Legislature Delays Action As Redistricting Aims Planned
Indiana lawmakers meet in Indianapolis with Crusen announcing a constitutional amendment to curb gerrymandering. Wood's death penalty measure for execution at the prison advances, while debates over appropriation and police reform occupy floor time amid a tense party dynamic.
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Indianapoli
House
Representativ
Clarkes W. Crusen
Scott and
Jennings
Verry
DHE
Ce Lil
Uae
Elepters
Senutoeki cd
Cuntiggens
Sengtor Wood
Privon
Big ‘Yesaware
J.D. Keith
Munier
Princeton Stud
Aronan
Senate-House
General Assembly
Altman
Fort Wayne
Durbin
Thurs Bay
Senate
Senate Committee On
Parks
Conlogue
Osborn
Ogborn
Johnson
Jay
Margon
Whitcomb
Crandaker
Fleming-Ryan
Fleming
Contests Dismissed After Superficial View
Contests were disposed of but the superficial view was not seriously considered.
Bicycle rider sues wagon owner over right of way
Chris Walters sues Ernest Heligman for 1000 dollars for injuries from being run into Heligman’s wagon in Terre Haute Indiana Walters rode a wheel and the case questions whether a city ordinance classifies bicycles as vehicles under the right of the road.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Chris Walters
Ernest Heligman
Heligman
Walters
Indiana proposes whipping posts in county seats
Indiana lawmakers debate a bill from Rep Neal Noblesville to establish whipping posts in every county seat. The measure fixes lash limits by crime and age, targets intoxication and family abuse, and is expected to move through committee amid strong protests from veterans groups. The session also addresses Osborn reapportionment and Civil War battle flag proposals.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Neal
Noblesville
Sherl
Osborn
Artman and Statesman
Osborn Bus
Jefferson
Lawrence
Dubois
Washington
Warren
Johnson
Marion
Decatur
Stauth
Adams Cees
Pepbie Este
Legisatute
Board of Regents
Grant
New York City
Soldier’s deceptive ruse exposes wedding in Chicago
McDowell of the Thirty first infantry was hurried to Chicago to avoid bidding his young wife codby. He claimed to be his bunkmate and returned home on leave that, though granted for illness, expired before it ended. He married Alta Donovan in November, an old sweetheart, before the deception was uncovered.
New MEMULUI CAL A Competitor In Indianapolis
Superintendent Mansfeld of the Indianapolis and Vincennes oversees a secret railroad motor car project intended to compete with suburb Line interurban services. Construction is in Indianapolis behind closed doors with no pubic details released. Mansfeld forecasts a successful machine and plans to build up to 1000 cars for Pennsylvania service.
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Indianapolis
Mansfeld
Indianapolis and
Vincennes
Pennsylvania
Indiana Primary Election Law Proposes Statewide System
Hoosier lawmakers debate a bill to require a two party primary in counties with populations of 39 000 or more where 10 percent of the prior general election vote qualifies a party. Smaller counties or cities decide adoption by next elections after enactment with majorities determining permanence.
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Hoosier Solons
Indianapolis
Allo
Eitier
Fragmentary text from Anderson notice with torn details
A partial OCR item from Anderson Indiana mentions a 14 year old girl Mary Jumtbell and a transfer to the county district, with unclear remarks about guardianship and admission to an institution. The fragment is garbled with missing names and places.
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Anderson
Ind
Mary Jumtbell
Aise
Desperado Cousin Henry Grith Held on Horse Theft Charge
Marvin Kathe' Cousin in Plymouth reports the deputy inquiry into the unknown man labeled Griffin now identified as Henry Grith of Nolde County. He is jailed in Plymouth on a charge of stealing horses owned by farmer Ns Pomeroy.
