Court contests for county treasurer boil over in Indiana
In Terre Haute Indiana a heated battle ends with County Treasurer Walsh resigning as Bolton is elected by Democratic commissioners to fill the vacancy while Clark the Republican claimant seeks court relief. An injunction was evaded as tax duplicates are handed to Clark and the building tightens with reporters barred.
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Indianapolis Journal
Terre Haute
Ind
Walsh
Democratic Board of County Commissioners
Bolton
State Supreme Court
Clark
Supreme Court
Jordan
Soules
Mornz
Big factory to close in Elwood on Jan 4
Special report from Elwood Ind noting the Macbeth Evans lamp chimney plant will shut on Saturday Jan 4. Managers Langenbacker and Harnack order all workers to seek other positions, with many displaced as the plant abandons Pearl Top chimneys and shifts to paste molds.
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Indianapolis Journal
Elwood
Ind
Macbeth-Evans
Langenbacker
Harnack
George A. Macbeth
Pittsburg
Macbeth-Evans Company
Charleroi
Toledo
Marion
Pittsburg Plate Glass Comny
Man killed when pile driver derrick collapses near Barnes bridge
At Barnes bridge on the Kankakee river between Laporte and Starke counties, a pile driver toppled after guy ropes broke. Contractor Bruce Barnes of Kingsberry was pinned under the machinery, drowned, and recovered after hours of search. He was 48 and left a family.
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Indianapolis Journal
Laporte
Ind
Barnes
Kankakee
Starke
Bruce Barnes
Kingsberry
Death in St. Marys river ends Zanesville poultry buyer life
Henry Biddle sixty five of Zanesville near Fort Wayne was found dead in the St. Marys river today. He drove his team into the river at night and his wagon broke through the ice. He may have been thrown from the wagon or fell in while freeing his team. He left a widow and one married daughter. He worked as a poultry buyer.
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Indianapolis Journal
Fort Wayne
Ind
Henry Biddle
Zanesville
South County
St. Mary's River
Henry Strack
Biddle
Woman sues over liquor sold to son at Thorn town saloon
Sarah A. James sues Andrew Coffman 8. A. BD. Clary Thomas Hayes and James Gilaspy for 5000 dollars alleging they sold liquor to her underage son John F. James at a Thorn town saloon. She says the liquor left him intoxicated and unable to work, draining her means of support and causing injury to her. The case seeks damages and features a drunken incident that worsened her condition.
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Lebanon
Ind
Sarah A. James
Andrew Coffman
Clary
Thomas Hayes
James Gilaspy
Thorntown
John F. James
Suss Pplaintiff
Deeson
Anti saloon crackdown in Brazil and a will fraud suit in Evansville
In Brazil a push to enforce Nicholson law led to strict orders shutting gambling houses and saloons on Sundays as officials move to curb vice after a fatal Christmas incident. In Evansville, George and Walter Viele sue over their late father Charles Viele’s will alleging fraud and lack of mental capacity, seeking a break of the will and larger share to themselves.
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Indianapolis Journal
Brazil
Richard Watkins
Marshal Prince
Prince
Evansville
Ind
George
Walter Viele
Charles Viele
Edward N. Viele
Earlham College plans debate with University of Indianapolis
Earlham College in Richmond Indiana announces a March debate with the University of Indianapolis on the resolution that Congress should legislate for the suppression of anarchy. The new term begins tomorrow with a debate team to be chosen soon. Athletics are active with gym work, spring track outdoor prep, and May 1 field day to select a state meet team. Several students return after leaves.
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Indianapolis Journal
Richmond
Ind
Earlham College
University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis
Congress
Earlham
de Pauw
Indiana
Terre Haute
Missing Bloomington Youth James A Bowles Feared Absent
Bloomington Indiana December 31 The city mourns as James A Bowles a prominent young man from Bloomington has vanished after a Chicago pleasure trip during Christmas vacation. His father W T Bowles and Dr L S Bowles have searched Chicago with no results, Bowles was studying at Purdue and had planned to return home to Paoli for holiday. His absence alarms friends and relatives seeking any clue about his whereabouts.
