Bungling Legislators Block Insane Law Reform
Secretary Butler of the State board of charities backs new inquest methods for insanity cases. He notes amendments shifting the commission from two justices and one physician to include two physicians, and argues notice provisions were mislaid during law passage. He cites hospital for epileptics bills and senate house amendments, with confusion over final composition.
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Butler
State Board of Charities
House
Senate
Indianapolis
Small
State Library
Senate Journal
Belt Trains Thunder Through a Graveyard
A Belt line train passes near an old cemetery on E Washington street, where a solitary white shaft marks Lucinda J Morris who died in 1811. The shaft was erected by her son S W Morris beside infant graves of Richard H and Robert W, with linked local family lore about the Blie and Elie families and a burned homestead nearby.
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E. Washingtonst
Lucinda J. Morris
W. Morris
Richard H
Robert W
Blies
Washington St
Morris
Blie
Panhandle Road
Sam Shank
Brady
Blackford Road
Elie
Washington, D. C
Garfield Ave
Thompson Homeward From Philippines With Curio Hoard
George Thompson, Bethlehem township youth and former bugle boy in the Thirty-first U. S. volunteers, returns from service in the Philippines at age 16. He collected Filipino weapons, spoons, shells, and woven textiles, noting Mindanao’s Moros and the Filipinos as friendly after initial resistance. The piece discusses the regiment’s noncombat role and Thompson’s views on the war, plus a note on Col. Pettit’s praise of good conduct. A separate item reports Elisha Bryant suing Ideal Stove Foundry for damages after a furnace injury.
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Ogansport
George Thompin
Bethlehem
U. S
Indiana
Angel Island
San Francisco
Manila
Mindanao
Zamboanga
Thompson
Col. Pettit
Thirty-first
Prosecutor Bond on Trial in Richmond Malfeasance Case
The case against Prosecutor W. A. Bond charged with malfeasance in office was called Monday in Richmond Indiana.
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Richmond
Ind
Spi
W. A. Bond
Omaha Preachers Invite the Shirtwaist to Come In
Wire tips report Omaha ministers inviting the shirtwaist to enter. Gen Martino the Italian war minister has resigned. Josie Grehan of St Louis, 29, died by her own hand after trouble with her husband. Gen Daniel Butterworth near death at Fishhill Landing. Joseph Stettner of Milwaukee said goodbye to a friend and leaped into the lake. Alice Wagner set out to hobo to San Francisco but weakened in New Orleans and is in police care.
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Martino
Josie Grehan
St. Louis
Daniel Butterworth
Fishhill Landing
Joseph Stettner
Milwaukee
Alice Wagner
San Francisco
New Orleans
Indiana Pensions Listing With Names and Amounts
A historical pension roll item lists numerous individuals and pension amounts across Indiana. Entries cover original, supplemental, renewal, increase, and reissue categories with names and places such as Indianapolis, Lafayette, Greensburg, and others. Also noted are widows and war pensions including the Indian wars and the Spanish-American War.
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Jesse A. Scott
National Military Home
Grant
Cornelius MecGlinchy
Everton
William H. Myers
Boglesville
James A. Wright
Sullivan
Thomas J. Deboit
St. Paul
Samuel S. Alexander
Abraham Whelchel
Fortville
Charles H. Ham
Stanford
William J. Lester
Indianapolis
John Seaton
Huntingburg
Talton Broands
Greensburg
Matthew Taylor
Sycamore
George Stinson
Floyds Knobs
Ransom Short
Ransom R. Short
Segemour
William Co. Arrasmith
Newport
Joel M. Minnerley
Fort Wayne
Henry C. Johnson
Williamsport
Sarah A. Amos
Efn B. Sassaday
Danville
Spain
Thomas W. McCauley
Lafayette
Horses Die in Heat Cadence Shocks City
Humane officer Wilson notes a heat tied surge in horse deaths as Hass gathers nearly 50 bodies last week. The officer says the extreme temperatures hasten the deaths while acknowledging other factors.
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Wilson
Hass
Pennsylvania and Vandalia Lines Fourth of July Rates
Tickets available July 3 and 4 for travel to points within 200 miles of the selling station. Return limit set for July 5. Rail service details reflect holiday schedule and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennslyvania
Vandalia Lines
Epworth League Convention Travel Tickets Offered
Officials announce round trip travel from Indianapolis to San Francisco for the Epworth League Convention set for July 18 to 21. Tickets priced at 54.15 with sales July 5 to 12, inclusive. Special departures listed and connections via St. Louis or Chicago available. inquiries directed to WW Richardson and D J Endlinupotia, Indiana agents.
