Woodburn Citizens Secure Release of Ireland from Jail
A Woodburn committee visited Sheriff Melching, Prosecutor Emrick, and Judge O’Rourke to aid Irom Ireland, jailed for attempting to shoot William Roberts. Ireland faced a $108 fine plus costs and possible two months more. the committee reported his wife and four children in hardship. Ireland was released at noon after assurances were made and a jail visit verified the claims.
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Woodburn
Irom Ireland
William Roberts
Melching
Emrick
O'Rourke
Ireland
Woodburn Committee
Echoes of the Hasenfuss trial and local court actions
The Hasenfuss case reveals three jurors favored conviction while two considered the defendant guilty. The trial expenses near $2000 with fees to defense and prosecution, and juror costs plus court costs tallied high. Multiple civil matters follow, including divorces granted, suits filed, and a land dispute noting Lechner ditch establishment affecting Allen and Wells counties.
Inquest Finds Dora Parks of Unsound Mind
Justices France and Bullerman with Drs Calvin and Krull met as a lunacy commission at the county clerk's office on Friday and ruled Dora Parks unsound mind recommending confinement in an asylum.
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France
Bullerman
Calvin
Krull
Dora Parks
Legal Notices and Civil Suits Summary
Joseph Barra sues Hiram Hirsh for 8100. E. V. and F. E. Emrick are at Henry Subkowski has applied for a divorce from Augusta Subkowski. married April 30, 1899. R. B. Dreibelbiss penned the complaint. Charles W. Hutson commenced title action against Margaret C. Anderson et al. O. N. Heaton is attorney for plaintiff. Mary E. Bainbridge sues for 725 and mortgage foreclosure against Fred C. Brase et al. Minerva F. Shiveley sues same defendants for 1550 and mortgage foreclosure. Roderick Fleming fined 5 dollars and costs for unlawful invasion of premises.
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Joseph Barra
Hiram Hirsh
E. V
F. E. Emrick
Henry Subkowski
Augusta Subkowski
R. B. Dreibelbiss
Charles W. Hutson
Margaret C. Anderson
O. N. Heaton
Mary E. Bainbridge
Fred C. Brase
Prison inspection in Michigan City praised by Ellison
Hon T E Ellison, member of the Indiana board of state charities and corrections, reports a favorable view of the Michigan City prison. He interviewed all 784 convicts, found no complaints, and praised improvements in both condition and spirit, sending his findings to Governor Mount who endorses the progress and calls for competency in staff selection.
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Michigan City
Board of State Charities and Corrections
Indiana
Ellison
Shideler
Crowning Disaster Follows Boer Fire on Battlefield
Report from the field notes a German‑appearing Boer officer firing at British troops from among ant hills with field glasses, while an artillery shell hit an open prayer meeting on Saturday. Wounded praise medics, with details of missing Major K B Mackenzie and Captain Brodie, and casualties among Field Artillery and Mounted Infantry including Majors Milton and Ray.
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Seaforths
K. B. Mackenzie
Brodie
Field Artillery
Mounted Infantry
Milton
Ray
Indignation in Britain as War Office faces criticism
London reports intense public anger at the war office and government over the South African campaign. Predictions of a protracted war, possible retirements of Generals Methuen and Gatacre, and urgent calls for reinforcements dominate morning and afternoon papers amid dramatic casualty lists and crowd reactions.
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London
War Office
Metheun
Orange River
Modder
Gatacre
Radical
Star
Chamberlain
South Africa
Empire
Methuen
Total losses at Modder river battle reported
An official tally for the Sunday and Monday engagement north of Modder river lists 817 killed wounded or missing across all arms. Fifteen officers were killed and four wounded with five missing and one prisoner. The Highland brigade and Second Royal Highlanders suffered numerous casualties. The Marquis of Winchester and other officers were among the wounded or dead. The Twelfth Lancers and Minth Lancers left one and nine killed respectively.
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London
Modder River
Highland Brigade
Wauchope
J. N. C. Goode
Elton
Edmonds
Wool from limestone sparks novel textile idea in Indiana
Alexandria Indiana December report details E C Hall a former St Louis chemist turning limestone into a wool like fiber. The process yields a non conductor with asbestos like qualities while containing glass beads and a refining plan. Government uses 160 tons for storage in the Philippines.
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Ind
E. c. Hall
St. Louis
Union Steel Company
Hall
Philippines
Boston
Holl
Indiana
Howard County
Anxiety for the Queen in London War News
A London dispatch reports the queen endures grave mental strain from ongoing war updates. She demands war office details yet grows overwhelmed by each engagement’s outcomes. News of General Wauchope and the Marquis of Winchester’s deaths deepens the national grief and cools the West End mood.
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Herald
London
War Office
Methuen
Wauchope
Marquis of Winchester
West End
Panic on London Stock Exchange after Tugela defeat
News of General Buller's defeat at Tugela River sparked momentary panic on the London stock exchange. Traders rushed to reassess holdings as prices quivered amid intense market activity.
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London
Buller
Tugela River
Stock Exchange
Mafeking siege works push Boer forces from fort
Advices from Buluwayo cite a Mafeking dispatch dated December 6 reporting that advancing British works forced the Boers to abandon strong fortifications northeast of Mafeking and that British forces pressed toward siege batteries. Casualties were trifling as the Boer force dwindled to about 2000 with few field guns remaining.
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Cape Town
Buluawayo
Mafexing
Maine Presented at West India Docks Flag Ceremony
At the West India docks about 6000 guests, including royal figures, witnessed the presentation of the queen’s flag to the American hospital ship Maine. The duke of Connaught gave the flag to Lady Randolph Churchill and spoke of Anglo American ties and aid to the sick and wounded.
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London
West India Docks
Maine
Duke of Connaught
Randolph Churchill
Lady Randolph Churchill
Magersfontein British Casualties Revised Higher
London reports the Magersfontein battle revised tally now lists 963 British casualties, including 70 officers. The update reflects updated counts from the engagement and its heavy toll on command ranks.
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London
Magersfontein
Modder River clash yields Boer loot and British retreat
An official dispatch reports Boer forces captured many spoils including 200 Lee-Meford rifles and cartridges, while British losses were heavy. British troops retired toward Belmont after fierce combat with many dead and wounded being treated at Bissel's farm. The battle is described as a sad slaughter with sappers and minors suffering severely.
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Ohio
Indiana
Gibson
Posey
Southern
Tipton
Bue
Clinton
Indianapolis
Kankakee
Gifford
Swamip
Jeremiah Smith
Pretoria
Modder Iiver
Twee- Hivieren
Belmont
Bissel
Riethmiller Sues for 100 Against Teinacker
William J Riethmiller files a suit for 100 against Henry Teinacker. EB V F A Emrick are plaintiff's attorneys.
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William J. Riethmiller
Henry Teinacker
White Hall to House Soldiers' Club Quarters
At a Soldiers' Sons' and Citizens' Republican club meeting the executive committee chose to lease the hall in the White National Bank building. The club plans to move by the start of the new year, possibly as early as January.
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Soldiers’, Sons’ and Citizens’ Republican Club
White National Bank
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