Higgins Denied New Trial in Bribery Case
Ex councilman Higgins receives two to four year sentence in Michigan City penitentiary for soliciting a bribe to influence council votes. He is fined $1 and costs and barred from public office for two years. Higgins claims co-defendant Parry is guilty and vows to appeal to the supreme court after the judge overruled a new trial motion.
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Michigan City
Alford
Dol. M. Parry
Higgins
Supreme Court
Nicaragua Route Favored for Canal Project by Commission
The Isthmian canal commission unanimously recommends the Nicaragua route in its December report to Congress. Estimated cost reaches 200.5 million dollars versus 142.3 million for Panama, with both canals planned 3 1/2 feet deep, 150 feet bottom width, and 840 by 84 foot locks.
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Washington
Isthmian Canal Commission
Congress
Panama
Maritime Canal Company
Nica-ragua
Costa Rica
United States
Lawmaker seeks to keep gas in state despite court ruling
Representative Bonham of Hartford City plans a bill to prohibit piping natural gas out of the state and to eliminate features of the law ruled unconstitutional by the supreme court. He argues the measure would be beneficial even if later struck down, lasting until the court revisits the issue, potentially years.
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Bonham
Hartford City
Supreme Court
Supreme
Rockefeller’s Wealth Near One Billion Amid Oil Holdings
Rockefeller’s Standard Oil stock trades show bids around 15 to 25 pounds with minimal offerings, signaling the billionaire’s wealth creeping toward a billion. Family holdings total about 400 million dollars plus extensive outside interests, with 48 percent dividends this year and a 3 million dollar payment to secure Roumania oil interests.
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New York
Standard Oil
Rockefeller
Roumania
Editorial roundup on McKinley’s expansive message
An array of editorials from major papers weighs McKinley’s lengthy message noting its repetition and limited new policy. Critics praise united China stance while deeming lacks on other issues, with some calling it frank and American in tone.
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Chicago Times-Herald
China
Chicago Record
McKinley
Chicago Chronicle
Chicago American
Republican Party
St. Louis Republic
Oklahoma Statehood Bid and Senate Actions
In Washington on December 4 the Senate seated Senator Dolliver after oath. Nevada's Stewart introduced a five member Philippine supreme court bill at $20,000 yearly. Hawley led an army reorganization measure. Fairbanks pushed Oklahoma statehood admission. Penrose proposed national cemeteries office creation. Pettigrew urged fast consideration of a postmaster general inquiry into Cuban postal frauds.
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Washington
Senate
Dolliver
Stewart
Nevada
Supreme Court
Philippine Islands
Hawley
Emperor William's Example Drives Kruger to Deter US Visit
Vienna dispatch says Kruger's European trip falters as Germany Austria and Italy oppose his pleas for intervention. Emperor William reportedly rejects Kruger's approach, Franz Josef and later Victor Emmanuel likely to follow. Russia remains Kruger's potential ally while triple alliance may push him toward visiting the United States. The British press note Kaiser's reproof as reparations for the Jameson raid.
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Triple Alliance
United States
Germany
England
William
Franz Josef
Victor Emanuel
Russia
France
Kruger
Kaiser
Pretoria
Readings of McKinley Message Provoked Busy House
State house guests and officials admitted they had not read President McKinley’s message. Secretary Hunt blamed a headache, Remy cited visitors at his home, and Frank Martin planned to read late. Attorney-general Taylor said he intended to read it and urged everyone to do so.
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State House
McKinley
Hunt
Supreme Court
Charles F. Remy
Frank Martin
Taylor
Letter fragments implicate visitor in Indianapolis case
An old peddler Henry Davis tore a letter at the post office in Indianapolis. A US officer gathered scraps and, aided by Capt. Kinney, linked the note to a Cincinnati gang. Davis denied gang ties and is held awaiting the gang's intentions.
