Democrats win county printing contract in political upheaval
Marion county commissioners, a Republican board, plan to award the printing bid to Sentinel Printing Company, a Democratic firm, in a move described as unprecedented. Levey Bros. & Co. faced a high bid, Journal Company was next, and Wm. B. Burford third, with an announcement expected soon.
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Marion County
Sentinel Printing Company
Republican Board of Commissioners
Sentinel Company
Levey Bros. & Co
Levey Firm
Journal Company
Wm. B. Burford
Americans survive seven days on desert island
On a desolate coast near Vancouver British Columbia three Americans Dr Philips of New York Robert Blick and William Bridges of Fresno Cal were shipwrecked aboard the Ohio off Port Simpson two weeks ago. They endured seven days with no food except mussels and seaweed drifted ashore on Longas Island amid two hurricanes. An Indian boy in a canoe afterward approached the island and his craft was seized as the famished trio paddled back to Port Simpson naked and badly frozen. All remain in precarious condition.
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Vancouver
B. C
Port Simpson
Indianapolis and Logansport traction company formed
Articles of incorporation filed to build an electric railroad from Indianapolis to Logansport via Frankfort. Directors include Marott Wood Light Hovey Jordan Ruckeihaus Bosson Walker. Marion County commissioners review proposed Michigan Road tracks and may push for center placement to reduce costs.
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Indianapolis & Logansport Traction Company
Indianapolis
Frankfort
Logansport
George J. Marott
Horace F. Wood
Robert C. Light
Alfred R. Hovey
Michael A. Jordan
John C. Ruckeihaus
Wim. Bosson
Lewis C. Walker
Fialding
Blume's Murder Case Moves to Boone County
William Blume, indicted for murder, granted a change of venue to Boone County. He shot and killed his sweetheart Grace Harvey and attempted suicide, later recovering at City Hospital.
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Wm. Blume
Boone County
Blume
Grace Harvey
Bankruptcy filings prompt list of petitioners in federal court
Bankrupt. Lindley, a Bloomington druggist, filed a petition in bankruptcy in federal court Friday. Other petitioners on Friday include Albert E. Whitney of Muncie Ronald G. Edwards of Mishawaka John H. Amos and A. M. Stephenson of Terhune Boone county partners in business.
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We c. ‘Lindley
Bloomington
Albert E
Whitney
Muncie
Ronald” G. Edwards
Mishawaka- John
Rhody Busted the Ring in Senatorial Mixup
The Denison lobby scene features Joe Powers of Como and Jay county with talk of Hanly and Taylor. A Beveridge circle in Indianapolis discussions flared as lawyers debate whom to back. Signatures, pledges, and party maneuvering hint at surprises when caucus opens next week.
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Sam
Joe Powers
Como
Jay County
Denison
Senator
Hanly
Rabb
Judge Taylor
Liber College
Taylor
Indianapolis
Lotus Club
Beveridge
Marion County
Henry
Heminway
John L. Griffiths
Griffiths
United States
Lafayette
Evie Reed wreck crew rescued by Spanish brig
The ship Evie Reed of Bath Maine wrecked in a gale off Cape Henry. The shipwrecked crew arrived Thursday at Corunna Spain aboard the Spanish brig Gabriel. Captain Steelman reported he and his men were saved after the brig hove in sight and rescued all aboard.
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London
Evie Reed
Bath
Corunna
Spain
Gabriel
Cape Henry
Reed
Steelman
Corinna
Cubans Decry Parade Ban Over Spanish Evacuation
In Havana on December 30, tensions rise as Brooke and Ludlow ban Cuban forces from marching for Spain's evacuation. Cubans threaten to haul Cuban and American flags if not allowed. Moderation urged. Gomez supporters promise order. US officials discuss potential disruption and a congress response.
