Political power shift threats in state senate row
The state senate plans to create a three member board to run penal institutions with two Republicans and one Democrat, positioning two Democratic and three Republican trustees. Wardens French and Patten face ouster as Crumpacker pushes a sweeping bill while Democrats protest but are politically constrained.
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J. W. French
North
J. B. Patten
Prison South
Crumpaker
Franch
Fhe
Freep
Patten
Senate Democrats
McDonald
Legislative Committee
Tae Sun
Crumpacker
French
Story Kreuders Do They Want Short or Continued Tales
A subscriber from Indianapolis asks Epictor Sun to mix publication styles by alternating continued stories with short stories. The Sun invites readers to share opinions on continuing and short story features and preferences.
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Epictor Sun
Ton Sun
Variety
Indianapolis
the Sun
Sun
Skye Terrier Survivor Reaches Shore After Shipwreck
Brenton Harzor reports a small skye terrier, icebound and shivering, arriving at a Potawatomi park road house. Identified by Chicora wreck survivors, the dog lived on the ship and may have drifted about 100 miles before reaching land. It endured severe hunger and cold.
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Brenton Harzor
Rich
Pottowattomie Park
Murderer Dies in Electric Chair at 11:15 A.M.
Reports from Jan 28 detail David Hempton's execution for Mrs. Annetta Ahrens, noting 57 seconds of death after the chair. The warden avoided a death warrant reading to prevent disturbing him. Hempton, calm, claimed peace with God. body claimed by his brother.
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David Hempton
Annetta Ahrens
Kempton
William
Centric Christian Church Reaches Thousand Members
Rev. D. R. Lucas delivered his farewell sermon at Central Christian Church as pastor for the last time. He noted the church grew from 50 members in 1838 to 102, and eight new members joined at the close, bringing total membership to 1,000. He reflected on his tenure, saying there was no lasting trouble with the congregation. The service featured tears and a reference to Paul’s farewell to the Corinthians.
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Central Christian Church
St. Paul
Corinthians
Dr. Lucas
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Sisters In Christ
Frightened horse plunges from bridge injuring none
Chas Littoral of south Indianapolis started home from West Indianapolis with four children when a runaway horse struck the Eagle Creek bridge on the Mooresville pike. The horse plunged down a steep bank, throwing all occupants clear with no serious injuries. The wagon was splintered and the horse badly hurt. Littoral asked county commissioners to repair the wagon.
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Indianapolis
Eagle Creek
Mooresville
Litteral Hag
Not a Candidate Leads in Bishop Selection at St Pan’s
Rev Carstensen appears to lead the race to succeed Rt Rev Bishop Knick erbocker with St Pan’s church election set for February 6. Diocesan clergy and many lay delegates will vote while Carstensen of St Paul’s is talked about among candidates despite family claims he is not seeking the post.
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Knickerbocker
St. Pan's Church
GU. A. Carstensen
St. Paul's
Pophs Letter Clears Custom House Quick Time
New York January 28 The popes encyclical passed through the custom house on payment of 1 25 printed matter and rushed through in about two hours though it would normally take ten days It was appraised at 4 John Gustin dies at 65 after bladder inflammation He was long associated with auctioneer George H McCurdy and left a fortune Lived at 91 Pleasant Street Boiler explosion in Caracas stock exchange building Monday morning caused panic no injuries reported damage small
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George H. McCurdy
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Stock Exchange
Report on city inquiry ends with no removals expected
A city council committee finished its inquiry report at 11 45 Monday and will present it to the mayor at a special 7 30 pm meeting. The member said the document contains only evidence in compact form and contains no accusations or recommendations for removals. Costello and Hennessy were praised for their faithful conduct, and partisanship was set aside during the investigation.
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Tae Sun
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Hennessy
Boy’s frostbitten tongue after snow dip at state capitol
An Indianapolis lad tongues the bronze Miss Justice at the state capitol monument and freezes his tongue. The janitor frees him with a paper wad, and a soothing lotion heals the laceration at a nearby drug store. He leaves in a chastened mood, name unknown.
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Capitol Steps
Hendricks Monument
Dan
Justice
Miss Justice
Capitol
Weather Man Notes Deep Cold and Dampness
Wap. the Weather Man says unseasonably cold weather will ease briefly then return to harsher temperatures. He cites damp air causing a penetrating chill, with low readings around 13 degrees in the morning and 30 at the thermometer, forecasting a warmer spell followed by more cold and a south gale forming offshore.
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Wap
Harry
Kivecy
Bir
Wappenhans
Atlantic
Local notes span legal, transport, and civic items in city
A long clipping reports a mix of court actions on breach of promise cases, a funeral for Adda Ballard, police duty directives, a deputy marshal seizure case, a Vandalia engine derailment near town, labor bills and civil service rules, a diphtheria antitoxin success, a street safety incident, property owners weighing street cleaning action, a relief corps shortfall with a fundraising plan, and a list of local obituaries and minor illnesses.
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Fletcher Warman
Underwood
U. S
Agnew
Labor Legislative Council
Civil Service
Lobong Barnett
George Dunn
Conrad Wulff
Indianapolis
J. C. Sipe
A. Peabody
New York
Washington St
Lane Erie
Peabody
Hlagman
Must Be Ready to Tell More By Saturday
Edward A. Munson state agent of North British Mercantile Insurance must disclose more details by next Saturday as Acting Judge Carter in room 1 threatens contempt. Creditors of Rachel Newgarden had sued for 250 dollars alleging Munson kept funds tied to an 18 000 loss after a fire. Attorney Jameson pressed perjury charge. Munson admitted receiving money but claimed it was held as trustee for two unnamed men. Weiner refused to provide a receipt to show Munson’s funds were paid to influence a Cleveland insurance adjuster.
