Carnegie to give ten million for university extension
A Washington dispatch reports Andrew Carnegie plans a single gift of 10 million dollars to university extension in the United States. He met with President Roosevelt who is to name or initiate a national board to manage the endowment and organize operations nationwide with a Washington headquarters and activities across the country.
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Andrew Carnegie
United States
White House
Carnegie
Roosevelt
Byarnegie
Washington
Annexation Hearing In Indianapolis Suburb Contemplated
A town board will discuss an annexation ordinance introduced last week to join a suburb to Indianapolis. Remonstrances by qualified voters may trigger court appeal. if a majority file remonstrances the case could prevent annexation unless the court rules otherwise. A 75 percent property hold between Indianapolis and the town could block the move.
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Indianapolis
Circuit Rior Court
Heir to $50,000 Arrested in Inland Diamonds Robbery
J H Walrose of near Holland Michigan was arrested in LaPorte Indiana on charges of complicity in stealing diamonds worth $1,000 from Mrs. John H Bradley’s residence. He allegedly inherits a $50,000 estate imagined by his Arizona based father. Walrose proclaims innocence and the case rests on circumstantial evidence.
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Laporte
Ind
J. H. Walrose
Holland
Mich
John H. Bradley
Walrose
Arizona
Grape Nuts Praised as Aid For Baby Nourishment
A Brooklyn man recalls his infant son’s recovery after his mother fed Grape Nuts soaked in warm milk. The child, once thin and pale due to insufficient breast milk, thrived on the cereal and preferred it over other foods. The letter cites renewed health and vitality linked to Grape Nuts.
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Brooklyn
Abysis
McElroy
3Rd St
France faces renewed Dreyfus turmoil in election lead up
Paris reports talk that Captain Dreyfus case will dominate the May 6 general elections. Gen Gallifer calls for a court inquiry into Rennes trial amid claims by Maitre Labori that a Dreyfusite pressured him to resign. Col. Schwartzkoppen’s alleged disclosures are also anticipated.
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Paris
Cant. Dreyfus
Gallifer
Quiry
Rennes
Maitre Labori
Dreyfus
Priest Renounces Marriage After Kazoo Tax Attorney?
Father Anthony Politeo of Kansas City says Eva M. Springstein known as Eva Fair lured him onto a path breaking his priestly vows. He alleges a trap ending in a secret Nov 19 marriage at St Joseph Missouri and now renounces the union and the woman.
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Kansas City
Anthony Politeo
Kas
Eva M. Springstein
Eva Fair
Chicago
Politeo
Eva
St. Joseph, Mo
Midland Hotel
Eva M. Fair
Russell Harrison Arouses Widow Pension Debate
Mrs. Benjamin Harrison objects to a $5,000 widow pension while Col. Russell B. Harrison travels to Washington. She suggests her stepson seeks Senate support by implying Gen. Harrison would have approved the pension if his death occurred in office.
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Russell Harrison
Gen. Harrison
Benjamin Harrison
Col
Russell B. Harrison
Washington
Dispatches
Col. Harrison
Farmer outwits two confidence men in Bucyrus
Nicholas Reehl, a wealthy Bucyrus resident, foiled two confidence men who lured him with an old card game. After winning $3,300 from them, he returned their money and dismissed their scheme, advising them to move on.
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Bucyrus
Nicholas Reehl
Old Kind Left in Kokomo as Heir Bequeathes Estate
The death of Mrs. John S. Miranda in Kokomo Indiana reveals a $40,000 estate bequest to Dr Dowie and Zion Church. The husband receives a small portion and plans to use part to fund what she called The Lord's fence around the Dowie church.
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Kokomo
Ind
John S. Miranda
Dowie
Zion Church
Dowie Church
Ring ends marriage after holiday betrayal in Pittsburgh
Mrs Agnes Rohmann killed herself with carbolic acid in Pittsburgh after her husband refused coffee. The tragedy stems from clandestine love affairs. Rohmann, a steel works manager, says she had given the engagement ring from ten years ago to another man at a Thanksgiving ball. The suitor returned the ring after her death.
