Roberts Critiques Buller Spion Kop Blunder Relief Plan
Roberts blasts Gen Buller for the Spion Kop disaster and faults Warren and Thornycroft. He questions leadership decisions, recalls pressures, and notes demoralizing dispatches while praising troops for courage at Spion Kop.
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Dalghetty
Bloemfontein
Roberts
Buller
Pion Kop
Natal
Warren
Spionkop
Thornycroft
Thornyrote
Sprinkop
Coke
Cole
Ladysmith
Catholics clash over welcome for Duke of Norfolk in Cape Town
A meeting in CAPE TOWN to welcome the Duke of Norfolk and The Sussex yeomanry ended in a row between British and Boer sympathizers. The Boer faction finally left the room after the clash, and the meeting broke up.
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Caph Town
Duke of Norfolk
Sussex Yeomanry
Divorce filing alleges attempted murder and abuse by spouse
Lulu M. Rigger sues Charles H for divorce claiming habitual drunkenness and knife threats. She seeks alimony and child support. A restraining order was granted by Judge Carter Wednesday to protect wife and child. Other filings include Ida from Lemuell Carter and Belle from Samuel Douglas for abandonment and lack of support.
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Lulu M. Rigger
Charles H
Carter
Rigger
Ida
Lemuell
Belle
Samuel Douglas
Osborne's Good Place a Hoosier Made Special Land Agent
John Herbert Osborne formerly of Indianapolis and a Spanish-American War veteran who served in the signal corps and later worked for the treasury in Washington has been named special land agent at Tucson Arizona He departed Washington for his posting on Wednesday Montezuma Indiana is his home His wife from Montezuma and niece of Hon J G Cannon of Illinois will join him soon Easter Hats at Seaton's hat store
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John Herbert Osborne
Ianapoli
Iana Signal Corps
Treasury Department
Washington
Tucson
Ariz
Montezuma
Ind
J. G. Cannon
Illinois
Will Taggart Seek Treasurer Amid Gubernatorial Withdrawal
The article notes Tom Taggart’s withdrawal from the governor race and rumors he aims for the treasurer’s chair. It links his move to Hugh Dougherty’s exit and a South Bend meeting backing B. F. Shively, with Taggart possibly delaying any formal announcement.
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Tom Taggart
B. F. Shively
South Bend
Taggart
Hugh Dougherty
Dougherty
Judge Howard
Shively
Christian Declines County Treasurer Run Amid Gang Pressure
John E. Christian declares he will not run for county treasurer even for large pay as rival group led by “Micky” White pressures him. The Boo gang visits his office and home seeking support, but Christian stays out, noting past instances of intimidation by Tom Taggart.
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John E. Christian
Boo Gang
Christian
Micky” White
Noble
Washington-st
Micky
Tom Taggart
Wrote to the Wrong Man in Guardianship Notice
Probate commissioner Walker sent a guardianship notice to Silas Jackson but addressed the wrong person. The reply, written on the back, complains the sender targeted the wrong Silas and asserts no involvement with the heir or garden duties.
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Walker
Silas
Jackson
Millard C. Hunter
Sear
James Meyers Arrested for Jewelry Theft in North Indianapolis
James M Meyers a North Indianapolis youth was arrested Wednesday on charges of stealing jewelry from a girl named Shaffer at the home of Henry Backmeyer The youth claims he intended to return the items to his sweetheart the next Sunday The Shaffer girl s father had him taken into custody.
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James M. Meyers
Indianapolis
Shaffer
Henry Backmeyer
Plumber Arrested For Cutting Asphalt Without Permit
Thomas Carleton, a plumber of 1006 Central Ave, was arrested Wednesday on charges of cutting into an asphalt street at 207 Talbott Ave without a permit. The pavement company reported him and city officers ordered him to stop. He posted bond immediately.
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Thomas Carleton
Central Ave
Talbott Ave
John Reddington
Carleton
Jamboree Disturbance Leads to Police Court Trials
John Golsbinke and his brothers Tom and Joe with Mike Schwartz face police court trials Thursday on charges of disturbing the peace. They allegedly gathered at 423 Haughst with about six others Saturday night, got drunk, then fired revolvers and caused a two to three hour uproar.
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John Golsbinke
Tom
Joe
Mike Schwartz
Haughst
Cain
Appellate Court Rules Saloon Keeper Not Liable For Sunday Sales
The appellate court reverses the Jasper circuit court in the case of Angust Rorembaum a Rensselaer saloon keeper indicted for Sunday liquor sales. It holds that if a bartender sells liquor on Sunday in the keeper’s absence the keeper cannot be held responsible.
