United States Girds for Morocco Show of Force
The United States plans to send a warship to Mazagan to back Mr. Gummere in pressing Morocco for a $25,000 indemnity over the killing of Marcus Ezagui, a naturalized American citizen. The navy will place a ship at Gummere and order it to Tangier to await further movements in Moroccan waters.
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Washington
United States
Morocco
Mr. Gummere
Marcus Ezagui
Navy Department
State Department
Gummere
Mazagan
Moroccan
Tangler
Judge Rebukes Witness Over 75 Cents Floral Theft
Police Judge Ryan berated John Bettermann for having a boy arraigned over 75 cents worth of flowers from Bertermann Floral. Fred Cowger, 42 Keystone Ave, faced charges for stealing a dozen carnations. the case was dismissed after the judge criticized the arrest and the witness.
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Ryan
John Bertermann
Fred Cowger
Keystone Ave
Bertermann Floral Company
Bettermann
Mr. Bettermann
God Sent Mathey Mathews Glendenning Guilty of Assault
Shelbyville man Frank Glendenning pleaded guilty in police court to assaulting Mrs. Elizabeth Gardner on a street 18 months ago after she asked him to pay a board bill. Gardner thanked Patrolman Mathey, saying God sent him when she prayed for police.
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Frank Glendenning
Shelbyville
Elizabeth Gardner
Washington St
Mathey
Sprinting Thief Fined for $2.40 Theft in Jones Notion Store
Virgil West, a colored man, was fined 25 dollars and sentenced to 20 days on the works for breaking into a money drawer and stealing 2.40 at Mrs. FE L Jones notion store at Beville avenue and Michigan street. Two colored boys, William Hughes and Leslie Starks, were discharged after admitting they were with West but claiming no theft. Police pursued the trio nearly four miles before capture.
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Virgil West
FE. L. Jones
Notion
Bevilleave
Michigan St
William Hughes
Leslie Starks
West
Hair-pulling incident lands Mandy Lefferve in court
Mandy Lefferve faced Squire Smock after a dispute with neighbor Nannie Butterfield. Lefferve allegedly dragged Butterfield by the hair into the street following stones thrown at Butterfield’s home by Lefferve’s two sons. Damages or costs noted as 81 and frills.
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Mandy Lefferve
Nannie Butterfield
Butterfield
November marriage licenses and insanity commissions figures
In November Marion county issued 116 marriage licenses and held 23 insanity commissions. Of those inspected 144 were declared insane, four were recommitted and five were found sane.
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Marion County
Not Enough Money to Start a Barber Shop Lead to Fight
Jim Dean a colored politician argued Lige Trueblood lacked funds to start a barber shop. Lige disagreed and they fought. Squire Smock fined Jim one dollar plus costs after the Saturday incident.
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Jim Dean
Lige Trueblood
Lige
Squire Smock
Jim
Bromo-Quizine Tablets Linked to Cold Relief Ad
An OCR fragment mentions Bromo-Quizine tablets marketed for a cold relief and a brief ad text referencing a piano sale at Wulschner's. The readable items show product claims and a local seller name without full context.
Oscar Wilde Dead in Paris at Seventy-Six
Oscar Wilde English poet and author died Friday in a Paris hotel after an October operation. Rumors say he killed himself. he had entered the Catholic Church before death. Born 1848 son of Sir William Wilde, his works include Poems Ravenna The House of the Pomegranates Lady Windermere's Fan A Woman of No Importance Intentions. He lectured in America in 1882 and sparked the Sunflower craze.
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Paris
Oscar Wilde
Wilde
London
W. R. W. Wilde
Ravenna
Wilde's Wife Divorced After Wilde's Death Rumors
London dispatch reports Oscar Wilde died amid literary talk of his morals and talents. It notes his imprisonment, exile in Naples and Paris, divorce from his wife, and two sons in England with one possibly entering priesthood. Wilde allegedly earned $20,000 from lectures and may have inspired a London play.
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London
Oscar Wilde
Wilde
Reading
Naples
Paris
Mrs. Daventry
Frank Harris
Lord Alfred Doveglas
Jondon
United States
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis Area
Weather forecast for Indianapolis and nearby for the 36 hours ending 8 p m December 2 calls for fair conditions. Saturday night and Sunday may stay dry with gradually rising temperatures. At 7 am the low is 33 degrees and by noon it reaches 40 with 41 expected by 2 pm.
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Indianapolis
Lawyer Halstead Faces Criticism as Frazee Case Drags
Albert Frazee sues Kingan & Co. for injuries from a falling barrel. The trial before Judge Baker ends in adjournment as lawyer Halsteadoffends the judge by his blanket objection and vows to have another attorney on Monday.
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Albert Frazee
Kingan & Co
Halstead
W. H. H. Miller
Baker
Boswell's Plans For Public Road Extension
Joseph E. Boswell, owner on Sutherland Avenue, is ready to dedicate his property to the public if a single track is built on College Avenue extension. He initially opposed a double tracked road but now favors the single track project.
