Thaw trial sways as eighth juror seated amid turmoil
Harry K Thaw rages at defense plans while court selects eighth juror Charles Newton and outsized attention to Evelyn Nesbit Thaw grows. May McKenzie and Countess of Yarmouth appear, doctors monitor Thaw, and district attorney may seek a temporary insanity commission as Thaw objects to any defense involving an insane asylum.
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Sing Sing
Matteawan
Thaw
Bridge of Sighs
Ghimee F
Eich
Charles Newton
May McKenzie
Evelyn Nesbit
Miss McKenzie
Forliesiv
Jerome
Mother Will Tell All in Thaw Case
Mrs William Thaw mother of Harry K Thaw is prepared to testify fully to save her son from the electric chair She has told Thaw's attorneys she will reveal inner Thaw family secrets and make sacrifices to free him The informant notes she will not hold back any information from the stand
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Attorney Peabody
Evelyn
Evelyn Nesbit
Countess of
Yarmouth
England
William Thaw
George Lauder Carnegie
Edward Thaw
Mis. Carnegie
May McKenzie
Edward
Thaw
Charles K. Harris
Gray-Naken
Mgr. Hartridge
White
New York
Harry K. Thaw
W- House
Timony
Sentenced for life in fatal Indianapolis killing
Aaron Morton pleaded guilty to murdering his wife while intoxicated in Indianapolis last summer. Judge Deupree sentenced him to life at Michigan City. Morton, a resident of Indianapolis, had his case moved to Johnson County.
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Aaron Morton
Deupree
Franklin
Michigan City
Morton
Indianapolis
Johnson County
Kentucky Racing Likely Adds Three or Four Sprint Meets
Special to The Sun from Lexington Kentucky reports Senator J B Chinn, Meres County, chair of the Kentucky State Racing Commission, predicts three or four sprint racing meetings in the state. He expects Lexington to host a meet, and plans for a spring meeting date, with Latonia and Churchill Downs to hold their own events. He calls the prospects for racing "never brighter" and says the commission will end turf conflicts.
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Strue Racing Commission
Kentucky
Lexington
Latonia
Churchill Downs
Col. Chinn
Racing Commission
Wos Pu
Weather Outlook For United States Forecast Notes
United States forecast shows fair and slightly warmer conditions at 7 and 10 a.m. Monday night expected snow and warmer Tuesday. Unclear measurements appear but indicate a shift to wintry conditions with some temperature rise later.
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Renee Lh
Savings on Ballots Promised by State Printing Plan
Since Harry Slough, state clerk, urged economy in printing, a senate bill to reduce ballots could save the state thousands. Had it been law earlier, about $5,000 would have remained unspent on ballots and wrapping. Slough estimates roughly 35,000 ballots were destroyed after the last election. the plan shifts from ten ballots per five fraction voters to one ballot per voter plus 25 percent. It was thought mutilation would occur under the Australian system when the old law passed.
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Slough
Ammonia Tank Explosion Hits Armour Plant
At Armour & Co stockyards Chicago Ammonia tank exploded killing four workers and injuring 17 others. Fire and police rushed to the scene as panicked employees fled. Dead identified as Frank Wenn 48 John Walsh 45 and Joseph Noch 4. Dozens of ambulances and patrols aided rescue amid fumes and debris.
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Armour & Co
Frank Wenn
John Walsh
Joseph Noch
Binidute
Refused To Appear By State Life Insurance Officers
State Life Insurance officials did not show at the auditor of state office when summoned. They ignored the summons and appeared unlikely to visit the statehouse for questioning. The auditor, Billheimer, was unsure of the next step. The officers were asked to respond to questions from the recent state investigation.
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State Wife Insurance Company
Auditor of State
Billheimer
Statehouse
Four School Big Four Arranges Western Athletic Rules
A new association in western college athletics emerges called the Big Four, grouping Michigan Chicago Minnesota and Wisconsin within the Big Nine. It aims to settle dissensions by setting rules and scheduling most games among the four. Other Big Nine members fear disintegration though Indiana and Purdue expect no impact.
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Western College
Michigan
Chicago
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Big Nine
Indiana
Purdue
Wicks Urges Action on Child Labor at All Souls
The Rev Frank C S Wicks stirred the All Souls church audience who voted to write to Senator Heveridge in support of his proposed child labor reform. Virgil Lockwood of the Children's Aid Society aided the preacher in condemning child labor as a greater menace than slavery and Swift’s satire, with vivid lines about consuming the young.
