Washingtons Mount Vernon Masons Meet to Honor George Kington
A dawn procession of DC area Masonic bodies and notable descendants marches to Mount Vernon. The group places wreaths, holds a service at the vault, and honors George Washington with a brief address by President McKinley. Wreaths from Lord Londesborough mark the tribute.
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Robert White
Wheeling
W. Va
District of Columbia
Frederick
Alexandria
Alexandria- Washington
Washington
George Washington
Shepherdstown
Mount Vernon
Rot
W. Duke
Virginia
John Washington
Vernon
Randolph
Colorado
Duke
McKinley
America
Washinston
Earl of Londesborough
Washingtons Death Anniversary Observances Across Indianapolis
Indianapolis schools held limited observances on Thursday to mark George Washingtons death while several groups planned services. The Red Men would host events at Roberts Park Church and Mystic Tie Lodge planned exercises with Ex Mayor Caven expected to speak on Washington as a mason if able to attend.
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Indianapolis
George Washington
School Board
Roberts Park Church
Washington
Mystic Tie Lodge
Caven
Pitiable case of a mother's death and estranged family
In Logansport Indiana Ellen Richard dies at St Joseph's hospital after three years since marrying James Richard against her parents wishes. The husband left her for treatment and did not visit. Her three children were placed in an orphan's home at Wabash. The mother learns of the death too late. no reply from Mrs Bush, the grandmother, when she arrives with the children.
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Logansport
Ind
Ellen’ ‘Richard
Bt. ‘Joseph’s Hospital
James Richard
Wabash
Bush
Wabis
Hoosier challenges any one to husk corn
Frankfort Indiana December 14 Vannatier of West Liberty claims to have husked 3 500 bushels of corn in 30 days and 2 000 bushels in a day he is 27 and weighs he challenges any man in the state to husk with him for any sum
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Frankfort
Ind
Vannatier
West
Liberty
Pass in Rocky Mountains Reveals Hairbreadth Escapes
A fragmented account recalls explorers in the Rocky Mountains finding a pass with multiple hairbreadth escapes. The text mentions a party of explorers navigating treacherous terrain and threats, noting the dangers faced by their group in a historic 1598 context.
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Rocky Mountains
Ig ‘Adven Ventures
Smocarsins
Mark of the county poor asylum fined for assault
In Reistle Indiana a man named Mark, holding a position at the county poor asylum, received a ten dollar fine plus costs after pleading guilty to assault and battery against Richard Hensley, a 69 year old inmate. Mark testified Hensley kicked him toward a hot steam pipe and held him there causing burns. He noted Hensley was small and feeble, while Mark was over six feet tall and over 200 pounds. He also testified inmates cursed each other. An effort to remove Mark from office before his March term ends is underway.
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Reistle
Ind
Willie
Mark
Twa’ County
Richard Hensley
Hensley
Henry's Petition for Union Traction Franchise
Charles L. Henry filed with the Board of Works on Thursday a petition seeking a franchise to allow Union Traction Company to enter Indianapolis via the Central Avenue line. The plan includes carrying passengers mail express and freight and sets terms to regulate handling. Henry proposes a five cent passenger fare in Indianapolis to deter local riders from using interurban cars and reduce delays to Indianapolis trains. The company has arranged with the Indianapolis company for compensation and will use repairs and cleaning at the Indianapolis Louisianast barns.
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Charles L. Henry
Board of Works
Union Traction Company
Indianapolis
Central-Ave
Traction Company
Henry
Indianapolis Company
Louisiana St
Treasury plans January bond interest to ease market squeeze
Secretary of the Treasury may pay January interest on government bonds in the month if Canadian oil withdrawals from New York create a squeeze. Treasury advices estimate about 15 million will be withdrawn by Canadian capitalists seeking better returns overseas. Assistant secretary Vanderlip says Canadians will move money if better uses arise and relief may be anticipated if needed. He adds the withdrawals need not worry the country and will not cause lasting stringency.
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Washington
the Treasury
New York
Treasury
Vanderlip
Judge Warns on Oleomargarine Adulteration
Judge Baker reviewed a circular from a butter company alleging widespread use of paraffin and tallow in oleomargarine. He noted federal rules do not control ingredients but require clear on wrapper labeling. wholesalers and retailers face licensing limits to prevent misrepresentation.
