New York Boss McAlister Resigns Amid Society Flap
An Evening Penny Paper commentary recalls Ward McAlister resigning as centennial ball manager after public quarrels. It critiques high society, cites Washington censor needs, and notes New York News delivery exploits, payroll woes, and the vigor of newspaper hawkers in the city and suburbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Benton
Gotham
Ward McAlister
McAllister
Sea Side
Grosa
Washington
Minister West
Miss West
Railway Notes Show Agent Transfers and Commission Policy
A. H. Lawson of the G. K. U.CO was moved from Indianapolis to Kansas City as a ticket agent. Ulysses Sidney Grant took his place. All trunk-line ticket agents were notified they may not accept commissions for selling tickets on other railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railhinway
A. H. Lawson
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Ulyases
Sidney Grantough
Fiercest storm of season hits mountains
A fierce storm rages through the mountains on Friday night dropping eighteen inches of snow. The weather will be followed by a terrific cold. Railroad and telegraph business are nearly paralyzed.
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Pittsburg
Indiana Weather Sees Fair Warmer Conditions
Indiana forecast calls for fair skies and warmer temperatures. A light breeze accompanies the pleasant weather across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Sensational Washington hotel scene linked to Hedges and New
Report details confrontation between Charles Hedges of the Ass Press and Col. John C. New at New's room in Washington. Allegations stem from a St. Louis Republic dispatch about publication of a libelous claim regarding New, his wife, and church ties. Hedges fled after a pistol threat. no firearm was proved. officials and editors weigh the fallout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrizon
Chas. H. Hedges
Gen. Harrison
Russell Harr
Sun
Hedges
Mr. Hedges
The
Press
Chamberlain
Muniford
World
Brown
Louisville Courier-Journal
Wm. Henry Barricon Smith
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
Indianapolis Journal
Priviexca
Harald
St. Louis
New
Harry
Ass. Prassinan
Mr. New
Sid Conger
Indiana
Conger
Col. New
Enquirer
Geo. Hitt
Hitt
Washington
St. Louisa Republic
Jones
Republic
Harry New
Virginia
Ebbit
Hodges
Sunman
St. Louis Republic
Press Court
Journal
Barry New
St. Loui Republic
Libel rumors and threats linger after newspaper dispute
The Cincinnati Volks-Blatt defends its German correspondent while raising questions about a letter's adequacy. Young Mr. New urges whipping for Hedges, who threatens a libel suit against the St. Louis Republic but prefers not to involve New or his family. No suit has started.
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Cincinnati
Watches and pianos on assessment lists prompt speed
Township assessors and seven deputies rush through new tax lists collecting about 3909 entries in five days. Robert Burns Durear notes many household items like machines and a $109 piano are being valued higher than expected, with deputies allowed two chances to present lists before a house inspection and appraisal by the county board of equalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quil
Robert Burns Durear
Duncan
SUN
Tragic Horse Rider Killed Near Avuts Ta Ky
Maidie Austen died when she was thrown from her horse during a ride with Jack Thornton ten miles from Avuts Ta Kentucky. The incident occurred Friday night as they traveled along a rural road. The accident left Austen deceased at the scene.
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AvutsTa
Jack Thornton
Maidie Austen
Sunday Religious Services and City Rail Debate
Rev D R Lucas preaches morning and evening on topics at Central Christian and New Church Chapel, with First Presbyterian and others hosting Bible discussions. Mayor Denny signals openness to testing electric street railway and franchise extension, weighing public cost and company terms.
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D. R. Lucas
Central Christian Church
Jesus
D. Daniels
New Church Chapel
Haines
First Presbyterian Church
R. V. Hunter
Christ
Roberts Park
G. J. Curtiss
Meridian W. C. T. A
Hall Place
Col. Ritter
Denny
Feass
SUN
Jamin
Tlinois St
Wade
Moanaville Land Rings With Option Rumors
Long standing land deals circulate about Moanaville with talk of large scale car works funded by outside capital. Anderson secures rail road and foot bridge contract at Riverside park across White river. Engineers begin survey for C W M extension from Anderson to Rushville. Receiver Moore of Midland road buys two locomotives.
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Moanaville
Mammoth Car
Anderson
White River
Riverside Park
Rushville
Moore
Midland Road
Seven Boulanger associates acquitted amid crowd in Paris
The seven associates of Boulanger were tried for secret society membership and acquitted amid public enthusiasm. Most of Boulanger’s circle deserted him returning to Paris except Rochefort and La Guerre. Mrs Gall, 71, a physician’s widow, died at her residence on N Pennsylvania St. Burial set for Sunday. No Supreme Court decisions today. cases postponed until judges return after the vacation next week.
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Paris
Boulanger
Rochefort
la Guerre
Gall
Caroline E. Gall
Alvas D. Gall
N. Pennsylvania St
Albert
Edward Gail
F. P. Rusk
Supreme Court
Fifty Sixth General Assembly
Spring Styles In Shoes At Marott Store
Geo P Marott announces new spring styles in shoes with a few odds and ends left to close out regardless of cost at 16 North Penn Street.
