Trialof Thompson at Lebanon sparks controversy in small school
Seymour Thompson, a young teacher, faced four charges including cruelty and immorality after hugging and kissing female students aged 17 in a Lebanon district school. The seven hour trial before County Superintendent C N Cragan featured testimonies from Miss Alice Shoe, Miss Florence Worley, and Miss Millie Jones and a defense claim that acts were playful with no ill intent.
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Teranon
Ynd
Seymour Thompson
C N. Cragan
Thompson
Rolston & Keefe
Griffin
Sheridan
Thompson Cleared In Teaching Trial Despite Suspicion
Thompson, accused on multiple counts, was acquitted of incompetence by Supt Cragan who gave a fatherly lecture and allowed him to continue teaching. Rumors linked Farmers' Alliance to the case after Savage’s renewed peace proceedings tied to threats against John Strange, who suspects Savage’s gang influence and insanity to restrain him.
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Thompson
Cragan
Farmers’ Alliance
Savage
Thomas J. Savage
Justice Smock
John Strange
Strange
Hin 2
White Cap
Fire in jail cell room sparks alert and near roasting
A late Saturday fire in the jail cell room damaged a section near the roof vent. Prisoner Morton Lynch frantically cried for liberty as Turnkey Emmett freed others. The Board of Aldermen planned a special session to discuss a roasting incident and city matters. Judge Comstock sat in for Judge Brown in a gas trust case. An ether death occurred during a neck operation and the steamship Eona rescue report followed.
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Marion County
Morton Lynch
Emmett
Bob
Sessane
Brown
Comstock
Richmond
County officials meet as police cases docketed Monday
County commissioners squatted with township trustees Monday while two police court cases were docketed for minor offenses. A presumed burglar Frank Thorne faces trial Tuesday morning. The International Bakers' Union opened a city meeting attended by delegates from New York Philadelphia Detroit and other cities. A fire scare at a girls classical school ended with minor clothing burn injuries. engine No. 3 broke down en route. Various names and addresses listed reflect illness and transfers.
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Dovkel
Frank Thorne
Borstar
Crook
International Bakers’ Union
New York
Philadelphia
Detroit
Pittsburg
Chicago
St. Louis
Delahar
Mnde
Aln
Duarus
Miller
Fernicania
Liberty-st
Mary Reynolds
Centralavo
Eliza Tyler
W. Chiest
Nellie Fuller
N. Illinoisat
English Ave
Isaac Taylor
Margaret-st
Sallie Banyon
Prospect-st
Manning
Silas Billiston
Ona Wilson
Christian C. Tusselmann
Elizabeth Spricha
John H. Peapies
Tda Belle Anderson
Augustus Ramples
Flora Maddox
Bride in breeches sparks courtship ruse and reveal
An elaborate matrimonial hoax ends in a staged wedding as a German pair from 155 W Randolph st pursue a $40,000 heiress dream. The bride’s true sex is exposed after a fist fight. the groom flees while officials recount the sensational episode and note no trace of the supposed bride. A second item reports Cleveland as the site of a new National malleable casting company formed from four firms to expand capacity.
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Cascauo
Henry Sewers
W. Randolph St
Minneapolis
Sewers
Savers
Lovwersar
Rev. J. Gottleib
Maina Frick
Susie Piper
Lemcke Indecision On US Treasurer Offer In New York
Indiana's Lemcke reveals he has been offered the United States treasurer post but has not decided. President Harrison has not yet acted on Huston's resignation. another note suggests a European trip may be postponed to permit acceptance. A series of unrelated small items follow including a prize fight report and church incident.
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New York
J—S. A. Lemcke
Indiana
United States
Harrison
Huston
Senate lobby clash over city charter bill sparks confrontations
The article chronicles a heated session at the statehouse where lobbyist John Frenzel organized opposition to senate amendments to the city charter bill. Frenzel accused Senators Hudson Thompson and Wooley of disloyalty, named Leon Bailey and others as tied to corporate interests, and demanded amendments be defeated. An in-session private meeting drew protests from city clerk Bud Swift and Deputy Bushong as the push to influence votes intensified while the house opened its general appropriation debate.
