Brabant Thumps Boer Warriors at Wepener Front
London dispatches report Gen Brabant defeated the Boers near Wepener with captured guns as Basutos mass on the western frontier. A British plan to boycott English goods and Basuto native resistance add tension while peace agitation gains 20,000 signatures.
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London
Free State
Gamor
Brabant
Wepener
Dahlgetty
Aliwal
Rouxville
Giddas
Cruse
Fuwty
Fiews
Maseru
Basutoland
Godffrey Lagcen
Eingland
Cape Town
Manchester Guardian
United States
Europe
England
Natal
Umvoti
Durben
War news and notable clashes reported from the front
Milner urges women to stay away from South Africa for now. Churchill estimates 250000 troops needed to finish the war. Lord Roberts protests to Kruger over Pretoria prisoner treatment. Frank Smith, a diamond owner, defeated by the Boers at Warrenton. In Friday’s clash at Wepener, 18 British killed and 132 wounded.
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Alfred Milner
South Africa
Winston Churchill
Lord Roberts
Kruger
Pretoria
Frank Smith
British Consul Detains Maxim Guns and Ammunition
A Daily Mail dispatch from Lorenzo Marquez reports the British consul in London detaining two Maxim guns and ammunition shipped to Pretoria from Germany. It notes Michael Davitt, former MP, went to South Africa as a newspaper correspondent and has booked passage to Europe on the German steamer Herzog, due in London in May.
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London
The
Daily Mail
Lorenzo Marquez
Pretoria
Germany
Michael Davitt
House of Commons
South Africa
Europe
Herzog
Boers Retreat After Elandslaagte Sighting
London dispatch reports scouts noting the Boers near Elandslaagte have retired beyond Biggarsberg. The movement follows recent activity in the area as tensions remain high.
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London
fLedgemouth
Elandslaagte
Biggarsbere
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis and Vicinity
Cloudy weather with occasional rain expected Monday night and Tuesday. Temperature at 7 a.m. is 54 degrees, in Doon 53 degrees, and by 2 p.m. readings not stated.
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Indianapolis
Doon
Lorette Hotel Changes Hands In Chicago Transfer
The Lorette hotel in E. Chiost. changed management Monday when Mrs. B. A. Rhine sold out to Mr. Mulkey of Chicago. She plans to depart with her daughter Adelade for Vossburg, Mississippi, after Adelade’s paralysis at the Grand opera house weeks ago. Doctors expect a health cure at a resort to restore Adelade Rhine’s health.
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Torette
Lorette Hotel
E. Chiost
B. A. Rhine Tas
Mulkey
Chicago
Vossburg
Miss
Adelade
Grand Opera House
Miss Rhine
Police seek suspect after assault of Mary Reagan
Police describe a Black man who assaulted Mary Reagan a white employee at 376 N Meridian St on Sunday night. Reagan was in her back yard when the assailant grabbed her threatened her not to scream and choked her until her throat was bruised as he jumped the back fence and fled.
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Mary Reagan
Meridian St
Muncie Foundry Issues Preferred Stock Report
The Muncie foundry and machine company filed articles with the secretary of state showing issuance of 25000 dollars in preferred stock.
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Muncie Foundry and Machine Company
Secretary of State
Mrs Dicker Dies. Indiana Woman to Be Brought Home
Mrs Warriet Dicker, 72, of Indianapolis, died Saturday in Philadelphia. Her sister Mrs Lydia Page will bring the body to Indianapolis, where Mrs Dicker had lived for years.
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Dicker
Warriet Dicker
Indianapolis
Philadelphia
Lydia’ Page
County Council Examines 1893 97 Claims and Pushes Heating Fund
The county council met at 10 a m to approve 2000 for completing expert work by Ayres and Lesley and to raise funds for heating and lighting the jail and courthouse. Only 1200 was granted for 15 weeks. Ayres and Lesley reported work from June 1 1893 to June 1 1897 reviewing 43000 original claims and 8000 treasurer receipts with 37000 items yet to check.
