Thirty Thirds Rifle Death Itself in Philippine Campaign
In San Nicolas the Third cavalry seized an insurgent train bound for Bayombong with La Independencia printing plant and records. Reports from San Isidro and San Jacinto recount US casualties and a forged War Department note. A Filipino defense near San Fabian and San Jacinto shows marked rifle skill and tragic noncombat deaths including two women. A nursemaid scene ends with a girl clasping a dying Ilocano widow’s hand.
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Manila
Independencia
Lawton
Otis
Col. Wessels
Young
San Wicolas
Aguinaldo
la Independencia
Bayombong
Lewion
Nueva Lecija
Tarlac
Col. Padilla
San Isidro
Persecution slips of saloon keepers fuel police dispute
Police-supt Quigley denies issued slips ordering persecution of saloon keepers. Ex-officers revive fragments found in old papers as evidence. A slip allegedly typed on Remington by Tom Hedian shows uneven periods and erratic spacing, suggesting fabrication. The Sun possesses the damaged document.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quigley
Remington
Tom Hedian
Hedian
District 22 saloon route regulates late sales and Sundays
The 22nd District will patrol saloons along their route as they pass, barring loafers, and ensuring no sales after 11 PM or on Sundays. Named locations include Lichtenauer 1005 West Wash, St. Pat Ward 1812 West Wash, S and J, U.A. Lyons 1410 West Wash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lichtenauer
W. Wash
St.Pat Ward
W.wash
Police watchlists target saloons in twenty second district
The Sun notes a slip ordering patrols to watch several saloons in Terre Haute’s twenty second district. It lists numerous independent saloon keepers named on typewritten slips for not buying administration beer, while some owners were told to stop outside beer use. Quigley acknowledges such slips exist, framing them as part of loitering and theft prevention, with orders to arrest loafers and monitor saloons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twenty-Second
William M. Rosengarten
Merrill
Delaware
John Krupp
Pennsylvania-st
Madison-are
John Duran
Haughville
Monaghan
Church
Ray-sis
Jake Roller
W. Washington-st
Gray Brothers
Blake and Walnut-sts
Dennis Sullivan
Agnes
Michigan-sts
J. Hamilton, Blake and
North-sts
Terre Haute Brewing Company
Indianapolis
Tie
War officials sharply scored by London Daily Mail
The London Daily Mail attacks government war conduct blaming Hicks Beach Lansdowne and Wolseley for failures in South Africa. It calls for removal of incompetents and for a financier to manage vast war funds, criticizing transport and artillery shortages and demanding changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Daily Mail
Michael Wicks-Beach
Lord Lansdowne
Wolseley
Mail
South Africa
Hicks-Beach
Lord Wolseley
Lansdowne
Hicks Beach
Salisbury to Remain in Office Through War End
Reports say Lord Salisbury decided to stay as prime minister until the war ends after consulting the queen, reversing a plan to resign at year’s start. A Boer 36-pounder fired at Chieveley on Thursday December 19, causing five deaths and six injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Salisbury
Chhieveley
Body of Indiana sailor missing after Maine disaster
The body of Harry Keyes, an Indianapolis native and Maine victim, was reportedly buried in Arlington Cemetery Washington by a miscommunication. A telegram stated no casket marked with Keyes' name arrived, prompting inquiries by Attorney Charles E. Barrett and Senator Fairbanks. Barrett believes a mislabeling will be found and Keyes' body will reach Indianapolis, likely later than Sunday. Keyes, 21, son of Mrs. Turner, had joined the merchant marine at his sea bent, serving three years with the Maine under Senator Voorhees’ influence. He had written from Havana harbor shortly before the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Keyes
Indiana
Maine
Arlington Cemetery
Washington
Indianapolis
Charles E. Barrett
Barrett
Fairbanks
Keyes
Wm. E. English
John J. Turner
Liberty St
Terre Haute
Central Chair Factory
Senator Voorhees
Havana Harbor
Gage Faces Ouster Over Oil Bank Deals
Washington dispatches say Secretary Gage may lose favors from City National Bank as he limits government bond deposits. Rumors allege he owns Chicago bank stock making him ineligible, prompting calls for congressional investigations.
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Chicago
National
New York
Washington
Gage
City Rational Bank
City
Bank of the Nation
Atlen
Nebraska
Lentz
Ohio
Congress
Murderer Tichenor Has a Hearing
Charles G. Tichenor faced a preliminary hearing in Justice Jackman's court on charges of killing John Lucas with a billiard cue after an altercation at a Cumberland saloon. The dispute began over tenancy and rent of a house, Lucas allegedly attacked, Tichenor struck with a cue, Lucas injured, then Lucas fled to Indianapolis for treatment. Huntington, an employer for 20 years, attested to Tichenor's peaceable nature as witnesses noted Lucas initiated the trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles G. Tichenor
John Lucas
Lucas
Tichenor
Indianapolis
Huntington
Lunatic Burns Bank Funds to Hide Fire Kindling
Porter A. Kennedy once declared insane admits drawing $5000 from the First National Bank the day before an insanity inquest and using the money to kindle a fire so that none of his relations could obtain it. He says the act was to prevent kin from getting the funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Ind
Sph
Porter A. Kennedy
Tional Bank
Crapshooters Fined After Police Court Hearing
A group of craps players arrested Tuesday night at Jim Waghthon’s place on Indiana Avenue appeared in police court Thursday morning. They were fined five dollars each, while the keeper George Rochester received a ten dollar penalty.