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Baker
City smoke ordinance faces test after attorney opinion
Building inspector Robinson plans a campaign against smoke once City attorney Kern furnishes an opinion on the ordinance validity. No prosecutions have occurred, and doubts linger as locomotives may smoke freely. If favorable, downtown chimney owners may face a stern judge. A practical smoke consumer is reported in a cigar box factory at Osage street and Senate avenue.
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Robinson
Kern
Osagest
Senate-ave
Measly verdict in Indianap olis rail crossing case
Charles W. King won 620 damages against a Pennsylvania railroad in Judge Carter s court amid a fatal July 25 1893 collision near Indianapolis. His son Charles died the buggy was destroyed and another son injured. The case had been tried twice and a court approved a out of court compromise to avoid further suit. A prior 1500 jury award was set aside for insufficient evidence.
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Charles W. King
Pennsylvania Company
Carter
Indianapolis
Charles
Alberti
Wing
Ning
Oliver W Stewart Named Prohibition National Chairman
Oliver W. Stewart of Chicago is named chairman of the national prohibitionists. The convention is set for June 27, 1900 at the Coliseum. Indiana’s McWhirter censures President McKinley over wine at a Chicago banquet and hospitality from Joseph Greenhut of the whisky trust. Chairman Hall of Indiana received two votes for national chairman.
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Chicago
Oliver W. Stewart
National
Prohibitionists
Coliseum
McWhirter
Indiana
McKinley
Joseph Greenhut
Whisky Trust
Peoria
White House
Hall
Indianapolis declines 1900 league convention invitation
Evans Woollen of the Commercial club reports from Washington that bids for the 1900 League of Republican Clubs convention require a minimum $2,000 contribution to debts. Indianapolis refused the terms and did not pursue hosting.
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Evans Woollen
Commercial Club
Washington
League of Republican Clubs
Indianapolis
Coopers Strike Sparks Indianapolis Tie to Terre Haute
The Brandt and Minter cooper shops are said to have tried to lure union coopers from Terre Haute to Indianapolis to replace strikers. Minter urged his workers to remove tools or resume work. Union brewers refuse to handle the firms until a settlement. Brandt's shop reported no such recruitment from other cities.
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Brandt and
Minter Cooper Establishments
Terre Haute
Indianapolis
Minter
Moiday
Brandt
A Horse in the Water Sparks Local Dispute
Clara Bracken’s husband kept a horse in six inches of water in the stable. Jennie Mechtel alerted police and joined them at the Bracken home. Mrs Bracken claimed trespass and had Jennie charged with assault and profanity. Jennie Bechtel was discharged. Mrs Bracken fined $1 plus costs for profanity. assault charge dismissed.
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Clara Bracken
Jennie Mechtel
Bracken House
Families nearly cremated in snow storm blaze at Alexandria
In a blinding snow storm Thomas Wilson, his child, and John Bowman were badly burned in a fire that forced them to escape through windows in night clothes. Their condition is critical as others fled the home in Anderson, Indiana.
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Anderson
Ind
Thomas Wilson
John Bowman
Alexandria
Wilson
Bowman
Cherokee bill seeks sale of US indebtedness to Cherokees
In Tahlequah Oklahoma Territory on December 14 a bill for an extra Cherokee legislature session would authorize selling the United States debt owed to the Cherokee Nation at eighty percent of par value. The current claim stands at four million three hundred thousand dollars.
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Tahlequah
I. T
United States
Ghost sighting, Indiana youth goes blind after vision
Ernest Andrews, described as honest and sober, reports seeing a ghost near the Doolittle mills in Saw A Ghost English. He says a voice in flames warned him to pay his uncle's debts, and as a result he has become totally blind.
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Ernest Andrews
Doolittle Mills
Leander no infernal device found under vessel officials say
Victoria officers of H. M. S. Leander deny reports that an infernal machine possibly planted by Boer agents was found beneath the ship recently.
