Political theories cut big inroads in Mr Bryan lecture
Col. W. J. Bryan arrived in town at 4 35 PM to a large crowd at the station and was greeted by school children. He spoke at the M E church on a popular, nonpartisan tone though his speech outlined Bryanism. Revenue from the event aided the library fund. The Col. proved congenial and entertained with scripture quotes and cordial receptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. Bryan
Col
W. J. Bryan
Our Town
Davis House
Jno
S. Bays
Joe. S. Reed
P. H. Blue
T. Hays
F.M. Cunningham
S. P. Poynter
W. R. Nesbit
George Bicknell
Roycroft
M. E
Bryan
Supreme Court of the United States
Attorney General Bill Moves to Speed Sullivan County Case
Attorney General Miller was notified by wire that Sullivan County judge sustained the demurrer in the Coroner Maxwell quo warranto against Sheriff Dudley. Maxwell plans an immediate Supreme Court appeal as Gov Durbin’s ruling names Maxwell sheriff. A bill to empower the Attorney General to file information before the Supreme Court could fast track such cases, despite railroad and corporate lobbying against it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Sullivan Circuit Court
Dudley
Maxwell
Sullivan County
Supreme Court
Guv Durbin
Durbin
Senate
Civil Docket Highlights Multiple Indiana Land and Family Cases
Court records show Edward E. Reynolds et al suing Margaret A. Stevens to recover land with March term argument. Other matters include trust declaration in Kirkham cases, past due note judgment, multiple divorces and guardianship actions, quiet title, and sales of real estate and mineral lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward E. Reynolds
James M. Reynolds
Margaret A. Stevens
Vigo County
Clay
Supreme Court
Walter Sr. Kirkham
John Kirkham
Charles Campbell
Wm. Adams, Sr
Wm. Adams, Jr
Lizzie Olgus
John Olgus
Gladys French
John W. Springer
Thomas Buston
Madison Gilmore
John E. Alsman
Ona Alsman
Olive Hogentolger
Thomas Hogentolger
Wm. Stockrahm
Southern Indiana By. Co
Wm. H. Crowder
Robert F. Knotts
Thomas B. Springer, Jr
Sally Ann Worth
S. R. Cole
Adaline M. Robbins
Eli Clayton
Alex Snow
Sarah F. Waters
Amy
Charles L. Maschino
Guardian
Anna Botts
Perry Botts
Miner wage scale signed in Indianapolis
The conference of miners and mine owners in the central competitive field agreed on a wage scale to take effect April 1. Wages rise 15 to 22 percent across Ohio Illinois western Pennsylvania and Indiana with day laborers increasing from about 1.70 to 2.02. All mine workers receive raises and coal prices rise at least 30 cents per ton. Indiana scales list detailed per ton increases for pick mining and machine mining methods.
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Indianapolis
Ohio
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Notable Visitor Impresses Town With Conscientious Views
The gentleman impressed locals with conscientious views during his first town visit. Admirers were numerous and he held the strongest attention from attendees throughout the evening.
John Hughes Improves After Stroke
John W. Hughes, who suffered a stroke several days ago, shows slight improvement. His brother Jesse Hughes, who was summoned, has returned to Greenfield. Mr Hughes' mother remains with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Hughes
Jesse Hughes
Greenfield
Mr. Hughes
January Term Adjourns of Sullivan Circuit Court
The January term of the Sullivan Circuit Court adjourned and will reconvene in March. New suits filed include Elia A. Jenkins v Jesse Haddon guardian of minor heirs of Geo Jenkins on account. Alexander Snow v Sarah Walters et al to quiet title. Petitions seek entry nano pro temn and sale of realty parts. Divorce actions filed include Amarine Wilson et al and Nellie Gowens v William Gowens.
