Dark horse enters race to threaten district chair bid
Albert Glossbrenner, a Hustler with wide party ties and Thuvey Bros. secretary treasurer, is rumored to challenge Flurry S. New for district chairman. Glossbrenner denies candidacy while signaling possible acceptance if elected. supporters expect strong backing to swing the convention vote by Tuesday.
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Albert M. Grossbrenner
S. New
W. N. Trarding
Mr. New
Wealing-Harding
Tew
Dr. Glosseremier
Glossbrenner
Tuevey Bros
New
Lism
Overstreet votes fight Harrison bid rages in party clash
The Overstreet faction accuses Kealing of backing anti Harrison forces at the Minneapolis convention and says he controlled admission tickets to favor anti Harrison allies. Kealing’s backers deny but campaign tactics mirror past efforts by New Schmidt Hawkins Young and allies aligned with the Fairbanks machine.
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Wealing
Gen
Harrison
Minneapolis
Kealing
Will
Enling
New
Schmidt
Hawkins
Young
Jaying
Fairbanks Machine
Marion club plans a big ball in Tom Linson hall
A Marion club invites the public to a large ball at Tom Linson hall. Other notes include a stove fire causing $10 damage at Mrs Stokeley’s home on Sturmare Friday night and a court report on Tom Welly’s grand jury appearance for alleged robbery of Charles Closson while he was intoxicated.
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Marion Club
Tomlinson Hall
Fred Sneagel
Cox
Buschmann’s Grocery
Frank Johnson
John C. Newen
John C. Newen N. Pennnsylvania St
Woman's Social and Business Union
Roberts Park
M. Jo
Harvey M. LaFollette
New York
Marion County
Harvey
Harry B. Davis
Pennsylvania
Sanity Commission
Celia Alexander
John Johnson
Mach
Jones the Tailor Ad on Lilinois Street
Tailor Jones at 149 S Lilinois Daite advertises trousers for 13 dollars. Address listed as 149 Lilinois Street with services likely offered locally.
Swiftwater Bill's Love Offer Ends in Vanishing Bride
San Francisco January 29 An Alaska gold seeker known as Swiftwater Bill of Dawson wooed Gussie La Moore a Dawson dressmaker offering wealth if she would wed him. She declined and he pursued Miss La Moore in San Francisco, proposing after buying a diamond. They married a month ago at the Baldwin hotel. Early in the honey moon Bill forgot to bring gold to his wife. Wednesday night Mrs Gates packed her trunk left the Baldwin and has not been seen since. Bill remains despondent.
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San Francisco
Swiftwater Bill
Dawson
W. C. Gates
Gussie la Moore
Miss In Moore
Baldwin Hotel
Bil
Mutiny in East Market Stall Council Facing Violations
Local dispute over market stalls escalates as section 1I of the market ordinance is allegedly violated. Monopolistic lessees hold multiple stalls in meat and market sections, despite rules limiting ownership to one stall per person or firm. The Board of Public Safety seeks compliance, while incumbents threaten resistance.
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Board of Public Safety
Hese
Forecast for Indianapolis Area Through Sunday
WHATHOR reports the 34 hour forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity ending p m January 30. Fair conditions expected for Saturday night and Sunday. Noon temperature Saturday was 28 degrees with a daytime outlook indicating continued mild conditions before nightfall.
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Indianapolis
Modern sewer system at Jivansville hospital adopted
The Jivansville insane hospital now treats sewage using sand filtration and preinitiation after an $18,000 legislative appropriation. Secretary Butler observed the plant in Evansville, noting 452 inmates and staff. Sewage moves to a 40 to 60 foot square vat, lime and alum precipitate solids, then clarified water moves to a second gravel and sand bed for filtration. Precipitate is pressed and sold as fertilizer.
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Jivansville Insane Hospital
Butler
State Board of Charities
Evansville
Joansville
Claims pile up against City construction company project
The Board of Public Works faces multiple claims against Frank Seyfried led City Construction for Sheldon Street improvements. Horace I. Smith, as trustee, alleges the firm dug hundreds of loads of dirt from Columbia Avenue, to the district between Twenty third and Brinkman, with the board deeming the digging unauthorized and the firm liable. Other claims include unpaid labor wages and payment for curb materials, suggesting mounting debt as the project nears completion. Recaptured Ad Lynn, who escaped the workhouse hospital transfer, was caught by Bicycle Officer Holtz at 649 West Rayst Street after a brutal assault on his invalid wife.
