Births and deaths in January from city records
Vital statistics list January births for many couples on multiple streets and ages, with names like Sedane Johnston Jones Erts Jones and others. It also notes deaths and causes such as bronchitis typhoid fever mitral insufficiency heart disease and tuberculosis, and funeral notices from TuteWiler and others.
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John M. Stephens
North Wealths
Armer
South Liberty
Mary W
Neilly Courtney
Lexington Avenue
Annie Donnelly
Georgia Street
Linden Street
Anna Harding
America Coulter
Buckle Street
Mabel Kempf
George N. Thomas
City Hospital
Big Four earnings rise amid tight rail traffic in January
The Big Four system reports higher earnings in the third week of January with improved power from new engines despite heavy traffic. Peoria & Eastern shows a drop from last year, while Lake Erie & Western gains prospects through anticipated line improvements and greater local traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Four
Peoria & Eastern
Barnard
Peoria
Stoors
Lake Erie & Western
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis & Michigan
Pittsburg
Akron
Ohio
Lake Erie
Pennsylvania Lines
C. F. Daly
Chicago
Diamond Express
Lehigh Valley
Buffalo
New York
Wabash
Butler
Toledo
David McCargo
Atlantic City
N. J
Allegheny Valley Road
Vandalia
Louisville
Seasons Poth
Terre Haute
Pennsylvania
Indianapolis
James D. Powers
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Elks
Salt Lake City
Utah
St. Louis
Missouri
New York Central
Toledo, St. Louis & Western
Old Friends Debate Isthmus Routes For Canal Feasibility
J Clyde Power and J Francis Le Baron recall past Canal schemes and argue for a Darien route as the most feasible, noting 18 miles water to water and only two miles of tunneling, while predicting Congress will do little beyond talk.
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J. Clyde Power
J. Francis le Baron
Cleveland
Nicaragua
le Baron
Power
Panama
Congress
France
United States
Darien
Gulf
Ohio Supreme Court sustains Garfield corrupt practices act
The Ohio Supreme Court on January 2 sustained the Garfield corrupt practices act in the case of L. A. Russell versus the State. Russell argued that Congress candidates need not conform to the act. The ruling arises from Cuyahoga County and sets a statewide interpretation of campaign law.
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Columbus
Supreme Court of Ohio
L. A. Russell
Russell
Cuyahoga County
First Oil Struck In Malheur Basin Near Baker City
A messenger reached Baker City with news of a well in the Malheur basin yielding oil from 110 feet deep. The sample analyzes 7 percent paraffin, marking a notable early discovery in Oregon.
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Baker City
Ore
Malheur
Suit over liquor sales leading to injury in Terre Haute
Elizabeth Day sues Drury Warren Maurice Donnelly Terre Haute Brewing Co and others claiming that despite warnings to stop serving her husband John Day wines caused him to become intoxicated and violently assault her. Day allegedly threw her from an upstairs window and she seeks 2000 in damages amid demurrers and counterclaims including alleged compensation.
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Washington Street
Warren
Day
Rough Handling Illustrated in Circuit Court Suit
In circuit court yesterday O C Dudley sues W O McKinney of Reliable Furniture Co for 35000 damages over a baby buggy purchase. Dudley alleges McKinney and a constable forced entry and violent handling at Mrs Dudley's home amid a contested installment payment dispute. An attorney prompted an amusing demonstration as Mrs Dudley acted out the arm grab with the jury watching. The court considered how to record such a moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Dudley
W. O. McKinney
Reliable Furniture Company
McKinney
Mrs. Dudley
Imprisonment for Life Upheld in Reynolds Murder Case
The Supreme Court yesterday affirmed the judgment convicting Samuel Harmon of murdering Charles Reynolds, a boy, at Brazil in October 1% and sentencing Harmon to life. He shot Reynolds in the back with buckshot after a dispute with a crowd of youths. Harmon claimed self defense but witnesses said Reynolds did not run as Harmon advanced. The court dismissed the case over an indexing error in the transcript in State ex rel. Whitaker, auditor, v. Perry Lankford, a bond suit against Morgan county treasurer over more than 5400 in fees.
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Supreme Court
Samuel Harmon
Charles Reynolds
Brazil
Harmon
Reynolds
State
Whitaker
Perry Lankford
Lankford
Morgan County
Morgan C. C
Hadley
State of Indiana
Clay c. C
Jordan, C. J.—L
Hinchman
Greene C. C
Teal
Richardson
Steuben C. C
Consumers’ Gas Trust Company
American, Etc
Madison C. C
McBride
Ulmer
Wells C. C
Henning
Perry C. C
Lewis
Smith
Marion C. C
Charles Guthell
James P. Goodrich
Randolph C. C. Appellants
Martha Lewis
Harry B. Smith
Marion County
Marion C. C. Appellants
Hettle K. Thompson
Louisa H. Jamison
Jackson C. C
Appellate Court
Trial of Henry Miller in Murder Attempt Case
The Criminal Court heard the case of Henry Miller a colored man charged with assault with intent to kill Henry Mills a white man. Miller’s defense contends he acted to defend himself and his home from rioting Bungaloos while Mills led the crowd on Columbia Avenue near a merry go round. Evidence dominated the day as riots and rocks from the crowd are alleged.
