City railway attorney defends motorists in odd court tale
In police court two College Avenue motor men were charged with breaking a 200 foot car spacing ordinance. Proceedings were postponed at the request of Supt. Powell, who says the law may be invalid as it targets male cars not motors. Frank Littleton appeared to aid Latta of the Citizens Company, adding a curious twist to the case.
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College Ave
Cara
Corrigan
Powell
Frank Littleton
Eilliott
Elliott
New City Company
Littleton
Latta
Citizens’ Company
Senator Morgan Pushes Tariff Commission Amendment
Senator Morgan said he would press the proposed tariff bill amendment to create a tariff commission, shifting revision duties from Congress to the board and the president. Washington sent several nominations to the Senate including Lenny Bohl and Harlan Cleveland for Ohio posts. The 13 inch gun was fired at Indian Head proving grounds with Vice President Stevenson and Secretary Herbert present.
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Morgan
Washington News
Washington
Congress
Senate
Lenny Bohl
Southern District
Ohio
Harlan Cleveland
Same
Michael Ryan
United States
Cincinnati
Henry D. Lemon
Customs
Henry J. Schulte
Indian-head Proving Grounds
Stevenson
Herbert
Saloonkeepers Face Fines and Work House Penalty
John Patton, a carpenter’s saloon bartender at Liberty and Washington streets, was fined $50 and sentenced to 80 days in the work house for selling liquor last Sunday. He also paid $5 for interfering with an officer after officers Warner and Blitchell faced difficulty entering the saloon. Judge Stubbs condemned saloonkeepers for ignoring warnings to close when the law required. Carpenter, owner of an E Market saloon, was fined $50 for allowing a boy named Hettinger to drink. an appeal was filed.
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John Patton
Carpenter’s Saloon
Liberty
Washingtonste
Stubbs
Warner
Blitchell
Patton
Carpenter
E. Market al
Hettinger
Toledo Street Railway Tieup and Chicago Disputes
Toledo Ohio March 22 A strike by over half the Toledo electric street railway workers follows the discharge of four employees without cause. Police protection is expected to restore service before Friday. Chicago March 23 Six hundred Crane Manufacturing Company workers walk out seeking higher wages amid a 10 percent cut. A broad labor wave may follow as the strike spreads. The Booth Bell case jury has not reported by 3 pm after arguments calling Bell an alleged theatrical agent in Lavonia Sherman case. Gen manager McLean visits Fairview lake site urging project support though late season risks cancellation. Desin March 22 High Times notes Thomas Sexton hints at retirement from parliament after dissolution. Hicumony March 22 Jury awards W F aererio 5500 against Pennsylvania Railway for eye loss. patent laxative promotion mentioned in ad copy.
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Toledo
Chicago
ToLtepo
Toledo Electric Street Railway
Chcaco
Crane Manufacturing Company
Booth Bell
Bell
Lavonia Sherman
Crawford House
Holtzman
Cox
McLean
Street Railway Company
Fairview Lake
Jake
Pollard Suit in Breckinridge Case Readings Point to Motive
Washington reports depostions reveal Miss Pollard's money came from Washington society figures to fund her suit against Col. Breckinridge. Statements allege motive of revenge, with claims of past relations between Pollard and Breckinridge, and questions over Pollard’s age and prior conduct. Depositions also discuss Sister Agnes and asylum records, with little new substantive detail surfaced.
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Karne
Washington
Miss Pollard
Col. Breckinridge
Breckinridge
Col. Shelby
Blackburn
Feer
Washington Irving
Asylum
Davis
Misa Pollard
Historic figure seeks aid at local relief bureau
Stephen Horsey the last survivor of the Milligan Bowles and Horsey trio applied for relief aid in the city. Aged 70, he recently moved to Clay Street with his wife, the remaining survivor of their family. He had sought funds via a building and loan and withdrew the request after neighborhood grocers offered credit. A second item notes a Santander dynamite explosion disrupting telegraph lines and prompting a troop request, with authorities reporting prevailing excitement. Also mentions attorney Hawkins seeking advice on iron hall matters and theater notices featuring Morton’s comedy Brother Jenna at the Grand opera house and schedule changes at the Park and Grand venues.