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Smith
Lesley and Ayres
Messrs. Ayres
Lesley
Fisher suit over $100 policy pends after fatal workplace incident
Mrs Ida Fisher sues the United States Benevolent Society of Saginaw Michigan for $100 policy on Adolph Fisher. Adolph was killed March 2 1899 at Louder's cabinet works by Edward Van Cleve after an altercation. Grand jury did not indict. Society denies payment citing policy clause on injuries in a fight. Horace Batt represents the society in Indianapolis.
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Ida Fisher
United States Benevolent Soliery
Saginaw
Mich
Adolph
Adolph Fisher
Louder
Edward van Cleve
Fisher
van Cleve
Horace Batt
Indianapolis
Local man sues horse seller for misrepresented animal
H B Varce of Jennings County bought a horse from Polland and White at 307 Susquehanna Street for 50 dollars, then sold it back for 20 dollars after discovering it was not as represented. He traveled to Franklin and returned home with the loss, consulting an attorney but the firm claims Varce should have known the horse was not good. The bill lacked a signed jail clause and a printed provision, leading to settlement pressure.
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H. B. Varce
Jennings County
Polland & White
Susquehanna St
Franklin
Vance
Miss Colgan’s Portrait Presented to City School
Mrs Theodore Wagner presented an off portrait of Miss Henrietta Colgan to Public School No 1 to honor her twenty fifth year of service. T C Steele painted the portrait. Patrons held winter entertainments to fund the gift for the assembly room display with several hundred children in attendance.
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Theodore Wagner
Henrietta Colgan
T. C. Steele
The Scout on Duty Guards War Memorial Figure
The stone Scout statue sits nearly complete on the monument with minor finishing touches. The artilleryman will be installed in about three weeks followed by the elder figure. Fountains were started Sunday but the weak gag limited operation to one fountain on Monday.
Marriages Bring Quiet Ceremony at Vajen Home
Miss Mary Vajen and Robert W. Stim son wed Monday at the Vajen home in Vermont street due to Mr Vajen’s illness. Lucia Burger and Thomas R Spur geon of Terre Haute plan a pink wedding Monday at the bride’s home with out of town guests listed from Chicago Sheldon Kenton New York and Terre Haute.
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Mary Vajen
Robert W. Stimson
Wilis Vajen
Vermontst
Mr. Vajen
Lucia Burger
Thomas R. Spurgeon
Terre Haute
Robert K. Rochester
Raymond ,C
Cribbs
Chetowith
Edy
Terre
Griffiths Feud Weighs on Marion County GOP
Rumors of disaffection swirl within the Marion County Republican ranks as supporters of John L. Griffiths push back against anti-Griffiths talk. Delegates’ loyalties split between Durbin and Griffiths, with some backing a Durbin bolt. James H. Billingsley and Wm. S. Lockman deny a Durbin scheme. The state committee launches a six month poll ahead of the April 25 and 26 convention in Des Moines as campaigns sprout across many offices.
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Marion County
John L. Griffiths
Durbin
Lable
Hogate
Durbin Griffiths
Ward 2
James H. Billingsley
Wm. S. Lockman
Denison
Griffiths Must Win to Sustain County Ticket Support
Local Republicans backing Griffiths warn his defeat would be the gravest setback for the county ticket. They argue Griffiths on the ticket spurs city and county Republicans to run hard for victory and aids passage next fall. National committee attention would turn to Marion county, with a three to five ballot fight seen as likely. A split in Marion could ruin Griffiths' prospects.
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Griffiths
National Committee
Marion County
Griffiths Denies Unpledged Marion Delegation Inquiries
John Griffiths returns from northern Indiana and rebukes publicity claiming no solid Marion county delegation. He says no one is authorized to against the Durbin party and reports writing all Col Durbin district delegates to support their own candidate while his name stays in the convention. He presumes Durbin has treated district 7 delegates likewise with courtesy.
