Pepper and Ginger Enter Expansion Fight in Hale Openers
Washington dispatch details Senator Hale opposing expansion policies as talk arises of annexing the Philippines and Cuba. It notes Hoar Morrill may be brought in line, Allison’s remarks on deferral of extra sessions, Spain selling the Carolines to Germany, and Bailey’s leadership prospects amid Democratic divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Cuba
Anneration
Porto Rico
Hale
United States
Senate
Allison
W. B. Allison
Iowa
Committee On
Appropriations
Congress
Carolines
Germany
Judge Day
Paris
Spain
Ualan
Joe Ishlam
Joseph Bailey
Texas
Bailey
Dearemond
Aguinaldo Ordered to Surrender Spanish Prisoners
Washington reports a war department dispatch directs Maj. Gen. Otis in the Philippines to demand the surrender of all Spanish prisoners held by insurgents. A Paris peace commission plan links prisoner exchanges with freeing political prisoners tied to Cuban and Philippine insurrections. The administration expects Aguinaldo may resist but aims to disarm the Filipino army after U.S. authority is established.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Otis
United States
Philippines
Aguinaldo
Joint Peace Commission
Paris
Gen. Otis
Kinney and Thornton uncover gang behind cloth thefts
Detectives link Kinney and Thornton to an organized gang of petty thieves after arresting Charles Simmons and William Edwards, both colored. Police found clean linens and tablecloths taken from clothes lines at the Simmons home and suspect Mrs Simmons' complicity despite her delicate condition. Investigators seek owners for recovered plunder and believe other gang members fled the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinney
Thornton
Charles Simmons
William Edwards
Simmons
Edwards
Simmonses
Coghlan Roast Sparks Voice at English's Playnight
Charles Coghlan chided Indianapolis for a small crowd at the English's Theatre Friday night. He defended his play The Royal Box praising its beauty and entertainment value. Starlet Gertrude Coghlan won praise as a personal hit. A Saturday matinee and evening show was announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Coghlan
English’s
Royal Box
Indianapolis
Telephone sale denial from Central Union and rival firm
General manager Vail of the Central Union Telephone Company and S P Sheerin of the New Company deny overtures for a purchase. Vail states the Central Union will not cut rates but will compete by offering superior service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vail
Central Union Telephone Company
S. P. Sheerin
New Company
Central Union Company
Woman's Smiles Ties Between Cress Case and Divorce
Mrs Charles Jordan wife of the central figure in the Cress divorce case visits Judge Carter for advice. She claims her husband has deserted her and blames the smiles of Mrs Cress for drawing him away from their marriage. The Cress divorce granted to Mrs Cress is noted in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Jordan
For a Good 1Gc Smoke Pro Bono Cigar
A brief item notes an ostensibly charitable gesture involving a cigar product labeled 1Gc Smoke Pro. The text references a beneficiary named Memumient place and highlights a favorable gratis offering.
High School Senate Debates Over Eligibility
The high school senate session discusses Senator Cannon of Utah. Frank Spencer, a recent graduate, is accused of a loose scholarship disqualifying him. Bernie Cohen represents Senator Sanders as president and Myla J. Closser serves as secretary.
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Senator Cannon
Utah
Frank Spencer
Spencer
Senate
Sanders
Bernie Cohen
Myla J. Closser
Donnan
Senator Platt
New York
Pax Hibben
Indianapolis Weekend Weather Outlook
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity calls for colder conditions with occasional flurries of snow through Saturday night. Sunday should be fair but much colder. Temperatures reached 32 at 7 am Saturday, 45 at noon, and 48 by 2 pm.
Dynamite Attacks Hit Dallas Street Cars in Strike Era
At 9 o clock Friday night a Dallas consolidated electric street car was blown up at Elm and Austin. Thirty minutes later a second blast at Munger's factory damaged a car two miles east. A foot long dynamite stick was found at the second scene. No passengers were aboard and motormen were unharmed. The violence marks the first serious acts since the November 10 strike, with the company blaming the strikers and the union denying involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
Dallas Consolidated Electric System
Elm and
Austinsts
Munger
Spanish War Victim Becomes First Entering Indiana Home
James McHenry of New Albany aged 19 was prostrated by sunstroke while serving in the 159th Indiana and admitted to the state soldiers home. Authorities ruled that any honorably discharged disabled soldier is entitled to care there, though the home was built for Civil War veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McHenry
New Albany
Indiana
McHenry
Leading Newfoundland mill pioneer Martha Davidson dies at home
Mrs Martha Little Davidson, famed as the first to spool cotton thread in the first mill on this side of the Atlantic, died at her home in Lebanon Newfoundland on Friday at age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Atlantic
Nickom in Court as Indictment Quashed and Bond Renewed
The Logansport inventor nicknamed Nickom faced federal court after indictment was quashed for technical flaws. Judge Baker renewed a $500 bond, with Nickom to appear again in May. Bondsmen include Eckert Mc Hale and Wilson, backing a mysterious perpetual light invention.
