Public Library Censorship Debate Sparks Local Clash
Dr Milburn attacks library and theater excesses urging expurgation and censorship. John Cleland’s paper is cited about ten percent fiction in circulation. Browning the librarian and school official Trusse defend the collection and call for an independent citizen committee review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milbuin
John Clelend
Sir
Cleland
Clel
Thberain
Trusse
Li Th. Cares
Dom A. Fine
A. Codistris
Morris Ross
John A. Finch
Milvury
Browning
Abn Abilbarn
Air
Funeral in Vermillion County for Governor’s Son
Renick Seymour Matthews, son of the governor, was buried at Clinton on Sunday. Services were held at the Presbyterian church conducted by Rev. Dickerson of Indianapolis. Large funeral procession and many attendees from the surrounding country and Indianapolis. Floral tributes were numerous and beautiful.
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Vernmillion County
Renick Seymour Matthews
Clinton
Indianapolis
Presbyterian Church
Hev. Dickerson
Vermillion County
Messiah Promised Visit by Schlatter to Chicago
Francis Schlatter the New Mexican Messiah who disappeared from Denver last week says he will be in Chicago next. About 150 uniformed Odd Fellows attended the Indiana Department council in Indianapolis to revise laws and transact departmental business. Officers elected included Department President J. E. Bodine and Vice President Wat Nuzum. A banquet will close the meeting at the Denison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Francis Schlatter
Denver
Department Council of the
Indianapolis
J. E. Bodine
City
Wat Nuzum
Elwood
Anderson McCrary
Denison
Strange Petition Seeks Legal Death for Missing John Bakefield
In New York on November 18 a Surrogate's petition requests declaring John Bakefield legally dead after ten years vanished from a saloon encounter. His brother Henry, a grocer, seeks letters of administration as Bakefield’s savings accrue in the bank. Police searches found no trace. a rare prior case briefly allowed restoration after trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Abbott
John Bakefield
Llenry
Bakeneld
Bleeckerst. and
S. Fifthave
Tie
Kenly
Goverment seeks remedy for fraud and price control reports
A mid afternoon hearing discussed corruption in corporate centers and the need for a board of experts to set lawful maximum prices. Claims cited involve abuses of interstate commerce rules and potential retail remedies while authorities push protections for the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daddwin
Dt F Lee
Cape Push
Gs Tisiwion
Diadiana
Baldwin
Political remarks mix faith and Cuba policy in era rhetoric
A speaker comments on religion and politics while urging action on Cuba, praising a past prayer meeting in New York and contrasting America’s stance with Turkish and Spanish positions. He warns against admitting troublesome immigrants and warns of Castle Garden as a symbol of betrayal. He likens America to Gladstone deciding the world’s destiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hew
Turkey
Spain
Phar Yivon
Ian
New York
Cuba
Castle Garden
America
Gladstone
Manitoba Steamer Ashore Near Bracn Haven New Jersey
The steamship Manitoba traveling from Rio Janeiro to New York went ashore near Bracn Haven New Jersey on Sunday night. Life savers rescued the crew from the stranded vessel.
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Bracn Haven
N. J
Manitoba
Rio Janeiro
New York
Helena Mora brings Modern Mephisto to Grand and Park
Amusements note Helena Mora star of Modern Mephisto company opening at the Grand Monday night and Sam Jack's bull fighter company drawing crowds at the Park Monday afternoon. Hyde's comedians start at the Empire Monday afternoon with daily matinees and Miss Fannie Bora leading the cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena Mora
Sweet Singer
Bull Fighter
Sam Jack
Aos Ae
Pembroke Arcade
Tragic Cleveland Viaduct Crash Kills Eighteen
A motor passenger train crashed through the Central Viaduct gates in Cleveland on Saturday evening plunging into the river. Only two escaped. doctors and rescuers recovered multiple bodies as a mass funeral and prayers spread across the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Patrick Looney
Dene Hy
ffolViran
Tonya
Tereo
Arson Charges Dismissed in Bellefontaine Grocery Case
Arson charges against Robert Williams and James Sanderson were dismissed. Williams owned a Bellefontaine grocery at Seventh Street that burned weeks ago. Sanderson, Williams’ father in law, faced charges of burning the store to collect insurance, but investigators found stock values exceeded the insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Williams
James Sanderson
Williams
Bellefountaine
Seventh Sts