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Pennsylvania
Vandalia
Indianapolis
Epworth League
San Francisco
St. Louis
Chicago
WW. Hichardson
Fourth of July Excursions via Monon Route
Fourth of July excursion offer to all points in Central Passengers Association territory within 20 miles at one fare round trip. Tickets sold July 6 and 4, final return limit July 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Passengers Association
A Tribute to Judge Woods by Republican Leader Hernly
Chairman Hernly of the Republican state committee recalls Judge Woods’s help to a young lawyer, Will Brown, in a liquor case. Woods offered guidance by letter and in person, assisted with correcting errors, and helped reverse a lower court ruling. The memory honors Woods’s kindness to new attorneys.
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Hernly
Republican State Committee
New Castle
Bar Association
Judge Woods
Will Brown
Denison
Supreme Court
Taft Named Civil Governor of Philippine Islands
Gov. Taft was signed in as civil governor of the Philippine islands by the president. His formal inauguration is slated for Thursday following the signing on Monday in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William H. Taft
Philippine Islands
McCulloch Seeks Timely Report On Interurban Franchise
George McCulloch of Muncie, president of Union Traction, returned from a eastern trip and urged Indianapolis council committee on contracts and franchises to report the interurban franchise by Monday night. He warned against delaying so long it would affect the city campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McCulloch
Muncie
Union Traction Company
Indianapolis
McCulloch
Council
Street Car Fatality In Muncie Child
A street car fatally injured 2 years old Patsy Drennen in Muncie Indiana on Monday according to early report.
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Muncie
Ind
Patsy Drennen
Town Talk and Local Incidents from Kirksville to Beville
Dr. F W Hannah to speak on osteopathy and surgery before the national convention in Kirksville Missouri. Several clergy participated in an old people's day service at Ed Win Ray Memorial church. A man from Chicago left a gold watch in a Bates house toilet-room and offered a $59 reward. Beville Avenue and Michigan Street hosted the cornerstone laying for the Grace Mission. An association of former Wabash county residents planned a Sunday meeting. Baltimore native Charles Jones jailed for robbery. Neplin Evans arrested for attempted assault at a boarding house. George Harris, often drunk, faced court and caused a disturbance. Y M S initiated 56 candidates at St Patrick's hall with Mass and vespers. A coal business suspect assaulted by John Rogers with a broadax at 321 McCauley Street. Collins, intoxicated, attacked him and was defended by Rogers’ actions.
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F. W. Hannah
Kirksville
T. A. Goodwin
J. S. Tevis
R. Roberts
Edwin Ray M. E. Church
B. J. Gilmore
Chicago
Bates House
New Grace Mission
The
Evangelical Association
Beville-ave
Michigan St
Fred Rausch
Wabash County
Rogia 45
State House
Charles Jones
Baltimore
Samuels
Pennsylvania-st
Neplin Evans
Massachusetts Ave
Mary Timmerman
George Harris
Daly
St. Patrick's Hall
Woodlawn Ave
Capital Council
St. Patrick’s
McCauley
John Rogers
McCauley Sr
Collins
Rogers
Cascarets Candy Cathartic Ad Promises Modern Laxative
An ad touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a safe up to date laxative free from old poisons. It markets the product as scientific and palatable with druggists offering 10c 25c and 50c sizes.
Special party train to Vincennes and return
A special party train run by Miss O M Dillingham and Mrs Kate Applegate departs Indianapolis at 2 45 p m on July with a round trip fare 14 65 to Mountain Lake Park Vincennes and back Tickets are valid to July 20 inclusive For details contact Miss Dillingham 6512 N Delaware St or Mrs Applegate 404 N Illinois St or ticket agents R P Algeo D P A
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Mountain Lake Park
Ttd
Vinc
S. Wi
O. M. Dillngham
Kate Applegate
Indianapolis
Miss Dillingham
Delaware St
Illinois St
R. P. Algeo
Central territory travel offer for July round trip fare
The notice announces a one fare round trip ticket offer to all points within a 200 mile radius in the Central Passenger Association territory. Tickets are sold July 3 and 4 with a final return limit July 5.
Airfare Return Fare to San Francisco via Monion Route
Tickets go on sale July 0 to 13 for a San Francisco round trip priced at $54.15 with a final return limit of August 31. See ticket agents for particulars.
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Monion
Cincinnati and Return Tickets for Christian Endeavor Convention
Tickets on sale July 5 to 8 for Cincinnati and return trip priced at 3.30 via Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton. Return valid until July 31 with extension to August 31. Inquire at ticket agents for details.
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Cincinnati
Tickets On Sale Daily Through Sept 10
Tickets are on sale daily through September 10 with a final return limit of October 31. For details contact ticket agents.
Chicago and Return Fare Sale Through July
A brief notice announces a five dollar Chicago and return fare via the Monion Route. Tickets go on sale in July with a final return limit set for the same month.
