Monument Work Continues On Massive Sandstone Statue
German sculptor Schwarz carves a towering 40 ton sandstone monument figure from Bedford stone. The process moves through stages from rough outline to detailed features, with 20 men six days needed to reposition the massive sculpture. Armored by scaffolds and iron supports, the sculptor aims to complete the four warriors and two fountain groups by June, with the cavalryman expected to be the most demanding pose.
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Sailor
Schwarz
Miss Selvage's Escape Detailed by Hospital
The Baron State Hospital matron, Mrs. Elizabeth McWhinney, provides a full timeline of Miss Selvage's disappearance after an attempted escape while in a demented state. She describes a brief moment when Selvage slipped from her room during a nurse's brief absence, before being recaptured and secured for the night. The hospital states the public should know all circumstances and that nothing will be concealed.
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Eligabeth McWhinney
Baron State Hospital
Miss Vage
Unday
Che
Miss Selvage
Galé
Mise Belvage
Tus
Europe
Aji
Lawsuit Aims to Halt Insurance Licenses In Indiana
Proceedings seek to enjoin State auditor Hart from annulling licenses of several Michigan insurance companies operating sick benefit plans in Indiana under the act of 1883. The suit argues the 1897 act is unconstitutional as it deprives rights granted by 1883. Arguments set for April 28.
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Hart
Michigan
Indiana
The Belle of New York Seeks Indianapolis Stop
The touring company brings Edna May replacement Adele Ritchie to Indianapolis for next Friday and Saturday shows. The troupe, led by manager Lederer, bills the outing as musical comedy yet calls it an extravaganza burlesque. also announced is the coming production of Quo Vadis at the Grand with a large cast and lavish scenery to run one week amid plans for Cincinnati and Detroit engagements.
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New York
America
Indianapolis
London
Lederer
Edna May
Adele Ritchie
Miss May
Jas. Kane
E. J. Connelly
Ichabod Bronson
Jas. Darling
G. K. Fortescue
Wm. Cameron
Georgia Hawley
Hattie Moore
Toby Claude
Wm. P. Carleton
Kipling
Baggar
Arthur Sullivan
Salvation Army
Lisderer
Nero
Grand
Sosman, Landis & Hunt
Grand Stock
Cincinnati
Chicago
St. Louis
Miss Shannon
Lygia
Marcus Vinicius
Camp
Macy
Petronius
Miss Donico
Eunice
Mr. Sheldon
Miss LaVerne
Poppoea
Mr. Kramer
Tigellinus
Mr. Reynolds
Lucan
Mr. Webb
Vitellius
Mr. Talbott
Vestinus
Mr. McLean
Ursus
Miss Fletcher
Acte
Miss Martin
Pomponia
Miss Companis
Miriam
Detroit
Town Talk: Meetings and Merchants in Indy Area Events
Rev L L Sieber leads meetings at First English Lutheran. Big Four earnings in March rise to 1 417 571 40 from 1 192 123 11. About 75 University of Indianapolis professors dined informally at the Bates. Bert Adams sells his gents furnishing store on Illinois Street to Shaw and Vinson. Y M C A directors host a banquet. C S Denny presides. Ambrose Moore seeks 800 from Irvington for heating work in the public school. Terre Haute hosts Travelers’ Protective Association annual meeting April 20–21. Thomas E Potter may run for president, as announced by Post B Indianapolis. John J Nelson sues Parrott and Taggart bakers for 10 000 over a mangled hand. Gen John W Foster and wife of Washington stay at the Dennison. Foster on a pleasure tour. Mrs Emma Fredericks jailed with 13‑month infant after shooting ex‑husband. husband fined 50 for concealed weapons. Merchants’ police force appoints new assistants and officers.
