Bush orders for 100000 Krag rifles for national guard
Springfield February report says Col Frank Phipps at the U S Armory has received War Department orders to ship 100 40 Krag Jorgenson rifles to arsenals nationwide. Fifty thousand have been shipped, with arms intended for distribution among the state guards. Local military men in the city see the move as prep for potential trouble from the Venezuelan controversy.
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Springfield
Masu
Frank Phipps
United States Armory
Bhisiiy
War Department
Phinpa
Battle lines form for the big session fight on liquor law
Lawmakers return from recess facing a clash between the liquor industry and temperance supporters over Luhring’s bill to abolish the power of attorney in remonstrances. Brewers fund a campaign to pass the measure as representatives await a public morale committee decision and possible minority report.
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Bonday
Luhring
Ney
Dil
Committee On
Bue
Present Figwe In Coliseum Subscription
An obscure scrivening describes subscription activity for a Coliseum project at the Claypool Hotel, noting Parry manufacturing company’s involvement and a $1000 pledge toward a $25000 goal, with meetings of committees on subscriptions continuing amid uncertainty.
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Essen
Claypool
Parry Manufacturing Companys
Compromise Offered by Bowen to Venezuela Crisis
Washington February 2 A compromise proposal from Minister Bowen seeks to placate Germany Great Britain and Italy by granting them one month of exclusive control over customs revenues from Puerto Cabello and La Guaira to ease nonblocking creditors settlement with Venezuela The plan aims to preserve prestige while allowing shared payments after the initial month and insists that the duties collected then will be a small portion of their credits against Venezuela.
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Washington
Bowen
Germany
Great Britain
Italy
Venezuela
Temselves
Puerto Cabello
Amd
Amd Luguayra
Burwen
Liner advertisements on the watch page today
New listings advertise household help wanted general work and lodging. Items include a man and wife for general work eight room modern home for rent furnished rooms with board and a girl for in housework in a small family a white servant woman wanted a gosek and porter for hire a boy to work in a coal yard and a carpenter shop for rent read all liners on the seventh page.
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Gosek
Porter
Sarpenter
Groundhog Sees Shadow Amid Monday Morning Stir
A whimsical report notes the groundhog peered out on Monday and saw its shadow. Terrified, the creature scurried back to its hole, signaling six more weeks of winter per legend.
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Groundhog
King Edward Postpones Visit Amid Feverish Illness in Windsor
King Edward’s planned visit is delayed due to fever and cold symptoms, as Windsor in Devonsire’s Mace and Chatsworth are mentioned. A separate government note lists Indiana pension awards with numerous beneficiaries including John B. Pickhard, Thomas Owens, Frances Beala, and many others across cities like Sylvania, Petersburg, Indianapolis, Evansville, Delphi, and Fort Wayne.
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Washington
Evansville
Frederick Cromer
Delphi
Elijah Smith
Morgantown
Joel Shepherd
Mooresville
George W. Fotter
East Enterprise
Christoper Harvey
Indianapolis
John A. Jenkins
Acton
Wiliam R. McKnight
Salem
Jeremiah D. Artmstrong
Mincia
James Brake
Bunker Hii
Daniel Abernathy
Thorntown
Win
Webster
Carbon
George M. Smith
Battleground
Jatin M. Hartley
Hagerstown
Christian Schildmeier
Gottion Meth
Corydon
Thomas H. Wieber
Peru
James Lewis
Renagolaer
Henry ¥. Utterback
Burns City
John L. Baker
Canner‘ton
Dtrander Dehart
Templeton
John W. Wainman
Loogootee
John Bowen
Worthington
Andrew W.pierce
Fort Wayne
Clara BH. Ranadall
Goldsmith
Sarah McMillin
Stonypoint
Amick
Warow
John H. Love
Mitchell
Pension Day in the House Reported
Washington February 2 Monday was pension Day in the house. The rules were suspended and various bills were considered and passed. New France sixteen and up. Wheeler’s Feed your horse Jane Dustions Oats. Bennett’s for beat patten MK Wem.
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Washington
Paoten
Dr Alexander on Trial in Grave Repping Case
Dr Alexander stands trial in criminal court on charges of taking concealing buying and possessing a body for dissection. Judge Batley ordered the courtroom open and allowed public attendance as defense and prosecution spar over indictment charges and evidentiary issues. The defense argues each act should be a separate charge and moves for severance as lengthy argument follows.
