Boundary dispute reveals British expansion beyond Schomburg line
United States State Department uncovers a British plan linked to the Schomburg line in the Venezuelan boundary dispute. A new letter from Viscount Leveson shows Britain sought to define Guiana boundaries with a map and memoir, marking landmarks and inviting objections from Venezuela and the Netherlands before any final settlement. Separate item notes a boiler explosion near Laws Breaker, Pa., killing three workers.
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Washineton
U. P.J
State Department
Schomburg
Old Salisbury
England
Venezuela
Combargk
Salisbury
Olney
Lord Salisbury
Weolonies
Lord Palmerston
Lord Russell
Viscount
Erston
Aly
Licht
British Guiana
John Russell
British Wa
Sehome
Lord Palmer
Brad John Mussel
Guiana
Homburgk
Netherlands
Great Britain
Her Majesty’s
Gas Company Fined Overcharges in Police Court Ruling
The Indianapolis natural gas company was fined in two cases for overcharging. The police court overruled the demurrers claiming lack of jurisdiction and insufficient affidavits. One case charged $2 for a cook stove at 98 Pacast owned by Nathan Ball. the other charged $2 to Charles Hetzel. Judge Cox imposed $5 fines plus costs in each case.
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Indianapolis Natural Gas Company
Pacast
Nathan Ball
Charles Hetzel
Cox
Prohi Convention and City News From Indianapolis
Prohi state convention set for February 26 and 27. Dancing school hosts a dress ball at Mozart hall on Tuesday evening. Indianapolis lodge No. 13 keeps open house from 2 to 12. Shellhouse & Co. grocery reports three robberies in two weeks. Headley drug store on Indiana avenue robbed early Tuesday. slight losses. Mayor's cabinet met in the mayor's office late Tuesday afternoon. Reinhart residence fire on Trowbridge street caused about $100 loss. Company A of the local militia short 20 men after recent discharges. Snowbound streetcar lines and a burned armature cripple service. Fisele jeweler on Washington street faces two chattel mortgages totaling $8,785. Samuel Gompers expected in Indianapolis Tuesday night or Wednesday. Snow removal ordinances urged in some cities. a good idea for Indianapolis. Judge Cox raises prices on drinks in court, with accounts drawn for imbuing too freely. Salvation Army to spend Tuesday night in prayer at 338 Ellinoigst hall. Barbour and Rosenthal case continued in police court. Company A, Second infantry, to hold open house New Year’s Day with stag and camp fire. Neighbors urge electric lighting from New Jersey to Seventeenth streets. Judge McMaster prevents Buser from taking furniture at Murphy league rooms. Evansville Courier sold to satisfy mortgage. Indianapolis investors take stock in new management. Ninth-st Murphy league to meet Thursday. Knights of Pythias grand lodge organized in Castle hall with 54 members and listed officers. Various marriages, licenses, and local civic mentions included.
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Prohi
Baur’s
Mozart Hall
Indianapolis Lodge
W. J. Fisele
Washington St
F. Schmidt
Ti. Eisete
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Indianapolis
Ellinoigst
Conner
Carlson
Brown
Jake
Burr Barbour
Geo. Rosenthal
Company Aa
Second Infantry
Pearl St
New Jersey
Seventeenth-sts
Board of Works
Frank Burke
Alvin Lockara
Henry C. Parker
Jesse Fletcher
Samuel L. Look
Gil Shanklin
St. Murphy League
Order of the Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
J. L. Bieler
A. I. Sidow
John G. Neuman
Evansville
Fred Grossett
Ernest Knodel
Chas ‘Lauer
Brutus
Oliver
Kate Thornburg
Hugh
Eva Middlesworth
Geo
Lizzie Blackburn
Elmer
Lizzie Grubb
Daniel
Idith Slater
Duane
Fanny Stepp
Frederick Fisher
Mary Warren
August Bruh
Whittaker Riggs
Hattie M. Forsha
August Minstviewer
Gertrude Miller
Harland TV
Shirley
Emma Felton
Robert
Coxe
Ida BP
Emerich
John Leland
Greenleaf
Katherine D. Landis
Chas
F. Weiland
Cora May Goodman
Francis M. Beswick
Pearl Viola Armstrong
Andrew Hull Parker, Jr
Bonds Drive in New York for 100 Million Loan
Reports from New York indicate a new bond issue of 100 million dollars with potential additional 100 million. Banks have been invited to subscribe and JP Morgan & Co. leads the syndicate. Domestic applications loom large as British and German banks seek participation. Bonds reportedly to be sold at 105 percent with 1 percent commission to the syndicate.
