West Point Hazing Inquiry Finds Cadets Exonerated
West Point officials and cadets shrug off the war department probe while fearing a post holiday congressional inquiry. The Booz case is seen as misjudged with Booz and Breth likely found not to have hastened death. Cadets testified hazing aimed to build discipline not persecute new plebes. some noted equal treatment regardless of lineage.
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West Point
N. Y
West Point Academy
War Department
Congressional Committee
Booz
Washington
Breth
Maj. Bannister
Pike
Gen. Claus
Ban Johnson Returns From East To Lead 1901 Plans
President Ban Johnson of the American League returns to Chicago from the east. He reports satisfactory experiences, work on Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia grounds will begin immediately, and the magnates meeting will be after the holidays. He says the old league cannot denounce the American and that the American League is the dominant feature in baseball in 1901.
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Chicago
Ban Johnson
American Baseball League
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
American League
Old Tom Esley Seated In County Jail After Punishment
Old Tom Esley, jailed for pension law violations, serves twelve months on a stone floor and endures damp cells. Known as Colonel by Turnkey Kurtz and The Joker among prisoners, he laments his sentence yet accepts the outcome. He hopes to visit the young lawman who aided him soon for a talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Esley
Kurtz
Tom
Kilties Elect Leaders for Burns Celebration Plans
“The Kilties” elected John McGregor as president and John M. Clark as vice president during a lively Friday meeting. John D. Gould was chosen treasurer, George H. ere recording secretary, Gordon Gagitd corresponding secretary, and Lee Stevenson to serve on the board of trustees. They plan Burns Night activities for January 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McGregor
McGregor
John M. Clark
John D. Gould
George H.ere
Gordon Gagitd
Lee Stevenson
Board of Trustees
Burns
Circuit Court Substitutes Names in Constitutional Amendment Case
UW circuit court on Saturday substituted John Scott Charles N Thompson and James P Baker for Charles Smith Edward Daniels and John R Wilson as the bar association committee in a constitutional amendment test case petition. The replacements formed the original committee after Judge Allen overlooked an existing panel.
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UW Circuit Court
John Scott
Charles N. Thompson
James P
Baker
Charles Smith
Edward Daniels
John R. Wilson
The
Bar Association
Submarine stores disputed at arsenal reporting
Maj Noble of the local recruiting station will report on subsistence stores at the arsenal. Maj Shaler reported the stores unfit for use. Arsenal officials said the stores are not worth more than a few cents, but a common value must be set as if their worth were substantial.
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Maj. Noble
Arsenal
Shaler
Von Blumenthal dies at old age in Germany
Wire tips report Count Count Von Blumenthal, oldest German field marshal, is dead. The piece also notes Gertrude Elliott, sister of Mrs. Nat C. Goodwin, wed Forbes Robertson in London on Saturday. An aside mentions Andrew Watt, 54, Ithaca wallpaper mill president, who died by his own hand after returning from an insane asylum. Bromide and Bromo products are advised against confusion with Bromo Quinine Tablets.
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Count von Blumenthal
Gertrude Elliott
Nat ‘C. Goodwin
Forbes Robertson
London
Ndrew Watt
Ithaca
Wall Paper Mills
LICENSE INSPECTOR WILL TAKE NO ACTION
Controller Johnson says the license inspector will not persecute druggists who pleaded guilty to illegal liquor selling. He argues witnesses feign sickness to avoid prescriptions and should be acquitted. He adds druggists running a saloon should buy a license, but enforcement is not feasible if they claim to stop selling liquor.
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Johnson
Durbin's Quiet Hand in Indiana Speaker Fight
Reported governor elect Durbin is said to quietly back Samuel R. Artman of Lebanon for speaker. Artman allies claim hidden strength will emerge to win the contest while other candidates deny leaving the race.
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Indiana. House
Durbin
Samuel RB
Artman
Lebanon
Handcuffs Won't Hold This Wonder At The Grand
John H. Herne and his brother Joseph will perform next week at the Grand after a police station demonstration Saturday. Supt. Quigley and a dozen officers watched Herne escape three handcuffs in two minutes, while a detective warned that they will not stop him. The brothers, noted theosophists, plan a space movement act and a body exchange routine with one brother trapped in a box.
