Controversy Over City Road Contract Sparks Street Debate
Property owners around the state house oppose a proposed pavement contract alleged to benefit John C. New and his company. Citizens accuse the council of pushing a biased ordinance, with discussions of costs, bond validity, and the need for local involvement and reform.
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the Sun
John C. New
New’s
State House
Meridian-st
Washington-st
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Yaniast
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Jousey
Tennessee
Ohio
SUN
to,Tousey
Washington
Washington St
National Vulcanite Company
D.A. Haywood
J. W. Cooper
W. K. Sproule
Denny
Rank A
Maus
Alderman Tousey
A. A
George Helfer
Tennessee-st
Al‘dermanic
Miss Bruce Freed Ann Granted Habeas Writ Release
Judge Faytor heard the habeas petition for Miss Bruce Freed Ann who was recently sent to hospital after claims of pestering Billy Herod about $600. Judge Taylor granted the writ and Miss Bruce was allowed to go home. Evidence included a letter to Superintendent Galbraith from a lawyer noting that Bruce would not be involved in the case. The physicians opposed the release but the judge ordered her discharged.
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Ann
Faytor
Dees
Taylor
Miss Aca
Julian
Bruce
Bootblacks Strike for Ten Cent Shine in Indianapolis
The bootblacks in Indianapolis protest low prices with a strike, led by Geo Kopp and Robert Page. They demand ten cents per shine, cite licensing costs and foreign competition, and urge Mayor Deoney to set a fixed price schedule, vowing to discipline any member who breaks the union line.
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Heatblacks
Market St
Robert Page
Lou Mogul
Jelt Washington
Bud
Simon
New York
Indianapolis
Chicago
Deony
Will of Chicago-man Bequeaths All to J L Babcock
Luther James left his Chicago estate to J L Babcock of Ann Arbor. Women across the country write letters and offer proposals to marry or exchange photos to share the fortune. Babcock, older and unmarried, receives many hopeful notes and even a request to act as guardian for a fortune recipient.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
Luther James
Chicago
J. L. Babcock
Babcock
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Indianapolis
Datroit
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Buffalo
Ku Klux Working Terror Strikes Tennessee County
A band of midnight raiders, said to be Ku Klux members, is terrorizing Smith County Tennessee. They have whipped and threatened dozens of colored men in the last month with Henderson Duke among the latest victims near Carthage who was accused of stealing corn.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Ku-klux
Smith County
Henderson Duke
Carthage
County Treasury Robbed in Alabama Heist
Chattanooga report says two robbers broke into the Marzan county Alabama treasurer’s office at Hamilton last Wednesday. They blew open the safe and escaped with about $3,000 and numerous valuable papers.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Marzan County
Alabama
Hamilton
Thanksgiving Rooster Heads Up Existing Tale in Michigan
ReeEp Crry Michigan November 26 Aroused two weeks ago EF D Lacy of Nirvana chopped off the head of a rooster intending to cook a pot pie but the bird walked around as if nothing happened Lacy sprinkled flour on the neck to stop the bleeding and the rooster eats and crow s despite the wound He was photographed and refused a $100 offer for him.
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Crry, Mich
Lacy
Nirvana
Matson cites St Louis convention impact on Indiana race
A Washington dispatch quoted Congressman Matson, the detente candidate for Indiana governor, saying after the St Louis convention the result might have differed if Gov Graig had not dominated the convention. He added that the delegation felt there was no bill work in sight and that the election outcome could have changed with different leadership.
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Cincinnati
Enquirer
Washington
Matson
Indiana
St. Louis
Graig
Starved To Death Four Dead In Shanty Town
Spokane dispatch reports a Minnesota family, Hans J Holter and seven children, moved to Shanty Town seeking work. Pneumonia and extreme poverty struck the household. four children died and the mother and three others hover near death as neighbors and benevolent societies provide aid.
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Spokane Fangs
Hans J. Holter
Lincoln County
Minnesota
Tha Lamily
Mr. Holter
Hope
Idaho
Benevolent Society
Relief Committee
Great Storm Ravages Central Pennsylvania
A ferocious storm battered central Pennsylvania causing major telegraph delays and widespread damage. Western Union lines were down east of Harrisburg and ice covered trees and tracks, hindering trains as officials feared loss of life amid disrupted communications and a looming blackout across the Allegheny region.
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Harkrnsburg
Navy
Western Union
New York
Allegheny Mountains
Republicans Threaten to Bolt and Go It Alone
Washington dispatch reports Republicans discuss forming a rump Congress if Democrats gain a House majority. Also noted are gossipy legal matters, a divorce hearing, a mortgage foreclosure suit, court actions, and a theft case involving various local individuals.
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Washington
Thompson
Ohio
Strike in Indianapolis Rail System Sparks Uncertain Tension
Sunday’s railway strike actions lingered as switchmen, engineers, and firemen prepared for possible work stoppages. Police prepared a new crew policy, while unions debated next steps amid arrests, limited yard activity, and warnings from railroad officials about winter constraints and potential leadership actions.
West Virginia political tension and court actions rise
Crowds gather in Charleston as protesters observe supreme court proceedings over election certificates for representatives in the first, third, and earth districts. Eureka detectives stand by amid anticipated unrest while weather notes mention a major Atlantic storm and brisk cold near zero in places.
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Charleston
W. Va
Biscot
Supreme Court
Eureka
Robberies Struck In Indianap olis Despite Patrols
In Indianapolis on a Sunday night burglars pried open doors at houses 36 and 38 Hast Oblast and stole about $300 worth of goods including lace curtains covers and rugs. No arrests or clues were found by 84 police officers on duty.
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Indianapolis
Hast
Help the Newsboys Race for Christmas Prizes
Newsboys and carriers compete for prizes offered by a local organization. The race runs until the day before Christmas with warm clothing needed for youths. Prizes to be exhibited in a shop window at Pennsylvania Street on Wednesday.
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Bagan
Ae Son
Peor‘a
Tan Sun
Ta Wheo
Pennsylvania St
Cincinnati Enquirer Confirms Postmaster General Expectation
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports Chairman Huston is expected to become postmaster general after Harrison's inauguration. It also notes Sergeant W O McKinney as superintendent of the railway service fifth division, with corroboration from McKinney. In Martinsville Indiana a citizen John Bipyenn was thrown from a buggy in a runaway incident on Monday.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Huston
Harrison
McKinney
Martinsville
Ind
John Bipyenn
Bia
Warnes
End of mining debate dominates assembly session
Report on D A 49 case pleased home faction as credentials stand. Massachusetts cigar makers charter faced revocation but failed. Appeals over DA 12 moved. transfers from DA 75 to 225 upheld. Switchmen strike looms. press writers photographed with remnants at hospital.
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Suniy
K. of
Msiday
DB. A. 49
New York
D. A
Irea
Massachusetts State Assembly
General Assembly
Marceau & Powers
Socialist Birthday Party Funds Anarchist Viewpoint Highlighted
At Arbeiter hall a 25th anniversary Socialist event featured a beer bar and social mingling. Speeches praised labor unity while labeling capitalism and certain elites as obstructive, with callers urging worker organization and rent resistance. A German song by the Socialist glee club contrasted with debates on Christianity, wealth, and socialism.
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Meetig
Socialist Glee Club
Phil Rappaport
Labor
George A. Schilling
Chicago
Virginia
England
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