Calico Jack Meldrum Killed by Interurban Car
John Meldrum known as Calico Jack was killed last night at Baltimore avenue and the Union Traction tracks. The interurban struck him as he rode a wagon. his skull was crushed. He carried a whisky flask with identification, and saloon keeper labels helped confirm identity. Meldrum, a peddler of trinkets, was well known across the state and had a brother on Ludlow avenue.
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John Meldrum
Alico
Avenue
Union Traction Company
Meldrum
Schenck
Louis Young
Baltimore Avenue
Young
Garstang
Corrigan
Indiana Academy to honor Dr. Harvey Wiley tonight
The Indiana Academy of Science plans to honor Dr. Harvey W. Wiley at a 8 o'clock address at Shortridge High School. Wiley, a Washington resident and Indiana native, has long contributed to science education and research in Indiana, with a career from medical training at the Medical College of Indiana to Purdue University and the Bureau of Chemistry in Washington. The academy invites Indianapolis to attend.
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Indiana Academy of In
Harvey W. Wiley
Indiana
Wiley
Indiana School
But‘College
Medical College of
Purdue University
Bureau of Chemistry
Academy
Indianapolis
Dinners for the Poor Salvation Army completes Christ benefactions
The Salvation Army distributed 737 baskets from the South Capyence shelter for a generous Christmas meal. Workers delivered quickly and prayed in the relief mission room. The effort involved the Mystic Shriners and local churches amid a season of broad charity across the community.
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Salvation Army
Snail Force
South Cap@yence
Yesterarmy
Ton Army
Organisa
Mystic Shriners
Mew glanos at $145 and up at Wulchner's
Local retailer Wulchner's lists Mew glanos starting at 145 dollars with several models and color options in stock. Sale promotes limited quantities and in-store availability.
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Wulchner’s
Christmas Day Reflections and Holiday Delays in Indianapolis
The city observed Christmas with feasting family reunions and charitable acts by the Salvation Army Mystic Shriners and others. Yet express, mail, and messenger services faced heavy loads and delays as icy weather and a rail disruption slowed trains, with Union Station traffic described as the heaviest of the year and several key trains late into the afternoon.
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Indianapolis
Salvation Army
Mystic Shriners
Messenger Boys
Union Station
A. A. Zion
Union Railway
Delaware Street
Southwestern Limited
Pennsylvania
Weather and Travel Delays Due to Severe Cold
Winters harsh conditions caused trains to run late as heavy traffic and bitter cold created travel delays. The article notes unusual cold and travel disruptions across several lines, highlighting broader transportation challenges.
Christmas Feasts In Marion County Institutions Delights Inmates
A Christmas tradition spread through Marion County and the Indiana Stage institutions as inmates at city hospitals orphanages and prisons enjoyed turkey mince pie fruit candy and nuts. Gifts from friends arrived for orphans and the insane hospital hosted dances with music while the jail and poor farm residents shared fare and liberty amid holiday songs.
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Marion County
Indiana
Insane Hospital
Julietta
Murdered at Madison Darmody killed by Frank Heilman
William Darmody an Indianapolis blacksmith at Panhandle shops was shot in Madison Ind. by Frank Heilman who surrendered to Sheriff Crozier. Darmody, of 23 North Keystone Ave, leaves a widow and one child. Heilman aimed at Jacob Hoffman but killed Darmody. Darmody’s body to be brought to Indianapolis today.
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Madison
Ind
William Darmody
Darmody
Frank Heilman
Crozier
Keystone Avenue
Heilman
Carmody
Jacob Hoffman
Indianapolis
Street Car Collision on Meridian and Washington Streets
Two street cars, West Indianapolis No. 184 and North Indianapolis No. 153, collided at 5:30 PM near Meridian and Washington. Neither motorman saw the other. speed was high and cars became locked. No injuries reported as tracks were blocked about ninety minutes and many passengers walked home.
