Rumors on Nicholas II concessions fade as reforms near
Reports claiming Emperor Nicholas II abandoned concessions prove unfounded. Officials say reforms will be announced soon though not a full constitution or national assembly. Interior Minister Sviatopolk-Mirsky faces no imminent downfall, and Kleigels may succeed in the future, yet no confirmation is given. Authorities promise a careful, plain statement to curb unrest.
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St. Petersburg
Nicholas
Sviatopolk-Mirsky
Kleigels
Kieff
Mrs Chadwick Exempted From Testimony in Bankruptcy Case
In Cleveland on December 21 Mrs Cas ie L Chadwick was excused from testifying in bankruptcy proceedings due to illness. Attorneys for Receiver Loeser may decide if she will be summoned again, with her testimony unlikely if called. Dawley said he would not allow sworn testimony though she would be brought to court, noting her frail condition.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Cassie L. Chadwick
J. P. Dawley
Christmas pardon granted to Ohio life prisoner Levo
Joseph J. Levo, a life prisoner from Cincinnati, received a Christmas pardon at the Ohio penitentiary. Levo, once a railroad office clerk, killed a young woman who jilted him in a passion after serving twelve years of his sentence.
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Columbus
Ohio
Joseph J. Levo
Cincinnati
Ohio Penitentiary
Levo
Britt Beats Nelson After Twenty Rounds in San Francisco
In Mechanics Pavilion last night Jimmie Britt won the decision over Battling Nelson after a twenty round bout before a $35,000 crowd.
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San Francisco
Jimmie Britt
Nelson
Mechanics’ Pavilion
Market quotations from major grain and livestock exchanges
Indianapolis Wheat and corn quotations show firm No 2 red at 1.15 and 44%c for mixed corn with oats at 31%c. Cattle steady near 3.00 to 6.50, hogs quiet around 4.50 to 4.65, sheep 2.00 to 4.25, lambs 3.75 to 6.50. Cincinnati and Chicago quotes follow, with cattle 2.25 to 4.75 and hogs 4.00 to 4.55 in Cincinnati, and Chicago wheat 1.13 to 1.16, corn 45 to 46% ec, oats 29% in.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
New York
Loin Ae Leamsee
Congress Rejects Inaugural Ball at Capitol and Navy Cadets Reinstatement
The House rejected the proposal to hold the inaugural ball in the Capitol and voted down restoring three naval cadets dismissed for hazing to the Naval Academy. The Senate met briefly for four minutes. Tuesday had no session, and Wednesday adjourned for holidays.
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Naval Academy
Senate
Vote totals for presidential electors in 1904
The official ballot totals show Roosevelt winning 7,627,632 votes, Parker 5,080,054, Debs 391,587, and smaller scores for Swallow, Watson, Corregan, Holcomb. Roosevelt leads in 32 states, Parker in 13, with electoral counts and apportionment details noted.
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Chicago
Minnesota
North Dakota
Washington
Roosvelt
Parker
Debs
Swallow
Watson
People's
Corregan
Socialist Labor
Holcomb
Continental Labor
Roosevelt
McKinley
Bryan
McKinle
Smoot Campaign Hearings Near End of Prosecution
Washington December 21 The Reed Smoot campaign probes near completion as Protestant counsel finish questioning all subpoenaed individuals. Attorney Taylor says he is ready to rest his case pending documentary evidence and potential late witnesses. The respondent’s case opens January 10, after adjournment.
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Washington
Reed Smoot
Senate Committee
Taylor
Chinese Captured Forces In Manchuria Use Carts For Weapons
Chinese reports from the south state that 50,000 compatriots have been moved into southern Manchuria by the Japanese but are hard to feed. They also claim Japan has prepared 1400 wheeled carts with iron shields to be pushed by soldiers to carry rapid fire and machine guns.
