Gage depository action prompts congressional probe
Secretary Gage designates the National City Bank as depository of government funds likely triggering a congressional inquiry when Congress convenes next week. Rep. Sulzer will introduce a house resolution and a senate counterpart is anticipated. A local paper linked these banks to Rockefeller and Standard Oil interests, noting their large share of New York loans and financial influence.
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Gage
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Congress
Resolu
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Sulzer
House
Senate
Rockefellers and Standard Oil Company
Inter
Bedinstad Tf_ itispany
Apts
Gage Denies Cabinet Exit Talk
Chicago December 27 A Times Herald dispatch from Washington quotes Secretary Gage denying any plan to leave the cabinet for the National City Bank of New York He says there is not a word of truth in the report and no conversation on the subject has occurred with anyone.
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Chicago
Times-Herald Dispatch
Washington
Gage
National City Bank of New York
Depositors to Be Paid in Full at Produce Exchange Trust
A circular to depositors reports the company suspended, an examination shows assets exceed the amount needed to pay all depositors in full, and the bank will settle claims in full.
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New York
Produce Exchange Trust Company
Boers on the Alert Reports Increase in Enemy Work
London dispatch dated December 27 quotes Gen Methuen noting the enemy force is growing and advancing entrenchment work. Mounted infantry actions mentioned with that day's report.
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London
Reports Discredited On Fenian Invasion Plans
In St Paul prominent Irishmen dismiss reports of Fenian organization to invade Canada as secret and untrusted by Irish Americans. In Detroit the Ionian scare prompts Windsor residents to question any revival of the brotherhood as a rumor with little credibility.
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ST. Paul, Minn
St. Paul
Canada
Paget volunteers as rough rider in South African War
New York December 27 Sidney Paget racing partner of William C Whitney and brother-in-law to Whitney’s son Almeric H Paget has volunteered for a rough rider regiment forming in England for the South African War. He sailed on the Teutonic last Wednesday.
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New York
Sidney Paget
Wm. C. Whitney
Mr. Whitney
Almeric H. Paget
Eongland
Wednessey
London Report Denied by Washington Special
A Washington special to the Globe-Democrat says there is no ground for reports that Consul Hay is authorized to open peace negotiations with President Kruger. It also denies plans to suppress Boers sympathy and says Americans may travel or fundraise to South Africa without Washington interference beyond preventing filibustering expeditions.
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London
ST. Louis
Washington
Globe-Democrat
Hay
Struger
South Africa
Nave
Plot to seize Cape Town forts and attack during holidays
In Cape Town a plot to seize forts and explode magazines amid Christmas festivities is believed to have wide ramifications. Several arrests are expected as disloyalists planned to capture Gen Forestier-Walker and Gov Sir Alfred Milner. The uncovering of the scheme has sparked major excitement.
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Cape Town
Forestier-Walker
Alfred Milner
Wary Elderly Heir Ackerman Receives Albany Notice
Casey Cornelius Ackerman, Sparkill, received letters from an Albany lawyer urging a visit to claim a legacy. In Sparkill he laughed and told price stories before the lawyer arrived and confirmed he is heir to several thousand dollars, some paid in cash. Ackerman, who once saved a woman and her daughter from drowning, acknowledged the windfall with surprise.
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Sparkill
Ackerman
Wheaton Criticizes Otis For Underfurnishing Troops
In Manila dated November 20, General Wheaton's San Fabian expedition aimed to trap Aguinaldo’s forces as part of a broader squeeze. Only two regiments were sent instead of a full brigade, and Otis’s judgment underestimates enemy strength. The plan failed as Aguinaldo escaped northeast toward Bayombong, revealing a persistent flaw in around-the-back maneuver attempts. Ed L Keen reports.
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Wheaton
San Fabian
Aguinaldo
Mapa Rede
Aggie
San Fernando
Fagaidan
San Jacinto
Manacag
Young
Bayombong
Wheaon
Tarlac
Magaldan
ED L. Keen
Missing purses cause rumor of wallet theft
Charles A. Van Mater of Muncie misplaced a $15 pocketbook under his pillow at Deni son hotel but was aided by a chambermaid who returned it. A rumor linked to a $500 wallet loss circulated among Republicans, while waiter Eugene Armstrong reported a $41 pocketbook stolen from a room but recovered on return.
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Charles A. van Mater
Muncie
the Denison
van Mater
Eugene Armstrong
Political notes from Mrs Sewall and state teacher meet
The report covers Mrs Sewall pushing pro administration prayers and a call for brighter support of pedagogy. It notes only 16 teachers at a state child study session, critiques on primary schooling, and outlines talks by George W. Neet on curriculum reform including nature study and manual training. It lists officers of the mathematical section and remarks by President W H Glascock on beauty and art in education.