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Meridian
Washington Streets
Indianapolis
Meridian Street
Woods Sought to Fight at Handley Home
Edward Woods, a Black man, went to Charles Handley’s home at 78 Torbet Street yesterday afternoon seeking a fight. Handley struck Woods with a heavy iron poker, causing a large scalp wound, after Woods insulted him and his wife on Christmas Eve. A revolver was drawn but not fired before Woods was knocked unconscious. all three men were taken to the police station by bicycle officers.
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Edward Woods
Charles Handley
Torbet Street
Handley
Woods
Wood
John Wilson
H . Woods
Hull
City Dispensary
Dr. Win
Bay window tale marks Indiana governor Ray’s vanity and rise
Attorney General Taylor and Rev. Thomas A. Goodwin recount James Brown Ray, a Brookville lawyer turned politician who built a grand yet unfinished bay window house. Ray’s vanity defined his career from Senate presidency to governorship, culminating in a dramatic pardon at the gallows and a life of public obscurity.
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Thomas A. Goodwin
Journal
Taylor
James Brown Ray
Indiana
Brookville
David Wallace
State Senate
Ratliffrun
Congress
Senate Pro
William Hendricks
United States
Moore
Jackson
Adams
William Wirt
Ray
Senate
Indianapolis
Whitewater
Lawrenceburg
East Fork
Mr. Moore
Brown County
General Jackson
New Orleans
Bay Window
Governor Ray
Pers
Washington Street
Fatal Affray Over a Colored Girl Steals Breath From Powell
Wallace Powell, colored, is at City Hospital with two bullet wounds after a confrontation with Pack Williams, colored, at 3 pm yesterday. Williams is under arrest for assault with intent to kill after firing three shots, one hitting Powell in the stomach and another in the neck. The dispute arose from a Christmas gathering and a claim of engagement with Lula McElroy at 440 West Michigan Street. Powell’s condition is critical and prognosis poor. Williams fled, later surrendering after police discovered his departure plans and confession.
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Wallace Powell
Pack Williams
Powell
Williams
Lula McElroy
West
Michigan Street
Tom and Jerry
Charles Bell
West Michigan Street
McElroy
Morgan
Simon
Fayette Street
Chicago
Through Car Route from Indianapolis to Dayton
Pennsylvania Short Lines advertises a through car route from Indianapolis to Dayton with three first class cars. Depart Indianapolis 8:10 am and 7:15 pm with arrivals from 10:57 am to 10:10 pm at Dayton. Tickets, schedules, and station details at Washington Street or 48 West Union station. Also notes Langenskamp Brass Works and Mrs. Austin's Pancakes promotions.
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Indianapolis
Washington Street
Dayton
West Union Station
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J. C. Sipe
North Meridian St
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Ander
SON Interurban
DE. H. W. Wiley
Indiana Academy of Selec
Shortridge
Salvation Army, Shriners and Charity Societies
Poor
Turkey
WM. Darmody
Frank Heisman
Bullet
Dr.t. A. Goodwin
Bay
Janes
Langenskamp Bros., Brass Works
Georgia St
Enter, Rosenbloom & CO
N. Penn
Mrs. Austin
China
Schrader China CO
Jap Rose
James 8
Kirk & Company
Kirk
Sie
Garland
Willig’s Furniture Store
Vigils
Ishienahd
Ansas City
Vonnegut Hardware Co
East Washington St
Watertown Wise
R. M. Mueller
Goodyear
H. T. Conde Implement CO
Aanet of
Union Painless Dentists Corner
Sterist and Circle
Monument
PNT Ae Ety Coe Brass & Bronze Castings
AIS
S.penn
Ee Wernigene Jewelers
Washington ST
OMEGA
The
Indianapolis Gas Company
Pennsylvania Street
GORA
WM. H. Block CO
Jayne Ures T
Carl L. Rost
Piaror
North
Illinois Street
Claypool Hotel
Taggart
Butters
Lam
J. H. Reed
Jeweler
West Washington Street
Marcy
Katitm
Blue Points Co
Muellerschoen
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