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Victoria
B. C
H. M. S. Leander
Democrats Likely Support for Financial Bill Believed
Report states with good authority that 12 to 14 House Democrats will back the financial bill. Expected votes from New York eight, Pennsylvania two, Maryland one, and Massachusetts one.
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Washington
House
New York
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Massachusetts
Board of Safety to Meet Thursday for Appointments
The Board of Safety will convene late Thursday afternoon to announce new appointments and disappointments, outlining changes and officials expected to appear for the session.
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Board of Safety
Rumor of Austrian Cabinet Resignation Buzz
Rumors swirl about a possible resignation of Austria's cabinet as political chatter grows in major cities. Heavy snow and sleet disrupt Cincinnati streetcar traffic while a fierce Texas blizzard affects the panhandle and cattle conditions.
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G. R. Robbins
Baptist
Cincinnati
Chicago
Texas
Panhandle
Committee of Methodists
Baltimore
Gera
Germany
United States
Temp Hill
Terrell
Tex
Henry Hill
W.B. Warren
Rochester
N.C
Taggart Leaves for Rest at French Lick Springs
Mayor Taggart departed Thursday noon for French Lick Springs. His physician ordered a rest of one week to ten days to recover from illness or fatigue.
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Taggart
Mayor Taggart
French Lick Springs
Snow delays at Union Station and idle lines
No trains arrived on time Thursday at Union station due to snow with lines still open as tracks pack and wind remains calm. Freight tonnage drops while workers watch trains pull away. Supt Van Winkle from the Big Four returns from St. Louis and recalls a furniture remark about Indianapolis’s size.
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Union Station
van Winkle
Big Four
St. Louis
Indianapolis
VanWinkle
Mr. VanWinkle
Life Acquitted After Trial Over Morality Charges
Rev. J. M. Life of Hebron Ohio, a Methodist preacher, was acquitted by the Meridian St. M E. conference after two days of trial. The Ohio conference had condemned him. the decision allows him to return to the Ohio conference or seek transfer. The case stirred Hebron and centered on alleged improprieties with young girls, later deemed unfounded.
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J. M. Life
Hebron, O
M. E. Judicial Conference
Meridian St. M. E.church
Ohio Conference
Rev. Life
Hebron
Tut
Ohio
Judicial Conference
Civil service reform league meets in German house
The National civil service reform league gathered Thursday afternoon to discuss reform. Clinton Woodruff noted private ownership often pairs with political machines and officers are needed to sustain power. George McAneny was chosen secretary and A S Frissell treasurer. Carl Schurz expected to be re elected president. Siles W Burt argued the merit system harms neither business nor sentiment and has staying power.
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National Civil Service Reform League
German House
Clinton Woodruff
Philadelphia
National Municipal League
George McAneny
A.S. Frissell
Carl Schurz
Siles W. Burt
New York
Nurse and Soldier to Marry After San Juan Heroism
Miss Cora Painter of Brazil and Herbert Hallhead of Chicago plan to wed December 20. Hallhead was wounded during the San Juan hill dash, and Painter served as the government nurse who cared for him. The marriage follows from that service and injury.
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Brazil
Ind
Cora Painter
Herbert Hallhead
Chicago
Hallhead
San Juan Hill
Remarkable Blood Poison Cure Sold by State Institute
The State Medical Institute in St Wayne Indiana claims a new blood poison cure has healed mouth patches sore throat spots chanceres ulcers and widespread skin boils to restore health. They offer a free trial by mail so sufferers can treat themselves at home and emphasize secrecy in delivery.
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State Medical Institute
Elektron
St. Wayne
Ind
Ft. Wayne
Local Classifieds: For Sale Rent Wanted and Job Listings
For sale 30 feet 4 inch galvanized pipe priced cheap inquire by postal to 128 W Vermont. 146 wanted situation by German lady can do cutting and sewing Hecht house work Ludlow 1948. For rent two furnished rooms and two unfurnished with bath 641 E Market. 11 wanted situation by a good cook Massachusetts 23.