Sanderson
Youth footballer sidelined after accident
Hugh Noel, 15, will not play football this season after an accident. Saturday he was injured while playing with amateur scientists, becoming entangled in the rush line and dragged from the mess with a broken right leg. His father J M Noel at 280 Christian Ave. is paying the medical expenses. Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 86 hours ending 8 p m November 18 notes fairy Monday night and Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Noel
J. M. Noel
Christian Ave
Indianapolis
Prison Terms For Terre Haute Express Theft
J Robert Barnett and Don Farden were sentenced to five years in a northern prison for stealing $16000 from Adams Express in Terre Haute. Marshals escorted them to the facility at 11 50. Barnett offered no details about his travels and vowed to be a model prisoner. He said he would not reveal Lavent or his actions even to his wife and blamed intoxication for the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Robert Barnett
Don Farden
Adams Express Company
Terre Haute
U.S
Slawkins
Ernett
Beer
Arel
Alondax
Monarch Grocery Company Files for Receiver in Insolvency
The Monarch grocery company is insolvent and a receiver was appointed by Union Trust Company as receiver of the concern. Several creditors claim secured status, while unsecured debts total thousands of dollars. The case includes disputes over possession of stock and pending replevin actions against the Monarch firms and its suppliers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monarch Grocery Company
Tlord
Perkins Miller
Mmenic Vribhe Ue Pany
David Curtin
Anna Ai
Curtin
Lis
Ie Ht Plerlert
Bush
Presi Rit
Gomis
Eifford
Pomarch
Eracery
C Company
Howe i
Hiatt David Curtin
Perkins & Miller
J.ae Iimir
L& Perod
Severin
Gsiermeyer & Co
Fortuates
Sionated Grocery Company
Moodbasters
Hany
Monarch Eteccey Comm
Cuion Trust Company
Usher Fins Insecur
Grnis
Ostermeyer ¢& Co
Esite
Monarch Procery Company
Geo Ve Stout & Co
Derinnell, Wright & Co
Cincinnati
Reed, Alurdoels & L R
Vandal Hurls Stone at Vanalia Limited in Clayton
A stone tossed from night speeding Vanalia Limited shatters a window near the brakeman who is badly cut but finishes his post and sees no culprit. Miss Moore and Miss Ketcham near the window escape injury as detectives pursue the second Clayton outrage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandalia New York Limited
Clayton
Kattie Moore
Mowye May Die After Derrick Fall Injury
Frank Mowwe of 1175 S Linden Street was injured when a derrick fell at the Eastman Schleicher and Lee building Saturday. He is believed fatally injured with internal injuries a fractured arm and extensive bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mowwe
Frank Mowwe
S. Linden St
Eastman, Schleicher & Lee
Stable Fire in Volga Destroys Horses and Cattle
A stable in Volga burned Monday destroying five valuable horses and twenty head of cattle owned by John Ulrich. The incident occurred as Hardwood mantels and grates were present at the scene with no injuries reported.
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OweEco
N. Y
John Uilrich
Volga
Turbulent Asia Minor crisis prompts reforms and relief calls
Reports from Salonica Bay indicate foreign fleets bolster momentum for Ottoman reforms as Sultan seeks to halt bloodshed in Asia Minor. Armenian massacres worsen famine and exposure amid relief drives. Constantinople pressuring reforms after consultations with Salisbury and the Queen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lennox
Salonica Bay
Turkey
Asia Siinor
Ster Salisbury
Constantinople
Vienna
Salisbury
Asia
Anatolia
Rowe
Syria
Local News and Society Notes From Indianapolis Era
A chaotic list of arrests and incidents, society notices, business filings, and local happenings. Reports include Sun day arrests, court term notes, a Davenport or Dixon company incorporation, Sparrow championship plans, a purse snatching, theater and press developments, saloon brawl aftermath, and marriage announcements among others. Notable names include Robert Alit, Frank Murray, Kate Kennedy, and Mrs H S New with various local venues and events.
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Supreme Court
Robert Alit
Lincoln Lo
Pepitealicab
Elijah A
Manecuty
Uae
Diam
Hoberts Park
Churen
Brightwood
Sash Manufacturing Company
Dixon
Wnder
Dndimaia Laws
Var End Shooting Club
City finances and bridge contract issues spark council review
Controller Jolson schemes to start the new year with clean books by estimating city expenses through the fiscal year end August 31. The council faces deferral of Histocuamer expenses and possible appropriation for next year. Bridges, encampment, and inspector changes draw scrutiny as bids and contracts face delays and questions.