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Indianapolis Journal
Bloomington
Ind
James A. Bowles
Young Bowles
Purdue University
Chicago
Paoli
W. T. Bowles
L.S. Bowles
Indiana
Permanent injunction in Davis v County Commissioners
Judge Paulus orders a permanent restraining order blocking the asphalt boulevard project from the business district to the Soldiers Home in Marion Indiana. The $100,000 improvement, funded by taxpayer vote, would violate state law requiring macadam for highway works. A fresh election petition is expected to pursue the project under the law.
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Indianapolis Journal
Marion
Ind
Paulus
Malinda Davis
Soldiers’ Home
Apeiae
Practically Out Of Debt In Morgan County
Martinsville Ind December 31 Morgan county is virtually out of debt with a cash treasury balance. Two five thousand dollar bonds due in December 192 are still outstanding. Commissioners had cash a year ago to liquidate obligations and offered a premium to call bonds. Bondholders preferred holding. One bond to be redeemed at 1024 dollars with accrued interest, adjustments to be made tomorrow.
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Indianapolis Journal
Martinsville
Ind
Morgan County
Farmer dies after drinking lemon extract in Indiana
William King, a farmer living southeast of Paris, Indiana, died after ingesting eight two-ounce bottles of lemon extract. Coroner Roberts held an inquest and urged the grand jury to probe merchants selling extracts for drinking, noting this was the fifth such death in the area recently.
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Indianapolis Journal
Sandford
Ind
William King
Paris
Roberts
Grand
Marion firms close as creditors loom in brief insolvency
Hiatt & Armstrong of Marion closed their doors and will turn stock over to creditors. Assets are 4450, liabilities 34550.54. Creditors meet January 6 to settle. Hamrick Brothers also suspended, with liabilities about 600 and assets 2500. Largest creditor said to be M O Connor & Co. Seymour Water case moves forward as city sues over franchise. Judge New overrules demurrer, trial not yet set, highlighting the long disputed twelve year old franchise.
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Indianapolis Journal
Marion
Ind
Hiatt & Armstrong
Busines
Hamrick Brothers
M. O'Connor & Co
Indianapolis
Seymour, Ind
New
Jennings
Seymour
Seymour Water Company
Smallpox in Shelbyville With Strong City Quarantine
No new city cases reported in Shelbyville while about one hundred cases likely in the city after a partial canvass. Quarantine is strictly enforced and this week the city will provide physicians and bear all vaccination expenses for all residents seeking inoculation.
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Indianapolis Journal
Shelbyville
Ind
T. C. Kennedy
City Board of Health
Indictment Issued Against W H Burkhart Former Deputy
Martinsville Indiana December 31 grand jury returns an indictment charging W H Burkhart formerly deputy with crimes related to his official duties. The case moves to court as prosecutors seek action and potential trial dates.
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Indianapolis Journal
Martinsville
Ind
W. H. Burkhart
County treasurer accused of misusing funds in 1991 case
In March 1991 the county treasurer faced charges of grand larceny involving $40 of county funds and theft from the office money drawer. Burkhart was arrested at home, jailed, then released on a $60 bond. County officials retained attorneys Renner and McNutt to aid Prosecutor Sedwick. Loganport report notes a separate local incident and a lost diamond on a Panhandle train in Ridgeville any further details not provided.
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Burkhart
Goss
Renner and McNutt
Sedwick
Saloon stabbing in Elwood leaves man gravely wounded
Willard Leach entered a south Elwood saloon last night and stabbed John Thomas in the back with a chisel during a dispute over a long standing grudge. Leach fled and is at large as officers pursue him. The wound is feared mortal and Thomas may not recover.
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Indianapolis Journal
Elwood
Ind
Willard Leach
John Thomas
Thomas
Leach
Gas inspector files twenty affidavits over waste law
Hartford City Ind December 31 Deputy Gas Inspector B A Kinney filed twenty affidavits against violators of the gas waste law in the local field. Fourteen are against the Sneath Glass Company, two against the Johnston Glass Company, two against pumpers, one against Fred Rousch and one against the Hindman Oil Company. Most cases allege use of flambeaux.
