Insanity trust inquiry stirs Indianapolis probes
A three-pronged inquiry into an insanity trust in Indianapolis advances as the State Board of Charities, City Board of Health, and Marion County Medical Society pursue reports. Testimony tied dispensation staff to affidavits charging patients with insanity, with officials claiming authority over the process and officials indicating doctors were not to perform such examinations. The State board may decide on a wider asylum investigation as city dispensary physicians face future scrutiny.
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Indianapolis
State Board of Charities
City Board of Health
Marion County Medical Society
Taylor
Butler
Thomas Delaney
Elizabeth Crannan
Justice of the Peace
Delaney
Cronnon
Stout Ok
Iatron
J. B. Young
Justice Lockman
John Rossie
Christian
Benham
Thompson Held In Havana Post Office Trial Delay
Col Edward P Thompson former Havana postmaster faces protracted Cuban tribunal delays as his trial repeatedly postponed. The Havana Post notes repeated continuances, criticizing the jury court and Cuban officials for detaining him without bond while others are processed, provoking American concern over justice.
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Havana
Edward P. Thompson
Audiencia
Colonel Thompson
Audiencla Mber
Colonel Thompsons
Esterday
Mel Thenpeon
Cube
Thompson
Denial of Agency to Form a Trust Company
Albert B. Metzger of the Metzer agency denied afternoon reports that his office would serve as a nucleus for forming a new trust company. He stated no intention to change the agency’s present business and dismissed rumors of local owners converting to trust corporations.
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A. Metemer
Nucliius
Albert BE. Metzger
Metexer
Thin Ciy
Pm Grog
Miss Laura McFarland Pioneer Schoolteacher Dies at 78
Miss Laura Wick McFarland died at her home 26 East St Clair Street after a five month illness. A respected educator, she and her sister Charlotte ran a private school there for 28 years, educating many of Indianapolis leading families and forming three generations of pupils. Born on the McFarland farm near Maywood, she taught in several towns and was the first woman in this region to receive male teacher pay. Her home school attracted prominent visitors and was part of local history.
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Laura Wick McFarland
East St. Clair Street
Charlotte McFarland
Miss McFartland
Demas L
Nancy Wathen McFarland
United States
Monroe
Laura McFarland
Indianapolis
St. Mary's Episcopal School
Christ Church
Meridian Street
Circle
W. W. Wick
Lucian Barbour
Washington Street
Johnson
Institute
Maywood
George
Jacob Hauch
George Beeler
Hattie Teeler Hall
John Marrs
Marrs Hill
Coe
Minerva Cuddington
John Henry
Charles Connard
David George
Lewis Géorge
McFarland
Joseph A. Wright
Whitcomb
Tighman A. Howard
James Drake
George and Page Chapman
Henry Ward Beecher
William Sullivan
Mensey Bates
Hervey Hates
Mfarland
Charlotte
Northwestern University
Misses McFarland Reh
M'Farlaniys
Miss McFarland
Seoteh-Irikh
McFarlands
Scotland
Andrew Macfarland
America
Worcester
Moss
Daniel McFarland
Colonial Service
Mise MeuFarland
Upper Ten Mile
Washington
Pennsylvania
Abel Evans
Mise McFarland
Coburn planing mill and old courthouse blacksmith shop history
Funeral notices report Mrs Lucretia Machett dying Sunday at Rust Street home. She was 73 and had lived in the city over fifty years, coming from Baltimore Missouri. Rev Marion Crossly led yesterday’s service at Central Universalist Church. Burial at Crown Hill followed. Also listed is Myer Levy’s funeral set for tomorrow at 9 30 in the Indianapolis Hebrew Chapel.
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Coburn Planing
Ohio and
Delaware Streets
Fort Wayne Avenue
Delaware Street
Lucretia Machett
Rust St. Joseph Street
Marion Crossly
Central Universalist Church
Baltimore
Sistr
Myer Levy
Indianapolls Hebrew Chapel
South Meridian Street
Hayloft And Courthouse Elevator Debate Hits Court
County Councilmen Dawson and Findler, Democrats, blocked a plan to build a new courthouse elevator. Dawson cited his hay loft climb and questioned the need for an elevator for lawyers and clients. McGregor demanded funds for safety, warning the current car is dangerous and may cause a costly accident.
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Dawson
Ffindler
McGregor
County Council
Democratic factions wrestle over mayoral nomination
Republican State Central Committee to meet Thursday to elect a chairman. John J. Appel and Joseph E. Bell have declined candidacies, leaving the Democratic party without a clear nominee. If Taggart and Appel stay out, Bell podría become the likely nominee, with local party leaders unsure how to fill the mayoral ticket as several potential candidates bow out. Joseph T. Fanning has not issued primaries call. remaining nominees for police judge also decline.
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John J. Appel
Joseph E. Bell
Democratic Party
Taggart
Appel
Bell
Board of Works
Joseph T. Fanning
Democratic City Committee
Milwaukee
Frank P. Baker
Baker
McGregor Sends Thanks After Republican Primary Defeat
John McGregor, defeated candidate for mayor, thanks the committee for courtesies during the campaign and offers his services for the coming race. He praises the party ticket as he works to resolve any differences with supporters of Mr. Bookwalter. Bookwalter prepares his acceptance letter for delivery to the Republican city committee later in the week.