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Jolson
Wee
Sit
Droungotn
Asix Counels
Bec
Geomreney
Deteriorating City Veteran Thomas Busehman Found in Isolation
Thomas Busehman, a 60-year-old union veteran of the Sixtieth Indiana battery, has been living in a dirty, windowless shack on Tree Road for six weeks. A policeman found him, and he’s now at City Hospital in fragile condition with likely heart disease. Neighbors report no sign of him for weeks. his relatives are unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SreLean-si
Leon
Thomas Busehman
Maus’ Peetofs
Nanping
Busehman
Buschman
Sixtieth Indiana Battery
Iron Workers Strike Touches Up To 40000 Men
New York November 18 A strike by housesmiths and bridge men began Monday morning with 1000 workers from the Cornellison works and Milliken brothers quitting. If not settled promptly the action may widen to other members of the iron league affecting 40000 men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cornellison Works
Milliken Brothers
Iron League
Man Arrested for Sunday Liquor Disposal at Saloon
James Maley Jr was arrested Sunday in his father's saloon at Washington and Geisendorfsts for disposing of liquor on a Sunday. Trial is set for Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Maley, Jr
Washington and
Geisendorfsts
Health of Indianapolis Seen Distressingly Good Say Doctors
Physicians in Indianapolis report the city’s general health as distressingly good despite recent sickness. Most cases are mild influenza or cold like symptoms, with few diphtheria or typhoid cases. Doctors warn local epidemics arise where streets and alleys are crowded and wells sit near vaults. They advocate city water analysis and caution about the vault and well proximity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianiz
Wagner
Indianapolis
Wagher
Seg
Melis Opiagion
Mineld
Itel Miesom Dmhin
Washington Notes and International Signals
Telegraph from the Sublime Porte reassures Turkey’s loyalty as Congress prep begins its second week in Washington. The House shifts, many new faces arrive to fill committee chairs while old hands depart. Senator Edmunds opposes Cuban insurgent recognition until a stable government forms. Ex-Senator Kellogg reflects on Garfield’s nomination and Sherman’s prospects in 1880.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Comprarvice
Aia
Euator
Edmunds
Cuba
Kellorg
Garfield
Maisse
Ife
Sherman
Iee
Garrick
Verdant Cuban mountains see major engagement near Santi Espiritus
Havana reports a serious battle at Taguasco near Santi Espiritus in Santa Clara province between four Spanish columns and insurgents led by Gomez. Two insurgent camps were captured near Barajaguas and the Blount Oscuro fight left insurgents suffering heavy losses.
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Havana
Taguasco
Santi Espiritus
Santa Clara
Gomez
Iwo
Barajaguas
Blount Oscuro
One Man Killed As Rail Collision Hits BreMine
A Southern Railway freight derailed and struck a passenger train at BreMine Alabama on November 18, killing Engineer Ruflin and causing extensive damage. Six others were injured when a boiler explosion at Vanerpure Kentucky injured six and killed two. The James Turpie reported damage after a collision with the Vulcan near Gibraltar on November 7 with two Vulcan crewmen drowned.
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BreMine Hang
Ala
Southern Railway
Ruflin
Vancrpure
Geo. W. Stamper
Cecil Kidwell
Watson Price
London
James Turpie
Gibraltar
Vulcan
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Ile
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Laid
Ir Ees TD
Schlatter
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John Bakkefield
Phen
Llison Llegins
Frank Butts
Esisasters
James Bichaughiin
Lienry Abecklenbtrs
Edward Ifoff
John Sauernheimer
Aliis
Karry Fuster
Alis
Curt Lepelne
Tlarvey F Floirman
Mianer
Alarie Siitchen
Awieusia
Cortie Shoiimin
Martha Looney
Alathesyeimer
Callahan
Litte
A. W. Troffman
Fineliy
Arnett
Farden
Barnett
Agorteavres
Jno, i. Ly
How
Ratan
Wang
Tueladeleeta
Ducee Arnuld
Efolines
Cle WU
Kate Kennedy
New Jersey-sts
Flower Mission
Wm. Roder
West-sts
Roder
McCon Strauder
Strauder
John T. Brush
Military Park
Canal
State House
Mrs. H
New
Birtus
Arthur
Cora Nickerson
Peter
Kate Weyenberger
EE. W
Nancy Gommet
Harry
Lizzie Loyd
Chas
Annis Barker
Natus
Nellie May Barr
John B. Powell
Geo. Sloan
Maggie Garr
Liiam Plummer
Adolph Alisch
Frank A. Hoffman
Leva J. Musgrove
Oliver L. Burns
Sarah O. Henderson
John Tullivan
Kittie Foudry
George
Jno
M. Lily
GALL
Centrae Troller
Echusen
Faye
Colluge Ave
Mans
John Clery
City Engineers
Actinv
Jen
Stelty Seevices
Lon
Iit 1
Eepan & Di¢deslatas
Ltazy
Atree RD
Ets
Ceeded
Spryeeke
PR. Wagner
Eie
Qwe
I Agu
Promisa
Wastineton
Sublime Porte
Asios
Woods
Wm. L. L. Elder
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