Durants Prayer and Defiance After Reprieve
On Nov 12 at San Quentin Theodore Durrant thanked God after learning the supreme court granted a reprieve on the eve of his execution. He declared his innocence and said divine power would save him, while his mother and visitors offered support as he embraced faith and anticipation of a future appeal.
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San Quentin
Cal
Theodore Durrant
Blanche Lamont
Supreme Court
Thursdday
Durrant
Capt
Edgar
Sisters of Charity
Sledge hammer style hones Sen Harrison’s baking powder case
Chicago Herald critiques Sen Harrison's testimony in the baking powder case describing his delivery as heavy and relentless like a sledge hammer. The article notes his slow cadence and dense technical phrasing, contrasting him with Choate and former president stature.
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Kierrison
Sen. Harrison
Chicago
Herald
Choate
Benjamin Harrison
Sale advertisement roundup from The Sun
Indianapolis shoppers are urged to consult The Sun advertising columns for numerous deals. Saks & Co offers $4 chinchilla reefers for $2, 50c overalls for 29c, Hagle suits at $8, and various sale items from multiple stores including soap butter and shoes. Many offers include limited quantities and tomorrow only, with prices on outerwear, furniture, and household goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SUN Today
Indianapolis
SUN
Saks & Co
W. H. Block
Hagle
New York
Monarch
Robert Drake
Rubens
People’s Outfitting
J. Earle’s
Keller & Gamerdinger's
Albert Gall’s
Chas, Mayer & Co
Chas
Maguire's
Goldfish
Klepper
Wasson
Rentsch's
Geo. J.marott’s
Badger’ S
Wm. Ll. Hitler
Ipeakery
Jane
Columbia club to become state organization with expanded membership
The Columbia club plans to admit members from outside the city and raise its state profile. A new club house costing about 80000 is approved with construction slated for next spring or summer. The 400 current members will rise to 650 with varied stock and dues structures. An executive committee led by Dr. Franklin W. Hays will oversee the plan. A state prospectus goes to Republicans, listing prominent recent joiners and a growing list of supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Club
Monument Place
Franklin W. Hays
John S. Duncan
Volney T. Malott
Charles L. Holstein
James Whitcomb Riley
Jay G. Voss
Morris M. de Frees
Henry Severin
Taylor
H. A. Egman
J. D. Leighty
M. N. Malott
BE. H. Nebeker
EB. Nebeker
W. H. Ballard
G. H. Ketcham
Harry 8. Murphy
C. B. Rockwood
Alex. M. Stewart
M. H. Raschig
John J. Curtis
R. W. Furnas
Frank Bowers
Charles Mansur
James E. Bedine
E. M. Elliott
M. D. Sample
Wilhelm Freney
W. E. Stevenson
Edward Bassett
A. A. Barnes
H. Badger
Sam B. Sweet
William Shiver
F. M. Fitzgerald
L. E B. Lathrop
D. ©. Goss
J. I. Mothershead
A. G. Young
J. B. Tucker
W. J. Goltra
H. S. Smith
D. R. Swain
W. S. Turner
L. C. Webber
Samuel Kercheval
B. Fitzgerald
J. M. Wood
A. R. Hovey
William Roth
John Mereceth
Joseph Allerdice
E. M. Churchman
A. S. Blackledge
J. K. Lilly
Ruling on Clarke & Son Bid Case in Indianapolis
Judge Marvey dissolved a restraining order preventing the city from collecting Clarke & Son’s $500 bid guarantee for the new station house project. Clarke alleged bid advertising violations and haste harmed his bid by about $1,700. The judge requires the city to show actual damages, with potential recovery of $590 if proven, while bidding issues and the responsibility for advertising costs remain central.
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Clarke & Son
Indianapolis
Marvey
Thomas Clarke
Clark
Board of Works
Harvey
Clarke
George W. Wiser
John Mkealing
Indiana winter forecast by animals coats experts argue
They note six or seven harsh winters followed by a mild one in Indiana. Prophets expect a mild season while rural sages point to thicker animal fur as a sign of severity. Naturalists doubt the animal-coat theory despite observed thicker coats in coon, squirrel, and domestic animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Noted Indianapolis Physician Ill at Home
Dr I G Walker of Indianapolis is seriously ill at his home 230 N Pennsylvania St with a complication of diseases. He is about seven years of age and has long served as president of the council. His son Frank Walker is a well known race starter.
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C. Walker
Indianapolis
Pennsylvania St
Frank Walker
Escaped Victim Dragged After Car Crash At Meridian
Louis G. Hurlburt of C. W. Bridges investment company suffered numerous bruises after a car struck his buggy at Meridian and Raymonds. He clung to the under side of the fender to survive as his buggy was torn and dragged about 100 feet. Police claim the car exceeded the speed limit and the motorman did not sound a gong.