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John H. Herne
Joseph H. Herne
Quigley
Mr. Herne
Herne
Herne Brothers
Poisoned by Coffee Case Reports Fatality
New Haven Conn December 22 brake men William Rathburn died after being poisoned by coffee at Rathburns home Friday night. John Hart remained recovering from poisoning but is expected to recover. An investigation is under way.
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New
Haven, Conn
Wm. Rathburn
John Hart
Rathbun
Hart
House Damaged by Fire in Saturday Afternoon Blaze
The home of Henry C. Spiegel, SM, on Noble Street was damaged considerably by a Saturday afternoon fire around 2 30 PM. Fire crews battled the blaze and containment was achieved as crews reported the structure’s condition. No injuries were listed in the brief report.
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Henry C. Spiegel
Noble St
Kimberley Threatened by Boers Reported
The Evening Standard reported from London that Kimberley was seriously threatened by Boers as of December 2.
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London
the Evening Standard
Kimberley
Judge Reverses Old Ruling In Joint Liability Case
Federal Judge Baker remanded a damage suit to Delaware circuit court against L. E. & W. railroad and yardmaster Hortense L. Oliver. The administrator of Frank Coffin's estate claims Coffin was killed when an engine bumped two damaged freight cars lacking bumpers and drawbars after Oliver ordered the work. The ruling holds the master and servant may be sued jointly when a supervisor's negligence injures a fellow employee.
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Delaware
Frank Coffin
L. E. & W. Railroad
Hortense L. Oliver
Muncie
Coffin
Oliver
Baker
Supt Quigley's Diamond Sold for Ninety Dollars
Report says Supt. Quigley’s diamond was purchased by Capt. Dawson for $90 after 99 coppers had paid their dollars. The full contribution did not cover the cost and the purchase was completed on the late Saturday development.
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Quigley
Capt. Dawson
Ruthven Sentenced to Electric Chair for Patrolman Shipp Slaying
In Cleveland on December 22 Ed Ruthven was sentenced by Judge Neff to the electric chair for the killing of Patrolman Shipp. Ruthven was caught in the act of burglary last spring and shot Shipp during the burglary. The execution is set for April 12.
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Cleveland, D
Ed Ruthven
Shipp
Neff
Ruthven
Shirp
Local probate and court notes on guardians and cases
Fannie Cunningham declared of unsound mind in probate court Saturday and a guardian will be appointed. Robert Simmons, held since December 17 for stealing gloves sausage and shoe blocking, sent to reform school. Salvation Army adopts kettle drive for Christmas dinner funds with volunteers on Washington Street. Harris and others return from a month’s hunt in Arkansas, guiding by an Indian. Harris bags 19 dozen ducks turkeys deer and bears sent to St. Louis market. WW Co T U officers meet in Chicago and extend work to Cuba. Rhode Island organizer J J Barney chosen as commissioner to organize temperance unions in Cuba. Monument candelabrum lights briefly on Friday night. wounded drummer boy figure placement progresses. Commissioner McMilon notes stricter police fire force recruitment. some candidates fail height requirements due to political influence. Probate judge Walker approves Eleanor Banks administratrix settling $1,000 claim against Big Four railroad for deceased husband. Elmer E Murphy’s claim against Indianapolis gas company for wife Hannah A Murphy death granted. Henry Burdette taken to Irvington guardian home. prior foster arrangement by Mrs Carrick cited neglect and lack of schooling. Testimony lacking from responsible guardians.
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Robert Simmons
Reform School
Salvation Army
Washington St
E. Harris
Arkansas
Harris
St. Louis
WW. Co. T. U
Chicago
Cuba
J. J. Barney
Rhode Island
Island
Walker
Eleanor Banks
Wm. H. Banks
Big Four Railroad
Elmer E. Murphy
Indianapolis Gas Company
Hannah A. Murphy
Henry Burdette
W. Twenty- Sixth-st
Rockefeller Heiress Arrives With Fiancé on Campania
New York reports Miss Alia Rockefeller daughter of John D Rockefeller and heiress to vast wealth arrived Saturday on the Campania with her fiancé A Parmelee Prentiss of Chicago. A Vienna interview quotes her saying she is not happy money cannot buy happiness. She says fortune sharpens life’s pains. She adds she has thoughts learned from riches not poverty.
