Iroquois Theatre Horror Reflections In Westville Editorial
The Westville INDICATOR condemns the Iroquois theatre disaster and theatre management for neglecting patron safety. It denounces corruption in public trust and praises strict accountability for those who profit from unsafe venues. It also notes a minor immigration incident with Chinese and white men noted by the town police.
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Iroquois Theatre
Ourklind
Mammon
Harrison
Chicago
Bar of Justice
Hell
Nomads Reach City Depot as Chinamen Seek Shelter
Chief Warn ka denies shelter after Chinese travelers Hung Lo and Hippo arrive at the depot with two white men. Unable to show funds or sponsor, they depart westward in bitter cold. Bert Fiegel reports two Chinamen at the depot and the pair are helped by the marshal before paying fare to Chicago later Monday.
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Westville
Chicago
Fred Warnka
Warnka
Weatville
Bert
Lancaster
Webster Davis
Kansas City
Towne and
Pettigrew
Wall Street
New Carlisle Gazette Attacks Gambling Law Enforcement
The New Carlisle Gazette chides Geo. E. Clarke the St. Joseph county prosecutor over lax gambling enforcement calling New Carlisle a Monte Carlo. It mocks Clarke while noting Judge Tuthill’s troubled look after returning from Hammond and a court house that proved too cool prompting a dismissed session.
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New Carlisle Gazette
Geo. E. Clarke
St. Joseph County
New Carlisle
George
Tuthill
Hammond
Faulkner Seeks District Chair Role in Michigan City Dispatch
Jnc B Faulkner of the Michigan City Dispatch aims for the district chairmanship of his party and is considered a strong choice. The article notes some may question his motives, but expresses confidence he has clear reasons for seeking the post.
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Jnc
B. Faulkner
Michigan City Dispatch
John
Brown
Valparaiso
Scott's Emulsion Promotes Fat Feeding for Consumption
An old remedy view promotes pork fat for consumptives and introduces Scott's Emulsion as a refined fat supplement. It claims cod liver oil and phosphites boost strength and lung health, offers free samples, and cites Scott & Bowne in New York with price details.
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Scott
Innocent Maids at Hall's Opera House Ad Ends With Promises
The notice discusses a staged promotion for Innocent Maids at Hall's Opera House with remarks by Harry Darling about elegantly dressed young women and the potential misgivings about the company. It critiques theatre greed and mentions other local items including political denials, New Year celebrations, and a man named Mantle deemed insane.
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Hall
Harry Darling
Harry
Republicans to Meet in Hammond for 1904 District Convention
Charles B. Simmons chairman announces a Republican convention in Hammond Indiana on Tuesday January 12 1904 at 2 o clock for electing a district chairman and other business. Laporte County Republicans invited to attend and vote for the county delegation. A J Hickey secretary.
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Republican Congressional Committee
10Th
Hammond
Indians
Block P. M
Laporte County
Indiana
Charles B. Simmons
Republican County Committee
A. J. Hickey
Circuit Court Silences Case As Affidavit Defect Dismisses
The trial of Elizabeth Smith in Laporte ends when a motion to dismiss is sustained for insufficient affidavit. Hartwig Davidson v. Lake Shore Road goes to St Joseph County. John Taylor case for assault and battery dismissed. James McCabe of Laporte granted divorce from Laura McCabe. two year waiting period imposed. Henry Schoemaker of Laporte gets 90 days jail and 150 dollar fine. 240 days jail due to unpaid fine. Blodgett Welcome saloon case from 1895 disclosed with both sides paying half coats.
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Elizabeth Smith
Laporte
Hartwig Davidson
Lake Shore Road
St. Joseph County
John Taylor
James McCabe
Michigan City
Henry Schomaker
Schoemaker
Michigan City Spotting Local Hints and Oddities
A hodgepodge page notes The Royal Cafe in Michigan City, patent grants for Bluhm and Whipple, and social chatter about Webster Davis and plutocracy. It mentions a boy and calf mishap, a salt prank, and Sid Conger planning a grand Indiana chicken hunt for the St Louis expo with 3,500 poultry raisers and seventy chicken varieties.
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Sid Conger
Indiana
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