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Relief Bureau
Stephen Horsey
Milligan
Bowles
Horsey
Indiana
Knights of the Golden Circle
Gov. Morton
Clayat
Iron Hall
Hawkins
Judea Winters
Iron Hell
Philadelphia
Farley
Pennnsylvania
Startha Morton
Jenna
Grand Opera House
William H. Crane
Ths
Crane
Re Om
Two Furious Fights In Long Island Boxing Show
Two quick fights on Long Island near Queens opened with Billy McMahon of Long Island City vs Tom Devine of New York for a $100 purse. Devine was knocked out in the 11th round after a furious exchange. Paddy Lewis of New York met Tommy Molloy of Brooklyn in a six round bout with Molloy stopping Lewis in two minutes 11 15 seconds. A large crowd witnessed both fights.
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New York
Long Island
Queens County
Billy McMahon
Long Island City
Tom Devine
Devine
Paddy Lewis
Tommy Molloy
Brooklyn
Molloy
Statesmen Split Over Coxey Army Plan
Binces leaders discuss the planned Coxey unemployed march on Washington. The governor warns of incalculable damage and vows to call out the militia if the army crosses the state. Adjutant general and others deride the march as useless or dangerous while predicting lawlessness.
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Coxey
Warehington
Robbins
Geo. J. Langsdale
Lieut
T. M. Defrees
Crsack
Prof. Berg
State Health Board
Cov. Matthews
W. H. Glascock
Court Excuses Juror Bundy For Unfitness To Serve
Judge Bartholomew read the riot act to juror John Bundy accusing him of stubbornness that impedes justice. Bundy, part of the superior court panel, reportedly refused to waver in cases and threatened jail rather than change his mind. Also notes a city coupon photo offer with six coupons and 16 cents for No.3.
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Bartholomew
John Bundy
Superior Court
Dir. Bundy
Bundy
Town Taa and Local Burglary Notes
Supt of public instruction Vories visited the State normal at Terry Hut. Burglars stole clothes and a few dollars from Homer Baker’s residence, and robbers struck the Berndt home on Oakland and Progreso avenues. Craed Dehoney, colored, fined for assault and battery and resisting an officer after attempting to clean out W Washington Ave. Peddlers arrested for license violations on Washington Street. Attorney banter and Judge Howe interplay noted. Walker’s Senorita Spanish maxzourka praised. Ice cream theft marred a wedding at J H Hester’s home. Indiana medical college exams and city hospital dispensary plans discussed. Bicycle thefts tied to Oscar Hupp, wheel recovered previously from Hupp. Grand jury to be convened.
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State Normal
Terry Hut
J.D. George
Hommopsthic Society
Homer Baker
August Berndt
Oakland
Progrese Aves
Atelon
Craed Dehoney
W. Washington At
Washingeton St
Hawking
Johnny
Howegeversky
Bob
Harlan
Berclay Walker
Mr. Walker
J. H. Hester
West Br
Board of Health
Indiana Medical College
City Hospital
Lexatine for Constipation Drug Note
Lexatine for constipation tablet 60c appears in pharmacist listings. Laxatine for constipation 0s and All droggista indicate misreadings. likely misprints for laxative products or pharmacist notes.
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Lexatine
Cooper predicts Wilson bill passage by July 1
Congressman Geo W Cooper, returning from Columbus, said the Wilson bill should pass by July 1 at the latest. He noted house opposition to senate changes on monopolies in whisky and coal, and expected radical edits on those items when reintroduced. He dismissed Coxey’s Army as a major hoax and said Bynum will likely win renomination without contest.
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Geo. W. Cooper
Washington
Columbus
Stan
Wilson
Senate
House
Congression Bynum
Bynum
Cooper
Coxey
Be Talika About His Army and the diong Barch
Be Talika visits to organize a four thousand strong commonweal march through the county. He seeks local food support for the marchers stating the hungry must be fed and hints at possible civil disobedience if supplies fail. He plans to proceed Sunday if not helped and expects congressional impact when reaching Washington.
