Street crash near West Indianapolis stockyards injures workers
A collision at the West Indianapolis stockyards district caused by two eastbound market area cars halted traffic for about three minutes. Frank Wittendorfer a market house watcher suffered facial cuts and pain from the impact while both cars carried loads and shook passengers. No severe damage to other cars reported though an earlier similar collision occurred nearby.
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Indianapolis
Stockyards
Pennsylvania
Washington
Frank Wittendorfer
Rodx
Indiana
Betlecen
Mysterious Woman Aids Coon Family in Distress
A mysterious woman helped the Coon family during a troubling incident, offering aid and assistance. The event drew local attention as neighbors reported her discreet intervention and then departed. No further identifying details were disclosed.
Prevented the Ejectment and a Woman Who Paid the Rent
An unnamed woman paid rent to halt eviction in a case involving Witkim Coons and family dwelling. Constable Ying attempted service, then left due to distress seeing the destitute scene. A mysterious benevolent woman offered aid to the Coons, declining to reveal her identity. Justice Stout referred the matter to the Indiana Life Insurance Company, owner’s agent, noting the benefactor’s quiet generosity. The case drew attention to the lawful distress and charitable intervention.
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Walcurtyt
Sive
Ramaine
Tie Fater Ban Deen
Mike Werk
Grortdes
Wien
Justice Stout
Ying
Mure
Caild Justice Stout
Raid
Coons
Jucster Stout
Indona Rite Company
Law Trust Company
Nebndy
CANCELED AFO.OGY Contract Terminated by Works Board
Marion county construction company lost a three year sweeping contract as funds were deemed insufficient and a new bid process will seek replacements by December 30. City attorney Gary Warum said the prior board lacked authority beyond current appropriation. Next year’s budget around 73 000 dollars expected to cover cleaning of new pavement sweeping. The works board will contact the contractor for final settlement while paving preparations continue. Also notes Washington regarding Turkish incident with Attarian demands indemnity and apology from Turkey. Consul Letgiman to report further.
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Works Board
SUN
Gary Warum
Marion County Construction Compleny
Genette Wats
Washington
Dew
State Department
Conant Vars
Delgyt
Alyxandretts
Turkey
Letgiman
Constantinople
Man Falls From Elevator Shaft at Wholesaler Store
Elsel, age 40, fell into a shaft at E. C. Dob metsch’s wholesale drug store on a Wednesday morning while attempting to open a door to the outside. He was removed to Louis home after ambulance evacuation. The incident occurred during an apparent misstep while near the second floor.
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Elsel
N. Scoateave
E. C. Dobmetsch
Stinlruy
Eid
Louis
Mews From Everywhere And Various Notables In News
Mews from Everywhere reports scattered items including Macedonian leader Sarafofta in London and a revolver of hold ups in Chicago on Tuesday night. Other notes mention independent tobacco manufacturers of Virginia considering a combine, Rear Admiral Schley visiting Cincinnati for a Masonic meeting, and five prisoners escaping Everett Pa jail by picking the lock.
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Don
Chicago
Virginia
Schley
Cincinnati
Everett
Rock Fall Woolen Company
Tockville. Com
Measles Spread Near Manis Area Raises Alarm
Measles cases climb with 12 reported in December and new infections through Wednesday. By Tuesday noon there were fresh reports. 420 Indian families affected and multiple infections per household. City health board believes spread has peaked and expects fewer reports ahead.
Lung to Organize More Chinese Masonic Lodges
E Lung known as Chi Gum Bing, grand master of Chinese Masons of America, leaves Indianapolis for Cincinnati and southern cities to organize lodges. He says the mission is to Chinese masonize the south. E Lung was elected grand master a year ago and has since organized lodges in Indianapolis.
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Lung
Chi Gum Bing
Arrest for Asking for Oysters At City Court
Charles Taetest was fined one dollar and costs by the police court for asking an old man for a street party and oysters. The incident began when Hikemin Asking testified he was at an oyster house on West Washington Street and That someone named Rafert followed him, leading to the arrest outside.
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Taetest
Tradley
Weilhs
Hikemin
Washington St
Askins
Fairy Rafert
Feafert
Kaufert
Shan Ha
Weather outlook for Indianapolis region with chilly 36 hour period
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity through 8 p.m. December 17 shows fall temperatures with a 20 degree low at 7 a.m., 27 at noon, and 29 by 2 p.m. Winds vary. colder in northern Indiana and Michigan. warmer in Kentucky. Also mentions a Christmas gift concept and local jewelry ads.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Gratea
Michigan
Kentucky
Strong Plea Seeks Wind Nomination for Primed Front
Secretary of War Root faced a probing military committee on Wednesday as debates over Gen Leonard Word’s fitness for supreme command intensified. The hearing referenced a controversial reshuffle, with President McKinley pushing changes that would promote Word to a top rank, stirring strong political pushback and questions about the process.
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Washington
Ana Bo
Leonard Wind
Nominiia
Promestin Front
Devre
War Department
McKiney
McKinsey
Prigustier-siiteral
Mule Fells in a Well and Shideler’s Demand
Fragmentary OCR text reports a mule falling into a well and references Shideler with a request of 75. Mentions HOF and Blades, plus scattered phrases about a cemetery, water, and potential arrests or outcomes. Details are unclear due to garbled words.