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George W. Neet
H. C. Schell
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Sesson
Samuel Wertz
Columbus
A. M. Kenyon
Lafayette
Amelia W. Platter
Indianapolis
F. C. Higgins
Teachers hear Sewall urge society link to schools
At a general association meeting in the House of Representatives teachers filled the room as Mrs. May Wright Sewall challenged the sector to rub shoulders with broader society. She condemned teacher isolation and urged stronger ties with charitable and religious groups while praising progress in psychology and modern educational thought. Professors Brown of Earlham and Forrest of Indianapolis joined in the discussion alongside Rev. Dewhurst of Plymouth Church.
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House of Representatives
May Wright Sewall
Indianapolis
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F. E. Dewhurst
Plymouth Church
Steart
Times
Rip .van Winkle
J. F. Brown
Earlham College
J. D. Forrest
Entrance to Colleges Should Follow Uniform Standards
A Denison gathering of about two dozen professors heard a dignified paper on standardizing college admissions. Prof Hackett urged uniform rules to govern entrance, stressing consistency across institutions.
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Denison
College entrance standards debated by professors gathering
Prof R L Hackett of Earlham criticizes varied college entrance standards and urges nearer uniformity. State college leaders present, with President Swain of the State university prominent among them. Professors will remain in session all day Thursday, though a program error shifted dates and some professors expected Tuesday to start.
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Ing
R. L. Hackett
Earlham
Hackett
Joseph Swain
The
State University
Fort Wayne Fire Destroys Dewald & Co and Isaagz Crockery
Fire at 5 a m Wednesday destroyed the wholesale and retail dry goods firm of Dewald and Co and the crockery shop of M I Isaagz in Fort Wayne Indiana. Total loss about 200000 with 135000 insured. Dewald firm was among the oldest mercantile houses in the northwest.
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Northwest
M. F. Kangles
George Dewald & Co
Crockery
M. I. Isaagz
Dewald Concern
Street Car Bribery Case and Grand Jury Schedule
The grand jury will study jail cases for two to three days while continuing work on the street railway matter. Prosecutor Pugh notes few minor witnesses remain for the street car case and can be heard in a day. The grand jury is to be discharged by week’s end and won’t reconvene until February to clear accumulated criminal cases.
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Pugh
Alford
Breweries Clash Over License Fees Under New Ordinance
Controller Johnson weighs steps to collect $1,000 license fees from local breweries after managers suggest outsiders cannot be taxed under Judge Baker’s ruling. He aims to compel local brewers to pay while insisting outsiders share the burden. Johnson plans to confer with the City attorney about an ordinance taxing all breweries.
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Johnson
Baker
Iern
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis Area
Generally cloudy weather with possible light snow flurries Wednesday night and Thursday. Temperature at 7 a.m. around 2, noon about 22, and 5 p.m. near 23.
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Indianapolis
At & P
Dee
Lawton Fund Benefit Set At Tomlinson Hall
Indiana soldiers aid society met at Mrs John N Griffiths home to plan a benefit concert for the Lawton fund. A 25 cent admission will be charged for the Saturday event at Tomlinson hall with a varied program. Mrs John L Griffiths chairs the entertainment committee.
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Indiana Soldiers’ Aid Society
John N. Griffiths
Lawton Fund
Tomlinson Hall
John L. Griffiths
Republicans Are All Here at Denison Republican Rally
A large Republican gathering at the Denison house features Senators Fairbanks and Beveridge, with local hopefuls and governors’ites discussing support for candidates and issues. The Elwood ministerial affair sparks unease among prohis, while Indiana’s political balance keeps reformers and old parties vigilant for shifts in the upcoming election.
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Denison House
Fairbanks
Beveridge
Sergt Hyland's Mother Dies in Ashboro Indiana
The mother of Desk sergeant Hyland died at her home in Ashboro Clay County Indiana. Hyland was called Tuesday to the scene. Another son Charles Hyland is superintendent of police in Terre Haute.
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Sergt. Hyland
Hyland
Ashboro
Clay County
Indiana
Charles Hyland
Terre Haute
No Midnight Mass in Indianapolis Diocese on New Year’s Eve
Bishop Chatard directs that New Year’s Eve services in the Indianapolis diocese shift from midnight to a 4 o’clock mass. Parish schedules vary. check local bulletins for exact times and locations.