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Frank C. S. Wicks
All Souls Church
Senator Heveridge
Mr. Wicks
Virgil Lockwood
Children’s Aid Society
Wicks
Dean Swift
Ireland
Eclectics On Alert In Indiana Purdue Controversy
Doctors J H Forrest George W Davis D A Williams M F Baldwin and others of Marion formed a legislative group Monday to decide their stance on the Indiana Purdue dispute. They belong to the eclectic school and fear new laws may target them.
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J. H. Forrest
George W. Davis
D. A. Williams
M. F. Baldwin
Marion
Indiana-Purdue
Cholera Epidemic Hits Philippine Fishermen
Washington reports an Indonesian cholera outbreak among Japanese fishermen in the Philippines. In the past week 115 cases and 79 deaths were recorded, Manila saw only one death, while most fatalities occurred in Iloilo. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised as a cure with a health warning about toxins and kidney sluggishness.
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Seripoxa-McRae Press Association
Washington
Philippines
Manila
Tloilo
Harrod's Studio and Hotel English Tailoring Ad
An old classified notice from Harrod's Studio at 110 Virginia Ave promotes overnight photo services and tailoring. The listing markets an all night pressing parlor, delivery of goods, and a phone contact Main 347 for requests and pickups.
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Harrod
Virginia Ave
Judge Whips Traveling Man in Mississippi Hotel Lobby
Meriden Mississippi January 28 Judge Robert Cochran punished traveling man H T Jenkins by horsewhip in the Grand avenue hotel lobby. LA R Murray a friend of the judge threatened Jenkins with a pistol as the whipping began. Jenkins resisted knocking Cochran down and Murray drew a gun. Both Cochran and Murray were arrested and released on bond. The incident arose from fines Cochran had imposed on Jenkins for whipping a black man and a separate case in which Jenkins had been indicted.
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Grand-ave
R. J. Murray
Jenkins
Murray
Cochran
Mysteriously Lost: Mrs Lola McNalley Missing in Albany
Mrs Lola McNalley, visiting from Brooklyn with her mother Mrs Clara Hart, disappeared Jan 1 after leaving for a nearby grocery near Massachusetts and North streets. Rumors say distress over her ill 11 year old daughter in Brooklyn may have driven her from home. She stands about five feet five, 120 pounds, dark hair and eyes, 31, husband Thomas McNalley an electrician. Police notified. fear she wandered or planned self harm.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Northst
McNaley
Thomas McNalley
Gas Bill Approved After Senate Favorable Report
The Cox 60 cent gas bill passed the senate after a Monday afternoon session. A minority report by Senator Carl Wood urged a 60 cent per 1000 cubic feet cap but proposed narrowing the law to smaller cities and lowering population thresholds. The majority report kept the bill largely intact, added an emergency clause and a $1,060 penalty for violations, and was adopted while the minority was defeated 27 to 14.
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Cox
Senate
Carl Wood
Mmajority
Reemler
Hugg
Farber
Stotsenberg
Opium joint found in North street room
Patrolmen Fleury Dugan and Carter discovered a negro woman named Susan McKinner in an opium joint behind H. W. North street Saturday night. John Wise, a negro bartender, was charged as keeper. Hearings set for Wednesday.
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Fleury
Dugan
Carter
Am Dpartment
H. W. Northst
Susan MecKinner
John Wise
Sandusky to Get In Special to The News
Advices from Lima indicate the Ohio and Pennsylvania league will not include Lima in a ten club circuit but Sandusky is expected to be selected at the Cleveland meeting on Tuesday.
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Lima. O
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Lima
Cleveland
Sandusky
Royse Takes Indiana Post With Union Central Life
Harry J. Royse, prominent councilman and businessman, assumes duties as assistant state agent in Indiana for Union Central Life Insurance Company. He began his new role on Monday, marking a regional expansion in the agency network.
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Harry J. Royse
Indiana
Union Central Life Insurance Company
Mr. Royse
Insurance Copany, Trust Company
Indianapolis
Life Insurance Company
Ind Reliable Life Insurance Companapolis
Central Union Life Company
Indiasinolis
Majessuranes Sermmpany
Cral Life Insurances Company
Talis
Liberal Life Insurance Compa Derson
Fivansville
Lincoln 7
Forgette Life
Hogger State Life
Marion
Grain Deal Fire Insurance
Implen Company
Indianapolis Arts Company
Tietel Tif Tinsurance Apolis
Indiana Napoli Is
Ares Company
Indianapol
Mitchells Speech Delayed by Senate Invitation
John Mitchell president of the United Mine Workers of America will address the senate Friday night when he returns east after declining the invitation to speak earlier.
