City police court notes mix of arrests and fires
Lawton commission received 5.50 from Co and 24 from 67 enastegee ry the Bowen Moorecill company. Harvey Craig 516 W. Wyoming white and William Johnson colored were in police court Friday charged with stealing coat in West Indianapolis. Hydrants produced 9266712 gallons pumped after 6 14 p m with 15 streams. Various arrests for grand larceny and fraud followed. Merger of local notices includes fire, burglary and public works bids and a student arrival for the state oratorical contest at Plymouth church.
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Lawton Commission
Bowen-Moercill Company
Harvey Craig
Wyoming St
William Johnson
Indianapolis
the Water Company
Smallpox Epidemic and Miscellaneous News Items
Smallpox continues to plague Georgia and the Carolinas amid other reports. A Liverpool steamer is days overdue at New York. Gus Kumbach was killed in a Port Arthur saloon brawl. Petitions in China seek reinstatement of the deposed emperor. New York reports the glass bottle trust has collapsed. London jury finds Boxer Riley guilty of knockout. Government plans to buy Iona Island for a naval magazine. Burglars steal furniture from Mrs. Amelia Walters in Chicago. Eight Brownsville tenements burned near Brooklyn, losses about 25000. Gen Lawton’s Arlington grave site is described near the entrance with a commanding view.
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Georgia
North and
South Carolina
Cufi
Liverpool
New York
Gus Kumbach
Port Arthur
Tex
China
London
Riley
Iona Island
Hudson, River
Amelia Walters
Chicago
Brownsville
N.Y
Brooklyn
Lawton
Arlington
Local Notices of Births Deaths Marriages and Permits
Births listed for Abraham Proctor Raymond Boehm John McCleod Henry Hatheney George Treeter Natana Coval. Deaths include Anna Hendricks Mary Kimble cerebral softening and others with causes such as pneumonia typhoid malaria tuberculosis. Marriages include Augusta Goings and Kittie McBride Guy Slater and Mary Grimes and more. Building permits note remodel and brick factory building values.
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Abraham and
Katie Proctor
Anna B. Hendricks
Mary Kimble
Douglas&-st
Robert W. Cowan
Olive St
Fehrenhach
Carroll St
Carroll St., Bronchitis Ah Ma Kunz, 59, $49 §. Meridian-st., Itis. “Hea Little
Virginia Ave
Newton J. Hank
Hampton
Minnesota-st
Cora. Wilson
Colina-st
Croup
Augusta G. Goings
Kittie McBride
Guy Slater
Mary Grimes
Scase Bredell
Mary P. Nielde
Charles H. Smith
Charlotte M. Jennings
Charles
Flora
Minols St
Athine & Co
South St
Willing to Debate Chicago Building Trades Clash
Chicago February 2 A statement of the union side of the conflict between building contractors and city trades unions will be issued after the council meeting Friday night. It calls for a mass meeting where union and contractor representatives may discuss the leading issues. Some contractors have told their workers not to report next Monday unless a settlement is reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Inter
Building Trades Council
Four Children Cremated in Westchester Fire
Four children aged 7 to 8 were burned to death at a Boutonville home in Westchester county. Parents George Wirans had been away on business and returned to find the house in ashes. Authorities believe the fire resulted from an accidental indoor blaze started by the children.
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New York
Chidren
Boutonville
Westchester County
George Wirans
Winan
Tolstoy Discusses End and Love in Paris Interview
Tolstoy, in a Paris interview, says his end is near and he faces it with tranquillity. He describes his final book The Resurrection as exploring three loves sentimental sensual and sublime, the last elevating and purifying men.
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Paris
Tolstoi
Mystery Body in Sioux City Box Solved
Baltimore report confirms the body found in a packing box at the Sioux City express office was a German tramp killed in Baltimore by a trolley car on December 29. The corpse was shipped to Sioux City for medical purposes.
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Baltimore
Sioux City
One Minute Cough Cure Praised by Local Resident
Jno Berry of Loganton Pa. states that after pneumonia doctors failed, one Minute Cough Cure cured him and three bottles cured his grandchildren. He claims it cures coughs colds croup throat and lung troubles and even prevents consumption. Mothers endorse and children like it. All druggists sell it.
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Jno. Berry
Loganton
Buller Licking the Boers as British Press Reports
London reports on Gen Buller crossing the Tugela and engaging the Boers with a relief column expected to reach Ladysmith within a week. Dispatches cite 19,000 Boer troops north of the Tugela, with 1,985 British losses so far and Govt vows to fight on summer.