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Ludlow
Gomez
Brooke
Cuba
Havana
Roberts' crime case and Utah political fallout
The indictment shows Brigham Roberts faced charges for living with more than one wife, pleading guilty and receiving four months in the Utah penitentiary plus a $200 fine and costs. Washington debates whether he should keep his seat, noting religious opinion and pending actions by the 56th Congress.
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Towit
Louisa Roberts
Celia Dibble
Celia Roberts
Utah
Washington
Roberts
Congress
Weather forecast for Indianapolis and Vicinity
Forecast for Indianapolis and surrounding area covers 60 hours to 8 p m on January 1. Cooler and cloudy Friday night and Saturday with cold fair Sunday. A cold wave is expected Saturday night. Early Friday temperatures ranged around 40 degrees with a sharp drop to 33 by afternoon. Saturday morning could see near zero readings according to Weather-brewer Wappenhans.
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Indianapolis
Wappenhans
Rich Paducah Belle Marries Whisker Scraper
In St Joseph Michigan a rich Paducah Belle from Kentucky eloped and wed a whisker scraper in a terse society note from December 30. The ceremony links prominent regional names in a terse, fragmentary diary entry style.
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Paducah
Mich
Mil
Ie Ica
Judge Continues Case Over Alleged Insanity Bid in Family Row
In police court Friday Julia Judge of Cantlon Street faced assault and disturbance charges linked to alleged abuse by her brothers Wil and Thomas Judge amid disputes over their ailing mother's estate. The daughter claimed brothers seek her declared insane to gain control, while she denied crimes and promised to reveal abuse. The judge postponed ruling to allow more proof and summoned Fayette Street neighbors to testify.
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Cantlon
Fayette St
Julia Judge
Wil
Thomas
Will
Trouble Near Pretoria Sparks Boer English Clash
Dec 30 reports indicate rising tension in the Transvaal as Uitlanders vow to object to a planned January 2 celebration by the Volkstein borers group for Jameson raid day. Uitlanders threaten riot if events proceed amid mounting discontent and calls for justice from the Boer government.
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Pretoria
Transvaal
Volkstein
Uiillanders
Johannesburg
New Home for Murphy Gospel Temperance League
The Murphy gospel temperance league moves from Library hall Ohio and Pennsylvania streets to Shover's block on East Market street. Francis Murphy will speak at the Sunday meeting at 3 p.m. By invitation of Rev M L Haines he will conduct a gospel temperance meeting at First Presbyterian church Sunday at 7 30 p.m.
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Murphy Gospel Temperance League
Library Hall
Ohio
Pennsylvania Sts
Shover
E. Market St
Francis Murphy
M. L. Haines
Murphy
First Presbyterian Church
Bar association meeting rescheduled to Tuesday
City life item notes the Bar association will meet on Tuesday January 3 instead of Monday, along with a brief report on local legal matters including Samuel Bernhardt seeking court relief from alleged cruelty toward his child and his request to untie from Ella. Fire force reports December overtime of 12 209 09 as full-time again. J P Morton club to hold open house Monday afternoon. Theodore E Griffith posts 15000 bond as estate administrator and 4800 bond as guardian for two minors, ages 16 and 14.
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Bar Association
Samuel Bernhardt
Ella
J. P. Morton Club
Theodore E. Griffith
Wm. H. Griffith
Robert and
Richard Griffith
Lawyers Clash In Superior Court Over Jury Dismissal
Tempers flared in room No 2 as attorney J F Carson sought to discharge the jury citing a spectacular play and pretrial press statements. The case centered on Wm H Cross arrest for embezzlement after admitting a 350 cash retainment for stock, with further accusations of misappropriated funds and alleged influence from newspaper reports.
