Census Enumerators Face Hard Labor and Meager Pay
The Sun reports census takers like Conger in Flat Rock and Richmond struggle with large districts, unpaid expenses, and low per name rates. Enumerators fear mental strain, delayed deadlines, and scarce clerical help as they tally names, farms, factories, widows, and more across 14 counties, with some men jokingly counting their own households first for hard cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sige Ss
Conger
Aock
Flat Rock
Richmond
Congar
Washington
Mc Conger
Quas‘tong
Christian Rippersbach
Gott-fried Aufderheide
Frederick Barmfuhlerer
Louis Bossozzoti
Joseph Budweitsky
Anna Lautterstein
Valentina Zangminster
Charles Schrenckengost
August Steinkrueger
John Poggenmeyer
Albert Marmasonsky
Tom Winterrond
Thomas Wrablinsky
Henry Sprengpfeil
Joan von Spreckeleau
Custody Battle Reversed In Judge Taylor Court
In a Tuesday hearing Judge Taylor overturned a prior decree giving Jesse Carnatz custody to his father Julius Carnatz after Nellie Carnatz, his mother, defied the court. The attorney formerly aligned with Mrs. Carnatz drew sharp remarks from the judge who hinted at untrustworthy representation. The arrest order against Mrs. Carnatz had been granted but later dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wat Mum
Julius
Nellie Carr Datz
Jesse
Taylor
Carnatz
Sean
Romantic Runaway Marriage In Indiana Field Pursuit
A lively report from Elizabeth town describes a Monday chase as Harry Goodwin and Cora Skinner fled Lawrenceburg Indiana with a marriage license. A quick magistrate Squire Sterling from nearby joined as the couple wed under an oak as pursuing parents arrived too late. Community spectators cheered as the lovers were celebrated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cencinnaty
Jane
Apedal
Elizabethtown
Abard Ron
Harry Goodwin
Cora Skinner
Lawrenceburg
Jed
Indiana
Aquila
Bicycles Targeted On Sidewalk as City Hears Grievances
City council laments sidewalk obstructions by bicycles and addresses gatekeeping. Col Hicksil and aides push gag measures as Pearson moves to previous question. A letter from Eureka to Cooper references Baker hose. Woollen objects to insult. Fire department payroll cuts and horse purchase costs noted. New building and paving ordinances approved, bids for asphalt reviewed. Street railway ordinance referred to railroad committee for alterations. Col. Hicklin proposes fines for sidewalk riding. Tim Griffin vents over Capitol Hill sidewalk grade dispute affecting stone coping and brick foundation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Hicksis
Pearson
Eureka Company
Cooper
Baker Hose Company
Woollen
Rassman
Escanss
Hicklin
Bart G. Criopp
Daugherty
Mrr
Thachiaf
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania-st
Clifford-aye
Woodruff-place
Washington-st
Alabama
Noble-st
Barber Asphalt Company
Tie
Tim Griffin
State House
Shearer
Tennessee St
Shawver
Tennessee-st
Capitol
Washingtonst
Debates on Tariff and Debt Dominate Congress
Weather and heat spur congressmen to discuss adjournment while the Senate finance committee aims to ready the tariff bill for report. Letters to U S consuls abroad are cut off by the secretary of state. Eastern importers press the finance committee for tariff clarity. Blaine seeks 250000 for a Latin American library project. Senator Plumb proposes a new 400 grain dollar coinage with set purchase limits. Republicans push to maintain pension provisions as House caucus ends without agreement with the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Finance
U.S. Conauta
Secretary of State
Finance Committee
Senate
Blaine
Pan Congress
Plumb
St. John
New York
House Committee
Senate Conference Committee
McComas
Martha Houk
Coloral
Richmond
U. S
Monay
Lulu Kelly
John Kaly
Zadura
Sawyer
Commercial Club
Meridian W. C. T. U
Roberts Park Church
Alexander Cohn
Grady
Big Your
Irvin
Marion County
H. Society
Lafayette
Y. A. Doutnay
Masonic Hall
Roberta Park Church
Griffin
Oolite Quarry Company
Spencer County
Capital
Richmond Belt Railroad Company
Indianapolis Brush Electric Light Company
