Democrats In City The State Committee Reorganizes Today
In a Grand Hotel lobby many party workers gathered as the state Democratic committee plans a reorganization. Rumors centered on Stephen Fleming facing a tough fight for chairmanship with Fleming allies claiming support from multiple districts. Others, including J D Roche and Joseph T Fanning, eyed secretaryship while John W Kern pursued influence to shape the election.
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Cyrus E
Bloomfield
Joseph T. Fanning
O'Brien
Lawrenceburg
Grand
Fif & Men
Fleming
Hawkins
Fleming Milly
EB. Morss
James Murdock
G. V
Hugh Dougherty
Kansas City
Morss
United States
Benin
F. Shively
John W. Kern
Frank B. Burke
Thomas Taggart
Usu
Est
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Tag
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Gilbert Hen B
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Panning
Ee Rcee
John W
Dan Sims
Tater
English
Miers Faces Unpleasant Task as Davis Contemplates Run
Cyrus E. Davis from Bloomfield weighs reorganization of the Democratic state committee and possible candidacy in the Second district. Davis says he has not yet positively determined to enter the race, though he intends to make a decision soon.
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C. M. Éliman
Congress
Mr. Miers
Arnold J. Padgett
Washington
James 5. Pritchett
Vincennes
Pritchett
James S. Pritchett
Miers
Davis
Mr. Davis
Cyrus E. Davis
Bloomfield
Demostate Committee
Jackson Day Banquet Plans At Tomlinson Hall
Mayor Rose and party are not present for the Jackson day banquet at Tomlinson Hall tonight. Decorations include portraits of Bryan Hendricks Jackson Jefferson Turpie Voorhees Taggart Kern and Shively. A committee will visit ex Senator Turpie and, if able, usher him in after the crowd is seated. Balconies will be reserved for ladies and escorts with entry closed after speaking begins.
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Tomlinson Hall
William Jennings Bryan
Thomas A. Hendricks
Andrew Jackson
Thomas Jefferson
Turpie
D. W. Voorhees
Taggart
John W. Kern
B. F. Shively
Staal
Arrest of Kentucky felon sought on pension affidavit charge
Deputy United States marshals arrested a suspect in the pension fraud case after a long search. He was once known to frequent city offices and a letter from a city contractor lured him to his home. He appeared yesterday morning and was taken into custody.
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United States
Kentuck
Opening Session of Indiana Board of Agriculture
Governor Durbin and President McDonald lead a quiet opening session of the State Board of Agriculture in Indianapolis. Durbin praises farmer prosperity and mortgage payoff progress while noting improved roads. McDonald traces the board’s fifty year history and contributions to agriculture.
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State Board of Agriculture
Durbin
McDonald
Ligonier
Indiana
Council Passes Stable Ordinance After Emergency Session
North Side citizens press council to curb Mr Sheets by passing Negley’s livery stable ordinance. The measure bans new stables in residence sections near Central Avenue amid heated turnout. Sheets, with building permit filed for a brick livery barn on Central Avenue, says his plans are in his attorney’s hands.
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Sheets
Central Avenue
Park Avenue
John R. Wilson
Henry Schnull
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Joseph Morgan
George Mannfeld
Otto Buschmann
Albert C. Kimberlin
Hunt
Mr. Hinchman
Bookwalter
Judge Harvey
Charles W. Sheets
Twelfth
Thirteenth Streets
Board of Public Works
North Illinois Street
J. P. Baker
New Jersey
Eleventh Streets
Central Avenue Methodist Church
Sable C. Butler
5. C. Pickens
Gas Firms Oppose City Meter Ordinance
John R. Pearson and Bement Lyman of Indianapolis Gas Company and Consumers’ Gas Trust call the proposed meter ordinance by Councilman Moriarity absurd and impractical. They warn it would prevent gas sales at 10 cents per thousand feet, decrying it as harmful and unworkable while noting they support reasonable meter provisions. Both say they have not decided on formal action yet.
