Central steel group forms to reopen Premier plant
The Central steel company is incorporated to operate the old Premier plant with plans to start iron and steel production within ten to fourteen days. The capital totals 240000, with a 60000 addition for a railroad venture. Directors include D. P. Erwin and Smiley N., with Maj. Collins of Brazil as president and W J Carlin of Pittsburg as vice president.
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Central Steel Company
Premier Steel Company
Pittsburg Steel Company
Central Railroad Company
Indianapolis
S. Capitel Ave
Chambers Plans Steel and Wood Product Railroad Venture
In Indianapolis a railroad company plans to manufacture steel iron and wood products within two weeks the project aims to produce structural steel billets for strong demand. The articles of incorporation allow expansion to serve other industries and potential track extensions south and west of the plant. Named stockholders include Frank G. Moore Terre Haute and several Indianapolis men.
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Frank G. Moore
Terre Haute
H. B. Miller
Pittsburg
Charles W. Moores
Robert F. Davidson
T. H. Markey
Joseph T. Fanning
R. R. Shiel
Willard Robertson
Indianapolis
Property Owners sue City Over Twenty First Street Pavement Assessments
Property owners along Twenty first street between Illinois and Northwestern sue the city and Indiana Bermudez asphalt company seeking a temporary restraining order to stop pavement reseeding and assessments. They argue the charter's per foot levy violates due process and constitutional protections, asserting benefits do not justify claims. The suit names Chester A. Bradford and other neighbors, plus local trust interests, with Judge Baker cited in related cases as opposing front foot assessments.
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Twenty-first-st
Illinois St
Northwestern Ave
Indiana Bermudez Asphalt Company
Baker
Indiana Supreme Court
States Supreme
Chester A. Bradford
Ruby C. Bradford
Indiana Trust Company
Henry C. Long
O.S. Runnels
Constantine B. Conés
Mary L. Cones
Charles P. Green
Amy T. Conlee
William O. Goldrick
M. A. Goldrick
Willis P. Maine
Almira M. Maine
James W. Ross
Thomas N. Conlee
Spencer
Board of Works
Currency bill blank sheet leads House rush of 862 filings
Washington December 5 legislators introduced 862 bills on first day of Congress. Overstreet Indiana filed a folded blank sheet as the currency bill to test the number. Other bills propose monuments at Put in Bay and equipment for Kansas colleges.
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Overstreet
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Bul
Rhode Island
Put-in- Bay
Commodore
Oliver Hazard
Perry
James G. Blaine
George Bantrott
Ard
Ohio
Maumee Valley
Ohia
Curtis
Kansas
Philippines
Secretary of the Treasury
Army
Ort Leavenworth
Kas
County Handles Court House Gas Light Dilemma
County commissioners say a new plant is required to improve basement light but cannot be funded this year. President Harding has an appropriation for next year, yet costs cannot be borne now. Greer notes the gas company was asked 15 times in 35 days to fix issues as old pipes and 250 extra lights hinder gas flow.
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Court House
Harding
Greer
Photo-Engravers Mark First Anniversary in City
Tuesday marks the first anniversary of the local photo-engravers union. Since its start a year ago, city shops have improved and social conditions benefited. The group is gaining footing and may seek wage increases soon.
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Photo-Engravers’ Union
Tas
Atka
Thief Stolen Brass Metals Traced to Suspect
Detectives Asch and Dugz traced the stolen brass booty from the L. D. and W. railroad to Stenman of Unton Street. On Tuesday the 16th he was placed behind the barn after years of service and final thefts totaling a few dollars.
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Douts” Stenman
Asch
Dugz
President's Message Urges Gold Standard and Trust Reform
President McKinley’s lengthy message to Congress discusses maintaining the gold standard, expanding treasury powers to sell bonds, and improving national banks. It calls for addressing trusts, enforcing competition, and urging uniform state laws while outlining fiscal data and foreign policy notes.
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Avidiaite Casn
Heitantte
Gage
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Congress
Harrison
Cleveland
Chile
United States Diplomatic Outlook Highlights
A broad survey notes American interests abroad, including China trade, Paris Exposition plans with 7060 exhibitors, cordial Germany relations, Alaska boundary talks, Samoa claims settlement, Cuba elections readiness, and renewed peace efforts via the Pan American and Hague conventions.
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Faure
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Italy
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Hawaii
Manila
Mexico
Russia
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Samoa
Spain
Cuba
Turkey
International Commission of Arbitration
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British Guiana
Buffalo
International Union of American Republics
Hagué
Gold Money Law Urged In Expansion Of War Powers Policy
The speech calls for early adoption of a gold money law and strong executive mediation while praising military and postal efforts in Cuba Porto Rico Hawaii and the Philippines. It outlines budgets and reforms including education for Indians and pensions for widows and argues against a protectorate solution in the Philippines.
