Davitt Warns Against Anglo American Alliance
Michael Davitt, M P, argues in London interview that while friendship with England is possible, an alliance with Britain would threaten American democracy. He says the United States should avoid entangling alliances, oppose imperial schemes, and prefer ties with other powers to safeguard liberty.
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London
Michael Davitt
Davitt
England
America
Ireland
France
Germany
Russia
United States
New York City
New York
Alleghanies
Maine
Yankees
The
Saturday Review
China
Clayton
Venezuela
Philippines
Mr. Davitt
High School Senate Debates Philippine Colonial Question
The high school senate debated a bill for a colonial government for the Philippine islands on Friday. Senators Hill and Platt argued humanity and global good in relation to expansion, with Thurston and McCamus giving stirring speeches. A vote was not reached but is expected next Friday with a likely majority.
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Senate
Philippine Islands
Tevery
Senator Hill
Platt
Thurston
Nebraska
McCamus
Maryland
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area December weekend
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity covers 36 hours to 8 p m December 18. Cloudy conditions with Saturday night partly cloudy and slightly cooler. Temperature readings at 7 am Saturday and noon Saturday are noted but incomplete in the fragment.
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Indianapolis
Gen Gomez reported dead in Cuba and Madrid notes
A Cuban senator cites the death of Gen Maximo Gomez in a Havana telegram, but Madrid and Washington reports doubt the claim. Officials in Washington report no confirmation and say Gomez recently recovered from a fever with no word of relapse.
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Madrid
Maximo Gomez
London
Havana
Washington
Senor Quesada
Horatio Rubens
Legation
Gomez
Cable
Fire Struck Boarding House Rescue Feats At 429 WN Pennsylvania
Several people escaped a blaze at Mrs. N. R. Durans boarding house as occupants leaped or were helped to safety. Fanie Vannata and her 10 year old daughter jumped from a second story window and were saved by George Elliott. Nancy Lane, 90, exited unassisted. Barrows Purdy and Griesener fainted but were helped out by J B Havlin. Charles Pounds hurled a mattress and jumped to safety. Mrs P M Tousley, her son, and Prof N S Morrow were rescued from a porch by firemen.
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N. R. Duran
Pennsylvania St
Fanie Vannata
George Elliott
Tomlinson Hall
Nancy Lane
Miss Barrows
Miss Purdy
Miss Griesener
J. B. Havlin
Indiana Bicycle Company
Charles Pounds
P. M. Tousley and Son
N. S. Morrow
Mormon Missionary Claims Roberts Has Four Wives
Rev S E Wishard of Utah tells Meridian Street M E church ministers polygamy persists. He asserts Roberts elected to Congress was jailed for polygamy and freed by Harrison on condition of monogamy, which Wishard says never fulfilled. He argues Roberts is not a U S citizen nor eligible for Congress as testimony suggests four wives and multiple children.
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S. E. Wishard
Utah
M. E. Ministers
Meridian St. M. EH
Roberts
Congress
Harrison
Loving Cup Ceremony At Indiana Loyal Legion Meeting
The Indiana commandery Loyal Legion met at the German house for an annual gathering. Admiral Brown presided as toastmaster at a banquet after the business session. Gen. Lew Wallace received a loving cup from Rev. M. L. Haines. John A. Finch spoke on islands policy, urging honest acquisition of the Philippines. Other speakers included John L. Cockrum, Col. Harry B. Smith, Capt. J. B. Curtis, and Lieut. Chrisman.
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Indiana
Loyal Legion
German House
Admiral Brown
Lew Wallace
M. L. Haines
John A. Finch
Philippines
John LB. Cockrum
Harry B. Smith
J. B. Curtis
Lieut
Chrisman
State transportation board sends sharp report on passes
Lincoln Neb December 17 The annual report of the state board of transportation is issued. It denounces giving and accepting railroad passes and lists pass holders including state officers and many prominent politicians. The report says passes are granted for the same reason as an unarmed citizen surrenders his purse in the night for peace and safety.
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Lincoln
Neb
State Board of Transportation
Governor Remits $400 Fine for Veteran Albert Fisher
An old veteran, Albert Fisher of Hamilton County, had a $400 fine remitted by the governor. Fisher previously faced trouble after a dispute with a woman, once valued at about $30,000, now dissipated. the judge recommended remission to avoid jail time.