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Board of Public Works
City Construction Company
Frank Seyfried
Sheldon-st
Twenty-first
Twenty-fifth-st
Horace I. Smith
Columbia-ave
Twentythird-st
Brinkman-ave
Ad Lynn
Holtz
Lynn
W. Rayst
Senate votes down amendments as silver push wins
In Washington on January 2, the Teller resolution allowing government obligations to be paid in silver and gold passed the Senate after a fiery debate. Senator Wakings opposed, warning that free silver threatened financial stability, while the final tally stood 47 to 32 with strong support from lead proponents and opposition from several Republicans.
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Washington
Senate
Luiday
Ile
United States Senate
Colorado
Auekle
Abe
Foraker
Spooner
United Siates
United States
Yeus—Allen
Bacon
Kyte
Berry
Mutter
Cannon
Carter
Chilten
Clark
Clay
Cockrell Daniel
Crray
Flareris
Heitfield
Jones Cork
Neeney
Lindsay
Meltery
Melaitirin
Maltars
Mantle
Martin
Mills
Mitchell
Dloney
Morgan
Alurphy
Pasco
Pettigrew
Pettus
Pritehara
Rawlins
Roach
Sheelly
Smith
Stewart
Feller
Tillman
Turn
Prospects in House Point to Teller Resolution Clash
The House faces a tense path on the Teller resolution with Republicans split over final votes. Leaders think 20 to 30 votes may carry passage while others push to stall in committee. Eastern Republicans fear the issue, while western moderates worry about self-interest in re-election, signaling stormy times ahead. W. H. Oren seeks secretary of state nomination, backed by northern counties. New officers of the Republican editors association are named with Hogate, Marsh, Nauer as vice presidents and Floward as secretary.
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Washington
House
Senate
Reed
Oren
W. H. Oren
South Bend
Wabash
Republican Editors’ Association
Julian D. Hogate
The
Danville Republican
KH. J. Marsh
Portland Commercial
FLWW
Nauer
North Vernon Banner-Plaindealer
A. W. Floward
Owen County Journal Dretary
George Allen
Terre Tlaute Express
Indiana Death Toll From Consumption Estimated
The state health board estimates that 14 percent of Indiana deaths are due to consumption with higher rates in poor farms and benevolent institutions.
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State Health Board
Indiana
I Cure Stomach and Bowel Troubles Advertisement
A ladies only health ad offers relief for stomach and bowel trouble with afternoon and evening sessions at 2881 Capitol Ave. Mary Cleveland Stone and Dr W B Craig advertise veterinary services for dogs at Wood's table with phone numbers 1097 or 193.
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Capitolate
Mary Cleveland Stone
Ww. B. Graig
Wood
Convicting Jester Provokes Capitol Pranks End in Evansville
Captain Hart and Colonel Walker chase a long running prank on state treasurer F J Scholz. A German letter delivered to Scholz’s home triggers a comical chase as Scholz, with friends, investigates the rumor mill. Scholz later calls Captain Hart a liar while public jests unfold in Evansville.
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Part
Smidz
Iolvaneville
Stocktronh
Schola
Steckteth
Schels
Abe
Scholas
Stokes Bennett
Stokes
Daugherts-Stocektlethke
Qin Scholes
Capt. Hart
WENN PITCHER SIGNED PROMPTS SPRING PLANS
Bob Allen signs W A Thompson of Wicklin as a new pitcher for the WENN club. Thompson, 19 years old, 165 pounds, right handed, praised for speed though wild last year with Burlington Ta. The club begins spring work April 7 with games against Pittsburg and Cincinnati stops around April 1 2. Manager Allen seeks games with Cleveland and Louisville.
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Arger
Bob Allen
W. A. Thompson
Wicklin
Berryhill
Lebanon
Thompson
Burlington
Allen
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Louisville
Steamer Corona Wreck Near Skeena River
Danube reports the Corona bound for Skaguay struck a rock near the Skeena mouth Tuesday morning and began sinking. Lifeboats were used, passengers landed on the beach, and the ship lies with its stern submerged. 245 passengers aboard amid fears of total loss. one survivor aboard the Danube is Mr. White of San Francisco.
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Nantsio
B. C
Danube
Departure Bay
Corona
Skaguay
Skeena River
Alkali
Goleseelers
Union Steamship Companysteamer
Rookwalter Reflects on Kansas Prosperity and Politics
Chas Bankwalter returns from Sumner County praising prosperity as mortgages drop and freight flows rise. He notes a divided Kansas scene with Republicans wary of Teland-Ingalls factionalism, a fading free silver cry, and a fragile Democratic presence. He predicts another wheat crop may settle the money question and undermine populists.
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Chas
Bankwalter
Mansas
Sumner County
Wis
Kansas
Prohis Will Hustle At Cincinnati Conference
Prohibitionists from the Cincinnati conference, 390 strong, raised 85000 to promote the cause. McWhirter presided with leaders John G. Woolley and Sam Jones in attendance. Funds will supply plate matter to the country press, print distribution literature, and deploy organizers to reach more business readers.