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D. Joseph @ Alexander
Graves
Jefery Specialise
Mt Daily
Batley
Dr. Alexander
Henry N. Spann
John G. Spahr
Staetin
Charse
Tutu Ttuckelshaus
Charla Bénodiet
William T. Brown
Son Ox
Quish
Dr. Aletamler
Clarge
Alexander faces grave robbery trial in Indiana case
Judge Bailey overruled the motion to quash the indictment and to compel the state to elect. Dr Alexander pleaded not guilty after arraignment as jurors were drawn amid public scrutiny of the grave robbery scandal. The case centers on the dissection death and theft of a body from Pleasant Hill cemetery on July 7.
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Alexander Ruse
Bailey
Alesander
Alexander
Pleasant Hi
New Augusta
Coal Operators Close Case Before Commission in Philadelphia
Operators for the coal industry closed their case before the commission in Philadelphia on February 2. Attorney Dorran for the miners union opened presenting central evidence on Monday afternoon.
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Philadelphia
Dorran
Railcars to Reach 150 MPH on Aurora Elgin Chicago Line
Elizabeth Nod February report describes new high speed trolley cars for the Aurora Elgin and Chicago railroad. Cars built from steel frame with 500 horsepower per car, four motors, designed to brave strong winds at 150 miles per hour. A trial is planned on a Rome piére route near Elizabeth in early March. Zimmerman of the Chicago company touts a five year vision for cars whirling passengers Chicago to New York in under five hours.
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Elizabeth
Nod
Alr
Antire
Aurora
Elgin
Brent
Howe
Rome Piére
Rood Road
Maren
Elenbeth
Zimmerman
Elianbeth
Chieazo Company
Chicago
New York
Dr Alexander in Court As Trial Tensions Rise
Dr Alexander faced questioning with little defense input and noticeable strain as Judge Bailey overruled defense motions. Prosecutor Ruckelshaus and deputy Wanediet anticipate Rufus Cantrell leading the prosecution, asserting Cantrell will push to convict. Dr Wright, facing a similar charge, observed the proceedings with less visible concern.
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Alexander
Frank M. Wright
Wanediet
Rufus Cantrell
Cantrell
Rucketahaus
Dr. Alexander
Forgotten Friends anderson man kept in jail stone pile work
Frederick Kolster a confined inmate in Anderson county jail was made to labor on a stone pile after being adjudged insane. He claimed the work would prevent madness and pleaded for release to avoid continued confinement. Relatives, who initiated infantigy proceedings, offered no clear support.
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Anderson
Ind
Asven Tmoniha
Frederick Kolster
Asbert
Meiala
Richmond
Vela
Kelater
Leavenworth Woman’s Desperate Drink Loss Sparks Arrest
In Leavenworth Kansas Carlos Curious reports his wife, a veteran’s wife, has pawned every house item to buy beer. Sheriff Meyers takes her to county jail. probate court may hear her case with possibility of state asylum. The couple married two years ago. she appears about 40. Her husband, a pensioner at the soldiers’ home, is well regarded by superiors.
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Leavenworth
Kas
Jay
Carlos
William Carlos
Soldiers’ Home
Sherri Meyera
Curius
Fool Jokers Cause Boy Death in Buffalo
A fatal prank at a Buffalo steel plant led to the instant death of James Welsh, a machine helper. Two youths, William J. Theiss and Frank Bretz, were arrested after wiring a motor by a doorknob, triggering a fatal shock as Welsh touched it. The accident prompted police and a medical examiner inquiry.
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Buffalo
James Welsh
Wiliam J. Theiss
Frank Bretz
Welsh
Aree
Thiers
Trote
Butling
Danser
Patter
Indiana Railway Restores South Bend Street Car Service
In Indiana, the Railway Company resumes operating every street car and interurban line in South Bend after authorities formalized protection. The grand jury convened Monday and cleared complaints tied to alleged law violations, while city cars faced earlier curfews and withdrawals due to siren incidents and attacks on the tracks.