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Henry Davis
United States
Pawis
Davis
Market St
Kinney
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Senate Takes Up Ship Subsidy Bill
Washington December 4 Senator Frye surrendered the chair and moved that the ship subsidy bill be taken up for consideration Senator Jones of Arkansas demanded the yeas and nays on the question The senate voted 38 to 20 to take up the bill for consideration
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Senate
Washington
Frye
First appropriation bill reported for fiscal year ending June 30
The legislative, executive and judicial bill was reported by the appropriation committee. It provides for the department's appropriation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 192, with estimates at 25,995,509 and the bill carrying 24,498,506.
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Washington
Foreigners Ought to Pay Says Hunt
Secretary of state Hunt submits biennial report showing a rise in fees for the year ending Oct 31 1900 with total receipts over two years at 137 154 85 and 114 504 85 turned to the state treasury He urges a law to require foreign corporations to pay same fees as home corporations citing Illinois 70 233 15 in 14 months and notes a stalled bill from two years prior pending again.
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Hunt
Ilinois
Owen
Go to Bennett's for Christmas Photos at 38 E Wash
Ad promotes cure for a cold in one day with laxative Brome Quinine tablets. Refund offered if not effective. Each box bears E. W. Greve signature. Retail listing for Bennett's drugstore location at 38 East Washington Street.
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E. W. Greve
Bennett's
E. Wash
FLEW THE COOP By Brother's Shield
Alvey Anderson and James Folgey were charged with burglarizing Finn's grocery on West Washington Street early Sunday. They were discharged in police court as evidence showed the clothing belonged to Frank Anderson and Alvey helped his brother flee. Frank was proven to have been at a wake until sunrise.
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Alvey Anderson
James Folgey
Finn
W. Washingtonst
Anderson
Frank
Alvey
Terry Moore
Orphan Asylum Board Deliberates Away From Site
The Indianapolis orphan asylum board met Tuesday morning at Mrs. J. A. Bradshaw's home at 26 East Vermont Street. They usually convene at the asylum, but scarlet fever among the orphans prompted a meeting elsewhere for safety.
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Indianapolis Orphan Asylum
J. A. Bradshaw
Vermont St
Diamonds Direct from the Cutter at Mullally Jeweler
J P Mullally jeweler offers diamond rings from 310 dollars and up diamond studs from 10 dollars and up diamond earrings from 20 dollars and up diamond brooches from 45 dollars and up located at 2 Percent Circle.
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J. P. Mullally
Birth of a primary election law takes first steps
A commission to secure passage of a primary election reform law formed at the Commercial club with about 300 attendees. Leaders from state politics labor and commerce joined, promising an ongoing effort amid expected opposition. The group elected Fortune as chairman and Murphy as secretary to organize a permanent body and map a program.
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Commercial Club
State Federation of Labor and Commercial
Uhernly
Noah T. Rogers
Greensburg
Axtell Westers
Plainfield
Joseph Minturn
Indianapolis
E. E. Neal
Noblesville
C. N. Keyes
Dana
Charles N. Thompson
T. E. Griffith
Frank Grubbs
EF. H. Wolcott
W. B. Hedge
A. D. Og
Suspects in West Newton Arrests Linked to Horse Thief Ring
Thomas Fern and John Moran, two Kentuckians, were arrested in West Newton by a horse thief association. They have not been identified, but Bertillon measurements and photos have been distributed nationwide. Fern claimed he was en route to the lake to break up a hill he contracted in the south.
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Thomas Fern
John Moran
West Newton
Horse Thief Association
Fern
Daly
Possible McKinley Inauguration Invitation For Durbin
A report notes a possible invitation to President McKinley for Gov. Durbin’s inauguration. It also mentions a proposed dedication of monument bronze work if completed by that date.
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Durbin
Prosecutor Ruckelshaus to Press Case Against Fraternal Cooperative
Prosecutor Ruckelshaus will begin proceedings against the Fraternal Cooperative Association, alleging it operates as a mutual scheme under building and loan regulations. The action targets the cooperative as an illegal business under applicable statutes.
