Base Ball Bills and State Fiscal Debates in Indiana
Indiana legislature debates oil for agricultural experiments at Purdue and a sinking fund levy transfer to general fund for 1905 1909. Bills pass on railroad worker safety track elevation and Sunday baseball repeal defeat. Senator Kimbrough pleads to abolish capital punishment urging life sentences as deterrent. debate highlights fiscal shifts and codification bills.
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Peasant Revolt Rumors Grow in Southern Russia
Reports from St. Petersburg indicate a dangerous peasant movement spreading in southern provinces. A manifesto claiming a general division of lands is feared to sow agrarian unrest, with peasants in Tula staking shares and proclaiming “the little father has decided.” The South faces worsening conditions, potential troop dispatches to the Caucasus, and political strikes driven by antiwar sentiment.
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Tula
Saratoff
Poltava
Riavan
Faily
Moscow
Russia
Caucasus
Fort Wayne Track Elevation Plan Favored by House Panel
Indianapolis report says the house committee on cities and towns will issue a favorable report on the Fort Wayne track elevation bill tomorrow morning.
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Oiil
Purdue University Treasury
Ways and Means Committee
Purdue
Boyd
Railroads Committee
the Journal Gazette
House Committee On Cities and Towns
Fort Wayne
Angola Gamb gamblers hauled to court in gambling crackdown
Angola Indiana February 24 seven indictments issued by Steuben county grand jury as a gambling crackdown proceeds in circuit court Harry Brown pleaded guilty to keeping a gambling house fined 25 dollars and costs John Anderson and Milton Brokaw pleaded guilty to gambling fined similar amounts Lloyd Tingler pleaded not guilty and case continued several other indictments to be returned and arrears to be made soon
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Journal-Gazette
Angola
Ind
Steuben County
Harry Brown
John Anderson
Milton Brokaw
Lloyd Tingler
Big Battle 15 Not Far Off Bulletin
A Sacheum dispatch from February 24 reports Japanese forces in superior numbers forcing a Russian detachment at Tsinkhetchin to abandon Berensneff hill. The engagement is described as desperate on both sides with no clear outcome yet.
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ST. Petersburg
Tech
Sacheum
Tsinkhetchin
Berensneff Hill
Japanese Close In On Russian East Flank In Manchuria
Reports from ShenkIng Mukden indicate Japanese forces are closing on the Russian east flank, risking a large engagement or Russian counter moves along the line. Russians have dampened brigade opportunities amid rumored Chinese bands linked to Japanese cavalry, while Vladivostok braces for further action and refugee shifts continue east of Kunchengtsu.
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Japanese Advance to Russian Fortifications Near Tsinkhetchen
Reports from Tsinkhetchen dated February 24 via Mukden describe ongoing fighting along the entire line. Japanese forces continued a persistent advance, penetrating Russian vanguard posts and reaching fortified positions. The coming day is expected to bring stubborn combat as Japan aims to drive out Russians and seize their redoubts while encircling to the east.
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Mukden
Tomorow
Blood, Fear, and Lynching Fears Grip Jackson News
In Jackson Mississippi on February 24 a white woman is attacked by a black man. Gov Vardaman orders a provisional militia and a lynch mob forms as crowds roam the streets. Suspect Stewart Johnson is seized. another boy Jake Carribull identifies the assailant. The city braces as officials deny details and remove the suspect.
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Miss
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Vardaman
Stewart Johnson
Spann
Vicksburg
Provisional Regiment
Rain fall warning as snow melts risks floods
After days of damp cloudy weather, rain began shortly before midnight. The steady fall threatens residents in flood districts as heavy rain could raise water levels despite recent snow cover.
General Kuropatkin Not Retired Despite Rumors
Official dispatches deny reports General Kuropatkin has retired from the Shakhe river front. Despite rumors, operations of importance are under way in the eastern mountain region as Russians, after advancing two divisions last week, faced renewed Japanese assaults and withdrew to fortified lines after hard fighting.
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ST. Petersburg
Kuropatkin
Shakhe
Associated Press
Injury confining Mr Francis Burgess at home
Mr Francis Burgess of West Jefferson Street is bedridden after injuring his foot following a slip on a slippery sidewalk. He is described as confined to a cemented area, awaiting recovery.
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Francis Burgess
West Jefferson Street
Builders pierce Simplon tunnel in Swiss Alps
In Gondo Switzerland on February 2 the Simplon tunnel boring reached 7 20 this morning after starting in 1898. Swiss and Italian crews signaling the milestone with church bells and cannon salutes. Harsh obstacles included hot springs and extreme heat up to 231 degrees Fahrenheit challenging progress.
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Switzerland
Simplon
Tinnnel Mroushhe Alps
Simplon Tunnel Set For Traffic By May 1 Next Year
Engineers push tunnel work at Briga Switzerland to Iselle Italy with aim to open about March 20 for traffic. The length is nearly twelve miles begun seven years ago. Joint Swiss Italian funding totals 150000 dollars. A larger parallel tunnel will be built later to allow two way traffic simultaneously.
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Briga
Switzerland
Iselle
Trafic
Five and three cent distributions strike Wabash interests
Wabash Stock Farm and Solomon Godman concerns face heavy losses after 1908 failures. The Wabash Bridge company and stock farm will pay under 4 cents on the dollar, with final distribution set for March 15. Star Manufacturing receiver Walter Bend closes trust after $13,000 debts. $4,000 preferred claims paid, $9,000 unsecured claims receive 25 cents.
