Four of a Family Weigh 800 Measure 24 Feet
Martinsville Indiana April 13. M W Gregory of this city is a member of a family of four three brothers and one sister still living whose combined ages total 308 years. Dennis and David Gregory live in Morning Sun Ta while M W and his sister Mrs Eliza Edwards live here. The average age is 71 7 years. The combined weight of the four is 880 pounds. Combined height 24 feet and four inches. His father William Gregory was married four times and had 33 children.
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Martinsville
Ind
M. W. Gregory
Dennis
David Gregory
Morning Sun
M. W
Eliza Edwards
Mr. Gregory
William Gregory
Indiana Victories and Violent Crime Spark Indiana News
Loganport reports Jordan Hcht accuses young lawyer Geo P Chase of forging a $200 note that Chase admitted forgery and fled. The item cites broader Hoosier updates including crimes, court actions, school and civic notes across multiple towns and counties with numerous arrests, resignations, and local incidents.
Their Old Home Jeers Follow Elopement to Jail
Mrs Della Hicks and Lindley Long were captured in Muncie Indiana and brought back to Moundsville West Virginia where half the town met them at the train with jeers. They were escorted to the jail amid threats of tar and feathers. Mrs Hicks lies ill from the scandal while awaiting hearing.
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Moundsville
W. Va
Della Hicks
Lindley Long
Child dies as apron catches fire near Eaton
A four year old child of Lafayette Sams died after his apron ignited while playing beside a bonfire near Eaton. In other news, the Muncie pulp company plans a $125,000 gas pumping station near Muncie to supply its mills and private firms.
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Muncie
Ind
Lafayette Sams
Eaton
Papers Missing in Richmond Tax Ferret Case
Richmond Indiana April 13. Freemont Clifford a tax ferret employed by the city in 1897 plans suit to recover 20 percent of taxes collected on information he filed. The city council refuses payment citing lack of evidence that Clifford filed the information. Papers filed by him are mysteriously missing.
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Richmond
Ind
Fremont Clifford
Clifford
Lebanon saloon case to be tried by unusual jury
Aaron Byroads charged with keeping big screens up will face a jury in Lebanon. To date two ministers Rev O A Cook and Rev Demetrius Tillotson Ren F McKay editor Pioneer and S N Cragan editor Patriot were accepted as jurors. Other members are leading business men and farmers.
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Lebanon
Ind
Aaron Byroads
O. A. Cook
Demetrius Tillotson
Ren. F. McKay
The
Pioneer
S. N. Cragan
the Patriot
Miners Fear Powder Pact Bypass By Bituminous Shift
In Brazil Indiana miners worry some members will move to bituminous fields after an agreement at $1.75 powder. They accuse peers of buying powder from operators elsewhere, triggering steps to stop the practice. Operators deny changing views and say the Monday meeting was not their plan.
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Brazil
Ind
Miners deny plan to annul wage pact over powder clause
Terre Haute officials say rumors of annulling the recently signed wage agreement are unfounded. They stress the black coal miners are deadlocked over the clause but the bituminous miners will not allow the national organization to be compromised or the contract broken.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Richmond Still Leads Western Polo Race After Tie
Richmond maintains a two goal lead in the Western polo championship race after a 1 to 1 tie with Racine Friday. One final game remains Saturday night to decide the title as fans show high enthusiasm for the exhibition.
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Richmond
Ind
Racine
Depauw Triumphs in Debate With Butler Amid Campus Parade
In Greencastle Ind on Friday night Butler defeated Depauw in the decisive debate as students held a victory procession with thorns and drums. Depauw also lost the other two debates to Butler.
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DePauw
Butler College
Greencastle
United States
Ind
Butler
Indiana town notes rise in industry and crime
Marion reports 14 bids for water works and a $30,000 hall planned by Marion Y M C A for this summer. Loogootee expects three glass factories. Babcock store and post office robbed of $23 in stamps and groceries. Northern Indiana warns of counterfeit silver dollars in circulation. A Rochester grocer adds shoes to stock.
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Marion
Loogootee
Babcock
Indiana
Fighting Bill Jones Pleads Not Guilty in Murder Case
In Muncie Indiana on April 13 William alias Fighting Bill Jones faced court for murder in the first degree after shooting his tenant James Herington on March 11. Jones contends the shooting was in self defense and entered a plea of not guilty.
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Muncie
Ind
William
Fighting Bill
One-Cent Lafayette Paper Promises May First Start
A syndicate including several Muncie journalists will launch a one cent daily in Lafayette around May 1. The paper aims to challenge J Frank Hanly in the U S Senate race. Olin W Kennedy, ex Muncie Star staffer, will serve as editor.
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Muncie
Lafayette
J. Frank Hanly
United States
Olin W. Kennedy
Muncie Star
Will leaves 4 million to youngest duchess sister
New York April 13 Fernando Yznaga wealthy broker died of diphtheria leaving his entire 4 000 000 fortune to his sister the dowager duchess of Manchester The will ignored his mother and two sisters but probate opened without protest The duchess is mother of the young duke of Manchester who recently married the daughter of Eugene Zimmerman Cincinnati The will likely go to the duke at death
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New York
Fernando Yznaga
Duchess of Manchester
Lester-Kaye
Emily Yznaga
Duke of Manchester
Eugene Zimmerman
Cincinnati
Géath
Cubans Reject Platt Amendment in 18 to 10 Vote
In Havana the constitutional convention rejected the Platt amendment over clause terms and drafting. The 18 to 10 vote suggests no commission will be sent to Washington. Brickyard and land to be sold. Neelys report details.
