Vandalia Road Owes Indiana $745154 65 in Court Ruling
Marion Superior Court Judge Carter ruled Vandalia railroad owes the state 745 154 65 after objections to Specialmaster Butler's report. The case grew from a franchise agreement that taxed above 15 percent dividends once investments were recovered. State Attorney Ketcham praised the reading of the opinion.
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State OF
Indiana
Carter
Superior Court
Specialmaster
Vandalia Railroad Company
Terre Haute & Richmond Company
Ketcham
Oh Let Me See God Child Screams in Court Corridor
A boy in criminal court chants for God and Jesus as deputies lead him toward reform school. He resists going to jail, pleading to stay and promising to be good, his cries echoing through the courthouse corridor.
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Hannifal Williams
Reform School
Criminal Court
Kiefer
Jesus
Indianapolis
Comfortable winter rooms advertised in THE SMNS liners
The SMNS popular liners page advertises comfortable winter rooms for rent. Read all liners to find a room to fit any need and budget. The notices imply prompt payment for suitable arrangements.
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SMNS
Mrs Robt Jones Found After Disappearance
Mrs Robt Jones reappeared at Dr Light’s Broad Ripple office on Wednesday after two weeks as Judge Walker of the probate court hunted for her. Robt Jones, once a wealthy county figure, died in the insane hospital a week earlier and was buried in Hamilton D. His guardian was Dr Light. The wife did not attend the funeral and could not be located.
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Robt. Jones
Lighthouse mission to reopen with weekly services
The Lighthouse mission will reopen Sunday night with special services and an orchestra providing music. Week speakers include Elmer Schrock on Sunday, Adjutant Simon gen of the Salvation Army on Monday, A. L. Miller on Tuesday, W. R. Moore on Wednesday, W. V. Wheeler on Thursday, W. Douglass on Friday, Rev. R. V. Hunter on Saturday, and George T. Houser on Sunday.
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Elmer Schrock
Adjutant Simongen
The
Salvation Army
A. L. Miller
W. R. Moore
W. V. Wheeler
W. Douglass
R. V. Hunter
George T. Houser
Beveridge speaking at Tomlinson Hall meeting
Judge Lawson M. Harvey will preside at the Tomlinson hall gathering Thursday night where Senator Beveridge will speak. County chairman Akin said the crowd will likely be the largest of this campaign.
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Lawson M. Harvey
Tomlinson Hall
Beveridge
Akin
Socialist Labor Party Meeting at Monument Place
The Socialist Labor Party will hold a meeting on Monument Place Thursday night addressed by John R. Peppin of Chicago. It was expected that presidential nominee Joseph F. Maloney would attend, but he became ill on the road. Peppin will tour Indiana.
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Socialist Labor Party
Monument Place
John R. Peppin
Chicago
Joseph F. Maloney
Mr. Peppin
Indiana
Local Divorces Mention Drunken Habits and Desertion
Lilian sues John Conlon for divorce claiming habitual drunkenness and separation since 1898 after marriage in 1876. Allis seeks divorce from Alford Hughey, citing marriage years and separation. William E. alleges cohabitation with Anna Haabolt from 1874 to 1888 and alleges she became an habitual drunkard and deserted him after abuse.
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Lilian
John Conlon
Allis
Alford Hughey
Wm. E
Anna Haabolt
Grank
No Iruch Need Apply But Wee Hort Polsonet
The text reads as a fragmented notice with unclear names and dates. readable bits mention a urged application or rejection context and potential equipment or procedure terms but lacks coherent events or entities to confirm a full news item.
Fainted Witness Drops At Police Court Trial
Mrs Kate Slonicer fainted at the entrance to police court while testifying in the assault case of William Price and William Redmond. The prosecution alleged her character was poor, a claim cited by the Marion chief of police. Price fined one dollar and costs. Redmond discharged.
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Daly
William Price
W. Washington Sr
William Redmond
Redmon St
Mrs. Slonicer
Woman Sarah Cheatham Released in Provocation Case
In a criminal court on Thursday, Sarah Cheatham was discharged from a provocation charge after appeal from Squire Stout's court. Judge Alford warned future trouble if she is released again. Mary Sims testified that Cheatham called her a dirty yellow heifer.