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Criminal Court Room
Henry Miller
Henry Mills
Miller
Mills
Columbia Avenue
Watchman sues over gas pipeline tapping incident
Lindley H. Dille of Indiana Natural Gas sues George N. Catterson Matthews Land Co and the Chicago Indiana and Eastern Rr Co for 5000 dollars. He alleges that during a crossing in Grant county Catterson and others tapped the line to test pressure, one man grabbed him and dragged him onto the railroad right of way and he was arrested for trespassing. Dille claims he is a cripple and suffered ridicule and humiliation due to the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindley H. Dille
Indiana Natural Gas Company
United States
George N. Catterson
Matthews Land Company
Chicago, Indiana & Eastern Railroad Company
Dille
Grant County
Catterson
Harry Drew
Judge Leathers Dismisses Dougherty Suit Against Street Railway
Late yesterday Judge Leathers dismissed Laura M. Dougherty's suit against the Indianapolis Street Railway Company after defense counsel argued the plaintiff's negligence. The judge ruled the evidence showed Dougherty must have been careless for not seeing the approaching car. The Indianapolis Supreme Court advanced the Marion county auditor mortgage deduction appeal for immediate hearing to determine if the state can tax $10 million of property, citing potential tax collection impact.
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Leathers
Laura M. Dougherty
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
Marion County
Supreme Court
Taylor
Court record brief from Superior Court sessions
The court record notes trial settings in Room 1 with Judge John L. McMaster and in Room 1 with Judge Vinson Carter. Cases listed include Charles Bretzman transferred from Justice of the Peace Court and Joseph Soners versus Richard M. Cosby et al, with proceedings described as on trial by court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
John L. McMaster
Wo Apeinestees
Charles Bretzman
Justice of the Peace Court
Vinson Carter
Joseph Soners
Richard M. Cosby
Local Court Docket Shows Damages and New Suits
Summary of recent court actions lists multiple civil cases with damages, dismissals, and judgments. Notable items include owners recovering small damages, conversions and foreclosures, new suit filings against Maria F. Hare and others, and criminal cases with trials in progress. Names include George B Avery Laura M Dougherty Charles E Carter and Oliver R Baxter along with entities like The City Bond Company and Dynes Lumber and Coal Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Howard
Minnie Seidensticker
the City Bond Company
Maria F. Hare
Superior Court
A. L. Muzzy
May Funk
James B. Funk
Oliver R. Baxter
Cora Baxter
Circuit Court
Louis H. Meyer
Charlotte M. Meyer
Dynes Lumber and Coal Company
Eli Reynolds
Thomas A. McClintock
Fremont Alford
Henry Miller
Henry Clay Allen
Frederick Saxon
Thomas Maguire
August Wacker
Louise Wacker
William F. Heinrichs
Lucile Dudley
William O. McKinney
Higher Courts Record Dismissals and Appellate Actions
Supreme Court notes include Whitaker v Lankford dismissal for Rule 2 compliance failure, Harmon v State affirmed on instruction relevance, and Hinchman transferred to Appellate Court. Additional cases cover Plank v Indiana Mutual, Rosenthal v Rambo, and Wabash Railroad disputes with multiple transfers, affirmations, and dismissals across Marion, Steuben, Huntington, and other counties.
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Sulzer, Etc
Rushville Water Company
Rush C. CC
Wiley
Burns
Plank
Indiana Mutual
Huntington D. C
Black
Roach
Clark
Elkhart C. C
Henley
Rosenthal
Rambo
Marion
Comstock
C. J
Wabash Railroad Company
C., R. & M. Railroad
Miami C. C. Appellan Avenes
Hymera, Etc
Zink
Sullivan C. C
Scott
Edgar
Rush C. C
Bawlley
Kline
Shelby C
Michigan Trust Co
Wiliam J. A. Probasco
Admr
Whitley C. C. Ayedas
Phoebe Green
John Starr
Madison S. C
Wabash R. R. Co. de Kalb C. C
Ezra E. Robards
Indianapolis Street Railway Co
Marion C. C
State of Indiana
Charles Hinchman
Greene C. C
D. C
Asbury Teal Et al
Elizabeth M. Richardson
Steuben C. C
8. C
Consumers’ Gas Trust
Mayor Fined 10 in Utah smallpox case appeal
OGDEN Utah Jan 2 Mayor Glassman charged with violating health laws by evading the pesthouse and releasing smallpox suspects was fined $10 by Judge Howell. Mayor Glassman will appeal the case to the District Court.
