Monroe Doctrine sparks international reaction and debate
European scholars led by Prof. Von Holst condemn Cleveland's Venezuelan policy as a dangerous subversion of international law. Yale’s Woolsey also opposes the doctrine's Venezuelan use, while British papers weigh possible pressure and arbitration options amid looming tensions. United States leaders warn of war if Britain refuses to honor an award. Local commentator William Dudley Foulke says war may be unavoidable unless territory is purchased.
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Curiaco
U. P
Vonholst
University of Chicago
Europe
America
Napoleon
Cleveland
United States
Olney
England
Theodore 5. Woolsey
Yale
Edwin Burritt Smith
Northwestern University
North
Lonpox
Manchester Guardian
Foreign Office
Venezuela
West India Station
Schomberg Line
Guardian
Pall Mall Gazette
Globe
St. James
Gazette
Great Britain
Lord Salisbury
Budley Fouwike
Riehmann
Ind
William Dudley Foulke
Iuviiana Civil Service Reform League
Gray Club Faces Writ Of Restitution In City Court
The Gray club parlors in the Consumers' gas trust building were closed on a writ of restitution by Squire Lockman after the Mansur heirs claimed $108 in rent. A constable seized all club furniture including billiard and pool tables and took possession of the rooms Wednesday night. The Gray club, a leading Democratic organization, faced the action on Thursday.
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Gray Club
Consumers’ Gas Trust
Squire Lockman’s
Mansur
It’s a Rich Man’s College Charges at University of Wisconsin
A storm of controversy swirls around the University of Wisconsin as School Superintendent Pederson accuses the state’s flagship institution of aristocratic influence and mismanagement. An investigation is to be set up by Gen. Lucius Fairchild with a meeting of state university visitors.
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University of Wisconsin
Madison
Wis
Dee
U. P
Pederson
Winnebago County
Lucius Fairchild
Supt
State Teachers’ Association
Milwaukee
Steamship stranded near Isle of Wight with tug aid expected
Lonpox reports at Totland Bay Isle of Wight that the German steamship under Capt Willigerode from New York to Bremen, Dec 10, is stranded on Warden Ledge. The vessel should float at the next high tide. Voges have gone to assist the stranded ship.
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Lonpox
C. di
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis and Vicinity
Forecast covers 35 hours ending PM Friday. Colder conditions with cloudy skies and daytime night and Friday periods, with shifting wind and potential light precipitation. Temperature trends show a notable drop, with overnight lows near freezing and daytime highs slightly above.
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Indianapolis
Explosion in Cumnock Mine Traps 40 Workers
News from RaixEieH North Carolina reports a gas explosion at the Cumnock coal mine in Chat ham county. About 40 men were underground when the blast occurred. Early telegrams said four bodies had been recovered, with fears all may be lost.
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Raixeieh, N. C
U. P.J
Cumnock
Chatham County
Persecution claims surround Fidelity union receiver suit
A receiver suit is filed against Fidelity Lending and Savings Union No 4 with Chicago defendants and Indianapolis attorneys alleging massive losses, inflated charges, and property devaluations. Union president Patten calls the action persecution, vows defense, insists the organization is sound and invites full inquiry. Attorney O Z Trubbell represents the union. plaintiffs have not posted bond.
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Fidelity Ltnding and Sayings Union
No. 4
Ey Minerval
Vermilyea
Otto Carlson
M. I. G. Jerde
Chicago
Atrtiine
Charles, Martindale
Lawkins & Smith
Indianapolis
Association
Patten
O. Z Trubbell
Elkhart
Weather mystery and city court notes in Cli Lith
Thursday morning confusion over the cold wave. Adam Dunlop, John Dunlop fined for liquor after 11. Flam Comer declared insane. Indianapolis travelers leave for Loyal Legion Evansville meeting. Judge Cox comments on Jerry Eliott case. James Wilson bond set at 8000 with supersedeas planned to supreme court. Ninth-street gospel temperance league officers listed. American Starch Co buys land near Vandalia road. site likely for factory. Reform school and women’s prison report filed. need more space. Isaac Carter sentenced for counterfeiting. Obituary: Mrs Matilda A. Wylie. Revival at Roberts Park Church Dec 27 led by Rev Henry Ostrom. Notables: Crowell to furnish mass. births and deaths listed. Police note ex-convicts being rounded up after robberies. Wells fined 30 days and $1.