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Ruckelshaus
Fraternal Co-Operative Association
Joseph Lawson Punished for Bigamy by Judge Alford
Joseph Lawson was fined five dollars and sentenced to ninety days in the workhouse by Judge Alford on Monday for bigamy. He had pleaded guilty to marrying a woman in Cincinnati while still married to Grace Turman of 1230 S. Harding St. Lawson waited two months in jail before trial, believing his first wife was divorced when he remarried. Since his imprisonment, his first wife has been divorced.
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Clark
Higgins
Shideler
Wiltsie
Alford
Joseph Lawson
Cincinnati
Grace Turman
S. Hardingst
Lawson
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis Area
Forecast covers 36 hours ending 6 p.m. Tuesday. Cloudy night with partly cloudy Wednesday. Temperature readings include 7 a.m. at 36 degrees, noon at 38 degrees, and 2 p.m. at 38 degrees in Indianapolis and vicinity.
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Indianapolis
Bertha Boeckling Weds Ernest Michelson in Michigan City
Miss Bertha Boeckling and Ernest Michelson of Michigan City were married Tuesday morning at Holy Cross church by Rev. D L McCabe. The only attendant was the bride’s nephew, who carried the wedding circlet. The couple’s wedding breakfast was at 1520 E Ohio St and they departed for Michigan City for a large reception hosted by the groom’s mother.
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Bertha Boeckling
Ernest Michelson
Michigan City
Holy Cross Church
DL. McCabe
Ohio St
Murbarger Posts $25 to Wrestle Ed Steinmetz
Sam Murbarger posts a $25 stake to challenge wrestler Ed Steinmetz in a forthcoming bout. The offer signals a formal negotiation for a match, with funds placed to back the challenge and attract Steinmetz’s response.
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Murbarger
Sam Murbarger
Ed Steinmetz
Local Shop Ad Offers Custom Shirts and Furniture
A storefront advertises made to measure shirts waists skirts and box couches and invites customers to view the line at Mahomeys 249 Massachusetts Ave. It also notes E Werth dentist moved to Stevenson Building and mentions a piano sale at Wiilschner's with a price of 16 dollars for a valued model.
Senators Favor A Primary Law In Rural Districts
Senators Wolcott Jasper County White Newton County and Parks Kosciusko Marshall counties Republicans met in Indianapolis to discuss a primary election law. Wolcott argues compulsory coverage for populous counties while Parks seeks local input and notes limited support in his area. Parks supports compulsory application to Indianapolis including Indiananolis.
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Wolcott
Jasper
White
Newton
Parks
Koedusko
Marshall
Indianapolis
Board of Commerce
Anolis
BedellPlans Royalty Route Over Smoke Consumer
Building inspector Bedell refuses resignation over his patent on a smoke consumer with Charles J. Shoemaker. He argues no conflict in enforcing the ordinance while personally benefiting from royalties, noting one model built for study and ongoing experiments, with plans to organize a stock company to sell Indianapolis rights.
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Bedell
Charles J. Shoemaker
Indianapolis
Russell's Mill
Czar Able to Sit Up After Illness
Livadia dispatch says the czar’s physicians report Tuesday that he can sit up and his condition is steadily improving.
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Czar
Livadia
Local Notices And Accidents In Brief
Amanda M sues Thomas Flannery for eight dollars weekly support. Emma E seeks divorce from Joseph A Vanhorn for failure to provide. Frank Nelson, Hamilton Storage driver, fell from a wagon in front of the dispensary, injuring chin. three stitches. Rev Christy returns from Thibet to begin a Trinity Church meeting series Tuesday 7 45 pm. James Condon of 549 W Wikins St injured by streetcar on South Meridian. collar bone broken. ambulanced home. U S Marshal Kercheval ill with stomach trouble taken home from office Monday. Tuesday at office. James Hyland, contractor, found guilty of assault on Capt J George of Engine Co No 1. fire wagon collided with another wagon. George involved.
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Frank Nelson
Hamilton Storage Company
Rev
Christy
Thibet
Trinity Congregational Church
James Condon
W. Wikins-st
S. Meridian St
U.S
Kercheval
Tuesda
James Hyland
N. Genate Ave
J George
Engine Company No.1
H. Burney
George
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