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Ogden
Utah
Glassman
Howell
Market Report Shows Quiet Trade Amid Cold Weather Delays
Wholesale grocers report slower shipments as cold weather slows perishable goods. Irish potatoes stocks appear larger, onions and Florida tomatoes move cheaper, butter and cheese steady, eggs uncertain. Grain and cereal values fall, canned goods move better, tropical fruits ease, leather and hog products rise. Wagon market lists prices for corn, oats, hay, and stock feeds amid steady or weaker bids.
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Florida
Indianapolis
Hay
Miew
Timothy
Twine Seized As Prison Labor Product At Newburyport
Two carloads of Cin der twine were seized by officers at Newburyport as the product of prison labor in a Canadian penitentiary. Shipment of such goods into the United States is forbidden under government law. The 5,000 pair value twine, labeled Manila at Richford Vermont, faced protests claiming it was pisal twine, which would be duty free. Protests were upheld but the twine was identified as prison-made before arrival.
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Pittsburg Lake Erie Railroad Company
P. C. Knox
Pittsburg
Washington
George E. Shaw
F. W. Vanderbilt
R. Calloway
Pittsburg & Western Railway Company
Pittsburg & Western Railroad Company
Pittsburgh& Western
Baltimore & Ohio
William Kennedy
Allegheny
W. Woolford
Baltimore
W. R. Keeford
T. J. Ennglish
Pittsbur
John E. McVey
Youngstown
J. L. Kirk
C. W. Woolford
J. W. McNeil
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Pittsburg & Western
The
Baltimore & Onis
Boston
Newburyport
United States
Richford
Vermont
Manila
Consignees
Treasury
Supreme Court affirms Washtenaw ruling on Maccabees plan
In Lansing on January 28 the Supreme Court upholds the Washtenaw Circuit Court verdict over objections by the Supreme Hive Ladies of the Maccabees. It grants an injunction against the Supreme Hive, allowing the Great Hive to extend into other states and decreeing ritual and ceremonial work as within the Great Hive’s scope. The court finds the plan sufficient in law and orders the Supreme Hive to not answer the questions of fact.
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Lansing
Mich
Supreme Court
Washtenaw Circuit Court
Supreme Hive
Ladies of the Maccabees
Michigan
William Allen White Not in Dire Health at Emporia Home
Reports of his condition are unfounded. White, a renowned writer from Emporia Kansas, is seen daily and not under medical care. No physician is attending him at this time.
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Z Barkley
Cabotter Capital
Cumberland
Dwight Anchor
Farwell
Tye
Fitchville
Glided Asahes Hi
T&c
Hope
Linwood
Lonsdale
Peabody
Sincperell
Pepperell
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Argyle
Boott
Buck
Clifton
Constitution
Carlisle
Dwight Star
Great
Pepperell i
Andree
Ote
Hadremeasin
Ghidee
Allen Gress
Allen
Allen Robes
Arnold
Cocheco
Hamilton Fancy
Merrimac
Pacific Fancy
Simpson
Cordia T
Cordis Ace
Isc
Hamilton
Iener Setthae
Inger Gakland
Shetucket
Sige
Lancaster
Hates
Toll du Mord
Amoskeag
American
Harmony
Stark
Colorado Springs
Col
William Allen White
Emporia
Kan
River flood washes ro out of Guyandotte in Huntington
Half a million dollars worth of ore was washed out of the Guyandotte River at Huntington as a result of an unusually high river stage reported in the morning. Local authorities initiated cleanup efforts and assessed economic impact.
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Huntington
W. Va
Jah
Guyandotte River
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Ella Chin
Charles FP. Baughton
Minnie E. Hegarty
Willtiam ¢. Young
Laura E. Miller
Ernest
Cora
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Sridget Dusan
Charter Miller
Catherine Hoerhammer
Harry M. Gorman
Minnie M. Curran
Oscar Wentworth
Mettle Smock
Ace Cansier
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Ivey
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C. Pinkery McVey
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A. Diener
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Crown Hill
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Reedy & CO
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Review News
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E T. Silvius &O
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Lemeke Building
Stegmeir Eros
Tilmots St
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Peerless Foundry CO
Meek St
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Stevens
Pi Funeral Directors
Ree Blanchard
Delaware
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W. A. Grever
Majestic
Indiana
Walter’ V. Britton
Hudewon
Ind
Gregory & Appel
North
United Typewriter and Supplies CO
Cape Ear
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Wade Street
Cincinnati
Fenancial
C. F. Sayles
East Market Street
D. W. Coffin
Peel Financial
Anderson
Ware Journal Fianctat
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Majestic Ped
Salary Loan CO
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Tor
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Greenfield
Care Journal
Joseph Gardner
Kentucky Ave
Polis
Cornell
Indpls. Warehouse Co
Arene Palmistry
Matame McNairdee Moore
Wail Hi
Indians Avenue
Perme
Board of Trustees
Central Indians For Insane
Statehouse
Kansas
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Pittsburg, Cincinnati, Chicago & St Louis Road
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American Association of General Passenger and Ticket Agents
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John Day
Samuel Har
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4 Mile
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