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Narion
Loveland-Barnes
Loveland
Senate
John P. Frenzel
State House
George Tanner
Charles Cooper
Paul Krause
Frenzel
Irenzel
Swift
Bushong
Hudson
Yrenzel
Fair Minnie Is Free From the Minnie Mabritt Case
A crowded courtroom in Delphi heard the closing argument as Minnie Mabbitt was acquitted by a jury. The crowd filled the galleries and a spectator fainted, but the verdict of not guilty brought cheers. Minnie embraced her mother and thanked her lawyers Kealing and Kern. She will return to Flora with her family after three months since arrest.
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Minnie Mabritt
Holtzman
Samk
Kealing
Kern
Pollard
Delphi
Minnie
Friends
Rockwoodst
Cox
Wheeler
Minnie Mabbitt
Keeling
Keating
Byram & Sylvan
Jin Flora
Criminal Court
John Kealing
Court House
Mr Kealing
Mr. Kealing
Attorneys Eloquence Sparks Unexpected Suitor Tale
In Lincoln Nebraska and other lines, a downtown scene follows attorney John Kealing after a court adjournment. A stylish older woman claims his bachelor life and hints at a marriage proposal through her daughter, while other brief items note anti rail passes, Cuban trade effects, and a judge’s warning to a lecturer.
You Might For Right into their building arcade clothing house
A garbled report notes a fire incident at the Arcade Clothing House and describes efforts to stop the blaze. It mentions first room on the west as part of the damaged structure and hints at protective or evasive actions during the event. World-building fragments reference walls, dampers, and burning attempts.
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Arcade
Senate lazy and selfish, Harrison clashes over Boston post office
Washington March 2. The Nicaragua subsidy bill failed to pass this session after committee notes and costly printing. The president widens rifts with supporters as a Boston postmaster dispute ends with no appointment. Hearst's death shifts Senate control toward Republicans.
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Harrison
Boston Post
Washington
Senate
Congress
Foreign Relations Committee
United States Senate
House
Reed
Quondam
Boston Post Office
Lodge
Walker
Candler
Tresahaize
Wanamaker
Cogiswell
Morse
Wallace
Thomas
The Mangled Charter and Citizens’ Stand Against Reform
Citizens' committee condemns the majority senate report on the charter bill and warns that passage will lead to repudiation of the charter. The group prefers the current municipal system and voices broader indignation at Marion County legislators for the amendments. A void law report from Shedbyville notes the 1889 act authorizing county homes is void for amending a repealed law, jeopardizing existing homes and prompting a push for a new 1888-based bill. Judges Hackney and Hord plan to seek emergency passage. In Crawfordsville, students scrub a roof bearing the “03” graffiti at Wabash College after the faculty identifies the culprits. Weather: light snow, warmer in Indiana and Indianapolis area. Lena Myers wins $3,600 damages against Fletcher Mitchell. Carpenters anticipate a swift end to labor troubles with bosses, with another secret meeting held. Heinrich Vesper, 109, dies in Superior Wisconsin, the region’s oldest pioneer.
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Marion County
Citizens’ Committee
Senate
Shedbyvinie
Ind
C. J. Glessner
Hackney and Hord
Amusements at Grand and Park venues this week
Jefferson and Florence perform at the Grand on Monday night in The Heir at Law. The Bottom of the Sea is the Park’s attraction this week. Both shows offer local audiences a mix of comedy and spectacle with performances scheduled for the week.
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Jefferson
Florence
the Park
Features of Sporting Life Sparks A Range Of Deals
Mark Baldwin to pilot for Pittsburg while Cleo a Lexington three years old sells for 6000 Saturday. Michigan contemplates a state league Fort Wayne seeks entry. Dempsey backer aims to match him with McCafley for 5000. Dixon McCarthy fight barred at Troy. Tom Ryan released from Crown Point jail after 15 fine. Browning Stratton sign with Pittsburg league. Lewton Woods to fight for state title around March 25 near Indianapolis. Cambridge City eyes Stamboul next summer and Nelsors movers booked to appear. Filtered text notes impurities and obstructions in season prose. New hat racks at Win L Hidars.