John Caven
Alfred
John C. S. Harrison
Tinih
Kokomo
la Follette
Cheadle
W. J. Shinn
J. R. Williams
West Indianapolis
Wiliams
Health Board
Nestle
Superior Court
Howe
Henry E. Waldron
Dickson & Talbott
Murder by Assassins Tolliver Slain on Claiborne Farm
The Claiborne County Press reports the Tolliver murder on his farm February 21. Two masked men withWinchester rifles killed him in front of his wife and children. The attackers then warned others not to bury Tolliver and fled toward the woods, joining four accomplices. The Bob Mason gang from Kentucky is blamed for the crime and terror in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
Tas
Claiborne County
A. R. Tolliver
Tolliver
Tollivar
Ywroods
Wyatt
Telliver
Bob Mason
Kentucky State
Bas
Soldiers mass meeting slams pensions and GOP handling
At Mozart hall a mass meeting of veterans heard Gen. Tom Bennett condemn GOP inaction on service pensions. Speakers urged organization and grievances redress, praising earlier pension laws and criticizing Harrison for not backing new pension legislation. Ohio, Virginia and Mexican veterans discussed amid calls to sustain veteran benefits despite treasury limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mozart Hall
Tom Bennett
Richmond
Ben
Jim
Washington
Carro Gordo” Williams
Gideon Johnson
South
Sons of America
Harrison
Republicano Party
Dr. Lucas
Destructive Loveland Cloud Burst Destroys Town
A Missouri Valley special reports Loveland in Beyer valley eight miles below the point swept by a cloud burst. The storm destroyed most houses, with 28 feared dead including Mrs Sayles and family. Later dispatch says only Mrs Sayles was killed. Search for the missing continues. Printers in Chattanooga plan a five cent per thousand strike starting Monday night after union printers vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Couner Buurrs
Jane
Missouri Valley
Loveland
Beyer Valley
Ftrest
Sayles
Cyclone devastates two Indiana towns near Louisville rail line
Jeffersonville Indiana reports a cyclone Monday night that nearly obliterated Huntingburg and Jasper along the Louisville Heansville and St Louis railway. Many killed or wounded as buildings fell and wires were cut. Details are scarce as telegraph and telephone lines are down. Huntingburg is 75 miles from Jeffersonville and Jasper 62 miles away. An effort to reach the stricken towns is underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffersonville
Ind
Huntingburg
Jasper
Louisville, Heansville & St. Louis
Drowned After Riverfront Prank In Clark Avenue Frolic
Five white youths, aged rough and ready, dragged a man shouting to go to Jesus into the river at Clark Avenue waterfront. The man drowned. police hold one boy and seek the others. Local residents shocked by the brutal prank and ongoing investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
Clark-ave
Jesus
Lawyer Drunk Sways Cincinnati Police System
Cincinnati reports the prosecuting attorney has been on a days long spree causing police affairs to falter. The police judge warns of a crisis at the workhouse as hundreds may have been illegally committed due to neglect of duty and could be released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Fight at Sunday school picnic leaves two dead at Monday springs
Birmingham dispatch reports Geo. Robeck and Will Smith killed in a Saturday fight at a Sunday school picnic near Monday springs. The piece interweaves local oddities, including a curious dog license scene and a separate legal note about Dr. John A. Cominger seeking a receiver for Indiana Medical College, amid other scattered items from London to Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Geo. Robeck
Will Smith
Monday Springs
John A.cominger
Medical College of Indiana
Superior Court
Sun
Cominger
Marnee
Medical College of
Indiana
Fight for Right in Ward 21 Gas Case Fallout
Ex secretary Merrifield argues that ward 21 residents were wronged by the gas trust for failing to supply gas on time. He says Frenzel and Pratt controlled actions, and that the fight will proceed as an independent damages suit. He describes resignation over directors' domination and mismanagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward 21