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Pittsburg
Agnes Rohmann
Valentine Rohmann
Rohmann
Traveling salesman Tom E. Waters killed in Lafayette fall
Tom E. Waters aged 48 well known traveling man visiting Indianapolis died in Lafayette early Sunday after falling from a third story window at the Lahr house. He was found with legs and neck broken near the Fifth Street side of the hotel. Waters worked for N. D. Dodge Bliss shoe company and had made 15 Indianapolis trips. He stayed at the Denison house and was regarded as one of the dressiest salesmen. Friends doubt suicide, noting a four foot table before the window and his illness. He left a sister in Delta Ohio and his home was in Toledo.
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Tom E. Waters
Indianapolis
Lafayette
Lahr
Fifth-st
Waters
N. D. Dodge & Bliss Shoe Manufacturing Company
Denison House
Delta, O
Toledo
Freese Convicted in Manslaughter Case at Red Mills
Martin Freese is sentenced to two to 21 years in prison after buying a revolver for his wife who shot and killed William Gray at the Red mills in Shelby county. The jury deliberated 48 hours with a split vote before convicting Freese.
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Martin Freese
Red Mills
Shelby County
William Gray
Irish National Museum to be shown at St Louis fair
Capt John J O Conner announces an Irish worlds fair association exhibit for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition of 1904 to promote an Irish national museum. A $600000 corporation will build a permanent fireproof structure housing Irish products, antiquities, literature, and arts with stock for worldwide Irish participation.
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John J. O'Conner
St. Louis
Irish National Museum
Irish World’s Fair Asociation of
Joseph Franklin
Geo J. Tansey
O'Neill Ryan
Daniel Dillon
Jesse K. Brennan
Francis Gilfillan
William Marion Reedy
St. Louis Mirror
Dan. C. Nugent
Festus J. Wade
Julius S. Walsh
James Campbell
John Scullin
United States
Johnson Nomination Boom Sparks Presidential Talk
The Sun reports Mayor Tom L. Johnson of Cleveland as a likely presidential nominee via the Buckeye club president. It notes his popularity, wealth, aggressive methods, and entertaining personality, contrasting him with Bryan as more conservative.
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New York
the Sun
Tom L. Johnson
Buckeye Club
Tom Johnson
Cleveland
Bryan
Unconscious Fred Pettigrew Found in Road Near Home
Sioux Falls report says Fred Pettigrew brother of a former U S senator was found unconscious in the road near his home Saturday evening He lies in a dying condition and has been delirious since The cause of the injury is not yet determined whether accidental or the result of an assault
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Sioux Falls
S. D
Fred Pettigrew
United States
Burglars Blow Safe in Greenup Fur Store Heist
At 3 a.m. Monday robbers blew open the safe in Heisler & Co.'s fur niture store in Greenup, destroying the front of the building. No money was in the safe.
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Greenup
Heisler & Co
Switzerland Too Geneve Shows Feelings On American Invasion
In Geneva on December 9 the public mood toward American commercial intrusion is noted as uneasy and protective, reflecting skepticism of foreign products and business practices entering Swiss markets. The brief item highlights rising sentiment against foreign competition.
Astrology for Monday December 9 A glimpse for those born today
Those born today will be amiable and kind yet face many ups and downs in life. Be wary of legal trouble or giving offense. Women may feel unhappy in marriage and might leave their husbands.
Deaths and Births in Local Notices
J W and Elenore Strange announce births with address listings for multiple families including Schaler, Simpson, Guild, Pontius, Braedlein. Death notices list TY Gilmore age 51, pneumonia. G W Sortwell age 47, drowsy. Barbara Beyer age 9, diphtheria. Riley Craven age 65, liver inflammation. Additional couples named West Taylor Glass Kiehl Spencer Temny Moore Cole.