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F. TU. McWhirter
T. Allen
S. J. Wilson
W. F. Clark
Cincinnati
Mr. McWhirtter
John G. Woolley
Sam Jones
State Board Member Blocks License Over Debt
A state house report notes a medical board member refused to grant a physician license while an outstanding debt to him remains unpaid. Officials condemn the board for letting personal pique delay the capable practitioner's licensure.
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State House
State Board of Medical Examination and Registration
Forty Ambitions at Plymouth High School Graduation
A large Plymouth church audience witnessed the thirtieth graduating exercises of the high school Friday night. The class of 40 included Ndnia B. Kuhn, Lilvan Habich, Daisy A. Hale, Andrea Merguson, Abraham Cronbach, Ida S. Braddock, Sara Messing, Claure G. Bowers, and Martha Allerdice. President Russe presented diplomas. Carl Edwin Hildebrand died Friday in Phoenix, Arizona while seeking renewed health. He was born at Indianapolis and Cornell educated, an architect and Second Presbyterian church worker. The body will arrive next Wednesday. Also noted: state suit against Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad regarding incorporation and a $230 fee. Feed your horse Janes' Dustless Oats.
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Plymouth Church
Ndnia B. Kuhn
Lilvan Habich
Daisy A. Hale
Andrea Merguson
Abraham Cronbach
Ida S. Braddock
Sara Messing
Claure G. Bowers
Martha Allerdice
Russe
Carl Edwin Hildebrand
Phoenix
Ariz
Caroline Hildebrand
Mary Fish
Indianapolis
Cornell University
Second Presbyterian Church
Rumors of Henry A Johnson Aiming for Senate Seat
Local gossip from a meeting of Republican editors claims Henry A Johnson is trimming his plumage for a U.S. Senate bid. A witness predicted Johnson will soon go public with plans, while others say his congressional career may be winding down dramatically to boost his statewide chances. Local politicians offer no confirmation but show no surprise.
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Henry A. Johnson
Contested Democratic Chairman Race Sparks Silver and Gold Flap
The county Democratic chairman race centers on Attorney Jos. Tell and Chas. Briders with strong silver and gold faction tensions. John H. Mahoney and Frank Maus are named but viewed with party displeasure, Maurice Donnelly nudges for compromise, and Ayres emerges as a potentially acceptable compromise candidate amid factional warning signs.
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Jos. Tell
Chas. Bridees
Briders
Thos
Silivan
Briefest Legal Advice Ever By Attorney General
The attorney general answered a letter from a justice of the peace and other roles with one word. He sealed an addressed missive in response to a long, detailed case summary and request for legal advice. The word was cepty.
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Ketcham
Lea
Advics
Angiher Move Challenges Indianapolis Taxi Ordinance
The Angiher transfer company petitions Superior Court for an injunction to block enforcement of an Indianapolis ordinance requiring hackmen to stand outside the Union Station door while soliciting customers. It cites a contract with Union Railway and argues the 1907 rule uses outdated law, affecting post office appointments and civil service changes in North Indianapolis.
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Rank Bint Trensfer Company
Superior Court
City of
Indianapolis
Ll Hackmen
Union Station
Allen
Carter
Transfer Company
Union Railway Company
Sahm
Department
R. DO. Udell
Iinois St
McLain Place
Udell
New Trial Sought for Rosenberg in Bigamy Case
Attorneys Herod and Herod, for Max Rosenberg, declare guilty of bigamy in criminal court. They will file a motion for a new trial on Thursday and urge the verdict was not sustained by the evidence on Monday.
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Herod & Herod
Max Rosenberg
Local Shops Offer Robes Blankets and Classes
Strawmyer Nilius at Monument place Worth advertise low prices on robes and blankets. Gresh's Dancing Academy at Union Trust building invites beginners’ classes daily opposite the post office in Market street, with elevator access at 120 Illinois street.
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Strawmyer & Nilius
Monument-place
Gresh’s Dancing Academy
Union Trust Building
Ih. Market-st
Orming
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Scholz
Col. Walker
F. J. Scholz
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Scholes
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Col Walker
Ye Wenn
Allen Qvill
Rowas
Nelson Hyde
Wiliam
the Rail
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Isaitharine Breed
Chicago
Stoddard
Burton Normes
West
Corps of Veterinarians
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William Jesse
Lile
Joseph Quinn
Lewis Burks
Wad Blakeman
William
Winman Sanders
Anne
William Swan
Anna
Hugh O'Conner
Sarah
Clarence Evins
Emd
Joe Prost
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Rookwalter
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Chicago & Eastern Tilingis Railroad
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