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Jasper Circuit Court
Angust Rorembaum
Rensselaer
United States demands Turkey pay $100,000 immediately
The United States issued a final demand to Turkey for $100,000 damages over Armenian outrages, threatening severance of diplomatic relations if not settled promptly. The note, sent Wednesday, does not vow war but insists on immediate payment to avert breaking ties.
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United States
Turkey
Washington
Pioneer Woman Sarah N. Peek Dies at 72 in Irvington
Three Indiana pioneer women are reported dead by Wanner and Buchanan funeral directors. Sarah N. Peek, 72, died at her daughter Anne Jones’s Irvington home at 7:30 a.m. She was born near Lawrenceburg and lived in Indiana all her life. Surviving children include Mrs. Jones Irvington Mrs. Belle Flemming Trenton Mo Webster Peek Champaign Ill and John Peek Lafayette Ind. She was for many years a prominent member of the community.
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Indiana
Trenton
Webster Peek
Champaign
John Peek
Lafayette
Ind
Obituary notices for Peck Thompson Fellenzer announced
Deaths include Martha Jane Thompson 84 of Mickleville Wayne township and Elizabeth Fellenzer 98 a pioneer living north of Flackville. Funeral plans set from Mickleville church and burial in Mount Jackson. Another note mentions Sarah N Peck and Mount Carmel M E church with services and burial at Anderson yard near Indianapolis.
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Sarah N. Peck
Martha Jane Thompson
Elizabeth Fellenzer
Mount Carmel M. E. Church
Mickleyville
Wayne Township
Virginia
Maryland
Mount Jackson
Flackville
Toss of a coin starts Hawaii’s first political club
In Honolulu on April 1 a coin decided the club’s path, determining if organizers would form Democrats or Republicans. A handful of men led by Murray, Lewis, and Turk formed the Republican Club of Hawaii, drafting a party constitution. Later Republicans altered the charter, leaving party organization for the future. Clarence Crabbe led the club as president. Turk and Lewis threaten to reconvene to the original plan. Democrats have not organized yet.
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United States
Timothy Murray
O. C. Lewis
J. Turk
Republican Party of
Hawaii
Republican Club of
Republican Club
Clarence Crabbe
Turk and
Lewis
Island
Bible helps burglar escape from jail
Martin W. Lynch of New York, jailed for burglaries and given five years, escaped after a dummy on his cot fooled a night guard. Four bottom bars were sawed, paper cylinders hidden with stove polish substituted, and Lynch used a bench and pulpit Bible to reach the cupola and drop to the ground. A fine file saw hidden in a banana bunch opened the door.
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New Haven
Conn
Martin W. Lynch
New York
Lynch
Mastiff Trots Tacoma Avenue. Officer Fights to End Threat
A dangerous mastiff roamed Tacoma Avenue for days and was lured into Charles Close's shed. Patrolman Dan Haley shot at the animal but it wounded his right hand before he finally killed the dog after severals attempts. His hand was treated by Dr Karchner and he resumed duty.
Elopement Ends in Ky Church Wedding
Owingsville Kentucky April 18 Walker Horseman and Miss Olio Walker eloped from State Valley church to Maysville on Tuesday and were married. The obdurate father was locked in the church until pursuit was useless.
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Owingsville
Spaan Delivers Closing for White in Williams Murder Case
Henry Spaan gave a dramatic closing for defendant Wayamaan White as the Williams murder trial proceeded. Prosecution attorney Pugh opened the state closing at 10 a.m. White’s family wept openly while Spaan portrayed the defendant’s actions as protecting his brother, yet the jurors remained steady.
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Henry Spaan
Wayamaan White
George Williams
Pugh
Spaan
White
Horse Thieves Captured in Marion Case
Charles C. Ballard and Elmer May were taken to Marion on Wednesday and charged with stealing two horses from Wiley Barr. The horses were traced to Indianapolis where one was valued at 100 dollars and traded for a live animal worth 3 dollars with 15 dollars paid as a boot. Barr identified the horses and the men confessed to the theft.
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Charles C. Ballard
Elmer May
Marion
Wiley Barr
Indianapolis
Barr
Deadly Kentucky duel trial opens for Colson
Ex congressman Col David Colson stands trial for his life after a January duel in Frankfort that left three dead and several injured. Witness Capt Ben Golden described Colson drawing a blue pistol and firing as Scott ducked. The prosecution aims to prove deliberate murder amid chaotic exchange at the Capitol hotel.