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Spearman
Cape Town
Buller
Ladysmith
Tugela
Dundonald
Hionger
Giles Grift
Trichart
Warren
Dunderald
Spionkop
Butler
Kops
Natal
South Africa
French Captures 80 Boers Reported in Cape Town
A Cape Town dispatch says Gen. French has reportedly captured 80 Boers but no official confirmation yet. The report originates from Cape Town and lacks formal verification.
Roberts seeks 30000 more troops as conscription ordered
London February 2 Pearson's War News reports General Lord Roberts demands 30000 additional soldiers in South Africa. The cabinet has decided to raise the number by conscription and will proclaim the order on February 14.
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London
Pearson
Lord Roberts
South Africa
Rhodes' Secretary Captured by Boers
Cape Town reports Cecil Rhodes private secretary was captured by the Boers while attempting to flee Mimber ley for Cape Town.
Hanna Says No Conspiracy Over Roosevelt Vice Presidency
MARK HANNA declares in the Philadelphia North American that there is no plan to shelve Theodore Roosevelt as a vice presidential candidate. He says the administration has not chosen a VP, and the national convention should decide McKinley’s running mate. He questions Timothy Woodruff’s suitability for Hobart’s or any top post.
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Philadelphia
Hanna
Timothy Woodruff
New York
Mr. Woodruff
Butt
United States
Woodruff
Hobart
Roosevelt
Senator Hanna
Ready for the Strike at Great Northern
The Great Northern Railroad dispatched 200 workers on Friday morning to fill positions if a strike occurs, with 500 more to follow Friday night. The situation suggests a strike could be declared within 24 hours in St. Paul Minnesota.
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Paul
Minn
Great Northern
Goebel Is Determined To Live
Middlesboro Kentucky February 2 Hon William S Wright of Boone Fork Letcher County was assassinated from ambush Friday Five shots were fired but only two took effect Wright a prominent Democrat and former member of the lex statute no reason is known for the killing
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Er County
Wright
Lex Statute
Kentucky in Turmoil Over Taylor Arrests and Militia
In Frankfort Gov Taylor tightens lines at the state house as Gen Colisr blocks access and a protest arises after A M Walker is arrested for allegedly aiding mutiny. Gen Castleman to take adjutant general post amid Goebel militia rumors and heightened penitentiary guard security.
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Frankfort
Taylor
Colisr
State House
A. M. Walker
Louisville
Gov. Taylor
Walker
Col. Williams
Adjutant General's Office
Executive Office
Col
Evans Seats Contested Louisville Seat After Committee Ruling
Washington February 2 The house committee on elections ruled unanimously that Judge Walter Evans did not win the Louisville Kentucky district seat and that the democratic contestee is entitled to the seat. The contest alleges fraudulent negro votes.
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Washington
House Committee On Elections
Walter Evans
Oscar Turner
Louisville
Evans
Senator Allen pushes full investigation of bank actions
Washington February 2 Senator Allen introduced a resolution for a complete inquiry into transactions between the treasury department City national Hanover national and other New York banks. At Aldrich’s request it was ordered printed and held for Saturday. Senator Chandler gave notice he would bring up the Quay case Monday and Turley of Tennessee would begin his speech then.
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Washington
Allen
Senate
Treasury Department
City National
Hanover Rational
New York
Aldrich
Chandler
Turley
Tennessee
Impeachment Hearings Open For Shelby County Officials
Shelbyville Indiana February 2 Farmers and taxpayers gather at the courthouse to hear impeachment charges against County Commissioners Amos and Cherry for malfeasance. Defense seeks venue change amid 75 affidavits claiming unfair trial. 45 demurrers to the complaints await action as a grand jury reports 14 more indictments.
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Shelbyville
Ind
Court House
Amos and
Cherry
Blair
Thomas B. Adams
Michener
Wilson & Wilson
John B. Elam
Indianapolis
Morris
Gavin
Indianapeolis
Offutt
Greenfield
Shelby County
Sanders
Amos
Ben
Grand
Board of Works Payrolls and Bridge Work Advances
The Board of Works approved last week payrolls for the Sewer, Bridge, and Street Repair gangs with amounts 214.80, 95.70 and 32.05 dollars respectively. J K Cooper received 1042.36 as final masonry estimate for Pogue's Run Bridge at Fall Creek. Petitions filed for a bridge across Pleasant Run at LeGrand Avenue and for asphalt and cement walks on Madison Avenue Merrill to McCarty. The city engineer was ordered to prepare papers for cement walks on Marlowe Avenue Oriental to Arsenal and Capitol Avenue New York to Tenth, plus local sewer on Marlowe Avenue Oriental to Arsenal.