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New York
U. P
J. PP. Morgan & Co
J.P. Norgan & Co
Resolution on finance heads Senate action next Friday
Washington reports a Senate resolution by Senator Sherman on financial matters and the fund for redeeming U S notes. The finance committee plans to decide policy on bond and tariff bills next week as the House adjourns for the year.
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Washieton
U. P
Senate
Sherman
Fifty-third Congress
United States
U. S
Finance Committee
Elkins
Mgr. Hill
Jim Thre Bouse
Conden
Kenderson
Fire Damages Huntington Seed Store Machinery and Goods
Fire at Huntington Seed Company on East Washington Street damaged a large display of baskets and seed stock. An overheated furnace ignited a case of wares, causing about 2000 dollars in losses before the blaze was controlled. Most items were water soaked but insurance will cover the damage. Sweet pea seed and design materials were destroyed, while seed stock at the rear largely escaped.
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Huntington Seed Company
E. Washingtonst
Huntington
Deportation Census In Chicago Targets 50 Suspects
U S inspectors under Deputy-Collector Griffith tally 1800 Chinese residents in Chicago. Fifty suspects face deportation for lack of proper registration as a census aims to root out unregistered arrivals from Canada via underground routes or illicit ships. Most will fail to prove registration.
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U. S
Chima
Curiaco
Dec
U. P
Chicago
Griffith
Canada
Push to move Christchurch north with cathedral plan
The scheme to relocate Christchurch is to be pursued vigorously with Bishop White in accord. The Monument place property will fund a new cathedral at Seventh Street and Central Ave via the late Bishop Knickerbocker's will, with many other improvements planned but not immediate.
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Christchurch
Bishop White
Monument Place
Seventh-st
Central Ave
Knickerbocker
Pagues Disgrace: Lieutenant Dismissed From Army
Lieut amel S. Pague of the fifteenth infantry regiment was dismissed from the army after a court martial found him guilty of attempting to kill his regimental commander Col. Crofton at Fort Sheridan near Chicago. The verdict was affirmed by Cleveland on Monday. Pague, born in Ohio, entered the academy there and graduated in 1876.
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Cleveland
Payne
Ohio
Joint Session at State House Debates Voluntary Organizations
A joint session of the Thinkers met at the state house on Tuesday. The session concluded for the economic group but the political science group will continue until Thursday. Prof Henderson of Chicago University read a paper arguing that clubs and associations formed for laudable purposes deserve support.
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Political Science
State House
Henderson
Chicago University
Insurgent Battle Near Calimente In Cuba
A Havana dispatch reports Col Perera with Spanish troops attacking Maximo Gomez at Calimente. Insurgent cavalry charged the Spanish square but Navaro and Suarez arrived, forcing a retreat. Spanish casualties were 10 killed and 63 wounded. Cuban losses 250. Gomez retreated from Marquito and Toque. Also, 2000 Spanish troops boarded at Cadiz for Cuba.
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Maprio
U. P.J
Havana
Imparcial
Perera
Maximo Gomez
Calimente
Navarro
Suarez
Gomez
Marquito
Toque
Cuba
Mapp
U. B
Cadiz
Will Come On in Police Court on Thursday Morning
The case of Roxy Williams charged with killing Joseph Farrell on Christmas Eve will be heard in police court Thursday afternoon. The coroner’s verdict exonerates Williams, finding self defense. A preliminary hearing on bail is expected. Winter & Elam defend Williams, while Farrell’s friends hire counsel for the prosecution.
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Roxy Williams
Joseph Farrell
Williams
Winter & Elam
Farrell
Emma Sapp Alleges Arm Around Her at Park Theater
Emma Sapp testified Warrum of Greenfield placed his arm about her during a Park theater performance. After complaint and conflicting testimony, Judge Cox fined Mack Warrum five dollars plus costs for the incident.
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Emma Sapp
Southside
Mack Warrum
Greenfield
Park Theater
Warrum
Lemcke Building Lower Floors To Be Turned Over Tuesday
The Lemcke building at Market and Pennsylvania streets will have its lower floors turned over to tenants Tuesday evening. The completion date originally set for January 1 was delayed due to late iron deliveries.
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Lemcke
Market and Pennsylvaniasts
Cure a Cold in One Day Ad Prompting Refund Promise
An old advertisement touts a quick cure for a cold claiming relief in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets and promises a refund if it fails. The price is shown as 25 cents.