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Indianapolis
Hartford City
Ind
B. A. Kinney
Sneath Glass Company
Johnston Glass Company
Fred Rousch
Hindman Oil Company
Muncie Burglary Suspect Confesses Five Thefts
Charles Cornelius aged twenty nine, son of Justice Samuel Cornelius of Daleville, is jailed after confessing to burglarizing five Muncie homes in the past week. Stolen items were recovered at his home following his arrest and a detailed statement of nightly operations.
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Indianapolis Journal
Muncie
Ind
Charles Cornelius
Samuel Cornelius
Daleville
Teen rescues boy from White River dip
In Muncie Indiana on December 31 Harry Johnson aged seventeen rescued Harvey Carey aged twelve after Carey broke through ice and sank eight feet. Johnson dove in and pulled Carey from the icy water saving his life.
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Indianapolis Journal
Muncie
Ind
Harry Johnson
White River
Harvey Carey
Carey
Johnson
Interurban Franchise Secured For Connersville Line
Perry Freeman and John Loutz for Richmond Traction Co win county franchise for an interurban line from north to city limits with a $1,000 bond. They plan operation within two years and face a city right of way vote next Monday. Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Co failed to secure a franchise.
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Connersville
Perry Freeman
John Loutz
Richmond Traction Company
Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Company
Warren
Cristman
Dr. Good
Portland
Grand Rapids & Indiana
Bryant
Here
Derby
Bedford
Lawrence
Laporte
State Prison
Michigan City
R. H. Sanders
Harry L. Henderson
Richmond
A. G. Compton
Board of Commissioners
Elwood
J. T. Boyden
Boyden
Vernon
Anthony MecGinity
Jennings
B. & O. Railroad Company
Fox River Bridge
Illinois
Terre Haute
George Pickerell
Judson
Michigan
Muncie
L. C. Masters
Prohibition State Central Committee
Indianapolis
Lebanon
Boone County
Lochivar Hall
Seymour
Board of Commissioners of
Jackson County
W. B. Burford & Co
Rail rivalry grows as Lake Shore plans Toledo to St Louis service
Toledo reports a January 1 start for a Lake Shore and Vandalia route from Toledo to St Louis, challenging the Wabash for Chicago and St Louis traffic. Vandalia gains control of the Eel River line, now operated by James McCrea, with through trains planned Toledo to St Louis over a 441 mile route.
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Lake Shore
Vandalia
St. Louis
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Eel River Railroad
The
Logansport Railroad
Comany
James McCrea
Wabash
Detroit
Wabasha
No Conspiracy in Ohio to Defeat Hanna in 1904
Cincinnati reports deny factional plots in Ohio Republican politics. Hamilton county leaders including George B. Cox back Archer for president pro tempore Scobey for clerk and Price for speaker with Speelman for clerk. Cox says Price’s candidacy won approval from Hanna and Foraker and denies anti-Hanna or anti-Foraker motives, pledging support and planning to go to Columbus before the legislature opens.
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Cincinnati
Columbus
Senator Foraker
George B. Cox
Hamilton
Toledo
Hanna
Fraser and Jones
Samuel Cohen
Republican Committee
Demuth
M. Fraser
Jones
St. Nicholas
John R. Malloy
Fraser
Foraker
Price
McKinnon
Lucas County
Denman
Carr
Zanesville
Hamilton County
Archer
F. M. Scobey
anti-Hanna
anti-Foraker
Ohio
Mr. Price
Senator Hanna
Uhl
Senate
Cox
Outlook at Columbus Faces Speaker Fight in Ohio House
In Columbus on December 31 the race to organize Ohio's House of Representatives centers on Foraker and Hanna factions. Nine undecided members hold the key as Price backs the Foraker camp with influence from Cox and the Brewers' Association. McKinnon reports 39 to 41 pledges, while Price supporters claim a caucus majority. In Toledo, Representatives Denman and Demuth back McKinnon.
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Columbus
Foraker
Hanna
Willis
Hardin County
Senator Foraker
George B. Cox
Cincinnati
Price
Charles L. Kurtz
State Brewers’ Association
Beidler and Burton
Cleveland
Nevin
Dayton
Kyle
Troy
Scobey
Miami County
Senate
McKinnon
Neill House
cKinnon
House
Friends of Price
Political Support Lines In Fragmented Debate
Telegrams show McKinnon receiving pledges of support to the finish from allies while Representative Jones remains silent. Friends of Senator Hanna express doubt that a final position has been decided, signaling uncertainty in the ongoing political maneuvering.