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Elia A. Jenkins
Jesse Haddon
Geo. Jenkins
Alexander Snow
Sarah F. Walters
Joel A. Walters
Amy H
Chas. L. Maschino
Ora B. Maschino
Anna Botts
Perry Botts
Amarine Wilson Et al
Nellie Gowens
Wm. Gowens
Clevy Trueblood
Alonzo E. Trueblood
Guardian
Local Marriage Licenses Listed In Brief
Marriage licenses issued include John T. Duckworth and Nora Jewell Dudley McCammon and Anna Gibbs John W. Walters and Nellie Neal A V Stratton and May Back J S Mitchell and Jessie Sisson Charles Cox and Nellie Figg Pete Stevenson and Ora McClure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Walters
Nellie C. Neal
A. V. Stratton
May Back
J. S. Mitchell
Jessie Sisson
Charles Cox
Nellie M. Figg
Pete Stevenson
Ora McClure
Divorce Granted and Private Mineral Lands Sale Ordered
Divorce granted between Amorine Wilson and the defendant with property rights settled. Petition by Amorine Wilson et al. to sell coal and other mineral lands approved. Bond filed and approved. Private sale ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amorine Wilson Et al
Court Notes John Rogers Admitted to Sullivan Circuit Bar
John Rogers was admitted as a member of the bar of the Sullivan circuit court. The January term of the circuit court closed Saturday. The March term convenes March 16.
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John
Rogers
Sullivan Circuit Court
Circuit Court
Holcomb Manufacturing Buys Hoke Manufacturing Firm
The Holcomb Manufacturing Company acquires the Hoke Manufacturing Company plant and business in a completed deal. Fred Hoke sells his interest, having previously joined Holcomb & Hoke in brush production. Hoke plans no definite future arrangements while Holcomb consolidates the plant and equipment. Mrs Buchanan hosts cards at Dav is club.
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Hoke Manufacturing Company
Fred Hoke
Hoke Company
J. I. Holcomb
Holcomb & Hoke
Holcomb
Hoke
Dudley Case Decided Vacating Sheriff's Office Unconstitutional
The circuit court, led by Judge O B Harris, delivers a lengthy written opinion in State ex rel Maxwell v Dudley. The ruling centers on whether the complaint is sufficient and if the statutes invoked are constitutional. The judge warns against individuals ignoring laws they deem unconstitutional before judicial testing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
O. B. Harris
Maxwell
John S. Dudley
State
United States
Supreme Court
Oaktown Elopement Involves Local Residents
Herbert Hyland returned to Oaktown and aided by Albert Eads lured Minnie Moore seventeen, planning an elopement to a western point. They traveled to Vincennes and St Elmo before Hyland provided funds for Minnie to return home. Police pursued but lost the trail. Hyland faced charges including wife desertion and adultery.
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Oaktown
Herbert Hyland
Albert Eads
Minnie
Wm. H. Moore
Hyland
Vincennes
Thomas Dunn
Metropolitan Police Force
Dunn
Premature Charivari At Denny Home Ends In Gaiety
A Monday night charivari was held at William Denny’s residence to honor Mr. and Mrs. Ed Billman. The couple, away at James Billman’s home, were unaware of the mistaken celebration. Wm Bridwell and Miss Elsie Denny benefited from the noisy, good natured miscue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Denny
Ed Billman
Billman
James Billman
Wm. Bridwell
Denny
Elsie Denny
Bill
Terms Extended Change County Official Tenures
The legislature passed a law starting all county officers’ terms on January 1 after their election and extending current terms. Treasurer elect Vincent Munich gains one year, taking over January 1, 1904 to 1907. Prosecutor elect J W Lindley gains one year, with no election for prosecuting attorney until November 1904. Audtor Jas M Lang and Clerk Taylor gain nine months.
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Vincent Munich
A. E. Hazelrigg
J. W. Lindley
Jas. M. Lang
Taylor
Earthquake Felt in Indiana and Adjacent States
Seismic activity was reported Sunday evening with residents in Indiana and nearby states noting perceptible tremors. Some reported feeling a distinct shake while others did not notice any shaking.
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Indiana
Birth of Son to Engle Family Near Sullivan
A son was born Sunday to Oscar Engle and his wife who reside three miles north of Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Engle
Sullivan
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Tial
Measure
Trust Company Bank
Indianapolis Journal
Civil Docket
John Hughes
Sullivan Circuit
Sullivan Co
John T. Duckworth
Nora
Dudley McCammon
Anna M. Gibbs
The
Holcomb Manufacturing Company
Hoke Manufacturing
Harris
Minnie Moore
Herbert Hy
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