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L. L. Sieber
Gettysburg
First English Lutheran Church
Big Four
University of Indianapolis
Bates
Bert Adams
Gents
Ilinois St
Shaw & Vinson
Pennsylvania St
C. S. Denny
Ambrose Moore
Irvington
Travelers’ Protective Association
Terre Haute
Thomas E. Potter
Post B
Indianapolis
John J. Nelson
Parrott & Taggart, Bakers
John W. Foster
Washington, D. C
Denison
Hari ®On
Gen. Foster
Indiana
Emma Fredericks
J. A. Clary
Merchants’ Police Force
Leutenant
John Foltzenlogle
H. P. Thomas
Humpty Dumpty Troupe Brings Remarkable Beast Acts
A traveling show featuring a baby elephant, pony, monkey, and a massive boarhound has been engaged as a special Humpty Dumpty act. The troupe, recently purchased from Hagenbach, Germany, has only appeared in America once before. The elephant rides a tricycle as part of its routine, and the performance is hailed as a marvel of brute intelligence.
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Herr Becker
Animass
Hagenbach
Germany
America
Congress prepares for Puerto Rican tariff fight in coming week
Washington April 7 outlines a wary schedule as Republicans race to have enough members in town to vote on the Puerto Rican tariff and civil government measure. The week sets District of Columbia business for Monday, postoffice funds on Tuesday, the tariff bill on Wednesday, pension bills Friday, and a statue dedication Saturday. Spooner’s Philippines resolution to take priority in the Senate. Hoar to oppose expansion. Quay to proceed daily. tributes to late Rep. Hland Tuesday afternoon. Hay-Pauncefote treaty not pressed amid strong opposition.
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Washington
District of Columbia
Oliver P. Morton
Indiana
Statuary Hall
Spooner
Philippines
Senate
Hoar
Quay
Hland
Davis
Pyramid Pile Cure Promoted as New Painless Remedy
An old belief that surgery was the only sure cure for piles is challenged by Pyramid Pile Cure. The suppository treatment promises instant relief and possible cure, with no cocaine or morphine, sold by druggists for 50 cents per full-sized treatment. A Baltimore salesman endorses its effectiveness after years of suffering.
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Baltimore
von Mohl Co
Cin
Nati
Ohio
von Moh! Co
Laborde
RAILROAD TIMETABLE WITH STATION TICKET OFFICES
The timetable lists ticket offices at the station and at the corner of Illinois and Washington Streets. It shows routes and departure times for Philadelphia and New York Baltimore and Washington Columbus Indiana Louisville Richmond Columbus Piqua Cincinnati Pittsburg Logansport Dayton Vernon Madison Xenia Martinsville Vincennes Knightstown Effingham and other connections with varying morning and evening departures and arrivals.
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Philadelphia
N. Y
Baltimore & Wash
Colum
Ind. & Louis
Richmond & Colt
Piqua & Columbus
Columbus & Richmond
ONTV
Aeceeens
Col
Ind
Louisville
Vernon and Madison
Dayton & Xenia
Pittsburg & Eaat
Logansport
Chicago
Philaphia & New
Col. Ind. & Louis
Train schedule snippet for Lake Erie and Western lines
Partial timetable shows routes and times for Lake Erie and Western Railway, including connections to Toledo Cincinnati and Peru. Entries list outbound and return departures with morning and afternoon times, highlighting mail and express services and multiple city connections.
Notice of liquor and pool table license application
The subscriber gives notice to voters of the First ward Center township Indiana that he will apply to the Marion county Board of Commissioners at the May term 1900 for a license to sell intoxicating vinous malt and spirituous liquors in less than five gallons with on premise drinking privilege. The business location is 1801 Columbia Ave at the northeast corner of Columbia Ave and Ninth St Indianapolis Center township Marion county Indiana Ward No 1. He also applies for pool table privileges in the same room. Jacob L Bonnett.
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First Ward
Center Township
Board of Commissioners
Marion County
State of Indiana
Columbia Avenue
Columbia Ave
Ninth St
A. Fletcher, Jr
Indianapolis
Indiana
Jacob L. Bonnett
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