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Talika
Christ
Browne
Washington
Congress
Death of Old Settler May Emery Brown at Valparaiso
Mrs May Emery Brown widow of Jas Caldwell Brown who organized the first presbyterian church in Valparaiso South Bend and Plymouth died here Thursday morning at age 30 she had resided in Valparaiso since 1839. A $3000 damage suit by John Eckert against Frederick Miller connected to the Rude murder was dismissed because the defense reply was not filed and costs awarded to Miller. Other Stark county cases tied to the Rude murder likely canceled.
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Valparaiso
Ind
May Emery Brown
Jas
Caldwell Brown
First Presbyterian Church
South Bend
Plymouth
John Eckert
Frederick Miller
Julian & Julian
Indianapolis
Stark County
Poisoned Trio in Mexican Family Tragedy
In Cacanis Mexico on March 22 Rafael Lopez was jilted by Miss Torina Parenza. He dined with the family, Flo secretly poisoned the food, and all three died. A Dilne Myers slander suit in circuit court featured Isaac Myers recalling a long quarrel with Rey Cling. The assembly approved a bill to forbid raising any flag other than the stars and stripes on public buildings.
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Cacanis
Mexico
Rafael Lopez
Torina
Martin Parenza
Lopez
Flo
Dilne- Myers
Isaac Myers
Rey Cling
Arpany
Layson
Five of Smorgont Jewish family slain in robbery killing
Warsaw report says five members of a wealthy Smorgont Jewish family were murdered by peasants on Wednesday with motive robbery. Six suspects were arrested as authorities investigated the case.
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Warsaw
Smorgont
Immanuel Is Dead Elias Gore, the Immanuel Prince of Peace
Kalamazoo reports Elias Gore known as Immanuel died at 35 after years as a picturesque figure. In another item, J Defrance was convicted Thursday of forging to obtain $6000 from the First National Bank. Ad for Laxatine constipation medicine appears in the notice.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
J. Defrance
Firat National Benk
Woman Arrested After Pressly Refusal to Marry
Miss Sarah Cropper pursued widower John T. Pressly after sending notes and visiting his home. She defied warnings, was arrested at 175 N Pennsylvania St, faced Justice Johnston, and paid a $5 fine. Cropper claimed spiritual guidance from Pressly's dead wife urging marriage.
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John T. Pressly
Zionsville
Sarah T. Cropper
New Augusta
Sarah
Hege
Jintice Johnston
Pressly
Miss Cropper
Preasly
Prendergast Bias and the Prendergast Case Updates
The Prendergast murder case sees a supreme court appeal and possible reprieve avenues as a habeas corpus dispute unfolds. Judges in the United States Court of Appeals deny jurisdiction, leaving a potential Friday execution by hanging while governors weigh clemency options.
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Prendergast
Bias E Carcaco
Carter Iarrigon
Woods
United States Court
Springfield
Altgeld
Heloxi
Miss
Gill
Murphysboro
Citaco
United States Court of Appeals
US. &. Supreme Court
Powell, Duval clash over saloon raid and pest house talks
Health officer Duval received a reprimand from the Board of Safety for interfering with an arrest attempt by Patrolman Hoover at a Morris end saloon. Powell pressures prosecutions while Duval cites property condemnations. A pest house debate, tied to site and funding, adjourned with no decision amid city offers and opposition. In Indiana, a sawmill accident killed Fred Eilars, struck by a plank, likely a fatal blow.
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Powell
Yran
Duval
Board of Safety
Hoover
East End Morrissts
Ind
Manfred Eilars
Miami
Weather Forecasts for Indiana in 36 Hours 1894
Indiana forecast for the 36 hours ending Thursday evening shows a distinctly colder trend with fair skies. Expect Thursday night and Friday to be clear and cold with light winds and temperatures near freezing.