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Marvin Kathe
Plymouth
Sia
Dan
Gree Bun
Une Aetericus
Marvin Krohng
Iae
Henry Gritth
Nolde County
Desperado
Griffin
Plymoues Jar
Ns Pomeroy
Death of Fort Wayne Resident Bell in City Home
Fort Wayne man Bell died last evening after a prolonged illness that began earlier in the week. He suffered a paralytic ailment and had been unconscious since Friday. The and will be buried in Muncie on Thursday.
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Fort Wayne
BR. CO
Bell
Muncle
Wolcote Hopes Rise on Possible Coal or Oil Find
Wolcott Indiana January 22. While drilling for water on several farms in the area a vein resembling coal was struck at depths from to 130 feet. A company is being formed to develop whatever lies beneath whether coal or oil.
Bear murder trial adds witnesses. 71-year-old prisoner steadfast
In Churbusco Indiana on January 22 a large number of additional witnesses have been called in the Bear murder trial. The prisoner, aged 71, bears up well and appears rugged and hearty as the trial will continue for several days.
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Churbusco
Ind
Local Woman Ends Life While Temporarily Insane
Mrs Sarah Hickman wife of J H Hickman of Logansport committed death by her own hand at the home of Mrs Martha Hale in Mount Summit while temporarily insane.
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Logansport
Ind
Sarah Hickman
J. HL. Hickman
Martha Hale
Mount Summit
Hanged In His Granary
Laurel Iowa January 22 Warren Allison a farmer was found hanging to the granary on his premises west of town Liv was dead when discovered by his daughters
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Laurel
Jud
Warren Allison
Liv
Fire devastates business district in hurricane winds
A blaze swept through the business portion of a town as a west wind Hurricane blew burning brands across stores and residences. Officials estimate damages from 345 000 to 50 000 dollars as the fire destroyed or endangered many buildings and structures.
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Jim
Reann
Dan Wy
Fasinn
Child Burned to Death in Indiana Lamp Accident
Elkhart Indiana January 21 A 4 year old daughter of Jacob Yoder six miles northwest of Nanpaunee attempted to light a lamp Her sleeve caught fire and she was fatally burned before an older sister could extinguish the flames
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Elkhart
Ind
Jacob Yoder
Nanpaunee
Mc Dowell Arrested in Yorktown for Army Deserter Status
Yorktown Indiana January 23 Claude Mc Dowell was arrested on suspicion of being a deserter from the army in the Philippines. He faces custody as authorities investigate the charge and arrange transfer.
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Yorktown
Ind
Claude McDowell
Philip
Governor Durbin Announces multiple Indiana appointments
Indianapolis January 23 Governor Durbin released a slate of appointments agreed with Governor Mount. A Terre Haute police board member remains vacant for about a week. Other placements include trustees, police boards in Lafayette Mishawaka South Bend and New Albany, and the state board for education of the blind.
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Indianapolis
Durbin
Mount
Terre Haute
Toliows
Andersen Police Board
Hyp Center Point
Conti Spttak
W. Wierchester
Ieee
Hho Lafayette
Tehigan City
Poe Moe Dante
Ispas Gergmn
Richmond
Pellee Board
Xreart
Lafayette
Purdue University
Boonville
Charles Wo Sick
Mishawaka
Dee
Samuel Leeperui
South Bend Police
Bonn
S. Hennessey 2
Woman to Start Carrie Nation Crusade in Hartfernt City
Mrs. William Towns, after discovering her husband sold her chickens and bondit whisky with the money, whipped Towns in a crowded street and vows a Carrie Nation style crusade in Hartfernt City Indiana.
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Hartfernt City
Ind
William Towns
Towns
Carrie Nation
Bloomington Girl Burns in Coal Oil Fire at Home
Miss Magee Barnes aged 18, a domestic in the Glasenek household, attempted to light with coal oil. The oil can exploded, burning her from head to foot, and her death is likely.
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Bloomington
Ind
Magee Barnes
W. H L. Glasenek
Consideration of the Shipping Bill Returns to Privileged Status
In Washington on January 24 the Senate resumed debate on the Shipping Bill as unfinished business, with Mr. Frye of Maine temporarily presiding. The bill’s privileged position was restored amid heated exchanges over naval spending, church and railroad interests, and proposed naval chaplain increases.