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Adam
John Dunlop
Sig
Flam Comer
Loyal Legion
Evansville
Indianapolis
Jerry Eliott
Cox
England
Jayde Baker
Federal Court
James Wilson
The
People
Supreme Court
St. Murphy -Gospel Temperance League
Jacob J. Stemmetz
Benjamin Stahl
Charles Gilliland
Jolie Oakey
George Kline
American Starch Company
Columbus
Wim
Vandalia Road
Morris St
Reform School For Girls
Woman's Prison
Matilda A. Wylie
Pennsylvania St
Wylie
Oliver Wellman Crowell
Concord
N. Y
Birtos
Chas
Vy Becker
Deatus
J. Jones
Georgie Webber
Croup
Julius Ranschert
Kunigunde Schwager
Frank Nichols Lewis
Hiza KK
Adams
Dr Hearne Alibi Trial Opens Amid Courtroom Testimony
Nearly all principal witnesses filled the court as defense began in the murder trial of Dr. Hearne. The examination focused on establishing an alibi with no sensational moments. Jurors may hear closing arguments Friday. Horses and mules burned at Hecla coke plant in Tranger, Pa. Loss about 12000 dollars, partly insured.
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Bowtixue Green
U. P.I
Hearne
Grepassure
Dee
Hecla Coke Company
Tranger Plant
To Cure a Cold in One Car Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
An old advertisement promises a cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It claims refunds from all druggists if the remedy fails to cure.
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Gace
Frozen Pumps Phowed
Frank Butts of Indianeave advertises Lenon Tonic Laxative in large bottles 5ddts claiming energy appetite and clear brain via telephone 1791.
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Frank Butts
Lenon
Specialist to Take 25 More Patients on Installment Plan
Dr. Metzler the specialist will take 25 more patients on the installment plan at a weekly rate of dollars per week. The offer is good for five days only at Southeast corner Ghio and Minneosta.
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Metzler
Philadelphia Strikers Halt Trolley Service Third Day
On December 19 the Union traction motormen and conductors strike enters its third day with no change in the stalemate. Police guard cars on Market and Chestnut streets while most divisions run no service. Suburban trains carry thousands. some beachhead streets see paused service and occasional bus lines assist riders. Executives from Philadelphia labor groups tour the city to assess the situation and report back.
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Philadelphia
U. P
Union Traction Company
Market St
Pennsylvania
Reading
Usu
Setu Woasmineros
ML Kenny
Bo Martin
Fidehis of Labor
Executive Board
Supreme officers named by Order of Chosen Friends
The supreme council of the Order of chosen friends announces officers H A Morse New York supreme councilor W G Borris Chicago past supreme councilor Louis A Steber St Louis supreme assistant councilor Thomas B Linn Indianapolis supreme recorder WM Wilson Newark TM J supreme treasurer F W Judd Waterbury Conn supreme trustee Henry Jameson Indianapolis supreme medical examiner The treasurer reports six months receipts and disbursements totaling 540000 Updates say efforts to increase membership are planned with an organizing drive The higher officers will address members at chosen friends hall corner of Alabama and New York streets Thursday night
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Supreme Council of the Order of Chosen Friends
H. Ai Morse
New York
W. G. Borris
Chicao
Louis A. Steber
St .Louis
Thomas B. Linn
Indianapolis
Supreme Recorder
Wm. B. Wilson
Newark
F. W. Judd
Waterbury
Friends’ Hall
Alabama
New York-sts
Wiman Forgery Conviction Upheld on New Trial Grant
The New York Court of Appeals sustained the general term which reversed Erastus Wiman’s conviction for forgery and granted a new trial. Wiman of the firm R G Dun was sentenced to five and a half years in state prison. The decision rests on the trial judge misdirecting the jury.
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Arpany
U. P
Court of Appeals
Erastus Wiman
Wiman
R.G. Dun & Co
Murderer Lambert Hanged After Prolonged Legal Struggle
Theodore Lambert, a Black man, was executed in the Camden jail yard shortly after 10 a.m. on Thursday for the December 1805 murder of William G. Kaker, a baker. He was caught robbing Kaker’s home and shot the victim. his attorneys delayed the original December 3, 1884 execution date through strategic legal maneuvers.
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Camden
U. P
Theodore Lambert
William G. Kaker
Lambert
Kaker
Bec. 3
Local Shoewear Repair and Call Service Ad
A compact ad announces People’s Shoe Mtg and Repairing Co offering shoe cleaning and repair services with delivery by telephone to 1305. It touts the best repairs at cut prices and lists 155 Virginia Ave as the address.
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Ing Co
Virginia-ave
U S Seeks Redress Over Massacres in Asia Minor
Secretary Olney reports 1172 American missionaries and numerous citizens affected as American losses reach $100,000 in Asia Minor. He cites the killing of bicyclist Frank Wenz, trials for eight attackers in Tarsus, and appeals for protection under the treaty of sale. He warns of ongoing Armenian outrages and urges united Christian powers to stop the violence.