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Sarah Cheatham
Squire Stout
Alford
Mary Sims
Dairyman Nickerson Pleads Guilty in Formaldehyde Milk Case
Arthur Nickerson of the southwest of Indianapolis pleaded guilty in a criminal court to selling milk containing formaldehyde. He was fined $5 plus costs after an appeal from police court. The sheriff’s share of costs was $3.10. Attorney Salem B. Clark stated he would not pay without an itemized account of charges.
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Arthur Nickerson
Indianapolis
Salem B. Clark
Sherif
Come Down Order Mobilizes Democratic Fund collectors
The county Democratic Committee begins collecting contributions from Indianapolis saloonkeepers to fund the campaign efforts. Downtown dealers pay up to 200 dollars each, with some claiming leniency and others facing pressure to close by 11 PM. Charles Polster leads the process, aiming to raise about 5000 dollars to finish the effort.
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Charles Polster
Indiana-ave
Indianapolis
Fusion Populists Protest Emblem Battle In Local Election
The fusion populists protest the use of hammer and plow emblems by mid road populists at the ballot head. Col. Wilson informs Governor Mount that Claypool will not consider the protest. Claypool says any party may use the emblem matching their ticket as Smith and the others debate supervision. The dispute shows Republican and Democratic commissioners split over party symbolism and election aid.
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Col. Wilson
Fusion Pops
Smith
SUN
Mr. Claypool
Jeff Claypool
Waller
Hiss
Mid -Roaderg
Gokd Democrata
Democratic Party
Mid-Roaders
Death of 79 year old German immigrant Aneshaensel
Charles Aneshaensel aged 79 of 793 Union Street dies Wednesday from heart disease. He was a German immigrant who arrived in 1371 and was father to Charles and Otto, both plumbers. Funeral from his home at 2 p.m. Friday.
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Charles Aneshaensel
Union St
Charles
Otto
Germany
Merchants clash with railroad over freighthouse access
Merchants accuse the Pennsylvania railroad of plans to use the F. Georgia Street freighthouse sidewalk as a truck roadway. Officials deny the charge and claim access only through driveways.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
F. Georgia St
Local and national brief items and notices
A compact roundup lists a suicide in Cumberland Maryland by Dr JL G Corbley of Newburg Virginia a violent incident involving an acid thrower in Chicago a 12 year old Robert Nielsen of Moline facing theft charges a Kingston Jamaica streetcar strike an upcoming O R T meeting in Frisco in 1901 a conductor named Jordan shot near New Orleans a Kalispell Montana man J J Patton killing Frank Carroll with a butcher knife new planes and a price notice at Wulschner s BE Worth a dentist removal to 622 Stevenson Building a jewelry line from a cutter dealer and an address 4 Monument pises
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JL. G. Corbley
Newburg
Cumberland
Chicago
Robert Nielsen
Moline
Kingston
Jamaica
Frisco
Jordan
New Orleans
J. J. Patton
Kalispell
Mont
Frank Carroll
Beds and fixtures sold at low prices attract buyers
Local advert promotes brass and iron beds mattresses and springs at low prices with claims of high sales. Mentions Mahomey 2493 Massachusetts-age Usona metal polish for bar fixtures Usona gold and silver polish and references to photos and Bennett's.
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Usona
Protector Higgins Hung Back But Asked For No Money
Indianapolis councilman Higgins returned to the city during carnival week amid bribery rumors. He denied asking for pay to influence ordinances and claimed he would run for re election if Parry story proves false. He said he would meet Mayor Taggart and reporters.