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College-ave
Joseph E. Boswell
Sutherland-ave
Higgins Granted Court Hearing On New Trial Motion
John M. Higgins, out of jail for the first time since his bribery conviction, attended his attorney Henry Spaan’s motion for a new trial before Judge Alford. Spaan challenged Carpenter and Schaf testimony and Higgins’ indictment counts. Elam defended the rulings. Judge Alford said he would report by Tuesday or Wednesday as Higgins was escorted from jail through the tunnel to the courthouse.
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John M. Higgins
Walter Carpenter
Higgins
Grand Jury
Spaan
Carpenter
Osgood
Brewer Schaf
Parry
Elam
Supreme Court
John Duncan
Blam
Pugh
Indiana
Duncan
D. M. Parry
Higgins Refuses Grand Jury Appearance Says He Won’t Testify
Saturday Henry Spaan stated John Higgins will not appear before the grand jury next week. Prosecutor Ruckelshaus warned the move could end further probes into council matters, noting Higgins as the sole potential lead for the investigation.
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Spaan
Grand Jury
Henry Spaan
John Higgins
Ruckelshaus
Council
Higgins
Mahomney Showcases Solid Comfort Mattress Line
Local retailer Mahomney at 249 Massachusetts Ave displays beds and bedding highlighting its Solid Comfort Mattress. The ad notes a notable emphasis on comfort and value for shoppers seeking sleeping furniture and related disposable goods.
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Mahomney
Massachusetts
Diamonds Direct announces prices from the cutter
A retail notice lists diamond sales starting at $10.00 and upward to $20.00 and higher, with emphasis on direct sourcing from cutters. The brochure underscores value and direct-from-mine style pricing for jewelry buyers.
Slashed Her With a Razor in Castle Murder Case
Eldorado Kansas December report on Jessie Morrison murder case with Emma R. Spangler testimony. Spangler described hearing yelling then seeing two women scuffling and Morrison declaring they killed Mrs Castle. Spangler and Mrs Moberly forced the door and Morrison fled with a dark object.
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Eldorado, Kas
Emma R. Spangler
Jessie Morrison
Jessie Morrison Trial Opens with Smaller Audience in Eldorado
In Eldorado Texas the Jessie Morrison murder trial resumes with Dr. M Koogler testifying about Mrs Castle’s injuries saying she bled heavily and her heart beat barely. Pearl Beardstey recounts discovering Morrison over a body and seeing a knife like instrument while Morrison allegedly claimed I had to do it. Ruby Moberly noted a knife in Morrison’s hand as witnesses describe the fatal throat wounds.
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Eldorado
Exas
Jessie Morrison
Dr. Mkoogler
Ruby Moberly
Miss Morrison
City Life Notes Prompt Pay and Local Happenings
Indianapolis employees received 20186.03 on Friday the semi monthly pay day. Dr Zaring of Shelbsville to ride KE and H railway Sunday afternoon from the M C A Inquirer. Prohibition vote total pending as several states reported late. Persimmon brigade club December meeting set for Capt Rutledge home 1920 Fletcher Ave. Denison oratorical association to hold contest first Friday in February at Grand Opera House if secured. Noble Co Butler awarded 2300 as special master in Vandalia case after weeks of work. Berlin bronze for monument regents received 11 cases valued at 5000 no duty due for candelabra. Commercial club boulevard land transfer meeting set with property owners. Indianapolis Baptist Social Union annual meeting at First Baptist Church with Rev Carter Helm Jones speaker. banquet to follow. Judge McMasters grants four divorces. Moore retires from wholesale grocery. A Kiefer drug remodeling underway on S Meridian St. Indiana State Board of Underwriters elected officers W J Wood president C E Lemon vice president J T Ashbrock secretary treasurer Fyani Ritchie L.
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Indianapolis
Zaring
Shelbsville
Ke, & H. Railway
M. C. A. Inquirer
Prohibition
Persimmon Brigade Club
Jochonias Rutledge
Fletcherave
Denison
Grand Opera House
Carter
Noble Co. Butler
Custom House
Berlin
Monument
Water contract dispute defers arbitration and city review
Vice president Davis says the Board of Works reviewed the water contract and found no reason for arbitration after an interloper group, the Commercial Club Committee, pushed for changes. Davis notes the city may resist altering terms and cites the 1898 expert report by J. W. Hill. The committee invited Davis and director Albert Baker to discuss, but they declined to defend the contract before the panel. The Board claims diligent effort to secure rate reductions and to reach city agreement.
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Board of Works
Commercial Club Water
Davis
J. W. Hill
Commercial Club
Mr. Davis
Albert Baker
West Virginia Leads as Top Trust State in New Company Formations
December report shows 29 new companies in West Virginia with aggregate capital of 769 thousand dollars formed in November while New Jersey totals 58 thousand. National capitalization for November reaches 143.35 million, bringing year to date total to 2.21755 billion.
