The Philippine Suffrage Debate In Short Senate Session
The Short Senate at Shortridge High discussed a bill to dissolve the Union and a crucial women suffrage measure. Debates featured Senator McDonald Potter, Senator Z, and Senator Lodge with views for and against suffrage. The session closed after Lodge’s report and plans to debate South American annexation.
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Shortridge
Sen
Scott
Ford Kahn
Bari Pritchard
Islands
Senate
Missim
McDonald Potter
Lodge
Menachusetts
South America
United States
America
Mexico
Jennings Suit Seen As Farce Damages Case Fails
Federal court adjourned after a day of testimony in David A. Jennings damages suit against twenty eight defendants from Salem Indiana. Judge Baker warned the plaintiff must show a conspiracy or risk dismissal. Mrs Jennings testified but offered limited corroboration, while defense counsel moved to narrow charges. The case proceeds with cross examination and possible focus on assault or libel charges as ruling day approaches.
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Jennings
David A. Jennings
Salem
Ind
Baker
Calvin
Eli Menaugh
Salem Democrat
Menaughs
Cc. C. Hadley
Hadley
Borden
Tom Smith
Elliott
Reed
Kentucky
Mane
Confidence Men Punished by Police Court Ruling
Judge Stubbs sentenced Willis J. Wadden and Oden of Louisville for a confidence game on Henry, a Whitestown farmer. Identified by a Princeton restaurant policeman, they received three months in the workhouse and a $25 fine plus costs for insult, with additional costs. Police patrol Hite had tracked the pair as they moved between Louisville and the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stubbs
Willis J. Wadden
Oden
Louisville
Henry
Whitestown
Hite
Lucas
Wadden
Princeton
Oratorio of Prodigal Sen. at First Baptist Church
The Sunday program features the quartet and choir presenting the complete oratorio Prodigal Son at First Baptist Church. The choir has recently performed portions of the work on several evenings, and plans to render the entire oratorio in full.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Witnesses Describe Flight From House Amid Turmoil
Mrs Jennings ran from the house shouting murder and help with a bloodied face. She claimed her husband tried to pull her inside while she clung to a fence. Cora Plew testified with giggles before being admonished by the court. Plew said she saw Jennings run and slapped him when he would not release his hold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennings
Hadley
Elliott
Hudson
Warner Jennings
Harriet Prow
William Moffitt Arrested In Indy Grave Robbery Case
William Moffitt, white man indicted for taking and concealing a corpse and aiding grave robbing near Indianapolis, was arrested on a capias and jailed after failing to post a $3,000 bond. Bondsmen later posted the amount. Moffitt planned to go home on Roach Street. Other arrests included Arthur Rhodes and Richard Scott for vote selling and Thomas Rhoades for pure food law violation.
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William Moffitt
Grand Jury
Indianapolis
Moffitt
Arthur Rhodes
Richard Scott
Thomas Rhoades
Theoung
Union Trust Company
Sauley
H. C. Rauh
Trust Company
Roach Street
Indianapoli
Muncie Seeks Charter Legislature Likely For City
State Senator Walter L. Ball reports Muncie will ask the General Assembly for a city charter. The plan mirrors the Indianapolis charter, modeled after the State Board of Commerce draft, with the City Council to decide on the charter first. Ball notes he favors Kittinger for caucus chair but plays no active role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
General Assembly
Indianapolis
Walter L. Ball
State Board of Commerce
Ball
Kittinger
Gilbert
Senate
Senator Wood
Lafayette
Gochenour
North Manchester
Wood
No Use to Be a Democrat in Greencastle’s Legislature
Jackson Boyd of Greencastle, a new Democratic member, criticizes Republican dominance in state and national affairs. He doubts the value of introducing bills, fearing Republicans will claim credit for any meritorious measure. He predicts rough politics ahead in the House and mocks minor posts as consolation prizes. He also recalls John H. James and Greencastle’s courthouse issues in Putnam County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Boyd
Greencastle
Denison
Boyd
House
United States
Gabriel
John H. James
Putnam County
All Humors Impure. Ailments From Toxins Cited
All humors are impure matters the skin liver kidneys cannot handle alone. Accumulations litter the system and cause pimples boils eczema loss of appetite tiredness bilious turns indigestion dull headaches and many other troubles.
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Promise to Cure
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills as remedies that remove humors and strengthen the body. A testimonial from Ira O. Brown of Rumford Falls Maine cites relief from salt rheum after using the products. The copy claims the remedy drove out the humor and cleared sores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Ira O. Brown
Rumford Falls
Public square in Greencastle to get modern structure
The public area of Greencastle may give way to a modern structure with a projected cost not to exceed 150000 dollars. The plan envisions a facility upgrade while preserving key civic functions.