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Rarbin
Manchuria
Small creditors seek to wipe out 3 million in Sully claims
New York December 22 Applications filed by creditors to set aside about 3 million dollars in claims against Daniel J Sully and Co to allow payment of nearly a hundred cents on the dollar The referee in bankruptcy is asked to expunge and dissolve the cotton exchange claims The petition asserts the claims rest on no actual sales
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New York
Daniel J. Sully & Co
Nicholas II Reforms Outline Four Points
Reliable authority states the manifesto on reforms approved by Emperor Nicholas will include four points. Zemstvo representation, abolition of press censorship, freedom of conscience, and compulsory elementary education across the empire.
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St. Petersburg
Nicholas
Zemstvo
Council of State
Peru Steel Casting Plant Destroyed by Fire
The Peru Steel Casting company suffered a loss of 290000 dollars from a fire that wiped out its extensive plant on a twenty five acre tract one mile west of Peru Indiana. The complex included five large buildings, one measuring 600 feet by 80 feet, and nine smaller structures. only four small buildings and the walls of the large structure remain.
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Peru, Ind
Peru Steel Casting Company
Indiana
Gillespie Murder Trial Witness Testimony Against Brother
Mrs. Margaret Gillespie testified for the defense in the Gillespie murder case. She described the quarrel between James and Elizabeth Gillespie and said she sided with Elizabeth. The cross examination revealed the deep rancor James held toward his twin sister. Mrs. Nell Wiseman of New Albany is visiting relatives in the county.
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Rising Sun
Ind
Margaret Gillespie
Gillespie
James
Elizabeth
James Gillespie
Nell Wiseman
New Albany
Collision near Maud Station leaves multiple dead and injured
A westbound passenger train and an eastbound train on the Southern railroad collided near Maud Station, Oil, Saturday night. Seven employees were killed and eight injured with a broader toll of wounded and substantial wreckage and fire. The crash followed alleged signal interference by a hotel runner.
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Southern
Maud Station
Oil
Chas. Schmidt
Centralia
Til
Bowen
Princeton
Ind
Chas. Hutte
Prineton
H. D. Hogan
Georgetown
Henry Oskin
Tennyson
Cyrus Hutchison
St. Louis
Ray Unterwood
Hutte
Notice To Rural Route Patrons Moves Mail Delivery
Rural Routes No 2 3 and 4 begin January 2 1905 with carriers Lee Reas Jonathan Chappell and Chas Funk Patrons must erect mail boxes by that date at roadside to allow on road delivery Boxes should be on posts forty eight to fifty inches high and posts slanted so the carrier can drive to the box without wheels striking them Dropletter postage does not apply to rural routes and all mail must bear two cents postage or more if weight requires J T Wilson P M Corydon Ind
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Lee Reas
Jonathan Chappell
Chas
Funk
J.T. Wilson P
M. Corydon
Ind
Western Ohio Tracks to Form Transstate Trolley System
An alliance of traction firms from Cincinnati Toledo Cleveland and Philadelphia advances plans for a vast suburban rail network. W Kelsey Schoeps and Hugh J McGowan lead Elkins Widener interests to unify lines from Cincinnati to Toledo Indianapolis and Cleveland under one management. The project aims to create the first transstate intercity trolley system in Ohio.
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Cleveland, O
Cincinnati
Toledo
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Ohio
Indiana
Elkins-Widener Traction
Phiadelphia
W. Kelsey Shcoeps
Hugh J. McGowan
Indianapolis
Indiana teachers protest Bloss speech over pay and staffing
In Indianapolis on December 22 teachers in Indiana criticized John M. Bloss of Delaware county former state township trustees president for saying there are not enough competent teachers and that many are overpaid. They blame trustees and officials for the wage scale and claim the faculty shortage is worsened by outside recruitment.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
John M. Bloss
Delaware County
State Association of Township Trustees
Peruna touted to cure catarrh before consumption
An advertisement from Rock Island Illinois cites Alma Lillia praising Peruna for curing a two week cough and catarrhal throat illness in four weeks. It lists testimonials including Senator J M Thurston and urges prompt use at first cough to prevent consumption. Dr Hartman offers free advice from Columbus Ohio.
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Peruna
Alma Lillia
Lillia
U.S
John M. Thurston
Nebraska
Washington, D.C
Jno
M. Thurston
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Taggart Denies DNC Meeting and Alleged Funds Claim
Thomas Taggart, Democratic National chairman, denied a New York Sun report of a DNC meeting and a $50,000 request for Indiana newspaper support with $35,000 reportedly paid. Friends in Indianapolis condemned the story as an attack by New York gold Democrats amid ongoing power struggles.
