Hospital inquiry into insane asylum exposes alleged abuse and misdeeds
Hall Stil Squires testifies as committee probes extravagant purchases and liquor in the insane hospital. Witnesses dispute kitchen records, receipts, and monthly reports while accusing Fietcher administration and staff of mismanagement and doctored ledgers. Debates over butter, sugar, and coffee quantities reveal deeper questions about wastage and accountability.
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Bear
Fietcher
Iis
Fletcher
al. Wall
Henry
Naughton
Hall
Hays
Conn
Hail
Witness Hall
THAT BIG FOUR DEAL A STOP IN INDIANAPOLIS
Chauncy Depew Cornelius Vanderbilt and associates visit Indianapolis on a special train to inspect a patent coupling. The group discusses possible absorption of the Big Star line as Vanderbilt interests press for control while notes on new secretary J T Wann indicate Vanderbilt-system expansion.
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Mr. Vanderbilt
Channey Depew
Indianapolis
Hureday
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Crauney Depew
Amos Townsend
Cleveland
Petut
Lee Depot
Vanderbilt
Depew
Chancy Depew
Ie Dohn Fone
A.W. Webb
Weener Cat Company
Charles T. Cox
Canala Southern Road
J. D. Layne
Bee-line
Capt. W. J. Anderson
C.& QO. Road
J. T. Wann
Ree-line
Hoven Sues to Block Supreme Court Commissioners
Governor Alvin P. Hovey files an injunction in the Indiana Supreme Court seeking to restrain the newly elected court commissioners from receiving files and performing duties. Chief Justice Elliot says the matter will go before the full bench, with a decision likely soon.
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Supreme Court Commission
Alvin P. Hovey
Supreme Court of Indiana
Supreme Court
Renia Court
Corain
Chist
Elliot
Washington clique betting on cabinet and bureau heads
March 7 report from Washington says the senate will slow this week while the president submits nominations for bureau chiefs and foreign missions Gen Gibson of Ohio may become pension commissioner Huston of Indiana may head the U S treasury and Michener of Indiana to be assistant postmaster general Gen Michener was out of town when a Sun reporter sought comment. his assistant Mr Gillette treated the story as a possible rumor.
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Hixcros
Senate
Gibson
Ohio
Huston
Indiana
U. S
Michener
Sun
Gillette
Split Her Skulls Morphine Eater Murders His Wife
Purdy Bennett aged 72 assaulted his wife with a hatchet Thursday morning, driving the weapon through her skull and then threw it at his daughter May. The 60 year old victim cannot recover. Bennett, a morphine eater, had been roaming after leaving the drag and was rumored to have used linchine.
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Rushville
Ind
Purdy Bennett
May
Bennett
Murder and Robbery Claim Four Die for Little Money
Four persons,ITCH Peebles his wife and two children, were found dead in their Duck River house. Evidence indicates robbers killed them for a sum of money Peebles obtained the day before. Also notes a brief Indiana forecast with light rain or snow on the lakes and cooler temperatures.
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Papteah
Duck River
Peebles
Indiana
Bargains in Broken Sizes At Geo Marott Boots Sale
Bargains offered on boots and shoes with savings from one to two dollars. Shop at Geo. P. Marott located at 16 North Penn Street for fitting and selection.
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Geo. P. Marott
North Penn,st
Hoosier museum watchman tale and nearby deaths unfold
Report outlines a humorous and contentious scene at the state geological museum with Rep Vandolah sleeping in the museum and a proposed per night lodging stipend. It also notes the death of John Proctor after a fall in Pleasant Street and mentions Irish Home Rule rallying tours and impending elections shaping political tension.
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John Proctor
Ford
D. Whittaker
Saurday
Weehorst St
Indianapolis Briefs and Local Notices
Ars George W Kendrick died at her Marion Ohio home. Frank Laskey seeks 275 damages from Consumers gas trust for a fall into a gas ditch. Marshill’s military band to perform in Tomlinson hall Friday. Judge Howland appoints A M Shepard receiver with 50 000 bond. Creditors of Miller and Hartman contest unauthorized conversion. Police court highlights include fines for Isprigg and Filee conflict and a guilty plea for malicious trespass. German minstrels draw a full house at Oglish’s. Hospital inquiry covers Sullivan loan to Supt Galbraith and related issues. New hat racks noted at Wal Elders.
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Ars
George W. Kendrick
Marion
Kendrick
Bee-line Railway
Frank Laskey
Consumers’ Gas Trust Company
Marshill
Aarrican
Washington
Tomlinson Hall
March & Vand
Howland
M. Shepard
Sailivai Mat
Shepard
H.R. Aten
C. J. Wilson
KK. N. Lami
Miller & [Artman
Board of Aldermen
Curtis
R. GC. Williamson
Linois-St. Tunnel
Mat Christian
North
Indianapolis
H. H. Lee
Indiana-ave
Vermont-st
Isprigg
Frank Filce
Justice Alford
Filee
Isgrigg
Isgrieg
Howard
Sullivan
Supt. Galbraith
Harrison
Fletcher
Extradition Bill Sparks Canadian Parliamentary Turmoil
The May 7 dispatch reports a bill in Parliament to extradite criminals to the United States prompting wide reaction in Ottawa. Fundraising aims at a million dollars to defeat the measure, with John C. Eno and John Keenan leading opposition and major sums donated by US and Canadian figures.
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Mon
IREAL
Weldon
United States
John C. Eno
New York
Asbesto Company Incorporated
Ottawa
John Kienan
Kienan
Canada
Stickney
Boston
John FE
Suallivan
Indianapolis
Joseph A. Abore
Fa Caneal
Indiana Law Firm Left Standalone After Harrison Move
The Market Street offices once used by Gen. Harrison and the law firm now lie largely empty. W. H. A. Miller is away on vacation, John B. Hain remains to handle cases, and the firm awaits a new course as Harrison pursues the presidency and potential cases hinge on the attorney general. The piece notes pending suits against the Evansville & Terre Haute railway and a damages action by Johnson Erwin & Co. against the city, plus remarks on ethics of retaining fees and the need for access to weather records and relief.
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Supreme
Market St
United States
W. H. A. Miller
John B. Hain
Johnson, Erwin & Co
Parue
Harrison
State Supreme Court
Washington
United States Tribunal
U.S
Evansville
Terre Haute Railway
Hia
John B. Elan
Supreme Court
Weather Bureau
Senate Debate Rules Clash Over Deficiency Bill
In the Indiana senate a heated debate interrupted by shouts and partisan clashes ends with Sears winning a procedural fight and passage of a deficiency bill. Johnson questions the impact of a potential supreme court decision on commissions and appropriations while Barrett defends legislative authority. The morning session yields approval of a state militia appropriation and other minor measures amid tense exchanges in the gallery.
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Shockney
Parsiphyr
Smith
Sears
Indiana Senate
U Cawford County
Leavenworth
Barrett
Johnson
David J
Cradiey
Wayne
Allen
General Assembly
Supreme Court
Garrett
Carr
Supreme Code
Itis
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Green Smith
Senate
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