Indianapolis Lebanon and Frankfort Traction Franchise Granted
The County Commissioners considered granting the Indianpolis Lebanon and Frankfort Traction Company a franchise to own operate and maintain an electric road across Clinton Boone Tippecanoe and Marion counties and to Crescent street then along public highways to Crescent street and Michgan road intersection. The company agreed to keep tracks twelve feet from road centers except on Michigan road and to repair the right of way and sidewalks twelve inches each side. The franchise will be signed after review by County Attorney Hugg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis, Lebanon & Frankfort Traction Company
Clinton, Boone, Tippecanoe
Marion
Marion County
Crescent Street
Thirty-second Street
Michigan Road
Hugg
Left Hand Severed in Bell Railroad Mishap
Franklin Wilhelm a seventeen year old colored boy from Norwood fell between moving railroad cars near Prospect Street while rushing to reach Washington Street. His left hand was crushed. Dr. Lowry sent him to St Vincent's Hospital where Dr John H Oliver amputated the hand. He showed nerve and prayed throughout the ordeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Wilhelm
Norwood
Bell Railroad
Prospect Street
Washington Street
Lowry
St. Vincent's Hospital
John H. Oliver
Woman pleads to free husband after attempted family murder
Patrolman Wheeler moments after 8:45 pm found Mrs William Baxter crying for help at her mother's West North street home. She claimed her husband Baxter stood with a shotgun at the rear door aiming to kill her. He was arrested as she pleaded for his release to avoid testifying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler
West
North Streets
William Baxter
West North Street
Baxter
War on idling workers ends in arrests on Indiana avenue
Patrolman Frank Bolen declares war on unemployed black men on Indiana avenue. Eight men are arrested for loitering in several saloons from the yellow bridge to West street. He says the conflict will continue until all able workers in the area find employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bolen
Indiana Avenue
Bolen
Yellow Bridge
West Street
Tangent car derails on Greenfield line at Irvington
A bight terurban car jumped the track at 6:30 PM at Central avenue and Washington street in Irvington. The vehicle attempted the Indianapolis comains switch but a broken flange sent it onto the pavement. Greenfield wrecking crew summoned. line clearance took over an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenfield
Central Avenue
Washington Street
Irvington
Indianapolis
Labor Leader Mitchell May Delay Union Meeting in Indianapolis
Secretary W B Wilson of the United Mine Workers says it may be January before President John Mitchell is received by the labor unions of Indianapolis. Mitchell leaves for Spring Valley TL on December 14 and will spend Sunday with his family, possibly returning Monday or Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Wilson
United Mine Workers
John Mitchell
Indianapolis
Mitchell
Spring Valleys TL
Sells the best Hats Dunlaps Florida and New Orleans trains
Sells hats and promotes travel via Queen Crescent and Big Four routes. notices schedules from Cincinnati to Chattanooga Atlanta Asheville Birmingham and Texas points. details through sleepers to St Augustine and through connections. includes insurance and household goods ads for Janes dustress data and cookware.
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Indianapolis
Queen & Crescent
Cincinnati
Chattanooga
Atlanta
Asheville
Birmingham
Texas
Chicago
Florida
St. Augustine
Charles W. Zell
Cincinnat
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Gamel
Sayres Indianas
Drs
Badger
Oriental Rugs
Hamadan
Badger Furniture Company
UNION
The
Philippines
Opera Bouffe
Judge
Do Wadden
Hugh Oden
Oratorio of
Prodigal
All Humors
Peti
Tion
Indiana
Auton
the Hatter
Dunlap's
New Orleans
Via
Big Four
Cc. H
D. Ry
German Fire Insurance of
South
Delaware Street
Janes
Capital Razor and Supplies
E. Bodine & CO
E. Onto St
Am “Koen
King & Bro
Virginia
Mrs. Austin
Stevenson
Tier Bliss,swain &Co
Ching Se
Dlevensor Buiching
Shelbyville Lithia
Lithia
E. F. Hamilton
Shelbyville, Ind
Sentinel Printing CO
West Market ST
Lilly & Stalnaker
East Washington Street
Ch&li
Indianay
W. Washi
Incinnati
Rive Cincinnati
J. Daily
Sun
Dail Daily
Dayton
Union Station
Ocean Steam
SSS
ESS
India
von Vox
Madiana
Caribbees
Martinique
St. Kitts
Jermada
San Juan
Ponce
Porto Ries
St. Lucia
Demarara
S. A
Santiago
Havana
A. E. Outerbridge & CO
Broadway
New York
A. Ahern
Quebec
Canada
Thos. Cook & Son
Clark St
ERS
Joseph Enk
Hyder’s
Steinway
Pearson’s Piano
Nee Sener
Tm Dee. Sts Srt
Starr Piano Company
North
Pennsylvania Street
Bexcelsior
Co Inc
M. Daly
Sanday
Opm
Ard
Pullmas Slespeta
Ana Lend Paseumners
Senes Eat Man
Witness Central
Sov
MATI
MD Eens Oo
Aul Daany
Riso
Coburn- Coal CO
Joseph Taggart
Massachusetts Avenue
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