Industrial School For Girls Is Sought In Indiana
Senator Goodwine introduced a bill to separate the girls industrial school from the women's prison and to provide a $150,000 building within ten miles of Indianapolis. The school would be under the board of managers for the prison with a superintendent appointed, four building commissioners named by the governor, and occupancy planned after construction. The measure was referred to the committee on reformatories.
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Qiris’ Industrial School
Waman'a Priaan
Indianapolis
Sirin’ School
Board of Managers
Woman's Prison
Cam‘mitre Son Reformatorics
Roberts Named General Assistant Superintendent of City Free Mail Activity
Col W B Roberts a former secretary to Senator Beveridge and now in government service arrived in Indianapolis on Thursday from New Orleans and will inspect Porto Reo postal operations before sailing there. He has been in his post since July traveling city to city to inspect mail delivery and notes the post office department struggles to keep pace with growth and rising demand for more vehicles and funds.
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W. B. Roberts
Senator Beveridge
Indianapolis
Thurday
Cal. Roberts
City Free Mail Acivety
Ent
Wnel
Roberta
New Orleans
Fitzaburg
Porto Reo Ghd
Roberts
Tinkering With Voting Machine Bill Rumor Sparks City Debate
A rumor circulates that tampering occurred with the Yong voting machine bill now before Indianapolis committees. The claim suggests outsiders from a so-called third house influenced the measure, potentially leaving the bill unrecognizable when reported to the house. Also notes a 36 hour forecast for Indianapolis with rain or snow, much colder temperatures, and strong northwest winds, plus ads on the seventh page.
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Lala
Committee of Affairs
Indianapolis
Indiana
Cold Wave To Hit Indianapolis In A Hurry
The weather office warns a rapid cold wave will reach Indianapolis Friday. Temperatures may fall to ten above zero, with the blast tracing back to British Columbia. Officials say Indiana will see the edge of the surge, and the cold could linger briefly.
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Indianapelle
Weather Office
Indianapelle Coal Exchange
British Columbia
Bng
Biythe Saga
Indianapalia
Rochester couple wed after crowd’s jovial proposal
In Rochester in June an auto factory pair, Orcat Brickle and Florence Morrill, cigarmakers, agreed to marry when the assembly paid the costs after coworkers urged the stunt. A license was issued and Rev. Myarant united them. the groom declined to let friends cover the bill. The bride, adopted, came to Rochester with homeless children.
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Orcat Brickle
Florence Morrill
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Myarant
Brite
J. A. Braman
Tere
Yoston
Avears Extend Long-Aought Columbia Avenue Run
After a protracted delay residents finally secure the long requested extension on Columbia Avenue. The project gains momentum as officials approve the plan and set a start date for construction. Community groups welcome the breakthrough and push for timely completion.
First Car Runs on New Streetcar Extension in Indianapolis
Crowds cheered as the Martin avenue to Columbia avenue streetcar line began service, ending a long delay. Residents had pressed the works board for years, with protests from delegates, while city officials and the street railway company finally moved to authorize a test run and full extension. The first car ran Thursday morning, and the neighborhood celebrated with cheers and even free drinks.
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Works Board
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Taggart
Bookwalter
McGowan
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Interurban Terminal Company
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
Solicious
Ammonia Tank Explodes in Port Wayne Plant Fatalities Likely
In Port Wayne Indiana a massive ammonia tank explosion at the Eckart packing plant on Thursday buries workers Henry Plepen drink James Volt x and Oliver Matthews who die. Wm Kennis Joe Kohlback Clem Keller and Conrad Millee are badly injured with burns and broken bones. Bodies of Plepenbrink and Mathews recovered. Volt e’s body seen in ruins but unrecoverable for now. Cause unknown whether natural gas of ammonia sparked the blast.
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Eckart
Wrecknee
Henry Plependrink
James Voltx
Oliver Matthews
Demria
Wm. Kennis
Joe Kohlback
Clem Keller
Conrad Millee
Kohlbacks
Meintee
Keiler
Millers
Ajl
Piepenbrink
Mathews
Yolte
Miners and Operators in Indiana Confront Wage Clash
At a Thursday session in Tipton the miners and operators discuss wage increases amid strife. The conference relies on a subcommittee to set a wage scale with the general body ratifying or rejecting. Indiana operators threaten withdrawal if not granted relief, fearing higher coal costs than other districts. A bill to require shot firers in mines is debated for safety, opposed as costly by operators. The discussion suggests a possible strike if demands aren’t met, while athletic news notes a YMCA juniors basketball win, 13 to 1, and ongoing league play by M C A squads.
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Tormingon
Ull
Coal Operatora
Indiana
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Ft Coute
Thdlann
Anv
Miner
Death of Charles E Scoville in Indianapolis area
Charles E Scoville a prominent wholesale grocer in Indianapolis died Thursday morning of anaemia at his daughter Mrs Washardley Wishard’s home. Born in Watertown New York he moved to Evansville in 1853 to run a wholesale grocery business. He served long as president of the Hanville school board and was president of the Indiana state grocers association. Remains to Evansville Thursday night. funeral Saturday. Survived by four daughters including Genevieve.
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Indianapolis
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Velawarest
Indianapolx
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Watertown
N.Y
Evansville
Hvaneville
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Judge C F Roberts Dies in Aurora Indiana
Lawrenceburg Ind March reports Judge C F Roberts died of heart failure on the streets of Aurora Wednesday night after being in apparent good health. He was born near Lower Mantheater Ind in 1840s, a Plata university graduate in 1887, served in the legislature from 1863 to 28%, and was twice elected on the Democratic ticket in 1800s.