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Baker
Nickom
Logansport
Post Office
Federal Court
Nickum
Missouri
Judge Baker
John Eckert
Martin McHale
Thomas Wilson
Eckert
McHale
Wilson
Wilson & Humphreys
Larry
Di Vegara Saga Shocks Columbus Society Circles
Sig. Leonardo di Vegara and his wife, once prominent in Indianapolis musical circles, recount their troubles before Columbus socialites. She claims poverty and illness, while he says he bears no responsibility, noting their split and former success with his music conservatory past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sig
Leonardo di Vegara
Indianapolis
Columbus
Sig. Vegara
Canada
Woodruff Place
Fort
Indiana soldiers and sailors orphans home seeks repairs
The report to Governor Mount requests new fences and roofs plus many repairs at the Indiana soldiers and sailors orphans home. It calls for a gymnasium for young children and expanded water service. The institution houses 371 boys and 267 girls. two girls died during the year, but no contagious diseases were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
David Sherrick Pushes Deputy Secretary Post Bid
David Sherrick, who lost the nomination for state auditor to Hart, is reportedly pressing to become deputy secretary of state. A petition circulated in the state house. Gonser as acting deputy is expected to receive the post, though Union Banner Hunt has not yet made a decisive statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Sherrick
Hart
State House
Gonser
Union
Town Talk and Community Notes From Local Scene
Local items report a frazzled cold sweeping residents, a Saturday wood market, and a long awaited shipment. Churchwomen plan a holiday oyster supper at Central-ave venue while Mansur hall hosts Sunday spiritual services with Dr Scales Bertha and Alice Gehring. Yale missionary band prepares Indianapolis engagement January 22 week. Evansville women sent a large dairy shipment for the 159th regiment last summer now delivered to Mrs John F Kurfiss in Indianapolis. Unclear blame hangs over station scene as the entry ends.
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Central-ave
Mansur Hall
Scales
Bertha
Alice Gehring
Yale Missionary Band
Yale
Indianapolis
Evansville
159Th Regiment
Mount
John F Kurfiss
Senate Ave
Union Station
Law to Compel Truants to School Prompts State Report
The judge law cost the state $35,544.61 last year and employed 237 truant officers averaging $169 each. The truancy board led by the secretary of the State board of charities and D. K. Goss reports 32,000 children added to attendance and $15,806.48 paid to aid these children. The board endorses the law and suggests minor changes. a list of truant officers is being prepared for publication.
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State Board of Charities
D. K. Goss
Peace Commission Meeting Postponed to Monday
By mutual consent the joint peace commission meeting scheduled for Saturday in Paris has been postponed until Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Joint Peace Commission
Night School Adds Five-Room Wing At School 14
The school board awarded a Friday night contract to W. P. Jungclaus Co. for $17,900 to add five rooms to school 14. Plumbing by George W. Keyser for $2,185 and steam fitting by Kirkhoff Bros. for $1,397 were approved.
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W. P. Jungclaus
George W. Keyser
Kirkhoff Bros
Baker and Burns
O. K
Long
Agnes R. Rankin
Fillén G. Matthews
Zilla O’hair
Rosseau McClellan
Wife's Drink Habit Sparks Virginia Divorce
Edgar R. Vincent received a divorce Saturday from Tillie B. Vincent, married 1881 with several children, after claiming her weekly intoxication and neglect of duties. He noted his travels and Bates house residence. Additional divorces listed include abandonment, failure to provide, cruel treatment, and adultery involving ten other couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar R. Vincent
Tillie B. Vincent
Mr. Vincent
Bates House
Charles M
Rosa C. Jacks
Mamie
Rolla Mount
Sadie
Edwin Hoghland
Ida
John Conley
Ellen
William Lyons
Georgia
Isaac E. Barnes
John B
Viola Ray
Sarah
Matthew Shears
Minnie
Frank Story
Bruce Brothers Bring Home Missing Joseph Bruce
George Bruce of 1213 Woodlawn Avenue wrote that he started back from New Orleans with his brother Joseph G Bruce, who had mysteriously disappeared from home. The Bruce family remains puzzled by the cause of his strange actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bruce
Woodlawn Ave
New Orleans
Joseph G. Bruce
Joseph Bruce
To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative
An old advertisement promises a fast cure for a cold using a laxative product with Bromo Quinine tablets. It notes a 25 cent price and a refund if it fails to cure, urging purchase at druggists.