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Jim Wagthn
Unclear OCR fragment hints at political resignation
Fragmentary text shows names Harry Phillips and a resignation tied to a position with a congressman. The readable bits suggest a political context but lack concrete details, dates, or full names to form a complete item.
Recorder's Bond Suit contesting fee law brief argues illegality
Shilling and Hovey filed a circuit court brief contending the 1891 fee and salary law is unconstitutional for lacking uniform salaries, and the 1893 amendment also void. They argue the action is on the recorder's official bond, not for fees, and that the case was improperly brought by the county commissioners rather than the prosecuting attorney, with the bond amount set at 2000 and limit issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Shilling
Shillinge
Shilling
Supreme Court rehearing sought in Gallup tax case
The Gallup tax case from Marion county returns to the supreme court for a rehearing after both sides appealed. The county seeks modification to obtain 97 000 dollars for taxes and penalties, while the inheritor asks reversal of the lower court judgment of 47 000 dollars. The rehearing was granted at the attorney general's petition with no new county brief to be filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallup
Marion County
Supreme Court
Mother pleads as son fined for window breakage
A 13 year old, Bird Elston, was fined five dollars by Judge Daly on Thursday for breaking window panes in a business room at 2213 FE Washington Street. After the trial the mother protested in the bailiff's room saying she could not pay and asking to serve her son's sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bird Elston
Washington-st
Daly
Merritt to Remain as Park Commissioner Likely
Park-commissioner Merritt's term expires December 31, but Mayor Taggart says he will probably reappoint him. Brasilian Balm advertised as a cure for cold and croup. Various goods like robes blankets and driving gloves offered at low prices in the city. The storefront listing mentions Strawmyer and Nilius with a monument plaque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merritt
Taggart
Strawmyer & Nilius
Fifth division concentrated for Natal operations
London reports the bulk of the Fifth division under Gen. Warren moving to Natal to join Buller with 10,000 men. Five of eight battalions are en route as reinforcements. Warren travels from Pietermaritzburg to Chieveley, while Buller prepares a fresh attack on the Boers despite the strong river line. Churchill describes Boer positions as strongly fortified with trenches and guns dominating Tugela crossings, suggesting active operations may follow after further prep.
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London
Warren
Natal
Buller
Roberts
Cape Colony
Pietermaritzburg
Chieyveley
Winston Churchill
Chieveley
Tugela
South Africa
Slocum Reaches Chieveley Camp with Allied Attaches
Durban dispatch reports Capt. Slocum the American military attache arriving at Chieveley camp. He is accompanied by the attaches of France, Germany, Russia and Italy, signaling allied coordination amid regional movements.
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Slocum
Chieveley
Durban
Des
Chieveley Camp
France
Germany
Russia
Italy
Boers Fire Shells on British Camps Meets Quiet LONDON Dispatch
An official at Cave Town reports Gen Methuen says Boers continued heavy cannonading onto British camps, naval guns replied, while Methuen notes all quiet. The Liverpool Post provides this account with terse dispatch wording.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Forestier-wilkes
Cave ‘Town
Earlham's Successes Stir Talks of Intercollegiate Dates
Earlham College athletes had a strong showing last year prompting Purdue and Miami University to arrange future contests. The football team for next year is expected to be stronger than ever, with Earlham seeking additional opponents in key athletic events.
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Earlham College
Iletic
Purdue
Earlham
Miamii
Pops Promise Centers on Four Vacancies in Populist Meet
Populist central committee members begin arriving for a two day meeting at the Occidental to fill four vacancies. Capt Bryant district 4 resigns due to business. John R Korner Winamac district 15 moves away. Cal Hasselman Auburn district 22 seeks retirement. P A Carroll Evansville district 2 aligns with social democrats. Korner may return to Winamac and stay as committeeman. Committee reviews field and plans campaigns.
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Central Committee
Occidental
Capt. Bryant
District 4
John R. Korner
Winamac
Indianapolis
Cal Hasselman
Auburn
P. A. Carroll
Evansville
Social Democrats
K Korner
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity
Forecast covers 26 hours ending 8 p m December 29. Cold fair weather expected. Thursday night and Friday shaped by low temperatures with minimum near 7 am and noon readings around 20 to 24 degrees by 2 pm.