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Geo. P. Marott
Noptk Penn-st
City Life Photos Describe Rooster Fight Pranks in Local Store
A drunken railroad man bets a rooster can whip any in the county, starts a brawl in a grocery while a Shanghai rooster fights another bird. The crowd cheers as the poultry chaos unfolds, ending with the man leaving empty handed and a now famous rooster dubbed Chang the Chinese giant. Nearby resident Harry Knowles endures a prank where his wife rigs a dummy burglar, triggering a police visit.
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Sand Weil
Elrest
Shanghai
Chang
Tramp Receives Dollar After Ring Drawn In Office
A hungry tramp in a state office drew a ring the size of a dollar to test his need. The clerk slapped a dollar on the counter and urged him to eat, explaining the ring test reveals genuine want. Romeo Johnson is named private secretary to Consul-general New and will sail to Washington on April 22.
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Mle
Scott
Romeo Johnson
the News
New
Washington
Romeo
Indianapolis
Itfbe
Bezina
Hiva
Elopement and Jealousy End in Instability in New Haven
A Jersey City husband pursued his runaway wife to a cheap lodging house in New Haven where she lived with a black man named Surrett. The mother begged to return and promised to work as a kitchen girl, but the husband took the two children and she fainted, then became a raving maniac. A separate dispatch reports a plot to assassinate the Prince of Wales at Leith on Saturday with few details.
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New Haves
Conn
William Ramsey
Jersey City
Surrett
Wales
Lostoy
Prince of Wales
Le'e
City notes: court actions, fires, thefts and school finances
Reports show Daniel Burton case on John Street facilities. early Saturday plea changes and a larceny confession. Fire damages at a cigar store on Virginia area and a house at 85 West Georgia. Jury actions include divorce dismissals and alimony rulings. Juvenile and reform actions target a local long-standing family. health records note a child with leg injuries, mumps and measles. School board finances show warrants and a draft balance, with proposed new classrooms and textbook updates. Community notices include a youth alliance meeting at Roberts Park church and a library gift to a local society.
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Daniel Burton
John FE
Hart
Simeacs
Thee
New York
Wathington
Howland
Usserineg
Catharine Scheler
Sophia L. Crow
Alvina Youngs
Henry Rhosey
Georgia St
Downing
H. Colclder
Virginis
Young People's Methodist Alliance of
Roberts Park
Harlan Marshall
Giuen
Keen
Judge Taylor
Zelia
David Co. Hughes
John HM
Arsena Perion
Nellie E
Robert B. Taylor
Lourice C
Victor Short
Florence Harrison
Peru-ave
Board of Trustees
The
Hospital For the Insane
Jerry Hall
Richard Connor
Connor
Supreme Court
Sidney R. Moon
Repressut Iives
Margaret
Hittie Smith
Women’s Reformatory
Irvin
Frederick Shear
Michigan City
S. New Jersey St
Fred. Smith
Fred
New American Directory
Treasury
Haughey
Committee On
Martin
United States
Oinsy
Gage
Mary V. Muse
Mary E. Catton
Lydia R. Putnam
Krom Snes
H. Jones
Charlea Evans
Hoosier Soup Flare in Indianapolis Louisville Game
Spectators at Athletic Park in Indianapolis braved cold as the Indianapolis Hoosiers beat Louisville 8 to 4. Detailed play by play notes the Battery of Getzein and Buckley for Indiana and Esterbrook and Cook for Louisville, with Weaver, Buckley, and Stratton among the standout hitters.
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Isterbrook
Glasscock
Denny
Getzein
Browning
Wolf
Bassett
Esterbrook
Weaver
Mctanchy
Raymmond
Twommey
Seery
Gladiator
Tommy
Glassesck
Buckley
Largo
Meready
Shannon
McGeachy
Schoeneck
Secord
Schoenick
Short
Hires
Blanks
Tut Hines
Blank
Raymond
Stratton
Cook
Twomney
Ook
MecGeachy
Smasi
Twomey
Gatzvin
Hhim
Louisville
Indianapolis
Ladianznolia
Shaffer's Little Speech and City Grant Talks
Manager Shaffer urged the city to set a price and terms for an electric streetcar grant, arguing city and Citizens' Street Railway interests align. Council committees were to confer with Shaffer. mayor to name them soon. Drugeist Fails: Geo Toaner, prominent druggist, closes store. liabilities large and unknown.
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Shaffer
Chicago
Denny
Illinois Sr
Cumming
Wiles
Drugeist
LaPorys
Failere
Geo. Toaner
Evuit's All Hight Wind Damage in Vincennes
A strong wind Saturday morning left a half inch thick layer of frost with fruit uninjured due to drying air. The thermometer showed six degrees below zero. A medical note quotes Dr Frederick Roberts on Brights disease and promotes Warner's Safe Cure as a cure for kidney disease.
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Vincenngs
Ind
Bright
Frederick Roberts
University College, London
Warner
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New York Publishers Call Humor. It Was, However, Arellery
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Smoke Yacht Club
Clear Havana
Bo. Deschier
Bates House
John C. New
S Wrath
Keleed
Richard Grant
University Park
Wustling
Harry Knowles
Ward 7
Wayner
Mre
Knowles
Romeo, the
City Lips
Eldarss
Giv Een
Tomme Esterbrooks
Jerry Denny
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