Municipal Franchises Debate Ends With Fire and Police Critique
Lucius B. Swift closed the National Municipal League session by condemning city officials for failure to enforce merit rules. He alleged the street railway deal with Citizens' company collapsed after a $100,600 price hike and criticized appointments, dismissals and political staffing in fire, police, and clerical posts. The league re elected officers and adjourned.
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Lucius B. Swift
National Municipal League
Sfriday
Richardson
City Street Railroad Company
Citizens’ Company
Safety Board
League
Wiltsie urged for mayor as potential candidate
Friends of Charles S. Wiltsie ex state prosecutor urge him to run for mayor next fall saying his prosecutorial reputation would help. Eugene F Harris, in insurance, plans to seek the city clerk nomination, backed by many in the fire and police forces and former private secretary to police superintendent Powell.
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Charles S. Wiltsie
Eugene F. Harris
George W. Powell
An4
Fire
Will Probably Not Be Appointed The Reason Why
Reported reasons show Albert Sahm unlikely to be named Democratic member of the board of official investigators. Sahm’s past as a commissioner during Thomas Taggart’s tenure raises concerns over impartiality. Commissioners search for a suitable examiner while house suspicion grows of inaction.
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Albert Sahm
Sahm
Thomas Taggart
Court House
Lieut Crose Visiting Brother After Bering Sea Service
Lieut William M. Crose U S N visiting his brother Dr Crose on N Sinoisst. He served three years aboard the gunboat Wheeling in Bering Sea enforcing seal fisheries law. He sought a transfer to ships in the Spanish American War but was disappointed.
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Crose
William M. Crose
U. S&s N
Dr. Crose
N. Sinoisst
Leutenant
Wheeling
Kin-Hee Coffee Promises Constant Flavor
A Marott’s patron asks about Kin-Hee and learns the coffee is advertised as the finest. The offer includes a free cup in the west room while James Heekin & Co guarantees the one-pound tin can coffee will always satisfy and never change flavor.
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Marott’s
James Heekin & Co
Marcy's Window Daily Bargains Sale
Local shop Marcy's advertises daily bargains with new watches on display and sale items updated each day. Shoppers are urged to visit for rotating discounts and featured products.
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Marcy
Insolvent Tobacconist Kavanagh Faces Court Action
Patrick J. Carlon as assignee prepares to file with the court as James P. Kavanagh, a former Indianapolis tobacco wholesaler, lives in Rochester and pursues a loan business. Debts total about $49,000 against $500 in assets with romance and a $14,000 transfer noted, plus a $100 telephone bill. A Chicago wholesaler is accused of backing a credit scheme to boost Kavanagh’s solvency.
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Patrick J. Carlon
James P. Kavanagh
Carlon
Kavanagh
Rochester
Wavanagh
Indianapolis
Georgiana Britt
Carson
Chicago
R. G. Dun & Co
Taggart critiques municipal league delegates in merit debates
Thomas Taggart doubts the municipal league delegates' practicality. He says visionary theorists would change if put in office. He questions how the merit system would handle emergency cases like a man with a sick baby needing a doctor and a job, highlighting two differing views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Taggart
Municipal League
November Weather Review Shows Dryer and Colder Month
The November period averaged one degree below normal after 28 years of records. Rainfall reached 2.39 inches versus the 3.92-inch average. Five clear days and 18 days with rain marked the month. the lowest temperature dropped to 3 degrees on November 26.
Hen Dricks County Delegation Seeks Cofer for Supreme Court
A 20 member delegation from Hen Dricks County attacked the governor Saturday to demand appointment of Thomas J. Cofer as judge to replace Hadley on the supreme court. The governor, noting no vacancy yet, says he will appear to defer further attacks until a vacancy occurs.
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Hendricks County
Thomas’j. Cofer
Hadley
Ito
Supreme Court
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