Burkhardt Fights Chinese Pirates on Canton River
C A Burkhardt, wounded in a Canton river attack by pirates, recovers aboard a houseboat with companions M Spallinger G E Huyigen and W Hogg. They defended the craft, killed several attackers, and earned government indemnities in Canton Yokohama and beyond. Burkhardt heads to Indianapolis for surgery after hospital care.
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Burckhardt
Canton
M. Spallinger
G. E. Huyigen
W. Hogg
America
San Young Kee
McKinley Memorial Services Planned Across Indiana Churches
Letters signed by Indiana officials and church leaders urge all churches to participate in McKinley memorial day services on January 19, 1902. They request congregations present memorial talks on President McKinley and offer a collection for the Canton monument fund after services. Catholic parishes are to be approached via Bishop Chatard for potential contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. J. Villers
Allan B. Philpott
Harry C. Mesérve
Wm. W. Criley
Edward L. Gilliam
R. French Hurley
Indianapolis
Chas
S. Medbury
Indiana
Christian Endeavor Union
O. H. Palmer
Indiana Upworth League
Frank B Bachelor
Baptist Young People's Union
McKinley
William McKinley
Fire Chief Warns Brightwood Residents Over Night Water Waste
Fire-chief Coots says Brightwood residents must stop leaving house faucets running all night. The water in the reservoir has dropped to seven feet, risking insufficient fire pressure and endangering the town if the pump fails. The Board of safety forwarded the issue to the Board of works which ordered cutting off water to houses that leave taps on.
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Board of Safety
Board of Works
A. Newhouse
Brightwood Water Works
Coots
Receiver Sought for Wasson Coal Firm in Debt Case
American sewer pipe firm asks court to appoint a receiver for W. G. Wasson company dealers in coal coke and builders supplies The plaintiff says it recovered judgment for 693 7 percent and has not been paid Wasson firm not reachable by The Sun on Tuesday afternoon
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American Sewer Pipe Company
W. G. Wasson Company
Wasson Company
W. G. Wasson
British Report of Boer Losses and Engagements
London December 24 The war office lists Boer casualties since December 16 as 45 killed 23 wounded 31 captured and 35 surrendered A large stock and ammunition capture is noted Lord Kitchener reports several engagements Monroe and Scobell in the northeastern district reduce Fouches and Myburg commanders to about 200 mounted men Hentinck and Doran drive Kruitz Teuianager Haasbrook killed December 16 and his brother a field cornet killed December 19 Methuen captures 36 Boers Col Steele on December 18 takes 52 prisoners Colebrander captures 62 Boers
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London
War Office
Lord Kitchener
Monroe
Scobell
Fouches
Myburg
Hentinck
Doran
Kruitz- Teuianager
Haasbrook
Methuen
Col. Steele
Colebrander
Roosevelt Children At White House For Holidays
The Roosevelt family gathers in Washington for Christmas week with Theodore Jr and Miss Emily Garew visiting. The president rests and contemplates light duties, while Capt. Leibshardt staffs the Dead Letter Office handling about 20,000 Santa letters and numerous misdirected parcels.
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Capt
Leibshardt
Washington
W ‘ House
Roosevelt
Theodore, Jr
Emily Garew
Potomac
Groton
Mass
Rixey
Santa Claus
David P. Leibshardt
North Pole
Holdidays
Leibshhardt
Young Indianapolis Barber Dies in Cincinnati Gas Tragedy
Edward Battelle, a barber formerly of Indianapolis, committed suicide Monday in a Ninth Street boarding house in Cincinnati by placing a gas jet against the bed. A note found at the scene referenced a girl who had fooled him. His mother Mrs. J. R. Battelle, in New Jersey, awaits his return. Jacob Henn, his employer, said Battelle had moved from Memphis to Indianapolis five weeks ago and spoke of returning home for the holidays due to a heartbreak over a woman.
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Cincinnati
New Jersey
Edward Battelle
Indianapolis
J. R. Battelle
Young
Battelle
Ninth-st
Everett Battellle
Jacob Henn
Memphis
Tenn
Henn
Toledo Fire Department loses Captain J B Ward in truck crash
In Toledo on December 24 a city fire truck No 7 collided with a street car while en route to a blaze. Three men were thrown from the vehicle and seriously injured. Captain J B Ward died hours after the accident while Driver Peter Boudrie and Ladderman John Schaitz remained in precarious condition.