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New York
Alia Rockefeller
John.d. Rockefeller
Campania
A. Parmelee Prentiss
Chicago
Foreign Mail
Rockefeller
I Lageblat
Vienna
Madame
R Filion
Western insurance union rate talks stall in Chicago
C F Sayles and John M Spaan visited the Western union offices in Chicago this week. Local trust companies oppose fire department improvements while merchants back them. Insurers favor improvements warning rates will rise without changes.
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John M. Spaan
The
Union
Chicago
Western Union
Note Ordered Paid in Premier Steel Case
Judge Allen directed payment of a note for 35 100 to H E Southwell by Wm J Carson. The receiver was authorized to draw all funds held by trust companies and to account for accrued interest, distributing the amount per the court order.
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Allen
H. E. Southwell
Wm. J. Carson
Powers Agree On Note To China At Pekin
The state department released the text of the identical note from the powers to the Chinese government reached at Pekin and later amended before signature, on Saturday afternoon in Washington.
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Washington
State Department
Pekin
Births Deaths and Marriages Notice List
A historic registry lists several births and deaths with names ages and addresses. Entries include Julius Schultz a girl born to Walter Witton and family and many deaths from heart disease to senility and marasmus with ages from 6 days to 71. Marriages listed feature multiple couples including Charles Roynes Benedict Adam Boyer Lowder Hays Spicer Edwards Fokter and Burke among others.
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Rauser
S. West-st
Clara J. Ross
S. LaSalle
Augustus W. Applegate
Capitol-ave
Oe A. Gates
Wee Curry
Sixteenth-st
Marasmus
Joseph Williamson
Barth-ave
Rebecca Eldridge
Ludlowave
Nathanial B. Brown
Northwestern
Armstead
Charles E. Roynes
Andona Benedict
Adam B. Boyer
Zop M. Lowder
John P. Hays
Allee M. Spicer
John M. Edwards
Nellie ‘C. Fokter
Stephen H. East
Marya ‘Burke
Elmer J. Phillips
Anna “Breédehaw
Charles .L. Raibie
Reva Ree
To Cure a Cold in One Day Note on Laxative Tablets
An old advertisement promises a quick cure for a cold using laxative Bromo Quinine tablets with a refund offer. The fragment finally cites a signature of Ben W. Grove on the note.
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Ben W. Grove
People's Credit Clothing Co Promotes Honest Credit System
In Rochester New York a small clothing credit shop grew into Menter Rosenbloom & Co with stores in major cities. The People's Credit Clothing Co at 211g W. Washington St. is managed by W. S. Rice who touts a perfected credit method. Customers pay a small down payment and weekly installments, with promise of fair dealing and lowered prices due to in house manufacturing.
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Rochester
Menter Rosenbloom & Co
United States
Washington St
People’s Credit Clothing Co
W.S. Rice
Zola Warns Loubet Over Amnesty in Dreyfus Case
Emile Zola writes to President Loubet denouncing the recently passed amnesty bill and warning against returning to Faure’s approach on the Dreyfus affair. He condemns the act as insulting, tying together Picquart Esterhazy and others, and fears a feared fifth act influenced by German truth.
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Paris
Emile Zola
Loubet
The
Aurore
Zola
Felix Faure
Faure
Dreyfus
Picquart
Esterhazy
Reinach
Paty de Clam
Mercier
Rennes
State geologist Blatchley fights cut in reports allowance
Blatchley objects to proposed cuts in his reporting allowance. He notes constant requests for his reports from multiple offices and the public libraries. Previously reports were widely distributed, now they go to county superintendents and auditors, keeping them away from second hand dealers. one county auditor sold a birds article copy for 32 in an Indianapolis second hand bookstore.
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Special Legislative Committee
State House
Blatchley
Hlatchley
Indianapolis
Woman Found Guilty of Poisoning Husband for Insurance
In Sigourney Iowa on December 22 Mrs. Sarah Kuhn was found guilty of murdering her husband by poisoning to gain his life insurance. She was sentenced to life in prison and hoped to marry another man.
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Sigourney
Sarah Kuhn
Be lief Grows on Owens Identity in Middlesboro
Residents doubt Paris Ill hangman story and claim the hanged man resembles Middlesboro’s John Owens. Old settlers insist Owens hailed from here and deny any link to T H Walsam or local Wolsam families.