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John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Senate
Smoke crackdown leads to warrants for Shiel and Bowars
Warrants issued by Smoke Inspector D. C. Walmsley seek the arrest of R. R. Shiel of the Shiel apartments and Frank Bowars, superintendent of the State Life building, on charges of violating the smoke ordinance.
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D. C. Walmsley
R. R. Shiel
Shiel
Frank Bowars
State Life Building
Powerful governor fears shaped insurance bill debate
During a joint legislative session, insurance officials argued over reforms, opposing provisions granting the governor sole power to appoint the insurance commissioner. Indiana life insurers pressed for limits on governor influence while praising certain reforms to curb Eastern competition.
Local Jottings of Interest from Our City
The column gathers brief items about city life, noting gas in sight, skating at Gardeld Park, a smoke episode, and sidewalk hazards. It mentions Miss Nellie Newman’s lost pocketbook, a hog kill on Wednesday, and local opinions on insurance bills and the governor’s nominees for a commissioner.
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Butler College
Nellie Newman
Pocketbook
Gardeld Park
We Tadimapelis
Evangelist G A Cook Returns to Indianapolis Sermon
Evangelist G A Cook formerly of Indianapolis now resides in Toronto California and has come back to Indianapolis to aid religious work. He preaches old time religion and speaks the language of Chinese and Filipinos. He will preach Monday night at Tabernacle Senate avenue and St Clair avenue.
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G. A. Cook
Indianapolis
Tor Angeles
Cal
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Tabernacle
Senate-ave
St. Clair-xi
Cook
Triumph ledge K of P. degree team to help No 56
Coming from Richmond Indiana on January 29 the Triumph Ledge Knights of Pythias degree team will travel to Indianapolis to provide work for No 56 of that city.
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the Sun
Richmond
Ind
Triumph Ledge K
Indianapolis
Bryan in California on Pacific coast tour
W J Bryan arrived in Los Angeles on a Pacific coast tour and was welcomed by a Democrats committee to speak tonight.
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Scrippa-McRace Press Association
Los Angeles
Cal
W. J. Bryan
Pacific Coast
Carnation Day Observed For McKinley Memorial
Thousands of carnations will be worn on Tuesday to honor Jim Taiz President Wiliam McKinley. The Carnation League of America started the lapel tradition on McKinley’s birthday. Indianapolis florists anticipate demand doubling from last year and expect to sell out at 31 a dozen.
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Jim Taiz
Wiliam McKinley
Indianapolis
Bic
Force Upheld Dismissal in Assault Case In Court
Criminal Judge Pritchard dismissed charges against Arthur Walker who faced assault and battery counts involving Mary Riley and Jessie Osborn at 503 Smith's Lane. The judge ruled Walker justified in using limited force to remove his sister from what he believed were evil associates amid a struggle with the two women.
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Pritchard
Arthur Walker
Mary Riley
Smith's Lane
Jessie Osborn
Walker
Local Businesses and Offers Advertised in Print
HEAL BROS decorative and iron work with old and new location references. National Restaurant at 38-40 Monument Place promotes modest piano offerings. The GEXM Laundry advertises family washings rough dry 5c per pound with flat pieces and telephone contact.
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National Restaurant
Monument Place
GEXM
Trye& Phones
Near Disaster at German Coal Mine Kills Hundreds
Berlin reports a major mining disaster in Essen where early counts show nearly 950 dead with 114 still trapped. Twenty five miners were rescued, many grievously injured, as families gathered beside piles of corpses in scenes of intense grief.
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Scripps-McRaee Press Association
Berlin
Rhoden
Essen
Twenty Killed in French Coal Mine Explosion
Paris dispatch reports a deadly fibedamp explosion at the Pieven coal mine near Dille that killed twenty miners. Rescue efforts and investigations are underway as authorities confirm the incident.
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Scrippa-WeRne« Press Association
Paris
Jan
Porte
Oecurre
Pieven Cole Liery
Dille
State Governor Faces Insurates Controversy Amid Guarded Remarks
A murky wording fragment references insiurates and a governor, suggesting a controversy over remarks attributed to state leadership. The garbled text hints at political tension without clear names, dates, or locations. Further readable details are needed for precise entitlements.
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Stanford White
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Countess OF Yarmouth
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