Police Board Shifts Command and Targets Vices
The Board of Public Safety ousted Charles Dawson as police captain and named Bob Campbell in his place, while James Quigley remains democratic captain. Richard Herrick keeps his clerk post. Tim Splann to lead a crackdown on wine rooms and gambling houses with closures and stricter enforcement. Community response predicts backlash from Republicans and officers finding fault with Campbell’s appointment.
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Board of Public Safety
Star-Chamber
James Quigley
Charles Dawson
Bob Campbell
Campbell
Park Theater
Dawson
Connor
Richard Herrick
Jacob Scholl
Tim Splann
Splann
Denny
Tou Sun
Bob
Col. Buckle
Garfield Park Deteriorates as Park Board Pressured
Gen. John Coburn urges immediate changes in Garfield park management after visiting the site. He cites trees cut down four years ago and neglect of the established plants and greenhouse. Coburn notes the once beautified knoll is being graded down and calls for action by the Board of Works.
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Garfield Park
Board of Works
John Coburn
Tae Sun
Arrested for hog stealing and Arm strong plot witness
Tirron Indiana reports Bluford Falkenberg arrested for hog theft amid grand juries on the Arm strong jail break plot. He testifies against J K Armstrong, accused of conspiring to break jail and free his son, Deputy county treasurer Calvin Arm strong. Chrysanthemum Show opens November 7 in Tomlinson hall with ambitious displays and lavish blooms.
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Armstrong
Hoc. Tirron
Ind
Blufford Falkenberg
Armstronge
J. K. Armstrong
Calvin Armstrong
Repeal Bill Passes After Prolonged Debate
Washington reports that the repeal bill cleared the house 101 to 94 after a filibuster. Edward B. Bagaby of Virginia was elected chaplain as the measure moved toward the president for signature. The session featured sharp exchanges over prior questions and amendments with Wilson Bland and Bryan among the participants.
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Washington
House
Edward B. Bagaby
Virginia
Wilson
Senate
Bland
Stockdale
Bryan
Wag
Crisp
Lilein Taken Home After Mourning at Cemetery
Lillie Tussell from Louisville cried at George Rahke's grave then refused to return home, saying she wants to stay near the resting place. Her Terre Haute father, surprised by his daughter's actions, took her home after she promised Judge Stubbs to behave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Tussell
George Rahbke
Terre Haute
Rahke
Lillie Russell
Louisville
George Rahke
Lillie
Judge Stubbs
Receiver Sought in Suit Over Woodside Property
The Noblest savings and loan association filed Wednesday to appoint a receiver against Carl Taux and Alex Spence. Spence signed 18 promissory notes and gave a mortgage on Woodside addition property securities. After default, sheriff sold the property to the association, but Spence now rents it and holds a nearly year long lease. Taux had left the state and rents are unpaid, prompting the court action.
Priest Arrives for Papal Interview After Corrigan Discipline
Rome November 1 Rev Richard Burtsell who was disciplined by Archbishop Corrigan for sympathizing with Dr McGlynn has arrived and will meet the pope. The pope aims to learn from him the facts in the conspiracy and intrigues against Satolli.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RicGlynn
Rome
Richard Burtsell
Archbishop Corrigan
Dr. McGlynn
Pope
Satolli
City Life Notes and Local Parish Updates
City life items include Col. Eli Lilly family outing at Lake Wawasee and a missing teenager Carrie McBride from 2518 Meridian Street. Police plans to visit Washington for Uncle Sam work, and a Grocers Association meeting reports debt collection reforms and 15 new members. North Pole reunion plans by Greely expedition survivor Lieut Brainerd in Woodruff Place. Supreme Court reverses a coal case, and a Peterson elevator injury award of 5000 dollars. Meigs will probate a 65000 estate with withheld conditions for a grandson. State payroll near end of fiscal year prompts salary drawdown, and next year’s state institution funding to drop. Public works approves a sewer project starting at Eleventh Street near Alabama with branches to Alabama and New Jersey streets. Lists of domestic partnerships and births follow, plus several marriage licenses including Timmerman-Hancock and Darier-Hiensee.