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Indiana
Judge Claypool Deliberates With County Board
Broad Ripple rosd business to the county commissioners. Thursday. Cut your coupons for America photographed. Six coupons and 10 cents secures No. . The price will be the Do Not put off taking spring medicine, but Take Hood's Sasaparilla sow. It will purify your blood, strengthen your nerves and give you r good appetite. Hoon's Pints are hand made, and perfect in proportion and appearance, "be per box.
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America
Judge Claypool
Rosd
County
Hood
Hoon
Central church concert and community notes mix festival plans
The article reports a Wednesday night concert at Central Christian Church by Prof. Paul Bahr and pupils, local political scheduling conflicts over May 24 for state conventions, and a flurry of social items including several marriages, public notices, and local business movement. It notes weddings in St. Louis and at local churches, school vaccination disputes, a gas company overcharge meeting, and various civic updates.
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Paul Bahr
Central Christian Church
Tomlin
Lilly
Commercial Club
Relief Bureau
Geasie Grimes
Eria
Grimes
Florgan
California-st
Sterne
Plymouth Church
Sougaia
Fira
J. A. Shilburn
Young
Allen County
Fort Wayne
Supreme Court
Indiana Physiometrial College
Grand Opera House
Coultas
3 Veenboar
Grand Rapids
Jacob Metzger
Madigan
Haugzhville
Slonroe Glackwell
Lillie Stout
Stubbs
Cleveland Fence Company
Geo. Smith
George
Els
George Funk
Logansport
William Lockman
Indianapolis
Grand Recorder
Metcalf
Terre Saute
W. Olmstead
Carnation Church
Delaware and
Oniosis
N. Miasisaypist
Citizens’ Street Railway Company
Haughville
John Carson
W. North St
Virginie Harty
Mr. Groves
Judge Cullen Aims for Republican Nomination in District 4
The Democratic race in district 4 heats up with Frank Hall opposing Holman, while Judge Cullen of Rushville and Judge Adams of Shelbyville seek the Republican nomination against ex Lieutenant General Will Cumback. The piece notes a sharp exchange between Cullen and a colleague, and cites state-wide canvassing by Republican and Democratic figures including Sulzer and Ensley. Local Madison county Democrats anticipate the convention outcome.
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Congressional District 4
Frank Hall
Rushville
Holman
Judge Cullen
Judge Adams
Shelbyville
Will Cumback
Rubicund
Quick Agaiesh
Chien
Adams
MM. L. Sulzer
Oliver Ensley
Ensley
Auburn
Supreme Court
Woman shoots youth after assault on daughter in Virginia incident
In Norrvouk West Virginia on March 22 Frank Watts, 19, was shot and killed by Mrs. Denry Hugo after the latter learned Watts had ruined her 16 year old daughter. Hugo surrendered and was bailed. The daughter had been ill at Mt Vincent’s hospital in Norfolk and the case was disclosed by the girl.
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Norrvouk
W.va
Frank Watts
Jee’s
Cottage Toll Bridge
Denry Hugo
Wette
Hugo
Mt Vincent's Hospital
Norfolk
Tooker Surrenders After Self Defense Killings in Saloon
Touveston Indiana March 22 Al Tooker killed James Conroy and William Cleary in a saloon Wednesday night and fled to the woods. He returned Thursday morning and surrendered. Authorities now generally believe he acted in self defense and the lynching danger has passed.
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Conroy
Cleary
Touveston
Ind
al Tooker
James Conroy
Man Declares Insanity Claim Fails to Impress Reporter
A local businessman's confinement in a mental hospital after a recent insanity ruling is followed by his release to a sanitarium for treatment. He drafts long manuscripts about alleged cruelty, and when a reporter asks for a concise story he refuses, reading a dictionary sized roll and insisting the reporter listen. He ends with a sharp rebuke to the journalist, calling him a fool.
Delaware county citizen sues Indianapolis Journal for libel
Chas Jones a former county commissioner and Democratic candidate sues the Indianapolis Journal for 10000 dollars alleging libel. He claims the caption Decamped leaving 10000 in debts falsely accuses him of shipping out and defrauding creditors. The filing cites February 6 1911 as the date of the alleged statements.
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Journal
Chas
Jones
Delaware County
Trexynrer
Indianapolis Journal
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