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Albert Fisher
Hamilton County
Fisher
Coal shortage forces New York to sail from Havana
The Navy reports the cruiser New York has to depart Havana for Key West to obtain coal. The department will dispatch several colliers to Havana to supply the warships.
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Washington
Navy Department
New York
Havana
Key West
Conehay Put in Pickle for Overcoat Theft
Will Conahay, a colored man, stole an overcoat and received a $5 fine and 120 days in police court on Saturday. He had prior theft convictions. He was among 27 men arrested in Bud Banks' gambling house on Kentucky Ave during a recent raid.
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Conehay
Will Conahay
Bud Banks
Kentucky Ave
Requisition for Christie Miller leads to governor action
A requisition for Christie Miller from Fort Wayne over a burglary charge in Adrian Michigan was honored by Governor Mount. The K of P lodge at Stone's Crossing filed articles of incorporation Saturday for the Weatch Orphans Home Association of Spencer County.
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Christie Miller
Fort Wayne
Adrian, Mich
Mount
Stone's
Newspapers split on territorial expansion by region
The Herald polled leading papers nationwide showing broad support for expansion in the west and middle states, with a smaller but sizable lead in New England. The South favors against expansion by a narrow margin.
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New York
Herald
South
West
Middle States
New England
Rough and Tumbling Fight Over Replevin Writ Ends in Arrest
In Justice Hay's court, Constables Glass and Pritchard clashed with Joe Turner at 1426 Booker Alley over a furniture writ of replevin. Turner allegedly grabbed for a revolver, a struggle ensued, and all three men were dragged into the yard before being arrested by Patrolman Admire and later released.urniture attached.
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Glass
Pritchard
Hay’s Court
Joe Turner
Booker Alley
Turner
Wm. IL
Bureau
Forgetful Wife in Wall Street Mystery Stumps Police
A richly dressed young woman visited police claiming amnesia about her name and home after Christmas shopping. She recalled only a Wall Street broker husband and one child. She was sent to St. Vincent's hospital as authorities search for relatives.
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New York
Wall St
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Aguinaldo Proposes Prisoner Release for US Aid
A Washington special reports Aguinaldo offers to release all Spanish prisoners held by his insurgents if the United States pays off the insurgent army, which would then disband immediately.
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ST. Louis, Mo
Washington
Globe-Democrat
Aguinaldo
McKinley
United States
More Dog Owners Face Warrants in City Prosecution
Deputy city prosecutor Bradwell expands the dog license crackdown with 14 more warrants issued to owners who have not licensed their dogs. Since the program began two weeks ago about 500 licenses were issued, bringing the yearly total above 4,000.
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Bradwell
Lindeman Murder Charge Dismissed in Court
Harry Lindeman walks free as murder charge against him is dismissed in police court. Grand jury reportedly found no indictable case after investigating the death of Lindeman’s wife, whom he claims died by her own action.
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Harry Lindeman
Lindeman
WIRE WHISPERS. Various national and local incidents reported
Gov Tanner ill in New York state Columbus Lima Milwaukee railway may be built Senator Stewart Nevada may not secure re election Soldier vote received and distributed in New York Mme Dreyfus ill of aleurisy Steel trust may build armor plate plant in South Chicago Cleveland banks cannot agree on rate cuts Picauart refuses release from French jail Detective Jas Foster killed in Columbus Panhandle yards Rothschild death in England Dr Parkhurst may resign Geo Morgan and Chas Johnson die in Arkansas Mrs Krebs shoots lover and herself Wm Houser dies after train incident Jan 6 divorce date Georgia Cayvan and Teall deny charges of intimate relations
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Gov
Tanner
Illinois
New York
Panhandle
Columbus
Ferdinand James Rothschild
England
Dr. Parkhurst
Geo. Morgan
Chas. Johnson
Ogeman
Ark
Jamaica
Elizabeth Krebs
Teall
Socialists to hold contest at Columbia Hall Sunday night
Socialists announce an oratorical contest at Columbia hall located at McCarty and Delaware streets Sunday night. The council committee on sewers streets and alleys will recommend a license reduction for drays with two horses from 8 to 5 dollars and for one horse drays from 4 to 2 dollars.