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Carson
Superior Court Room No. 2
Wm. H. Cross
Red Clay Orchard Company
Cross
J. F. Carson
J. T. Smith
Smith
Jhidse Leathers
Little
Rochford
J. H. Smith
EFTEN'S 4-FIGHTIN? Pur Flow Iten Faces Assault Charge
Frank Iten was tried in police court on a charge of assault and battery brought by his former wife. They were divorced and she had been given the Talbott avenue residence. He received 30 days to vacate though the period runs to next Tuesday. Mrs Sten later broke into the house, claiming he threw her out and kicked her. Iten testified she trip on a mat and fell. the court acquitted him and urged resolution of their troubles.
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Frank Iten
Talbott Ave
Itten
Iten
Mortgage Burn Ceremony at South Street Church
At South Street Baptist Church on Sunday Rev Parrish will burn the $1800 mortgage in the presence of the congregation, ending years of debt tied to the church and signaling a new financial chapter.
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South-st. Church
South-st. Baptist Church
Parrish
Turbulent World Reporting From The Era
Sultan of Morocco near death as Madrid fears British move on Tangier. Harvard leads intercollegiate chess tour in New York. Five toll gates near Falmouth Ky raided Thursday night. Union Iron Works begins Ohio battleship build in San Francisco. Dunham arrested again in Burlington Ia for murder. Two highwaymen rob Cincinnati saloonist Maher, not badly hurt. Dominic Krathofski hanged in Springfield Mass for stepdaughter murder. David Mitchell, son of Wisconsin senator, fatally injured in polo in Jacksonville Fla. Ben Willis hanged in Weathersfield Conn for schoolteacher murder. Glenavon steamship struck rock, foundered with four missing. Antoine Derbier retires as Paris executioner. son succeeds. Fire at Marcus Daly coal mine in Diamondville Wy kills one, damages $150000. Terry Wardner of Boston Traveler jailed for contempt. wife distressed. David Rothschild arrested in New York and Cincinnati over alleged fraud.
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Morocco
Madrid
Tangier
Harvard
New York
Falmouth
Union Iron Works
San Francisco
Ohio
J. C. Dunham
San Jose
Cal
Burlington
Maher
Cincinnati
Dominic Krathofski
Springfield
Mass
David Mitchell
Wisconsin
Jacksonville
Fla
Ben Willis
Weathersfield
Conn
R. Lambert
Glasgow
Glenavon
China
Antoie Derbier
Paris
Marcus Daly
Diamondsville
Wyo
Terry Wardner
Boston Traveler
David Rothschild
R. Rothschild
Central
Nationa
Beef controversy swells over army rations reports
Washington reports Gen. Miles backed by officers while Gen. Garretson confirms canned beef was unfit for human consumption. Maj. Daly's inspection found fresh beef tainted and rejected by troops. The inquiry, likely to extend ten days, may summon Swift Co. witnesses as officials debate beef quality and health impacts.
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Miles
Washington
War Investing Commission
W. H. Daly
O.B
Tampa
Jacksonville
Chickamauga
Porto Rico
Maj. Daly
Daly
Panama
United States
Cleveland
Garretson
Forta Rica
Cannes
Wright Acquitted In Liquor License Chase
Judge Cox acquitted Frank M. Wright under a city ordinance taxing licenses for liquor houses within four blocks of the city. The case centered on Madison Brewing Co moving its agency just outside limits to dodge a 1000 dollar license. Prosecution's Martin Huggs appeals, noting need for charter amendment to cover this trade. Local breweries association aims to curb foreign beer.
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Wright
Madison Brewing Company
T Madison Brewery Company
Wiieh
Carlond
Martin Hugs
Cox
Huge
Ator
Hugg
Baeries
Indiana Historical Society Elects Officers
The Indiana Historical Society met and elected officers including President W. Woelen and Gen. John Coburn with D. W. Ho as vice president and W. E. English as secretary Ja Dunn. Gov. Mount way named an honorary member. The society plans a $2,000 appropriation to gather data and publish collections with Wallace to address at an early date.
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Manly
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McKinley
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Mechniey
Salt Lake City
Brigham Roberts
House of the Fifty-Sixth Congress
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Tom
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Will Cantlon
South Africa
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