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Louis G. Hurlburt
C. W. Bridges Investment Company
Meridian
Raymondsts
Hermitage Democratic Club Eyes Meridian Street Property
The Hermitage, a new democratic club, is said to have an option on property on North Meridian Street near the Marion club for a new club house. The club will form a corporation and issue stock. The total cost for the new club house and land is about $50,000.
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Hermitage
New Democratic Club
N. Meridian St
Marion Club
New county doctors named for workhouse poor farm and jail
County commissioners will appoint three physicians for the workhouse poor farm and jail at the start of the year. Candidates include Dr Ridpath Dr Wall and Dr Homer Jones. The current staff has served two years. Feed your horses Dustless Oats. Full line of bookcases at Stim Li. Wider
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Ridpath
Wall
Homer Jones
Lincoln Granddaughter Eloped With Beckwith in Milwaukee
Walter Beckwith, son of former railroad official, eloped with Miss Jessin Lincoln granddaughter of the martyred president and daughter of Robert T. Lincoln. They wed secretly and are now separated from her father as the family pressures reconciliation. Beckwith’s athletic background is noted and the couple’s secrecy intensified a Chicago investigation.
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Chicago
Walter Beckwith
Milwaukee
Jessin Lincoln
United States
Robert T. Lincoln
Mr. Lincoln
Beckwith
Capt
Chicago, Burlington & Quincey Railroad
Jie
Aiso
James Rarilan
Lincoln
Yenrg
Ars
Miss Jessie
Mr. Thirian
Beck~ With
Ass Lincoln
Lincon
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity
Warmer, fair conditions expected for the 26 hours ending 8 p m Friday. Friday noon temperature 37 degrees and readings at 2 p m were noted as well.
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Indianapolis
University Club May Buy the Mansur Property
The University Club plans to purchase real estate including the Mansur property at Meridian and Vermont streets. A committee report is delayed and the club may issue stock payable over five years to finance the purchase, offering time for members to contribute their share.
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University Club
Mansur
Meridian and
Vermont Sts
Local notes and court updates from Thursday events
Thursday brought reports of milk dilution concerns from city sanitarian Clark and an iron works accident injuring James Seigmont. Other items note church matters in Syracuse, a U S court appeal date, Indiana legislators’ Dec 29 feast, a governor’s speech plus hotel meal, a testimonial for Rev Ellison, schoolgirl gossip on Central Avenue car, and a deaconess society fund drive for a hospital. A trial acquitted George Price in a theft case connected to Alice Haddix. Salvation Oil advertised as a veterinary pain cure.
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Clark
James Seigmont
Henry N. Kinney
Syracuse
N. Y
Mayflower Congregational Church
U. S. Court of Appeals
Chicago
Indiana
Deaconess Society
Ohio St
Senate Ave
J. W. Brown
M. G. I. Stern
George Price
Alice Haddix
John Barton
Frankfort
Reformatory
Price
Haddix
Murder in Alaska A Prospector Kills Bed FELLOW
Seattle reports detail the October murder at Marsh Lake Alaska in which Ho ward Henderson killed Thornbury Peterson during a bed clothing dispute. Henderson showed no mercy as Peterson lay dying and was arrested amid Dawson lynch threats. News also notes Canadian duties on argonaut clothing and a rush to gold fields on the McClintock and Kootalinqua rivers, with earnings up to 40 dollars daily.
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Seattle
Wash
Marsh Lake
Alaska
Thornbury Peterson
Howard Henderson
Yukon
Peterson
Henderson
Dawson
Farrallon
McClintock River
Kootalinqua
Divorce case against Emma Collins concluded in court
John Collins and Emma Collins had a divorce proceeding concluded Thursday evening. Judge McAaster took the case under advisement after arguments showed Mrs. Collins in tears as Attorney Baker argued about separating her from their two children.
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John
Emma Collins
McAaster
Mrs. Collins
Baker
Amusements Tonight and Tomorrow in City Theaters
Primross and West minstrels perform at noon Friday with Ezra Kendall starring in monologue at English's Friday night and Saturday. Skendall introduces A Pair of Kids after a run in We Us Co. Kendall recalls shrinking his company in Texas. Flower mission may bring Clay Clement to Inglish's Monday night. boxes sold out. Hyde's comedians and Helens Mora close the week with Au revoir. Tom Nawn as Shanty Town next Monday to Wednesday under Robert Fulgora. For Fair Virginia at Grand next Thursday to Saturday with Whytal and stars including Mabel Taliaferro. Mile Ann's monarchs opens at Empire. Deciline Cole praised. Deltorellis enlarged act. Next week features Rich & Barton burlesque, Paris upside down, and Metropolitan prices at Progress Laundry.