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Porto Rico
Hawaii
Philippines
Root
Navy
Long
Secretary of the Interior
Philippine Islands
United States
Spain
Congress
Negros
Sulu
Jolo Islands
Jolo
Bates
Government of the
Congress of the
Polygamist Roberts Faces Hostile Utah-leaning House Reception
Washington reports thousands of women watched as Roberts of Utah faced questioning on his morals after being seated in Congress. He remained firm at his desk during roll call and vote, then walked to the committee as the chamber gathered for the oath. Roberts, born 1857 in Warrington, Lancashire, rose from blacksmith apprentice to journalist and Democratic politician in Utah.
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Roberts
Utah
Gatleries
Congress
Congressional Directory
Warrington
Lancashire
Knig
United States
Davis County
Centerville
State University
Salt Lake
He Was Born in England-Once an Editor in Salt Lake
Brigham H H, a figure born in England and once an editor in Salt Lake, is noted in a brief Washington dispatch dated December 5. The report highlights his origins and editorial work, placing him within recent national news coverage.
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England
Salt Lake
Washington
Brigham HH
Massacre Report Near Constantinople Counts 300 Armenians
Private advices from Kostur village near Constantinople report a massacre of about 300 Armenians. The incident adds to rising ethnic violence in the region.
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity
Warmer, fair weather expected for Tuesday night and Wednesday in Indianapolis and nearby areas. Reported temperatures include 14 at 7 am, 19 at noon, and 23 at 2 pm, within the six hours ending 8 pm on December 6.
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Indianapolis
Beard v Indianapolis Gas Company case seeks new trial
J M Bailey opened the motion for a new trial in Cor delia Beard v Indianapolis Gas Co in Judge Carter's court. Beard sued for 5000 dollars for injuries from a 1897 Lincoln Ave gas explosion. verdict favored the company. Beard's brother in law, present during the blast, was awarded 5000 by another jury and the case is now before the supreme court on appeal.
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J. M. Bailey
Cordelia Beard
Indianapolis Gas Company
Carter
Mayor Taggart Sidelined By Illness In City Notes
Mayor Taggart was confined to his home with a cold Tuesday morning and job seekers who called at his courthouse office were disappointed. Few plum distributions remain and applicants grow anxious. Jacob Hilkene to replace as building inspector. he will not assume office until Feb 1, remaining at Hetherington and Berner's until then. John C. Robinson agrees to stay on until Hilkene is ready.
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Taggart
Court House
Jacob Hilkene
Hetherington & Berner’s
John C. Robinson
Hilkene
Indianapolis correspondent reports insurgent army woes
Roscoe Conklin of Indianapolis, now a correspondent for the Manila Times, writes from Jaro on Panay Island that the insurgent army is in miserable condition. He notes soldiers have not been paid since June and remain discontented and expects to cover English papers in Yokohama, Hong Kong, Kobe and Shanghai.
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Roscoe Conklin
Indianapolis
Eighteenth Infantry
Jaro
Panay Island
Philippines
Conklin
Manila Times
Yokohama
Hong Kong
Kobe
Shanghai
Roberts Case Sparks Democratic Push for McKinley Probe
A Washington dispatch on December 5 reports Democrats plan a surprise in the Roberts case this week. They seek a resolution to investigate Roberts and to probe whether President McKinley appointed polygamists to federal offices, challenging Republicans to vote it down. A Democratic member vows to show cleaning hands by exposing any such appointments.
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Washington
Roberts
Taylor
Ohio
McKinley
Cntire
Prent McKinley
Gov Bradley defends order amid militia confrontation
Kentucky story says Gov Bradley rejects militia rumors as lies. He vows no official shall be intimidated while election officials face pressure over armed crowds. The state election board delays Jefferson County vote amid partisan maneuvering.
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Frankfort
State Board of Election Commissioners
Bradley
Commonwealth
Jefferson County
Night Fire Destroys Tenants Home In Tl. Miineiss Street
At about 3 a m Tuesday a fire damaged Fred Monninger’s home on Tl. Miineiss Street. Firemen blamed matches and mice with the blaze beginning in the garret and spreading through the slate roof. Arthur Monninger woke eight family members who escaped in night clothes. Property loss totals several hundred dollars with extensive furniture, furniture, books, lap robes, blankets and coachman’s capes damaged or ruined. Grand Hotel Cafe listed meals at 25 cents.
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Fred Monninger
Tl. N. Miineiss St
Arthur Monninger
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