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Toledo
Court House Clock Runs Off On Holiday Spree
Clock misreads on all four faces with north showing 11 44 south 11 43 west 11 46 while east reads 11 8. Officials note the timepiece was repaired and overhauled about two months ago.
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Court House
Burford Misses Bid For County Printing Contract
Burford arrived late to the Marion county commissioners room and bid four minutes after the deadline. Credit is given to John Minor of the Sentinel printing company for challenging the bid. The Sentinel firm appears equally strong for state contract, its bid just under the appropriation while Baker and Chorton’s was slightly higher.
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Marion County
John Minor
The
Sentinel: Printing. Company
Sentinel Printing Company
Burford
Baker &Chornton
Schafer liquor license case to bypass circuit court
Remonstrators back Schafer hearing as county commissioners record of testimony may be introduced with consent. Charles Orbison argues not to repeat witnesses in circuit court. Remonstrators plan to meet Thursday to decide on further appeal to supreme court.
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Schafer
Charles Orbison
Orbison
Busy day among charity workers in city drive
De Grout of the Charity Organization Society kept busy Tuesday morning distributing aid to the needy. A $50 gift from the Elks lodge supported the work as wagons moved through the day. Churches including Tabernacle Presbyterian Third Christian Memorial Presbyterian First M. E. and First Presbyterian actively extended relief efforts this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Christian
Memorial Presbyterian
First M. E
First Presbyterian
Postoffice stressed by busy Christmas mail rush
Postoffice officials deny rumors of being overwhelmed by mail counts. Assistant postmaster Shideler notes Monday as peak activity with 700 bushels of packages moving out swiftly to trains. Stamp receipts set holiday records at about $2,480 as shoppers bought small denominations. Lane, the directory department clerk, recalls Monday as the busiest day in his years of service.
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Clerk Lane
Directory Department of the Post Offce
Santa Claus wishes from city officials and residents
A filled page quotes local figures from officials to citizens sharing humorous and earnest Christmas wish lists. Names include J Clyde Power F Barrett Bartel EBreunig Nelson Feibleman Urmston Boyle Pflumm Maguire Bogardus Harris Negley Franklin Brouse Coots Hare Greer Alford Benedict Crane Letscher Gerber Mattler Dynes and others asking for cars, money, services, a smoke parlor and better streetcar service.
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G. T. Ebreunig
J. B. Nelson
Bert Feibleman
Kingan’s Park House
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument
Claypool Hotel
Guy Urmston
Santa Claus
Mother Hubbard
G. A. Boyle
Oscar Pflumm
Charles Maguire
Coots
Clint Hare
Greer
Alford
Charles Benedict
Len Crane
Jake Letscher
Sam Gerber
Jennie C Croly Dies Pioneer American Newspaper Woman
Mrs. Jennie C Croly age 71 died in New York on Monday from heart failure. A veteran writer and editor she used the byline Jennie June after breaking her hip two years ago. Born in England she came to the United States at age nine with her parents. Her husband David G Croly also worked in journalism.
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New York
Jennie C. Croly
Pioneer
Woman of America
Jennie June
Terrible Fire Rages Through Connellsville Square
A devastating blaze in Connellsville Pennsylvania at 2 p m Tuesday engulfed an entire city block with flames leaping through buildings. Neighbors and nearby towns were summoned for additional fire engines as the emergency threatened the whole city.
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Connellsville
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis and Vicinity
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending by December 25. Threatening showers likely Tuesday night and Wednesday with temperatures 32 at 7 am 39 at noon and 42 at 2 pm Rain or snow in Indiana and adjacent states cooler with southerly winds shifting to northwest Furniture makers meet at the Denison to discuss organizing to prevent frauds by retail dealers noting low priced New Planos and Wuischner's offerings
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Burglary Report Highlights Holt Case and Loss
A damaged OCR fragment notes burglars intruding into a Sterling residence linked to Holt. The text references a $300 loss and mentions a sixteenth street address. Factually unclear details limit specificity but indicates a theft incident and valuation.