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Primross & West
Ezra
Kendall
Skendall
We, Us & Co
Texas
Flower Mission
Clay Clement
Inglish's
Mr. Clement
Tom Nann
Opie Read
Tom Nawn
Robert Fulgora
Russ Whytal
Viola Fortescue
F. Nagle
Joseph Zahner
John H. Nurnett
Mabel Taliaferro
Pembroke Arcade
the Empire
Deciline Cole
Helene Mora
Deltorellis
Alio
Morrisey
Rich
Zeryni
Townsend
Celeste
Barney and Russell
Williams and Adams
Emma Francis
Paris
Rich & Barton's
Rose - Hill Folly
Doctrines and Allegations Roil Indiana Medical Board Case
The Indiana State board faced a sensational challenge over Eliza H. Coffin a self described botanical physician from Starke County nine miles north of Knox. Affidavits accuse her of criminal practices alleged malpractice and threats involving a mansion named and called Holmes castle. Several physicians testify to alcohol intoxication questionable operations and libelous letters while others recount criminal indictments and alleged family ties shaping a volatile dispute.
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State Board of Medical Registration
Starke County
Eliza H. Coffin
Dase
Starke
Botanical” School
Knox
Ithe Place
Holmes’ Castle
Fancher
South Bend
Matthew C. Boner
Coffin
Dr. Boner
Marshall Boner
State Board of Examiners
Reconciliation Reaches Presbyterian Home Mission Plan
The 15 member Presbyterian general committee met at the Century club rooms Denison hotel and adjourned at 12 30 Friday. A five member sub committee chaired by Dr. Withrow will report with the composite view and meet with New York home mission board before February. The full committee will hear the report in February and present it to the May general assembly at Winona. The group expressed sympathy with New York home missions and pledged loyalty while agreeing a single uniform plan may be possible without harming synodical or state work.
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Presbyterian Committee
Century Club
Denison
Dr. Withrow
Home Mission Board of New York
General Committee
General Assembly of the Church
Winona
Board of Home Missions of New York
Nurse resigns amid nurse friction at city hospital
Mary Sellers associate principal of nurses at City hospital resigns as friction among nurses grows. Reports say Dr Poucher plans changes when he becomes hospital superintendent, influencing the vacancy and mayor Taggart’s decision.
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Mary Sellers
City Hospital
Poucher
Taggart
Indiana trust company as signee pays early dividend
The report of Schulmeyer Bros grocers is received by the probate judge. The firm assigned about five months ago and a first dividend of 35 percent is declared for creditors. It is hoped about 15 per cent more can be paid when the business is finally settled at year end.
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Indiana Trust Company
Schulmeyer Bros
Damage suit on trial in Superior Court
Frank D. Fee sues Monarch Supply Co and David Curtain for personal injuries from a Jan 30 1897 incident. Fee, a store clerk, alleges he was knocked down in a fight with Curtain, treasurer of the company, and claims permanent injury.
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Frank D. Fee
Monarch Supply Company
David Curtain
Fee
Curtain
Settlement Reached After Market Street Fracas
Attorney Charles L. Holstein and Constable Frank L. Glass amicably settled the dispute that led to a Thursday morning altercation on Market Street, with mutual apologies occurring Friday morning.
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Charles L. Holstein
Frank L. Glass
Market St
Confession Probe in Golden Soup Murder Trial Advances
Jurors face replenishment as defense and prosecution weigh drawing an additional juror after one member is sidelined by appendicitis. A new witness, Constantine Keelin, testifies Thorn vowed to kill Gulden Suppe, while Mrs. Nack's confession follows a religious appeal by prison pastor Rev. Miles and a child’s gesture.
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Long Island City
Navy
Martin Thorn
Howe
Young
Turor Larsen
Larsen
Capt
Methven
Jaarsen
Nack
Cort
Thorn
Nouhanse
Bur- Nell
Smith
Tyken
Constantine Keelin
Guldensuppe
Delilah
Robert H. P. Miles
Jury to Retry Thorn Case After Dismissal
Long Island City reports another trial in the Thorn case with 11 jurors discharged. A new panel of talesmen will be summoned and trial set to begin Monday as District Attorney YoungRejects extra juror proposal and insists the case must be heard anew. Judge Smith agrees the decision is correct. The woman juror laments having to relive the proceedings.
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Long Island City
Thorn
Carnalaine
Young
Howe
Larsen
Garden City
Smith
Moss
Céil
Prt
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Salvation Oil
Jinimenis
Hyde
Helens Mora
Mora
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Park
Progress
Ber
Goldensuppe
T. E. Cordon
Cis
le A. Keligh
Lake City
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