Murdock Bros Purchase Veneering Works in Shelbyville
The Murdock Bros of Shelbyville acquire W L Brown veneering works in this city. Brown came from Richmond two years ago and ran the plant near the B and O crossing. Dinkey Factory owners from Shelbyville plan a furniture plant addition and six Murdock brothers run diversified furniture interests. Brown may join his father’s northern plant. James F. Murdock concluded the deal for his Shelbyville home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.L. ‘Brown
Murdock Bros
Shelbyville
James’ F. “Murdock
Popcorn Balls Overdose Reported At Indiana Social
At Atrorphyincy Indiana a January social led to several cases of sickness after eating popcorn balls made with cream of tartar containing syrup. Victims include Mrs John A Crandler Mrs C M Allen two children Miss Emma B Steen and others from Grooze Godwins and Mrs S M Porter. A doctor was called for multiple patients and the illness was attributed to an overdose of cream of tartar.
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John. A. Crandler
C. M.allen
Emma B. Steen
C. C.camp
Grooze
Montgomery youth found guilty in manslaughter case
from Wednesday's Daily Time Cole a young resident of Montgomery was found guilty of manslaughter in the murder of Tawrence Allen. The jury retired Tuesday afternoon and returned the verdict about eight o clock this morning after a long trial. Prosecutor Padgett aided by J. H. Spencer. defense attorney J. H. O'Neal. Cole, an orphan, lived with Mr. and Mrs. John Nail of Montgomery.
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Tine Cole
Montgomery
Tawrence Allen
Padgett
J. H. Spencer
J. H. O'Neal
Cole
John Nail
Army recruiting surge yields twenty five new enlistees
Sergeant Skinner of the U S A in the city recruits for regular service and has enlisted twenty five men by noon. Dr Winton aids in examinations for Home or Foreign service with list including Hugh McKernan Jr Homer E Gant Lota Nugent George Timons John Call Jonathan J eae per John Harbison Henry C Fields Charles Hanna Morton McCord James E Riley George Fields Curtis Wilson Henry Bart Bertie A Rees Ollie Chess John Abbott John R Neal Arthur Speirs Nathan Dye Paul S Daugherty Charles M Stuckey William Brarley Frank Parkison Ben Stott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skinner
Foreign Service
Co. E. Winton
Hugh McKernan Jr
Homer E. Gant
Lota
R. Nugent
George Timons
John Call
Jonathan J. Eae
Advertised Letters Remain at Washington Post Offices
List of letters awaiting pickup for the week ending Jan 1 1901 includes Frances Anderson Mrs Susan Burris J W Hart Miss Alice Baley Miss Edith Hover McDonald Frank Johnson Bertha Johnson Wm Peterson Miss Katie Shadron John Willis Ell Stewart C K In calling for above please say advertised Feaxg 1 Serrrr P M Now is the time to purchase your nts and Capes for half price at Jenry Hyatts Sere LIG-d 25
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Washington Post
Anderson
Frances
Eugene Burris
Susan Hart
J. W. Baley
Alice, Johnson
Hover Ellis
Edith * McDonald
Frank Johnson
Bertha J. Peterson
Wm Moore
Katie’ ‘Shadron
John Willis
Ell . Stewart
C. K
Jenry Hyatts
Chicago Post Office Transfer Report Drafted
A Chicago post office move involves Postmaster Gordon and Tilghman awaiting a civil service appointment. A money order clerk position is under consideration and a transfer to Chicago with her son is discussed, while Washington officials prepare an appointment.
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Chicago
Sefrit
C Department
iChicagé Postoffice
Gorob
Washington
Gordon
Tilghman
Board of Trade
Novel Market Moves Amid Rumors Of Big Paydays
The article suggests a publisher expects large returns this year from a Frohman backed novel, with speculation about advances reaching up to 100,000 dollars or more. It mentions a forthcoming play adaptation and discusses possible earnings for a noted novelist and playwright.
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Ravel
Howells
Fromia
Eales
Pny
Valedy
Williang
Indiana Inauguration Highlights Formal Gubernatorial Swearing In
The morning session in the Indiana State Capitol canvassed the governor and lieutenant governor votes. Governor Durbin took the oath with Judge Dowling administering and delivered an inaugural address. A grand reception and ball in Indianapolis to celebrate followed with extensive decorations and state-wide attendance.
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Indianapolis
Seneral Lagscaly
Senate
Newton W. . Gilbert
Wrancig
Rotunda
Crates
State House
E. Wilson
Phuttokin
Mérit
Indiana
Colo En Durbin
Zand
Judge Dowling
Supreme Court
Carvin
Capitol
Durbin
iMount
Gover
Durbit
Celia
Mortuary notice and elopement among readings
A Kansas mortuary notice reports the death of Charles Wykoff at home near Hyatt station with funeral plans unsettled. In a separate item a nineteen year old St Louis youth and his girlfriend eloped, returning to faces thrashing for breaking social norms.
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Charles Wykoff
Hyatt's Station
Thomas
Sikman
St. Louis
Suffragists Push Indiana Legislature During Session
Indiana suffragists from Indianapolis and Tanlay campaign to secure votes on amendments during the legislative session. They press lawmakers to advance proposals granting women the vote and to rally public support for constitutional change.