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Columbia Hall
McCarty
Delawarests
Burned to Death in Chicago Mystery Case
Mrs Theresa Rollinger was found burned to death in her closet at home on Friday night. Firemen discovered a broken lamp near the body and a chair hat-box and clothes-wringer piled over it, raising suspicions. Rollinger her 8 year old son Emil and a boarder are held for the inquest. Mrs Rollinger was to inherit a Bavarian estate.
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Chicago
Theresa Rollinger
Rollinger
Emil
Revolution Rumors Surface in Paris Plans
Paris correpondent of the Evening News asserts he has positive information that plans for a revolution in France are seriously afoot. He cautions there is no immediate danger except from possible state-directed action.
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London
Paris
The
Evening News
France
Indiana plant pest inspector reports widespread San Jose scale in orchards
Prof Jas Troop of Purdue, appointed state entomologist, has inspected 53 orchards since August 1897 across multiple Indiana counties. San Jose scale found in several counties, traced mostly to New Jersey nurseries. He cites large areas affected in Washington and Clark counties and notes some growers resist remedies. Proposes nursery inspection bill. no current law or funding.
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Jas. Troop
Purdue University
Gibson
Posey
Floyd
Jefferson
Clark
Washington
Scott
Jackson
Monroe
Madison
Marion
Hendricks
Tippecanoe
Wabash
San Jose
Clarke
Miami
Tuaporter
Dekalb
New Jersey
Washington and Clark Counties
Ben Davis
Marion County
Gibson County
Indiana
Union
Troop
Nussbaum
General Assembly
Prof
State Geologist Blatchley Ill From Overwork
W. S. Blatchley, Indiana state geologist, collapsed from overwork after two months of illness. Doctors urged rest as back head pains and fatigue increased, though he continued office duties and preparing the annual report. Friends appeal for him to heed medical advice and recover away from the strain.
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W. S. Blatchley
State House
Lbratchley
Waylaid by Robbers on Kentucky Avenue Bridge
Railroad engineer Ostermiller was attacked on a Southwest city bridge at 11 30 p m last Saturday night. He was struck on the head with a heavy instrument, robbed of a wallet containing 130 dollars, and unable to identify the assailants. Police report the incident was abrupt and the men escaped before he recovered.
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Ostermiller
Kentucky Ave
Woman Denies Robbery Claim After Night Out
Martha Maines of 18 S Senate Ave was arrested after Thomas Money of Chicago accused her of taking $25 in a hotel room following a theater outing. Money, a traveling agent for an iron company, says he spent about $15 on her and she demanded $25 later. Maines disputes the accusation.
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Money
Martha Maines
S. Senate Ave
Thomas Money
Chicago
Lund
Banks to Be Yanked Up in Indiana Prosecution
District attorney Wishard prepares to prosecute banks in Indiana for violating revenue law by permitting depositors to withdraw funds on checks payable to self unstamped.
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Wishard
Indiana
Botkin murder trial delays and notable crimes in brief
The Botkin murder trial in San Francisco has been postponed to Monday. Funeral services for Cal Brice were held in New York on Saturday and his remains head to Lima Ohio for burial. Pretty Maybel Neilson of Woodbury New Jersey still refuses to marry Eli Shaw after his two murder trials and acquittal, citing pressure from friends. Dr Gatling claims an eight inch heavy cast steel gun could transform army and navy fortifications, claiming production in 60 days versus six months for prior designs.
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Botkin
San Francisco
Cal
Brice
New York
Lima
Maybel Neilson
Woodbury
N. J
Eli Shaw
Shaw
To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets as a one day cure for colds. It claims refund if it fails and notes the genuine product has L B Q C D on each tab.
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L. B. Q.cd
Joab Woodruff in School Tablet Controversy
Joab H. Woodruff head of writing in public schools faces a board probe over using a self made seven cent dearer tablet. The board frowns at merchants with board approved tablets unsold due to his restrictions. Woodruff denies urging teachers to use his tablet and threatens libel suits amid pressure to raise printing equipment funding.