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Board of Works
J. K. Cooper
Pogue's Run
Fall Creek
Pleasant Run
LeGrand-ave
Madison-ave
Merrill
McCarty
Marloweave
Oriental
Arsenal
Capitol-ave
New York
Tenth
Marlowe-ave
Death From Small-Pox In Clay City
Effie Smith, 45, died Thursday evening in Clay City Indiana from a hemorrhage associated with small pox. The report notes the illness and its fatal outcome in the local community.
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Clay City
Ind
Effie Smith
Stops the Cough and Cures a Cold in One Day
An old advertised medicinal claim for Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promises a quick cure for a cold with no payment required. The copy emphasizes stopping coughs and curing colds in a day, typical of era patent medicine promotions.
Three Cents Holds Up Miner-Operator Settlement
The sub-scale talks among miners and operators focus on a three cent swing in the differential, with Indiana, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Ohio positions shaping a possible 14 cent advance. Illinois resists double standard. Pennsylvania and Ohio exit early, while western operators press to conclude.
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Bates House
Indiana
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Ilinois
Indiana Minera
Iinois
FiveStory Chicago Fire Destroys Sprague Warner Building
A five story fire tore through the Sprague Warner & Co. wholesale groceries building at Michigan avenue and Randolph street in Chicago on Friday afternoon. The blaze likely caused a total loss of several hundred thousand dollars. Pipeman Wm Fleming fell from a fire escape during the incident and sustained likely fatal injuries.
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Chicago
Michigan Ave
Randolph St
Sprague, Warner & Co
Wm. Fleming
Plan of Government Outlined for the Filipinos
The Philippine commission reports to President McKinley outlining a territorial government with a governor and home rule in local affairs. Suffrage would be limited by education or property, civil service favored, and no protectorate. duties not assimilated to the United States. The scheme should begin where practicable without waiting for full insurrection suppression.
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Washington
McKinley
Philippine Commission
Jacob G. Schurman
George Dewey
Charles Denby
Dean C. Worcester
Islands
United States
Philippines
Delicate compromise forms new Republican county committee
Lewis Akin appoints the executive committee Friday morning. Fred Joss, A A Young, L A Cox, H S New, George B Elliott, Edwin Logsdon, Wm Bosson, Frank Littleton, Conrad Jeller, Robert Metzger, S A Furniss and L P McCormack named. The mix favors both factions with Furniss aiding colored voters and Logsdon noted as past compromise chair in 1899.
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Republican
Lewis ‘. Akin
Fred Joss
A. A. Young
L. A. Cox
H. S. New
George B. Elliott
Edwin Logsdon
Wm. Bosson
Frank Littleton
Conrad Jeller
Robert Metzger
S. A. Furniss
L. P. McCormack
Harry
Fares and Fees Sought for Interurban Franchises
Elder John Vinson of the Church of God urged the Board of Works to grant interurban franchises with fares equal to those on Indianapolis cars and to levy an annual fee. Chairman Fanning avoided a direct answer when asked if the fee idea was considered, saying all aspects were being reviewed.
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Board of Works
John Vinson
Church of God
Interurban Electric Company
Indianapolis
Fanning
Atkins Will Rebuild After Fire on South Street
E. Co. Atkins & Co. will replace the building burned December 29 with a brick structure costing 10,090 dollars. It will be built on the north side of South Street and house wood working and handle manufacturing with triple the capacity. The old factory forced day and night work. the new shop will allow daytime production with a slight increase in the workforce.
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E. Co. Atkins & Co
South St
Block's Horse Blankets and Dry Goods Sale Items
A varied sale listing from Block's features dark wool horse blankets with straps and buckles, unbleached sheeting, china fruit saucers, leather gloves, heavy socks, tableware by WM. A. Rogers, night shirts, working shirts, skirts and cambrics, union suits for children, ladies hose and mittens, collar buttons, celluloid dressing coms, sponges, and more. The ad highlights quality levels and per item pricing for these miscellaneous textiles and housewares.
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Lige WM. A. Rogers
CNCH
WM. A. Rogers
Hnen
UNION
Saxony
le Usale
Alee
Alec
Purdue Professors Feature In Quick Murder Trial Testimony
Prof. Stone and Prof. Houston of Purdue University gave the last testimony in the Quick murder trial. The defense contends death resulted from cholera, not poison, and the argument is to continue all day with the jury expected to hear Friday night. Interspersed market notes report cattle and stock receipts at Interstate Live Stock Market with varied prices for shipping and butcher steers, cows, calves, hogs, and sheep.
