuine product bears the signature of E. W. Grove on every Laxative Bromo Quinine box, signaling authenticity and discouraging fakes.
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E. W. Grove
Schildimey er guilty plea in wife murder case
Christian Schildtmeyer pleaded guilty to manslaughter in a second degree murder case on Saturday. He faced a potential life sentence if convicted, claiming innocence but choosing to accept a lesser term rather than risk life in prison. Attorney Martin Hugg argued he doubts guilt despite strong circumstantial evidence.
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Martin Hugg
Atorney
Narrow Escape At Brown Ketcham Iron Works Blast
John Graber, engineer at Brown Ketcham Iron Works in Haughville, narrowly escaped death Saturday morning when a gas leak ignited after a boiler fire went out. An explosion threw him across the room, and he suffered burns to his face neck and hands before workers pulled him to safety. He was taken home to 12 Romont Avenue where doctors said injuries were not serious.
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John Graber
Brown- Ketcham Iron Works
Haughville
Engire
Graber
Remont-Ave
Restaurant Keeper and Cook in Police Court Brawl
James Sparks and his cook George Chapman faced police court after a violent kitchen quarrel at 40 W. Georgia St. Chapman allegedly jabbed Sparks with a fork, Sparks then slashed Chapman’s head with a cleaver. Dr. Brown treated the four inch wound. both were released without a fine.
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James Sparks
W. Georgia St
George Chapman
Chapman
Sparks
Brown
Fred Hauck Injured in City Slip on Pennsylvania and Washington
Fred Hauck of 225 E Henry street slipped on the walk at Pennsylvania and Washington streets at noon Saturday and broke his kneecap. The same knee had been previously broken. The city ambulance brought him home.
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Fred Hauck
E. Henry Sr
Pennsylvania
Washingston Sts
Judge Urges Narrower Divorce Law
Judge John Gibbons requests a change to Chicago divorce law in a letter to Chief Justice Boggs, arguing existing statutes permit legalized concubinage and debase public morals. He recommends absolute divorce only for infidelity and impotency.
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John Gibbons
Boggs
Supreme Court
Messenger boy collision injures Mrs. Emma Wilson
About noon Saturday a messenger boy on a bicycle collided with Mrs. Emma Wilson at 510 North Alabama Street, throwing her to the pavement. Her hip was severely injured and she was taken home by ambulance.
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Emma Wilson
N. Alabama Sr
Revolutionists Active in Rio Janeiro Attempted Overthrow
Reports from Brazil say revolutionists are active in Rio Janeiro with plans to overthrow the government. Numerous arrests are reported as authorities tighten security.
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Buenos Ayres
Brazil
Rio Janeiro
Schoolhouse on Fire Threatens Madison Road Shelter
A fire damaged a rural school in Perry township along the Madison road about 40 miles southeast of Indianapolis Friday evening. Roman Oehlar and Thomas B. West helped save the structure from total destruction.
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Perry Township
Madison Road
Indianapolis
Roman Oehlar
Thomas B. West
Hoosiers Win Third Annual Debate at Illinois
INDIANA defeated the University of Illinois in Urbana on Friday night to win the third annual debate. The outcome added another victory for the Hoosiers in the series.
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Urbana
Til
Indiana
University of Illinois
Keep Your Bowels Strong with Cascarets Candy Cathartic
Constipation or diarrhoea addressed by Cascarets Candy Cathartic. When bowels are out of order, Cascarets will make them act naturally. All druggists, 10c, 25c, 50c.
Alfred Dickey Called to Jamestown for Ill Father
Alfred E. Dickey has been summoned to Jamestown North Dakota due to the serious illness of his father Alfred Dickey formerly lieutenant governor and now a resident of Indianapolis.
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Alfred E. Dickey
Jamestown
N.D
Alfred Dickey
North Dakota
Indianapolis
Diamond trade expansion offers direct sourcing and low costs
J. P. Mullally, jeweler and optician of 28 Monument-place, promotes expanding diamond trade by sourcing directly from the cutter to reduce expenses. Bennett's at 38 E. Washington et al offers best photographs or buttons.
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J. P. Mullally
Monument-place
Bennett’s
Washington Et
Trade Follows to the Store for Best Bar Gains
Mahorney at 249 Massachusetts Avenue promotes iron beds bedding box couches and dress boxes with a call to convince customers of the value offered.
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Mahorney
Massachusetts Ave
Republican politicians in Indianapolis clash over primaries plan
A Friday night meeting of Indianapolis Republicans discussed the primary election law. Voters would bear costs if primaries are held together. supporters favor separate party primaries. Bookwalter and McGregor factions dispute positions, with Senator Joss cited as backing the law. Chairman Logsdon refused to commit.
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Indianapolis
Legsdon
Commercial Club
Beckwalter
McGregor
Bookwalter
Joss
Logsdon
Woodruff Place Man Demands Hardened Mixers From Gas Company
A Woodruff Place man visited an Indianapolis gas company with an odd request seeking drills to bore out mixers. The clerk explained mixers are designed hard to resist touching. The man left promising to return the damaged items, which the clerk inspected. The incident reportedly drew no further action.
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Woodruff Place
Indianapolis
W. P
35 Company
Gas Company
Hat-mixup at county clerk wedding ends with comical swap
Alice H Moore and Alice Rice, both colored, wed in the county clerk's office Saturday with Squire Stout officiating. The groom’s excitement led to a hat mix up between the groom and the squire. Stout later found the groom at the market house buying butter and cheese. The hat the groom wore was too small but better than his own.
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Alice H. Moore
Alice Rice
Squire Stout
Squire
Stout
Track Elevation Case Reveals Judge Carter Decision Next Week
Announcement notes Judge Carter will issue a track elevation ruling some day next week with no exact date. Mrs. Jas F Quigley has recovered enough to see friends. The superintendent has returned to duty after several days off.
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Carter
Jas. F. Quigley
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