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Washincton
U. P.J
Congress
Olney
Senate
Asia Minor
Harpoot
Marash
Turkey
Frank Wenz
George Webber
United States
Bavaria
Ile
Oman
Kovin
Broussa
Webber
Christie
St. V’auls Justifere
Tarsus
Nameroun
Sce
Namroun
Pela
Maes Smisul
Beirut
Moers
Marsine
Parsus
Saie
Iney
Sassoun
Mr. Oiney
Lincoln Story Declared Insane Over Religious Persecution Rumors
A. Lincoln Story was declared insane on Thursday after claiming his mother in law persecutes him due to religious differences with his wife. He described a search light in his room every night and visited the police station Wednesday seeking protection from alleged persecutors.
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A. Lincoln Story
Democratic state convention session in Shreveport
The Louisiana state convention met in Shreveport on Thursday. In New York a jury found Charles Edward and Joseph Raymond of Philadelphia guilty of breaking the National Bank of Middletown after the trial of Sheriff Tamsen for letting three U.S. prisoners escape from Ludlow Street Jail proceed. Sentencing to follow.
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Shreveport
Tamsen
U.S
Ludlowst
New York
Charles
Edward
Joseph Raymond
Philadelphia
National Bank
Middletown
Death of Silas T. Bowen Prominent Indianapolis Publisher
Silas T. Bowen of the Bowen Merrill publishing firm died at 44 W North St in Indianapolis after 40 years of public service. He helped found the city library served as superintendent of schools and led the Board of Trade and Y M C A He was born in New York in 1819 and was active in Presbyterian and Sunday school work. His widow and two daughters survive him.
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Silas T. Bowen
Bowen- Merrill Publishing Company
W. North St
Indianapolis
Stlas T. Bowen, Bowen
New York
AfcLean Female Seminary
Board of Trade
Peculiar Death After Train Strike Near Bridgeport
An Indianapolis man, Thomas Brennan, was struck by a Vandalia train traveling at 40 mph near Bridgeport on Monday night. He appeared uninjured after the impact, was found dying beside the track next morning, and an autopsy attributed his death to internal injuries from the shock and the coroner weighed murder, poison, or accident as possible causes.
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Brennan
Thomas Brennan
Bridgeport
Indianapolis
Drennan
Ile
Tle
Precautionary patrols curb city house breaking
Supt Colbert tightened security with plainclothes officers on duty Wednesday night across the North side to stop burglaries. Patrolman Caplinger fired at a fleeing suspect on the Porter porch near Michigan and Susquehanna and an intruder was scared off at Dr Jameson’s KE Ohio street office. No losses were reported. Archbishop Kenrick’s condition improved in St Louis with rest and a light breakfast.
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Colbert
Caplinger
Porter
Michigan and
Susquehannasts
Dr. Jameson
Ohio St
St. Louis
U. P
Wenrick
Gregory
Kenrick
Foster Renominated by Democratic Convention Without Opposition
LaRuverort Louisiana December 10 Gov Murphy J Foster was renominated for governor at the democratic convention held Thursday with no opposition.
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LaRuverort
U. P
Murphy J. Foster
Furniture at Lowest Prices in Indiana Ad
Wm L Elder offers driven wells 40e per foot at 303 Indiana Avenue telephone 17yL. Furniture deals advertised with low prices and local contact details.
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Wm. ‘L. Elder
Slot Machines Halted as Grand Jury Moves Against Gambling
The Denison area reels were still on Thursday as operators rushed to remove devices after indictments followed by the grand jury. Arrested leaders plan to fight the action and press for keeping machines running until court action clarifies legality.
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Denison House
Grand Jury
Vine Sun
Tom Stn
Bir. Wiltsie
Henry J. Dinder
Tenry C. Pomeroy
Arthur
S. D. Pierson
LL. Klingensmith
Hk. Igoe
Norman Adam
George Werke
Merman Adar
Sam Stoddard
Wilt sie accused Sun of blocking arrests in court clash
The report details a heated exchange at a criminal court where Prosecutor Wiltsie accused The Sun of withholding arrest names of slot machine operators. A Sun journalist questioned officials Clerk McCaughey Sheriff Womack and others as Wiltsie claimed he would "scoop" the paper and threaten to slap Tan Scix men.
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Wiltsie
Sun
Tum Sun
Criminal Court Room
McCaughey
Tris Sun
Mr. Wiltsle
Scix
Mason leader calls for Flat Rock stone in White River bridges
John McGregor president of the Masons' international union urges county commissioners to award the Flat Rock stone contract for the new White River bridges rather than Oolitic stone, arguing it would employ Indianapolis masons. he notes loyal support from local trades.
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John McGregor
Masons’ International Union
White River
McGregor
Indianapolis
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