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Washington
Senate
Frye
Maine
Rawlins
Dem
Utah
Thounts GC. Kearns
Poole
Chariber
New Higopshire
Stifeiseniss
Hinowdias
Willeh Me
Wheeber
Kentucky
Himiself
Richardson
Sanford Sentenced for Robbery of Sister in Terre Haute
Terre Haute Indiana January 24 Fridge Rawley of the police court has sentenced Frank Sanford to the reformatory for stealing 50 dollars from his big sister.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Fridge Rawley
Frank Sanford
Reformatory
Big Sister
Indiana Faces Reform Debates In State Legislature
Indianapolis news highlights Representative Scott pushing to end liquor wine rooms and curb vice, with Marion county support and broader backing. Senate handles routine business while committees prune bills, and a potential governor’s appointment shift for oil inspector is discussed. Congresswoman fights over women suffrage heads into constitutional questions.
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Indianapolis
Scott
Indiana
Marion County
Wymen
Attman
Lidiana
Lb Pny
Supreme Court
Artman
W. C. Zaring
All Inspection Department
Senate
Lms
Epi
Ali Orb
Roberts
Dearborn
Intro- Aba
Sagt Peltt Osty
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promotes Blood Purity and Health
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as America’s greatest medicine and the wise choice for purifying and enriching the blood. It claims widespread use by hundreds of thousands and positions the product as prudent, experienced counsel for readers seeking better health.
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America
Bill to restore 1881 poll tax act faces temperance hearing
A bill to restore the 1881 act punishing vote buying was introduced. It would fine buyers from 200 to 1000 dollars, disenfranchise for two to twenty years, and imprison for two to ten years. The house temperance committee schedules Friday hearings to hear all sides.
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House Committee On Temperance
Indiana Senate Committee Debates County Officers Pay Reform
The Indiana senate committee on fees and salaries met in session to consider bills from the fee and salary commission. They likely will not pass the governor salary increase and may split the state and county officers bill into two measures. The panel favors restricting per diem pay for non-salaried county officers and awaits amendments.
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Indianapolis
Senate Committee On
Fee and
Senate
Indiana Democratic Editors Meet in Indianapolis
The Indiana Democratic Editorial association will hold its midwinter meeting in Indianapolis on February 6 and 7. A banquet at the Grand hotel Wednesday evening features Mayor Taggart as speaker and Bayard Grey as president and toastmaster. The business session follows on Thursday.
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Indiana Democratic Editors
Indianapolis
Indiana Democratic Editorial Association
Grand Hotel
Taggart
Bayard Grey
Sons Accused After Mother's Beating in Cass Township
Sullivan Ind Jan 24 Warrants issued for Walla and Fleming Fuld after they allegedly assaulted their mother Mrs Phoebe Fuld in Cass township. She was rendered unconscious and an artery in her left arm severed and lies in alarming condition.
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Sullivan
Ind
Walla
Fleming Fuld
Phoebe Fuld
Cass Township
Burglars Fire At Watchman On Notre Dame Campus
In South Bend Indiana on January 24 a night watchman at Notre Dame University was seized by two burglars in the senior hall. He broke free to raise the alarm and the intruders fired twice before fleeing toward Hight Street.
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South Bend
Ind
Notre Dame University
Hight
Soldier leaves army to marry
A military man deserted to marry his bride, with unclear details. The brief notes mention Beaneavillesy tid and references to Pox, Boutiy HVE, and sac of this eles. The text implies the subject left service to wed, but specifics are obscured by garbled OCR.
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Beaneavillesy
Plucky Woman Foils Daylight Burglary in Terre Haute
Mrs. G Hammerstein of Terre Haute Indiana forced a daylight burglar to drop a purse and three diamond rings before he fled. The purse contained forty six dollars.
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