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Frankfort
David Colson
Capital Hotel
Ben B. Golden
Lieut. Scott
Colson
Forged Bonds Traced To Eastern Plant By Pinkerton
Chicago April 18. The Northwestern Gas Light and Coke Company of Evanston has forged bonds discovered in circulation. William A. Pinkerton says a large amount was issued and a eastern engraving and printing operation, employing top skilled labor, is believed to be the source. He expects the plant will be located soon.
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Chicago
Northwestern Gas-Light and Coke Company
Evanston
Wm. A. Pinkerton
Pinkertons
Royal Hawaiian descendant Hoapili Baker dies at Maui lineage
Honolulu reports the death of Hoapili Baker, great grandson of Maui’s chief and descendant of Liloa, king of Hawaii. He died April 4, mourned in state by natives. Baker was among Hawaii’s last royal lineages. Also ad copy touts Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil for burns cuts sprains and accidents.
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Honolulu
San Francisco
Hoapili Baker
Maui
Cook
Liloa
Hawaii
Dr. Thomas
Big Pitcher Amos Rusie Sued for Divorce
Susie May Rusie files a divorce suit alleging Amos Rusie drank for six years threatened her with violence and attempted to harm her with a razor. A restraining order blocks disposal of several properties until the April 30 hearing. She seeks 5000 alimony plus 500 for legal costs. Bowen and Bates represent her.
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Amos Rusie
Susie May
Allen
Amos
John H
William A
Richard
Highland Home Addition
Willard Place
Ridenour
Highland Home
New York
Rusie
Indianapolis
Muncie
Ames Hay
Muneile
Rosie
Bowen & Bates
Republicans in Indiana Gate to Indianapolis Meeting
George A. Cunningham and Elmer Crockett arrive in Indianapolis for the Republican state committee gathering amid questions over a drafted platform and prior planning. Col. Durbin denies misquotation while John L. Griffiths confirms letters to delegates avoid pressuring Durbin’s district and Durbin asserts Marion County delegates will include his allies.
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George A. Cunningham
Evansville
Elmer Crockett
South Bend
Republican State Committee
Indianapolis
Washington
McKinley
Hanna
Mount
Mr. Cunningham
Bigler
Wabash
Joseph B. Kealing
Center Point Holds Large Republican Convention
Center Point Indiana Sugar Ridge township hosted a large Republican convention in Clay County. Nominees named included Henry Huffman for trustee Edwin Foulke for assessor L C Kennedy and Hardy Hicks and Henry Allendorf for advisory board. Seven candidates competed for trustee.
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Center Point
Ind
Sugar Ridge Township
Clay County
Henry Huffman
Edwin Foulke
Hoover Death Mystery Deepens Over City Car Fall
Family and physician contend Hoover was assaulted and coroner supports this claim. Autopsy shows brain hemorrhage with an internal bruise four inches long. Police reports clash with doctors’ accounts and family statements about how LANey Hoover died after a Brightwood streetcar incident.
Hoover's Story Details Attack On Streetcar Claim
A Hoover family member recounts a streetcar incident in which he was struck from behind by a patrolman with a mace after attempting to pay his fare. He describes being knocked unconscious and waking on the curb near College Avenue, with police and several officers involved. The account references a purse full of receipts and a chaotic scene on the car.
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College-ave
Anti Ring Mer Self Named Opposition Fights Delegates
Fragmented report describes an anti ring faction claiming to be the “self named” opposition. They press dates for delegates and say they defeated two men at the last Convention. The group asserts they are the first ward to fight and aim to solidify support for Griffiths.
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Pere Lockman
SUN the Ring
the Ring
Griffiths Frot
Forecast for Latiane Eiity Over the Next 36 Hours
A brief forecast outlines expected weather conditions for the next 36 hours. It notes changes in temperature and potential precipitation, with emphasis on brief periods of wind and cloud cover across the region.
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Ladiane Eiity
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Spion Kop
London
Wepener
Rundle
Brabant
Osborne
A. Hoosier
Seaton/s hat store
Tella
James Meyers
Wanner & Buchanan
Hawaips First Political Club
San Fran
Cisco
Haley
Col. Colson
Aim
Scott
Capital
Golden
2 Room
A Or
Col. Durbin
Griffiths
John L. Griffiths
Durbin
Marion County
Hoover
Ses
Alando Hoover
Laney
Ptrees
Brightwood
Cond
Kinney
Colt Ave
McKinney Mulvihill
Sixteenth-st
George Dollerhide
Abooer
Chandler & Taylor’s
Nineteenth-st
Tola
Forest G. Hoover
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