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Sterling
Holt
Ste
Indianapolis Pioneer Eliza Childers’ Family Dines Together
Nine of the ten living children of Mrs. Eliza Childers gathered at 1516 Ninggold Ave in Indianapolis for the annual family dinner. All attendees were in good health, while Margaret Messick could not attend due to a ill family status. The attendees included Calvin P Childers, Robert Childers, James P Childers, Julia Childers, Jennie Moore, J A Dynes, and Kate Shephard. All reside in Indianapolis.
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Eliza Childers
Indianapolis
J. R. Childers
Ninggold Ave
Margaret Messick
Woodruff Place
Calvin P
Robert
James P. Childers
Julia Childers
Jennie Moore
J. A. Dynes
Kate Shephard
Special Tax Board Meets Under Capitol Dome
A two day session of the State tax board will be held February 5 and 6 in the hall of representatives at the state house with township assessors and county auditors invited. The board plans a vigorous next year campaign to assess personal property and recover delinquent taxes, asserting state shares of all taxes. George W. Krietenstein distributed live turkeys to state house janitors. David Coulter, Frankfort, will not be appointed to the Michigan City prison board of control but may receive a different post from the governor. he did not seek reappointment.
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State Tax Board
Hall of Representatives
State House
David Coulter
Frankfort
Michigan City
Coulter
City Assessor Donates Christmas Turkeys to Married Employees
City official Stoddard provided a Christmas turkey to each married employee in his office. Deputy-clerk BE Williams of the school board forwarded $15,934.60 to support school and library training programs.
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Stoddard
BE. L. Willams
School ‘Board
E Son
Fire Devastates Cooley Block in Hartford City
Hartford City fire destroyed the Cooley block on December 24 causing an estimated loss of 68000 dollars. Fire crews contained the blaze with damage focused on commercial properties and adjoining storefronts.
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Hartford City
Ind
Diphtheria Strikes Robinson Family and Three More Cases
Every member of Dr. W. B. Robinsons family at 1315 N Alabama street except himself contracts diphtheria. Mrs Robinson and two children Helen aged 2 and Girard aged 3 1/2 have the disease with Helen in malignant form. three other cases were reported to the Board of Health Monday afternoon.
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W. B. Robinson
Alabama St
Robinson
Helen
Girard
Board of Health
Robbers Loot Abernathy Furniture Office in Leavenworth
Two masked gunmen robbed the Abernathy furniture factory office in Leavenworth on Monday evening seizing about 1800 dollars in envelopes prepared for employees on pay day. Pistol fire deterred workers as the robbers escaped unseen.
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Abernathy Furniture
John Steinmetz Dead Prominent South Side German Engineer
John Steinmetz fifty eight? forty eight? died Tuesday morning at his home 1823 S Meridian Street. An engineer at Home Brewery he leaves a widow and seven children. Funeral Friday morning at Sacred Heart Church conducted by Capital Council, M I, of which he was a member. Senator Stephen Fleming Fort Wayne said in Indianapolis Tuesday he would accept the Democratic state chairmanship but will not fight for it. He is favored by leaders and likely to be named.
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Dickens
John Steinmetz
S. ‘Meridian
Sacred Heart Church
Capital Council, ¥. M. I
Steirmeta
Stephen Fleming
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
Democratic Stat
Fleming
Jewelry Stock Journal Note
A brief store line promotes first class stylish pieces for Christmas. J P Mullally Diamonds advertises inventory with a 2 percent monument plac- note lacks full context.
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J. P. Mullally
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San Francisco
Cal
C. A. Burckhardt
Canton River
Spallinger
Yokohama
M’kinley Memorail
McKinley Memorial Association
Churches of Indiana
Brightwood
Regervoir
Kruger
Reneered
Washington City
Seri
Indianapolis Postoffice
Postoffice
Shideler
J. Clyde Power
F. Barrett
Buiding
Inspector Bartel
F. J. Mattler
Wuischner
Holt’s
Capitol Dome
George W. Krietenstein
City Life
Leavenworth
Leavenworth, Kas
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