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Democratic National Committee
Thomas Taggart
National Democratic
New York Sun
Taggart
National Democratic Committee
Indiana Democratic
Indianapolis
New York Gold Democrats
Albert Fogal Birthday Dinner in Harrison Township
Mr and Mrs Peter Fogal in Harrison township hosted a Christmas day party for about 35 young friends celebrating Albert Fogals 21st birthday. Guests arrived from 9:30 AM to noon and shared a royal dinner at 11:30 AM. Music by a string band followed social chat as the day continued. The editors received a box of elegant cake and offered best wishes for Albert.
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Peter Fogal
Harrison Township
Albert
Lecture Course to Open at Christian Church January 12 1905
Dr. E Li Powell of Louisville EK will open a lecture course at the Christian Church January 12 1905 delivering one of his famous lectures. Four numbers will be in the course with season tickets selling in a few days. Entire season admission is seventy five cents.
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E. Li. Powell
Louisville
Christian Church
Indebted Parties Call for Payment in 1905 Note
All parties owing to x-Bie either late or long stand in call and must pay or make good by FF EB 1 1905.
Sugar Tree Grove Mail Route Set For January Start
The Sugar Tree Grove rural free delivery route will begin January 2 with Lee Reese as the mail carrier. Ed Simcox, in Dixie, cut his thumb on a nail and contracted blood poisoning and remains very ill. Jacob Weis hauled turkeys and hogs to Louisville last week. Crate Haas and wife visited relatives in Scott township for Christmas.
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Lee Reese
Ed Simcox
Dixie
Jacob Weis
Louisville
C. C. Hubbard
Davis
Joe Seacat
Crate Haas
Scott Township
Chas. Rhodes
George Binkley
Ilinois
Andrew Cunningham
Sarah Shaffer
W. P. Mauckis
Ed Sterritt
Model of the Moment in Fashions for Young Girls
Caracul furs remain popular for girls and redingotes in smart attire. Five copper tones lead the modish color list, shaded velvet serves trimming, and chiffon velvet gowns suit afternoon wear. Pear shaped spangles dominate, with other forms in demand. Brilliants buttons rival diamonds in brilliance.
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Brooklyn Beagle
Personal notes from readers on Carnegie Chadwick Goodwin
The Milwaukee Sentinel reports readers remarking on Mr. Carnegie and Mrs. Chadwick. Comments note a library class debate and unrelated hints about boxing and performers. A Seattle opinion questions Goodwin's post boxing retirement plans.
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Carnegie
Chadwick
Milwaukee. Sentinel
Goodwin
Seattle
Christmas Tales From Taylor Township
Taylor Township residents and visitors share Christmas stories and greetings. Courtney Fox stayed in Fall City last week while Carrie Brown visited relatives. Local doctors from Louisville Lacona and West Point aided injuries after a Christmas tree incident. Mrs Maud Davis and son Roy of New Albany visited J W Colvin’s family for Christmas. Chas Hess taught at McCauley’s school and hosted a Christmas program with Willow Springs and nearby students. Santa Claus delighted local children amid celebrations in the community.
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Abminea Nce
Courtney Fox
Fall City
Carrie Brown
Dell Brown
Hays Hedden
Minn
P. DeLua
Louisville
Henry Kelley
Thomas Cill
Omas
Frank McCauley
Morbis
Lacona
Denzal Cunningham
Laconia
Lacozia
Maud Davis
Roy
New Albany
J. W. Colvin
Reb Colvin
Little
My. Hess
Santa Claus
English Irish Dictionary Featured by Dublin Clergyman
A fragment notes an English Irish dictionary praised as well brought out by a Dublin clergyman. It mentions London paying 150 million dollars to take over waterworks from private firms and describes reservoirs, filtration on 143 acres, and other unconnected items including oak beams and furniture references.
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Dublin
London
Blue Bell Itlington
England
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ALMA
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W. P. Mauer
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