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Higgins
Quigley
D. M. Parry
New York
Parry
A. A. Zion
Indianapolis Union Railway Company
Mr. Higgins
Major Peterson dies of yellow fever in Havana
Maj. Matt R. Peterson of the 161st Indiana volunteers dies of yellow fever in Havana on Wednesday night. An hour later his Cincinnati-born widow shoots herself, in grief. Peterson served as chief commissary and was known for his wartime recruiting duty in Indianapolis during the Spanish American War. The 161st Regiment, under Gov. Mount, formed for Cuba duties, earned praise from Gen. Bhafter. Havana flags are at half mast.
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Matt R. Peterson
161St
Indiana Volunteers
Havana
Cincinnati
Peterson
United States Army
Cubs
Indianapolis
Indiana
Lieut
Paterson
Gov. Mount
W. T. Durbin
Cuba
Bhafter
Bribery Claims Reasserted Against Davis Macrum and White
Douglas Story of the Daily Mail reiterates charges that Webster Davis received 125000 dollars to promote pro Boer agitation in the United States. He cites alleged Boer records and mentions Macrum receiving 73000 dollars and Montagu White a million, while noting consular officials offered bribes during the war.
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United States
Mr. Story
Daily Mail
South Africa
Webster Davis
Hanna
Pretoria
Macrum
Montagu White
Consul Stowe
Transvaal
Davis
Bank of Hovland
Dr. Leyds
Netherlands Railway Company
Washington
State Department
Cy Clarks Rough Riders Not In It
Maj. John E. Miller said it would be impossible to form Col Cy Clark's rough riders into the national guard without new law. There is no urgent need for a cavalry regiment and legislators likely would oppose the expense of horses and equipment.
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Cy” Clark
Rough Riders
John E. Miller
Adjutant General's Office
Cy Clark
National Guard
Shortridge Defeats Ashland St. 29 to 0 at Newby Oval
S H S and Ash-st teams clashed at Newby Oval on Wednesday afternoon with Shortridge winning 29 to 0. The game featured strong offenses and weak defense from high school squads. I H S star Taylor suffered a sprained wrist and Will Hall of Ash-st. fractured collar bone as blood flowed freely around the field.
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Ash-st
Newby Oval
Shortridge
Brown
Orchards
Taylor
I. H. S. Star
Will Hall
Ash St
Horse and Wheel Entwine in Downtown Mishap
A woman left an untied horse at Delaware and Washington streets as a wheelman abandoned his machine nearby. The horse and wheel became tangled and danced across the street mostly on its hind legs. A bystander outran J. R. Averitt to help, who quipped that people usually receive thanks for stopping a runaway.
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Delaware
Washington Sts
J. R. Avert
Mr. Averitt
Indianapolis 36 Hour Weather Outlook
Weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity covers the 36 hours ending at 8 p m October 19. Expect fair conditions tonight and Friday with temperatures rising from 40 at 7 am to 62 at noon and 66 by 3 pm.
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Indianapolis
Front Fork Breaks Sending Rider to Injury
A young man named Phillips of Bates street near Noble was severely injured Thursday afternoon when the front fork of his bicycle broke on the Virginia ave viaduct north incline. His jaw was dislocated and a deep neck gash required Dr. Moore to dress the wounds. The piece mentions a Hall Place M E church choir concert at a price not fully legible.
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Phillips
Bates St
Noble
Virginia Ave
Moore
Printing 1 500 000 Election Ballots Eyed for Safety
An enormous printing operation plans 1.5 million ballots over six days using six presses and 18 hour days. Guards from both parties monitor the process from paper intake to sealing, with prominent observers in charge of Republican and Democratic watchers. Ballots are prepared in blocks, counted, wrapped, and delivered to county clerks, while paper security measures resemble those for currency. The first ballots arrived at the state house Thursday afternoon, as teams of workers count and apportion to counties.
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Sam Perrott
State House
Republi
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Nickerson
Democratic Fund
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the Sun
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Claypool
Charlies Aneshaensel
Pennsylvania
Wulschner’s
BE. Worth
Stevenson Building
Mullally
Herve Janes
Croker & Brean
Belshazzar
Zionm
John “Protector
Maj. Peterson
White
London
Douglas Story
America
Story
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Hollis
Tenzo
Ment
Stowe
Cape Town
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Eelman
M. E
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