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Mark Baldwin
Piloh
Pittsburg
Cleo
Lexington
Michigan
Fort Wayne
Dempsey
McCafley
Dixon- McCarthy
Troy
N. Y
Tom Ryan
Crown Point
Ind
Browning
Stratton
Jack Lewton
Poke Woods
Indianapolis
Cambridge City
Stamboulo
Nelsors
Fire destroys Byram Sullivan store in Sunday blaze
A massive Sunday night fire destroyed the Byram and Sullivan dry goods house on Washington Street, with flames engulfing all floors via the elevator shaft. Firemen faced collapse risk as nine hose streams confined smoke and water damage to adjacent buildings Arcade and Herle's. No. 9 team horses spooked, Fireman Dennis Menning seriously hurt, taken to hospital unconscious. Loss to Byram Sullivan about $60,000 insured. Arcade and nearby stock also damaged, total stock and building valued at $350,000 and $10,000 respectively. Origin known. floor walker in store at noon observed no fire signs.
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Bowen-Merrill
Washington St
Byram & Sullivan Dry Goods
Edson and Hagerdorn
Hierle
No. 9
Dennis Menning
No. 8
Flanner & Buchanan
Byram & Sullivan
McGilliard & Dark
Robt “Ener
Sayles
Wasson’s
Herle’s
Manderson elected president pro tem as Senate acts
Washington March 2 The senate's amend ment to the copyright bill is virtually agreed to by conference committees. Senator Manderson is chosen president pro tem. Gordor of Georgia and Kyle of South Dakota have credentials filed. House amendments on tonnage subsidy and post office cuts pass. A Mississippi river improvement joint resolution and a Saginaw public building funding bill move forward. Antigo Wisconsin reports a man arrested for a Kentucky murder.
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Ingalls
Vro Ten
Senate
Washington
Manderson
Gordor
Georgia
Kyle
South Dakota
House
McKinney Jix
Mayall Island
Nepinan
Mich
Mississippi River
Saginaw, Mich
Hitt
Brazil
Bingham
Miladelphia
Chicago builds air ships as carpenters threaten strike
A flood of items from Chicago includes 6000 carpenters planning a strike amid shipbuilding plans. A man named Roy South was killed in a shaft accident in Alliance. Kentucky killings and other violent incidents are reported, along with court actions, boiler explosions, and thefts.
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Chicago
Charlestown
Senator Hearst
California
Washington
James Quinn
Philadelphia
Hosenthal
Biringham
Ala
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Sumners
Alice
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Eee
Millie Jones
Miss Worley
Johnny Clark
Blackwell
Pau
Philipina Wambach
Eona
Muait
Cueveland
National Maileable Casting Company
Ohio
Cleveland
Maileable Iron Works
Toledo
Chicago Malleable Iron Company
Indianapolis Company
Cleveland Malleable Iron Company
Pope
Wight
National Malleable Casting A Company
A. A. Pope
E. £. Whittemore
O. K. Brooks
L. Whittemore
CO. E. Brooks
W. G. Griffith
Lemcke
Trostos
W. A. Murdock
Art
St. Joseph’s
Mary White
Frederick
Marek
Maret
John
Mrensel
Mabritt Jure
Michael Daly
Clark
van Buren Si
Ashtabula
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Daly
Lincoln
Neb
Howe
Mel Kinleyiam
Cuba
Spl
Foster
Havana
Dancer
Jameson
Wras
John Macker
Hears
Hearst
Crawfordsville
Wabash College
Lena Myers
Fletcher Mitchell
Circuit Court
Miss Myers
Wisp Superior
Wis
Heinrich Vesper
Sporting Life
Thimeiband
Win. L. Hidar’s
Queted
Ehisf Vreuster
Senator Manderson
Antigo
Thomas Baker
Kentucky
Chien
Cincinnati
Usu
Stelen
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