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Mule
Shideler
Milk theft charge shocks Polk company driver
James O. Thagis, manager, reports a driver on Kentudysnys Avenue witnessed theft of milk from the Polk company. Mares Sanders and others arrested Wednesday after attempting to flee with a can as the driver checked prices. The incident prompted police action and a note about the motives behind the theft.
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Dhuiryries
Sith
Tolk
Thestas
James O. Thagis
Compiny
Kentudysnys
Payretanin
Ain
Nerest
Saminrs
Polk Company
Qugen
Paddock Commits Suicide in Jail After Shooting Son
In Teramah Nebraska on November 27 Solomney Paddock, who shot his own son Tardtock while drunk, hanged himself in his jail cell ending a tense incident. Authorities report the inmate died as a result of hanging, with investigators reviewing the sequence of events. The jail reported no further injuries.
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Teramah
Neb
Solomney Paddock
Tardtock
Nang
Tislayight
Ruled Fragments Reflect Local School Conditions Debate
A fragmented, error-filled OCR passage discusses school facilities and conditions, noting comparison to last year and community concerns. It mentions Fremon, Indianapolis area references, and local institutions amid unclear details and stray names. The text hints at funding, exams, and civic interest without coherent narrative.
Tamigal and crarcen copy from minisxt market and objects
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Tamigal and crarcen copying from Minisxt related to Market and Objects. Mentions urban station and a corner at Sifnots and Market, with Edw ind Wetton. The incomplete text hints at a city event or contract near a street corner.
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Tamigal
Crarcen
The
Traction Company
Lew Doe
Ind
Strikes Hit Miners as Dispute Halts Work
Readable fragments show miners striking across areas causing work stoppages. Details are unclear, but references to barges, wages, and operators hint at disrupted transportation and production linked to a wider labor dispute. Names and exact places are not legible.
Big Safe Arrives Greeted by Controllers
A large safe has arrived for the Hive controllers and is now in the private apartment complex. The event is marked by enthusiasm from the controllers and a label reading Teowrumers Ty Mt.
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Capyrollerts
Mayor Adtaman and the heart of the city anxiously praised
Fragmented remarks praise and critique Mayor Adtaman's leadership and antimystreton, with strong support for his bold actions and deep sympathy from the speaker. The text reflects tension over policy and city direction, hinting at mayoral vision and local allegiance.
Mrs Davis Faces Forcible Money Claim in Court
Fragmentary OCR shows Mrs Davis accused of forcibly collecting money and facing court action. Testimony mentions Lerur Davis and Reade Presa Hb WL Counteer, Evie dha, Praeger, Soreness, and various names as evidence. The passage is garbled but implies a legal proceeding with arrests, fines, and a cowboy staff figure referenced in the courtroom scene.
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Treuides
Lerur Davis
Evie
Dayle
Lenny
Kieal Aehone Sishus
Pranasnesa
Jer
Metredman
Rommo
Wien
Policing Rigs On Election Day Sparks Pay Debate
City officials debated paying officers who used personal horses and rigs for election duties. Capt Martin Mylar, Sgt Witla Schelkert, and Jake Dunn faced scrutiny as auditors said paying personal equipment sets a bad precedent. Several patrolmen’ s bills totaling around 31 were allowed, while critics warned against rewarding self supplied gear.
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Anal Potveh
Jake Dunn
Uresaury
Suet Canig Unier
Atlow
Martin Mylar
Warren
Ehrtoo
bin Horse
Hugey
Witla Schelkert
Dunn
Mrs Manning Elected President of Board of Managers
In St Louis, Mrs Dante Manning of New York was elected president of the board of managers for the Gates piano company. World’s Gates New Pianos price at $165. Advertisement notes B-Ft, gold plated water watch $4.04 from Sebergen's in St. E. Wash. The Sun highlights the election and related listings.
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Mre. Manning
ST. Louis
Dec. Ié
Dante] Mancing
New York
Judy
The
World's Gates
Sebergen’s
St E. Wash
Desperate assailant strikes Augustus Richardson in court
Blood streams from a forehead wound as Augustus Richardson staggers into Justice Nickerson's courtroom at 2 am on Wednesday. He collapses unconscious. bystanders carry him to the city dispensary where he remains unresponsive. Officials know little of the attack or assailant.
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Augustus Richardson
Justice Nickerson
Delawarest
Theo
Panama treaty copy arrives in New York and is referred
A treaty copy ratified by the Panama Republic's Juma at Panama City was received in New York Tuesday and telegraphed to the state department Wednesday morning for formal action.
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Wasiington
Panama Republic
Panama City
New York
State Department
Supreme Court Decides Troublesome Golor Question
The supreme court's unusual session ends with a motion to take the green rug. Chief Justine Gipott is sick, others debate color and dimensions. Judge Jordan favors a dirt resistant shade while Monks calls for measured dimensions. Hoffman to buy the green rug for the consultation room.
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Supreme Court
Justine Gipott
Madey Iid
Calor
Hue
Jordan
Monks
Downing
CasteMan Hoffman
Wussen
Car Struck Wagon Driver Hurt by City Streetcar
George Perry 4 Dawnng-st ran down by a street car at New York street and Indiana avenue around noon Wednesday. Perry driving a one horse wagon from the cotton mills, struck the rear as another wagon approached the crossing. He suffered a scalp wound but remained able to go home. Ambulance called from the dispensary.
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Dawnng-st
New York-st
Indiena-ave
Perry
Terry
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