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J. W
Elenore Strange
California
Cirl George
Mary Schaler
Kentucky-ave
W. O
Lena Simpson
W. Tenthst
R. E
Anna Guild
N. Tacomast
Walter
Bessie Pontius
Bucklest
Clara Braedlein
Prospect St
TY. H. Gilmore
Chestnut St
G. W. Sortwell
Indiana Ave
Barbara M. Beyer
Riley M. Craven
Thomas West
Amanda F. Taylor
Louis Glass
Lena Kiehl
Raymond G. Spencer
Mattie M. Temny
Daniel S. Moore
Edith Cole
Local Listings for Homes and Prices
L and J Heckinger list a cottage at 135 S Oriental Street with no price. D W Hays at Central Avenue near 26th Street has a frame house for 1900 dollars. W W A Hamilton at Villa Avenue near Prospect Street offers a frame house for 900 dollars.
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L. and
J. Heckinger
S. Oriental-st
D. W. Hays
Central-ave
Twentysixth-st
A. Hamilton
Villa-ave
Prospect-st
Postmaster appoints extra letter carrier for 30 minute service
Postmaster McGinnis is authorized to hire an additional letter carrier who will work at 8 Meridian Street. The new route focuses on collections and will provide wholesale dealers with service every 30 minutes.
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McGinnis
Meridian St
Dumont Denies Engagement to American Heiress
Paris December 9. Santos Dumont denies reports of engagement to Miss Powers of America. He states the story is unfounded and says he will lecture in the United States.
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Paris
M. Santos Dumont
Aeronaut
Miss Powers
United States
Box to be opened at old First Presbyterian church cornerstone
Tuesday night the box placed in the cornerstone of the旧 First Presbyterian church will be opened in the presence of the congregation at the temporary church.
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First _presbyterian church
Veterinary Surgeon Dr W Craig Treats Dogs
Dr W Craig veterinary surgeon treated dogs at Wood's Stable. Office listed with telephone 1097.
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W. 3. Craig
Doctor Shoop's Rheumatic Cure claims cures after 2000 experiments
An ad promises Dr. Shoop's Rheumatic Cure can remove rheumatic disease from the blood at any stage without drugs. The claimant offers six bottles for $5.50 after a month if cured, with a money-back pay if not. Mild cases may be cured in one or two bottles. address is Racine Wisconsin. available at all druggists.
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Dr. Shoop
Five Shots Fired At Mercer Lumber Manager
Hartford City Indiana December 9 Officers chase a gunman who fired five shots through a window at H O Thomas manager of Mercer Lumber Saturday night while he sat at his desk. Sensational developments are expected.
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Hartford City
Ind
H. O. Thomas
Mercer Lumber Company
Thomas
Deaths and Funerals in Indianapolis Area
Funeral notices for Duncan Dewar 64 of 3141 Central Ave died of brain hemorrhage at Fletcher's sanitarium will be held Tuesday at 2 PM from the residence with Rev. Frank Hood of E Washington Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment at Crown Hill. Dewar was a long-time Indianapolis resident with ties to railroad and Western Electric. Also: Mrs. Daniel Dawson 71 of 769 E Michigan St died Sunday. funeral Tuesday at 2 PM from the house. Howard Jones 32 died Sunday in Buffalo of tuberculosis. formerly with D H Baldwin & Co and in the bicycle trade. brother Dr H I Jones of Indianapolis. Interment Greencastle Tuesday at 2 PM.
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Indianapolis
Terre- Haute
St. Louis
Antwerp
Western Electric Company
Daniel Dawson
E. Michigan Sr
Greencastle
Union Station
Dawson
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Howard Jones
Buffalo
D. H. Baldwin & Co
H. I. Jones
Defects Found in Battleship Illinois Engines at New Orleans
Cracks appeared in cylinder flanges and heads during the Illinois voyage to New Orleans. Engineers will likely inspect engines piece by piece as a naval board is considered. Captain Converse and the Illinois officers have no comment.