Did They Fib About Bicycle Licenses
Deputy city-controller Sullivan notes a flood of license inquiries as the second half of the year begins with bicycle licenses cut to 50 cents. He says many riders claim ownership only after July 1 to dodge higher fees and test the system.
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Sullivan
Mr. Sullivan
Indianapolis Detroit Rail Trip Schedule Fragment
Fragmentary schedule shows departure from Indianapolis at 3 20 p m arriving Detroit at 10 p m Returning Detroit depart 7 10 a m arrive Indianapolis 3 25 p m but digits and punctuation uncertain.
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Firtianapolis
Detroit
Indianapolis
Elks to Play Baseball in Independence Day Match
The Indianapolis Elks lodge will face Columbus lodge in a July 4 baseball game in Columbus. Two trains depart at 11 a.m. with a $1.25 fare. Indianapolis lineup includes Handsome Tren catcher Magsey OBrien Metros Ranch Dusty Bate Singer Munter Rowdy Schaub Lead-pipe McEbwaine Fresco Keevers Feibleman manager Emil Fertig.
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Indianapolis Lodge of Elks
Columbus, Inc
Columbus
Indianapolis
Tren
Magsey’ O'Brien
Metros Ranch
Phehera
Dusty Bate
Bobo
Munter
Bo Daten
Bof
McEbwaine
C. F
Fresco” Keevers
R. F
Bert Feibleman
Emil Fertig
King of Reoters
Lake Erie & Western Excursion Train Schedule
Lake Erie and Western Railroad offers a $1.00 out of town excursion on Sunday July 7. The train departs Indianapolis at 6:30 a.m. and returns from Michigan City at 6:00 p.m., stopping at Michigan City Laporte Plymouth Rochester Peru and Kokomo.
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Lake Erie & Western R. R
Michigan City
Laporte
Plymouth
Rochester
Peru
Kokomo
Indianapolis
Parkersburg Mayor Closes Salons Amid Reservation Tensions
The Parkersburg West Virginia mayor shuttered saloons on Sunday amid ongoing disputes over lands in the Kiowa Co manche reservation. Reports note escalating tensions and potential clashes as land scrap heats up.
Big Four Route Fourth of July Excursions Half Fare
Travel offer for Fourth of July with half fare to principal points in Central Passenger Association territory within two hundred miles of origin. Good outbound July 3 and 4, return by July 5. Valid via Big Four agents.
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Central Passenger Association
Vall
Big
Isidor Davidson Seeks Liquor License for 441 Massachusetts Ave
The subscriber announces to voters in Marion County Indiana that he will apply to the Board of County Commissioners at the August term 1901 for a license to sell intoxicating malt and spirituous liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises consumption. The business is located in a first floor room facing north on Massachusetts Ave in a two story brick building in S E 44 square 19, 21 feet on Massachusetts Ave, starting 128 feet southeast of the northeast corner of survey 19 in Indianapolis Center Township. Ward 7.
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Seventh Ward
Center Township
Marion County
Indiana
Board of
County Commissioners
Massachusetts Ave
S. E
Sur. 19
Indianapolis
Isidor Davidson
Notice of liquor license application in Marion county Indiana
The voters of the Second ward Center township Marion county Indiana will apply to the Board of county commissioners at the August term for a license to sell spirituous vinous and other intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premise drinking privileges. The business is located facing south on Massachusetts Ave first floor of a two story frame building on lot FY Gale’s division of outlet Newto in Indianapolis Center township Marion county Indiana known as No. 1 Massachusetts Ave ward 2 Joseph Schoen.
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Center Township
Marion County
Indiana
Board of County Commissioners
Merhusetts
Gale
Antt
Outlet Newto
Indianapolis
Stu Massachue
Setts Ave
Joseph Schoen
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Larry Sanders
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Monon
GOV
Taft
Philippines
Says McCulloch
Tion
Colorado
Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery
Buffalo
N. Y
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Ropley
Meplcx
Via
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ELKS
Columbus Horned Gents
Parkersburg
W. Va
King George
Greece
Turkey
Abdul
George W. Wells
Eleanora A. Percy
Boston
Mary Laurer
Ebusbiand
FE. T. Horn
Lancaster, O
Ishope
Spert Bishop Remedy Co
I Sidan Drug CO
San Francisca
Calis
Ike Dr. Tomson
Tomson
Stevenson Bidg
Dayton
Toledo
D. G. Edwards
Ana Sar Nes I Travelers
Idc
Inter-State Travelers Guide
Ali
Enon Guide
Journal Printing CO
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Maple St
Maple and Wilkinssts
McCarty
Moses Lemontree
Evans Chexigal Co
Ainciknati, C. V
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