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John Griffiths
Indiana
Marion County
Durbin
Col
Republican Campaign Almanac Preparations Near May Completion
Robert R. Bennett assistant secretary of the republican state committee prepares a campaign almanac modeled on a previous volume. He aims to finish around May 1 and include precinct committeemen lists and other statistics valuable to campaigners.
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Robert R. Bennett
Republican State Committee
Alfred Glossbrenner
Bennett
Bryan to Spend Time in Indiana During Campaign
The article notes William Jennings Bryan will spend considerable time in Indiana during the coming campaign. It suggests Indiana is important to the Democratic National prospects and reflects on the political dynamics surrounding Nebraska.
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Wm. Jennings ‘Bryan
Indiana
Muddle Cleared Up Over Delegation to State Convention
Richmond Indiana April 16 The muddle over packing the Republican delegation for Griffiths for governor ended as the county central committee ratified the delegation.
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Richmond
Ind
Griffiths
County Central Committee
Colored Bishop Question Debated at Meridian Ministers Meeting
Elder Gilliam urged election of a colored bishop to guide colored churches arguing it would boost growth and morality while limiting jurisdiction to colored clergy only. White bishops' influence woes cited. No action taken but next meeting expected to discuss. Bishop Fowler ill and missing bishops meeting April 29. Central Avenue church to host reception with multiple suppers and ginger ale.
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Edward L. Gilliam
Methodist Ministers
Meridian St
C. C. Lasby
Fowler
Lasby
Central-ave
Butler theologians debate higher biblical criticism
Dr Jabez Hall of Butler University presents a paper on higher biblical criticism to a Christian ministers meeting at the Hotel English parlors on Monday morning. He argues the method is necessary as investigations suggest the Bible cannot be proven false and calls for careful study.
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Halt
Supreme Court Sets Hearing On Taylor Case In Kentucky
Judge Helm Bruce representing Gov Taylor and lieutenant governor urged advancing the appeal to the current term. The Kentucky case is slated for April 30 with jurisdiction questions to be raised and a possible motion to dismiss. If dismissed the dispute ends, otherwise merits will be heard to resolve confusion.
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Washington
Helm Bruca
Gov. Taylor
Supreme Court
Bruce
Kentucky
Weiss Death Under Question After Fall Evidence
Police sway toward fall injury as cause of Paul Weiss 3 East Street death, contradicting initial assault claim. Coroner notes head wound unlikely from bottle blow, liquor near scene, bottle broken on floor, Weiss had recent epileptic fits and heavy drinking. Life insurance concerns cited by investigators and widow.
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Paul Weiss
East St
Weiss
Murphy Meetings Open Temperance Series in Meridian
Francis Murphy started a series of temperance meetings at Meridian St. Mark E church Sunday afternoon with an introduction by Gov. Mount. Murphy urged self-improvement and virtuous living, saying a man who is honest, peaceful, and follows the golden rule is a millionaire. Many attendees wore blue ribbons.
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Francis Murphy
Meridian-St. M. E
Gov. Mount
Murphy
Furious Mollie O'Brien in police court over malicious trespass
Mollie O Brien faced the police court Monday charged with malicious trespass. She invaded Jennie Edwards home at 312 West Michigan Street Sunday night, damaged the supper table, broke dishes, lamp, and caused a five dollar fire. She claimed Wes Stout ruined her life. Edwards says Stout is only a boarder. O Brien was fined one dollar with judgment withheld for her baby. Stout admitted paternity and said he will settle financially but cannot marry due to an existing wife.
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Mollie O’brien
Jennie Edwards
Michigan St
O'Brien
Wes Stout
Edwards
Stout
War Stamp Tax Burden Upheld Against Shippers
The U.S. court ruled that Adams Express may require the shipper to pay the war stamp tax. The ruling covers the whole issue and allows passing the burden to shippers if prices are not unjust or unreasonable. The Michigan supreme court decision is reversed.