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Fed Redgee
John McGregor
McGregor
Bookwalter
Rinkard seeks stay of death sentence in Supreme Court
Transcript of John Rinkard appeal filed with the Supreme Court shows plans to seek a stay of execution for the murder case. Attorneys urge review over insanity defense and new evidence claims, noting Rinkard was once known as Crazy John Rinkard in Lima, Ohio. The stay hearing is set for tomorrow morning before a panel including Judges Jordan Hadley and Monks.
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John Rinkard
Wabash Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Rinkard
Jordan
Hadley
Monks
Lima
Senator Fairbanks letter on Indianapolis arsenal fate in September
Elihu Root secretary of war says the fate of the arsenal will not be decided until September. He appoints a board of officers to meet in September to study army posts including discontinuance establishment and consolidation. All papers relating to the Indianapolis arsenal are referred to this board.
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Fairbanks
Elihu Root
Indianapolis
Summer mail plan offers free address changes for subscribers
Subscribers may have the Daily and Sunday Journal mailed to any U S or Canadian address during summer with no extra charge, and the address can be changed as often as desired. Telephones 238. Leave Indianapolis 9 p m Aug 1 to Sandusky 6 a m Aug 2, return Aug 11 9 p m Sandusky to Indianapolis 6 a m Aug 12. Secure berths and chairs at city office 28 South Illinois Street.
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Daily
Sunday Journal
United States
Canada
Indianapolis
Sandusky
South Illinois Street
Steamship and Rail Excursions From Indianapolis to Michigan and Atlantic Coast
Advertises multiple round trip excursion options from Indianapolis to Michigan resorts and Atlantic City with special trains to Lafayette Terre Haute and Aurora plus Pan American routes. Includes schedules, prices, departure times, return details, and agent contact W W Richardson. Also promotes Cincinnati trip with two fast trains and notes on beverages, insurance, artificial limbs, barber supplies, and osteopathy services.
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Atlantic City
Cape May
W. W. Richardson
Indianapolis
Ind
Representative Landis in Indianapolis Talks Politics
Representative Charles B. Landis spent last night at the Columbia Club and said his visit had no political significance. He met with J. B. Kealing and W. H. Whittaker, noted possible successors to Hernly, and remarked on a state central committee meeting likely to discuss Hernly’s resignation.
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Charles B. Landis
Columbia Club
Delphi
Landis
J. B. Kealing
W. H. Whittaker
Fairbanks
Buffalo
State Central Committee
Mr. Landis
New State Chairman Expected as Herniy May Resign
A call has been issued for the Republican State committee to meet in this city on Thursday. Chairman Herniy is likely to resign and a successor announced, with James P. Goudriceh of Winchester the rumored choice. Warren Bugier of Walsh remains out as a candidate, while Oran Muir runs city committee duties during Logedon's vacation.
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Herniy
Republican State Committee
Hernty
Nee
Hernly
James P. Goudriceh
Winchester
Pearith
Warren Bugier
Walsh
Oran Muir
Republican City Committee
Logedon
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Piain
Binek
Dimity
LADIL_s
SA New Line
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Marion County
Cal Society
Col. Thompson
Havana Post
MR. Metzger
Wis
Wulschner
J. D. Churchman
Jonette D. Churchman
Murphysboro
Crown Hill
Hayloft
MR. Bell
MR. Taggart
Republican State Central Committee
Arsenal
Lake Erie
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Kreturn
Crescens
Kalin
Mel
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Utd
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Taft
West Wash
Ington
Sander & Becker
E. Washington Street
Pennsylvania Lines
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Petoskey
Michigan Points
Lake Erie & Western
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Sea Isle
RE. P. Algeo
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Hamilton
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W. F. Kissel
North Meridian Street
Stirk & CO
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de. H. J. Jones
Osteopath
Representative Landis
Senator Fairbanks
Oliver Twist
Tru-Food Company
W. H. Roll’s Sons
Waverley Electric Vehicles
Waverley Factory
South East St
Union Painless Dentists
Monument
NEW State Chairman
James P. Goodrich
Mr. McGregor
Worth & Nos
Pivelight
Julius Walkegon
Members Merchants’ Association
Indiana
Willig’s Cash Furniture Store
The
Reliable Furniture and Carpet Co
Coopcpepeces M CO
Welers and Watchmakers
Lilin & Stainaker
WM. H. Block CO
Dr. Tomson
Council of Physicians of the Tomson Medical Institute
Stevenson Building
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Storm King
A. Burdsal Company
South Meridian ST. Corner
Maryland
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Starr
the Starr Piano Company Manufacturers
Washington St
Representative Piano House
Pennsylvania St
F. R. Rice M. C. CO
St. Louis
UNION
D. H. Baldwin & CO
the Excelsior Laundry
Capitol Avenue South
State OF
Indianapolis Hardware CO
Pearl Street
Indianapolis, Ind
Boston Brown Bread
Joseph ‘Taggart’s Bakery
Massachusetts Ave
SAKS
Saks & Company
Meikel CO
N. Penn St
Pearson's
Andaanapolis, Ind
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