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Indiana
South Bend
Routh Hend
Ind
Wine lovers meet in Weisbaden February gathering
A German wine event in Weisbaden drew 62 notable enthusiasts to discuss vintners and drinking culture. Prominent figures from local circles attended, sharing insights on viticulture, regional varieties, and upcoming tastings planned for spring. Aims included promoting German wine heritage and fostering交流 among connoisseurs.
Died From Exposure in Budapest Mystery Malice
Budapest reports say Johlann Schoen bers, a known miser, died from exposure in Herenesny after living in a hovel on bread and water. He reportedly owned thousands of acres and 5,060,000 in wealth, with no relatives appearing to claim it. Sid Gonger Brè y notes uncertain appointments and a sweltered timetable.
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Budapest
Johlann Schoenbers
Herenesny
Warret
Smallest Mill in the World at St Paul School
A compact milling setup for the Minnesota State Agricultural School in St Paul will operate as part of the campus. The one bushel capacity demonstrates wheat types and gluten content, with a later bakery addition planned. the project garners nationwide school interest.
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ST. Paul
Minn
State Agricultural School
Mil
Ite Kim
United States
Fireman Loftus Killed by Train
John J. Letts age 26, assistant on engine company No. A, was struck and killed by a passenger train near West St. during a routine maneuver near a building. Loftus stood on the ground holding a line as horses panicked and the engine ran over him, his body mangled and transported to the city morgue.
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Tre
Engine Company No. A
Ny Ob
Woon
Loftus
S. Capitolave
Legislature Debates University Claim and City Office Bills
Senator Gray renews the push for full payment of Vincennes University’s state claim as the legislature considers a bill to create city electric and water commissions for counties over ten thousand. Rails advances a barber bill with amendments on sterilization and shop scope, while Headlee introduces a bill for new offices in state government.
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Vincennes University
Gray
Vinecenvies University
Headlee
Electright
Barger
Rails
Senate
Elles
Indiana Senate Debates Garnishee Bill Amid Tense Exchange
In a heated Indiana Senate session Senator Fortune accuses President Gilbert of rushing the garnishee bill to engrossment. The chair rebukes language as the bill advances, with tense exchanges between Fortune and Gilbert. The Wood garnishee bill passes to engrossment and a final vote is anticipated Tuesday in Paoli Indiana. A separate item notes a Plainfield reform school incident and a separate archery incident in Moulder Barlow’s family.
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Fortune
Senate
Clark County
Gibert
Luders
Todd
Albert
Plainfield Reform School
Clark
Gilbert
Dausmin
Indiana
Ay Barews
Conte
Crymbaker
Crompacker
Dausman
DeHaven
Gant
Gibson
Gochenour
Goodwine
Gray
Hendee
Layman
Lindley
Newhouse
Parks
Purviance
Binith
Thompasn
Whiteond
Wolentt
Wood
Noel
Askren
Ball
Harlow
Bell
Burns
Davis
Fortuns Harrison
Johnston
Kittinger
Lawler
Lyons
Matthewn
Milburn
Powell
Roche
Singer
Starr
Thralls
Utrey
Wampler
Confogue
Darby
Fleming
Smcann
O'Brien
Ogborn
Airicier
Tuewing
Gov Durbin to Act Quietly on Indiana Reform Plan
Gov Durbin faces pressure from Tobe Heri supporters demanding action on the Indiana reform board and its manager. Reports say he will move before the legislative session, seeking political allies to replace the current administration. He hints at wrongdoing but awaits a formal hearing, with no appeal after his private decision.
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Durbin
Indiana
Tom” Hert
Battle Flags to Be Exhibited at State House Corridor
A batch of battle flags carried by Indiana soldiers in the Civil War is slated for display in the state house corridor on the third floor. A senatorial committee led by Senator Starr seeks an arrangement to improve their presentation. Factory inspector McAbee proposes a reinforcement method using a special material to prevent tearing when unfurled.
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Indiana
State Museum
State House
Bensator Starr
McAbee
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis 38 Hours Ahead
Forecast for the 38 hours ending Feb 3 calls for fair and colder conditions. Monday night and Tuesday likely flurries with a rain or snow event on Tuesday across Indiana and adjacent states. Temperatures at 7 am 56, noon 49, 2 pm 49 with variable winds and colder trend. Sentenced for Kidnapping in Huntington case of Harmon and Thomas linked to stables.
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Indianapolis
Indiang
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