Gas Trust
Merrifield
John P. Frenzel
Julian EF. Pratt
Frenzel
Pratt
H. H. Hanns
Franzer
Unis
Audi 4
Jed Mate
Firemen relief fund forms for widows and orphans
Firemen's relief committee completes work to issue annuities for widows and support for orphans. About 847,000 to be invested. annuities pay 15 dollars monthly to each widow, 5 dollars to each of 22 orphans, and 10 dollars to the three who are motherless and fatherless. Payments begin June 1 and occur quarterly. Committee to review insurance firms. Mrs Voltz to receive a home on Reed Street. Weather notes and political update included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firemen’s Relief Fund Committee
Sun’s Voltz Fund
Voltz
Sullivan
Denny
W. P. Haughey
G. G. Tanner
Reed-st
Sporving Live L eague Clash Nets Cols Wins
In Columbus and Boston league action the Leaguers defeated Philadelphia 14 to 6 while Monday’s brotherhood games saw Chicago 7 and Cleveland 20, New York 10, Boston 7. Dan O Leary faces Chas Gay for 15 miles at Dallas for 500 dollars. Frank Brunell comments on fame and retirement amid brotherhood tensions. Jack Bolan stops Tommy Burke in New Orleans for 600 dollars. Evansvilles arrive for the battle as Dilebjorg to pitch Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Boston
Philadelphia
Brotherhood
Chicago
Cleveland
New York
Johnson
Harry Youngman
Henry Jones
Jobo Kelly
Pittsburg
Comiskey
Dan O'Leary
Walker
Chas, Gay
Dallas
Texas
Ft. Wayne
Anderson
Peru
Kokomo
Marion
Elkhart
Muncie
Blatfton
Curry Foley
Brunell
Frank Brunell
Jack Bolan
Cincinnati
Ohio
Tommy Burke
Beatonian
New Orleans
Audubon Club
Bolan
Evansvilles
Powers
Galesburg
Miller
Hvansvilles
Dilebjorg
Baseball Scores and Public Notices From Beague NY Headlines
Monday games feature Brooklyn and New York with varied outcomes and errors. City notices include licenses, divorces, trials, library hopes, temperance lectures, and upcoming public events across Richmond and Indianapolis regions.
Debating Liquor Ban For Knights Of Pythias
The Grand Lodge of Ohio weighs barring saloonists from membership at its annual convention at Cid Fel hall. The issue tests whether distillers and wholesale dealers may join the order, with opposition from German and other members. Reports show funds raised for Johnstown relief and miners, and discuss a proposed grand lodge hall and possible sale rumors of the state fair grounds. Local notes mention Hammond lacking a school board, street sprinkler plans, and Oregon and Pittsburgh items on crime, politics, and ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cid Felhall
Pyihiaz
Supreme Lodge
Grand Lodge of
Ohio
Grand Lodge
J. C. Salt
Johnstown
Clay County
Frank Bowers
Jas. B. Pugh
C. F. S. Neal
Indiana
Bowers, Carnishaw and Neal
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Donger
Rush
Preceaenana
U HO
Benjamin
Chattanooga
Navy
Jefferrsonville
Rarntinglure
Dasper
Clark Swift
Sicas
Pod
London
Church of Scotland
Balifax
Jsp
Julius A
North Pann
St. By Sa
Werrifield
Firemen’s Helief Fund
Indianapolis
Portland
One
Jung
Herman
Congress
Sporving
Hlonday
Stars of the Diamonds
Isagea and
Beague
Brooklyn
Rusie
Buckley
Carruthers
Clarke
McQuaid
Hutchinson and Kittridge
Lawson
Berger
McDermott
Rimnes
Harrington
Beatin
Zimmer
Lynch
Bae Bite
Batteries
Knell and
Cross
Sawders
Dailey
Knight and Jones
Buffalo
Basa
Main and Carrol
Baldwin and
Mack
Ferguson and Holbert
City LiFe
Farrell
P. J. Gava
National Asse
Denver
Knights of Pythias
John H. Steblin
Second Ward
College Ave
Knights OF
Pythias
Diceu
Mealthy Order
Tia
Secretary Herron
Board of Agriculture
Hammond
Lake County
North Township
Ibis
Legislatio
Oregon
Ore
Thompson
Palmer
Thomas Ballinger
Dan Lyon
Moody Block
Indiana Ave
Mr. Lynn
Tosill
Bynum
Sa Friends Sayre
Repubicane
Col
Stones Congress
Bayne
John Dazell
H. M. Abrams
R. Manker
Manker
Cottrell
Gore
Crpar Keys
Fla
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