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North British Mercantile Insurance Company
Carter
Jameson
Rachel Newgarden
Munson
Jacob Weiner
Boyd
Cleveland
Newgarden
Iimnson
Isidha
Menthosa
Dlunson
Janson
Weiner
Speeding butchers face fines in library square row
Otto Frank and Fred Reddehase, butchers on Snelbyst, arrested Saturday for fast driving in front of the library, were tried Monday. Judge Bastubbs warned of regulating reckless driving, fining them $5 for drunkenness and $10 for fast driving amid remarks about two classes of fast drivers. The item also notes One Cent a Mile railroad rate proposal and amnesty news from Paris. Edwin Quigley sentenced to Sing Sing for a 1519 year term. Weather notes and an ad for Montgomery’s Laccorrhea Specific conclude.
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Otto Frank
Fred Reddehase
Snelbyst
Jesus
Death of Senator Thayer in Indiana Senate
The passing of Senator Thayer of Kosciusko and Wabash counties after a long illness shocks the Indiana Senate and House. He is remembered as a robust fighter with strong convictions. A memorial resolution is set, and the House adjourns in his honor. His death comes soon after paralysis struck him years ago.
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Thayer
Warsaw
McManve
Kosciusko
Wabash
Senate
Motz Chosen to Captain Indianapolis Club
Manager W H Watkins reports Motz will captain the Indianapolis club this season if Metz joins. Watkins notes Pastorious is in good form, Coughman from Girard Pa as a versatile infield or outfield option, Mills released, and Akron visit confirms strong, all around talent for a lively lineup.
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W. H. Watkins
Indianapolis
Grand Hotel
Haines
Pastorious
Akron
Metz
Cincinnati
Fred Coughman
Girard
Mills
Body Found in Hall Above Saloon on Washington Street
The body of William Bonzbein, about 23, was found upright in a vacant hall above Anna Renkin’s saloon at 266 West Washington Street. Coroner Castor summoned. postmortem by Dr. Bigger planned. Cause of death unknown but suspected morphine intake amid recent begging for five cents. Sister in Clifton Avenue to claim remains.
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Washington St
Castor
William Bonzbein
Bigger
Bonzhein
Clifford-ave
Forward the Guatemalan Frontier Loyalty of Mexicans
City of Mexico reports the Fourth battalion of infantry prepares to move from the capital to Acapulco for sea transport to Guatemala if invasion is ordered. The government has received many offers of aid from wealthy citizens and is ready to impose a special war tax if needed.
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Acapulco
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Republic
Edwin Boyle's Friends at Grand Theater Next Friday
Edwin Milton Boyle's comedy drama Friends enters its third season with renewed promise. The cast remains strong with minor changes. Jane speaks in Grand performances Monday to Wednesday with a matinee. Cast in New York at Park features Cast in New York aquatic drama with elaborate scenery. George Appo appears in In the Tenderloin, shown as reformed after Lexow testimony. English's hosts Monday through Wednesday at popular prices.
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Friends
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Jane
America
Paris
London
New York
Leonard Grover
Robson & Crane
George Appo
Crook
Lexow
Brooklyn 5s and strike talks end as mobs clash
Brooklyn January 28 reports a mass meeting with Jerry Simpson and Henry George urging populist and socialist causes. Militia dispersed a mob of about 600, a man named McGray arrested after placing a stone on tracks, and two officers were badly beaten in a saloon brawl. Strikers begin to concede defeat as talks continue and officials face possible prosecutions. By Monday afternoon the strike was declared off, old workers stampeding back to jobs with union and non union men mixed in preferences.
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Jerry Simpson
Henry George
Thos. McGray
Brooxlyn
Supt
Brockbank
Brooklyn Heights Company
Conley and accomplices jailed in Augusta burglary case
Bert Conley and two others confessed to jimmied burglary at Augusta Selig’s store, earning several dollars. Judge McCray sentenced Conley to three years after rejected pleas and dubious alibi letters. A later claim by Willard Crandall attempted to exonerate John Lawhorn, but Crandall’s tale was deemed false and monetary paid. Conley and a companion were moved to northern custody.
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McCray
Bert
Augusta Selig
Saveral
Bart
Conley
Crandall
Lawhorn
Russell
WHI-HAI-WEL INVESTED BY JAPANESE AT CHEE FOO
Weil-Hai-Wei was invested by the Japanese on Sunday as twenty war ships nineteen transports and twenty six torpedo boats entered Shantung bay and began land advance. Chee Foo harbor hosts thirteen foreign warships while inhabitants are warned of an impending siege.
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Weil-Hai-Wei
Shantung Bay
Pension cuts spark anger at G A R encampment
Gen William Shakespeare in Kalamazoo Michigan receives notice from Washington that his disability pension drops from 72 to 30 dollars per month after a bitter critique of federal pension policy at Owosso. Detective Thornton is fined one dollar after a courtroom scuffle with Geo A Henry. Memorial services for Lord Churchill held at Westminster Abbey with ten notable attendees. The event followed by interment at Blenheim Park. Furniture priced low by Wm T Kidsey. Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powder awarded gold at a midwinter fair in San Francisco.
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