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New York
West Virginia
New Jersey
Southside Turners Honor Henry Victor At Banquet In New Hall
Henry Victor presided over a banquet for newspaper men and elders in the new Prospect Street turnverein hall. A 30 member class, winner of the national turnverein prize in Philadelphia, performed a gym exhibition directed by Curt Ton. The $35 000 building opens Sunday with a large garden and top gym facilities. About 250 members and 330 youths attend the society and school. Officers include Victor as president Beermann as vice president Depperman as secretary and Weiffenbach as treasurer.
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Henry Victor
Turnverein Society
Turnverein
Prospect St
Curt Ton
Philadelphia
Indianapolis
Turners
Louis Beermann
O. Depperman
Tred Weiffenbach
Indianapolis Building Costs in 1900 So Far
The city reports total new buildings and improvements in Indianapolis reaching 2,116,099 dollars by 1900, up from 1,663,265 for all of last year. Major projects include the water works pumping station at 95,000 dollars and the Marten flats at Meridian and Michigan streets at 66,000 dollars, with November 1889 showing 191,280 dollars in improvements and 125 permits, and November 1900 with 151 permits and 142,574 dollars in improvements.
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Indianapolis
Water Company
Marten Flats
Meridian and
Michigan Sts
Finest-prepared Meal in City at St. Charles Hotel
A City eateries listing notes finest prepared meal in city at St Charles Hotel. Full regular dinner and two servings priced 15c for business men's lunch. Charles Muellerschoen proprietor listed opposite Union station on McCrea street.
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City
St. Charles Hotel
Chas. Muellerschoen
McCrea
Bride Suspects Husband Drugged In Windsor Robbery Case
In Detroit's Lemcke court a Canadian extradition hearing explored a Windsor crime claim. Mrs Norton testified about sewing $700 into her skirt and her husband’s disappearance after a rushed marriage. The case involves multiple name changes, alleged theft, and a dramatic drunken-night tale.
Fifty Dog Owners Sanctioned for Unpaid Licenses in Indianapolis
License-Inspector Manning filed affidavits against 50 persons Saturday morning for not paying dog taxes. He cites 70 delinquents in Indianapolis comparing receipts with last year. If found guilty, defendants face a fine of 11 for keeping one dog one year.
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Manning
Indianapolis
Western railroads discuss holiday fare and encampment travel
Western roads set a one and one third fare round trip for holidays. November ticket sales broke records at Union station. Master-mechanic Lawler reports Brightwood Big Four shops did record monthly work, employing 460 men. Uncertainty over G A R encampment site could move it from Denver to Cleveland. Talks circulate on ending employee passes and possible mileage interchange system.
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Stilz
Union Station
Lawler
Brightwood
G. A. BR
Denver
Cleveland
Western Railroads
Subsidy Bill Set for Senate Fight As Lobbyists Push Support
Washington December 1 Friends of the ship subsidy bill rally as Senator Rye leads the measure in the Senate and key ship owners arrive in Washington to press for passage. The Republican steering committee will decide to take up the bill after the president's message, while Democrats promise opposition and Senator Clay has a lengthy prepared speech. The general view is that the bill will pass, making the clash one of the session's most watched fights.
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Washington
Rye
Senate
Clay
McKinley Orders U S Civil Commission Aid Philippines Civil Service
President McKinley directs the United States civil service commission to assist the Philippines civil service board under the act of the United States Philippines commission. The aim is to establish and maintain an honest and efficient civil service and conduct examinations for the Philippine islands civil service under agreed regulations.
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Washington
McKinley
United States Civil Commission
Civil Service Board
United States Philippines Commission
Philippines
Civil Service of
Philippine Islands
Unen
Civil Service Board of
Islands
United States Civil Service Commission
Brown Arrested in South American Port
Cable bulletin reports Frank M. Brown was arrested Friday in a South American port as he disembarked from a steamer he fled to from the United States. The city of capture was not stated.
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New York
Frank M. Brown
South America
United States
A Pretty Girl Fined For Drunkenness
Edna Turner an 18 year old resident of 222 WW Washington St was fined in police court for drunkenness. She was arrested Friday night in a beer garden and pleaded with Matron Reisner to release her. She staged a dramatic attempt at self harm claiming to have taken poison but the matron saw through the ruse and refused to release her.
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Edna Turner
Washington St
Reisner
Eighteen Dead in San Francisco Glass Roof Collapse
Cornelius McMahan died Saturday as the eighteenth victim of the disaster at the glass works roof collapse during a football game viewing. The incident occurred Thursday with a crowd present.
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San Francisco
Cornelius McMahan
Glass
Another Football Victim in Chicago Death of 16-year-old Bartlett
In Chicago on a Friday, William Bartlett aged 16, son of a noted Board of Trade man and captain of a neighborhood team, tackled a ball carrier in a mass play and fell to the ground. He appeared kicked at the base of the spine and died from injuries sustained during the play.
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Chicago
Wiliam Bartlett
Board of Trade
Monarch Laundry Receiver Appointed by Judge Leathers
Saturday order by Judge Leathers appoints Ed Seguin as receiver for the Monarch laundry. Earlier that Friday he had been named receiver for Crescent Laundry, linking two unrelated assignments in the same week.
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Leathers
Ed Seguin
Crescent Laundry
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