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Joan R. Pearson
Indianapolis Gas Company
Bement Lyman
Consumers’ Gas Trust Company
James D. Moriarity
Burke & Warrum
Mr. Pearson
Pearson
Mr. Lyman
Mayor orders action after smoke from ten buildings
After a personal probe by Mayor Bookwalter along Washington street eleven firms were ordered to file affidavits for alleged violations of the smoke ordinance. The inspector cited Parry Manufacturing, Lemeke building, Ingalls block, Y M C A, Occidental Hotel, Blanton Milling, Indianapolis Chair Manufacturing, Connecticut Life, Thorpe block, Masonic Temple and Fitzgerald building. Hearings set for tomorrow.
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Bookwalter
Washington Street
Occidental Hotel
Parry Manufacturing Company
Lemeke
Ingalls Block
Occidental
Blanton Milling Comany
Indianapolis Chair Manufacturing Company
Connecticut Life Insurance Company
Thorpe
Masonic Temple
Fitzgerald
Banquet plans and political notes at Grand Hotel
Milwaukee political figures and Illinois banqueting plans unfold at the Grand Hotel. Mayor Rose and party arrival delays cancel reception. Timothy E. Ryan and William Bruce likely attendees. Governor Montague of Virginia to speak, with Frank B. Burke slated to push a United States senator nomination stance. John W. Cravens seen in town as possible candidate, Milan’s Winfield queried for state or federal roles. Democratic Editorial Association executive committee to meet at 2 p.m. to arrange February coord.
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Virginia
Frank B. Burke
United States
United States Senate
John W. Cravens
Bloomington
House of Representatives
Grand Hotel
Cravens
Carr
Senate
Democratic Editorial Association
Chance for a young man to start a steam laundry
A reader in Indianapolis invites a young man to seize a fortune by opening a steam laundry. The letter urges superior care in laundering, promises a private hunting preserve and yacht if successful, and condemns local laundries for dirty clothes. Sophia signs the note from Indianapolis, January 7.
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Indianapolis Journal
White Mountains
Sophia
Indianapolis
William Cook Persistency Spurs City Office Incident
William Cook, a Black man, lingered near city offices for weeks and yesterday his actions culminated in a notable incident. Authorities reported his persistent presence and subsequent events unfolding at the municipal building.
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William Cook
Indiana Farm Statistics Highlight Fifty Year Growth
State data show 93,876 farms in 1850 with 6,046,458 acres improved. Now 16,311,206 acres are farmed, with land and buildings valued at $1,081,847,24? and livestock pushing total wealth past $1.08 billion. Population figures for horses, mules, and cattle reflect large gains alongside crop yields from wheat to corn and oats. McDonald urged fair improvements including a half mile track inside the state fair track, a drill ground, a surrounding board drive, and a music/attractions department to boost Indianapolis interest in the fair. Purdue’s Dr. A W Billings spoke on agriculture. Officers to be elected today amid several contests.
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McDonald
Indiana
Indianapolis
A. W. Billings
Purdue University
Indiana fair managers meet to plan elections and health talk
The Indiana State Association of Fair Managers met in the Statehouse with nearly every county represented. Dr. J. N. Hurty urged food adulteration legislation while H. L. Nowlin gave the annual address. Officers elected were J. J. Ensley president, Robert Mitchell vice president, and William M. Blackstock secretary.
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Indiana State Association of Fair Managers
State Board of Agriculture
Statehouse
J. N. Hurty
State Board of Health
H. L. Nowlin
Lawrenceburg
J. J. Ensley
Crawfordsville
Robert Mitchell
Neeton
William M. Blackstock
Lafayette
Fitch
Oakland
J. G. Bridges
Bainbridge
Blackstock
W. 8. Young
Franklin
Charles Downing
Indiana Board of Agriculture
Citizens Rally Against South Side Meter Ordinance
A citizens meeting in Columbia Hall protested the new meter ordinance. Ex-Councilman Thomas Markey presided with P L Fox as secretary. Speakers urged forming a permanent organization and a ward-based committee to plan a mass protest in Tomlinson Hall within two weeks.