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Middlebroro
Paris
Ill
John Owens
Middlesboro Owens
Owens
T. H. Walsam
Wolsams
Fer a Cold in the Head Iatative Brer-Quinine Tablets
The notice promotes Brer Quinine Tablets claimed to ease cold symptoms and headaches. It markets domestic availability and mentions standard dosage guidelines and cautions on use with other medicines.
Murder Suicide Near Carrollton Leaves Couple Dead
Arthur Taylor and his wife were shot by Taylor in Carrollton Kentucky after being driven from Milton by a white man named Glasscock who is under arrest. Taylor died instantly and his wife died the next morning.
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Madison
Ind
Arthur Taylor
Carrollton
Taylor
Milton
Glasscock
Race War Threatens in Florence After Italian Killings
Denver dispatch reports a race war threat in Florence following the fatal shooting of Edward Seed by an Italian. Union men resented influx of foreign laborers at the smelters and the Italian consul appealed to Governor Thomas for protection for Italians.
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Denver
Colo
Florence
Edward Seed
License inspector charges John Fennessy over liquor sales
Manning files against John Fennessy of 322 West Tenth Street for selling liquor without a license. Fennessy, recently declared bankrupt, has an expired license and is accused of selling beer from an ice box in his kitchen.
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Manning
John Fennessy
Tenth St
Fennessy
Wheat and livestock prices steady in Chicago market
Wheat rose with January at 70 and May around 13 4 cents, corn fell with December 37 percent, oats near 23 4 cents. Provisions showed January pork at 12.17 with related fats. live poultry and eggs held firm, butter and cheese markets mixed with creamery and dairy varieties posting small gains and declines.
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Chicago
Americas
Limburger
Grain and hay prices and inspections report summary
Grain and hay market notes show steady Wheat with No 2 red and No 3 red bids, corn prices mixed across white and yellow grades, oats steady with No 2 white and No 3 white quoted, and hay figures for timothy varying by grade. Inspections detail multiple cars by grade with totals across Wheat Corn and White varieties and miscellaneous notes.
Interstate Stock Yards Cattle and Hogs Prices and Receipts
Cattle receipts Saturday at Interstate Stock Yards are nominal with various price ranges for good to prime export steers 1,350 to 1,500 pounds, fair to medium export steers 1,200 to 1,400 pounds, and other categories including butcher steers and cows with calves. Hog receipts also noted with prime to fancy export cows and price spreads for canners, mixed, and light veals. Sheep receipts were light with quotes for good to choice lambs and common to medium sheep and lambs plus stockers and feeders sheep and bucks per 100 pounds.
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Interstate
Cccescseee
Ccesees Ceeseees
Pessevence
Indianapolis Stock Yards Cattle Hogs and Sheep Prices
Stock prices listed for Good to prime steers and cows at Indianapolis Stock Yards December 22. Cattle receipts 100. hog receipts 6,000. Quotes include Good to choice steers 1,380 pounds, 1,150 to 1,800 pounds ranges, prime to fancy export bulls around 400, and feeding steers 435. Hogs show good to choice medium and heavy, with weights around 200 to 924 pounds. sheep and lambs also listed with common to medium ranges.
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Indianapolis
Seong
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Fannie Cunningham
McMilon
Safety Board
the Big Insurance Trust
Western Insurance Union
Pemier Steel Work
China
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Katherine Ogan
Graceford-ave
Edward and
Lucy Jeferson
Emmettst
Julius
Amelia Schultz
Lincoln St
Ee Walter
Witton
Toledo-st
Samuel and
Mary’ Miller
Lafayette-st
John
Katie
Gooden
Mill
Michael
Mary
Lynch
Senate Ave
Henry
Amanda Shriver
Warren Township
William
Katie Riderknient
Mulberry-st
Joseph E
Sibyl Miller
E. Market-st
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Morse
Udeil-st
Jacob
Mabel Sipe
Talbott-ave
Mrs. Kuhn
Bec
Peeegedl Doe
Acorn
Java
Ccs
Ceee Eee
Wm. H
Colorado
City Grain Market
Wm. H. Block Co
Interstate Live Stock Market
Union Live Stock Market
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