New Board of Public Works Starts Bond Filings
Joseph W. Smith, republican member, filed his $5,000 bond with Controller Johnson on Thursday. Bond signed by William H. Schmidt and Charles N. Ferguson. Other members Fan ning and Sahm to file bonds this week. The new board to meet retiring board on Friday for the last session of the current commissioners. First session planned for Monday but holiday may delay organization. appointments believed to be announced soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph W. Smith
New Board of Public Works
Controller Johnson
Wiliam H. Schmidt
Charles N. Furguson
Messrs
Fanning
Sahm
Mwade
Brosnan Bros store destroyed by night fire in downtown
Fire at Brosnan Bros. dry goods store on Gand and Washington streets broke out at 3 10 am on Thursday. Loss estimated at 60 to 70 thousand dollars with extensive smoke and water damage to adjacent properties. Firemen battled fierce heat, failed entry through the rear, and fought gas-fed blazes from a melted furnace pipe. Insurance covered by multiple agencies. store owner D D Brosnan and partner John D. Brosnan vow to reopen.
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Brosnan Bros
Gand & W
Washington St
Edward Lynch
Cleary
Box 45
Meridian
Wter
Haughville
D. D. Brosnan
Tehs
John D
New York
Dyer & Rassmann
John R. Welch
A. Metzger
John
Sullivan Bros
Wm. Haerle
Vandalia Case Goes to Special Master After Rebuttal
George Day, the Vandalia railroad books expert, was replaced on the stand before Special-master Noble C. Butler. At noon both sides said they were ready for the master, with arguments to begin January 15. The case concerns about 200,000 dollars the state says the road owes the school fund under its charter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Day
Vandalia
Noble C. Butler
Gas Deal In Greenfield Nears Completion
John R. Pearson of the Indianapolis gas company is negotiating to buy the Greenfield natural gas company. He claims to act as agent for a Rochester Pennsylvania citizen. The deal is believed near, with capital stock at $50,000 and most stockholders Greenfield citizens.
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Greenfield Gas Company
John BR. Pearson
John R. Pearson
The
Indianapolis Gas
Pearson
Rochester
Pressure Tests To Gauge Gas Pressure For Rate Revision
City engineer Jeup and the contracts and franchises committee will conduct several pressure tests Friday afternoon. A gauge will be provided to tap natural gas mains where consumer lines connect to determine current pressure, guiding the proposed ordinance on rate revisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeup
Council
Weekly wage payment plan discussed by Indiana plant manager
Barthold Goldsmith, manager of the Indiana plants of the American Iron Plate company, conferred with labor commissioners on a weekly wage plan to be taken up with workers next week. Information shows Frankton mill workers of Republic Iron and Steel accepted every other week pay. out of seven plants heard from, four accepted and three rejected the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barthold Goldsmith
Indiana
American Tn-Plate Company
Frankton
Republic Iron and Steel Company
Injured in Bicycle Collision With Street Car Wagon
R Hillery of 422 N Davicson St was badly hurt on Washington St when knocked from his bicycle by a street car tower wagon. Two wheels passed over his legs and his face and body were injured. He was taken home by City Dispensary ambulance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Hillery
N. Davicson-st
W. Washnngton-st
City Dispensary
Sisters of St Joseph extend thanks for Christmas tree aid
The Sisters of St Josephs Industrial School thank friends who supported the orphans Christmas tree and entertainment. The notice mentions Feed your Horse Janes Dustress Nata Grand hotel cafe meals priced at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sisters of St. Joseph's Industrial’ School
Janes
Dustress
Nata
Grand Hotel Cafe
Will Steele Be a Dark Horse at the Republican Convention
Report suggests cash Shirley aims for Congress with George Steele from Marion as an obstacle. Kokomo and Marion delegates gather while plans unfold to back Steele for governor by convention time. Quiet canvass expected to propel Steele, with regional balance aiding a 3 ticket slate.
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George Steele
Marion
Shirley
District 1
Steele
Marion County political club forms quiet, stable group
Ir'Li and The Marion county democracy organized a year ago met at the N Pennsylvania street Wednesday night. The tits club is small in numbers but consists of men with brains and backing. It is not making a demonstration, but is working quietly toward a permanent, substantial organization capable of withstanding political storms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Democracy
Elum
Ue N
Pennsylvania St
Tits Club
A Bu'sted Publican and Ex-Premier Escombe Dead
A bankruptcies note lists Indianapolis saloonkeeper Joseph W. Gates owing 2435 dollars and 63 cents with assets of 432 dollars and 10 cents. In Durban on December 25 the Rt Hon Harr Escombe, former Natal premier, has died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bu’sted
Joseph W. Gates
Indianapolis
Escombe
Durban
Harr Escombe
Natal
Dre
Skating Thrills Freeze River and Canal Vistas
Garfield park lake lay firmly frozen with thick smooth ice drawing hundreds of skaters. Broad Ripple White River edges froze for feet as town youth skimmed the canal and river margins. Aquatic club plans skating party at Broadway before thawing ends the ice.
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Garfield Park
Broad Ripple
White _river
Aquatic Club
Broad
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San Jacinto
Secretary of War
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Informa
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Najor
Keen
Cape
London Mail
Gage Trembles
His Boots
Standard Oil
Bis
Cently
Lome ‘On
Jefferson-ave
Liverpool
Cinity
Board of Works
Butler
Will Steele
Kokomo
Cash Shirley
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