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Columbia Hall
Thomas Markey
P. L. Fox
Tomlinson Hall
Canal Debate Letter Critiques Panama Route Arguments
A reader contesting Sunday’s Canal Discussion accuses editors of bias and false statements in support of the Panama route. The letter insists only factual arguments should be used and cites examples about locks, rainfall, and sugar beet policy to challenge prevailing positions. Battle Creek Sanatorium, January 6.
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Indianapolis Journal
Isthmian Canal
Panama
Nicaragua
Greytown
Lake
A. Thompson
Battle Creek Sanatorium
Jan
Alexander Taylor Loses Ponies in Unknown Man’s Absence
Alexander Taylor of 202 Newland avenue reported to police that Sunday he loaned a team of ponies to a young man who gave his name as Martin from Haughville. The ponies have not been returned and Taylor has seen no sign of Martin since. Police concur the man vanished with the animals.
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Alexander Taylor
Newland Avenue
Martin
Haughville
Lake Shore workers seek wage increase at Ohio meeting
In Cleveland today engineers of the Lake Shore Company approved a new wage card, to be presented to General Superintendent Smith tomorrow. Conductors also met and planned wage increases, with the biennial gathering electing J. W. Arnold as chairman, A. B. Newcomb as vice chairman, and E. W. Huntley as secretary.
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J. W. Arnold
Toledo
A. B. Newcomb
Buffalo
E. W. Huntley
Elkhart
Ind
Meat Business of City Increases Shown in Inspection Report
Indianapolis meat department report shows Union Stockyards handling nearly 300000 more head of livestock in 1901 than 1900. Interstate yards fell by about 197000. Totals by firm and market include Kingan & Co., Union Stockyards, East Market, South Market, and others, with monthly entries from firms like Fred Riddehasse and J. J. Steinmitz. Grand totals list cattle, calves, hogs, and sheep handled.
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City Health Service
Indianapolis
Union Yards
Interstate Yards
Kingan & Co
Union
Interstate
Abattoir Company
Coffin, Fletcher & Co
J. R. Menser & Co
Chris Dilker
South Market
Fred Riddehasse
M. R. Elliott
Louis Wabritz
J. J. Steinmitz
E. G. Cotton
Paul Brandline
Steinmitz Bros
F. L. Overman
J. Bishop
F. Wulf
F. Quisser
C. Smith
City News Notes and Local Incidents
Governor Durbin left for Chicago for a day. A stove fire at 541 Holbrook Street caused ~$300 in damage. A KC social welcomed about fifty couples in the new hall. Burglars entered 16 English Avenue. jewelry taken. A pocketbook theft was reported at Washington and Noble Streets. John Jones, 1212 Maxwell, arrested for harness theft. harness recovered. Indianapolis Lodge 165 OA U W elected officers for term ending 2002. Mothers Club to hold social. Dr Fletcher to lecture with stereopticon. Mayflower Church reports $40 Sunday School, funeral notes for Rev Hyde. Emanuel Baptist Church elected officers and raised pastor.
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Durbin
Chicago
John W. Whiteland
Holbrook Street
Indianapolis Council
Knights of Columbus
H. M. Spear
English Avenue
Mattie Dunsmore
Washington and Noble Streets
John Jones
Maxwell Street
Splan and Haley
Edward Gilbert
Talbott Avenue
Indianapolis Lodge
M. W
C. L. Wilkinson
Howard
Mothers’ Club
Association
Co L Fletcher
Arizona
Grand Canyon
Colorado
N. A. Hyde
G. L. Davis
T. H. Kelly
C. J. Buchanan
E. E. Stacey
F. M. Ketcham
H. 8. Whitehead
F. Balcom
Fred Sage
William P. Moore
Martha Francis
C. C. Watson
Trial of an Alleged Traitor Begins in Vienna
The Vienna trial of Captain Carina, Austrian cavalry officer, opens behind closed doors on charges of divulging military secrets to France for which he allegedly received £2000. The captain pleads not guilty, insisting he never possessed or had access to the incriminating documents.
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Carina
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