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Eli Lilly
Lake Wawwasee
Carrie McBride
Meridian-st
Colbert
Washington
Uncle Sam
Retail Grocers’ Association
L. D. Brainerd
Greely
North Pole
Lieut
Fredericks
Woodruff Place
Supreme Court
New Pittsburg Coal Company
Elijah Peterson
Peterson
Sullivan
Chas. D. Meigs
Chas. Ripley
State Auditor
Board of Public Works
Hleventh-St
Alabama
Mary Veregge
DratTus
Edith M. Guntz
Ryder
Gustav F. Timmerman
Ollie Hancock
Friedrich Darier
Alpha Hiensee
George W. Schmidt
Mary Schweikle
Willim C. Stone
America
Shane
John Graebner
Anna Dengler
Louis J. Berdel
Tragic death by own action of Miss Howard
Miss Howard aged 35 living with cousin Mrs George at 204 Fayette St died after taking morphine in a suspected suicide. A note found on a shoe box inscription said she was tired of life and asked to tell her love ones goodbye. Her last husband Joe Herbert of Vincennes notified. Foreseen by witnesses after a melancholic remark Tuesday evening.
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Miss Howard
Mrs.George
Fayettest
Hays
Tameo
Miss. Howard
Mrs. George
Pet
Mra
George
Tam
Samuel Howard
Eli Ludgroves
Washington
Howard
Joe Herbert
Vincennes
W. Washington St
Health official anger over Dunkirk smallpox spread
Secretary Metcalf of the State board of health reads a harsh Dunkirk health board letter lamenting failed measures to curb smallpox spread. The writer urges education of resistive local boards and warns of impending incursions from Ohio counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metcalf
State Board of Health
Dunkirk
Simmon's Liver Regulator Promoted For Ailments
An old advertorial urges readers to treat ailments from dyspepsia and biliousness with Simmon's Liver Regulator claiming relief and cures. The ad portrays the product as a universal remedy for suffering friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simmon
Mystery in Plymouth Charity Case Exposes Local Scandal
A visiting man identified as J H Pentecost sought aid for Mrs. Curry of 719 N Tennessee St, revealing a web of ties to Liberty Indiana and an earlier Curry estate dispute. Deputy McCreery questioned the pair, uncovering living arrangements and mounting nervousness as Pentecost pressed to end the case.
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J. H. Pentecost
Plymouth Church
Tennessee St
Curry
Liberty
McCreery
Anderson
Suit Over Water Damage Between Neighbors Ends in Jury Verdict
Mrs. Steele sued Mrs. Henn over a house encroachment causing water to drip into the cellar of Mrs. Staab on the Southside. Attorney Watts argued the comparative damage from both properties. The jury returned a verdict for Mrs. Henn.
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Mrs. Steele
Supreme Court Upholds RicCabe Bribery Law
The Supreme Court held the RicCabe election bribery statute constitutional and allowed a $300 judgment for each bribed vote. The Beedle v Schoonover case from Warren county involved a 1890 election for clerk of the court where a vote bought for $10 led to a $3800 lower court award, affirmed on appeal. FRIGHTEOUSLY MANGLED RAND. A revolver discharged at the Jim pire theater injuring Will Pettito, who received treatment at the City dispensary.
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Supreme Court
Chas. Beedle
Peter Schoonover
Warren County
Schoonover
Beedle
McCebe Lnn
RAND
Will Pettito
Jimpire Theater
Dale
Dixey Stages Adonis Revival Draws Big House
Henry Dixey drew one of the season’s best crowds at the Grand on Tuesday with a revival of Adonis and a strong company. The show stalled when the electric piano for the Paderewski travesty could not arrive, dampening a promising performance.
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Brooklyn
Henry Dixey
Adonis
Dixey
Irving
Carmencita
Paderewski
Shirts 10 Cents At Capital Steam Laundry
Due to money market stringency the Capital steam laundry cuts shirt price to 10 cents and promises prompt attention to all calls. Telephone 1089 marks their contact.
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Capital Steam Laundry
Tragedy on Fort Wayne Avenue Streetcar Fatality
Six year old Arthur Comstock of 174 East North Street died after a mule car on Fort Wayne Avenue ran over him following a confrontation with conductor J Stout and driver Ben Saughters. The coroner held a post mortem as police investigated.