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Kinnon
McKinnon
Jones
Hanna
Margaret Flynn Returns After Mysterious Disappearance
Margaret Flynn, who vanished about two years ago, reappeared in Indianapolis claiming a $1000 life insurance payout and a South Side residence. Guardianship by Marion Trust Co. continues as she explains she could not stand it, and plans to use assets for her welfare under medical guardianship.
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Margaret Flynn
German Club's Affairs At Maennerchor Seen by Many Friends
Large auditorium filled as German House hosts a New Year celebration in English for American members. Programmers on torn wallpaper with humorous captions featured acts by the Maennerchor Social Turnverein Musikverein and guests. The midnight tableau a blooming lily followed by a dance closed the evening.
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University Fark
Paris
Holsters and Absorbers & Basong Sciences
Pauhel
Maennerchor
Hovochia Sextett
beCaer Bey Biatsuney
Bunker
China
Prof.’s
A. Plate
Woodruff
Dunit
Pete Lieb
Otto Kipp
Wade
Social Turnverein
Kuhn
Russell Powell
Musikverein
University Square
Maennerchor Hall Welcomes New Year With Music
Maennerchor members and friends filled the hall for a Montani Brothers Orchestra concert with seven numbers. After dancing to close the old year, a midnight tableau titled The New Year's First Greeting featured El sie Duden William Kesmeyer and Master Grieb in a misty display. Supper followed served by the Maennerchor Ladies' Society.
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Maennerchor Hall
Montani Brothers’ Orchestra
K. Koegler
Elsie Duden
William Kesmeyer
Grieb
Maennerchor Ladies’ Society
Bells Ring In New Year Across City Amid Steam Whistles
Bells and steam whistles heralded the new year as clocks paused at XII, waking the city. Church chimes from St Patrick’s Sacred Heart St Mary’s and Christ Church joined the celebration while manufacturing plants began the year’s work.
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St. Patrick's
Sacred Heart
St. Mary’s Catholic
Christ Church
Tax plan on German House property debated by township
The watchmen kept up all night as whistles blew and fire bells rang. A committee including Township Assessor Jefferson and a German House committee agreed on taxation for $20,000 of property. Property is taxed by dividend-earning capacity. the hall portion is taxed while the clubhouse portion is exempt as an educational institution.
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Jefferson
German House
Beggar Impostor Detained After Night Plea to Police
Nightly events at the police headquarters led to the detention of a well dressed beggar who approached Cured by Policeman Shafer and Desk Sergeant Bray. The man, claiming to be C Trent of Terre Haute, failed to satisfy officers and was charged with loitering as police plan orders to curb such nuisance.
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Doss” Shafer
Police
Shafer
Bray
Cha
C. Trent
Terre Haute
Machinists' Union Ball At Tomlinson Hall Crowded
The Machinists Union held a New Year ball at Tomlinson Hall. The hall was crowded with receipts estimated at $1. Ticket sales at the door totaled 455 with about 1.00 sold in advance. The checkroom did well with 6 parcels checked at 5 to 6 cents each.
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Machinists’ Union
Tomlinson Hall
Judge Revokes Liquor License of William Corkin Saloon Owner
Judge Stubbs of the Police Court yesterday revoked the liquor license of William Corkin who runs a saloon at 100. The action follows mounting concerns over license compliance and public disorder near the establishment.
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Stubbs
Willam Corkin
Albany Fire Destroys Sacred Heart College in Cohoes
A fire last night destroyed Sacred Heart College attached to St Josephs Church in Cohoes and badly damaged St Ann's Convent next to it. Monsignor Dugas of St Joseph's Church estimates the total loss around 96000, partly insured. The college was the largest in the Albany diocese and housed about 700 students.
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N. Y
Sacred Heart College
St. Josephs Church
Cohoes
St Ann's Convent
Monsignor Dugas
St. Joseph's Church
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