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Joab H. Woodruff
Woodruff
Sloan
Wulschner
Mary Knowlton
Jane Bass
Addie Wright
Boys' Club
Dunlap
Political Tips Show Dead Level Mediocrity In Senate Race
The piece notes a steady status quo in senatorial contests with many candidates at par. Jlanny leads in votes, while Steele and Beveridge face shifts in support. Shideler and Littleton contend for speakership, with Ben Willoughby in Vincennes a potential balance-maker if a tie arises.
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Jlanny
Elie
Beverdige
Taylor
Posey
Hanly
Steel
Washington
Shideler
Littleton
Ben Willoughby
Vincennes
GREAT CISTERNS May Be Built by the School Board for Heating Purposes
Indianapolis school board members debate steam heat for schools and study experiments in building cisterns to supply hard water for boilers. Mr Kothe plans a similar setup at his new home and officials will monitor results for potential use in future heated school buildings.
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Indianapolis
Forged Endorsement Leads to Arrest in Bank Check Case
Detectives Wilson and Splann arrested a young man posing as Gardner after he used a forged endorsement on a $110 check signed by J. M. Smith of Greenfield and payable to Har ry Weber. The bank refused payment and a second similar check was found on Gardner. He alleged Weber lent him $25 but later admitted forging the endorsement.
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Wilson
Splann
Gardner
Indiana National Bank
J. M. Smith
Greenfield
Harry Weber
Weber
New Palestine
Reception Turns Savannah Out for McKinley and Wheeler
President McKinley and entourage arrived in Savannah to a roaring welcome. Gen. Joe Wheeler received an ovation as crowds surged for his carriage, with young and old women kissing the gray-haired war hero while soldiers struggled to maintain order.
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Gen
Joe Wheeler
de Soto
Gen. Wheeler
Santiago
Kern to file rehearing petition on street car road case
City attorney John W. Kern plans to file a petition for rehearing within 60 days with a brief for the city by February 1. The state supreme court decision is under scrutiny as three new judges join the bench, with Kern noting respect for the court and raising questions about the opinion's soundness after a second reading. The ruling on Citizens' company's contract termination in 1901 aligns with the Navin case and supports the city’s position.
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John W. Kern
Ralso Road
State Supreme Court
Kern
Supreme Bench
Wes Court
Citizens’ Company
Navin
Brakeman Badly Hurt In Box Car Accident
Brakeman P. J. Baker aged 48 suffered a concussion and a fractured left radius when an overhead beam scraped him from a box car at the abat toir on Saturday just before noon. City doctors treated him before he was taken to his home at 916 Chadwick Street. The injuries are serious but not deemed fatal. He worked for the Belt line.
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P. J. Baker
Abattoir
Chadwick St
Big Shooting Opens At Park With Five Day Limited Championship
The Limited gun club tournament starts Monday at the shooting park near the state fair grounds. It is touted as the largest event here, running five days. John M. Lilly serves as handicapper, with George J. Marott as president and H. T. Hearsey as secretary.
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Shooting Park
State Fair Grounds
John M. Lilly
George J. Marott
H. T. Hearsey
McGroarty to Become Chief Deputy Sheriff at County Jail
Cornelius McGroarty, superintendent of the workhouse, will be appointed chief deputy sheriff at the county jail, succeeding W Chapman. Billy Essmann will take McGroarty’s post at the workhouse.
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Cornelius McGroarty
W Chapman
Mr. McGroarty
Billy” Essmann
State board reports new Allen county children guardians board
The State board of charities learns Allen county now has a board of children with three guardians. It is the state's fourth such board, joining Indianapolis Evansville and Terre Haute, as law allows in counties over 50 000 population.
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State Board of Charities
Allen County
Indianapolis
Evansville
Terre Haute
Henderson to Repeat Porto Rico Lecture at Church
Harry L. Henderson will repeat his illustrated stereoptical lecture on Porto Rico at the Third Christian Church Monday night. Henderson is a member of the Twenty-Seventh Indiana Battery.
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Henderson
Harry L. Henderson
Quest
Porto Rico
Third Christian Church
Diana Battery
Pro Bono Cigar Promoted at Se Marcy’s Window Bargain
A quirky brief notes a daily bargain at Se Marcy’s Window, touting a good 10c smoke try as part of a promotional sale. The fragment hints at Marcy’s great sale watches and a promotional tone for prospective buyers.
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Marcy
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