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New Orleans
Board of
Naval Engineers
Converse
Illinois
Indianapolis Auto Show Promises Large Winter Event
Indianapolis to host its first automobile show in February targeting a big turnout. The three day event will feature racing cars and varied designs with stars like Fournier invited. Exhibits will travel to Chicago soon after, as Indianapolis serves as a prelude. Frank Staley chairs the show committee with C G Fisher as secretary.
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Indianapolis
Fournier
Chicago
Frank Staley
C. G. Fisher
Twenty seven new members joined Tabernacle church Sunday
Local notes report 27 new Tabernacle Presbyterian members joining Sunday service. A bull terrier named Bob owned by J W Hubbard won a pet stock show prize. Burglars took $2.50 and shoes from Ernest Scott's home Sunday night. Ellis' auto to be sold this week. Daredetta hotel buffet to open Monday night by J F McCarthy at Pine and Harrison. J M Zion disputes Lafayette to Indianapolis rail plan. some merchants oppose yet road likely to be built. Poor Four service and high freight rates spur movement for the line says Zion.
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Tabernacle Presbyterian Church
Bob
J. W. Hubbard
Draper St
Ernest Scott
Torbet St
Ellis
Daredetta
J. F. McCarthy
Pine and Harrison Sts
J. M. Zion
Clark's Hill
Lafayette
Indianapolis
W. Bent Wilson
Zion
Tha ‘Line
Gion
McKinley Memorial Trustees Meet in Canton
The McKinley national memorial association board met in Canton to discuss subscriptions for a suitable memorial. Gov. McSweeney of South Carolina declined to aid the effort, while southern governors generally supported it. Senator Fairbanks attended, and trustees agreed to issue souvenir receipts to contributors and a statement disavowing ties to other memorial projects.
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The
McKinley National Memorial Association
Canton, C
Ryerson Ritchie
Maj. Van Tete Still Alive After Duel Report
Amsterdam reports Major Van Tets survives after a duel with Prince Henry, misreported death due to name confusion with an elderly Van Tets. Queen Wilhelmina's defender shows favorable progress amid the incident.
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Maj. van Tete
Amsterdam
Maj
van Tets
Prince Henry
Wilhelmina
McIntyre Praises Stomach and Liver Tablets
H. T. McIntyre of St. Paul Minnesota says Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets do more good than anything he has taken. For sale by all druggists.
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H. T. McIntyre
St. Paul, Minn
Chamberlain
All Druggista
Daughter Sues Father for 1018 Dollars in Farm Dispute
Ida M Mikels of Romney sues her father George W Mikels ex trustee of Randolph township for 1018 dollars claimed as earnings from teaching terms of 1895 193 and says he used the funds without consent to pay for a farm.
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Mikels
Romney
George W. Mikels
Randolph Township
First Lumber Car Ready for St Louis World’s Fair Fence
The first car load of lumber for the world’s fair construction was switched into the grounds Sunday. The timber is consigned to the contractor building five miles of fence around the fair site.
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ST. Louis
Reds Knocked Out Refusal Halts Anarchist Meeting
Cleveland officers refused to permit the Liberty association an anarchist meeting at Arch hall on Sunday. There was no trouble and the attempt was blocked by authorities.
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Cleveland, O
The
Liberty Association
Arch Hall
Dr Buil's Cough Syrup Promotes Quiet Public Use
An advertised remedy claims to cure coughs and colds while urging users to stay away from churches and public meetings to avoid disturbing crowds. The notice promotes rapid use of the product as a cure-all.
Doing Business in Over 400 Towns On a Capital of 15 Cents
A SUN advertisement explains the value of ten words for three days at 15 cents. It promotes using wanted and for sale misc ads to reach many towns, highlighting cost efficiency and broad reach.
Old Nurses for Children Teething Syrup Ad
An old advertisement touts Mia Winslow soothing syrup for teething children. It claims the product soothes pain gums wind colic and diarrhoea and is priced at twenty five cents a bottle.
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Mia
Winslow
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