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Wabash Stock Farm Company
Solomon Godman
Doar
Godman
Wabash Bridge Company
Stewart
Walter Bend
Star Manufacturing Company
Attempt to use infant as kindling ends in arson case
In Logansport Indiana on February 24 Wil liam J D Wendling of Walton was found trying to thrust his four month old baby into a stove. He then poured oil on the floor and set it aflame. Believed deranged by financial losses, he was committed to an asylum that evening.
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Sidelnes
Agar
Andrew
Beckman
Berndt
Bosson
Boyd
Condo
Conlee
Cravens
Darby
Miliott
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Talcott
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Cavert
Greiger
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Hood
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McDonald
McDaniel
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McHenry
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Pichon
Roche
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Sweeney
Vizard
Wade
Wilson
Vigo
Woodfill
Veneer
Bodenhafer
Branaugh
Carmichael
Guirl
Johnston
Long
Scifres
Shively
Logansport
Ind
William JD Wendling
Walton
Wendling
Parents Drive Children to Thievery in Huntington
Local police report a disturbing pattern in Huntington where parents allegedly drove their children to steal coal at night, denying meals and punishing them upon return with little coal found. A separate man also sold stolen coal to neighbors at ten cents per hundred pounds as coal thefts increased all winter, with enough evidence to support multiple convictions.
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Journal-Gazette
Huntington
Ind
Huntington woman charged with bigamy
Special to the Journal Gazette reports Huntington Ind December 24 Mrs Marcus Skinner arrested today and jailed on a bigamy charge filed by her former husband Wil Hiash Y Wardman of this city He notes the couple repeatedly sought divorce but the court denied, they separated and she later lived with Marcus Skinner in Marion leading to the arrest.
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Journal-Gazette
Huntington
Ind
Marcus Skinner
Wil- Hiash Y Wardman
Hardman
Marion
Double tragedy at Macon farm as two men die by suicide
In Macon on February 24 a farmer identified as Hi El killed himself by poison in a barn. His 21 year old son Clinton then hanged himself, with no known reason. The article notes a previous owner also hanged himself in the same barn two years earlier.
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Macon
Clinton
Public safety item used against Black man with fatal result
In Carmi Illinois on February 24 Frank Tohone, 19, white, struck and mortally injured Lee Bush, an elderly Black man. Tohone claimed the new safety device was tested on a Black person and claimed it worked. The incident raises questions about the device and its testing.
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Carmi
Frank Tohone
Lee Bush
Lohone
Old Scandal Wins Again in Oil Trust Funding
Congress votes 130600 dollars into Standard Oil Trust coffers while the Senate spends the day on statehood legislation and Swayne impeachment. Architects argue the proposed Benjamin Harrison statue for Indianapolis would mar the federal building’s appearance.
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Congress
Standard Oil Trust
House Rejects 180600 Rental for New York Custom House
In the House of Representatives a three line fight over 18060 for renting the old New York custom house ended with victory for opponents. Hem enway could not rally support to keep the provision in the bill led by Sulzer and Williams who branded the expense a public scandal tied to Standard Oil and the National City bank. The bank allegedly bought the property for 3 million but no title passed, avoiding New York taxes. The vote to strike the provision was strictly party line. Debate also touched race in the south and cotton conditions.
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Howe
Condo
Senate
Jackson
Scott
Committee On Roads
Public Highway Commission
Vencer
Indianapolis
Ihe
Sayre
Wabash
Shively
St. Joseph
Stephenson
Washington
House of Representatives
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Hemenway
Indiana
Sulzer
New York
Williams
Mississippi
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Arkansas
Byrd
South
Joint Statehood Blocked in Senate Tonight
Washington February 24 The Senate day split between the Swayne impeachment trial and Beveridge’s motion to appoint conferees on the joint statehood bill. In the Swayne case Perkins Clayton and Powers argued for the prosecution Higgins for the defense Thurston for Judge Swayne DeArmond and Palmer for the house. Trial to resume at 10 tomorrow with hopes for a Monday vote. Morgan opposed conferees on statehood and spoke as the day ended.
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Washington
Senate
Swayne
Beveridge
Messrs. Perkins
Clayton
Powers
Higgins
Morgan
Washington Preparing Inaugural Day Attire and Parade
Washington begins holiday preparations for the inaugural ceremonies with flags and bunting on historic Pennsylvania Avenue. Reviewing stands rise along the parade route from Seventeenth Street to the Capitol as telephonic communication will be established along the line. The Commercial Club of Pittsburgh seeks to join the parade while the Virginia Military Institute cadets withdraw over placement concerns.
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Pennsylvania Avenue
Seventeenth Street
Capitol
Commercial Club
Pittsburg
Virginia Military Institute
Beveridge Favors Alaska Dietrich Bill for Board
Senator Beveridge reports favorably from the committee on territories the Dietrich bill creating a government board for Alaska. The measure aims to establish governing authority and oversight in the territory, signaling potential early steps toward administrative reform and resource management.
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Washington
Beveridge
Committee On Territories Today
Dietrich
Alaska
Attempted assassination of San Domingo president reported
Washington dispatch says five attackers were captured after an attempt to kill President Morales in San Domingo City. The cable notes the assailants were among seven who opened fire but provides few further details. The motive and outcome beyond the capture are unclear.
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Washington
United States
Dawson
San Domingo City
State Department
Morales
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