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Peru
Ind
Stone
Houston
Purdue University
Schooner McInness Wreck Off Mexican Coast
Consul Griffith in Matamoros reports the schooner McInness from Galveston bound for Santiago Island was driven ashore on the Mexican coast with seven lives lost. The Feb 2 telegram to the state department confirms the wreck near the Texas coast with seven fatalities.
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Washington
Griffith
Matamora
Mex
State Department
McInness
Galveston
Santiago
Texas
Train wreck near Summer claims three lives
In Virginia on February 2 a morning ore train detached from its track and plunged down a steep grade, smashing a nearby crew wagon. Three crew members named George Summers Alfred Phillips and Oscar Surrait were killed instantly. Oscar Johnson was fatally injured.
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Nopfcli. Va
Summer
George Summers
Alfred Phillips
Oscar Surrait
Oscar Johnsoon
Democratic concern over Senator Blackburns Frankfort plans
In Frankfort Wyoming Senator Blackburn faced Democratic worry after he defied warnings not to travel. He telephoned Sergeant-at-arms Nally and said he would come to Frankfort at once despite threats to his safety.
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Frankefort, Wy
P Blackbwrn
Tcen
Naly
Blackburn
Frankfort
Chicago Markets Report on Wheat and Provisions
Wheat gains noted in Chicago with May at 674 68 and July at 681L E91Ec. Corn up 3c with May 32% 3314c and July 3354 E35% c. Oats May 284 23%4c and July 2214 224sc. Provisions rise 20c for pork 1sc for lard and 124%c for ribs. May pork 19.7734, lard 5.9746, ribs 5.8244. Dressed poultry prices varied by item and grade. butter and cheese values listed with multiple grades and freshness terms.
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Chicago
Wanted Housework Help for Small Family
Classified notices show multiple small ads seeking a girl for general house work with references, furnished rooms for work, cooks, and two housekeepers. Location details include 1634 Hall Place and 414 N Neblest, with various rental and sale listings across Indianapolis areas.
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Mueller & Watson
Mueller & Wesley
Massachusetts Ave
Indianapolis
Ind
Bellefontaine
Ohio
T. W. North St
Lorraine
Washington
Capitelave
Rkent
Tooms
E. North
Cattle and Hogs Receipts and Prices at Union Stock Yards
Indianapolis Feb 2 cattle receipts 330 and hog receipts 5,000 with Friday shipments showing varied price ranges. Good to prime steers 1,150 to 4,300 lbs at 50 to 52.90 per cwt. hogs priced 165 to 185 per cwt depending on weight and quality. Sheep and lambs also reported with several grade ranges and per hundredweight figures.
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Interstate
Seeeene
Mannra
Eace Oie
Union Stock Yards
Indianapolis
Ind
Echlae
Seuss
Commodity price report for grains and hay on Friday
Friday markets show corn No 2 white at 5 dollars per car, No 3 yellow 3 cars, No 3 mixed 11 cars, hay No 2 timothy two cars, wheat No 2 red 69 14 cents, No 3 red 66 39 cents, oats dull with No 2 white 26 cents, hay No 1 timothy around 12.00 to 12.50 dollars per ton, No 2 timothy around 11.00 to 11.50 dollars.
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Timothy
Wheat
Mulling Freight
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Dallas
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Superior Court Room 3
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Sheppard
Gen. Lawtons
Taggart
Col. Wilton
Gen. Gore
Sid Conger
Irving
Meridian St
Harry Hurt
Toledo
James Inman
Hunt
Inman
Blunt
Agdy
Ynan
Irvin Hanks
Archie Hanna
H. A. Brown
National Ave
Washington St
Irvington
Banks
Edmund Gall
N. Iui‘nois St
Europe
Mrs. Gall
G. D. Avery
Princeton
Chicago & Northwestern
St. Paul
Union Station
Aovery
Robert Jolley
Thomas Brunker
Ben Davis
Charles M. Tyler
M. Schneider
Plymouth Church
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Low
Jack
Trazesed Glass Bottle Trust
War Office
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England
Mark Hanna
Mack
Goebel
William S. Wright
Middlesboro
Wiliam S. Wright
Boone Fork, Letch
Turner
Gage
Shelby
Prunkenness
Board O’ Works
the Commission
Akin
Atkins
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WM. H Block CO
Mexican
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Building Association
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City Grain Market
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