Big Burglary on Monument Place
Burglary struck downtown Indianapolis at 47 Monument Place on Wednesday night. Thieves stole stock valued around 700 to 2000 dollars, with a stereopticon, moving picture machine, cameras, arms, lenses, and photographer’s tools. A wagon carried items away. tags were torn from all. No clues yet. two other burglaries followed at local homes and a Michigan Street residence.
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Mtetriet
Stephens Photo-Supply Company
Monument Place
Indianapolis
Diserser
William Quinn
Michigan St
Nat
Compromise over ripper bill sparks house battle victory
Representatives hail a remarkable compromise as a signature achievement in state politics. The debate saw rival factions push to sway the outcome, with leaders claiming they secured key amendments and defeated opponents while noting the timing followed Senator Fairbanks’s arrival.
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House
Friends of the
Thoraday
Marshall
Booth Tarkington
Sharma
Warren Sayre
Cantwell
Bonatar Fairbanks
United States
Burton Targets Indian Appropriation Bill Efforts
Ohio congressman Burton launches a three day attack on the Indian appropriation bill detailing amendments and cuts including a 1 million dollar warehouse project for St Louis. He aims to curb extravagance and set groundwork for future economy while noting potential reductions next year. Senate routine adds dam construction bills and fortifications as carnations honor McKinley.
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Washington
Jah
Congreesman Burton
Ohio
Burton
Snetman
St. Louis
Law point on reform school transfer to Indiana reformatory
A Thursday debate centered on Senator Barrow’s bill to empower the reform school board to transfer incorrigible youths over 14 to the Indiana reformatory at Jeffersonville without trial. Senator Strider questioned the transfer’s validity, noting it could create a board court and allow imprisonment without trial. The committee’s report faced changes as a motion to recommit the bill was adopted for better arrangement.
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Barrow
Reform
Indiana
Jeffersonville
Strider
Board of Managers
Reform Achoal
Two Die After Vandalia Train Collision At Datlington
Datlington Ind Jan 4 A Vandalia train struck a pugsey at a crossing two miles west of town at 115 pm Thursday killing bystanders Benjamin Dillon and A M Chrismin. They were en route to a funeral when the wreck occurred. Eugene F Lewis and the Moranor gardeners were fined for violating a city ordinance prohibiting horses hitched to wagons on the market. Trial set for Feb 7 in police court.
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Ind
Ant
Benjamin Dillion
A.M. Chria- Min
Chriaroain Wreinetaetty
Dillon
Eugene F. Lewis
Moranor
New City
Wyrafted note from Woodard optician at Massachussette address
Fragmentary OCR lists names Woodard, an optician at 21 Massachusetts Avenue, formerly at Marcy's. It includes garbled phrases about care, markers, and comfort, suggesting a customer note or advertisement origin.
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Woodard
Optician
Massachus Cette-Nve
Marcy's
Chicago to Sullivan Rail Way Incorporated Proposal
The Chicago Terre Haute and Sullivan Railway Incorporated announces a proposed line from Chicago to Sullivan Indiana. Secretary and main stockholder is referenced amid firm details and regional route outline.
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Sullivan
Ind
Western Iateang
E. Cloyeala
Germans Nosing in Havana on Moltke Cruise
Reported incident on the Hamburg American Miner Moltke involving eight German officers aboard during a touring cruise. They allegedly gathered soundings and specifications related to Cuban waters and ports. U S officials and Minister Bankes were informed but deemed the matter trivial.
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Moltke
Palmo
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Bankes
TW. Keenan, Jr
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Hbbes
Colombbia
Hayt
Jury Law Won’t Be Changed in Indiana System
The senate on Phureday killed a proposed change to Indiana jury law by indefinitely postponing any action on the bill. The debate highlighted civil case verdicts where three fourths of jurors may return a verdict. Several senators used the moment to speak at length while others adjourned to the lobby to smoke or write letters.
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Phureday
Indiana
Dove Open Season Backed By Brown in Senate
Isaac W. Brown the bird and bee man spoke to the senate and house urging a 10 open season to permit dove slaughter for 50,000 children. He claimed the need for safe law and told reporters the world would want to know every word about the plan. Also noted were entries for a national bowling tournament with teams from Louisville and Oshkosh and officials from the American Bowling Congress expected to attend in Indiana.
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Tw Senate
Senate
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House
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Qeskosh
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American Bowling Congres
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Chicago
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Mullalti Jewelers Crowned by Low Prices at 21 Monument Place
A local jewelry dealer, PB Mullalti, advertises a new import of diamonds and invites customers to visit at 21 Monument Place to verify quality at low prices. The note emphasizes satisfaction and urges direct inspection before buying.
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Public stricken out allows governor to rule
A debated legislative scene shows the public removed from amendment while Governor Durbin could seal control. The House and Senate passed the amended bill, urging secrecy and party advantage as Democrats push for hearing access, with Speaker rulings limiting dilatory tactics. The Indiana reformatory board will be restructured, governor appointments set terms, and nonpartisan oversight promised, amid partisan maneuvering.
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Senate
Republican House
Durbin
Slack
Stack
Billy
Jons
Indiane Reformatory
Sears
Sifica
Ail
Weir
Wild Indiana Reformatory
Indiana Reformatory
Party Line Vote Delays Bill To Governor Action
A party line clash halted the bill during a third reading. Representative Slack pressed for passage with Rep Lewis’s amendment to the title, but the measure failed on a strict party vote and awaits the governor’s decision.
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Ripper Bil
Lewis
Public barred from trunk of Dr Joseph Alexander case
In Williamsport Pa a courtroom crowd watched as Dr Joseph Alexander faced grave robber charges with a large crowd present. Newspaper reps will be admitted to report fully while a smaller public gathering was restricted. Twenty five injured in a separate incident near Linden when a four horse aleigh collided with three people.
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Alexander
Wenty
Williamsport
Jai Bol
Aleigh
Linden
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