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Havana
Constitutional Convention
Washington
Neelys Brickyard to Be Sold in Havana
Legal authorities will sell the brickyard and land owned by Co. F. W. Neely and turn the money over to the court. The sale will be held until a decision is reached in his case.
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Havana
Co. F. W. Neely
Two Hundred Soldiers Desert from Fourteenth Cavalry
Nearly 200 soldiers recruiting at Leavenworth Kansas deserted citing disappointment that Aguinaldo was captured and the unit would not be sent to the Philippines. Friday was their pay day and deserters sought civilian clothes while telegraphs were sent to locate them.
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Leavenworth, Kas
Fourteenth Cavalry
Aguinaldo
Philippines
Gotham Bucks Trend with Quiet Friday Night
In Manhattan and the Bronx on Friday night nothing happened to anyone. No fire, murder, self harm, missing persons, accidents, or injuries were reported, and the theatrical profession faced no incidents. Population of the two boroughs is about 2,100,000.
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New York
Manhattan
Bronx
Boroughs
Will the Czar Abdicate The Spectator View
The Spectator comments on Russia’s turmoil noting the czar’s poor health and rumors of abdication. It says he will stay on the throne until his wife’s accouchement and a son is born, or until God allows.
Indiana man returns 1200 to Plant railroad after injury
In Savannah on April 13 the Plant railroad reports receiving a conscience contribution of 1200 from an Indiana man who was compensated for injuries in a wreck. He recovered and sent the money back to the railroad.
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Indiana
Savannah
Plant
Bank of Bahia Suspends Payment in Rio
The Bank of Bahia, a major South American financial institution with ties to New York trade, has suspended payment in Rio de Janeiro. The move marks a dramatic upheaval in regional banking and finance.
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Rio Janeiro
Bank of
Bahia
South America
New York
Paine's Celery Compound Endorsed by Governor Yates
Governor Richard Yates praises Paine's celery compound as an effective spring remedy and nerve strengthener. He testifies to its benefits for health, citing improved well being and bodily resilience, and endorses the remedy as a modern medical achievement.
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Hamilton Club
Chicago
McKinley
Lamson
Illinois
Yates
Paine
Wells, Richardson & Co
Richard Yates
Electrical Image Transmitted From New York to Chicago
A New York demonstration sent a half tone picture of President Low to Chicago via wire, drawing 3000 spectators in Havemeyer hall. The Chicago end failed due to heavy induction. Nikola Tesla showcased a 30,000 volt oscillator and Geissler tubes creating color effects. M Reichardson tested an "akayphone" with eight deaf mutes who could hear speech and music. Roentgen rays and revolving sparks were also shown by other experts.
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Havemeyer
Columbia College
Quadrangle Club
Chicago
Seth Low
Harper
S. H. Palmer
Nikola Tesli
Geissler
M. Reichardson
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Quick Direct Rectal Relief
An advertisement extolls the Pyramid Pile Cure as a direct, painless treatment for piles applied at the disease site. It claims rapid absorption, lasting cure, no poison, and low cost, urging readers to consult their druggist and request testimonials from across the United States. Marshall, Michigan based COs promotes the product.
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United States
Cos
Marshall, Mich
Desperadoes battle ends with two officers dead near Whitesburg
In a clash with outlaws who murdered Mrs Hall near Whitesburg Kentucky two officers Wm Wright and Isaac Milard were killed. Sheriff Wright offers to pursue the fugitives without state troops despite Gov Beckham's offer.
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Mrs. Hall
Whitesburg
Wm. Wright
Isaac Milard
Wright
Beckham
Man Calling Himself Duke of Devonshire Dupes Cadiz
In Cadiz Ohio a man named Davies posing as a duke and his wife and four children settled in, claiming imminent millions after family troubles in England. He won trust from locals, securing work in car shops and social favors, with bankers also aiding him before small sums of money were handed over.
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Cadiz. O
Davies
Fidence
Duke of
Devonshire
England
Bessie
Atlas Paper Co to Atlas Paper Mills Company Name Change
In Marion County Indiana circuit court Case No 10934 the petition of Atlas Paper Co seeks a corporate name change to Atlas Paper Mills Company. The court schedules a hearing on the first Monday in May 1901 at Indianapolis courthouse, requiring interested parties to appear and show cause. GEO. B. ELLIOTT, Clerk Estabrook & Hynes attorneys for plaintiff.
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Excel
Atlas Paper Company
Atlas Paper Millis Company
Indiana
Marion County
Atlas Paper Co
Circuit Court
Indianapolis
Geo. B. Elliott
Estabrook & Hynes
Duke's alleged crime shocks society. asylum admission
The duke, once living grandly with clothes and a silk hat, reportedly tried to wipe his family with a butcher knife. He was taken to the Columbus asylum Friday. Davies may have been a former servant of the duke.
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Columbus
Davies
Fire Eater Lynch Dead After Apoplexy
Philadelphia obituary notes James Lynch, famed "fire eater," dies at 106 after a midnight illness. The account praises his long service with the 116th Regiment and his fame for dangerous feats.
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Lynch
Philadelphia
James
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