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Vermont
Hecht
Ludlow
Bath
Cure Claim For Depurator Treatment From Indianapolis Institute
Adolph C. Moller of Indianapolis reports relief from chronic catarrh and lung troubles after a month of Depurator Cabinet therapy at the Depurator Medical Institute. He says cough lessens, weight returns, and he now works hard again. He endorses Dr Roberts and invites inquiries about the treatment. Consultation and trial treatment are free at 805 and 507 North Illinois Street, Indianapolis. Old Tel 26574.
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Adolph Moller
Moller Soap G Co
Massachusetts Ave
Indianapolis
Ind
New York
Indiana
J. D. Roberts
T Depurator Medical Institute
Depurator Medical Institute
Roberts
Sr. Roberts
Adolph C. Moller
College Ave
Deparator Medical Institute
Illinois St
Births and Deaths Laid Out in Local Notices
Births list couples and infants with addresses: Oral and Etta Brown boy. J L and Lillie Harworth 427 Rankin Street, W B and Eliza Murphy 705 Shelby Street, Geo and Anna Lewis 1515 Nelson Street, Los John and Josie Massing 1265 Silver Avenue, uo and Ella Coleman 1225 Swift Street. Deaths record Charlotte G Hart 19 1227 N Market Street bronchial pneumonia, Frank Leakwood 3 531 W Wilkin Street diphtheria, Mary Collins 1 1209 N Twenty First Street tuberculosis, Arthur E Reynolds 2 2 Walecott Street congestion of brain, William F Reynolds 57 16 Temple Avenue paralysis of heart, Washington Polen ighi Madison Road septicemia, Frank H Smith 1 008 5 Meridian Street convulsions.
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Oral
Etta Brown
W. Court-st
J. L
Lillie Harworth
Rankin-st
W. B
Eliza Murphy
Shelby-st
Geo
Anna Lewis
Nelson-st
Los John
Josie Massing
Silver-ave
Ella Coleman
Swift-st
Charlotte G. Hart
Market-st
Frank Leakwood
W. Wilkin
Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples
Jasper Wise and Lulu Gilmore receive license. Charles F Grigg and Ella M Dyche. John A Lavery and Laura Deward. Matthew Bushy and Julia Walker. Charles H Obald and Grace P Taylor. Rey.
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Jasper Wise
Lulu Gilmore
Charles F. Grigg
Ella M. Dyche
John A. Lavery
Laura Deward
Rey
Matthew Bushy
Julia Walkerson
Charles H. Obald
Grace P. Taylor
Interior art wood company reads permits for additions and kitchens
Building permits listed include an interior art wood company addition near Enelby-se and a Bele railroad project. William Carpenter at 147 Bright St requests a cottage addition valued at 3300 and Joseph Kay at 1117 Fayette St seeks a kitchen improvement costing 650.
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Interior Art Wood Company
Bele
Enelby-se
William Carpenter
Bright St
Joseph Kay
Fayette St
City Grain Market Prices and Inspections Report
On Thursday December 14 wheat shows strength with No 2 red prices near 63 to 67 cents a bushel and various No 3 and No 4 grades listed. Corn remains firm across multiple white and yellow categories with mixed lots around 20 to 30 cents. Oats hold steady with No 2 white at 27 cents and No 3 white at 26 cents. Hay markets show weakness with timothy prices around 10 to 11.50 dollars per bale.
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City
Hay
Timothy
Wheat and grain futures dip on snow and holiday fears
Chicago price action shows erratic wheat with December at 65% to 66c, May around 61 to 61% for 80, May 69% to 70c, and July near 69K0c. Corn up 4 to 5% with December 80? to 31% and May around 52% to 53%. Oats mixed December 21 to 23% and May 24% to 24.25%. Provisions lower with pork about 10.20, lard near 5.62, ribs around 5.45.
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Chicago
Uo Gorge
Longs
Wall St
Cattle quotes and receipts for good to fair stockers and cattle
The report lists export grade and feeding cattle with prices for steers cows and calves. Good to choice and fair to medium categories are given, along with heavy and mixed lots. Hors Receipts show shipments around 2,000. Lambs and sheep receipts are noted.
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Interstate
Interstate Stock Yards
Guyrd
St.ors Co
Pecesceeseiacsa
Neavy Iis Dee Shea Netistaater
Eescestsee
L&u Iba
Csesees
L200 Inc
Eee
Seeves
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