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Indianapolis
Tanlay
Indiana
Indiana Voting Bill Aims to Allow Casting at All Elections
A proposed amendment crafted by ex attorney general Alonzo Greene Smith would authorize voting in all elections in Indiana. The bill is ready for introduction this week, though the specific senator or representative to present it has not yet been named.
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Indiana
Alonzo Greene Smith
Indiana Poub
Dan
Agists
Tudianin
Atenepguri
Caretine
Tivdian
Alonzo Meetier Ih
Pxead
Bills Move Slowly in Senate As Indiana Legislature Prep
Indiana Senate debates a primary election bill and notes on slow action in committee. Speaker Artman announces committee chairmen including Minturn Ways and Means Kinz and Sparks on Education, with Stutesman named to natural resources and other panels.
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Kirkman
Westhl
Owen
Matthews
Clem
Wesling
Davis
Wabne
Tobertey
Jeffersbdn
Mueller, Ho
Miller
Ohio
Perrett
Speake i Natural Resources—Statesman
Reagan
Harria
Jackway
Pritcham
Marshall
Fountain
Carmichael
Burter
Morton
Mummert
James
Stutesman
Artman
Statesman Manager Declined Charmanship Amid License Fight
In Holdredge about 20 men seek liquor licenses under the Nickelson law as Judge Shively rules remonstrators may transfer authority to a designated person. The Statesman contingent remains unsettled and faces opposition from local option supporters and commissioners.
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Decison
Wahiash
Shively
Whieh
Nickelson
Holdredge
Lickénse
Jmet
Indiana lawmakers weigh reapportionment and budget cuts
The Indiana General Assembly enters a session focused on economy and staffing costs. Senator Osborne drafts a reapportionment bill aiming to shift Third District and ease Congressman Landis, while the House debates clerks and stenographers and the 62nd session's $1,051,000 appropriation.
State Legislature Passes Several Local Measures in House
The House moved to reduce the Eighth’s size by transferring Adams to the Twelfth and plans to present the measure at the next roll call. It also passed an appropriation bill and a measure legalizing the incorporation of English and Gentryville, plus acts for the Etna Green town board in Kosciusko County, all under suspension of the rules. The Senate has not advanced similar bills aside from the session expenses appropriation.
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Indianapolis
Senate
Agnew
Erin
House
Artman
Etiows
Minturn
Ways and Meanus
Kinz
Twillctary
Sparks, Bankk—Scott
Education—Reser. Building and Loan
Bishop
Stout. Watals
Indiana State Prison
Erdtz
Indiana Reformat
Tory
Iotlianapolis
Dobar
Boris Dijunehes
Weiss
Draneh
Treasury
Indiana
General’ Assembly
Bill
Osborne
Bill Tor
Landis
Marion County
Rorenth
Tad da
Adams
Etna ‘Green
Koselusko County
Enate
Death by Self Inflicted Gunshot Ends Search for Work
Anderson Indiana January 17 Muhlen of St Charles Illinois came to town a month ago seeking employment. After receiving a rejection note he left a boarding house and shot himself in a Big Four freight car. The incident followed his failed job pursuit. Bloomington January 17 Oliver Thomasson and John Gaines stand trial for the murder of Frank Loutz of Lawrence County. They pleaded not guilty to the charge in a venue change case.
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Anderson
Ind
J. B. Muhlen
St. Charles
Ills
Mullen
Bloomington
Oliver Thomasson
John Gaines
Frank Loutz
Lawrence County
Charisse
de Martin
Joseph Keith Sentenced to Hang in Indiana Case
Joseph Keith was sentenced to death in Princeton Indiana after a murder conviction. Keith killed Nobu ie rick county resident with his body found May 25. The trial lasted two weeks and drew sensational attention in southern Indiana.
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Joseph Keith
Joe
Nora - Bifer
Princeton
Ind
Keith
Nobu Ierick
Indiana
Murder Trial In Progress In Terre Haute
Terre Haute Jan 16 The trial of Lou Mattox accused of murdering his brother in law Ed Britton at Mattox hotel continues in the Sullivan Greene circuit court after a change of venue. The case features the wives of the two men as witnesses. In New York a severed throat murder was found in a trunk at Pier 11 East River on skids identified as Michael Weissberger among jewelry firm workers. Captain Titus said robbery motive and two suspects are involved.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Lou Mattox
Ed‘ Britton
Mattox
Sullivan-Greene
Gotham
New York
Lan
Pier 11
East River
Michael Weisssberger
Weissberg
East Side
Titus
Beaumount Oil Boom: Lucas Well Flows 20,000 Barrels Daily
Beaumont reports a Lucas well continues to pour oil at about 20,000 barrels per day. John H. Galey of Pittsburgh, who funded the project, calls it a world beater and efforts will be made to halt the flow.
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Sein
Beaumont
Hex
Lucas
John H. Galey
Pittsburg
Hoar Re-elected Senator for Massachusetts
The re-election of George F. Hoar as Massachusetts senator for the six years starting March 4, 1901 was formally verified and announced at a joint session of the General Court yesterday.
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Hoar
Boston
George F. Hoar
Massachusetts
General Court
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