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Indianapolis
Chatard
Boy Hero Rescues Cripple From Fire in Chicago
Fogarin Raphael, a 10 year old newsboy, rushed through thick smoke Tuesday night to save a blinded cripple. He found Christian Johnson lying amid spilled red hot coals and dragged him to the door, risking his life in the blaze.
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Chicago
Delagoa Bay tensions threaten neutral port status
The report describes British warships seizing American cargoes bound for Lorenzo Marques amid Delagoa Bay tensions. It questions whether the port remains neutral and notes Austere warnings to vessels entering the bay. The piece references US concerns and British naval actions linked to the Transvaal conflict.
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London
Der
Delagoa Bay
Lorenzo Marquez
Transvaal
Johannesburg
Pretoria
Ingland
United States
Lorenzo Marques
England
Delageau Bay
Angilo-Portugue
Portugal
Delagea Bay
Precoria
Delagua
New War in South Africa Delayed to March
London reports the so called new war will not begin in South Africa until March. Meanwhile Britain will elect to hold its own while preparing for a grand assault to defend and shape the conflict amid looming military actions expected next year.
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London
South Africa
Enghind
Politicians at Love Feast Highlight Gubernatorial Hopes
Neutral sources claim Haggard may lose against Hunly for senator while Durbin faction reinforces, postmasters gather, and candidates for lieutenant governor jockey for position. Speakers include Fairbanks Beveridge Mount with small city talk and cautious pledges. Griffiths shows new activity as campaigning intensifies, and minor candidates surge in various factions.
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Vention
Haggard
Hunly
Fairbanks
Beveridge
Gov. Mount
Woman Hanged in Brandon for Murder of Mistress
Emily H. Blake was hanged in Brandon Manitoba on Wednesday morning after being found guilty of murdering her mistress Mrs Lane. The execution followed legal proceedings and occurred at the local jail, drawing attention from the community and authorities.
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Brandon
Manitoba
Emily H. Blake
Lane
City Life Notes City Clerk and Wife Depart for Week
City clerk John Geckler and his wife departed Wednesday at noon for a week with Mr. and Mrs. Rubsh in Terre Haute. The case against William Harrison charged with stealing Clover seed from an I and W railroad wreck ruins last September was continued in police court Wednesday until Friday.
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John Geckler
Rubsh
Terre Haute
Wiliam Harrison
Wedneslay
Misses Shoes at Stouts Fire Sale
Misses shoes priced two dollars Sunday at Stout's fire sale located at 450 East Washington Street. Sale runs tomorrow with shoes offered at sixty three cents.
Fire Eadies Shoes Highlight at Stout's Store
Fire! Fire! Fire! Eadies’ $3.00 shoes promoted at Stout's on Washington street with a sale price of 49 cents, available tomorrow.
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Eadies
Stout's
Washington St
TomMorrow
Anglo German Portuguese pact seals Macao and Timor deal
A treaty reportedly grants Germany the port of Macao and Timor near Canton in China for 23 million marks, with Portugal ceding African possessions including Delaga Bay. Irngrant receives all of Portugal's African territories as part of the agreement.
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Berlin
Germany
Macao
Canton
China
Timor
Irngrant
Portugal
Delagea Bay
FENTIANS May Invade Canada Reported in Sandusky
Irish Americans in Sandusky and nearby counties organize to join the Fenians in an invasion of Canada. A strong pro Boer sentiment exists with Chicago agents enlisting youths. If action proceeds, Sandusky could supply about 200 men for crossing the lake and starting the invasion. Germans Americans opposed to England in the South Africa war show willingness to join.
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Sandusky. O
Sandusky
Canada
Chicago
Pitty
Lake
England
South Africa
Schmidt Discovers 84.20 Refund in County Books
County treasurer Schmidt found 84.20 owed to him from an 328.75 charge after errors by the experts. The difference reduces his debt to 234.78 as he weighs whether to file suit or pay and obtain a receipt. An agreement with County Attorney Brown was reached, and former treasurer Sterling Holt is rechecking his books for settlement.
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Schmidt
Credita
Schmidtzwach
Schmid
County-atetorney
Ten Years' Tax War With Chicago & Southeastern Railroad
The attorney general met Wednesday with the railroad's president to discuss taxes owed by the company. The dispute has lingered for ten years and involves about $30,000. The attorney general is confident the full amount will be secured.
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Chicago & Southeastern - Railroad. Company
Lawton Monument Committee Plans Indianapolis Ceremony
The joint committee of the Board trade and the Commercial club met at a Commercial club on Wednesday afternoon to organize and adopt a plan of action for honoring the late Gen. Lawton in Indianapolis.
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Lawton
Board Trade and the
Commercial Club
Indianapolis
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