Ex Governor Campbell Linked to Californian Mining Fortune
Report says ex Gov Campbell, tied to a California mining venture, will gain wealth. Captain Frank Barrett organized a mining company with Campbell and Ohio backers owning stakes. Campbell holds an eighth interest and denies stock sales while predicting strong profits for stockholders. The find could boost his 1896 national political role.
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Conumbres
U. P
Campbell
California
Frank Barrett
Tancaster, CO
San Joaquin Valley
Ohio
Gov. Campbell
W. Pharman
Jone
Capt. Barrett
Tam
Sean
55 Chicago water works workers panic during furnace fire
At the Chicago water works two mile crib 55 workers were isolated when oil waste ignited causing a blaze in the furnace. James Whitney a second cook was badly burned and later brought to the city by tug amid alarms from torches. Whitney of Columbus Ohio may not survive.
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Cincaco
U. P
Chicago Water Works
Chicago Ave
James Whitney
Whitney
Isis
Columbus, O
Congressman Overstreet Sees Chance for New Federal Building
Congressman Overstreet spoke in Indianapolis on Tuesday and said there is every reason to believe a new federal building will be built there. He noted the Indiana delegation is united in pushing the project as one team.
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Congressman Overstreet
Indianapolis
Ile
Indiana
Million in gold to ship from New York Wednesday
Wire items report a $1,000,000 gold shipment from New York slated for Wednesday. Other notes mention indictments against nine Chicago billiard shop proprietors, Gov Hastings headed to Hot Springs, Justice Brewer to Venezuelan post, Butler Georgia burning, and a Denver Equitable building sale at $1,407,000.
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New York
Chicago
Gov. Hastings
Pennsylvania
Hot Springs
Ark
Brewer
Butler
Equitable
Denver
Col
Liverpool
Millispoo
Dunraven
New York Yacht Club
Peckham
New York Court of Appeals
Washington
Supreme Court
Treasury
Populist Convention Trade Quietly Underway in Indianapolis
The Sun reports a push by Indianapolis leaders to host the national populist convention with a potential vote at a meeting of the populist state committee and a follow up with the Commercial club. N A W Moisinger, a leading populist figure from Shoals, draws attention with his distinctive beard and multiple local roles as publisher, opera organizer, banker, and farmer. He warns that without rapid financial improvement, merchants in Washington and Daviess counties and towns on the O M road will fail, urging free coinage of silver as the solution.
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Weisinger
N. A W. Moisinger
Bfe
Blizzard Winds Hit Niagara Falls Area and Buffalo
Niagara Falls and Dunkirk report high water and dock damage as the river rose over 30 feet at the falls. Buffalo barrels through with 72 mph winds, blown signs, torn wires, and flooded low lands along Buffalo Creek. Rochester records 51 mph gusts easing to snow squalls by noon.
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Niagara Falls
N. Y
U. P
Dunkirk
Leroy
Rochester
Burraro
Buffalo
Buffalo Creek
South Buffalo
Sleigh Exhibits Populate Streets After Breakneck Showdown
Residents displayed sleighs Monday and Tuesday with many improvised designs from dry goods boxes and cow bells. Distinctly sparse on fine models, the scenes featured a lively street race or two while liverymen worry over overworked horses returning exhausted to barns.
Underground Wire Plan Submitted for Board of Works
The Western Union Telegraph Company informs the board of works that plane and specifications for placing their wires underground, in compliance with the ordinance, are being prepared and will be submitted in a few days.
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The
Western Union Telegraph Company
Board of Works
Piano Sale Offers Easy Payments At Waischner’s
Frank Butts advertises pianos cheap to learn on at Waischner's special sale. Payments are $4 and $5 per month. Also promoted are hardwood mantels and grates by ML Lilly with stores connected citywide. Contact 78 and 8 N Pennsylvania or 188 Indiana Ave telephone L791.
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Waischner
Pennsylvania
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Brazil
Jikee
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Laws Breaker
Alex Young
Donald
Courtwright
Taggart Rlifig- Holt
Park
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Frank Butts
Indiana-ave
Democratic Congress
Lerat
Pague
Madrid
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Emma
Uel
Patal Burns
Overstreet
Jno. M. Lilly
Wm.l. Elder
Ing Co
Virginia Ave
Motsinger
Commercial Club
Capt Power
the Sun
Indianapulis
Slelighing
Lilly
Indiana Ave
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