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Washington
United States Court
Supreme Court of Michigan
Second
United States Circuit Court
Adams Express Company
Michigan Supreme Court
Indianapolis furniture manufacturers plan exhibit opening
A meeting of furniture manufacturers in Indianapolis will arrange an exhibit in a venue built by the Indiana commercial museum and auditorium company. The executive committee will start soliciting stock subscriptions as soon as subscription buttons arrive, expected Wednesday.
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Indianapolis
Indiana Commercial Museum and Auditorium Company
Man on trial for murder of George Williams at colored hall
Wayman White, colored, stands trial in criminal court for Williams's death at a Thanksgiving night dance in Colored Odd-fellows hall. Williams allegedly tried to enter the hall. White struck him with a club in self defense. Jury sworn. defense seeks witness separation but Maurice White is excluded. Jury list includes James D White and others.
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Wayman White
George Williams
Odd-fellows
Williams
Maurice White
Spaan
Maurice
James D
White Charles McIntire
Samuel Mark
Noah Dollarhide
Henry Peters
Silas Johnson
Wm. Dawson
N. Elliott
Grant Glidewell
T.M. Love
Fred Shilling
D. Jones
City council to appropriate 200 for Decoration Day
At Monday night’s meeting an ordinance allocating 200 to decoration day expenses will pass. A gas main tax of three cents a foot may be reported by a committee, but the plumbing ordinance is unlikely to be returned as plumbers have not agreed on its provisions.
Man Dies Laughing After Whittling At Calhoun Grocery
In Calhoun Georgia Alfred Frix aged 46 collapsed laughing while carving at a corner grocery. He laughed heartily at a story then suddenly gasped and died before bystanders could render aid. Authorities reported no foul play.
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Calhoun
Alfred Frix
Hale
New Misfit Clothing Parlor Opens on Washington Street
The Misfit clothing parlors opened Saturday at 36 HB Washington St in a beautifully carpeted, richly decorated room. Managed by Jacob Kempner the shop offers men’s apparel with a stock of tailor-made garments and exclusive focus on gentlemen’s clothing.
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Washington St
Paetors
Jacob ‘Kempner
Italians Station Troops at Croton Dam Amid Strike Tensions
In New York on April 16 six hundred Sitlamen armed with pistols clubs and carbines gather near Croton dam amid strife with strikers led by Angalo Rottella. Troops under Roosevelt order move toward the dam while strikers vow resistance and warn against any action to blow the dam. Authorities fear possible battles and water supply disruption as contractors seek to renew work.
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New York
Croton Dam
Kattan
Brooklyn
Roosevelt
Croton
Dam
Yonkers
Mount
Croston
Croton Valley
Rottella
Riot at Speak-Easy Kills Three in Johnstown
A drunken row near a speak-easy ends in deadly violence. Four others are injured with three men dead and one believed to die from stab wounds. An Italian suspect fled the scene after a shooting during the blast of April night in Johnstown Pennsylvania.
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Johnstown
Mayor Taggart Reappears Amid Missing Person Rumors
The town buzzes over Mayor Taggart's sudden disappearance with rumors he is in South Bend near B. F. Shively's home. Fra credited his secretary with confirming plans to return, though specifics remain unclear as days pass.
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Taggart
South Bend
B. F. Shively
Fra
Heris
Climax of nerve at Knox’s candy counter
A sharply dressed shopper in the Knox’s store created a scene in the center aisle asking for candy. After inquiring the price the shopper said to the saleslady to give him a please and to pick out all the chocolates while noting he did not like the other mixt.
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Knox's
Florence E. Douthitt Sues Street Car and Construction Firms
Judge Carter presides in court room 3 over a $1900 suit filed by Florence E. Douthitt against a street car company and North American Construction Company in Indianapolis. She alleges a fall caused by loose stones on Thirtieth streets and August 5, 1898.
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Carter
Florence E. Douthitt
North American Struction Company
Indianapolis
Rummage Sale Reports Slow Draw Due to Weather
The event drew few attendees because of bad weather but those present found ample time to shop. A better class of goods is being prepared for sale now at Moray the Star with several cases of items on display.
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Moray
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