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Arthur Comatock
E. North St
New Jersey-st
Fort
James M. Comstock
Comstock
Fort Wayne Ave
Laughters
Ji H E. Worth
James Comstock
Horace Comstock
Washington St
Beck
Corpse Found in Freight Car Near City Yards
An unidentified man about 35 years old was found dead in an empty box car on a side track in the Big Four yards east of the city Tuesday night. No autopsy results yet and the body will be held ten days before dissection or burial.
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Cincinnati
D. Kregelo, Son & Irvin
Kimberlin
They May Hang Friday Parker and McAfee Case
The Parker and McAfee case was set for oral argument in the supreme court on December 13. A stay of execution granted by the court is under challenge as constitutional, with Attorney General Smith asserting the court’s action was unconstitutional and the murderers could hang Friday if upheld.
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Parker and McAfee
Supreme Court
Smith
Panic Ashore as Silver Bill Repeal Shakes Markets
Brokers in New York report near panic after the repeal of the silver bill. Silver bullion drops from 73 83 cents to 65 as wheat slides two to three cents and stocks fall in sympathy. Speculators blame the move as harmful and driven by foreign interests.
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New York
And This is His Reward
A call is issued for a Republican precinct committee meeting at the Palace Hotel on Illinois Street Saturday night to consider recent appointments by the Denny administration.
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Palace Hotel
Illinois St
Denny
Oregon City drawbridge disaster traps dozens in car
Electric car on the Oregon City line plunged through an open drawbridge at Madison Street. About 480 passengers were aboard. only five of the 40 occupants escaped alive. Divers search the river as rescuers cope with heavy fog hindering recovery efforts.
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PortLand
Ore
Oregon City
Madison St
Porruano
Powell Installed As Police Superintendent Amid Mixed Reactions
Geo W Powell began his police chief duties at a Tuesday night roll call with Col Rockie and Mr White present as board members and Mayor Denny listening. The ex superintendent Colbert bid farewell after praise for the department. Powell faced doubts from peers about his demeanor and political backing, while lodge ties and friendships colored the transition.
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Geo. W. Powell
Mr. Connor
Col. Rockie
Mr. White
Mayor Denny
Col. Ruckie
Colbert
Powell
K. of P
the Sun
George
Buckle
White
Denny
Royal Funeral Lights Chicago as Brayor Mourners March
A grand funeral for murdered mayor Carter Harrison draws 20 000 marchers and 700 carriages through Chicago. The procession features diverse civic groups, military units, and immigrant societies, ending at Graceland cemetery after services at the Church of the Epiphany.
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Chicago
Brayor
Carter H.,harrison
Michigan-ave
Austin
Doyle
Iowa State Band
U. S. Cavalry
Miles
Church of the Epiphany
N. Morrisey
Graceland Cemetery
Governor Grants Pardons in 1876 Tipton Case
Wednesday the governor pardoned Daniel C. Snyder who was sentenced for life in June 1876 by the Tipton county court for poisoning his wife. The pardon cites circumstantial evidence and a petition signed by the judge jury and prosecutor of the conviction.
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Daniel C. Snyder
Tipton
Snyder
Peddlers Prey on Hunger as Hard Times Spark Impostors
An Indianapolis report describes impostors posing as hungry peddlers selling court plaster soap and candles to exploit sympathetic households. AAK a door to door con man feigns thirst and hunger, pleading for coins while hawking goods. Genuine peddlers note the need for work but warn many rely on scams, including a deaf mute with a pad selling items at inflated prices.
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Indianapolis
Sie Genk Xed
Sun
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Quigley Hetaine
Rick Herrick
Tomlinson Hall
Laura Beck
Wm. L. Brown
W.S. Beck
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Ricamore
James
New Paris
Hood
Bouseh
Crisn
Lilein
City Ulf
Eity
Ohio
Union City
Harlem Bridge
Brldne
Capt. Brooks
John O’donnell
Weeks
Reilly
Brir
Bii
Pentecost
Park
Ian
His
Offlor
Baltimore & Ohio & Southwestern
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Supfer
Diay
Navy
van Pelt’s
Win
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